By Kevin Coll •
June 9, 2011 •
Another one of my favorite guys in H-town right now just got a big deal for an “original sci-fi” deal that will house him at Disney. Deadline reports the former Lost creator, Damon Lindelof, made a seven-figure deal for a movie that could lend itself to other platforms at the studio.
Lindelof will write and produce…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
February 28, 2011 •
The Disney Company’s history with the Oscars has been long and cultured. Trivia buffs may know that Walt holds the honor of winning the most Academy Award nominations (59) and wins (26), but Mr. Disney isn’t the only one with the company who has received much recognition. In this special edition of the Mouse House, premiering…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
January 17, 2011 •
The Disney Gazette has returned for January 2011 after a two-month absence. In 2011, expect a new edition of this column once a month. Here you will find a compilation of various news items coming from Disney over recent weeks.
A (Disney) dream is a wish your heart makes
Sound the horns and cue the fireworks. January 2011 marks…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
January 13, 2011 •
Jerry Bruckheimer just released his new website via Twitter. “Soft launch of the new JBFilms.com, visit http://bit.ly/eiNV1q What do you think? RT with your feedback.’ On the site was the first logo for his upcoming Lone Ranger project, with Johnny Depp attached. Gore Verbinski is confirmed to direct Lone Ranger. Johnny Depp is attached to play Tonto. There…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
January 11, 2011 •
Walt Disney has graciously sent along a new previously unreleased cute Cars 2 turntable video with Lightning McQueen. They also sent us a bunch of character sheets for Lightning McQueen and his trusted pit crew (Fillmore, Guido, Luigi, Mack and Sarge).
Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
January 10, 2011 •
Although my first article in this 2010 retrospective series focused on “ears,” or positives and accomplishments for The Walt Disney Company this past year, not everything is full of magic and pixie dust in the Mouse House. I would be remiss if I said I love every aspect of the company, which is untrue. While…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
December 12, 2010 •
Over the past decade, the amount of websites geared around anything and everything Disney has grown immensely, to the point where dozens of podcasts surrounding the House of Mouse filter the online airways. Even more blogs, discussion boards and chat rooms exist, taking the online Disney community by storm. Here I’ll highlight the best of the best,…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
December 9, 2010 •
DreamWorks has released three new official photos from Real Steel, which arrives in traditional and IMAX theaters nationwide on October 7. The studio has also released the first trailer for the film as well. The movie actually looks pretty cool, sort of Transformers meets Rock’em, Sock’em Robots by way of Rocky and Short Circuit. The images and…[ more ]
By Brett Nachman •
November 8, 2010 •
Toy Story 3, the most critically-acclaimed and successful film of 2010, has finally arrived on Blu-ray and DVD! In this review I’ll share my thoughts on the fantastic film and the brilliant bonus features on the 4-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack. Beware: Spoilers abound in my review!
Just in case you are not familiar with the storyline of…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
October 20, 2010 •
Disney has debuted three new concept art images from the upcoming animated adventure sequel, Cars 2, which features Lightning McQueen racing in international locales such as Paris, London and Tokyo. We also have a fun first teaser trailer for the film as well.
The story of Cars 2 sees Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), his pit team…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
October 19, 2010 •
Yahoo! Movies has continued with the “TRON Tuesdays,” where Disney has debuted the pay-off one-sheet from TRON: Legacy and this is the official theatrical poster for the film. Tron Tuesdays is Disney’s 10 week countdown to the movie, which premieres in theaters everywhere in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D on December 17, 2010.
TRON: Legacy is…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
October 18, 2010 •
The Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios announced today that they have reached an agreement under which Paramount, will transfer its worldwide marketing and distribution rights to Disney for Marvel Studios’ The Avengers and Iron Man 3. Paramount will remain the worldwide distributor of the upcoming films, Thor and Captain America: The First…[ more ]
By Kevin Coll •
October 11, 2010 •
Walt Disney Studios announced yesterday on October 10, 2010 (“10-10-10”), the kickoff of the official 10-week countdown to the release of TRON: Legacy, which opens in theaters December 17, 2010. Every week for the next 10 weeks marks a major milestone in the countdown, as The Walt Disney Company rolls out exciting new TRON events,…[ more ]