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Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation

It was announced today that Jennifer Lee will take over as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios and that Pete Docter will become Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios. This comes after John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of both studios, decided to step down after committing “missteps” in the workplace. Lee was Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Will Take Over Lasseter’s Duties and Lead Pixar, Disney Animation

Judge Rejects Disney, Fox, and Paramount’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Claims in Stolen Tech Lawsuit

While initially approving the dismissal of copyright violation charges leveled against Disney, Fox, and Paramount, a federal judge has now ruled in favor of amended complaints by VFX firm Rearden LLC, and he used comparisons with Google and Napster to make his decision. This ongoing case centers around stolen motion capture technology that has been Judge Rejects Disney, Fox, and Paramount’s Motion to Dismiss Copyright Claims in Stolen Tech Lawsuit

Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash

The battle between Disney and Comcast over Twenty-First Century Fox continues. According to CNBC, in response to Comcast’s recent $65 billion cash offer, Disney is expected to proceed with plans to raise their all-stock offer with cash in hopes of securing the bid. This Wednesday Fox board members will decide on whether they want to move Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash

Imagineers Discuss Putting the Final Touches on Toy Story Land in New Video

With the opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios fast approaching, Imagineers are busy putting the final touches on the new land. The Disney Parks Blog has shared a new video in which several Imagineers discuss how different departments work together to bring the land to life. Show, Project Management and Graphics all Imagineers Discuss Putting the Final Touches on Toy Story Land in New Video

Disney In Another Court Battle Over Appraiser’s Assessment of 11 Properties

Disney recently filed three lawsuits in Orange County disputing a new tax bill for 11 of its properties, including resorts and parking garages. The company claims they were overvalued and thus overtaxed. For tax purposes, Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh assessed Disney’s properties. He valued Grand Floridian Resort at $183 million, the Contemporary Resort Disney In Another Court Battle Over Appraiser’s Assessment of 11 Properties

A Look at the Treats Coming to Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff on Pixar Pier

When Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff opens on Pixar Pier later this summer at Disney California Adventure, the imaginary friend from Inside Out will have a large selection of colorful merchandise and sweet treats, including sweet candy tears, saltwater taffy, and rainbow cotton candy. The candy kitchens at the Disneyland Resort will be busy making cake A Look at the Treats Coming to Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff on Pixar Pier

Bus Times Now Available In Re-Designed My Disney Experience App

Guests utilizing the complimentary transportation at Walt Disney World are constantly wondering when the next bus will arrive at their Disney Resort hotel, and with the newest feature on the My Disney Experience app, that information will be available at your fingertips. Guests will now be able to quickly learn up-to-the-minute estimations as to when the next bus will leave Bus Times Now Available In Re-Designed My Disney Experience App