Nickelodean Kids Choices Awards 2014: Review

By Beemerboyz803

Tonight, on Nickelodeon, the Kids Choice Awards (KCAs) aired. The event, held annually since the 80s, was hosted by Transformers star Mark Wahlberg. Dan Schneider, creator of several popular Nickelodeon shows, like Victorious, iCarly, and Drake and Josh, was presented the first Nickelodeon Lifetime Achievement Award by his old actors. Presenters include Frozen's Kristen Bell, Pharrell Williams, Glee's Lea Michele, Sam and Cat's Ariana Grande, and Madagascar's Chris Rock. People were excited by the outcome of winners. If you would like to read the winners, scroll down below, OR SPOILERS!!!!

 

Austin and Ally's Ross Lynch won the Orange Blimp for Best TV Actor.

Sam and Cat's Ariana Grande won the Orange Blimp for Best TV Actress. Sam and Cat also won the Blimp for Best TV Show. 

The five guys from One Direction won Best Song for "Story of My Life", and the Best Music Group.

Grown Ups 2's Adam Sandler won Best Movie Actor for Lanny Feder.

Former Disney star Selena Gomez beat out Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift for Best Female Singer.

Ubisoft's Just Dance 2014 won Best Video Game, beating out the popular Minecraft and the newly-released Disney: INFINITY.

Iron Man 3's Robert Downey Jr. won the Blimp for Favorite Male Buttkicker.

Justin Timberlake won the Blimp for Favorite Male Singer. 

Wipeout has won the award for Best Reality Show.

 

Those winners are among others? Find out if Mark Wahlberg really is unslimeable!!

"Happening in the World" Week 8

By Zach Cooper

This weeks edition of "Happening in the World" covers 7 days of news from March 21st-28th.

 

(Video by Orlando Attractions Magazine)

 

SEA WORLD CELEBRATES 50 YEARS: Last Friday, Sea World hit their 50th birthday. Just 50 years ago, Sea World San Diego opened, following a few other parks in later years. Ceremonies were held at both San Diego and Orlando parks.

 

 

 

DIVERGENT HITS THEATRES: Last Friday, Divergent made it's blockbuster hit in theatres. The film is about Beatrice Prior, who is now old enough to become a worker in one of five personality factions: Amity (kindness), Abnegation, which is the governing faction (selfless), Candor (honest), Dauntless (fearless), or Erudite (smart). Always amazed by their bravery, Beatrice joins Dauntless, and her brother, Caleb, joins Erudite. However, her personality test was inconclusive, and she was dubbed divergent, which is a dangerous position to be in.


'DESTINATION D'  DETAILS: Earlier this week, D23 made some additional announcements for Destination D, a big event at Walt Disney World in November. The theme for this years event is 'attraction rewind'. You can purchase event tickets starting in April.

Divergent: Movie Review

By Beemerboyz803

Today, I was able to watch the new movie, Divergent. The movie, which came out on Friday, focuses on Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley). Beatrice is now old enough to become a worker in one of five personality factions: Amity (kindness), Abnegation, which is the governing faction (selfless), Candor (honest), Dauntless (fearless), or Erudite (smart). Always amazed by their bravery, Beatrice joins Dauntless, and her brother, Caleb, joins Erudite. However, her personality test was inconclusive, and she was dubbed divergent, which is a dangerous position to be in. 

 The movie was great. It was funny, and full of suspense. If I had any problems with Divergent, it would be the amount of swearing used and the amount of violence used. My overall rating? A 9.5. I'd definitely recommend it again, and I can't wait for Insurgent. 

"Happening in the World" Week 7

By Zach Cooper

More news from Disney is starting to come out now:



WALT DISNEY COMPANY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS: On March 18th, The Walt Disney Company held their annual Meeting of Shareholders. Bob Iger announced that Disney will be making an Incredibles 2 and Cars 3. He also mentioned the 2015 D23 Expo will be held August 14th-16th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Lastly, we received an update on

 

 

FROZEN AND SAVING MR. BANKS DVD: On March 18th, both Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks hit home with DVD and Blue-Ray. Frozen will sell out fast, as it is the highest grossing animated film of all-time. Be sure to go get both at your local DVD store today.





