101.9 Blake FM » Disney

Disney Can Turn You Into A Stormtrooper Figurine This Spring

Joe Student — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:56:04 +0000

Did you forget to purchase something 'Star Wars' themed for yourself on May the 4th? Worry, you should not; just snag a plane ticket to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida for one of their 'Star Wars Weekends' this spr

'Pirates of the Caribbean 5′ Director: Who's in the Running for the Job?

Jacob Hall — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:33:17 +0000

'Pirates of the Caribbean 5' is going to happen whether we like it or not. Sure, 2011's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' might have been a heaping pile of junk, but it was a heaping pile of junk that made over $1 billion worldwide. What can we say? People just love Johnny Depp. But with director Rob Marshall not returning and original franchise helmsman Gore Verbinski long gone, who will step behind the camera? A few potential names have emerged.

Disney's 'Bears' Trailer Is Un-bear-ably Cute

Britt Hayes — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:48:41 +0000

Disneynature is releasing yet another animal documentary, this time about the world of bears and not surprisingly called ‘Bears.’ And, of course, these bears are really adorable (when they aren’t trying to maul your face). Watch the ‘Bears’ trailer below and get your daily dose of “AWWWW!” From Disneynature, the Disney arm that brought us [...]

Rovio Announces Angry Birds Toons, a New Animated Series

Ben Worcester — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:17:42 +0000

Finnish powerhouse developer Rovio, maker of the mobile juggernaut that is Angry Birds, announced today that they would be soaring into the animation world with Angry Birds Toons, an all-new cartoon show that will be premiering in the middle of next month, on March 16.

10 Ridiculously Regrettable Disney Tattoos

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:01:14 +0000

Since tattoos are permanent and all, it’s pretty important to choose a design you’ll want to have for the rest of your life. The thing is, sometimes people don’t exactly think about the whole ‘forever’ part of inking, and that’s where hilarity comes prancing in. We’ve discovered there are loads of people who have decided [...]

10 Disney Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

Sara Franks-Allen — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:59:22 +0000

Making an animated film is a long and sometimes tedious process. So it’s no wonder that the artists who make these movies slip little in-jokes into their work to amuse themselves and sharp-eyed viewers. Here are ten of the best Disney cameos, references and other in-jokes. (None of them are filthy. You’ll have to look [...]

Disney Infinity Enrolls in Monsters University

Luke Brown — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:59:58 +0000

Brand new screenshots from Disney Infinity featuring Monsters University have surfaced from Toy Fair 2013. Monsters University is Pixar’s next big release, and to help promote the film, there will be a set of figures for Disney to tie into its upcoming Disney Infinity video game. As you can see from the images below, there [...]

'The Lone Ranger' Super Bowl Trailer: Justice Is What They Seek

ScreenCrush Staff — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:30:26 +0000

‘The Lone Ranger’ Super Bowl trailer is almost here! The cast and crew behind ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ are back with this new adventure and buzz on the film has been mixed so far. Were Johnny Depp and Disney able to convince you this is a can’t miss movie with the ‘Lone Ranger’ Super Bowl [...]

'Paperman': Watch Disney's Beautiful Short Film From 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Britt Hayes — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:15:16 +0000

Disney’s animated short ‘Paperman’ is nominated for an Oscar, and if you missed it when it played before ‘Wreck-It Ralph‘ last year, you can watch it here in full. Directed by first-timer John Kahrs, ‘Paperman’ seamlessly blends computer animation with traditional hand-drawn animation in classic black and white. The short tells the story of a [...]

'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl Trailer: Here's a Sneak Peek!

Nick Romano — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:34:15 +0000

While footballers are gearing up for the 2013 Super Bowl, airing this Sunday, February 3, the rest of us are more amped for the many commercials and movie trailers hitting during the big game. A new 'Oz: The Great and Powerful' 2013 Super Bowl trailer is just one of the many features we can prepare for, but now Disney has released a sneak preview of the upcoming TV spot.

