The comic series will be presented as five unique stories that take place at the Enchanted Tiki Room which is located on an isolated island. Almost anything can happen and does on the island that is populated by talking (and singing) birds and plants and ancient Tiki gods. Stories will unfold with the arrival of new visitors to the island, and the mysteries revealed may all be connected.
The “Enchanted Tiki Room” series will be written by Jon Adams. Artwork will be penciled by Horacio Domingues with cover artwork by Brian Kesinger.
Be sure to check out the series this fall at select locations at Disney Parks.
Pixar’s “Finding Dory” is coming home and will be available for purchase on November 15th in both a standard Blu-ray version, which will include a Blu-ray disc, DVD and Digital Copy and an Ultimate Collector’s Edition, which will include a 3D Blu-ray, a Blu-ray disc, DVD and and a Digital copy.
Target will also have an exclusive edition available for purchase that will come in a Steelbook case, along with bonus disc and will come with 4 lithographs.
COMPLETE LIST OF SPECIAL FEATURES:
Theatrical Short: “Piper” – A hungry sandpiper hatchling ventures from her nest for the first time to dig for food by the shoreline. The only problem is that the food is buried beneath the sand where scary waves roll up onto the shore.
Marine Life Interviews (All-New Mini Short) – Meet the inhabitants of the Marine Life Institute as they remember our favorite blue tang.
The Octopus That Nearly Broke Pixar – Pixar’s “Team Hank” unravels the challenges, frustrations, and rewards of bringing to life the studio’s crankiest and most technically complicated character ever.
What Were We Talking About? – This piece showcases the complex routes Dory’s story took as the filmmakers worked to construct a comprehensive narrative involving a main character with short-term memory loss.
Casual Carpool – What’s it like to commute with the voices of Marlin, Charlie, Bailey and Hank? Join “Finding Dory” writer/director Andrew Stanton as he drives Albert Brooks, Eugene Levy, Ty Burrell and Ed O’Neill to work.
Animation & Acting – How do you create a connection between a human audience and a fish? This behind-the-scenes look behind the curtain examines the process of constructing believable performances through a unique collaboration between the director, voice actors and animators.
Creature Features – The cast of “Finding Dory” share cool facts about the creatures they voice in the film.
Deep in the Kelp – Disney Channel’s Jenna Ortega guides us on a research trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium to show how far the “Finding Dory” crew went to make Dory’s world feel real.
Skating & Sketching with Jason Deamer – “Finding Dory” character art director Jason Deamer talks about how he got to Pixar, how he draws the characters in the film, and how falling off a skateboard teaches you lessons you can use in art and life.
Dory’s Theme – A spirited discussion among the composer, music editor and director of “Finding Dory” about the musical elements that shape Dory’s quirky and joyful theme.
Rough Day on the Reef – Sometimes computers make mistakes. Here you’ll see some of the funny, creepy and just plain bizarre footage the crew encountered while making “Finding Dory.”
Audio Commentary – Director Andrew Stanton, co-director Angus MacLane and producer Lindsey Collins deliver their personal perspective on “Finding Dory.”
Deleted Scenes (introduced by director Andrew Stanton)
Losing Nemo – While watching the stingray migration, Dory starts to follow two fish that remind her of her parents, leaving Nemo all alone.
Little Tension in Clown Town – In this alternate version of the film, Dory tries to “follow her fins” to her parents, but ends up in a strange place with even stranger fish fashion.
Dory Dumped – In this early version of the story, Dory’s parents had short-term memory loss as well.
Sleep Swimming – Dory begins to talk and swim in her sleep, revealing what seem to be clues to her past.
Meeting Hank – Wandering the Marine Life Institute’s elaborate pipe system, Dory happens upon the abode of Hank the cranky octopus.
The Pig – Frantically navigating the pipes of the Marine Life Institute in search of her parents, Dory crosses paths with a terrifying cleaning device.
Starting Over – Director Andrew Stanton presents four different versions of the movie’s opening scene to illustrate the filmmakers’ search for the best way to introduce Dory’s backstory and to connect this new film to “Finding Nemo.”
Tank Gang (Digital exclusive) – After a close encounter with a squid leaves them separated from Dory, Marlin and Nemo unexpectedly meet up with the Tank Gang from “Finding Nemo,” who make it their mission to get to the Marine Life Institute … by any means necessary.
