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Insights Into EntertainmentHoliday Special 2021: The Grinch Who Stole ChristmasContinuing our annual holiday tradition the Insights Into Things hosts bring you our 2021 Holiday Special: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.This retelling of the Dr. Seuss classic is told through the voices of our shows hosts. If you're lucky enough to catch the video version of this performance you'll also get to see original artwork for the production done by our own Madison Whalen.Sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with this classic tale told by the voices your familiar with.2021-12-2410 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 100 "The Thrill of the Hunt"We’ll celebrate our special 100th episode with a little insight into our collections of pop culture memorabiliaWe’ll talk about how we got our start collecting, what we collect, and some of our favorite places to acquire pieces for our collectionThen we’ll showcase some of Michelle’s collectibles and talk about some of her most prized piecesFinally we’ll show case some of Joe's collectibles and talk about some of Joe's collection2021-03-081h 03Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 96 “Cruising for the Star Wars Stamp of Approval”In our Disney Detective, Jungle Cruise getting a makeover & Disney Plus quietly pulls some movies from Kids profilesThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, USPS announces new stamps based on droids from 'Star Wars' universe & MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE REVEALED?And for our Entertainment News, Elizabeth Olsen Says WandaVision Won’t Feel “So Bizarre” When We Find Out Why It’s a Sitcom & Budweiser will sit out Super Bowl, funnel marketing dollars to boost vaccine awarenessAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2021-02-0153 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 95 "Passing the Torch"In our Disney Detective, Disneyland President talks about “New Membership Options” & Change coming to the Hall of Presidents Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Bo-Katan Star Didn't Know of Luke Skywalker Cameo Until Finale Airing & Hints that ‘The Mandalorian’ Will Jump TimelinesAnd for our Entertainment News, Passing of a Talk Show LegendAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...2021-01-2550 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 94 "Fading Magic and Familiar Face"In our Disney Detective, the Magical Express is going away as well as annual passes at DisneylandThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Heir to the Empire is resurrected, Lucasfilm is expanding who can make games under it’s license'And for our Entertainment News, is Chris Evan’s reprising his iconic role as Captain America? And a “touching” reunion between Neegan and Maggie on The Walking Dead And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2021-01-1854 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 93 "Thoughts, Souls and Sorcerers"After a long holiday we're back with another great podcast. This week in our Disney Detective we give our thoughts on the recently release Disney Pixar's Soul and how poignant it is in today's world. Then we'll talk about yet another magical experience a Disneyworld going away in a sad finale to a fun game many people enjoyed.In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy we'll talk about the season finale of the Mandalorian, the impact it has on the Star Wars Universe and what we can expect in the very near future from that...2021-01-1157 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 92 "Merry Disneymas"This week Christmas comes early courtesy of Disney. At Disney’s investor day event a treasure trove of new projects were announced for the near horizonIn our Disney Detective we talk about announcements from Disney Animation and Pixar, Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, we’ve got an array of new shows coming to Disney+ and two new Star Wars feature films'And for our Entertainment News, Marvel gets it’s due with a series of projects and much more... And then we’ll finish up w...2020-12-1453 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 91 "A Spoonful of Sugar with your Macaron"In our Disney Detective, Another Merger for Disney & The Son of one of the Sherman Brothers Prompted Iconic SongThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Jon Favreau Reveals New Details About Baby Yoda's Macarons & The Real Reason George Lucas Sold Star WarsAnd for our Entertainment News, Warner Bros. Movie News & Elliot Page Will Continue to Star in ‘Umbrella Academy,’ Netflix Changes Credits on His Past FilmsAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....Finally we'll finish up with a tribute to the...2020-12-0752 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Things Christmas Special 2020: A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was first published in London in 1843 and recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol during a period when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols, and newer customs such as Christmas trees. He was influenced by the experiences of his own youth and by the Ch...2020-12-0728 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 90 "Disney Breaking The Rules"In our Disney Detective, Disney’s double standard on unofficial use of it’s intellectual property, a short lived life of the new McDonalds Disney happy meal toysThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, we’ll look at how the Mandalorian is breaking the mold of Star Wars Storytelling'And for our Entertainment News, a legendary Thanksgiving tradition gives back and side of Stan Lee that most people have never seen (or heard) beforeAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-11-301h 06Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 89 "Jack and the Peanuts for the Holidays"In our Disney Detective, Maybe there’s hope for Jack? Happy Meal anyone? And a Holiday Special that’s maybe not so special...Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Daisy chimes in on Baby Yoda & Rey, SW Fans fuming at Disney & a sneak peak at the new SW ResortAnd for our Entertainment News, What Wonder Woman 1984 could mean for Black Widow, and It's good news for Charlie Brown fansAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-11-231h 04Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 88 "Hit the Road Jack"In our Disney Detective, Virtual D23 Event this coming week & Are Jack Sparrow’s Days coming to an end?Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, What did Yoda really know… and why George made changesAnd for our Entertainment News, The character that Stan Lee forgot & The Orville is starting up productionAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-11-1657 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 87 “A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes”In our Disney Detective, Changes for the Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, More Layoffs at Disney, will Annual Passes be going away? And Disneyland Paris to close… Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, The Star Wars Holiday Special is a crossover dream & Mandalorian Star Says His Character Is the "Warden of the Galaxy"And for our Entertainment News, Marvel may retcon the MCU to accommodate the X-Men, Spider-Man 3 News, No More Mindhunter & farewell to Bond, James BondAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks...2020-11-021h 00Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 86 "Disney takes a Holiday"In our Disney Detective, California Officials take a trip to Orlando, Animal Kingdom Hyenas Get the Disney Princess treatment & a major reorg for Disney.Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Pedro Pascal talks about spending more time on set in season 2, George Lucas and the Star Wars Holiday Special, and Who wants a new lightsaber?And for our Entertainment News, Matt Damon Trolls Ben Affleck & Some Batman News, And Adam Sandler comes to Philly for filmingAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...2020-10-1948 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 85 "It's all Fun and Games...Mostly"In our Disney Detective, No plans for Disneyland opening still… Disney Bloggers helping out Castmembers in Need… and another New Pixar Movie coming to Disney+Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A new Star Wars Pinball Machine… The High Republic Will Redefine The ForceAnd for our Entertainment News, Loss of a Music Legend… Broadway to remain Dark…. NYCC2020 InfoAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...2020-10-1258 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 84 “Kings, Orchestras and Squadrons”In our Disney Detective, The return of the Lion King, Farewell to a musical favorite and mass layoffs at the parksThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Pew, Pew, JOIN STAR WARS: SQUADRONS… CASSIAN ANDOR GETS A NEW DIRECTION & more on the Mando rumorsAnd for our Entertainment News, Cobra Kai is ready to attack & the fate of the Orville??And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...2020-10-051h 02Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 83 "Tributes, Lawsuits and Emmys"In our Disney Detective, A mural is unveiled at Downtown Disney, Poor Duke Caboom & A new Dancing Audio AnimatronicThen in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Is he in or is he out?And for our Entertainment News, The Nick Fury Show? And a Emmy RecapAnd then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-09-2853 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 82 "The Emmy Goes To...Baby Yoda?"In our Disney Detective, Disneyland is moving out the art for another type of item to sell & a little history about beloved “Horse”.Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Baby Yoda’s First Award, Trouble for Mando & Get that credit card ready, more Star Wars Merch is becoming available!And for our Entertainment News, The Next Marvel Villain??? And a different kind of Parade for the holidays...And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-09-2154 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 81 "Walking Dead or Dead Man Walking"In our Disney Detective, Disney World & Rivals shift into Survival Mode & An Old Favorite at Hollywood Studios might be gone for good.Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'OBI-WAN KENOBI Star Ewan McGregor On The Legacy Of The Prequels And Excitement For The Disney+ Series & Daisy Ridley Said They Were "Toying" With Rey Being Someone Else's GranddaughterAnd for our Entertainment News, NYCC 2020 Spotlight on ‘Doctor Who’ Plus a First Look at New Series ‘The Watch’ & ‘Walking Dead’ is coming to an End.And then we’ll finish up with our Insig...2020-09-1456 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 80 "Mulan, Shuri and The Batman"In our Disney Detective, Marriott is opening a New Hotel on WDW property. And Mulan on Disney+ without the fee? And a Boycott as well?Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Disney Reportedly Has A Big Problem With The Mandalorian Season 2.And for our Entertainment News, What is the fate for Black Panther? Chadwick Boseman Left Behind A Legacy & 'Batman' production halted due to Covid-19And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....2020-09-0753 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 79 "Queen, Halloween and Haunted Mansion's Return to the Silver Screen"In our Disney Detective, looks like Halloween is coming to the Magic Kingdom next month… Disneyland Extends Cast Member Furloughs, But There May Be Hope For Reopening?Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'The Mandalorian' Star Hints at Moff Gideon's Darksaber Battles in Season 2. Imagineer Scott Trowbridge Drops Exciting Galaxy’s Edge NewsAnd for our Entertainment News, Queen + Adam Lambert have a new CD/DVD coming this fall… and a New Haunted Mansion Movie!And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week and a tribut...2020-08-3156 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 78 "Journey Into Adulthood"Disney Detective explores the possibility of famed Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter returning to help remake Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Disney+ will reportedly be moving some of it's more mature content to the streaming service along with parental controls. And we'll take a look at 12 unique items from Disney's Secret Vault.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy will take a look at George Lucas' reaction to the Mandalorian and how his faith in the franchise is once again restored. Entertainment News will look at NBC's efforts to revitalize Broadway and Netflix just dropped a teaser trailer...2020-08-2459 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 77 "A New Hope for the Holidays"This week's Disney Detective segment takes a look at a new animation school Disney will be embarking on that builds upon Walt Disney's legacy with the hope of producing the talented animators of tomorrow at the Promise Youth Animation Academy. Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy introduces us to a new Star Wars Holiday Special, this one done in the style of Lego's that draws on some of the concepts of the original cult classic 1977 Star Wars Holiday Special.In Entertainment news we learn that Flash Gordon's Brian Blessed discovered a fan of his 1980 campy sci-fi...2020-08-1744 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 76 "Disney Magic with CBD"Back checks are in the news this week in our Disney Detective segment. Disney's Hollywood Studios is implementing new Artificial Intelligence Bag Check Scanners that have already proven effective in speeding up lines and detecting illicit items such as weapons in Epcot. Then we'll take a look at bag checks gone wild at Disney when 69 year old Hester Burkhalter was subjected to a bag check that ultimately led to her arrest and a full body cavity search after it was revealed that she was carrying CBD oil into the park. Finally we'll take a look at the latest movie...2020-08-1047 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 75 "Delays, Distancing and Disappointments"Just what is the cost of staying safe at Disney World during the COVID-19 crisis, we'll get the inside scoop from so Disney employees. We'll also look at some of the unique Disney Park items coming up for auction this month as Disney hosts the "Disneyland: The First 65 Years" auction in Sherman Oaks California on August 15th and 16th.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy gives us some disappointing news about delays in three of the as yet untitled Star Wars movies on the horizon due to the COVID-19 crisis. We;ll also take a behind...2020-08-031h 00Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 74 "Plagueis and the Bad Batch"This week our Disney Detective looks at specific steps Disney is taking to protect the players of the NBA as they resume their truncated season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports. Annual Passholders may be penalized for violating their terms of service by selling exclusive merchandise swept up in the wake of the news of Splash Mountain being rethemed. And breaking news about changes to the planned revisions of Disney's EPCOT theme park as a result of the current COVID-19 situation.Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy has news on a new spin off series...2020-07-2047 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 73 "Crowning a New Head of Lucasfilm?"This week's Disney Detective explores the cautious reopening of Downtown Disney in California. We'll also take a look at a rather comedic take on a malfunctioning audio-animatronic in Carousel of Progress. We'll then take a look at an extremely talented 20 year old Tik Tok artist who seems to have captured the attention of a number of notable Disney people.Star Wars Insights explores the rumored future of the franchise. Will Kathleen Kennedy be stepping away from Lucasfilm to pursue her own female-centric production company. This comes from the same source who suggested a radical move by Disney...2020-07-1357 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 72 "Resetting the Mountain, Erasing the Saga"We're back this week after an unplanned break with a full show. In Disney Detective we talk about the major changes coming the Splash Mountain. Then we'll examine the delays with the previously planned July 17th reopening of Disneyland. We'll finish up with a look at a recent lawsuit victory for Disney regarding accessibility and it's Fast Pass system.Star Wars Insights takes a look at the many pseudonyms of Mark Hamill and his cameos throughout the later Star Wars projects that Disney has undertaken. We'll examine a new book that suggests there was only one Jedi...2020-07-0659 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 71 "The Dark Side of Cancellations"This week Disney Detective investigates attempts by unionized Disneyland employees to delay the planned July 9th opening of the park for safety reasons. Disney World cancels all occurrences of the "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020 due to social distancing concerns. Disney World begins testing a new hand-off security back check at Disney Springs that could revolutionize mass security scans for public facilities.Star Wars Insights will delve into the bad news of Star Wars Celebration 2020's cancellation and when we can expect to see the popular fan convention return. We also take a peak behind the scenes...2020-06-2256 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 70 "A Splash of Soccer"Disneyland Resort releases details of it's reopening plan starting on July 17th, the parks 65th anniversary. Disney saves another sport, this time Major League Soccer will be housing it's next active tournament at ESPN's Wide World of Sports. And Disney faces backlash over Splash Mountain and it's "Song of the South" based theme.In Entertainment News we take a look at the trademark battle brewing between the United States Space Force and Netflix's Space Force for international merchandising. Then we'll close out the show with two great Insightful Picks of the Week. Michelle will talk about the...2020-06-1539 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 69 "The Happiest Place in the NBA"It's official, Disney saves the NBA season. Or at least some form of an NBA season that will be played out at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Florida. We also have an update on when Disneyland in California will reopen and the rules surrounding that reopening. And finally in Disney Detective we take a look at an update on our much anticipated Marvel shows WandaVision and Falcon and Winter Soldier.Star Wars Insights take a walk down memory lane with a peak at how the original triology could have looked much different had different casting calls...2020-06-0859 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 68 "Star Wars...Nothing But Star Wars"Disney Detective uncovers plans for the phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores and we've finally got official dates for the staggered reopening along with service restrictions and other precautionary measures being taken.Star Wars Insights takes a look at how Stormtroopers are helping to encourage social distancing at Disney Springs. Ahmed Best, known for the iconic role of Jar Jar Binks returns to the Star Wars universe with a new game show. We'll also look at the expected delays to the next phase of the Star Wars Universe Star...2020-06-0142 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 67 "Facemasks, Bonuses and Baby Yoda"As Disney readies to open it's parks there is controversy swelling around the use of facemasks. Disney heir and grandson of Walt Disney is the latest family member to come out against the corporate giants policies on paying bonuses to management during a massive furlough of it's employees. George Lucas talks about a little known link between Yoda of Empire Strikes Back and Baby Yoda of The Mandalorian.Universal Studios announces it will