Every new trailer and poster about Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER opening next February (yes, February) is greeted with an intensity and joy. I can not wait since every new trailer is exciting and just well done. I will definitely be there on opening weekend. Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHERfollows T’Challa who, after the death of […]
The Making of Pixar COCO Pepita AND Dante And What the Heck are Alebrijes?#PixarCOCOEvent
In Pixar COCO coming to theaters in November, one of the key characters who impacts our leading man or should I say boy, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) is his great-great-grandmother, Mama Imelda. How does Mama Imelda fit into Miguel’s life? He actually meets her in the colorful Land of the Dead where he […]
Interview with Goodbye Christopher Robin Director Simon Curtis #GoodbyeChristopherRobin
Goodbye Christopher Robin offers up a rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A. A. Milne (Domhnall Gleeson) and his son Christopher Robin (Will TIlston), whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh. The film is directed by Simon Curtis and opens in select cities on October 13. This past week, I attended […]
Filmmakers detail “BRINGING SKELETONS TO LIFE” for Disney’s Pixar COCO #PixarCOCOEvent
As part of the Pixar COCO Press Day, I learned how the skeletons in the “Land of the Dead” were imagined, designed, animated and clothed by the team responsible. Boy, oh boy, research, thoughtful and funny thinking went into BRINGING SKELETONS TO LIFE in Pixar COCO. Filmmakers Daniel Arriaga (Character Art Director), Gini Santos […]
Fun Facts About the Making of Disney Pixar COCO and the significance of “Dia de los Muertos” #PixarCOCOEvent @PixarCoco
Pixar Animation Studios COCO tells the story of Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) who dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Miguel’s story not only takes him to The Land of The Dead but is also set against the backdrop of Dia de los […]
Victoria and Abdul With Judy Dench is Delightful Blend of History and Victorian Era Enlightenment
Judy Dench is one of my favorite actresses of all time. So I was interested in seeing her latest movie, Victoria and Abdul. This is one of those stories that I was curious to see because I know so little about Queen Victoria other than she was a terrible monarch and looked like a bit […]
Home Again Starring Reese Witherspoon Is a Delight #HomeAgain @Movie HomeAgain_Movie
Home Again Starring Reese Witherspoon If you are fan of Nancy Meyers movies like, then you will love Home Again. And why, because it’s written and directed by her daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Just replace Meryl Streep in “It’s Complicated” with Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies,” Wild, Walk The Line, Sweet Home Alabama) both […]
9 Interesting Behind -The- Scenes Facts From Pixar’s COCO Filmmakers #PixarCocoEvent
Director Lee Unkrich and producer Darla K. Anderson are quite the team. They won the 2010’s Oscar®- and Golden Globe® for “Toy Story 3,” which is the second highest -grossing animated feature in worldwide box office. Both now have team up with writer and co-director Adrian Molina for Pixar’s next great movie “COCO.” As part […]
Enjoying the work of The Lion King Animator Andreas Deja at The Walt Disney Family Museum @WDFMuseum #PixarCOCOEvent #TheLionKing #Waltagram
During my Disney/Pixar’s COCO Press Event, I had the opportunity to visit The Walt Disney Family Museum and enjoy “Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja” exhibit featuring Andreas Deja, the Supervising Animator for “Scar” in THE LION KING in honor of the film that is now available on Digital & will be released […]
Don’t Miss Star Wars: A New Hope – In Concert at the New York Philharmonic #StarWars @nyphil
I am a huge Star Wars fan and my favorite Star Wars episode is Star Wars: A New Hope. It is the first one in the series and the movie that started the phenomenon. So imagine being able to watch such a culturally, iconic movie in the New York Philharmonic’s David Geffen Hall AND scored […]
