DISNEY+ TO DEBUT DISNEY ANIMATION’S ALL-NEW SERIES “BAYMAX!” ON JUNE 29

 

In celebration of National Streaming Day, Disney+ has released a new trailer and key art for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Baymax!” Streaming exclusively on Disney+ on June 29, the all-new series of healthcare capers returns to the fantastical city of San Fransokyo where the affable, inflatable, inimitable healthcare companion robot, Baymax, sets out to do what he was programmed to do: help others. “I thought it would be fun to do a Disney+ series with Baymax interacting with normal folks,” said series creator Don Hall, who helmed 2014’s Oscar®-winning film “Big Hero 6.” “In each of our six episodes, Baymax just wants to help someone—and a lot of times they don’t want to be helped. He sets out to fix a physical issue that he's identified, and in the process, gets to a deeper, more emotional place and can be almost transformative in that role.”

 

“Baymax!” is produced by Roy Conli and Bradford Simonsen. The series’ episodes are directed by Dean Wellins (Eps 1, 2, 6), Lissa Treiman (Ep 3), Dan Abraham (Ep 4) and Mark Kennedy (Ep 5). Screenwriter is Cirocco Dunlap. Scott Adsit returns as the voice of Baymax. Voice talent featured in episodes include Ryan Potter, Maya Rudolph, Emily Kuroda, Lilimar, Zeno Robinson and Jaboukie Young-White.

 

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DVD Review: Big Hero 6 The Series - Back in Action! Arrives on Disney DVD June 26!

Big Hero 6: The Series - Back In Action brings the first seven episodes from the first season as well as the 44-minute pilot movie to DVD. The series, currently airing on the Disney Channel, picks up right where the movie left off! 

Hiro begins classes at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology and re-assembles Baymax. Fred wants to get the group back together again. Wasabi, Go Go and Honey Lemon only want to continue their education and do not want to use their abilities and gadgets to take down criminals. But a mysterious criminal group appears and the group decides to spring back into action and save the city!

While the animation style has changed from computer animation to hand drawn "anime" style animation, the action is just as intense as ever! And even cooler, most of the original voice cast is back! Even Stan Lee is back as the voice of Fred's father! 

The series is just as fun as the original movie and you will watch the episodes over and over again!

Big Hero 6: The Series - Back In Action features the first seven episodes from the first season:

Baymax Returns
Issue 188
Big Roommates 2
Food Fight
Muirahara Woods
Failure Mode
Fred's Bro-Trillion

There are also six bonus shorts that appeared on the Disney Channel's YouTube channel.

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Disney Canvas Wall Art Unboxing from EntertainArt!

Take a look at my unboxing video of the awesome canvas art next to my artwork of Sasaki Time mascot Lil Oishi! The ready to hang art is from EntertainArt! They carry official licensed entertainment wall art from Disney, Marvel, Sta Wars and even DC!

Take a look at their site by clicking on the link below:

EntertainArt



*Disclaimer: EntertainArt sent me the Canvas Art but the review is entirely my own opinion.*

Giveaway: Baymax Mug and Starbucks Gift Card

Win this Baymax mug from Disneyland! I love the happiness meter inside the mug! I am also tossing in a $20 Starbucks Gift Card! This giveaway is open to everyone! Good luck!

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Cute Crochet Baymax from Big Hero 6!

My talented friend Anthony who made my crochet Lil Oishi has now made this cute Baymax for me! I just had to share my friends talent!

Leave a comment in the comments section if you love handmade, custom items like this!

Disney Interactive Showcases Disney Infinity, Star Wars and a Few Surprises at the D23 Expo!

DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA

SHOWCASES UPCOMING LINE-UP OF PRODUCTS AT D23 EXPO 2015

Co-Stars of Star Wars™ The Force Awakens John Boyega, Daisy Ridley Surprised Guest On Stage And Gave Away Their Disney Infinity Character Figures To Audience Members

Limited Edition Star Wars™ PlayStation®4 Hardware Bundles Unveiled

New Products and Updates From Across Disney Interactive’s Games Slate Announced

ANAHEIM, Calif. – (August 16, 2015) – Today, during a presentation at the D23 Expo 2015, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media revealed new details about some of the biggest products in the interactive entertainment industry including Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, Playmation and KINGDOM HEARTS III plus two new limited edition Star Wars™ PlayStation®4 hardware bundles.

“We have the most exciting slate of upcoming game titles in our history, and we’re also focused on new platforms and technologies that enable us to develop experiences we would never have dreamed possible just a few years ago,” said Jimmy Pitaro, co-chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and president of Disney Interactive.

Highlights from today’s presentation include:

·        On November 17, fans will be able to purchase two very special limited-edition Darth Vader-inspired PlayStation®4 Star Wars bundles: Star Wars: Battlefront and Disney Infinity 3.0: Star Wars.  The bundles include a fully customized PS4™ featuring an image of Darth Vader, a controller inspired by Darth Vader’s suit and more.  

·        John Boyega and Daisy Ridley, co-stars of Star Wars™ The Force Awakens, surprised guests on stage and gave away their character figures, Finn and Rey, for the upcoming Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Play Set based on the film. 

·        Other character reveals also included Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps from Walt Disney Animation Studios’Zootopia, Spot from Disney•Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and a limited edition set of Light FX Star Wars™character figures that light up when placed onto the Disney Infinity Base.  Exciting new Disney Infinity integrations with Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line® were also unveiled.

·        Guests who attended the Hall D23 received a special Kingdom Hearts Mickey Costume Power Disc that unlocks a one-of-a-kind costume of King Mickey, Keyblade Master and King of Disney Castle for Disney Infinity’s Mickey Mouse character and a classic Mickey Mouse figure.

·        Coming this Fall, Playmation Marvel’s Avengers Gamma Gear – inspired by the 7-foot Hulk – lets you smash into battle using motion-sensing technology putting you in the Avengers action.  Slip your hands into the Gamma Gear and use the motion-based controls to smash your way through missions and stomp through battlegrounds with different Hulk moves like Ground Slam, Thunder Clap, and other combos.  

·        Square Enix and Disney Interactive revealed that Baymax and other beloved characters of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film Big Hero 6 will make their debut in the ever-expanding narrative of KINGDOM HEARTS III.  

·        Disney Interactive announced Disney Magic Kingdoms, a new mobile game being created with Gameloft that lets players build the Disney theme park of their dreams by recreating and placing iconic attractions such as Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, California Screamin’ and many more in a fun animated landscape. 

Giveaway: Baymax Purse!

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This Baymax Bed Will Make Sure You Are Satisfied With Your Sleep

I am a huge fan of Baymax from Big Hero 6 and this is by far the coolest Baymax merchandise I have seen so far! While it is unlicensed, you can order it from a Japanese online store!

Click the link to order yours today:
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The cost of the bed is around $398.00 depending on the current exchange rate. The bed is large and measures seven and a half feet from top to bottom. Plus, the bed is made to order and will take around two weeks to deliver after your payment is made!

Giveaway: Baymax Drawstring Backpack

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Disney's BIG HERO 6 Becomes 2014's Biggest Animation Release

Today, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning Big Hero 6 became the #1 animated title of 2014 with more than $620 million globally. The film, which has earned $221 million domestically, also surpasses $400 million at the international box office this weekend.

Big Hero 6 continues to perform strongly in China, where it opened Feb. 28 and has brought in over $51 million, surpassing Frozen to become the highest grossing animated release ever from Disney or Pixar. In Japan, it has earned more than $75 million and is the second highest grossing Disney  animated release ever. It’s the second biggest Disney or Pixar animated movie ever released in Korea and Russia, and it’s the biggest animated release of all time in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Last weekend, Big Hero 6 surpassed Tangled to become the third biggest Walt Disney Animation Studios release ever globally, behind only Frozen and The Lion King. It is also Walt Disney Animation Studios’ third biggest domestic release of all time.

