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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Xbox One Revealed [Full Press Conference]

Watch as Microsoft announces the Xbox One at their press conference in Redmond, Wa.

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Disney/Pixar's "Monsters University" Hits Campus with Music from Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia

MONSTROUS MUSIC

Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” Hits Campus

with Music from Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso

of Swedish House Mafia

“Monsters University” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for Release on June 18

Opening Short “The Blue Umbrella” Features Music from Jon Brion

and Vocals by Sarah Jaffe

Check out the new teaser featuring “Roar”:

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BURBANK, Calif. (May 22, 2013) — Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” rocks theaters this summer featuring music from award-winning composer Randy Newman and Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia. Filmmakers also tapped the Atlanta-based hard rock band Mastodon to serenade one the film’s new monsters. Directed by Dan Scanlon and produced by Kori Rae, “Monsters University” hits theaters June 21, 2013, with the short film “The Blue Umbrella,” which features music by composer Jon Brion and vocals by Sarah Jaffe.

“We wanted to capture the college feel in ‘Monsters University,’” said Scanlon, “and music is a big part of that. The score and the inclusion of other great musicians like Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso [of Swedish House Mafia] and Mastodon help us convey a fun, freewheeling college atmosphere.”

Newman Scores!

Oscar®- Grammy®- and Emmy®-winning composer/songwriter Newman is back, marking his seventh Disney•Pixar film. The 20-time Oscar nominee’s wins include “If I Didn’t Have You” for “Monsters, Inc.” and “We Belong Together” for “Toy Story 3.” The recently inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member created a full Alma Mater titled “Monsters University,” establishing a recurring collegiate theme. “We recruited the team at Pixar Canada to record the Alma Mater,” said Scanlon. “We needed a giant crowd of crazy monster students to be singing it and the Canada team was great for this—the end result is sort of perfectly ‘off.’ Actually, the first time we recorded it, it was really good. I had to say, ‘Guys, these are college students at a sporting event, let’s mess it up a little bit.’”

Newman added a unique flair to his score, calling on renowned international drum corps The Blue Devils to contribute a definitively collegiate sound. The composer also incorporated concert band music to exemplify the feeling of being in school. In fact, said Newman, “There’s a little bit of Brahms’ ‘Academic Festival Overture’ when Mike is riding the pig. I like to think Brahms would be extremely flattered by his inclusion in the score.”

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The score—recorded with a 112-piece orchestra—features a few character themes, including an accordion tune to help illustrate the less-than-cool status of the Oozma Kappa fraternity; a laidback shuffle to introduce Sulley; and the aspiring Scare student Mike Wazowski is often accompanied by a clarinet that, Newman notes, changes as Mike’s character arc evolves.

Monster Moves

When Mike and Sulley find themselves in the midst of a fraternity party, filmmakers wanted to showcase their monster moves—but first they needed the music. Enter Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia with a party song called “Roar”—of course—featuring an upbeat electronic dance sound that even monsters could appreciate. “We wanted to keep it funny, funky and at the same time a bit cool with a hint of monsters in it,” said Axwell.

Scanlon approved. “It’s really a fun song. I remember watching the animator work on this scene. As he played back the song, the artist at the next desk—who wasn’t even working on the movie—couldn’t help moving his feet. Obviously, that guy had been hearing that song for days, but yet the second he heard it, he just had to move his feet.”

Rock On!

Faced with the question of what a sweet monster might listen to during a free moment, filmmakers decided to push the envelope. “There is a great moment in ‘Monsters University’ when we thought it would be funny if the tunes were some of the most intense heavy metal imaginable. Mastodon was the obvious choice. They show off an unexpected monstrous side for one of our great new characters.”

They chose an existing song from the group called “Island.”

Serenading Umbrellas

Opening in theaters in front of “Monsters University” is Disney•Pixar’s short film “The Blue Umbrella.” Directed by Saschka Unseld and produced by Marc Greenberg, the short features a score by composer Jon Brion, with vocals by singer/songwriter Sarah Jaffe (“The Body Wins,” “Suburban Nature”).

The director was listening to Jaffe’s music when he began work on the short. “There’s such an intimacy to her sound that touches you right at the core,” Unseld said. “I always thought hers would be the perfect voice to make people care deeply about a love story between two umbrellas.”

Brion, whose credits include “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Punch Drunk Love,” created a score that sublimely supports the wide-ranging emotional undertones of the short.

“You can see how Saschka sees things,” said Jaffe. “Everything has this life of its own. Objects in our everyday life are characters too. It’s really beautiful.”

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Available Frighteningly Soon

The “Monsters University” soundtrack, set for release from Walt Disney Records on June 18, 2013, is available for pre-order at http://smarturl.it/musAmazona1. On June 4, the label will release the “Roar” digital single, plus remixes by Style of Eye and Yogi. The album’s track listing follows.

1. Main Title – Score

2. Young Michael – Score

3. First Day at MU – Score

4. Dean Hardscrabble – Score

5. Sulley – Score

6. Scare Pig – Score

7. Wasted Potential – Score

8. Oozma Kappa – Score

9. Stinging Glow Urchin – Score

10. Field Trip – Score

11. Rise and Shine – Score

12. The Library – Score

13. Roar – Performed by Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia

14. The Scare Games – Score

15. Did You Do This? – Score

16. Human World – Score

17. The Big Scare – Score

18. Goodbyes – Score

19. Mike and Sulley – Score

20. Monsters University

ABOUT “MONSTERS UNIVERSITY”

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”), produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and features music from future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story 3”). Check out disney.com/MonstersU, like us at facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity, and follow us on twitter.com/disneypixar. Rated G by the MPAA, the film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theaters.

ABOUT “THE BLUE UMBRELLA”

It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—fall eternally in love. From Pixar Animation Studios, director Saschka Unseld and producer Marc Greenberg, “The Blue Umbrella” opens in theaters on June 21, 2013, in front of “Monsters University.”

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THE LONE RANGER / New Trailer

The Lone Ranger opens in US theaters July 3, 2013. Like The Lone Ranger on Facebook: http://di.sn/e4B. Follow The Lone Ranger on Twitter: http://di.sn/l4h.

From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films' "The Lone Ranger," a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

"The Lone Ranger" also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.

A Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films presentation, "The Lone Ranger" is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski, with screen story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe and screenplay by Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio. 'The Lone Ranger" releases in U.S. theaters on July 3, 2013.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

And The Winner of The Genie Beanie Baby Is...

Brian!
hayes1760@gmail.com

Congrats you have 48 hours to email me at sasakitime@gmail.com to claim your prize!

Kahlua Cheesecake Recipe!

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup softened butter
1 tablespoon sugar

Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup Kahlua or 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Directions:

1 Cut softened cream cheese into pieces.

2 Prepare chocolate crumb crust and press firmly into a nine-inch springform pan.

3 Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

4 In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate with Kahlua and butter; stir until smooth.

5 Set aside.

6 In bowl, combine eggs, sugar and salt; add sour cream and blend well.

7 Add cream cheese to egg mixture; beat until smooth.

8 Gradually blend in chocolate mixture.

9 Turn into prepared crust and bake for 35 minutes or until filling is barely set in centre.

10 Turn off heat and let stand in oven for 15 minutes with door open; then take out of oven and let stand at room temperature for one hour.

11 Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

12 Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/kahlua-cheesecake-15330

The Muppet Movie Almost 35th Anniversary Edition Trailer

See how the Muppets began with this new special edition of the original classic that started it all--The Muppet Movie, produced by cultural icon and Muppets creator, Jim Henson! Witness the hilarious origins of everyone's favorite Muppets: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal and the rest, as they embark on an inspirational and laugh-filled road trip to follow their Hollywood dreams. And now for the first time, you and your family can see the Muppets make the "Rainbow Connection" in vibrant Hi-Definition. Bring home the story of the Muppets' rise to stardom on Blu-ray for the first time ever, complete with all-new bonus features and the non-stop entertainment of Disney Intermission.

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