Walt Disney World consists of four theme parks – Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Between the four parks, there are over 100 attractions to enjoy, including rides, shows, and character greetings. That’s a lot of things to do. With so much to choose from, is it possible to distill a list of the ten best attractions in the four Wdw theme parks? I set out to do precisely that.
How on earth can someone pick only ten best attractions out of so many excellent choices? I put pen to paper and took a crack at it. To do this, I drew on my own Disney nostalgia, and made sure to include critical components of thrill, family-friendly content, and storytelling achievement. I was quickly able to pick about fifteen “best” attractions, but I had significantly more trouble narrowing that list down to ten. After some depth-defying soul searching,...
How on earth can someone pick only ten best attractions out of so many excellent choices? I put pen to paper and took a crack at it. To do this, I drew on my own Disney nostalgia, and made sure to include critical components of thrill, family-friendly content, and storytelling achievement. I was quickly able to pick about fifteen “best” attractions, but I had significantly more trouble narrowing that list down to ten. After some depth-defying soul searching,...
- 4/5/2024
- by James Smith
- Pirates & Princesses
MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan has seen the disparaging responses to “Barbie” from various conservative male figureheads — from Ted Cruz to Ben Shapiro to Piers Morgan — and finds the whole thing “pretty pathetic.”
Joined by fellow MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin on “The Mehdi Hasan Show,” Hasan admitted on Monday’s episode that he is “semi-enjoying watching the male conservative meltdown over the ‘Barbie’ movie,” but that it makes him question where the conservative movement as a whole went awry.
“These are grown men losing their minds over a movie about a doll. What has happened to the conservative movement?” he bemoaned. “There was a time when conservatives had substantive things to say about taxes, regulation, defense, foreign policy. But now it’s just, ‘Barbie this, Dr. Seuss that.’ Bud Light, Mr. Potato Head, the skin color of the Little Mermaid. It’s ridiculous, it’s childish. It’s pretty pathetic, actually.
Joined by fellow MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin on “The Mehdi Hasan Show,” Hasan admitted on Monday’s episode that he is “semi-enjoying watching the male conservative meltdown over the ‘Barbie’ movie,” but that it makes him question where the conservative movement as a whole went awry.
“These are grown men losing their minds over a movie about a doll. What has happened to the conservative movement?” he bemoaned. “There was a time when conservatives had substantive things to say about taxes, regulation, defense, foreign policy. But now it’s just, ‘Barbie this, Dr. Seuss that.’ Bud Light, Mr. Potato Head, the skin color of the Little Mermaid. It’s ridiculous, it’s childish. It’s pretty pathetic, actually.
- 7/25/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
“Barbie” is a box office smash, along with its acclaim from critics and audiences alike. If you follow the social media chatter and the general feeling from most pundits, it could be a viable awards contender for Warner Bros. One category being debated is where the screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach would be able to compete — whether in original or adapted screenplay. The answer lies in how the WGA classifies it and whether the Academy could or would overrule that choice.
Variety confirms there are ongoing conversations with strategists and Warner Bros regarding where “Barbie” would compete at next year’s ceremony.
On the title cards, it reads “Based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,” which is, of course, a toy company. At the same time, there have been multiple CGI films and TV series featuring the fashion doll since its debut in the late 1980s (42 to be precise). This...
Variety confirms there are ongoing conversations with strategists and Warner Bros regarding where “Barbie” would compete at next year’s ceremony.
On the title cards, it reads “Based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel,” which is, of course, a toy company. At the same time, there have been multiple CGI films and TV series featuring the fashion doll since its debut in the late 1980s (42 to be precise). This...
- 7/25/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
James Corden stepping down from The Late Late Show means he’ll also be saying goodbye to Carpool Karaoke. Before the comedian bows out, however, he convinced K-pop superstars Blackpink to cram into the car for a round of singalong magic.
In between their own hits like the Born Pink cut “Pink Venom,” “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” and “How You Like That,” Blackpink covered ’90s classics like TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” Corden also helped the group decide which members would be Aussie Pink, Boss Pink, Shy Pink, and Nails Pink.
In addition, Blackpink spoke to Corden about the rigorous training system that made them the superstars they are today. Besides that, the quartet attempted to add to their list of world records by taking a shot at surpassing the fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head, doing the most handclaps in one minute, and removing the most Jenga blocks in a minute.
