Marvel at Disney's Latest Acquisition


Updated 08/31/09 9:25 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Walt Disney Studios Acquires Marvel Entertainment

Big Monday morning news — The Walt Disney Company has acquired the wide world of Marvel Entertainment! Disney will now have the rights to over 5,000 Marvel characters, including beloved heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, and The Fantastic Four. Disney has spread its wings over the years, but to me that castle logo will always imply a younger audience. I'm looking forward to seeing how the new Read more

Which Pre-Pixar Animated Disney Movie Is Your Favorite?


Updated 04/12/08 4:49 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 125 comments

Which Pre-Pixar Animated Disney Movie Is Your Favorite?

Cinematical has some tidbits from today's Disney/Pixar Animation Presentation in New York City, including news about upcoming Disney movies. One of the projects on the list is a CGI version of Rapunzel, which is apparently "the first classic Disney story being done in CGI." This got me thinking protective thoughts about my personal favorites in the old-school Disney collection (read: before the Read more

Buzz Brainteaser


Updated 07/10/08 7:36 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 50 comments

Buzz Brainteaser

Welcome to Buzz Brainteaser, a new trivia feature on BuzzSugar! Every weekday I'll test your knowledge about TV shows, music and movies. If you enter in the correct answer, you win points! Some will be easy, some will be difficult, and some will be highly specific. But don't get discouraged — if you get one wrong, you'll get another chance to try your luck the next day! Source What was Read more

Adam and Eve: Prayed in Manhattan


Updated 06/07/07 7:17 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 11 comments

Adam and Eve: Prayed in Manhattan

Having exhausted many fairy tales, Disney is now apparently turning to the Bible for inspiration. The studio just paid a hefty sum to buy a spec script for a romantic comedy about the Adam and Eve story — only it's set in modern-day New York. Check out the plot description for All About Adam, which made me laugh out loud: Spec follows the biblical Adam as he trails Eve to modern-day Gotham Read more

Pirates Break Spider's Record at Box Office


Updated 05/30/07 2:01 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 16 comments

Pirates Break Spider's Record at Box Office

According to a press released issued by Walt Disney Studios, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End raked in over $401 million in box office sales worldwide over its first six days. This gross actually surpasses Spider-Man 3's six-day record of $382 million. The press release continues: Commenting on the announcement, [president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Marketing and Distribution Read more

The Avengers Easily Sinks Battleship in a Box Office Showdown


Updated 05/21/12 12:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Avengers Beats Battleship at Box Office

For the third week in a row, The Avengers has taken the top spot at the box office. The Marvel superhero flick earned $55.1 million this weekend, bringing its total gross to an impressive $457 million. New releases Battleship and The Dictator trailed behind, with $25.3 million and $17.4 million, respectively. Johnny Depp's vampire revival Dark Shadows came in fourth in its second week in Read more

Geeks We Love: Tim Burton's Geekiest Films


Updated 05/11/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tim Burton's Best Films

Specializing in all things geek — including science experiments gone awry, dystopias, and alien attacks — Tim Burton's morose imagination and kooky humor keeps his fans coming back for more. Opening today is his latest venture, Dark Shadows. The flick is a reboot of the '60s-era TV show, starring Tim's muse Johnny Depp as a vampire who ends up in the disco era with his dysfunctional Read more

Pixar Cofounder Ed Catmull Lists His Storybook California Estate


Updated 05/10/12 9:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pixar Cofounder House For Sale Pictures

Pixar cofounder and Walt Disney Animation Studios president Ed Catmull might be known for cranking out computer-animated blockbusters like Toy Story, A Bug's Life, and Finding Nemo, but his whopping Kentfield, CA, estate, listed for $10.9 million, proves that he also has an excellent eye for prime real estate. According to Trulia, the six-bedroom, eight-full-bathroom, and two-half-bath estate is Read more

Geek 5: This Week's Essential Reads


Updated 05/06/12 7:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tech Recap For April 30 Through May 4

From superheroes to Star Wars to super moons, it was a big week in Geek. But don't worry — you can catch up with this week's recap. We seriously revved up for The Avengers release, and we're stoked for the second season premiere of Sherlock Sunday night. Click through to take a look at all the highlights. Source: Walt Disney Studios and Getty Read more

Amazing Avengers-Inspired Eye Makeup You Have to See


Updated 05/05/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Avengers Movie-Inspired Eye Makeup

The Avengers movie premieres today, and fans have been eagerly waiting in anticipation for its debut. Some have even paid tribute with amazing homages, like Finnish makeup artist Jangsara. She was so excited about the film that she decided to create this amazing Avengers-themed eye art, coming up with looks that reference Thor, Iron Man, The Hulk, and even big bads like Loki. Are you ready to Read more