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Disney releases Song of the South?
Walt Disney's 1946 movie Song of the South may get released onto DVD. The movie was heavily criticized for its portrayal of blacks.
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Song of the South returns?
Roy E. Disney, nephew of Walt Disney, is among those who wants to see Song of the South released onto DVD. Movie won two Oscars, but many consider it racist.
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Frog Princess damage control
The Princess and the Frog was supposed to be Disney's animated triumph. Now it's turning into the Mouse House's latest headache.
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Quick News for March 2005
Yikes! I'm Late!!! Here's some fill-in news from around the web for Febraury and March 2005
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Splash Mountain Postcards
Splash Mountain in Disneyland covers half-a-mile in nine minutes, ending with a 40 mile an hour plunge down a 45 degree 52 foot drop into the range of 12 water cannons.
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Was Disney Racist?
Cracked takes on "The Nine Most Offensive Disney Stereotypes." Here's my response to that article.
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Disney Sings All the Way to the Oscars
People are often as excited to hear a film soundtrack as they are to see the Disney film it belongs to. Oscar has not been blind to this, bestowing four Best Original Song awards to Disney films in the 90's and several others in the years before.
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Disney's Best Animators: Milt Kahl
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Milt Kahl (March 22, 1909 - April 19, 1987)
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Over The Sea To Skye
After the failure of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 Prince Charles Edward Stuart went on the run.
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Pixar Goes Live-Action
Pixar is combating "brand fatigue" by making live-action movies based on 1906 earthquake and John Carter of Mars. And why this is history repeating itself. Part #2.
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Bambi most beloved Disney film
Bambi selected as best animated Disney movie by Los Angeles Business readers. Film wins by a 1% margin.
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An American story
We hardly ever hear about them anymore. They are here and these unique tales are reminding us of the time of our early American Ancestors.
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Barry Saunders Moves To The Magnetic South
Barry Saunders (ex Warratahs) has released his new album, Magnetic South. Here, he talks to Anne-Marie de Bruin.
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Disney Music News, August 2004
Disney ranks among the best movie songs of all time, iTunes creates an exclusive store, the Hunchback becomes a musical, the Musketeers soundtrack, and a symphony tour.

Richmond, Virginia's Museum Shops
With everything from Confederate memorabilia to garden furniture for sale, Richmond's museums offer shopping opportunities galore for museum goers.
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The Olivier Awards 2008
The Annual Olivier Awards pay tribute to some of the leading names in British theatre
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Disney's Nine Old Men: Marc Davis
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Marc Davis (March 30, 1913 - January 12, 2000).
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Floyd Norman on animation
Floyd Norman was "the lone Negro" in Walt Disney's animation department during the 1950's and 1960's. Here he talks about his experiences.
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Nine Old Men: John Lounsbery
Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours John Lounsbery.
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Once Upon a Time Walt Disney
Part One of this two-part series details the Once Upon a Time Walt Disney exhibit currently showing at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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Popular Songs with Non-English Lyrics in the 1960s: Volare,The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Pata Pata, and Sukiyaki
Examining the origins of some popular foreign songs and English-language songs with foreign roots that made it big on the pop charts in 1960.
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REVISITING DISNEY'S "DUMBO" Part Two of Two
Can this cartoon about a sweet little elephant with big ears contain a subversive socio-political subtext? I certainly think so. (Please read what I have to say and give me your comments.)
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Some Precursor Awards and Some Oscar 72 News
A couple of other precursor awards to the Oscars announced their choices, and there's some more news coming out this week about the upcoming Oscar telecast.
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Who killed Roger Rabbit?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? was an animation classic that made over $325 million at the box office. But egos and backstabbing killed all hopes for a sequel. Here's why.
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The Best Original Songs Selected by the Academy -- A Look Back
The recent rules issued by the Academy for the upcoming 72nd Annual Academy Awards talk about the changes to the music categories. A look back at the choices Oscar has made in selecting the Best Original Songs from motion pictures over the history of the awards!
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Conservatives vs. toons Pt2
Whether it's alleged homosexual agendas in Shrek 2 and Teletubbies, or those foul-mouthed kids in South Park, right-wingers do love to hate them toons.
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It's 72nd Annual Oscar Weekend: Some More Predictions
The 72nd Annual Academy Awards are finally here! It's Oscar Weekend, and this week, our predictions for this very exciting and tough to predict year at the Oscars!
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