When you think of a TV composer, who comes to mind? Oftentimes, these composers write hours of music for a given TV season, and a show’s music can be integral to its success. Today, I had the opportunity to chat with Gabriel Mann, the award-winning composer of Modern Family and A Million Little Things, to […]
After Marvel’s Phase 3 wrapped up the amazing Infinity Saga in 2019, fans were left wondering what could come next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And, after a Marvel drought in 2020, 2021 looks to be a HUGE year for Marvel! WandaVision kept fans enthralled from January to March, and the first episode of Marvel’s […]
With the celebrated release of RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON earlier this month, the future is looking bright for the Walt Disney Animation Studios. To honor the great stories from Disney Animation, I had the chance to chat with John Aquino, the Modeling Environment Lead for RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON and the director of […]
As a resident of a major city, I have a distinct idea of what “downtown” means to me. So when I first watched the short “Downtown” last year, I was amazed at how director Kendra Vander Vliet could create a vibrant picture of city life in less than 2 minutes of storytelling. As we celebrate […]
After the season 1 finale of The Mandalorian in December 2019, many fans were left to wonder what would come next for the Disney+ service. Disney was quick to answer our questions, releasing fourteen all-new short films as part of the Short Circuit collection in January 2020. Having just celebrated the one-year anniversary of the […]
Over the years, the Walt Disney Animation Studios has created feature films that have captivated audiences young and old. Alongside hits like Frozen and Moana, Disney has also released dozens of short films that have told great stories in small packages. In 2020, Disney Animation continued their short film tradition by releasing Short Circuit, a […]
Since the invention of the multiplane camera for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the 30s, Walt Disney Animation Studios has always been pushing the boundaries of filmmaking. Following Walt Disney’s goal to “keep moving forward”, Disney Animation has recently created and released multiple shorts using a virtual reality platform, allowing viewers to become […]
As we get excited for what Disney+ has to offer in 2021, it is important to look back at some of the great Disney+ originals from 2020! And one such addition to the Disney+ library was Short Circuit, a collection of innovative short films from the Walt Disney Animation Studios. “Jing Hua” is one of […]
There is no question – the original Mary Poppins film is a gem. Mary Poppins received 13 nominations at the 37th Academy Awards, and Julie Andrews received the Oscar for Best Actress in her first-ever feature film. Likewise, Mary Poppins holds a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and is ranked #6 on the American Film Institute’s […]
It’s officially 2021, and Disney+ has given us another reason to celebrate: ten brand-new episodes of Earth to Ned have just premiered, allowing us to have even more fun with Ned, Cornelius, and BETI! This week, I sat down to chat with Paul Rugg, who provides the voice of Ned on Earth to Ned, to […]
Soul is one of Pixar’s most inventive and awe-inspiring films to date, and its soundtrack is no different. The album is divided into two distinct musical styles, with one highlighting Joe Gardner’s experiences on Earth and the other representing the ethereal realms of The Great Beyond and The Great Before. For the purposes of this […]
For decades, the Jim Henson Company has immersed audiences into the worlds of Muppets, Sesame Street, and Fraggle Rock. In January, Disney+ will incorporate even more content from the Jim Henson Company library with the release of new episodes of Earth to Ned on January 1 and the addition of all four seasons of Dinosaurs […]
It is hard to believe that Disney+ has only been active for just over a year, as the service has seen a slew of great original content since its launch last November. One such Disney+ original, Pick of the Litter, debuted on the service last December, and this great docuseries shares the story of puppies […]
The Mandalorian has taken the world by storm since its premiere last November, and Season 2 has expanded the scope of the show to include some breathtaking Star Wars cameos. While it is almost impossible to rank the episodes of The Mandalorian from best to worst, we have compiled a list of some of the […]
Safety is the latest Disney+ original film to land on the streaming service, and it is an inspiring film highlighting the power of family and the unbreakable bond of a team. Michael Beasley stars as a strength training coach in Safety, and we had the awesome opportunity to chat with him this week about his […]