AUTHOR: Charles Boda
Veteran Disney Animator Dave Michener Passed Away at 85 Years Old
From 1956 to 1987, Dave Michener contributed to almost every animated feature film Disney produced, as well as the animation for Epcot park and Tokyo Disneyland. He worked as an animator, story artist, director, and illustrator over the course of a long and illustrious career. Michener died from complications resulting from a virus at his … Veteran Disney Animator Dave Michener Passed Away at 85 Years Old
Proposed $15 Per Hour Wage Increase/Benefit Cuts Under Consideration by Walt Disney World Union Members
A proposal that looked to some as a possible end to an almost year-long series of wage negotiations between the Walt Disney World Resort and labor unions representing its cast members is still being debated. Earlier today, the Service Trades Council Union, which represents 38,000 resort cast members, failed to reach a decision on an … Proposed $15 Per Hour Wage Increase/Benefit Cuts Under Consideration by Walt Disney World Union Members
‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti
Two upcoming Disney features have just added to their casts, one in the form of a young up-and-comer, the other with a renowned Hollywood veteran. The sequel to Maleficent has recast its prince with Trust star Harris Dickinson, while the attraction-based Jungle Cruise has picked up Paul Giamatti to help fill out its roster. Dickinson’s role was initially portrayed … ‘Maleficent 2’ Casts Harris Dickinson as Prince; ‘Jungle Cruise’ Adds Paul Giamatti
New Patent Describes Adding Animated Character Projections to Disney Attractions
There are a few key issues that designers run into when using audio-animatronics for new Disney attractions, issues that a patent application just published by Disney Enterprises, Inc. aims to solve. An application titled “Projection Mapped Augmentation of Mechanically Animated Objects” aims to use projection technology to not only add additional animated characters to rides, … New Patent Describes Adding Animated Character Projections to Disney Attractions
‘The One and Only Ivan’ Begins Production, Adds Helen Mirren and Danny DeVito
Disney’s live-action/CG adaptation of the Newberry Medal-winning children’s novel by Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Ivan, has started production, complete with a full cast and crew. Filming began at Pinewood Studios in London this week, with director Thea Sharrock (Me Before You) at the helm, a script by Mike White, and an all-star cast lending … ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Begins Production, Adds Helen Mirren and Danny DeVito
Disney Eats Is the Newest Addition to the Disney Digital Network
Disney has just launched a new online channel and website which focuses on families and food as part of its Disney Digital Network. Disney Eats will contain all of the culinary content that Disney fans crave, highlighting recipes from in and out of the parks. As Disney Eats themselves put it, “Whether you’re looking for … Disney Eats Is the Newest Addition to the Disney Digital Network
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets Box Office Records with $630 Million Opening Weekend
The debut weekend for Avengers: Infinity War managed to out-earn projections and has now set records for both domestic and global ticket sales. The film brought in $250 million from North American theaters and $380 million overseas. These numbers don’t include Chinese ticket sales, as the film will not debut in that market until May 11th. … ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets Box Office Records with $630 Million Opening Weekend
Amazon Makes Select Star Wars and Marvel DVDs/Blu-rays Available to Prime Members Only
There is a dense schedule of Marvel and Lucasfilm projects slated for the near future, and Amazon customers looking to re-familiarize themselves with all the recent franchise story lines via Blu-ray or DVD will have to purchase a Prime membership to do it. Amazon has relegated a sizable number of recent Marvel and Star Wars … Amazon Makes Select Star Wars and Marvel DVDs/Blu-rays Available to Prime Members Only
Walt Disney World to Hire 3,500 New Cast Members This Spring
With Central Florida summer tourism projections at an all-time high and the debut of Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios coming June 30th, Disney is looking to fill a number of new cast member roles. The company will be hosting jobs fairs for a multitude of positions within the Walt Disney World Resort as … Walt Disney World to Hire 3,500 New Cast Members This Spring
Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has decided against replacing TSA employees at Orlando International Airport with private security. Briefings were held in early February to discuss the possible change, citing lengthy wait times and lowered customer satisfaction at the airport. A protest was held by Transportation Security Administration employees and other government workers in late … Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA
