LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past

All images: LEGO/Lucasfilm

After permanently altering the Star Wars Universe in Rebuild the Galaxy, Sig Greebling is back to save it from a new threat: the evil Solitus who wishes to unmake the galaxy once and for all.

Here's the official synopsis from LEGO:

In the “LEGO Star Wars” animated sequel series, which is a continuation of the story that began in 2024 with “Rebuild the Galaxy,” a new threat rises in the galaxy, and Sig Greebling and Darth Dev must combine their powers of Force Building and Sith Breaking to stop it. Alongside Jedi Bob, Yesi Scala, and Servo, they will journey into the deepest corners of LEGO Star Wars lore, uncovering pieces of all the galaxies that have come before. Returning voice cast includes Gaten Matarazzo as Sig Greebling, Tony Revolori as Darth Dev, Bobby Moynihan as Jedi Bob, Marsai Martin as Yesi Scala, Michael Cusack as Servo, Ahmed Best as Darth Jar Jar, and a special guest appearance by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker. The four-piece sequel series welcomes Dan Stevens as Solitus, Ashley Eckstein as LEGO BrickHeadz Ahsoka Tano, and Ben Schwartz as Jaxxon.

All 4 episodes of Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past arrive on DisneyPlus on September 19th.

Pablo Picasso Quote

The Kitchen - Picasso

"Art is chaos taking shape."

- Pablo Picasso

Musketeer Pluto

I love the Halloween decor that appears in the Magic Kingdom each year. This Musketeer Pluto is one of the bronze character statues that were accessible only during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party last year.

Thunderbolts* on DisneyPlus

Marvel

At long last, the wait is nearly over. Marvel's Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) us headed to DisneyPlus. This is such a fun movie and I can't wait to watch it again.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

In "Thunderbolts*", Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU — Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.

Thunderbolts* arrives on DisneyPlus on August 27th.

Chocolate Mickey Mouse

Amaury Guichon

Amaury Guichon makes the coolest sculptures entirely out of chocolate. This time, he's made Mickey Mouse sneaking a taste of a bowl full of chocolate.

Elio At Home

Pixar

Pixar's latest film, Elio, will soon be available for viewing at home. Elio is the story of young Elio Solis, who wants nothing more than to be abducted by aliens.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

The latest chapter in Pixar’s storytelling legacy will fulfill your sense of  wonder about outer space when alien-obsessed Elio Solís suddenly has a close encounter of the intergalactic kind. After trying everything to contact extraterrestrials, Elio is thrilled when they not only respond, but beam him up to their cosmic “Communiverse”. Imagine his surprise when other planetary powers-that-be assume he is the leader of Earth! Elio’s experience in the Communiverse not only expands his horizons but teaches him how important it is to build connections with loved ones back on Earth.

Pixar’s "Elio" will be spectacular in both sight and sound in home-viewing with 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Digital visuals and Atmos audio. The digital and Blu-ray offer hours of exclusive bonus content including astronautic and artistic featurettes plus a gag reel, deleted scenes, and a peek at Pixar’s Easter Egg inclusions. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook with astronomically appealing artwork and packaging, displaying the beauty and wonder of Elio’s adventure, along with a couple of his new extraterrestrial friends.

Elio arrives on various digital platforms on August 19. It will be available on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD beginning September 9.

When Will My Life Begin?

Disney

The Peaceful Strings: Garden Soirée versions of Disney Princess songs are delightful. And because they are instrumental, they make for great calming music to listen to on busy days. This track is "When Will My Life Begin?" from Tangled.