Friday, October 11, 2013

'Escape From Tomorrow' in 'The Mouse Castle Lounge'



Escape From Tomorrow is the new independent film Disney doesn't want you to see. Shot on Disney theme park property without Disney's knowledge or consent, the film paints a dark, surreal picture of life behind the pixie dust. It's created quite a stir since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January and today it goes into limited release in theaters nationwide. It will also be available in video-on-demand on iTunes and Amazon.

Sara (Katelynn Rodriguez) watches her dad (Roy Abramsohn) freak out on It's a Small World in Escape From Tomorrow.
In The Mouse Castle Lounge, I talk with Escape From Tomorrow's director Randy Moore about how he secretly made a feature length film at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and what he feels the message of his movie is. Joining Moore are his two stars, Roy Abramsohn and Elena Schuber, who talk about their roles and what it was like to make a film with Disney as the backdrop.



I also share my review of the film. Is it a daring piece of guerrilla film making, or is pulling one over on Disney the only thing it has going for it? Find out in today's edition of The Mouse Castle Lounge. Enjoy!

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Remembering Roy E. Disney With Dave Bossert in 'The Mouse Castle Lounge'



Roy E. Disney saved the Walt Disney Company...twice. He was at the center of two memorable boardroom battles in 1984 and in the early 2000s that resulted in new corporate leadership. Both times the company came out better for it.

In The Mouse Castle Lounge today, I chat with longtime Disney animator, director and producer Dave Bossert.  Dave has written a new book about Roy E. Disney that touches on Roy's well-known corporate entanglements, but mostly pays tribute to Roy Disney the man, and tells the stories of the many people--particularly in Disney Animation--who knew, respected and admired him. The book is entitled Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life. It's an insightful look at the man who led the charge to resurrect his father's and uncle's company, and enabled Disney to thrive during what would become the Second Golden Age of Animation.

In our conversation, Dave and I talk about Roy's life and legacy and Dave shares some great stories about a memorable Oscar night and the time he had to lend billionaire Roy Disney a hundred dollars.

Enjoy!

(l. to r.) Dave Bossert, artist and story man Joe Grant, and Roy E. Disney celebrate Grant's 95th birthday at the
Walt Disney Animation Studios in 2003.
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

'Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel' Giveaway

One of Phineas and Ferb's most clever episodes is out on DVD this week and you can win a free copy from The Mouse Castle.

Worlds collide in Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel when super heroes Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor and the Incredible Hulk visit Danville after Dr. Doofenshmirtz accidentally steals their powers with his latest "-inator." It's up to Phineas and Ferb to help the heroes get their powers back and defeat super villains Red Skull, MODOK, Whiplash and Venom before Danville is destroyed.

The DVD includes Mission Marvel and six other P&F episodes plus one of three randomly packaged Mission Marvel posters:




How to Win Your Copy of Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel

To be entered in the drawing, all you have to do is LIKE our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/themousecastle AND JOIN our event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1421590741390658  You must be a U.S. resident to enter. Only one entry per person, please. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page after the entry deadline. Thanks for supporting The Mouse Castle and The Mouse Castle Lounge. Good luck!

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