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Academy Awards Website Shows Footage of James Baskett

Posted on April 15, 2012 by hemingray

One of our readers has brought to our attention that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated their website with a section called Oscar Legacy, featuring all of the previous Academy Award ceremonies from 1927 to present. … Continue reading →

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Rumor: Song of the South DVD Release in France?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by hemingray

Before I start, let me remind everyone that tomorrow is April 1st (April Fool’s Day). As is almost always the case, there is at least one obligatory “rumor” out there regarding Song of the South that pops up around this … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia Chick Reviews Song of the South

Posted on March 7, 2012 by hemingray

In what is perhaps the first-ever online video review of Song of the South featuring actual clips from the film, Nostalgia Chick over at That Guy With The Glasses has put together a witty and entertaining look at Song of … Continue reading →

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More Details on Splash Mountain Video Game

Posted on December 10, 2011 by hemingray

As we reported last month, Disney released a brand new video game, Kinect Disneyland Adventures for the Xbox 360, on November 15th. The game is essentially a virtual Disneyland with interactive meet-and-greet characters (including all three Brers) and “mini-games” for … Continue reading →

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Song of the South Turns 65

Posted on November 12, 2011 by hemingray

Today marks Song of the South’s 65th anniversary. Song of the South premiered at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia on November 12, 1946. This year we haven’t seen any special collectibles commemorating the anniversary like we did for Song … Continue reading →

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Splash Mountain Characters’ Video Game Debut

Posted on October 27, 2011 by hemingray

In case you haven’t heard, Disney fans are abuzz with a brand new Disney video game in town. Kinect Disneyland Adventures is a truly virtual Disneyland for the Xbox 360, and I must say the graphics are quite impressive. There are many … Continue reading →

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Disney is Preserving Song of the South

Posted on September 29, 2011 by hemingray

Over at CartoonBrew.com, editor Jerry Beck has posted on his blog “‘Song of the South’ can be yours –  for $1,499“, in reference to an auction on eBay for a 16mm IB Technicolor print of the film. The opening bid … Continue reading →

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Song of the South is Now on Facebook

Posted on August 21, 2011 by hemingray

At the request of many readers, I have finally created a Facebook page for Song of the South! Facebook has millions of members, and has proven to be one of the most powerful social networking tools currently available on the Internet. … Continue reading →

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Song of the South Among Salon’s Top 10 Greatest Missing Movies

Posted on July 21, 2011 by hemingray

Salon Entertainment columnist Andrew O’Hehir has written an article on the Top 10 Greatest Missing Movies, one of which is none other than Walt Disney’s Song of the South. O’Hehir covers a wide range of films, from those that are … Continue reading →

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New WDCC Brer Bear Collectible: “A Hankering for Hare”

Posted on June 1, 2011 by hemingray

Announced in May, a new Walt Disney Classics Collection figurine from Walt Disney’s Song of the South is joining the Summer 2011 releases. The new WDCC figurine features Brer Bear and is entitled “A Hankering for Hare.” This piece is … Continue reading →

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