D23 2023 Gold Member Collector Set Announced

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December 29, 2022

D23 the ultimate Disney fan Club just announced their 2023 Gold Member gift. Join this magical celebration with a magnificent gift 100 years in the making—the Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue, designed with platinum panache for D23 Gold Members by artist James Fauntleroy. This icon of the Disney 100 years celebration is available to all new and renewing D23 Gold Members in 2023 beginning January 1, 2023!

The D23 Gold Membership Card and Certificate will ship 2-4 weeks following enrollment or renewal, and the Statue will begin shipping by Spring 2023.

Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue

Over the past 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has told stories that have defined generations, inspired the world, and introduced all of us to beloved characters that bring out the best parts of ourselves.

Starting with a small cartoon studio in 1923, Walt Disney’s dream has grown into a rich, century-long legacy of the world’s most inspiring stories, places, and fans. A momentous milestone deserves an equally incredible icon, so D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has partnered with artist James Fauntleroy and Gentle Giant Studios to create the Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue to pay tribute to The Walt Disney Company’s rich legacy of unmatched creativity—and inspire the next century of storytellers!

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“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse,” Walt Disney once reflected. Designed as a reflection of Disney’s past, present, and future, artist and Grammy®-winning music producer James Fauntleroy brought a “platinum pop star” tribute to Walt’s loveable mouse with a stylish varsity jacket featuring the Disney 100 years logo and flair paying tribute to Mickey’s own fandom for some of Disney’s most incredible stories. An oversized version of the Mickey statue was unveiled at D23 Expo, the celebration’s kick off, and now D23 Gold Members have the opportunity to bring home the magic with this exquisitely crafted 10-inch statue!

New! Choice of D23 Gold Membership Card Design

Also in 2023, D23 is offering the Ultimate Disney Fans the chance to celebrate the stories and characters they love most. In addition to receiving a commemorative member certificate, for the first time ever, all new and renewing D23 Gold Members will have the opportunity to choose one of four unique membership card designs showcasing the thrilling worlds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel.

And what iconic characters from the last 100 years might you see on these 2023 D23 Gold Membership Cards? Let’s take a look at these fan favorites featured on each new D23 Gold Membership Card Design!

Disney – Get ready for a trip to where it all started 100 years ago. For the Ultimate Disney Fans, our signature D23 Gold Member Card for 2023 recounts some of the most iconic characters of the past 100 years: Tiana, Baymax, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Stitch, Tinker Bell, Mirabel Madrigal, Maleficent, and Mickey Mouse: The Leader of the Club!

Pixar – You’ve got a friend in D23! And for our friends who are the Ultimate Pixar Fans, a kaleidoscopic collection of inspiring Pixar Pals is here for you—to infinity and beyond. D23 is overjoyed to feature beloved characters who always seize their moment: Joy, Buzz Lightyear, WALL-E, Miguel Rivera, Meilin Lee, Kevin, Remy, and Mike Wazowski!

Star Wars – A galaxy far, far away is just within reach… and if you are the Ultimate Star Wars Fan, you are sure to be strong in the Force with this card! D23 is excited to feature friends and foes from the outer rim and beyond: Rey Skywalker, BB-8, Darth Vader, C-3P0, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Ahsoka Tano, and Grogu!

Marvel – Prepare to assemble with an epic set of heroes. For the Ultimate Marvel Fans, an endless expanse of possibilities has opened for you to have your very own super team! D23 is excited to feature heroes (and villains) from across the multiverse: Captain Marvel, Loki, Groot, The Wasp, Iron Man, Thor, and Black Panther!

Remember Preferred card design must be made at least two (2) days before your D23 Gold Membership plan renewal date. Members who do not select a design by this deadline will receive the Disney-themed D23 Membership Card. Learn more about selecting your card design.

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl Streams Dec 28 on Disney+

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Socalthrills Staff

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December 27, 2022

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, a magical live-to-film concert experience with a special introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda will be available to stream on Wednesday, Dec. 28, exclusively on Disney+.

Step into Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event featuring fan-favorite musical numbers from the now three-time GRAMMY®-nominated soundtrack. Starring Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma), along with special guests – legendary Colombian superstars and multiple Latin GRAMMY® winners Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda – “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” turns the historic venue into the world of the animated film that became a global phenomenon.

