Ava DuVernay's live action adaptation of the classic novel "A Wrinkle in Time" makes it's debut in theaters today. DuVernay made history as the first woman of color to helm a $100 million dollar blockbuster film when she signed on for the film, and of course, Ava, being the visionary groundbreaking that she is, put her mark on the film by not only casting three powerful leading ladies as the Mrs, … [Read more...]
Walt Disney Studios Unveils Live-Action Slate At #D23Expo – And There’s NOT A Stinker In The Bunch
Mark our words: 2018 is going to be just as profitable and thrilling for Walt Disney Studios as 2016 and 2017 have been. Today at D23, Walt Disney Pictures unveiled their spectacular roster - and the crowd went nuts. Presented to a bevy of press and Disney superfans, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey wowed the crowd … [Read more...]
I Asked Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley About Girl Power (And Didn’t Faint)
You know how there are some people you idolize and you promise yourself, when given the chance, you will ask a relevant question and hope they give a kick ass answer? Welp... I got that chance yesterday at the Star Wars: The Force Awakens press conference and I DID IT. In fact, it went like this- first question, a friend asked, bam done. Mindy Kaling (the moderator for our panel) said, "who's … [Read more...]
Hulu, Motherhood, Diversity and More With Mindy Kaling
I am not going to lie to you guys, when I got the email asking me to interview Mindy Kaling on the set of the new-to-Hulu show "The Mindy Project", I did back flip (total lie- if I tried, I would probably die but it FELT like I did). You see, like many of you, I have big plans of making her my bestie and then we would have a Nora Ephron-esque friendship a la Meg Ryan/Rosie O'Donnell or Meg … [Read more...]
Inside Out Review: An Heart Swelling, Emotional Adventure for All #InsideOutEvent
If I'm being honest, when I first heard about Inside Out, I thought....oh, well that might be cute, maybe. Then I saw a tiny piece of it (we're talking less than 10 mins) while at Pixar with Peter Docter and Jonas Rivera which made me think 'hey, this could work'. When I finally saw the complete film, I had both my husband and our almost 8 yr old daughter with me, and, you guys, my heart exploded! … [Read more...]
The Inside Out Premiere Experience #InsideOutEvent
Disney premieres are something out of a fantasy land. Now, I know I have been to several but each and every time it makes me giddy. Call it the kid inside me, or just plain call it the lover of all things movie and Disney. Disney premieres are the bomb. And the Inside Out premiere and pre-party was most definitely explosive...in color, in sights, in people and in fun. The premiere … [Read more...]
Premieres, Dancing and Interviews Galore Ahead #InsideOutEvent #TeenBeach2Event #PhineasAndFerbEvent #ABCTVEvent
June is exploding with fun, and it starts with a super fun, Disney filled trip courtesy of Disney Studios where I will journey to...well, right here in L.A.! For three days, I will be immersed in awesomeness that includes some of the following: Inside Out PREMIERE & Interview with Kyle MacLachlan Yes, I will be walking the very carpet that will have Amy Poehler, … [Read more...]
First Look at “Inside Out” at Pixar Animation #InsideOutEvent
As a parent, there comes a time where we all look at our children and wonder, "what in the hell were you thinking?" Usually, this becomes a daily phrase right around tweendom and becomes a motto when teenagehood hits. Turns out, Disney animators are parents too and go through the exact same thing with their kids. In fact, the upcoming Disney Pixar film, Inside Out was inspired by one such occasion … [Read more...]
