The Disney Movie Review

This week, Moana gets an official trailer and we are definitely smelling what Maui is cooking. Disney makes a deal with Turner for the TV Rights of Star Wars, but did they get enough money? The Dr. Strange "whitewashing" controversy enters a new chapter and did Disney just make a hire that could lead to the next CEO? I think so. Plus, what the heck happened to the show last week? That and much, mu...

Summer is officially over. We take a look at Disney's box-office and why some think next year will be pretty bad. Disney also gets accused of wiping all of the Christian out of Queen of Katwe. And why ESPN cares what their audience thinks, but Disney World doesn't. For the week of Sept. 5, 2016, this is episode 98 of the Disney Movie Review. Going to Disney soon? Contact Kristin to make sure you a...

This week we're talking about character diversity (or lack thereof), a new writer for Dr. Strange and just what does "Rogue One" mean? That and much, much more. For the week of August 29, this is episode 97 of The Disney Movie Review. My dad is my special guest this week. He's been diagnosed with early onset dementia and doesn't talk much. I apologize for the echo. It was important to me to record...

This week Magic Kingdom officially welcomes a new princess which could change everything for Disney royalty, Disney spends a billion dollars in an effort to fix its ESPN problem and no one seems to care. Now that the Olympics are over, we compare our favorite Olympians to Disney characters. For the week of August 22, this is episode 96 of the Disney Movie Review.   Here is princess Elena's "welcom...

This week Ed Buskirk joins the show once again for our spoiler review of Pete's Dragon, Why you probably walked out feeling like you were in a time loop, even though this is nothing like the original. Why did Disney make a movie that they knew could probably lose money? Plus we talk about that new Rogue One trailer that debuted during the Olympics. That and much, much more. For the week of August...

This week, we catch up on some of the Disney news we missed including some of the domestic  and foreign challenges to Disney's entertainment crown and we'll break down some rumours that have been circulating including: Why Captain Jack Sparrow may not be in Pirates 5 How Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is changing the Marvel Universe What will make Moana a "different" Disney princess movie A special tri...

This week, what makes a Disney Hero or Villain? We examine that in depth and give you the seven definitive questions to ask yourself to find out which one you are. That and much, much more for the week of July 25, 2016, this is episode 93 of The Disney Movie Review. * Remember! We'll be off next week! * THANK YOU! Thank you for listening! There are a lot of ways you can spend your time, but you ch...

This week, if Walt Disney didn't like sequels, why did the Disney company start making them? We found a new-to-me clip that could explain some of this. Plus we look at the two crucial things that happened in 1990 and changed Disney's film business forever. And even though they are the original animation powerhouse, Pixar has a lot more to do with Disney sequels than many people realize. Finally, w...

This week it's our delayed review of THE BFG. Where the movie went right and where it went wrong. We talk about the one part that possibly redeems the entire movie. Plus the Disney World ride that could get a BFG overlay. That and Much Much more. For the week of July 11, 2016, this is episode 91 of the Disney Movie Review.   Here is an article about Roald Dahl's daughter. http://www.cbsnews.com/ne...

This week we interview Benjamin Lancaster, the mastermind behind "The Further Adventures of Walt's Frozen Head." It's a movie Lancaster made. We talk about why he made it and how he got a Disney World legend to star in the movie. Then we talk about how he feels about copyright protection in the 21st century. That and much much more. For the week of July 4, 2016, this is episode 90 of The Disney Mo...

This Week, Disney CEO Bob Iger lets a lot go in a new interview, including what he thinks about the Rogue One reshoots, Comcast buying Dreamworks, and what the heck is going on in China. Then we move on to talk about a new deal that will put Sony Animation Disney Channel. And we get a new trailer for Queen of Katwe and I was very disappointed. Dr. Strange and The Guardians of the Galaxy 2 get syno...

This week, it's our spoiler review of 'Finding Dory.' Cameron and Kristin stop by and we are joined by my sister and brother-in-law, Tiana and Chiwahn Walden. We talk about why the animation may have overshadowed the story, work to figure out how old Dory is,  and rate where this stands in Pixar Sequels. Plus. just how cute was baby Dory?!?! That and much more. For the week of June 20, this is epi...

