• Disney Announces 30 Vault Movies On Blu-Ray Including 'Ed Wood,' 'Pocahontas,' 'Arachnophobia,' And 'Newsies'

    By Germain Lussier April 18th, 2012

    Disney just announced that 30 of their classic movies, from animation to live action films produced by their subsidiaries, are all coming to Blu-ray by the end of 2012. Among the highlights are Adventures in Babysitting, Pete's Dragon, Ed Wood, Pocahontas, Arachnophobia, Newsies, The Absent-Minded Professor, High Fidelity, The Aristocats, Dick Tracy, Sister Act, Evita, Father of the Bride, Ransom,…

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  • VOTD: Reel Wisdom: Lessons From 40 Films In 7 Minutes

    By Peter Sciretta April 4th, 2014

    /Film reader Derek Stettler has compiled a video titled "Reel Wisdom: Lessons from 40 Films in 7 Minutes," which does just what it claims. Here is more from the editor: I made this video because I love films and I think there is great wisdom inherent in the film medium. This video represents some of…

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  • Interview: Sorcerer's Apprentice Director Jon Turteltaub

    By Peter Sciretta July 13th, 2010

    On June 23rd 2010, I had an appointment to chat with Jon Turteltaub, director of the National Treasure films and Disney's upcoming Sorcerer's Apprentice. I woke up early that morning, and headed down to the Apple Store at The Grove to pick up the new iPhone 4, which I had reserved. The plan was to…

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  • GeekBomb: Telekinetic Powers On The Big (And Small) Screen

    By Kevin Kelly February 6th, 2009

    Let's face it. As far as superpowers go, the ability to move things with your brain is pretty awesome. Sure, flying is cool, turning invisible would have fun benefits, and super-strength could always come in handy. Plus it's a lot cooler than all the "problem" superpowers, like having your entire body burst into flame, turning…

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