Exclusive Clip from “Wings: Sky Force Heroes”

Posted on July 7, 2014 at 4:30 pm

phpgG85EhPMTomorrow the new DVD “Wings: Sky Force Heroes” will be available and I have an exclusive clip!

Josh Duhamel (Transformers) is back as Ace in the thrilling story about a heroic pilot seeking redemption in the DOVE-approved family adventure, Wings: Sky Force Heroes, arriving on DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) exclusively at Walmart, Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View July 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. In the sky-high follow up to the animated feature Wings, an all-star cast including Rob Schneider (Grown Ups), Tom Skerritt (Top Gun), Jesse McCartney (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Hilary Duff (A Cinderella Story), Dallas Lovato (Birds of Paradise) and Russell Peters (Source Code), all return to help firefighter Ace remember why he loves being a hero.

When Ace (Duhamel), a cocky young firefighter, defies his Colonel’s (Skerritt) orders and recklessly attempts a solo mission, it leads to disastrous consequences.  Ace, along with Fred (Schneider), his trusty co-pilot, quits Sky Force and resigns himself to hauling coal for Mr. Steinway (Peters), until one day a fire breaks out in the mines! With the help of his friends:  Windy (Duff) and T-Bone (McCartney), Ace must overcome his fears and become the hero he was destined to be.Ace

Timed to the theatrical release of Planes: Fire and Rescue, the Wings: Sky Force Heroes features all-new bonus material including a look at the making of the film and a sneak peek at award-winning Miniscule shorts.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

·   “Bringing the Characters to Life: At the Recording Studio with Rob Schneider, Josh Duhamel, Tom Skerritt, Jesse McCartney and Russell Peters!” featurette

·       Four Award-Winning Miniscule Shorts

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Disney Pays Tribute to Mary Blair

Posted on July 6, 2014 at 8:00 am

Mary Blair was the designer behind the look of Disney in the 1950’s.  You can learn more about her at The Disney Family Museum’s exhibit, MAGIC, COLOR, FLAIR: the world of Mary Blair.  

Blair’s joyful creativity―her eye-appealing designs and exuberant color palette―endure in numerous media, including classic Disney animated films, such as CinderellaAlice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan, and theme park attractions at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, most notably the “It’s a Small World” ride.

Alice in Wonderland concept artwork by Mary Blair.
Courtesy Walt Disney Family Foundation, ©Disney.

Here’s a video featuring her work.  You can find out more in The Art and Flair of Mary Blair. And you can catch a glimpse of one of the most significant influences on her work in the documentary Walt & El Grupo, where a cross-cultural exchange with South America inspired her more modernist, colorful style.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRZr9HV1sTg
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Animation Behind the Scenes

An Exquisite Short Film From Legendary Disney Animator Glen Keane

Posted on June 30, 2014 at 8:00 am

Glen Keane is one of the all-time greats of old-school hand-drawn animation.  He was responsible for characters like Pocahontas and Ariel.  Much as I love computer-animation, there are some things only a hand can do, and his hand is one of the best.  Here’s a lovely short film he made called “Duet.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9CG_PoEWCg

 

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Trailer: The Book of Life from Guillermo del Toro

Posted on June 25, 2014 at 8:00 am

Director Guillermo del Toro has a fabulously imaginative visual style. From “Hellboy” to “Pan’s Labyrinth,” he has created strange and intricate worlds. His upcoming animated film, “The Book of Life,” looks dazzling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBw5YScs8iQ
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