A Tour of the Disney Animation Research Library #PirateFairyBloggers

A Tour of the Disney Animation Research Library #PirateFairyBloggers The last stop on our trip in LA was a visit to the Disney Animation Research Library (ARL).  The ARL is the official “safe house” of Disney animation property.  Once known as “the morgue”, the ARL is now a state-of-the-art preservation and storage facility.  The location of the ARL is kept secret and we were not permitted to take our own photographs inside of the building (all … [Read more...]

Saving Mr. Banks Set and a Tour of the Disney Studios Lot #SavingMrBanksBloggers

I received an all-expenses paid trip in exchange for my coverage. All thoughts are my own. As part of our day at the Walt Disney Studios, we were given an exclusive access to a self-guided walking tour inside the actual building where Walt Disney worked each day. His actual office is currently occupied by an employee of ABC, so the Disney Archives set up the tour in another section of the building. The tour was created around the release of … [Read more...]

Frozen Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review | #FrozenBluRay

I received a copy of Frozen to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own. As I type this,  my three year old son is downstairs singing along with Olaf. When I pick his big sister up from the bus stop in a few hours, she'll rush home, put on her Elsa dress, and turn on the Blu-ray player. They'll both sing along to every song and even play the parts of Anna and Hans when "Love is an Open Door" comes on the screen. It's been this way since we … [Read more...]

Saving Mr. Banks Blu-ray Combo Pack Review | #SavingMrBanksBloggers

I received a copy of Saving Mr Banks on Blu-ray Combo Pack to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Chances are, if you're a Disney fan, you've already seen Saving Mr. Banks, the story of how P.L. Travers' book Mary Poppins transitioned from a story based on her youth to the Disney spectacular we all know and love today. (Unless you're like me and have young kids at home and miss the majority of movies in theaters because … [Read more...]

Need For Speed Review #NFSMovie

 I saw an advanced screening of Need For Speed thanks to Disney. All opinions are my own. During our trip to LA, we were treated to an advanced screening of the new movie Need For Speed (in theaters today), starring Aaron Paul. Check out the trailer first, and then we'll get to my review: If you're like me, the first time you saw the trailer for Need For Speed (yes, it's based on the video game of the same name), or heard about the film, … [Read more...]

Bringing Disney’s Frozen to Life through Voiceover #FrozenBluRay

Disclosure: I am covering this all-expenses paid trip on behalf of Disney.  All opinions are my own, even when talking points are suggested. Our trip to Disney Animation Studios would not have been complete without a trip to the voiceover department. There, we met Gabriel Guy, Original Dialogue Mixer for Frozen. Gabe walked us through the recording and mixing process. The actors are recorded prior to animation. This does two things 1) it … [Read more...]

Fun Facts: Disney’s Frozen Rigging Process #FrozenBluRay

Disclosure: I am covering this all-expenses paid trip on behalf of Disney. All opinions are my own, even when talking points are suggested. Rigging: (v) The process of giving life to animated skeletons.  See also: coolest job on the planet. When an animated character is created, it's essentially a virtual wire skeleton void of any life or the ability to move. The rigging process breathes life into the characters with movement, facial … [Read more...]

Interview With the Filmmakers of Disney’s Frozen #FrozenBluRay

Thank you to Disney for providing an all-expenses paid trip in exchange for this coverage. While talking points were suggested, all opinions are my own. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet and interview Frozen directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho. (You may recognize these three from their acceptance speech at the Oscars® last weekend.) The trio were extremely passionate as they spoke about Frozen, as if … [Read more...]

New Disney Merchandise to Celebrate The Pirate Fairy

Disclosure: I am covering this all-expenses paid trip on behalf of Disney.  All opinions are my own, even when talking points are suggested. Ahoy there, mateys! Today, I'm sharing with you a first look at merchandise celebrating the new Disney Fairies film The Pirate Fairy! We received a sneak peek at this merchandise during our morning at Disney Toon Studios, and I can't tell you how excited I am to share it with you. If you have a fairy or … [Read more...]

Watch Your Disney Movies ANYWHERE

Although I am waiting for my Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Copy of Frozen, I know many of you are planning to snap up this winter’s hit film as it becomes available on Digital HD today! Head over to the iTunes app store and add another download to your queue, because Disney Movies Anywhere, Disney’s all-new digital movie service and app, is here, and it’s free! Debuting with iTunes as its exclusive launch provider, Disney Movies Anywhere is a simple, … [Read more...]