Hidden Seacrets of Finding Dory (Digital exclusive) – Take a deep dive to catch secret Easter Eggs throughout the movie. And just like Hank, they’re hidden in plain sight.
CHAPTER 2 STARS NEW TOYS FROM “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”
What happens next? Find out in Chapter 2 of the fan-created Go Rogue YouTube series. Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the original four-part stop motion story stars key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.
With the first installment embraced by fans worldwide, topping 2.7 million views since its Aug. 31 release, the series follows the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set that have been misplaced by the Empire.
Chapter 1 left off with Jyn Erso fleeing with the instructions to the LEGO Death Star. Up next, she must learn to rely on an unlikely group of heroes. Only by working together can this newly formed band of Rebels outsmart the Empire and restore freedom to the Galaxy.
The four-part #GoRogue series kicks off a global UGC contest beginning September 30that asks fans to share their own “Rogue Stories.” More information is available at StarWars.com/GoRogue for ages 13+,and for parents of kids ages 8-12, have them visit Disney.com/MyRogueStory.
If you are anything like me, you are probably just as excited for all of the new merchandise coming your way from the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival as you are for some off the food and drinks you’ll be enjoying there. Well, to help you in your shopping, we have devised this little guide to all of the merchandise at this year’s event. Enjoy!
Festival Posters
Food and Wine Festival 2016 Poster, $24.99
Food and Wine Festival 2016 Figment Poster, $24.99
Food and Wine Festival 2016 Poster, $24.99
Limited Release and Limited Edition Pins
Limited release Figment logo pin, $14.99
Limited edition Frozen pin, $15.99
Limited edition Three Caballeros pin, $15.99
Limited edition Three Caballeros pin, $15.99
Limited edition The Emperor’s New Groove pin, $15.99
Limited edition Bento Box pin set, $59.99
Limited edition Bento Box pin set, $59.99
Logo Merchandise
Festival baseball cap, $26.99
Festival long sleeve tee, $36.99
Festival “toothpick holder”, $9.99
Festival dish towels, $21.99
Festival wine tervis, $24.99
Festival tumbler, $21.99
Festival v-neck tee, $32.99
Festival garbage can salt and pepper shaker, $9.99
Festival mug, $14.99
Festival tee, $36.99
Festival magnet, $9.99
Festival stemless glass set, $26.99
Festival tray, $6.99 – cutlery set, $14.99
Festival ornament, $12.99
Festival plate, $14.99
Festival wine bag, $34.99
Figment Food & Wine Festival Collection
Figment oven mit, $14.99
Figment magnet, $9.99
Figment t-shirt, $24.99
Figment garbage can salt and pepper shaker, $9.99
Figment mug, $14.99
Figment ornament, $19.99
Figment apron, $26.99
Ladies Figment shirt, , $29.99
Brews Around the World Collection
Brews t-shirt, $27.99
Brews t-shirt, $27.99
Brews baseball cap, $29.99
Brews glass, $14.99
Brews glass, $14.99
Brews ornament, $19.99
Brews ornament, $19.99
Annual Passholder Exclusive Merchandise
Keepsake box, $19.99
Keepsake box, $19.99
Keepsake box, $19.99
Passholder shirt, $27.99
There is also a pin and a coin available, pin is $15.99 and the coin is $24.99.
Jedi Temple Archives has revealed the first line of action figures and vehicles from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that will be available for purchase on September 30th. This will occur during next month’s “Force Friday” which is rumored to be called “Rogue Friday” this year.
This one seems to be a new Poe Dameron/Snowtrooper set from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”:
Star Wars Superfans #GoRogue to Reveal New Toy Line
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” toys unveiled in series of original stop-motion animated shorts debuting online today
Launch heralds global UGC contest celebrating fan content, creativity and storytelling
A team of Star Wars superfans today revealed the new toy line for the highly anticipated “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” movie via a series of fan-made animated shorts launching on the Star Wars YouTubechannel. As part of a competition in collaboration with creative network Tongal,a team was assembled to write, direct and produce original, fan-made stop-motion shorts starring key toys from the new line to kick off a global UGC contest that asks fans to share their own “Rogue Stories.”
“These fan-created shorts are a tribute to the incredible content that the Star Wars community posts online every day,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “The Go Rogue campaign was designed with Star Wars fans in mind – we want them to be front and center in the run up to ‘Rogue One’ by imagining and creating their own Rogue Stories.”
