The Harry Potter films are celebrating 20 years this year. An exciting, new quiz competition and retrospective special are both coming soon to HBO Max, Cartoon Network and TBS in celebration of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone’s film’s 20th anniversary. Wizarding World announced the new shows today online. Here’s all the details right from Wizarding World:
The quiz (title coming soon) will feature four one-hour quiz challenges across four consecutive days and will finish with a retrospective special, all celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone’s film this year. So, get ready for a host of magic and challenges, and a celebration of that first film that introduced us to the wizarding world for the first time.
The quiz series itself will be celebrate the incredible fandom and their love of the Harry Potter films and stories – and will be open to contestants who are 14 years old and over, with fans of all ages able to join in from home. So, many generations of wizarding world fan can get involved!
Tom Ascheim, President of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults explained more about this special upcoming series to Wizarding World.
‘To celebrate our dedicated fans who have passionately kept the Wizarding World magic alive in so many forms for decades, these exciting specials will celebrate their Harry Potter fandom in a must-see multiplatform TV event,’ he said. ‘All Potter fans can gear up for this ultimate one-of-a-kind celebration by embracing their inner Hermione Granger and studying their Wizarding World knowledge. For fans who have always wanted to discover what it might be like to take the O.W.L. exams, this is as close as they are going to get!’
You’ll be able to play-along to the quiz at home, so get ready for a contest as magical as the Quidditch World Cup, wherever you are in the world. We’re going to start studying up immediately.
There’s more news to come so stay tuned – to learn more about becoming a contestant, visit http://harrypotterquizshow.castingcrane.com/.Please note that this website is operated by a third party and is subject to their own privacy policy and terms of use.
Contestants who are 14 or over and have eligibility to work in the U.S can apply for the show. An adult must apply on the behalf of 14-17 year olds.
There should be some amazing things coming this year for Harry Potter fans! Stay tuned to Chip and Co for all the details as they are announced.
Check Out the Photos from the ‘Cruella‘ World Premiere. On May 18th, the cast and crew of Disney’s Cruella enjoyed one of the first movie premiere celebrations since the COVID-19 pandemic. Stars Emma Stone and Kirby Howell-Baptiste and director Craig Gillespie were among the “Cruella” talent attending the screening at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theater. The event was sponsored by M∙A∙C Cosmetics and presented in Dolby Vision and Atmos.
Check out the photos from the Cruella World Premiere below:
Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Kirby Howell-Baptiste arrives at the premiere for Cruella at the El Capitan Theatre on May 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: (L-R) Craig Gillespie, Emma Stone and Kirby Howell-Baptiste arrive at the premiere for Cruella at the El Capitan Theatre on May 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 18: Emma Stone arrives at the premiere for Cruella at the El Capitan Theatre on May 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. “Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar® winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense and Sensibility”). But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
“Cruella” stars Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Emily Beecham, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Mark Strong. The film is directed by Craig Gillespie, with screenplay by Dana Fox and Tony McNamara, story by Aline Brosh McKenna and Kelly Marcel & Steve Zissis, based upon the novel “The One Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith. “Cruella” is produced by Andrew Gunn, Marc Platt and Kristin Burr, p.g.a., with Emma Stone, Michelle Wright, Jared LeBoff and Glenn Close serving as executive producers.
*Cruella is PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements.
Cruella will premiere in theaters and via Disney+ Premier Access on May 28, 2021. For ticketing and more information CLICK HERE
Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!
Featured Photo Credit – Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney
Great News Amigos! The Three Caballeros have finally returned to The Gran Fiesta Tour in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion! After being on vacation since earlier this year fans are excited to welcome the trio back to Epcot!
Zach Riddley from Walt Disney Imagineering posted the following on his Instagram:
Our favorite three feathered friends have once again made their way back to The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros in the Mexico pavilion! A shout-out to our @waltdisneyimagineering team who lovingly restored these historic Audio-Animatronic figures from the ground up using the latest technology. A big congrats on their install at EPCOT last night!
These figures have a special place in @WaltDisneyWorld history – having been part of the original opening day attraction “Mickey Mouse Revue” at Magic Kingdom. This show – filled with nearly 100 Disney characters singing iconic songs – closed in 1980 and the crew went on tour to Tokyo Disneyland as part of that park’s opening day attractions in 1983. Donald, Panchito and Jose performed abroad for 26 years until the Mickey Mouse Revue played its last show to make way for Mickey’s PhilharMagic. It was then that our design teams hatched the plan to bring these figures back home to Florida where their tour started, joining the Gran Fiesta Tour in 2015.
