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This is my final post for the amazing press event I covered for A Wrinkle in Time in LA! Today’s exclusive interview is with Zach Braff, Tiya Sircar, and Matt Tarses from the new comedy Alex Inc appearing tonight on ABC TV Network.
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ABC TV’s new series, Splitting Up Together, rises above the stereotypical story of divorce with a new comedy that will have you laughing out loud. The TV series premieres tonight at 9:30/8:30 central and stars Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson. I had the opportunity to screen a few of the episodes before tonight’s airing and interview some of the cast and creators of the show. Read on to see why you’ll want to add this new show to your weekly TV line-up!
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Waitress the musical with original music and lyrics by 5-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles is now playing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts! Check out this Waitress musical review, then grab your tickets before it’s gone!
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“Jenna, you can tell the whole story with a taste.”
-It Only Takes a Taste – Waitress
Dreamworks Trolls The Beat Goes On is returning for a second season! Follow your favorite Troll characters as they keep the party going with all new adventures. Season 2 will include glitter-rific festivities like an epic village-wide pillow fight, prank day and much more. You’ll sing and dance along with Poppy, Branch and friends.
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Meet Paco Delgado, the creative mind behind the beautifully designed Wrinkle in Time costumes. Nominated twice for an Academy Award for his work in Les Misérables and The Danish Girl, Paco clearly was the right choice for these challenging costumes. While in LA a few weeks ago, we had the chance to chat with Paco about finding his inspiration for the designs and much more.
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Oscar-winning Director of Frozen and screenwriter Jennifer Lee, talks about taking a classic novel and adapting it for Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time. As the screenwriter for Wrinkle she shares details about the process in this exclusive interview!
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Get ready for a new Shondaland series! For the People TV drama follows six talented young lawyers working on opposite sides of the law and handling the most high-profile and high-stakes federal cases in the country. While in LA two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to screen the new series, and interview some of the cast and show creators. Check out today’s post for details on what I believe will be a new hit show!
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Set in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (a.k.a. “The Mother Court”), these lawyers will be put to the test both personally and professionally as their lives intersect in and out of America’s most prestigious trial court.
“For The People” stars Britt Robertson as Sandra Bell, Jasmin Savoy Brown as Allison Adams, Ben Rappaport as Seth Oliver, Susannah Flood as Kate Littlejohn, Wesam Keesh as Jay Simmons, Regé-Jean Page as Leonard Knox, Ben Shenkman as Roger Gunn, Hope Davis as Jill Carlan, Vondie Curtis-Hall as Judge Nicholas Byrne and Anna Deavere Smith as Tina Krissman.
Shonda Rhimes is the mastermind behind Grey’s, Scandal, and How to Get Away with Murder.
You may recognize actress Rowan Blanchard as Riley from “Girl Meets World,” but she also plays a small supporting role in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time, now in theaters. Her role as a bully was not in the original classic book but is oh so relevant in today’s society. We had the opportunity to chat with Rowan about her role in the film, and her experience shadowing Director Ava DuVernay.
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Are you a fan of magic and illusion? You’re going to love this brand new series on ABC, coming this spring! While in LA for A Wrinkle in Time, we also screened an episode of the Deception TV show and interviewed Creator and Executive Producer Chris Fedak as well as Co-Producer David Kwong. By the way, David is also a magician and showed us a few of his tricks during the Q&A!
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“I want A Wrinkle In Time to be a seed that blossoms into something beautiful in young people,” Ava DuVernay shares. How awesome would it be if more people were the light in the room, in all of the darkness? That’s the real story behind A Wrinkle in Time. Ava DuVernay is a warrior woman. She is real. If you’re unable to see the great message in this film – that’s geared towards lighting a spark in young kids – maybe your own light is crowded by darkness.
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I’ve had so much fun sharing insider details about Disney’s latest film – A Wrinkle in Time! Today, I’m sharing an exclusive interview with Gugu Mbatha-Raw who plays Dr. Kate Murry and mother to Meg Murry in the film.
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I’m back with another exclusive interview from the #WrinkleInTime press event! Watch out world – Storm Reid is here to stay! She is Meg Murry in A Wrinkle In Time, and does an excellent job portraying a brave little girl on a mission to find her father. We sat down with the young star to discuss her role in the film alongside Oprah, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.
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I was a plethora of emotions while seated alongside my blogging companions awaiting the moment Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, and Mindy Kaling walked through the door. These three spectacular women are Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, and Mrs. Whatsit from A Wrinkle in Time. I had so many pinch me moments leading up to this point – as I’m sure you all can imagine! I was seated just a few feet away from these talented ladies who had inspired me throughout my childhood. Finally, the moment arrived…
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Oprah walked through the door – her aura beamed a bright light that took everyone’s breath away. She was just as beautiful and charming in person. She waved her arms and greeted us all, then quickly began interviewing us in typical Oprah fashion. [Read more…]
“I’m going to Hollywood, ” I used to tell my friends in school all the time….and it was true. Every few weeks my mom would pick my brother and I up from school on a Friday, and we would head down south to visit family. We would go to Hollywood, Fl that is. My friends would say, “are you going to see movie stars?” I may have left out the Florida part when telling people. Hey – what girl doesn’t want to go to Hollywood? Who knew years later, I would make several trips to Hollywood and walk the red carpet among such talented actors and actresses. My ultimate “going to Hollywood” experience happened over the weekend when I walked side-by-side with Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, and the rest of the cast for the A Wrinkle In Time Premiere.