be the first mega theme park to open in the Orlando Florida area, testing the waters and setting a precedent for others to follow...2020-05-2556 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 66 "It's All Fake Anyway"Disney Detective looks at the recently published plan for the reopening of Disney World starting with a phase I approach that has Disney Springs partially opening. We'll also look at Disney's 'Frozen' show on Broadway becoming another apparent casualty of the COVID-19 situation.In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at a Twitter storm surrounding comments made by Lucasfilm executive Matt Martin. More importantly, we'll look at the fan reaction to his off the cuff comments and see just how passionate and how inappropriate the Star Wars fans can be when their franchise is threatened in...2020-05-1850 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 65 "Skywalker in the Shadows"Disney is bringing back The Wonderful World of Disney Movie Night with a few modern classics. The Haunted Mansion is getting it's own board game in October. And Pixar is cooking up some fun with their popular animated characters for the kids, all this week on Disney Detective.Star Wars Insights takes a look at the reports of Taika Waititi helming a forthcoming Star Wars movie And Lego Star Wars returns with The Skywalker Saga featuring some original actors voices and some never before revealed secrets of some of the lesser known characters from the Star Wars...2020-05-1153 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 64 "Rise of the Recipes"Will Disney save the NBA season and host the teams at Disney's Wide World of Sports? Disney and other Florida theme parks are working to develop a protocol to safely reopen when they are given the green light. To help us through another week of quarantine Disney is bringing back The Disney Family Singalong, this time Volume II.May the 4th be with you as Disney brings Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker to Disney + on Star Wars Day! Even with the parks closed you might be lucky enough to spot Galaxy's edge branded Coke products in their...2020-05-041h 02Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 63 "Unanswered Questions"This week's Disney Detective explorers to real possibility of the Disney Parks in the United States possibly not opening for the remainder of the year and what that means for safety, the park visitors and the staff. Abigail Disney is once again in grabbing headlines with her vulgarity laced charges against the Disney company for their recent furlough of park employees. And despite the parks being closed there is a new lawsuit raging against the Frozen ride in Epcot.Star Wars Insights explores rumored reports of a new Disney+ television show in the works from "Russian Doll"...2020-04-2754 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 62 "Alternatives and Options"Take a virtual tour of Disneyland Pars or cook up any of seventeen Disney Park recipes to stay in the spirit of Disney parks. We'll also discuss the challenges facing theme parks such as Disneyland, Disney World and other seasonal parks in the wake of extended Coronavirus closures and what the new "normal" will look like when we can try to start getting back to life as we knew it.In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at some important developments in the character story of Darth Maul, how the latest episodes of Clone Wars sets...2020-04-2058 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 61 "Whipping up the Streams"Disney continues to do their part to help us get through self quarantine by streaming Illuminations from Disneyland Paris as well as bringing musical magic to ABC with their Disney Family Singalong all while enjoying the delights of a homemade Dole Whip thanks to the publication of their famous recipe.In entertainment news we are seeing other networks get in the spirit of bringing casts of favorite shows together us with the casts of Glee, SCTV, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Jesus Christ Superstar all to keep us entertained at home during these challenging times. AMC is prepping...2020-04-1348 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 60 "Furloughs and Landgrabs"Disney is forced to reluctantly furlough non-essential employees in the wake of the continued shutdown of operations due to COVID-19, but they are still covering their health insurance and Disney execs are taking one for the team as well. At the same time Disney is expanding their landholdings around Disney World in Florida and donating masks and ponchos to health care workers on the frontline of the Coronavirus crisis.In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at a change in writers for the forthcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series set for debut on Disney Plus sometime in the...2020-04-0650 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 59 "A Horse of a Different Color"Disney announces it's keeping it's parks close indefinitely during the Coronovirus outbreak, but