Stranger Things: Tales From '85

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The first trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From '85 has arrived and it looks rather interesting. This animated series takes place between seasons 2 & 3 of the live-action series. 

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix: 

"Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" follows our heroes Eleven (voiced by Brooklyn Davey Norstedt), Mike (Luca Diaz), Will (Benjamin Plessala), Dustin (Braxton Quinney), Lucas (Elisha “EJ” Williams), and Max (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) in the winter of 1985. Something terrifying has awakened beneath the ice, and it’s up to our crew to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this new story set in the "Stranger Things" universe.

More familiar friends will be along for the ride, too, including Hopper (Brett Gipson) and Steve (Jeremy Jordan). Plus, a new companion — the pink-haired Nikki Baxter (Odessa A’zion) — is poised to join the party. Janeane Garofalo also lends her voice as Anna Baxter as well as Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel Fischer, Robert Englund as Cosmo, Alysia Reiner as Karen Wheeler, Alessandra Antonelli as Nancy Wheeler, Valeria Rodriguez as Rosario, and Jack Griffo as Jeff.

Stranger Things: Tales From '85 arrives on Netflix on April 23rd.

Avatar: Fire and Ash on Digital and Blu-ray

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Avatar: Fire and Ash is headed to Digital next week. The third movie in the epic story of Pandora finds the Sully family fighting to defend their way of life once again.

Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios: 

Return to the breathtaking world of Pandora in the most powerful chapter of the Avatar saga yet. As Jake and Neytiri guide their family through grief, they journey with the nomadic Wind Traders across Pandora’s skies. But the Sullys’ path is threatened by a new enemy—the Ash People, a warlike clan led by the fierce Varang—who have turned against Eywa and the ancient Na’vi way.

The movie will also be available in various Blu-ray formats in mid May. All versions will include over 3 hours of bonus features and behind-the-scenes footage.

• English Family Audio Track: All objectionable language removed.
• Igniting the Flame: The Making of Avatar: Fire and Ash Featurettes
• Writing the Sequels
• Pandoran Design
• RDA Design
• The Women of Pandora
• Varang and the Mangkwan
• Capturing Performance
• Stunts
• Editing and Virtual Camera
• WĒTĀ FX
• ILM
• Score
• The Art and Impact of 3D
• Home in New Zealand
• Jon Landau Tribute
• RDA Orientation
• Na'vi 101
• Pandora Intelligence Brief
• Marketing Materials & Music Video
• Dream as One Music Video
• Theatrical Trailer 1
• Theatrical Trailer 2

Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on Digital on March 31st and on Blu-ray on May 19th.

A New Breed of Mystery

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A new trailer has arrived for The Sheep Detectives and it looks so funny! I've always loved a good mystery, but having a flock of sheep solve the whodunit is definitely unusual. 

Here's the official synopsis from Amazon:

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, with Hong Chau and Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby.

The Sheep Detectives arrives in theaters on May 8th.

Moana Trailer

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A new trailer has arrived for Disney's live-action Moana. The special effects look amazing. (Maui with the shark head is still hilarious.)

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

In “Moana,” Disney’s live action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. 

Moana arrives in theaters on July 10th.

Whistle Stop - Robin Hood

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The soundtrack from Disney's Robin Hood is still one of my favorites. There's just something delightful about the music from the animated film.

Charles Dickens Quote

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade."

- Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

Butterfly Topiary

This delightful butterfly topiary, made entirely of succulents, was outside Butterfly Landing at the 2024 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival.