Touchstone Pictures: Disney's Angsty Teen
Uncover the untold story of Disney's edgy teen-focused production company, Touchstone Pictures, with our new blog post by Matthew Elfenbein.
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Peter Cullen Bryan
Jun 914 min read
Donald Duck At 90
To celebrate Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, Dr. Peter Cullen Bryan has written on the importance and brief history of the Duck.
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Bee Eldridge
Mar 717 min read
Marvellous Alice: The Marvellous Humor in Disney's Laugh-O-Grams and Alice Comedies
Bee Eldridge discusses the use of the marvellous and the humorous in Disney's Laugh-O-Grams and Alice Comedies.
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Cody Havard
Feb 1511 min read
A Kingdom-Sized Gamble: Disney’s Integration of Sports Gambling into their overall Brand and Communication Strategy
Cody Havard discusses the intricate relationship between Disney, ESPN, and Gambling.
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Bee Eldridge
Jan 187 min read
Bee with Dr Heather Holian: Empowering Disney Scholars Through DisNet's Mentoring Program
Bee interviews Dr Heather Holian to discuss the DisNet Mentorship program
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Priscilla Hobbs
Jan 38 min read
Unveiling the Magic: Exploring the History and Legacy of the Disney 100 Exhibit
DisNeteer Priscilla Hobbs takes us on a journey through the Franklin Institutes' Disney 100 Exhibit!
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Bee Eldridge
Nov 9, 202314 min read
Bee with Dr. Robyn Muir: New Book Announcement and the Princess Phenomenon
Bee sits with Dr. Robyn Muir and discusses her new book, The Disney Princess Phenomenon.
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Antares Leask
Oct 20, 20237 min read
Disney's Dumbos: Diversity and Disability
This wonderful posts discusses the importance of Disney's Dumbo (1941) and Tim Burtons' recent remake Dumbo (2019).
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Rebecca Rowe
Oct 16, 20237 min read
Decades of Disney: 100 Years of Magic
By Rebecca Rowe, Robyn Muir, Bee Eldridge, Amy M. Davis, and Peter Cullen Bryan This blog post is a compilation of a series of social...
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Rebecca Rowe
Aug 22, 202312 min read
Not Just in Theaters: How the Pandemic Has Changed How We Watch Disney Films
By Rebecca Rowe This blog was partially adapted (with permission) from: Rowe, Rebecca, and Madeleine Hunter. “Only (Adults) in Theatres:...
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Hannah Neuhauser
Jun 30, 20239 min read
Who Saved Eddie Valiant? How Music Reframed the Film Noir Detective.
Hannah Neuhauser discusses the importance of music to Eddie Valiant's character in Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
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Allison McClain Merrill
Jun 28, 20237 min read
Lizzie McGuire: A Tale of Tweens and Disney Synergy
As The Lizzie McGuire Movie turned 20 this year, Allison McClain Merrill has written a brief editorial on the importance of the show.
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Robyn Muir
Jun 22, 202312 min read
Part of her World: A Feminist Review of The Little Mermaid (2023)
By Robyn Muir The cinema is brimming with expectation as I take my seat to watch Disney’s 7th live action princess film. I feel a mixture...
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Bethanee Bemis
Jun 12, 20239 min read
The long history behind “Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite”
Bethanee Bemis discusses the history of Pride Nite and Gay Days at Disney and the importance of Pride Nite's return.
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Bee Eldridge
Apr 20, 202311 min read
Bee with Diana Leon-Boys: New Book Announcement and Tangential Representation
A new segment! Bee sits down with Diana Leon-Boys and discusses her new work: Elena, Princesa of the Periphery (2023)
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Rebecca Rowe
Apr 17, 202311 min read
DisNet and Animation Immersion: Disney Synergy Turns Us into Kids
DisNet and Disney Studies scholars headed to the Disney Animation Immersive Experience in San Antonio during Day 2 of PCA 2023.
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Bee Eldridge
Apr 17, 20236 min read
DisNet at PCA: Day 2
The DisNet Team's adventures at PCA during Day 2 of the conference, according to Bee.
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Bee Eldridge
Apr 13, 20237 min read
DisNet at PCA: Day 1
By Bee Eldridge That's right! DisNet was at PCA 2023 April 5th to the 9th. We were there, we were excited, and we loved seeing everyone...
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Ryan Bunch
Apr 6, 20238 min read
Oz the Great and Problematic
By Ryan Bunch This year marks the 10th anniversary of Oz the Great and Powerful (2013), Disney’s prequel to The Wizard of Oz, in which...
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Rebecca Rowe
Mar 8, 20235 min read
The Pooh with a Thousand Faces
By Rebecca Rowe This March marks the 46th anniversary of Disney’s The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), the twentieth...
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