40 Reasons Disney is Pop Culture's Heavyweight Champion (CLUSTER)


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Whether you love Disney, like the Disney Guy, or hate Disney, like Megan Fox does, one thing’s for certain: that mouse and his cartoon cronies sure know how to make headlines. Between innovations in technology, creative branding, eye-popping product placement, teen star power, and longevity, Disney pervades every facet of pop culture. Disney’s clout is such that when we spot a commercial or amusement park that has shades of Disney inspiration, we spot it immediately--even if Disney hasn’t officially endorsed the product. These 40 Disney or Disney-inspired trends expose the cultural juggernaut that is the House of Mouse. Via: trendhunter |
Hating Disney? - Megan Fox Says 'F_ck Disney' (VIDEO)
Who needs hot Sarah Palin photos when Hollywood star Megan Fox is featured on the cover and in a sizzling photo shoot inside the October 2008 issue of GQ Magazine? Megan Fox comes to the rescue of fallen… [More]
Obsessive Brand Fans - The Disney Guy (VIDEO)
George Reiger is also known as The Disney Guy and has had over 1900 Disney tattoos. Due to the hardcore approach of Disney towards copyright, he has had to have them done by a private artist rather than… [More]
Sexually Confused Ads - Axe Gets “So Cute” With Disney-Style Commercial (VIDEO)
Axe is well-known for its sexy and funny marketing campaigns and Axe Shower Gel: So Cute, is the latest. The ad features a young, handsome man showering and then laying down a piece of pink women’s… [More]
Film Noir Parodies - Disney Princesses as Sin City Characters (VIDEO)
Fans of the successful 2005 cult film noir “Sin City” will love the artwork of graphic artist, Curt Rapala. He was particularly drawn to the distinctive black and white imagery of the film with selective… [More]
Disney Goes Bollywood - Cheetah Girls One World (VIDEO)
Disney has gone Bollywood with Cheetah Girls One World. Cheetah Girls was already a hit musical franchise with a five year history. Given Disney's international success, an entry into India seemed natural.… [More]
Star Wars Disney Characters - The Phantom Mickey (GALLERY)
Star Wars geeks seem not to be too picky with what they add sci-fi qualities to. They're even geeked up Mickey Mouse. To be honest, Disney does Star Wars should come as no surprise. And this comes from… [More]
Ancient Rome Theme Parks - Disneyland of Italy (GALLERY)
Disneyland is everywhere from California to Florida, to Disneyland-Paris in France and even in Tokyo, but now Disneyland has inspired a new, yet very old, type of theme park in Italy. Ancient Rome has… [More]
Controversial Disney Stars - Vanessa Hudgens in High School Musical 3 (VIDEO)
When "stupid" people leaked nude photos of Vanessa Hudgens on the net last year, there were rumors that the High School Musical starlet would be cut off from future partnerships with Disney. Thankfully… [More]
Disney Google Earth Tour - 3D Virtual Disney World (UPDATE) (GALLERY)
It's finally here: after promises made a long time ago by a fairy princess, tours of the lands known as Walt Disney World are available in 3D using Google Earth. With gas prices the way they are, pile… [More]
Disney Cell Phones - The Cinderella Mobile from Sharp (GALLERY)
In collaboration with Sharp, Walt Disney unveiled a range of mobile phones under the code "Cinderella". The phone is currently reserved for distribution in the Asian market where it is available in Pink… [More]
Modern Animated Fairytales - Pixar Makes Disney Hip (VIDEO)
One of the most exciting things to happen to the animated world of entertainment was when Pixar joined forces with Walt Disney Animation Studios. In April, they announced details about the films they would… [More]
Google Earth Tours - Disney World Interactive Mega Map
Taking the virtual map concept one step, no, make that a giant leap further, Disney and Google Earth have teamed up to create a new "mega map" that will allow you to explore Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom,… [More]
Controversial Billboards - Disney Ad Shows Little Girl in Lingerie
Disney just cannot catch a break these days! Hot on the heels of the recent Miley Cyrus Vanity Fair drama comes news of this racy Disney billboard in Beijing. The billboard shows a girl that looks about… [More]
Disney Dreams Portraits 4 - Julianne Moore is Little Mermaid (VIDEO)
Julianne Moore stars as Ariel from The Little Mermaid in the latest Disney Dream Portrait entitled “Where Another World is Just a Wish Away.” Shot by famous photographer Annie Leibovitz, Moore is… [More]
Disney Goes Green - Disneynature
Disney is joining the global awareness movement with the launch of Disneynature, a new film label that will cover nature and wildlife documentaries and special features relating to animals and the environment.… [More]
Disney Night Club - Night Kingdom For Adults
Mickey Mouse is going night clubbing. To build on Disney World as an adult destination, Disney will launch the Night Kingdom in October 2011. It's a niche park because it's only open from 4 pm to midnight… [More]
Hurricane Weather Simulator - Disney's New StormStruck Exhibit
Have you ever experienced a hurricane? Do you know how to stay safe? Soon, you will be able to do both at Epcot's Innoventions. Slated to open in late summer 2008, the highlight of the new exhibit,… [More]
Disney Targets 60+ Market - Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea Discount Seniors
Live long enough and even Disney gives you a discount. Geezers are used to a dime off their cup of coffee at Mickey D's, but the Mickey Mouse honchos in Japan decided they needed to do more to attract… [More]
Viral Disney Theme Park Ad - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Have you ever been curious about the Twilight Zone? Disney is giving people a chance to experience a thrillingly haunting experience with the launch of a new viral ad. Beginning February 21, site goers… [More]
