Pay homage to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade through brick-building fun with three new sets available now!
Indiana Jonesreturns to the LEGO portfolio with three new sets encompassing memorable moments from the franchise. Children and adults will have a chance to jump into the world of thrill and excitement by recreating the most iconic scenes from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
77012 LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Fighter Plane Chase building set encourages children to recreate an exciting scene from Indiana Jonesand the Last Crusade movie. Grab Indiana Jones™ and his father Professor Henry Jones Sr.™ and hop into the vintage convertible car to outrun the fighter plane and escape the chase. This set comes with 3 minifigures: Indiana Jones, his father Professor Henry Jones Sr.™ and a fighter pilot for adventures that await in this 387-piece playset.
77013 LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Escape from the Lost Tomb building set provides hours of thrilling adventure with this detailed playset inspired by the Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie. Help Indy search for the Ark of the Covenant in the snake-infested Well of Souls and escape by climbing the massive Anubis statue and finding the hidden passage. With 600 LEGO pieces, this interactive playset will provide endless hours of fun for children and parents together.
77015 LEGO® Indiana Jones™ Temple of the Golden Idol building set celebrates the legacy of Indiana Jones™ with this rewarding build where adults can recreate the iconic opening scene from the Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie. This impressive 1545-piece set pays homage to iconic characters and scenes that will look great displayed on a shelf once complete.
Fans can enjoy endless hours of brick-building fun at LEGO Retail Stores, LEGO.com/indiana-jones and all other major retailers.
Hasbro has announced several new toys geared towards kids based on the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 film! The toys, which include action figures, a talking role-play mask, and Nerf Star-Lord Quad Blaster among others, are sure to let kids imagine themselves as part of the Guardians of the Galaxy, protecting the galaxy from threats from every corner.
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 STAR-LORD EPIC HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Peter Quill must do whatever it takes to save a friend whose life is in danger. Create the most epic galactic battles and space adventures with this Star-Lord action figure, part of Hasbro’s Epic Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Star-Lord, saving the Guardians and the world by blasting away enemies and defeating the bad guys with this figure and blaster accessories. This 4-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Star-Lord’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure and 2 blaster accessories.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 DRAX EPIC HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Getting over his sensitive chest, Drax finally wears a shirt and becomes a more active member of the Guardians by helping set up their new headquarters. However, he still doesn’t think things fully through before he acts. Create the most epic galactic battles and space adventures with this Drax action figure, part of Hasbro’s Epic Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Drax, stand by the Guardians’ side and save the galaxy! This 4-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Drax’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure and 2 weapon accessories.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 GROOT EPIC HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Grown into a more mature tree, Groot uses his new body changes to help build Knowhere and protect his family. He’s locked and loaded with bigger and more advanced skills that come in handy for the Guardians. Create the most epic galactic battles and space adventures with this Groot action figure, part of Hasbro’s Epic Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Groot, stand by the Guardians’ side and save the galaxy! This 4-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Groot’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure and blaster accessory.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 MARVEL’S MANTIS EPIC HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
After fighting many battles with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Mantis is ready to settle into her new home on Knowhere. This once quiet creature has opened up and embraced her powers to help protect her family. Create the most epic galactic battles and space adventures with this Marvel’s Mantis action figure, part of Hasbro’s Epic Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Marvel’s Mantis, stand by the Guardians’ side and save the galaxy! This 4-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Mantis’ appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure and 2 blaster accessories.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 GALACTIC SPACESHIP AND ROCKET FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
As Marvel’s Rocket takes on more leadership duties within the Guardians of the Galaxy, his past action have consequences that come back to haunt him. Kids ages 4 and up can imagine themselves as Marvel’s Rocket having epic space adventures with the Guardians of the Galaxy with this Galactic 2-in-1 Spaceship! With the spaceship, removable space pod, and 2.25-inch Marvel’s Rocket figure, kids can explore space and create their own Guardians of the Galaxy adventures far way in the galaxy. Incudes Rocket figure, vehicle and 3 projectiles for ultimate blasting action and galactic fun inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3!
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 GROOT TALKING ROLE PLAY MASK
(HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Grown into a more mature tree, Groot uses his new body changes to help build Knowhere and protect his family. Play the role of a superhero with this Groot Talking Mask, inspired by Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Kids ages 5 and up can create epic space adventures with Groot and the Guardians of the Galaxy with this awesome role play mask, that features a chin activated jaw that kids can pull down on to hear 15 variations of “I Am Groot.”
