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Turning Red – An Amazing Coming Of Age Story

May 4, 2022 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red is available now on all major digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD, just in time for Mother’s Day. Pixar fans can transport back to the early aughts and experience all the warm and fuzzy red panda Mei-hem with never-before-seen bonus material including seven deleted scenes, three featurettes and audio commentary with Director Domee Shi. Turning Red is also streaming on Disney+.

 

Film Synopsis

In Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red, confident, dorky 13-year-old Mei must balance being a dutiful daughter with the chaos of adolescence. Her slightly overbearing mom is never far from her daughter. And, as if changes to Mei’s interests, relationships and body aren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited, she “poofs” into a giant red panda!

 

Bonus Features*

  • Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by director Domee Shi, producer Lindsey Collins, and director of photography Mahyar Abousaeedi.

 

  • Featurettes
    • Life of a Shot – Domee Shi and members of the crew describe the many-layered process and artistry involved in creating the hilarious Red Peony scene – from observing red pandas in a zoo to creating a storyboard to finalizing the animation and background lighting.
    • Build Your Own Boy Band – Step backstage to learn how 4*TOWN came to animated life. From creating each band member’s persona to writing and producing the songs to fine-tuning the details of their stadium performance, the filmmakers reveal how they designed the ultimate boy band.
    • Ani-Mei-Tion – Because Mei’s heightened emotionality is central to the story, it was important that her look and movement reflect that energy. Learn how Domee Shi led the animation team to incorporate hints of expressive anime to create Mei’s lovable, dynamic character.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Deleted Scenes Introduction – Director Domee Shi introduces scenes not included in the final version of Turning Red.
    • Intro Meilin – In this alternate opening, Ming and young Mei have their portrait taken in a studio…but Ming has her own specific vision for the photo.
    • Taming The Panda – Under her mother’s guidance, Mei learns techniques to control her ability to magically turn into a red panda…to varying degrees of success.
    • The Debate – Mei runs for class president against frenemy Tyler, and the speeches get a little out of hand.
    • Fei And Christina Hang – Mei (formerly Fei) shares a banana split while having a heart-to-heart with Aunt Christina.
    • 4*TOWN Dilemma – Mei scores tickets to her dream concert, but her strict mother won’t let her out of the house. What will she do?
    • Roping In Leo – Pleading with Leo for help with getting out of trouble, Mei learns a couple of his closely guarded secrets.
  • Easter Egg – Robutton Deleted Scene – An alternate ending in which Mei, finding herself sitting next to her 4*TOWN dream-idol Robaire on a flight to California, has some feelings.

My Take on the Movie

This movie was a great coming of age story from a Asian American character that works hard to find her own path which is different then the path her mother had planned for her. That being said, the movie has a lot of powerful themes that allows you see all of the characters digging deep to learn more about themselves. You see Mei learning about emotions and controlling them before they take control of her. She also has to learn to live with the inner panda within herself and set herself on a path much different than the other women in her family. The movie was a ton of fun for all ages!

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment Tagged With: disney, Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar Turning Red, entertainment, movie, pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, turning red

Raya and the Last Dragon Giveaway

May 11, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic adventure Raya and the Last Dragon arrives on all major digital platforms beginning April 2, and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD beginning May 18. Consumers can enjoy never-before-seen bonus footage and deleted scenes in stunning Ultra HD quality and Dolby Audio.

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON

DOWNLOAD – Raya and the Last Dragon In Home Activity Sheets

Film Synopsis

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu.

 

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Raya and the Last Dragon Bonus Features*