Updating Futuristic Architecture - Disney's New House of the Future
Millions visited Disney's "House of the Future" 50 years ago when it opened in 1957. What they witnessed in the pod-shaped plastic dwelling were cordless phones, wall-sized TV's, electronic razors for… [More]
Making a Movie Franchise - Disney Says Cars Has Legs
Skid marks aside, the way to tell if a movie will be a trend setter is to watch the merchandising. Bob Iger, Disney CEO, says Cars is selling more merchandise now than five years ago when it was released.… [More]
Be A Star At Disney World - American Idol Sound Stage (VIDEO)
By the end of this year, you can live out your dream and become an American Idol during your visit to Walt Disney World! Well, sort of. The actual television show isn't going anywhere. Disney has come… [More]
Disney Fairytale (Part III) - Year of a Million Dreams With Gisele, JLo, Jessica Biel (GALLERY)
Disney has teamed with celebrities before to produce a series of photo shoots in which the famous faces dress as fabled Disney characters from classic stories. The campaign was shot by renowned fashion… [More]
Kids Not Welcome At Disney World Eatery - Disney Restaurant Bans Under 10
The most kid-friendly place in the World, Walt Disney World, is banning children from it's most upscale restaurant. The Victoria and Albert's restaurant in the Grand Floridian Resort, which boasts a AAA… [More]
Disney's Futuristic Dreams - What Disney Predicted 50 Years Ago (VIDEO)
Either Disney "imagineers" were high when they wrote up their predictions, or technology just hasn't kept up. If you watch the video clip, you will see what the Walt Disney company anticipated would… [More]
Is Disney Racist? - 4 Intolerant Characters (Super Video Gallery)
Was Walt Disney racist? Disney is supposed to promote positive learning and lessons for kids, right? Well, they haven't always. Not that it was intentional, because times have changed, but upon examination… [More]
Disney Teams With Designers - Princess Gowns for UNICEF (GALLERY)
The Walt Disney company has teamed up with several high end designers including Vivienne Westwood to create a line of princess-inspired gowns to help real life women make their fairy tale fantasies come… [More]
Disney Electronics - Mickey Mouse Themed HDTV
Disney has released a 20-inch HDTV in Japan designed with the mouse trademark and four-fingered gloves marked on the frame just below the LCD screen. Created by Uniden it includes 1366×768 resolution,… [More]
Ferrari Theme Park - Disneyland of Italian Race Cars in Abu Dhabi (GALLERY)
Just in time for the 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the world's first Ferrari Theme Park will open in the United Arab Emirates. A ceremony was held today to announce construction would begin on the 250,000… [More]
Disney Fairytale (Part 2) - Photoshoot with Rachel Weisz, Julie Andrews and Roger Federer (GALLERY)
Earlier this year, Trend Hunter covered the first Disney celeb photoshoot, so we are happy to bring you the second edition. Disney and famous photographer Annie Leibovitz have sprinkled their magic on… [More]
From Cartoon to Reality - "Enchanted" by Disney (VIDEO)
Instead of feeling they need to choose between formats, producers are beginning to integrate both. Disney's latest romantic adventure, Enchanted, takes us from the 2D fairy tale world of animation to modern… [More]
Win Treasure - Disney National Treasure Hunt (VIDEO)
To promote the upcoming Hollywood movie, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Disney has launched a campaign that involves a real life treasure hunt which will run through out the next 10 weeks. The hunt… [More]
Disney Bananads - Fruit Stickers Promote DVD (VIDEO)
The best way to get your message across is to make sure it reaches as much of your target audience as possible. Other than toilet paper, eggs and milk, just about every household also has fruit. Disney… [More]
Destroy The Magic Kingdom - Los Disneys Game (VIDEO)
Not a fan of Disney? Then check out Los Disneys, a game that lets you unleash your wrath. It’s the year 2015. One step from bankruptcy, the US government decides to sell the state of Florida to the Disney… [More]
Vanessa Hudgens' Dirty Photos Don't Stop Disney - Will This Launch Her Career?
After recent photos of Vanessa Hudgens began circling the net, Disney talked about terminating their contract with the 18-year-old High School Musical Star. After Hudgens' public apology, however, Disney… [More]
Disney Mobile Art - Collector Images For Cell Phones (VIDEO)
The Walt Disney Company has a huge fan base in all ages, be it movie lovers, theme park goers, or simply collectors of classic art. There is a huge market for rare sketches and images that were never publicly… [More]
Hanna Montana Collection - Disney Pursues Tween Shoppers
Disney Global Products has launched a collection inspired by Disney Channel hit show "Hannah Montana". The line features tops and trousers, accessories and housewares. The collection allows 9-14 year old… [More]
UPDATE: Disney Princess Gown Collection Unveiled (GALLERY)
Back in March I wrote about Disney preparing to launch their "Disney Princess Bridal Gown Line" by designer Kirstie Kelly. Well those dresses were finally unveiled in New York during fashion week and if… [More]
iRiver Mickey Mouse Shaped Disney MP3 Player (GALLERY)
The Mickey Mouse mp3 play may be just what the world needed! iRiver has put out the word that they are officially releasing the iRiver Disney Mickey Mouse mp3 player later this month in Asia. No word… [More]
Book Travel Using a TV Remote - Disney Travel on Demand
Walt Disney is launching video-on-demand travel programming that will enable 'some' cable subscribers to push a button on their remote and receive a phone call from a Disney reservation agent to book a… [More]
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