Gizmoduck — The Mouse & The Desklamp

Blatherin Blatherskites!! I remember as a child actually getting disappointed if I didn't hear these words while watching DuckTales. This was the call to arms of Duckburg's resident superhero Gizmoduck, the secret alter ego of Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, Scrooge Mcduck's accountant. The Wrap reports however, that this time around he will spend his days as an intern for Scrooge's personal mad scientist Gyro Gearloose. This actually makes sense, as it probably makes for an easier transition, considering Gyro Gearloose was the original creator of the Gizmoduck suit in th first place. Disney has announced that Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway's Hamilton as well as a key in the creation of the soundtrack to Moana, will be voicing Duckburg's version of Robocop. He will be joining the already star-studded cast that includes, David Tennant (Scrooge McDuck), Danny Pudi (Huey), Ben Schwartz (Dewey) Bobby Moynihan (Louie) Kate Micucci (Webby Vanderquack), Toks Olagundoye (Miss Beakley) and Beck Bennett (Launchpad McQuack). They honestly could have annouced anyone in this role, and not to take anything away from Lin-Manuel Miranda, but I probably wouldn't have cared. The big news for me is the fact that Gizmoduck is included in the first place. DuckTales played a really big part in my childhood. So much so I've introduced my daughters to it via power of DVD, and they love it too. I not only hope they can do this justice, I hope it's so much so that Talespin & Rescue Ranger reboots are quick to follow. Is there anyone else out there as excited as I am about this new DuckTales? If so put your favorite character in the comments, like and 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.