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This article provides an overview of the search for a new CEO at Disney, as current CEO Bob Iger is set to retire in 2026. The company is facing challenges such as disappointing box office results and the need to make Disney+ profitable. The board is considering both internal and external candidates for the position, with Dana Walden, Alan Bergman, Jimmy Pitaro, and Josh D'Amaro being potential contenders. The article explores the backgrounds and qualifications of these executives and highlights the careful and thoughtful approach being taken in the search. It also acknowledges the challenges facing Disney and the importance of strong leadership in the entertainment industry. [Extracted from the article]

This article offers a comprehensive list of 55 Halloween movies that library patrons can watch. The movies span various genres, including horror, comedy, romance, and family-friendly options. Some notable films mentioned are "Hocus Pocus," "Jennifer's Body," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and "The Craft." The article also provides information on where each movie can be streamed or rented. It aims to cater to diverse preferences and acknowledges the cultural significance and popularity of these films. [Extracted from the article]

In the article, the author discusses the introduction by Disney of live-action role-play (LARP) at its Disney World entertainment complex in Florida. LARP is featured in the complex's Galactic Starcruiser spaceship ride, the complex's interactive theatre at the Black Spire Outpost, and the comment of Swedish LARP producer and creator Cecilia Dolk on the innovation in entertainment.

Features LAST YEAR, the team behind The Simpsons produced a video for the French luxury fashion house Balenciaga that debuted in October at Paris Fashion Week. It was one of the animators - Silverman, whom Groening now describes as "the soul" of The Simpsons' animation team - who met Brooks at a Christmas party and convinced him the show needed to be its own series. There's a joke among television writers - especially those working on animated shows - that "The Simpsons already did it", which has become shorthand for the futility of an original thought in a post-Homer world. One of the most famous examples - possibly the gold standard of Simpsons comedy, which both Brooks and Groening named as among their favorite moments in the series - is when Homer, trying to teach Bart a lesson about safety, accidentally attempts to jump the Springfield Gorge on a skateboard. [Extracted from the article]

Available to stream on Prime Video 41/51 Hubie Halloween (2020) This may be too new to be considered a "classic" Halloween movie, but the holiday vibes are just so strong! We're just going to say it: There is no October tradition better than watching classic Halloween movies. [Extracted from the article]

Today we access the internet with such ease via apps - you just pick up your phone, press a button, and you're talking to people on Facebook, reading a book on the Kindle app, or playing Fortnite. In this scenario, the metaverse wouldn't just be a place you go in the digital world but a place layered on top of the real world - augmented reality. Columns A COUPLE OF years ago, I was sitting with Bob Iger in his office at Disney headquarters in Burbank when he asked me if I wanted to see something cool. [Extracted from the article]

One way a river cruise differs from an ocean cruise is the visual escape. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CRUISE The vino in Portugal's Douro Valley is delicious, inexpensive, and plentiful. For just 10 euros at the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard, I had a flight of two wines and two ports. [Extracted from the article]

Another favorite among these Halloween movies on Disney Plus is Coco, the Pixar film inspired by Mexico's Day of the Dead that's guaranteed to make you cry. Available on Disney+ 24/41 Halloweentown High (2004) Ultimately, all teen characters must have a high school movie, so Marnie opens the border between the regular realm and Halloweentown and tries to integrate her high school to, well, mixed results, as you might imagine. [Extracted from the article]

If you thought Bryce Dallas Howard's being paid significantly less than Chris Pratt for her role in the Jurassic World franchise was bad enough, wait until you hear what the actor just revealed. In a new interview with Metro, Howard said she was asked to lose weight before filming the franchise's third film, Jurassic World Dominion. [Extracted from the article]

Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video ©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 2/45 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Is it a Halloween movie? Available to stream on Disney+ ©Dimension Films/Courtesy Everett Collection 7/45 Scream (1996) If you're going to watch only one scary movie on Halloween,make it Scream. Halloween Big Scorpio energy We're just going to say it: There is no October traditionbetter than watching classic Halloween movies. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video ©Walt Disney Co./Courtesy Everett Collection 3/45 The Haunted Mansion (2003) Looking for family Halloween movies?. [Extracted from the article]

Morfydd Clark has an exciting role as the armor-wearing,ice-wall-climbing protagonist of The Rings of Power, Amazon'snew Lord of the Rings prequel that's been lauded as the mostexpensive television series ever made. I quite like theidea of hoping that Galadriel of the Third Age would look backat Galadriel of the Second Age with compassion, like I try tolook at myself in my teens with compassion. New Here Clark opens up about starring as elven queen Galadriel, a roleoriginally played by Blanchett in Lord of the Rings. [Extracted from the article]

Explores couple Rob Weitzner and Tamar Fellner's interest in roller coasters in the United States. Favorite rides; Preparations made by the couple before riding coasters; Career highlights; Interpersonal relations; Death of Fellner when she fell at the Raven, considered as the top wooden roller coaster in the world; Lessons learned by Weitzner during the death of Fellner.

Features several roller coaster attractions in the Midwest for amusement park enthusiasts in the U.S. Key features and specifications; Safety issues concerning roller coasters; Implications on amusement parks.

