Disney Family Museum puts focus on Walt Sep 26, 2009
Disney's core animators (the "Nine Old Men" who were the engine behind classics such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Pinocchio") and other creative institutions with the company seem like de facto guides, appearing in print and on video at several turns. -- For better or worse, there's a focus on minute details of Disney's life. (San Francisco Chronicle)
COLUMN: You can't please all the people all the time, but you can spend time trying Sep 24, 2009
It cracked me up when my sister told me that he called her son, Tyler, Pinocchio, when he saw him shirtless when we went camping and boating. Apparently Norman thought Tyler was skinny (which he naturally is). (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Universal Studios Singapore(R) Announces Launch of World's ONLY 'Madagascar' Theme Park Attraction From DreamWorks Animation Sep 24, 2009
""We are proud to announce the world-first Madagascar attraction in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation that will debut at Resorts World Sentosa's Universal Studios Singapore," said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts. "These iconic animated characters promise to be another crown jewel in our collection of world-class rides and shows based on blockbuster movies that are loved by the entire family," he added.Universal Studios Singapore is located within Singapore's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney Builds Its Brand with D23 Expo Sep 12, 2009
And there was another guy decked out in Pinocchio short pants. There is something special about an 86-year-old company that still inspires the kind of loyalty for wholesome entertainment that was on display in Anaheim considering the gathering was to run four days and had only a smattering of kids in attendance. (BusinessWeek)
The 20 best animated movies ever Sep 10, 2009
Pinocchio (1940) This isnt the first Disney animated feature thatd be 1939s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs but the story of a puppeteer who creates his own son with his bare hands was the first to truly find what wed come to call the Disney Touch. 17. (MSNBC -- News)
‘9’ introduces a new dimension of dark animation Sep 9, 2009
9 also recalls Terry Gilliam, Chris Marker, Jan Svankmajer, and the Quay brothers - some contortions of Pinocchio and The Wizard of Oz too. (There s a terrific sequence in which the surviving stitchpunks mount an LP of Somewhere Over the Rainbow on a phonograph, riding its crank up and down in short-lived bliss. (Boston Globe)
Plenty of fare for geeks among autumn films Sep 7, 2009
"Astro Boy" is a computer-generated Pinocchio story about a wide-eyed robot boy who, while iconic in Japan, is still relatively unknown stateside. Nash and Contrino give the box-office edge to "Astro Boy," noting it has much broader appeal than "9," which has a dark vibe akin to "Coraline," the quirky, creepy novel for young readers by Neil Gaiman. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Another chapter written in Marvel's long history Sep 1, 2009
"I loved their cartoons: 'Pinocchio' and 'Bambi' and 'Snow White' - all of them.". The first issue of Marvel Comics, released by Timely Publications, was published in October 1939 and included a now-classic character, the Human Torch. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Virginia Davis McGhee, 90, Disney's first cinematic star Aug 23, 2009
She also voiced some supporting characters in Pinocchio (1940). In 1943 she married Robert McGhee, a Navy aviator. (Boston Globe)
Walt Disney star Virginia Davis dies at 90 Aug 18, 2009
She also occasionally worked for Disney, providing supporting voices for Pinocchio and working in the studios ink-and-paint department. Later in life, Davis became an interior decorator, magazine editor and real estate agent before retiring. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Virginia Davis, 90; starred in Walt Disney’s ‘Alice’ films Aug 18, 2009
She also occasionally worked for Disney, providing supporting voices for Pinocchio and working in the studio s ink-and-paint department. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Daily television guide Aug 15, 2009
Pinocchio 8 p.m. (FAM). Disney classic about the wooden puppet that turns into a boy. (Boston Globe)
Newton Notables Aug 5, 2009