Big Hero 6 debuted in the U.S. on November 7, 2014. Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams and produced by Roy Conli, this action-packed comedy-adventure, inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, centers on the special bond that develops between Baymax, a plus-sized inflatable robot, and prodigy Hiro Hamada as they team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

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Happy Valentine's Day from Baymax!

Happy Valentine's Day from Baymax!

40-Foot Tall Baymax hits Beverly Hills!

A 40-foot-tall inflatable version of Baymax, the huggable robot from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ movie “Big Hero 6,” hit Beverly Hills today alongside the Academy Award®-nominated filmmakers: directors Don Hall and Chris Williams, and producer Roy Conli, welcoming fans for an up-close encounter and photo op. 

The film will be available nationwide on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere Feb. 3 and on Blu-ray(TM) Combo Pack Feb. 24. 

Baymax was named the Most Huggable Character of 2015 on National Hugging Day™!

BURBANK, CA, January 21, 2015 – After much deliberation and even more hugging, Baymax, the lovable personal companion robot and star of Walt Disney Animation Studio’s action-packed comedy adventure and Academy Award® Nominated film “Big Hero 6,” was today named Most Huggable Character of 2015 on National Hugging Day™!

The coveted award was presented by the Ambassador of Hugs, Kevin Zaborney, founder and creator of National Hugging Day.™ Baymax humbly accepted the award from his residence in San Fransokyo where he attributed the honor to his “non-threatening, huggable design” and said he looks forward to spending the upcoming year giving and receiving hugs from all.

The Most Huggable Character Award coincides with this month’s National Hugging Day™ held annually on January 21. National Hugging Day™ was created to encourage people around the world show more affection in public. There is only one way you are supposed to celebrate the holiday: offer a hug to anyone and everyone you want. If you plan on hugging Baymax, however, please be sure to empty your pockets of any and all sharp objects first.

Past winners of the Most Huggable Awards have included Joan Rivers who wrote after receiving her award, "I'm tempted to start saying 'Can we hug?' instead of 'Can we talk'" alluding to her participating in a telephone company ad; Jeff Ondash (aka Teddy McHuggins); Tessla Queen (bingtopia.com); and Mata Amritanandamayi (Kerela, India known as the "Hugging Saint").

For more information, please visit http://www.nationalhuggingday.com/home, like us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Hugging-Day-tm-January-21st, Tweet us at  @hugambassador.

Disney's Big Hero 6 Arrives on DMA 02/03 and Blu-ray 02/24

BIG HERO 6

Own It Early on Digital HD/Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) February 3, 2015

Bring It Home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack on February 24, 2015

From Walt Disney Animation Studios (“Frozen,” “Wreck-It Ralph”), Disney's “Big Hero 6” introduces you to a lovable robot who will change your world. Join Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit) and Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter) in a comic adventure that will make your heart soar as they learn about teamwork and becoming more than you thought you could be.

SYNOPSIS:                          With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios,“Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy adventure that introduces Baymax, a lovable, personal companion robot, who forms a special bond with robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to Baymax and his diverse group of friends — adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred — who transform into a band of unlikely heroes. Bring home Disney's “Big Hero 6,” featuring comic-book-style action and hilarious, unforgettable characters — it's fun for the whole family!

