“Star Wars Rebels: Season 2” – New Poster, Synopsis And Preview Clip Released

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“Star Wars Rebels: Season 2″ will premier on October 14th at 9:30 PM on Disney XD and to get us ready Disney and Lucasfilm have released a new poster, official synopsis and a preview clip from the upcoming episode, “Someone You Can Count On – The Lost Commanders.”

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Official synopsis:

In “Star Wars Rebels” Season Two, past lives will be revealed and the destiny of our heroes will be changed forever. The transformative new season resumes with Imperial oppression on Lothal growing stronger and the rebels seeking out new allies and additional resources to sustain their fight against the evil Empire. With the help of Ahsoka Tano, the crew of the Ghost enlists some old friends: ex-clone troopers who fought in the Clone Wars. As the rebels grow in number, so do their enemies. New Inquisitors are dispatched by Darth Vader and sent to crush any threat of rebellion. Through dangerous rescue missions, thrilling space chases, and spectacular lightsaber duels – the bond of our rebel crew will be put to the test like never before.

Source: Sons Of Geekry

New Villains “Club” Offering Starring Dr. Facilier Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you have been searching the DisneyAuditions.com website as of late, you may have caught this interesting string of auditions coming up soon:

 

 

If you were to open any of these auditions for further details, you would find exactly what Disney is looking for to be a part of this not-yet-announced new offering for DHS:

Disney Parks Talent casting is seeking dynamic Female Dancers, Male Comedic/Improv Actors, and Male Actors Who Sing for a new Disney Villains inspired entertainment offering at the Walt Disney World®Resort near Orlando, FL.

Seeking:
Dr. Facilier – Male, 20s – 30s, 5’11” and above. A master of magic and voodoo.  Charismatic baritone with pizazz. Sings “Friends On The Other Side.”

Comedic Male Actor– Inventive actor with a strong sense of comedic wit and timing. Portrays the club manager of Dr. Facilier’s Lounge. Well-polished with a bit of flair.

Female Dancers – Seeking versatile and exciting female dancers 5’2” and above. Must have excellent technique and a strong hip hop background. Acting ability a plus.

From the sounds of it, the show (or maybe dining experience) would feature a club owned by Dr. Facilier from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. No more details have been released yet, but we will let you know more as soon as we do.

PETITION: Disney Parks Should Introduce New “Courteous Guest Guidelines” for Better Guest Enjoyment np

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How many times have you lined up for a parade or fireworks at a Disney theme park hours in advance, only to have your waiting squandered by another guest who decided to be rude? Whether it is guests putting their children on their shoulders, running people over with a stroller or ECV, or pushing their children through others so they can see, it seems like these types of situations are more and more evident in Disney Parks these days. I’m not saying these things never happened in the past, but it seems to be happening more and more as crowds increase annually at the parks.

The sad part is that unnecessary arguments over these types of things are often what lead to violent incidents in the park, whether it be verbal or physical. I have seen these incidents happen, and over the last few years I have been in the middle of situations where I was verbally attacked while my party was simply standing or sitting in a designated viewing area for parades or fireworks. These events led me to believe maybe someone should try to get Disney to do something about this. The more I thought about it, I thought why couldn’t I try to get the ball rolling on this instead of waiting for someone else to do it? That brings us to today…

Don’t get me wrong, Disney takes many steps to ensure guest safety and enjoyment. Here are the current Park Rules, as stated on Disneyland.com:

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Common courtesy between guests is encouraged in the park rules, but other than profanity, it isn’t very clear what exactly is prohibited. Perhaps some courtesies aren’t considered common to all people, so maybe Disney needs to be a little clearer about some things to make sure their guests do not have to try to police the parks themselves when another guest or group of guests is being rude, “disruptive, or offensive.”

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Tokyo Disneyland features a far more comprehensive guide to park policies on their maps. Line cutting and the holding of viewing space with personal items are addressed.

I will not attempt to draft the exact wording that Disney should place inside park maps or have dictated over loud speakers as there are teams of Disney lawyers who can do a much better job finding the proper way to word such policies. Rather, I will simply lay out the policies we feel Disney Parks should adopt and perhaps why if it is not self-explanatory. Included below are not just items related to entertainment viewing, but also some general policies that should probably be put in place.

