Enter the Fifth Dimension in style with this new glow-in-the-dark Loungefly ear headband inspired by The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. It is available in Tower Hotel Gifts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tower of Terror Loungefly Ear Headband – $39.99
The ears are red with black and gold stripes.
They are made with a pleather material.
The bow at the center glows in the dark.
The bow is white and has the numbers of a clock. The hands of the clock point to either side, at 10 and 3 (adding up to 13). A Hollywood Tower Hotel charm is at the center.
In a new art book for “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Valentina Allegra de Fontaine played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus is described as “taking the reins from Nick Fury.”
Executive producer Nate Moore wrote in “Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: The Art of the Series” about casting Louis-Dreyfus and developing the character:
“The Countess Valentina Allegra de Fontaine is a character that has a rich publication history… and to some degree, figuring out who can fill those shoes, which in our mind is in a way taking the reins from Nick Fury, was tough. But when we thought of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, there was a fun energy to her that immediately you realize this person has a weight and a gravity, but they’re not the same as Nick Fury. It’s a completely different energy.”
“There’s a snark to the character that I think sets her apart from what’s come before,” Moore continued. “And yet you still feel like she commands the room. So if you’re talking about a new leader, to some degree, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we were very lucky to find Julia Louis-Dreyfus.”
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously said Valentina is currently in “recruitment mode.” She has, so far, recruited John Walker a.k.a. U.S. Agent. She also tried to recruit Yelena Belova at the end of “Black Widow,” but Yelena ultimately didn’t kill Clint Barton as Valentina wanted. It’s possible Val — who is also known as Madame Hydra in the comics — could play a role in the villains-centric “Thunderbolts” series currently in development.
Of course, Marvel isn’t done with Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury. In the next few years, the character will appear in the live-action series “Secret Invasion” and in the “Captain Marvel” sequel, “The Marvels.”
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship sets sail on her maiden voyage on July 14, 2022 and with it, families will embark on the vacation of a lifetime. I don’t know about you, but when I think about cruises, children’s activities aren’t typically my first thought. Disney Wish aims to change that!
Aboard the Wish, children of all ages will find an absolute wonderland waiting for them. With areas from the littlest sailor in your crew to the saltiest sea dog, the possibilities are endless! Ever wondered what it’s like to be an Imagineer? On Wish you can be! Have you wanted to train to be a superhero? Wish has got you covered. Perhaps you’ve dreamed of exploring “a galaxy far far away”? Dream no more because your Wish is granted!
Disney Wish prides itself on its storytelling. At the ship’s christening, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “[Disney Wish] celebrates nearly 100 years of Disney storytelling excellence, bringing fantastic worlds and beloved characters to life like never before through innovative technology and new approaches…”
The theme of storytelling continues into the children’s areas. Brad Yared, manager of youth activities for Disney Cruise Line explains “There is literally storytelling and immersive entertainment around every single corner here”.
Like all other ships in the fleet, Wish sports areas exclusive to children, but does it just a bit differently. Kids ages 3-12 wanting to spend a parent-free day can check in with a Cast Member from the Grand Hall before being sent down the rabbit hole slide into a variable wonderland of activities! From there the sky’s the limit and imagination is encouraged to be set free!
Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck
For the youngest crewmates, Mickey and Minnie Captain’s Deck awaits!! This nautical playground is chock full of sensory activities to engage the smallest sailors. Little Kid friendly Disney movies will also be shown as well as guided hands-on activities throughout the day! STEAM activities take center stage in this area with a “learning is fun” approach. Kids will become honorary Captains at “Minnie’s Sea Captain Academy”! Here little captains in training will enjoy games, exercises, and imaginative play with an energetic pace that matches an age group that never seems to slow down. This area will be for toddlers beginning at age 3.
Those brand new to your crew, ages 6 months-3 years, can enjoy the “it’s a small world nursery”. While other kids’ areas are complimentary this service does come with a fee of $4.50 for a half hour or $9/hour for the first child with a .50 discount for additional children.
