The First Ant-Man and the Wasp Trailer Is Finally Here!

Marvel

Marvel has released the first trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp. It arrives in theaters on July 6.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink: “Ant-Man and The Wasp.” In the aftermath of “Captain America: Civil War,” Scott Lang (Rudd) grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Douglas) with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.

Wal-Mart Exclusive Star Wars POPVinyl

I think I got a little carried away with these Star Wars POPVinyl. They are all Wal-Mart exclusives, and they were too cool to pass up. I love the Ewok set, which includes Teebo, Chief Cherpa, and Logray. They're so adorably detailed. I thought the new Movie Moments scenes were awesome, and chose the Cantina Faceoff with Han Solo and Greedo. Han even has his foot up on the table, which is too hilarious. Finally, I picked up Princess Leia, looking very regal, from the Last Jedi. I may be addicted to Funko POPVinyl figures, but they are so much fun, who could ressist?

Quote of the Week

20th Century Fox

If we shadows have offended,

Think but this, and all is mended -

That you have but slumbered here

While these visions did appear.

And this week and idle theme,

No more yielding but a dream,

Gentles, do not reprehend.

If you pardon, we will mend.

And, as I am an honest Puck,

If we have unearned luck

Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,

We will make amends ere long.

Else the Puck a liar call.

So good night unto you all.

Give me your hands if we be friends,

And Robin shall restore amends.

- Puck, A Midsummer Night's Dream

By William Shakespeare

Sleeping Beauty - Once Upon a Dream

Disney

This scene from Sleeping Beauty has always been one of my favorite scenes in a Disney movie. And one of my favorite songs, too.

Black Panther Legos

There are two new Lego sets out featuring scenes from Black Panther. The first set is called "Rhino Face-Off by the Mine." It includes a mine cart, armored rhino, and three minifigures: Black Panther, Okoye, and Killmonger. It retails for $19.99.

The second set is called "Royal Talon Fighter Attack." It includes the Royal Talon Fighter ship and four minifigures: Black Panther, Nakia with disc blades, Killmonger, and Ulysses Klaue. This set retails for $29.99.

Both sets are available at retailers nationwide.

Photo of the Week

C-3PO in the Star Tours queue at Hollywood Studios. 

Black Panther Clip - Kinetic Energy

Marvel

With just a few weeks left until Black Panther arrives in theaters on February 16, Marvel has released a Fast and the Furious-esque car chase clip.

100 Days Until Avengers: Infinity War

Marvel

Yesterday, Marvel marked the 100 day countdown to Avengers: Infinity War. Are you ready?

100 Days. #InfinityWar pic.twitter.com/r55i6qNOuz

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) January 23, 2018

Quote of the Week

New Line Cinema

Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. It is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.

- Gandalf, The Hobbit

Become Part of the Art at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Disney

You can find a lot of special Disney PhotoPass opportunitiesat the second annual EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Become a part of several famous paintings, either by matching the original pose or creating your own, and Disney PhotoPass photographers will capture the fun.

Disney

At the American Adventure Pavilion, step into "George Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze. Then dress it up with digital sticker hat in the mobile app.

Disney

In Italy, slip into "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli.

Disney

Or stand in for Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" or Edvard Munch's "Scream".

Disney

At the France Pavilion, become part of the party in the "Luncheon of the Boating Party" by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. You can add digital stickers to this photo in the mobile app.

To purchase the photos, you will need a Memory Maker package, which can be purchased before or during your trip, or is included free for Annual Passholders. The Festival runs from January 11 to February 19.

Catch A Glimpse of Ant Man and the Wasp

Marvel

Marvel recently shared the first look at a fully suited-up Ant Man and the Wasp on Instagram. What do you think?

Suit up for #AntManandWasp in theaters July 6! 🐜

A post shared by Marvel Studios (@marvelstudios) on Jan 16, 2018 at 5:47pm PST

Father and Son - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2

Island Records

I grew up listening to Cat Stevens, so when I heard that one of his songs was going to be part of the soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, I was ecstatic. "Father and Son" is amazing and beautiful in its own right, but especially poignant in the film.