-The act of placing children up on shoulders should be prohibited. I have visited the parks with children between the ages of 2-6. For the enjoyment of guests around us, I held the children to my side at my eye level. This ensured that the children could see and that I was not blocking the view of anyone around us. I know this could be a little more painful than up on the shoulders, but it really is the polite thing to do. This is pretty much an unwritten rule at the other Disney Parks around the world.

-Be sure to lower balloons or take off large hats before parades and fireworks. Your balloon can also block the view of guests around you. This policy is actually verbally stated in pre-show announcements at Tokyo Disneyland Resort.

-Do not push your child or forcibly place yourself between guests already waiting to view the parade or fireworks. If a guest is nice enough to allow other guests to share a space or to stand/sit in front of them, that is permissible, but guests should not be pushing themselves or their children into, over, or on top of other guests just so they can see. Arrive early for parades and fireworks shows as to ensure a good view.

-Use designated walkways and crosswalks leading up to fireworks and parades. Do not push between guests already waiting for the show just because you need to shave 5 seconds off of your travel time. Please use the pathways and such that cast members have worked very hard to set-up and maintain with tape, ropes, or the like. While sitting on the curb waiting for parades, I have been hit with strollers and ECVs. This is unnecessary and rude. Literally, there was a crosswalk manned by a Disney cast member with 5-10 seconds walking distance from us on all of these occasions.

-Cell phone usage in attractions should be prohibited. Please silence any and all electronic devices before entering a ride or attraction and please do not turn on your camera flash or screen lighting if a member of your party is frightened in a dark attraction. Simply follow the regulations at the attraction you are visiting, most of which have a cast member who would be happy to assist you in exiting or even a set of nearby, accessible exit doors that were explained before your experience began.

-Holding electronic devices over your head for taking photographs or video recording during attractions, shows, and parades is prohibited. Please hold your device at eye level as not to block the view of those around you.

Maybe some of these policies will be too much for Disney Parks to adopt today, but there doesn’t seem to be a real push to handle the situations caused by the lack of such policies in the parks. If this petition doesn’t go anywhere, at least more guests may be made aware of these issues by reading this, and that would be great. No one should have to have an argument with  a stranger at Disney World that could easily be avoided otherwise. We are simply suggesting that if such policies were posted, printed in guide maps, or announced verbally over loudspeakers before any event, many of these situations could be completely avoided. We hope you will agree with us and join us in the fight for these new courteous guest guidelines.

You can join this petition at Change.org, and please feel free to share this with anyone and help spread the word. If you are a blogger or media outlet, feel free to post this story as well. If you need or want anymore information, feel free to contact us as well. Thank you for your time.

LEGO “WALL-E” Is Coming Soon np

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It’s been a while since we have seen this guy but it looks like WALL-E is back in LEGO form. This special version of WALL-E was created with the help of a Pixar animator, Angus MacLane. Amazon.com did have this set available for pre-order with a price of $60 and a scheduled release date of September 1st, but currently it has been taken down from it’s site.

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From Smyth’s Toys:

Build a beautifully detailed LEGO version of WALL•E—the last robot left on Earth! Created by Angus MacLane, an animator and director at Pixar Animation Studios, and selected by LEGO Ideas members, the development of this model began alongside the making of the lovable animated character for the classic Pixar feature film. It has taken almost a decade to perfect the LEGO version, which incorporates many authentic WALL•E characteristics, including a posable neck, adjustable head, arms that move up and down and side to side, plus gripping hands and rolling tracks. With a trunk that opens and closes, you can tidy up the planet one pile of garbage at a time! This set also includes a booklet about the designer and the animated Pixar movie.

