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Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life – a day that begins with gum stuck … Read more
It’s the moment Star Wars fans have been waiting for since news of Clone Wars ending was released. Disney is giving us a peek back into the world of Star Wars with Star Wars Rebels, a new Series on Disney XD. Star Wars … Read more
Founded in 1923 from humble beginnings, The Walt Disney Company now employs over 175,000 people. The Walt Disney Company comes in at number 100 on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest companies and ranks number 17 on the Worlds Most Valuable … Read more
My family is a big fan of Star Wars. We’ve seen all of the movies and own the DVDs. In fact, my daughter watched all six movies with my husband over the summer. So she was very excited to hear … Read more
A few months ago I had the chance to visit the Disney Animation Studios and talk with Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams of Big Hero 6. They went into great length about what it took to transform the little … Read more
Last month I was invited to a press event at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank where I got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney Animated Feature Film ‘Big Hero 6’. Now, if you’re anything like me, than you … Read more
Living in California, I take pride living in the “Bear State,” having the California grizzly bear as our official state animal and appearing on our state flag. I always found grizzly bears to be admirable for their beauty, size, and … Read more
It is almost time for MUPPETS MOST WANTED to arrive on DVD and I cannot wait! Kermit the Frog even took a moment to give the blog a shoutout! :) Post by Surf and Sunshine. Check out these delicious looking … Read more
Fewer images are more iconic than that of the American superhero, and movie studios have capitalized on that trope with increasing frenzy over the last few years. Theaters are now inundated with an onslaught of comic book adaptations, prequels, sequels, … Read more
Comic book adaptations have saturated the summer movie landscape for years, but Marvel’s recent surge of overlapping narratives courtesy of “The Avengers” and its ilk has exposed the genre to a whole new crop of mainstream audiences. Previously targeting a … Read more
This month I had the opportunity to attend a special press event for the upcoming Disney film Planes: Fire & Rescue at the Disney Toon Studios in Glendale. As I entered the lobby, it felt as though I were walking … Read more
Woohoo! School is out and summer has aaarrrriiivvveeeddd! Most families are kicking off the summer travel seasons this holiday weekend. To make sure you’re prepared, Mrs. Potato Head wants to share her expert travel and packing tips. MRS. POTATO HEAD’S TRAVEL AND PACKING … Read more
The innovative and imaginative world of Maleficient, brimming with fantastical and whimsical creatures at every turn, provides a visual 3-D treat that really makes this film soar despite its relatively mellow story and plot. Director Robert Stromberg presents the 1959 … Read more
May 30th audiences will get to see the dawning of the evil precursor to Sleeping Beauty. We always see the struggle of the hero or the heartache of the brave princess, but we never see the story that made the … Read more
As I arrive at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, I can’t help but feel a bit nervous. I’m not exactly sure what to expect nor am I certain of what I’m even supposed to do. Truth be told, … Read more
Several years ago, before my daughter was born, I went on an Alaskan cruise with my husband. The scenery was majestic – with breathtaking views of glaciers, the Alaskan wilderness and picturesque towns. During our vacation, we learned about salmon … Read more