This live-to-film concert experience, featuring an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and out-of-this-world special effects, gives viewers a front-row seat to the unprecedented musical extravaganza celebrating the world, characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”

“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” is directed by Chris Howe (“Coldplay Live at Whitby Abbey,” “Bruno Mars: 24k Magic Live at Apollo”) and choreographed by Jamal Sims (original “Encanto” film choreographer) and Kai Martinez with production design by Misty Buckley (“Coldplay’s 2016 Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show,” ABC’s “The Little Mermaid Live!”). Sally Wood (“BRIT Awards 2021,” “An Audience with Adele”) is Fulwell 73 Productions’ creative showrunner, with Gabe Turner, Emma Conway and Lou Fox serving as executive producers.

The Hollywood Bowl’s visual transformation into the Casita is brought to life by NorthHouse (Coldplay at “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee”). The concert event is produced by Fulwell 73 Productions, Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and Disney Concerts, along with AMP Worldwide, the team behind several highly acclaimed live-to-film events at the Hollywood Bowl, including Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast in Concert,” starring Zooey Deschanel and Kelsey Grammer, as well as Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” starring Danny Elfman and Catherine O’Hara. For Disney Branded Television, Marc Buhaj is vice president, unscripted and nonfiction, and Nicole Silveira is vice president, unscripted.

Conductor Anthony Parnther leads the full orchestra, performing the film’s score and cherished songs live-to-picture, and the outstanding cast and special guest artists perform the film’s acclaimed songs live. A Colombian band, featuring musicians from the original soundtrack, accompanies the orchestra.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical house within a vibrant town that’s situated in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal — every child except one: Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she — the only ordinary Madrigal — just might be her exceptional family’s last hope.

The “Encanto” original motion picture soundtrack features eight original songs by Academy Award-nominated, Tony® and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter/composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”) with an original score by Academy Award®-nominated composer Germaine Franco. The R.I.A.A. platinum-certified soundtrack held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 album chart for nine non-consecutive weeks, and the R.I.A.A. three-time platinum-certified song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” topped the Hot 100 chart for five weeks.

The soundtrack and song held the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 simultaneously for five consecutive weeks. The “Encanto” original motion picture soundtrack was nominated for three GRAMMY® Awards – Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media Album, Score Soundtrack for Visual Media and Song Written for Visual Media for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”

Funko Opens Door to ‘Tha Dogg House’ in Jan 2023

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December 26, 2022

Funko will host the grand opening of “Tha Dogg House,” the company’s first co-branded retail experience in collaboration with legendary rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, on January 6, 2023.

“Tha Dogg House” (913 S Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301) will open to the public at 1:30 PM PST in celebration of Snoop’s career and unforgettable pop culture moments. The storefront will feature exclusive in-store collectibles from Funko’s Pop! and GOLD lines, as well as an assortment of products across sports, music, anime, movies, television and more.

“This new store stays true to who I am as an entrepreneur and rapper,” said Snoop Dogg. “I can’t wait for my fans to experience it, to touch it, to feel it. Once you see it, it’s like no other thing in the world, ‘Tha Dogg House,’ will blow your mind.”

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Across the street from the SoFi Stadium and next to Snoop Dogg’s Clothing, a flagship clothing retail store, fans will capture photo-worthy moments with a massive Snoop mural and see life-sized Pop! figures inspired by the icon. Fans can also expect a number of other exclusive in-store products with a signature Funko x Tha Dogg House sticker.

Pacific Chorale Wows with ‘Tis the Season

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December 22, 2022

Comfort and joy found themselves wrapped in holiday splendor this past week, with the return of Pacific Chorale’s highly anticipated, “Tis the Season” concert! Featuring the spectacular talents of Artistic Director and Conductor, Robert Istad, the unforgettable Pacific Chorale ensemble, as well as the Southern California Children’s Concert Chorus, it was truly a night to remember.

This annual tradition unwraps countless holiday melodies and favorites from all corners of the Christmas tree, including timeless carols, as well as one-of-a-kind arrangements of classics made new, warming both our hearts and filling them with that ever special holiday spirit. Pacific Chorale is the perfect way to ring in the season and provides an experience you will want to relive year after year.