In between their own hits like the Born Pink cut “Pink Venom,” “Ddu-du Ddu-du,” and “How You Like That,” Blackpink covered ’90s classics like TLC’s “No Scrubs” and Spice Girls’ “Wannabe.” Corden also helped the group decide which members would be Aussie Pink, Boss Pink, Shy Pink, and Nails Pink.
In addition, Blackpink spoke to Corden about the rigorous training system that made them the superstars they are today. Besides that, the quartet attempted to add to their list of world records by taking a shot at surpassing the fastest time to assemble Mr. Potato Head, doing the most handclaps in one minute, and removing the most Jenga blocks in a minute.
- 4/19/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
National Harbor, MD. — To attend the Conservative Political Action Conference is to find oneself on the front lines of the war against woke.
During her speech on Friday, 2024 hopeful Nikki Haley deemed “wokeness” a “virus more dangerous than any pandemic.” Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) argued Americans ought not to be governed by “deeply weird, nauseously woke people who hate George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Seuss, and Mr. Potato Head.” Ron DeSantis, grand poobah of the anti-woke, wasn’t there, but Moms for Liberty, the DeSantis-championing “parents’ rights” group, was, its...
During her speech on Friday, 2024 hopeful Nikki Haley deemed “wokeness” a “virus more dangerous than any pandemic.” Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) argued Americans ought not to be governed by “deeply weird, nauseously woke people who hate George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Seuss, and Mr. Potato Head.” Ron DeSantis, grand poobah of the anti-woke, wasn’t there, but Moms for Liberty, the DeSantis-championing “parents’ rights” group, was, its...
- 3/5/2023
- by Kara Voght
- Rollingstone.com
Although Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear movie received fairly positive reviews, it had trouble finding an audience, and it became one of Pixar’s few box-office bombs. Lightyear only grossed $226 million worldwide, which isn’t great when you consider the film’s $200 million price tag. While speaking with The Wrap, Pixar Animation Studio’s Cco Pete Docter reflected on what happened to Lightyear.
“We’ve done a lot of soul-searching about that because we all love the movie,” Peter Docter said. “We love the characters and the premise. I think probably what we’ve ended on in terms of what went wrong is that we asked too much of the audience. When they hear Buzz, they’re like, great, where’s Mr. Potato Head and Woody and Rex? And then we drop them into this science fiction film that they’re like, What?“
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“We’ve done a lot of soul-searching about that because we all love the movie,” Peter Docter said. “We love the characters and the premise. I think probably what we’ve ended on in terms of what went wrong is that we asked too much of the audience. When they hear Buzz, they’re like, great, where’s Mr. Potato Head and Woody and Rex? And then we drop them into this science fiction film that they’re like, What?“
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- 2/22/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
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Clumsy as Rex when it comes to handling your tech? Gadget-loving Toy Story fans can keep their devices adventure-proof with the Pixar film’s nostalgic new collaboration with Casetify.
The tech accessories brand’s new Toy Story Co-Lab collection with Disney stars Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex, Ham and the rest of Andy’s adventurous gang as well as newcomers like Forky and Lotso. Priced from 35 to 85, the line includes Casetify’s best-selling Impact, Ultra Impact, Ultra Impact Compostable and Mirror cases for Apple iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. There are also AirPod and AirPod Pro cases, Saffiano leather Apple Watch straps, MacBook and iPad snap cases, AirTag holders, Nintendo Switch cases, wireless chargers and beaded phone straps.
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Toy Story fans...
Clumsy as Rex when it comes to handling your tech? Gadget-loving Toy Story fans can keep their devices adventure-proof with the Pixar film’s nostalgic new collaboration with Casetify.
The tech accessories brand’s new Toy Story Co-Lab collection with Disney stars Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, Slinky, Rex, Ham and the rest of Andy’s adventurous gang as well as newcomers like Forky and Lotso. Priced from 35 to 85, the line includes Casetify’s best-selling Impact, Ultra Impact, Ultra Impact Compostable and Mirror cases for Apple iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. There are also AirPod and AirPod Pro cases, Saffiano leather Apple Watch straps, MacBook and iPad snap cases, AirTag holders, Nintendo Switch cases, wireless chargers and beaded phone straps.
Related: Dress Your iPhone Like a Disney Princess with Casetify’s New Tech Accessories
Toy Story fans...
- 8/18/2022
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s hard to escape the deflating sense that Disney’s “Lightyear” has remained stubbornly Earth-bound in its box office debut. At least, that’s the prevailing sentiment that’s greeted the latest Pixar film’s so-so 51 million opening weekend in North America.
