About: Zane Figg
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Profile: Zane Figg is the chief editor of DisZine.com.
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As DisZine reported in July, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Memoirs of a Geisha star Zhang Ziyi has been confirmed to play the lead role in an independently produced live-action version of Chinese folktale, Mulan, titled Hua Mulan.
Most westerners learned the story of a Chinese heroine who joined the all-male army from Disney’s 1998 animated film, Mulan.
Director Jan de Bont has signed on to the film. Viewers have seen his name credited in other action films, including Speed, Twister and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The film will be …
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For all the tweens, teens, and young-at-hearts out there, here’s the latest Disney Channel preview video for the Fall line-up!
Beginning with a look at the brand new series Fish Hooks, the preview continues with a look at an appearance of “Shaqula” (that’s Shaquille O’Neal dressed up as Dracula…) on Demi Lovato’s Sonny With a Chance, a peek at Hannah Montana Forever, a Phineas and Ferb episode based on the Wizard of Oz, and some new clips from Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High. Keep an eye open for scenes …
Disney Corporate, Disney Movies »
On the tail of another wage suit in which Disney was ordered to pay over $400,000 in back wages, 36 financial analysts at Walt Disney Pictures have launched a lawsuit claiming denial of payment.
Unlike many wage suits, which are often started by blue-collar workers, this one is being put together by salaried analysts and contract researchers in the participations, royalties and residuals department at Walt Disney Pictures — these are the folks who make sure A-list stars get paid accurately by the studio.
The suit claims that the 36 were …
Disney Corporate »
This story just seems to be dragging on and on and on! After months taking bids, turning down bids, and finally securing a buyer for boutique film studio Miramax, the deal seems to be on thin ice again.
Disney announced on July 30th that a group of investors led by Colony Capital partners, including Ron Tutor, had won the bidding war for Miramax at a price of $660 million. The acquisition was set to close between September 10th and year end, but things aren’t as easy as they’d seemed. Apparently, the …
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Selena Gomez’s newest video showed in full for the first time on September 3rd after Camp Rock 2’s 8-million-viewer debut.
The video is for the title track for Selena Gomez and the Scene’s A Year Without Rain, Gomez’s second album, on which she collaborated with singer Katy Perry on one song.
Disney Parks »
As we reported in August, Disneyland’s Maliboomer will not make the cut in the new Disney California Adventure, which is currently being renovated and will be through 2012. Monday, Labor Day, will be the last day guests will be able to experience the attraction.
Unfortunately for the ride’s fans, who recently began a “save the Maliboomer” facebook page, Disney states that the attraction will no longer fit into the theme of the park, which will take on “a return to the romance and charm of California’s oceanfront playgrounds of the early …
Disney Media »
The Disney Channel’s much-anticipated ‘Camp Rock 2′ premiere will be followed up by two more highly anticipated debuts.
Selena Gomez will be debuting her new track ‘A Year Without Rain’ following the September 3rd premiere. A full audio stream is also already available online. This is the second single off of Selena Gomez and the Scene’s album of the same name. In addition to the new video for this song, ‘Que Sara’ from Hannah Montana season 4 will also be premiering.
You can also watch video teasers of …
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The grand opening of Disney World’s newest resort happened today! And while this resort is just as luxurious as Disney’s other hotels, it’s nowhere you or I will be staying; it’s dedicated to pets!
This morning, Dennis Dolan of Best Friends Pet Care and Phil Bernard of Walt Disney World Operating Participants joined Mickey and Pluto to officially open the doors of this long-awaited pet resort.
Done up in true Disney style, the pet resort offers 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor runs and …
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The hope of a TRON-related attraction is coming to fruition! Disney Parks Blog showcased two pieces of concept art today for the brand new ElecTRONica, a nighttime dance party coming to Disney California Adventure park beginning October 8th and offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the Fall season. During Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, the party will be offered nightly.
The dance party will take place in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, and will incorporate music, lights, and favorite theme park foods and beverages. ElecTRONica will include a dance club under the …
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Another new show is about to take root on the Disney Channel! Fish Hooks will be premiering at 9pm ET on September 24th, 2010, with an 11-minute preview airing after Camp Rock 2 on September 3rd.
The animated series, created and co-produced by kids book illustrator and author Noah Z. Jones, will focus on three tween fish, Milo, Bea, and Oscar, as they go through (fish) high school. Another interesting tidbit: the series will be produced using both digital animation and photo collage (shades of Charlie and Lola).
The show’s cast …