Features

  • Also includes the last-plant-on-Earth element
  • Flexible head and hands can open/close
  • Rotating wheels with tracks
  • Opening torso compartment
  • Features a posable neck, adjustable head, highly movable arms, gripping hands, opening trunk and rolling tracks
  • Hold the plant with WALL.E hand
  • Suitability 12+
  • Open and close the trunk
  • Includes a booklet about the designer and the animated Pixar movie
  • Dimensions: 16L X 16W X 18H cm

Source: Smyth’s Toys; The Brick Fan

8/27/15 Marvel News Mash-Up (Civil War, Spider-Man Fights, Ronda Rousey as Captain Marvel, Etc.) np

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Concept Art For “Captain America: Civil War” Reveals Who Is On Cap And Iron Man’s Teams

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Mr. Sunday Movies received new concept art for “Captain America: Civil War” revealing exactly who is on Captain America’s Team and Iron Man’s Team. Keep in mind that this is concept art that was probably made before the film began production and at the time Black Panther had a bigger role since they were planning to make the movie without Spider-Man since no deal was made at that point. Scarlet Witch is noticeably absent but a bigger surprise is that Sharon Carter (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier) is a Captain America team member.

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Source: Comic Book Movie

“Captain America: Civil War” Wraps Up Principal Photography

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“Captain America: Civil War” has officially finished shooting principal photography and to celebrate some of the cast got together for a wrap party at a German pub. The Russo Brothers will still have a lot to do before the film is released including inserting special effects, editing, the score still has to be composed and even possible re-shoots if necessary.

From Access Hollywood:

Principal photography for the Marvel sequel was completed on Friday, and stars Chris Evans (Captain America), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Anthony Mackie (Falcon), Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier) and others headed to a local tavern to celebrate.
Sources: Access Hollywood

Rumor: Which Avenger Will Spider-Man Fight In “Captain America: Civil War”?captain_america__civil_war__2016__poster__3_by_krallbaki-d8j8v3y

We reported last week that during “Captain America: Civil War”, Spider-Man will align himself with Team Iron Man so we were expecting Spider-Man tangle with someone on Team Captain America, but who?

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According to Heroic Hollywood, the Web-Crawler will butt heads with the leader of the team himself, Captain America. Heroic Hollywood has also revealed that Captain America and Bucky/The Winter Soldier will team up at some point to take on Iron Man in a two versus one battle. This movie cant come fast enough but we will have to wait until May 6, 2016.

Source: Heroic Hollywood

Ronda Rousey Wants To Be Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”

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Ronda Rousey, the AMA Women’s Champion, announced recently that she has great interest in playing the title role in Marvel’s upcoming movie, “Captain Marvel”. Some of her fans went out of their way to create some fan art as Rousey as “Captain Marvel” to the delight of Rousey herself.

rondarousey Since the reddit AMA I’ve received so many badass Ms. Marvel/Captain Marvel edits! There were so many cool ones I couldn’t pick just one to share –

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Source: Rondarousey via Instagram

Marvel’s September Comic Books To Feature “Cosplayers Covers”

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This September, Marvel will show support for the Cosplay community by featuring several Cosplayers on some of their most popular comic book covers. There will be over twenty special Cosplay Covers dressed as hopefully one of your favorite superheroes.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

Sideshow Collectibles Corner

“Captain America”

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Definitely a different version of Captain America but love the Anime inspired design made to his classic costume.

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Captain America is the embodiment of patriotism, clothed in a star-spangled red, white and blue suit. His iconic costume has been redesigned in the form of a protective armor that highlights his awe-inspiring presence. The Captain’s signature round shield maintains its classic colors and can be placed either in his hand or on his back. Featuring a wide range of motion, the Captain America Variant figure can be dynamically posed wielding his shield. The realistic paintwork – the chipping paint, the burn marks, the remnants of dirt and grim – evokes the fierce battles, explosions, and other gritty situations Cap has gone through. These elements combine to create a modern interpretation of the character and take this figure to another level! 

The Captain America collectible figure is available for pre-order through Sideshow Collectibles at a price of $149.99 and will ship in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Source: Sideshow Collectibles

That’s it for this time!

New (Very Short) “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Teaser Released np

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Star Wars on Instagram has just revealed a new teaser for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. This teaser is only 15 seconds but shows some great new footage of Finn wielding a lightsaber for the first time as it appears he is about to take on Kylo Ren!

