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Wherever chaos reigns, mayhem ensues, and inspired foolishness runs rampant, you'll find The Muppets. From cool and friendly Kermit the Frog to that most demanding of divas, Miss Piggy -- with stops along the way for The Great Gonzo's daredevil antics, Fozzie Bear's comedy shtick, Pepe the King Prawn's spicy scheming and Animal's riotous rock-n-rollin' -- The Muppets are the most perfectly peculiar group of friends you'll ever hang with. In movies (six, so far), on television (including the world's first international hit, "The Muppet Show") and just about everywhere else, The Muppets have proven that no matter how crazy and out of control things get, wonderful things can happen if you follow your dream... and have a frog around to save the day.

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Kermit the Frog
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Statler and Waldorf
Rowlf
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The Magic of Special Effects
There's a treasure trove of Disney lore and history right under our noses -- and right online. Although we're all excited about the construction of the Walt Disney Family Museum at San Francisco's Presidio, the Museum is open right now and anyone can visit it -- at its online location at Disney.com. It's open 24 hours a day and you don't need a ticket to enter! Read on for a sample of the treasures you'll find there, a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney's classic comedies made men into dogs and cars into flying machines. One of the glories of making animated films is that nothing is impossible. Want to make a car fly? Just draw it that way. Talking animals? No harder than talking people. But when it comes to live-action films, things get in the way of creating a new, and impossible reality. Gravity, for example is a major obstacle. And yet, Walt seemed drawn to basing many of his most successful comedies on one kind of special effect or another. This theme began with the first of them all, "The Shaggy Dog." The basic plot of this film concentrates on a teenager who is magically turned into a large dog. Much of the humor from the film comes from the madcap confusions as the boy turns into the dog and the dog turns into the boy. But at least in "The Shaggy Dog," the special effect was pretty elementary. As time went on, Walt's fantastical creations grew far more complex. The flying dog and basketball players who brought magic to "The Absent-Minded Professor" weren't the easiest thing in the world to bring to the screen. Much of the footage of the car was created by using miniatures, large drawings, and other types of effects. As Leonard Maltin writes, "The filmmakers decided that such trickery could only be carried off in a black-and-white film. A decision repeated for "Son of Flubber." A few years later, the Disney technicians surpassed even these effects for "Mary Poppins," in color. The basketball game goes on at some length and even though the shots of the kids bouncing high in the air are really amazing, they start to wear thin. There are some good variations, though, such as the one play shown entirely in the eyes of the referee, whose openmouthed face follows the team bounce by bounce across the court. Undercranking (to make the movement faster) and even frame-cutting are ingredients in this sequence." "The Parent Trap," in its own way, had an even more convincing special effect. While audiences were required to suspend their disbelief when they watched the car fly into the air in "The Absent-Minded Professor," most viewers very quickly forgot that there was only one girl playing both sisters in "The Parent Trap." As one cameraman recalled in "The Disney Films" -- "They'd worked out this whole film using an English process, much like the old blue-backing process, to get the twins into various scenes. It involved double-exposure with the backgrounds and it was very complicated. Plus, when you were shooting, you could never tell the girl which light to look into or anything. I told them it was too complex and asked instead for a double. Usually, they sent relatives out for assignments out like that, but I told them this time I wanted a real double who really looked like Hayley. Finally, I found a girl who was the same height, had the same features -- everything was the same except her eyes were a different color, but I was able to compensate for that. And at several figures away you couldn't tell the difference between the girl and Hayley. So, I did a lot of the over-the-shoulder shots and threw out most of the vapor shots ... but Walt made me put some of the trick shots back, because he ... liked technical things." Even when Walt didn't rely on science or sorcery to engage audiences with the magic of these fantasy/comedies, he frequently relied upon a whole variety of wild adventures featuring animals of one kind or another, including films like "The Misadventures of Merlin Jones," "The Monkey's Uncle," "That Darn Cat!" and "The Ugly Dachshund." And although "Swiss Family Robinson" can't properly be classified as a comedy, there's little question that many of the scenes in the film that drew the biggest laughs featured a whole zoo worth of living creatures. Walt was entranced with understanding how animals could be encouraged to cooperate so thoroughly. As actor Dean Jones recalled in "Remembering Walt: Favorite Memories of Walt Disney" -- "Walt would come to the set of 'That Darn Cat!' very often with the attitude of a tourist from Duluth, rather than the authority figure at the Studio, asking the pet trainer questions like: 'How do you train the cat to jump up on the ironing board, walk to the end, and jump up, and get the duck hanging from the rafters?'"
