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re: Now it's time to say good-bye: Remembering Annette Funicello (1942 - 2013)

Delia Del Palacio — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:17:19 GMT

R.I.P. Annette, we will never forget you. I loved watching your many performances. You are indeed a Disney Legend,.God Bless

re: Now it's time to say good-bye: Remembering Annette Funicello (1942 - 2013)

Paul Perrello — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:58:27 GMT

So sad to hear this news. I have fond memories of Annette from the movies and television as well as the chance to interview here in 1992 right before she went public with her MS diagnosis. I was in Chesterbrook, PA as she was appearing on QVC. It was a Saturday afternoon in between shows and she and her husband Glen were most gracious with their time answering all of my Disney questions. I noticed when she walked into the room where I was seated waiting to conduct the interview that she was having difficulty walking but that did not deter her in giving me an extensive interview about her life and especially her time with the Mickey Mouse Club and Walt Disney. I respected her privacy and never did bring up the problem with walking just chalking it up to getting older. I had too much respect for her to ask about the obvious problem walking. I was stunned a few weeks later when she disclosed the diagnosis. Given her stardom, her career and her illness, she did not have to do the interview but it was one of my best interviews ever. She will be sadly missed. She indeed was a legend and a true original.

Paul Perrello, Radio Reporter, Philadelphia, PA

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

jake — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 04:29:03 GMT

Perhaps Zemeckis would have been more open to the idea if Disney didn't mercilessly boot him after the "disappointment" of Christmas Carol and the shutdown of his ImageMovers company. If I was the guy, I'd take my business elsewhere.

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

DocEagle — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:55:39 GMT

I wonder if the "yes . . . no . . . maybe" responses are because the deal is nearly done and they want to make a big announcement at the D23 Expo later this summer.

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

DocEagle — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:53:54 GMT

It's hard to believe its been 25 years. A sequel should have been made 15 years ago . . . but it would be great to make another visit to Toontown.

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

Steve — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:23:31 GMT

@Charlie,

I totally agree, and I think they've already got that base covered. I heard the big idea for the sequel would be a prequel of sorts about how Roger originally starred in WWII propaganda shorts (a la Mickey, Bugs Bunny, etc.) and at some point Jessica is actually captured by the Nazis. That's naturally only a rumor, but it's been the big one surrounding any proposed Roger Rabbit sequel :)

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

Charlie — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:56:27 GMT

Would love to see a well-done sequel. However, they need to find a very good way to work around the retirement of Bob Hoskins (Eddie Valiant) due to Parkinson's, or go in such a different direction story-wise that Eddie wouldn't logically be involved. And avoid at all costs the idea of replicating the complicated relationship that existed between Eddie and Roger with another character or recasting the role of Eddie... you can't just drop in another actor and create the same dynamic.

re: When it comes to a "Roger Rabbit" sequel, Robert Zemeckis has been sending some very mixed signals

Tyler — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:32:18 GMT

Make it so Robert! P-P-P-PLEASE!

re: Feld Entertainment signs a Marvel-ous deal for a new super heroes arena tour

Hambie — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:42:55 GMT

It sounds promising. I hope the show works out much better than "Batman Live!" that I saw in Anaheim. The show wasn't a sell-out, but the tickets were awfully expensive. I was largely disappointed with the pondering storyline and the slow moving aerial acts. The highlight was the Batmobile, which isn't quite enough. Some of the fight scenes were amateurish. The best character was the Joker, but his magic acts were anti-climatic.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Disney On Ice have put on terrific shows in Anaheim and Long Beach. I enjoyed them a lot. I certainly hope they can bring something new and interesting with Marvel X-Men and Avengers.

re: "Small World: A Fantasia" brings some Disney magic to a tragic Connecticut town

Jeff Kurtti — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:24:26 GMT

Walt as one-dimensional "showman" and show business mogul; Stravinsky as a similarly shallow "tortured artiste." Based on the description, it seems a superficial and inaccurate view of both Walt and Stravinsky.

No idea why people need to use Walt (or Stravinsky) as a vehicle for this kind of story. There are dozens of more accurate examples in Hollywood history.

re: "Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow" adds interactive, immersive pirate fun to Disney's Hollywood Studios

SurferClock — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:17:00 GMT

While I personally have not experienced this attraction, my roommate has, and let me tell you, your build-up sounds vaguely reminiscent of an Imagineering Field Guide. He says the following of this attraction: "It's clumsy. While the technology and the appearance of Jack Sparrow was awesome, having to experience Pirates of the Carribean be reduced to crowding within a single, prop-cluttered room and "interacting" by stomping and yelling is not nearly as engaging to the average Guest as one may think. I feel the Pirate Tutorial at Magic Kingdom Park provides a much more satisfying experience for the young swashbucklers. This even comes with a more true-to-life Jack Sparrow and more of a sense of accomplishment when you receive your scroll congratulating you on finding your inner pirate." It sounds, though, as if they've got the same general plot, but this experience is more inclusive of everyone, not just the little ones.

re: Master Moves Mickey is Disney's latest dancing-mouse-toy to bust a move

fabshelly — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:01:24 GMT

This is amazing, original, and current with what the kids like. In 1985.

re: Master Moves Mickey is Disney's latest dancing-mouse-toy to bust a move

jsaco4 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:12:07 GMT

Top Story!!?? I think not.

Plus: "And if the popularity of the previous Dance Star and Rock Star Mickey is any indication, M3 is likely to be a big seller during the upcoming holiday season. "

Those items were hogging the toy shelves at Holiday time with plenty to go around and the Rock Star Mickey is still on the shelves. They cant get rid of them. Tickle me Elmo was like 10 years ago. time to move in.

re: Master Moves Mickey is Disney's latest dancing-mouse-toy to bust a move

Snow-minus-seven — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:24:58 GMT

@jtosa15

Agreed. We come here for news and insider info, not press releases.

re: Master Moves Mickey is Disney's latest dancing-mouse-toy to bust a move

jtosa15 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 03:22:40 GMT

Ok, I think I'm going to stop visiting this site. There's just been way too long a stretch without any actual news being reported.