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Inside The Mouse Castle: Disney News, Information and Commentary

From July 2014 to April 2021, Disney geeks extraordinaire Tim Callaway and Anthony Reynolds commented, analyzed and generally made a shambles of Disney news "Inside the Mouse Castle." Relive those embarrassing days here as they talk about Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing, Disney Consumer Products and the Disney/ABC Television Group. You've been warned. www.TheMouseCastle.com
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Dec 30, 2014

Happy New Year from "Inside The Mouse Castle"! Tim and Anthony run down all the ways to celebrate and enjoy the new year at Disneyland and Walt Disney World despite the crowds. Tim reviews "Into the Woods" starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick and Chris Pine. Also, why "Frozen" was one of the most pirated movies in 2014 and "Guardians of the Galaxy" wasn't.

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Dec 23, 2014

Merry Christmas from Inside The Mouse Castle! Tim and Anthony celebrate the holiday season at Disneyland while fighting the fatigue brought on by a marathon day at the Happiest Place on Earth. "Frozen" is the dominant theme this year, so we take a look at Arendelle joining the Storybook Land Canal Boats, "Frozen Fun" at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure and "Freeze the Night," the new nighttime entertainment extravaganza at DCA. Also, we talk about Pixar's "Luxo Jr." joining the Library of Congress's National Film Registry, the Marvel Experience starting its nationwide tour and Orlando Bloom (maybe) returning to the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise.

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Dec 16, 2014

What's all the fuss about Disneyland's Club 33 and its new neighbor, 21 Royal Street? Tim and Anthony talk about why members of the exclusive club have more to be concerned about than just a new high-end dining room. Also Inside The Mouse Castle: a long lost Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon has been rediscovered in Norway, Bob Iger says any new "Star Wars" themed attractions in the parks will come from new movies and not the previous trilogies, the new "Inside Out" trailer is something to be excited about and Spider-Man may yet find his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Dec 9, 2014

Crank up your "Awesome Mix Vol. 1" because "Guardians of the Galaxy" is out on Blu-ray this week. Also, "Frozen Fun" with Anna and Elsa is invading Disneyland in January while "Frozen Fever" gets ready to take over theaters in March. In movie news, Benedict Cumberbatch will take on Marvel's "Doctor Strange" and Dwayne Johnson joins the voice cast of "Moana." Tim and Anthony also reveal the 2015 Star Wars Weekends schedule at Walt Disney World and discuss why actress Melissa Joan Hart probably won't be listening to "Inside The Mouse Castle" anymore.

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Nov 25, 2014

Somehow Tim and Anthony did a show today without one mention of "Star Wars." That's mostly because all the hubbub about the new "The Force Awakens" trailer didn't come out until after today's show was recorded. Timing is everything. What we do have is plenty of news about Disney's "Cinderella," Lucasfilm's "Strange Magic" and Pixar's "Inside Out." We also hear from the cast of "Into the Woods" and bash Meryl Streep in the process.

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Nov 13, 2014

Tim and Anthony are happy about a few movies and indifferent to the rest in this episode of "Inside The Mouse Castle." What's exciting? "Big Hero 6" is ruling the box office, another "Star Wars" movie (probably a spinoff) will be filming at England's Pinewood Studios and an updated "Avengers: Age of Ultron" trailer looks super cool. What's meh? George Lucas' "Strange Magic" film project, Kevin Costner's "McFarland, USA" and Disneytoon Studios' "Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast." Meanwhile, ticket sales are insane for the "Frozen" version of Disney on Ice and Disney's no-fly zone at the theme parks is coming under some scrutiny. Finally, there's a lot to be excited about at the new "Walt's Trains" exhibition at the Walt Disney Family Museum.

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Nov 8, 2014

"Toy Story 4," "Star Wars VII" and "Big Hero 6." It was a busy news week with new movie announcements from Pixar and Lucasfilm and a Hollywood premiere for Disney Animation. Tim and Anthony bring you the latest and also dish on "Into the Woods," Marvel's action against the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" trailer leaker, Disney's laughable legal issue with Fijian boat makers and great news about "Fantasmic!" Fastpasses.