It’s been quite a migratory journey for this fun-loving trio, and it’s great to have them back performing for our Guests in EPCOT. Stop by and say ¡Hola!
New Pina Colada Dole Whips are available at Splitsville in Disney Springs. If you started singing Escape (the Pina colada song) by Rupert Holmes, you are not alone. Now I am stuck trying to figure out lyrics that go along with Pina Colada’s in Disney Springs at Splitsville Bamboo bar. Maybe by the end we will have worked out something.
Splitsville today posted about new drink available for your enjoyment while shopping, bowling or eating. This looks so yummy and refreshing. Reminds me of hot summer early evenings sitting outside at any Walt Disney World Resort pool.
Making all your #DoleWhip dreams come true, ????? from Disney Springs! Grab a straw & get your sip-on with our NEW ???? ??????. Dole Whip is combined with Coco Lopez, Bacardi Superior, and Rumhaven Coconut & then topped with a splash of Plantation Double-Aged Dark Rum to make this new island drink the world’s creamiest colada!
Previously Splitsville announced another Pina Colada Dole whip mixed drink earlier this spring with Big Wave Dave!
Friday feels as good as this is gonna taste! You’re on island time when you roll in & order any of our ??? Tiki-inspired frozen cocktails. From our Pina Colada made with Dole Whip to our Big Wave Dave, we’ll put you in a vacation state of mind in no time!
“If you like Pina Coladas and bowling in your lane. If you’re not into soda and got Dole Whip on the brain. Do you like drinking at Midnight, in Disney at the Springs? Then this is the drink you been missing, let’s go to Splitsville and escape.”
Check out the Facebook post from Splitsville about the Pina Colada Dole Whips
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania‘ Director Shares that Filming has Begun at Pinewood Studios. Director Peyton Reed shared an update to Twitter sharing the filming has begun at Pinewood Studios just outside of London, England. Reed’s posts shared a photo of “The Volume” film set along with the caption: “Welcome to The Volume. QUANTUMANIA Prep Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath May 2021“
For those who may not know, “The Volume” is a circular film set that projects images on rounded walls that allow actors to see their surroundings, but gives the studio the ability to film privately. The most notable project to use this newer filming method was Star Wars: The Mandalorian series.
Both Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are set to reprise their roles as Scott Lang (Ant-Man) and Hope Van Dyne (The Wasp). Also returning for the film is Michael Douglas (Hank Pym), Michelle Pfeiffer (Janet Van Dyne), Michael Peña (Luis) and Kathryn Newton (Cassie Lang). Writer and co-producer Jeff Loveness has been chosen by Marvel to pen the script.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania has begun production and will premiere in theaters on February 17, 2023. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Marvel!
Yara Shahidi Shares Her Excitement About Playing Tinker Bell in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy‘. During the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards, Black-ish and Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi shared her excitement to portray Tinker Bell in the upcoming Disney+ Original Movie, Peter Pan & Wendy. Yara shared with interviewers:
“You know, Tinkerbell is really fun. I think what I like the most about this take is that Tinkerbell is coming with a lot of agency. She may be a famous sidekick, but I love the fact that she is driven and motivated in her own ways. I don’t want to give too much up, but I’m really looking forward to this adaptation.
Based on J. M. Barrie’s novel “Peter and Wendy” and inspired by the 1953 animated classic, “Peter Pan & Wendy” is the timeless tale of a young girl who, defying her parents’ wishes to attend boarding school, travels with her two younger brothers to the magical Neverland. There, she meets a boy who refuses to grow up, a tiny fairy and an evil pirate captain, and they soon find themselves on a thrilling and dangerous adventure far, far away from their family and the comforts of home.
Peter Pan & Wendy stars Jude Law (“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”) as Captain Hook; Yara Shahidi (“Grown-ish”) as Tinkerbell; Ever Anderson (“Black Widow”) as Wendy; Alexander Molony (“The Reluctant Landlord”) as Peter Pan; Molly Parker (“House of Cards”) as Mrs. Darling; Alan Tudyk (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) as Mr. Darling; newcomers Joshua Pickering as John; Jacobi Jupe as Michael and Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Tiger Lily; and Jim Gaffigan (“The Jim Gaffigan Show”) as Smee.
