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The Lion King Sing Along and Performances

August 15, 2017 by Momstart Leave a Comment

At the D23Expo a few months ago, hard to believe it was that long ago already, we sat down for The Lion King panel. This was a very good panel because it was The Lion King. I mean, can anyone watch this movie and not be brought to tears. I remember seeing this movie in the theaters and it was THE BEST. This movie broke the mold on modern animation at the time. It was dramatic and the music was fantastic. I just loved it and it’s now available on digital download and will be available on blu-ray Signature edition August 29.

As far as the animation family goes this was like being in front of royalty. Don Hahn was there and he was the moderator/interview/host of the panel. He is the producer for Lion King and many other Disney titles. He’s had his hands on so many different titles. We learned a few different fun facts from the interviews and we captured some of the interviews and this is what we learned. But first, let’s start off with a singalong…

One thing we learned was that The Lion King was originally titled “King of the Jungle”. I’m glad they changed it, I think The Lion King is so simple yet rightly deserved.

Two we learned that no one wanted to work on The Lion King. No one believed in a movie of talking animals. But people did believe in Pocahontas, wow we know which one did better box office right?

We have captured an interview with Ernie Sabella the voice of Pumbaa whom we learned originally wanted to be one of the hyenas. We also learned that he and Nathan Lane did some of their voice recordings together which was never done before, or at least most animation is still to this day recorded individually.

Finally, we have video of Jim Cummings, the laughing hyena, he also did the voice of the naked mole rat (who reported from underground). Even more amazing is that he is the original voice of Darkwing Duck from DuckTales, voiced Winnie the Pooh and Tigger and Pete from many different Mickey Mouse shows. And that’s just to name a few.

The Lion King Panel ended with a huge performance of The Circle of Life! It was pretty spectacular.

10 Reasons To Watch DuckTales on Disney XD

August 11, 2017 by Momstart 1 Comment

I loved DuckTales as a kid and I love DuckTales as an adult too. I watched the first episode and I fell in love with Scrooge all over again. Plus Huey, Louie and Dewey team up with a new friend finding trouble and adventure. For an adult watching a kids program, DuckTales kept my attention, made me laugh and feel nostalgic all at the same time. I loved it, and you can love it too tomorrow. DuckTales premiered on Disney XD August 12. We interviewed the creators of the reboot, Matt Youngberg, and Francisco Angones. From the interview and after watching the first episode we came up with 10 reasons to watch DuckTales.

10 reasons to watch DuckTales

Here are 10 reasons to watch DuckTales

1. David Tennant does an outstanding job as Scrooge McDuck. He is full on Scottish as he does this voice, I would even say that sometimes I have a hard time understanding what exactly he said. But I rolled with it and can’t wait to see the next episode.

MATT YOUNGBERG said,

“We really wanted to find somebody who was legitimately Scottish. We thought that was really important in this iteration. Someone who had the character to bring this, icon alive. And David is an amazing actor. He’s morphed into this role in, in an incredible way. Because, when you think David Tennant, you think young and kind of, and vibrant and all of these things, and Scrooge you think of as old and miserly”

DUCKTALES – Comic Book Bios – Disney XD’s “DuckTales” stars David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck. (Disney XD)

And I think that Francisco Angones said it perfectly when he said,

“he’s the Willy Wonka of Adventure”

2. It’s a Globetrotting adventure show. To keep it authentic the directors decided to find actors that lived in the locals of the show. Francisco said,

“we always want to try to be authentic. So, we would genuinely try to find voice actors. If we go to Egypt, we try, gonna try to find Egyptian voice actors. If we go to China, we’re gonna try to find Chinese voice actors to bring that extra level of interesting diversity and authenticity, and present a world that kids actually see around them every day. “

3. The animation is comic book style on purpose. The directors said,

“We wanted to make sure it felt hand crafted. We didn’t wanna go the CG route, because there were a few reasons for that. One was the original series, when it was brought onto the air it was just a bunch of Disney animators making a TV show. It was an amazing, amazingly animated show. It had the hand-crafted feel that we wanted to retain.”

4. Lin-Manuel Miranda is also in DuckTales. He was a huge fan of the orginal series and was brought back as a Latino super hero, Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera/Gizmoduck. Francisco Angones sent a personal letter to Lin-Manuel Miranda asking him to be part of the show and it actually touched him so much it made him cry.

