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New Dooney & Bourke Comic Collection Arrives at Disney Parks in October
I’m a big fan of the heritage of the Walt Disney Company. In particular, I love when Disney merchandise gives a nod to the past. There is a new Dooney & Bourke collection arriving in October at Disney Parks that draws inspiration from a rather humorous side of Disney – the comic strip. I spoke with Susan Foy, a graphic artist with Disney Design Group and self-proclaimed handbag aficionado, about this new comic-inspired collection.
“I created the layout for the Dooney & Bourke comic collection,” explained Susan. “I used comic panels that featured a variety of what I call ‘life moments.’ I particularly like the panel that says, ‘I think we’re out of cheese,’ as it captures a cute exchange between Mickey and Minnie.”
The history of the Mickey Mouse comic strip dates back to January 1930. The original Mickey Mouse comic strip was drawn for about a month by Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. Win Smith took over for Ub for about three months. The responsibility eventually fell to Disney Legend Floyd Gottfredson, who ended up drawing the strip for 45 years until he retired from the company. The original comic strip was followed up with a Sunday page version in 1932 (drawn by Manual Gonzales for more than 30 years) and eventually comic books (both for Mickey Mouse and, my favorite, Donald Duck).
Susan explained that a great partnership helped create the new collection.
“Once I completed the pattern, Laura Caszatt, who is the product developer, selected pop color trim for the bags,” continued Susan. “We then shared the finished designs with the Dooney & Bourke team, who applied them to some of the most popular bag styles. They have been great partners in creating these fun bags for Disney Parks.”
This collection will be the only one introduced for the upcoming holiday season. At Disneyland Resort, these bags will be introduced to World of Disney at Downtown Disney District and Disney Clothiers, Ltd. in Disneyland park. At Walt Disney World Resort, you can find these bags at World of Disney and TrenD and at Downtown Disney Marketplace and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Parks online store will introduce the collection in 2012.
I asked Susan about her personal collection of handbags.
“I have about 54 different handbags from a variety of designers,” laughed Susan. “I guess you could say I’m obsessed with them. I think handbags are like functional art – I can use them rather than place them on a shelf. I’m looking forward to these new bags as I like the black and white design with the splashes of color. Sometimes the most effective designs are simple and fun, which is just like this collection.”
Source Disney Parks Blog
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NEW! Halloween Merchandise at Disney Parks
Cody Reynolds, Senior Character Artist with Disney Design Group was responsible for bringing this year’s Halloween art to life and to our parks.
Inspired by comic books, this years designs show a playful (and frightful) side of the “fab five” we al know and love.
The reusable bags, themed plush, place mats, pens, mugs, hats and more can now be found in merchandise locations at both parks.
Check out this video for more
What’s your must have halloween item at the parks?
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Have Dinner with Lucas and Lasseter and Stand Up To Cancer
George Lucas and C-3PO
In celebration of the September launch of Star Wars The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, Lucasfilm is asking fans to Use the Force for Good to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). SU2C funds groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. As part of that campaign, Lucasfilm has partnered with eBay to create this exclusive auction, allowing fans to bid on rare and exciting Star Wars items and experiences. We invite you to participate to help us Use the Force for Good!
Shop for special auction items in the Use the Force For Good E-Bay Store.
- A one-of-a-kind Star Wars edition 2012 Volkswagen Passat
- Auction features a dinner with Bay Area Filmmakers including George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, John Lasseter, Chris Columbus and Phillip Kaufman.
- Over 100 other specially-selected Star Wars collectibles from Lucasfilm.
100% of the proceeds from the auction will go to Stand Up To Cancer.
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) — a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c) (3) charitable organization — raises funds to accelerate the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. SU2C facilitates collaboration among the best and the brightest in the cancer research community. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and a Scientific Advisory Committee led by Nobel Laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., conduct rigorous, competitive review processes through which SU2C’s grantees are selected. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C generates awareness and builds grassroots support for this new approach to ending cancer.
