Are More Prequels in the Works at Marvel Studios? Marvel Fans are gearing up for the premiere of ‘Black Widow‘ on July 9th and have even more to be excited about! Marvel Studios President and CCO Kevin Feige announced during the Black Widow press conference that Marvel Studios is actively planning on exploring stories from the past, present, and future of the MCU. Meaning more prequels like Captain Marvel and Black Widow are on the way!
Feige shared, “Certainly this film and this story is a particular case for Natasha, but the notion of exploring the past, present, and future of the MCU is certainly in the cards for all of our characters. This particular story of this particular cast is very personal, very specific to Natasha.”
Which stories would you like to see in the MCU? What upcoming projects are you the most excited for? We would love to hear your thought in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Rachel Zegler Cast as Lead in Disney’s ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Live-Action Remake. Hollywood newcomer Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, Shazam!) has been cast as the next live-action Disney Princess! Zegler will play the iconic role of Snow White and she is beyond ecstatic.
Rachel has been sharing all the news regarding her casting and appears to be over the moon, sharing her trending on Twitter along with the caption “well that’s a Thing that is Happening.” When the news broke she also posted in all caps, “I HAVE MANIFESTED MY ENTIRE LIFE I THINK I THINK”
Disney’s next live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is set to film in Vancouver, Canada. The film will be directed by Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) with Erin Cressida Wilson (The Girl on the Train) penning the script. Marc Platt (Mary PoppinsReturns) will act as producer for the remake. Oscar-winning songwriters, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, will be creating new music for the film, similarly to their work with Disney Legend Alan Menken in Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin.
Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!
We are certainly seeing a lot of new changes at Epcot in the past week! Another recent change is how seating has returned to The Mill Stage in the Canada Pavilion at World Showcase.
You can currently see the Jammin’ Gardeners, which is a rhythmic clean-up crew who rocks the Mill Stage with playful percussion.
In 2016 a 2-year-old boy, Lane Thomas, was attacked and killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Since that tragic event, approximately 250 gators have been removed from Disney properties in Florida. Disney also erected a lighthouse memorial at Disney’s Grand Floridian to honor Lane.
Lane’s family also founded the Lane Thomas Foundation to remember him and to provide support to families with children in need of life-saving organ transplants.
Disney has been working with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) to trap and remove the gators. In addition to those removal efforts, Disney has also constructed barriers and other means to keep guests safe from gators. Areas at the Walt Disney World Resort that are near water have fencing, boulder walls and warning signs.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that experts on animal biology and conservation say these removal efforts do not negatively impact the Florida alligator population. The alligator population is relatively stable at around 1.3 million alligators in Florida.
No fatal gator attacks have happened at Disney since 2016.
Emilia Clarke Would Love to Spend a Decade Acting in the MCU. Game of Thrones and Solo: A Star Wars Story actress Emilia Clarke is gearing up to make her Marvel Studios debut in the upcoming Disney+ series Secret Invasion. Clarke will star alongside Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Ben Mendelsohn (Talos), Kingsley Ben-Adir, Christopher McDonald, Olivia Colman, and Killian Scott in the new show, but Emilia says she would be “lucky” to get the chance at working with Marvel Studios for ten+ years like some of the original Avengers.
During a recent interview with THR Emilia shared, “I mean, I should be so lucky is what I’ll say to that,” she continued, “Everyone I know and everyone I’ve spoken to who is a part of the Marvel universe – and actors talk! Everyone has only the highest praise to offer. There’s a reason why actors stay in it. They’re so loved because they’re having loads of fun. So I’m down for that.”
Emilia is also rumored to return as Qi’ra in a ‘Solo’ spin-off series, potentially the Lando Star Wars show starring Donald Glover and Billy Dee Williams, for Disney+. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour 10 inch cake pan and set aside.
Sift together flour and baking powder in a small mixing bowl.
Place egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar in a bowl of standing mixer with wire whisk. Whip on high speed to thick, light ribbon stage.
Remove from mixer, pour liquid into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Clean bowl of standing mixer with wire whisk and beat until foamy. Add cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Whip on medium speed until whites are glossy and stiff, but not dry.
Remove bowl from mixer and fold 1/3 of egg whites into whipped egg yolks. Repeat until all egg whites are incorporated.
Sprinkle 1/3 of sifted flour over batter and fold in. Repeat until all flour is incorporated. Pour into prepared cake pan and bake until golden brown and spongy, about 30 minutes.
Remove cake from oven and place pan on wire rack. Soak with syrup while cake is warm, repeating until cake is throughly saturated.
Ice cooled cake with whipped cream. Sprinkle with coconut and drizzle with guava paste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For syrup
Mix all ingredients in medium bowl.
For guava sauce
Place guava paste in bowl of standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on low speed to break down guava paste, increasing speed if necessary.
Slowly add warm water until sauce is thin enough to drizzle.
George Lucas Reportedly Wants Dave Filoni to Replace Kathleen Kennedy as President of Lucasfilm. *SPOILER ALERT*: This post will discuss potential spoilers for upcoming Lucasfilm projects including Star Wars shows, movies, the upcoming Indiana Jones 5, and a link to a known scooper/spoiler for content from Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney, and more. If you wish to avoid potential spoilers we recommend you stop reading past this point. Thank-you!