KINGDOM KEEPERS UNFORSEEN NOVELLA: On March 18th, Kingdom Keepers author  Ridley Pearson released a small novella e-book about what happens during a 3-year period from book 6 to the final 7th edition. Kingdom Keepers VII comes out to bookstores April 1st.

 

 

MALEFICENT NEW TRAILER: On March 18th, Disney released the 3rd trailer to Angelina Jolie's Maleficent. This trailer is much about a spell she casts on a girl, plus information on her flying. The move hits theatres May 30th.




DESPIACABLE ME MINION MEYHAM PREVIEWS: Universal Studios Hollywood has started ride previews for it's all-new attraction. Officially, the attractions opens April 10th.






ALLADIN THE MUSICAL DEBUTS ON BROADWAY: On Thursday, the opening night of Aladdin on Broadway debuted. This show brings the movie to life with elaborate costumes, music and talent.
 

Walt Disney Company 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

By Zach Cooper

On Tuesday, March 18th, The Walt Disney Company held their annual Meeting of Shareholders. This 90 minute meeting featured many announcements and Q&A with the viewers.

 

MOVIES: Disney announced that they will be making sequels to 2 very well-known films: Cars 3 and The Incredibles 2. Both are currently in the development process.

 

 

 

D23 EXPO 2015: President and CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger announced that the D23 Expo will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 14th-16th in 2015.

 

“The D23 Expo is the ultimate Disney fan event, created to honor and celebrate your love of all things Disney, and we hope to see you there.”-Bob Iger

 

Many excitements will be returning to the 3-day event including the Disney Legends Ceremony and Treasures of Walt Disney Achieves. Tickets will go on sale 1 year exactly in advance.

 

 

SHANGHAI DISNEY: Next year, a Disney Resort in China will be opening up. We have heard many times about how unique this project is, including a ride inside the castle, but it just got more exciting.
Shanghai Disney will have an all-new land called "Pirates Cove". The land will host an attraction based up the 4th Pirates of the Caribbean film, which did over 1 billion dollars in the box office. The attraction will be called Battle of Shrunken Treasure, and sounds like a really great ride!
 

 

 

*All graphics are photos are courtesy of the Walt Disney Company.

"Happening in the World" Week 6

By Zach Cooper

This weeks edition of "Happening in the World" covers from March 8th-15.

 

 

FESTIVAL OF FANTASY PARADE: On Sunday, the new parade at Magic Kingdom Park debuted. The show consists of dozens of performers dancing in elaborate consumes, among with many large floats that take up the parade route.

 

The parade includes special appearances by Anna and Elsa from Frozen, Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, Lost Boys with Peter Pan, Merida from Brave and much more!

 

 

 

 

DREAMFINDER AND FIGMENT MAKE THEIR WAY INTO MARVEL: Recently, Marvel revealed a sneak at some of the new Disney comics. It included Figment and Dreamfinder two beloved characters from a lost Walt Disney World Attraction. Figment though still has an attraction.

 

 

 

 

 

HAUNTED MANSION MERCHANDISE EVENT: On June 13th and 14th, Disneyland Park will once again be hosting the Haunted Mansion Merchandise Event, which includes a number of exclusive pins. This years theme is "Nightmare Before Christmas". Admission cost to the event is $90.

 

 

 

 

BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN REOPENS WITH NEW FEATURES: For over a year, Disney Imagineers have been hard at work redesigning the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction at Disneyland Park. The refurbishment included the removing of half a mile of ride track, plus a few new special effects. More sound changes have been made also. It took an estimated 4 million to complete the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 DIAGON ALLEY UPDATED OF BRINGING THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS TO LIFE: Universal Orlando has just revealed more information about the expanded Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Here is what they said.

