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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

'Disney Infinity' to Offer Alternative 2.0 Starter Pack

Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box Starter Pack

Sensing that maybe not all Disney Infinity fans are clamoring for the upcoming Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes starter pack, Disney Interactive announced yesterday that a more Disney-centric starter pack nicknamed Disney Originals will be released on November 4, nearly a month and a half after Marvel Super Heroes makes its debut. So, if you love traditional Disney but aren't a fan of Marvel, you're going to have to wait a while for your shot at Infinity 2.0.

Disney Originals will come with a Stitch and Merida figurine, two power discs, a 2.0 base and a video game disc for your console system. The main difference between Disney Originals and Marvel Super Heroes is the absence of a game piece specific to the Disney Originals set, hence it's a "Toy Box Starter Pack."

Disney Originals will list for $59.99, compared to $74.99 for the Marvel set. You can catch a glimpse of both 2.0 sets below:

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Monday, March 31, 2014

In the MCL: Disney Animator Ruben Aquino, Part Two

Ursula, The Little Mermaid

Disney animator Ruben Aquino is back in The Mouse Castle Lounge for part two of our conversation about his lengthy and notable career. He spent over 30 years at Disney, animating classic characters like Ursula in The Little Mermaid, Adult Simba in The Lion King, Maurice in Beauty and the Beast, Pleakley and David in Lilo & Stitch, and Eudora and James in The Princess and the Frog.

In today's episode, Ruben explains what it is about a character that gets his attention and why voice actors are so critical to giving their characters just the right look. Ruben also talks about the layoffs at Disney Animation last year that for all intents and purposes put an end to 2D animation at the studio. It was a move that was disappointing, but not surprising. He also shares his tips for young artists looking to make a career in animation.