Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Craft Time: Star Tours Starspeeder 1000 Papercraft


Star Tours Starspeeder 1000 PDF
Time: 20 Minutes

What You’ll Need

  • Regular paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue or double-sided tape

How To Make It

  1. Print the speeder template and cut out the pieces. Make all folds along the dashed lines. Note: The folds adjacent to the #4 and #11 panels should be made toward you.
  2. Using glue or double-sided tape, attach all tabs to their corresponding pieces in numerical order, starting with the starboard side and bottom. Note: The #1 tabs should be secured to the panel between them. The design on the #4 panel will line up with the design at the back of the speeder.
  3. On the roof and port side, secure the #8 tabs to the panel between them, then begin attaching the port side to the bottom with tabs #9 and #10. The design on the #11 panel will line up with the design at the back of the speeder (opposite the #4 panel). Continue to attach the two pieces by securing the tabs in numerical order.
  4. Secure all hyperdrive tabs numbered 1-4 to their corresponding sides. Make sure all outer tabs along the hyperdrive are folded underneath the piece, and use those tabs to secure the hyperdrive to the speeder. The back of the hyperdrive should be placed so that it is flush with the back of the speeder.
  5. Fold the solar array fin in half so the design is two-sided, then secure with glue or double-sided tape. Do not stick the tabs together. Butterfly the tabs outward, and use them to attach the fin to the tip of the hyperdrive and the roof of the speeder.
  6. Fold the droid in half so the design is two-sided, then secure with glue or double-sided tape. Do not stick the tabs together. Butterfly the tabs outward, and use them to attach the droid to the roof of the speeder where indicated.

Notes

Cutting should be done by an adult.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Craft Time: Yoda Ears Headband


Yoda Ears Headband PDF
Time: 15 Minutes

What You’ll Need

  • Thin headband
  • Card stock or Heavy ink-jet paper
  • Scissors
  • Double-sided tape
  • Light green and medium green felt or craft foam (optional)
  • Hot melt glue (optional)

How To Make It

  1. Print the template on card stock or heavy ink-jet paper and cut out the ears.
  2. Then you can either tape or glue the ears directly onto a thin headband.
  3. Alternatively you can cut the light and medium green shapes out and trace them over similarly colored craft foam or felt.
  4. Then glue or tape the pieces together and hot glue them onto a thin headband. Wear the headband so that the Yoda ears cover yours.

Notes

Cutting should be done by an adult.

Monday, April 27, 2020

What to Watch on Disney+ / Throwback Week #DisneyPlusThrowbacks



It’s Like Totally Disney+ Throwbacks Week
And We’re Celebrating with Our Throwback Faves

Disney+ is home to the best stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. This week, we invite you to take a stroll down memory lane with the stories that helped shape our love for entertainment. Whether you’re looking for that first film that made you feel like anything was possible or introduce new audiences to beloved classics, we’ve got you covered with #DisneyPlusThrowbacks through the decades.



All week long, follow @DisneyPlus on Instagram and Twitter for daily doses of #DisneyPlusThrowbacks with special content, celebrity shout-outs, and more, all leading up to the premiere of the Disney+ original series “Prop Culture” and the fan-favorite movie “The Princess Bride” on Friday, May 1. As you wish!

Titles listed below are available in the U.S.
Availability varies by region and subject to change.


70’s
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  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks
  • Million Dollar Duck
  • Escape to Witch Mountain
  • Return from Witch Mountain
  • The Strongest Man in the World
  • Pete’s Dragon
  • Star Wars: A New Hope
  • Treasure of Matecumbe
  • Gus
  • The Castaway Cowboy
  • Candleshoe
  • The Muppet Movie
  • Marvel’s Spider-Woman
  • Hacksaw
  • Robin Hood
  • The Biscuit Eater

