The Children’s Potions & Planting Tea Party invites boys and girls ages 5-10, with their parents and favorite stuffed animal or teddy bear, to a monthly tea at the city rooftop garden Gallow Green at The McKittrick Hotel.
Families are transported to the whimsical world of The McKittrick while immersed in a secret garden overgrown with Sage, Trumpet Vines, Wisteria, Dogwood Trees and blooming Pansies, Black-eyed Susans and Geraniums.
During the party, kids learn about plants and gardening from the rooftop’s residents plus create magic potions with special powers to take home.
Admission includes a traditional high tea platter complete with Mini Sandwiches, Sausage Rolls, Cakes and Tarts, with refreshing Pink Lemonade and hands-on lessons in potions and planting.
Tickets are $25/person for this magical family experience. While all adults and young guests must have a reservation, dolls and teddy bear +1’s may enter free of charge and receive a miniature seat and personalized gift.
For adults only, Gallow Green’s seasonal cocktails are also available to enjoy.
The McKittrick Hotel "Children’s Potions & Planting Tea Party" takes place on May 12, June 9, July 21 and August 4 from 10-11:30am.
Gallow Green is located in The McKittrick Hotel at 542 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001. Reservations are available online at www.mckittrickhotel.com or by calling 212-564-1662.
The Children’s Potions & Planting Tea Party invites boys and girls ages 5-10, with their parents and favorite stuffed animal or teddy be...
It's Tuesday, so that means we're having tacos, thanks to a yummy package we received from Warner Bros Pictures and The LEGO Movie 2 team.
Note: This post is in partnership with Warner Bros Pictures. Views expressed are always 100% my own.
When the box arrived, we weren't sure what was inside. But we soon fun out, our package included an Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit and a 3D Bluray of The LEGO Movie. Talk about dinner and movie. Ha!
Since my son was excited about having tacos for dinner, I made them fast and simple with chicken chili and some shredded mixed cheese. Done quick and so yummy.
After enjoying our taco dinner, we enjoyed watching The LEGO Movie. Again. It's still as funny years later, as it was when we first say it. We can't wait to see what Emmet, Wyldstyle and the others have been up to since the first LEGO Movie.
If you've seen #TheLEGOMovie2 teaser trailer, then you know they're heading to space for an adventure against the LEGO DUPLO! Get ready for it!
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part – Official Teaser Trailer [HD]
“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” opens nationwide in 2D and 3D on Friday, February 8, 2019.
SYNOPSIS
The much-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, global box office phenomenon that started it all, “The LEGO® Movie 2: The Second Part,” reunites the heroes of Bricksburg in an all new action-packed adventure to save their beloved city.
It’s been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
The battle to defeat them and restore harmony to the LEGO universe will take Emmet, Lucy, Batman and their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds, including a strange galaxy where everything is a musical. It will test their courage, creativity and Master Building skills, and reveal just how special they really are.
Reprising their starring roles from the first film are Chris Pratt as Emmet, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy (aka Wyldstyle), Will Arnett as LEGO BatmanTM, Nick Offerman as Metal Beard, and Alison Brie as Unikitty. They are joined by Tiffany Haddish, Stephanie Beatriz, and Arturo Castro as, respectively, new characters Queen Watevra Wa-Nabi, Sweet Mayhem and Ice Cream Cone.
“The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” is directed by Mike Mitchell (“Shrek Ever After,” “Trolls,” “Sky High”). It is produced by Dan Lin, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Roy Lee, the team behind the LEGO film franchise since “The LEGO Movie” debuted in 2014.
Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Toei Animation, has released DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri, new anime features for home entertainment in the U.S. and Canada.
The DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri series picks up where the beloved DIGIMON Adventure 2002 series ended. Featuring the DIGIMON characters and cast from the classic series (both versions - English voice cast and the original Japanese audio with English subtitles), the collectible Blu-ray, DVD Combo Pack includes spectacular movie presentation along with insightful bonus content.
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. #5 — COEXISTENCE Synopsis and Official Trailer
DEBUT IN STORES ON AUGUST 7, 2018 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY
The arrival of rampaging Meicoomon starts the countdown to the real world’s collapse. A series of abnormal phenomena occur all over the place. The Digimon who appear through the distortions were waiting for this time to come…
The DigiDestined are cast out of the Digital World when it goes out of order, and even after returning to the real world, they’re driven away by people on account of their accompanying partner Digimon. Meanwhile, a cruel fate is imminent for Kari, who has a more honest and sensitive spirit than anyone…The adventure continues
Bonus content:
A brand-new interview with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch.