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 STAR-LORD TITAN HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Peter Quill must do whatever it takes to save a friend whose life is in danger. Imagine awesome space adventures and galactic battles with this Star-Lord action figure, part of Hasbro’s Titan Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Star-Lord, protecting the Guardians and the world from galactic enemies with this Titan Hero Series figure. This 12-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Star-Lord’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 ADAM WARLOCK TITAN HERO SERIES ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Though hatched too soon, Adam Warlock was sent by the Sovereign to seek revenge on the Guardians of the Galaxy who have humiliated them. Imagine awesome space adventures and galactic battles with this Adam Warlock action figure, part of Hasbro’s Titan Hero Series. Kids ages 4 and up can play as Adam Warlock taking on the Guardians with this Titan Hero Series figure. This 12-inch-scale action figure features multiple points of articulation and design inspired by Adam Warlock’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Includes figure.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 NERF STAR-LORD QUAD BLASTER
(HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
Peter Quill must do whatever it takes to save a friend whose life is in danger. Kids ages 5 and up will love pretending to play as Star-Lord as they gear up for new galactic adventures with this Star-Lord Quad Blaster inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! This Nerf-powered role-play super hero toy includes 3 Nerf darts and features a design inspired by Star-Lord’s iconic blaster. Load up the Star-Lord blaster with a dart, pull back to power up, and press trigger to blast!
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 TITAN HERO SERIES BLAST ‘N BATTLE GROOT
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $28.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
As he matures with more advanced skills, Groot helps build Knowhere and protects his fellow Guardians. Kids ages 4 and up can gear up this Blast ‘N Battle Groot deluxe action figure to overcome every pretend battle in the galaxy! Inspired by Groot’s appearance in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, this 11.5-inch-scale action figure feature multiple points of articulation and entertainment-inspired accessories such as removable wings and root arms which features 2 blasters with an included projectile for even more fun action play. Includes figure, 4 accessories and 1 projectile.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
MARVEL STUDIOS’ GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 MARVEL’S OUTRAGEOUS ROCKET ACTION FIGURE
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99 / Available: Spring 2023)
As Marvel’s Rocket takes on more leadership duties within the Guardians of the Galaxy, his past action have consequences that come back to haunt him. Kids ages 4 and up will love creating awesome space adventures with this Marvel’s Outrageous Rocket action figure inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Squeeze Marvel’s Rocket’s legs to lift up the blaster weapon accessory out of the holster and for a feisty facial expression transformation to see him go from cool to daring as he prepares for galactic battles in space. This 8-inch-scale action figure includes a blaster accessory and a tail so that kids can imagine themselves as Marvel’s Rocket, blasting away enemies and protecting the Guardians. Includes figure, tail and 1 entertainment-inspired accessory.
Available April 10th at most major retailers. Look out for other Guardians of the Galaxy action figures and toys! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
New sales of the Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Pirate Pass will resume and can be purchased online beginning on April 20! The quantity of passes will be limited and passes, or a pass type, may become unavailable for purchase at any time.*
For eligible DVC Members, they have the opportunity to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass online beginning April 13 as part of their Membership Magic benefits.**
“We are so grateful for our Passholders who have a deep, strong connection to Walt Disney World, and we are looking forward to welcoming more of you to the Annual Passholder family, just in time to experience the feelings of a Disney Thrill this spring and summer.” Stated Disney.
It’s an incredible time to be a part of the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder program as the feedback received from Annual Passholders is making exciting changes. Passholders now receive access to select Disney PhotoPass benefits (age restrictions apply) and, beginning April 18, Annual Passholders can visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park. Pass block-out dates continue to apply.
These updates will help Passholders enjoy some of the newest Walt Disney World experiences. Disney is celebrating the return of the “Happily Ever After” nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park, the world’s first Toy Story-themed table-service restaurant Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened just a few weeks ago, and Journey of Water – Inspired by Moana is coming later this year to EPCOT. This month will commemorate the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
*Passes are subject to the Walt Disney World® Resort Annual Pass Terms and Conditions. All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
**To purchase the Disney Sorcerer Pass, Disney Vacation Club Members must be eligible for Membership Extras. Membership Extras is an incidental benefit – these offers are subject to availability, change or termination and may require a fee. General terms & conditions of the program are in the Membership Extras Acknowledgement and Disclosure Statement. Program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
The popular MagicBand+ technologyused at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resortwill start to make its way to Disney Cruise Line, beginning with a preview opportunity on select Disney Wish sailings before it officially debuts. At Disney Cruise Line, they are calling it DisneyBand+.
