Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015

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November 8, 2014

Gavin Degraw And Lady Antebellum Join New Year’s Rockin Eve Line Up With Live Performances From Nashville

Gavin DeGraw and Lady Antebellum are slated to perform on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015” live from Music City’s New Year’s Eve Bash on Broadway in downtown Nashville. They join the biggest live music celebration in show history featuring over 38 performances and 51⁄2 hours of music. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015” will air on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 beginning at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on ABC Television Network.

The bi-coastal celebration will include hours of special performances and reports on New Year’s celebrations from around the globe. Ryan Seacrest will lead the traditional countdown to midnight, and before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, global music sensation Taylor Swift will perform live for over 1 million fans in Times Square.

The complete lineup Wednesday night, December 31 on ABC is:

8:00–11:00 p.m. – “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015”
11:30–1:09 a.m. – “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015, Part 1”
1:10–2:13 a.m.– “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015, Part 2”

ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas full schedule!

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November 7, 2014

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It’s finally here! ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas schedule!

Monday, December 1
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)

Tuesday, December 2
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) PRANCER

Wednesday, December 3
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 4
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SNOW

Friday, December 5
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00–10:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(10:30–11:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(11:30 PM–2:00 AM ET/PT) – FRED CLAUS

Saturday, December 6
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(1:30-2:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(2:00-4:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(4:00-6:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(6:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY 3
(9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS – Network Television Premiere!
(11:00 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)

Sunday, December 7
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(9:00-9:30 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(9:30 AM–11:30 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(1:30-3:30PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(3:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(5:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY 3
(8:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – ABC FAMILY PREMIERE
(8:30–10:30 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(11:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

Monday, December 8
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE FOSTERS – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) SWITCHED AT BIRTH – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) THE FOSTERS
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SWITCHED AT BIRTH

Tuesday, December 9

(5:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE MERMAID
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) PRETTY LITTLE LIARS – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) CHASING LIFE – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) CHASING LIFE

Wednesday, December 10
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE MERMAID
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) BABY DADDY
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY
(8:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) BABY DADDY – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(12:00–12:30 AM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY
(12:30–1:00 AM ET/PT) BABY DADDY

Thursday, December 11
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES

Friday, December 12
(4:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(5:30–7:30 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(7:30–9:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:30 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Saturday, December 13
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(3:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(5:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(11:00–11:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 PM–2:00 AM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS

Sunday, December 14
(7:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(9:30–11:30 AM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(1:30–4:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(9:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 15
(4:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY

Tuesday, December 16
(2:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(4:30-6:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(6:30–8:30 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE

Wednesday, December 17
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAZE
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(3:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(4:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(5:30–6:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(6:30–9:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID

Thursday, December 18
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(5:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(6:30–8:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Friday, December 19
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) DESPERATELY SEEKING SANTA
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
(11:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(1:30–3:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(3:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Saturday, December 20
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) THE DOG WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(12:00–2:00 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–10:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(10:30 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(1:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) A MISER BROTHERS’ CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 21
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(1:00-1:30 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(1:30-2:00 PM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(2:00-3:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(3:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(5:00–7:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(7:30–10:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS

Monday, December 22
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) SNOWGLOBE
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(5:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:30-6:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(6:30–7:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(8:30-10:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Tuesday, December 23
(7:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(8:30–10:30 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID
(10:30 AM–12:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(12:30–2:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(2:30–4:30 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(4:30–5:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, December 24
(7:00-7:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(7:30–9:30 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM-1:00 PM) SNOW
(1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Thursday, December 25
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(7:30–8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(8:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(8:30–9:00 AM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(9:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(1:00-2:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(2:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN (3:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(4:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(4:30–5:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’ S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(12:00 AM–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians will be “spotted” on DVD and Blu Ray

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November 7, 2014

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians on Blu-ray, Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere, DVD and On-Demand will be released just in time for Valentine’s Day, February 10, 2015! This is truly a Disney classic with our favorite spotted dogs and one of the best Disney Villains, Cruella De Vil!