5. There will be new villains in addition to the classic villain, Glomgold. Francisco said,

“DuckTales has all of these rival wealthy billionaire types that are industrialists, and they always, and one of the things we love is, they always upstage one another, who Scrooge’s rivals are for the new age, to keep him relevant. So, in addition to Glomgold, who you saw in the very last scene of this, the cliffhanger for the next episode, who is our, kind of our go-go 80’s billionaire. Then we also have a new character we’re really excited to introduce called Mark Beaks, and he is our tech billionaire who cares more about buzz than bucks. “

6. We should over the course of the series find out what is going on between Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck.

7. The show will relate to kids with a few small modern updates. The kids might have an iPad or Donald will have a iPhone type phone, while Scrooge will have a gold flip phone.

8. Keep an eye out for Easter Eggs. There will be small things from the original series, comic books and video games like the lamps you see in the first episode so keep an eye out for that.

DuckTales

9. The characters of DuckTales will go on adventure after adventure while discovering the importance of teamwork and family.

All About DuckTales

Scrooge McDuck, the wealthiest duck in Duckberg, goes on adventures with his great-nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie to protect his fortune from villains like the Beagle Boys, Magica De Spell, and Flintheart Glomgold.

The series stars David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck; Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, and Bobby Moynihan as the voices of Huey, Dewey and Louie, respectively; Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack; Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack and Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley, and will follow the epic family of ducks on their high-flying adventures around the world.

10. Sing along with the theme song. They updated the song, but wanted it to be familiar still and I think they did a fantastic job.

Fun Mom Dinner $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

August 1, 2017 by Momstart 84 Comments

This post is in partnership with Momentum Pictures.

It seems like Hollywood has embraced the fact that moms dream of having a night out on the town. I know that as a mom, I hardly ever have any alone time. And when I’m “single” parenting it because of either travel, or the kids jobs or the husband has to travel, it’s wine time as soon as it can possibly be wine time. Be cause “wine time” is when I get close to having a night out.

That makes it amazing to team up with Fun Mom Dinner movie and Cameron Hughs Wine.

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In the film, four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.”

Fun Mom Dinner is now in select theaters and On Demand, find it on iTunes.

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Four moms whose only common ground is their kids’ preschool class, decide to get together for a harmless “fun mom dinner.” The night begins as a disaster, but the combination of alcohol, karaoke, and a cute bartender, leads to an unforgettable night where these seemingly different women realize they have more in common than motherhood and men.

The upcoming comedy stars Toni Collette, Molly Shannon, Bridget Everett, and Katie Aselton.

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Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature Giveaway

August 1, 2017 by Momstart 20 Comments

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We are exited to partner with The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature and host a giveaway for you guys.

Surly Squirrel (Will Arnett) and the gang are back. We are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.

THE NUT JOB 2 also features the voice talent of Katherine Heigl (The Nut Job), Jackie Chan (Kung Fu Panda 3), Peter Stormare (Penguins of Madagascar), Bobby Cannavale (Ant-Man), Isabela Moner (Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life), and Maya Rudolph (The Angry Birds Movie).

The Nut Job 2 will be in theaters August 11th and has a run time of 95 minutes.

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KIDNAP Ticket Giveaway #Don’tMessWithMom

July 31, 2017 by Momstart 2 Comments

We are excited to partner with the Movie KIDNAP. For one, my daughter’s manager in LA, her son is in the movie. So we are super excited for him, his name is Brice Evan Fisher. Two, They are letting us giveaway tickets to the movie screening in Seattle but you have to act fast because the screening is on Tuesday.

Aviron Pictures has their new Halle Berry film coming out on August 4^th called KIDNAP. It’s the story of a mother who will stop at nothing to get her child back after he was abducted from a park.

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We are pretty excited to see this movie. I mean, I probably won’t let my daughter see it, at least not for a while. It looks like a great thriller.

Just leave a comment on this post if you want to see the movie with a friend or two.