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. #4 — LOSS Synopsis and Official Trailer
After the “reboot” and Meicoomon’s rampage, Tai and friends arrive in the Digital World. They reunite with their partner Digimon, who have lost all their memories. As everyone discusses what they should do from within the Digital World, Meicoomon suddenly appears and then disappears. She still has her memories for some reason.
Meanwhile in the Real World, Nishijima receives word that Himekawa has gone missing. As he investigates, he determines that there’s been some hidden agenda behind her behavior that has to do with a past event that determined both their destinies.
Bonus Features:
“The Evolution So Far” – star Joshua Seth catches us up to the events of DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. – LOSS
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. #3 — CONFESSION Synopsis and Official Trailer
Upon seeing Meicoomon’s abrupt transformation, Tai and the DigiDestined search for answers about
Meicoomon's infection. Izzy seeks answers from Meiko but she's lost all emotion. Izzy quarantines Agumon and the other Digimon in the office so that the infection can't spread any further, but Patamon starts to show signs of the illness. Agumon and the others use Kari's voice to tell the team about an important secret concerning the Digital World.
Bonus Features:
English Premiere Panel at ANIME EXPO 2017
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. #2 — DETERMINATION Synopsis and Official Trailer
Time has passed since Alphamon appeared and restoration has begun in Odaiba. When another infected Digimon – an Ogremon – appears and begins to wreak havoc on Odaiba, Mimi and Palmon spring into action. But in their haste to show the world that there are good Digimon, their battle brings about unforeseen consequences. The adventure now evolves once again ...
Bonus Features:
Original Japanese Language Track
A Look Behind-The- Scenes With The Digimon Voice Director
DIGIMON ADVENTURE Tri. #1 — REUNION Synopsis and Official Trailer
It's been six years since that summer adventure when Tai (now in high school) and the rest of the “DigiDestined” crossed over to the Digital World, and nearly three years since the frenzied final battles between warring factions. With the gate to the Digital World closed, time continues to pass, until the adventure “digi-volves” once again.
Bonus features:
New interviews with director and members of the English voice cast
Inside look at the Los Angeles movie premiere
The English voice cast includes Joshua Seth, who voiced the main character Tai Kamiya in the original series, alongside DIGIMON luminaries, including Tom Fahn (Digimon: Digital Monsters), Kyle Hebert (Dragon Ball Super), Vic Mignogna (Star Trek Continues), Kirk Thornton (Sonic Boom), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Toy Story 3), Cherami Leigh (Sailor Moon Crystal), Melodee Spevack (Digimon: Digital Monsters), Mona Marshall (South Park), Jeff Nimoy (Digimon Data Squad), Philece Sampler (The Legend of Korra), Anna Garduno (Digimon: Digital Monsters), Mari Devon (Digimon: Digital Monsters), Robbie Daymond (Transformers: Rescue Bots), Bob Klein (Digimon: Digital Monsters), Johnny Young Bosch (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Laura Summer (Digimon: Digital Monsters), David Mallow (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Tara Sands (Sailor Moon Crystal), Kate Higgins (Naruto), Cristina Vee (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug) and Doug Erholz (Digimon: Digital Monsters).
The Japanese language version boasts an exceptional voice cast of Natsuki Hanae, Suzuko Mimori, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Mutsumi Tamura, Hitomi Yoshida, Junya Enoki, Junya Ikeda, Mao Ichimichi (M.A.O), Chika Sakamoto, Atori Shigematsu, Mayumi Yamaguchi, Takahiro Sakurai, Kinoko Yamada, Miwa Matsumoto, Junko Takeuchi and Yuka Tokumitsu.
DIGIMON fans are encouraged to visit Shout! Factory’s website and official social channels for upcoming news.
Premiering on Disney Junior, “Fancy Nancy” is an animated family comedy centered around Nancy, a 6 year old girl who likes to be fancy in everything from her vocabulary to her elaborate attire.
