Cartoon kid: Katzenberg runs his own dream factory May 23, 2008
" Animation was a terrible problem at Disney when he got there. The company founded by Walt Disney, who virtually owned the animation genre for decades with such classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Lady and the Tramp, had faded to a third-rate studio by the mid-1980s. Its scant animated offerings were cheesy, but the new regime started turning its cartoon fortunes around with The Great Mouse Detective and Oliver & Company. Then came 1989's The Little Mermaid, followed by... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Prince of Peace students enchant with production of “Aladdin, Jr.” May 16, 2008
Prince of Peace students enchant with production of Aladdin, Jr. ... High school students from The POPCS Performing Arts Department took audiences to a "whole new world" with their rendition of Aladdin, Jr., the stage adaptation of the Disney hit movie ... Audiences enjoyed the talents of the high school's drama and choir students in the roles of - Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and the Genie with award-winning songs from the movie Arabian Nights, A Whole New World and Prince Ali. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Open Stage offers Little Shop of Horrors' Apr 18, 2008
Another part of the appeal are the score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman, who created songs for such Disney films as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. The show has even entered the lexicon, through the expression, Feed me, Seymour. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Aladdin Jr. goes on stage at SAMS Apr 10, 2008
Aladdin Jr. goes on stage at SAMS ... Aladdin, Jasmine and all the other Disney characters from Agrabah will come to life this weekend at Shippensburg Area Middle School when students present Aladdin Jr. Shows will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the school auditorium ... Aladdin Jr. is Disneys middle school adaptation of the hit Aladdin. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Disney's Upcoming Animated Films Apr 9, 2008
The Princess and the Frog, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin), may or may not be a retelling of the Russian folk tale set in 1920's New Orleans. is composing the music for the film, which stars and. (Suite101.com)
Disney unveils animation slate Apr 9, 2008
Anchoring the Disney side of things is the hand-drawn musical "The Princess and the Frog," from "Aladdin" and "Little Mermaid" helmers John Musker and Ron Clements, who were lured back to Disney by Lasseter. It's set for a Christmas 2009 release. (Variety)
Disney racks up Mip TV deals Apr 8, 2008
Disney will supply CTC's 2-4 p.m. kids animated series block with evergreen faves such as "Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid" and "Ducktales.". The ProSieben renewal also sees Disney extending the range and depth of multiplatform deals, adding movie subscription VOD and transactional VOD for series including "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy." Renewal also encompasses features such as "Pirates of Caribbean: At World's End" and new ABC skeins including "Private Practice" and "Dirty Sexy Money.". (Variety)
Celebrities put on a new skin and boost the box office Mar 30, 2008
The whole celebrity voiceover thing reached critical mass after the comic voiced the genie in Aladdin to worldwide success in the 1992 Disney film. These days you can't innocently wander into a multiplex without tripping over an animated film soaked in celebrity shtick. (The Age)
Bass DVD Library shows mixed taste, promise Mar 29, 2008
Theres something similarly tongue-in-cheek about a Yale student declaring Aladdin his or her favorite movie, as if Yalies feel compelled to hide their intellectualism behind a childish veil. Even when there wasnt overt anti-intellectualism at play, the movie choices tended to display a certain lack of curiosity about the world and about film. (Yale Herald, CT)
ROSA BROOKS: Princesses brainwash our daughters Mar 28, 2008
"Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin". Mothers all missing; presumed dead. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
All the Best Mar 26, 2008
The Company OnStage will present Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp with two shows every Saturday through April 12. In this classic story for children, as told by Scheherazade, Aladdin and his friend, Nuphsed the Camel, must outsmart a wicked magician to find true love and happiness ... Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp will be presented every Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Regular ticket price is $7 for adults and children. (Pearland Journal, TX)
A cinematic spring break Mar 26, 2008
Today s activities at the Boys Club are Aladdin themed, and National Treasure and The Incredibles activities will round out the week. For more information, call the Boys Club at 757-1909. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dickinson College hosts movie marathon for charity Mar 22, 2008
The Sentinel Online : News Now. Saturday, March 22, 2008. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Horton Hears a Who! Mar 22, 2008
