Producer Shawn Levy Shares Update on ‘Night at the Museum‘ Animated Movie. Shawn Levy is one of the most in-demand directors and producers in Hollywood, with nearly a dozen projects in the works and running his own studio (21 Laps Entertainment). During a recent press event for his new movie, Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds, Levy shared an update with Collider regarding the upcoming ‘Night at the Museum‘ animated movie coming to Disney+.
Levy shared with Collider‘s Steve Weintraub, “It is in production. Production and animation is a very different process. I am very actively in hands-on, producing that. I’ve seen two of the three acts in animation form. It is somehow its own thing, but very, very loyal to the legacy of those characters in that title. So happening, and will be on Disney+ next year in 2022.”
The new film is named “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again” and reportedly, will feature Nick Daley, Larry Daley’s son, as an adult and taking over the job as the Museum’s Night Guard from his father. The film will see the return of Kamunrah (Hank Azaria) from the second live-action film, as Nick navigates his new role. Currently, no other actors or characters from the original live-action trilogy have been announced for the film and according to the report, Disney is looking to add some fresh faces to the franchise. One such character being Joan of Arc as Nick’s confidant, much to the parallel of Robin William’s Theodore Roosevelt for Larry in the original film.
Are you excited to see the franchise return in an animated style? Would you like to see an animated Night at the Museum series spin-off on Disney+? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!
Featured Photo Credit: 20th Century Studios / Disney+
Ryan Reynolds Shares that Blake Lively Helped Write the Script for ‘Deadpool’. Recently, actor Ryan Reynolds spoke with Sirius XM host Jess Cagle about his upcoming projects Free Guy and the move to Marvel Studios for Deadpool 3. While talking about his new movies Ryan shared a tidbit about his input on the movies he is a part of and explained that his wife Blake Lively often has input on lines and scenes for his movies.
Reynolds also shares that despite him giving his wife credit when talking to executives and the press that a lot of the time studios and platforms refuse to acknowledge her involvement even though some of the best lines have been co-written by the famous couple. Ryan told Jess that Blake actually helped to pen lines in the Deadpool franchise, explaining to Cagle:
“I write on a lot of my movies. It’s been a survival mechanism for me for a long time. Sometimes I’m credited, sometimes I’m not… There’s a lot of A++ writing that I’ve done that was actually Blake — that Blake would jump in, grab the keyboard, and ‘What about this?’ And I’d be like, ‘That’s incredible.’ And you know, it’s funny. I don’t know. Maybe it’s ’cause there’s inherent sexism in the business — I will say that a lot of times, ‘She wrote that — Blake like, wrote that not me. That was was her.’ And it’s like, they still, later on, repeat the story as I wrote it.“
Our big question now is: Will Blake help write ‘Deadpool 3’ and get the credit she deserves? We can’t wait to hear an update regarding the upcoming Marvel movie, so be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things Marvel!
Featured Photo Credit: Blake Lively Instagram / Marvel / 20th Century Studios
Halloween Horror Night Displays starting to spring to life at Universal Orlando. We were at Universal Studios Orlando yesterday and got a sneak peek at some of the stages being set up for HHN30. From some of the set pieces already set up, we are getting more and more excited. Furthermore, with last year’s HHN being pretty much canceled for the pandemic and getting only limited houses, this year looks to be an amazing return to form for Universal and Halloween Horror Nights.
Check out some of the images of Halloween Horror Night Displays around the park below.
This fall, the brutal cruelty and madness of this collection of foreboding figures will be unleashed in Halloween Horror Nights Icons: Captured. Guests will quickly realize they’re the hunted as they desperately try to escape the grasp of each character within its ominous domain. From The Storyteller’s infamous bed of razor-sharp nails to the cadaver-filled mortuary run by The Caretaker, harrowing horrors will await guests at every turn – giving them no choice but to face the most horrifying legends in Halloween Horror Nights history.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights begin Friday, September 3, and runs select nights through Sunday, October 31 – featuring 10 elaborately themed haunted houses, five scare zones, and live entertainment based on everything from horror and pop culture greats to original abominations that go beyond guests’ darkest nightmares. And when they need a break from the screams, guests can enjoy access to Universal Studios’ most exhilarating rides and attractions.