When Star Wars news breaks, many fans worldwide react by sharing their own videos online. According to new research, fans posted over 838,000 pieces of Star Wars-relatedcontent on YouTube in the past year alone, which is more than 2,296 per day and nearly 96 per hour. Star Wars fan-generated content is also incredibly popular, accruing more than 16.3 billion views in the last year – equivalent to everyone in the world viewing at least two fan-created videos.
The global contest, which kicks off September 30, invites fans to share their own short stories or skits set in a galaxy far, far away… Winning entries from around the globe will be chosen by a panel including “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” director Gareth Edwards. Beginning September 30, teen and adult fans can enter the Go Rogue contest on StarWars.com/GoRogue. In addition to the global contest on starwars.com, in the U.S. and parts of Canada, kids 8-12 can participate on Disney.com/MyRogueStory. Winners will be invited to Lucasfilm in San Francisco to attend a screening of “Rogue One,” and see their short story on the big screen.
The fan-created shorts showcasing the new line of “Rogue One” toys for the first time launches on the Star WarsYouTube channel today, with new installments rolling out through September. The team was lead by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.
“I’ve been a Star Wars fan my whole life so this is a dream project,” says James DeJulio, co-founder of Tongal. “It’s been amazing to see what an inspiration Star Wars has been to so many members of our creative community, whether that’s coming up with their own Star Wars storylines, or playing out scenes with Star Wars toys at home with their kids. I’m excited to share this first ‘Rogue Story’ with the world and hope it inspires other fans to share theirs.”
Fans can pre-order a handful of select items seen in the “Rogue Stories” beginning September 2 at mass retailers, Disney Store locations and disneystore.com. The full range of new “Rogue One”and Star Wars products will be available globally starting on September 30. Join the global #GoRogue conversation on social.
Smuggler’s Bounty has revealed the first line of Funko Pops for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” which will be available on “Rogue Friday”, which we be on September 30th.
There will be several Funko Pops exclusives that can only be found at Hot Topic, GameStop, Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens.
We also get our first look at Darth Vader from “Rogue One” in Pop form. As expected, he looks very close to what we are all used to and especially close to what we have seen in “Star Wars: A New Hope”.
Putting behind a checkered past by lending her skills to a greater cause, Jyn Erso is impetuous, defiant,
and eager to bring the battle to the Empire. Used to operating alone, she finds higher purpose
by taking on a desperate mission for the Rebel Alliance!
Jyn Erso is available in her main outfit, with her hood up (exclusively at Hot Topic), and
in her imperial disguise (exclusively at Target)!
An accomplished Alliance Intelligence officer with combat field experience, Captain Cassian Andor
commands respect from his Rebel troops with his ability to keep a cool head under fire and complete
his missions with minimal resources.
Captain Andor is available in his brown jacket (exclusively at Target) or mountain outfit!
A reprogrammed Imperial security droid now loyal to the Alliance,
K-2SO is an alarming sight standing within a secret Rebel base.
The pragmatic droid is an effective insertion agent, as he can blend
in perfectly at Imperial installations and outposts!
Deeply spiritual, Chirrut Îmwe believes all living things are connected through the Force.
His sightless eyes do not prevent him from being a highly skilled warrior. Though
he lacks Force abilities, this warrior monk has rigorously honed his body
through intense physical and mental discipline!
The harsh reality of his Imperial-occupied home world has hardened Baze Malbus
into a pragmatic soldier and a crack shot with his heavy repeater cannon. Baze has
a bravado that provides a marked contrast to the spiritual centeredness of his
best friend and moral compass, Chirrut Îmwe!
A battered veteran of the Clone Wars as well as the ongoing rebellion against the Empire,
Saw Gerrera leads a band of Rebel extremists. Saw has lost much in his decades of combat,
but occasional flashes of the charismatic and caring man he once was shine through his
calloused exterior. Saw’s ailing health has not withered his resolve to fight!
Saw is available exclusively at Walmart!
As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military,
Orson Krennic is obsessed with the completion of the long-delayed Death Star project.
A cruel but brilliant man, Krennic has staked his reputation on the delivery of the
functional battle station to the Emperor!
Specialist stormtroopers stationed at the top secret Imperial military headquarters on Scarif,
Shoretroopers patrol the beaches and bunkers of the planetary facility!
Look for the striped Scarif Stormtrooper exclusively at Walgreens!