To learn more about this fancy new series, I attended a screening and Q&A with Executive Producer/Director Jamie Mitchell and Story Editor Krista Tucker
Note: Marvel Studios, Freeform and Disney Junior invited me on this all expense paid trip to Los Angeles for the Ant-Man and The Wasp Event. While I will share different events and activities during the trip, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
After screening the episodes Chez Nancy and School de Fancy, I think its a cute series for kids who like to be "extra". HA! Kids will enjoy watching Nancy interaction with her friends as she tries to teach them the "fancier" things in life.
Here's 3 Reasons for Families to Watch Disney's Fancy Nancy Series
The learning moments - Nancy sometimes have very big ideas. While her friends try to support her, things don't always go the way she wants. But in the end Nancy and her friends learn a few lessons on life and friendship. These lessons are also useful for kids and families to learn and discuss.
Real french words and culture - Yes what Nancy says is based on real french words and culture. A french consultant was used during development of the show to make things authentic.
Original Story-lines - Only 2 of the books were adapted into episodes. Everything else is original new stories. For kids and families who have read all the books, this series offers something fresh and new.
Want to know more about Disney Fancy Nancy? Watch the below video where Nancy reveals five magnifique things about herself!
Spend more time with Nancy and all her friends in the new series, Fancy Nancy, coming to Disney Junior the Channel, Video on Demand and DisneyNOW on Friday, July 13!
SYNOPSIS
Excited to experience what the magnificent world has to offer, Nancy uses her ingenuity and imagination as she learns that while life doesn’t always go as planned, it’s important to celebrate the differences that make everyone unique.
Based on the “Fancy Nancy,” book series by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Disney Junior"Fancy Nancy" stories are geared towards kids age 2-7, and have an underlying theme of self-expression and love of family as they follow the adventures of a girl who likes to be fancy in everything.
To learn more, visit - www.disneynow.go.com/shows/fancy-nancy
Now that ANT-MAN AND THE WASP has released in theaters, fans of the film will probably have a lot of comments for Director Peyton Reed, about the overall story-line, which was great and the ending credit scene, which was...so not great!
Note: Marvel Studios, Freeform and Disney Junior invited me on this all expense paid trip to Los Angeles for the Ant-Man and The Wasp Event. While I will share different events and activities during the trip, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
After screening the film for the L.A. #AntManandTheWaspEvent press junket, I couldn't wait to hear what Director Peyton Reed had to say about the scenes that made us go "aaaawwww" and the other that made us go "urggggghhhh!"
The Avengers: Infinity War Tie-in Moment
Peyton Reed: It was not completely planned in the beginning. We knew we were gonna have to deal with that thing at some point in some way. Actually, we weren't sure at the beginning.
We knew that our movie was gonna take place, it's sortta not only a sequel to Ant Man, but also to Civil War. Because we couldn't ignore what Scott Lange did in that movie. But we weren't always sure how we were gonna fit into the larger timeline with regards to Infinity War.
Peyton Reed: Somewhere during the process, this idea occurred to us like Oh, well we could do -- we could do something like that.
And it seemed to work for us tonally, and sort of allows us to do our very stand alone movie but, have it fit into the larger Marvel happenings.
The Morrissey Music
Peyton Reed: How that came about was for a very brief time, years ago, I played drums in a Morrissey/Smiths cover band called "Louder Than Bombs" and we played a few shows here in Los Angeles just for fun.
I learned that Morrissey, who's from Manchester, had a huge following in Los Angeles. And because of his particular singing style, it really occurred to us as something that Luis would know about and be into, particularly the idea that his Grandma only plays Morrissey.
Peyton Reed: It just seemed like one of the crazy things Luis would mention in the course of his conversation. And that is one of the things we were talking about, how are we gonna do it in this movie. How are we gonna do a version, of what we did with Luis in the first movie, that doesn't repeat it.
And so when the writers came up with the idea of the truth serum thing? Yeah, that was really fun.
But Morrissey, obviously we had to get his permission to use the songs and knowing how mercurial he is as a human being, I wasn't sure, but he to like the idea, so he said yes.
Cassie Lange as a Superhero
Peyton Reed: I think that everybody's aware, from the first Antman and now in the Antman and The Wasp, who Cassie Lange is in the comics and that she does become a hero. So I think we wanted to definitely start laying some groundwork for that possibility. I don't know what specific plans are but I really liked the idea.
