Awesome Mixtape Vol 2 — The Nine Realms

I loved Guardians of the Galaxy, but even more so, I loved that soundtrack. Awesome Mixtape Vol 1. was a return to something I hadn't done since I was a teenager. The day after leaving the theater I had to have it. Then my little girl made our official song Hooked on a Feeling further cementing it's importance in my life. I mean,that music should've got a title credit on the poster as it was a performance just as critical as the cast. Hopefully that wasn't lightning & it can strike twice. Awesome Mix Vol 2. was released, & I'm trying my hardest not to pick it up yet. As with most soundtracks I don't want to hear the music until I get it in context with the movie itself. It's not like I haven't heard these songs anyway. Here's the track list though, & through the songs I'm familiar with, I can't wait to see where these fit in:

My Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra
Fox On The Run - The Sweet
Lake Shore Drive - Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah
The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Bring It Home To Me - Sam Cooke
Southern Nights - Glen Campbell
My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
Come A Little Bit Closer - Jay & The Americans
Wham Bam Skang-a-Lang - Silver
Surrender - Cheap Trick
Father & Son - Cat Stevens
Flashlight - Parliament
Guardians Inferno (Feat. David Hasselhoff) - The Sneepers

In other Guardians related events though, James Gunn revealed to Slash Film that Adam Warlock was originally planned to be in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. This made sense as in the comics Adam Warlock was tied to one of the Infinity Stones. At one point there was even a pretty big rumor that Warlock might have been used in the films as Starlord's father. Now we know that part goes to Ego the Living Planet played by Kurt Russell. I'm thinkin it's a pretty safe bet now though, that Adam Warlock probably has a part in the works for Vol 3. I'm sure it'll be awhile before we know for sure though. Anyway, what do you think about the soundtrack or some future Adam Warlock action? Let us know in the comments, like, & share.

Jun 18, 2019

Michelle Rejwan Now Senior VP Live Action Development And Production For Lucasfilm

Hollywood Reporter reports Michelle Rejwan is now the Senior VP of Live Action Development & Production. She will oversee new feature films as well Disney+ series while still producing with president Kathleen Kennedy. That seems like a hefty responsibility to drop on someone who's previous credits at Lucasfilm are producing The Force Awakens & The Rise of Skywalker. Kennedy really sees something in her though, having “seen first-hand her skills collaborating with writers and directors, and I've been incredibly impressed with her creative skills and her ability to manage the complexity surrounding these massive projects.” Can she be the Feige of Star Wars? Time will tell. After the hate Kennedy got from the last installment, which I loved by the way, one could think this is just to give her a scapegoat if things don't go as well over the next few projects. Curious to see how much influence this winds up having as a whole. What do y'all think? Trust in Kennedy? Or do you think maybe a more vetted choice would have been better? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

May 21, 2019

Disney Reveals Name of Tokyo DisneySea's 8th Port

After breaking ground in what is to become Tokyo DisneySea's 8th port, we now have its official name. Fantasy Springs will be the title, but that's not all Dismey released on the subject. They also released some beautiful day & night concept art depicting the look of the new lands. Oriental land is investing 250 Billion Yen on this project that will feature lands themed to Frozen, Tangled, & Peter Pan. Frozen's land of post film Arendelle will feature an attraction that tells the story of Elsa and her beloved sister, Anna. Sounding like the familiar Epcot ride, suests will board boats and experience the sisters’ heartfelt journey, enjoying songs from the film, and encountering surprising thrills. There will also be a restaurant set inside the beautiful Arendelle Castle. Tangled's land will naturally feature Rapunzel’s tower rising above the forest. It will also include an boat attraction where guests will board gondolas for a romantic boat tour of Rapunzel’s “Best Day Ever” as she journeys with Flynn to the lantern festival. Flickering lanterns illuminate the attraction’s climactic scene while Rapunzel and Flynn sing an iconic song from the film. The pand will also feature a restaurant, inspired by the hideout of the band of thugs who appeared in the film in the "I've Got A Dream" sequence. Neverland will also be home to two attractions and a restaurant. Featuring landmarks including verdant mountains, Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Skull Rock. One attraction will fly over the jungles of Neverland into a battle with Captain Hook and his crew of pirates to rescue Wendy’s younger brother, John, who has been kidnapped by Captain Hook and his pirates. You'll board boats and follow the Lost Boys down a river until Tinker Bell sprinkles the boats with pixie dust, & you take off flying through Neverland on an adventure that featuring iconic music and dynamic 3D imagery of the characters from the film. The second attraction immerses us in the oversized world of Pixie Hollow, while the restaurant is inspired by the Lost Boys and their hideout. There will also be a new Disney Hllyel in the park. Themed to Disney fantasy, it will rise above and around the magical springs that serve as the core of the new themed port’s story. Offering 475 deluxe-type and luxury-type guest rooms, this park facing hotel will also feature a merchandise shop that helps share the story of the magical springs. One day I'll make it out here to see all the amazingly beautiful things TokyoSea has to offer. Luckily, I have one more reason to postpone that adventure until this amazing new addition is done.