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Disney Epic Mickey In Development

Brett Caron — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:22:51 +0000

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Disney Interactive Studios has announced that Mickey Mouse will be taking his adventures beyond Kingdom Hearts. Along with Junction Point, Disney is developing a new platform-adventure gaming starring the 81-year old anthropomorphic rodent.

In Disney Epic Mickey, the mouse pulls an inFAMOUS and unwittingly devastates the world of the Cartoon Wasteland, where old and retired cartoon characters go – which ironically sounds like Florida without Disneyland.

Mickey stumbles into this realm and must choose to be a hero or to just get the hell out as fast as he can, since being the mouse that inadvertently rained destruction on this world he isn’t exactly popular. Sounds good, especially with the combat style being approached from the 4th-wall breaking idea of paints and thinners. I’ve always wanted to erase Donald Duck anyway.

So playing Fable as Mickey Mouse, huh? Sounds interesting. We’ll keep an eye on it for you.

Cheers.

Mickey Mouse Guardian Dead At 68

andPOP Staff — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:39:23 +0000

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MICKEY MOUSE artist RALPH KENT has died at his home in Florida, aged 68.

The revered animator was dubbed ‘The Keeper of The Mouse’ after Walt Disney himself gave Kent to job of maintaining the wholesome image of the iconic character.

Kent trained other artists to draw Mickey Mouse and was responsible for
deciding what merchandise related to the cartoon rodent was released.

The artist also designed American football team the Buffalo Bills’ Billy
Buffalo mascot and the big fish that represents baseball team the Florida
Marlins.

He was named a Disney Legend in 2004. (KL/LAT/LJ)

China Bans ‘Simpsons’ During Primetime

andPOP Staff — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:03:09 +0000

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China’s ruling Communist Party has banned American cartoons like “The Simpsons” and “Mickey Mouse” during prime time television viewing hours.

The BBC reports that the move is meant to protect Chinese animators and culture from the growing popularity of Western entertainment. The country’s government is said to be worried about the impact of foreign culture on Chinese youth.

According to the state media, foreign cartoons will not be aired on television between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., starting September 1. Programs that mix animation and live characters will be included in the ban.

Media outlets in China were quick to lash out against the move.

“This is a worrying, shortsighted policy and will not solve the fundamental problems in China’s cartoon industry,” said the Southern Metropolis News. “The viewing masses, whether adults or children, will have no choice but to passively support Chinese products.”

Currently in China, and based on a government order issued just two years ago, homegrown cartoons must account for at least 60% of the total animated shows broadcast in prime time.