Netflix announced the locations of the first two Netflix Homes in mid-June; these are “experiential entertainment venues” in major shopping malls that are the exact opposite of the Netflix and Chill experience. Located in former department stores at the King of Prussia Mall and Galleria Dallas Mall near Philadelphia, both of these malls will cover… Read More »
When I tell her I’m taking my seven-year-old daughter to Disneyland, I usually get two reactions: either sheer horror or confused sighs about what a good parent I am. It may seem off-brand for a fashion editor, but I love Disney. I love the naff kitschness, the nonsensical tones of It’s a Small World, the… Read More »
Throw in your A-listers, ditch the CGI: There’s no more valuable asset in Hollywood than sometimes low expectations. At least that seems to be the thinking behind it Deadpool and Wolverine‘s marketing campaign this week veered into full-blown self-immolation. “We gotta set the table right,” star Ryan Reynolds begins in a “disclaimer” video that fans… Read More »
Don’t get me wrong: I love Toy Story as much as the next parent. But with a singing guitarist playing chords every five minutes and Woody, Jessie and Bullseye dancing while tucking into Mickey Mouse-shaped waffles, Hey Howdy Breakfast wasn’t my idea of fun. “A little too much this time of the morning,” my sister… Read More »
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta (META) was supposed to bring metadata into the homes of billions of users via the company’s Quest AR/VR headsets. Zuckerberg even changed the name of the social media giant to reflect his lofty desire to create a series of interconnected, persistent online worlds. But it’s increasingly looking like Epic Games will be… Read More »
Disneyland Paris’ flagship five-star hotel reopens its doors – Disneyland “There are only five of these in the world. The Disney watch represents the special time you will share with us, and the fleur-de-lys represents royalty,” Cristina said, caressing the Victorian-inspired gold medallion pinned to the lapel of her suit. Cristina was one of five… Read More »
PARIS — Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, who reigned at the top of his profession for three decades, was known as the most demanding designer of his generation. But that didn’t stop Bina Daigeler from copying some of his most famous works for “Cristóbal Balenciaga,” the highly anticipated Disney+ series that chronicles the life of the… Read More »
One of the highlights of the 2023 movie scene was last summer when many people went to see “Barbenheimer,” or Barbie and Oppenheimer, as a double feature. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello The best movies of 2023 “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “Mario” weren’t sequels or remakes. Meanwhile, Disney’s Marvel and DC have seen some disappointing entries. Stunning writers… Read More »
1928 Steamboat Willie incarnation of Mickey Mouse – LMPC It has been suggested that Mickey Mouse was once the world’s most recognizable symbol, along with the Coca-Cola label and the swastika. The tireless rodent made his big screen debut in the 1928 animated short film Steamboat Willie. The film entered the public domain on January… Read More »