The first teaser for season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympianshas arrived and it looks just as fantastic as the first two seasons. This season will follow the events of book three of Rick Riordan's book series, "The Titan's Curse".
Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, and find out who he’s destined to be.
Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians arrives on DisneyPlus on November 20th.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite Disneymovie comes to life in a Disney Park? Leslie Iwerks' latest documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, goes behind-the-scenes with filmmakers to show how their worlds become real.
Disney Worldbuilders is set to debut at D23 on August 16th.
The final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived and it is unexpectedly melancholy. This trailer tracks Peter's journey as Spider-Man, including the loss of his friends when he tried to protect them. Is Peter Parker really doomed to save the world alone?
It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31st.
The first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsdayhas arrived. It looks like Thor is in charge now and he is making sure they all understand the importance of coming together as a team.
So far, in typical Marvel fashion, they are keeping the overall story under wraps. But we do know that at least 4 teams will be coming together to fight the latest villain: Doctor Doom. These teams include the Fantastic 4, the Wakandans, the X-Men, and of course, the Avengers.
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18th.
Have you seen Project Hail Maryyet? If not, then I highly recommend that you do. I was not sure what to expect when I went to the drive-in to watch this movie, but I ended up loving it. I thought it was going to be just another "it's the end of the world so we're going to send one guy into space to save us" movie. It does have elements of that trope, but it's so much more.
When middleschool teacher Ryland Grace wakes up, alone, aboard the spaceship Hail Mary, he has no idea how he got there, or even who he is. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes that he has been sent into space to save our sun from a microscopic organism called an astrophage. He is headed for a planet whose sun does not appear to be affected by the astrophage to hopefully find a solution that saves the Earth.
It's there, in space, that he meets Rocky, an Eridian scientist, who happens to resemble a spider made of stone, sent by his planet to save them from the astrophage. This is where the movie becomes fantastic. Rocky and Grace discover how to communicate and decide to work together to solve the astrophage problem. In the process, they also become best friends. I know it sounds a little trite, but honestly, this is the best buddy movie I've seen in years.
Overall, Project Hail Mary is an incredible story of unexpected friendship and what working together can accomplish.
Pompeii has fascinated us for centuries. It was lost when an eruption of Mount Vesuvius covered the city in volcanic ash in 79 AD. For years, we thought that everyone living there had died in the city. But what if we were wrong?
Recent excavations have added to our understanding of this ancient city and its people, including those who survived. National Geographic and Tom Hiddleston, best known as Marvel'sLoki, are revisiting the story of Pompeii in a new three-part docudrama, Pompeii: Out Of Time.
Here's the official synopsis from National Geographic:
Host and “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston and “Loki” executive producer Kevin R. Wright reunite for "Pompeii: Out of Time", a fusion of cinematic scripted drama and investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts, he uncovers remarkable evidence — and the stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours — not least revealing that many of those caught up in the disaster had the chance to survive. Blending cutting-edge archaeological discoveries, expert analysis and deeply personal storytelling, the series reframes Pompeii not as a story of destruction but as a human drama of resilience, sacrifice and survival, revealing the lives, choices and destinies of those who stood in the shadow of Vesuvius.
Pompeii: Out Of Time debuts on National Geographic on July 22nd at 8/7c.
Do you remember, back in the day, when you would order the latest Disneymovie at the Disney Store just so that you could get the lithograph? Unfortunately, I didn't live near a Disney Store, so I missed out on the cool art. But, I was lucky enough to find three sets at my favorite second hand store today. This set is four prints from my favorite Disney animated movie, Beauty and the Beast.
The first full trailer and poster for Dune: Part Threehave arrived. This may be the darkest tale of the trilogy. It takes place nearly 20 years after the events of Dune: Part Two, and Paul is struggling with his role as Emperor.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Dune: Part Three is set nearly two decades after Paul Atreides seized control of the Imperium. Now a ruthless Emperor, Paul must face the consequences of his reign as old allies return, terrifying new threats emerge, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Haunted by visions of Imperial collapse and the reappearance of his long-lost love, Paul is drawn into a sweeping conspiracy, with Chani at the heart of its unfolding mystery. As rebellion brews and enemies close in, Paul must confront the true cost of power and the fate of those he loves the most.
One of the most amazing animatronic shows at Disney World is "The American Adventure" in EPCOT. It tells the story of America with multiple scenes and figures from history. This video gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Imagineering that goes into such an incredible show.
"The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping arrives in theaters on November 20th.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
One of my favorite performances to watch every Independence Day is A Capitol Fourth on PBS. Featuring popular singers both past and present, Jack Everly conducting the National Symphony Orchestra, and, of course, fireworks, there's something for everyone. This year will look a little bit different. The show will air a night early on July 3rd, and the fireworks will be over George Washington's Mount Vernon instead of DC.
You can watch A Capitol Fourth on PBS at 8/7C on July 3rd. Most stations repeat the broadcast immediately following the first. It can also be watched live on YouTube.
In celebration of Illumination'sMinions & Monsters, Amaury Guichon has created a fun display out of chocolate. James the Minion is being terrorized by Irene, a multi-eyed blob creature. It's so cute it's scary.
