Saturday, February 1, 2025

Hollywood Pictures

Hollywood Pictures Company

Division of The Walt Disney Studios that produces fare which is of more adult interest than the usual Disney film. It began operations on February 1, 1989; its first release was Arachnophobia in 1990. The division was originally headed by Ricardo Mestres, and he was succeeded by Michael Lynton. In 1996, Hollywood Pictures’ role as a producing entity ended, but its label was still used for the distribution of films. David Vogel became president in 1997.

Founded: February 1, 1989; 36 years ago
Founders: Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg
Location: 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521
Defunct: April 27, 2007; 17 years ago
Parent: The Walt Disney Studios

Motion Pictures (My List)
1990s
1990: Arachnophobia
1992: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
1992: Medicine Man
1992: Encino Man
1992: The Distinguished Gentleman
1993: Son-in-Law
1993: The Joy Luck Club
1993: Tombstone
1994: In the Army Now
1994: Quiz Show
1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame
1995: Houseguest
1995: While You Were Sleeping
1995: Crimson Tide
1995: Judge Dredd
1995: Dangerous Minds
1995: Dead Presidents
1995: Powder
1995: Mr. Holland’s Opus
1996: Spy Hard
1996: Eddie
1996: The Rock
1996: Jack
1996: Evita
1997: Grosse Pointe Blank
1997: G.I. Jane
1999: The Sixth Sense

2000s
2001: Just Visiting
2006: Stay Alive
2007: Primeval
2007: The Invisible

Studio Theme Credits
Cel Animation by Lumeni Productions
Music by Danny Elfman

Copyright Stamps
  • Hollywood Pictures Company
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
  • Cinergi Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (USA; 1992–98)
  • Cinergi Productions N.V. (International; 1992–98)
  • Don Simpson Productions, Inc. (1995–96)
  • Jerry Bruckheimer, Inc. (1995–96)
  • Spyglass Entertainment Group, LP (1999–2007)

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Phil Collins

Philip David Charles Collins

Date of Birth: January 30, 1951 (74 years old)
Birthplace: Wandsworth, London, England
Occupation
  • Pop Musician
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Song Producer/Arranger

Albums (My List)
1999: Tarzan (soundtrack)
2003: Brother Bear (soundtrack)

Music Videos (My List)
1999: You’ll Be in My Heart
2000: Strangers Like Me
2003: Look Through My Eyes
2004: No Way Out

Motion Pictures (My List)
Music Department
1999: Tarzan — Songs and Song Producer/Arranger
2003: Brother Bear — Songs and Song Arranger/Producer
2005: Tarzan II (video) — Songs

Actor
2003: The Jungle Book 2 — Lucky (voice)

Composer
2003: Brother Bear (with Mark Mancina)

Awards
1999: Billboard Music Award — Nominated for #1 Adult Contemporary Single
1999: Hollywood Walk of Fame
2000: Academy Award — Winner for Best Original Song
2000: American Music Award — Winner for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
2000: Golden Globe Award — Winner for Best Original Song
2000: Grammy Award — Winner for Best Soundtrack Album (with Mark Mancina)
2000: Grammy Award — Nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media
2000: Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award — Nominated for Favorite Song from a Movie
2002: Disney Legend Award — Honoree for Outstanding Contribution to The Walt Disney Company

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

The Music of Hidalgo (film)


Music by James Newton Howard
Supervising Music Editor: Jim Weidman
Music Editor: David Olson
Additional Music Editors: Joe E. Rand and Barbara McDermott
Score Recorded and Mixed by Shawn Murphy
Orchestra Conducted by Pete Anthony
Orchestrations by
  • Jeff Atmajian
  • Brad Dechter
  • Pete Anthony
  • James Newton Howard
Electronic Score Producer: James T. Hill
Music Contractor: Sandy DeCrescent
Auricle Operator: Richard Grant
Score Recorded at Sony Scoring Stage
Score Mixed at Todd Scoring Stage
Featured Vocalist: Hovig Krikorian
Arabic Lyrics by Sam Sako
Assistant to James Newton Howard: Annica Ackerman
Music Preparation by JoAnn Kane Music

Songs
  • On the Warpath
  • The Passing of the Red Man
  • Wyoming Days
  • Buffalo Bill’s Equestrian March
  • Gilmore’s Triumphal March
Performed by The Americus Brass Band

Soundtrack Album Available on Hollywood Records

Saturday, January 18, 2025

Kevin Costner

Kevin Michael Costner

Date of Birth: January 18, 1955 (70 years old)
Birthplace: Lynwood, California, USA
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer

Motion Pictures (My List)
Actor
1999: Play It to the Bone
2003: Open Range
2006: The Guardian
2008: Swing Vote
2015: McFarland, USA
2019: The Highwaymen

Director
2003: Open Range

Producer
2003: Open Range
2008: Swing Vote
2019: The Highwaymen — Executive Producer

Thursday, January 16, 2025

2020 Home media releases

BVHE Releases
Blu-ray and Ultra HD Releases (My List)
January 14: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
February 25: Frozen II
March 10: Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 4K Ultra HD
May 19: Onward
September 15: Hocus Pocus (1993) — 4K Ultra HD
November 10: Mulan

Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton

Date of Birth: January 16, 1980 (45 years old)
Birthplace: New York City, USA
Education: Wesleyan University (BA; Bachelor of Arts)
Occupation
  • Songwriter/Producer
  • Lyricist
  • Librettist
  • Actor

Motion Pictures (My List)
Actor
2012: The Odd Life of Timothy Green — Reggie
2018: Mary Poppins Returns — Jack
2020: Hamilton — Alexander Hamilton

Music Department
2016: Moana — Songs
2020: Hamilton — Music and Lyrics, Music Arranger
2021: Encanto — Songs and Song Producer
2023: The Little Mermaid — Lyrics
2024: Mufasa: The Lion King — Songs

Composer
2020: Hamilton

Albums (My List)
2016: Moana (soundtrack)
2021: Encanto (soundtrack)
2024: Mufasa: The Lion King (soundtrack)

Sunday, January 12, 2025

2021 Home media releases

BVHE Releases
Blu-ray and Ultra HD Releases (My List)
March 23: Soul (2020)
May 18: Raya and the Last Dragon
August 3: Luca
September 14: Black Widow
September 21: Cruella
September 21: Unbreakable (2000) — 4K Ultra HD
November 16: Jungle Cruise
November 30: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
December 7: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) — 4K Ultra HD

Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., Dept. CS, Burbank, CA 91521

Hollywood Pictures

Hollywood Pictures Company Division of The Walt Disney Studios that produces fare which is of more adult interest than the usual Disney film...