Check out Lucasfilm’s Stand Up To Cancer Public Service Announcement video featuring celebrities overdubbing famous Star Wars quotes! http://jedimouseketeer.blogspot.com/2011/09/stand-up-to-cancer-celebs-re-voice-star.html
Disney Fine Artist Brian Rood Guests on Sorcerer Radio’s WDW Tiki Room 9/23
The Sorcerer Radio Network, a global leader in fan-based Disney internet radio and programming, is proud to have Disney fine artist Brian Rood as guest on the WDW Tiki Room radio show 8 a.m./eastern, 5 a.m./pacific Friday September 23, 2011.
Brian Rood is a professional illustrator working in the entertainment, comic and commercial art fields. He is most known for his photo-realistic paintings of Hollywood’s stars and characters. Brian has established an international fan base as well as an impressive client list featuring Lucas Film Ltd., Disney, Paramount Pictures, Pressman Films, , Acme Archives Direct, Dynamic Forces, EA games, Blam Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Marvel Comics, Chaos Comics, Image Comics, Celebrity Art International, Decipher Games, Upper Deck, Z-Man Games, Kid Rock, Heavy Metal Magazine, Art Scene International, SQP Inc. & MG Publishing. He has worked on hot-name properties, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Transformers, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek, The Crow, X-men, The Matrix Reloaded, Marvel Characters: Spiderman, Hulk, Daredevil, Electra, and the Avengers, Battle of the Planets, Vampirella, Lady Death, Chastity and GI Joe. A bit outside the Sci-Fi / Fantasy realm in which he is best know, Brian has worked on artwork based on some of the greatest entertainers of the 20th Century. Greats like Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, and Richard Prior are just a few.
Join hosts Kristen Hoetzel and Aljon Go on WDW Tiki Room as they discuss the series and ALL THINGS DISNEY, Fridays 8:00 a.m./eastern, 5a.m./pacific on Sorcerer Radio – www.SRSounds.com.
About Brian Rood:
Brian began his career while in college, studying graphic design. He became interested in the field of illustration and started an internship with a local art studio that was breaking into the comic books industry. It was here, that Brian learned about the airbrush as a commercial illustration tool and quickly caught on to painting with it. Soon Brian was teaching other artists how to manipulate the tool and create images that rival photographs.
Brian attended his first Comic Book convention with only two paintings and not knowing what to expect. Much to his surprise, the convention was more then just comic books, it was a gathering of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, film, music, video games, pin-ups, pop culture, licensed merchandise, etc… that would soon be taking Hollywood by storm. He was in complete awe of the opportunities and possibilities that were contained within the convention center walls. For several years to come, Brian toured the various conventions across then country and began establishing himself with fans, collectors, editors, art directors, writers and other artists. Brian’s untouchable talent got him jobs such as cover art, interior art, storybook illustrations, posters, collector lithographs, trading cards, and advertising/packaging art. Brian’s first art book, The Art of Brian Rood , was published in 2003 and has since gone into a hardbound edition.
Brian’s latest works can be found throughout various retail markets including the collectors market, Hasbro toys packaging art for both the Star Wars and Transformers toy lines, the gift markets, books and magazines, posters and lithos, giclees, stickers, collectible cards for both Topps and Upperdeck, magnets and much, much more! Be sure to stop by the online shopping to pick up your official Brian Rood merchandise today.
Visit http://brianrood.com
About WDW Tiki Room:
WDW Tiki Room, the show about all things Disney, is hosted by the husband and wife team of Aljon Go and Kristen Hoetzel. Every week they discuss Disney in pop-culture, theme parks, Disney news, celebrity interviews, Disney fan events and play the best mix of Disney artists and Disney attraction audio. The show airs Fridays at 8:00 a.m./eastern, 5/pacific (encore presentations air Fridays 7 p.m./eastern, 5/pacific and Sunday at 2 p.m./eastern, 11 a.m./pacific) on Sorcerer Radio – www.SRSounds.com. For more information on Kristen and Aljon as well as on-demand playback of archived shows please visit this LINK.