Due to popular demand, event nights are expected to sell out and tickets should be purchased in advance. Additional details about this year’s event will be revealed soon. For more information, visit www.Orlando.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
A special visitor from a galaxy far, far away is coming to Disney! R2-D2 is joining the celebration for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!
The Star Wars droid character will be joined by 49 unique character statues as part of the “Disney Fab 50,” a new collection of golden sculptures debuting Oct. 1, 2021, across all four Walt Disney World theme parks as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be part of a new collection of special golden character sculptures debuting Oct. 1st across the four Walt Disney World theme parks.
There will be 50 characters featured overall, and guests will be able to interact with the “Disney Fab 50” in surprising ways as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration. However, we do wonder if any other Star Wars characters might be joining R2-D2. We’ll have to wait and see!
During the magical celebration, which begins on Oct. 1st, you’ll be able to find these golden character sculptures throughout all four of the Resort’s parks. And leading up to their appearances, friends from around the Disney company will be announcing which characters you can expect to see.
You can also virtually “collect” each golden Disney character sculpture on Instagram. To add a sculpture to Instagram Collections, just tap and hold the bookmark icon. Then, on the “Save to” screen, tap the collection where you want to save the image or create a new collection. Happy hunting!
Pre 50th Anniversary Celebration Merch coming to Disney Parks & ShopDisney. Mark, your calendars now! The pre-celebration collection merchandise for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is coming. We do not know where the physical stores will be at Walt DIsney World Resort yet. The collection will be available at shopDisney.
Do you remember your first pair of Mickey Mouse ears? What about your first Disney character plush? For almost 50 years, guests from around the world have commemorated their Walt Disney World Resort trips with sentimental souvenirs that serve as timeless reminders of their vacations.
If you are planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation during the 18-month anniversary celebration and are looking to take home a token of the magic, we are excited to share a preview of the new collections debuting this fall across Walt Disney World Resort, with select items available at shopDisney.com.
Available beginning on Aug. 12, this must-have pre-celebration collection features limited-time products, perfect for Disney fans who are visiting Walt Disney World Resort before the official 50th-anniversary festivities begin. If you’re an Annual Passholder, make sure to check out this special long-sleeve T-shirt exclusively for you.
Launching at the start of the celebration, three new collections will appear across Walt Disney World Resort, with select items available on shopDisney.com. Two more 50th-anniversary collections will debut later this fall.
The attraction, located in Frontierland, is known as the wildest ride in the wilderness. From the Disneyland website:
“Legend has it that after gold was discovered in the 1850s, eerie incidents took place in the mine. Trains would take off and race through tunnels… by themselves.
As you enter the cursed cavern, your train speeds up along the rickety track. Shoot under a booming waterfall and dodge a falling boulder from an unexpected landslide as you swoop around sharp turns and drop into desolate canyons.”
More Walt Disney World theme park hours have been released for October. Previously hours were only available through October 16. Take a look at the hours for October 17 through October 23.
Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 am to 9 pm except for the days that Disney After Hours Boo Bash takes place. On those days the park will close at 8:30 pm.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to be open from 9 am to 9 pm.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is scheduled to operate from 8 am to 7 pm daily.
Will you be visiting Walt Disney World this October? For help with planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am a travel agent specializing in Disney destinations and can help you plan a magical vacation at no extra cost to you!
So far during the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival, I’ve been able to sample 3 out of the 4 special beverages at Joffrey’s Coffee. And I fully intended to close out their festival-exclusive drinks on my next visit. So imagine my surprise in learning that there is a new hidden menu drink just for Passholders during the festival! I’m not worried though. I can still easily finish my mission in one visit!
All Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.® kiosks at EPCOT serve this exclusive beverage. It’s called Nitro Dreams and it sounds perfect for true coffee-lovers. It starts with Joffrey’s Nitro Cold Brew which gets mixed with half-and-half. If you’re over 21 you could also opt for the alcoholic version that includes Kahlúa Rum & Coffee Liqueur and Vodka. Baristas will be checking photo ID and valid Annual Pass, so make sure you have yours ready! You’ll be able to grab yours any time between August 4 and November 20, 2021. Don’t miss out!
