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.

E3 2014: Bring on the Games (Part 1)

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So E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2014 has come and gone, leaving in its wake initial impressions of everything new and upcoming in the world of video games. All the major console companies had their usual gigantic booths displaying the latest in hardware and software… …and of course, no shortage of avid gamers enjoying the various … Continue reading "E3 2014: Bring on the Games (Part 1)"
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Round Up Rodeo!

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Today I am arbitrarily starting a new periodic feature in which I briefly “round up” some of the miscellaneous Disney-ish happenings I’ve recently come across but didn’t blog about earlier. Because sharing is caring. In the beginning of May, I, along with around 80 others, boarded the Disney Fantasy for the AllEars group cruise. Were … Continue reading "Round Up Rodeo!"
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Wonderful, Wonderful WonderCon.

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In the summer, a young (or less-young) nerd's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of cons. This year's convention season kicked off with WonderCon, once again held in Anaheim. Disney was well represented by many of its myriad branches in panels, merchandise, and, of course, cosplay.
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Disney Infinity 2.0: Here Come the Avengers!

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This week Disney Infinity held an event introducing their next generation of the popular Disney Infinity video game, Disney Infinity 2.0, and some of the new characters, notably Marvel Cinematic Universe’s The Avengers. During the presentation, hosted by Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD star Clark Gregg, various details of “Phase Two,” were shown and described. Among … Continue reading "Disney Infinity 2.0: Here Come the Avengers!"
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A Look Back at the 2014 TEA Summit

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The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international nonprofit group of people who work in all fields to create themed entertainment. This encompasses a wide range of projects, from shows to theme parks to museums to gardens–anything that provides an enhanced/compelling guest experience. While it provides a large number of networking opportunities throughout the year … Continue reading "A Look Back at the 2014 TEA Summit"
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CTN animation eXpo: An In-Depth Look at the Art and Business of Animation

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For those with a deep interest in the field of Animation, either as entertainment or as a profession, one event that should be on your radar is the CTN (Creative Talent Network) Animation Expo held annually in Burbank. For those like myself, with a recreational interest in animation, the eXpo offers a variety of panels … Continue reading "CTN animation eXpo: An In-Depth Look at the Art and Business of Animation"
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Jiro Dreams of Planes: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises”

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“Le vent se lève, il faut tenter de vivre.” – Paul Valéry Miyazaki’s new (and reportedly last) film “The Wind Rises,” loosely based on the lives of engineer Jiro Horikoshi and author Tatsuo Hori, is a gorgeous and bittersweet look at prewar Japan and the consequences of pursuing a dream. Jiro (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt,) … Continue reading "Jiro Dreams of Planes: Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Wind Rises”"
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