Saving Disney Animation
This week, we have reason to celebrate -- well, 101 reasons, to be precise! Because on March 4, "101 Dalmatians" debuts as a Platinum Edition DVD, in a beautiful digital restoration loaded with special features. It's hard to believe that "101 Dalmatians" was originally released in 1961, 47 long years ago. The look of the movie is crisp, energetic, and decidedly undated. It was a startlingly different approach for the Disney Studios after the relatively traditional "Sleeping Beauty." And according to Disney animator Andreas Deja, without "101 Dalmatians," we might never have had "The Little Mermaid," "The Lion King," or any of the other modern Disney classics. We asked Andreas to tell us the story of how "101 Dalmatians" changed the face of animation -- and kept it alive at The Walt Disney Studios for the generations to come. Here is what he told us: "101 Dalmatians" saved the animation department in 1960 when it came out, and that's the truth. A book called "The Art of Animation," by Bob Thomas, came out in 1959 to promote the release of "Sleeping Beauty," and there's a picture in the book with Walt and Eric Larson, one of the nine old men, standing in one of the wings of the animation department, looking at cell setups. After Eric Larson hired me in the early '80s, one of the questions I had for him was "Do you recall what you and Walt were talking about when this picture was taken?" And Eric said, "We were talking about closing down the Studio, because these things have gotten too expensive." "Sleeping Beauty" cost, I think, about six million dollars to make, which was unheard of in those days, and they really had to either close down or come up with some way to make animation cheaper so it would be profitable again. So, when it came to "101 Dalmatians" the technical wizard, Ub Iwerks, who had been Walt's first real business partner way back in Kansas, got together with art director Ken Anderson. They thought of an idea that would eliminate a very expensive process in animated films -- inking, drawing over the pencil outlines on the cells, which would then be painted on the back. This was a very time-consuming process. It made a beautiful image, because it had that delicate soft edge, but Ub said "What if we don't do that -- if we take the pencil drawings and just Xerox them on the cells, and then paint them." As a result you didn't have that soft, multi-colored outline of the characters anymore -- you had a rough pencil outline. But the animators got very excited, because for the first time ever when they were drawing for a Disney film, they got to see their own drawings on the screen. They had always seen the inkers' cell drawings instead, which were an imitation of what they had done, like a tracing. But these were their actual lines on the screen. It also gave the movie a fresh, "sketchy" look on the screen, while the previous movies like "Sleeping Beauty" had a very painterly feel. They had the black lines not only on the characters, but on the background, making it a cohesive world. It was pretty revolutionary to leave that painterly look behind and go for this rough, sketchy look. It saved a lot of money in creating "101 Dalmatians." And because the movie was such a hit, it saved the animation department. Walt Disney liked the movie itself -- he was very impressed with Bill Peet's story treatment. But when Walt saw the first dailies of what the scenes looked like, he was not only disappointed, but kind of shocked. He had no idea they were going that loose and sketchy with it. He told Ken Anderson he was not crazy about it, and for the next film they should rethink the style and do something else. But the reviews were glowing. Even critics of previous Disney films, who had said that Walt Disney was just doing the same thing over and over again, had to realize that this picture was fresh and contemporary. To this day, I think "101 Dalmatians" is the most modern of the Disney movies. It's very inspired by modern art, and it's still the most gutsy and the most artistic of the Disney movies.
Ten Ways to Spook It Up ...