Lucasfilm Creator George Lucas has made several trips to the set of various Lucasfilm projects, with one of his more notable trips recorded on the set of The Mandalorian for Disney+. There is no doubting that Lucasfilm parent company The Walt Disney Company and Lucas have had differences regarding the future of various franchises, but there is no doubting that the two must come together to make sure fans are getting the best experience in theaters and at home.
Reddit User and known scooper u/SpideyForever245 has shared that the famed director and executive producer has a heavy opinion regarding the leadership and Lucasfilm, with reports that George Lucas would rather see Executive Producer and Creative Director Dave Filoni in the role of President at Lucasfilm, Ltd. The claim was shared on a Reddit post regarding the fifthIndiana Jones movie.
SpideyForever245 wrote: “What I know about [Indiana Jones]: [1] George Lucas wants Filoni to replace Kenndy as head of Lucasfilm [2] Lucas wants more involvement in Indy 5 [3] Disney doesn’t let Lucas come near set tho so he’s angry [4] Indy 5 will go cosmic Indy will visit space [5] The villains in Indy 5 will be Nazis“
To see the full Reddit post click the post link below:
During the 2021 shareholder meeting, Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out on various calls for Kennedy’s firing from Lucasfilm, stating: “We look forward to having Kathy direct the activities of the entire Lucasfilm organization for many years to come.“
Lucasfilm has several major projects in the works, including films by directors such as Taika Waititi and Rian Johnson, as well as original series that will premiere exclusively on Disney+. Some upcoming titles include Ahsoka, The Rangers of the New Republic, Andor, Rogue Squadron, The Mandalorian: Season 3, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, The Bad Batch, and more. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Lucasfilm!
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Summer is here and we’re celebrating in true Floridian, citrus-loving style. The Flavors of Florida event returns to Disney Springs on July 6th.
Flavors of Florida offers a delicious selection of perfectly paired Floridian-inspired plates, cocktails, and brews. It’s spread across 20 dining locations located throughout the popular shopping and entertainment district.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be your hosts for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and they’ll be decked out in sparkling new EARidescent fashions for the 50th anniversary. You can read more about that here.
As you can see in the photo above, their best pals want to get in on the shimmer, too, as Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be sporting their own custom-made EARidescent looks beginning Oct. 1st.
Disney Giving Away Trips to Walt Disney World for Disney Magic Makers! Do you know someone who makes magic by bringing comfort, support, and joy to those around them? Now’s your chance to recognize all of the positivity and happiness they’ve brought to you or your community… and they may just win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort and a one-year subscription to Disney+!
Starting today through Oct. 1, 2021, you can nominate any person who inspires you for the Disney Magic Makers contest by visiting www.disneymagicmakers.com. Importantly, sharing the positive impact they have made. You can further share their amazing story with a public post using #DisneyMagicMakers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok.
In addition, fifty nominees whose inspirational acts of kindness, compassion, and creativity best exemplify the values of a Disney Magic Maker will win a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. To join “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” during the 50th anniversary and a one-year subscription to Disney+.
“All of us at Disney have been inspired by the countless acts of goodwill by people across the country throughout the pandemic,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks Experiences and Products. “These magic makers and their stories have changed us in ways we never imagined. That’s why we’re so proud to celebrate those who continue to make everyday magic a reality.”
So what does it take to be a Disney Magic Maker? Magic moments come in all shapes and sizes, from simple, sincere acts between neighbors to massive acts of charity, kindness and generosity. What binds these special moments together is the way they raise spirits, inspire communities, and connect people to one another.
The magic doesn’t stop there. Disney will also donate a total of $400,000 among four non-profits that demonstrated resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: Make-A-Wish®, Starlight Children’s Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and The Nature Conservancy. These organizations each found unique and innovative ways to continue serving their communities when they needed magic most.
For more examples of inspiring acts of goodwill from #DisneyMagicMakers, check out this video
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter contest between June 22, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET and October 1, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18 years of age at the time of entry. Nominees must be at least 13 years of age at the time of nomination. Limit 5 entries per person. See Official Rules for full details on how to enter, eligibility requirements, contest entry periods, prize description, and limitations. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Inc., 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA 91521.
Good news Universal Orlando passholders! UOAP days are returning August 16th and will run until September 30th. Passholder Appreciation Days is a celebration for you and about you with tons of perks, discounts and exclusive opportunities throughout the parks, hotels and Universal CityWalk.
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) June 22, 2021
In past years Universal had deals on merchandise, hotels, and even special food only Annual Passholders could purchase. They really planned it all out and take care of their passholders. All the details aren’t released yet so check back for more information as it’s announced.
In celebration of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, Disney is releasing a stunning new book. Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century is a 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book from Disney Editions. The book will be available for purchase beginning Sept. 28 at Walt Disney World, shopDisney.com and wherever books are sold.
This insider look at the history and evolution of Walt Disney World, written by Kevin Kern, Tim O’Day, and also Steven Vagnini. This expansive, must-have coffee table book paints a robust Walt Disney World Resort portrait across 50 magical years. The history of the park is also told through diverse and vibrant voices. Disney fans will also love the mostly unseen Disney theme park concept art and photographs in this beautiful and nostalgic collection.
You can also find this stunning 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book available for pre-order on Amazon!
