The wait is finally over now that Walt Disney Studios has released their first official teaser for next year’s live action adaptation of the animated classic, Mulan. The trailer sets the tone, showcasing Mulan’s incredible strength, resolve, and inner struggles as she thrusts herself into the heat of battle.
The cast features an incredible ensemble that includes Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.” Take a look at some of the exclusive stills below as well as the stunning poster featuring Mulan star, Yifei Liu!
There’s a brand-new dining experience coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and you’ll definitely want to check it out! GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill is the newest addition to the resort’s variety of dining establishments, adding a relaxing bar and grill with an incredible menu to the pool area. The Grand Californian Hotel pool area was originally inspired by the Gamble House in Pasadena, and the GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill continues this story by embracing many of the unique arts and crafts details and materials that already exist on the pool deck.
Once open, White Water Snacks will be known as GCH Craftsman Grill and will continue serving its current menu. The new lounge area near the pool will be called GCH Craftsman Bar, which will feature a new menu highlighting a wide variety of flavors that will leave your mouth watering. From artisanal pizzas and avocado toast to sliders, nachos, and even shawarma, there’s something for everyone.
The Shawarma Chicken Skewer is a dish that’s super exciting and it comes with arugula-fennel salad with radishes, roasted tomatoes, pita bread, lemon wedges, and tzatziki dip. Another option that features chicken is the Garlic-Soy-glazed Chicken Wings with fresno chile, togarashi spice, and furikake.
If you’re looking for some BEEF-ier options then you’ll want to try the Black Angus Flat Iron Steak Salad or the Double-baked Beef Nachos. The salad is made with endive and spinach leaves and is topped with sautéed shiitake mushrooms, crumbled eggs, feta snow, black Angus steak, and a Champagne vinaigrette. The beef nachos make for a great shareable bite with bacon lardons, black beans, scallions, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, queso fresco, guacamole, and crema. There’s also the Cali Sliders, featuring American wagyu patty, oven-roasted tomato, vegetable relish, spiced hollandaise, swiss, artichoke aïoli, and pickled vegetables.
On the seafaring side, the Maine Lobster Quesadilla with Monterey Jack and queso fresco is a great selection along with the Lemon-Sumac Salmon Salad or the Kimchee-marinated Ahi Tuna Lettuce Cup. Both come with a variety of vegetables and lettuce and are great dishes for those looking for a lighter option!
For a vegetarian option, you might want to try the popular Avocado Toast or the Black Truffle-charred Cauliflower Grilled Cheese Sandwich, which comes with charred cauliflower, cheese béchamel, black truffles, and pickled vegetables on sourdough bread.
The menu also features a selection of artisanal pizzas, including Margherita Pizza, Forest Mushroom Pizza, Classic Pepperoni Pizza, and a unique Charcuterie Pizza. The Charcuterie Pizza comes topped with premium pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, Italian sausage, arugula, fire-roasted tomatoes, grana padano, and aged provolone.
Kids can enjoy a great menu of smaller dishes which includes chicken skewers, salmon filet, parmesan-crusted grilled cheese, and favorites like chicken tenders, hamburgers, and a PBJ sandwich with chocolate-hazelnut spread.
And finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with one of three incredible desserts. Try the Root Beer Float or a Waffle-Churro Sundae with vanilla ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauces, chantilly cream, and chocolate pearls. You’ll also love the Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Fingers served with strawberry marmalade and hazelnut dipping sauces!
GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill will open soon at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, so be sure to come on down and hang out with us! GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill will be open to all guests. The pool area will be available only to resort guests with a designated wrist band. For more information, visit the Disneyland Resort website or call 714 781-DINE (714 781-3463).
The summer box office is beginning to sizzle, and with it, comes Fox’s new action-comedy, Stuber. Starring Guardians of the Galaxy’s, Dave Bautista, and comedian Kumail Nanjiani, the film takes you down a very familiar route that’s filled with plenty of one liners, over the top fight scenes, and nonstop reminders of unlikely bonds between two drastically different characters. From start to finish, you know exactly what you’re getting into.
