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New Patent Shows Disney Developing Moving Floors for Virtual Reality Attractions
Disney is working on a number of ways to allow guests to enjoy full freedom of movement in a open virtual reality environment, without accidentally walking into walls or other people. A patent application filed by Disney Enterprises, Inc. describes some unique technology systems that would make it possible for multiple users on the same … New Patent Shows Disney Developing Moving Floors for Virtual Reality Attractions
Disney Rumor Round Up July 2018
Welcome to the July 2018 edition of Disney Rumor Round Up — you can check out the June 2018 installment here. Summer is in full swing throughout the Disney parks! Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom Not much has changed since June in regards … Disney Rumor Round Up July 2018
D23 to Stream Ceremony as Walt Disney Studios Renames Soundstage for the Sherman Brothers
This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company will hold a ceremony to dedicate Soundstage A at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to the Sherman Brothers. Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman wrote music for Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Aristocats, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and more. The … D23 to Stream Ceremony as Walt Disney Studios Renames Soundstage for the Sherman Brothers
Disney Wants to Be Dropped from Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit
According to the Hollywood Reporter, The Walt Disney Company, which once owned Harvey Weinstein’s film studio Miramax Film, want to be “dismissed from a putative class action brought by alleged victims” of Mr. Weinstein. Disney argues that they should not be liable in this case, but the women suing believe the company “should be held … Disney Wants to Be Dropped from Harvey Weinstein Lawsuit
Disney and 21st Century Fox Stockholders Approve Acquisition
Today, on July 27, The Walt Disney Company and Twenty-First Century Fox announced that their stockholders have approved of Disney’s acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox. The two companies set a special meeting today in Manhattan, which reportedly only lasted 12 minutes. The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of Twenty-First Century Fox cost the company $71.3-billion in … Disney and 21st Century Fox Stockholders Approve Acquisition
New Toys from Ukrainian Start-Up Are Coming to Disney Parks
The Walt Disney Company signed a deal with UGears, a Ukrainian start-up toy manufacturer, which will be producing wooden mechanical models for the Disney theme parks in the US. UGears produces wooden self-propelled toys that require no batteries and can be built without glue or tools. Signing the deal between Disney and UGears took about … New Toys from Ukrainian Start-Up Are Coming to Disney Parks
Fox’s Second Largest Shareholder Votes in Favor of Disney Deal
Special shareholder meetings are scheduled for both The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox on July 27th to vote on the proposed $71.3 billion acquisition, and information from Bloomberg sources suggests that the deal has a good chance of gaining approval from Fox investors. Bloomberg has reported that “people familiar with the matter” have … Fox’s Second Largest Shareholder Votes in Favor of Disney Deal
Bobcat Goldthwait Comment Hints at New World of Color for Disney California Adventure Park
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait has reportedly requested that Disney remove his voice from an apparent upcoming attraction at one of their theme parks in response to the company terminating Director James Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. In his Instagram post shown below, Goldthwait speaks about his own past with “shocking and offensive jokes” … Bobcat Goldthwait Comment Hints at New World of Color for Disney California Adventure Park
Mickey Mouse’s Official 90th Birthday Portrait Revealed
Today at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con in a panel celebrating Mickey Mouse’s upcoming 90th birthday, Mickey’s new birthday portrait was revealed. The portrait is titled “Spreading Happiness Around the World” and “features Mickey floating over a world full of happiness.” The legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios animator Mark Henn was commissioned to create the … Mickey Mouse’s Official 90th Birthday Portrait Revealed
Disney Research Develops Posable Avatars for Augmented Reality Selfies
Many times, the immediate applications of the scientific and technological breakthroughs churned out by Disney Research aren’t easy to see. That is not the case with their newest publication, AR Poser, which allows users to pose with, or as, a digital avatar for enhanced photo op purposes. Published on July 18th under the full title “AR … Disney Research Develops Posable Avatars for Augmented Reality Selfies
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