First Teaser Trailer for "Mary Poppins Returns" Released During Oscars

Coming out this December, the nostalgia is returning just in time for Christmas. Tonight though we got the first look of all the nostalgia as the first teaser trailer for "Mary Poppins Returns" has been released. As we celebrate Hollywood tonight its the trailer that is giving us Disney fans chills as we see the return of someone we've been waiting for a very long time.

It's just like the original, "Winds in the east, mist coming in. Like something' is brewin' and bout to begin. Can't put me finger on what lies in store. But I fear what's to happen all happened before." This Christmas a new story begins and check out below the first look at "Mary Poppins Returns":



“Mary Poppins Returns” stars: Emily Blunt as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure; Lin-Manuel Miranda as her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London; Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; and Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; with Colin Firth as Fidelity Fiduciary Bank’s William Weatherall Wilkins; and Meryl Streep as Mary’s eccentric cousin, Topsy. The film also introduces three new Banks’ children played by Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and newcomer Joel Dawson. Angela Lansbury appears as the Balloon Lady, a treasured character from the PL Travers books and Dick Van Dyke is Mr. Dawes Jr., the retired chairman of the bank now run by Firth’s character.

The film is directed by Rob Marshall from a screenplay by David Magee and screen story by Magee & Marshall & John DeLuca based upon The Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are Marshall, DeLuca and Marc Platt with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer and the music is by Marc Shaiman with songs by Shaiman and Scott Wittman.

La Nouba by Cirque do Soleil to Say Goodbye; First Look at Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins

La Nouba by Cirque do Soleil to Say Goodbye at End of 2017:

After rumors that it would be going away, Disney today announced that La Nouba by Cirque do Soleil will be saying goodbye to Disney Springs when it hosts its final show on December 31, 2017. It has been a staple of entertainment for nearly 20 years at Disney Springs since the show began in 1998 and has been seen by over 10 million guests. 

“We are incredibly proud of the success that La Nouba has had for nearly two decades,” said Jerry Nadal, Senior Vice President of the Resident Shows Division for Cirque du Soleil. “We want to thank Walt Disney World Resort for a wonderful relationship over the years. We look forward to announcing what’s next for Cirque du Soleil.”

With over 10 months to see La Nouba, you can still be mesmerized by the artistry and the talent that takes place during the show. Tickets and more information about the show can be seen here or by calling 407-939-7600. 

While nothing has been announced about the future, Disney has said to stay tuned as a new show from Cirque do Soleil may be coming very soon. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

First Look at Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins: 

Just a few weeks ago it was announced that "Mary Poppins Returns" was officially in production. Today, we got our very first look at Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins. Let me just say, how amazing she looks and how excited I am that they picked Blunt to play our favorite nanny. 

"Mary Poppins Returns" stars Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Angela Lansbury, Dick Van Dyke, as well as Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep. The film is being directed by Rob Marshall. The film will fly into theaters Christmas Day, December 25, 2018. 

Angela Lansbury Joins Cast of Mary Poppins Returns, Explorers Lodge Opening in Hong Kong, & More

Angela Lansbury Joins Cast of "Mary Poppins Returns":

Just announced, Disney Legend Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast) has joined the already legendary cast of "Mary Poppins Returns." She will be joining the cast as the balloon lady, a treasured character from P.L. Travers books. 

Lansbury joins a cast that already consists of Emily Blunt who will play Mary Poppins and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who will play Jack a street lamplighter. Let's also not forget that we will see the return of Dick Van Dyke for the film as well.

The story is set to take place in Depression-era London, and will follow a now-grown Jane and Michael Banks, who, along with Michael’s three children, are visited by their old nanny Mary Poppins after a personal loss. Poppins will once again use her unique powers to help the family “rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives.”

"Mary Poppins Returns" will dance into theaters Christmas Day 2018.

Explorers Lodge Opening in April at Hong Kong Disneyland:

A brand new resort, the Disney Explorers Lodge, will be opening on April 30 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. The brand new 750-room hotel is divided into four wings, each of which will be looking over a lush themed garden named after a beloved Disney character that will celebrate different locales around the world.

There’s Kevin Garden, themed to South America and named for everyone’s favorite curious bird in “Up.” Also the Little Squirt Garden of Oceania named for the playful sea turtle in “Finding Nemo;” the Hathi Jr. Garden named for the baby elephant from “The Jungle Book” in the heart of Asia; and the Rafiki Garden on the African Savannah with its namesake from “The Lion King.”

Guests will feel as if they entered into the golden age of exploration of the 1920's with artifacts and memorabilia that will be displayed across the resort. There will be three unique restaurants that will serve up signature delights that will celebrate old and new flavors. Themed rooms will welcome back explorers after a day of discovery at the theme park. Let's not forget the Trading Post that will complete your trip for a few artifacts (souvenirs) of your own.

Online reservations are now available along with a few special offers that will make every trip an exciting adventure when visiting the new Disney Explorers Lodge. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Side Entrance at Disney's Hollywood Studios Closed:

Disney has closed a side entrance to guests entering Disney's Hollywood Studios. The entrance which was used as an extra security check line. The entrance was used by more knowledgable guests because the line was usually shorter than the main entrance to the Studios. Now guests are re-directed to the main entrance and security checkpoint.

Guests exiting the park are still able to walk through the old entrance. No word on if this is a permanent closure for the side entrance.

