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Review: Into the Woods

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"Into the Woods," Rob Marshall's filmic adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's classic stage musical of the same name, is an amalgamation of fairy tales, both old and new, put under a contemporary scrutiny. The story revolves largely around the unnamed "Baker" and "Baker's Wife" whose desperate wish for a child drives them to enter the eponymous Woods to gather potion ingredients for their neighbor, the Witch. They learn that, as a result of a wrong the Baker's father did to the Witch, she cursed his household with sterility--a curse that can only be lifted if the couple can make the potion for the Witch by the end of the Blue Moon in three days time.
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Into the Woods: Press Conference with the Cast

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“I wish… More than anything… More than life… More than jewels… More than the moon…” –Prologue: “Into the Woods” For Christmas this year, Rob Marshall and Walt Disney Studios are giving the cinema-going public “Into the Woods.” In preparation for opening, the studio held a screening and press conference with some of the the film’s … Continue reading "Into the Woods: Press Conference with the Cast"
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Holidaytime at Disneyland

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November 13th marked this year's arrival of the holiday season to the Disneyland Resort! To kick it off, the ceremonial lighting of "it's a small world" took place, World of Color Winter Dreams debuted, and a Christmas Fantasy" parade ran for its 20th year, celebrating its anniversary with the addition of "Frozen" princesses Anna and Elsa. Read about these and more holiday activities in the blog!
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Review: Big Hero 6

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"Big Hero 6" tells the exciting action story of young robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada who, with the help of the adorable robot Baymax, his friends GoGo Tamago, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred, forms the superhero team Big Hero 6. Together, they use their powers to try to fight the mysterious villain Yokai and bring it to justice. THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS
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ScareLA: A Showcase of Fright

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So, now that Halloween is creeping up on us once again, it’s time to take a look back at the ScareLA convention that was held this year for the celebration of the season. The weekend started off with a presentation commemorating the Haunted Mansion’s 45th anniversary, with Disney Legends Bob Gurr and Alice Davis, hosted … Continue reading "ScareLA: A Showcase of Fright"
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Star Wars Rebels: So it Begins…

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This week sees the start of a new chapter in the Star Wars saga--"Star Wars Rebels." This new Disney XD series takes place between "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," and "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope." It tells the story of the Galactic Empire's increasingly oppressive rule over its citizens, and the burgeoning sparks of outrage that ultimately kindle into outright rebellion.
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