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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A New Star Wars Adventure Awaits

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Trailer
All images: Lucasfilm

A new trailer has arrived for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and it looks rather exciting. It reminds me of the kids' adventure movies in the 80s, which I loved.


Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm:

“Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Jude Law. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

The first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew arrive on DisneyPlus on December 3rd.
New episodes will debut each Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Marvel Series Coming To DisneyPlus

Marvel Series Coming To DisneyPlus
Marvel 

There are so many amazing Marvel series headed to DisneyPlus this fall and next year. Three new animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, and Marvel Zombies join a third season of What If...?. There are also three new live-action series. Daredevil: Born Again is a continuation of the Daredevil series that appeared on Netflix for 3 seasons. Ironheart is a spin off from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever about young superhero Riri Williams. And Wonder Man, the most obscure of the series, is a bit of a show within a show, where the main character is an actor who gets the lead role in a show called "Wonder Man".

And, finally, Deadpool & Wolverine is headed to DisneyPlus next week. I can't wait to watch it again because it was so much fun the first time.


Deadpool & Wolverine arrives on November 12.

What If…? returns with daily episodes beginning on December 22.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man joins the lineup on January 29, 2025.

Daredevil: Born Again arrives on March 4, 2025.

Ironheart debuts on June 24, 2025.

Eyes of Wakanda arrives on August 6, 2025.

Marvel Zombies debuts in time for Halloween in October 2025.

Wonder Man is set to appear in December 2025.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Paddington Is Back To Rescue Aunt Lucy

Paddington in Peru Trailer
All images: Sony

Paddington Bear is headed back to theaters for another adventure. This time, Paddington and the Brown family are off to Peru to rescue Paddington's Aunt Lucy. 


Here's the official synopsis from StudioCanal & Sony:

Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, Paddington in Peru finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure. When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt…and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.

"Paddington in Peru" stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Carla Tous, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, and Ben Whishaw returning as the voice of Paddington.

Paddington in Peru Poster

Paddington in Peru
arrives in US theaters on January 17, 2025.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Sir Francis Bacon Quote

Sir Francis Bacon


In order for the light to shine so brightly,
the darkness must be present.

- Sir Francis Bacon

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Snowmen In The Greenhouse?!

Sandy snowman family

I love the way Disney decorates the greenhouses in EPCOT's Living With The Land. Last year, this sandy snowman family was part of the holiday decor. It's a perfect solution for when you live somewhere that rarely sees snow.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Boursin Fig and Balsamic Cheesecake Recipe From Disney

Boursin Fig and Balsamic Cheesecake
Disney

There are so many tasty treats to discover at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. One of this year's new desserts is the Boursin Fig and Balsamic Cheesecake. It looks delightful, and with this recipe from Disney, you can try it at home.

Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake
Makes one 9-inch cake 

Spice Cake
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
1/8 tsp coarse salt 
1/4 tsp baking powder 
1/4 tsp baking soda 
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
1/8 tsp ground ginger 
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 
1/8 tsp ground allspice 
1/8 tsp ground cloves 
1/3 cup sugar 
2 Tbsp packed brown sugar 
2 eggs 
1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
1/4 cup canola oil 
2 Tbsp orange juice   

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick cooking spray and line bottom with 9-inch parchment paper circle. Set aside. 

Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves together in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.  

Combine sugar, brown sugar, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. Add vanilla extract and whisk until combined.  

Fold half of the flour mixture into the egg and sugar. Add oil and fold until combined. Fold in remaining flour and orange juice until just combined. 

Pour into prepared springform pan and bake for 10-15 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place pan on wire rack and cool to room temperature.  

Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake 
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened  
2 (5.2 ounce) packages Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese  
1 cup sugar 
1/2 tsp orange zest 
2 Tbsp cornstarch 
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese 
1/4 cup fig jam 
1 tsp maple extract 
5 eggs 
 
Preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap bottom of pan containing Spice Cake with foil.  

Combine cream cheese, Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheese, sugar, orange zest, and cornstarch in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat for 4 minutes on medium speed.  

Scrape sides of mixer bowl with spatula. Add mascarpone cheese, fig jam, and maple extract. Continue to mix at medium speed until blended.  Reduce speed to low and add eggs, one at a time until fully incorporated.  

Pour cheesecake mix on top of Spice Cake in springform pan. Place springform pan in a baking sheet and place in oven. Carefully fill baking sheet with water.  

Bake for 50-65 minutes, until center of cheesecake is set. Remove from water bath and cool on wire rack at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.  

Topping
1 cup fig jam  
12 pecan halves, toasted 
6 figs, halved 

To Serve 
Remove chilled cheesecake from refrigerator and unmold from springform pan. Top with fig jam before slicing. Serve each slice with pecan halves and fresh figs.  

Cook’s Note: Any variety of fresh figs can be used in this recipe.  

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

By pumpkins fat and witches lean...
By coal black cats with eyes of green,
By all the magic ever seen...
I wish you luck this Halloween!

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