Sunrise On The Reaping Character Posters

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Lionsgate has released a set of fourteen character posters for the latest film in the Hunger Games franchise: Sunrise On The Reaping. It's the story of Haymitch Abernathy's journey through the Hunger Games, which, to me, is the saddest tale in the series. First up, the characters associated with District 12. Joseph Zada stars as young Haymitch Abernathy, a tribute from District 12.

Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove, a Covey girl from District 12.

McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, a tribute from District 12.

Ben Wang as Wyatt Callow, a tribute from District 12.

Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, the tribute escort for District 12.

Billy Porter as Magno Stift, the uncaring stylist for District 12.

Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, who hopes to become the escort for District 12.

Next up, the characters from the Capitol. First is Ralph Fiennes as President Coriolanus Snow.

Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, the over-the-top television host of the Hunger Games.

Jesse Plemmons as Plutarch Heavensbee, the man who will eventually become pivotal in the downfall of the Capitol.

And finally, the Victors and an unexpected tribute. Lili Taylor as Mags Flanagan, a former Victor from District 4 who has become a mentor for District 12.

Maya Hawke as Wiress, a former Victor from District 3 who has become a mentor for District 12.

Kelvin Harrison Jr as Beetee Latier, a former Victor from District 3 who is desperate to save his son.

Percy Daggs IV as Ampert Latier, Beetee's son and a tribute from District 3.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20th.

"The Headless Horseman" - Bing Crosby

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Disney's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a Halloween favorite in my house. It's such a fun version of the story that's narrated by Bing Crosby. In October 1949, to celebrate the release of the film, Bing sang this version of "The Headless Horseman" on the Chesterfield Radio Program.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is available on DisneyPlus as part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

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Are you ready to return to Narnia? Greta Gerwig, the filmmaker behind Barbie, is bringing the story of the creation of Narnia to the big screen.

Here's the official synopsis from Netflix:

Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig brings C. S. Lewis’s beloved story "The Magician’s Nephew" to the screen for the first time in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.

The cast includes David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew arrives in theaters on February 12, 2027.

It will then head to Netflix on April 2, 2027.

Vision & Tommy

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In what appears to be the final story in the WandaVision saga, Vision is confronted by Tommy, one of the twins that Wanda magicked into being. His brother, Billy, reappeared in Agatha All Along. Will the family finally be reunited in VisionQuest? 

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:

When "VisionQuest" begins, Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron's influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

"VisionQuest" stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire, and James D’Arcy.

The first two episodes of VisionQuest arrive on DisneyPlus tomorrow, October 14th.

New episodes will debut each Wednesday.

Hexed

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The first full trailer for Disney's Hexed has arrived and it looks so fun. Billie Doe has no idea that she's a witch, but she's about to find out in the most spectacular fashion.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

In “Disney’s Hexed,” an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie Doe (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle her out of suburbia and into a spectacle-filled journey through a vast witch realm called Hexe. Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice (voiced by Rashida Jones), they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

Walton Goggins voices Beef Roger Crummchuk, a reclusive, magical three-eyed cat who forges an uneasy alliance with Billie and Alice. Jodie Foster voices Queen Celeste, a sinister figure who will stop at nothing to maintain her power in perpetuity over Hexe.

Hexed arrives in theaters on November 25th.

Cynthia Eden Quote

"She'd always loved Halloween. A magic night. A night when anything could happen. Monsters could be real. Magic could whisper in the air."

– Cynthia Eden

Ichabod Pumpkin

I love the various pumpkins and jack o'lanterns that appear throughout the Magic Kingdom every Halloween. This Ichabod pumpkin, which I discovered in Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in 2013, is one of my favorites.