Residents receive awards at Brimmer and May School At the Brimmer and May Academy Awards this spring, one of the emcees, Zoe Parsigian 10 of Newton, won Best Performance in a Play by a Performer in a Supporting Role for her performance as an ensemble member in Pinocchio. Lily Kaplan 12 of Newton Centre won Breakout Performance in a Musical by an Actress for her performance as a Rydell Teen in Grease. (Newton Tab, MA)
Walt Disney plays to full house at Chautauqua Jul 21, 2009
They had already begun work or at least plans for Bambi and Pinocchio, adding or changing characters from classic tales. He said Snow White was his favorite film. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Sturgis Youth Theatre marks 10th anniversary with 'Pinocchio' Jul 20, 2009
On Thursday, the theater will present its 10th annual production, "Pinocchio," at the Strayer-Wood Theatre on the University of Northern Iowa campus ... Featuring a cast of 37 youth from throughout the Cedar Valley, "Pinocchio" will be performed through next Sunday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
John Hubley: An Animator and His Ba... Jul 15, 2009
Hubley also contributed to Pinocchio (1940), Dumbo (1941) and Bambi (1942). Though Hubley both gave and received quality experience with The Walt Disney Company, it was just a spring board for the animator. (Suite101.com)
Love of circus wins local teen spot on Smirkus Big Top tour Jul 14, 2009
Themes have included Whacky Science, Pirates, the Wild West, and Superheroes, while stories have included original circus versions of Alice Through the Looking Glass and Pinocchio. This year s tour continues the tradition of theme-based shows with a magical mix of treasured tales and fractured fables retold in Smirkus Ever After: A Big Top Fairytale. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
LETTER: Other nations must set their own course Jul 10, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Jul 9, 2009 5:19 PM:" ADN Confirms: Palin's Story Doesn't Hold up. Greg Sargent reported on The Plum Line that one of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's key reasons for resigning -- that ethics complaints against her were draining the state of money -- appeared to be false.In response to our questions, the Governor's office provided us with a detailed breakdown of the millions Palin has claimed has gone to defending against ethics complaints. It does list roughly $1.9 million in... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Coppola inspired to start his 2nd career Jul 1, 2009
" Coppola said "Godfather III" (1990) got his property back, and "Dracula" (1992) gave him some breathing room. He did "Jack," a comedy with Robin Williams, and "The Rainmaker," a John Grisham thriller, in the mid-1990s to help him finance a couple of dream projects: "Pinocchio" and a film about a futuristic New York, "Megalopolis. " Those projects, in which he invested about $4 million, fell through. Coppola could feel himself getting older, and more and more frustrated. Then he found... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Super WHY! and Classic Children's L... Jul 1, 2009
Some episodes even borrow worlds from works of classic children's literature such as Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit, Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio, and Johann David Wyss' Swiss Family Robinson. After seeing the Super Readers have adventures in these classic tales, kids may want to relive the excitement by tracking down and reading appropriate written versions of each tale. (Suite101.com)
Francis Ford Coppola - indie filmmaker Jun 20, 2009
" Coppola said "Godfather III" (1990) got his property back, and "Dracula" (1992) gave him some breathing room. He did "Jack," a comedy with Robin Williams, and "The Rainmaker," a John Grisham thriller, in the mid-1990s to help him finance a couple of dream projects: "Pinocchio" and a film about a futuristic New York called "Megalopolis. " Those projects, in which he invested about $4 million, fell through. Coppola could feel himself getting older, and more and more frustrated. Then he found... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art meets hardware at the ShortFest Jun 18, 2009
Cruz s camera captured this magical, modern-day Pinocchio adventure, resulting in the seven-minute short film, Palm Springs Charcoal, making its world premiere at ShortFest. Maloney is well-known for his ruminations on American pop culture. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Broadway: Retro style Jun 5, 2009
