Josh Gad Joins Disney's Live Action "Beauty and the Beast" Cast:
Today it was announced that the voice of Olaf from Disney's "Frozen", Josh Gad, has joined the cast of Disney's live action remake of the its animated classic "Beauty and the Beast." Gad who has taken the role of Le Fou, the buffoonish and loyal sidekick of villain Gaston. Gad is the first American actor to join the cast of British actors so far as Emma Watson will play Belle, Dan Stevens as the Beast/Prince, as well as Luke Evans who will play Gaston. Bill Condon will be directing and David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman will be producing the live-action film. Gad, who was part of Disney's announcement at their shareholders' meeting to announce "Frozen 2", also is reprising his role as Olaf in "Frozen Fever" (the animated short that is appearing before "Cinderella" starting today in theaters).
Well-known Disney Architect and Designer Michael Graves Passes at the Age of 80:
It is with great sadness to report that well-known Disney architect and designer Michael Graves passed away yesterday at the age of 80. Graves was paralyzed from the chest down from a spinal cord infection since 2003. Michael Graves is most known for being the creative mind behind many designs of well-known Disney buildings. His works include the design of the Team Disney building in Burbank which the Parthenon-inspired facade featuring the dwarves from Snow White as pillars are because of him. He also went onto design the Disney World Swan and Dolphin resorts, Disney's Hotel New York in Disneyland Paris, as well some Disney Consumer Products which included housewares, bookends, and watches. He was one of the first outside designers to be granted "artistic freedom" to use Disney characters outside of their character integrity guidelines. I would like to wish my deepest condolences to the Graves family, may Michael Graves rest in peace.
This Day in Disney History:
On this day (March 13) in 1928, Walt Disney on a train back to California from New York City sends a Western Union telegram to his brother and partner Roy that reads: "Leaving tonite, stopping over KC, arrive home Sunday morning 7:30, don't worry everything ok, will give details when arrive." This is in reference to losing right to their creation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Walt has a new idea for an animated character, that will be what we know as today as Mickey Mouse.
On this day in 2005, Walt Disney Company directors choose Robert A. Iger to succeed Michael Eisner as CEO of the company.
Daily Disney Quote:
"There is more treasure in books, than in all the pirates loot on Treasure Island."
-Walt Disney
Well, that all for today's blog, hope everyone enjoys the weekend. I will return on Sunday with part 3 of my in-depth series of Disney's deluxe resorts with Disney's Grand Floridian. As always in the words of Mickey Mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."
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