For those who did not get to participate in this year’s festivities, or for those wishing to relive every special moment, here’s a quick look at this year’s program. Filled with charming guest conductors, special surprise costume changes that fit as a perfect send off for Segerstrom’s Nutcracker, as well as a visit from the man with the bag himself, not even Santa Claus could have predicted such a fun and merry night of frivolity.

Sing-Along: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Christ is the Morning Star
Sussex Carol
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Ubi Caritas
We Three Kings
Trinity Te Deum
Deck the Hall

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Winter Wonderland
Sleigh Ride
What Christmas Means to Me
Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
Eight Days of Lights
Ave Maria
Silent Night
Wishing You a Merry Christmas

With the beginning of the new year upon us, we can’t help but be excited for the return of Pacific Chorale to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in 2023. Make sure to stay tuned for more exciting events as we get ready for a whole new year of exciting concerts, shows, and events!

Disneyland Resort Reveals New Details for Wondrous Journeys

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December 21, 2022

The Walt Disney Company will be celebrating its 100^th anniversary in 2023. As previously announced, the heart of the celebration will be here at the Disneyland Resort, and begins on Jan. 27, 2023.

The Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort will include many special limited-time offerings taking place around the resort all year long, and will kick off with one extremely special new nighttime spectacular: “Wondrous Journeys,” created by Disney Live Entertainment.

This all-new nighttime spectacular will celebrate 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios in an experience that ignites the dreamer in all of us. “Wondrous Journeys” will feature nods to every film released by the iconic studio over the past century, with music, characters and special moments from favorite stories including “Encanto,” (depicted above), “Hercules,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Peter Pan,” “Frozen,” “Treasure Planet,” “Big Hero 6,” “Moana,” and more.

After three decades in the motion picture business, Walt Disney created a whole new form of family entertainment in 1955 with the opening of Disneyland park. That’s why Disneyland, Walt’s original park, is the perfect place to debut “Wondrous Journeys.”

The spectacular will also feature an original new song, “It’s Wondrous,” that promises to capture your heart and spark your imagination. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the recording session for this song, and hear from some of the creative minds behind this new spectacular:

Throughout “Wondrous Journeys,” you will embark on an adventure filled with artistry, music, storytelling, and heart as we celebrate the dreamers at Disney Animation who have shared their imagination and talents with the world for one hundred years.

State-of-the-art projection effects will surround you with blank pieces of paper, pencil sketches, and splashes of color, as the artistry of animators breathe life into beloved characters from Mickey Mouse and Bambi to Ariel and Mirabel. And in a thrilling moment of heroism, Baymax soars high above Sleeping Beauty Castle inspiring us all to fight for our dreams.

Special lighting effects, projections, and more carry us on an adventure full of possibilities, excitement, heartache, and determination that help us realize we all face trials and triumphs along the way to making our dreams come true.

Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the Rivers of America will turn into an artist’s canvas and bring stories to life all around you. And on select nights, “Wondrous Journeys” will go even bigger with the addition of sparkling fireworks in the sky above Disneyland park.

“Wondrous Journeys” is sure to uplift and inspire you as you come to the close of a magical day at Disneyland park! We cannot wait to debut “Wondrous Journeys” for all of you very soon, beginning Jan. 27, 2023 and the show will be 13 mins long. More info can be found here.

Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix Dec 23

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Robbie Bulus

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December 21, 2022

In the follow up to Rian Johnson’s KNIVES OUT, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects.

Benoit Blanc returns to peel back the layers in a new Rian Johnson whodunit. This fresh adventure finds the intrepid detective at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles.

Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles’ former business partner Andi Brand, current Connecticut governor Claire Debella, cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint, fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg, and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey.

As in all the best murder mysteries, each character harbors their own secrets, lies and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect. Returning to the franchise he began, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson writes and directs Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and assembles another all-star cast that includes a returning Daniel Craig alongside Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix Dec 23, click here for more info: www.netflix.com/GlassOnion

Loungefly Announces All-New Disney Pastel Collection

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Robbie Bulus

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December 19, 2022

Loungefly has unveiled a throwback Disney collection inspired by Disney Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck’s ‘90s style. Fashioned with polka dots and pastel colors, the new apparel and accessories will be available January 2023 on Loungefly.com.

