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Disney Pixar’s Ultimate Control Wall-E unboxing gallery
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Galleries, Robots, Toys,
We just received one of the new Disney Pixar Ultimate Control Wall-E remote controlled robots, and we just had to share. If you’ve been looking for a Wall-E robot toy that mimics the actions of Wall-E from the movie, this is it. It features movie-like movement, the original character voice, and familiar sound effects. As soon as you turn him on, Wall-E comes to life, introduces himself, and then follows your commands. You can have him respond specifically to the remote control, which controls movement of his head, arms, hands, wrists, and body, as well as expressions and phrases. Or, you can have him go off and do his own thing in exploration mode. He will look around, stop and make noises, etc. Lastly, you can put him in follow mode, where he will follow in the general direction of any noises that his internal mic picks up. That can be your voice, clapping, or any other audible sound. All movie-like robotic movement and integrated character animation is controlled by a next-generation, advanced micro processor to generate variable speeds integrated with smart-check position action and movement.
Wall-E has sleep and automatic shut-off modes, so no worries on leaving him on and draining the battery. The robot stands a little over 16” tall, and includes a 7.2V rechargeable battery, along with charger. The included remote requires 3 AA batteries. We can’t say enough about the Ultimate Control Wall-E robot, look for him to appear in our 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. Meanwhile, check out our full Ultimate Control Wall-E unboxing gallery, featuring over 30 images.
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Beauty and the Beast to Go 3-D
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Animation, Classics, Family, Musicals, Technology,
As hard as it is to believe, it’s already been 17 years since Beauty and the Beast first premiered. And though it’s still nice to still along with Gaston and Lumiere via the DVD, we will soon have a new way to experience the movie all over again.
Come 2010, Disney will rerelease the Oscar-nominated film - it was the first full-length animated movie to be up for Best Picture - as a new 3-D theatrical feature. This update is just one of several reissues the studio has in store. Plans for a revamped Toy Story and Toy Story 2 have already been in the works.
In addition to this weekend’s release of Bolt, upcoming 3-D titles for Disney include the Jonas Brothers 3-D Concert Movie, Toy Story 3, Up, G-Force, Alice in Wonderland and Rapunzel.
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Miley Cyrus Wants to Do More TV
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Reality, Gossip,
Here’s a big surprise: teen superstar Miley Cyrus would like to spend even more time in front of the cameras. The Disney sensation was promoting her work in Bolt when she stopped to chat with E! News about her own career desires.
“I would want to do a reality show like ‘The Real World’ because I think that’s crazy,” she told reporters. “Anyone who would do that has some serious guts.” Or issues with exhibitionism.
“I just want to be in a really nice house, with cameras following me around,” she elaborated. I actually kind of thought her life was already like that - cameras and all. We’ve certainly seen enough pictures of her in somewhat private situations. “I can just sit there, eat Cheetos, read my book, hang out all day.”
So, if Cyrus was doing a reality show, we’d all get to watch her eat junk food, read and sit around. This would absolutely tank…with any other star but her. I actually believe people would watch this gladly, and I’m quite sure someone is pitching the idea to MTV even at this moment.
Referring to her life, Cyrus said, “It’s like a free reality show, I just don’t get paid for it.” Don’t worry, fans, Cyrus actually gets paid prettily by Disney for her work. “They’re always there,” she complained of the paparazzi.
Sure, I get it. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable to have the photogs taking shots. Why not just install cameras and sound equipment in one’s home instead?
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Jonas and Swift: Superstars Turned Super Childish
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Break-ups, Hook-ups, Child Stars, Rivalries, Rumors,
Hey, they actually are kids. At times I’ve wondered if some Disney celebs aren’t actually Stepford Stars - they look like teens, but they’re really bionic, singing, money-making robots. In some ways, it’s satisfying when they slip up. This at least proves that, while they may be beautiful and rich and talented, at least they’re still human. At the same time, the back-and-forth press games between Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift are starting to get a little - okay, a lot - tedious.
Swift seemed to take the high road regarding the Jonas bro split, saying “He’s not in my life anymore, and I have absolutely nothing to say about or to him” to the New York Times. That was on the ninth (Sunday), and that was the right thing to say.