For those seeking out a quick and fun popcorn flick, Stuber isn’t a bad choice, for it plays to the strengths of both Bautista and Nanjiani perfectly. You get plenty of laughs, cringe-worthy situational humor, and engaging moments that help drive the film home. Nanjiani, who most recently came off a short stint in The Twilight Zone, is hilarious, finding the right amount of drab and sympathy needed to pull off the overly cautious Uber driver, Stu. He’s a typical pushover, which isn’t new, but very relatable in his constant attempts to break out of his mediocrity.
Meanwhile, Bautista is a down on his luck LAPD veteran named Vic, punching his way through the usual suspects, not holding back for a single moment. He’s a brute, playing up the role in a very brash and Steven Seagal-like way, all the while, learning how to find a balance with his home life, which again, is nothing new to the narrative, but works for Stuber is shooting for.
Credit: Fox / Disney
The aim couldn’t be more solid, hitting all the right points by playing up the stark contrast in both Batista and Nanjiani’s comedic styles. Their opposites bounce back and forth with gleeful abandon, delivering a top notch performance throughout while not being afraid to make fun of the dynamic at the same time. It’s truly ridiculous, and for a film revolving around Uber drivers and trigger happy cops, you couldn’t ask for anything more.
While some comedies try too hard to break new ground, reinvent the wheel, or at least attempt to make it look as such, Stuber stands apart since it doesn’t try to do any of those things. Rather than drastically failing, like many of those films do, it does a fantastic job delivering the laughs in an awkwardly charming thrill ride.
If you are looking for a game changer for your summer movie list, this isn’t it, but if you are seeking out a fun movie that will leave you sharing your own oddball Uber stories, then make sure to open your app and request a quick pool down to your local theater.
Available for the first time, check out these new images for Disney’s “The Lion King” featuring voice talent with their characters. Images include Donald Glover with Simba; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala; John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon; Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar; Alfre Woodard with Sarabi; Eric André, Florence Kasumba and Keegan-Michael Key with hyenas Azizi, Shenzi and Kamari; and Shahadi Wright Joseph and JD McCrary with Young Nala and Young Simba.
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Also revealed is a new featurette about the movie with never-before-seen footage from the film, a glimpse behind the scenes during recording sessions, plus comments from director Jon Favreau and members of the voice cast.
Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother and former heir to the throne have plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Staying true to the classic story, Favreau utilizes pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring the iconic characters to the big screen in a whole new way.
“The Lion King” opens on July 19. Tickets are available for advance purchase Now.
Disney is pulling out all the stops this year for San Diego Comic Con, preparing for an epic run of exclusive first looks, panels, and much more! With the recent acquisition of Fox, Disney will be bringing their full array of programming to San Diego, including Twentieth Century Fox Television, ABC Studios, and Fox 21 Television Studios. This all comes shortly before Disney’s very own D23 Expo, which will take place in August.
Catch the full details below and make sure to plan out plenty of time to catch your favorites!
THURSDAY, JULY 18
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EMERGENCE (Produced by ABC Studios) – Beyond explanation … beyond understanding … lies the truth. Join the cast and executive producers for a first look at the pilot episode of ABC’s new drama series “Emergence,” followed by an exciting panel discussion. This character-driven genre thriller follows a police chief who takes in a young child she finds near the site of a mysterious accident who has no memory of what has happened. The investigation draws her into a conspiracy larger than she ever imagined, and the child’s identity is at the center of it all. Executive producers Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters with cast members Allison Tolman, Donald Faison, Clancy Brown, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide, Robert Bailey Jr. and Zabryna Guevara will all be in attendance. (Indigo Ballroom)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (Produced by ABC Studios) – The cast and producers of “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will return to San Diego Comic-Con in epic fashion as they take over Hall H for the first time ever! Be the first to hear the scoop about the show-stopping conclusion for season six and what awaits in season seven of Marvel’s flagship television show. With your favorite stars in attendance, including Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Elizabeth Henstridge, Iain De Caestecker, Henry Simmons, Natalia Cordova-Buckley and Jeff Ward, along with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, Jeff Bell and Jeph Loeb, this is a must-see panel to celebrate seven seasons with the world’s greatest fans! This action-packed series from ABC Studios and Marvel Television airs Fridays at 8/7c on ABC. (Hall H)
Please note: Talent is subject to change.