The elite soldiers of Imperial Intelligence, Death Troopers are encased in specialized stormtrooper armor
with a dark, ominous gleam. These soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic,
a highly placed officer within the Advanced Weapons Research division of the Empire!
Imperial Death Troopers are available in their standard armor or chrome (exclusively at Walmart)!
The Galactic Empire relies on astromech droids to maintain its machinery, but unlike
the Rebel Alliance, Imperial technicians do not grant their droids independence and subject them
to frequent memory wipes to keep them subservient!
Once a heroic Jedi Knight, Darth Vader was seduced by the dark side of the Force, became a Sith Lord,
and led the Empire’s eradication of the Jedi Order. He remained in service of the Emperor for decades,
enforcing his Master’s will and seeking to crush the fledgling Rebel Alliance!
Darth Vader is a brand new sculpt and design. Find his special “force grip” pose exclusively at GameStop!
Also available will be a line of “Rogue One” Wobblers.
Wobblers combine the style of contemporary vinyl figures with the traditional collectability of bobbleheads!
Choose from Jyn, Captain Andor, or a Scarif Stormtrooper!
Today, Disney provided a sneak peek of the merchandise coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2016.
There is a limited edition retail MagicBand with an edition size of 3,000. It will be released at Emporium and Box Office Gifts on Main Street, U.S.A.
The limited release and limited edition pins will be released in Big Top Souvenirs in the Storybook Circus area of New Fantasyland. The pin assortment includes individual pins, a limited edition box set, a limited edition framed pin set, a limited release mystery pin set, and a limited release pin created especially for Annual Passholders. Guests may also find event apparel and holiday ornaments in this location.
Apparel may also be found in Mickey’s Star Trader in Tomorrowland, or at Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A.
Additional items were previewed in a video on the Disney Parks Blog:
What may be the single most desired Disney Parks item of all time is finally on the way… Lego will be releasing an official Cinderella Castle set at sometime in the near future. It will reportedly retail at $349.99 and clock in at 4080 pieces. Release date is set for September 1st, 2016.
The set will be released onlien adn at LEGO retail locations. It is not known if it will be available at Disney Parks locations other than LEGO stores.
Pretty cool huh? I’d ask if you’re going to buy one, but I already know the answer…
Check out this video featuring Broadway performers from The Book Of Mormon, Hamilton, Wicked and more dancing and singing songs from The Lion King, The Jungle Book and Tarzan in a performance they like to call “Disney Jungle Dance Party”! Special thanks to Christopher Rice!
#DJDP– DISNEY JUNGLE DANCE PARTY
Featuring covers of 3 wild Disney songs by Christopher Rice (Broadway’s The Book of Mormon)
Director, Choreographer, Lead Vocal:
Christopher Rice
“Just Can’t Wait to Be King” Dancers:
Mackenzie Warren (Anything Goes tour, Pippin tour)
Kirstin Tucker (Trip of Love, Cinderella)
Kelly Sheehan (White Christmas, 42nd Street)
Amanda LaMotte (Matilda)
Elise Mestichelli
Tiffany Laterza
Maggie Mial
Audra Bryant
Kristen Brooks Sandler
“I Wanna Be Like You” Dancers:
Nathan Keen (Chicago tour, We Will Rock You tour)
Graham Keen
Matthew Borchers
Clinton Sherwood (The Book of Mormon)
Drew King (On The 20th Century, Elf tour)
Bryan Hunt (White Christmas tour, Billy Elliot tour)
Ben Lanham (Cinderella tour)
Vocalists:
Matthew Marks (The Book of Mormon)
Ben Estus (The Book of Mormon)
Gabe Gibbs (The Book of Mormon)
Stephen Anthony (The Book of Mormon)
Matt Rosell (Les Miz)
Emily Mechler (Wicked, Evita)
Chelsea Stavis
Liz Byrne (Baby, It’s You!)
Associate Choreographer and Assistant to the Director:
Audra Bryant
Director of Photography:
Eric Mann of Unreel Films
Assistant to the Director of Photography:
Mikita Thompson
Behind the Scenes footage:
Tim Grady Films
Musical Arrangert and Director:
Clinton Sherwood
Audio Recording and Mixing:
Carl Cully
Guitar:
Matt SanGiovanni
Drums:
Laura Hamel
Filmed Live on location in Brooklyn NY at Chemistry Creative
Production Assistants:
Vinyetta James
Molly Jae Chase
Tiffany Laterza
Audra Bryant
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