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Learning about Disney History — Disney Inside

Where to Learn about Disney History Disney is one of my biggest passions in life. I love watching the films, visiting the parks, collecting the merchandise and learning about the history of this incredible company. Walt Disney and his brother Roy created the first ever sound cartoon with Steamboat Willie in 1928, then they […] via… Continue reading Learning about Disney History — Disney Inside

Dream of the Rarebit Fiend: The Pet — Hobo Moon Cartoons

Winsor McCay (1921) Winsor McCay was an American cartoonist and animator. He is best known for the comic strip Little Nemo and the animated film Gertie the Dinosaur. For contractual reasons, he worked under the pen name Silas on the comic strip Dream of the Rarebit Fiend. From a young age, McCay was a quick,… Continue reading Dream of the Rarebit Fiend: The Pet — Hobo Moon Cartoons

$1M grant will help researchers explore the use of robotic bees for crop pollination — GeekWire

Manoj Karkee, an associate professor in WSU’s Department of Biological Systems Engineering, is leading a team that’s exploring the potential of robotic pollination. (WSU Photo)Washington State University researchers are leading a team that’s exploring the use of robotic pollinators to assist fruit farmers. The project just received a three-year grant totaling nearly $1 million from… via… Continue reading $1M grant will help researchers explore the use of robotic bees for crop pollination — GeekWire

‘It is different’: Tide is turning when it comes to national anthem protests — Daily Republic

While driving outside of his hometown of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, recently, Ian Troost had to stop himself midsentence. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. As the former Pitt football player passed a farm, he spotted a large plywood sign rising from the ground. On it, in a county in which 95% of residents are… via… Continue reading ‘It is different’: Tide is turning when it comes to national anthem protests — Daily Republic

Lin-Manuel Miranda Confirms New Disney Animated Movie Set In Colombia — Deadline

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Disney Animation are at work on an animated musical set in Colombia, the Hamilton creator teased in an interview on ABC’s Good Morning America today. “I’m actually writing a new animated musical with Disney Animation,” Miranda said. “I’m collaborating with the Zootopia guys and Jared Bush, who wrote Moana with me. It’s… via… Continue reading Lin-Manuel Miranda Confirms New Disney Animated Movie Set In Colombia — Deadline

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Team Creates Music Video Extravaganza From Their Homes (Watch) — Variety

Quarantine sure stoked the creative juices of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” team. Normally, they’d be busy working on a new season of “Maisel” at this point. But since they’re following COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, the show’s dancers, musicians, cast and crew instead put together a 10-minute music video. The video, which Amazon Prime Video will share… via… Continue reading ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Team Creates Music Video Extravaganza From Their Homes (Watch) — Variety

The Karate Kid Saga Cobra Kai Comes To Netflix —

Netflix today announced it is the new home to Cobra Kai, the series continuation of the iconic The Karate Kid film franchise from Sony Pictures Television. The film’s stars, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprise their star-making roles in the series along with Martin Kove as sensei John Kreese. Under the terms of the […] via… Continue reading The Karate Kid Saga Cobra Kai Comes To Netflix —