by Jim Smith | May 1, 2023 | Disney, Lists, Media, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on May 4, 2023.) A long time ago (40 years to be exact) in a galaxy far, far away (movie theaters worldwide), George Lucas gave us the third and final installment of his epic Star Wars trilogy – Return of...
by Jim Smith | Mar 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 14, 2022.) Every good story includes a host of characters. The hero, the villain, a few supporting roles, and maybe a cameo or two. While the characters may be the most important pieces of the story,...
by Jim Smith | Dec 29, 2021 | Disney, Disney Connections
What do you listen to on your way to work, on a morning run, or while taking the dog for a walk? For many – myself included – podcasts are as important a source of information (if not moreso) than reading the paper, searching a news site, browsing Twitter,...
by Jim Smith | Dec 27, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Marvel, Media, Spotlight
When former Disney CEO Bob Iger made Disney history with his November 2018 announcement of the planned rollout of the Disney+ streaming service, social media buzzed over how Disney would impact the direct-to-consumer (streaming) market. During an anticipation-filled...
by Jim Smith | Mar 29, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Role Call - The Best of Disney
(A version of this post was shared with Laughing Place on March 9, 2023.) When you think of the highest profile Disney animals, what are the first ones you think of? Chances are that mice, ducks, dogs, cats, and horses will be high on your list, and with good reason...