Lilo and Stitch Written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois The best Disney movies have universal appeal. I would say that the best movies, in general, have universal appeal, but that’s not true. There Will Be Blood isn’t a classic because it appeals to kids as it does to adults. But Disney movies—really, …
The Black Hole Directed by Gary Nelson Written by Gerry Day and Jeb Rosebrook Something that has become a subtle poison over the years among the Disney fan community is the idea that we know what Walt Disney would have wanted. Most of the truly dedicated fans are predominantly obsessed with the Disney theme parks; …
Sometimes, posting a new episode of a movie podcast is as wild as watching the movie in question! This week may be the wildest of all, as Josh watches 2002’s Lilo and Stitch and finds it harder and harder to post the show! Stitch may have gotten into the system, folks! Fortunately, you won’t have …
Every once in a while, Josh takes one for the team on Mousterpiece Cinema. This is one of those times, as Josh descends into the madness of the 1979 sci-fi adventure The Black Hole, which didn’t exactly blow his mind. If you want to know what really gets Josh mad, what frustrates him about some …
Has it really been just over 30 years since Disney introduced us to Tod and Copper, a fox and hound who become unlikely pals? You bet, and Disney released The Fox and the Hound on Blu-ray to commemorate the anniversary. This week on Mousterpiece Cinema, Josh takes a look back at this unusual friendship. Was …
Greetings, programs! It’s time to get sucked into the world of computers and video games as, for this week’s episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, Josh looks back at the 1982 action-adventure Tron. This was Josh’s first time seeing the movie, so you may be surprised at what he thinks. Those 80s-era special effects may not be …
It’s been just over 20 years since Walt Disney Pictures released The Rocketeer (“The Rocke-Who?”), and Josh rediscovers it on this week’s Mousterpiece Cinema! You’ll have to listen to the show to find out his full opinion, of course, but it’s a lovefest all around! Watching Cliff Secord don a rocket suit in the Los …
Josh begins a three-week sojourn into the world of Disney live-action films with 1954’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea! He’s never read the book, and this is the first time he’s seen the movie. Did he marvel at the Nautilus and the mysterious Captain Nemo? Is he more like the brash Ned Land or the …
This week, Josh takes a look at a whole new world of animation, from Japanese auteur Hayao Miyazaki from Studio Ghibli. Pixar honcho John Lasseter introduced Americans to Spirited Away in 2002; ten years later, can Josh share Lasseter’s enthusiasm? Does admiring something equal liking it? Is Miyazaki a modern successor to Walt Disney? Can …
Everyone else may have seen Harry Potter’s final hurrah in July of 2011, but Josh made another trip to the Hundred Acre Wood to see Disney’s newest animated feature, Winnie the Pooh.You’ll have to listen to know his exact thoughts, but Josh’s tour down nostalgia lane did not disappoint! Make sure to rate and review …
It’s time for another episode of Mousterpiece Cinema, where we walk down memory lane with Disney films of the past, present, and future. This week, with a brand-new Winnie the Pooh movie being released in 2011, Josh takes a look at the 1977 package film that introduced the world to Disney’s version of Winnie the …
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome one and all to Mousterpiece Cinema! This podcast is all about analyzing the Disney movies of the past, present, and future. I’m your host and guide, Josh, and for this inaugural episode, I’ll take a look at Disney-Pixar’s film, Cars 2. If you’re concerned that this show will …
Well we can all expect our favourite film blogs and websites to be flooded in the upcoming months with the marketing for Disney’s John Carter. Adapted from the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel A Princess of Mars and directed by Pixar’s Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, Wall-E), the film promises to be one of the most anticipated …
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios …
Disney is planning a direct-to-DVD spinoff of Cars, called Planes. Don’t get too excited, because Pixar won’t be involved. Instead the film will be handled by DisneyToon Studios, whose previous movies include The Lion King 1 ½ and Bambi II. Here is the official plot synopsis: Planes takes off with an international cast of the …
Aside from charging extra for their 3D theatrical releases, Disney has now announced they will be releasing an additional 15 titles on Blu-ray 3D for your 3D home viewing entertainment, bringing their total library to 20 so far. The company has been showing a short test of the 3D footage at various industry events, including …
Last week we posted a video which Disney created counting down all fifty of their animated films in celebration of the release of Tangled and our very own Justine Smith posted an article of her five favorite Disney animated features. However what should be noted is that Tangled is actually Disney’s 51st animated feature. The …
Just in time for the Christmas shopping season, here comes one of the newest Wii games, greatly anticipated by many, Epic Mickey. Video game veteran, Warren Spector has been unknowingly preparing for the creation of this Mickey-centric video game his entire life. An article in the Austin American Statesman, describes how a life-long obsession with …
When I was in Los Angeles a few months ago, publicity for Disney’s Tangled was everywhere. The oversized posters plastered against sides of buildings consisted of nothing but swirling, blond hair with two faces peeking out. I thought it was some sequel to Shrek that I didn’t care about. I was just as annoyed with …
In spite of having grown up as a part of the Disney “VHS Generation”, one of the first groups of children to have the privilege and opportunity to enjoy nearly every Disney classic in the comfort of my home on demand, I don’t have much nostalgia for my childhood favourites. They still have a special …
Disney’s Rich Ross told Deadline this week , “We’re Going For The Best Picture Win” For Toy Story 3. We wanted to have the best movie and the reviews have clearly said that and it’s the number one box office hit of the year so I’m not sure why we would not go for it …
This past Saturday, July 24, at the San Diego Comic-Con, shall be marked as one of the most epic gatherings for a film collaboration in geek history. The full major cast of The Avengers appeared on stage at the end of the Marvel Studios panel with confirmation of Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Mark Ruffalo as …
Did you know that there are 302 total characters in the film? That’s right, and did you know the original voice actors for Andy and Sid voice the characters again in this movie? CinemaBlend compiled a large list of fun facts, that originally came from Disney, you probably didn’t know about Toy Story 3. With …