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Is Disney being a Dumbo when it comes to "Song of the South" (POLL)
On the heels of Bob Iger stating at Disney's recent Shareholders Meeting that Disney would not be re-releasing Song of the South, Jim Hill wonders if they're being inconsistant given some of the other potentially offensive things in their other early films.
What do you think? On balance, do you think it would harm Disney if they re-released Song of the South?
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Posted: Wed 3/30/2011 1:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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In this week’s Why For column, Jim Hill talks about why WDW isn’t going forward with construction of a 5th theme park, why “Song of the South” could be an vital piece to Disney's Keychest program and how The Walt Disney Company plans on turning Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” into an evergreen
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Posted: Fri 6/4/2010 7:35a • permalink • Discuss It
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Salon: The perfect double bill: "Princess and the Frog" and "Song of the South"
Erik Nelson -- the director of the Harlan Ellison documentary "Dreams With Sharp Teeth," and the producer of Werner Herzog's Oscar-nominated "Encounters at the End of the World" -- makes the case for the release of Disney's "Song of the South"
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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 5:40p • permalink • Discuss It
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2719Hyperion: Song of the South: A Slightly Different Perspective
In light of the inevitable request for the release of Song of the South at this week's Disney Annual Meeting, 2719 Hyperion's Jeff Pepper offers a different perspective on the controversial film.
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Posted: Fri 3/12/2010 1:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Uncle Remus Museum Still Grapples with Race Issues
In an Associated Press article about a museum dedicated to Joel Chandler Harris sheds light on the controversies that continue to surround the stories of Uncle Remus which are showcased in Disney's "Song of the South".
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Posted: Tue 10/27/2009 8:36p • permalink • Discuss It
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CartoonBrew: Who’s Afraid of Song of the South?
Cartoon Brew highlights a recent 19 page published article about Disney's decision to keep "Song of the South" in the vault. Cartoon Brew also published a set of Ub Iwerks notes and production boards from the film and has a lively discussion on Disney's decision to keep the film from general release in the US.
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Posted: Tue 8/11/2009 8:22p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: Controversial cartoon characters come up for bid in next week's S/R Laboratories auction
If you're easily offended, maybe you shouldn't look at today's JHM article. Which features somewhat infamous images from "Fantasia," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Song of the South"
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Posted: Fri 5/15/2009 3:46p • permalink • Discuss It
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Ollie Johnston passes away at 95 - official obituary
Ollie Johnston, one of the greatest animators/directing animators in animation history and the last surviving member of Walt Disney’s elite group of animation pioneers known affectionately as the “Nine Old Men,” passed away from natural causes at a long term care facility in Sequim, Washington on Monday April 14th. He was 95 years old. During his stellar 43-year career at The Walt Disney Studios, he contributed inspired animation and direction to such classic films as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “Song of the South,” “Cinderella,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Peter Pan,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Sword in the Stone,” “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book,” “Robin Hood,” “The Rescuers,” and “The Fox and the Hound.”
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Posted: Tue 4/15/2008 12:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney Annual Meeting - Report 13 (Question and Answer)
Wendy Tehacapi, CA -- Will you release Song of the South before I die?
This has been asked each year. We do at the moment have plans to release Song of the South. At the meeting last year I mentioned that we continue to discuss and debate it. Pirates trilogy and talk about periodically of Pirates 4 but I can't make a committment. We are considering it.
Posted: Thu 3/6/2008 10:07a • permalink • Discuss It
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BoxOfficeMojo: Interview with Walt Disney Pictures Chairman Dick Cook
Box Office Mojo offers a lengthy interview with Walt Disney Pictures Chairman Dick Cook. He talks about the success of Pirates, his early career as a monorail driver, the Soda Fountain & Studio Store, future dvd releases, smoking in Disney films, Song of the South release, contrasts working with Eisner and Iger and much more.
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Posted: Thu 11/15/2007 6:32p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: Why Disney Is Already Doing Damage Control on The Princess and the Frog?
