Hoppers Big Game Spot & Character Posters

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Pixar's Hoppers looks so funny. The animals Mabel meets are truly wild!

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'" all-star ensemble features the voices of Piper Curda (Mabel), Bobby Moynihan (King George)  Jon Hamm (Mayor Jerry), Meryl Streep (Insect Queen), Dave Franco (Titus), Kathy Najimy (Dr. Sam), Eduardo Franco (Loaf), Melissa Villaseñor (Ellen), Ego Nwodim (Fish Queen), Vanessa Bayer (Diane), Sam Richardson (Conner), Aparna Nancherla (Nisha), Nichole Sakura (Reptile Queens), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Bird King), Steve Purcell (Amphibian King), Karen Huie (Grandma Tanaka) and Tom Law (Tom Lizard).

And now it's time to meet the characters of Hoppers.

Hoppers arrives in theaters on March 6th.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Big Game Spot

Lucasfilm

The latest trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu may not provide much in the way of new information, but, if you grew up in the 80s, its hilarious.

Rather nostalgic, isn't it? 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). 

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22.

Doris Lessing Quote

Daily Herald

"With a library you are free, not confined by temporary political climates. It is the most democratic of institutions because no one - but no one at all - can tell you what to read and when and how."

- Doris Lessing

Kitty Comforts

Miss kitty always find the most comfortable spot in the house for her naps. When we brought home a few silk covered, down filled pillows (from our favorite second hand store, of course), she immediately claimed one as her own. Silly, bougie kitty.

Jurassic Park Super Bowl Commercial

Universal & Xfinity

This Jurassic Park commercial is quite funny. The premise: what if the original Jurassic Park actually worked?

The Jurassic Park Xfinity commercial debuts this Sunday during the Super Bowl.

Forevergreen

Nathan Engelhardt & Jeremy Spears

Forevergreen is the most unexpected and wonderful animated short film. It is such a lovely quiet moment with a beautiful story.

Here's the official synopsis from the creators:

An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.

This after hours passion project was created entirely by a crew of over 200 dedicated Artists and Technicians who all generously donated their free time and talent to bring every frame of the film to life.  Production took over 5 years to complete.  Featuring never before seen animation techniques and handmade artistry, weaving art and technology together with heart and humor.

"Forevergreen" was directed by Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears.

It's no wonder it has been nominated for an Oscar.

Pixar Turns 40

Pixar

Can you believe Pixar has been around for 40 years? In that time, they've made 29 films (all of which are available on DisneyPlus). I can't wait to see what adventures they create in the years to come.

Here's a list of all of the Pixar movies to date:

• Toy Story
• A Bug's Life
• Toy Story 2
• Monsters Inc
• Finding Nemo
• The Incredibles
• Cars
• Ratatouille
• Wall-E
• UP
• Toy Story 3
• Cars 2
• Brave
• Monsters University
• Inside Out
• The Good Dinosaur
• Finding Dory
• Cars 3
• Coco
• Incredibles 2
• Toy Story 4
• Onward
• Soul
• Luca
• Turning Red
• Lightyear
• Elemental
• Inside Out 2
• Elio