Source: WDW News Today

New Song for "Tangled Before Ever After"; "Mary Poppins Returns" Now in Production

New Song Debuts for "Tangled Before Ever After" Sung by Mandy Moore:

Just a little bit ago D23 released a clip of a new song that will debut during the "Tangled Before Ever After" Disney Channel Original Movie that will debut next month. The brand new original song is sung by Mandy Moore (voice of Rapunzel) which is called, "Wind in My Hair." "Tangled Before Ever After" will premiere on the Disney Channel on March 10. Check out the clip of the song below:

Listen to a brand new song from Tangled Before Ever After: https://t.co/a9ilEdBW88 pic.twitter.com/IT2iYECWLD

— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) February 10, 2017

This will lead up to the new "Tangled: The Series" that premieres two weeks later on March 24 on the Disney Channel.

"Mary Poppins Returns" Now in Production:

"Step in time, step in time." Today, we learned that production has begun on "Mary Poppins Returns." The film which is set to star Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

The story follows Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane Banks (Emily Mortimer), who are now grown up. Michael is living with his three children (Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, and Joel Dawson) and housekeeper Ellen (Julie Walters), in the house on Cherry Tree Lane! After Michael has a personal loss, Mary Poppins (Emily Blunt) comes back into the lives of the Banks family. She is joined by a street lamplighter named Jack (Lin-Manuel Miranda), and an eccentric cousin named Topsy (Meryl Streep). And we are so excited that Dick Van Dyke will play a role in the film as Mr. Dawes Jr., the chairman of Fidelity Fiduciary Bank, which is now run by William Weatherall Wilkins (Colin Firth).

The film will be directed by Rob Marshall and produced by John DeLuca and Mark Platt. The screenplay of the film was written by David Magee and is based on "Mary Poppins Returns" the book written by P.L. Travers. "Mary Poppins Returns" will step into theaters Christmas Day 2018. 

Dick Van Dyke Will Appear in "Mary Poppins Returns"; Saw Gerrera Will be Coming to "Star Wars Rebels"

Dick Van Dyke Will Appear in "Mary Poppins Returns":

"It's a jolly holiday with Mary." Great news for the sequel of "Mary Poppins" in Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke will be appearing according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. He played the hilarious chimney sweep Bert in the original in 1964 alongside Oscar winner Julie Andrews. 

The 91-year old Van Dyke is still going strong. The article is about several actors and actresses who are still working in their 90's. Van Dyke stated about joining the sequel, "[The sequel] supposedly takes place 20 years later and the kids are all grown up…It's a great cast — Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury and that guy [Lin-Manuel Miranda] from Hamilton.”

"Mary Poppins Returns" will star Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins along with Miranda who will play a street lamplighter named Jack. Rob Marshall will direct and John DeLuca along with Marc Platt will serve as producers for the film. The film is scheduled to hit theaters Christmas Day 2018.

Saw Gerrera Set to Join "Star Wars Rebels":

Confirmed: Today, a video has been released by Star Wars explaining that when "Star Wars Rebels" returns in January, Saw Gerrera will be appearing where his origins will be explained. Gerrera like in "Rogue One" will be voiced by Forest Whitaker. Check out the video below:


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In a poster found at Toys R' Us, it appears Saw Gerrera recently from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" and in the past "Star Wars Clone Wars" will be crossing over into "Star Wars Rebels" in the second half of Season 3. Here is the poster:

It appears as we will see why Saw had a falling out with the Rebellion after it was revealed in "Rogue One" she Mon Mothma tells Jyn that Saw was a liability for the rebellion and they weren't working with him anymore. When he appears in "Rebels" as he leads an investigation on Geonosis. 

Source: Making Star Wars

"Mary Poppins Returns" to Star Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda; "Finding Nemo" as Told by Emojis

"Mary Poppins Returns" to Star Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda:

The sequel to the Academy-Award winning film "Mary Poppins" has got a name and its stars to the film. "Mary Poppins Returns" will star Emily Blunt (Into the Woods) as Mary Poppins and Hamilton-star Lin-Manuel Miranda as a brand new character named, Jack. The film is scheduled to be released to theaters on Christmas Day 2018. 

"Mary Poppins Returns" will be directed by Rob Marshall (Into the Woods) with the screenplay being based on The Mary Poppins Stories by P.L. Travers. The film will be written by David Magee (Life of Pi). More on Miranda's character Jack, who is described as street lamplighter. 

The story is set to take place in Depression-era London and will follow a now grown-up Jane and Michael Banks and Michael's three children. Mary Poppins, their old nanny, will return to the family after a personal loss. Mary will return once again using her unique powers to help the family, "rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives."

Director Rob Marshall had this to say on the return of Mary Poppins and being selected to direct the sequel:

“I am truly humbled and honored to be asked by Disney to bring P.L. Travers’ further adventures to the screen. The iconic original film means so much to me personally, and I look forward to creating an original movie musical that can bring Mary Poppins, and her message that childlike wonder can be found in even the most challenging of times, to a whole new generation."

"Mary Poppins Returns" will hit theaters December 25, 2018.

"Finding Nemo" as Told by Emojis:

We've seen several Disney and Pixar films retold by emojis and "Finding Nemo" is no different with the release today of the story. With the upcoming release of "Finding Dory" on June 17 why can't we return to the origin in very fun way. Here is "Finding Nemo" as told by emojis:

Just in time for @findingdory, watch #FindingNemo as told by emojis:https://t.co/l738g3YCGd

— Oh My Disney (@OhMyDisney) May 31, 2016