Focuses on the springtime favorites of actress Christina Applegate in California. Description of the Gucci jacket; 'Brushfire Fairytales' compact disc by Jack Johnson; Throw-up rides at Santa Monica Pier.

The article provides the author's insights about the trends in the amusement park industry. He mentioned that the amusement park industry was embracing the science of demographics with a variety of activities that are usually encountered among political-campaigns and advertising events. He also noted the transformation of amusement park business into a theme park business with the addition of roller coasters and other amusement rides with new concepts.

The article discusses the author's experiences of visiting Walt Disney's Disneyland in California. He was met by a former Hollywood press agent named Edward Meck who lectured him about the management style of Walt Disney and its operating committee. The author relates the explanations revealed by Meck to him about how Disney planned the operations in the amusement park

The author shares his insights and experiences while visiting the Walt Disney World in Florida with his wife and their three-year-old daughter. He comments on the park's attractions, employees and customers, and reflects on the proper attitude that customers should have to enjoy Walt Disney World. He offers his views on the concerns raised by his wife about Mickey Mouse's flattened face, the hiring policy of Disney, and the quality of the park's services and products.

Focuses on carrousels, their history, and Will Morton VIII from Lakewood, Colorado, who used to carve horses for carrousels. First carrousel in 1978 in New York City, banned by action of the New York City Common Council; Development of the carrousel in Europe during the 17th century by noblemen; Restoration work on the carrousel at Brooklyn's Prospect Park Zoo by Morton and a handful of other New Yorkers.

The photograph "Clouds #67" by Mitch Epstein of the Parachute Jump ride in Coney Island, New York City is presented.

The article offers information on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an amusement ride featuring scenes from the movie series "Harry Potter," at the Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles, California on April 7, 2016.

Describes the experience provided by the Empire State Building's NY Skyride, an eight-minute virtual-reality motion picture that creates the sensation of being a spaceship flying above and among New York City's skyscrapers. Experience similar to be on board American Airlines Flight 11 on September 11, 2001; Sensation of careening into lower Manhattan; Simulation of a crash into Wall Street.

Focuses on the Moon Trip amusement ride popular during New York City street festivals. Physical description of the ride; Motions of the ride; Mechanics of the ride.

Focuses on Walter Williams' responsibilities as the head repairman at the Coney Island Cyclone amusement ride in New York. Ownership of the Cyclone by the city; Operation of the Cyclone under license by Dewey and Jerome Albert; Inspection of the tracks for loose or missing bolts; Structural foundation of the roller coaster.

This article describes the Great Adventure amusement and safari park in Pennsylvania created and designed by Warner LeRoy. Radio station executives inaugurated a water flume amusement ride. A baseball clinic was conducted by player Walt Williams. A traffic jam of people going to the park began two miles away in the Interstate 195.

The article introduces several amusement park rides to be launched across the U.S. in summer 2014.

The article discusses a tour of the Palisades Amusement Park in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The park has been sold to the Centex-Winston Corp. and offered historical tours before its closing. It featured historical sites, rides and galleries and open-air theater. Rides include a Ferris wheel, carousel and the roller coaster.

The article provides information on several amusement water rides in the U.S., including King Cobra in Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in New Jersey, Tube Top in Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park in Colorado and Cliffhanger in the Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdon in New York.

The article discusses the development of roller coasters in Russia and France. It focuses on the contraption devised by the Russians in the 1400s that consists of ice slides from a 70-feet wooden tower which has a 600-feet ramp connected to another tower. It examines the version of Catherine the Great in 1784 that allowed her to enjoy the ride during the summer. It features the Belleville Mountain, Aerial Walks and the loop developed by the French.

The article cites various thrill rides which were never built. One idea was a floating theme park which would sail to different ports worldwide. Another was a roller coaster meant to be the tallest and designed to plummet down the side of the Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. In Miami, Florida, a 150 foot wind tunnel was planned during the 1970s to let people in.

The article provides information on the nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City In Vietnam. The city was known for its wild nights since the Wartime Saigon and the youth have kept the party going. The city is filled with motorbike hipsters when the sun sets and circles around the business district of Dong Khoi for an evening of flirting, talking and showing off. According to a report that such hipsters donut work, but they are just given money from their parents and cruises until 2 am the following day.

Presents a table depicting roller coaster rides in various parks in the U.S. Height of the Hades ride at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park; Design of Hydra the Revenge at Dorney Park; Twists of Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Reports on a carousel modeled on giant insects at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. Date on which the merry-go-round will debut; Insects included in the ride.

Focuses on the sexual thrill provided by amusement park rides to couples. Opinion of New York City psychologist Judy Kuriansky; Surge in couple's adrenaline and endorphins; Increase in intimacy.

An excerpt from an "Osaka Expo News" article is presented, which describes the appeal of the Expoland's rides.

The article describes New York's Coney Island amusement park during an early spring. The absence of summer crowds and the closure of some galleries make Surf Avenue apparently deserted. The roller coaster is shut down and only a carousel or some other minor attractions. It is surprising to find in this setting an establishment as busy as Nathan's Famous delicatessen. Visitors of the park can still enjoy a trip to the New York Aquarium or the Coney Island boardwalk.