With DisneyBand+,guests will unlock the hands–free conveniences of wearable technology on the high seas for the first timeon a Disney cruise.WiththreeDisney Cruise Line–exclusive designsto choose from,DisneyBand+ will be the perfect accessoryforaDisney cruise vacation.
With DisneyBand+, guests can unlock their stateroom door or charge a sweet treat or a souvenir to the payment card on their stateroom folio. Whether cooling off at the pool, snorkeling at Disney Castaway Cay, or taking a thrilling plunge on AquaMouse, guests can be assured that their DisneyBand+ is adventure-proof.
Even the littlest explorers can experience the magic of DisneyBand+. Children age 3 and up can also use their bands in lieu of the Oceaneer Club Band to access kids’ clubs including Disney’s Oceaneer Club while onboard and Scuttle’s Cove at Castaway Cay.
Whether guests are meeting their favorite Disney character or striking a pose in front of the iconic Disney Cruise Line red funnel, onboard photographers around the ship are ready to capture vacation memories. And with one simple tap, guests can easily link their photos to their stateroom making it easy to view and purchase photos during their cruise.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Wearing a DisneyBand+ will allow guests to discover enchanting surprises throughout their cruise, so guests should keep their eyes peeled for extra moments of magic. Plus, it is rechargeable — making it the perfect accessory for a future Disney vacation experience, including Disney cruises and visits to Disney Parks and Disney Resort hotels.
DisneyBand+ is an optional add-on and is not included in your cruise fare.
In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, Hyundai Motor America unveiled its special IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept car at the New York Auto Show. The car features special Disney-inspired visual accents and entertainment including lighting and iconic Disney music. This is the first time ever that Hyundai vehicle designers have created a vehicle with visual creative input from Walt Disney Imagineering. Details about the limited production vehicle concept revealed at the NY Auto Show are anticipated later this year. Learn More at IONIQ5-Disney100.com.
“At Hyundai, we are always looking for new ways to connect with customers on every mile of their journey, and the magic that Disney creates inspires us to deliver moments of delight for our customers,” said Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer, Hyundai Motor America. “This is the first time that Disney has opened the doors to their design studio and granted access to Disney’s iconic characters for artistic collaboration with an automaker. The IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s flagship all-electric vehicle, and we are excited to share a limited edition version that will deliver an unforgettable experience for any Disney fan.”
Disney100 logo embossed on front seat headrests and center console
Disney100 logo on the floormats
Lamp screens with Disney sparkle animations across headlights and taillights
Moon roof etching details with a touch of pixie dust
Disney-themed intro on the interior screen upon turning the car on which features iconic Disney music, the Disney100 logo, and pixie dust
Interior synchronized light show featuring changing light modes
*Features listed on show-car only. Actual production model may vary.
“For 100 years, Disney has inspired audiences with timeless storytelling and the most innovative experiences,” said Rita Ferro, president, Advertising Sales, Disney. “The creation of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept is the next milestone in a longstanding creative collaboration with Hyundai inclusive of various teams across Disney including our Imagineers, entertainment brand solutions and marketing teams. It’s provided us with a unique way to celebrate our Disney100 anniversary and bring brands closer to the magic we create every day for consumers.”
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum Concept is part of a 360-degree integrated marketing campaign that extends across advertising and experiential to include all new content, advertising, merchandising and more. Hyundai is the exclusive North American automotive sponsor for Disney100, a celebration of the timeless stories and unforgettable characters that have entertained and inspired people of all ages for a century.
The relationship officially kicked off during the 95th Academy Awards, with a 60-second spot featuring the IONIQ 5 and Tucson. While Disney’s classic signature theme song, “When You Wish Upon A Star,” played, the commercial artfully transitioned between iconic journey-focused Disney film moments of the last 100 years and human-focused Hyundai customer moments to show that there can be magic in every journey. The ad and additional 15- and 30-second Magic Moment ads featuring the new 2023 Tucson will run across broadcast, social and digital channels for the remainder of the year.