4:15 – 5:15 p.m. STUMPTOWN (Produced by ABC Studios) – Based on the “Stumptown” graphic novel, ABC’s new drama series “Stumptown” follows Dex Parios (Cobie Smulders) – a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great PI, but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police. Panelists include cast members Cobie Smulders, Jake Johnson, Michael Ealy, Camryn Manheim, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus and Adrian Martinez, with executive producer Jason Richman and “Stumptown” graphic novel author Greg Rucka. (Indigo Ballroom)
FRIDAY, JULY 19
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. BLESS THE HARTS (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – From the network that brought you the Simpsons, the Griffins and the Belchers now present the Harts! FOX’s new half-hour comedy, “Bless The Harts,” features your new favorite, good ol’ Southern family. Jenny Hart (Kristen Wiig) supports her lottery scratcher-obsessed mother, Betty (Maya Rudolph), and her witty, creative daughter, Violet (Jillian Bell). With the help of her eternally optimistic, dreamer boyfriend Wayne (Ike Barinholtz), they hope to one day achieve the American dream. While they are always struggling to make ends meet, they’re already rich in friends, family and laughter. Join us for an exclusive first look into your next animation obsession with executive producers, Emmy® Award winner Emily Spivey (“Wine Country,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Saturday Night Live”), and Academy Award® winners Phil Lord & Chris Miller (“Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse,” “The Lego Movie,” “21 Jump Street”), and the all-star cast behind the Harts! (Indigo Ballroom)
3:00 – 3:45 p.m. SOLAR OPPOSITES (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – From the minds behind “Rick and Morty” come “Solar Opposites,” a new animated series that follows a family of aliens “from a better world” who take refuge in middle America. Join Justin Roiland (“Rick and Morty”), Sean Giambrone (“The Goldbergs”) and Mary Mack (“Golan the Insatiable”), along with executive producers Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty”) and Josh Bycel (“Happy Endings”), for an exclusive first look into the series premiering in 2020 on Hulu. (Indigo Ballroom)
4:00 – 4:50 p.m. BOB’S BURGERS (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – Always one of the most entertaining panels at Comic-Con, the Emmy Award-winning animated FOX series “Bob’s Burgers” returns to San Diego with a few surprises in store! Creator and executive producer Loren Bouchard and executive producer Nora Smith will break news about the upcoming season, and the always entertaining cast including H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Larry Murphy and Megan Mullally will have you howling with laughter with never-before-seen footage, followed by a lively panel discussion and audience Q&A. (Indigo Ballroom)
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. What Just Happened??! WITH FRED SAVAGE (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – Acclaimed director and television star Fred Savage cannot wait a second longer to share the world of “The Flare,” the most mind-bending, thrilling, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi show never created. “The Flare,” based on TJ Whitford’s classic series of sci-fi novels, “The Moon is the Sun at Night” not only sizzled its way into living rooms nationwide but also inspired Fox to create its first-ever after-show, “What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage.” Join Fred, alongside stars of “The Flare,” Shiri Appleby (“Roswell”), Kevin Zegers (“Fear the Walking Dead”), Tyler Ritter (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), and co-creators Matt Silverstein and Dave Jeser and director Jon Cassar (“24”) to get a sneak-peek screening of the fourth episode of the after-show dedicated to exploring the fandom surrounding the “The Flare.” “What Just Happened??!,” Fred’s half-hour hybrid comedy/talk show, airs on FOX on Sunday nights. Screening to be followed by conversation moderated by Fred Savage and fan Q&A. (Room 6DE)
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. the rookie (Produced by Entertainment One and ABC Studios) – Join series star and executive producer, Nathan Fillion, as he discusses his latest role as John Nolan on ABC’s high-action drama “The Rookie,” as production begins on its second season. Joining Nathan for this intimate conversation will be longtime friend and “The Rookie” showrunner, Alexi Hawley. The two collaborators will also reflect on Nathan’s overarching career, spanning from “Firefly” to Shakespeare, and now, playing the oldest rookie in the LAPD. (Horton Grand Theatre)