Actor Charles Grodin Has Passed Away at Age 86. Comedic Actor and Broadway star Charles Grodin has passed away from bone marrow cancer according to his son Nicholas. Fans know Grodin best from his roles in Beethoven, King Kong, The Heartbreak Kid,Midnight Run, and Heaven Can Wait.
Charles also played the villain and love interest to Miss Piggy in The Great Muppet Caper. Throughout the 90’s Grodin was also a frequent guest on Late Night Shows such as Late Night With David Letterman, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and Saturday Night Live until he was reportedly banned from the show.
Step through the looking glass with the new Alice In Wonderland Janie And Jack collection! This enchanting collection features whimsical looks for kids from babies to tweens! Your little ones will believe the impossible with exclusive styles inspired by the beloved story.
From Alice to the Mad Hatter there is a style to fit anyone’s favorite character look! This is a fantastic collection to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.
Each piece is beautifully designed with classic details that pay homage to the fairy tale we all know and love.
Janie and Jack make clothing meant to last, that can become treasured keepsakes to collect of pass down! As a lover of Alice in Wonderland, I’m a little jealous these are just in children’s sizes!
You can find the enchanting and whimsical new Janie and Jack Collection now, online at their website HERE!
The Muppets are teaming up with Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer to spread an important message regarding vaccines. Are you ready to “give it a shot” like Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn from the Muppets? Watch the new Muppets PSA and learn more about getting vaccinated from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel.
You can see their special message in the video below.
The consensus in the medical community is that vaccines can help protect you against COVID-19. And when you get vaccinated, you are part of a growing group immunity that helps to keep both you and others safe, especially those who are immunocompromised and can’t be vaccinated.
-Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer
Meanwhile, there’s more Muppet madness coming later this year for Disney+ subscribers. Grim Grinning Ghosts come out to socialize… with the Muppets!
An All-New Muppets Haunted Mansion Special is coming to Disney+ this Fall! “Muppets Haunted Mansion” takes place on Halloween night, when Gonzo is challenged to spend one very daring night in the most grim grinning place on Earth …The Haunted Mansion. The brand-new special will feature a star-studded Muppets cast, celebrity cameos, all-new music and spooky fun for families to enjoy together.
We know we can’t wait for this upcoming special!
Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park and entertainment news updates!
A couple of months ago we mentioned the DisneylandForward project, fans were excited to hear about all the exciting things that could possibly come to Disneyland in the years ahead. You can read all about that here.
One new expansion project being thrown around for Disneyland is their very own Indiana Jones-themed bar or for those of us familiar with the concept Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.
Here is a little more information on Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar:
In search of dining, drinks and décor far beyond the ordinary? Touch down at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar.
This family-friendly waterfront outpost is a prime destination for explorers seeking casual fare with a daring flair and rare cocktail concoctions—surrounded by vintage aviation ambience inspired by the high-flying exploits of Indiana Jones’ intrepid pilot.
Set off on a thrilling culinary expedition with our Snakebite Sliders served with tomato-bacon jam. Share a taste of the action with your whole flight crew by splitting an order of Air Pirate’s Pretzels or seasonal flatbreads.
Enjoy beer flights, wine or discover our “spirits” of adventure: exotic, one-of-a-kind elixirs to complement your gourmet journey. Try the Fountain of Youth or The Scottish Professor, a snappy blend of Scotch whiskey and gin. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
The image above is posted on the DisneylandForward website with the following details.
This property could be the perfect location to cater to locals, conventioneers, hotel and Disneyland Resort guests with restaurants, hotels, live music, shopping, ticketed shows and theme park experiences modeled after the popular Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort.
As of right now, there are no details or plans on adding an Indiana Jones-themed bar to Disneyland. I for one would love to see more Indiana Jones-themed experiences come to Disneyland. Those out west are very lucky to have the Indiana Jones Adventure ride and it would make perfect sense to have a Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar someplace close by the attraction.
Quite a few changes have happened at the Walt Disney World Resort recently in regards to health and safety measures. Masks are no longer required outdoors, physical distancing is being reduced, and park capacity is increasing. Another, more subtle, change is taking place. Entrance and exit signs at shops are being removed.
When Walt Disney World reopened after the pandemic closure, stores had an entrance and a separate exit. Signs were put up to indicate where guests should enter and where they should exit. These signs are now being removed and guests can enter and exit through any door.
Changes like this, along with the bigger changes, tell us that Disney World is getting back to more normal operations. What do you think about these changes?