EXEC. PRODUCER:            John Lasseter (“Toy Story,” “Cars”)

PRODUCER:                        Roy Conli (“Tangled,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”)

DIRECTORS:                        Don Hall (“The Emperor’s New Groove,” “The Princess and the Frog”)
Chris Williams (“Bolt,” “The Emperor’s New Groove”)

VOICE TALENT:                  Ryan Potter (“Save the Date”) as Hiro Himada, Scott Adsit (TV’s “30 Rock”) as Baymax, Jamie Chung (TV’s “Once Upon A Time”) as Go Go Tomago, Damon Wayans, Jr. (“Let’s Be Cops,” TV’s “New Girl”) as Wasabi, Genesis Rodriguez (“Identity Theft”) as Honey Lemon, T.J. Miller (“Silicon Valley”) as Fred,Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids”) as Aunt Cass, James Cromwell (“The Green Mile”) as Professor Robert Callaghan,Alan Tudyk (TV’s “Suburgatory”) as Alistair Krei and Daniel Henney (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) as Tadashi Hamada.

                                               

SCREENPLAY:                     Jordan Roberts (“March of the Penguins”), Daniel Gerson (“Monsters University”),Robert L. Baird (“Monsters University”)

COMPOSER:                       Henry Jackman (“The Dark Knight”)

RELEASE DATES:                Digital HD & 3D on February 3, 2015

                                                Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital SD, DVD and On-Demand on Feburary 24, 2015

PRODUCTS:                        Digital HD/3D/SD, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand

BONUS:                                Digital HD/3D/SD*, Blu-ray Combo Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)

·         FEAST Theatrical Short

·         The Origin Story of “Big Hero 6”: Hiro's Journey (hosted by Jamie Chung, voice of Go Go Tomago) - Join the team behind the team that brought Big Hero 6 to the big screen as they travel on research trips to Tokyo and San Francisco and go behind the scenes of this epic film. Explore everything comic-book about Big Hero 6, from director Don Hall’s passion for comics to the story’s roots in a lesser known Marvel property. We’ll talk to Marvel’s Joe Quesada and Jeph Loeb, who were consultants on the film, to learn what makes a good comic-book story, and how these devices were used to help create Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”

·         Big Animator 6: The Characters Behind the Characters - Join the six lead animators of Big Hero 6 as they talk about each of the characters and how they came to be the heroes they are now.

·         Deleted Scenes (intro by Directors Don Hall & Chris Williams) - Includes two alternate openings and more.

·         Big Hero Secrets (Easter Egg) - The movie is filled with Easter Eggs, and this Buzzfeed-type list piece will give you a sampling of some of the hidden treasures in the film. See if you can find this Easter Egg about Easter Eggs! (BLU-RAY ONLY)

·         Gag Animations (intro by Directors Don Hall & Chris Williams) - For fun, animators made alternate versions of scenes they were working on and threw them into the mix at review sessions. The directors will present some of these gags for the first time to the public in this piece. (DMA ONLY)

·         Beatmax - Check out some of Baymax's greatest lines auto-tuned like you've never heard before.  (DMA ONLY)

DVD:

·         FEAST Theatrical Short

·         Big Animator 6: The Characters Behind the Characters

·         “Big Hero 6” Theatrical Teaser

*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer               

FEATURE RUN TIME:       Approximately 102 min.

RATING:                               Feature Film: PG in U.S.; PG in CE; G in CF (Additional Bonus Features Not Rated)

ASPECT RATIO:                  Blu-ray Feature Film = 1080p High Definition / 2.39:1

                                                DVD Feature Film = 2.39:1

AUDIO:                                 Blu-ray = 5.1 DTS

                                                DVD = 5.1 Dolby

LANGUAGES:                     English, French & Spanish

SUBTITLES:                          English SDH, French & Spanish

SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DisneyBigHero6

Twitter:      www.twitter.com/DisneyBigHero6

Website:    http://movies.disney.com/big-hero-6/

DMA App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/disney-movies-anywhere-watch

ABOUT DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE (DMA):

Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies once and watch them anywhere.  With DMA you can explore Disney’s library of over 400 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort of the living room or across multiple mobile devices.   In addition, you can redeem Digital Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.  Sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com and through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS and Android apps. Users can then simply connect their iTunes, Google Play and/or VUDU at VUDU.com/DMA accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar, and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and devices. 