Pongo, Perdita and their super-adorable puppies are in for thrills, hilarious spills and an epic action-packed adventure when they face off with Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most fabulously outrageous villainess. When Cruella dognaps all of the Dalmatian puppies in London, brave animal heroes launch a daring plan to save all puppies from Cruella’s clutches! Unleash all the excitement and suspense of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, a beloved classic you’ll want to share with your family again and again!

Bonus features will include a new short, “The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt”, Walt Disney Presents “The Best Doggoned Dog in the World” (1961 Version), Disney View as well as other Class Bonus Features.

This movie has something for everyone with adventure, danger, romance and, of course, those adorable puppies. Too bad the movie doesn’t come with your own Dalmatian puppy! My family loves 101 Dalmatians and we can’t to watch it again this coming February.

Disney’s Big Hero 6 Movie Premiere Red Carpet Event

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November 7, 2014

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Walt Disney Pictures held the movie premiere of their latest release – Big Hero 6 at the El Capitan Theatre. Fans lined up the street in the cool California weather to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars. The Red Carpet event pictures below speak for themselves, showing the excitement shared by cast and crew.

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Big Hero 6 is the latest Disney / Marvel movie about genius Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) and the friendship that develops between him and Baymax (Scott Adsit) the marshmellowy inflatable robot his brother, Tadashi invented. When a tragedy, causes Tadashi’s death, Hiro, Baymax and Tadashi’s nerd friends, GoGo Tomago (voice of Jamie Chung), neatnik Wasabi (voice of Damon Wayans Jr.), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (voice of Genesis Rodriguez) and fanboy Fred (voice of T.J. Miller) join forces to discover the truth behind Tadashi’s death and save San Fransokyo. “Big Hero 6” is directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams and produced by Roy Conli. In theatres beginning November 7, 2014, don’t miss this action packed, heartwarming new Disney movie.

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Company.

Big Hero 6 Movie Review

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November 7, 2014

I was so excited to be able to attend a press screening of the newest Disney movie, Big Hero 6, at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank on October 16th. I took my husband with me and my girls were incredibly jealous! Shout out to my parents, who kept the girls on our whirlwind trip out to southern California for the screening and the next day Press Junket with the Cast and Crew!

We arrived at the Walt Disney Animation Studios for the screening on Thursday evening. I was in awe at the buildings and surroundings, knowing that Walt Disney had actually walked where I was walking. Inside the Roy E. Disney Animation Building, we were not allowed to take pictures, other than with the inflatable Baymax character in the center of the lobby. The lobby was completely decorated in Big Hero 6 murals, posters, pictures and more. It was glorious! Our credentials were checked and we were ushered into a screening room and given bottles of water and popcorn.

Big Hero 6 is a collaboration of Disney and Marvel. John Lasseter is the executive producer and the producer is Ray Conli (Tangled). The directors are Chris Williams (Bolt) and Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh). Don Hall asked John Lasseter if he could explore the Marvel vaults while working on Winnie the Pooh and he found this comic series called “Big Hero 6.” He liked the name and Japanese influence and was told to run with it. The Marvel team supported the creation of this film with Disney and the result is an action packed, heart warming story of a boy and a robot named Baymax.

Big Hero 6 brings six unique characters together to form a friendship and bond, and filmmakers knew that the cast needed to be a strong roster. “Stan Lee’s characters have problems, shortcomings and foibles. They’re not perfect and we love them anyway. They feel real. The characters in Big Hero 6 don’t have magical superpowers. Technology and their brains are their powers.” says story head Paul Briggs. The movie boasts 17 main characters, including the key six and the characters each had more onscreen time than any other WDAS film. The fabricated city of San Fransokyo (mash of Tokyo and San Francisco) is so detailed, a new rendering tool named Hyperion was developed to bring it to life. There are nearly 700 characters in the film, and in comparison, Wreck it Ralph (Oscar nominated film in 2012) broke records at that time with 185 characters! Big Hero 6 definitely lived up to “go big or go home!”