It's October and Halloween is in the air. This year, why not take some family-friendly Halloween tips from Disney? We've got some sparkling suggestions for Halloween fun that won't spook the little ones - from adventures at the Disney Theme Parks to a quick-and-easy (we promise!) costume inspiration from our friends at Disney Family.com, and much more. From spectacular Halloween events to free fun at home, there's something for everyone. 1) Make a Mickey jack-o'-lantern - trace a salad plate onto white paper, then add saucer "ears." Use this template to light up the night. Or use toothpicks to attach mini pumpkins as ears to a regular-sized pumpkin, and carve Mickey's eyes and smile to complete the look. 2) Watch "Something Wicked This Way Comes" or "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" on DVD - two Disney classics that deal with the spooky season. "Something Wicked," although not violent, might be a little scary for younger children (but fine for tweens and teens) - "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" should be fine for everyone. 3) Whip up a costume from the patterns at Disney Family.com they've got detailed instructions to transform you or the kids into princesses, pirates, and more. And it's not too late to make this eerie skeleton - add a cutlass and a kerchief, and your little buccaneer can join the unearthly crew of Captain Barbossa. Or construct General Bone E. Part to grace your front porch - deck him out with pirate gear, fly a Jolly Roger, and trick-or-treaters will be shaking in their boots. 4) For all the fun of Halloween without the fright, attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom, or "Mickey's Halloween Treat" at Disney's California Adventure. Both parties offer parades, special entertainment, and treats galore. 5) Catch "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-D" in theaters. The spectacular stop-motion animation gains a whole new dimension - literally! - in 3-D! 6) Dig out "The Haunted Mansion: Haunted Hits" on CD to spook up the night when trick-or-treaters come visiting. It's a mix of new and classic spooky tunes, perfect for Halloween. 7) Print up some free Halloween fun at FamilyFun.com - they've got word searches, coloring pages, and much more to keep kids happily occupied while waiting for the big night to arrive. 8) Memorize the words to "Grim, Grinning Ghosts," that iconic tune that makes a visit to the Haunted Mansion so memorable. 9) Try Disney.com's thrilling, chilling Trick or Treat Adventure. Explore the site and see how much fun you can dig up! 10) Take your little princesses, pirates, villains, or fairies out into the night to enjoy a safe and happy Halloween!
The Newest Disney Legends
It felt like a family reunion. On October 10, when the 2007 Disney Legends were inducted at the heart of the Disney Studios, there were no paparazzi on the red carpet, and no posh posturing. The crowd was largely composed of Disney Legends - both newly minted and those named in years past - their families, and their colleagues past and present. There was plenty of hugging and laughter as old friends recognized each other across Legends Plaza, where the ceremony was held. For 20 years, the Disney Legends induction ceremony has been how Disney honors its own - the brilliant, hardworking men and women who have created the magic. This year's inductees include broadcasters and animators, executives, and songsters. Many of them have been showered with awards over the decades, but it was clear on that sunny autumn afternoon that this honor was especially meaningful - because it came from those who know them best. "This is actually one of the nicest days on the Disney lot, in my opinion, and I think that's shared with many here," said Disney CEO Bob Iger in his opening remarks, summing up the feeling of the event. "You all know that The Walt Disney Company has a very rich heritage, founded in Walt's extraordinary imagination and creativity. This heritage is kept alive by artists and designers, performers, musicians, technicians - and yes, even executives! - whose outstanding work has brought us to where we are today." No one knew better than Bob how influential