Instead of seeing scene stealers like Gingy (the gingerbread cookie), Pinocchio or the Shoemaker's Elf, we're given ballads about tomorrow by Shrek, Fiona and Donkey ... Foster gets her requisite number (which lets her step out of character long enough to do a few signature moves); John Tartaglia gets to rally the troops as Pinocchio. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Little' role means big things for 'Shrek' Jun 5, 2009
"As Johnny Tartaglia, who plays Pinocchio, says, 'You can't hear a smile.'". Sieber, however, knows how to mine every laugh. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Disneyland Resort Unveils Incredible Value for Southern California Residents: 3-day Summer Fun Pass for $99 Jun 2, 2009
In addition, two classic parade scenes - Snow White and Pinocchio - make their triumphant return to this fan favorite. Magical is a new, breathtaking fireworks spectacular filling the night sky over Sleeping Beauty Castle. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Wanderers Jun 1, 2009
Yes, there was the classic Disney group of animated features, released between 1937 and 1942, which included Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Bambi, and Dumbo. Children still love them, though this aging child doesn t, really. (New Yorker)
Benigni's Undaunted Dante May 29, 2009
" Since "Life Is Beautiful," his film career, at least in America, has stalled. (His "Pinocchio" and "The Tiger and the Snow" both bombed here.) Although Benigni says he was besieged by offers -- someone even wanted to do a "Life Is Beautiful" sequel -- his heart lies in Italy, not LA. He still bristles over criticism that the film trivialized the Holocaust. "My God, never in my mind did I consider it a comedy," he fairly shouts. "I hate this idea. It's a tragedy, a pure tragedy. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Pinocchio Brown in Wonderland May 22, 2009
Breaking News: Gordon (Pinocchio) Brown has connected withCricket at last. She comes in the form Of Joanna Lumley, a british actress who has been championing the cause of the Gurkhas. (The American Conservative)
Tuesday Music Club May 6, 2009
Performing some of the music from Walt Disney's films were: The chorus singing "Whistle While You Work" from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and "When You Wish Upon a Star" from Pinocchio; Elsa Casey singing "Bella Notte" from Lady and the Tramp; A quartet, Lila Hoogeveen, Nancy Lynch, Sharol Steinbeck and Shirley Bierbaum singing "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins; The chorus singing "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" from Song of the South and "Chim, Chim Cheree" from Mary Poppins;... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Fairy tale celebrates real-life milestone Apr 30, 2009
Annie, Tevye, Dorothy, Charlie Chaplin, Alice and the White Rabbit, Peter Pan, Wonka, Cinderella, Harold Hill, the Fairy Godmother, Pinocchio and dwarfs some original actors reprising the roles will make an appearance. The musical is also a tribute to theater supporter Lene Whitley-Putz. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Cartoon films give kids 'wrong signal' about 'stranger danger' Apr 13, 2009
A further four films -- Snow White, Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book -- were found to show child-like characters in risky situations where strangers approach them with "hidden malevolence" and promise rewards in exchange for their compliance. "The depictions of child and adolescent characters being grabbed and kissed against their will by adult characters is particularly problematic for the boy characters Wart (The Sword in the Stone), Flounder (The Little Mermaid), and Skippy... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs an Exciting Industry First: Apr 4, 2009
Current Disney Platinum Edition titles available as Combo Packs include Sleeping Beauty and Pinocchio. About Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Week in Quotes Apr 3, 2009
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Take AirTran to D.C. for $74 O/W Apr 1, 2009
Or, buy the new release DVD of Disney s Pinocchio. Inside is a Amtrak Kids Ride Free Offer coupon (one free child s rail fare ticket for children ages 2-15 years traveling with a regular full adult paid rail fare). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Empire Film Group Enters CGI Realm With $16-MM "Thru The Moebius Strip" Release From Fantastic Films International Apr 1, 2009