6:45 – 7:45 p.m. neXt (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – Join us for the world premiere of “neXt,” a propulsive, fact-based thriller about the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence that combines pulse-pounding action with an examination of how technology is invading our lives and transforming us in ways we don’t yet understand. Coming to FOX in 2020, “neXt” stars John Slattery (“Mad Men”) as a Silicon Valley pioneer, who teams with cybercrime agent Fernanda Andrade (“The First”), to fight a villain unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Panelists to include creator and executive producer Manny Coto (“24”), executive producers and directors John Requa and Glenn Ficarra (“This Is Us”), Fernanda Andrade, Michael Mosley (“Ozark”), Jason Butler Harner (“Ozark”) and Eve Harlow (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) for a moderated conversation and fan Q&A. (Room 6DE)
SATURDAY, JULY 20
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. THE SIMPSONS (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – Now 30 years old and part of the mighty Disney empire, get inside insights and secret tips on the upcoming, brand-new season from Matt Groening, Al Jean, Mike B Anderson, Stephanie Gillis and the voice of Lisa Simpson and panel moderator, Yeardley Smith. There WILL be freebies! (Ballroom 20)
1:00 – 2:15 p.m. AMERICAN DAD! and FAMILY GUY (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – It’s a Smith-family fun day with Hayley (Rachael MacFarlane), Steve (Scott Grimes), Klaus (Dee Bradley Baker) and Principal Lewis (Kevin Michael Richardson), plus executive producer and co-creator Matt Weitzman and producers Kara Vallow & Jeff Kauffmann who will treat “American Dad!” fans to a first look at scenes from all-new episodes coming soon to TBS … plus a few other surprises!
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Join cast Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mike Henry and executive producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin and Kara Vallow from FOX’s hit animated comedy “Family Guy” as we celebrate our 20th anniversary! We’ll take a look back at some of our favorite moments over the last 20 years, plus a special sneak peek at the hilarity and hi-jinx in the upcoming season! (Ballroom 20)
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. THE ORVILLE (Produced by 20th Century Fox Television) – From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane, “The Orville” is back for season three and stopping in San Diego! Join the full crew of the U.S.S. Orville: Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Jessica Szohr, J Lee, Mark Jackson and Chad L. Coleman, and executive producers David A. Goodman, Jon Cassar and Brannon Braga to get an exclusive look back at some of our favorite, never-before-seen moments of season two and a special sneak peek at the new and exciting missions in the upcoming third season! (Ballroom 20)
SUNDAY, JULY 21
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MAYANS M.C. (Produced by Fox 21 Television Studios) – “Mayans M.C.” is the next chapter in Kurt Sutter’s award-winning “Sons of Anarchy” saga. Set in a post-Jax Teller world, Ezekiel “EZ” Reyes is fresh out of prison and a prospect in the Mayans M.C. charter on the Cali/Mexi border. Come for an exclusive sneak peek at a scene from the upcoming season and a not-to-be-missed conversation with co-creator/executive producer/writer Kurt Sutter, co-creator/executive producer/writer/director Elgin James and executive producer/director Kevin Dowling, plus stars JD Pardo, Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, Sarah Bolger, Michael Irby, Carla Baratta, Antonio Jaramillo, Raoul Max Trujillo, Richard Cabral, Danny Pino, Emilio Rivera, Frankie Loyal, Joseph Lucero and Vincent Rocco Vargas discussing what to look forward to from season two. Moderator: Lynette Rice, Entertainment Weekly. (Hall H)
Make sure to join SoCalThrills at San Diego Comic Con for all the explosive details and exciting moments yet to come!
Celebrate the stars and stripes with magical flair with this special look at all the fun offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort for America’s big day! From patriotic spirit jerseys, touching tributes, and special photo opportunities with Mickey and Friends, it’s sure to be a Fourth of July to remember!
Mickey will lead the way, bringing out his patriotic finest from 8AM to 3:30PM in Town Square on Main Street USA. Guests are also welcome to catch the Disneyland Classic, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln and stay for the big finale, Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky!
Check out the full list of patriotic offerings available at the Disneyland Resort below:
At Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, on July 4 only, from 3-10 p.m., Guests will discover a Fourth of July family BBQ at the rooftop The Sand Bar, with live music starting at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks from Disneyland Park at 9:30 p.m. A special a la carte menu will feature short rib brisket burgers, all-beef hot dogs, street corn on the cob and specialty drinks. Complimentary family activities and face painting are also in store. Subject to availability. This offering is open to the public and does not require a hotel reservation.