two of the honorees have been - at various times in his career, he has worked for both of them. Roone Arledge headed ABC Sports and then ABC News during his long and distinguished career, while Tom Murphy piloted ABC from a single TV and radio station into an international media conglomerate. Tom commented, "I'm very proud of Bob - of the great job he's doing here. And I'm a very happy stockholder because of the great job he's doing here! It's nice seeing Roy Disney here, and Jane Eisner. And going back many years ago, I haven't seen Art Linkletter for maybe 45 years!" Art was far from the only Legend on hand to welcome the new inductees - also in the audience were X Atencio, Kathryn Beaumont Levine, Virginia Davis McGee, Richard Sherman, Dick Jones, and about a dozen more. And almost all of them had been helped over the years by 2007 Legend inductee Lucille Martin, who rose from the Disney secretarial pool to become Walt's personal secretary, and finally a vice president of The Walt Disney Company. The Disney Parks would have lost some of this magic without inductees Ron Logan, long the man behind the entertainment at the Disney Parks around the world, and Walt Disney Imagineering treasurer Carl Bongirno. Walt Disney Pictures chairman Dick Cook described Floyd Norman as follows: "Our next Disney Legend is an animator, a writer, and a self-confessed troublemaker - which is another way of saying that he's a Disney artist!" Troublesome the animators might be, but this enormously talented group yielded three Legends for 2007: " Floyd, who says of his Disney years, "From 1956 until now has been a long time, but I'll tell you - every year working with Walt, working with a great bunch of people, it's been a ball." " Art Babbitt, remembered by his wife Barbara as follows: "He was a great artist and an intellectual, and he was such an honorable man, and very deserving of this award." " Dick Huemer, whose son Dr. Richard Huemer greeted Donald Duck at the podium when accepting his father's award with "My dad drew you, you know!" From the other side of the drawing board came Legend Marge Champion, the live-action model for Snow White, the Blue Fairy from "Pinocchio," and even Mr. Stork in "Dumbo." Receiving her statuette, she said "I can't tell you how moved I am today - not only with thanks and gratitude for this extraordinary award, but also because it brings back so many memories. Seeing so many of you here is very, very comforting!" A Legend we at the Disney Insider were especially happy to see recognized is our friend Disney Archivist Dave Smith, who has a regular spot in the Insider answering your questions about all things Disney. Dave said, "I'm not an actor, I'm not a composer, I'm not a filmmaker, I'm not a Theme Park designer, I'm not any of these creative categories who have usually been named as Disney Legends in the past. But over the 38 years that I've been working as the archivist for The Walt Disney Company, I've been privileged to know and work with almost every single one of the 200 people who have been named Disney Legends in the past. It's a tremendous honor for me today to join their illustrious group." Bob Schiffer was long a legendary name in Hollywood thanks to a long career film makeup, but his son Douglas told us, "My father was in the film business for 65 years. I can say that the 36 years that he spent at the Disney Studio were his happiest. He was deeply honored to work here and he forged great friendships. He received many personal awards and accolades over the years, and I'm sure this would be his finest accomplishment." The final honoree was film composer Randy Newman, who was escorted to the podium by his good friends Buzz and Woody from "Toy Story," and who said to the assembled crowd, "I've never seen anybody work harder than the animators and crews who make animated pictures do. It's an honor to be among that company." Then Randy performed "You've Got a Friend in Me." It's a song that surely caught the spirit of this event, which was a reunion of long-time friends and colleagues with diverse gifts and talents, and one big thing in common - all of them are part of the Disney family.
Who's Your Disney Dream Date?
