Disney designs perfection. “Walt had the idea that guests could feel perfection,” John Hench wrote in his book Designing Disney, “I once complained to him about the construction of some new stagecoaches. Walt had asked that the cab be suspended … Continue reading Designing Disney Delves Deep Into Doing Things Differently
….and didn’t know you should ask. I have always loved Dorling Kindersley books (known as “DK” for short). They have a long history of having great pictures, cool cross-sections, and bizarre little known facts so of course when they published … Continue reading Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rogue One
No Jedi. One of the defining features of the first Star Wars anthology film, Rogue One has no Jedi. But that wasn’t always the case. In early drafts of the story, Jyn’s mother was going to be a Jedi in … Continue reading Force 10 From Navarone In Space – The Art Of Rogue One
I don’t know how to review this book. I really enjoyed it. At the same time, I felt like it didn’t live up to its potential. If someone asked me if I would recommend it, I would most definitely say … Continue reading Rogue One – Book vs. Movie
With today being National Polka Dot Day (January 22nd), who else better to pay tribute to than the one and only mouse known for her polka dots? Minnie Mouse! As much as Mickey is known for his shorts and those … Continue reading #RockTheDots! – The Art of Minnie Mouse
LEGO continues to branch out into the world of Disney. With Moana, LEGO introduces two new sets into their Disney collection – Moana’s Ocean Voyage (41150) and Moana’s Island Adventure. Both sets are stylized in the Princess line of figures … Continue reading Moana Comes to the World of LEGO
The Death Star wasn’t built in a day. That paraphrase of a famous French proverb applies aptly to the monstrous construction of the Empire’s most famous weapon. But by the time Star Wars: A New Hope begins, the Death Star … Continue reading Rogue One Prequel? – Star Wars: Catalyst
People talk about Moana for the incredible music of Lin-Manuel Miranda and they should! The songs are catchy, fun, and inspiring. People talk about Moana for the heart-warming story, the funny characters like Pua and Hei Hei and the Kakamora. … Continue reading How to Build An Animated Feature – The Art of Moana (book review)
Royalty has arrived! Queen Dog is coming out in early January to bookstores everywhere and will instantly charm her way into the hearts of children everywhere. Seldom are picture books this well done. Art and story work together in harmony … Continue reading Queen Dog Rules The World of Children’s Books
Thousands of books and only one of you. How do you choose? Books make great gifts for kids but with so many out there, you might be hesitant to dip into that pool. Thankfully, the folks at Disney Publishing Worldwide … Continue reading Just In Time For The Holidays: Top 10 Disney Books for Kids and Young Adults
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