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Beyond the formal reviews of Disney and other family movies I do for MousePlanet under the Screen Reviews column I see a lot of movies. I'll use this blog to share comments on anything movie related that is crossing my mind.

That might include real reviews for movies not otherwise relevant to MousePlanet, general news or just quick thoughts on the headlines.

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  2. Disney announced new nature documentary production label

    Today Disney announced a new movie production label Disneynature. In a move hearkening back to the days of Walt Disney and the True-Life Adventures this label marks an institutional return to nature documentaries, using the best in modern technology.

    I haven't had a chance to look through the details yet but even if they are simple fluff, if they are as pretty as the Blue Planet HD showcases no Discovery are they'll be a happy addition to my reviewing workload. The announcement also ...
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    Disney Movies , Featured
  3. X-Files titles announced

    So Fox has, surprisingly late in the game, finally announced the full title of the new X-Files movie hitting theaters on July 25th:

    X-Files: I Want to Believe

    I can't say that it is a very compelling title. Frankly, it sounds a bit like a pop song. I know it is appropriate for X-Files, but still.

    I'm actually pretty excited by this movie but I have to wonder what its chances are in the busy summer blockbuster season. The first X-Files movie in 1998 (a decade ...
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    Non-Disney Movies
  4. A Quantum of Bond

    So Sony has begun to release long lead promotional materials for the next James Bond movie A Quantum of Solace (I can't say that title fills me with excitement).

    Does the dirty blond Daniel Craig still do it for you?


    James Bond (Daniel Craig). Photo by Karen Ballard.

    Does it help if he's been knocked around a bit?

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    Non-Disney Movies
  5. A 5-Year Plan

    Disney has done an impressive thing and announced a full slate of feature animation titles over the next 5 years through 2012.

    Ignoring the direct-to-DVD Tinker Bell series and 3D Toy Story re-releases, there are 10 planned theatrical releases:
    • Wall-E (Pixar) - June 27, 2008
    • Bolt (Disney Animation) - November 26, 2008
    • Up (Pixar) - May 29, 2009* The Princess and the Frog (Disney Animation) - Christmas 2009
    • Toy Story 3 (Pixar) - June 18, 2010
    • Rapunzel (Disney Animation)
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