The Rise of Skywalker Reported to be the Longest Star Wars Film Yet

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October 19, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker Reported to be the Longest Star Wars Film Yet. As the conclusion to the Skywalker Saga approaches every detail we can muster is cause for excitement until the films release this December 20th. One such detail is the films run time which was revealed this week on Reddit via StarWarsLeaks.

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According to the theater showing schedule Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will have a run time of 155 mins, or 2 hours and 35 mins, making it the longest Star Wars film to date.

It’s no wonder the film will require a longer run time than previous Star Wars films, given that Episode 9 will conclude the Skywalker Saga. The Skywalker Saga is compiled of Star Wars films Episodes 1-9. Other Star Wars films such as Rogue One and Solo are labeled specifically as “A Star Wars Story” and take place adjacent to the films in the Skywalker Saga.

The premise of the film is daunting and leaves fans wonder “How will this epic adventure end?”

“A year after the events of The Last Jedi, the remnants of the Resistance face the First Order once again—all while reckoning with the past and their own inner turmoil. Meanwhile, the ancient conflict between the Jedi and the Sith reaches its climax, altogether bringing the Skywalker Saga to an end.”

Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker comes to theaters December 20, 2019. Are you excited for The Rise of Skywalker? How will the Skywalker Saga end? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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‘Deadpool 3’ Writers Are Prepared For Deadpool’s MCU Crossover

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October 19, 2019

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‘Deadpool 3‘ Writers Are Prepared For Deadpool’s MCU Crossover. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are sign on and ready to go to pen the script for the currently untitled Deadpool 3. The two are raring to go, but with the acquisition of Fox by Disney, a few roadblocks has delayed the films production.

One of the burning questions from the merger was “Would Disney and Marvel even allow another Ryan Reynolds led Deadpool film to be released, and if so, would the film be allowed to produce rated-R content under the Disney umbrella?” Luckily for DP fans, the answer was yes and YES. Despite now being under Disney’s creative control, DP3 will have R-rated content and may even showcase Deadpool’s arrival into the MCU with an epic cross over.

“[In regards to Deadpool 3] We’re in touch with Ryan,” Paul Wernick said. “We’ve got several projects with him. Moving forward, we’ve got 6 Underground on Netflix coming out in December with Ryan. Then, we’re rewriting Clue for him right now, which will hopefully shoot in the spring. We’ve got a few other things brewing with him, not including Deadpool, which will hopefully could come to the surface real soon.” Wernick continues, “Ryan’s our muse. We would do everything with Ryan, every single project, if we could,” Wernick says. “We just love him so much. He’s a brilliant actor and a dear friend. Yeah. When that text comes, we will open final draft and start with the title page of Deadpool 3.”

Co-Writer Rhett Reese was asked about the chances of Deadpool entering the MCU in his third film and Reese is more than excited at the possibility. “We definitely, we want to play in the sandbox,” Reese said. “One of the great things about the MCU is how rich and broad it is. For instance, just think about the world of villains, how great the world of villains are. We’re never able to use a lot of those villains because they were on the MCU. Well, now we can. So, right away, we’re definitely excited about getting the shot to do that. I think Ryan is too. I think the MCU people are too, just the idea of throwing Deadpool into the mix is exciting to them.”

“I would not at all be shocked to see a really fun crossover that we’re taking advantage of of all the tools at our disposal and all the rich characters at our disposal,” Reese says.

Wether the “Merc with a Mouth” joins the MCU in Deadpool 3 or in another Marvel Film Crossover, such as the untitled Spider-Man 3, we can’t wait to see the shenanigans that are in store. Which film would you like to see Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool join the MCU? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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Disney and Fox Submit Animated Featured Films For Oscars Consideration

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October 19, 2019

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Disney and Fox Submit Animated Featured Films For Oscars Consideration. As award season approaches the announcements of submissions for the 2020 Academy Awards has been making the rounds online. Recently released by The Hollywood Reporter are submissions for Best Animated Featured Film.

With Disney’s acquisition of Fox, it left fans wondering what projects would be approved to move forward by Disney For one lucky film project, Disney decided to move forward with the theatrical release and also submitted the film for Best Animated Featured. Here are the 2020 Oscar Submissions by Disney and Fox for Best Animated Featured Film:

1.) Frozen II (Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Disney and Fox Submit Animated Featured Films For Oscars Consideration

In the sequel to the Academy Award Winning Film, Frozen; “Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom.”