The movie revolves around Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) and his relationship with Baymax (Scott Adsit), a robot created by his brother Tadashi (Daniel Henney) to be a “personal healthcare companion.” Hiro is a prodigy, graduating high school at 14, with no real direction in life. They boys live with their Aunt Cass (Maya Rudolph) and Tadashi attends San Fransokyo Tech, a University for advanced technical students. On a visit to the campus, Hiro meets Tadashi’s friends, sees their experiments and creations and he realizes there is a much bigger world out there than he ever imagined. Hiro has to invent something to “wow” the head of admissions, Professor Callaghan (James Cromwell), and present it at an Expo to gain admission as a student. He creates telepathically controlled “micro bots” which play an important element in the rest of the film.

Baymax cares – that was what he was designed to do. When he scans a human, he detects vitals, and when given a patient’s pain level, he can treat almost any ailment. When the filmmakers did research at Carnegie Mellon University to bring Baymax to life, lead character designer, Shiyoon Kim was influenced by Japanese infomercials. “If they’re (Japanese) selling a rice cooker, for example, it always seems to emphasize the cute aesthetic, yet hide the technology. We wanted the same feeling for Baymax, because it made him less threatening in appearance.”

Hiro and Baymax become inseparable during the course of the film. Hiro becomes the “little brother” to the group of friends, and together they become the Big Hero 6. The friends include adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago (Jamie Chung), neatnik Wasabi (Damon Wayans), chemistry whiz Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez) and fan boy Fred (TJ Miller). The group goes through many emotions as they team up for adventures. The relationships between Hiro and Baymax, as well as, Hiro and the students he teams up with is critical to the film. You become attached and empathetic to the characters and I can tell you that tears were shed along with the laughter.

Big Hero 6 comes out on November 7. I highly recommend this movie – it will appeal to boys, girls and adults alike. I’d love to hear your thoughts below!

I’m Stephanie – Disneyland writer for Chip & Co and Premium Annual Passholder, currently living in Arizona. I am a huge Walt Disney fan and entertainment junkie. I am an Independent Travel Consultant with World of Magic Travel, the preferred Travel Agency of Chip & Co. Contact me today for your FREE quote for Disney and other magical destinations at [email protected].

Disney’s Big Hero 6 Movie Preview

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November 7, 2014

Walt Disney Pictures held a media preview for its newest movie “Big Hero 6” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on Saturday, November 1st. Playing to a packed theatre, the film starts out with an illegal game of robot fighting where young Hiro (Ryan Potter) competes and wins against the big guns. Following a run in with the thugs and the consequences from his activities, Hiro finds himself in his brother’s lab where he meets Tadashi’s friends and fellow “Nerds”. Hiro also discovers his brother’s latest invention, Baymax (Scott Adsit), a gentle and squishy health care robot. Inspired by the visit and excited to be accepted into “Nerd school”, Hiro comes up with an incredible invention using tiny bots and after a successful presentation is accepted into the school by the famous professor, Robert Callahan (James Cromwell). Hiro and Tadashi (Daniel Henney) share special moment only to be interrupted by an explosion where Tadashi in an attempt to save Professor Callahan, dashes into the burning building right before it explodes.

Heartbroken and angry at Tadashi’s death, Hiro puts off starting school and spends his days locked in his room. A mishap activates Baymax who has been stashed in the corner of the brothers’ bedroom. This event also allows Hiro to discover that his microbots may have not been lost in the fire. Setting off with Baymax and a lone microbot, Hiro has a run in with a masked villain, Yokai and learns the fire that killed his brother may not have been an accident and instead a way to cover up the theft of his microbots.

Determined to catch the masked man and find out the truth, Hiro programs and turns Baymax into a flying, fighting hero and along with his brother’s friends, Go Go Tomago (Jamie Chung) a tough and athletic adrenaline junkie who develops electromagnetic wheel axles. Wasabi (Damon Wayans, Jr) neat freak and an expert on laser cutting. Honey Lemon (Genesis Rodriguez) the chemistry whiz with a touch of mad scientist. and my personal favorite nerd, Fred (T.J. Miller) a comic book fan and school mascot at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, the Big Hero 6 are born.

