Don’t Let the Scream Extractor Scare You Too Much, Go See Monsters, Inc. 3D #DisneyMoviesEvent

MonstersINC3D

What's better than Monsters, Inc.? How about Monsters, Inc. in 3D. While I was in LA back in September for a #DisneyMoviesEvent press trip I caught a special screening of Monsters, Inc. 3D. Seeing Monsters, Inc. in 3D was like seeing it again for the very first time. It's hard to believe that Monsters, Inc., originally released way back on November 2, 2001. It was the highest grossing animated film at the global box office that year. When … [Read more...]

Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln #LincolnMovie

1-sheet_Lincoln_v8

Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will … [Read more...]

Wreck-It Ralph Packs a Punch #DisneyMoviesEvent

image006

Wreck-It Ralph packs a punch, it was created by video-game enthusiasts for video-game enthusiasts, so you know it's going to be epic. Honestly, you don't have to be a gamer to enjoy this film, everyone will love it. My 5-year old has never played a video game in her life and she's busting at the seams to see it. From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes Wreck-It Ralph, a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping … [Read more...]

A Look Inside Paperman with Producer Kristina Reed #DisneyMoviesEvent

image003

A look inside Paperman with producer Kristina Reed. From first-time director John Kahrs and producer Kristina Reed come the animated short, Paperman. This one of a kind animated short  will play before Wreck-It Ralph November 2nd. I loved watching this short, I had heard from a few bloggers who had seen it already that it was going to be a treat. Now I can't wait to see it again.  Paperman is the first hand-drawn, GC animated short ever … [Read more...]

Learning How Wreck-It Ralph Came To Be #DisneyMoviesEvent

WRECK-IT RALPH Long Lead Day Press Event

While I was in LA for #DisneyMoviesEvent I had the unique opportunity to partake in a group interview with the Director and Producer of Wreck-It Ralph during our press trip to Disney's Animation Studios. After screening Wreck-It Ralph our large group of 25 bloggers was broken off into two smaller groups and given the chance to dig inside the minds of Director, Rich Moore and Producer, Clark Spencer. Learning how Wreck-It Ralph came to be from … [Read more...]

Secret of the Wings and Interview with Director Peggy Holmes #DisneyMoviesEvent

553763_439447572762729_94379243_n

While I was in LA for #DisneyMoviesEvent I had the rare opportunity to visit Disney Toon Studios and screen Secret of the Wings in 3D and Interview with Director Peggy Holmes. Before going into the screening room we were greeted by none other than John Lasseter, my knees were weak. He's the man responsible for so many of my daughter's favorite Disney animated movies. In my eyes, he's a hero of sorts. Peggy Holmes, the Director of Secret of the … [Read more...]

Wreck-It Ralph Voice Recording Session and Press Day #DisneyMoviesEvent

11.2-021.9.0016 (1)

During my behind the scenes tour at Disney Animation's Studio we had a Wreck-It Ralph voice recording session and Press Day #DisneyMoviesEvent. All 25 bloggers got the unique opportunity to go inside the very same recording booth used by John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman and the many other voice actors. Earlier in the day I had the chance to screen an unfinished copy of  Wreck-It Ralph and instantly fell in love with Vanellope von Schweetz, she … [Read more...]

Wreck-It Ralph Press Day at Disney Animation Studios #DisneyMoviesEvent

photo 1 (3)

During my visit to LA for #DisneyMoviesEvent I had enjoyed a Wreck-It Ralph Press Day at Disney Animation Studios in Burbank. 25 bloggers pulled up in 2 shuttles and unloaded bright and early. This was a full day, chock-full of unique and fun once in a lifetime experiences. I'll go into more details as the weeks progress, but for now, here is a basic rundown of my amazing day. The very first thing we did was screen Wreck-It Ralph. Before the … [Read more...]

Tim Burton’s Classic Style Comes To Life In Frankenweenie #DisneyMoviesEvent

420861_479390782095631_36985768_n

  Last week I attended the world premiere of Tim Burton's newest release, Frankenweenie. Let's just stop there for a moment and pause. I said Tim Burton! In years past Tim has never disappointed and the same can be said for this not so normal tale of a young boy, Victor ( played by Charlie Tahan),  and his beloved pooch Sparky. I've been a Tim Burton fan for years, his style is unique and through his movies I learned that it's okay to … [Read more...]

Interview With The Child Actors of Frankenweenie #DisneyMoviesEvent

IMAG2998

On Monday, right before the premiere, we got to do a group interview with the child actors of Frankenweenie. From left, Charlie Tahan (Victor Frankenstein), Robert Capron (Bob), and Atticus Shaffer (Edgar 'E' Gore). I had seen Charlie Tahan in a few movies, mainly Charlie St. Cloud.  I had seen Robert Capron in Diary of A Whimpy Kid, and Atticus Shaffer in an episode of Shake It Up! that my daughter absolutely loved. As soon as these young men … [Read more...]

Tim Burton’s New Black and White Stop Motion 3D Movie Frankenweenie #DisneyMoviesEvent

174788885,DDFFBE714F354DD2BFC

Last night I got to live my Hollywood dream by walking the red, I mean white carpet for the premiere of Tim Burton's new black and white stop motion 3D movie Frankenweenie. The premiere took place at the historic El Capitan Theater in Hollywood and the theme of the night was of course, black and white. When the 25 of us arrived and crossed the street we were escorted between the barricade, crazed fans where on both sides of us and we … [Read more...]

Hello Hollywood, I’m Here! #DisneyMoviesEvent

Hollywoodsign

Hello Hollywood, I'm here! My plain landed in LA around 9 am and in no time I had my baggage and my driver was waiting for me curbside. I arrived in Hollywood early yesterday and was so relived to learn my room was ready, way before check-in. The Loews Hollywood is amazing, and very accommodating. By 10 am I was up in my room, I kicked back, ordered room service, and got to blogging. I enjoyed the quiet and moved at my own, slow speed, finished a … [Read more...]