More Changes Than Prices – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a LOT of news to cover and it was difficult picking the top Disney and geek headlines. With a lot of news coming [...]
John Lasseter Named as Head of Skydance Animation
Today it was announced that John Lasseter has been named the Head of Skydance Animation. The new role for Lasseter was announced by David Ellison, Chief Executive Officer, Skydance Media. Lasseter's new position will be based [...]
Disney Closes Down DisneyToon Studios
There has been a lot going on in the world of Disney animation over the course of the last year. There have been some incredible highs and also some incredible lows. Both Disney Animation Studios [...]
Jennifer Lee and Pete Docter Named Chief Creative Officers of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios
The Walt Disney Company named new Chief Creative Officers to both the Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Jennifer Lee has been named the Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Pete [...]
A Pirate’s Life – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 837
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot in the realm of pirates to talk about! Redd is now a part of Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. However, she isn't the only [...]
Hello Redd, Goodbye John – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to DISNEY Reporter! This week there are several controversial headlines to report. At Disneyland, Redd has joined the crew in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. She can be seen inside the auction seen [...]
John Lasseter Leaving Disney at End of the Year
John Lasseter is going to be leaving his post at Disney at the end of this year. The news comes six months after Lasseter took a leave of absence as he cited 'missteps.' Until the [...]
Disney Considering Giving John Lasseter a Limited Role in Potential Return
Last November, citing missteps, John Lasseter stepped away from his responsibilities at The Walt Disney Company. At the time this was to be for a six-month leave of absence. As the six-month period wraps-up, speculation [...]
The Holidays Are Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news to cover. With Disney-Pixar's Coco coming to the screen this week, there is no shortage of things to talk about around the [...]
Happy Birthday Mickey…. AND MINNIE! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 808
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This has been a VERY busy week in the geek and Disney community. Things start off with the celebration of Mickey, Minnie, and Pete's birthdays! That's right, all three celebrated their [...]
Citing “Missteps,” John Lasseter Takes Six Month Leave of Absence from Disney and Pixar
Disney Pixar Animation Studios chief creative officer John Lasseter is taking a six month leave of absence. The move was announced in a memo that was sent out to employees today. It was obtained by [...]
John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden [...]