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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

“THOR: RAGNAROK” WORLD PREMIERE PHOTOS


In Hollywood, stars Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett and Mark Ruffalo were joined by director Taika Waititi and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic fans at the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok.”

 Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok” opens in U.S. theaters November 3.





FOUR ORIGINAL SONGS FEATURED IN NEW ANIMATED FEATURETTE "OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE"


FOUR ORIGINAL SONGS FEATURED IN NEW ANIMATED FEATURETTE “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE”

Soundtrack Set for Release on Nov. 3 Ahead of the All-New “Frozen” Featurette’s Nov. 22 Theatrical Debut in front of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”

 BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2017) – The soundtrack from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 21-minute featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will be released by Walt Disney Records on Nov. 3, 2017, ahead of the featurette, which opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature “Coco” in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017. “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” introduces four all-new original songs written by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson (“Between the Lines”), and a score by Christophe Beck, who was behind the score for 2013’s Oscar®-winning feature “Frozen.”

The featurette welcomes back to the big screen the celebrated cast and characters from “Frozen,” including Josh Gad as unforgettable snowman Olaf, Idina Menzel as Elsa, Kristen Bell as Anna, and Jonathan Groff as Kristoff. Emmy®-winning filmmakers Stevie Wermers-Skelton and Kevin Deters said that the music helped shape the story in unexpected ways. “Music has always been a hallmark of Disney Animation, especially the world of ‘Frozen,’” said Deters. “So we’re thrilled to include four new songs to help tell our story.”

“Kate and Elyssa have such a sense of fun and enthusiasm,” added Wermers-Skelton. “The songs really capture the spirit of Olaf and his holiday endeavor.”

The featurette/soundtrack’s original songs include “Ring in the Season,” “The Battle of Flemmingrad,” “That Time of Year” and “When We’re Together. The soundtrack also includes “Olaf's Frozen Adventure” Score Suite by Beck, the traditional version of “The Ballad of Flemmingrad,” plus bonus tracks with instrumental/karaoke versions of each new song.

“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” Soundtrack Track List:
1. “Ring in the Season” - Performed by Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel and Josh Gad
2. “The Ballad of Flemmingrad” - Performed by Jonathan Groff
3. “Ring in the Season” (Reprise) - Performed by Idina Menzel
4. “That Time of Year” - Performed by Josh Gad and Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell and
Cast
5. “That Time of Year” (Reprise) - Performed by Josh Gad
6. “When We're Together” - Performed by Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell and Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff
7. “Olaf's Frozen Adventure” Score Suite – Composed by Christophe Beck and Jeff Morrow
8. “The Ballad of Flemmingrad” (Traditional Version) - Performed by Jonathan Groff
9. “Ring in the Season” - [Instrumental Karaoke Mix]
10. “That Time of Year” - [Instrumental Karaoke Mix]
11. “When We're Together” - [Instrumental Karaoke Mix]

“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” soundtrack will be released in physical and digital formats by Walt Disney Records on Nov. 3, 2017.  The CD can be pre-ordered HERE.  Audio snippets of 3 tracks can be heard here: “That Time of Year,”  “When We’re Together” and “Ring In The Season.” For more information on Walt Disney Records’ releases, visit http://disney.com/music, Facebook.com/disneymusicTwitter.com/disneymusicInstagram.com/disneymusic and Snapchat.

ABOUT WDAS’ “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE” 
Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) teams up with Sven on a merry mission in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 21-minute featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” It’s the first holiday season since the gates reopened and Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) and Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel) host a celebration for all of Arendelle. When the townspeople unexpectedly leave early to enjoy their individual holiday customs, the sisters realize they have no family traditions of their own. So, Olaf sets out to comb the kingdom to bring home the best traditions and save this first Christmas for his friends. Directed by Emmy®-winning filmmakers Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton (“Prep & Landing”), produced by Oscar® winner Roy Conli (“Big Hero 6”), and featuring a screenplay by Jac Schaeffer and four original songs by Elyssa Samsel and Kate Anderson, “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” opens in front of Disney•Pixar’s original feature “Coco” in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.

SOUTHWEST UNVEILS COCO -THEMED AIRCRAFT


Southwest Airlines Co. celebrated Disney•Pixar’s all-new, big-screen adventure “Coco” in high-flying style today, unveiling a Boeing 737-700 aircraft emblazoned with the vibrant “Coco” logo and artwork inspired by the filmThe aircraft will fly among the carrier’s nearly 100 destinations throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean through the end of 2017. As the largest domestic carrier in the U.S. serving more than 115 million passengers yearly*, Southwest Airlines connects people every day to what is important in their lives. With Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Southwest connects its customers to an all-new story that’s both exciting and inspiring. The film opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2017.
*Based on latest U.S. Dept of Transportation data of O&D passengers.


“Southwest specializes in bringing unique and meaningful moments to our Customers,” said Southwest Airlines Vice President Controller and California Executive Leah Koontz at the aircraft unveiling event in Oakland. “Disney•Pixar’s ‘Coco’ centers on the universal themes of heart and family, core values we celebrate every day with our employees and customers.”


“‘Coco’ is about a boy with big dreams and a strong connection to his family,” says Director Lee Unkrich. “These themes really lend themselves to teaming up with a company like Southwest. And after working for nearly six years to bring this story to life, we were all so excited to see ‘Coco’ on the side of an airplane.”


Customers are encouraged to spot the “Coco” plane and share their photos using #CocoAndSouthwest. Additionally, Southwest is sharing the adventures of “Coco” with Customers onboard flights beginning Nov. 1, with the launch of the Disney∙Pixar “Coco” OnDemand Channel, featuring complimentary movie clips and trailers to get everyone excited about “Coco” in 3D this Thanksgiving. Be sure to tune-in ahead of the film’s Nov. 22 theatrical debut. 


Later this fall, the music of “Coco” will come to life onboard the “Coco” aircraft with a Live at 35® inflight concert performance by Anthony Gonzalez, who voices Miguel in the movie. Customers will experience the sounds and culture up-close and in-the-moment as Anthony sings a song from the upcoming film accompanied by a guitarist.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer Frames


Take a closer look at 16 frames from the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
















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In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks age-old mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past. 
The film stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro.     

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is written and directed by Rian Johnson and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman. J.J. Abrams, Tom Karnowski and Jason McGatlin are the executive producers.