2.) Toy Story 4 (Disney-Pixar)

In the fourth installment of the Toy Story franchise by Pixar, “A new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang on a road trip alongside old and new friends, revealing just how big the world can be for a toy.”

3.) Spies in Disguise (Blue Sky Studios)

The new film by Blue Sky Studios stars Will Smith as ‘Lance Sterling’ and Tom Holland as ‘Walter Beckett’. “When the world’s best spy, Lance Sterling, is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on his nerdy tech office, Walter Beckett, to save the world. “

Disney and Fox are not the only studios presenting submissions for the 2020 Academy Awards. Here are the other films currently submitted for Best Animated Feature Film:

Abominable
The Addams Family
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Another Day of Life
Away
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
Children of the Sea
Dilili in Paris
Frozen II
Funan
Genndy Tartakovsky’s ‘Primal’ – Tales of Savagery
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
I Lost My Body
Klaus
The Last Fiction
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Marona’s Fantastic Tale
Missing Link
Ne Zha
Okko’s Inn
Pachamama
Promare
Rezo
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Spies in Disguise
The Swallows of Kabul
This Magnificent Cake!
The Tower
Toy Story 4
Upin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris
Weathering With You
White Snake

What films do you think will win a nomination? Which film do you hope will be the Academy Award winner in the 2020 Oscars? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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Hipster Mickey Designer Ears by Jerrod Maruyama Have Arrived at Disney Parks

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Allison Luna

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October 19, 2019

Have you ever seen a hipster at Walt Disney World? Well, you’re about to see a lot of them, because a new pair of designer Mickey ears have dropped and they’re an exact depiction of a hipster Mickey Mouse!

Jerrod Maruyama is the mastermind behind these millennial wonders, you may remember him if you’ve ever shopped for artwork in Disney Springs or Wonderground Gallery in Downtown Disney District. His illustrations have a markedly modern, almost emoji, look to them and range from Disney characters to our favorite theme park attractions, as well as non-Disney illustrations. One, in particular, will catch your eye from now on, because hipster Mickey was designed long before Maruyama was asked to come up with ears! The piece is entitled ”Happiest Hipster on Earth” and is just about the cutest little nonconformist we’ve ever seen.

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The cap design allows for Mickey’s eyes to sit on top of the wearer’s head, along with his nose, thick-rimmed glasses, floppy beanie, and of course the mouse ears themselves! To make the ensemble really stick, we suggest pairing the hat with some headphones around your neck, skinny jeans, and definitely a cup of fair-trade coffee in a reusable cup.

The ears are priced at $58 and are part of a wave of new designer ears popping up on both coasts. Other designers have included Heidi Klum and Betsey Johnson among others, with many who have yet to release their designs. We are certainly excited about all of these new ears popping up. Which have been your favorites so far?

7 Exciting Ways to Celebrate Halloween at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

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Kevin

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October 19, 2019

Searching for a new way to celebrate Halloween? If you’re going to Walt Disney World Resort, then consider enjoying the Halloween festivities at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon this year! Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon has exclusive Halloween offerings only on October 31, 2019.

1.) Trick or Treating

Even though it’s a water park, you’ll still be able to go trick or treating for candy! It’s a new offering for guests and there will be three candy stops: Typhoon Lagoon’s front entrance, Singapore Sal’s, and Safe Harbor.

2.) I-Scream Cone

Available only on Halloween at Happy Landings Ice Cream inside the waterpark. The I-Scream Cone consists of Orange Dole Whip Soft Serve inside a sandwich cookie waffle cone. Its toppings are colorful Halloween sprinkles with a white chocolate surfboard.

Definitely a dessert that will make everyone scream for ice cream!

3.) Disney Characters in Halloween Costumes

Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A pirate’s life for me!

For Halloween day only, both Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will be out in the waterpark. They will be wearing their pirate costumes and can be found near the Clock Tower.

4.) DJ Dance Party

Typhoon Lagoon will have a festive DJ Dance Party at the Clocktower Stage near the Surf Pool. Visitors can do the “Monster Mash” and hear other fun songs as they make their way towards the wavy waters.