Photo of the Week

I do love watching Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Hollywood Studios.

Black Panther Entourage TV Spot

Marvel

"That is quite the entourage." I love that all of his bodyguards are women.

Black Panther arrives in theaters on February 16.

Quote of the Week

New Line Cinema

All that is gold does not glitter,

Not all those who wander are lost;

The old that is strong does not wither,

Deep roots are not reached by the frost. 

From the ashes, a fire shall be woken,

A light from the shadows shall spring;

Renewed shall be blade that was broken,

The crownless again shall be king.

- Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien

Days in the Sun from Beauty and the Beast

Disney

I love all of the new songs that were added to the live action Beauty and the Beast. "Days in the Sun" is from the scenes where Belle takes care of the injured Beast after he saved her from the wolves.

A Wrinkle in Time TV Spot

Disney

Find the courage

to face the darkness.

Be a warrior.

A Wrinkle in Time arrives in theaters on March 9.

Black Panther Rise TV Spot

Marvel

Black Panther won't arrive in theaters until February 16, but here's a new TV spot to help pass the time.

Photo of the Week

I love the look of this papier-mache cat and dog. They are part of the bridal party float in the Remember Me display at EPCOT.

Thor: Ragnarok on Digital and Blu-ray

Marvel

The wait for Thor: Ragnarok to arrive on digital and Blu-ray is almost over. The digital version will be available on February 20, and the Blu-ray will be available on March 6. Marvel released a quick trailer for the release, which includes one of my favorite Loki moments, a reference to his "puny god" scene with the Hulk.

Both versions are loaded with extras, which may include:

• A Director's Introduction by TaikaWaititi
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• Gag Reel
• An Exclusive Darryl Short: The Grandmaster becomes Darryl's new roommate
• Marvel Studios: The First Ten Years - The Evolution of Heroes - a look at the MCU and how our heroes places within the timeline will culminate in Avengers: Infinity War
• Getting in Touch with Your Inner Thor
• Unstoppable Women: Hela & Valkyrie
• Finding Korg - a tongue-in-cheek look at the casting of Korg and the visual effects that brought the worlds of Thor: Ragnarok to life
• Sakaar: On the Edge of the Known and Unknown
• Journey into Mystery - how the writers, director, and producer found inspiration for Thor: Ragnarok within the comics
• 8bit Scenes - the major battles presented in retro video-game format
• Director's Commentary

There are also two digital exclusives:

• Evolution of Thor and Hulk's Bromance
• Additional Deleted Scenes

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Disney

The second annual EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins tomorrow and runs until February 19. Its a celebration of the visual, performing, and culinary arts, and there will be a lot of tempting treats to try.

What follows is a sampling of the foods you can find at booths throughout the World Showcase.

Disney

The Deconstructed Dish - Showcase Plaza

• Deconstructed Reuben
• Deconstructed BIT
• Deconstructed Strawberry Cheesecake 
• Deconstructed Breakfast: A shake made with Twinings Spiced apple chai, waffle crisp, candied bacon, and either maple syrup or cream bourbon
• Pop-Artsicle: A red, white, and blue slushy

Disney

The Artist's Table - The American Adventure

• Roasted Pork Roulade
• Pan seared Scallop
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie
• Callebaut Belgian Sipping Chocolate Flight: white, milk, and dark chocolate

Disney

Cuisine Classique - Germany

• Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
• Seared Corvina
• Saint-Honore Tart
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie 

Disney

Pop Eats - Showcase Plaza 

• Sous Vide Poulet Rouge Chicken Roulade
• Shrimp Ceviche
• Almond Frangipane Cake 
• Pop't Art with strawberry filling 

Disney

Masterpiece Kitchen - Near Canada

• Smoked Salmon Tartare
• Wild Mushroom Risotto
• Charcuterie Palette
• Triple Chocolate Mousse

