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By Brett Nachman •
January 30, 2012 •
“It’s a wonderful night for Oscar,” Billy Crystal chanted in his theatrical opening numbers at previous Academy Award ceremonies. Unfortunately for The Walt Disney Studios, it likely won’t be as wonderful an evening for them in garnering awards as previous years. In this edition of the Mouse House, we’ll look at the surprising Disney-related snubs, as…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
January 16, 2012 •
There’s a simple scene in this acclaimed, masterful piece of film when free-spirited, purely confident Belle (voiced by magnificent Broadway star Paige O’Hara) says to her beastly captor, “Thank you… for saving my life,” after he saves her from a pack of vicious wolves. This typical line in any other movie may have you roll your eyes or sigh, but the…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
January 9, 2012 •
Missed some of the latest news to break from and regarding The Walt Disney Company over the past few weeks? Here is an eclectic round-up of film, theme park and television news related to most anything under the Disney sun.
“Track” will enter the shop for new “test”ing
The fastest cars vrooming through Epcot will soon head into…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
January 2, 2012 •
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Happy 2012 everyone! The Mouse House is back for another exciting year. Although 2011 has just passed us, the year provided Disney fans with a bunch of wonderful, fun memories. Thanks to the Internet and the abundant amount of viral videos, even more aficionados have been captured by the Disney magic, no matter where they live….[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
December 19, 2011 •
Thanks for checking back into the Mouse House for this second part preview of what awaits film fans next year from Disney. For the remainder of 2012, Walt Disney Pictures will be releasing a diverse slate of films, including a ton of animation.
Brave (June 22)
Pixar’s first foray into the fantasy genre will be Brave, set…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
December 12, 2011 •
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2012 will bring a diverse, exciting line-up of films to be released under the Disney banner, if the plots behind these movies are any indication. Over the next two editions of the Mouse House, plan to preview the company’s film offerings for the coming year.
Beauty and the Beast 3-D (Jan 13)
Yes, Gaston, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
November 29, 2011 •
The Amazing Spider-Man is currently in post-production and while we’ve seen plenty of set photos and a trailer featuring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Spider-man. Many haven’t the faintest idea of what Rhys Ifans will look like after he transforms into the Lizard. Those who attended San Diego Comic-Con this year got a chance…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
November 28, 2011 •
Only Kermit and friends can turn a formulaic premise into a charming, laugh-out-loud, well-written film. The Muppets succeeds in making the beloved characters just as entertaining and relevant as ever before. A modern classic, The Muppets can claim the honor of leading audiences to cheer, laugh, cry and think – all in the span of two hours.
If…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
November 21, 2011 •
“It’s time to light the lights.” With the opening of the highly-anticipated The Muppets just days away, I thought now would be the best time to review how this new production, which brings back the classic characters to the big screen after 12 years, has been marketed.
Two years ago at the Disney D23 Expo, the company announced…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
November 7, 2011 •
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He is perhaps one of the most influential and powerful figures in the film industry, and now John Lasseter, Pixar legend, boasts his name of the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame. Last Tuesday, November 1, Lasseter was joined by many of his Pixar and Disney colleagues in honoring his unparalleled career. Among the celebrities recognizing…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
November 7, 2011 •
In 2005 Christopher Nolan delivered to the world “Batman Begins,” the first film version of Batman that really dove into the psychological archetypes of the famed comic book vigilante. “If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, you become something else entirely,” says Ras Al Ghul, the…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
November 5, 2011 •
How Awesome Would It Be To Have A Rolling Stones Bond Theme Song?
2012 doesn’t just mark potentially the last full year of our lives since in December the world supposedly will crumble to it’s knees but it is also a milestone in some of Britain’s most treasured of treasures. The Rolling Stones, whose music seems…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
October 24, 2011 •
Halloween is fast approaching, and now seems like the perfect time to recognize some of Disney’s finest fiends, the villainous characters with charisma. Although many baddies hold harsh intentions for the world, some have a sense of humor. Here are three of my favorites (coincidentally, all from relatively recent Disney animated films).
Mother Gothel in Tangled
Broadway…[ more ]