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THE MARVELS Soars Jan. 16 on Digital and Feb. 13 on 4K, Blu-ray & DVD

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THE MARVELS

By Erin

The MARVELS on Digital January 16th and on Blu-ray and DVD on February 13th

Higher. Further. Faster. Together! Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel assemble in this epic action-packed cosmic adventure. With the help of Nick Fury (and Carol’s pet Flerken, Goose!), they must band together to take on the powerful Dar-Benn, new leader of the Kree.

The Marvels is directed by Nia DaCosta, who “delivers a film with tons of heart, and endless laughs.” (Amelia Emberwing, IGN) that is “fortified by compelling performances and thoughtful storytelling, delivering a superhero film that pulsates with life, energy, and a sense of purpose.” (Valerie Complex, Deadline).

Be the first to watch at home on Digital when Marvel Studios’ The Marvels becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 16 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 13. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes and an audio commentary from co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco.

Film Synopsis
Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole, her powers are entangled with super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and work together to save the universe.

Bonus Features*
FEATURETTES

  • Entangled – Take a cosmic trip behind the scenes on The Marvels with the cast and crew of the film. Learn how director Nia DaCosta and the team took on such a vast production, and dive deeper with more details about Marvel’s first ever musical number.
  • The Production Diaries – Experience the lively, upbeat set of The Marvels as cast and crew recall candid and heartwarming moments, along with hilarious anecdotes.

DELETED SCENES

  • Captain-in-Residence – Kamala finds herself in Carol’s ship after an unexpected switch and incredulously picks up a call from Valkyrie.
  • It’s Under Control – Carol, Kamala, and Monica find themselves brainstorming for solutions on Aladna.
  • Space Yoga – Muneeba teaches yoga while an exasperated Nick Fury looks on.
  • The Chase – Chaos ensues as Ty-Rone chases Kamala in a tension-filled scene.

GAG REEL

  • Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Marvels.

AUDIO COMMENTARY

  • Listen to co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco talk about the film.

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Cast
Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel
Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel
Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn
Gary Lewis as Emperor Dro’ge
Seo-Jun Park as Prince Yan
Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan
Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan
Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

Goose the Flerken in Marvel Studios’ THE MARVELS. Photo by Laura Radford. © 2023 MARVEL.

Directed by
Nia DaCosta

Produced by
Kevin Feige, p.g.a.

Executive Producers
Louis D’Esposito
Victoria Alonso
Mary Livanos
Jonathan Schwartz
Matthew Jenkins
Jamie Christropher

Written by
Nia DaCosta and Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik

Product Specifications
U.S. and Canada Street Date
Digital: January 16, 2024
Physical: February 13, 2024

Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town: The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy

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Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town

By Erin

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Just in time for Spooky Season! There’s a new book out now that any Nightmare Before Christmas fan HAS to own. Filled with tons of nostalgia of all of your favorite characters like Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, and Oogie Boogie!

After 30 years, discover the inspirations behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and its legacy as a certified pop-culture experience.

What is it about Jack Skellington that is so compelling? Why does the love between Sally and Jack resonate with so many? The feature-length, stop-motion movie about the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town who becomes obsessed with celebrating Christmas is a fascinating musical and love story that has transcended the original film and captivated the world. From the improbable tale to the lovable characters, Tim Burton’s creation has turned into a lifestyle, branching into fashion, video games, card and board games, live-action concerts, themed celebrations at Disneyland, and even cameos in other movies.

Featuring an original foreword by Tim Burton himself, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town celebrates the film and the culture that has grown around it with exclusive and original interviews from:

  • Author and creator, Tim Burton
  • Animators, sculptors, and other artists of the film
  • Musical talent behind Jack Skellington
  • The iconic voice of Sally, comic actress Catherine O’Hara
  • Musicians on the Nightmare Revisited album

Delve into the magic of Halloween and Christmas in a story told through unlikely heroes that started 30 years ago. This beautifully designed coffee-table book is sure to captivate die-hard and casual fans alike.