5.) Halloween Crafts

Families can enjoy arts and crafts while at the water park. They have coloring pages and tie-dye projects for all ages. Due to the holiday, you can also decorate mini-pumpkins for Halloween.

6.) Pumpkin Carvings

Be sure to swing by Singapore Sal’s for their display of pumpkin carvings. You can vote for your favorite after looking at the jack-o-lanterns!

7.) Seasonal Treats

Halloween is a day of tricks and treats, but really, most only care about the treats! You might want to indulge your sweet tooth on one of these special treats. You can find special offerings such as Pumpkin Milkshakes, Pumpkin Cream Churros, and Pumpkin Sundaes. These treats are available now through November 23rd, 2019.

Pirate Mickey Mouse and Pirate Donald Duck!

These special Halloween offering will make it a special holiday at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon!

Timon and Rafiki Are Now Meeting Guests Together in Animal Kingdom

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Jessica Jones

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October 19, 2019

Hakuna Matata means no worries, for the rest of our days! The “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” has ended, but Timon and Rafiki character meet and greet will not be going anywhere!

Thankfully our favorite Lion King characters can still dance along with us together at their new location together at Character Landing across from the Isle of Java on Discovery Island.

While you are on Discovery Island you can grab a quick bite to eat at Flame Tree Barbecue, Visit the Tree of Life to enjoy the attraction “It’s Tough to be a Bug” inside the Tree of Life or take a quick stroll on the Discovery trails to see the new Otter enclosure!

What is your favorite thing to do while at Animal Kingdom? Are you looking forward to the new location of the Timon and Rafiki meet and greet?

Source: Orlando Park News

Fall in Love with New Menu Items, Specials, and Seasonal Events in Downtown Disney

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Chip

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October 19, 2019

New Fall Menu Items Debut at Naples

A smorgasbord of fall menu items launched yesterday and are now available at Naples Ristorante e Bar for guests to feast on. New gourmet selections include Pork Osso Buco, Ravioli Toscani, Gnocchi di Zucca, Pumpkin Gorgonzola Pizza, Toscana Pizza, and Spinach & Pumpkin Insalate for example.

Taste the crisp notes of autumn flavors in every bite of these seasonally-inspired dishes, crafted by classically trained Executive Chef Umberto Rubelli. Take a seat on our renovated patio to relish in the best southern Italian cuisine only found at Naples in Downtown Disney for an elevated al fresco dining experience like no other.

Check out the menu below:

2019-10-19 08_12_38-Naples Fall Dinner Menu.pdf - Google Drive

2019-10-19 08_12_49-Naples Fall Dinner Menu.pdf - Google Drive

Limited Time Tableside Guacamole Discount at Tortilla Jo’s

You might be a little extra, but for this weekend only, our most beloved Tableside Guacamole isn’t! Order this fan-favorite and receive a 25% discount on the dish.

Collect your offer today for the ultimate chips and guac fix. The promotion will be available Thursday, 10/17 through Sunday, 10/20.

Made with fresh Haas avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chile serranos, lime juice, and prepared to your liking, the legendary Tortilla Jo’s Chips and Tableside Guacamole is the perfect way to treat yourself.

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration at Tortilla Jo’s

Join the gang at Tortilla Jo’s to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in the heart of Downtown Disney! The fiesta begins Thursday, October 31 and runs through November 3 with food & drink specials as well as live entertainment for the whole family. No reservations are required and all entertainment is entirely complimentary.

Dates: Thursday, Oct 31- Sunday, Nov 3 – Food & Drink Specials from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, Nov 2nd

12pm – 4pm Kids Crafts & Face Painting
4pm – 9pm Mariachi Divas
12pm – 8pm Tequila Tasting

New Blueberry Sangria Mega Drink at Catal & Uva Bar

Sip, sip, hooray! The most recent Instagram-worthy jumbo cocktail to join the Mega menu is a delightful Blueberry Sangria. Guests can savor this refreshing mixture of Western Son blueberry vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and cabernet sauvignon for $35 on Mega Mondays and for $45 any other day of the week.

