There are flowers everywhere at the EPCOTInternational Flower and Garden Festival. In Butterfly Landing, the flowers were chosen because they attract butterflies like this Monarch. These flowers include African Daisies, Egyptian Star Flowers, and Lantana.
The first trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From '85 has arrived and it looks rather interesting. This animatedseries takes place between seasons 2 & 3 of the live-action series.
"Stranger Things: Tales From ’85" follows our heroes Eleven (voiced by Brooklyn Davey Norstedt), Mike (Luca Diaz), Will (Benjamin Plessala), Dustin (Braxton Quinney), Lucas (Elisha “EJ” Williams), and Max (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) in the winter of 1985. Something terrifying has awakened beneath the ice, and it’s up to our crew to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this new story set in the "Stranger Things" universe.
More familiar friends will be along for the ride, too, including Hopper (Brett Gipson) and Steve (Jeremy Jordan). Plus, a new companion — the pink-haired Nikki Baxter (Odessa A’zion) — is poised to join the party. Janeane Garofalo also lends her voice as Anna Baxter as well as Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel Fischer, Robert Englund as Cosmo, Alysia Reiner as Karen Wheeler, Alessandra Antonelli as Nancy Wheeler, Valeria Rodriguez as Rosario, and Jack Griffo as Jeff.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 arrives on Netflix on April 23rd.
Avatar: Fire and Ashis headed to Digital next week. The third movie in the epic story of Pandora finds the Sully family fighting to defend their way of life once again.
Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios:
Return to the breathtaking world of Pandora in the most powerful chapter of the Avatar saga yet. As Jake and Neytiri guide their family through grief, they journey with the nomadic Wind Traders across Pandora’s skies. But the Sullys’ path is threatened by a new enemy—the Ash People, a warlike clan led by the fierce Varang—who have turned against Eywa and the ancient Na’vi way.
The movie will also be available in various Blu-ray formats in mid May. All versions will include over 3 hours of bonus features and behind-the-scenes footage.
English Family Audio Track: All objectionable language removed.
Igniting the Flame: The Making of Avatar: Fire and Ash Featurettes
Writing the Sequels
Pandoran Design
RDA Design
The Women of Pandora
Varang and the Mangkwan
Capturing Performance
Stunts
Editing and Virtual Camera
WÄ’TÄ€ FX
ILM
Score
The Art and Impact of 3D
Home in New Zealand
Jon Landau Tribute
RDA Orientation
Na'vi 101
Pandora Intelligence Brief
Marketing Materials & Music Video
Dream as One Music Video
Theatrical Trailer 1
Theatrical Trailer 2
Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on Digital on March 31st and on Blu-ray on May 19th.
A new trailer has arrived for The Sheep Detectivesand it looks so funny! I've always loved a good mystery, but having a flock of sheep solve the whodunit is definitely unusual.
Here's the official synopsis from Amazon:
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
Starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, with Hong Chau and Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby.
The Sheep Detectives arrives in theaters on May 8th.
A new trailer has arrived for Disney's live-action Moana. The special effects look amazing. (Maui with the shark head is still hilarious.)
Here's the official synopsis from Disney:
In “Moana,” Disney’s live action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine LagaÊ»aia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
"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.
It looks like poor Peter Parker is really struggling since he erased himself from the memories of everyone. Without his support group, he's an outsider in his own world.
After the record-breaking global success of "Spider-Man: No Way Home", "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man.
Four years have passed since the events of "No Way Home", and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. Crime-fighting in a New York that no longer knows his name, he's devoted himself entirely to protecting his city — a full-time Spider-Man — but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.
The cast includes: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31st.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord presents fans with a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
The cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.
The first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord will arrive on DisneyPlus on April 6th. Two new episodes will debut each Monday, leading up to the finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th.
"Golden", a song from the animatedmovieKPop Demon Hunters, won the Oscar for Best Original Song last night. It's such a fun, upbeat song. I haven't watched the movie yet, which also won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, but the kiddo is definitely a fan.
The new SMART Play bricks from LEGO sound like a lot of fun. They light up, emit sounds, and contain motion sensors for things like lightsaber battles. I can't wait to try them out! Here's a fun animatedStar Warsshort showing how they work.
The Disney Ambient: Rain album is surprisingly calming. The songs played on piano over the sound of gently falling rain is quite lovely. This song is "Go the Distance" from Hercules.
Can you believe that this year marks the 100th birthday of Winnie the Pooh? The honey loving bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood first appeared in a book by AA Milne in October 1926. Since then, the gentle tales of the "tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff" have enchanted children and adults alike.
The California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun. From now until April 27th, guests will find sweets and treats inspired by the Golden State throughout the park. Here are the menus from this year's Marketplaces.
