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.

Review: “Tomorrowland”

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“If I was walking down the street and I saw somebody with a jetpack flying over me, I’d believe that anything’s possible. I’d be inspired. Doesn’t that make the world a better place?” –Frank Walker “Tomorrowland,” Brad Bird’s latest oeuvre, is a paean to a time when the future was perceived as bright and limitless, … Continue reading "Review: “Tomorrowland”"
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“Tomorrowland” Press Conference

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“You wanted to see Tomorrowland. Here it comes.” –Frank Walker As you might have surmised, if you’ve visited Disneyland or EPCOT recently to see the previews, the next big Walt Disney Studios film up for release is the new Brad Bird movie, “Tomorrowland.” In a recent press junket, Bird, Screenwriter Damon Lindelof, Story writer Jeff … Continue reading "“Tomorrowland” Press Conference"
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“Tomorrowland” Walks the Blue Carpet

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On May 9, 2015, Walt Disney Studio’s “Tomorrowland” had its world premiere at the AMC Downtown Disney 12 in Anaheim. Celebrity attendees walked a futuristic blue carpet down to the theater, greeting media and enthusiastic fans alike. Present for the opening of the film were cast members George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Kathryn Hahn, … Continue reading "“Tomorrowland” Walks the Blue Carpet"
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Star Wars Celebration: Photos and Last Thoughts

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For our last look back at Star Wars Celebration, I’m offering up some final thoughts and a slideshow of some of the various and sundry sights found around the Exhibitor’s Floor and elsewhere. The Good: Celebration had an enormous amount of content available and organized it fairly well in different interest tracks: Cosplay, Crafting, Literature, … Continue reading "Star Wars Celebration: Photos and Last Thoughts"
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Current and Upcoming Video Games from the Star Wars Universe

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Video games have long been a major component of Star Wars fandom, and were well represented at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. The biggest video game presented was Star Wars Battlefront, by EA. A multiplayer action shooter with impressive graphics and meticulous film mimicry, Battlefront allows players to fight for either the Empire or the Rebellion, … Continue reading "Current and Upcoming Video Games from the Star Wars Universe"
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Star Wars Awakens: Upcoming Films from Star Wars Celebrations

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Now I realize it’s possible that some people may not have seen that trailer yet, but they are among a select population. The day it debuted at the opening ceremony of Star Wars Celebrations Anaheim alone, it racked up around 88 million views. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is the seventh installment of the pop … Continue reading "Star Wars Awakens: Upcoming Films from Star Wars Celebrations"
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