Black Panther Costumes & Release Date

July 19, 2017 by Momstart 1 Comment

At the D23 Expo there wasn’t a lot of Marvel secrets revealed. We already shared with you the secrets from Thor Ragnarok to The Avengers Infinity War Part 1. We also know there are rumors that some of the actors are going to find the Infinity War movies to be their last. Which gives Marvel the room to focus on other Marvel characters like The Black Panther. And we have a first look at all the Black Panther costumes.

Photo credit: Marvel

Starting in Black Panther is Chadwick Boseman (T’Challa/Black Panther) and Forest Whitaker (the shaman, Zuri) Danai Gurira (Okoye) and Lupita Nyong’o (Nakia). Michael B. Jordan, who plays villain Erik Killmonger, is also spotted in the photo. Black Panther is directed by Ryan Coogler.

The Black Panther Costumes are fantastic. Each Black Panther costumes is covered with details from head to tow. The costumes are perfect for each character in the movie. Here are pictures of the Black Panther Costumes that we took from the D23 Expo hall. I think you will enjoy these and now be super excited for the movie release.

The Black Panther is in theaters February 16, 2018. We will continue to bring you updates as we have them.

Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.

Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey

July 17, 2017 by Momstart 1 Comment

Oprah Winfrey came from nothing and worked her way up to the top by never letting anything stop her. This last weekend she was honored as a new Disney Legend. Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey will be the perfect addition to Disney’s new live action movie A Wrinkle in Time.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: Actor Oprah Winfrey of A WRINKLE IN TIME took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. A WRINKLE IN TIME will be released in U.S. theaters on March 9, 2018. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Oprah Winfrey

OPRAH WINFREY is a renowned award-winning producer, actress, talk show host, and philanthropist. For 25 years she was the host of the award-winning talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons on hundreds of stations domestically and in more than 100 countries around the world. Oprah is also an Academy Award®nominated actress for her role in Steven Spielberg’s 1985 hit The Color Purple. In 1998, she starred in Beloved for Disney’s Touchstone Pictures, a film that she also produced. Oprah also produced and starred in ABC’s 1989 limited series The Women of Brewster Place, and would go on to produce many films for ABC, including Tuesdays with Morrie, Before Women Had Wings, and Their Eyes Were Watching God under the “Oprah Winfrey Presents” banner. She performed as Eudora in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog in 2009 and will co-star as Mrs. Which in Disney’s 2018 film A Wrinkle in Time.

Although the quality of this video might be low, we captured the tribute to Oprah Winfrey at the D23Expo. We shared it on YouTube and on Facebook.

I’m really looking forward to Oprah Winfrey in A Wrinkle in Time.

“A Wrinkle in Time” opens nationwide March 9, 2018.

Disney Legend Mark Hamill

July 17, 2017 by Momstart 1 Comment

Mark Hamill was honored as a Disney legend at the D23Expo opening Disney Legends Ceremony. Sitting in the audience watching as different entertainment professionals received their Disney Legends awards was sureal. I couldn’t believe that I was there and it was amazing how each person was to incredibly talented.

Mark Hamill is received mixed reviews as he received his award. Many say he shouldn’t have received one because his only contribution to Disney is his role in Star Wars as Luke Skywalker and most of that was part of Lucasfilm before it was ever part of Disney. Well come on people that’s not how this award works. Mark Hamill has an amazing acting record and I’m glad he’s joined the ranks of Disney Legend.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: (L-R) Actors Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and director Rian Johnson of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI will be released in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Daisy Ridley; Mark Hamill; Rian Johnson

MARK HAMILL began his career in 1970, appearing in numerous television series guest-roles and several TV movies, including a recurring role on ABC’s General Hospital and starring in MTM’s acclaimed The Texas Wheelers. He achieved worldwide attention as Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars trilogy, which included The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. He returned as Luke in The Force Awakens and will appear in the upcoming The Last Jedi. His stage career includes Broadway shows and the first national tour of Amadeus directed by Sir Peter Hall. A prolific voice-over actor, he has performed in countless animated television shows, feature films, documentaries, and video games. He appears on Disney’s Miles from Tomorrowland and Milo Murphy’s Law, and has also provided the voice of The Joker in the Batman animated series, a role that recently earned him a BAFTA Award.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends Awards. The first Disney Legend was Fred MacMurray (The Shaggy Dog, The Absent-Minded Professor, The Happiest Millionaire), who was honored in 1987. “The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company can bestow on an individual, reserved for those few who have truly made an indelible mark on the history of The Walt Disney Company,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. “It’s a celebration of talent, a recognition of achievement, and an expression of gratitude to the men and women whose work has significantly contributed to Disney’s enduring reputation for creative excellence.”