80’s
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  • Sultan and the Rockstar
  • Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
  • Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man
  • Tron
  • The Journey of Natty Gann
  • Return to Oz
  • Adventures of the Gummi Bears
  • Flight of the Navigator
  • Fuzzbucket
  • Three Men and a Baby
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Cheetah
  • Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
  • Turner & Hooch
90’s
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  • Newsies
  • Aladdin
  • Sister Act
  • The Three Musketeers
  • Cool Runnings
  • Boy Meets World
  • The Lion King
  • Blank Check
  • Camp Nowhere
  • Marvel’s Iron Man
  • Gargoyles
  • A Kid in King Arthur’s Court
  • Toy Story
  • Operation Dumbo Drop
  • Kazaam
  • Smart Guy
  • Jungle 2 Jungle
  • Flubber
  • Hercules
  • Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
  • 10 Things I Hate About You

00’s
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  • The Color of Friendship
  • Even Stevens
  • The Luck of the Irish
  • The Princess Diaries
  • Kim Possible
  • Ice Age
  • Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
  • Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
  • Lilo & Stitch
  • That’s So Raven
  • Cheaper by the Dozen
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
  • The Cheetah Girls
  • Finding Nemo
  • The Incredibles
  • Hannah Montana
  • Sonny with a Chance
  • Up

Craft Time: R2-D2 Papercraft


R2-D2 Papercraft PDF
Time: 20 Minutes

What You’ll Need

  • Regular paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue or double-sided tape

How To Make It

  1. Print the template on regular paper or cardstock and cut out the pieces. Make all folds along the dashed lines.
  2. Using glue or double-sided tape, secure the tabs on the dome top to the inner circle of the main dome. Close the dome with the #1 tab.
  3. Secure all #2 tabs at the top of R2-D2’s body to their corresponding pieces.
  4. Begin attaching the dome to the top of R2-D2’s body by securing the #3 tabs. Start with the tab closest to R2-D2’s dome projector, and attach it to the panel adjacent to the #4 tab at the top of R2-D2’s body. Continue attaching the dome by following the contour of the body.
  5. Close the top of R2-D2’s body with the #4 tab. Continue to close the body with the #5 tab, followed by all #6 tabs. Cap the bottom of R2-D2 with the bottom piece by attaching it to the remaining tabs.
  6. Secure tabs numbered 7-12 to their corresponding pieces on the inside of the right leg. Begin attaching the outside of the leg to the inside of the leg by securing tabs in numerical order, starting with the #13 tabs around the shoulder. Repeat this step with the left leg.
  7. Close the center leg by securing tabs in numerical order, starting with the #20 tabs.
  8. When the center leg is complete, attach it to the bottom of R2-D2. If done correctly, R2-D2 should lean slightly backwards when standing.
  9. Secure the left and right legs by aligning the letter at the inside of each leg with the letters on R2-D2’s body. R2-D2 should now stand on his own.
  10. If you want extra detail, you can add the three optical holographic projectors provided. These should be placed on each of three matching markers, one of which is at the top of the dome. To assemble (Fig. 1), fold the piece in half along the dashed line between the gray and black panels, then secure the two panels with glue or double-sided tape. Wrap the piece around the black circle, and secure with the end tab. Attach the tab on the circle to the inner wall of the projector. The black circle should be used to attach each projector to R2-D2 where indicated.

Notes

Cutting should be done by an adult.

“STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER” COMES HOME TO DISNEY+ ON MAY THE 4TH



Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Comes Home to
Disney+ On May the 4th
  
Stream the Complete Skywalker Saga, All in One Place
  


   
BURBANK, Calif. (April 27, 2020) -- The final chapter of the Skywalker saga, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” will begin streaming two months early on Disney+ in honor of “May the 4th,” affectionately known by fans around the world as “Star Wars Day.” For the first time ever, fans will be able to stream the complete Skywalker saga all in one place. What began in 1977 with George Lucas’ groundbreaking film “Star Wars: A New Hope,” the nine-part saga is available within Disney+’s extensive collection of Star Wars movies and series including “The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” and “Rogue One: AStar Wars Story.”
  
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams joined forces once again to deliver “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the thrilling climactic chapter in the Skywalker saga, bringing the heroic struggle to restore peace and freedom to the galaxy to an epic, resounding conclusion.
   