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS:

For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.

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Disneyland Resort Photo Year In Review 2014

The beginning of 2014 saw the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage undergoing a rehab that would take much of the year. The rumors were swirling that the subs were not coming back. By the fall they did return.

Still in January I went with my friends to help them take photos for their baby announcement!

The end of January brought us into the beginning of Lunar New Year! A fantastic celebration in Disney California Adventure!

The end of January also brought us to some of Hollywood making it's way into Disneyland. Brad Bird was filming scenes for his upcoming film Tomorrowland here at it's a small world.

February brought us Dapper Day and one of my new favorite days in the park! Bringing back the style and dress of the 1950s into the parks was the inspiration for this event. Now it has become a celebration of many dress styles and a wonderful day to come in and enjoy the park.

March brought a beautiful new Starbucks to Downtown Disney.

March also brought us the Captain America Meet and Greet to Innoventions!

March also brought back a fully refurbished Big Thunder Mountain Railroad! New trains, new track, new special effects brought this classic thrill attraction a modern day upgrade!

March also brought us digital projectors to the Animation Courtyard in Disney California Adventure! The Courtyard has never looked more stunning!

April brought us the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the 1964 New York World's Fair but sadly that celebration was limited to only it's a small world. I brought in my guide book and map to take photos with all the attractions that came back from New York to Disneyland.

April brought us an exclusive sneak peek of Maleficent in Disney California Adventure at where It's Tough To Be A Bug normally plays.

April also brought us the awesome Easter egg creations over in the Big Thunder Ranch area! I look forward to all of their new Easter eggs these creative folks come up with!

April also brought the return to area specific merchandise! I spent a ton of money this year on park merchandise! Keep it up merchandise team!

May also brought us some great new theming touches to the Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure! Gone were the plain walls and now here are colored walls with various signage to add life to the area.

May also saw the replacement of the trolley sundae dish with these Mickey Kitchen Sink ones! These new dishes are larger and shown here with the Oswald sundae on Buena Vista Street!

May also brought us another 24 hour party! This awesome Darth Vader popcorn bucket made its debut!

May also brought new Cars/Star Wars mash-up vehicles! Here are some of my new purchases in Cars Land!

Fourth of July weekend brought us the return of a refurbished Alice In Wonderland attraction. Stunning new projection systems really add life to this classic attraction.

July also brought us the Guardians of The Galaxy sneak peek in Tomorrowland!

July also brought this great new bowl for your Dole Whip! Hey, that's my Dole Whip! Get your own!

August brought us a fun game to collect jujus in Adventureland. You could also collect two jujus for two great new food items as well!

August also brought us a great new Haunted Mansion art exhibit to help celebrate the mansion's 45th Anniversary.

August also brought these cute Spoonful of Sugar limited time dessert special to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins.

September brought us the start of Halloween Time at the Resort!

September also means that the pumpkin carvers are back and I love checking out what they come up with year after year!

September also means the return of one of my favorite attractions, Haunted Mansion Holiday!

September brought us Oswald in Disney California Adventure!

September also brought us the exclusive sneak peek of Big Hero 6!

September brought us this awesome Maleficent sipper and this fantastic Zero popcorn bucket!

November brought us this awesome Baymax sipper and a teriyaki street dog and coconut milk tea to celebrate the opening of Big Hero 6!

December brought these Oreo churros to Downtown Disney!

December brought this massive gingerbread version of the Grand Californian.

December brings us a California Christmas in Disney California Adventure!

December brings us to Christmas Time at the Carthay Circle Theatre.

December brings the amazing Disneyland Christmas Tree!

December brought me to a great new place to take a photo of the Disneyland Christmas Tree!

2014 was another great year at The Disneyland Resort! I hope you enjoyed this look back at some of my favorite things that happened this year! Here is to a great 2015 and the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland!