Halloween With Disney In Spirit

We have rerouted our next few vacations because we are going on the 8 night Disney cruise out of New York in late 2012.  We are also going to Disney World around Christmas this year.  Family just hasn’t been the same the last few years, and we decided that we are going to start doing what we want.

We had a ritual of going to Disney for Halloween for many years, and that was fun for all of us.  Now that we aren’t going for Halloween my daughter wants to do Halloween activities.  That’s understandable, but she just notified us that she wants to purchase a costume for her dog Shockie.  She said Mickey Mouse, or something like that.  Why would anyone want to dress up a rat in a costume?  Why my daughter wants to dress any animal is what I don’t understand.

I should have a Disney Halloween party, and send out Halloween invitations so that everyone can come and have fun.

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Count of Monte Cristo & O Brother Where Art Thou Coming

On September 13th The Count of Monte Cristo and O Brother, Where Art Thou? will both debut for the first time on Blu-ray! More details below and press releases attached.

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THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

Debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™– September 13, 2011

Includes New Never-Before-Seen “Alternate Final Duel” Scene

Synopsis: Jim Caviezel (Deja Vu) and Guy Pearce (Bedtime Stories) give sizzling performances in

The Count Of Monte Cristo. And now, for the first time, the world’s greatest tale of betrayal, adventure and revenge is more riveting than ever in Blu-ray High Definition!

When the dashing and guileless Edmond Dantes (Caviezel) is betrayed by his best friend (Pearce) and wrongly imprisoned, he becomes consumed by thoughts of vengeance. After a miraculous escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, insinuates himself into the French nobility, and puts his cunning plan of reprisal in action. Experience the resounding clash of swords and the deadly glint off every razor-sharp blade. With the pristine sound and magnificent picture quality of Blu-ray, this swashbuckling thriller will have you perched on the edge of your seat until the very last drop of sweet revenge is exacted.

Street Date: September 13, 2011

(Direct Prebook: July 19, 2011/ Distributor Prebook: August 2, 2011)

Release Format: Blu-ray

Suggested Retail Price: 1-Disc Blu-ray = $26.50 US / $31.50 Canada

Feature Run Time: 131 minutes

Rated: PG-13 US / PG Canada

The following technical specification applies to film content only:

Aspect Ratio: 1080p HD / 1.85:1

Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles: English SDH, French & Spanish

Bonus Features:

1. 5 Deleted Scenes With Commentary By Filmmakers Including Alternate Final Duel

2. “The Napoleonic World” — Production Design Featurette

3. “En Garde” — Multi-Angle Sword Fighting Feature

4. “The Pen” – A Retrospective on author Alexandre Dumas

5. “Adapting A Classic” — Screenwriting Segment

6. “The Clash Of Steel” — Stunt Choreography Piece

7. Layer-By-Layer — Interactive Sound Design Feature

8. Audio Commentary With DirectorKevin Reynolds

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© 2011 Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. and Spyglass Entertainment Group, LP

George Clooney stars in a Golden Globe Award-Nominated Performance!

O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU?

Debuts for the first time on Blu-ray™– September 13, 2011

Synopsis: George Clooney (The Perfect Storm) and John Turturro (Cars 2) embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this hilarious, offbeat road picture. And now, for the first time, this quirky gem shines more brightly than ever in Blu-ray High Definition!

Fed up with crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (Clooney) busts loose…except that he’s still shackled to two misfits from his chain gang: bad tempered Pete (Turturro) and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelsen) With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain, the three embark on a riotous odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses and betrayal. Experience every unpredictable moment as it plays out in the crystal-clear sound and breathtaking picture quality of Blu-ray. Populated with strange characters,including a blind prophet, sexy sirens and a one-eyed Bible salesman (John Goodman), O Brother, Where Art Thou will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn!

Street Date: September 13, 2011

(Direct Prebook: July 19, 2011/ Distributor Prebook: August 2, 2011)

Release Format: Blu-ray

Suggested Retail Price: 1-Disc Blu-ray = $26.50 US / $31.50 Canada

Bonus Features: Exclusive Behind The Scenes Featurette

Two Storyboard to Scene Comparison

“I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow” Music Video

Theatrical Trailer

Feature Run Time: 107 minutes

Rated: PG-13 US / PG Canada

The following technical specification applies to film content only:

Aspect Ratio: 1080p HD / 2.35:1

Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio & Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles: English SDH, French & Spanish

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Phineas & Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension Coming

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Disney Channel’s Original Movie Based On The #1 Animated

Emmy® Award-Winning Comedy Series

PHINEAS AND FERB THE MOVIE:

ACROSS THE 2nd DIMENSION

– Releasing As A Disney 2-Disc DVD Set August 23, 2011 –

This “Ultimate Fan Pack” Includes A DVD + Digital Copy Of The Movie,

Eight Digital Music Tracks, A Do-It-Yourself Platypult Kit & Much, Much More!

Families can bring home Disney Channel’s original movie, Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension, in the 2-Disc “Ultimate Fan Pack” DVD Set on August 23, 2011. Based on Disney Channel’s #1 animated hit comedy series among Tweens 9-14 for three years running, this epic release comes packaged with a DVD of the movie, a digital copy of the movie with eight digital music tracks, all new bonus features and an awesome do-it-yourself Platypult Kit – all for the suggested retail price of $26.99 in the U.S. and $29.99 in Canada.

This special 2-Disc “Ultimate Fan Pack” also includes a variety of cool bonus features (i.e., eight deleted scenes, a music video, an exclusive song, a sing-along “Perry-oke” feature, and a bonus episode). The Digital Copy lets viewers transfer the movie and the eight digital music tracks onto their laptop and/or portable devices of choice – to watch the movie or listen to songs anytime, anywhere and at the touch of a button. The Ultimate Fan Pack is the perfectgift for teens and/or families on-the-go!

Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension features Disney Channel’s dynamic animated duo, Phineas Flynn and his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher, as they go on their biggest adventure yet. When the boys discover that their pet platypus Perry is in fact a secret agent who battles the forces of evil daily, they join him on a grand adventure that blasts them to another dimension where a truly evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz has taken over an alternate Tri-state Area. This larger than life, action-packed adventure will have the entire family laughing out loud!

Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across The 2nd Dimension was co-created and executive produced by Emmy® Award-winner Dan Povenmire (Director for TV’s “Family Guy”; Director/Writer for “SpongeBob SquarePants”) and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh (Writer/Director for TV’s “Rocko’s Modern Life”; Artist for “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill”).

Bringing each and every character to life are the voice talents of Vincent Martella (Role Models, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigilo) as Phineas Flynn, Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Love Actually, Nanny McPhee) as Ferb Fletcher, Dee Bradley Baker (TV’s “American Dad,” “Batman: The Brave and the Bold”) as Perry the Platypus, Ashley Tisdale (Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, High School Musical franchise) as Candace, Mitchel Musso (Pair of Kings, Hannah Montana, Hatching Pete) as Jeremy Johnson and Alyson Stoner (Step Up 3D, Camp Rock 1 & 2) as Isabella, to name just a few.

Bonus Features:

- 8 Deleted Scenes – “Mysterious Force,” “Doof’s Lair,” “Vanessa Meets Doof,” “Blimp Ride,” “Memory Wipe,” “Danville Newscast,” “Inventions Revealed” and “Robot Riot Extended”

- Animatin’ Music Video – a behind-the-scenes music video performance by Co-Creators/ Executive Producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

- Perry-oke – a sing-along feature that allows viewers to sing along to the on-screen lyrics

- Dr. D’s Jukebox-inator – an on-screen jukebox that allows users to play all eight digital music tracks from their home entertainment system

- Bonus Episode “Attack of the 50 Foot Sister” – a bonus episode with character and creator commentary

Disc Specifications:

Street Date: August 23, 2011

Direct prebook: June 28, 2011

Distributor prebook: July 12, 2011

Release Format: 2-Disc DVD “Ultimate Fan Pack” (DVD + Digital Copy)

Suggested Retail Price: $26.99U.S./ $29.99 Canada

Feature Run Time: 77 minutes

Rated: TV-G (U.S.) / PG (Canada)

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1 (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)

    Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound

    Languages/Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

About Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension:

In this animated adventure with a sci-fi twist — based on Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series “Phineas and Ferb” — stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb go on their biggest journey yet, into another dimension! When the boys finally discover that their beloved pet platypus Perry is in fact a secret agent who battles the forces of evil daily, they join him on a grand adventure that blasts them to another dimension where a truly evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz has taken over an alternate Tri-state Area. When they uncover his ploy to travel back to their dimension to take over their Tri-state Area, the gang, as well as their alter-egos, must band together to stop him. Meanwhile, Candace is convinced that she will lose Jeremy before he heads off to college. 

About Disney Channel’s “Phineas and Ferb” TV Series:

The animated Disney Channel Original Movie, “Phineas and Ferb: Across the 2nd Dimension,” premieres FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel and SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

Created by Emmy Award-winning Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, this stand-out comedy series follows Phineas Flynn and his stepbrother, Ferb Fletcher, as they set out to optimize every day of their 104-day summer vacation, dreaming the impossible dream — and then doing it, including building a rollercoaster or a beach in their own backyard.  Unbeknownst to them, their pet platypus Perry has a double life as suave secret Agent P, deftly battling the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz to save the world.  Meanwhile, older sister Candace is aghast at her brothers’ antics and makes it her life’s work to tattle on them to Mom and Dad, though somehow she can never seem to catch them red-handed.

Renowned for its sophisticated and good-natured humor, clever songs and noteworthy guest stars, “Phineas and Ferb” is a fan favorite in every major territory.  It airs on Disney Channels and Disney XD channels in more than 168 countries and in 34 languages, reaching more than 279 million unduplicated Total Viewers worldwide.

With a 100 episodes and counting, a live action/animated talk show and the upcoming release of Disney Channel’s Original Movie, the success of “Phineas and Ferb”has created demand for extensions of it and opportunities for other Disney divisions including Walt Disney Records, Disney Consumer Products (action figures, apparel, accessories, grocery and health and beauty items), Disney Publishing (books, comics), Disney Interactive Studios (Nintendo DS and Wii games) and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (DVDs).

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Disney Speakers Wanted

We have done some slight remodeling at our house, and in the process brought a little of Disney in.  We have always wanted to have a bit more Disney, but cost is a big factor.  The other day we again watched the HGTV show My Yard Goes Disney.  After seeing this show my daughter complained that I never find a way to get chosen for these types of shows.  After watching them I realized that each of them has been done in Florida.  I am sure that this is because Disney puts some serious amount of money into the projects, and they are designed in Disney.

mickey-speakerI can’t do anything major in my backyard that I can think of, but I would like to request that if anyone can find me a set of Mickey floor standing speakers for out by my swimming pool let me know.  We play music outside a lot of time during the summer, and we also like our backyard to look good for the horseshoe tournaments, and pool parties that we have.  I would also get a second pair for use inside my house in the living room, or downstairs in the theater room.

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Video Tapes Keep Piling Up

Each year when we go to Disney, or the cruise we always take @3-4 tapes for our video camera.  Last year I started transferring all the tapes from our camcorders to dvd, or Blu-ray.  I am now looking at a pile of tapes that I am sure can be used a second time, but I also have had bad experiences with reusing tapes.  For some reason we lost a whole vacation because we video taped it on second run tapes that we had.  We now use one of many recording devices so that I don’t have as much work to do in transferring them to dvd, or blu-ray.  If you are going to purchase a camcorder try to find one that has a firewire port on it.  This is one of the best ways to transfer video for editing, and movie making.

Having multiple recording devices has helped us out.  We have 2 Flip cameras, and 1 DV camcorder.  On top of that we have multiple cameras that go with us to Disney.  Word to the wise… Bring a extra memory card for your cameras so that you don’t have to worry about downloading the camera each night while in Disney.

Usually I have extra memory cards, but for the most part I download the photos nightly into our laptop so that we can sort through them before the count gets out of hand.

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