Featuring yellow, pink and blue pastels along with contrasting polka dots, the Disney Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Pastel Color Block Dots collection features a mini backpack (MSRP: $80.00), crossbody bag (MSRP: $70.00), wallet (MSRP: $40.00), headband (MSRP: $30.00), hoodie (MSRP: $70.00) and ringer tee (MSRP: $30.00).

Check out the full collection:

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Made of vegan leather, the mini backpack, crossbody bag and wallet feature rose gold hardware accents. The hoodie and ringer tee come in unisex sizes ranging from S through 3X.

Loungefly intricately designs its backpacks, wallets, crossbody bags, apparel and small accessories to tell wearable stories inspired by the most beloved properties in the world. Crafted with care and precision, Loungefly leaves no detail overlooked. Fans can find value in every stitch, from bag zippers to printed linings, that showcases an authentic passion for the fandom that they proudly wear.

Visit Loungefly.com to be notified when the Disney Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck Pastel Color Block Dots collection launches

Capistrano Lights returns to historic Mission San Juan Capistrano

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Robbie Bulus

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December 19, 2022

Capistrano Lights returns to historic Mission San Juan Capistrano on select evenings Now through December 30 with several new offerings. Tickets are on sale now which include all-day admission, multi-language Capistrano Lights audio tour and additional musical offerings. The holiday programming will be held nightly from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. with the musical and tree lighting starting promptly at 5:05 p.m.

“We are thrilled to bring back Capistrano Lights as a softer holiday event that celebrates the spiritual, liturgical, and family traditions during a time when so many can feel overwhelmed. We hope that our members and their guests, will save a date in December to visit Capistrano Lights and take a pause to enjoy the beauty, religious, and historical significance of Mission San Juan Capistrano,” said Mission San Juan Capistrano’s executive director Mechelle Lawrence Adams.

Capistrano Lights transforms the California Landmark grounds with festive lights, community-designed Christmas trees, large-scale nativity scene in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church (circa 1806), Dickens-era carolers, extended backdrops for holiday photos and nightly 30-foot tree lighting with music.

Throughout the season, all attendees to Mission San Juan will experience the decorated grounds and new Capistrano Lights audio tour with details at each station while the Gospel telling of Christ’s birth can be heard in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church and historic Serra Chapel.

During Capistrano Lights, children’s activities include ‘Selfies with Santa’, crafts by AR Workshop and Elf on a Mission, a daily hunt for Sullivan the Elf and his best friend Poppy.

Other seasonal offerings include extended holiday hours in Serra Chapel and Mission Store, Rancho Capistrano Winery wine nights and family sponsored wreaths.

Event dates, pricing and additional details are available at www.capistranolights.com. Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano.

Capistrano Lights underwriters include Farmers & Merchants Bank, Providence Mission Hospital, Rancho Capistrano Winery, 3:16 Bakery Shop, Plant Depot and Mike Ahumada.

Loungefly and Paul Frank Announce Partnership

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Robbie Bulus

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December 19, 2022

Loungefly, the fan-forward lifestyle brand from Funko, has announced its new partnership with Paul Frank with a new collection featuring beloved characters from the iconic brand, including Julius® the Monkey, coming in 2023. In celebration of the launch, a fan activation will be hosted on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, Calif.

Available in February 2023, the highly anticipated collaboration blends Loungefly’s signature styles with the pop-culture icon’s nostalgic bright colors and quirky design.

Featuring Julius® the Monkey, the very first collection includes a mini backpack (MSRP: $80).

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Crossbody bag (MSRP: $60)

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Zip around wallet (MSRP: $40).

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All items will be exclusively available on Loungefly.com.

To celebrate the collection’s launch, Loungefly will host a one-of-a-kind fan event at Sugar ‘n Spice, the original frozen banana stand on Balboa Island in Newport Beach on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Additional details about the event will be announced at a later date.