 

There has been an awakening… #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

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Source: Star Wars on Instagram

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Toys To Be Unveiled During 18 Hour Global YouTube Stream np

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The Force Awakens Around the World: Star Wars Fans Invited to Join Epic Global Event on YouTube

 Toy unboxing phenomenon goes live globally for the first time ahead of ‘Force Friday’

 Online event featuring talent from the Maker Studios network gives fans first look at film-inspired toys ahead of midnight madness at retail

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens products are set to be unveiled in the world’s first-ever global live toy unboxing event. Unfolding over 18 hours in 15 cities and 12 countries, the event will see highlights from the range of epic merchandise revealed in a rolling New Year’s Eve style celebration featuring top digital stars from the Maker Studios network.

“Star Wars toys have always played an important role in how our fans interact with the Saga,” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “They’ve inspired multiple generations to relive the experience of the movies and to create new adventures all their own. These spectacular Star Wars: The Force Awakens products will continue that tradition.”

Kicking off in Sydney, Australia on the morning of September 3, and continuing through Asia,  Europe, Canada, and North & South America, selections from the new toy line will debut to global fanfare leading up to retailers around the globe opening their doors at midnight.

“Over the course of 18 hours, some of Maker Studios’ biggest stars will each be unboxing a new toy from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens product line in a different city around the world and sharing the experience live on YouTube.” said Leslie Ferraro, President, Disney Consumer Products. “We’ve seen tremendous excitement for these new products and can’t wait to see the global reaction from the Star Wars fan community.”

The Star Wars YouTube channel will host the live stream, which kicks off with the first unboxing in Sydney, Australia at 7:45 a.m. local time on Thursday, Sept. 3 (5:45 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Sept. 2), with the grand finale at Lucasfilm in San Francisco at 8 a.m. PDT  (11 a.m. EDT) on Thursday, Sept. 3. Each of the 15 locations will reveal a new product inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

These “unboxing” videos will feature online personalities sharing the excitement of opening the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens toys. Unboxing videos overall have captivated millions of Internet viewers and continue to grow in popularity. Eighteen of the top 100 most viewed YouTube Channels worldwide are dedicated to toys and toy unboxings. These 18 channels accounted for 8.1 billion views in Q1 2015.

“We’re excited to be part of this first-of-its-kind initiative,” said Chris M. Williams, Chief Audience Officer, Maker Studios. “The unboxing world continues to expand rapidly as audiences around the world connect with digital creators who share their passions. This shared fandom helps attract billions of monthly views and consistently puts the genre at the top of the YouTube charts.”

The global unboxing event will incorporate traditional toy unboxers such as the popular EvanTubeHD, channels featuring families such as Bratayley, lifehack specialists such as ExpCaseros, gamers such as AlexBy11 and Star Wars fans from around the world, including Chris Pirillo, bringing with them a broad audience and appeal. The global line-up includes:

COUNTRY CITY MAKER TALENT LOCAL TIME 9/3 EDT
Australia Sydney Bratayley 07:45 17:45 9/2
Japan Tokyo Einshine 11:00 22:00 9/2
Korea Seoul Dollastic 12:00 23:00 9/2
Hong Kong Hong Kong Dante Basco 12:00 00:00 9/3
France Paris AyPierre 09:00 03:00 9/3
Spain Madrid AlexBy11 11:00 05:00 9/3
Germany Berlin Reyst 12:00 06:00 9/3
England London GamingBeaver 11:30 06:30 9/3
Brazil Rio de Janeiro Malena010102 08:30 07:30 9/3
USA New York EvanTubeHD 08:30 08:30 9/3
Canada Toronto Quill18 09:00 09:00 9/3
USA Chicago HobbyKidsTV 08:30 09:30 9/3
Mexico Mexico City ExpCaseros 09:30 10:30 9/3
USA San Francisco Chris Pirillo 08:00 11:00 9/3

The full schedule also is available at http://www.StarWars.com.

Several countries will join the live stream from YouTube Spaces (Berlin, Tokyo, London), with Star Wars commentators Anthony Carboni and Andi Gutierrez hosting the event from the YouTube Space, Los Angeles.

Fans can tune in to watch live unboxings at home or on mobile devices, and also enjoy the latest trailers on the upcoming movie, commentary from special guests, fun product videos and demos, and footage from recent Star Wars events.

