New “Muppet Man” Jim Henson Biopic In The Works from Disney

Posted on by Mathew Corn Uncategorized

A new film detailing the life and achievements of Jim Henson is in the works.

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Deadline is reporting that the film is being written by Michael Mitnick. There aren’t many details available yet, but the plot is expected to revolve around Henson and his effort to get his Muppets on television.

Henson’s daughter Lisa Henson is the current CEO of The Jim Henson Company and will be producing the film. She is currently in production on Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Pinocchio for Netflix.

This biopic is being produced for both Disney and The Jim Henson Company. Disney has owned the rights to the Muppets characters since 2004. Reportedly discussions with The Henson Company about a biopic began in 2010, but there’s been no update since then. The new Disney+ series Muppets Now  was released last year, but a Muppets film hasn’t been released since Muppets Most Wanted in 2014.

MuppetVision 3D has been a staple of Disney’s Hollywood Studios since debuting in 1991. From 2016 to 2019, the Muppets were a staple in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom® Theme Park as part of the show “The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History”. Jim Henson’s Dinosaurs TV series was recently released on Disney+.

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Jim Henson is responsible for some of the greatest puppet work in history. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 53.

Filming Has Yet To Happen for EPCOT’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Attraction

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

We’ve all been eagerly awaiting the arrival of EPCOT’s newest coaster attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Initially, the expected opening date for this attraction was to be in 2021… in time to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, construction is still in the works and it’s looking like we can expect the attraction to open in 2022. Further confirmation that the attraction is in early to mid stages of development came from a tweet posted by Guardians of the Galaxy Director, James Gunn.

Much like many of Disney’s attractions, filming is key in the storytelling of the attraction. Take Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance for example, and the filming involved in that attraction. Well, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is expected to tell a story as well, and the filming has yet to happen. As reported by ComicBook.com: “Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn shared some insight about these upcoming projects and confirmed he will be directing the footage produced for these new rides while talking on social media. The EPCOT ride themed around the Guardians of the Galaxy characters, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, is still under construction and is expected to open on an undisclosed date in 2022.”

We’re all so ready for this attraction to be complete that yes, it’s extremely hard to wait! We can’t wait to hear the filming is complete instead of “on the agenda”. In the meantime, we’re continuing to look forward to Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021 which will be celebrated over an 18-month time frame.

California May Now Allow Fully Vaccinated Out-of-State Guests to Visit Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood

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Via wdwnt.com

Out-of-state travelers craving California may soon be in luck. A series of policy changes indicate that California may soon allow out-of-state guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to visit Southern California’s many theme parks.

As noted by Twitter user Leslie Harvey, California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy was updated without fanfare on April 19th.

An addendum to the document states that “fully vaccinated persons from out-of-state may visit or attend activities or events that are restricted to in-state visitors.” At this time, both Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood fall within the Tier 3/Moderate category, allowing in-state guests to visit theme parks.

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Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood have not announced any changes to their ticket sale policy yet, but Sea World San Diego, which reopened on April 12th, is now allowing out-of-state guests who can provide proof of full vaccination.

Universal Studios Hollywood reopened on April 16th. Disneyland Resort is set to reopen on April 30th.

Mobile Order Added to 3 Magic Kingdom Snack Spots

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Three of the most popular Magic Kingdom snack spots have finally added Mobile Order through the My Disney Experience app.

As of today, guests may skip the line at Sunshine Tree Terrace, Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, and The Friar’s Nook. We caught them getting ready for the new offering this morning at the home of The Little Orange Bird in Adventureland.

With Mobile Order, you can place your order via the My Disney Experience app on your mobile device and then simply press “I’m here” when you’re nearing the location to have them prepare your order. You can then then proceed to pick up your order when it is ready.

Emilia Clarke Joins Cast of Marvel’s “Secret Invasion” on Disney+

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney+

Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, is in final talks to join the cast of Marvel’s Secret Invasion series coming to Disney+.

Clarke will join a cast of Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Olivia Colman. Jackson is reprising his role of Nick Fury and Mendelsohn is reprising his Captain Marvel role of Talos. Ben-Adir will play the film’s villain. Colman and Clarke’s roles have not yet been announced. Kyle Bradstreet is writing and executive producing the series.

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Secret Invasion is about a sect of shape-shifting Skrulls who have infiltrated Earth. There is no announced release date.