New Plaid Disney Spirit Jersey And Santa Mickey Hat For The Holidays

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Danielle

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October 19, 2019

Looks like even more holiday surprises are showing up at the Disney Parks! A rustic new surprise has shown up with a gorgeous new Plaid Disney Spirit Jersey! We hadn’t seen a sneak peek of this one yet, so it was super cute to find, plus it goes with the plaid Santa Mickey hat perfectly!

This sleek black Disney Spirit Jersey has red checked plaid puffed ink, for a cozy holiday look. The logos on the front and back of this cozy jersey are in a puffed ink featuring the rustic looking plaid. This jersey also has designs down the sides of the sleeves that reads “Walt Disney World”, in a plaid puffed ink.

I am really loving this cozy holiday style, and it coordinates with the Farmhouse Mickey holiday collection coming soon too.

Speaking of the Farmhouse Mickey collection, the plaid Santa Mickey hat has arrived!! We previewed this super adorable take a Santa hat at the event in July, and have been anxiously awaiting its debut. This hat has such a nostalgic vibe to it with it’s faux sherpa trim, and Buffalo checked plaid.

You can find both the holiday Plaid Disney Spirit Jersey and Santa Mickey hat now at Walt Disney World!

Special thanks to Susan for these adorable pics!

Prost! New Oktoberfest Merchandise Appears in Epcot

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Allison Luna

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October 18, 2019

It’s Oktoberfest, and that means plenty of us with German roots are eating more spaetzle (some are drinking more beer) than we usually do! At Walt Disney World, we find ways to celebrate that heritage and culture at Epcot. The German pavilion has restaurants and shops with unique foods and merchandise that hard for anyone to resist. Recently, we noticed some new Oktoberfest merchandise that is bringing us lots of ”glück,” otherwise known as happiness!

You can find Mickey pretzels at any Disney Park, but if you’re looking for an authentic “bretzel” with a crunch, Epcot’s German pavilion is your best bet. Now, this pretzel can be taken home and used for years to come because it’s been made into a purse! Cute little Mickey ears on top keep that Disney feel while a Bavarian/alpine hat reminds us that this is a special bag for Oktoberfest. In fact, the back of the purse even says so in big bold letters!

If you want a whole ensemble, there’s a dirndl (traditional German dress) that pays homage to Minnie’s infamous polka dots. It comes complete with a bow at the top and a black apron around the waist. Too cute not to pair with that bag!

For those who want a nod rather than the entire outfit, the new alpine hat may be the way to go. It’s green, with a band of German flag running around the outside, not to mention there’s a pretzel with a big feather sticking out of the top! Other, simpler souvenirs are also available for purchase at the shops. These include baseball caps, mugs, and beer steins. There’s something for everyone visiting Epcot this Oktoberfest!

Bride and Groom Churros are a Chillingly Tempting Snack near Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion

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Allison Luna

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October 18, 2019

The Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary celebration continues at Disneyland and it’s eerily delicious. We’re talking about the Bride and Groom Churros spotted at the Churro Car in New Orleans Square!

Fans of the ride will certainly remember Constance Hatchaway, the black widow bride who carries an ax for any man unfortunate enough to marry her. She can be seen throughout the Haunted Mansion ride, still wearing her wedding gown and probably keeping an eye out for her newest fatality – oops, I mean fiancé. At least in churro form, the Haunted Mansion can have a happier ending. In your tummy, that is.

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The Bride Churro is all in white, just like the beautiful specter herself. The churro itself is traditional in shape and taste, but dusted in vanilla sugar for a distinct and classic flavor. The Groom Churro is markedly different in both look and flavor. It’s starts with the same traditional churro, but is covered in dark and milk chocolate powder.

These two are sold separately, but make such a lovely pair of contrasting flavors that you may need to try them both. They cost $5.75 each, tax included, and will only be available for a limited time. Of all the Disney treats that have popped up for the Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary, few are as iconic for Disney as these. So ”Hurry baaaack” to get some for yourself and let us know which is your favorite!

Release Dates Revealed For ‘The Mandalorian’ on Disney+

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Kaitlyn

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October 18, 2019

Release Dates Revealed For ‘The Mandalorian‘ on Disney+. Disney and Star Wars Fans are gearing up for the launch of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+. The streaming service will feature films and shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, National Geographic, and Pixar.

