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Combining magic old and new: creating the new Walt Disney Pictures logo

…30-second clip was actually animated by Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital effects outfit. The new logo premiered at the beginning of the studio’s current huge hit Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead…

"Disney: The Music Behind the Magic" press release

…the Magic” examines the Studio’s musical legacy and “draw[s] inspiration from Disney animation, television programming, theme parks, live-action films and Broadway musicals in addition to the label’s artist roster past…

John Kricfalusi vs. Warner Bros. on You Tube

…comes following You Tube’s removal of several Warner Bros. cartoon clips, a move demanded by the studio. Posted by Kricfalusi, the clips were used by his blog to serve as…

First Act of Rapunzel gets positive reception

The Animation Guild Blog writes that Walt Disney Feature Animation’s Rapunzel may be coming along quite nicely. “The word around the studio is that the First Act of Rapunzel found…

Remember who you are: Disney clarifies its focus

Floyd Norman writes at Jim Hill Media about The Walt Disney Studio’s re-commitment to focus solely on family-themed entertainment. “Why waste time pursuing seedy adult films when there is a…

Keeping up with Disney developments

Industry watchdog Chuck Oberleitner reports on some of the recent happenings at the Walt Disney Studio from a business angle in part one of “Is the Honeymoon Over?” “Even by…

Pirates at the El Cap: Part I

Following are some photographs taken at the El Capitan Theatre and the adjacent Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store during the eight week engagement of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead…

Preview Animation from Pencils to Pixels

…Sync • Fine Tuning • Being Resourceful • Non-Web Vector Animation • Games Production Chapter 14 • The Paperless Animation Studio • When the Animator Is Ready, the Software Will…

Pirates at the El Cap: Part III

…Soda Fountain and Studio Store are decked out in the theme of the movie with plenty of actual sets used during production. At each screening attendees are eligible to win…

Pixar talent to attend Screenwriting Expo 5

…a full day of programs by Pixar Animation Studio’s key creative personnel. On Saturday, October 21st, both Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird will be in attendance as featured speakers. Likewise,…

Pirates at the El Cap: Part IV

…eight-week run at the theater on September 4. Both the theater and the adjacent Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store are decked out in the theme of the movie with…

Wedge takes on Leaf Men

…save the day.” Joyce himself is writing the movie’s screenplay, with Jim V. Hart. Previously, Wedge was set to direct Wainscott Weasel, which has been shelved, according to studio sources….

Mermaid swims again at the El Cap: Addendum

…this classic animated film with enhanced picture and sound as well as a special live appearance by Ariel before each show. The adjacent Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store will…

Fox takes Blu-Ray into Meltdown

…first-run title to be announced for any high-def format, and the first big studio animated title to be released. Bonus features for the new Ice Age disc have yet to…

Terrytoons artwork for sale

Jerry Beck at Cartoon Brew is now selling rare, classic artwork from the Terrytoons studio, once located in New Rochelle, New York. As the site explains, “Much of this material…

UPDATED: Looking forward to the WABAC

…the company is committed to making two computer-animated feature films a year that appeal to a broad movie-going audience. About Bullwinkle Studios and Classic Media Bullwinkle Studios is a joint…

Disney rakes it in on iTunes

When Apple announced the addition of feature films to the iTunes store last week, Disney was the only studio on board – most others signed up to Amazon’s two week…

Candlewick Press releases Moongirl DVD gift set

…a short film has been exclusively distributed through the book trade worldwide, and the first partnership between the nation’s largest employee-owned children’s press and a film studio. Described as a…

Focal Press educates on animation with recent projects

…of levels from schools, higher education and professional training programs and within the studio environment. He is currently Head of Animation at the Bristol School of Animation and the University…

Disney New Release Tuesday: The Little Mermaid (Grab Bag #2)

…shown here barely scratch “break” the surface of all the contents made available on this eighth release in the prestigious line of The Walt Disney Studio’s most beloved animated classics….

Buick adds "Twist" to ad

…to navigate through a hedge maze. The visual effects for the advertisement came courtesy of With A Twist Studio, which has also worked on the spots Popcorn for Chevy and…

Fourteen year-old turns down Aardman job due to age

…the studio behind the loveable animated duo. To his surprise, the company offered him a job, reports BBC News. Unfortunately, Bolton was forced to turn down the career move, due…

The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D opening night

…discussion with people involved in the production of the film as well as a surprise performance by Ken Page of “Oogie Boogie’s Song.” The Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store…

Eloise actress Mouser honored with KIDS FIRST! award

…children ages 2 through 18 with major studio support and partnership with more than 100 local organizations nationwide who host the KIDS FIRST! Film and Video Festival events. KIDS FIRST!…

Flushed Away: The Animated News Review

…yourself sloshing down the coolest water slide that your local water park or stop-motion animation studio ever dreamed of creating? Well, unfortunately, this experience would not have been possible in…

Disney, Nintendo teaming for video games

With its new Fall Line studio, the Walt Disney Company will create video games exclusively for such Nintendo systems as Wii, DS and Game Boy. Based in Salt Lake City,…

Weinstein Co., Blockbuster reach rental deal

…States, the deal allows the rental chain to be the sole provider of the studio’s upcoming titles, including the computer-animated Arthur and the Invisibles. DVDActive has more on this story….

Disney, Target reach agreement in DVD dispute

…on its iTunes online store,” summarizes the Studio Briefing of the IMDB. In retaliation to Target’s act, Disney threatened not to supply the retailer with DVDs of such titles as…

Aardman "Bragg"s about Flushed Away tonight on UK TV

…and big-screen hits include Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and Creature Comforts, examining the filmmaker’s stringent working practices and asking why the studio has been so successful. Park also discusses…

Buena Vista Pictures asks "For Your Consideration"

Buena Vista Pictures has opened its yearly “For Your Consideration” site. This time around, the studio is marketing Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, The Prestige, Déjà Vu…