Older sea-faring scallywags will find a treasuretrove of fun waiting once they enter the Oceaneers Club. Each buccaneer will embark on the adventure of a lifetime in themed areas that will appeal to everyone!
Star Wars Cargo Bay
Grab your lightsaber and prepare to explore “a galaxy far far away” at Star Wars Cargo Bay. Kids will find themselves right in the middle of their own galactic adventure as they embark on a first of its kind interactive adventure! Daniel Gallego, guest experience manager of entertainment with Disney Cruise Line explains, “Kids will have a data pad and they will scan these tags and it will give them all the information they need to learn about the creature, how to feed it and how to take care of it, and they learn about all of them. Of course, there is always a challenge with Star Wars, and something is going to happen, and that’s when Chewbacca and Rey will come.” Um, can I be a kid again? That sounds awesome!
Walt Disney Imagineering Lab
Your creative crew will let their imaginations come alive at the Walt Disney Imagineering Lab! Here Kids will learn the secrets of Disney Imagineering and what it takes to bring a theme park ride to life! They’ll even get the chance to design their own Rollercoaster and then experience it virtually in the Ride Studio!
Around the room familiar characters and ride sketches provide inspiration to budding imagineers. Who knows, maybe one of Disney’s brightest imagineers of the future will get their inspiration right here!
Marvel Super Hero Academy
Calling all super heroes! This is the place to be for young crime fighters! This brand new area makes its debut aboard Wish and brings the Avengers to life in an amazing way! At “Avengers: Mission Training” kids will be recruited to join the elite squad of superheroes alongside well know heros like Spiderman, Black Panther, and Ant Man!
What super hero is complete without a super suit? Heroes in training will be able to use their magic bands to create their very own!
Storytelling truly comes alive here with activities like “Challenge of the Taskmaster” with Black Panther, “The Power of Pym” featuring Antman, and in what’s sure to be a fan favorite, a demonstration with Spiderman!
Fairytale Hall
Princesses and Princesses-in-training alike will adore this area full of royal activities. With three rooms devoted to some of Disney’s most popular princesses, your little royal can put themselves directly into their favorite story.
They’ll be able to create floating lanterns in Rapunzel’s Art Studio, interact with their favorite stories in Belle’s Library, and visit Anna and Elsa’s Sommarhaus to create ice magic!
Hangouts
For those who have aged out of the Oceaneers Club, Wish has a spot just for them! With chill vibes and action packed activities, kids 12-14 will find their very own areas– Edge, Vibe and The Hideaway. Video games and other tech will be offered as well as a chance to just relax and hang out with their peers.
Hero Zone Sports Area
Parents aren’t left out of all the fun! Wish boasts a sports arena where families are encouraged to play together and solve new challenges! Basketball, volleyball, and even giant chess will be available for families so make sure you bring your game face! The highlight of this action packed area will absolutely be the “Incredi-games” where families work together to overcome a blow up Incredibles themed obstacle course.
Are you as excited about these fantastic areas as we are? With so many options for kids aboard Disney Wish, you may wonder if you’ll ever actually see your kids during your cruise (pssst! The answer is no, probably not)! You know what that means right? More time in the spa and Quiet Cove adult only pool for you! When you board the Wish you can let your kids “EEEEEEEK!” while you let yourself “AHHHH”! Will you be setting sail on Disney Wish? Let us know what your cruise countdown is in the comments!
Tim Allen and Richard Karn are joining forces once again in a brand-new television show, and fans of Home Improvement are going to love it.
Veteran actors Tim Allen and Richard Karn have a new show, and it’s giving fans all the Home Improvement feels–this time on the History Channel.
It’s been more than 20 years since the ABC television series Home Improvement signed off for the last time. In the 1990s, Allen and Karn played Tim Taylor and Al Borland, hosts of a television show called, “Tool Time.” The sitcom largely told the story of Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor and his family life at home with a wife and three boys.