The second season of Marvel'sX-Men '97 debuts tomorrow. So, before we see the return of Apocalypse, let's get a quick glimpse at all that happened in season 1.
Season 2 of X-Men '97 arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, July 1st.
X-Men: The Animated Series and season 1 of X-Men '97 are available now.
LAIKA's next animated movie, Wildwood, is looking incredible. The craftspeople of LAIKA have been working for more than a decade to create this fantastic world from wood, wire, fabric, and paint. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Wildwood.
The Avatarmovies are incredible. They are amazing stories about the Sully family and their trials and tribulations as they simply try to live on Pandora. LEGO made quite a few sets featuring the Sullys when Avatar: The Way Of Water was released. This set shows Jake Sully learning to ride a skimwing as Tonowari, the leader of the Metkayina Clan, looks on. All three Avatar movies, including the recently released Avatar: Fire and Ash, are available now on DisneyPlus.
"Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control... With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom arrives in theaters on September 18th.
The first full trailer for Practical Magic 2has arrived and it looks just as wild and magical as the original. This time around, it's Sally's daughters who must confront the curse of the Owens women.
Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, "Practical Magic 2" returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.
Starring along with Bullock and Kidman are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing.
Practical Magic 2 arrives in theaters on September 11th.
The second season of Marvel'sX-Men '97 is just one week away. The first season picked up where X-Men: The Animated Series left off in 1996. Season one was great, though intense, so I can't wait to see what happens in season two, including the return of Apocalypse.
Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:
X-Men ’97 Season 2 continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men, divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.
The second season of the original animated series features 9 episodes, and the voice cast includes Ross Marquand as Professor X, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, Lenore Zann as Rogue, and George Buza as Beast.
Season 2 of Men '97 arrives on DisneyPlus on July 1st.
Illumination'sMinions & Monsterslooks absolutely hilarious. In this clip, we see the Minions living in ancient Greece, working for a Cyclops. And then, they create the first LEGO. As expected with the Minions, it does not go well.
Here's the official synopsis from Illumination:
Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, "Despicable Me 4", Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: "Minions & Monsters".
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
The acclaimed voice cast includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr.
Minions & Monsters arrives in theaters on July 1st.
LEGO book nooks are so cool. This one features the Balrog from the Mines of Moria facing off against Gandalf. Open, the Balrog can spread his wings. Closed, it fits onto a bookshelf. I'll be putting it between the books and movies of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. I may have to add a light kit for an even more dramatic effect.
Have you ever felt like you were a misfit in your own life? In Disney’s next animated movie, young Billie Doe feels that way, until she discovers something unexpected: a magical world where she just might fit in.
Here's the official synopsis from Disney:
The new trailer for "Hexed" introduces the impulsive and unconventional teenage girl Billie (Hailee Steinfeld) and her cautious mother, Alice (Rashida Jones). When Billie accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities, she’s hurtled out of suburbia and into a magical realm called Hexe, where she’s greeted by an enchanted feather quill pen, Ms. Quill (Tracy Ullman) and a magical journal, Elias Quire (Stephen Fry). As Billie’s spectacle-filled journey unfolds, she uncovers family mysteries that could change the magical world of witches forever.
A new trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Dayhas arrived. It looks like Peter Parker has really had it rough since the world forgot him. And now, his mutation is evolving.
It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.
The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31st. A special Amazon Prime early screening hits theaters on July 29th.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has written a new song for Disney'slive-actionMoana. "Along the Way" is performed by Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and two Moanas: the original animated Moana (Auli'i Cravalho) and the new live-action Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia). The result is fantastic.
The wait is nearly over. Avatar: Fire and Ashis headed to DisneyPlus later this month. The Sully family is back for another adventure through the wilds of Pandora.
Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios:
Head back to Pandora for the third chapter of Jake Sully’s story. This time, Jake, Neytiri, and the Sully family live among the Metkayina Clan in the reefs of Pandora while they grieve a devastating loss. As they try to protect another loved one, their journey brings them into contact with the Wind Traders and the Ash People, a Na’vi clan with its own pain, anger, and history. The sequel expands Pandora through a story of family, survival, adventure, and conflict.
Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on DisneyPlus on June 24th. Avatar and Avatar: The Way Of Water are available now.
The LEGO sets from The Mandalorianare so fun. I recently acquired the N-1 Starfighter set from a few years ago. It has four minifigs: Din Djarin, Grogu, Peli Motto, and a tiny BD Droid. It's a great addition to my ever-growing Star WarsLEGOcollection.
The first teaser trailer and poster for Pixar'sGatto have arrived. This animated movie looks hilarious: it's a mob story starring cats, set in Venice.
Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:
Mark Ruffalo has joined the voice cast as the scrappy black cat Nero, and Laurence Fishburne will voice the ruthless mob boss cat Rocco. The teaser trailer introduces Nero and Rocco as they question another cat in a funny interrogation scene.
In “Gatto,” after years of maneuvering the canal-ridden, superstitious city of Venice, Italy, Nero begins to question whether he’s lived the right lives. Indebted to Rocco, the local feline mob boss, Nero finds himself in a quandary and is forced to forge a truly unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose—unless Venice gets the better of him first.