If you’re not sure the Nitro Dreams sounds like your thing, check out any of the other 4 special festival beverages at Joffrey’s. They’re not as heavy on the coffee in case you’re worried! There’s the Cocoa Cold Brew, a Frozen Kona Mocha with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, as well as optional Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey. Two versions of an iced chai are available: the Cinnamon Chai with whipped cream and cinnamon powder (optionally add Cinnamon Whiskey) and the Double Trouble Chai which has a single shot of espresso, whipped cream, and cinnamon powder (optional Jameson Cold Brew Whiskey). The last beverage is the Tropical Tea Breeze, which is Frozen Lemonade, Iced Tea, and a splash of coconut syrup (optional Tito’s Vodka).
Whatever you choose, I’m sure you’ll find the perfect drink at Joffrey’s at this Food and Wine Festival. Be sure to let us know which one sounds the best!
Every Movie Coming From Disney and Co. From 2021 to 2028. There is so much to look forward to in theaters and streaming, so we wanted to share a look at what new movie titles are to come from Disney, Disney+, Disney-Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Hulu, Searchlight Studios, and 20th Century Studios over the next few years.
*This theatrical and streaming release schedule is subject to change at anytime without notice to the public
Which titles are you the most excited to see in theaters? How do you think these new stories will unfold? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney and Company!
Starting in October Epcot will be opening 1 hour earlier every day. The park was previously scheduled to open at 11 am but will now be opening at 10 am.
From October 1 to at least October 23 Epcot will be open from 10 am to 10 pm. This will give guests extra time to enjoy the park during the 50th anniversary celebration.
Will you be visiting Epcot this October? Take a look at other experiences happening this fall:
Sip in style this summer with these adorable Donaldand DaisyCoasters!
These adorable coasters are inspired in the Ufufy plush toys of your favorite Disney characters and are perfect for your cold or hot drinks! You can definitely use them all year long.
Making these Donald and Daisy coasters is easy and fun and the whole family can help! Just follow these instructions from Disney Family and have a great time crafting Disney style:
DONALD AND DAISY COASTERS
SUPPLIES:
Thin white rope
Hot glue
Scissors
Teal, brown, pink and yellow felt
Teal, brown, pink, yellow, purple, and white acrylic paint
Using your hot glue gun, add a small drop of glue to the end of the rope. Then, tightly curl it back and hold until the glue dries.
Continue looping the rope around itself, glueing along the bottom as you go (this way you won’t see the glue on the top). Hold the rope swirl on a flat surface (instead of in your hand) to ensure a flat finish.
Once the swirl is at the desired size, trim off the rope, add another drop of glue, then press it down to the side of the coaster.
Turn the coaster over and add some extra glue in any places that need it. Let dry.
Cut out 4 yellow feet, a teal and brown hat, and a pink bow from the felt.
Paint the faces and details of Donald and Daisy onto the coasters. Let dry.
Glue the feet to the back of the coasters so they’re sticking out just a little at the bottom. Then, glue Donald’s hat on the front and slightly to the side and Daisy’s bow at the middle front. Let dry.
Paint a layer of sealant over the paint to help it last. Let dry.
Now you have some adorable Donald and Daisy coasters to use all year long!
Filming Has Finished for the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Live-Action Series Coming to Amazon Prime Video. A live-action prequel series for Lord of the Rings is coming to Amazon Prime Video and this week the cast and crew finished filming for the first season on the new show!
The news was shared by the official The Lord of the Rings on Prime Facebook Page in a post featuring behind-the-scenes photos along with the caption, “That’s a wrap! Thank you to our amazing cast and crew and to New Zealand for being the incredible place we have been privileged to call home as we bring the Second Age and Middle-earth to life.“
“Amazon Studios’ forthcoming series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.“
The new series is set to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on September 2, 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Company for updates and all things entertainment!
