For the first time, the two Academy Award nominated south of the border animated adventures are available together when Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents The Classic Caballeros Collection: Saludos Amigos/Three Caballeros on DVD April 29, 2008. Celebrate a cinematic Cinco de Mayo with Donald, Goofy and Walt Disney himself in this animated and live-action addition to the classic Disney collection.

Embark on thrilling adventures to South America and Mexico with Goofy, Donald Duck and Walt Disney himself as they experience all the music, beauty and excitement Latin America has to offer. In Saludos Amigos, Walt and his team of artists, musicians, writers and animators say “Adios!” to the U.S. to explore the heart and soul of Latin America. From the Bolivian Andes to the Argentine pampas, watch these four whimsical animated escapades while they travel to fun and exciting places. This delightful international adventure earned three Academy Award nominations in 1943 including Best Musical Score, Best Sound and Best Original Song.

Next, it’s Donald’s turn to take a fantastic journey through these colorful lands with his friends Joe Carioca and Panchito in The Three Caballeros. With lighthearted dance and lively music, this dazzling blend of live action and classic Disney animation is a celebration the whole family will enjoy! The film received two Academy Award nominations for Best Musical Score and Best Sound Recording.

BONUS FEATURES
- “South Of The Border With Disney” Featurette – Tag along with Walt and friends on a tour of Latin America.
- Walt Disney Interview
- “Don Donald” - Donald Duck Cartoon Short
- “Contrary Condor” - Donald Duck Cartoon Short

So an era has passed. It has come to be that an all-new generation is holding the legacy of Walt Disney Animation now. The last of the original NINE OLD MEN the animation legend OLLIE JOHNSTON has come to move on to the Magic Kingdom in the sky. Ollie was one of those original animators that help create some of the most beloved characters we grew up with, see at the parks and our kids continue to love today. It was not too long ago I remember meeeting him and talking with him about a variety of topics and then having him sign the documentary FRANK AND OLLIE that gives you the best and most insightful looks at these Disney Legends. So instead of me telling you how much I love this legend and his legacy to the Disney company, below is the official press release from the Walt disney Company. And we also included a link to the FRANK AND OLLIE DVD for you to enjoy and rmeember a Disney Legend.

PRESS RELEASE FOR THE OFFICIAL WALT DISNEY COMPANY OBITUARY TO OLLIE JOHNSTON

Ollie Johnston, one of the greatest animators/directing animators in animation history and the last surviving member of Walt Disney’s elite group of animation pioneers known affectionately as the Nine Old Men, passed away from natural causes at a long term care facility in Sequim, Washington on Monday April 14th. He was 95 years old. During his stellar 43-year career at The Walt Disney Studios, he contributed inspired animation and direction to such classic films as Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Song Of The South, Cinderella…..

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So as Dutch had posted here previously, the online game Virtual Magic Kingdom has announced officially it will be shutting its doors forever. Now even though we all know we will miss this gem, there is now an effort to keep the VMK alive and going!

At SAVE VMK TODAY there is an on-going effort to keep the game online so all us Disney Fans of the game can keep on playing and playing and playing our favorite promotion from the Disney Parks. You can sign the petition, upload YouTube petitions, Mail Letters the old fashioned way and more. Explore the site and do your part to keep this gem from the parks up and running for those of us who can’t be there 24/7.

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Our sister site over at TubeDisney.com is going to feature a film a week and we will also discuss this film over here in the forums at RealDisney.com so enjoy!

This week’s FEATURED LISTEN on TubeDisney.com is a personal favorite of mine having watched it so many times I think I wore out the VHS tape originally.

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES was a rare Dark Classic in Disney’s film history. Debuting in 1983 and starring the talented Jonathan Pryce (recently seen in the Pirates franchise films as Elizabeth’s father), and Jason Robards this film captures something different from Disney.

Adapted from the Ray Bradbury book of the same title, tells the epic story of good vs. evil when on a brisk October day Mr. Dark and his Pandemonium Carnival come to town. It is here when our story begins to tell the tale of 2 young boys, Will and Jim who not only are struggling with their own lives but now have uncovered the secret to Mr. Dark’s true intentions.

Something Wicked This Way Comes draws on a variety of sub plots including the struggles of an aging father feeling like a disappointment to his son, a young boy who’s mother isn’t there emotionally and father has left them both, and the many stories of the town folk that draw many everyday people can relate to from money, traveling, companionship and age. It is these daily fears and struggles that draw Mr. Dark to grant their wishes with a serious consequence in the end to pay the price.

Jonathan Pryce delivers a strong performance as Mr. Dark, the carnival owner. His persona and delivery of the character not only make him believable, but sinister, evil and elegant all in the same. Mr. Dark stays with you even when the film is long over. Jonathan is one of those actors that continues….

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