"Being transported from the Muggle world to the wizarding world as you pass through the brick wall at King’s Cross Station to arrive at Platform 9 ¾. Sitting in one of the train’s cabins with your family and friends and actually riding the Hogwarts Express – just as your favorite characters did in the Harry Potter films. Looking outside your cabin window and enjoying a scenic, breathtaking journey through the British countryside as you encounter magical creatures, some of your favorite Harry Potter characters… and even Dementors."

Diagon Alley opens summer.

 

 

 

 

MUPPETS MOST WANTED PRESS CONFRENCE: Earlier this week, the cast of "Muppets Most Wanted" (not just the human ones) joined together to answer media questions. The movie opens in theatre March 21st.

 

 

Much of this information was provided by www.insidethemagic.net.   

"Happening in the World" Week 5

By Beemerboyz803

 This Happening in the World segment refers to the week of Sunday, March 2nd - Saturday, March 8th. 

 

86th Academy Awards

Hollywood lit up with some of 2013's best and brightest in the film industry, as the 86th Academy Awards, hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, went underway in the Dolby Theater. The night included several amazing performances by Pharrell Williams, Broadway-singer Idina Menzel, etc. Some notable-award winners included Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, and Peter del Vecho for Frozen in Best Animated Feature, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (now one of twelve EGOT winners) for Let It Go in Best Song, and Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave, which won Best Picture that night.

  Florida Pool and Oriental Gardens reopen at Legoland Florida

On Wednesday (March 5), Legoland Florida paid tribute to the former Cypress Gardens with the reopening of the Florida Pool and the Oriental Gardens in an extravagant, but not over-the-top ribbon-cutting ceremony. These famous parts of the park are now added to the lineup of over 50 attractions at Legoland Florida.

 

Rock Your Disney Side Party

Disneyland and Walt Disney World have announced Rock Your Disney Side Party, a 24-hour party at both parks, where guests dress up as a famous Disney villain or hero, from May 23, 2014 at 6AM to May 24, 2014 at 6AM. 

 

Frozen Hits $1 Billion in Box Office Totals

On Sunday, March 2, Frozen, Disney's newest blockbuster, surpassed the $1 billion mark in box office totals, the eighteenth film to do so, and the ONLY second animated film to surpass the $1 billion mark, besides Pixar's Toy Story 3. The movie quickly became a success after its Thanksgiving Day release in 2013. With Japan still awaiting its Frozen premiere in 8 days, it is almost certain that Frozen will surpass Toy Story 3 to become the top-grossing animated film in history.

 

Catching Fire Hits Stores

Today, March 7, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will be released in stores for sale on DVD and Blu-ray. The movie has raised over $860 million in box office totals, over $200 million in additional profits than the original 2012 movie. 

 

This post is dedicated to Phillip Seymour Hoffman, who died in early February, and portrayed the wonderful and crafty Plutarch Heavensbee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. 

Frozen Hits $1 Billion at Box Office

 

By Beemerboyz803

Today is a monumental day in animated history, as ANOTHER animated film has surpassed a worldwide gross of $1 billion at the box office. Being a contender since it premiered Thanksgiving 2013, Disney's newest blockbuster, Frozen, reached $1 billion in box office totals yesterday, March 1, 2014. 

In 2010, Pixar's Toy Story 3 broke records as the first animated film to ever surpass the $1 billion mark in box office totals. The movie overall grossed $1,063,171,911. Frozen has grossed $1,000,236,000, and is still yet to premiere in Japan in less than two weeks.

Will Frozen surpass Toy Story 3 to become the highest grossing animated film ever? Chances are high, because Japan hasn't gotten a chance to experience Disney's newest blockbuster. My opinion? It is definite, being behind by only $63 million and expecting a premiere in Japan. Well, we don't know for sure what Japan will do for Frozen, but fingers crossed!

 Congratulations, Frozen!! For the first time in forever, another animated film has reached $1 billion!!!

 

UPDATE: Frozen has been nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars' tonight (March 2) and at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 29. Fingers crossed this billion-dollar blockbuster will nab some more awards!!!