BUY YOUR COPY HERE

ABOUT:

Emily Zemler, author of “Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara”

Emily Zemler is a writer and journalist based in London. She is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone, among other prestigious outlets. Emily is the co-author of A Sick Life, with TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, and the author of The Art and Making of Aladdin and Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara.

Tim Burton, director and artist, is widely regarded as one of cinema’s most imaginative filmmakers. Both his live-action and animated films have earned Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and many other industry accolades, cementing his status as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

He has a dedicated following, notably for classic features such as Beetlejuice (1988); Edward Scissorhands (1990); and Sweeny Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007); as well as blockbuster hits Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005); and Alice in Wonderland (2010). He helped to reinvigorate the stop-motion industry with his 1993 creation and cult classic Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas; followed by Corpse Bride (2005) and Frankenweenie (2012).


Long before becoming a director, Burton expressed himself through drawing, painting, poetry, and photography, all of which have been documented in books The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, The Napkin Art of Tim Burton, and the 2009 release, The Art of Tim Burton, a 430-page volume comprising more than 40 years of his personal and professional artwork. Coinciding with the release of The Art of Tim Burton, the Museum of Modern Art opened an extensive exhibition of his work in New York, which went on to tour in Melbourne, Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris, and Seoul. A second exhibition of his artwork, The World of Tim Burton, continues to tour internationally. A third, immersive exhibition entitled Tim Burton’s Labyrinth, premiered in Madrid in 2022 and continues to tour internationally.

Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts

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Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts

By Erin

These adorable Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts are perfect for Easter breakfast, brunch, or just a fun treat to enjoy! These little doughnuts are so cute, they’re almost too cute to eat… almost. 😉

Mickey and Minnie Easter Doughnuts Makes 12 doughnuts
Chocolate Doughnuts:

2 Cups flour
2⁄3 Cups sugar
1⁄2 Cup Hershey dark cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 Cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted sweet cream butter, melted

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache:

2 Cups semi sweet chocolate chips

1 3⁄4 Cup heavy whipping cream

Large squeeze bottle

Decorating ingredients:

24 chocolate wafers

Purple Candy Melts

Large squeeze bottle

Pink Fondant

12 mini yellow m&m’s
White edible pearls, small size

Bunny Ear Cupcake toppers

Wilton silicone Bow Mold

Edible Glue

Pink Bows:
Using the pink fondant, pinch off about 1⁄2 teaspoon of fondant and roll into a ball. Press the fondant into the larger bowtie, mold and allow to set for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the fondant from the mold and place onto a cookie sheet. Make 12 more bows and allow to air dry for 2 hours.

Using the edible glue, brush onto the bottom of an edible pearl and place onto the bow. Allow to dry while you make the doughnuts.


Chocolate Doughnut Directions :
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a doughnut pan with baking spray.

Using a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until combined. Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla until combined.
Fill each cavity 3⁄4 full and bake in the oven for 8-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before placing onto a wire rack.

Using a small pot, bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer.

Pour over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and allow to sit for a minute before whisking until smooth.

Pour the ganache into the squeeze bottle.

Decorating the Doughnuts :

Using a small knife, cut a small slit into the top corners of the doughnuts.

Push two melting wafers into the side of the doughnut to create the ears.

Place doughnut onto the wire rack and carefully using the chocolate ganache, pour over the top half of the doughnut.

Allow the ganache to drip off the doughnut and set for about an hour.

Once that hour is up, carefully pick up a doughnut and push in the bunny ears. Do this on half of the doughnuts for Minnie Mouse.

Using a microwave safe bowl, follow the directions on the back of the purple candy melts and melt completely.

Pour the melted candy melts into the second squeeze bottle.

Pour the melted candy melts over the bottom half of the doughnuts and lightly tap the wire rack so that any extra candy melts drips off the doughnuts.

Carefully place some edible pearls onto the bottom of the ‘Minnie’ Mouse doughnuts Place two yellow m&m’s on the ‘mickey’ doughnuts.
Allow the candy melt to harden before enjoying!

ENJOY!