This week was a light news week, so we get you ready for Finding Dory with a review of Finding Nemo. Does the animation hold up after nearly 13 years? We reveal a controversial view on Pixar that may be proven by Finding Nemo .  Plus, a brief look at some of that light news. That and much much more. For the week of June 13, this is episode 87 of The Disney Movie Review! HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMERON!! Tw...

This week the internet freaked out over the news that there possibly, maybe, could be lesbians in Finding Dory .  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is scheduling reshoots, but that may not be a bad thing. And Shanghai Disneyland is getting a lot of early positive reviews...and it's also very dirty. For the week of June 6, this is episode 86 of The Disney Movie Review. For Parents: We discuss sexual ori...

This week, it's our spoiler review of Alice: Through the Looking Glass.  How does this one compare to the 2010 version...or the 1950's version for that matter? Does the movie's point about time hit home or fall flat? Plus, a very special guest joins us to talk about the new Beauty and the Beast teaser. That and much more. For the week of May 30, this is Episode 85 of The Disney Movie Review. Here...

Disney is off to a lightning fast start this summer, but do they have what it takes to last the entire season? Disney has placed all of its eggs in one Virtual Reality basket and I have a hot Disney stock tip for you that is free because I love you. For the week of May 23, this is episode 84 of The Disney Movie Review   Here is the link to the Walt Disney Family Museum http://waltdisney.org/ Artic...

This week we break down  Captain America: Civil War.  We take a look at the arguments and motivations for both Captain America and Iron Man. We break down each character individually and the role they play, including the introductions of Spider-man and Black Panther. Plus, the two things Marvel did that will change the MCU forever. Here's the link to the spoiler free review https://www.youtube.com...

This week Ken and Cameron talkabout death in Disney movies. Why do the parents always seem to diein Disney movies? What is the difference between a good death andabad death? Does Disney go too far sometimes? We talk about all ofit on episode 2 of The Disney Movie Review. From Ken: Hey, I'm out of townfor a wedding this week, but we'll be back next week with a reviewof Captain America: Civil War. ...

This week Disney released the dates for some of its newest live action movies and only about five will make the cut. Marvel released a statement about the whitewashing controversy of Dr. Strange. Comcast makes a play to buy Dreamworks. That and much more. For the week of May 2, this is Episode 81 of the Disney Movie Review.   Here are the dates for the new Disney movies. http://variety.com/2016/fi...

This week some Star Wars fans make a desperate plea of Disney and I am conflicted about whether or not it should work. Finding Dory shows off new footage in a Japanese trailer and I get a little personal and talk about some changes coming to the podcast. For the week of April 25, this is Episode 80 of the Disney Movie Revew. Here is the billboard in San Francisco Check out their website http://v2....

This week on the podcast we talk about  The Jungle Book  live-action remake. I'm joined by Kristin DiBiase and Ed Buskirk to break down the animation and the story. Plus we talk about the recent news that Disney is working on a live-action  Peter Pan movie. Strap in for a wild ride of that and much more. For the week of April 18, this is episode 79 of the Disney Movie Review.   Check out this vide...

This week Lucasfilm releases the trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and it's missing one crucial Star Wars element. Plus, Chief Operating Officer and top future CEO candidate Tom Staggs announced he is resigning. We put forth two theories on why Tom wasn't good enough to be Disney CEO. Then we talk about who might be able to take the helm and why Disney may think about buying Dreamworks. Plu...

This week we take some predictions on Star Wars Episode 8. I recorded this with my family over Christmas and we had a great time recording this. Some of the predictions we talk about include: Who is Rey? What is Luke Skywalker's connection to her? What will happen to Kylo Ren and Supreme Leader Snoke? The most outrageous and definitely plausible Star Wars theory. The connection from Star Wars to F...

This week, Cameron is back on the podcast as we discuss the new clips from The Jungle Book, and why some are not as pretty as others.  I finally found an answer to my biggest criticism about Zootopia and it is much better than I could have ever imagined. Plus, four myths you probably believe about recent Disney Ticket price increases. That and much more. For the week of April 4, this is episode 76...

This week Ken is moving! That means we take a break from the news of the week to look at Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the movie that started it all.  Cameron joins the Podcast to talk about the animation techniques Disney is still using to this day. Does the story hold up after 78 years? What can it teach you about following your dreams? WARNING: This is a review of Snow White, not a history l...