The Mummy Returns

All images: Universal

Universal's The Mummy movies have been favorites at our house since the start. There's just something delightful about these classic adventure stories. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the second film, The Mummy Returns. To celebrate, Universal is bringing it back to theaters.

Here's the official synopsis from Universal: 

An exciting new take on one of Universal’s iconic Classic Monsters, "The Mummy" introduced moviegoers to dashing French foreign legionnaire Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) and whip-smart scholar and librarian Evelyn (Rachel Weisz), sending them on a mythology-inspired adventure through 1920s Egypt.

Set 10 years after the events of the first film, "The Mummy Returns" picks up in 1933 with the swashbuckling heroes now married and living in London. Parents to eight-year-old Alex (Freddie Boath), the couple brings the boy along to their Egyptian expeditions, where they inadvertently uncover a rare artifact, the Bracelet of Anubis. The piece once belonged to a fearsome warrior known as the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson) and can be used to command his army of jackal-like fighters. 

Back in London, trouble begins after the bracelet locks onto Alex’s wrist, just as a cult planning to resurrect the powerful mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), kidnaps Evelyn. Suddenly, father and son are forced to undertake a dangerous rescue mission alongside Evelyn’s spoiled brother (John Hannah), one that pits them against Meela Nais (Patricia Velasquez). The physical reincarnation of Imhotep’s ancient lover, she hopes Imhotep will defeat the Scorpion King in battle, thereby conquering the world.

Dodging all manner of unimaginable threats—death-defying chases, merciless hand-to-hand combat, even ritual sacrifice—the O’Connell family bravely fights to save the globe, and one another, from certain destruction.

The Mummy Returns returns to theaters on March 27th. 

A new movie in the series starring Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz will arrive in theaters on May 19, 2028.

Star Trek: The Next Generation Quote

Paramount

"Maybe if we felt any loss as keenly as we felt the death of one close to us, human history would be a lot less bloody."

- William Riker, Star Trek: The Next Generation, "The Bonding"

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Queue

Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, located in the France Pavilion in EPCOT, has a delightful queue filled with nods to everyone's favorite little chef. There are rats, cheese, and wine in the designs of the wallpaper. As you walk over the rooftops of Paris, you'll see a sign for Gusteau's. If you're lucky, the sign will come to life and Gusteau will welcome you to Paris with a message about Remy's cooking.

Toy Story 5 Trailer & Poster

All images: Pixar

The first full trailer for Toy Story 5Toy Story 5 is here and it's looking like our favorite toys are in for a bit of a rough ride. It's nice to see them all together again though, working to make Bonnie happy.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?

 

The trailer also teases the anticipated reunion of Woody and Buzz following Woody’s decision to leave the gang and start helping lost toys at the end of 2019’s “Toy Story 4.” As the toys face the tech devices of today, it’s going to be all hands on deck with some familiar and all-new characters.

Several actors have joined the incredible roster of voice talent including Craig Robinson as Atlas, a cheerful talking GPS hippo toy; Shelby Rabara as the excitable camera toy Snappy; Scarlett Spears as the sweet and shy 8-year-old Bonnie; Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, an independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals; and Matty Matheson as the tech-fearing toy Dr. Nutcase.

Also rounding out the voice cast are John Ratzenberger as the wisecracking piggybank Hamm; Wallace Shawn as Rex, the anxiety-riddled tyrannosaurus rex toy; Blake Clark as the ever-loyal Slinky Dog; Jeff Bergman as the sarcastic Mr. Potato Head; Anna Vocino as the nurturing Mrs. Potato Head; Annie Potts as the adventure-loving Bo Peep; Bonnie Hunt as the wise rag-doll Dolly; Melissa Villaseñor as Karen Beverly, Bonnie’s homemade toy fashioned out of a plastic knife; John Hopkins as the dignified hedgehog plush toy Mr. Pricklepants; Kristen Schaal as the plastic triceratops toy Trixie; Ernie Hudson as the action figure Combat Carl; and Keanu Reeves as Canadian daredevil toy Duke Caboom.

The previously announced voice cast includes Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Greta Lee (Lilypad), Conan O’Brien (Smarty Pants) and Tony Hale (Forky).

Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19th.

I'm Still Standing - SING

Illumination

I love the soundtracks from Illumination's SING movies. The songs are so fun to sing along to.

SING is currently available on Netflix.

Drum Tao

Tao Entertainment

We watched the most amazing performance last night. Drum Tao, a group of incredible, acrobatic, Japanese musicians, put on what may be the most joyous performance I've ever seen. The performers truly enjoy creating their art and the Taiko drums are so powerful that they literally shake the building.

If you have the chance, you should definitely see them while they are on tour.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer

Lucasfilm

A new trailer has arrived for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and it looks fantastic. The movie looks just as action-packed and playful as the series.

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm: 

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu (as himself). 

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22.