#FIRSTLOOK: “WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICKEY MOUSE” TRAILER

This is your first look at THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICKEY MOUSE, a Series of seven-minute shorts coming soon to Disney+! Did you know Mickey‘s birthday is November 18th?

Synopsis:

In “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse,” it’s nothing but fun and excitement for Mickey and his best pals – Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto – as they embark on their greatest adventures yet, navigating the curveballs of a wild and zany world where the magic of Disney makes the impossible possible. Each seven-minute short is filled with laugh-out-loud comedy, modern settings, timeless stories, new music and the unmistakable classic art style of the “Mickey Mouse” shorts. The series will include stories inspired by various lands at Disney parks and cameos by classic Disney heritage characters.

See the Trailer:

WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICKEY MOUSE arrives on Disney+ Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF DISNEY’S “MULAN”

We are giving Readers a chance to win a Digital Download of Disney’s MULAN!

For the first time ever, Disney’s Live-Action Mulan Comes to 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD, and Disney’s Animated Mulan Comes to 4K Ultra HD™ on November 10, 2020!

Synopsis:
Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father.

Trailer:

Disney’s Live-Action Mulan 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ Bonus Features

• Featurettes:
  • Updating A Classic – Explore how filmmakers honoured the original animated classic while creating an epic live-action adventure for a new generation.
  • Mulan by Another Name – Meet talented actor Yifei Liu and trace her journey to becoming Mulan, from audition screen test to on-screen warrior.
  • Being Bad – See actors Jason Scott Lee and Li Gong transform into the film’s evil duo through intense training, spectacular costumes and more.
  • Reflections of Mulan – Enter the studio and hear what inspired the film’s music and sound, then listen as Yifei Liu records Mulan’s most iconic song.
  • The Original Mulan – Ming-Na Wen, who voiced Mulan in the original animated classic, reflects on that experience and her cameo in this film.
• Deleted Scenes (some with commentary by Director Niki Caro):
  • Little Sister Sewing
  • Young to Old Mulan Sewing
  • Hawk and Mulan Meet in Forest
  • Mulan Underwater Rescued by Phoenix
  • Mulan Runs Over Rourans
  • Chancellor Turns Back to Witch
• Music Videos:
  • “Reflection (2020)” Concept Video Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Reflection (2020)” Lyric Video Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Reflection” Music Video (Mandarin) Performed by Yifei Liu
  • “Reflection” Music Video (English) Performed by Yifei Liu
  • “Loyal Brave True” Concept Video (English) Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Loyal Brave True” Concept Video (Spanish) Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Loyal Brave True” Lyric Video (English) Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Loyal Brave True” Lyric Video (Spanish) Performed by Christina Aguilera

Disney’s Animated Mulan 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ Bonus Features

• Deleted Scenes:
  • “Keep ’Em Guessing”
  • The Prologue Chronicle
  • Shadow Puppets Prologue
  • The Betrothal
  • Shan-Yu Destroys the Village
  • Mulan’s Daydream
  • The Emperor’s Dream
• Classic Music & Featurettes:
  • “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” Music Video Performed in Mandarin by Jackie Chan
  • “Reflection” Music Video Performed by Christina Aguilera
  • “Reflejo” Music Video Performed in Spanish by Lucero
  • “True to Your Heart” Music Video Performed by Raven
  • “True to Your Heart” Music Video Performed by Stevie Wonder & 98°
  • Songs of Mulan – Producer Pam Coats, composer Matthew Wilder and lyricist David Zippel share the process of creating the music for Mulan. They discuss how they decided where to place songs in the film, what emotions the songs should evoke and how they should be used to advance the story. Also featured is a behind-the-scenes look at a recording session of “Reflection.”
  • Mulan’s International Journey – Disney filmmakers explain the process by which Disney animated films are translated into as many as 35 different languages. This includes using the best translators, finding the appropriate voice talent in each country and taking painstaking measures to ensure that the creative integrity of the film is preserved.
  • Multi-Language Presentation – Mulan was translated into many languages for audiences around the world. Hear some of these languages in the musical sequence “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” including French, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Swedish and more.

• Classic Backstage Disney Featurettes
• Audio Commentary by Producer Pam Coats and Directors Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook

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#FIRSTLOOK: “HAPPIEST SEASON” TRAILER

Kristen Stewart x Mackenzie Davis star in upcoming Holiday Rom-Com HAPPIEST SEASON!

Synopsis:

Meeting your girlfriend’s family for the first time can be tough. Planning to propose at her family’s annual Christmas dinner — until you realize that they don’t even know she’s gay — is even harder. When Abby (Kristen Stewart) learns that Harper (Mackenzie Davis) has kept their relationship a secret from her family, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew. Happiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family’s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.