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Nov 5, 2014

Disney called it a small fire, but it looked pretty big to us. Fortunately, there were no injuries and only minor damage from Saturday night's blaze on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom. In today's "Inside The Mouse Castle," Tim and Anthony also talk about Christmas at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and how Disney Movies Anywhere has suddenly improved by bringing iTunes and Google Play together. Finally, "Star Wars: Episode VII" wraps up production in London, Jessica Chastain could be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (and not as Dr. Strange) and the Walt Disney Family Museum has two upcoming exhibitions you really need to see.

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Nov 1, 2014

Happy Halloween! There's plenty to talk about from Tokyo Disney Resort's newly announced expansion to the new ports of call for Disney Cruise Line, but the real excitement is Anthony running for office in his hometown (and pretty much anywhere else you'd like) and the fan-created "Inside The Mouse Castle" drinking game. Yeah, okay, we talk about Disney Infinity, Big Hero 6 on vinyl and "Maleficent" on Blu-ray too.

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Oct 29, 2014

"Captain America: Civil War," "Dr. Strange," "Black Panther," "Captain Marvel," "Inhumans" and "Avengers: Infinity War." These are just some of the films Marvel will release in the ambitious Phase 3 of their Cinematic Universe. The big reveal for fans and media was held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood today and Tim and Anthony have all the details. Find out what we know, what we don't know and what you should be really excited about over the next five years. Avengers assemble!

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Oct 25, 2014

An episode full of innuendo, inappropriate comments and offensive t-shirts. Tim and Anthony talk about the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" trailer, Marvel's less-than-impressive hearing-impaired superhero, the premiere of "Baymax" (aka "Big Hero 6") in Tokyo, the return of Darkwing Duck, saving the Laugh-O-Gram building in Kansas City, overly sensitive Brits, and playing Disney Infinity at Disney Interactive Studios.

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Oct 23, 2014

When in doubt, blame Hydra. For the technical problems that delayed Tuesday's "Inside the Mouse Castle" and for the leak of the "Avengers: Age of Ultron" trailer that occurred Wednesday night (after we already recorded this show). Tim and Anthony still have plenty of stuff to talk about, though, including a first look at Disney's latest animated film project "Moana," the "Guardians of the Galaxy" soundtrack release on cassette, a review of "Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved" and restoring Walt Disney's Chicago birthplace.

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Oct 18, 2014

Marvel's "Dr. Strange" movie is attracting a long list of actor's to play the title role. Jared Leto, Matthew McConaughey, Ewan McGregor, Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Gosling are all being mentioned as potential stars in the upcoming superhero flick. Meanwhile, musical artist Deadmau5 is pushing back hard against Disney in their ongoing trademark dispute, rumors are surfacing once again about a possible fifth gate at Walt Disney World, and Saturday's book signing event at Disneyland is not to be missed. Alice Davis, Don Hahn, Mindy Johnson, Marty Sklar, Paula Sigman Lowery and Lella Smith will be at the park to celebrate the life and legacy of Marc Davis.

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Oct 15, 2014

All the hubbub over whether Robert Downey, Jr. will do "Iron Man 4" might have been settled. He's going to do "Captain America 3." At least we think he is. Tim and Anthony talk about the new rumored story arc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will put Tony Stark and Cap at odds with one another. It sounds pretty epic. Also, we review "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" and welcome Disneyland's and Walt Disney World's new ambassadors.

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Oct 11, 2014

"Tomorrowland," directed by Brad Bird and starring George Clooney, Hugh Laurie and Britt Robertson, was received with much excitement Thursday at New York Comic Con, and it doesn't even open until next May. Tim and Anthony dissect the presentation and the film's phenomenal new teaser trailer with a big assist from their friend Ron, who is attending the Con. They'll also breakdown the latest preview of "Big Hero 6," which looks to be exciting, charming and thoroughly entertaining. All that plus more Marvel rumors, "Star Wars" news and a sneak peek at Disney's upcoming Xbox game "Fantasia: Music Evolved."

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Oct 8, 2014

"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" premiered in Hollywood Monday night and we've got red carpet comments from stars Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner. Also, Tim and Anthony take a look at Disney's billion-dollar bailout of Disneyland Paris and try to understand why everyone is so upset about FastPass Plus at Walt Disney World.

