Actress Annette Funicello Dies at 70!

Not only did we lose ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013) today,

but we also lost a Disney legend, Annette Funicello (1942-2013)!

Annette Funicello was one of the original Mouseketeers,

and continued doing work for Disney including acting in films such as “The Shaggy Dog”, “Babes in Toyland”, “The Misadventures of Merlin Jones”, and “The Monkey’s Uncle”.

If I had grown up with her movies, she probably would have made it to my "crushes" list! — If I had grown up with her movies, she probably would have made it to my “crushes” list!

She also was a singer and became the first female singer to reach a top 10 slot for a rock and roll song with the hit, “Tall Paul”, written by the not yet extremely famous, Sherman Brothers.

"Even before we were famous, we were awesome!" — “Even before we were famous, we were awesome!”

Her death saddens me and she’ll be greatly missed!

Sigh...she was quite beautiful, wasn't she? — Sigh…she was quite beautiful, wasn’t she?

My Thoughts: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (2012)

As you may know, I’m not a fanatical fan of Dreamworks Animation films; but I still have seen almost all of them and for the most part, enjoy what I see. But I’ve never been ecstatic or pumped up to see any one of their films….that is, until “Rise of the Guardians”!

When I saw the trailer for this film and the gorgeous animation/animated effects, I was mesmerized in a way that I’ve never been before in regards to a Dreamworks Animation film! And being a guy who doesn’t really go to the cinemas to see films; I was anxiously awaiting the DVD release of this film so that I could finally see it! And then, when this film didn’t do as well as the company had hoped for; I was shocked and that further fueled my desire to see this film!

Well, I finally watched it! So, what do I think? Well, let’s see! Continue reading “My Thoughts: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (2012)”

Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70!

Beloved film critic, Roger Ebert (1942-2013), known for his thumbs-up/thumbs-down film reviews as well as for his partnership with Gene Siskel has died today at the age of 70! He’s the first celebrity to die this year whom I was a fan of!

Fun Fact: He and his professional partner Gene Siskel lent their voices and likenesses to an episode of “The Critic”.

He will be greatly missed and his death is a big thumbs-down!

I’m Making An Animated Short Film

A fellow blogger with a dream of creating an animated film!

The Scotty Jo Podcast

This Week I’ve Launched a New Fundraiser to Get This Story Animated!

Hello Podcast Listeners

As you may heard me say on the podcast before I am an enormous fan of animation, thats Disney, Pixar, Cartoon Network, all of those mind blowing animated companies. So it probably comes as no surprise to you that i plan to direct animated features in the future. As a paying job! Thats right, ever since in college where i learned how animation was made, i’ve wanted to make one of my very own. It’s so neat!

Well, now I’m giving myself that chance! I’m revamping a 29 page children’s book i wrote and illustrated in college called Moon Bear, giving it a make-over, and flipping it around into a fully colored hand drawn animated short film!

This week, I launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the funding necessary for this rather long animated endeavor…

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Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #29: The Hawaiian Operator

We arrive at the 29th film in the Disney Canon, “The Rescuers Down Under”. It’s the first animated sequel to a Disney film (“The Rescuers”), as well as the first sequel in the Canon itself. And in my opinion, it’s better than the original, but not vastly better! So let’s take a look into this film! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #29: The Hawaiian Operator”

Puppeteer Jane Henson Dies at 78!

Jane Henson, puppeteer and widow of puppeteer Jim Henson, died today, April 2, 2013 at the age of 78! She, along with her husband were responsible for creating the lovable characters, “The Muppets”, and she herself helped perform as some of the Muppets alongside her husband! She later stopped to raise her children, but still was involved with hiring and helping future puppeteers such as Steve Whitmire and Frank Oz!

We’ll truly miss her and hopefully “The Muppets…Again!” will be dedicated to her!

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #28: The Princess of Glowerhaven

Yeah, I’m going obscure again! Let’s talk about this film before we get to the character of choice! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #28: The Princess of Glowerhaven”

“The Croods” Opens With a Crude Amount of $44 Million!

Dreamworks Animation’s first animated film of the year seems to be a hit with audiences after opening with a weekend gross of $44 million! Have you seen this movie? What did you think about it? Do you want to see this movie? Let me know in the comments!

I, for one, was not excited about this animated film, nor am I excited about Dreamworks Animation’s next animated film that’s planned for release this year!

A stupid premise with a stupid tagline, in my opinion!

But everybody’s saying to give this movie a chance! I’ll most likely watch this when it comes out on DVD!

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #27: The Goldfish

The year is 1988. The film is Disney’s 27th animated feature, “Oliver & Company”, a twist on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” except taking place in present-day New York and with animals!

"What the dickens?!" — “What the dickens?!”

There’s a lot to say about this film so let’s waste no further time!

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Umm…you may click: “More”, now! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #27: The Goldfish”

Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #26: Mrs. Judson

I just want to offer my sincerest apologies for bringing this post extremely late! I had some delay in obtaining a copy of today’s film!

And what is today’s film, you may ask? Well, it’s Disney’s 26th animated feature, “The Great Mouse Detective” or as it’s sometimes been known, “The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective” (which is kinda misleading, since the movie is really only about one particular adventure of the great mouse detective)! Regardless, let’s take a look at this movie! Continue reading “Disney Canon-Forgotten/Minor Characters #26: Mrs. Judson”