Pic's producers seem to have been trying to make Carrey's "Aladdin," hoping that his manic delivery, like Robin Williams' in that 1992 Disney film, would be so in synch with the animation that it would lift auds right out of their seats. Not quite the case. (Variety)
HP and DreamWorks Animation to Share Stage for NAB Show Keynote Mar 19, 2008
Prior to founding DreamWorks Studios, Katzenberg served as chairman of the board of The Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994, during which time the studio produced a string of box office hits, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. Prior to joining Disney, Katzenberg was president of Paramount Studios. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Toy Story' musical debuts at sea Mar 7, 2008
The Imagineering Creative Entertainment units has also created "Disney's Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular" for Disneyland, "Twice Charmed: An Original Twist on the Cinderella Story" on Disney Cruise Line and "Festival of the Lion King" at Hong Kong Disneyland. Links posted in this story. (Variety)
Step Up 3 Planned Mar 1, 2008
Other projects on the Offspring roster include the comedy Undateable, Monday, Monday (described as a teenage Groundhog Day), the live-action Aladdin called Wish, a Topper remake starring Steve Martin, and an All of Me remake starring Queen Latifah; in the Steve Martin role. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
William F. Buckley Jr. Dies Feb 28, 2008
Robin Williams does a hilarious parody of it in the Disney movie Aladdin. . (Washington Post)
Disney planning 'Step Up 3-D' Feb 27, 2008
Among the projects that Offspring is developing at Disney are "Undateable," a comedy scripted by Jack Angelo and Sam Brown (with Fuse Entertainment also producing); "Monday, Monday," a Flint Wainess-scripted comedy that is a teenage "Groundhog Day"; "Wish," a live-action "Aladdin" scripted by Bill Kelly ("Enchanted"); a Jason Filardi-scripted "Topper" remake that Offspring will produce with Mandeville, with Steve Martin starring; and a Don Scott-scripted remake of "All of Me" that has Queen... (Variety)
Disney composer Menken eyes more Oscars Feb 19, 2008
Other Oscars Menken has won include those for co-writing Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid, A Whole New World from Aladdin and Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas. . (MSNBC -- News)
Scene It?(R) Reels in the Stars with 2008 Game Lineup Feb 18, 2008
Disney edition features classic characters, unforgettable songs, and scenes from Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and more. Music edition takes players on a journey spanning four decades of music and pop culture, including artists like Johnny Cash, Madonna and, Avril Lavigne. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
John Alvin (1948 - 2008) Feb 13, 2008
Designed Movie Posters for Aladdin, E.T., The Lion King. John Alvin designed iconic posters for Aladdin, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, the Lion King and many others ... John Alvin, the legendary poster designer for such films as Aladdin, Blade Runner, Enchanted, Blazing Saddles, Beauty and the Beast, and E.T: The Extra-Terrestrial, died February 6th in Rhinebeck, New York, of a sudden heart attack. (Suite101.com)
Forget Hollywood's perfect romances: plan the perfect Valentine's Day at SU Feb 12, 2008
Where you may have seen it: Variations of the spontaneous date show up in "The Notebook," (Gosling and Adams laying in the middle of the street), "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," (Carrey and Winslet lay on the ice and immortalize the moment in those weird potato figurines) or even "Aladdin" (Al saves a costumed Jasmine from palace guards, gives her an apple and reveals the sweetest view of the Agrabah skyline). How to do it at SU: Getting it rolling isn't tough. (Daily Orange, NY)
John Alvin, movie poster illustrator, dead at 59 Feb 11, 2008
Some of his most famous work was done for science fiction and fantasy film series such as "Alien," "Jurassic Park," the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, and "Harry Potter."He also produced posters and promotional artwork for numerous Disney movies, including "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Little Mermaid," "Pinocchio," and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."Born in Hyannis, Mass. in 1948, Alvin grew up in a military family and moved around a lot until settling in California's Monterey Bay area... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Children's books for Valentine's Day Feb 3, 2008
"Bear Hugs: Romantically Ridiculous Animal Rhymes" (Aladdin Paperbacks, 6. 99, ages 4-8) by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Suzanne Watts. (North County Times)
Alpine Pictures Travels The Yellow Brick Road with Roger S. Baum's Dorothy of OZ Jan 26, 2008
Mr. St. Pierre has been involved with such classic animated films as Tarzan, Shark Tale, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and most recently Everyone's Hero. Executive Producer Neil Kaufman shared "In my career of over 60 Feature Films this is one the greatest teams I have ever worked with" and went on to express " Dorothy of OZ is the most exciting film I have produced, and I am honored to be working with such talented individuals as... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