Big Hero 6 is full of heartwarming moments and the traditional Disney story line we all love. The music and special effects were just enough to enhance the storyline, without making it too harsh or intense. The relationship that develops between Hiro and Baymax made the movie an automatic hit with my fellow movie goers. To quote several young movie fans – 4 year old Sebastian of Sherman Oaks and Alexis and Kaycee MIller of Santa Clarita all agreed, “the movie was great!!!” and Baymax was their “absolute favorite new character”. Big Heros 6 characters and accessories including the all new Disney Infinite – Baymax and Hiro will be at the top of young Disney / Marvel fan holiday lists.

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Company. Visit us at chipandco.com for all the news, promotions and Disney updates.

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7 Tips You Need to Know About Disney’s Castaway Cay

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Chip

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November 7, 2014

How much do you know about Disney’s Castaway Cay? Recently I took my first ever Disney Cruise and I fell in love! Now I can’t wait for my next cruise in January! Having only scratched the surface of all the fun things you can do on the Disney’s Castaway Cay our friends at Disney were nice enough to give us 7 Tips You Need to Know when visiting their private island.

The island is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. If the Castaway Cay post office is open, be sure to stop by to mail a message (and brag) to friends back home. Also check out the merchandise you can only get on the island, like beachwear, hats and collectible pins with Disney’s Castaway Cay logo, at She Sells Sea Shells … and Everything Else!
You can walk right off the ship to the island. The dock built at Castaway Cay eliminates the need to tender, making the ship easily accessible throughout the day. Trams provide transportation to and from various points on the 1,000-acre island. All you’ll need is your Key to the World card to get on and off the ship as you please.
There’s something for everyone. Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay much like the Disney Cruise Ships, with unique activities and areas for every age group. Places for the family to spend time together are plenty, but when it’s time to do your own thing, kids can head to Scuttle’s Cove, teens to the secluded Hide Out and adults to the pristine Serenity Bay.
All that you need is included. From complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas to an all-you-care-to-eat lunch buffet and ice cream station, Disney has you covered. They even provide beach towels, wagons and strollers to make your day more comfortable. There isn’t much you’ll need to bring onto the island with you, except for of course plenty of sunblock and a good book!
There are plenty of Port Adventures options for your family. Just like in other destinations, Disney works with local operators to offer excursions such as parasailing, deep sea fishing and boat tours. Plus, you won’t want to miss the activities exclusive to the island, including Castaway Ray’s Stingray Adventure, the Castaway Cay Walking and Kayak Nature Adventure and the teen-only Wild Side Adventure.
The island is stocked with toys for water sports enthusiasts. Water cycles, paddleboats, sea kayaks, sailboats, stand-up paddle boards, floats and snorkel gear are all available to rent. There’s also a watercraft ski adventure for the chance to drive a personal watercraft through mangroves and around the island.
You can stay cool even in the warm sunshine. Besides joining the water fun with one of the many activities listed above, the Pelican Plunge slide is a great way to cool off. When you need a break from the sun, shaded areas are located around the island, including covered seating near the lunch buffets and bars, In Da Shade Game Pavilion and private rental cabanas.

So upcoming Disney cruisers, did they cover everything? If not, tell us what else we need to include to complete this list below.

Don’t forget if you need help planning a Disney Cruise use who I use, my friends at World of Magic Travel. They can help you plan your next Magical Disney Destination Vacation. Click here to learn more and to book with them.

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Lasseter to Direct ‘Toy Story 4’ Debuting in 2017

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 6, 2014

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The original “Toy Story” film hit theaters almost 20 years ago. (Crazy to think, isn’t it?) Woody and Buzz captured the hearts of fans worldwide, and thus began the “Toy Story” franchise. John Lasseter, the director of the original film and its first sequel, will be stepping in to direct the fourth installment.

The film is slated for release June 16, 2017, almost exactly a year after upcoming “Finding Dory” is scheduled to be released (it’s only off by a day!). Other upcoming films on Pixar’s immediate release timeline include “Inside Out” (June 19, 2015) and “The Good Dinosaur” (November 25, 2015).

After thinking the series had wrapped up and finished, Lasseter, along with Pixar alums and original Toy Story creators Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich, and Pete Docter cooked up a new idea and hit the ground running to work on the new chapter. They are joined by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack to write the script. (You may know Jones from “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation”, and McCormack starred in “The Sopranos” and the film “Must Love Dogs”.) Pixar veteran Galyn Susman (“Toy Story of TERROR!”, “Toy Story That Time Forgot”) will produce the film.