  • An Introduction to Us Again – Director Zach Parrish takes you behind the scenes of the Walt Disney Animation Studios short.
  • Us Again – An elderly man and his young-at-heart wife rekindle their passion for life on one magical night.
  • Taste of Raya – Dine along with Kelly Marie Tran and the film’s creative team–virtually–over a Southeast Asian menu inspired by the countries that influenced the film as they discuss their experiences creating the world of Kumandra.
  • Raya: Bringing it Home – When the global pandemic of 2020 hit, production of Raya and the Last Dragon moved to the houses of over 450 people. We open a window into their lives and learn how they overcame massive obstacles to make an animated feature from home.
  • Martial Artists – You’ll get a kick out of learning about the martial art forms and weapons used in the film as co-screenwriter Qui Nguyen and visual anthropologist Dr. S. Steve Arounsack share the inspiration behind the film’s action-packed elements.
  • We are Kumandra – Meet members of the Southeast Asia Story Trust and discover the cultural influences that inspired the film…and how important this representation in a Disney animated film is to the people of the region.
  • Outtakes – Step into the homes and behind the mics of the cast of Raya and the Last Dragon as they experience voice-over sessions in closets and shaky internet connections, which made recording this film unlike any other.
  • Fun Facts & Easter Eggs – Take a look at some of the hidden surprises and behind-the-scenes secrets of Raya and the Last Dragon.
  • The Story Behind the Storyboard with John Ripa – Co-Director John Ripa invites you to get an inside look at his thought process as he pitches a storyboard sequence from the film and talks about his amazing career with Disney Animation.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Introduction – Head of Story Fawn Veerasunthorn introduces deleted scenes from Raya and the Last Dragon.
    • The Bridge – Raya confronts an early version of the Druun in this deleted storyboard sequence.
    • Escaping Namaari – See an early version sequence of an introduction to Namaari as an adult.
    • Dragon Blade – Discover an early version of Raya’s sword, when it used to have magical powers.
    • Meet Boun – Meet an early version of Boun before he was a chef and shrimp boat captain.
    • The Heart of the Dragon – Co-Director John Ripa introduces a deleted scene which brought the theme of hope into the film.

GIVEAWAY

I am giving away 2 digital codes for this movie, one to two lucky winners. To enter:

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment, giveaway Tagged With: disney, giveaway, movie, pixar, Raya and the Last Dragon, Raya and the Last Dragon Giveaway

Giveaway: Disney Pixar’s Soul Sparks to Life

March 15, 2021 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Disney Pixar’s Soul Sparks to Life

Disney Pixar Soul is directed by Academy Award® winner Pete Docter and co-directed by Kemp Powers and produced by Academy Award nominee Dana Murray. The movie will be available on digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 23.

To celebrate the release of the Disney Pixar Soul movie I am giving away two digital codes for you to get the movie yourself.

The release of Soul will include exclusive, never-before-seen deleted scenes and audio commentary by Pete Docter, Kemp Powers and Dana Murray. Additionally, fans can find the film packaged as a collectible SteelBook® at Best Buy and packaged with a limited-edition gallery book at Target.

Honored as a recipient of the American Film Institute’s Movie of the Year Award and winner of the National Board of Review’s Best Animated Feature in addition to being included on its Top Films list, Soul is “an animated film fit for all ages,” loved by critics and audiences alike. Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™, add Soul to your Disney and Pixar collection on Movies Anywhere and buy it on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on March 23.

Disney and Pixar’s Soul Bonus Features*

  • Deleted Scenes
    • Introduction – Writer Mike Jones and story supervisor Kristen Lester introduce the Soul deleted scenes.
    • Mentor Orientation – Joe sneaks into the You Seminar Mentor Program orientation, trying to figure out how on earth he can get back to…Earth.
    • Clubhouse Forgery – Joe follows 22 into her “secret lair” as she reluctantly agrees to help him find his way back to Earth.
    • Home Lessons – Stuck inside Joe’s body, 22 clumsily attempts to help the downstairs neighbor.
    • Living the Dream – Joe has a heart-to-heart with 22 about her fear of living on Earth, then tries to make his way back home via a dream portal.
    • Press Shot – Joe, stuck in a cat’s body, and 22, stuck in Joe’s body, take the subway to the jazz club for a publicity photography session.
  • Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by director Pete Docter, co-director/writer Kemp Powers and producer Dana Murray.
  • Not Your Average Joe – See the thought and care that went into crafting Joe and his story in Pixar’s first film to feature a Black leading character.
  • Astral Taffy – Get an in-depth look at the artistry and technical innovation that went into creating the sets and characters of Soul‘s world.
  • Pretty Deep for a Cartoon – The filmmakers tackle big questions, such as: Where does a newborn’s personality come from? What’s the meaning of life? And more!
  • Into the Zone: The Music and Sound of Soul – Explore the movie’s different sonic worlds and discover how music drives and adds specificity to Joe’s journey.
  • Soul, Improvised – See how the Pixar Systems team and Soul‘s crew managed to finish the film on schedule during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Jazz Greats – Giants of the jazz world who consulted on Soul share their passion and hard-won wisdom about what music is and does for us all.

