The final new show of ABC’s fall season premiered last Friday, Cristela, which premiered to the second largest audience a new comedy has had this fall and a 1.3 rating, which increased from its lead-in by a tenth. Now, let me give you a quick… Read More »“Cristela” Review
The Oscars is Hollywood’s top awards ceremony and to be asked to host it is a great honor, so it speaks volumes for the level of talent and professionalism that Neil Patrick Harris is known for that the Academy asked him to host the 2015 event. Yes, @ActuallyNPH is actually hosting the Oscars.
In a statement to ABC, Harris said “It is truly an honor and a thrill to be asked to host this year’s Academy Awards. I grew up watching the Oscars and was always in such awe of some of the greats who hosted the show. To be asked to follow in the footsteps of Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, Ellen DeGeneres, and everyone else who had the great fortune of hosting is a bucket list dream come true.”
To make the big announcement Harris posted this video to Twitter.
I love that one of the items on his bucket list was “Become an Imagineer.” Harris is as big a Disney nerd as any reader of this blog.
Neil Patrick Harris is about to give new meaning to the EGOT title. Usually that’s reserved for actors who win top awards in all four areas of the profession, Emmys for TV, Grammy for Music, Oscars for Movies, and Tony’s for stage. By adding the Oscar Host to his resume, Harris is just one show away from being the first person to host all four events.
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The passengers and crew of the first Southwest Air flight on their new route from Dallas to Orlando, were in for a big surprise… Walt Disney World flew in the Dapper Dans barbershop quartet and a “Jungle Cruise” skipper, plus a lot of special treats… Read More »Disney and Southwest Air Add Pixie Dust to First Flight on New Route to Orlando
Javier Bardem is a Spanish actor known to US audiences for playing psychopathic bad buys. He won an Oscar for playing assassin Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men and was nominated by his peers for his role as the main baddie Raoul Silva… Read More »In Pirates V, Jack Sparrow’s new enemy might be scariest yet.
Editor: Please welcome guest author Peter Orrestad as he breaks down the big news in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and what it means for our favorite super heros: As was covered on the blog yesterday, Marvel pretty much blew the minds of fans everywhere with… Read More »Behind Marvel’s Big Announcement for Iron Man and Captain America
Did you see “Maleficent,” when it was in the theaters? The wickedly fun twist on the classic “Sleeping Beauty” story took in over $750 million at the worldwide box office (which is doubly good considering the year we had at the box office). Whether you did or didn’t, the good news is that you don’t have to wait much longer before you can own your own copy of Disney’s “Maleficent.” Academy Award-Winner Angelina Jolie transforms into one of Disney’s greatest villains in “Maleficent,” coming to Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand November 4th!
Join the cast and crew as they explore how Disney’s animated classic “Sleeping Beauty” was re-imagined as an innovative, live-action epic in “From Fairy Tale to Feature Film.” Discover how King Henry and Maleficent’s opening battle scene was created using gigantic wire rigs and elaborate choreography in “Building an Epic Battle.” Learn how playing Aurora was a fairytale come true for actress Elle Fanning in “Aurora: Becoming A Beauty.” And find out more about the meticulous detail that went into creating Maleficent’s elaborate head wraps, rings and other accessories in “Classic Couture.” Viewers can also relive the film’s journey to the screen through concept art, layered visual effects and behind the scenes footage in “Maleficent Revealed.”
Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD/SD & Disney Movies Anywhere Bonus Features:
The National Entrepreneur Center is a Disney sponsored community organization with the goal of helping small businesses get started and flourish in and around Central Florida. They also publish a lot of great material that’s perfect for small business owners no matter where they live.… Read More »National Entrepreneur Center Giving Away Southwest Tickets
from Instagram: A rainbow of Macarons from Les Halles in France pavilion at EPCOT. These are heavenly. Would you like to try one?