For industry analysts, those lackluster ticket sales were confounding because Pixar had been box office royalty and “Lightyear,” a spinoff of the cosmically successful “Toy Story” franchise, landed decent — though not euphoric — reviews. Moreover, audiences (who awarded the film an “A-” CinemaScore”) seemed to be entertained by the animated otherworldly adventure, in which Chris Evans takes over from Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear.
To be sure, a 51 million opening weekend is far from catastrophic; in fact, “Lightyear” landed one of the best debuts for an animated kid friendly film in Covid times. Family audiences have returned in fits and starts, but it’s a...
For industry analysts, those lackluster ticket sales were confounding because Pixar had been box office royalty and “Lightyear,” a spinoff of the cosmically successful “Toy Story” franchise, landed decent — though not euphoric — reviews. Moreover, audiences (who awarded the film an “A-” CinemaScore”) seemed to be entertained by the animated otherworldly adventure, in which Chris Evans takes over from Tim Allen as the voice of Buzz Lightyear.
To be sure, a 51 million opening weekend is far from catastrophic; in fact, “Lightyear” landed one of the best debuts for an animated kid friendly film in Covid times. Family audiences have returned in fits and starts, but it’s a...
- 6/20/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Having starred in everything from Oscar-winning August Wilson adaptations to superhero movies and network dramas, Viola Davis has lots of thoughts about what it takes to get a project greenlit in Hollywood.
Speaking at the Produced By Conference on Saturday (via Variety), Davis opened up about how a lack of quality roles for Black actors prompted her and her husband Julius Tennon to launch their own production company, JuVee Productions, and how social media’s outsized influence on the entertainment industry ultimately hurts artists.
“Social media has taken over the defining of this art form,” she said. “I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting — the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives — but, literally, it destroys our art form.”
Davis believes that, while some escapism is healthy, the financial incentives...
Speaking at the Produced By Conference on Saturday (via Variety), Davis opened up about how a lack of quality roles for Black actors prompted her and her husband Julius Tennon to launch their own production company, JuVee Productions, and how social media’s outsized influence on the entertainment industry ultimately hurts artists.
“Social media has taken over the defining of this art form,” she said. “I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting — the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives — but, literally, it destroys our art form.”
Davis believes that, while some escapism is healthy, the financial incentives...
- 6/11/2022
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Oscar winner Viola Davis says social media has undermined her art form, especially as it relates to modern theatrical movies.
The “Fences” and “The First Lady” actor delivered a blunt and juicy indictment of what it takes to market films nowadays. In a conversation about her content label JuVee at the annual Produced By Conference on Saturday, Davis discussed the notion of escapism at the cineplex and how tentpole movies can erode the nuance of storytelling.
“Social media has taken over the defining of this art form. I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting — the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives — but, literally, it destroys our art form,” she said.
Davis explained that her tween daughter consumes big commercial fare like Marvel, which Davis says she’s a fan of,...
The “Fences” and “The First Lady” actor delivered a blunt and juicy indictment of what it takes to market films nowadays. In a conversation about her content label JuVee at the annual Produced By Conference on Saturday, Davis discussed the notion of escapism at the cineplex and how tentpole movies can erode the nuance of storytelling.
“Social media has taken over the defining of this art form. I think that the word ‘escapism’ is something that is interesting — the goal all of us have is to sit in a movie with the popcorn and Sour Patch Kids and forget about our lives — but, literally, it destroys our art form,” she said.
Davis explained that her tween daughter consumes big commercial fare like Marvel, which Davis says she’s a fan of,...
- 6/11/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Disney-Pixar’s “Lightyear” sees Chris Evans voicing a new version of one of the company’s most famous characters, Buzz Lightyear. First introduced in 1995’s “Toy Story,” Buzz was made famous thanks to Tim Allen’s voice performance across the franchise’s four films, and Evans admitted that taking on the title role was a daunting prospect
“The first time you have to do that iconic line, ‘To Infinity and Beyond…,’ you kind of just do a shameless Tim Allen impression. It’s intimidating,” Evans told Variety senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson at the “Lightyear” premiere. “But Angus [MacLane, the film’s director] and everyone at Pixar was so collaborative, and you kind of let them guide you. Eventually you feel comfortable enough to make your own tracks in the snow and find your own interpretation, while still using Tim Allen as the blueprint.”
Evans was joined at the “Lightyear” premiere by his co-stars Keke Palmer,...
