As I sat alongside my Andy, my grown man child, I watched the sneak peek of Toy Story 4 at Disneyland with that recognizable heart-in-your-throat sensation. But as familiar as the toys are, there is something quite different about this installment. When Toy Story debuted in 1995, my boys were two and four. After seeing the movie, I immediately bought one son a Buzz and the other a Woody. They subsequently dressed as one of the gang for several Halloweens. We watched each of the trilogy always sitting side by side. And as my boys left for … [Read more...]
Good to Be King Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Giveaway
Marvel convert here! After my full-on conversion this past fall and love affair with Thor, I see a new man in my immediate future. His name is T'Challa. But the world will soon come to know him as the king of the African nation Wakanda. On February 16, right smack in the middle of Black History Month, action fans of all sizes, shapes, and experiences will celebrate with the release of Marvel Studios' Black Panther. To help celebrate this release, The Hopping Bloggers have come together to bring our readers a Black Panther prize pack worth … [Read more...]
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Highlights in 2018
We thought there could be no star higher than those that shone in 2017. But along comes the slate for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2018! From stellar returning favorites, such as Mary Poppins, Christopher Robbin, and Han Solo, to sure-to-be new favorites, this new year will sparkle in every way. Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm, Disney/Pixar, and Walt Disney Animation Studios- Disney Movie Highlights 2018 loom LARGE! February 16, 2018 – BLACK PANTHER (Marvel Studios) Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows … [Read more...]
A Disney Pixar’s COCO Giveaway Para Su Familia
¡Vamos a cantar! The sights and sounds of the upcoming Disney Pixar’s COCO are everywhere we look; in the theme parks, in the most recent edition of Disney Rewards Insider magazine, and even during Wednesday's edition of the Property Brothers! Disney Pixar’s COCO Todos los familias cherish their traditions, their celebrations. Their stories. They are the ties that bind the living and the dead. The Property Brothers create their storytelling through decoration and the use of family photographs. For COCO's … [Read more...]