The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, with Ian McDiarmid and Billy Dee Williams
   
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Abrams and Michelle Rejwan. Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley and Jason McGatlin serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Chris Terrio & J.J. Abrams and the story is by Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow and J.J. Abrams & Chris Terrio, based on characters created by George Lucas.
  
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” joins Disney+’s May the 4th line-up including the premiere of the eight-episode documentary series “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” and the series finale of the award-winning animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”
   
In addition to new content offerings, Disney+ will also honor the artistry of Star Wars with a week-long concept art takeover on the service. Like a commemorative gallery, each film and series’ artwork will be updated on May 4th to feature its original concept paintings. From “Star Wars: A New Hope” to “The Mandalorian,” the updated art will feature work from celebrated artists such as the legendary Ralph McQuarrie and Academy Award-winning artist, author, and production designer, Doug Chiang. On the Disney+ home screen, the animated “Star Wars” brand tile, viewable on web and connected TV devices, gets upgraded with a new animation that honors the signature hyperspace jump. For more information and/or to sign-up for Disney+, visit:disneyplus.com/welcome/star-wars. 
   
In the Netherlands, the movie will launch on Disney+ on May 5 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
  
   
   
ABOUT DISNEY+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Disney+ Releases "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" Trailer






In “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars -- Monday, May 4 -- “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on the first season of “The Mandalorian.” Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Favreau.

New episodes of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will stream every Friday on Disney+.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

What to Watch on Disney+ / Earth Day



For 50 years, Earth Day has become a global celebration of our planet and the need to protect it. This year, we invite you to discover the world around us through the magic of National Geographic, Disneynature, and more.

Titles listed below are available in the U.S.
Availability varies by region and subject to change.

National Park Week

  
  • Into the Grand Canyon
  • Wild Yellowstone
  • Earth Live
  •  America’s National Parks:
    • Episode 1 “Olympic”
    • Episode 2 “Yosemite”
    • Episode 3 “Everglades”
    • Episode 4 “Gates of the Arctic”
    • Episode 5 “Yellowstone”
    • Episode 6 “Saguaro”
    • Episode 7 “Grand Canyon”
    • Episode 8 “Great Smokey Mountains”
The World of National Geographic



  • Before the Flood
  • Drain the Oceans
  • Giants of the Deep Blue
  • Great Migrations
  • Hostile Planet
  • Into the Okavango
  • JANE
  • Jane Goodall: The Hope (Streaming April 22)
  • Kingdom of the Blue Whale
  • Kingdom of the White Wolf
  • Man Among Cheetahs
  • One Strange Rock
  • Paradise Islands
  • Paris to Pittsburgh
  • Planet of the Birds
  • Sea of Hope: America’s Underwater Treasures
  • Secrets of the King Cobra
  • Sharks of Lost Island
  • The Flood
  • Tree Climbing Lions
  • Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise

The Wild Adventures of Disneynature

  
  • African Cats
  • Bears
  • Born in China
  • Chimpanzee
  • Diving with Dolphins
  • Dolphin Reef
  • Elephant
  • Ghosts of the Mountains
  • In the Footsteps of Elephant
  • Monkey Kingdom
  • Oceans
  • Penguins
  • Penguins: Life on the Edge
  • The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
  • Wings of Life
Disney Animal Adventures

  
  • 101 Dalmatians
  • A Bug’s Life
  • Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers
  • Dumbo
  • Lady and the Tramp
  • Lion King
  • Oliver and Company
  • The Aristocats
  • The Fox and the Hound
  • The Little Mermaid
  • The Rescuers
  • The Tigger Movie
  • The Wild
  • Timon and Pumbaa
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Zootopia

Conservation Favorites

   
  • Aliens of the Deep
  • Avatar
  • Bambi
  • Brother Bear
  • Fantasia
  • Finding Dory
  • Finding Nemo
  • Flowers and Trees
  • Grand Canyonscape
  • Journey to the Center of the Earth
  • Marvel’s Hero Project
  • Pete’s Dragon (2016)
  • Pixar IRL Episode 6 “UP: Russell Earns a Badge”
  • Pocahontas
  • Sacred Planet
  • The Good Dinosaur
  • The Jungle Book
  • The Living Desert
  • The Simpsons S8E21 “The Old Man and the Lisa”
  • The Suite Life On Deck S1E18 “Splash and Trash”
  • The Vanishing Prairie
  • Wall-E
  • Wizards of Waverly Place S2E19 “Don’t Rain on Justin’s Parade - Earth”