But then news broke that Joe Jonas, one-third of the pop sensation The Jonas Brothers, was seeing music video hottie Camilla Belle
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Anne Hathaway Added to Alice in Wonderland Cast
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Adaptation, Family, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Who knew a horrible breakup could kick off the best part of one’s career?
In the last few weeks, Anne Hathaway has done a superb job moving past the issues in her personal life. She’s braved uncomfortable interviews, earned Oscar buzz for Rachel Getting Married and made people laugh on Saturday Night Live. (You can see one of her SNL sketches after the jump.) Now Anne’s adding a high-profile project to her resume.
It’s just been announced that Hathaway will be the latest star to join Alice in Wonderland. The Tim Burton film - which already boasts Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter - also features Mia Wasikowska as Alice and Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen. Hathaway is scheduled to play the White Queen.
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High School Musical 3 Sets UK Presale Record
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Musicals, Sequels, Box Office,
Who knew Troy Bolton was bigger than Harry Potter?
In light of UK’s early response to High School Musical 3, don’t be surprised to see another HSM installment in the theaters soon. Even though the movie won’t open for another 3 weeks, the musical has already set overseas presale records.
As of October 1, Odeon Cinemas - UK’s biggest theater chain - has already made £245,205 ($432,504) in advance ticket sales. That figure surpasses the record set by Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The fourth wizard film raised £227,000 ($400,393) back in 2005.
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Johnny Depp Attached to More Disney Projects
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Action, Adaptation, Adventure, Sequels, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases,
Johnny Depp has just now officially sold his soul to the Mouse.
After starring in several blockbusters for Disney, the Oscar-nominated actor is ready to go back for more. The studio has just announced that the money maker will be starring in not one…not two…but three more projects for them.
In addition to reprising his role as Captain Jack Sparrow (yes, there will be a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean installment), Depp will be taking on the character of Tonto in an adaptation of The Lone Ranger.
Johnny will also - surprise! - appear in yet another Tim Burton film. Although it was already suspected that he would participate in Alice in Wonderland, his signature was only recently placed on the dotted line. Depp will now be joining Mia Wasikowska as the Mad Hatter.
Alice - which will use the same technology implemented in Beowulf - is slated to hit theaters in 2010.
Variety
Miley Cyrus Gets Custom-Made Nicholas Sparks Film
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Drama, Romance, Celeb News, Scripts,
It looks as if Miley Cyrus is one step closer to finally leaving her Hannah Montana alter ego behind her.
Recently, the pop star hinted that her Disney show could soon be nearing an end. This is probably why the studio has moved on to Phase 2 of their commodity’s career: Put Miley In More Adult Fare.
After hearing that Cyrus was interested in appearing in film’s like A Walk to Remember (starring former bubble gum princess Mandy Moore), execs contacted the story’s creator. Realizing a golden opportunity when he saw one, author Nicholas Sparks not only agreed to work with Miley, he decided to write a screenplay specifically for her.
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Variety
Disney Titles Coming to Blu-ray
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Disney, Animation, Classics, Family, Home Entertainment, Technology,
This fall, Disney will be releasing its first Platinum Collection title on Blu-ray. Now we’re being told of five other films that will eventually get the same treatment.
- Pinocchio - available Spring 2009
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - available 2009
- Fantasia - available 2010
- Fantasia 2000 - available 2010
- Beauty and the Beast - available Fall 2010
The animated classics - with all their extra bells and whistles - will be available for a limited time only. (As if Disney would have it any other way.)
Sleeping Beauty hits the shelves on October 7.
Hollywood Reporter
Buy Your Way Into Miley Cyrus’ Birthday Bash
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Birthdays, Charity,
She might not be old enough to get a sponsored bash in Las Vegas, but she’ll certainly be old enough to take your money.
For Miley Cyrus’ upcoming birthday, the teen star will be celebrating at the place responsible for her career: The Land of Disney. On October 5, the soon-to-be Sweet 16-er (whose actual birthday is November 23) will take over Disneyland in California…and she’s allowing paying ‘friends’ to join her.
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