Jim Hill reveals why the Mouse's PR department has gone into overdrive in their attempt to defuse the PC controversy that currently surrounds Ron'n'John's next movie. You see, it's not just the future of traditional animation at Walt Disney Studios that may be riding on "The Princess and the Frog (previously called "The Frog Princess." But also the DVD release of "Song of the South"
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Posted: Fri 5/11/2007 3:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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TallahasseeDemocrat: Give us back 'Song of the South'
An argument for the release of Disney's Song of the South.
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Posted: Tue 4/10/2007 4:19p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrlSen: Despite controversy, Disney could unlock "Song of the South"
The Associated Press talks about Disney's Song of the South, offering remarks by James Pappas, associate professor of African-American Studies at the University of New York at Buffalo.
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Posted: Mon 3/26/2007 5:22p • permalink • Discuss It
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Disney to revisit the Song of the South question
Disney announced in response to a question at today's Shareholders Meeting that they are revisiting the possibility of releasing the film Song of the South. In last year's meeting they announced it would not but released but after public reaction, they have now said they are once again considering the possibility.
Posted: Thu 3/8/2007 10:08a • permalink • Discuss It
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MSNBC: The 10 Least Politically Correct Movies Ever includes Song of the South
MSNBC's list of the 10 Least Politically Correct movies includes Disney's Song of the South.Link spotted on Animated-Movies.com
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Posted: Thu 7/13/2006 5:06p • permalink • Discuss It
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Carolwood Pacific Historical Society Invites Disney Fans to Meet Disney Legend Blaine Gibson May 21
Blaine Gibson is the legendary Disney artist who was selected by Walt to be his master sculptor. Results of his unique talent are in the collections of the Disney family, the Smithsonian, the White House and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. He created the gold coin of Walt that was struck by the U.S. Treasury and also struck in bronze and used to raise funds to build Cal Arts.
He will bring samples of his sculptures and sign autographs and pieces on May 21st.
The Barn, located at the Los Angeles Live Steamers in Griffith Park, is open 11 am to 3 pm. Admission and parking are free.
After animating all day at The Walt Disney Studios, Blaine Gibson would go home at night and sculpt, this had been a favorite hobby of his since childhood. Then, in 1954, Walt Disney happened to see one of Blaine's art exhibits, which featured several animal sculptures, and recruited him to work on special projects for his new theme park, Disneyland.
Blaine was somewhat ambivalent about being diverted from his goal to establish himself as one of the Studio's foremost animators. As he recalled in 1995, "I didn't think it was that important (of a job), but then I was told Walt was expecting me to work on these projects. So I said to myself, 'what the heck' and went (to Walt Disney Imagineering). I was never sorry after that."
In the beginning, Blaine divided his time between sculpting and animating for the Company, until 1961, when he transferred to the design and development division to supervise the newly-created sculpture department, full-time. Ultimately, Blaine went on to make a name for himself in 3-D animation, creating hundreds of sculptures from which Audio-Animatronics figures and bronzes were produced for exhibits in the 1964-65 New York World's Fair and Disney theme parks around the world. Among his credits, Blaine contributed to such attractions as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, and Enchanted Tiki Room. He also sculpted all 42 U.S. Presidents for the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World.
Born February 11, 1918, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Blaine attended Colorado University, but left school to join The Walt Disney Studios in 1939. While working as an inbetween artist and assistant animator, he took evening classes in sculpture at Pasadena City College and studied with a private instructor. Among his animation credits are "Fantasia," "Bambi," "Song of the South," "Alice in Wonderland,' "Peter Pan," "Sleeping Beauty," and "101 Dalmatians."
After nearly 45 years with The Walt Disney Company, Blaine retired in 1983. He has, however, continued to consult on such projects as The Great Movie Ride at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. In 1993, the same year he was named a Disney Legend, Blaine created a life-size bronze of Walt and Mickey Mouse standing hand in hand. The statue, called "Partners," is located at the Central Hub in Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.
Visit www.carolwood.com for directions to the Carolwood Barn.
Posted: Wed 5/10/2006 4:06p • permalink • Discuss It
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On April 4, 2006 Walt Disney Records unleashes twice the mania with two brand new installments in the hugely successful Disneymania series: "Disneymania 4," the follow up to the platinum-selling Disneymania CDs, and "Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2."