I personally feel that there is no need for any additional films. I love seeing the shorts! I think they’re great. But there’s just no need for a full-length feature film. I grew up with these movies and cared about Andy and the toys; I really don’t care about Bonnie at all, and I don’t see myself developing much of a relationship with her. It isn’t confirmed that Bonnie will be a big part in this film, but since she owns Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the gang, I think it is implied.

I’m interested to hear what you all think about this. Was the “Toy Story” franchise ready to finish, or is there more to tell?

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New Parking Garage at Downtown Disney Opens November 20

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 6, 2014

The construction in and around Downtown Disney has caused headaches for those who want to the shopping and restaurant venues there. Entrances to parking have been closed, roadways have been clogged more than usual with the widening of Buena Vista Drive, and then there have been the construction barriers inside Downtown Disney itself. As we approach the holidays, many have wondered how all of this will affect the “Festival of the Seasons” with its decorations, events, and photo opportunities.

Good news, at least on one front! One parking garage opened November 2 for employee test use, and will be partially open for guest use beginning November 20. Levels 1 through 4 of the new 5 level garage will be open, making 1700 parking spaces available. It is said another 1300 spaces will be available in December, but this also means the closing of some more entrances to existing parking to make way for another parking garage.

When all is said and done, there will be two new parking garages – a total of 6000 parking spaces! Additionally, shopping and dining offerings will be doubled, Buena Vista Drive will have dedicated bus lanes, there will be pedestrian bridges across Buena Vista Drive, and a new ramp from I-4 will lead directly to a parking garage. All of this should make what will ultimately be called “Disney Springs” a wonderful place to visit!

In the meantime, parking continues to be available across the street, with shuttles taking guests over to Downtown Disney. If you are staying in a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, use the complimentary bus transportation, but make sure you plan for plenty of time to arrive if you have dining reservations! Valet parking is available at Marketplace from 10 am to 1 am, and at West Side from 2:30 pm to 2 am. You will be charged based upon length of time at Downtown Disney, ranging from $10 for 0-2 hours to $20 for 3 or more hours. Time is counted from when you reach the valet podium to drop off your car until you return to the podium to pick up your car. Payment is collected as you leave.

Decorations and events for “Festival of the Seasons” begin November 14. Do you think they’ll be negatively impacted or overshadowed by this construction? Will it affect your decision to visit Downtown Disney this holiday season?

I’m Jeri, and I’m a Disney Addict! I’m an independent travel agent with World of Magic Travel, the preferred travel agency of ChipandCo, and I’d love to help you plan your next magical Disney vacation. You can contact me for a free quote at [email protected].

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron Sneak Peek

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 6, 2014

Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron shared a new video previewed on last weeks Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D TV show from the upcoming movie premiering in theaters May 1,2015. Avengers: Age of Ultron is the follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie ever. Including mighty heros, Iron Man, Capt. America, Thor, Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, the story puts them to the ultimate test as the planet’s fate is in the hands of villain Ultron. Full of the special effects and non stop action of the Marvel movies, Avengers: Age of Ultron will take viewers on an epic global adventure.

Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Along with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the Super Heroes join forces to defeat James Spader as Ultron. Two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and an old friend in a new form, Paul Bettany as Vision round off the movie’s cast and characters.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is one Marvel movie I will be counting down the days until its release.

My name is Loretta Garcia and I am the Entertainment Writer for Chip and Company. Check out my Marvel Articles and find out what incredible movies are lined up for the next few years.

Two very special and affordable events coming to Orlando for Disney fans: Don’t Miss Out!

