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Jiro Dreams of Planes: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises”

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“Le vent se lève, il faut tenter de vivre.” – Paul Valéry Miyazaki’s new (and reportedly last) film “The Wind Rises,” loosely based on the lives of engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori, is a gorgeous and bittersweet look at prewar Japan and the consequences of pursuing a dream. Jiro (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt,) … Continue reading "Jiro Dreams of Planes: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises”"
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“Saving Mr. Banks:” Press Conference with the Cast

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One of the most anticipated movies for fans of Disney history is rapidly coming up on release: “Saving Mr. Banks,” a fictionalized account of the machinations and negotiations that went on behind the development and creation of the classic film “Mary Poppins.” Featuring a star-studded cast, the film marks the first time Walt Disney has … Continue reading "“Saving Mr. Banks:” Press Conference with the Cast"
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“Frozen:” A Tale of Two Unconventional Princesses

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When the details of "Frozen" first came out, there was a certain amount of concern that it would be anti-feminist. The fear that the original tale of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Snow Queen," which involved a female protagonist, Gerda, a female antagonist, The Snow Queen, and a largely-inert male rescue object, Kai, would be transformed into a conventional Disney Princess narrative caused a certain amount of hue and cry.
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Thor: The Dark World

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“If you betray him, I’ll kill you.” “It seems there’ll be a line.” “Thor: The Dark World,” the sequel to “Thor,” is a return to our favorite Asgardians as they once again face down a threat to all things everywhere. This time around, the megalomanics are the thought-to-be-extinct Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, led by the … Continue reading "Thor: The Dark World"
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A Look Ahead: “Get A Horse,” and “Frozen” Part II.

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WDAS invited All Ears (and other media outlets) to hear from some of the artisans who collaborated to produce Frozen and Get a Horse. In the first panel, "The Artistry of Arendelle," Assistant Art Director Lisa Keene, Art Director Michael Giaimo, and Visual Development Artist Brittney Lee showed us some of the research the art department conducted to construct the fictional kingdom of Arendelle.
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Disney’s Planes: The World of Cars Takes Flight

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“Disney’s Planes” is a new 3-D animated feature from Disneytoon Studios set in the same world as Pixar’s “Cars.” Early in the film, Dusty the cropduster wistfully exclaims that he wants to prove that he “can do more than what he was built for.” His journey towards that goal, more than his race around the … Continue reading "Disney’s Planes: The World of Cars Takes Flight"
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