Prior to this, Hyundai and Disney Advertising, Disney CreativeWorks and Marvel teamed up to release a first-ever multi-series campaign for Disney featuring title characters from ABC, ESPN and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of the 2022 Tucson “Question Everything” creative platform. Additionally, Hyundai and National Geographic created “Outside Academy” in 2021 – an educational augmented reality experience that empowered families to explore iconic national parks, while inspiring them to create journeys of their own.
Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, today announced the release of Disney Dreamlight Valley’s next free major content update for Early Access players, “Pride of the Valley,” which brings to the game a completely new realm along with Simba and Nala from Disney’s The Lion King.
The free update also adds new story quests for some of Dreamlight Valley’s beloved Disney and Pixar residents, and a Star Path that celebrates Disney Parks’ fans with exclusive outfits, furniture, souvenirs, and even Disney Parks attractions.
A magical new door has opened in the Dream Castle, inviting players to discover a brand-new realm adventure and meet two iconic Disney characters – Simba and Nala. Beyond the new realm, players will help Simba and Nala settle into Valley Life and embark on adventures that build upon this newfound friendship.
In addition to exploring The Lion King Realm, players can embark on brand-new missions such as investigating a possible alien invasion with Buzz, helping Minnie solve a magical problem, and investigating Ursula and Mother Gothel’s mysterious meet-ups!
Along with all-new quests, this update’s Star Path season brings the magic of Disney Parks to the Valley. Complete Dreamlight Duties to unlock special Disney Parks-themed rewards, including iconic attractions such as the Mad Tea Party and Pixar Pal-A-Round and new clothing and souvenirs to make the Valley an even more magical experience.
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s social pages will host a unique Park-building milestone challenge for opportunities to earn additional in-game items such as balloons, rides, topiaries, and more!
Finally, to celebrate the arrival of spring, players in Disney Dreamlight Valley will also be able to take part in a special Eggstravaganza mini-event from April 8th to the 29th! Players can collect all kinds of eggs, complete daily missions with WALL·E, and more to unlock exclusive cosmetics and rewards.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available in Early Access with the purchase of a Founder’s Pack for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles, and for PC on Steam, Epic Games Store, and The Microsoft Store, and for Mac on the Mac App Store.
May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, is officially a month away. To help kick off the party, shopDisney is the first to launch the Star Wars May the 4th 2023 Collection solely available on ShopDisney till it hits Disney Parks on May 4, 2023!
This year’s collection is themed after drinks, rebels, and more which you’d find at the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine. The Star Wars Day “May the 4th Be With You” 2023 T-Shirt for Adults, Star Wars Day “May the 4th Be With you” 2023 Zip Hoodie for Adults, and Star Wars Day “May the 4th Be With You” Tumbler with Straw are just a few of the out of these galaxy items you’ll find in this collection.
MagicBand+ lets you engage with Disney moments like never before as it reacts to select park interactions with lighting effects and gesture recognition. This special limited edition design was created for Star Wars Day 2023: ”May The 4th Be With You,” the annual event celebrated in a galaxy not far, far away!
Limited Edition of 5,400
One MagicBand+ with Star Wars Day 2023: ”May The 4th Be With You” design
Strap features Star Wars characters including Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, two Jawa, two members of the Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes band, Muftak and Kardue’sai’Malloc. Includes ”Star Wars Day 2023: May The 4th Be With You” logo
Celebrate the most galactic day of the year with refreshing sips from this Star Wars: May the 4th Be With You tumbler. Whether your bevy of choice is blue milk, Jawa juice or something of the terrestrial variety, you’ll enjoy it all the more in the company of R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Jawas and other galactic revelers. Fill up this thirsty 37-ounce stainless steel tumbler and enjoy, and May the 4th be with you always.
Cold beverage tumbler
Star Wars: May the 4th Be With You” text
Characters featured include: R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, Jawas, a Talz and an Ithorian
The Force is with the fandom when they’re wearing this commemorative cotton tee release for May 4, 2023, now known throughout the galaxy as Star Wars Day. Vivid full front art makes the most of your celebration.
Full front screen art
Star Wars ”May the 4th Be With You” 2023 logo
Includes Chewbacca, R2-D2, C-3PO, Greedo, Hammerhead (Momaw Nadon) and Jawas in a cartoon style
Jersey knit
Short sleeves
Ribbed crew neck
Part of the Star Wars ”May the 4th Be With You” 2023 Collection
Greedo salutes Star Wars fandom by raising an intergalactic cocktail glass (or two) at the Mos Eisley Cantina with this commemorative zip hoodie release for May 4, 2023, direct from Tatooine. Bottoms-up!
