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.

Disney+ Press ‘Conference: “Flora & Ulysses”

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Based on the Newbery Award-winning novel Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures by Kate DiCamillo comes Disney’s latest original film Flora & Ulysses premiering today on Disney+. Flora & Ulysses introduces us to ten-year-old Flora who has become a self-proclaimed cynic after her parents separate, forsaking her beloved comics for practical if pessimistic guidebooks like Terrible Things … Continue reading "Disney+ Press ‘Conference: “Flora & Ulysses”"
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Director Lena Khan on the Set with Disney’s “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 "Director Lena Khan on the Set with Disney’s “Flora & Ulysses”"
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Early Press Day for “Raya and the Last Dragon”

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Coming to theaters and Disney+ on March 5, 2021, is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest animated feature, Raya and the Last Dragon. Raya and the Last Dragon introduces us to the fantastical world of Kumandra–a place where humans and dragons co-existed until all the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity from a dark plague.  500 years … Continue reading "Early Press Day for “Raya and the Last Dragon”"
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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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