Loungefly intricately designs backpacks, wallets, totes and crossbody bags, apparel, collectible enamel pins and additional accessories to tell wearable stories inspired by the most beloved properties in the world. Crafted with care and precision – leaving no detail overlooked – fans find value in every stitch as bag zippers to custom linings showcase their authentic passion for the fandom that they proudly wear.

“The Paul Frank brand began with custom wallets made in Huntington Beach, California. The Loungefly collection is reminiscent of those early collectibles – bold, playful and covetable,” said Paul Frank Global Brand Manager, Michael Puglisi.

Visit Loungefly.com to get notified when the Paul Frank® Collection launches.

Avatar: The Way of Water Soundtrack Now Streaming

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December 16, 2022

Hollywood Records is excited to announce the release of Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) now available on all streaming platforms (LISTEN HERE. Featuring music by GRAMMY® Award-winning composer Simon Franglen, the 22-track soundtrack also exclusively includes the original song “Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)” written and performed by The Weeknd, and produced by Swedish House Mafia along with Simon Franglen. Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will also be available on vinyl in early 2023, pre-order link HERE.

Additionally, Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Score) will release Tuesday, December 20th and will include 11 additional score cues from the film not available on the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

Franglen, who worked with composer James Horner on the original “Avatar” film, picked up where Horner left off following his tragic death in 2015, spending a large portion of the last three years composing the three-hour score to “Avatar: The Way of Water,” traveling to New Zealand to collaborate with James Cameron.

Franglen was also responsible for the production and further composition of the music throughout “Pandora–The World of Avatar,” which opened at Walt Disney World in Florida in May 2017 and is working on the next “Avatar” sequel to be released in 2024.

Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength) – Performed by The Weeknd
Into The Water
Happiness Is Simple
A New Star
Converging Paths
Rescue and Loss
Family is Our Fortress
Hometree
The Way of Water
Payakan
Mighty Eywa
Friends
Cove of The Ancestors
The Tulkun Return
The Hunt
Na’vi Attack
Eclipse
Bad Parents
Knife Fight
From Darkness to Light
The Spirit Tree
The Songcord – Performed by Zoë Saldana

Avatar: The Way of Water (Original Score)
Tracklisting – RELEASES DECEMBER 20

Hometree
Songcord Opening
Happiness Is Simple
A New Star
Train Attack
Masks Off
Converging Paths
Rescue and Loss
Family Is Our Fortress
Sanctuary
Into the Water
Training Montage
The Way of Water
Where the Men Hunt
Payakan
Mighty Eywa
Friends
Cove of the Ancestors
The Tulkun Return
The Hunt
Kids in Peril
Na’vi Attack
A Farewell to Arm
Eclipse
Bad Parents
Knife Fight
World Upside Down
From Darkness to Light
Family
Songcord Chapter
The Spirit Tree
The Songcord – Performed by Zoë Saldana

Last Minute Gifts! Funko Games for Under $10

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Robbie Bulus

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December 16, 2022

Don’t know what to get someone for Christmas? Funko Games has some amazing gifts and stocking stuffers to spread a little extra cheer and keep a little extra change in your pocket.

Just in time for Christmas, three full-sized, festive games that typically retail for almost $20 are now 50% off for a limited time. Available exclusively at Target, Elf – Journey from the North Pole: Collector’s Edition, Disney Mickey’s Christmas Carol Game and National Lampoon’s Christmas Carol Game, are currently just $9.99 each—a great last minute add to any holiday celebration.

Consumers looking to top-off their stockings with something fun can make the visit a one-stop shop by picking up a game or two from the Funko Games line-up of pint-sized presents, also available for under $10. Game prices start at $8.99 and are available for purchase at Target and Amazon.

These sales are available while supplies last.

Elf – Journey from the North Pole Game: Collector’s Edition
Help Buddy the Elf find his dad by laying a loopy route from the North Pole to New York City. Play path cards to the board and move Buddy along its crazy curves. Lead him toward your secret goal landmarks along the way to score points. The player with the most points when Buddy the Elf finds his dad wins! This new, limited-edition collector’s edition of Funko Games’ classic Elf-inspired board game comes in a beautiful, embossed Collector’s Edition tin.