The sci-fi themed animated film is based on an original story and design by legendary French artist Jean ``Moebius'' Giraud, and features principal voice talent by Mark Hamill (``Star Wars''), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (``The Adventures of Pinocchio''), Michael Dorn (``Star Trek: First Contact'' ``Star Trek: Nemesis''), and Peri Gilpin (``Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within''). Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Combo pack with digital copy protects studios against piracy Apr 1, 2009
Two more Disney animated classics making their debuts on Blu-ray are getting the same treatment: Pinocchio, out earlier this month, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, due in fall. The latest studio to jump in: Lionsgate, which after months of including digital copies with most major DVD and Blu-ray releases will issue a quadruple-play with the upcoming The Limited T2 Complete Collector's Set May 19. (USA Today -- Life)
Rob's Newport Aquarium Riddle Mar 24, 2009
Be amazed at all there is to "see and do" at the Newport Aquarium. You'll experience the most amazing collection of aquatic creatures around including extremely rare sharks like Sweet Pea and Scooter - the stars of the first Shark Ray breeding program in the world. (FOX19.com, OH)
Made for the movies Mar 22, 2009
The programme also featured Oscar nomination songs The Trolley Song from Meet in St Louis; When You Wish upon a Star (Pinocchio), The Continental (The Gay Divorcee); What Ever Will Be Will Be (better known as Que Sera, Sera from The Man Who Knew Too Much) and Over The Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz). On hand to perform them with wit and verve was Whitney Claire Kaufman, daughter of the conductor, with the able and encouraging support of the MPO, who were excellent throughout the show. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dinner with Einstein, an unlikely friend Mar 20, 2009
That Saturday night, Griffin entered the house and met Einstein, who Griffin said reminded him of the character Gepetto from Disney's movie "Pinocchio" -- kind, inquisitive, mustachioed and very European. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Family Guy parody cleared Mar 18, 2009
When You Wish Upon a Star, written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline, appeared in 1940 as part of the Walt Disney motion picture Pinocchio. It won the Academy Award that year for Best Original Song. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Family Guy wins court battle over song parody Mar 17, 2009
Music Publisher Bourne Co., the copyright owner of the song made famous in Walt Disney's "Pinocchio," sued Fox Broadcasting Co., creator Seth MacFarlane and producers in October 2007 for copyright breach ... The judge also said it was fair for it to be imitated for humorous effect since the music publisher had benefited from the song's association with other more "wholesome" shows like "Pinocchio." ... The song, by composer Leigh Harline and lyricist Ned Washington, was introduced in 1940 in the... (MSNBC -- News)
LETTER: Radio-TV dials stop before Rush's frequency Mar 17, 2009
Yeah right Pinocchio, and BBD only posts under one name ... "Yeah right Pinocchio, and BBD only posts under one name. LOL! ". (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Family Guy' prevails in lawsuit Mar 17, 2009
Batts noted that Bourne reaps the benefit of its song's association with the classic Walt Disney film "Pinocchio" and its reputation for wholesomeness ... "When You Wish Upon a Star," written by Ned Washington and Leigh Harline, appeared as part of the 1940 Disney movie "Pinocchio." It won the Academy Award for best original song. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gov. Paterson's year of living infamously Mar 15, 2009
A few months later he'd be ridiculed as a Pinocchio in a New York tabloid; his missteps in a tortuous U.S. Senate appointment would alienate America's pre-eminent political family; and Saturday Night Live would repeatedly portray him as clueless. There was so much to do, it was overwhelming and I just acted on instinct, Paterson told The Associated Press Thursday. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Film Fun for Friday the 13th Mar 14, 2009
Fairies are featured in films such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Pinocchio. Pete s Dragon, tells the story of a magical dragon who can only be seen by an orphan boy, Pete, who the dragon finds a home,and , the story of a magical nanny, depicts a number of unusual and fantastical events. (Suite101.com)
Look in the attic - that old toy 'could be worth thousands' Mar 14, 2009