Hooded sweat jacket
Full zip front
Greedo screen art on chest
Star Wars ”May the 4th Be With You” 2023 logo
”Take me to the Cantina” text and graphics on back
Long sleeves
Lined hood with drawstring closure
Pouch pockets
Ribbed cuffs and hem
Fleece fabrication interior
Part of the Star Wars ”May the 4th Be With You” 2023 Collection
”May the 4th be with you” on Star Wars Day 2023 while clad in this commemorative tee that’s sure to be a fan favorite. The front features a mouth-watering selection of colorful and creative refreshments with which to celebrate the annual event.
Created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
Screen art on front features Star Wars Cantina beverages
Screen art on back features ”Star Wars Day: May the 4th Be With You 2023” logo
Soft jersey tee
Short sleeves
Ribbed crew neck
Side vents at hem
High-low hem
Plug in those coordinates to hyperspace and fly on by to shopDisney to get your very own May the 4th gear today!
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is coming to Costa Mesa. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play from April 18 – 30, 2023.
Tickets start at $29 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236.
Tickets are also available for a special LGBTQ+ Night celebration on Sunday, April 23 that offers a pre-show reception at Outpost Kitchen at 4:30 pm and viewing of the Hairspray performance that night at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $115 and include the reception with food, the performance, Hairspray swag for all attendees, a guest appearance by Miss Clair Voyance, and a surprise cast cameo. Patrons can use promo code BIGFUN to purchase tickets to this special LGBTQ+ event at SCFTA.org.
The cast will be led by Andrew Levitt aka Nina West (from “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) as Edna Turnblad and Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad. Joining them are Charlie Bryant III as Seaweed J. Stubbs, Nick Cortazzo as Link Larkin, Ralph Prentice Daniel as Wilbur Turnblad, Billy Dawson as Corny Collins, Ryahn Evers as Amber Von Tussle, Addison Garner as Velma Von Tussle, Emery Henderson as Penny Pingleton and Joi D. McCoy as Little Inez.
The ensemble consists of Sydney Archibald, Kelly Barberito, Tommy Betz, Helene Britany, Caroline Eiseman, Melanie Puente Ervin, Craig First, Alex Fullerton, Annie Gagen, Carly Haig, Lauren Johnson, Sabrina Joseph, Greg Kalafatas, Kyle Kavully, Matthew J. Kelly, McLaine Meachem, Faith Northcutt, Nicholas Dion Reese, Sage, Micah Sauvageau, Clint Maddox Thompson, Jade Turner, Mickey White, and Emmanuelle Zeesman. Casting for the role of Motormouth Maybelle will be announced at a later date.
“It’s a brand-new world we find ourselves in today, and HAIRSPRAY is even more relevant than twenty years ago when it first burst onto the scene. With the renewed, refreshed energy of the unforgettable “Nina West” as Edna and a whole new generation of wildly talented kids across the board, we cannot wait to raise the various roofs once more with dance, joy, music, and that glorious, famous, energy-packed score!” shared Director Jack O’Brien.
Choreographer Jerry Mitchell added, “HAIRSPRAY has always been about all of us dancing together! I am thrilled to welcome this NEW company of amazing #FULLOUT talents to lead the way as we dance across America with a message of inclusion and hope because ‘You really Can’t Stop the Beat!’”
HAIRSPRAY is the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs including “Welcome to the ’60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” HAIRSPRAY is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful!” (The New York Times).
This new touring production reunites Broadway’s award-winning creative team, led by Director Jack O’Brien and Choreographer Jerry Mitchell, to bring HAIRSPRAY to a new generation of theater audiences. HAIRSPRAY is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who served as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. HAIRSPRAY features an original score by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The tour is produced by NETworks Presentations.
The additional creative team for HAIRSPRAY includes Tour Director Matt Lenz, Tour Choreographer Robbie Roby, Set Designer David Rockwell, Lighting Designer Kenneth Posner, Tour Lighting Designer Paul Miller, Costume Designer William Ivey Long, Hair and Wig Designer Paul Huntley, Richard Mawbey and Bernie Ardia, Sound Designer Shannon Slaton, Music Supervisor Keith Thompson and Casting by Stewart/Whitley.
