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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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Review: Cinderella

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“Cinderella,” a new live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale from Walt Disney Studios and Director Kenneth Branagh, regally depicts the well-known story of a girl, a fairy godmother, and a glass slipper. Loosely based on the 1950 animated film, this version is gently updated for the modern times, with more backstory given to Ella’s … Continue reading "Review: Cinderella"
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Cinderella and Frozen Fever: Press Conference with the Cast and Crew

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“Have courage and be kind.” –Ella’s Mother The next big release from Walt Disney Studios and director Kenneth Branagh is a live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” preceded by the new short “Frozen Fever,” a sequel to the blockbuster animated film “Frozen.” As part of the press junket for the film’s opening, a … Continue reading "Cinderella and Frozen Fever: Press Conference with the Cast and Crew"
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