"Disneymania 4" showcases 15 tracks from today's biggest teen and tween stars -- including Teddy Geiger, Jesse McCartney, Jonas Brothers, The Cheetah Girls, Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus -- as they put a fresh twist on their favorite Disney songs. The CD also includes a bonus video for the updated, hip-hop version of "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" performed by one of the hottest teen music groups, B5.
"Disneymania 4" track listing includes:
1. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" ("Cinderella") -- Disney
Channel Stars
2. "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" ("Song of the South") -- Miley Cyrus
3. "If I Never Knew You" ("Pocahontas") -- The Cheetah Girls
4. "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" ("Three Little Pigs") -- B5
5. "Reflection (Remix)" ("Mulan") -- Christina Aguilera
6. "I'll Try" ("Return to Neverland") -- Jesse McCartney
7. "Look Through My Eyes" ("Brother Bear") -- Everlife
8. "Candle on the Water" ("Pete's Dragon") -- Anneliese van der Pol
9. "You'll Be in My Heart" ("Disney's Tarzan") -- Teddy Geiger
10. "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" ("Pirates of the Caribbean") --
Jonas Brothers
11. "Some Day My Prince Will Come" ("Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs") -- Ashley Tisdale
12. "Bahama Roller Coaster Ride" ("Lilo & Stitch") -- Baha Men
13. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" ("The Lion King") -- Sara Paxton
14. "Super Cali (BoiOB Version)" ("Mary Poppins") -- Orlando Brown
15. "Monkey's Uncle" ("The Monkey's Uncle") -- Devo 2.0
Bonus music video: "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" -- B5
"Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2" is the latest addition to Walt Disney Records' exciting line of CD + Graphics (CD + G) products that allow the song lyrics to appear on a television screen when played in a CD + G machine. "Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2" includes sixteen tracks, both with and without vocals.
In addition to playing in karaoke machines, this versatile CDG also can be used in traditional CD players, making it perfect for sleepovers, parties and family road trips.
"Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania 2" contains both the instrumental and vocal versions of eight Disney favorites:
1. "Under the Sea" as performed by Raven Symone on "Disneymania 3"
2. "Proud of Your Boy" as performed by Clay Aiken on "Disneymania 3"
3. "Strangers Like Me" as performed by Everlife on "Disneymania 3"
4. "Colors of the Wind" as performed by Christy Carlson Romano on
"Disneymania 3"
5. "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" as performed by Kimberley
Locke on "Disneymania 3"
6. "The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room" as performed by Hilary Duff on
"Disneymania"
7. "Beauty and the Beast" as performed by Jump5 on "Disneymania"
8. "A Whole New World" as performed by LMNT on "Disneymania"
On April 4, 2006, "Disneymania 4" will be available for a suggested retail price of $18.98 and "Disney's Karaoke Series: Disneymania Volume 2" will be available for a suggested retail price of $9.98 wherever audio products are sold. All Walt Disney Records audio products also can be ordered by visiting DisneyRecords.com.
Posted: Tue 4/4/2006 7:58a • permalink • Discuss It
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Jim Hill's back with even more answers to you Disney-related questions. This time around, Jim discusses what became of that "Song of the South" DVD, what may next be in the works for DAK, defends Don Hahn's reputation as well as trying to get to the bottom of that "Walt's last film" myth.
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Posted: Fri 3/17/2006 2:38p • permalink
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Iger States Disney Does Not Have Plans to Release Song of the South
During the question and answer session, Iger was asked regarding the future of Song of the South. He stated he had recently screened the film. And was concerned by some of the depictions and how they would be received. He stated that they have made the decision not to release the film.
Posted: Fri 3/10/2006 12:20p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: Did the NAACP Kill "Song of the South?"
Wade Sampson takes a close look at a little-known aspect of the history of this still controversial Disney Studio production: The time when the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People actually picketed this motion picture.
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Posted: Wed 11/16/2005 3:01p • permalink • Discuss It
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