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 6, 2014

Two very special events are coming to Orlando for Disney fans – and you won’t believe how affordable they are. Coming VERY soon is The Walt Disney Birthplace: An Evening with Imagineer Bob Gurr. Bob Gurr is an American amusement ride designer and Imagineer. His most famous work was for Walt Disney’s Disneyland Park, and its subsequent sister parks. In 1953 he inaugurated R.H. Gurr Industrial Design – a company of one, whose first big job was to consult with the Walt Disney Studios on the design of mini cars for a project called Autopia. Walt Disney was so impressed with Bob’s work that he hired him as a permanent employee in his recently formed company, WED Enterprises – whose sole mission was to design and build Disneyland. During his three decades of employment with WED, Bob worked on over 100 designs for attractions that include the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Monorails, Matterhorn Bobsleds and the memorable Flying Saucers. He also worked on the original Abraham Lincoln “Audio-Animatronic” figure for the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair, along with Ford Motor Company’s “Magic Skyway” ride. He received the Disney Legend Award, for Imagineering in 2004.

This amazing evening will include plenty of very special guests, magic, memories, and a rare opportunity to meet a true Disney Legend! There are an extremely limited number of tickets available, and there will be some unique opportunities which will only be available here. Mark your calender for Friday, November 21st, 2014 from 6-9:00PM. The event will be held at the Celebration Golf Course at 701 Golfpark Drive, Celebration, FL. Your ticket will include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction to benefit the Walt Disney Birthplace. Pricing starts at just $49. Click HERE to get yours while they last!

Next up is an afternoon with Robbie Sherman!

Pencil in Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 12:00-3:00pm for this wonderful evening. Brunch is included and a cash bar is available. This event will take place at Howl at the Moon, 8815 International Dr., Orlando, Florida 32819. Robbie Sherman will take you on a musical journey through four generations of the Sherman Family. He is a talented songwriter and has written songs and/or scripts for film, TV commercials and the stage. Robbie is the son of the late great Robert Sherman, from the famous Academy Award winning Disney songwriting team, the Sherman Brothers. He will also discuss the book he edited for his father, “Moose,” Chapters of My Life and a new book written by his late grandfather, Tin Pan Alley songwriter, Al Sherman. “Moose,” Chapters of My Life will be available for purchase and signed by Robbie Sherman during the event on March 15th.Contact Adria Smith for more information at [email protected] or call 407-256-3936. Tickets are just $50 for this amazing, intimate event and only a few remain. You don’t have to be a Disneyana Fan Club member to attend. To get your ticket, you will want to make out a check- payable to World Chapter Disneyana Fan Club.

Checks must be mailed to:

Adria M. Smith
9873 Nokay Dr.
Orlando, Fl 32836

I will be at both of these events and I hope to see you!

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park starts tomorrow!

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Chip

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November 6, 2014

Starting this Friday at the Walt Disney World Resort Christmas comes alive in the Magic Kingdom! November 7th kicks off the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the Holiday season, this year Disney kicks it up a notch with some help from Frozen! We mentioned last month about “A Frozen Holiday Wish,” adding a little magic to “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade,” but lets not forget the new character dance parties, opportunities to visit with not only Santa Claus, Santa Goofy and even “Sandy Claws” too!

“Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” includes lots of Disney characters, along with a holly jolly cast of snowmen, reindeer, elves, and of course, Santa Claus. Ralph and Vanellope from “Wreck-It Ralph” are new to the parade this year, as is a procession of visitors from the Kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf from “Frozen.”

The “Holiday Hootenanny!” boot-scoots into the Diamond Horseshoe in Frontierland, where you can kick up your heels for some down-home holiday fun with the Country Bears, Clarabelle Cow, Horace Horsecollar, and Clara Cluck. And over at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland, Club Tinsel becomes the top spot to get down when Phineas and Ferb show up. What are they going to do today? The brothers are going to rock their Christmas vacation with the holiday cheeriest dance party this side of Danville!

Christmas has come to Storybook Circus, too, and some of your favorite Disney pals are all dressed up for the occasion, including Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Scrooge McDuck, and of course, Santa Goofy. And what’s this? Pumpkin king Jack Skellington has been so inspired by everything in Christmastown, he wants to be part of the holiday celebration, too. You’ll find Jack in Storybook Circus – dressed in his finest “Sandy Claws” suit and ready to meet the boys and girls of every age!

Here are the maps for this years event!

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is held on select nights, November 7 – December 19, and is separate from regular Magic Kingdom Park admission. Tickets are available now. Contact my friends at World of Magic Travel to book your Holiday Vacation today!