ON SALE for $9.99, MSRP $19.99, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players

Disney Mickey’s Christmas Carol Game
Work together to tell the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge! Draw puzzle pieces from the bag and put together scenes from Disney’s holiday classic. But draw too many and the clock may strike! Hurry to finish all the pictures before Scrooge wakes up!

ON SALE for $9.99, MSRP $19.99, Ages 4+, 2-4 Players

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Game
Gather round for the game of having the hap-hap-happiest Christmas! Roll the dice to dodge holiday havoc, from that sneaky squirrel to the larger-than-life Christmas tree. But with each roll, Cousin Eddie stays another day in the RV. You can risk another roll to avoid the craziest Christmas troubles.

ON SALE for $9.99, MSRP $19.99, Ages 8+, 2-5 Players

Disney Stitch: Merry Mischief Card Game
Stitch is ready to celebrate Christmas, but he can’t contain his excitement. With each uncontrollable outburst, Stitch unwraps more and more presents. Choose which presents to try to sneak past Stitch. Then roll to find out which gifts he unwraps. Save the most presents to win! Who can save the holiday from Stitch’s mischief?

MSRP $8.99, Ages 5+, 2-6 Players

Elf – Snowball Showdown Card Game
Join Buddy the Elf in a surprise snowball fight! “Throw” a set of like-colored snowball cards at another player and they can return fire! When you’re the target, roll the jumbo snowball dice to dodge the icy barrage. When you get hit, take a snowball “splat” card-three hits and you’re out. In this frigid fight, the last elf standing wins!

MSRP $6.99, Ages 6+, 3-6 Players

Dr. Seuss – Grinch Grow Your Heart Card Game
It’s Christmas in Who-ville! What trimmings will you choose? Oh no— the Grinch is taking the presents, the feast, and even the tree! But when the Whos celebrate anyway, the Grinch’s heart grows three sizes. Take turns playing as the Whos or the Grinch. Draw cards and choose which Christmas goodies to keep. The Grinch steals cards away to improve his score, but each turn his heart grows! Collect sets and then score your cards to try to get the most points!

MSRP $6.99, Ages 6+, 3-6 Players

Disney Kingdomania: Series 1 – Game Ball
Enter the digital game world of Disney Kingdomania! Each level features cherished Disney stories and characters, but troublesome Glitches are causing chaos and mixing up the levels! Patch the problems before they crash the game!

Each Game Ball contains everything you need to play, including two mystery characters and 10 unique level tiles. Combine multiple Game Balls for more players and expand the fun with dozens of figures to collect!

Ages 6+, MSRP $9.99, 1 Player per Ball, 2 Players per Game Pack

Marvel Battleworld: Series 4 – Rise of the Symbiotes Battle Ball
Pick your favorite Heroes, rescue your friends, and win battles to defeat Thanos! Battleworld is a revolutionary cooperative, expandable, collectible adventure game, featuring dozens of characters from across the Marvel Universe! As you play, crack open mysterious Thanostones to reveal the characters inside. Series 4 introduces brand new locations, battles, and exciting game mechanics that will continue to challenge players and test their strategies!

Ages 6+, $9.99 MSRP, 1-2 Players

Barbie Official Teaser Trailer and New Poster

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Socalthrills Staff

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December 16, 2022

Barbie is an upcoming American romantic comedy film based on the eponymous fashion doll line by Mattel and directed by Greta Gerwig, who co-wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling lead an ensemble cast as Barbie and Ken, respectively. It serves as the franchise’s first live-action film adaptation after a number of computer-animated direct-to-video and streaming television films.

The film was originally announced in 2009 by Universal Pictures with Laurence Mark originally producing, but development began in April 2014, when Sony Pictures acquired its rights. Following multiple writer and director changes and the casting of two different actresses to play the titular character, Sony lost the rights and these were subsequently transferred to Warner Bros. Pictures. Robbie was cast in 2019 and also serves as a producer under her LuckyChap Entertainment banner alongside Mattel Films and Heyday Films.

Gerwig was confirmed as director and co-writer with Baumbach in 2021. Gosling and the rest of the cast were announced in early 2022, and filming began in March 2022 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in England, concluding in July.