Jeanine Yamanaka

Jeanine resides in Southern California, pursuing the sort of lifestyle that makes her the envy of every 11-year-old she meets. She has been to every Disney theme park in the world and while she finds Tokyo DisneySea the Fairest Of Them All, Disneyland is her Home Park... and there is no place like home.


Ben Schwartz on His Favorite Disney Ride, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Upcoming Film ‘Flora & Ulysses’

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Based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo comes Walt Disney Pictures’ Flora & Ulysses. Flora & Ulysses tells the story of self-proclaimed cynic and comic book fan Flora, whose life of introversion following her parents’ split gets turned upside-down with the introduction of a super-powered squirrel … Continue reading "Ben Schwartz on His Favorite Disney Ride, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Upcoming Film ‘Flora & Ulysses’"
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Stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany Discuss Disney+’s Upcoming ‘WandaVision’

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Premiering on January 15th, 2021 is Marvel Studios’ first television series for Disney+, WandaVision. WandaVision shows us two of the most powerful MCU superheroes living an idyllic married life in the style of classic television sitcoms.  Their attempts to fit into typical suburban life are as filled with wacky hijinks as you’d expect from a … Continue reading "Stars Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany Discuss Disney+’s Upcoming ‘WandaVision’"
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REVIEW: Disney/Pixar’s ‘Soul’

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“You can’t crush a soul here.  That’s what life on Earth is for.”  –Soul 22 Soul, now streaming on Disney+, follows a middle-aged middle school band teacher named Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) through what becomes the most eventful day of his life…and beyond.  Within hours of being offered a permanent position that will give him … Continue reading "REVIEW: Disney/Pixar’s ‘Soul’"
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Disney Press Conference: Jamie Foxx, Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, and Dana Murray on “Soul”

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On December 25th, viewers will be opening their Christmas gift from Pixar Animation Studios in the form of its 23rd feature film premiering on Disney+, Pete Docter’s Soul. Soul introduces us to Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) whose passion for becoming a jazz musician is only matched by his lack of success.  His safe but prosaic … Continue reading "Disney Press Conference: Jamie Foxx, Pete Docter, Kemp Powers, and Dana Murray on “Soul”"
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Disney Press Conference: Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, and Phylicia Rashad  on ‘Soul’

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On December 25th, viewers will get their Christmas gift from Pixar Animation Studios in the form of its 23rd feature film premiering on Disney+, Pete Docter’s Soul. Soul introduces us to Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) whose passion for becoming a jazz musician is only matched by his lack of success.  His safe but prosaic life … Continue reading "Disney Press Conference: Tina Fey, Angela Bassett, and Phylicia Rashad  on ‘Soul’"
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Disney+ Original Movie Review: ‘Godmothered’

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Today, Disney+ unwraps an early Christmas present for viewers with its new original holiday film Godmothered. Set at Christmastime, Godmothered stars Jillian Bell as Eleanor, a naive godmother-in-training.  Her relentless ambition to become a full-fledged fairy godmother runs aground when she discovers the entire profession is foundering due to the contemporary world’s complete lack of … Continue reading "Disney+ Original Movie Review: ‘Godmothered’"
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Bringing “Soul” to Life: A Talk With the Filmmakers

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Now coming to Disney+ this Christmas is Disney/Pixar’s latest film from director Pete Docter, Soul. Soul centers around middle-school band teacher Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx) who has always aspired to play jazz with the greats, but whose life has turned out more like that of George Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life — a … Continue reading "Bringing “Soul” to Life: A Talk With the Filmmakers"
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Press Conference: Anthony Daniels on “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special”

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New for this winter on Disney+ is the latest collaboration between Lucasfilm and LEGO, the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, a spiritual successor to the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, takes place immediately after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.  While the happy band of Rey, Finn, Poe, … Continue reading "Press Conference: Anthony Daniels on “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special”"
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