“The first time you have to do that iconic line, ‘To Infinity and Beyond…,’ you kind of just do a shameless Tim Allen impression. It’s intimidating,” Evans told Variety senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson at the “Lightyear” premiere. “But Angus [MacLane, the film’s director] and everyone at Pixar was so collaborative, and you kind of let them guide you. Eventually you feel comfortable enough to make your own tracks in the snow and find your own interpretation, while still using Tim Allen as the blueprint.”
Evans was joined at the “Lightyear” premiere by his co-stars Keke Palmer,...
- 6/9/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Bill Shorten. (Photo: Ross Caldwell)
If elected, Labor has promised $40 million to the ABC to support drama, comedy, children’s and music programming, and $20 million to Sbs to support more Australian content on the broadcaster.
The Opposition unveiled its arts policy, ‘Renewing Creative Australia’, over the weekend, also promising a further $15 million to the ABC to boost resources for regional news and sports and emergency broadcasting; to help restore shortwave radio in the Nt and support a news literacy program to fight “disinformation and fake news”.
In addition, Labor will provide $4 million across the ABC and Sbs to upgrade audio-description services for Australians who are blind or have poor vision.
As previously announced, Labor has also promised to reverse the government’s $83.7 million indexation freeze on the ABC’s operational funding. ABC managing director David Anderson has warned of cuts on staff and services if the three-year freeze is to...
If elected, Labor has promised $40 million to the ABC to support drama, comedy, children’s and music programming, and $20 million to Sbs to support more Australian content on the broadcaster.
The Opposition unveiled its arts policy, ‘Renewing Creative Australia’, over the weekend, also promising a further $15 million to the ABC to boost resources for regional news and sports and emergency broadcasting; to help restore shortwave radio in the Nt and support a news literacy program to fight “disinformation and fake news”.
In addition, Labor will provide $4 million across the ABC and Sbs to upgrade audio-description services for Australians who are blind or have poor vision.
As previously announced, Labor has also promised to reverse the government’s $83.7 million indexation freeze on the ABC’s operational funding. ABC managing director David Anderson has warned of cuts on staff and services if the three-year freeze is to...
- 5/13/2019
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Justin Milne.
ABC chairman Justin Milne has resigned following mounting public and internal pressure.
On Monday, ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie was sacked by the ABC’s board, who stated it had decided it was not in the public broadcaster’s best interest that she continue to lead the organisation. David Anderson, director, entertainment and specialist, was appointed acting MD, while Guthrie announced she would consider legal options.
In the days since, Fairfax Media reported that Milne – a friend of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who was appointed chairman last year – had pressured Guthrie to “get rid of” ABC senior journalist Emma Alberci because she was disliked by the Federal Government.
The news of this prompted ABC staff in Sydney and Melbourne hold meetings in which they voted for Milne’s resignation, and staff in Brisbane called on the chairman to publicly acknowledge if the reports were true, and if so to resign.
ABC chairman Justin Milne has resigned following mounting public and internal pressure.
On Monday, ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie was sacked by the ABC’s board, who stated it had decided it was not in the public broadcaster’s best interest that she continue to lead the organisation. David Anderson, director, entertainment and specialist, was appointed acting MD, while Guthrie announced she would consider legal options.
In the days since, Fairfax Media reported that Milne – a friend of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who was appointed chairman last year – had pressured Guthrie to “get rid of” ABC senior journalist Emma Alberci because she was disliked by the Federal Government.
The news of this prompted ABC staff in Sydney and Melbourne hold meetings in which they voted for Milne’s resignation, and staff in Brisbane called on the chairman to publicly acknowledge if the reports were true, and if so to resign.
- 9/27/2018
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
An Australian man allegedly drove an SUV into a central Melbourne street packed with Christmas shoppers on Thursday, injuring 19 people in an act police believe was deliberate but not terror-related, multiple sources report.
The incident occurred outside Flinders Street train station in Melbourne’s central business district just after 4:45 p.m, the Associated Press reported. Witnesses on the scene say the SUV ran a red light and sped up to hit crossing shoppers. More than a dozen people were hit before the car slammed into a traffic barrier by a cable car stop.
Of the 19 admitted to the hospital,...
The incident occurred outside Flinders Street train station in Melbourne’s central business district just after 4:45 p.m, the Associated Press reported. Witnesses on the scene say the SUV ran a red light and sped up to hit crossing shoppers. More than a dozen people were hit before the car slammed into a traffic barrier by a cable car stop.
Of the 19 admitted to the hospital,...