About Sorcerer Radio:
If you are looking to virtually relive your recent Disney trip or dream of your next one, then Sorcerer Radio is the place for you. Sorcerer Radio is a fan-run, award-winning internet radio station that has been entertaining Disney fans for a decade! With many weeks worth of Walt Disney World park music and attraction audio, as well as Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line you can easily be transported to your favorite vacation destination anytime, while at home or at work. Sorcerer Radio stands out from the pack in our innovative programming and personalities, providing fans with DJ hosted shows every weekday morning providing a balance of Disney discussion and music. Sorcerer Radio plays a wide variety audio from the Disney universe. We also have FREE APPS for your iPhone, iPad and Droid so you can listen just about anywhere! Check out the award winning Editor’s Pick on Live365, Sorcerer Radio at www.SRSounds.com, All Disney music, all day long!
Disney Costumes Bring a World of Magic to TotallyCostumes.com
TotallyCostumes.com is happy to be able to offer a popular and much loved collection of Disney Halloween Costumes online for all ages to enjoy. With more than 700 different officially licensed Disney Costumes and accessories, TotallyCostumes.com offers a variety of sizing for the newborn baby, infant, toddler, child, tween, teen, adult and plus size.
Disney princess costumes have been a favorite among girls and women for generations. The collection of Disney Princess Costumes includes Princess Jasmine, Cinderella, Belle, Ariel the Little Mermaid, Aurora the Sleeping Beauty, Mulan and Tiana. Although Rapunzel from Tangled is not yet an official Disney Princess, it has been announced that she will be officially welcomed as the tenth Disney Princess into the Disney Princess Royal Court at Kensington Palace in London on October 2, 2011.
TotallyCostumes.com is also offering a large collection of classic Disney characters such as Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. Charming new favorites also include Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Tigger and Winnie the Pooh. Disney costumes is also a good place to turn for couple’s costumes such as Aladdin and Jasmine, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Cinderella and Prince Charming, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and Robin Hood and Maid Marion.
New movie releases from Walt Disney were not forgotten at TotallyCostumes.com. Officially licensed Disney costumes that are new for 2011 include the Pirates of the Caribbean film On Stranger Tides. Fans of the newest pirate characters will be happy to learn that Angelica and Blackbeard costumes are now available in addition to the original Captain Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Swann and Davy Jones. Though there is not any licensed mermaid or Queen Anne zombies for Pirates of the Caribbean, there is plenty of Disney costume accessories offered so that consumers can create their own cosplay version.
Another new Disney Costume collection to release for Halloween 2011 is The Muppets. With Disney’s The Muppets releasing to theaters on November 23rd, it is no surprise that TotallyCostumes.com has added Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great and Animal to its collection of Disney costumes. Both kids and adults can enjoy transforming in their selection of The Muppets Costumes.
Disney Villain costumes continue to grow in popularity at TotallyCostumes.com while new sinister characters join the collection. Fans can enjoy the classic bad guys such as Cruella de Vil of 101 Dalmatian’s, Captain Hook of Peter Pan, Jafar from Aladdin, Maleficent of Sleeping Beauty, Evil Queen of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Queen of Hearts of Alice in Wonderland and Ursula of The Little Mermaid. Sexy and sassy styles of Disney villain costumes for 2011 include the women’s Captain Hook, Cruella and Ursula.
“Disney Costumes are for the young and young at heart,” says Nova of TotallyCostumes.com. She revealed that they have not only added to their selection of kids’ Disney costumes, but that they continue to bring in sizes for the infant, toddler, tween, teen and adult so that the youngest and oldest fans can enjoy becoming their favorite Disney characters with the magic of cosplay.
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