With essays by Brian Sibley on 'Mary Poppins', 'Alice in Wonderland', 'The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr Toad', 'The Sword in the Stone' and 'Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree'
NOW IN PAPERBACK
Four new Winnie-the-Pooh stories by Brian Sibley & Co.
WHERE'S JOSEPH?
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One of the inspirations for my book *Joseph and the Three Gifts* was this
amazing image – 'The Adoration of the Magi' (sometimes called 'The Star of
Bet...
Signed Books: 2 – JOURNEY'S END
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Among my collection of signed books are volumes given to me by writers who
were also friends along with others by writers, actors and celebrities whom
I ...
On Specs
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I love the numerous wacky things to be found in Venice – such as bonkers
spectacles!
These, of course, are modeled on those worn by Peggy Guggenheim and ...
THE SHY SNAIL
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There was a Snail who was painfully shy and timid.
“You know what your trouble is,” said the Blackbird, “you’re far too
insular and self-possessed, too ret...
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SNAPPING THE CLICHÉ-RIDDEN
A Photo-Essay
by
Brian Sibley & David Weeks
"I never take pictures of gondolas," the Photographer told me as I eyed-up
a shot...
A Medusa Cel
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What a great cel of Madame Medusa from *The Rescuers*. Milt Kahl was very
concerned about how the final cels with his animation would turn out. In
the...
Sue's Birthday!
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I'd like to wish our good friend Sue B. a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today! I
told Sue that I'd like to post something special for her, if she was
willing, and...
Monday at the Observatory
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When Melissa (aka “The Colonel”) came west, she wanted to visit the
Observatory at Griffith Park. We were short on time the day that we picked
to go ther...
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Will I enjoy the movie? Who knows?
The book *The Art of Lightyear* for its part is excellent, like everything
that Chronicle Books releases. (Needless...
Elton Hayes Comic Strip
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Occasionally a rare item will appear that has connections to Walt Disney's *Story
of Robin Hood *(1952). This is a comic strip featuring Elton Hayes '...
Star Wars (1977) - 45th Anniversary Mega Post!
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Forty-five years ago this month, a little film called *Star Wars* was
released. The film became a pop cultural phenomenon and spawned two
sequels, a preq...
Zaccagnini Auction Result!
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Today an amazing collection of Zaccagnini figures was auction, including a
King of Hearts! The result of the auction were mixed, but the king did
especi...
So Entertaining—It's Criminal
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A rarity from the past is this stylish promotional booklet marketing the
PBS TV series* Mystery!*, the famed anthology series, from its first season
in 1...
The Swisskapolka!
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Don't call me swissy-pants.
Let me tell you, it was no job for the faint-hearted. The turnstile
position at the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse required ...
Storybook Land Scenes
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Two snapshots featuring scenes along the bank of the canal through
Storybook Land. The attraction reflected Walt's love of miniature and also
Ken Anderson'...
Snow White Sabbatical
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Image copyright Disney's Official Snow White Facebook page, February 2016.
After eight intense years of sitting in front of this computer, researching
a...
Screamin’ in California
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One of the great things about walking around Paradise Pier is when riders
go whizzing overhead on California Screamin’. It’s a driving force to the
livel...
Blu-ray Review: Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur"
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“This is probably one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had in my life,
probably the toughest gig I’ve ever had,” says *The Good Dinosaur* director
P...
Finding Dory in Japan
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Pixar is giving us a new Nemo adventure on the big screen but the Oriental
Land Company is giving their guests a new Nemo attraction in the parks. OLC
has ...
Napoleon and Samantha - 1972
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Cute kids and animals were a hallmark of live-action Disney films and at
first glance *Napoleon and Samantha* looks like just another in a long
list. How...
ASIFA EAST Memorial for Michael Sporn March 2, 2015
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Michael Sporn was one of the giants of the New York animation community.
From 1980 until his untimely death last year, Michael Sporn’s studio
produced many...
An Open Letter to Tom Fitzgerald
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Dear Mr. Fitzgerald,
I read last week that you are taking over the creative direction of EPCOT,
and I know I am not the first to write an open letter to ...
What do you give a 58-year-old Magic Kingdom?
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What do you give a 59-year-old Magic Kingdom on her birthday? Especially
when she has everything, like she did when I first pinned on a Mickey Mouse
namet...
'Monsters University' viral site
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Briefly: Pixar's viral marketing division hit a home run with its
just-released *Monsters University *website.
The site is incredibly detailed, featuring ...
THE ATTRACTION POSTER BOOK IS HERE!!!!
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Finally!! After several years its here!! Late May this Bible will appear
at the parks. While it doesn't show EVERYTHING, it does have a good
historica...
Keep Calm And...
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You've all seen versions of this floating around, so I thought I would make
my version of it. Grab a copy and enjoy- just remember you saw it here
first!
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Mickey's 60th Birthday Parade
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The year 1988
Disneyland celebrated Mickey's 60th with a
"Special " Birthday Parade...
The Premise of the parade was that Mice from all over
the world were c...
Out and About: Meet Me at The Derby! II
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Well, you waited 5 months for the breathtaking conclusion to my first post
about the Brown Derby (link). Thanks, and welcome back! Today's post
focuses on ...
Happy Easter #1
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Courtesy Hake's Americana, a great Easter related point of sale counter
display.
The display originally held multiple packages of Paas Dye Company
"Trans...
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