Archive for May 23rd, 2007

Pirates of the Caribbean; At Worlds End: Review

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

swannsparrow.jpgI have just returned from my local movie complex where today was the first screening of “The Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End” movie.

While I don’t want to give away anything for those still having to see the movie here is my review of the movie without (to many) spoilers that would give away the main story…

Darker; The third part in this trilogy is a lot darker then the first one. While the first two movies put our pirates and friends in fun situations, the darker settings and story is enlightened with witty and catchy jokes. They turn the style around, but it really works well.

(more…)

Posted in Disney Movies | 3 Comments »

Robert Igor speaks: Anaheim Housing, Florida (No) Fifth Gate

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

mickey1.jpgRobert Iger spoke to some journalist this week about the Theme Parks. With the housing issue going on (The Anaheim Coalition delivers 21,243 signatures to fight the council decision) Igor had some answers prepared regarding the area near Disneyland.

Walt Disney Co. believes Anaheim should have more affordable housing — but not as close to Disneyland as some local officials and developers propose, Chief Executive Robert Iger said Monday. Speaking before a group of journalists at Disneyland Hotel, Iger called the theme park the “best neighbor Anaheim has ever had.” (LA Times)

(more…)

Posted in Disney Company, Disney Theme Parks | 8 Comments »