The original Pinocchio marionette was found in a Los Angeles cabinet ... Ms Kay said householders could take inspiration from the recent discovery of the original wooden Pinocchio marionette in a cabinet at Disney's Los Angeles studios. (BBC News -- UK)
New on DVD: 'Milk,' 'Rachel,' 'Pinocchio' Mar 13, 2009
New on DVD: 'Milk,' 'Rachel,' 'Pinocchio ... By Mike Clark, USA TODAY Two of this year's Oscar contenders, Milk and Rachel Getting Married, arrive on DVD. Also new: Disney's 1940 version of Pinocchio ... Pinocchio* * * *, 1940, Disney, G, $30; Blu-ray, $36. (USA Today -- Life)
One of the best fantasies ever made Mar 13, 2009
Almost 70 years on, Pinocchio still showcases the filmmakers' eye for detail ... It's rare that filmmakers hope for a wooden performance, but the animators of Walt Disney's 1940 classic Pinocchio insisted on it ... He scrapped several months of early work on Pinocchio because the story was off track. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Pinocchio Review Mar 12, 2009
IGN: Pinocchio (70th Anniversary Platinum Edition) Review ... Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition Blu-ray Review ... It may be hard to think of Pinocchio as a technical marvel, given what studios like Pixar are able to create these days with computers, but for its time, it was state of the art. (IGN FilmForce)
No Lie: 'Pinocchio' Marks 70th Anniversary Mar 11, 2009
The worst criticism any actor could ever face in a career is having their performance described as "wooden." But don't try labeling that on Dick Jones -- who gave a lively voice performance in the Walt Disney film classic "Pinocchio" -- even though his character was made out of wood. New on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, the 70th anniversary edition of "Pinocchio" is digitally restored and contains new extras ... For those new to the story, the film begins in the shop of an old clockmaker and... (Click2Houston, TX)
Oscar nominees (and winners) hit DVD Mar 9, 2009
Also this week:Film: "Battle in Seattle"; "Boy in the Striped Pajamas"; "Cadillac Records"; "Howard the Duck"; "Let the Right One In"; "Marie and Bruce"; "Pinocchio"; "Role Models"; "Synedoche, New York"; "Transporter 3"TV: "Get Smart," season two; "Girls Next Door," season four; "South Park," season 12; "Starter Wife," season one. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
TV on DVD VB Purchasing Guide Mar 9, 2009
For the DVD and Blu-ray release of Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition, animation artist Toby Bluth showed original art at the Every Picture Tells a Story bookstore in Los Angeles on March 4. The film streets March 10. (Multichannel News)
DVD Report: What's new this week (March 8) Mar 8, 2009
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New on DVD: Baz Luhrmann's 'Australia' Mar 6, 2009
Due Tuesday: Disney's Pinocchio returns, including on Blu-ray; recent critics' darlings Milk and Rachel Getting Married; choose to feed (or not) Howard the Duck. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Secret Diary Of A Call Girl Mar 3, 2009
Tonight her johns include a sweet bloke with a disability and a rich bloke who hosts a sex party where panting prostitutes dressed as Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood fall upon tubby, pasty boomers turned out as Pinocchio or Prince Charming. Can Hannah reconcile her "career" and personal life. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Delicious Dexter to bite into cannibalism Mar 2, 2009
She said it should be called Pinocchio Bleeds. "It kind of works for Dexter but the editor didn't go for it," Lindsay said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Animating an industry Feb 21, 2009
After the Disney studios overwhelming success with Snow White, it made a string of box office flops Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi and so on. By the early 1950s, it was relying on live-action pictures like Treasure Island to save its animations. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Jessica Biel hosts Sci-Tech Oscars Feb 11, 2009
He said he was inspired by early Disney films "Peter Pan" and "Pinocchio," then name-dropped collaborators George Lucas, Steve Jobs and Pixar chief creative officer John Lasseter. "In each of the communities that I've been in, we know that when we make the movies look good, we make each other look good," Catmull said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Director leaves creepy stamp Feb 8, 2009
Pinocchio's friend is turned into a donkey. I think it's OK. Kids love to be scared. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