California Beer Flight: LA Bodega Brewing Company La Fresa seltzer, Bottle Logic Brewing Explorando Mexican lager, Trademark Brewing Codebreaker IPA, and Russian River Brewing Company Blind Pig IPA ☀️
Musubi Fried Rice brought to you by Disney Vacation Club: AULANI Resort-inspired steamed rice with egg, glazed spiced ham, umami mayo, and furikake
Cherry Cobbler Pot de Crème: Vanilla custard, cherry filling, and oat crumble 🥬
Tiki Spritz: Dark rum, Italian aperitif, pineapple juice, guava nectar, guava syrup, and sweet and sour topped with Sprite and garnished with a pineapple wedge ☀️
Carbonara Pizzetta: White sauce, Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon, and black pepper drizzle ☀️
Junior LA Street Dog with jalapeño mayo, pepper and onion relish, and Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon
Cherry Cola Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Coffee 70th Anniversary Blend, oat milk, and vanilla crème and cherry syrups topped with a cherry cola cold foam and a maraschino cherry ☀️🧋
Seaborn Strawberry Lemonade Margarita ☀️
Peppers Cali-Ente
TajÃn Habanero Seasoned Wings with TajÃn chile-lime sauce ☀️
Ramen Mac & Cheese: Furikake crumble, fish cakes, green onions, and chile crunch ☀️
Pickle Whiskey Sour: Bourbon, pickle and lime juices, and sweet and sour rimmed with TajÃn Clásico and TajÃn Chile-Lime Sauce and garnished with a pickle spear
Seaborn Strawberry Lemonade Margarita ☀️
Paradise Gardens Park
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta
Chicken Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza: Herb roasted chicken with spinach artichoke creamy cheese sauce (Available by slice or whole pie) ☀️
Hot Honey White Sangria brought to you by National Geographic: Sauvignon blanc, gin, hot honey syrup, grapefruit juice, and sweet and sour garnished with sliced jalapeños ☀️
Paradise Beer Garden
Artifex Brewing Company, Pink Guava Mango Hard Seltzer ☀️
Crown & Hops Brewing Co., 8 Trill Pils ☀️
SLO Brew, A-Slo-Ha Blood Orange Hazy IPA ☀️
Smog City Brewing Co., Coffee Porter ☀️
2 Towns Ciderhouse, Prickly Pearadise ☀️
Ogopogo Brewing, La Llorona Mexican Lager
Build Your Own Flight: 4 oz. pours, select 4 of the above
Paradise Garden Grill
Pork Chile Verde Chalupas: Two chalupas filled with pork in salsa verde, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco served with Spanish rice and refried beans topped with queso fresco ☀️
Aguachile Loaded Chips: Zesty chips topped with lime-cooked shrimp, fresh cucumbers, and red onion with aguachile salsa
Blackberry Brambling Road: Sprite, blackberry syrup, lemon juice, soda water, and muddled mint garnished with a mint sprig ☀️
Pear Pressure: Reposado tequila, orange liqueur, pear nectar, and agave syrup garnished with a black sugar rim, a skewered pear, and a mint leaf ☀️
Smoke in Bloom Cocktail: Black raspberry liqueur, mezcal, and pineapple and lime juices garnished with a dehydrated lime wheel ☀️
Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream
Frozen Banoffee Banana: Milk chocolate-dipped frozen banana with toffee pieces, caramel sauce, and white chocolate drizzle ☀️
Trolley Treats
Remy Caramel Apple
Hollywood Land
Award Wieners
Chile Relleno Torta: Chile relleno, refried beans, salsa roja, lettuce, cotija cheese, sour cream, and guacamole on toasted telera bread served with fries ☀️
Hollywood Lounge
Chicken and Waffle Mole Taco: Waffle taco shell filled with chicken in spicy mole sauce, white rice, pepitas, and sesame seeds ☀️
Asian Street Burrito: Marinated beef, kimchi fried rice with bacon, gochujang, cabbage salad with almonds, and toasted ramen topped with gochujang aïoli
Malbec: Don Miguel Gascon, Mendoza, Argentina ☀️
Tempranillo: Condado de Haza Crianza, Ribera del Duero, Spain ☀️
Sauvignon Blanc: Whitehaven Wine, Marlborough, New Zealand
Wine Flight: Whitehaven Wine, Campuget Wine, Condado de Haza Crianza, Don Miguel Gascon ☀️
Schmoozies!
Mickey-shaped Banana-Hazelnut Waffles: Mickey-shaped waffles with chocolate-hazelnut filling topped with banana whipped topping and powdered sugar ☀️
Studio Catering Co.
Chicken and Waffle Mole Taco: Waffle taco shell filled with chicken in spicy mole sauce, white rice, pepitas, and sesame seeds ☀️
Asian Street Burrito: Marinated beef, kimchi fried rice with bacon, gochujang, cabbage salad with almonds, and toasted ramen topped with gochujang aïoli
Avengers Campus
Pym Test Kitchen
Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese: Spinach and artichoke on parmesan-crusted sourdough served with potato bites ☀️