Looking for the perfect love match this Valentine's Day? Take our quiz to see which Disney Character best suits your personality, then celebrate with flowers, chocolate, and your favorite heartthrob! 1. Whose help would you seek to find true love? a) I just follow my heart b) Destiny will bring me and my true love together c) I let adventure be my guide d) The Millionaire Fairy Godmother e) "The Big Book of Tricks and Treachery" 2. Define an ideal relationship: a) Finding my soul mate b) Living happily ever after c) My partner shares my wicked sense of humor and quick reflexes d) Having my every whim catered to e) Control, trickery, and anything else I can get away with... 3. How would you describe yourself? a) Shucks! Just a regular person. b) Dreamy and romantic c) Roguish and exciting d) Highly demanding ... I only want the best e) Looking out for number one 4. Which personality type do you prefer? a) My best friend b) I look for someone heroic and regal c) Bold and sassy d) Unquestionably adoring e) One that takes the least amount of effort on my part 5. How many frogs would you kiss to find your prince or princess? a) As many as it takes b) Hmmm ... how many frogs have a royal pedigree? c) I'm not squeamish about frogs, but kissing people is much more fun d) Zero ... I refuse to kiss slimy amphibians e) Frogs would actually be a step up 6. Name your idea of the perfect date: a) A picnic in the park b) A carriage ride, then a kiss on the castle parapet c) Anything thrilling and possibly dangerous d) Flying the Concorde to a fully-staffed chateau e) Seriously ... isn't being with me perfect enough? 7. What would be the worst date ever? a) Any place with a velvet rope b) A burping contest c) A nice long visit with my true love's prissy aunt d) Anything cheap, free, boorish, or bourgeois e) Being forced to compromise my own personal fun 8. Which gift says "I love you" best? a) A handpicked bouquet of daisies b) Keys to the castle c) A handwrought dagger d) Any outrageously expensive trinket e) Gift? I take what I want when I want it! 9. If you could spend a romantic weekend anywhere, where would it be? a) It doesn't matter as long as I'm with the one I love b) A Bavarian castle would make a cozy getaway c) Preferably not in jail! d) Any five-star location that's sunny, warm, and tropical e) Who needs romantic weekends when they have me all week? 10. Which food inspires romance? Chocolate a) A 12-course banquet b) Stolen bread, eaten on the run c) Me ... I'm the yummiest morsel around d) I find magic potions more useful 11. Which song sums up your ideal relationship? a) You'll Be in My Heart b) A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes c) Bella Notte d) A Whole New World e) Poor Unfortunate Souls 12. Name the ultimate honeymoon: a) Canoodling at a quaint little inn before a fireplace b) Redecorating the castle c) Evading pursuit as we sail into the sunset d) Being pampered and waited on ... with the best of everything e) Staying single and free as a bird Mostly/All "A" Answers -- Girl/Guy Next Door: Wholesome as apple pie, you're the one that parents admire and suitors dream about! Your quintessential love matches include Woody ("Toy Story"), Troy ("High School Musical"), Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Gabrielle ("High School Musical"), and Belle ("Beauty and the Beast"). True love is waiting... you just need to get out and find it! Mostly/All "B" Answers -- Prince or Princess: For you, it's all about the fairy-tale romance! You thrill to the classic Princes and Princesses who have always represented Disney romance, and would happily move into your true love's castle, given the chance. You could find true love with the likes of Princes Edward, Eric, or Philip, or Princesses Cinderella, Aurora, or Giselle. Just remember it's not the size of the castle or the bank account, but the size of the heart, that is the mark of the true prince or princess. Mostly/All "C" Answers -- The Rascal with a Heart of Gold: You'll never lack for excitement in your life -- you are either smitten with lovable rogues ... or are one yourself! We're not talking BAD guys here, but your romantic type frequently finds itself in hot water. We're betting a woman like you will swoon for the likes of Captain Jack Sparrow ("Pirates of the Caribbean"), Tramp ("Lady and the Tramp"), and the Beast/Prince ("Beauty and the Beast"). If you're a man, your perfect partner would need the spunk of Jessie ("Toy Story 2"), Mulan, or Nala ("The Lion King") to steal your heart -- and keep up with you. Mostly/All "D" Answers -- High Maintenance: The good news is that you appreciate all the finer things in life and expect nothing less than the best. The not-so-great news? Some would consider you high maintenance -- or at the least hard to please. Looks like you'd get along just peachy with Joe Kingman ("The Game Plan"), Lighting McQueen ("Cars"), Kuzco ("The Emperor's New Groove"), Colette (Disney*Pixar's "Ratatouille"), Princess Jasmine ("Aladdin"), or Sharpay ("High School Musical"). Good luck, 'cause you're gonna need it! Mostly/All "E" Answers -- Full-on Villain: You're drawn to trouble like flies on wet pizza! Not to worry though, you'll find plenty of romantic drama with Davy Jones ("Pirates of the Caribbean"), Gaston ("Beauty and the Beast"), Jafar ("Aladdin"), Queen Narissa ("Enchanted"), Maleficent ("Sleeping Beauty"), or even Ursula ("The Little Mermaid"). Or you may want to rethink staying single this Valentine's Day. Either way, spread the love and try not to hurt anybody!

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