Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Lady Gaga

Who knew Lady Gaga singing "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", the theme song from the beloved Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, would be exactly what we need right now.

Wonder Man Now On DisneyPlus

All images: Marvel

Marvel's latest series, Wonder Man, has arrived on DisneyPlus. This series is unlike any previous Marvel story. It's more of a behind-the-scenes look into one actor's journey to play the role of a lifetime: the superhero he loved as a child.

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 are available now on DisneyPlus.

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.