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...]
Finding Dory In Monterey #FindingDoryEvent
When Disney Pixar announced that Finding Dory was being made, I was a little too excited. I mean, I have fallen for quite a few animal characters in the Disney character world, but who would claim a fish would steal their heart? Then, we met sweet, forgetful, loyal and trusting Dory (Ellen DeGeneres)...and it happened. Now almost 13 years after Finding Nemo first premiered, I am so happy to … [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...]
Jason Bateman Talks Zootopia And Animation
Jason Bateman was a bit of a staple in my childhood. He was one of my very first crushes when he was on Silver Spoons (I mean, how did you not have a crush on him?), and my family and I used to watch The Hogan Family together, where he played the girl crazy older brother David. While he never really disappeared being onscreen, he rose to critical acclaim, winning various awards in 2003 with his … [Read more...]
Animal Kingdom Lodge: A Magical Adventure Awaits
Last week, I headed to Disney World in Orlando as part of a press trip to be part of the Zootopia Global press junket before it hits theaters on March 4th. Let me tell you, I have DREAMED of going to Disney World ever since I was a little girl. Well, not only did I go to Disney World, but I got to stay at one of the many on site properties: Animal Kingdom Lodge. There are so many conveniences … [Read more...]
Inside The New ‘The Jungle Book’: Get Ready To Be Awestruck
Do you know how hard it is to keep a secret for over a month about something you have seen that is AMAZING? That's what I have felt like every day since we were invited to attend a very intimate event with Walt Disney Studios to get an insider's peek into the upcoming live-action reboot of The Jungle Book. The event was hosted by Alan Horn, Chairman of Walt Disney Stusios and Jon Favreau, who … [Read more...]
The Music And Animation Of The Good Dinosaur
To celebrate the blu-ray release of The Good Dinosaur, we were invited to talk with the Pixar to learn about some behind the scenes magic. We found out a lot about how character and music development happens while the story is being crafted by talking with the some of the filmmakers, animator Alonso Martinez, and score composers Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna. "I get a bunch of drawings that are … [Read more...]
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