*bonus features may vary by retailer and product

Disney Pixar Soul Digital Code Giveaway

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment, giveaway Tagged With: disney, Disney Pixar, entertainment, pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, soul, Walt Disney Studios

Loot Crate Opens the Door to Adventure with the Pixar Limited Edition Series

August 11, 2020 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Get ready to step into the world of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story, The Incredibles, Up and more as Loot Crate celebrates the continuing legacy of Pixar with a series of 3 one-time-only limited-edition crates. Unbox the new Disney and Pixar Limited Edition Series and celebrate the magic of Pixar’s stories, films and characters with exclusive collectibles, apparel and gear you can’t find anywhere else!

For the first crate, Loot Crate opens the door to adventure with gear and collectibles from beloved films including Disney and Pixar’s Up, Wall-E, Monsters, Inc., The Incredibles and more.

Before this series of 3 one-time-only limited-edition crates sell out, be sure to order by September 30 at 9:00pm PST. Each Pixar crate costs $49.99 plus shipping and handling. Supplies are limited. The first crate is expected to ship in December 2020, with crates monthly thereafter.

Subscribe to the Pixar Limited Edition Series!

https://www.lootcrate.com/crates/pixar

About the Loot Company

The Loot Company™ is a leading subscription eCommerce service for fans of pop culture, video games, anime, and more. The Loot Company collaborates with global entertainment properties to help audiences discover their favorite products. With over 20 premium consumer product lines in themed and limited-edition crates, as well as crowdfunded Loot Launcher exclusives, fandom is delivered directly to subscribers’ doorsteps. Loot Crate was acquired by the Loot Company in 2019 and is supported by the heart of a diverse subscriber community affectionately known as Looters. The Loot Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Money Chest LLC, with sister brands including NECA, Kidrobot and WizKids. To sign up for a Loot Company subscription, visit www.lootcrate.com

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Twitter:@lootcrate

Instagram:@lootcrate

Filed Under: disney, product review Tagged With: disney, loot crate, pixar, product review

Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” Reveals Teaser & More

May 31, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Check out the teaser trailer for Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” a new original feature film in theaters March 6, 2020, that features the voices of Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Octavia Spencer.

 

Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. Pixar Animation Studios’ all-new original feature film is directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae—the team behind “Monsters University.” “Onward” releases in theaters on March 6, 2020.

Facebook: http://facebook.com/pixaronward/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pixaronward

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixaronward/

Hashtag: #PixarOnward

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: disney, movie, Onward, pixar, short

Blu Ray Review – Pixar Shorts Collection: Volume 3

November 23, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Pixar Shorts Collection: Volume 3

From Disney•Pixar and the creative minds who brought you The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and Toy Story comes the studio’s latest collection of delightful and inspiring animated stories – Pixar Shorts: Volume 3.  Thirteen short films include Oscar® winner Piper (Best Short Film, Animated, 2016) and nominees Sanjay’s Super Team (2015) and Lou (2017). With unforgettable characters, insightful bonus extras, and cutting-edge animation, it’s a must-own for any movie fan!

 

Pixar Shorts Together For The First Time:

  • Bao
  • Lou
  • Piper
  • Sanjay’s Super Team
  • Riley’s First Date?
  • Lava
  • The Radiator Springs 500 1/2
  • Party Central
  • The Blue Umbrella
  • The Legend Of Mor’du
  • Partysaurus Rex

 

Bonus Mini-Movie: Marine Life Interviews

Bonus Mini-Movie: Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool

 

My Take on this Collection

I have been a fan of Pixar Animation Studios for years now. I always look forward to seeing what they will put together for their new movies as there is so much heart that goes into each and every one of them. I also love to hear the back stories which led to the making of these shorts as so many of them have such unique stories that the animators have in making the short itself. This collection has such great shorts. I loved all of them, but my favorite of these is probably Lava. The song and the story is so touching!

If you are a fan of Pixar you will love this collection and as always these shorts will definitely bring you all as a family together!

 

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Filed Under: product review Tagged With: Disney Pixar, pixar, Pixar Animation Studios

Toy Story 4 New Teaser Trailer Reaction Video!

November 13, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Toy Story 4

Woody’s journey in “Toy Story 4” includes a visit to a carnival where he meets Ducky and Bunny, two carnival prizes who are eager to be won. But when their plans are rudely interrupted by Woody and his friends, they find themselves on an unexpected adventure with a group of toys who have no idea what it feels like to be tacked to a prize wall.

Meet Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) in this new teaser trailer for Toy Story 4. See the film in theatres June 21, 2019.

“Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, who voice Ducky and Bunny, are two of the most brilliant minds I’ve ever seen,” said director Josh Cooley. “Of course, they are effortlessly funny, which would be enough. But they are incredible actors that understand story. Their improvs weren’t just for comedy sake, they were story motivated which elevated Ducky and Bunny and the film to a level I never could have expected.”