At the Disneyland Hotel, on July 4 only, from 12-4 p.m., hotel guests of all ages can get in the patriotic spirit with family activities, live music, complimentary face painting, caricatures and tasty delights on the hotel’s Magic Kingdom Lawn. Subject to availability.
At the Downtown Disney District, Guests will discover an array of patriotic offerings. For patriotic wear, your Clients can visit Curl Surf. For the Frozen Cherry Boba Lemonade, theycan drop in Wetzel’s Pretzels, and for the Firecracker Cocktail, they can check out Splitsville Luxury Lanes. Hungry? There’s also Berry Ice Creams at Salt & Straw, or a 4th of July Box and Americana Mini Sampler at Sprinkles. For a decadent dessert, your Clients can try the Red, White & Blue Cake Shake from Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes. How’s that for a fun stroll around the neighborhood?
From entertainment, to merchandise, to dining, to sweet treats and more, there’s something for everyone looking to celebrate America’s birthday at the Disneyland Resort.
Three cheers for the red, white, and blue. Happy Fourth of July!
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is getting ready to step off for the last time this year, rocking the house of mouse from now until July 17th. Make sure to head over to Disneyland Park and join the party before it’s all over!
The parade, which made its triumphant return for Mickey and Minnie’s “Get Your Ears On” Celebration, includes two brand new floats, along with plenty of classic Disney films such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Mary Poppins.
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade will be making it’s final run to prepare for the return of the fan favorite, Main Street Electrical Parade. The parade will return to the resort for a limited time run this summer from August 2nd to September 30th. You can relive the magic of both parades exclusively at Disneyland Park.
Minnie greets guests during the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates, including continuing coverage of the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
This year’s D23 Expo is about to explode in beautiful ballad, as Disney on Broadway is returning with an exclusive 25th anniversary concert. The concert will be held in Hall D23 on Saturday, August 24th, at 3:30PM and will be hosted by Tony Award nominee, Gavin Lee. Known for their work on Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast, Lee will lead the 75 minute concert that will feature some of Disney On Broadway’s biggest stars and moments.
Included in the concert are Heidi Blikcenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, On The Record), Kissy Simmons (The Lion King), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King).
A moment from Disney on Broadway’s production, Aladdin.
The concert will also host a six piece band, led by Jim Abbott, taking the audience on a musical journey through years of award winning performances. The concert will feature songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Tarzan®, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Aladdin, Freaky Friday and Frozen. (Talent is subject to change).
Once the concert ends, the fun continues over on the D23 Expo Floor with Disney On Broadway’s special VR theatre. The brand new virtual reality experience will bring guests center stage in some of Disney’s biggest Broadway production numbers, including Aladdin, Frozen, and The Lion King.
Make sure to purchase tickets for this year’s expo before they all vanish! Select single day tickets are still available by visiting the official D23 Expo website. Join us in August and see you real soon at the 2019 D23 Expo!
For the 6th year in a row, the highly popular and stylish Her Universe Fashion Show is preparing to take San Diego Comic Con by storm with special announcements being unveiled just in time for kick off of the convention season.
This year’s theme, The Power of Fashion, is promised to inspire, bringing the universe of powerful characters, stories, and themes across popular culture together in celebration of all things geeky, nerdy, and empowering. Presented by Her Universe, Hot Topic, and DreamWorks Animation’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, the show will be held on Thursday, July 18th at 6PM in the Harbor Ballroom of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel.
24 designers will compete, with two winners being chosen. One winner will be an audience choice, while one will be from an expert panel of judges. This year’s panelists have been revealed, which include the Her Universe Fashion Show 2018 winners! See the full list below:
Ed LaBay (VP/GMM at Hot Topic), Liz Munoz (Torrid CEO), Lisa Baldzicki (VP of Parks Merchandise and Products Development for Disney Parks and Resorts), Meghan Camarena (@Strawburry17 Host, Producer, and Actress), Merit Leighton (Voice of Frosta on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power), Michaela Dietz (Actress and voice of Amethyst on the Cartoon Network Hit Series, Steven Universe), Kristi Siedow Thompson (Her Universe Fashion Show 2018 Audience Choice Winner), Cynthia Kirkland (Her Universe Fashion Show 2018 Judge’s Choice Winner) and Jane Burson (Her Universe Fashion Show 2018 Singer Sewing Winner).
