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Part 2 of Our George Clooney Interview for Tomorrowland #TomorrowlandEvent

May 26, 2015 by Jenni 817 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided an all-expense paid trip to the #TomorrowlandEvent in Los Angeles California in order to facilitate this post; however all opinions and admiration for George Clooney expressed are my own.

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Earlier this month, I shared the Part 1 Interview with George Clooney for his new movie release of Tomorrowland! That was one VERY cool experience! Today, we’re back with part 2!

Have you had the chance yet to take your family to see Tomorrowland? It opened this past Friday, May 22nd! It’s rated PG so it’s a great family-friendly movie. You can find our Tomorrowland movie review here. No real spoilers, promise!

 

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George and his Gal-Pals…

George and two of his co-stars in this movie have a sort of love-hate relationship. Casey (Britt Robertson) and Athena (Raffey Cassidy) really know how to push Frank’s (Clooney) buttons. One of the questions asked in the interview was about their relationship.

Q. I loved how your character interacted with Raffey Cassidy and Britt Robertson. I just thought everything was so sweet between all three of you. What was it like working with such young and talented actors?

George: “Well, first of all, Britt is fantastic and, you know, her career is just at the very beginning and is going to be really fun. Raffey is spectacular and she was just 12 at the time, I think, and way too talented, for her age, and sweet and funny. They were fantastic, and they were really sweet and I think they’re having a really fun time with this, which is, you know, that’s how it’s supposed to be. You know when I work with younger actors, I always have to try to remind them that, you know, this is the fun kind of job that most people don’t get to do. And if you get to be an actor and work, and somebody pays you for it, you’ve caught the brass ring, you know, and it’s just fun. So, that’s part of, the thing is, they really do dig it and they’re having fun, which is really a good time.”

 

Tomorrowland George Clooney Interview

George’s Favorite Scenes and Memories…

I love this part of the interview. We see entire movies sometimes and wonder which scenes are the actor’s favorites. Now we know what George’s favorite parts of the making of Tomorrowland are.

Q. What was your favorite scene or favorite fun memory while filming Tomorrowland?

George cracks a joke, and then answers: “I don’t remember much of it. I was drunk most of the time. (the crowd laughs) You know, I will tell you, there was a lot of moments, because it wasn’t all done on green screen. They were nice enough to build a lot of these sets where you actually got to play in them. The most fun we had was the driving sequences, believe it or not, because, you know, we’re being towed but Raffey is driving and, you know, I keep having to teach her like, you’ve got to keep looking at the road, and she’d be like, “What is the deal?”. It was just old fashioned, three people sitting in a truck for five days, arguing and doing fun stuff. And that’s really fun for actors, because you don’t have to do any make believe. It’s all just right there. So I really enjoyed that. And also it was fun shoving all the packs of powder down their throat because we must have done, I don’t know, 30 takes!”

 

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Casey’s Coke Explosion…

George mentions that packs of powder in the interview q/a above. In that same scene of the movie, Casey drinks 2 bottles of Coke, straight down. I won’t tell you why, because I don’t want to spoil anything….but this was another fun part of the interview.

Q. Did Britt really drink all those bottles of Coke?

George: “Yeah, now in fairness, Brad was kind enough to only have her do it, I think, three times. But she does down two Cokes in the take. And, I just sit there going, “you know, she’s gonna explode”, but she did it. With young actors, I remember when I was doing Descendants and we had this little girl, she played my youngest daughter in the film, and we did a scene where she gets to eat ice cream, and she never acted in a movie before and she just starts pounding the table. They did 9 takes and the girl, she was literally like, “uughhh”.

 

Tomorrowland in theaters NOW! GO SEE IT!!

Head out to the theater tonight with your family and see Tomorrowland! Think “retro futuristic”.

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

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Take Me To Tomorrowland – Our Tomorrowland Movie Review #TomorrowlandEvent

May 22, 2015 by Jenni 1,377 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided an all-expense paid trip to the #TomorrowlandEvent in Los Angeles California in order to facilitate this post; however all opinions and love for the movie Tomorrowland expressed are my own.

Tomorrowland Poster

You’ve been seeing all the hype for Tomorrowland, right?! This PG rated, family-friendly film hits theaters everywhere today, May 22nd! We watched it earlier this month in LA at the Tomorrowland Event so I’ve been trying to hold everything under my hat and not be a spoiler-sport. Now, you can see all the awesome-ness for yourself!

 

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About Tomorrowland…

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland,” a riveting mystery adventure starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

“Tomorrowland” is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen and Bernard Bellew serving as executive producers. “Tomorrowland” opens in U.S. theaters on May 22, 2015.

 

 

Futuristic Films Usually Aren’t My Thing But…

As soon as I watched the very first trailer, I knew I had to see it! I usually steer clear of most sci-fi types of movies. Those are more my husband’s kind of thing but within the first minute of the trailer, I was hooked. I love the mixture of the past, present and future inside this movie.

 

Britt Robertson Tomorrowland INterview

A Story of Hope for the Future…

Casey (Britt Robertson) is very curious and determined to “fix” the future. She’s a young girl, with a purpose. She seeks out Frank (George Clooney) to help her in this Tomorrowland adventure. The combustible combination of these two personalities is very refreshing and quite funny! You can imagine, a grumpy old(er) man being pushed around by a young and feisty teen-age girl. This movie is all about inventors and dreamers, movers and shakers. People like Frank and Casey! It makes you think about your own life and the dent that we put in this world. We don’t want to just exist, we want to leave our mark here!

 

George Clooney as Frank Walker in Tomorrowland

Britt Robertson Tomorrowland INterview

 

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An Incredible Cast…

You’ve heard me mention George Clooney and Britt Robertson, but you’ll also be happy to see the rest of the cast involved. Hugh Laurie – who plays the bad guy. He makes such a good “bad guy”. Raffey Cassidy who’s up and coming, and very young. You’ll fall in love with her role of Athena! Tim McGraw (yesss!) plays the role of Casey’s dad.

 

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The PG Rating – Should Your Kids Watch It?

Tomorrowland is rated PG and it’s a great family movie, however, I don’t feel that it’s appropriate for super littles because of the degree of some of the violence in the movie. Parents, you know your kids so I suggest using your judgement. I would recommend around the age of 8+ but even younger kids will really enjoy it. Just consider your own kid’s sensitivities…that’s all.

 

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My Final Thoughts…

Tomorrowland is a story of hope for our future. Throughout the movie, and even in our interviews with the talent from the movie, the idea is that we can make our future what we want it to be. We can’t just sit back and wait and watch for things to happen. We are movers and shakers, dreamers, and inventors! It gives a sense of renewed hope for things to come. The responsibility to take the future in our hands and shape it. It’a a beautiful thing!

 

Tomorrowland in theaters today, May 22nd!  GO SEE IT!!

Head out to the theater tonight with your family and see Tomorrowland! Think “retro futuristic”.

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

 

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Our Tomorrowland Exhibit and IMAX Sneak Peek Experience | Check Out Frank’s Jetpack and More! #TomorrowlandEvent

May 15, 2015 by Jenni 587 Comments

The Tomorrowland Sneak Peek and Exhibit Experience

Last week while I was in LA for the Tomorrowland Event, we visited the Tomorrowland Exhibit inside the park and got to enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of the movie! The exhibit is incredible! They have all of the props from the film on display to see before you go in to see the sneak peek! While in LA, I also got the chance to interview the one and ONLY George Clooney!! Make sure to read the part 1 interview…and stay tuned as part 2 will be posted in a few days!

 

The Tomorrowland Sneak Peek and Exhibit Experience - The 1964 World's Fair Banner

1964-65 World’s Fair

In the movie, the knowledge of Tomorrowland all begins with the 1964 World’s Fair when young Frank reveals his jetpack invention. It all goes downhill, uphill and sideways from there! Tomorrowland is a “retro futuristic” film – and I love that. If you love vintage and antiques, you’ll fall in love with so many props in this movie. Combining the retro feel and the future – well, just get ready for a run ride!

 

The Tomorrowland Sneak Peek and Exhibit Experience - The Bel-Gem Waffles Vintage Sign

Bel-Gem Waffles…Yum!

I love vintage and I’ve always been a big fan of vintage signs and advertisements. When I saw this Brussels Waffles “Bel-Gem” Waffles Sign and Menu…I had to snap a photo! This yumminess could be found at the 1964 World’s Fair! Do you see the prices there?! So fun!

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit and Sneak Peek in IMAX

Experience the Sneak Peek of Tomorrowland, IMAX style

After walking through the first part of the Tomorrowland art displays, we went in to see the exclusive sneak peek – and we got to experience it IMAX style. The theater was shaking, rocking and rolling…and we could feel the wind in our hair. Very very cool. The sneak peek will leave you wanting more…wanting it ALL.

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit and Sneak Peek - Casey's Wall of Props

Curious Casey

Young Casey (Britt Robertson) is very curious about the future and is forever looking for the answer to the main question behind the “whole” of the movie. “Can we fix it?”. Can we fix the future? There are pieces of the movie that tie Casey to them, like her red NASA hat…her backpack…her magnetic pulse bag. All fun original props!!

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit and Sneak Peek Experience - Casey's School Books

As I mentioned, Casey is very curious and smart. Here’s another fun prop that was on display…her Econ schoolbook and notebook.

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit Frank's Jetpack made with Electrolux Parts

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit - Frank's Jetpack with Electrolux Parts(((( See the word, ELECTROLUX on the side of the jetpack??!! )))

Young Frank’s Jetpack Invention with Old Vintage Electrolux Parts. {Love}

Frank’s (George Clooney) jetpack is a large part of this movie. As a kid, young Frank invented this jetpack and takes it to the inventor’s show at the 1964 World’s Fair. I was so intrigued by this piece, because we all know how kid’s imaginations work. I love love love that he used old Electrolux vacuum parts to create this jetpack!

 

Tomorrowland Exhibit props from the movie

Here are some more props from the movie! From spacesuits to other cool inventions, including the teleportation ring. I could have spent hours in there just looking at everything. Make sure to check out the exhibit if you get a chance.

 

Celebrating 60 Years of Magic: Diamond Celebration Will Light Up the Disneyland Resort Beginning With Dazzling 24-Hour Event, May 22-23

Head to Disneyland May 22-23rd for a 24 hour party! The Disneyland Diamond Celebration will be going on!! Guests will enjoy 3 new spectacular shows:

  • The Paint the Night parade
  • The Disneyland Forever Fireworks show
  • The World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney at Disney California Adventure!

The all day/all night celebration begins very early at 6am on Friday, May 22nd and ends 24 hours later at 6am Saturday, the 23rd.  Enjoy dancing and special character encounters  along with Diamond decor througout the resort! Celebrating 60 years of magic!!! Click here for more information about the Diamond Celebration!

 

Now, before I leave….make sure that you check out the newest movie trailer for Tomorrowland!! You don’t want to miss it. Plan on taking your family to see Tomorrowland in theaters May 22nd!

 

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TOMORROWLAND is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

 

Filed Under: Disney, Entertainment, Kid Friendly Tagged With: disney, George Clooney, Tomorrowland Event, Tomorrowland Exhibit

What is Tomorrowland? Meet The Citizens in the New Disney’s Tomorrowland Featurettes! #TomorrowlandEvent

May 14, 2015 by Jenni 208 Comments

George Clooney as Frank Walker in Tomorrowland

We have some brand new Disney’s TOMORROWLAND featurettes starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Producer/Writer Damon Lindelof and Director Brad Bird! If you’ve been keeping up with my Tomorrowland posts, then you may know that I and 24 other bloggers just interviewed George Clooney a few days ago! In person…in LA! That was an INSANELY awesome experience!

 

Frank and Athena in Tomorrowland

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of. Check out the new featurettes below:

“What Is Tomorrowland” featurette

 

“Citizens Of Tomorrowland” featurette

TOMORROWLAND is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

 

Check out our other Tomorrowland Posts that are on the blog!

Filed Under: Disney, Entertainment Tagged With: disney, George Clooney, Tomorrowland

My George Clooney Interview for Tomorrowland Part 1 – #TomorrowlandEvent

May 13, 2015 by Jenni 283 Comments

Disclosure: I was provided an all-expense paid trip to the #TomorrowlandEvent in Los Angeles California in order to facilitate this post; however all opinions and admiration for George Clooney expressed are my own.

Tomorrowland George Clooney InterviewPhoto Credit: Louise Bishop Momstart.com

Yes. This happened. Last Friday, actually! I, along with 24 other bloggers, interviewed George Clooney at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills! He’s starring in the new family friendly Disney movie, Tomorrowland. I’ve never been in the same room with a celebrity, let alone ask one a question, and have them answer my question. George Clooney spoke to ME! He plays the role of “Frank Walker” in Tomorrowland – which is a seriously grumpy character, which Clooney plays perfectly. The real George Clooney, however, is very funny. He’s funny, quick witted, down to earth, and genuinely nice.

 

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George Breaks the Ice

George is SUPER funny and pops out these wise-cracks in a millisecond. As soon as he walks into the room filled with very nervous and star struck women, he says “I have never seen a table this long.” You have to remember that there were 25 of us sitting around this gigantic table. And then in a really deep voice he cracks this joke,“Alright, we have time for one more question.” And the entire room of women laugh. Then he asks us, “So you are Mommy Bloggers? Really!” and we all in unison answer, “Yes!”. We were all anxious and nervous from the get go, so he totally broke the ice!

 

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George Believes in Tomorrowland

Once the ice broke, we were all instantly ready to hear what George thought of his role as Frank in the movie, and how he felt about the message behind Tomorrowland. When asked, “Alright, so the message in Tomorrowland said a lot. Can we fix it? And you firmly believe in that with all your humanitarian work. Is that one of the things that drew you to the movie?”

…and George replied…

“You know, at first I wanted to work with Brad Bird and then when I read the screenplay, I thought, you know, we sort of are inundated in our lives with lots of bad news. You turn on the television and it hurts. It’s a bad time and what I loved was the idea that their future isn’t just automatically inevitable. And that, you have to participate and you don’t have to just accept how it ends. I was born in the early 60’s, so I grew up in the era where the individual actually had effect. The civil rights movement, the Vietnam movement, the women’s rights moments, and that stuff, and so I always felt like and believed that there was a version of it. I was raised that there was a version of this where you could affect the future, and you didn’t have to just accept it. The Russians weren’t gonna necessarily just blow us all up.”

 

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George, Tomorrowland, Jetpacks, and Tang

It’s very apparent that the little boy who believes in make believe, still lives inside George Clooney. We chatted for a bit about the futuristic things in Tomorrowland. He was asked if it was difficult to work with contraptions and harnesses.

George replies:

“I’ve done it a few times. In Gravity, I had to do it. But, the thing about being an actor is you really don’t ever have to grow up, right? We’re still playing make believe. I’m 54 and I’m playing make-believe. So when they put you in a contraption, and say now you’re gonna fly, I mean, you’re still a 12 year old and you go really, am I gonna fly from here to there? Oh yeah, let’s go, it’s fun. I’ve always found that part to be magical. I just wish the jet pack really worked.” The crowd laughs. “You know, when I was growing up, it was the space race and we were eating space food sticks and drinking Tang and I really thought by now we’d be riding around in Jetson cars. But no such luck.”

Then someone asked if the jetpack would be one of the futuristic things that would be awesome to have, George replied,

“Let me put it to you this way. So you’re at LAX. You get your bags. I’ve got to get to Studio City. It’s 4:30 on a Friday. It would be the greatest moment ever, just blasting right over all the traffic. I think it would be fantastic, although, you know, I don’t know that I want everybody to have one ’cause they’d just be circling my house yelling down at me, Hey! What’s Amal gonna wear to the MET Ball?” We all crack out in laughter at that, and we all loved that he mentioned his beautiful wife! Then he finishes, “So no, I don’t know if I want everybody to have a jet pack.”

 

George’s Favorite Scenes

My favorite parts in the movie are also George’s favorite parts! In the Tomorrowland movie trailer, you see some scenes of the outside and the inside of an old farmhouse. This is where you first meet “Frank” (Clooney) and you see his grumpy and rigid character. When asked what his favorite scene in the movie was, he replied…

“Yeah, that’s a good question. It’s fun because, look, first let me start off by explaining to you how I came to this part, right? Brad and Damon called me and said we’ve written a part for you in a movie. And I’d been trying to work with Brad for a long time. They send me the script and I open it up and the description of me is a 55 year old angry, bitter, guy. I’m like, thanks guys – thank you so much. But what I loved about it was that the entire film, he’s just a grump. I loved like when Britt first comes to the house. We really had fun shooting all that stuff in the farm house. That was fun ’cause all the robot guys were really sweet and nice, and not really robots, you know. And, so I think that might have been the most fun scene to shoot, all the farm house stuff.”

P.S. Several of these farmhouse scenes are in the movie trailer above! Don’t miss it!

 

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George’s Got a Gun

So, okay…back to the little boy living inside of George Clooney. The very last question that was asked was if he kept any props or memorabilia from the Tomorrowland movie and I got the biggest kick out of his reply…

“Now here’s the thing. Disney’s got armed guards around all that stuff. And Brad is very, possessive of all those things as well, so I will not answer what I stole, because they will come take it away from me, but it shoots rays and it’s a gun.” The entire room laughs and George has the biggest smile on his face.

 

George’s Quote Struck Home with Me

I have to say I didn’t take my eyes off of George the entire time. Yes, he’s very handsome…but that’s not why I couldn’t quit watching and listening. When does a normal work from home mom get a chance to meet a celebrity of his caliber?! I wanted to absorb everything he had to say. Not just as an actor, but as a human being with real thoughts, feelings and emotions.

George said many inspiring and funny things during our interview, but the one phrase that struck home with me was this…

“The future is yours and the future is yours to decide what it will be.” – George Clooney

 

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After the interview was over, we all piled around George for a group photo. He’s in the middle – completely surrounded, haha. I’m behind him, to the left…in the light tan colored top. You can tell by the looks on our faces that we were very happy and excited to be IN the same breathing space as George Clooney. Hello!

 

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Mark Your Calendars for Tomorrowland – Friday, May 22nd!

Plan on taking the family to Tomorrowland on Friday, May 22nd. It’ll be in theaters everywhere!! Think “retro futuristic”. That’s sort of the theme for the movie.

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

 

Are you taking your family to see Tomorrowland?

 

 

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Brand NEW #Tomorrowland Trailer and IMAX Sneak Peek Info #TomorrowlandEvent

April 21, 2015 by Jenni 28 Comments

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Heads up folks!! We have a brand NEW Tomorrowland Trailer!! It looks so exciting, I just can’t stand it. If you didn’t already know, I’ll be traveling to L.A. next month for the Tomorrowland Event! We’ll be screening the movie and attending the press junket. Woohoo!!! I invite you to follow #TomorrowlandEvent on social media! Make sure to watch the trailer below!!

Now for an extra tid bit of news – a special presentation of the film, featuring more than six minutes of footage to be introduced by director Brad Bird, will screen exclusively in IMAX® theatres domestically and in select international markets beginning May 1. The extended first look of TOMORROWLAND will screen directly prior to Marvel’s AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON and will play for the duration of that film’s run in IMAX.

 

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Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

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Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

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I’m Headed Somewhere Between Time and Space! I’m Going to Tomorrowland! #TomorrowlandEvent

April 17, 2015 by Jenni 42 Comments

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So, 2 weeks ago I’m sitting on the couch watching television with my husband. I’m finishing up some work and I received an email notification from Disney. I clicked over – and there I saw this subject line.

“DISNEY INVITES YOU TO LOS ANGELES…”

Omgeeeeeeeeee! My heart stopped before I could even open up the email. Finally, I get the email open and I see…

Hello Jenni!

We would like to invite you to a very special Disney hosted event in L.A. for TOMORROWLAND next month – exclusively for our top Bloggers!

Seriously?!?!?!

That’s as far as I got before I started squealing at my husband! At that point, he pauses the TV show – and I begin to read to him everything the email says.

 

tomorrowland george and hugh

So – obviously I say YES to the invitation and I’m going to Los Angeles, California next month from May 6th through May 8th! I’ll be attending the screening of the movie Tomorrowland along with 24 other amazing bloggers! We’ll also be attending the press junket where we’ll be interviewing actors and other talent from the movie. Just an FYI: The movie stars George Clooney, Hugh Laurie and Tim McGraw so I’m crossing fingers and toes that we get to interview at least ONE of them! Tomorrowland will be in theaters everywhere, on May 22nd!

 

From Disney comes two-time Oscar winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world-and them-forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

 

walt disney archives

While we’re in town, we’ll be stopping by the Disney Archives to learn about Walt’s vision of “Tomorrowland”.

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Always curious and thinking about progress, Walt Disney created Tomorrowland as a window to the future, a place to educate and inspire guests. Tomorrowland opened as one of five original lands at Disneyland park on July 17, 1955, and has had more attractions than any other area in the park. Today, Tomorrowland is home to attractions such as Space Mountain, a thrilling high-speed journey through outer space; Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, a 3-D motion simulated space flight with more than 50 different story combinations, and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, an interactive adventure through the world of Buzz Lightyear. Tomorrowland Theater occasionally offers movie previews, and guests will see a sneak peek of “Tomorrowland” with special in-theater effects beginning in mid-April.

And you know that a trip to Los Angeles and the whole Tomorrowland experience wouldn’t be complete without seeing the REAL Tomorrowland, so we’ll be visiting Disneyland!!!!! It’ll be my FIRST time ever!

 

frozen fun

Last, but not least, we’ll be there in time to get to experience Frozen Fun! Now, I don’t know about you but I’m a huge fan of Frozen! Yes, we still watch the DVD on the weekly and we still break out with “Let it Go” throughout the house randomly.

“Frozen Fun” is a big hit at Disney California Adventure park, bringing guests into the story of Disney’s animated blockbuster film, “Frozen.” Anna and Elsa are receiving visitors in their elegant greeting location, “Anna and Elsa’s Royal Welcome.” Guests can sing-along at “For the First time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration,” where Anna, Elsa and Kristoff take part in a lively retelling of their story with popular songs from the movie. You can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll be belting it out for all the world to hear!!!

 

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Everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, is ready to give a warm hug to guests of all ages. There’s a lot of “Frozen Fun” to be had, now through May 15. And Southern California residents can purchase tickets at special prices through May 20.

Please be sure to follow along with our whole experience, using #TomorrowlandEvent on social media. I can’t wait to see everything and then share it all with you!!!!!

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Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

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Brand New Tomorrowland Featurette + Interviews with George Clooney and Brad Bird #Tomorrowland

April 10, 2015 by Jenni 1,263 Comments

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Tomorrowland

I am allllll about this new Disney movie – starring George Clooney, Hugh Laurie and Tim McGraw! There’s a brand new Tomorrowland featurette available and it includes interviews with George Clooney, Brad Bird and more!

In theaters everywhere, on May 22 so make sure to mark your calendars and take the family!

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OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE:

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s “Tomorrowland,” a riveting mystery adventure starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

The film also stars Hugh Laurie as brilliant scientist David Nix, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key and Thomas Robinson.

“Tomorrowland” is produced by Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird and Jeffrey Chernov and directed by Brad Bird, with John Walker, Bernard Bellew, Jeff Jensen and Brigham Taylor serving as executive producers. “Tomorrowland” opens in U.S. theaters on May 22, 2015.

 

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Brad Bird, disney, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Tomorrowland

New Disney’s TOMORROWLAND Trailer and Poster #Tomorrowland

March 13, 2015 by Jenni 46 Comments

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So, I’m just gonna put this out there. I am in love with Hugh Laurie. We are massive fans of the show, House. We still watch the reruns of that show so when I found out that he was also starring in TOMORROWLAND – I flipped. Needless to say, he plays the villain. Hugh Laurie just plays a great villain anyway. Sigh.

Now – get THIS. Two more of my favorite people have roles in this movie too. George Clooney and Tim McGraw. Double Swooooon! This movie is a triple threat, in my book!

Check out this awesome brand new trailer for TOMORROWLAND and then you can find out all of the deets below. In theatres May 22nd!

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

Director Brad Bird and Producer Damon Lindelof also participated in a Facebook Q&A earlier today. Click on the link to read what they said. This was very fun to read! https://www.facebook.com/WaltDisneyStudios/photos/a.111733172201350.5539.111382562236411/883186315056028/?type=1

 

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

 

Filed Under: Disney, Entertainment, Family, Kid Friendly Tagged With: disney, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Tomorrowland

Disney’s New #Tomorrowland – Take a Special Look

February 4, 2015 by Jenni 47 Comments


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Did you catch the exclusive look at Tomorrowland that aired during the Big Game? We’re sharing it here now, with you guys! I can’t wait to see this. It has three of my favorite people on earth, starring in it. George Clooney, Hugh Laurie (I’m a MAJOR fan of his) and Tim McGraw!! It looks like it’s going to be an action packed film and we’re all so excited to see it.

Additionally, Disney and Google have partnered to create Take Me To Tomorrowland, a multi-sensorial teaser experience on both mobile and desktop. Please visit the site at TakeMeToTomorrowland.com or use Google Voice Search technology (“OK Google, Take me to Tomorrowland”) for your first in-depth glimpse of Tomorrowland. The full site launches this spring, and will transport audiences into an unprecedented 360° Tomorrowland environment. 

More info about Tomorrowland:

  • Genre:  Mystery Adventure
  • Rating: TBD
  • U.S. Release date: May 22, 2015
  • Running time: TBD
  • Cast: George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGraw, Judy Greer, Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Thomas Robinson
  • Director: Brad Bird
  • Producers:  Damon Lindelof, Brad Bird, Jeffrey Chernov
  • Executive Producers: John Walker, Brigham Taylor, Jeff Jensen, Bernard Bellew
  • Story by: Damon Lindelof & Brad Bird & Jeff Jensen
  • Screenplay by: Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird

 

STORY SYNOPSIS:

From Disney comes two-time Oscar® winner Brad Bird’s riveting, mystery adventure “Tomorrowland,” starring Academy Award® winner George Clooney. Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world—and them—forever.

Featuring a screenplay by “Lost” writer and co-creator Damon Lindelof and Brad Bird, from a story by Lindelof & Bird & Jeff Jensen, “Tomorrowland” promises to take audiences on a thrill ride of nonstop adventures through new dimensions that have only been dreamed of.

 

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

Like TOMORROWLAND on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyTomorrowland

Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyPictures

Visit the official TOMORROWLAND website: www.Disney.com/Tomorrowland

TOMORROWLAND opens in theaters everywhere on May 22nd!

 

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: disney, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Tim McGraw, Tomorrowland

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