- 12/21/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Marta Dusseldorp, Equity president Simon Burke, Matt Day, Tina Bursill and Foxtel.s Bruce Meagher in Canberra..
A delegation of producers, performers and broadcasters have spent the past two days in Canberra voicing concerns on the effect piracy is having on the Australian screen industry.
Actors Equity representatives (president Simon Burke, acting director Zoe Angus and actors Marta Dusseldorp, Matt Day and Tina Bursill) were joined by a number of representatives from Foxtel, Spa, Matchbox, Goal Post Pictures and Taylor Media in a series of meetings held in the nation.s capital on Monday and Tuesday.
.The aim was to keep the dialogue going between both the Government and the opposition to see what can be done about the increasing and continuing problems of illegal downloading,. Actors Equity President tells If. .It.s always great to go to Canberra as an industry rather than individual stakeholders..
Recent piracy figures have...
A delegation of producers, performers and broadcasters have spent the past two days in Canberra voicing concerns on the effect piracy is having on the Australian screen industry.
Actors Equity representatives (president Simon Burke, acting director Zoe Angus and actors Marta Dusseldorp, Matt Day and Tina Bursill) were joined by a number of representatives from Foxtel, Spa, Matchbox, Goal Post Pictures and Taylor Media in a series of meetings held in the nation.s capital on Monday and Tuesday.
.The aim was to keep the dialogue going between both the Government and the opposition to see what can be done about the increasing and continuing problems of illegal downloading,. Actors Equity President tells If. .It.s always great to go to Canberra as an industry rather than individual stakeholders..
Recent piracy figures have...
- 6/18/2014
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Rachel Griffiths will play the former prime minister – but what about the rest of the cast? Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Anthony Albanese? Eric Bana as Tim Mathieson?
Gillard is our Macbeth – her story is one in which all manner of plot lines converge – scheming and dreaming of power, the overthrow and murder of a King, the terrible consequences that follow - the blood that doesn't quite wash off the hands, the spectre of Banquo's ghost and the circle closing with the eventual murder of the murderer.
So when earlier this year I interviewed Rachel Griffiths for a magazine profile and asked what her dream role was, she didn't hesitate: Julia. It's a meaty part for one of our most acclaimed actors – and with a nasally accent, rusty bob and a white suit jacket, she'll look the part.
But who to play the players?
Kevin Rudd would be cast perfectly by Chris Lilley.
Gillard is our Macbeth – her story is one in which all manner of plot lines converge – scheming and dreaming of power, the overthrow and murder of a King, the terrible consequences that follow - the blood that doesn't quite wash off the hands, the spectre of Banquo's ghost and the circle closing with the eventual murder of the murderer.
So when earlier this year I interviewed Rachel Griffiths for a magazine profile and asked what her dream role was, she didn't hesitate: Julia. It's a meaty part for one of our most acclaimed actors – and with a nasally accent, rusty bob and a white suit jacket, she'll look the part.
But who to play the players?
Kevin Rudd would be cast perfectly by Chris Lilley.
- 11/8/2013
- by Brigid Delaney
- The Guardian - Film News
The use of digital marketing and social media could be the difference between Liberal or Labor come September 14. Nic Christensen speaks to the politicians and digital experts embracing online and swinging votes.
It was early June last year when the Prime Minister’s office first reached out to the bloggosphere. Julia Gillard’s office extended the invitation to a group of around 30 prominent female bloggers and high-profile online commentators to join the Prime Minister for afternoon tea at Kirribilli House.
“I got the email and at first I thought it was a joke,” says ‘mummy blogger’ Mrs Woog, who runs the site Woogsworld. “There was a group of us there, I guess you’d call us prominent ‘lady writers of the internet’, but at the end of the day if the Prime Minister asks you to come to afternoon tea, you go.”
Another blogger who attended the afternoon tea, Chantelle Ellen,...
It was early June last year when the Prime Minister’s office first reached out to the bloggosphere. Julia Gillard’s office extended the invitation to a group of around 30 prominent female bloggers and high-profile online commentators to join the Prime Minister for afternoon tea at Kirribilli House.
“I got the email and at first I thought it was a joke,” says ‘mummy blogger’ Mrs Woog, who runs the site Woogsworld. “There was a group of us there, I guess you’d call us prominent ‘lady writers of the internet’, but at the end of the day if the Prime Minister asks you to come to afternoon tea, you go.”
Another blogger who attended the afternoon tea, Chantelle Ellen,...
- 2/8/2013
- by mumbrellahouse
- Encore Magazine
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