See the Trailer:

eOne Films release HAPPIEST SEASON Friday, November 25, 2020.

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN A STARBUCKS REUSABLE CUP AND GIFT CARD!

While we’re living in times of uncertainty, one thing’s for certain. STARBUCKS’ HOLIDAY MENU IS BACK! And so are those adorable Holiday Cups in four festive styles!

Our favourite beverages returning are:

Peppermint Mocha

Back for its 18th year, this holiday classic is made with our signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavoured syrup. It’s all topped off with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls.

Caramel Brûlé Latte

The Caramel Brûlé Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and rich Caramel Brûlé Sauce, and is topped with whipped cream and Caramel Brûlé Topping.

Chestnut Praline Latte

The Chestnut Praline Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and flavours of caramelized chestnuts and spices before being topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs.

Eggnog Latte

The Eggnog Latte is a perennial holiday favourite made with rich, steamed eggnog and our signature espresso. Then we top it off with a dusting of ground nutmeg for the perfect finish.

Irish Cream Americano

This Canadian exclusive is based on the classic Americano Misto! It’s espresso flavoured with Irish Cream syrup, combined with hot water, steamed milk and a light layer of foam, and finished with a strike of cocoa powder topping.

Irish Cream Cold Brew

Made with Starbucks® Cold Brew or Nitro Cold Brew with Irish Cream syrup, this beverage is topped with a frothy cap of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam like a layer of fresh snow and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Gingerbread Latte

Sweet and spicy Gingerbread syrup is combined with espresso and steamed milk and topped with whipped cream and ground nutmeg.

Holiday Treats and Sweets

· Snowman Cookie

· Cranberry Bliss® Bar

· Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop

· Gingerbread Loaf

Holiday-inspired Packaged Coffee

Created with heart and joy every year, this season’s vintage is inspired by Starbucks 1984 recipe – with original sweetness and spice notes!

Limited Edition Seasonal Merch

Cozy mugs, tumblers, cold cups and more, available now at Starbucks stores.

We want to give our Readers a chance to win a reusable Holiday Cup and free $10 Starbucks Canada Gift Card to get some of that Holiday cheer!

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Starbucks’ Holiday Menu and Cups are back! We’re giving our followers a chance to #win a Reusable Holiday Cup and a $10 @starbuckscanada Gift Card to get you into that Holiday cheer! 🎄🎁

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN”

The only thing better than one Vanessa Hudgens is two! Check-out this new Trailer for THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN!

Synopsis:
When Duchess Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne to Montenaro and hits a rough patch with boyfriend Kevin, it’s up to her double Princess Stacy of Belgravia to get these star-crossed lovers back together… but the course of true love is complicated by the appearance of a handsome royal who’s intent on stealing Margaret‘s heart. Throw in the unexpected arrival of Margaret’s outrageous party girl cousin Fiona, a third look-alike who has ambitions of her own, and you have the recipe for Christmas triple trouble!

See the Trailer:

THE PRINCESS SWITCH: SWITCHED AGAIN streams on Netflix Friday, November 19, 2020.

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “SAVED BY THE BELL”

Great news! The new SAVED BY THE BELL Reboot we’re so stoked about has found a home in Canada on W Network!

Synopsis:

When California governor Zack Morris (Mark‑Paul Gosselaar) gets into hot water for closing too many underfunded high schools, he proposes they send the affected students to the most well-funded schools in the state – including Bayside High. The influx of new students gives the privileged Bayside kids (who never have a problem that can’t be solved in twenty-two minutes) a much-needed dose of reality.

Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Mario Lopez star in the new Saved by the Bell series, reprising their roles as Jessie Spano and A.C. Slater. John Michael Higgins also stars as Principal Toddman alongside the new class featuring Belmont Cameli, Dexter Darden, Mitchell Hoog, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Josie Totah and Haskiri Velazquez.

See the Trailer:

SAVED BY THE BELL premieres on W Network November 26, 2020 at 8 PM ET.

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#COOKING: DUMPLING WITH CHEF KEN YAU IN CELEBRATION OF NETFLIX’S “OVER THE MOON”

In celebration of Netflix‘s acclaimed Animated Feature OVER THE MOON, we got to partake in a special virtual Dumpling making class with Chef Ken Yau of k.dinners, who has worked at popular local hotspots Nota Bene and Scaramouche, in addition to three-Michelin star The Fat Duck in London. Local television personality Pay Chen hosted and among my classmates was the lovely Tanya Kim!

How fitting, since food is such an integral element in the culturally-rich, visual spectacle that is OVER THE MOON!

