While the summer box office heats up with new blockbusters, Blu-ray is giving us the chance to revisit some of the biggest hits, looking better than ever in June. I’ve got six new Blu-ray releases to recommend for you this month, including the new Disney classic Zootopia, the long awaited sequel to Zoolander, a new version of The Martian, an indie film darling and more. Zootopia - Out … [Read more...]
‘Zootopia’ Directors React To How It Rose Above The State Of The World
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Disney's Zootopia on Blu-Ray/DVD on June 7th, we talked to the directors shortly before the film passed 1 billion in it's global gross for the U.S. home release of the sweeping animated picture hitting stores and digital platforms.The incredible success of the film, not just here in the states but around the world, is truly a testament to the power of … [Read more...]
Disney’s Magic Kingdom: A First Timer’s Experience
Our last stop in Orlando while on a press trip to attend the Zootopia press junket at Walt Disney World, courtesy of Disney Studios, was Disney's Magic Kingdom. As a native to Southern California, I gotta say this park was the most similar to Disneyland but it had it's own magic too. Being there, it all seemed like a dream, and ending it at the home of Cinderella's castle seemed appropriate...and … [Read more...]
Disney Hollywood Studios: The Ultimate Star Wars Destination At Walt Disney World
The Zootopia journey continues! During the Zootopia press junket at Walt Disney World, courtesy of Disney Studios, we also got a chance to check out a few additional parks besides Disney's Animal Kingdom. One of which was Disney Hollywood Studios. Here is where Star Wars lives and trust me when I say that The Force is strong in this park. The Star Wars Launch Bay is pretty cool with props … [Read more...]
Going Wild At Disney’s Animal Kingdom #ZootopiaEvent
So you know how I mentioned before that I had never been to Walt Disney World? Well, as part of the press trip to Orlando we got to check out EVERY SINGLE PARK at Walt Disney World and it was a DREAM. Our first park was Disney's Animal Kingdom where they had lots of fun and surprises planned for us. Let me tell you guys something, being on that park felt like I was transported to a whole different … [Read more...]
Zootopia Movie Review
The very first time I ever encountered a stereotypical remark, that I remember, was when I was about 6 and someone asked me if I spoke English, followed by where are all your brothers and sisters? The assumption being since I was Latino, I was just one of many children and that even though I lived in a suburb of a major city, and went to public school, I didn't speak English. At the time, I didn't … [Read more...]
5 Zootopia Toys You Need To Buy
I know by now you all have run out and bought your Zootopia tickets (since it opens tomorrow!!). So, fair warning, you and your kids are about to be OBSESSED with the animals of Zootopia. Seriously, I wanted Zootopia to be real so I could visit it, that's how much I loved it. Well, to prep you before the toys are sold out, here are my Top 5 picks for Zootopia toys. Since I have played with them … [Read more...]
Ginnifer Goodwin on Zootopia, Disney Animation, and Overcoming Stereotypes
The day that Once Upon A Time premiered on ABC, I became enchanted. I thought everything about it was perfect and I absolutely loved Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Snow White on the show. I had seen her in Big Love, and became a huge fan when she was in the movie Something Borrowed (seriously seriously LOVE that movie). When I heard that she was cast as Judy Hopps, the first bunny cop in Zootopia, I … [Read more...]
The Making of Zootopia: Talking to Byron Howard and Rich Moore
Behind every film, animated or live action, there has to be someone with that first flicker of light that says, "what if we did a story about...". In the case of Disney's upcoming animation feature, Zootopia, that first lightbulb moment came from Byron Howard, who pitched the idea of animals living in a big city to John Lasseter. As Howard tells it, John loved the idea so much that he picked him … [Read more...]
See Zootopia in Los Angeles at #DolbyCinema At AMC Prime #ShareAMC (Giveaway)
There is nothing I love more than sharing a great movie with you all. In fact, when I see a great film, I shout it from the rooftops how everyone needs to see it. While my review is coming soon, trust me when I say that you need to run to the theaters to see Disney's Zootopia when it opens on March 4th (yes I have seen it, and yes, I am seeing it again!). You and your family will want to check out … [Read more...]