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Oct 4, 2014

Robert Iger, Disney's chairman and chief executive officer, got a dandy little contract extension that will keep him in charge of the Mouse House until 2018. Tim and Anthony talk about Bob's accomplishments and also take a look at Luigi's Flying Tires flying out of Disney California Adventure, the rumors that could be hurting as much as helping "Star Wars: Episode VII," and why there's nothing Strange about Joaquin Phoenix.

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Oct 1, 2014

Will "Avengers 3" be split into two movies? Wouldn't that make the second movie "Avengers 4"? Tim and Anthony tackle these and other burning questions in the latest "Inside The Mouse Castle." They also preview the weekend-long party at the Disneyland Resort that is Gay Days Anaheim and debate whether or not it's okay to hate Steve Carell, star of Disney's upcoming "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day."

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Sep 27, 2014

After a woman sues Disney for stealing her life story to make "Frozen," Tim and Anthony decide it's time to come up with their own bogus reasons to hit the Mouse House up for $250 million in damages. They also take a look at the new "Big Hero 6" trailer, review "Disney Infinity 2.0" and scratch their heads over the rescheduling of "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion." Then they dive into the mailbag for a great story of love, romance and Disney magic at Walt Disney World.

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Sep 24, 2014

p>Season two of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" debuts today as does version two of "Disney Infinity." Tim and Anthony preview both and also talk about the confusion over the character names in Disney's "Into the Woods," the closing of Disney's Hollywood Studios Backlot Tour and the reopening of the Finding Nemo Subs. They also take a gander at Shanghai Disneyland's gorgeous new castle, preview "Star Wars Rebels" and celebrate $6 billion worth of "The Lion King."

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Sep 20, 2014

Tim and Anthony mark International Talk Like a Pirate Day by, well, talking like pirates. They also talk about the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, more Marvel movie news, sing-alongs with "Frozen," "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King," and why the drawbridge at Sleeping Beauty Castle may never be closed again.

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Sep 17, 2014

Big news from Marvel: we finally know what "Avengers: Age of Ultron" is going to be about. Sort of. Tim and Anthony break down the synopsis for next year's mega superhero flick. They also talk about the stars clamoring for cameos in "Star Wars: Episode VII," what went wrong with the "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" reboot, and the fire that caused Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge to be evacuated. All this plus how if you can't see "Frozen's" Anna and Elsa at Disneyland you can still look like them.

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Sep 13, 2014

A new "Frozen" attraction is planned for the Norway pavilion at Epcot, replacing the Maelstrom boat ride, but the real surprise "Inside The Mouse Castle" is that Anthony has never set foot inside the Disneyland Hotel and has--gasp--never been to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki Bar. While he and Tim sort that out they also discuss the latest movie rumors from "Avengers 3," "Pirates of the Caribbean 5" and "Star Wars: Episode VII," give updates on "Captain America 3" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D," and preview the upcoming Walt Disney indie biopic "Walt Before Mickey."

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Sep 10, 2014

Disney is caught in the crosshairs of a class action suit that could cost them. A Department of Justice investigation of Silicon Valley employment practices has spilled over into animation companies. Big names like Ed Catmull, John Lasseter and the late Steve Jobs are being named among top executives throughout the animation industry who may have condoned policies that handcuffed the ability of employees to seek better opportunities at other studios. Tim and Anthony discuss this ugly story of collusion and wage fixing. They also have the latest on Disney's other legal issue with musician Deadmau5. Plus, how "Guardians of the Galaxy" continues to rule the box office, why Robert Downey, Jr. may or may not make "Iron Man 4" and today's big "Captain America" announcement that really wasn't.

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Sep 6, 2014

Is a house musician with a huge mouse head violating Disney's biggest trademark? Tim and Anthony look at the looming battle between the Mouse House and Deadmau5. Also "Inside The Mouse Castle': former Disney animators are teaming up to make a 2D animated steampunk adventure, "Hullabaloo," and Mickey's pal Pluto celebrates his 84th birthday.

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