Where Wall•E fans were prompted to feel defensive of their love of the personality-filled robot and his Apple-like companion, fans of Up are in good company. Since its release on May 26, Up has received almost exclusively positive reviews. RottenTomatoes (RT) lists only a few rotten reviews on their site, so Up achieves a 98% [...]
Another week, another linkspam. Some interesting things came up this week. I’m assuming the Hannah Montana movie just came out because I know I got inundated by Miley Cyrus news. Anyway, here’s what’s happened this week that’s interesting. Layoffs at Disney Parks Disney Eliminates About 1,900 Jobs at Its Domestic Theme Parks Disney Says 1,900 [...]
With the push to “go green” and minimize our impact on the environment, it’s no surprise that Disney has gotten on board with the “green” movement. Disney recently announced that the company plans to reduce electricity use as well as solid waste going to landfils down to their 2006 levels by 2013. According to Disney’s 2008 [...]
D23 is getting a lot of flack for a perceived lack of “bang” for the consumer’s buck for buying into the club – and rightfully so! Those who would be inclined to buy into the club are already very likely a part of some online community that has probably existed longer than D23 has even been [...]
Here’s another linkspam! I’d have more interesting things to write about but all of my free time is going to the Cleveland International Film Festival until next week. (I would claim to be sad about this but I am so not! Come check it out if you’re in the area!) Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Hong [...]
After having seen Wall-E twice while it was in theaters (once on opening night and once at a drive-in), I could hardly wait for it to come out on DVD so that not only could I watch the lovable little robot whenever I wanted, but I could also explore what I expected to be a [...]
Yesterday Disney announced D23, an exclusive “I have too much money to spend on my fandom” fan club of sorts for Disney fans. The club, which Laura covered for us yesterday, offers exclusive web content, merchandise, and discounts to a Disney fan convention. I have nothing against fan clubs, conventions, or enthusiasm. I’m a roller [...]
One of the trailers (which really shouldn’t be called trailers anymore, since they rarely trail the film) before Wall-E was one for a new Disney movie: Bolt. At first, I was skeptical, because first of all, John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. That doesn’t really spell to be a fantastic movie. Then, a super dog? Really? [...]
Johnathan and I braved late night and possible teeny-boppers to see Wall-E at the midnight release last night. Once upon a time, we would have had no problem with the midnight showing, even with work following the next day. Our schedules being what they are, though, it was a bit rough managing to stay up [...]
On Sunday, June 15, the 62nd Annual Tony Awards came off at Radio City Music Hall. Various awards were doled out to the deserving few, and among those who went unrewarded was Disney’s newest baby, The Little Mermaid. The award for best original score (music and/or lyrics) written for the theater went to Lin-Manuel Miranda, [...]