Movies

Jodi Benson, Voice of Disney’s Ariel: The Interview #LittleMermaidEvent

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In 1989 a new voice hit our ears that was like waves on the ocean; soft, lilting and absolutely hypnotic. Disney’s mermaid wild child, Ariel, had us giggling about dinglehoppers and clutching at our shirts anxiously as we waited for true love to come through at the end. Her voice rang out across movie theaters and television sets across the world …and is still, today, echoed by children everywhere as they pretended to be in …

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Peek Inside Disney’s Animation Research Library #LittleMermaidEvent

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When I found out that part of my trip to Disney Studios was going to include a tour of the Disney Animation Research Library I geeked. I geeked hard. The only thing I love more than drawing and designing is seeing the work done by the masters. I couldn’t believe I would actually see the original artwork from classics such as Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and more. The ARL (Animation Research Library) is …

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Interview with John Musker and Ron Clements, Disney Animation Writers and Directors #LittleMermaidEvent

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During our amazing tour of the Disney Animation Studios, we had the privilege of meeting with John Musker and Ron Clements, writers and directors of numerous Disney animated classics including The Little Mermaid. In preparation for the release of the Diamond Edition of The Little Mermaid in October, we were allowed a brief peek into their brilliant minds and hear their thoughts on their work together in the animated film industry. Q : How did …

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The R2-D2 Soy Sauce Dispenser Will Change Your Sushi-Eating Habits Forever

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Finally! Something to go with my Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks! Well, assuming my beautiful wife Allison ever buys me a set of those… Anyways, it’s an R2-D2 soy sauce dispenser. Why, you may ask? Why not, I’ll retort! I’m a big fan of pushing Star Wars into every facet of our daily lives, and what screams daily living more than sushi eating? Tekka Maki rolls, beware!   Product Specifications: Incredibly detailed replica of the original …

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I Need a Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite Refrigerator

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Yes it’s a Han Solo Frozen in a Carbonite Fridge. No, it’s not real. Sadly. But maybe if Disney and GE team up, it could be in our future! I first caught this one in my Facebook stream when my blogging buddy (and fellow Star Wars geek)  Marianna posted it. Apparently it’s a Photoshop (duh!) from the brilliant and talented mind of Q4nobody. I doubt I’m alone when I say that I would 1000% buy …

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