The global celebration culminates at midnight local time, when many retailers around the world will open their doors to fans to purchase Star Wars: The Force Awakens toys, collectibles, books, apparel and more. Visit starwars.com for more details on participating locations. Additionally, select Disney Store locations around the world will take part.  More details are available at http://www.DisneyStore.com/ForceFriday.

Fans are encouraged to document their experiences around the event on social media using the hashtag #ForceFriday.

New Flyover to Allow Resort Guests to Bypass Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza

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Within the next 5 years, guests traveling to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort will no longer have to make a stop at the Magic Kingdom toll plaza. A flyover will take resort traffic past the current-day Magic Kingdom toll plaza when completed. The changes will be part of a major overhaul of the Magic Kingdom parking area and vehicle main entrance that will be accommodated by the removal of the Walt Disney World Speedway.

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Other major road changes are coming to Walt Disney World according to the Orlando Sentinel:

  • A reconfiguration of Osceola Parkway at Victory Way, southeast of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and north of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. A traditional intersection will be replaced with a flyover design similar to that at state roads 50 and 436 near Orlando. The flyover would take Osceola Parkway traffic over Victory Way.
  • An extension of Western Way to Avalon Road, or County Road 545. Currently Western Way ends around the Flamingo Crossings development under construction.
  • A Center Drive bypass to the west that will allow traffic heading south off Reams Road more direct access to Floridian Way.

These changes are in preparation for several years of major expansion ahead for the resort, including Star Wars and Toy Story additions to the Studios, AVATAR and a new nighttime show at Animal Kingdom, and the conversion of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs.

Tom Corless’s 8/26/15 WDW Photo Report (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Etc.)

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I visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios this past weekend and have some newsworthy photos to share with you from my trip, so let’s take a look:

At the Magic Kingdom, the map displays have been moved out from under the train station

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This is an attempt to get guests to use the app more and rely less on paper maps

The dispensers underneath the posters are gone

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Another section of the new hub opened to guests recently

There’s still work to be done, but at least the path is open

In Tomorrowland, the color changes continue with the installation of these new, red lightpoles

Disney Springs road signage is popping up. The name change will go into effect October 1st.

Construction continues on the new Frozen meet and greet in the Norway pavilion at Epcot

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We were shown concept art for this building at the D23 Expo

The large “T” banner outside of Test Track was fading, so they replaced it

The second in the Haunted Mansion stretching room statue series has been released

There’s a new billboard on Hollywood Boulevard featuring Donald Duck

The large decorative pillars on the top of the Chinese Theater are back

They have been gone since 2001 when the Sorcerer’s Hat was installed

The signage from the Magic of Disney Animation is gone

This will soon be the Star Wars Launch Bay

The large film reel sign is gone as well

Lucasfilm Teams Up With Major Brands To Launch Promotional Campaign for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” np

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LUCASFILM TEAMS UP WITH SEVEN MAJOR GLOBAL BRANDS TO LAUNCH EXPANSIVE PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF “STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS”       

COVERGIRL & MAX FACTOR, DURACELL, FCA US, GENERAL MILLS, HP, SUBWAY AND VERIZON JOIN THE UNPRECEDENTED INITIATIVE

Lucasfilm announced today that they are collaborating with seven of the world’s most well-known brands—COVERGIRL & Max Factor, Duracell, FCA US, General Mills, HP, Subway® and Verizon—for the launch of an expansive, historic promotional campaign in support of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” opening on December 18.

For the highly anticipated next episode in the “Star Wars” franchise, each company has developed break-through, custom creative campaigns, and innovative programs and activations for their target audiences.

“We are thrilled to be working with such a stellar roster of promotional partners.  The ‘Star Wars’ brand has endured over the years, across generational audiences because it connects with people in a very special way,” said Lynwen Brennan, General Manager of Lucasfilm. “Our partners have all delivered original, stand-out campaigns that capture the familiar fun and excitement of our galaxy far, far away that we hope will delight fans as they get ready to experience ‘Star Wars:The Force Awakens.’”

The seven best-in-classglobal partners were chosen for their creative excellence within their fieldsas well as their collective diverse global reach. All of the partnerships strategically complement the tempo and tone of the film’s overall marketing campaign.