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 9
- 14 min
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 7
- 17 min
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 15
- 11 min
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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Priscilla Hobbs
- Jan 3
- 8 min
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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Antares Leask
- Oct 20, 2023
- 7 min
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
- Aug 22, 2023
- 12 min
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, 2023
- 9 min
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, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 12 min
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, 2023
- 9 min
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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Ryan Bunch
- Apr 6, 2023
- 8 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
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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