12 Lost Disney Characters You've Probably Never Heard Of

Sara Franks-Allen — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:23:56 +0000

A Disney animated feature goes through several edits and re-writes before it ever makes it to the big screen. Sometimes for the better — without cuts, we would’ve seen a comical turkey voiced by John Candy in ‘Pocahontas.’ Here are 10 Disney characters who join Redfeather in the league of those who didn’t quite make [...]

10 Kids Who Just Found Out They're Going to Disney World

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:58:39 +0000

Disney World is the greatest place on earth. There's tons of awesome rides, even more awesome Disney characters walking around and enough sugary treats to seriously damage our health. But who cares! There's something about the magical park that makes adults act like kids and kids go wild with excitement, and the latter is particularly true.

Man Tries to Sneak Into Epcot Center by Impersonating Federal Agent

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:50:07 +0000

Seventy-four year old Emerito Pujol wanted to to explore Disney’s Epcot Center, but he didn’t want to pay the hefty $99.79 admission fee. So he devised what he surely thought was an innovative plan to get inside the theme park’s gates for free. At the turnstile, the Miami man flashed a badge declaring he was an “honorary member” [...]

The 10 Coolest Fictional Pets

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:17:36 +0000

You might think you have the greatest pet in the world, but that's probably because you don't watch much TV. Instead of a cat that secretly hates you, fictional pets can be dragons or loyal household animals who stick by your side as you step out into the great unknown, rather than eating the contents of your bathroom trashcan the second you're out the door.

'Star Wars' Episodes 7, 8 and 9 Are the "Most Exciting," Will Focus on Luke Skywalker?

Britt Hayes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:01:00 +0000

It was announced yesterday that Disney purchased Lucasfilm and its subsidiaries for $4 billion, with plans to release the first movie ('Star Wars: Episode 7') in a new planned 'Star Wars' trilogy in 2015. Although the additional news that these films will be based on an original story and not on any of the spin-off book series like fans were hoping, we are reportedly still in for an exciting ride.

According to author Dale Pollock, who wrote a biography on filmmaker George Lucas, the upcoming 'Star Wars' trilogy from Disney will be the most exciting 'Star Wars' films yet.

'Monsters University' Gets New Photos and a Legitimate College Website

Britt Hayes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:00:53 +0000

If you've been dying to see more of 'Monsters Inc. 2'/ 'Monsters University,' fear not -- we've got a whole batch of new photos and a very special (and fully-functional!) college website courtesy of our friends at Pixar to give you a fun peek at the upcoming prequel to 'Monsters, Inc.'

See What Would Happen If Disney Villains Won

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:45:32 +0000

Artist and Mouse House fan Justin McTwisp thought it would be interesting to see what it would look like if the bad guys won at the end of a few Disney movies. We have to admit, that's a pretty banging coat Cruella DeVille winds up with (except for the whole puppy thing). And, truth be told, the fairies in 'Sleeping Beauty' *were* a little annoying. Check out our favorites below and check out the rest of McTwisp's art here.

Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

Disney Asks Santa Look-alike to Be Less 'Santa-ish'

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 12:30:01 +0000

Disney theme parks have strict rules against adult guests wearing “costumes or clothing that can be viewed as representative of an actual Disney character.” Just ask April Spielman, who was told by Disney officials to cover up when she entered Disney World in Orlando dressed as Tinker Bell.

However, as far as we know, the Mouse House has no claim on Old Saint Nick.

Disney and WB Battle Over Flying Monkeys for New 'Oz' Movie

Mike Sampson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:40:17 +0000

Disney’s upcoming movie, ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’, boasts an A-list cast — Oscar nominees James Franco, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams plus Mila Kunis — and a storyline that will take audiences to the origin of the Wizard himself. But Warner Bros., who holds the rights to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ film, would like to put a stop to that film.