The show will also bring the return of the Cartoon Network Junior Design Showcase, which will highlight inspired designs from the hit series, Steven Universe. Junior designers between the ages of 6-17 will have the chance to win an opportunity to take part in an exclusive designer Her Universe collection for BoxLunch in 2020.
This year’s sponsor will be The Pop Insider, joined by Espionage Cosmetics, who will return as the official hair and makeup sponsor. Espionage is the leading nerd makeup company on the market, who will be tasked once again with creating the final looks for all Her Universe runway models.
Make sure to join SoCalThrills and the rest of the world at the Manchester Grand Hyatt! Check in will begin at 1PM PST on Thursday, July 18th, with doors opening at 5:15PM PST. As always, the show will be free for all San Diego Comic-Con attendees and open to all ages. See you at San Diego Comic Con 2019!
For the first time, Universal CityWalk joins in dineL.A. Restaurant Week offering guests the opportunity to experience some of CityWalk’s premier eateries, including Vivo Italian Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, and Voodoo Doughnut.
Exclusive menus will be served at these three dining locations as part of the dineL.A. program:
Vivo Italian Kitchen and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville will offer a two-course lunch and a three-course dinner menu. The special menus can be viewed here: Vivo Italian Kitchen and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.
Voodoo Doughnut will offer a Baker’s ½ Dozen and Full Dozen specials in addition to a dineL.A. special bread pudding doughnut only offered at the CityWalk location. The special menu can be viewed here: Voodoo Doughnut.
Diners can also take advantage of special valet parking rates during dineL.A. More information is available at Universal CityWalk.
DineL.A. is a 15-day event that takes place twice a year and showcases Los Angeles’s premier dining destinations along with special menu options.
Nickelodeon has some hot new retail items exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con 2019 that are only available at the Nick booth (#4113).
Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Attendees can grab both new and nostalgic Nick retail items spanning SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats and more.
There’s a party in Bikini Bottom and your head is invited! Dress up as your favorite SpongeBob SquarePants characters with the 20” soft, inflatable headwear! Made to fit most kid and adults heads, SpongeHeads allow fans of all ages to show off their favorite characters in a silly fashion-statement! Let the party begin!
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Exclusive Shredder Figure $30.00
The Shredder is back! Based on Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Shredder figure comes ready to attack! The Turtles’ ultimate nemesis stands nearly 6” tall and features a ball-joint articulated head with a sinister facial expression and glowing red eyes, a body molded in a translucent brown with gray, metallic-sprayed armor, and shredding claw weapon accessories. He also has slide joint neck articulation, waist articulation, ball-joint articulated shoulders, and hips, knee and ankle articulation so you can pose him in hundreds of different ways.
Shredder comes packed out in a highly-collectible, uniquely-styled, five-sided penta-shaped window box placed in a protective white mailer box calling out the “2019 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Shredder” name.
Metallic Green Reptar EEKEEZ $15.00
Exclusive Reptar Eekeez Figurine modeled after your favorite Rugrats character. Hand painted resin figurine featuring realistic wood carved design, measuring approximately 4” tall.
Chuckie Finster Bitty Boomer $20.00
Bitty Boomers are ultra-portable, beyond adorable, wireless licensed Bluetooth speakers. Don’t be fooled, what they lack in size, they make up for with clear, powerful, room filling sound. Tiny Size. Huge Sound. Bitty Boomers are just under 2″ in height and .25 of a lb. in weight so they can easily be carried in a pocket, or strapped to a backpack or gym bag (the strap is included- as is the USB charger) and so they can go wherever you go. They hold a charge for up to five hours. Our coating not only makes them a much more attractive item but it also gives them a water-resistant property that allows them to be taken to the gym, the pool, the beach, or virtually anywhere.
20Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Odd Sox $15.00
The lean, mean, green team is hitting the street – and your feet – with these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles socks!
