Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animation. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Book Nook In Tomorrowland Review: The Art Of Minnie Mouse From Disney Editions. #124

One of the most famous quotes by Walt Disney is "It All Started With A Mouse". This is true, but it is actually TWO mice that helped Walt start on his journey. "When you look back across the decades of Minnie's career, It's apparent she has always been able to hold her own as a unique personality. Even today, With recent appearances in Get A Horse! (2013), The Mickey Mouse television shorts, and the Kingdom Hearts Video Games, Minnie is a thespian who performs far beyond the range of "Just" Ink and Paint. Cute, sometimes quirky, and rarely afraid to get in on the action, she's just as much an interesting character and role model now as she was in 1928 and fully capable of saving the day." Quote from Becky Cline, Director, Walt Disney Archives.
Minnie first appeared in Steamboat Willie in 1928, right along side of Mickey, and is still his steadfast companion to this day. This beautiful book is all about Minnie, and rightfully so. The first section of the book highlights her animated Filmography. From Steamboat Willie to Get A Horse! in 2013. Complete with Dates and formats. I have to say, there are appearances by her I certainly never knew about! Section Two features her Milestones. Key turning points and Milestones. This section is the most interesting in my opinion. Minnie has has a lasting legacy, and major influences on popular culture. Ub Iwerks originally drew Both Minnie And Mickey, and Walt himself was the original voice of Minnie. This chapter captures information on their first dance, as well as first kiss! In chronological order, with dates and lots of photos, this is the highlight of the read for me. The origin for the ever stylish Mouse ears, is contributed to the Mickey Mouse Club, Where the girls wore a style with the bow on top. This chapter includes various milestones, including Minnie Moo, Disney Dollars, Toontown, And of course, the latest feature Rock The Dots! Which kicked off in 2016. You can currently find those fabulous Minnie Mouse Dots on all kinds of merchandise everywhere in the Parks!
Section Three is a gallery of Minnie Mouse inspired art, from the Artists of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. I have chosen just a few to show you, I can honestly say that every artist has done a beautiful job of capturing Minnie and her elegant, sometimes quirky style in their works.
Diana Tran
Gabriela Zapata
Jeffrey Thomas
Jeff Shelley
Robert Farrell I have to say, I truly love the Pirate Minnie. The tightrope walking Minnie is a close second! I have to tell you, Minnie fan or Disney Fan, this book is a must have for anyone who loves Disney history. From Animation, to fashion to general popular culture, this is a stand out book for sure! You can find this book online, by Disney Publishing, and bookstores everywhere. Next time in my Book Nook Reviews...Disney Parks Maps!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Review on Pixar's Latest movie : Finding Dory and the short film: Piper A Must Sea Movie!! #70


Hello Friends: I thought I would do a Movie review . . .
Yesterday I finally gave in, as I have been debating on going to see Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Finding Dory.
She was so annoying in the first movie Finding Nemo, That I really was not sure that I would want to see a whole movie about Dory.

Well I was wrong, John Lasseter outdid himself on this sequel. This storyline is much better as we find out where Dory grew up.
She even has more friends that you never met in the first movie.
This movie have lovable characters in it, and a few scary ones.
What I liked is that is shows the part where she saw the boat with Nemo in it go speeding by.
 
Marlin and Nemo are in this movie as are most of the characters with their original cast voices, If you watch in the beginning of the movie, you might see #53 Herbie Love Bug  in the movie.
I wont give away too much of the plot for those who haven't seen it yet.
This movie is Better than Finding Nemo and your children will love it too.
I give this movie 7 tentacles up!!!!!!!
Oh and Please stay to the bitter end, There is a surprise that everyone in the theater missed as they all left during the credits.
Cast voices are :Ellen DeGeneres, Ty Burrell, Ed O'Neill, Albert Brooks, Kaitlin Olson, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Idris Elba, Hayden Rolence, Dominic West and William Dafoe. and everyone's favorite John Ratzenberger.

 
 
Pixar's Short: Piper is Unbelievable!!
This short should win and academy Award for realism the sand looks real, The water looks so real even the sea foam and sea weed looks real, you would think you are really at the beach.
I truly had a great time at the movies yesterday, as I am sure you will too
Don't miss this one or you will be sorry.