Now, a new History Channel series called “More Power” will take a unique look at tools–from basic handheld thing-a-ma-jigs to much “more power“-ful industrial ones–and put them to the test. In each episode of “More Power,” Tim Allen and Richard Karn are back in the workshop, but they also take viewers on trips around the country to meet some of the most skilled craftspeople in the country.
According to BobVila.com, the new show will feature “plenty of famous one-liners, signature grunts, laughs, and interesting facts when ‘Home Improvement‘ stars Tim Allen and Richard Karn return to the workshop in their new television series.”
In 2021, Allen and Karn returned to their dynamic duo days in the show, “Assembly Required.” According to BobVila.com, the History Channel series, “More Power,” will expand on elements of that show in new and different ways throughout the series.
Tim Allen and Richard Karn are joined by DIY expert April Wilkerson, who assists in testing the limits of various different tools.
“[The team of three will] also head out into the field to play with some of the biggest machines that power and serve our everyday lives and meet the men and women who operate them,” read a press release about the new show.
“Albert Einstein once said, ‘I’m not a genius, I’m just passionately curious,’” said Tim Allen. “Having the opportunity to explore my curiosity in depth and really get to know more about the people and things that make us what we are today gets me excited. And what better pal to have at my side than Richard Karn? We both share a great appreciation of people who can solve a problem not by talking about it, but by ‘doing’ it with creativity and amazing skills.”
Tim Allen is finally talking about PIXAR’s latest film, Lightyear, sharing in an interview that he wished the new film had a better connection to the Buzz Lightyear toy from Toy Story.
In the newest installment from the Toy Story film franchise, which PIXAR hails as the “definitive origin story” of the space ranger, Buzz Lightyear, fans are introduced to the man who inspired an entire line of action figures–the real Buzz Lightyear.
From the time voice casting was made public, fans were confused about PIXAR’s decision to cast Captain America’s Chris Evans as the voice of the space ranger from Star Command, instead of the original voice of the Buzz Lightyear toy, veteran actor Tim Allen.
But it makes sense; Lightyear is the story of the man behind the action figure, and Toy Story features the action figure version of Buzz Lightyear. So having a different voice for each helps to differentiate between the two.
And while some fans and fellow celebrities who didn’t know this voiced their frustration with PIXAR for not casting Tim Allen as the voice of the space ranger, Allen has stayed completely quiet on the subject, until now.
In a recent interview with Extra, Tim Allen shared some of his thoughts about the new film. He also shared the reasoning behind his staying quiet about the voice casting so far, despite others’ complaints about PIXAR’s decision.
“The short answer is I’ve stayed out of this ’cause it has nothing to do [with my character],” Allen said. “This is a whole new team that really had nothing to do with the first movies.”
Allen continued by saying that originally, he thought Lightyear was going to be a live-action film with “real humans.”
He says he thinks there’s a wonderful story in the new Lightyear film, but there are a couple of issues he pointed out.
“There’s really no Toy Story Buzz without Woody,” Allen said. “[Lightyear] just doesn’t seem to have any connection to the toy. I wish there was a better connection.”
You can see Tim Allen’s interview on Extra here:
During a behind-the-scenes look at PIXAR’s Lightyear shared by PEOPLE Magazine shortly before the film debuted at the box office, Chris Evans said he felt like a “kid in a candy store” as he worked on the film. He also shared some really positive points about Toy Story.
“The movie Toy Story was such an impactful film,” Evans said. “It’s so iconic, and the characters had such variety. They just offer something that’s so relatable.
When he was asked about the new Lightyear film, Evans explained the premise and said it’s very different from other PIXAR projects so far.
“[Lightyear] is the origin story of Buzz Lightyear,” he said. “I’m a massive PIXAR fan; [the new film] is unlike any PIXAR movie to date.”
