Articles related to "Disney Films"

Bambi selected as best animated Disney movie by Los Angeles Business readers. Film wins by a 1% margin.

A disproportionate number of Disney characters lack one or both parents. Some are killed onscreen, while others are alive but mysteriously absent.

Why do Disney insist on tarnishing the legacy of such classic tales as 'Cinderella' and 'Lady and the Tramp' by churning out pointless, straight-to-video sequels?

Arguably, the 1990s was the golden age for Disney. The films from this decade rejuvenated the popularity of Disney.

Not unlike the early days of move making when segregation was the rule of the day, some experts argue that despite advances minorities are still only given certain roles.

From Arabian Nights hero to Disney character, Aladdin went through many transformations in the 18th and through to the 20th century.

It's neither the abomination that it appeared nor entirely recommendable. Beverly Hills Chihuahua's pedigree, like most family films, is between misery and masterpiece.

The pressure to be all things to all people weighs heavily on the young shoulders of today's teen entertainers

No other artist has such diversity. From the erotic and strange, to religious and political, Salvador Dali covered it all. He painted, made films and designed clothing.

Here is an examination of parent/child separation and how it can be a dramatic story theme for script writers.

Ten separate galleries will explore the career and personal highlights in the life of the animation pioneer and founder of Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Resorts.

Media literacy is an international movement to provide students skills and insights to interpret media. Here's some thoughts on media education for college students.

To write a strong conclusion, it's important to maintain a balance between summarizing and not repeating. Here are some tips on how to end a paper.

SNL alumnus Adam Sandler tries his hand at conservative family fare, in this Disney comedy about a playful janitor whose stories to his nephew and niece come true. 7/10

Disney Press' retelling of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland features classic art by Mary Blair and decent script by Jon Scieszka. 7/10

Disney's most popular TV series arrives in theaters Easter weekend. Miley Cyrus plays Miley Stewart who has to decide if she wants to keep being Hannah Montana. Got it?

A look at some of the very best films for girls and boys to watch on a rainy afternoon. The old, the new, the famous and the overlooked - dvds to entertain everyone.

In Part #3 of this exclusive interview, marionette designer Bob Baker talks about his memories of Walt Disney, and working on Escape to Witch Mountain and Geppetto.

The ten best (meaning most evil) antagonists from popular Walt Disney movies

In this exclusive interview, Disney puppetmaker Bob Baker talks about working with Walt Disney, his animators and the classic Pinocchio.

Remembering animator Sheila Rae Brown, who worked on films like Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Home on the Range and Tom and Jerry: The Movie.

The new animated film 9, is a beautifully animated film that stands in a stark contrast to the films of Pixar Studios.

Entertainment Weekly claims Disney's Aladdin is the 25th most controversial movie of all time. IMDb readers disagree.

Angela Lansbury stars in this story filled with music and magic that takes place in Britain during World War II.

Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.

More info on planning a movie theater party in your home: learn to set up your own screening room, choose great films, & use your local theater for a decorating resource!

Adam Sandler's latest film, Bedtime Stories, won't change the world but is a fun waste of time. 7/10.

Reports indicate that actor Patrick Swayze died today, September 14, 2009, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

The 62nd Cannes Film Festival has chosen Disney/Pixar's Up to be the opening ceremony film on May 13th, the first animated film to be so honoured.

Here's a look at some of the traditional, political and celebrity costumes that are likely to show up at the October 31 Halloween parties this year.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the three Golden Globe nominees for Best Animated Feature Film. Guess who's not on the list?

Don Hahn's book The Alchemy of Animation: Making an Animated Film in the Modern Age is a walk through the process of making a Disney animated movie. 8/10.

Like Cinderella, everyone dreams of overcoming adversity and living happily ever after.

Everyone in Animation World freaked out when Disney pulled Chris Sanders off the upcoming CGI flick American Dog. But what's really going on?

Disney's forthcoming movie The Princess and the Frog features its first black heroine, Princess Tiana, rescuing a frog prince amid voodoo and jazz in 1920's New Orleans.

Few visitors to California's Disney theme park know of the members-only exclusive club, started by Walt Disney himself, hidden in New Orleans Square.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 2-Disc Collectors Edition is a great new edition for the classic stop-motion film. 10/10.

Persuasive speech and essay topics can be fun! Here are some good persuasive topics for speeches and essays that will be fun to work with.

Brief biography of British writer Kenneth Grahame, author of classic children's books.

Everyone remembers the movie Mary Poppins from their childhood; now Disney has produced a fun new musical based on the story.

DreamWorks Animation and McDonald's are hooking up to produce Kung Fu Panda-themed Happy Meals.

Media literacy is a difficult course to teach, but it can be very rewarding. Here are some tips to help students learn how to interpret the media.

The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story is an intimate look at the feuding brothers who wrote musical scores for Walt Disney and many others. 7/10.

Orphaned children are a classic feature of children's stories. These children's books feature protagonists whose parents are either dead or missing.

Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.

Check out the new trailer for Disney's return to cel animation, The Princess and the Frog. Movie comes out December 25th.

In Part #4 of this exclusive interview, puppeteer Bob Baker talks about working at Disney after Walt's death and why Pinocchio is a classic film.

Director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) leaves the ocean and heads for space with WALL-E, an animated masterpiece which easily surpasses its studio predecessors. 9/10

As animation continues to soar this year Disney decides to reclaim its roots and bring back traditional fairy-tales and the figure of the princess. Will it be enough?

Erich Kaestner (1899 -1974), a journalist, novelist, dramatist and poet, whose books were banned under the Nazi regime, is best known for his charming children's books.