Tag Archives: Disney

Viewer Beware, We’re Back!: ‘Goosebumps: Season 1’ (2023) – Review

Goosebumps

If you had to describe my childhood in one word, it would be “Goosebumps.” In school, I was labeled “The Goosebumps Kid,” which was nothing less than an honor to me (I mean, I could be called worse, right?). As an elementary school kid, I worked up an impressive collection …

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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993) Celebrates 30 Years

It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was released. This cult classic has lured audiences over the years with its dark imagery and enchanting melodies. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia for this Halloween and Christmas favorite. The Nightmare Before Christmas was …

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Oh Look! Another Glorious Anniversary! Kenny Ortega’s ‘HOCUS POCUS’ (1993) Turns 30

Amok, amok, amok, amok! Let’s take a ‘amok’ at the Halloween cult classic, Hocus Pocus (1993). Hocus Pocus was released in theatres on July 16, 1993. It was directed by Kenny Ortega and was written by Mick Garris and David Kischner. The film stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Kathy …

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Review: Add Some (Black) Magic To Your Meals With The Official ‘ HOCUS POCUS’ Cookbook

Hocus Pocus

Can a Sanderson sisters cookbook really be done? And done well?? The marketing folks at Disney and Insight Editions think so, and we have The Official ‘Hocus Pocus’ Cookbook to take for a trial run! “70 Recipes Inspired By The Sanderson Sisters, Max, Dani, and Beyond” How did our foodstuffs spellcasting …

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‘WILLOW’ (1988): What Makes it Great…and Did Disney Drop the Ball?

Willow

Willow is a fantasy film directed by Ron Howard originally released on May 20, 1988. The story was conceived by George Lucas (already famous for Star Wars and the Indiana Jones films), and he also served as the film’s executive producer. The movie combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and fairy …

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Interview With Justi Embree, ‘MISSING’ Hair Stylist & Wig Maker

In the new thriller Missing, a standalone sequel to 2018’s Searching, Storm Reid (The Invisible Man 2020) gets put through the ringer as her character June attempts to track down her mother, Grace (Nia Long, Premonition 2007), who has mysteriously disappeared. Through all the stress of utilizing technology to find out what …

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Trick or treat yourself to Disney+ this Halloween

Trick or treat yourself to Disney+ this Halloween

This Halloween season, Trick or treat yourself to hundreds of chilling movies and TV shows on Disney+! From classic Halloween movies like Halloweentown and The Nightmare Before Christmas, to eerie episodes from WandaVision, Glee, and Wizards of Waverly Place, along with highly anticipated new releases including Hocus Pocus 2, Marvel …

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R.L. Stine’s ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Just Beyond’ Live Action Series Coming To Disney Plus

R.L. Stine just might be the most prolific author on the planet not named “Stephen King.” Every time you turn around he’s got another book or book series or television show or movie. He’s a legend! Well, the R.L. Stine train isn’t stopping any time soon. Disney streaming service Disney …

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Disney+ Kicks Off Spooky Season With Hallowstream Drive-In!

Hallowstream Drive-In

From October 7-13, 2021, Disney+ is kicking off  spooky season with its Hallowstream Drive-In screening series at West Los Angeles College in Culver City, California. Featuring nightly screenings of the service’s beloved classic and new Originals and spooky surprises around every corner, Disney+ Hallowstream Drive-In welcomes ghouls and goblins to …

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