Disney

  • This Day in History November 13, 1997

    By Ruth on November 13, 2013
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    All right, today’s feature actually ties into a Christmas present I am giving someone.  On this date in 1997, Disney’s Lion King debuted on Broadway.  My daughter and I saw this several years ago in Texas–she barely remembers it.  I find this an enchanting musical, and I was blown away from the opening scene of this musical.  They do it […]
  • This Day in History July 30, 1932 (UBC Day 30)

    By Ruth on July 30, 2013
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    Disney is the name when it comes to animation.  On this date in 1932, Trees and Flowers (you can watch it above) was released as the first cartoon in color, and later, the first animated short to receive an Academy Award.  Technicolor was the first developed by Herbert Thomas Kalmus, and he partnered with Disney on this project. For more […]
  • This Day in History July 17, 1955 (UBC Day 17)

    By Ruth on July 17, 2013
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    Welcome to the Happiest Place on Earth!  That’s right!  On this date in 1955, Disneyland officially opened.  Walt Disney himself dedicated it, and television covered it extensively.  It changed theme parks as we know it.  It still remains the original park that continues to have success.  My daughter and I are planning a Disney Cruise next year, and so this […]
  • “Saving Mr. Banks” First Look and Movie Trailer

    By Ruth on July 11, 2013
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     SAVING MR. BANKS   DISNEY  Website and Mobile site: Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavingMrBanks Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneypictures  Genre: Drama Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 13, 2013, limited; December 20, 2013, wide Running Time: TBD Cast: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley, Ruth Wilson, B.J. Novak, Rachel Griffiths, Kathy Baker Director: John […]
  • “Shake It Up: I>3 Dance” Disney Channel CD Review

    By Ruth on May 25, 2013
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    I am so pleased to be able to share my thoughts on a great new CD featuring the runner-up on Dancing With the Stars.  I was sent a CD in exchange for my honest review which I am sharing below. Until this season of Dancing With the Stars, if you would have asked me who Zendaya or Shake It Up […]
  • "Doc McStuffins: Time for Your Checkup" DVD Giveaway (Ends 5/2) U.S./Canada

    By Ruth on April 21, 2013
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    The Doctor is in! On May 7th, DOC MCSTUFFINS: Time For Your Check-Up arrives on DVD May 7th! A must-add to the family viewing collection, the DVD comes packaged with 5 fun-filled episodes and a FREE growth chart. “DOC MCSTUFFINS: TIME FOR YOUR CHECK UP” Arrives on DVD – May 7, 2013 (ARV: $19.99) Synopsis: “Doc McStuffins: Time for Your […]