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ZOOTOPIA 2

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Michael J. Casey

Zootopia 2 is not a movie for the children in the audience; it’s for the adults. I’m sure little ones will enjoy it—there’s plenty of bright colors, silly moments, and chaotic chases to grab a kid’s attention—but in a movie … Continue reading ZOOTOPIA 2

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Once upon a dream — An interview with Disney animator Kira Lehtomaki

March 10, 2016August 9, 2021 Michael J. Casey

I was three years old when I saw Sleeping Beauty,” Disney animator Kira Lehtomaki says, “When Briar Rose was dancing and singing in the forest with the animals, I said, I want to do that!” Lehtomaki certainly isn’t the first child to … Continue reading Once upon a dream — An interview with Disney animator Kira Lehtomaki

Reviews

ZOOTOPIA

March 4, 2016August 10, 2021 Michael J. Casey

A dream is a wish your heart makes. —Cinderella, 1950 The Walt Disney Corporation is a company built upon a foundation of wishes and dreams. Be it a wish to find Prince Charming, for adventure, for a genie’s freedom, a … Continue reading ZOOTOPIA

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