The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Movie Review

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July 14, 2010

This review comes to us from the NY Times.

“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is the latest movie about an ordinary fellow — it’s almost always a fellow — who is, all of a sudden and to his great astonishment, dragged into an epochal, supernatural battle between good and evil. The fellow in question this time is the distinctly unpromising Jay Baruchel, a gangly Canadian ectomorph who got the girl (though not much of an audience) in “She’s Out of My League” and who trained the cartoon dragon in “How to Train Your Dragon.” Here he plays an N.Y.U. physics major named Dave who tinkers with a giant Tesla coil in his subterranean laboratory and pines for Becky (Teresa Palmer), a pretty music lover who was his childhood crush.

Meanwhile, though, Dave has learned that he is the Prime Merlinian, which means that “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is not just another dweeb/cutie romantic comedy, but also a phantasmagorical action picture in which bolts of lightning will shoot out of people’s hands, and ancient spells will be uttered to cataclysmic effect right on the streets of Manhattan. To spare you the full rehash: hundreds of years ago a bunch of bad wizards were stuffed into a Russian doll, including the really mean Morgana (Alice Krige) and the gorgeous Veronica (Monica Bellucci). Now two supermagicians, Balthazar Blake and Maxim Horvath, battle to let one of the ladies out of the doll — called the Grimhold, by the way — and keep the other one trapped inside.

Click here to keep reading this NY Times Review.

Disneyworld Event Calendar – IN THE SPOTLIGHT – July 16-23

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July 14, 2010

July 16-23 Through Aug. 14

Summer Nightastic!: “Summer Nightastic!” lights up the after-dark entertainment experience at the Walt Disney World Resort through Aug. 14 with a megawatt parade, fireworks extravaganza, rockin’ dance party, concerts and other surprises. More info: disneyworld.com

At Magic Kingdom, guests can enjoy the return of Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade,” and see the new “Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular.”
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests can experience new effects and a summer-only drop sequence at The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror, and dance the night away at the “Rock n’ Glow Dance Party,” where a DJ and live rock band keep popular tunes coming every Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday.
At Epcot, the “Sounds Like Summer” tribute-band concert series returns every evening at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre through July 31.
- This week’s act (subject to change):
  - July 16-17: Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute
  - July 18-23: 2U – A Tribute to U2

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – July 16-23
At MAGIC KINGDOM

Daily – “Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It!” Street Party: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 5:40 p.m.
Daily – Celebrate A Dream Come True Parade: 3 p.m.
Daily – Main Street Electrical Parade: July 16: 9 p.m. & 11 p.m.; July 17: 9 p.m.; July 18: 10 p.m.;July 19-23: 9 p.m. & 11 p.m.
Special Presentation – Summer Nightastic Fireworks Spectacular: July 16-17: 10 p.m.; July 18: 9 p.m.; July 19-23: 10 p.m.
Park Hours – July 26: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.; July 17-18: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; July 19: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.; July 20-22: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.; July 23: 9 a.m.-12 a.m.

At DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Daily – Block Party Bash: 3 p.m.
Special Presentation – Fantasmic!: July 18, 20, 22: 9 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
Park Hours – July 16-18: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 19: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 20: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; July 21: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; July 22-23: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.

At EPCOT

Daily – IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: 9 p.m.
Park Hours – Future World: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; World Showcase: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

At DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

Daily – Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade: 3:45 p.m.
Park Hours – July 16-17: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 18-23: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

At DISNEY’S BLIZZARD BEACH

$45 ages 10 & up; $39 ages 3-9
Park Hours (Daily)– 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

At DISNEY’S TYPHOON LAGOON

$45 ages 10 & up; $39 ages 3-9
Park Hours (Daily)– 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

At ESPN WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS COMPLEX

$12.75 general; $10 ages 3-9
Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament
AAU National Club Championships
USSSA Elite Baseball Week 1
ESPN Rise Games
Disney Summer 7s & 11s National Championships – A USA Field Hockey Event
USSSA Pride Series v. Tennessee Diamonds
AAU Boys’ Basketball
AAU Girls’ Basketball

At DISNEY’S BOARDWALK

Atlantic Dance (NO COVER CHARGE); call 407/939-2444 for times

At DOWNTOWN DISNEY WEST SIDE

Cirque Du Soleil presents…July 16-17, 20-23 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.

At DOWNTOWN DISNEY WEST SIDE

House of Blues presents . . .[407/934-2011 Hotline: 407/934-2222]
July 16 BK & The Broilers (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
July 17 Orlando Rocks! Country with Michael Ray, Patrick Gibson, Whiskey Basin, and April Phillips (country): House of Blues; $5; 8 p.m. BK & The Broilers (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.
July 18 Madelyn Barry (gospel brunch): House of Blues; $32.50 ages 10+/$16.25 ages 3-9; 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
July 19 Smashing Pumpkins (rock): House of Blues; $43.25 adv./$48.25 day of; 8 p.m.
July 23 Silvestre Dangond (latin): House of Blues; $40 adv./$50 day of;9:30 p.m. Dave Riley Blues Band (blues): The Blues Kitchen at House of Blues; free; 10:30 p.m.

Yesterland takes us back to the sights, sounds, and smells of the Orange Stinger

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

Yesterland has to be one of my favorite websites. I love all the thought, imagination and details that go into their articles. This week Werner takes us back into the history of the Orange Stinger at Disney California Adventure Park and then jumps forward to talk about it’s replacement Silly Symphony Swings.

Here is an excerpt.

There’s something here for four of your five senses. See glimpses of Paradise Pier from the open areas in the orange peel. Hear the sound of bees buzzing (or the sound of screams drowning out the buzzing). Smell the scent of oranges. Feel the wave action of the tilting canopy and the centrifugal force that makes your seat swing out to the side. (The fifth sense is taste, but food and beverages are not allowed on the ride.)

To read the entire article along with a picture tour check out Yesterland’s Article here.

Photo from yesterland.com

Chip and Company Tag Chip & Dale Facebook Giveaway

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

We have started a new contest on our Facebook page. The Chip and Dale Tag Yourself Giveaway.

All you have to do is head on over to our Facebook Page and become a friend if you are not already, and click on the pictures of Chip & Dale Pook-a-Looz and Tag yourself in the pictures.

It is just that easy!

For a bonus entry add a comment of why you love Chip & Dale in the comment section below the pictures.

Contest ends July 18th at Midnight and I will announce the winner Monday morning. The winners have 2 days to respond to my Facebook message and give me their addresses so I can ship them out to them!

Good Luck and thanks for entering.

Iron Man 2 Blu-ray and DVD Explode With Hours of Exciting Behind-the-Scenes Footage

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

The billionaire Super Hero in the iron suit is back in Marvel Studios’ and Paramount Pictures’ thrilling sensation IRON MAN 2, debuting on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download September 28, 2010. Packed with fantastic battles, stunning visual effects and an all-star cast, the new blockbuster adventure will be available to own as a three-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with digital copy, as a limited edition two-disc DVD with digital copy, or as a single disc DVD.

In this highly-anticipated sequel, Robert Downey Jr. (Sherlock Holmes, Tropic Thunder) reprises his role as Tony Stark, a.k.a. Iron Man, in a thrill-a-minute story filled with explosive action, new suits and powerful new villains. The phenomenal cast includes Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man), Don Cheadle (Oceans series), Scarlett Johansson (He’s Just Not That Into You) as the seductive Black Widow, Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) as the vengeful Whiplash, as well as Sam Rockwell (Charlie’s Angels) and Samuel L. Jackson (The Other Guys).

To date, with over $300 million at the domestic box office, IRON MAN 2 has delighted audiences with its combination of high-intensity action, intelligence and humor. The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack comes fully loaded with immersive and interactive bonus materials including an in-depth, feature-length documentary of the making of the film, revealing featurettes about Nick Fury, Black Widow and War Machine, a look inside the creation of Stark Expo, deleted scenes and an exclusive peek inside the Marvel Super Hero Universe through the S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault.

IRON MAN 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack

The Iron Man 2 Blu-ray is presented in 1080p high definition with English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and Brazilian Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital and English, English SDH, French, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. The DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1 (Blu-ray):

Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault (HD)— Extend your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with high-level clearance into S.H.I.E.L.D.’s digital data vault. Interact with select scenes from the movie that include new layers of graphics and insider information. View case files, dossiers, S.H.I.E.L.D. training films, tech details and more.
Previsualization and Animatics (HD)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

Ultimate Iron Man: The Making of Iron Man 2 (HD)
- Rebuilding the Suit—An all-encompassing look at the beginning stages of this mammoth blockbuster.
- A Return to Action—From Marvel Studios to the streets of Monaco, Jon Favreau takes viewers through the trials and triumphs of continuing Iron Man’s story.
- Expanding the Universe—From the amazing sets of Stark Expo to Tony Stark’s home and beyond, the Marvel Universe continues to unfold into new and exciting places.
- Building a Legacy—From filming to editing, scoring and visual effects, Favreau and his team face the challenges of bringing the sequel to the big screen.
Featurettes (HD)
- Creating Stark Expo—A look at how the sets and computer-generated elements combine to create the massive set piece.
- Practical Meets Digital—How the “practical” props inform the “digital” work that ultimately brings our hero to life on screen.
- Illustrated Origin: Nick Fury—A comprehensive journey into creating one of the most mysterious and influential heroes in the Marvel Universe.
- Illustrated Origin: Black Widow—An exciting look at the new femme fatale introduced in Iron Man 2.
- Illustrated Origin: War Machine—A look at the introduction of the character and how his friendship with Tony Stark resonates with fans.
- Working with DJ AM—Jon Favreau remembers working with Adam Goldstein.
Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau (HD)
- Alternate Opening
- Coulson at the Senate
- The Sub-Orbital Jet
- Tony’s Workshop (extended)
- Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
- Flying Party Girl
- Mark II Security
- Element Rediscovered (extended)
Concept Art Gallery
Theatrical Trailers (HD)
Music Video: AC/DC “Shoot To Thrill”

Disc 3 (DVD):

Feature Film
Digital Copy

IRON MAN 2 Two-Disc DVD

The Iron Man 2 DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The disc breakdown is as follows:

Disc 1:

Feature film with optional commentary by Jon Favreau

Disc 2:

Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by Jon Favreau
- Alternate Opening
- Coulson at the Senate
- Natalie Wears the Gauntlet
- Element Rediscovered (extended)
Featurettes
- Creating Stark Expo
- Practical Meets Digital
Music Video: AC/DC “Shoot To Thrill”
Digital Copy

The single-disc DVD includes the feature film with commentary by Jon Favreau.

Win trip to Disneyland and apprenticeship with Imagineer

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July 13, 2010

This article comes to us from the Daily Disney.

Just in time for the debut of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice in theaters Wednesday is a contest that awards one winner a one-day apprenticeship with a Disney Imagineer.

In addition, the grand-prize winner of the Sorcerers Wanted Sweepstakes will receive a two-night trip for four people to Disneyland. The trip includes hotel accommodations, three-day Park Hopper tickets, a meet-and-greet with a Disney Imagineer and the apprenticeship.

Contestants can enter (and read all the legalities) here through July 26. One entry per person.

Want to get a jump on the coolest job ever? Read Orlando Sentinel movie critic Roger Moore’s review of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Come and Join the Summer Fun in Camp Pixie Dust

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

This summer, Pixie Hollow introduces their all new virtual summer camp – “Camp Pixie Dust!” Fairies and Sparrow Men can now celebrate summer with fun-filled camp activities with all of their friends in this continually updated immersive summer camp.

All summer long, players will be able to play new activities with their pixie pals while showing off their talent troop pride with all new Fairy outfits. When players aren’t busy earning lots of new summer camp badges, they can decorate their house to look like a camp cabin with all new flitterific furniture.

For the first time, players can experience Lyria’s camp fire stories in Fairy Tale Theater and then go ice skating or splash around in the Ballroom pool.

Check it out here!

Here are a few screen shots from the game for your viewing pleasure.

Stay tuned for details on a “Camp Pixie Dust” themed prize pack giveaway on Chip and Company!

Disney Fairies Fly Game on iPad

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

Fly with the Fairies and discover a world of adventure and fun like never before! Enhanced with visually stunning graphics and new art just for the iPad, this magical game captures the excitement of the changing seasons in a place called Pixie Hollow.

– Fly with the water-talent Fairy, Silvermist, in the cool waters above Spring Valley.
– Iridessa, the light-talent Fairy could use some help to light fireflies in the Summer Glade.
– Help catch flower petals as they flutter in the breeze of the Autumn Forest with Rosetta, the garden-talent Fairy.
-Soar over the Winter Woods with Fawn, the animal-talent Fairy, as she gathers nuts and berries for all the animals preparing for winter.
– And let’s not forget Tinker Bell! Fly with Tink to find lost things at the Beach Cove. You can even explore Tinker’s Nook to see video trailers, images and collect exclusive wallpapers from the Disney Fairies movies!

Simply touch or tilt your iPad to guide your Fairy. As you fly, try to pick up items and collect Pixie Dust to score points and unlock new surprises. Watch out for birds, thistles and other hazards that might slow you down. With dazzling graphics and a beautiful orchestral score direct from the creators of the Disney Fairies movies, you’ll soar to new heights with Fairies Fly!

Status: Version: 1.0.0, Released Apr 01, 2010 (458 MB)
Produced By: Walt Disney
Price: $7.99 (Purchase/Download From iTunes)

D23 and ArcLight Cinemas Present a Month Filled With Classic Disney Movies in August

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July 13, 2010

D23, Disney’s official fan club, and ArcLight Cinemas, the premier movie going venue in Southern California, will present classic Disney movies every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the month of August, giving movie lovers the rare opportunity to revisit some of their favorite Disney characters and stories on the big screen.

Adding to the Disney excitement at ArcLight Cinemas, D23 and The Walt Disney Archives have assembled an exclusive collection of classic movie posters from more than 70 years of Disney history. This amazing Disney-themed poster wall will be displayed from July 14 to Aug. 31 at ArcLight Sherman Oaks and ArcLight Pasadena.

Beginning August 2, ArcLight Cinemas will present the Disney classics selected by D23 every Monday at ArcLight Hollywood, Tuesday at ArcLight Sherman Oaks, and Wednesday at ArcLight Pasadena.

The focus is on Disney science-fiction and fantasy films at ArcLight Hollywood, with the following schedule:

Monday, Aug. 2: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
Monday, Aug. 9: The Rocketeer (1991)
Monday, Aug. 16: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
Monday, Aug. 23: The Black Hole (1979)
Monday, Aug. 30: Escape to Witch Mountain (1975)

Disney animated classics are in the spotlight at ArcLight Sherman Oaks all throughout August:

Tuesday, Aug. 3: Cinderella (1950)
Tuesday, Aug. 10: Pinocchio (1940)
Tuesday, Aug. 17: Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Tuesday, Aug. 24: The Jungle Book (1967)
Tuesday, Aug. 31: Peter Pan (1953)

ArcLight Cinemas newest location in Pasadena will be home to tune-filled Disney musicals every Wednesday in August:

Wednesday, Aug. 4: Newsies (1992)
Wednesday, Aug. 11: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Wednesday, Aug. 18: Pete’s Dragon (1977)
Wednesday, Aug. 25: Mary Poppins (1964)

Guests can purchase tickets, reserve seats and print their tickets at home by visiting www.ArcLightCinemas.com. Tickets are $12.50 at ArcLight Sherman Oaks and Pasadena and $13.50 at ArcLight Hollywood. ArcLight members will receive $1 off each ticket when purchased online and printed at home.

At each screening, moviegoers will be treated to Disney trivia and prizes courtesy of D23, the official Disney fan club.

D23 brings the magic to Disney fans every day through the exquisite Disney twenty-three magazine, members-only special events, and exclusive benefits and discounts. Disney fans can become members of D23 by visiting www.disney.com/D23; at select shops at the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World Resorts; and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23. Gold-level D23 memberships are $74.99, and Silver-level memberships – which provide all benefits with the exception of a Disney twenty-three subscription – are just $34.99 a year. All discounts and special promotions are available to both Gold- and Silver-level D23 Members.

Disney’s Tangled Movie NEW Screen Captures

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider (voice of Zachary Levi) is taken hostage by Rapunzel (voice of Mandy Moore), a feisty teen with 70 feet of golden hair who’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years, the unlikely duo sets off on a hilarious, hair-raising escapade filled with adventure, heart, humor and hair—lots of hair.

Here are a few more older and newer screen captures from Disney Animation Studios Movie – Tangled. I hope you enjoy them.

15th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

In 2010, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, presented by Vanity Fair, makes its grand return, transforming the theme park into a destination filled with the world’s tastiest regional foods and drinks, rockin’ concerts, and unforgettably sensory experiences. Guests will delight in tantalizing new additions – from the robust and exotic flavors of Belgium and South Korea to world-class performers like Kool and the Gang, Hanson and Rick Springfield – who will be taking the stage at the Festival for the very first time!
To learn more about the Festival, please click here: www.DisneyWorld.com/FoodandWine

Throughout the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival, you can find merchandise that celebrates the 15^th Annual International Festival. While you’re in Epcot®, visit the Festival Welcome Center which offers commemorative gifts such as the 15^th Annual Food & Wine Festival poster, festival kitchenware’s, limited edition Festival pins, plus a book & a wine shop. And be sure to visit our Festival Shops located around the World Showcase Promenade where you can find additional Festival merchandise offerings and artisans.

Click here to check out the Merchandise.

Salma Hayek Pinault Meets the Disney Princesses

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Chip

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July 13, 2010

Salma Hayek Pinault and her daughter Valentina recently came to meet the Disney Princesses at Disneyland park.

Watching any two-year-old girl meet Tiana, Cinderella and Snow White would be a pleasure to witness, but when the whole family is just as excited to be there, it’s nothing short of a royal treat.