'The Lion King' Jan 6, 2008
What about, oh, "Aladdin". "I don't yet have a way that 'Aladdin' complements what Broadway does best," he says. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Bursting out all over Dec 26, 2007
" Amid excitement about its successor, the current Durango City Library celebrated its centennial March 9. The building cost $12,500 for Andrew Carnegie to build. Those were the days. No wonder it's getting crowded as its collection now numbers 94,000 items. FLC put on "The Wizard of Oz," which was stronger on acting (with Rachel Gressler as Dorothy) and costume than on scenery. Lelu the Chihuahua, the pet of director Laura Bowen, never missed one of her many cues as Toto. Local bands Pinhead... (Durango Herald)
How Youssif got his smile back Dec 26, 2007
Apparently, "Tom and Jerry" and "Aladdin" needed no translation. Youssif's neck and cheek were bulging from the tissue expanders when he went into surgery for the third time on November 29. (CNN -- Health)
‘Sound of Music' coming to the Egyptian Dec 21, 2007
Dreamers has produced numerous plays and musicals over the years, including Annie, Aladdin, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Guys and Dolls, Wizard of Oz, The Music Man, Bugsy Malone and many others. Performances of The Sound of Music will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 11-12 and 2 p.m. Jan. 12-13. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Critic's corner Dec 14, 2007
ComcastMore politically correct than dramatic, this Disney animation doesn't match such predecessors as "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid." Too quick to preach about ecological despoiling by greedy, arrogant English explorers, it's too slow to amuse - and pallid besides. The Virginia forest and river are beautifully drawn in cool greens and blues, but the rest of it is curiously flat and featureless. (Boston Globe)
Enter the genie Nov 30, 2007
Istana Budayas childrens theatre production Aladdin promises a local twist to the popular tale ... A scene from the upcoming presentation of Aladdin ... The tale of Aladdin and the magic lamp certainly has enduring popularity and the upcoming Istana Budaya adaptation, beginning Dec 11, promises a lot. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A sweet indulgence Nov 28, 2007
They wanted a castle with all the Disney scenes such as Cinderella, Aladdin and Sleeping Beauty all on separate cakes. That took awhile. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Disney Enchants with new comedy Nov 27, 2007
Since Disneys most recent hey-day in the early 1990s with the successes of Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, Disney movies have been a slew of disappointing animated comedies and live-action dramas, bolstered only by their Pixar successes. After more than a few manic-animal movies that bombed at the box office, it begs to be asked why Disney didnt just continue to do what it did best with its princess-themed animated dramas. (Daily Cardinal)
Actors are more than pricey voices Nov 24, 2007
Besides, some of those name actors are pretty good, with Robin Williams setting the bar in 1992 s Aladdin. Q: Would I have any luck finding a DVD of a series called Victory at Sea with music by Richard Rodgers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Labour of love Nov 23, 2007
He was behind the camera for movies such as his feature debut, 102 Dalmations, and worked as an animator on five of Disneys animated features: he designed characters for The Little Mermaid, The Rescuers Down Under, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and The Lion King. However, it took him five years to convince the studio executives to give him the green light to make Enchanted. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Enchanted' in Manhattan Nov 19, 2007
" Chapter 2: The pied piper What's a Disney animated feature without snappy novelty tunes and swoony ballads? "Enchanted "boasts five such musical numbers, clever pastiches that borrow from fairy tales old and new. Lending an air of authenticity is Alan Menken, who has made a career out of writing music for such films as "The Little Mermaid, Beauty "and the Beast" and "Aladdin", collecting eight Oscars for his efforts. Given that his previous cartoon score was for Disney's last 2-D feature,... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Games for your daughter Nov 15, 2007
99): For this foray into girl games, Disney has trotted out its biggest female stars: Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine ("Aladdin") and Ariel ("The Little Mermaid"). But the real "princess" is the player, thanks to an easy-to-use character generator that lets anyone turn herself into a Disneyesque heroine. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Enchanted' princess steps out of cartoon, into Manhattan Nov 15, 2007
" Chapter 2: The pied piper What's a Disney animated feature without snappy novelty tunes and swoony ballads? Enchanted boasts five such musical numbers, clever pastiches that borrow from fairy tales old and new. Lending an air of authenticity is Alan Menken, who has made a career out of writing music for such films as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, collecting eight Oscars for his efforts. Given that his previous cartoon score was for Disney's last 2-D feature, 2004's... (USA Today)