Official Synopsis:

Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. There she ends up on an unexpected quest, and discovers a whimsical land of fantastical creatures. Directed by animation legend Glen Keane, and produced by Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou, Over the Moon is an exhilarating musical adventure about moving forward, embracing the unexpected, and the power of imagination. The film stars Cathy Ang (Fei Fei), Phillipa Soo (Chang’e), Robert G. Chiu (Chin), Ken Jeong (Gobi), John Cho (Dad), Ruthie Ann Miles (Mom), Margaret Cho (Auntie Ling), Kimiko Glenn (Auntie Mei), Artt Butler (Uncle), and Sandra Oh (Mrs. Zhong). 

A Clip from the Film:

A few tips from Chef Yau about Dumplings:

-All vegetables should be chopped well (maximum 1 cm in size)
-Avoid olive oil if frying; use vegetable oil
-If frying dumplings, don’t use a stainless steel pan, use a non-stick frying pan for a fail-proof fry
-Mix your vegetables with egg separately in its own bowl from the meat before introducing them together
-When stirring your ground pork, go only one way as that activates the protein
-A light dab of water acts as an agent to help seal your dumplings; never use too much of it
-Made too much? don’t worry, freeze these uncooked in an air-tight bag or container for later use!
-Use some kind of liquid if not Shaoxing Wine in your ground pork as this does wonders for moisture
-If boiling your dumplings, they absolutely have to be sealed tonight. this rule isn’t as strict when frying dumplings
-He swears by Ponzu Sauce as an accompaniment to his dumplings

I asked Chef Yau if his recipe could be used in an Air Fryer, which we are obsessed with and he didn’t see why not, though he had never tried. So we did!

Sharing Chef Yau’s recipe below with his permission. I added double the soy sauce to the filling for just a bit more flavour.

PORK DUMPLINGS

2lbs ground pork (or ground chicken)

1 bunch green onion, minced

1 cup Nappa cabbage, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bulb ginger, minced

1.5 tbsps salt

2 tbsps vegetable oil

1 tbsps soy sauce 

1 Egg

1 Pack of fresh dumpling wrappers (if frozen, thaw out in the fridge overnight or min 30-40 mins before) 

Optional:

¼ – ⅓ cup Shaoxing Cooking Wine 

Instructions:

1. In large mixing bowl, mixed chopped vegetables together with egg.
2. In separate bowl, pour wine into ground pork. Season with salt and soy sauce.
3. Mix pork into vegetables, stirring one direction only till combined.
4. Dab a bit of water (careful not to over-wet it) on edge of half of dumpling wrapper.
5. Scoop a spoon of filling onto center of wrapper. Fold edges firmly together. For added effect, you can pleat the edges into an “S”-shape repeatedly and pinch to seal. Repeat till you’ve reached desired amount of dumplings and store on a baking sheet.
6. You boiling pot of water, bringing dumplings to boil and reduce to medium/medium-low heat, covered for about 8 minutes, cooking in batches of 12 at a time.
7. Alternatively, for a crisp dumpling, you can air-fry at 380°F. Drizzle with a tiny bit of oil, pre-heating fryer for three minutes and then frying dumplings for about 6 minutes, tossing the dumplings once and placing back in fryer to finish for about 3-4 more minutes.
8. Plate the dumplings and serve with soy sauce, chili sauce or red/black vinegar.

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So fun partaking in a virtual #Dumpling making class with Chef Ken Yau of @k.dinners. Chef Yau has worked with the best at the likes of three-Michelin star The Fat Duck in London, Scaramouche and Nota Bene. The class, hosted by @paychen was in celebration of the phenomenal @NetflixCA Animated Feature #OvertheMoon! You must see this heartfelt visual spectacle! We adapted Chef Yau’s easy-to-follow recipe for an extra-crispy crunch in the Air Fryer and also did them boiled! More on link in Bio!

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See the Trailer:

Our glowing Review of OVER THE MOON here.

OVER THE MOON is streaming now on Netflix!

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#FIRSTLOOK: NEW TRAILER FOR “LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL”

Here’s your first look at the LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL coming later this month to Disney+!

Synopsis:

Directly following the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” Rey leaves her friends to prepare for Life Day as she sets off on a new adventure with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force. At a mysterious Jedi Temple, she is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars cinematic history, coming into contact with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi-Wan and other iconic heroes and villains from all nine Skywalker saga films. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast and learn the true meaning of holiday spirit?  

See the Trailer:

LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL arrives on Disney+ November 17, 2020.

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#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE DIGITAL RENTAL OF “MEMORIES OF MURDER”

If you loved Academy Award-winning PARASITE, you’ll love MEMORIES OF MURDER, the Film that placed Bong Joon Ho on the map. His original masterpiece has been re-mastered and is now available on-demand and digitally. This is your chance to enter to win a digital rental!

