We have seen a lot of previews from “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” and from what I have seen, it looks funny right? Wrong. Every review I am reading this morning (I haven’t seen the movie yet) is saying that Disney’s campaign aimed at kids for this movie is completely off. Check out the trailer,which makes the movie appear to be funny.
Read this snippet from an article on The Huffington Post:
Despite the marketing, A Christmas Carol is actually very dark (in look and tone), menacingly scary at times, and almost never funny. And most amazingly, the film left me wondering why …read more

Wizards of Waverly Place cutie Jennifer Stone is set to star as Harriet Welsch in Disney Channel’s “Harriet the Spy”! I am so excited for Jennifer. She is such an amazing actress and deserves a lead role like this. We had the chance to chat with her back in March and she is so nice and funny.
The live action TV movie is set to air sometime next year.
“Jennifer Stone is a great talent for our network,” sad Disney Channel programming head David Levine. “We know kids love to see series stars in movies.”
“Harriet the Spy” was made into a …read more

Have you seen the previews for Walt Disney Pictures film “Old Dogs”? It looks like one funny movie and it has a great cast! Disney has released some new pictures from the movie and I have them for you today. This is my favorite picture from the movie and my favorite clip so far. Seth Green and this gorilla are hilarious!

Who exactly is in “Old Dogs”? A whole slew of great actors and actresses: Robin Williams, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Seth Green, Matt Dillon, Rita Wilson and the late Bernie Mac…just to name a few.
Two best friends—one unlucky-in-love divorcee …read more

So far, we have heard from “UP” characters Russell and Dug the Dog. Today we have an interview with none other than Carl Fredricksen himself! Get the lowdown on the inspiration and construction of Mr. Fredricksen’s unique and special home. Find out what’s been bugging him, lately!
“UP” arrives on DVD and Blu-ray November 10th.
So, Mr. Fredricksen, it’s Carl, right?
CARL FREDRICKSEN: Let’s stick to Mr. Fredricksen.
Oh, okay, Mr. Fredricksen.

CARL FREDRICKSEN:  Will this take very long?
No, not long.  Um, I can’t help but look around at your marvelous home.
CARL FREDRICKSEN:  Is that a question?
No, I’m sorry.  What I wanted to …read more

I am so excited!! I received my review copy of The Princess and the Frog soundtrack and it is one great soundtrack. Walt Disney Records will release the soundtrack, digitally and in stores, on November 23rd. “The Princess and the Frog” marks the return to traditional hand-drawn 2D animation, which I think is amazing.
The film takes place in New Orleans, where sounds of jazz, Zydeco, blues and Gospel are the musical setting for the film. Three time Grammy Award-winning artist Ne-Yo contributed “Never Knew I Needed”, which is the featured end credit song.
The soundtrack also features performances by Dr. …read more

Earlier today, we had an interview with Russell from “UP”. That boy is so funny! Now we have an interview with Dug the Dog from the movie. How great is that?! Get the scoop on his Special Mission! Dug tells all about his old master, Charles Muntz, and his new master, Carl Fredricksen.
“UP” arrives on DVD and Blu-ray November 10th. Don’t miss it!
Q: We’re here to talk to Mr. Fredricksen’s dog, Dug.
Dug: Hi there!  I just met you.   You are nice, I like you!  Do you have peanut butter?
Q: No, sorry. I don’t have any right now.
Dug: I am …read more

The second clip, in a series of clips from “Old Dogs”, has been released. You can see this hilarious looking film at a theater near you on November 25th. Robin Williams and Seth Green become involved in a hard hitting game of golf in “Nut Job.”

Two best friends — one unlucky-in-love divorcee (ROBIN WILLIAMS) and the other a fun-loving bachelor (JOHN TRAVOLTA) — have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of 7-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives.  The not-so-kid-savvy bachelors stumble in their efforts …read more

In celebration of the November 10th release of the Disney/Pixar movie “UP”, I have a fun question and answer session with the character Russell. I can’t decide which character in this film is my favorite. but Russell is definitely up there! I love his innocence, his bits of humor here and there and how he managed to soften up Carl and make a friend for life. It’s just such a good story!
Find out why Russell was hunting a snipe and more! Russell was one badge away from making Senior Wilderness Explorer.
Congratulations, Russell.
RUSSELL:  Oh, thank you very much.  Um, what …read more

Do you have a child who is a fan of the Disney/Pixar movie “CARS”? If you do, then you will definitely want to hear about this! On November 10th, Disney is releasing a “CARS” Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set that any CARS fan would love.

 
As you can see from the picture above, it not only has the Blu-ray/DVD combo of the movie, but 2 die cast cars. The cars are so cute and my 5 year old flipped out when he saw this! This is the perfect holiday gift for your little (or big) CARS the movie fan.
This …read more

November 3rd was the World Premiere in London of “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”. Stars such as Jim Carrey and his girlfriend Jenny McCarthy were there, as well as plenty of people in gorgeous costumes. From the pictures, it looks like everyone had an amazing time. The square in London where the premiere was held was decked out! Here’s a picture from the scene in London.

Not only did the premiere goers get to see the movie, but there was a performance by Andrea Bocelli and a choir. In one of the pictures, you can see that Jim Carrey decided to …read more