One of the most exciting titles coming to the service is Star Wars The Mandalorian, one of the first exclusive offerings coming to Disney+. The series has already been confirmed for a second season by Producer and Director Jon Favreau, who shared more insight into the amount of work and authenticity being put into the series.

“Well, first of all, you have to treat it like you’re making a movie for the big screen,” Producer Jon Favreau spoke with Variety about the new Disney+ Exclusive Star Wars Series. “The fact of the matter is that, if you look at Lion King, for example, we were very cognizant that, as many people are seeing it in the theaters, there are gonna be more people seeing it at home. And everybody has these beautiful 16 by 9 flatscreen TVs and you wanna create beautiful imagery that takes advantage of what people have. The Mandalorian, whether you watch it on your TV or if you saw it projected, it should feel just as much like Star Wars as any of the features.”

Favreau continued, “Dave Filoni and I, who are partnering on this, we’ve been working so hard to try to honor the traditions of Star Wars and try to present something we would be delighted to see, as fans. Because we started a while ago, it’s gonna be available, day one, on Disney+, on November [12th]. I think they’re going one episode at a time, but it will be there, premiering on the platform, so if you have it, you’ll get to see it.”

Be sure to mark your calendars! This week Disney+ shared the release dates for Season 1 of The Mandalorian. The Star Wars Series will start with the release of Episode 1 on November 12th, then Episodes 2-8 will be released every Friday starting November 15th through December 27th. Here is the current schedule of release:

Episode One – November 12th
Episode Two – November 15th
Episode Three – November 22nd
Episode Four – November 29th
Episode Five – December 6th
Episode Six – December 13th
Episode Seven – December 18th
Episode Eight – December 27th

Check out the trailer for Disney+ original series, The Mandalorian:

Launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. The service will launch in select geographic territories, including U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands, followed shortly thereafter by Australia and New Zealand, with the expectation to be available in all major markets within the first two-years. Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.

Are you excited for The Mandalorian? What other shows and films are you excited to see on Disney+? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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New York City Man Sues Universal Over “Unlimited Drink” Offer

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Kaitlyn

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October 18, 2019

New York City Man Sues Universal Over “Unlimited Drink” Offer. The New York Post shared this story after an outraged guest decided to sue NBC Universal over misleading advertisement in their theme parks.

According to NYP, “Luis Arnaud is bubbling with anger over the “false advertising” — saying he learned while trying to “quench his thirst” that the refills were in fact “limited” to a measly “total of only six per hour,” according to the class-action lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court Thursday.”

Arnaud states in the claim that he visited Universal’s Island of Adventure in Orlando, Fla. at Universal Orlando Resort, on July 30 and bought the 16-ounce “Coca-Cola Freestyle” cup for $16.99. The Freestyle cups purportedly come with “unlimited” refills all day, but in reality, the cups have a 10-minute time limit before refills can be distributed.

Said time limit is monitored with a chip located inside the bottom of the mug. When the cup is placed under the soda spout the base reads the chip and distributes refills after the allotted time frame, or rejects the refill if the cup is not active or has been refilled less than 10 minutes prior. NYP shared, “[Luis] Arnaud learned they were also tracking how often users top up, and are “programmed” to limit refills to every 10 minutes. When he tried to “quench his thirst and refill his cup again” before that period was up, the machine flashed a message rejecting his request, the suit says. Hi. You are not quite ready to fill up,” it proclaimed — along with the number of minutes he had to wait — according to photos of the failed attempt in his suit.”

New York City Man Sues Universal Over "Unlimited Drink" Offer — Photo Credit: Universal

According to the suit, ads for the “freestyle” deal at Universal Orlando Resort, promotes “unlimited” refills with “100+ drink choices”, but does not directly mention the refill limits.

“The move is a “deceptive” and “unconscionable trade and business practice,” the suit charges. He [Arnaud] would not have been willing to pay the sum he paid had he known that the Products did not provide unlimited refills and were mislabeled and falsely advertised,” the suit reads.”

“Defendant delivered Products with significantly less value than was affirmed by their representations, thereby depriving him of the benefit of his bargain and injuring him in an amount up to the purchase price.”

The suit states that Luis Arnaud is seeking unspecified damages. NBC Universal has not responded to requests for comments on the suit.

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