I added his acceptance speech to my Facebook page and it’s received over 2 thousand views. So watch here. Disney Legend Mark Hammil as he talks about his career and his connection to the late Carrie Fisher.

Mark Hamill misses Carrie Fisher a great deal. He said they were really like brother and sister. They argued and she loved to give him the bird. He also credited Disney for giving him the idea that he could do whatever he wanted when he grew up.

Exclusive Behind the Scenes of Star Wars The Last Jedi

July 17, 2017 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This past weekend at D23Expo, we saw exclusive behind the scenes Star Wars The Last Jedi Footage, yes that’s right, Behind the scenes of Star Wars The Last Jedi and I had chills watching the footage. We also saw the major actors on stage, Director Rian Johnson surprised fans with on-stage appearances by cast members Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro, and they gave little anecdotes of what they have been through while filming. Mark Hamill was cut short because he was on the verge of spilling a top secret spoiler.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: (L-R) Actors Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Director Rian Johnson, actors Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio del Toro of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI will be released in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Gwendoline Christie; John Boyega; Daisy Ridley; Rian Johnson; Kelly Marie Tran; Laura Dern; Benicio del Toro

Also during the behind the scenes footage each of the actors had a few behind the things to say. Carrie Fisher said in regards to the story behind the Star Wars saga, “it’s a story about a family”. We’ve heard that many times, but who is Rey’s family because obviously we’ve also been told that this new addition to Star Wars is about the “new kids”, which would be Rey, Fin and Poe Dameron And Mark Hamill said that, they keep throwing things at me that I never saw coming, or something along the lines of that. You have to watch this behind the scenes footage of Star Wars The Last Jedi.

Didn’t that give you chills?

I could watch that video over and over again. I’m pretty sure that based on a few things that were said and not said but acted out on stage at D23, Fin will be having an epic battle with Captain Phasma. While they were on stage, John Boyega said he would have an Epic battle, much better than the movie before with a certain evil villain. Then he walked over to Gwendoline Christie tried to stare her down in the eyes and give her the showdown on stage. She is so tall you know? So that was like revealing a secret without really revealing a secret.

Watching these people on stage, fans throughout the room were “CRAZY”. It was so exciting that I highly recommend keeping up with all things D23. And if you get the chance to go you should go. Be prepared to wait in line but it’s worth it. When else are you ever going to be in a room with the major actors of the next Star Wars film. (And other movies in the Disney family. I have to give you my update on all things Marvel, but that has to be for another blog post. Marvel and Star Wars are two different worlds guys. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is in theaters December 15, 2017!

Check Out LEAP! In Theaters August 30th

July 17, 2017 by Momstart 14 Comments

This sponsored post is brought to you by The Weinstein Company and coordinated by Wendy’s Bloggers

Elle Fanning is one of my favorite young actresses. She has been so successful and I’m excited to see LEAP! because of her, even though she’s only voicing one of the characters. LEAP! is about an 11-year old orphan, Felicie who has only one dream, to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend is also creative, he is an imaginative but exhausting boy with a passion for creating. Victor’s dream is to become a famous inventor. These two decide to follow their dreams and they run away from their orphanage to pursue their passions. However, Felicie quickly learns that talent alone is not enough. Of course she’s not one to give up because she is quite determined so she finds a mentor. Odette is a tough and mysterious custodian, who along with Victor’s encouraging friendship help her. Together they will inspire your whole family to reach for the stars.

I can’t wait to see it myself and I’m really excited by this new trailer. Check out the brand NEW trailer from The Weinstein Company’s LEAP!, featuring Carly Rae Jepsen’s hit song from the soundtrack, “Cut To The Feeling.”

The entire cast captures the spirit and humor of the story and the music will have you dancing all the way home!

Make sure to get your tickets early!

LEAP! opens in theaters nationwide on August 30th and stars in addition to Elle Fanning, Nat Wolff and Maddie Ziegler alongside Mel Brooks, Kate McKinnon and Carly Rae Jepsen.

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