It's fun to work with Abbey three years later now. I always love in movies when you see a little kid 6yrs in the first movie and now 10yrs, you see how she has sort of grown.
I like the idea that you have these glimpses, where she goes toe to toe with Agent Wu. And she covers for her Dad and she's got -- that side of Scott, you know, that's, a little mischievous and everything but she's a tough kid. And I really love the idea of doing that intimate scene, where she's talking about maybe needing a partner and in her mind, it's her and him.
Father and Daughter Theme
Peyton Reed: I think that's one of the things that I liked the most in the movie, is that Scott, the evolution of the Scott/Cassie relationship. It helps that Abbey is so good. She's such a really focused young Actor, and it's sort of rare.
Really, Fathers and Daughters is a real thematic. It certainly wasn't in the first one. We wanted to progress that in this movie, whether it's literal Fathers and Daughters, like Hank, and Hope and Scott and Cassie are more figurative like you know, Bill Foster and Ava, his ghost. I like the idea of furthering that theme.
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP is now playing in theaters everywhere!
SYNOPSIS
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father.
As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside the Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.
Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip “T.I.” Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John Kamen, Abby Ryder-Fortson, Randall Park, with Michelle Pfeiffer, with Laurence Fishburne and Michael Douglas.
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and The Wasp - Official Trailer #2
With the release of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, movies fans are introduced to a female version of the Ghost character versus the male one known in the comics. A change that Hannah John-Kamen, who plays "Ghost" in the film version, feels is important and progressive.
Note: Marvel Studios, Freeform and Disney Junior invited me on this all expense paid trip to Los Angeles for the Ant-Man and The Wasp Event. While I will share different events and activities during the trip, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.
I had the chance to interview Hannah John-Kamen, while in L.A. for the #AntManandTheWaspEvent press junket, and learned how she brought so much to both her Ghost character and to the Ant-Man and The Wasp film.
Joining the Marvel family
Hannah John-Kamen: Oh, my goodness. It was amazing. I was so excited to join the Marvel Universe, but it was also daunting. It’s overwhelming. It’s a huge responsibility to take this amazing character off the comic book page and be the first person to introduce it into an incredible movie with incredible cast members, which, you know, they’re heroes in life. They are legends. So, yeah, it was amazing. Very exciting.
Playing the role of a male character
Hannah John-Kamen: Well, actually it didn’t come up. It came up that you’re auditioning for this character, and I was like okay. So, when I kinda Googled Marvel Universe Ghost, I saw that it’s originally a man. And I remember my agents then telling me, oh yeah, it’s a man and they’re going a whole different way. And I was like great.
So, to have a male character and be the first person to lift it off the page and give it [her] life and make her a strong, badass woman is so important and progressive and onwards and upwards with that.
Hannah John-Kamen: More, we’ve got wasp in the title. So, that was really fun.
And also with the Ghost character in the comic books, not having a whole lot of backstory, was really great because we really have the freedom to create this character and find out who she is. That was fun.
Suiting Up as Ghost
Hannah John-Kamen: The suit does take up a bit of a process. It’s like 40 pieces. There’s a table with all these pieces of gray bits, all being clipped together. Actually by the end of the movie we kind of had it down to, I think under ten minutes, around seven minutes to get the costume on and off, though it’s a three-man job.
But putting that suit on and just the sheer size of the studio and going in and seeing the set and standing there and going holy high, I made it, I’m here. Oh, my goodness. This is nuts.
Yeah, it’s definitely a moment that doesn’t kind of sink in. But also, you feel really badass is all.
Ghost in a different role in Avengers movie
Hannah John-Kamen: I think everyone’s redeemable. I really do. I think Marvel does that genius job with the villainous characters to really not make it black and white. They make it gray. They make it kind of like you kinda feel sorry for them. You’re kind of on their side. You kind of confuse yourself as an audience member and go, hold on a minute. Why am I rooting for this person.
I approached the character as if she’s the good guy. And, through my eyes, she’s the good guy. And through the protagonist side, yes, like she’s the bad guy. But through my mind, no.
She’s got a job, she’s got her objective. The stakes are really high. But in the Marvel Universe anything’s possible.