HAIRSPRAY premiered at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater in June 2002. The show was a smash hit when it transferred to Broadway, winning eight 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and became the longest-running musical to play at the Neil Simon Theater, running 2,642 performances from July 18, 2002, until January 4, 2009. It is the 22nd longest-running show in Broadway history.
Funko Games has announced the Star Wars Rivals Card Game, an all-new expandable card game experience featuring endless layers of strategy and fun within every era of the Star Wars galaxy. Arriving late spring 2023, the award-winning tabletop gaming studio will offer a Premier Set and expansive Character Booster Packs, encouraging fans to join the dark or light side of the Force, build teams, and battle for control of locations in the Star Wars galaxy.
Inspired by one of the most iconic franchises in pop culture history, the Star Wars Rivals Game challenges players to choose a side and create a squadron of iconic characters in an attempt to collect the most location cards and win against their opponent. Each character from across the Star Wars galaxy has three unique action cards featuring exciting abilities, creating endless strategies when combined with other characters during their fight for the galaxy. The fully expandable game experience also offers fans never-before-seen art stylization in miniature sculpts and card art.
“The latest collaboration with Lucasfilm for the Star Wars Rivals Game has continued to elevate Funko Games’ collectible offerings through its all-new art style, including awesome hologram variants,” said Deirdre Cross, Head of Funko Games. “We’re excited to introduce fans to new immersive gameplay, allowing them to experience unforgettable Star Wars locations as they join the light or dark side of the Force and battle it out with their favorite characters from every era.”
The Premier Set offers fans four character-themed game movers and character cards, an exclusive prism die, 14 action cards, 18 tokens and markers, and 12 location cards, which include four that are exclusive to the set. For Star Wars fans of all skill levels, the game system features fast-paced gameplay that’s easy to jump into with exciting dice-rolling and card-revealing moments.
An extension of the Premier Set, Light Side, and Dark Side Character Booster Packs expand gameplay with each including one character-themed game mover and character card, two location cards, game die, five action cards, 16 tokens, and markers. Also available in late spring 2023, Light and Dark Side Character Booster Packs can be combined for immediate play or added to Premier Sets, as they intensify gameplay and spark an epic showdown featuring characters from every era of the Star Wars galaxy.
Additional details about the highly-anticipated Star Wars Rivals releases include:
Star Wars Rivals – Premier Set
Ages 7+
2 players
MSRP: $19.99 USD
Star Wars Rivals – Character Booster Packs (Sold Separately)
Ages 7+
2 players
MSRP: $4.99 USD each
A limited pre-release sale for all Star Wars Rivals products will begin at Star Wars Celebration, April 7-10, 2023. Star Wars Rivals Premier set will be available starting May 4, 2023, with availability in all U.S. Walmart store locations in early June 2023. The game will be available at retailers everywhere later this year.
To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in theaters only nationwide on July 21, 2023, and beginning internationally on July 19, 2023.
From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).
Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominee David Heyman (“Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, with Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.
Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), six-time Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”), music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”) and Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat (“The Shape of Water,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel”).
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Disney+ announced the highly anticipated Original series “The Muppets Mayhem,” starring Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry, and The Electric Mayhem Band, which will premiere with all episodes on Wednesday, May 10. The Disney+ Original series from Disney Branded Television is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio.
“The Muppets Mayhem” follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone, and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora Singh (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current-day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.
“The Muppets Mayhem” stars Lilly Singh (“A Little Late with Lilly Singh”) as Nora, Tahj Mowry (“Baby Daddy”) as Moog, Saara Chaudry (“The Mysterious Benedict Society”) as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, Matt Vogel as Floyd Pepper and recurring guest star Anders Holm (“Workaholics”) as JJ.
Based on characters created by Jim Henson, the series is developed and written by executive producers Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs”), Bill Barretta (“The Muppets,” “Muppets Haunted Mansion”) and co-executive producer Jeff Yorkes. Michael Bostick, Kris Eber and The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter also serve as executive producers. Original music by executive music producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry.
The Disney+ Original series from Disney Branded Television is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio.
Indiana Jones will return to the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of Lucasfilm’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero archaeologist and directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,” “Logan”), on Thursday, May 18.
The highly anticipated final installment of the beloved franchise–a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure—will screen out of competition. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will open in theaters on June 30.
Mangold said, “In 1995, I was honored to come to Cannes with my first film as part of Director’s Fortnite. Twenty-eight years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you!”
Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”).
Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, has once again composed the score.
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