Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
If you’re not scary, what kind of a monster are you? -Dean Hardscrabble, Monsters University
What do you do when one door closes, and closes hard? How do you discover what you're really meant to do? That is the question Mike Wazowski must wrestle with in Pixar's animated film, Monsters University, slated to be released in theaters this summer. It's a questio... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 6, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
We make the kind of movies we like to watch. I love to laugh. I love to be amazed by how beautiful it is. But I also love to be moved to tears. There's lots of heart in our films.
-John Lasseter
Eight years ago, Monsters University was simply an idea. Following the success of Monsters, Inc., Disney/Pixar knew that they wanted to bring Mike and Sulley back to ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
I hope I can protect the one thing I can't live without -Tony Stark
Sometimes, I'll walk away from a film moved...inspired...compelled to go out and do something. Other times, I'll walk away wowed, thrilled, or simply entertained. Regardless of why someone goes to the movies, that 2 to 2 1/2 hour chunk of time is designed to take audiences away from the reality o... Read More »
Published on Monday, April 29, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Last month, the new 24 Disney Junior channel launched here in the US, and as a family, it really changed how our children watch television. Some of our kids' favorite shows air on Disney Junior, and they no longer have to miss them because of school. We've seen several new shows launch in the past year including Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, and Octonauts, and ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
I can't help but feel inspired as I walk amongst the beauty at Pixar Animation Studios. At any given time, there are hundreds of creative minds dreaming up the latest project, but you wouldn't know it because the campus is intently quiet and serene.
Earlier this month, I jet-setted off to Emeryville, California to get "schooled" on the studios' latest animated ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Suzie and Clarissa. Congrats!
Online Safety...I never imagined that I'd have to worry about what my five year old is watching on YouTube and being safe online. In fact, I never imagined my five year old would even know WHAT YouTube is. But the reality is that we live in a digital age where technolog... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Twelve years ago, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan warmed the hearts of families in the hit film Monsters, Inc. But how did these two inseparable friends meet? They are an unlikely pair, and in Pixar's latest 3D-animated film Monsters University, audiences will go back to their college days and discover how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and becam... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
My bags are packed, my flight is booked, and I've finally received my official acceptance letter to Monsters University!
Freshman orientation begins in less than one week, and I anticipate a scary good time.
It's been a number of years since I've been "schooled" so I'm a little bit nervous, considering our class schedule is quite packed!
I'm sure you're wonde... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 23, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Oz the Great and Powerful is the number 1 film in the world, and if you've yet to see it (or you want to relive the magic), I can't imagine a more perfect venue than the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Through April 30th, the theatre will present the film in Disney Digital 3D and Dolby Atmos (surround sound). In addition to screening the film, guests will have an... Read More »
Published on Friday, February 15, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
In anticipation of Disney's soon-to-be released film, Oz the Great and Powerful, the studio has teamed up with HSN and IMAX Corporation to launch a cross-country balloon tour which is certain to continue to build excitement surrounding the film. The giant, colorful hot air balloon started its journey earlier this week, debuting initially at the El Capitan Theatre ... Read More »
Published on Friday, February 8, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Never say goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan
There is something incredibly magical about the story of the little boy who teaches Wendy, George and Michael to fly as they discover Never Land, "where fairies, Lost Boys, mermaids and pirates live and adventures never cease." After 6o years of enchanti... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
I believe in being an innovator - Walt Disney
The name Disney has always been synonymous with storytelling...it is the core of the company and behind every single thing they do. So when I first learned that Disney was partnering with Google, I was intrigued. As someone with a passion for film, I know that the stories are what determine relatability (and subseque... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 26, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
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At the heart of Disney are the stories that bridge generations, so it comes as no surprise that Disney Interactive's latest gaming initiative, announced last week, would provide a way for families to create stories and play experiences surrounding their favori... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 19, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Los Angeles...It's home to some of the biggest and most well-known film and television entities around the world. Because it is a city that "has it all," residents and visitors have the opportunity to see and experience things people in other parts of the country don't have access to. While I've yet to attend a live taping of a game show, it is a popular, soug... Read More »
Published on Saturday, January 19, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
Before Dorothy and Glinda...tornadoes and Toto...there was a circus magician from Kansas who ends up in the Land of Oz. Oz the Great and Powerful is the story of this great wizard, and set to open in theaters on March 8th, 2013.
To celebrate the film's opening, Disney is hosting the Road to the Emerald City Sweepstakes, which invites fans to tweet their New Year'... Read More »
Published on Friday, January 11, 2013 by Caryn Bailey
"It's Cinderella!" my daughter squealed as we sat inside the Main Theatre at Walt Disney Studios for the movie premiere of Sofia the First: Once Upon A Princess. At three, she's enchanted by all-things princess, but I wasn't sure that she would sit through the 90 minute animated feature. Surprisingly, she sat quietly, asking questions when appropriate, captivate... Read More »
Published on Sunday, December 30, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings, deep down into the dark rooms of our souls - Ingmar Bergman
Even as a very young girl, I remember sitting with my family to watch films like Gone With the Wind and Breakfast at Tiffany's. When I finally scored a job at the young age of 16, some of my hard-earned dollars went towa... Read More »
Published on Saturday, December 29, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Robin O. Congrats!
Earlier this week, my friend Shelby and I were talking about Pinterest and how it has inspired us towards all sorts of craft and baking projects. 2012 was the year Pinterest really took off, and I'm finding that it's my go-to source for everything from crafts I want to do with my ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, December 27, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
In our traditional, last-minute frenzy, the hubby and I woke up at 4 am on Christmas morning to wrap presents for our children and begin the 4-hour homemade cinnamon roll project that's become a tradition in our home. Despite the fact that we started the day out sleep-deprived, it was perfect. Our kids happily opened their gifts, completely content with everything "... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 21, 2012 by Caryn Bailey
We scare because we care - Monsters, Inc.
Eleven years ago, the creative minds at Pixar imagined a world of monsters who spend their days dreaming up ways to scare children. Monsters, Inc. returns to the big screen this holiday season, visually enhanced and presented in Disney Digital 3D.
It has been many years since I've seen the film, this time through the len... Read More »