Toy Story 4

ABOUT “TOY STORY 4”:

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called “Forky” to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy. Directed by Josh Cooley (“Riley’s First Date?”) and produced by Jonas Rivera (“Inside Out,” “Up”) and Mark Nielsen (associate producer “Inside Out”), Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” ventures to U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019.

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarToyStory/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/toystory
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ToyStory/
  • YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/DisneyPixar

Toy Story 4

U.S. Release Date:  June 21, 2019

Voice Cast:  Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Jeff Pidgeon, Blake Clark, Tony Hale, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele

Director:  Josh Cooley

Producers:  Jonas Rivera, Mark Nielsen

NOTES:

  • “Toy Story,” originally released on Nov. 22, 1995, was the first fully computer animated feature film and the highest grossing movie of the year. It was nominated for three Oscars® and two Golden Globes®. 
  • “Toy Story 2” is the first film ever to be entirely created, mastered and exhibited digitally. It was also the first animated sequel to gross more than its original, breaking opening weekend box office records in the U.S., UK and Japan, becoming the highest grossing animated release of 1999. It won the Golden Globe for best motion picture – comedy or musical. It won a Grammy® for best song written for a motion picture, television or other visual media (Randy Newman, “When She Loved Me”).
  • Released in 2010, “Toy Story 3” won Oscars® for best animated feature film and best achievement in music written for motion pictures, original song (Randy Newman/“We Belong Together”). The film also won a Golden Globe® and BAFTA for best animated film. It was the second Pixar film to be nominated for the best picture Oscar. It’s also Pixar’s second highest-grossing film of all time behind “Incredibles 2.”
  • The 2015 short “Riley’s First Date?” was helmed by director Josh Cooley and produced by Mark Nielsen.           

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment Tagged With: disney, Disney Pixar, pixar, Pixar Animation Studios, toy story, Toy Story 4, Walt Disney Animation Studios

Incredibles 2 – Now Playing in All Theatres

June 17, 2018 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

The wait is over and I am so excited to say that Incredibles 2 is now playing in theatres everywhere! This is a sequel that is truly 14 years in the making and was worth the wait!

In celebration of Incredibles 2 opening, I wanted to send around 2 of my favorite clips from the film:

“The Underminer Has Escaped” clip:

“Cookie” clip:

Learn More About The Incredibles 2

  • Like INCREDIBLES 2 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheIncredibles/
  • Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIncredibles
  • Follow INCREDIBLES 2 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincredibles/
  • Visit the official INCREDIBLES 2 website here: http://disney.com/incredibles2

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INCREDIBLES 2 is now playing in theatres everywhere!

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment Tagged With: disney, Disney Pixar, entertainment, Incredibles 2, pixar

Disney•Pixar’s COCO – New Activity Pages

December 2, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Disney•Pixar’s COCO

With Disney•Pixar’s COCO now playing in theatres everywhere, I wanted to share some new activity sheets which include:

  • a match game
  • how to make paper marigolds
  • how to make a rubber band guitar

coco

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

 

Lean More About COCO

  • Like COCO on Facebook
  • Follow COCO on Twitter
  • Follow COCO on Instagram
  • Visit the official COCO website

COCO is now playing in theatres everywhere!

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment Tagged With: COCO, disney, Disney Pixar, entertainment, movie, pixar

Disney•Pixar’s INCREDIBLES 2 – New Teaser Trailer & Poster

November 19, 2017 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Incredibles 2

I’m so excited to share with you an all-new teaser trailer, poster and image from Disney•Pixar’s INCREDIBLES 2 that opens in theatres everywhere June 15th, 2018!

Incredibles 2

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in “Incredibles 2” – but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the spotlight, leaving Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell) and Dash (voice of Huck Milner) to navigate the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life. It’s a tough transition for everyone, made tougher by the fact that the family is still unaware of baby Jack-Jack’s emerging superpowers. When a new villain hatches a brilliant and dangerous plot, the family and Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) must find a way to work together again—which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible.

 

More Information on the Movie

  • Like INCREDIBLES 2 on Facebook
  • Follow Disney/Pixar on Twitter
  • Follow Disney/Pixar on Instagram
  • Visit the official INCREDIBLES 2 website here

INCREDIBLES 2 opens in theatres everywhere on June 15, 2018!

Filed Under: disney, Entertainment Tagged With: disney, Disney Pixar, Incredibles 2, movie, pixar

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