Hoppers Trailer and Posters

All images: Pixar

Pixar's Hoppers looks hilarious. Mabel has a lot to learn about the animal world. For example: "Pond Rules".

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! 

The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. “Hoppers” features the voices of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.

Hoppers arrives in theaters on March 6th.

A Chocolate Luxo Jr.

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon's latest chocolate creation was inspired by the Luxo Jr. logo of Pixar. It's an adorable figure that is caught squashing the star ball. And it even lights up!

The Muppet Show Returns

All images: Jim Henson Company

It's nearly time to play the music and light the lights. Once again, it will be time to meet the Muppets on the Muppet Show. That's right, Kermit and his friends are headed back to their beloved theater for one more performance. And they'll be joined by a few special guests: Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudolph, and Seth Rogan, who is also the executive producer of this special.

Here's the official synopsis from Jim Henson Company: 

Kermit, Miss Piggy and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole lot of chaos are bound to ensue when The Muppets once again take the stage of the original Muppet Theatre with their very special guest, Sabrina Carpenter!

The Muppet Show arrives on ABC and DisneyPlus on February 4th. 

Flannery O'Connor Quote

Georgia College & State University

"The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it."

- Flannery O'Connor

Artists at the Festival of the Arts

My favorite part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is meeting the artists. It's so fun to chat with them about their art and get a few pieces autographed, too. At the 2024 Festival, we met several artists including Jerrod Maruyama, Ashley Taylor, Ann Shen, and Jasmine Becket-Griffith, whose Strangeling art is the kiddo's favorite. 

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

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The next animated series in the Star Wars saga focuses on a character who just keeps coming back: Maul. The series takes place in the early days of the Empire, just a few years after Order 66.

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm: 

"Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord" picks up after the events of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on Janix, a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

The voice cast is led by Sam Witwer, who also lent his voice to Maul in "Clone Wars", "Star Wars Rebels", and beyond, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.

The first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord arrive on DisneyPlus on April 6th. Two new episodes will debut each Monday with the final episodes arriving on Star Wars Day, May the 4th.

Introducing Wonder Man

All images: Marvel

Marvel's Wonder Man looks hilarious. Poor Simon desperately wants the role of Wonder Man, but will he be able to hide his secret? Perhaps, with a little help from Trevor Slattery. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the series.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man”. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.

Marvel Television's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley, who reprises his role as Trevor Slattery.

All 8 episodes of Wonder Man arrive on DisneyPlus on January 27th.