Nick ‘90s Fanny Pack $20.00
The ’90s may be all that, but with this fanny pack featuring Nickelodeon’s most iconic ’90s series, you’ll be looking all that… and a bag of chips!
Customized T-Shirt Station $20.00
Fans can purchase a t-shirt from the retail shop and customize it on the spot with characters and art from their choice of eight fan-favorite Nick shows: All That, SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Loud House, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.
Nick Box $50.00
The Nick Box is back with an exclusive 2019 San Diego Comic-Con enamel pin! Each Nick Box comes filled with exclusive collectibles, apparel, accessories, home goods and so much more, featuring all your favorite classic Nickelodeon shows. The Nick Box is a quarterly, subscription service that brings your most memorable Nickelodeon experiences right to your front door, but the Nick Box at SDCC features a SDCC exclusive. This installment features these items and more:
· Exclusive Chokey Chicken Pin: “Yee Haw! You in the mood for chicken that looks good, tastes good, and even smells good? Then come on down to the Chokey Chicken! Commemorate your favorite O-Town original chicken joint along with Rocko and friends with this SDCC exclusive enamel pin!”
· What’s Cookin’?: This tasty Winter box is full of exclusive items that will make your mouth water. Feeling hungry? Let us serve you up some Nick classics!
· Spinning Reptar On Ice Kitchen Timer: What better way to know when your food is done cooking than with this rad Reptar on Ice timer! If only this ice spectacular was playing in a rink near you.
· Mr. Tastee Vinyl Figure: We found Mr. Tastee and he is the coolest Nick Box exclusive vinyl! Can’t get him anywhere else.
· Cookie Stamp Set: Make every batch of cookies perfect for snack time! Featuring Tommy, Chuckie, and the cookie queen herself, Angelica.
· Powdered Toast Man Apron: To be a master chef in the kitchen, one must dress like one! And nothing makes you feel like you have the power than with Powdered Toast Man!
· Jolly Good Sardines Socks: Cover up your feet in the cold with these sweet Wild Thornberrys socks! You’ll make even sardines look smashing.
· Hey Arnold! Refrigerator Magnets: Add these fruit boys to your fridge! The Nick Box is the only place to get these Arnold and Gerald magnets.
· Good Burger Pillow Cover: You know what your pillow is missing? A classic Good Burger look! You will definitely have some sweet dreams.
· Enchanted Up-Chucks Pin Set: This pin set is perfect for any pin collector! You can find these one-of-a-kind pins only in the Nick Box!
· Good Burger Squishy: This Squishy is like having a real Good Burger, but without all the grease! Perfect for poking and squeezing. Order up!
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SpongeBob SquarePants MasterPiece Memes $30.00
Memes in real life! 8” collectible vinyl figures bring to life fan-favorite show and movie moments that have now become some of the most popular viral memes. Featuring exceptional details and window packaging for collector displays, the SDCC figures include Mocking Imaginaaation SpongeBob and Surprised Patrick. These figures will be sold with a 20th Anniversary enamel pin of either SpongeBob or Patrick.
The world of Batuu is known to be unpredictable, with the planetary weather being no exception in Black Spire Outpost. Shortly after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public, travelers were given a rare opportunity to see the off world destination in a whole new light, thanks to some stormy weather patterns developing on the other side of the galaxy.
The new weather also gives everyone their first look at some of the new outwear accessories for Cast Members who inhabit Black Spire Outpost, which appear to be heavily inspired by the Rebellion camouflage seen in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
The Rebellion is remembered in this all weather costume accessory that has made its first appearance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
From what we were able to experience, Galaxy’s Edge looks spectacular in this new element, bringing another layer of realism to the immersive power of the land. From the towering spires near the Millennium Falcon, to the heightened colors brought out in the foliage of the Resistance encampment, every inch pops and dazzles.
The sun peaks through the misty clouds beyond Black Spire Outpost’s Spaceport at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.Travelers venture into the stormy day ahead at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
The weather pattern is unusual for this time of year, no matter what planet you are from. Not to worry for any off world visitors looking for those bright Batuuvian suns, as they will most likely return with lightspeed precision. For now, it’s great to soak in the misty terrain and gain a fresh perspective on what’s quickly becoming home to many of us throughout the galaxy.
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