Synopsis:

The film is based on the true story of Korea’s first serial murders in history, which took place between 1986 and 1991 in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. MEMORIES OF MURDER has been named one of the best South Korean movies of the decade and century, and included into “favourites” lists by other famous directors, such as Quentin Tarantino.

Read Dave Baldwin‘s review here.

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Elevation Pictures release MEMORIES OF MURDER, now available on-demand and digitally.

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#FIRSTLOOK: FOOD NETWORK CANADA’S 2020 HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP

One of our favourite things to do over the Holidays is watch Food Network’s various marathons and in addition to those, they have several exciting new programs coming at us! Buddy Valastro is back in BUDDY VS. CHRISTMAS and Kristin Chenoweth hosts CANDY LAND! See some of their exciting options lined-up including premiere dates for these and returning favourites HOLIDAY WARS, HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP and more!

Holiday Wars, Season 2 (6x60min)
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT

It’s time for a brand-new holiday season competition packed with tons of Christmas cheer! Hosted by Raven-Symoné, five teams of cake masters and sugar artists face off in four jolly battles, creating mind-blowing, fantastical holiday displays that are as festive as they are delicious. In the Snowball Fight challenge, the competitors must use cake and sugar to create an edible holiday design in just 45 minutes. One winning team wins an advantage for the Winter Blizzard challenge, where they have to craft an eye-popping Christmas display made up entirely of cake and sugar. One team is eliminated after each battle, and in the end, one team will jingle all the way home with a $25,000 grand prize.

Holiday Baking Championship, Season 7 (2x120min & 6x60min)

Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT

The search to find the greatest holiday baker begins as eight amateur bakers enter the kitchen, where they show off their family traditions and superb baking skills. To survive the challenges from week to week, they must prove their abilities in front of the tough-love judges: Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Lorraine Pascale. Hosted by Jesse Palmer, this baking championship is the sweetest way to celebrate this holiday season.

Kids Baking Championship: Season’s Sweetings (1x60min)
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Sunday, November 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Four beloved kid bakers are back and must think on their feet, as Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman challenge them to create holiday gingerbread houses with a cake twist. Their skills are tested with a surprising curveball of making reindeer treats as well. One winner will rise to the top to take home a baker’s dream prize package of top-of-the-line baking equipment worth over $10,000.

Christmas Cookie Challenge, Season 4 (6x60min)

Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning November 15

Holiday cookies are more than mere sweets — they are gifts, mementos of childhood, and most certainly made with pride. In Christmas Cookie Challenge, five confident and daring bakers compete to prove their holiday cookie-making skills. Tough-love judges are on hand to crown the holiday cookie master, who will go home with a $10,000 prize!

Candy Land (1x120min & 5x60min)
Canadian Broadcast Premiere

Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning November 17

On the sweetest new competition series, Candy Land, host Kristin Chenoweth guides five teams of professional cake and sugar artists through fantastical challenges to create heavenly confectionary showpieces based on the iconic Hasbro game. Each of the six episodes feature the players stepping into one of the eye-popping life-size lands, from Peppermint Forest and Gumdrop Mountains, to Chocolate Mountain and Lollipop Woods, to forage for flavors and unique ingredients to use for their masterpiece designs. Judges Nacho Aguirre and Aarti Sequeira determine which teams advance down the board, and the first to make it to King Kandy’s Castle wins the game and earns the grand prize of $25,000.

Buddy vs. Christmas (4x60min)
Canadian Broadcast Premiere
Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning November 23

Buddy Valastro goes head-to-head with the greatest non-cake artists in the new elaborate Christmas-themed competition series, Buddy vs. Christmas. Buddy’s skills will be tested as he goes up against an award-winning scenic designer, a glassblower, an animatronics expert and more. The one that conquers Christmas with their design will be crowned winner by cartoonist and comedian Jason Chatfield and lifestyle blogger Courtney Quin.

DAYTIME PROGRAMMING
Some of Food Network most recognizable faces share holiday-themed instructional programming from series including Giada’s Holiday Handbook, Guy’s Ranch Kitchen, The Kitchen, The Pioneer Woman, and Valerie’s Home Cooking.

RETURNING HOLIDAY SPECIALS
In addition to the new programming, Food Network Canada’s schedule is jam-packed with holiday-themed episodes and specials from fan-favourite series including Chopped, Chopped: Sweets, Chopped Juniors, Guy’s Grocery Games, The Big Bake: Holiday, The Great Food Truck Race, and more.

HOLIDAY MARATHONS
Beginning December 7, marathons of fan-favourite holiday series and specials air every day from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Viewers can also cozy up on the couch and enjoy marathons of Christmas Cookie Challenge, Gingerbread Giants, Holiday Baking Championship, Holiday Gingerbread Showdown, Holiday Wars, Santa’s Baking Blizzard, The Big Bake: Holiday, and more.

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