Preparing and doing own stunts
Hannah John-Kamen: I’ve been doing my own stunts in my career for a really long time. And I think it’s really important to do as much as you physically possibly can, because the character is what you bring to it, it’s not just emotional. It’s also physically, especially in, in this Marvel Universe.
We all have different powers. We all have, different styles of fighting. So, it’s important for you to bring yourself and what you want, what the character is, with the movements and the fighting.
Fighting with Evangeline Lilly (The Wasp)
Hannah John-Kamen: Whenever I do a fight scene, I always get this real adrenaline rush. I kind of get a real high of kicking ass. But every kind of fight scene takes time. It takes a long time because you’ve gotta be safe as well. You gotta, you know, figure it out.
Also with restricted spaces, especially like a van, you’ve gotta make sure that, you know what you’re doing. And, they do it in pieces as well. It’s not like, you’re gonna jump over there and run over there, and we’re gonna do it all one. It’s like you kinda do it in sections as well to really nail that move and for that move to sell as well for camera.
Inspiring Young Girls with the Ghost Character
Hannah John-Kamen: With me and Evangeline, I want young girls to go, yeah, we can be badass. And I want them to have our action figurines and actually play with them and go -- you know what? I can be strong just like they are.
Working with Michelle Pfeiffer
Hannah John-Kamen: I got star struck being on the set a lot of the time. With Michelle, I got very, very, very, very star struck. I’m a huge fan. I was obsessed with her Cat Woman. I thought she was so badass. I thought she set that bar so high.
She’s an incredible actress, you know, all of her incredible movies, and doing Scarface.
And I just thought, it was daunting, but you kind of use that. You kind of use that in the scenes and take that energy and really kind of apply it. And it was amazing.
Working with Paul Rudd
Hannah John-Kamen: He is hilarious. Yeah, he was really fun, but also he’s very respectful. Again as actors we respect each other’s scenes and the stakes in the scenes.
You know, we goof around but then we’re on, we’re on. So, it was really easy to work with Paul. It was so easy.
Message Hope Audiences Take Away from Ant-Man and The Wasp
Hannah John-Kamen: I think the message is the film has so much heart in it. That’s what I think separates it. I think that’s actually what’s needed after the devastation of Infinity War. I think you really need to laugh a little bit.
It’s definitely what Peyton Reed has done and has the ability to do, the action and hilarity of the movie, but also have heart in it.
There is a beautiful love story in it. And the characters are redeemable, and there are two sides to the coin. Everyone’s gonna have a lot of fun.
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP arrives in theaters everywhere on July 6th!
SYNOPSIS
From the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes ANT-MAN AND THE WASP, a new chapter featuring heroes with the astonishing ability to shrink. In the aftermath of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father.
As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside the Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from the past.
Stars: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Bobby Cannavale, Judy Greer, Tip “T.I.” Harris, David Dastmalchian, Hannah John Kamen, Abby Ryder-Fortson, Randall Park, with Michelle Pfeiffer, with Laurence Fishburne and Michael Douglas.
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and The Wasp - Official Trailer #2
The fifth installment of the Leyendas series, "La Leyenda del Charro Negro", an animated thiller-comedy, arrives on Digital (HD and SD) and On Demand August 28 from Lionsgate for the SRP: $7.99.
Animated in flash animation, "La Leyenda del Charro Negro" tells the story of Leo who must enlist the aid of his friends after being fooled by the Charro Negro.
LA LEYENDA DEL CHARRO NEGRO - On Digital and On Demand August 28!
SYNOPSIS
The films story is focused on the "Charro Negro" historic figure, but also references story elements
from the past installments. Picking up from the events of Chupacabras, Leo and his brother Nando
are returning home to Puebla.
Along the way, Leo encounters the Charro Negro who confuses him, resulting in a girl being cast into the underworld. To fix his mistakes, he enlists the help of his friends.
Cast: Mayté Cordeiro (La Leyenda del Chupacabras, La Leyenda de la Nahuala) Andrés Couturier (La Leyenda de la Llorona, El Agente 00-P2), Erick Elias (Compadres, TV’s “El Color de la Pasion”)
Directed by Alberto “Chino” Rodriguez
The fifth installment of the Leyendas series, "La Leyenda del Charro Negro", an animated thiller-comedy, arrives on Digital (HD an...