Mideast shows cartoon mojo Oct 26, 2007
"The U.A.E. has scored a surprise hit with "Freej," the Emirates' first animated skein, which revolved around a modern-day Gulfi family. Eye-pleasing look of the show, which portrays the traditional Muslim headdress of the hijab in primary colors, has been a local hit ever since its preem in 2006 on Dubai TV.The show is the brainchild of Mohammed Saeed Hareb, who first got the idea while majoring in animation at Boston U. He received a startup loan from the Sheik Mohammed Foundation for Young... (Variety)
Disney Announces Significant Expansion Plan for the Disneyland Resort Oct 18, 2007
Disney's California Adventure is already home to some of the Disneyland Resort's highest-rated attractions and shows, including: Soarin' Over California, California Screamin', The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Broadway-caliber show, Disney's Aladdin - A Musical Spectacular. Cars Land. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Disney plans $1.1B park makeover Oct 17, 2007
Disney has added to the smaller park since with, among other things, the Tower of Terror and "Aladdin," a well-received Broadway-style musical patterned after the animated movie. The Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, a climbing park for kids, was expanded with a tie-in to the animated film "Brother Bear.". (Los Angeles Times)
DVD Review: Dream On Silly Dreamer Oct 14, 2007
The Little Mermaid was a commercial hit, and so was Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin ... "The turning point was a lady coming up to me saying, 'I didn't like Aladdin II,'" said painter David Karp ... "I said, 'There's an Aladdin II?'". (Suite101.com)
Early Enchanted Review, Rumour Oct 2, 2007
"Snow White was there for our grandparents, Peter Pan, Sleeping Beauty, Winnie the Pooh and countless other classics were there for our parents, and I was born into the Renaissance of The Lion King, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast.". Enchanted: A Step in the Right Direction for Disney. (Suite101.com)
Scriptland: Brad Kane Sep 19, 2007
The screenwriter of two gritty, popular, unproduced screenplays -- a Richard Pryor biopic and an epic drama about a black pimp in 1980s New York City -- Kane turns out to be a white former child actor and Broadway veteran who sang the part of Aladdin in the 1992 Disney film. "There were always a lot of conflicting aspects of my personality that I was trying to work out," says Kane, now 33. (Los Angeles Times)
Enchanting TV Sep 5, 2007
In the second tale, Jasmine from Aladdin - Annabelle's favorite princess - is looking for duties with more meaning than cutting ribbons and appearing in parades. Jasmine sings, "I'm just not living up to my full potential.". (AZCentral -- Families)
Back to school with lunch box cool Aug 27, 2007
Containers just for kids followed, but things changed radically in 1950 when Aladdin Industries tried to jump-start slumping sales by putting a decal on the side of a square lunch box -- which already resembled a television -- with a kids' favorite TV cowboy hero. In the first year, it sold 600,000 Hopalong Cassidy models. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
'Hairspray' curls up to $100 million Aug 21, 2007
The list includes "The Sound of Music" and "Grease," as well as such animated musicals as "The Lion King" and "Aladdin." ... There are exceptions: On the animation side, "The Lion King" grossed more than $312 domestically, and "Aladdin" more than $217 million. (Variety)
Invasion of the idea snatchers Aug 18, 2007
The films bore such familiar names as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. Disney sued in 1992 over the videos' packaging, but GoodTimes ultimately was allowed to continue marketing the films, whose stories were based on the same venerable legends and fairy tales as were Disney's. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Survival Horror Birthday Aug 11, 2007
Mikami first worked on games like Aladdin on the SNES.Mikami's first games for Capcom were all based on Disney properties: Goof Troop, Aladdin, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit. In 1996, though, he was ready to delve into more mature territory and almost single-handedly created the survival horror genre with Resident Evil on PlayStation (we say almost single-handedly because we're pretty sure one or two other people at Capcom worked on the game - don't quote us on that, though). (IGN PS2)
Weekend entertainment guide Aug 10, 2007
DISNEY S ALADDIN JR.: Friday, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Saturday, 11 p.m., Pocono Playhouse, Playhouse Lane, Mountainhome. BAD DAY AT GOPHER S BREATH: presented by Wyoming County Players, Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., Whipple Dance Studio, Route 29 South, Tunkhannock, $4. (Scranton Times, PA)
'Shakespeare in the Vines' opens second season Aug 2, 2007
"Iago, the evil parrot in 'Aladdin,' was named after the vengeful antagonist that brings down Othello," she said. Unable to accept the power and influence that Othello has attained, Iago capitalizes on the Moor's jealous nature by convincing him that his wife is unfaithful. (North County Times)
