Flashback Review: Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl

In 1967, a year after Walt Disney’s death or as Conspiracy Theorists claim he’s frozen in an undisclosed location, Disneyland opened a pirate themed ride called, “Pirates Of The Caribbean.” A dark ride where guests are invited to embark on a swashbuckling adventure going back in time witnessing scenes from “The Golden Age Of Piracy.” […]

Fan4stic (Fox’s Flops Vol. 1 #6)

After “Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer” came out in 2007, Fox (pre-Disney purchase) cancelled a third installment and Silver Surfer spin-off in favor of a reboot as a sign of forgiveness to win back the crowd. Josh Trank (Chronicle) was hired to direct the reboot titled, “Fan4Stic.” Miles Teller, (Whiplash) Kate Mara, Michael […]

Flashback Review: Tarzan (1999)

After “Mulan” was released in 1998, Disney worked on their next project an animated adaptation of “Tarzan.” After years of hiring a cast & crew, Disney’s last film in the 20th Century was officially distributed worldwide. Disney’s Tarzan was released in 1999. (same year Toy Story 2 came out) It received positive reviews from critics, […]

Flashback Review: Zenon: The Zequel

After “Zenon: Girl Of The 21st Century” aired in 1999 around the same time “The Sopranos” aired on HBO. a sequel titled, “Zenon: The Zequel” (just go with it) was officially green-lit further exploring Zenon’s adventures. Zenon: The Zequel aired in 2001. (same year Samurai Jack aired on Cartoon Network) It received mixed reviews from […]

Robin Hood (1973)

After Walt Disney died from lung cancer in 1966 or as many conspiracy theorists claim he’s freezing inside a chamber, Disney entered The 70’s without their founding father releasing four films starting with “The Aristocats,” “Robin Hood,” “The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh” & “The Rescuers.” One of the aforementioned films I’ve selected looking […]

Tangled

In 2001, animator Glen Keane pitched an idea to adapt Rapunzel on the big screen. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner approves, but on one condition, make it fully computer generated in order to compete with DreamWorks’ “Shrek.” Glen however, said no. He was hesitant about computer animation isn’t fluid as traditional animation. It took nearly […]