André Gide Quote

Photo by Ottoline Morrell

"Art begins with resistance - at the point where resistance is overcome. No human masterpiece has ever been created without great labor."

- André Gide, Poétique

Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures

Chester and Hester's Dino-rama in Animal Kingdom was so delightfully kitsch. It was exactly what you'd expect of a retro dinosaur park, especially Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures. The converted gas station had over the top decor, and even reused signs by painting over them. Can you imagine a time when gas was 28.9 cents a gallon? DinoLand USA has disappeared to make way for Tropical Americas, and while it's fun to look back at what was, I can't wait to see what comes next.

Toy Story 5 On DisneyPlus

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The toys are back! Toy Story 5 is headed to DisneyPlus. This time around, Jessie is in charge and she and the toys have a new nemesis: Lilypad, Bonnie's new tablet. 

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today....electronics!

Toy Story 5 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 23rd.

There's Something Magical About Wildwood

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LAIKA's Wildwood just looks better and better. The latest trailer gives us a glimpse of what Prue McKeel is up against in her quest to rescue her brother. 

Here's the official synopsis from LAIKA:

Courage is the greatest power. 

From the makers of Coraline, Wildwood is a sweeping, darkly magical adventure about Prue, a young girl who journeys into a hidden forest to rescue her younger brother. Along the way she encounters warring factions, extraordinary creatures, and a world unlike anything she's ever known.

Wildwood arrives in theaters on October 23rd.

The Mandalorian and Grogu On DisneyPlus

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to DisneyPlus next week. I enjoyed the continuing adventures of Din Djarin and his little green child and can't wait to watch it again.

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 on DisneyPlus on September 2nd.

All three seasons of the series are available now on DisneyPlus.

Ahsoka Season 2

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The first trailer for season 2 of Star Wars: Ahsoka has arrived and it looks amazing. In this season, Ahsoka must decide if she is a Jedi... or not. Fortunately, she'll have a little help from some friends from Star Wars Rebels: Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, and the ghost of her master, Anakin Skywalker.

Lucasfilm has not released an official synopsis yet, but we do know who the cast will be: 

• Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano
• Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren
• Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla
• Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn
• Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker
• Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati
• Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll

Season 2 of Ahsoka arrives on DisneyPlus on January 20, 2027.

Wednesday Quote

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"To paraphrase Agatha Christie, one coincidence is just a coincidence, two are a clue and and three are proof."

- Wednesday Addams, Wednesday