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Tune in tonight for the ‘Scandal’ ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ crossover event! Beginning at 9pm ET on ABC, watch Olivia Pope and Annalise Keating team up for a class-action suit. Plus – check out this exclusive interview with Bellamy Young aka President Mellie Grant regarding the final season of Scandal!
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The world’s number one musical is now playing at Dr. Phillips Center! The Lion King Orlando Broadway performance is returning to Central Florida for the next four weeks, Feb. 14 – March 11. My husband and I had the opportunity to attend a live performance of the musical and were completely blown away! The amount of work and intricate detail that went into every ounce of this show has made it a sensational hit. From the beautifully detailed costumes to the outstanding performers, The Lion King Broadway Musical is a must-see!
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I have some exciting news to share!! I’m headed to LA for the A Wrinkle in Time Movie Premiere later this month! Not only will I have a chance to attend the press junket where it’s very possible I’ll be interviewing Oprah Winfrey – yes you heard me right – and Reese Witherspoon, but I’m also walking the red carpet alongside this amazing cast! Talk about year made – and it’s only February! Find out more details about the A Wrinkle in Time movie below, plus details on a few brand new ABC TV series premiering this spring!
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Dreamworks Animation is premiering six new TV series on Netflix, beginning January 19th with Trolls: The Beat Goes On! The new shows are inspired by Dreamworks beloved animated films, as well as classics like the return of She-Ra. Get ready for some laugh out loud fun with these all-new TV series from Dreamworks Animation!
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Get ready to rock with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock Musical! If you’ve seen the hit movie starring Jack Black, you’ll love this live performance. The cast and music is entertaining from beginning to end! Join Dewey Finn in his quest to be a rock legend in the School of Rock Musical, now playing!
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The highly anticipated season 2 of Dreamworks Trollhunters is officially on Netflix! Season 2 is already nominated for 6 Annie Awards as well! While in LA earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with three of the show creators at Dreamworks Animation Studios. They are pumped for the new season and excited for the release of Trollhunters on Netflix. Hear more about the new season, plus information on the Tales of Arcadia trilogy.
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DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! continues with a TV series exclusively on Netflix beginning January 19, 2018! During a recent visit to Dreamworks in LA, I had the opportunity to screen the new series and see new trolls toys and merchandise in stores now! Find favorite items like toys, books, pillow pets and more in your favorite Trolls characters!
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Marvel fans – get ready for a live, legendary battle with all of your favorite superheroes! Marvel Universe LIVE! Age of Heroes 2018 tour kicks off in Tampa, Florida followed by several other city stops throughout the year. Check out this video sneak peek of the show, plus details on getting your Marvel Universe Live tickets.
Earlier this month we had the amazing opportunity to walk the step and repeat for Universal Kids Network, formally known as Sprout TV. Universal Kids, geared towards children ages 2-11, debuted Top Chef Jr where 12 young chefs compete for the coveted junior title. During a private tasting earlier in the day, I sat down with four of the young chefs from Top Chef Jr to discuss their cooking styles and what’s next for each of them.
Love Never Dies: The Phantom Returns is an amazing musical and must-see! The love story continues 10 years later when The Phantom and musical protégée, Christine Daaé, cross paths. Christine is now married and has a son, but The Phantom just can’t resist luring her back in. The cast and set are simply stunning. I highly recommend getting your tickets for this beautiful show!
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She’s been called uber-butch, and foul-mouthed, but after meeting Lea DeLaria, the word that might best describe her is energetic. The Orange is The New Black star is funny, exuberant, and outspoken and her personality is bigger than any room she’s likely to walk into.
She should be a household name considering her resume; she’s an actress, a comedian, a recording jazz artist, she voices Miss Fritter in Cars 3 and has been on Broadway. I had no idea what to expect when she walked in the room because both of the characters I’ve seen from her – Boo and Miss Fritter – were loud and boisterous. Her real-life persona was not too far from those characters.
Hakuna Matata what a wonderful phrase! The Lion King is roaring on Blu-ray and DVD this week from the Walt Disney Signature Collection, and I had a special opportunity to sit down with the charming Ernie Sabella who voices Pumbaa in the animated classic. His spirit beams from being apart of this film, and he still enjoys getting into character 20 years later!
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Disneynature’s newest documentary is now available for at-home collections. Enjoy this fascinating film that focuses on three animal families; pandas, golden monkeys, and snow leopards in their natural habitats. In release of the film on Blu-ray and DVD, we had the opportunity to sit down with the director, Roy Conli of the Born in China Disneynature documentary.
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