Thursday, April 16, 2020

DISNEY’S “ARTEMIS FOWL” STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ BEGINNING JUNE 12. CHECK OUT THE NEW TV SPOT AVAILABLE NOW


DISNEY’S FANTASTICAL EPIC ADVENTURE “ARTEMIS FOWL” STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ BEGINNING JUNE 12

NEW TV SPOT AVAILABLE NOW


   
Disney’s new live-action film “Artemis Fowl” will stream exclusively on Disney + beginning Friday, June 12.

Based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” delivers a big cinema-sized experience for audiences of all ages to experience for the first time on Disney+ in the comfort of their homes.  From director Kenneth Branagh, it is a fantastical epic adventure, resplendent with beautiful landscapes and spectacular visual effects that will transport viewers to magical new worlds.  “Artemis Fowl” stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie, Josh McGuire, Nikesh Patel and Adrian Scarborough, with Colin Farrell and Judi Dench.

Branagh said, “Artemis Fowl is a true original. In challenging times, a twelve year old criminal mastermind is one heck of a travelling  companion. Smart, funny, and cool as mustard, he’ll take you to new worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and mix magic with mayhem. His own family is everything to him, and (although he’d never admit it), he’d be as proud as I am that families around the world will now be able to enjoy his first amazing screen adventures together, on Disney +.”

May the Fourth Be With You: Disney+ Honors Star Wars Day with Premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” and Epic Conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”



May the Fourth Be With You: Disney+ Honors Star Wars Day with Premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” and Epic Conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

Executive Producer Jon Favreau Goes Behind the Scenes of “The Mandalorian” in 8-episode Documentary Series

BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – This Star Wars Day, or May the Fourth, Disney+ will honor the global Star Wars fan community with brand-new original content joining the service’s comprehensive collection of Star Wars movies and shows. What started as a fan-generated grassroots holiday, Star Wars Day has become a full-fledged celebration of the Star Wars saga embraced by the entire galaxy. This year, fans can look forward to the highly anticipated conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” alongside the global premiere of the new eight-episode documentary series, “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.”

“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”
Series Premiere, Monday, May 4
  
In “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” Executive Producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon after premiering in November. Debuting on the day that a worldwide community of fans celebrate all-things-Star Wars -- Monday, May 4 -- “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” is an eight-episode documentary series that pulls back the curtain on “The Mandalorian.” Each chapter explores a different facet of the first live-action Star Wars television show through interviews, never-before-seen footage, and roundtable conversations hosted by Jon Favreau.
  
“’Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’ is an opportunity for fans of the show to take a look inside and get to see a different perspective, and perhaps a greater understanding, of how The Mandalorian came together and some of the incredibly talented contributors throughout Season 1,” said Favreau. “We had a great experience making the show and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you.”

Topics this season include the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy. 
  
“Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will premiere three days after “The Mandalorian” will wrap its first season in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. New episodes of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian” will stream every Friday on Disney+.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Series Finale, Monday, May 4

After seven seasons, one of the most critically acclaimed chapters in the Star Wars saga, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will come to a close on a special day, Monday, May 4, giving fans around the world the chance to watch the finale together for Star Wars Day. 


The Emmy award-winning continuation of the greatest space fantasy of all time, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” was created by George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation with Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian”) serving as Executive Producer/Supervising Director. With ambitious, ground-breaking computer animation, classic characters, astounding action, and the timeless battle between good and evil, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” expands the Star Wars story with all-new adventures set in a galaxy far, far away. 
  
The highly anticipated conclusion to the critically acclaimed series explores the events leading up to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.

About Disney+
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. As part of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu (ad-supported), and ESPN+. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.