Shifting gear Jun 10, 2006
The film dutifully follows the three big rules you learnt from the Disney classics - Dumbo, Pinocchio, Snow White and Bambi - and that you have implanted at Pixar. It tells a compelling human story that keeps people wanting to know what is going to happen next. (The Age)
Heir to the Disney throne Jun 3, 2006
You look at something like Bambi, it's completely timeless. That thing will never age. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
There's no trap that can hold this mouse May 25, 2006
A visitor can step into a car from Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, summon clips from "Bambi" or "Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier" on touch screens, contemplate Jiminy Cricket in a Pepsi ad and fondle a bulbous bright yellow telephone from Toontown. The show sucks you into its manufactured memory tunnels for a while. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Critter features May 9, 2006
After all, timeless Disney classics like The Lion King, The Lady and the Tramp, and Bambi were brilliant family fare, well loved by both kids and adults. Even Robin Hood, which had a fox as the head honcho of the Merry Men, was memorable in its own right. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
College lifestyle attracts pungent visitors to campus May 3, 2006
With Disney movies like "Bambi" as an example, one would think that the skunks would stick to the woody forests of rural areas, but in reality the perfect habitat for a skunk is a residential area with both open lawns and shady trees. "We have a fenced-in backyard, and they still get in," said Dan Sinicrope, a junior civil engineering major. (Daily Orange, NY)
Smigel's art speaks to his cheek Apr 30, 2006
The skit warns that "Bambi II" is going into the Disney vault for 10 years along with "Bambi 2002," "Hunchback 6," "Mulan VIII" and "Jungle Book 3.0 Jungle Blog.". Smigel also wanted to play off urban legends about what the Disney vault contains. (Orlando Sentinel)
'SNL' animated Apr 29, 2006
But usually it's the powers that be in his sights, even when they look like Bambi. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse Apr 28, 2006
He seems to particularly delight in finding the most vulgar side of animated icons, from his dead-on spoof of the latest Disney made-for-video "Bambi" sequel to affixing anatomically correct genitalia to Hanna-Barbera characters. Not all these conceits work, alternating as they do between utterly juvenile and brilliantly satirical. (Variety)
Conservation Celebrities Recognized as Disney Fund Reaches Milestone $10 Million Investment in Wildlife Apr 7, 2006
"Animals have been a part of Disney history since Walt's first sketch of Bambi, and today we celebrate Disney's conservation contributions by providing support to those who are making a difference for animals and the environment," said Dr. Beth Stevens, vice president of Disney's Animal Kingdom. "We selected these special individuals because each brings a personal passion to studying and saving endangered species and lands.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critter jitters Apr 5, 2006
Disney's "Bambi II," which went straight to DVD in the U.S., has grossed well over $30 million offshore. And animated pics allow dubbing that won't disorient the local audiences. (Variety)
Shaggy Dogs only trick is playing dead Mar 10, 2006
The story of a teenager who is transformed by an ancient spell into a sheepdog, it was loosely based on a novel, The Hound of Florence, by the author of Bambi, Felix Salten. It was Disneys first live-action comedy, it marked a turning point for the studio, which began to put less emphasis on fairy tales and more on teen-oriented 20th Century stories. (MSNBC -- Movies)
BAMBI II TURNS OUT TO BE A REAL THUMPER Feb 18, 2006
Bambi unexpectedly beat the Were-Rabbit in DVD sales last week. According to Nielsen VideoScan's First Alert, Bambi II, a direct-to-video sequel of the 1942 Disney classic, sold 2. (ContactMusic.com)
Richard Simmons Obesity TV: 400,000 Weigh over 400 Pounds in US Feb 16, 2006
" COMING UP: Although the name Alexander Gould may not sound familiar as of yet, chances are very good that you've heard the voice of the talented 11-year-old whose credits include the title roles in "Finding Nemo" and DisneyToon Studio's DVD release "Bambi II." Of the latter, Alexander tells us, "The only real hard part was that I had to imitate the voice from the original 'Bambi,' and then keep adjusting my voice ... " It worked out. He's been getting excellent reviews for the flick that picks... (National Ledger)
MUNICH LEADS OVERSEAS BOX OFFICE FOR SECOND WEEK Feb 8, 2006
Disney decided to release its hand-drawn animated Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest theatrically in nine countries, where it performed nicely, earning $4 ... The sequel to Disney's 1942 original is being released today (Tuesday) on DVD domestically under the title Bambi II.. (ContactMusic.com)
Wallace and Gromit battle the bunnies Feb 7, 2006
I had my doubts when I heard Disney was going to do a direct-to-video sequel to the 1942 classic "Bambi." But the studio has done right by the original in "Bambi II" (Disney, 2006; 1 hour, 13 minutes plus supplemental material; original 1 ... This sequel begins when young Bambi, following the death of his mother, goes off with his father, the Prince of the Forest, voiced by Patrick Stewart. (OC Register)
'Bambi' is back for 70 'II' days Feb 7, 2006
USATODAY.com - 'Bambi' is back for 70 'II' days ... Bambi' is back for 70 'II' days By Thomas K. Arnold Special for, USA TODAY In this day of sequel-mania, the latest movie to get a cinematic Chapter II is a beloved children's classic that first opened in theaters in the early days of World War II. ... Bambi learns about life in the forest, and he gains a few new friends, in this sequel to the 1942 Bambi film. (USA Today -- Movies)