The Pixar Story Jul 31, 2007
A Leslie Iwerks Prods. presentation of a Disney/Pixar production. (Variety)
Music shows at the fair for kids of all ages Jul 27, 2007
Holt said the tribute to Disney show features gorgeous costumes along with the music from such classic movies as The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Snow White and Hercules. Between shows, children will be allowed to pose for pictures with their favorite Disney characters. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
It's all going swimmingly Jul 22, 2007
Their songwriting collaboration, which began with "Little Shop of Horrors" in 1982 and included "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin," ended with Ashman's death from AIDS in 1991 ... Tim Rice was brought in to help him complete the "Aladdin" film and the "Beauty and the Beast" stage adaptation. (Boston Globe)
'Mermaid' faces tough swim to NY Jul 21, 2007
It also features a catchy score from Howard Ashman and Alan Mencken, two legit vets ("Little Shop of Horrors") who went on to co-write tunes for "Beauty" and "Aladdin." ... She has helmed a couple of workshops for Disney, and directed an "Aladdin" production for the theme parks. (Variety)
Slew of Disney films coming to Xbox Live Jul 14, 2007
Thirty-five high-definition Disney movies, including Aladdin and Armageddon, are available immediately to users in the United States, the company announced at the annual E3 electronics expo in Santa Monica, Calif. "With this partnership, we are able to feature blockbuster new releases as they become available, as well as an incredible array of classic family films," said Peter Moore, a corporate vice-president in Microsoft's entertainment and devices division. (CBC News)
Now you can get fit using your Wii power Jul 14, 2007
Microsoft Corp. announced at E3 that it has struck a deal with Walt Disney Co. to let users of its Xbox 360 game console and Xbox Live network to download and rent 35 movies such as "Aladdin," "The Queen" and "Deja Vu." Microsoft also offers movies and television shows from about 15 other content providers that Xbox users can rent using Microsoft "points" that they can purchase or win online. Sony Corp., the other big console maker, spent much of its nearly two-hour press conference here showing... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Video Games Take Center Stage At E3 Expo Jul 13, 2007
Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday it had struck a deal to make 35 Disney movies, such as the animated hit "Aladdin" and the action title "Armageddon," available for download on its online video game service. The company also said it had struck a deal to offer 35 new high-definition movies from Disney-ABC Domestic Television. (CBS News)
Microsoft, Disney Put Movies for Rent on Xbox Live Jul 12, 2007
Microsoft Corp. () said Tuesday it struck a deal to make 35 Disney () movies, such as the animated hit "Aladdin" and the action title "Armageddon," available for download on its online video game service. The high-definition movies will be available to U.S. subscribers of Microsoft's , said Peter Moore, a corporate vice president in Microsoft's entertainment and devices division, which is responsible for the Xbox business. (Fox News)
Casting callsHoward County Summer Theatre puts its 'Beast' foot forward Jun 29, 2007
As such, preceding the Howard County Summer Theater's opening will be the Howard County Summer Theatre Jr.'s opening of the musical "Aladdin," Thursday, June 28, at 1:30 p.m., and Friday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Mt. Hebron High. This 90-minute production is directed by Marla Blasko and will feature around 40 children. (Columbia Flier, MD)
Gaming confessions Jun 26, 2007
- Next to Goldeneye i would rate Aladdin as the greatest Movie to video game conversion ever released ... Aladdin, the Lion King, the Jungle Book, all made great platformers with graphics and sound that were true to the films. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Movies for kids? Ask a kindergarten teacher Jun 26, 2007
We came up during an era when animation was basically dormant; the time between the classic Disney films such as Lady and the Tramp and Cinderella, and the modern classics such as Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Now, barely a weekend goes by where there isnt a movie with animated talking animals learning lessons about life. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Best Fourth of July Celebrations Jun 23, 2007
This year they include Anika Noni Rose from the movie Dreamgirls, Lea Salonga, who is the singing voice of the Disney characters Jasmine in Aladdin and Mulan, and one of Broadway s Jersey Boys, John Lloyd Young. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m., launched from barges in the East River. (Suite101.com)
Check it out! Events coming up: Jun 5, 2007
Gaylord Community Productions is holding open auditions for Disney s Aladdin Jr. today (Saturday) and Sunday, 1-3 p.m., at the Alan L. Gornick Auditorium at Gaylord High School. Actors and actresses ages 12 to 19 are being sought. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