Disney

Painter's Palate - Odyssey, Festival Center

• Trio of Savory Croissant Doughnuts: Hours in Garlic & Herb Cheese, Chicken Salad, and Spicy Tuna
• Gallery Bites Trio of Hors d'Oeuvres: Chilled Shrimp, Deviled Egg, Truffled Risotto Ball
• Pop't Art 
• White Chocolate Figment Puzzle
• Mickey & Pluto White Chocolate Painting
• Festival of the Arts White Chocolate Painting 

Disney

Decadent Delights - Showcase Plaza 

• White Chocolate and Purple Sweet Potato Mousse
• S'mores Tart
• Chocolate Caramel Mousse Bar
• Artist Palette Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie 

Disney

Refreshment Outpost - Between China & Germany 

• Chilled Shrimp, Quinoa, Layered Vegetables, Spiced Yogurt, and Red Pepper Coulis

Refreshment Port - Showcase Plaza 

• Croissant Doughnut filed with Pastry Cream and Colored Pearls

Disney

L'Art de la Cuisine Francaise - France 

• Rillettes du Mans, Cornichons, and Carre du Boulanger
• Salmon en Croute
• Le Coucher de Soleil: sunset mango and raspberry cake

Disney

Mosaic Canteen - Morocco

• Hummus Trifle
• Mediterranean Flat Bread with accompaniments
• Chebbakia: fried dough coated with honey, rosewater, and sesame seeds

Disney

El Artista Hambriento - Mexico

• Mixiote de Cordero
• Tacos de Puerco
• Atole de Fresa & Mexican Concha Bread: warm strawberry drink and Concha

Disney

Takumi Table - Japan

• Chirashi Sushi and Haupia Pearl
• Taiyaki Dessert: Japanese stuffed pastry with red bean filling, sesame cream, and raspberry sauce

Disney

The Painted Panda - China

• Coconut Panda Rice Cake
• Crispy Fried Shrimp in a Wonton Lotus Flower 
• Crystal Mooncake
• Strawberry Bubble Tea

Disney

L'Arte di Mangiare - Italy

• Involtini do Salmone al Basilico
• Sformata di Melanzane e Pomodori
• Crema Fritta, Pesche e Rucola Pesto, Ciliege di Amarasca: cream fritters, peach and arugula pesto, and amarena cherries

Quote of the Week

BBC

Every fairytale needs a good

old-fashioned villain.

- Moriarty, Sherlock

Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix - Radioactive

Lindsey Stirling/Pentatonix

I love the musical style of both Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix. This cover of Imagine Dragons' "Radioactive", a collaboration between the two, is pretty awesome.

Thor: Ragnarok "Get Help" Clip

Marvel

I keep seeing this Thor: Ragnarok clip everywhere, and it's still funny. It seems to describe Thor and Loki's relationship rather perfectly.

The Haunted Mansion Cartoon That Almost Was

Shannon Tindle

The creator of Kubo and the Two Strings, Shannon Tindle, recently shared a teaser he'd created for Disney for a cartoon series based on the Haunted Mansion. It looks like it would have been awesome.

Evermore from Beauty and the Beast

Disney

I love this song from the live-action Beauty and the Beast. It's been running through my head for the last several days.

Black Panther: From Page to Screen

Marvel

Marvel has released a mini featurette, giving us a quick behind the scenes look at the Black Panther. 

Black Panther arrives in theaters on February 16.

Photo of the Week

I love sitting on the floor of the rotunda in the American Adventure listening to the Voices of Liberty sing.

Quote of the Week

MGM

The only people who grow old

were born old to begin with.

- Dudley, The Bishop's Wife

Time to Unwind: A Marvel & Funko Short

Marvel/Funko

The Marvel & Funko shorts are truly hilarious. The latest shows what happens when Loki decides to interrupt Doctor Strange while he's reading.