MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’

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For all you Star Wars fans, the trailer for the next installment in the franchise Star Wars: Rogue One, has officially dropped! 

According to the movie’s official website, the project is a standalone film that tells the story of when “a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things.”

The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in December, and as with most movies, we’ll get more details as the release date gets closer. In the meantime, check out the trailer below!

MOVIE TRAILER: ‘Queen of Katwe’ Starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo

Walt Disney Studios has released the first official trailer for Queen of Katwe, starring Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo!

The film’s plot focuses on the inspiring, true story of Phiona Mutesi, played by newcomer Madina Nalwanga. Living in the slums of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, the 10-year-old girl sells corn on the streets, but soon has a life-altering encounter with Robert Katende (played by David). David’s character is a soccer player-turned-missionary who teaches the local children chess in hopes of giving them confidence and life skills.

Phiona soons proves herself to be an amazing chess player, going on to play in various competitions, as her community and mother Harriet (played by Lupita) rally behind her! Leaping over barriers, Phiona goes on to play in the Olympiad, competing against top chess players across the globe — many of them adults.

Check out the trailer below!

This looks like it will a special, empowering movie that the entire family can see together. I know I’ll definitely be watching! Be sure to check out Queen of Katwe when it airs in theaters this September! Image via Walt Disney Studios

Zendaya Joins Cast of ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot

Looks like the young Disney actress/singer Zendaya has landed a major role!

According to The Stashed, she will be playing the role of a character named Michelle in the new Spider-Man reboot film.

The film, which will be Zendaya’s first feature film, that’s set to drop July 7th, 2017. Tom Holland has already been casted to play the main role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man and will make his debut in the new Captain America: Civil War film.

As a fan of super-hero films but still tired of all the Spider-Man reboots, I’m more eager to see the film now! Stay tuned to The Spotlight as more details become available about the reboot!

MOVIE TRAILER: The Jungle Book

The official trailer for Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action version of The Jungle Book has been released, and it’s a wild one!

The movie stars Neel Sethi as Mowgli and features the voice talents of Emjay Anthony as Grey Brother, Idris Elba as Shere Khan (*faints*), Giancarlo Esposito as Akela, Ralph Ineson as Father Wolf, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Bill Murray as Baloo, Lupita Nyong’o as Raksha and Christopher Walken as King Louie.

This is NOT the cute and cuddly version we’re used to. This movie is full of action and suspense and I definitely want to see it!

The Jungle Book is set to be released in spring 2016! Check out the official trailer below!

What do you think of the teaser trailer for The Jungle Book?

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Renew Vows at Disneyland!

Talk about a fairytale! Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their 5th anniversary (as well as their twins’ Morrocan and Monroe 2nd birthday) down in Disneyland Tuesday night. The couple renewed their vows right at the beautiful, famous Sleeping Beauty Castle!

“On our way to renew our vows,” Mariah Tweeted early in the evening. “I love you @Nick Cannon.”

Dressed up in matching princess costumes, Mariah and daughter Monroe were picked up in a horse-drawn Crystal Carriage from a Dream Suite inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, then taken to Main Street to meet Nick and son Moroccan. Together the family proceeded to the castle for the vow renewals.

“Do you believe in fairy tales?” was the theme for the ceremony – which concluded with fireworks over the castle spires, a pyrotechnic display that reportedly came as a total surprise to Carey and the couple’s 250 guests. A reception went down later in Fantasyland, with Nick as the DJ. Guests also enjoyed access to different rides, including Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow White’s Adventures and the King Arthur Carousel!
Before the ceremony, the twins also celebrated their birthdays with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Talk about a perfect day! Congrats to Mariah and Nick on renewing their vows! They make a great couple. And those twins are the cutest!

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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Renew Vows at Disneyland!

Talk about a fairytale! Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their 5th anniversary (as well as their twins’ Morrocan and Monroe 2nd birthday) down in Disneyland Tuesday night. The couple renewed their vows right at the beautiful, famous Sleeping Beauty Castle!

“On our way to renew our vows,” Mariah Tweeted early in the evening. “I love you @Nick Cannon.”

Dressed up in matching princess costumes, Mariah and daughter Monroe were picked up in a horse-drawn Crystal Carriage from a Dream Suite inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, then taken to Main Street to meet Nick and son Moroccan. Together the family proceeded to the castle for the vow renewals.

“Do you believe in fairy tales?” was the theme for the ceremony – which concluded with fireworks over the castle spires, a pyrotechnic display that reportedly came as a total surprise to Carey and the couple’s 250 guests. A reception went down later in Fantasyland, with Nick as the DJ. Guests also enjoyed access to different rides, including Peter Pan’s Flight, Snow White’s Adventures and the King Arthur Carousel!
Before the ceremony, the twins also celebrated their birthdays with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Talk about a perfect day! Congrats to Mariah and Nick on renewing their vows! They make a great couple. And those twins are the cutest!

Image via Entertainment Tonight

Disney and Pixar to Release Finding Nemo Sequel, Finding Dory

Finding Nemo is making a comeback! Disney and Pixar announced today that the movie is getting a sequel with the upcoming release of Finding Dory!

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” said Ellen DeGeneres, who voices Dory, in a statement. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”
Finding Dory is reportedly set on the California coastline, one year after Finding Nemo (though the movie first came out in 2003). The animated flick will include many of the characters from the first film, such as Marlin, the Tank Gang, and of course, Nemo. Andrew Stanton will direct the film, with Albert Brooks, who voiced Marlin in the first film, returning as well.
Finding Nemo was a huge success for Disney and Pixar. The movie, now considered a Disneey classic to the younger generations, took home a total worldwide gross of $921.7 million, and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Finding Dory will hit theaters on Nov. 25, 2015!

Yes, the kid in me unashamedly does want to see this. And, if you’re just honest with yourself, you kind of do too!

What do you think about the sequel?

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Disney and Pixar to Release Finding Nemo Sequel, Finding Dory

Finding Nemo is making a comeback! Disney and Pixar announced today that the movie is getting a sequel with the upcoming release of Finding Dory!

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” said Ellen DeGeneres, who voices Dory, in a statement. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”
Finding Dory is reportedly set on the California coastline, one year after Finding Nemo (though the movie first came out in 2003). The animated flick will include many of the characters from the first film, such as Marlin, the Tank Gang, and of course, Nemo. Andrew Stanton will direct the film, with Albert Brooks, who voiced Marlin in the first film, returning as well.
Finding Nemo was a huge success for Disney and Pixar. The movie, now considered a Disneey classic to the younger generations, took home a total worldwide gross of $921.7 million, and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Finding Dory will hit theaters on Nov. 25, 2015!

Yes, the kid in me unashamedly does want to see this. And, if you’re just honest with yourself, you kind of do too!

What do you think about the sequel?

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