Season 2 — Eyes On Eisley — Snipes n Snarfblatts

Brand new episode of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny came out. This episode, titled Newest Recruit, kicks off season 2. I had a small problem with the first season not only seeming to lack any impact on the Star Wars galaxy, but not really containing any substance at all. This one, while not having any impacts on the galaxy, still was really entertaining. It felt like a mini-episode of Star Wars: Rebels. I think what I really like about it, is while it was just the girls, it still felt like Star Wars. Some of the earlier episodes felt like they could have almost been any cartoon. With some even felling like cartoons about Star Wars, as opposed to something that actually fits. Anyway, all in all this was a really cool, little short. I'd like to know what y'all think though? Both Star Wars fans & the casual watcher. I'd really like to get a feminine take on the "girl power" of these. Do you think they will open more girls up to Star Wars? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

Disney has released the trailer for the second season of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny to be shown on the Disney Channel in two, half-hour episodes. The episodes will release on October 1st & October 29th. Doesn't sound like they are going to do the YouTube thing this time around, but I'm not sure. YouTube is where the original season played itself out. I wasn't the biggest fan of the first season of these. Not that they were bad, they just lacked sustenance. I've got to admit though, some of what's in this preview looked really good. Not only that, but some of it looked like they decided to finally put some meaning in these & not just make them fluff. Which is cool because this series was a really good idea, it just needed a little more oomph in it's execution. I have hope that what I saw in these previews was the oomph I was looking for, & rebellions were built on hope. Anyway, did this trailer look better to y'all? For that matter, what did y'all think of Season 1? Put it 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.