continuing to pay it's park workers. In a sea of disturbing news we get a nice feel good story as Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new as yet to be named Zebra foal to the park. Details start to emerge on Season 2 of The Mandalorian as folks in the UK can finally stream the new Star Wars series with the debut of Disney's streaming service in that country. We have some rumors and details of the Rogue One Prequel slated for Disney+. And Mark H...2020-03-3056 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 58 "Surviving Social Distancing"Disney World is in the news this week doing their part to help through the current crisis by donating foot to a local food bank. Then we'll give you some ways to pass the time at home with some virtual rides of Disney's popular parks. We'll look at Abigail Disney's reaction to masses of people flocking to Disney parks before their closure to combat the virus. And Disney releases Onward for digital download early to help the folks at home get through these troubled times.In Star Wars Insights we take a look at the revival of...2020-03-2346 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 57 "Coping with COVID-19"This week we can't avoid talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact it is having across all industries and around the world has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. From the shuttering of shows on Broadway, to Disney closing down their parks to various television shows currently in production around the world shutting down and sending their cast home the impact is huge.We also take a look at a few ways to get your entertainment fix even with so much shut down and with so many people facing some degree of isolation due to...2020-03-1645 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 56 "Making Hollywood Magical"With the opening of the new Mickie and Minnie ride in Disney's Hollywood Studios we take a look at the history of what was once considered the sleepiest theme park in Disney's collection. We'l explore how this "half day" park has been transformed into a premier destination attraction in just the last few years. From Toy Story Land to Star War's: Galaxy's Edge we'll explore how Hollywood Studio's has once again reinvented itself.Star Wars Insights will take a quick look at a romantic proposal in Disneyland's Galaxy Edge. A rainbow sea of iconic lightsabers lit the...2020-03-091h 00Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 55 "Bobbing for CEOs"Bob Iger is, Bob Chapek is in. Disney continues with it's fascination for men named Bob at the top. We learn a little bit more about who the new head of Disney is and what makes him tick. We also look at a scary boat sinking on the Jungle Cruise...or was it just a publicity stunt for the new movie?Star Wars Insights takes a look at how the new Star Wars: High Republic storylines might be able to correct the latest sequel trilogy mistakes made by Disney. Then we'll take a look at some of...2020-03-0248 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 54 "Odd Jobs, Make Overs and Baby Yoda"What's it like being a real Disney Princess? We talk details of what it's like being a "face" character at the happiest place on Earth and the various challenges you might not realize one in such an outwardly prestigious position might encounter. We'll also take a look at the upcoming make over of Cinderella Castle for the movie's 70th anniversary before we talk about why Bob Iger things Tom Holland owes him a pint.In our Star Wars Insights section we'll explore talk of a new Star Wars movie in the works, discuss our thoughts on a...2020-02-241h 04Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 53 "Shrinking kids, growing prices"In Disney Detective Rick Moranis returns to an iconic role, Disney park prices are on the rise...again. Tinker Bell finds true love decades after first meeting each other. Our new segment Star Wars Insights takes a trip down memory lane to that fateful day when Mace Windu got his purple saber and a bomb shell revelation of a key character in the latest Darth Vader comic that could shake the Star Wars Universe to it's core.We take a look at the new Stranger Things teaser and catch a glimpse of Robert Pattinson as B...2020-02-1757 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 52 "Apologies, Thieves and The Ones We Lost"This week we look at how Bob Iger is apologizing for Disney's copyright police strongarming a local PTA trying to raise a few bucks while at the same time a former Disney employee is sentenced for over $7,000 in Haunted Mansion props and Disney World plays host to Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and a lucky Make-A-Wish Recipient. We also talk about some new information trickling out about Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel.In entertainment news we have a recently announced script rewrite of Doctor Strange 2, Pee-Wee Herman himself Paul Reubens is looking to stage a comeback...2020-02-1051 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 51 "Calling Out Disney"Disney Detective explores some premier Disney actors calling the company out for some of the production choices. A lawsuit against the entertainment empire by an artist who feels their work was ripped off by Disney. In a separate Star Wars segment we talk about release dates for the new Cassian Andor series in production for Disney+. Then we take a look at some test footage of a live action Star Wars show shot shortly after Revenge of the Sith which never saw the light of day. Then we take a look inside a Star Wars Themed LA m...2020-02-0354 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 50 "Jedi, Superheros and Ghosts...Oh My"We've got a packed show this week. In our Disney Detective segment well discuss news of the new "Obi-Wan" series recently announced for streaming on Disney+ , we'll talk about who will be writing the script for Captain Marvel 2 and we'll explore Disney's strongarm tactics cracking down on unauthorized sale of Baby Yoda merchandise while Baby Jabba sweeps the internet.In Entertainment news we'll talk about updates on the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, we see a familiar friend returning to the Star Trek world to reprise a beloved role in season 2 of Picard on CBS All Access. Then...2020-01-2751 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 49 "Rebranding, Rumors and Baby Yoda"Disney decides to drop the Fox name from 20th Century Fox and move forward with their own branded studio name after it's acquisition of the aged studio giant. Jon Favreau gets schooled by George Lucas in his Joseph Campbell storytelling style while sharing a cute and cuddly picture of the Star Wars creator with Baby Yoda. Early rumors of a new Vader series possibly staring Hayden Christensen. AMC and Regal giving the cold shoulder to Netflix. Proper honors for Patrick Stewart in Hollywood and our Insightful Picks of the Week, all on this weeks episode.2020-01-2050 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 48 "Working for a Living...or not"How would you like an all expense paid trip to some of the best theme parks in the world, and get paid to go? Or maybe getting paid isn't your thing, maybe you'd rather volunteer to work for free for one of the largest entertainment empires in the world. We talk about both of these in this weeks episode along with how well the Disney+ streaming service is going. We've also got Batman news, Thor news and American Horror story news along with our Insightful Picks of the Week on another great podcast this week.2020-01-1352 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 47 "Nothing But Star Wars"Returning from the holiday we give you a deep dive into our adventures at Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We look at the overall ambiance, the vendors, the rides and the completely immersive feeling of actually being on the planet Batuu. It's one of the most unique experiences we've ever had in over twenty trips to Walt Disney World in Florida. We've got footage of the experience, interactions with cast, building a lightsaber at Savi's workshop and much of the Rise of the Resistance ride.In entertainment news we'll recap what was an incredible season finale...2020-01-061h 05Insights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 46 "Greasing the Lines at Disney"In this holiday themed episode we take a look at the experimental new ride queing system Disney is using to manage crowds with the new Rise of the Resistance ride at Galaxy's Edge in Orlando Florida. We also talk about Bob Iger's olive branch to Martin Scorsese regarding the on going tumult surrounding the famed directors opinion of Disney's superhero movies. We'll then look at a heart warming story of a fan's gift to Olivia Newton-John and we'll talk a bit about the much anticipated return of season 4 of The Expanse on Amazon Prime Video before winding down with...2019-12-1645 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 45 "The Faith is Strong with this One"How do you direct a show like The Mandalorian and somehow convince your children ages 6 and 11 to keep Baby Yoda a secret? We talk about how Bryce Dallas Howard accomplished this very thing. We'll also take a look at the issues surrounding merchandise for the show and we'll talk about the opening of the new Rise of the Resistance ride in Walt Disney World.In Entertainment News we'll look at how Tiffany Haddish is embracing her Jewish identity. We will grudgingly acknowledge the honor bestowed upon "The Irishman" by the National Board of Review who apparently think...2019-12-0934 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 44 "All About The Space"This week the show is unintentionally space themed as we talk about some accomplishments of The Mandalorian, an impressive Star Wars merchandise auction, and a feel good Star Wars story about what Disney is doing for a dying fan. In our Entertainment News this week we look at the latest Star Wars The Last Jedi trailer that's less a trailer and more a summation of the journey and intro into what the new movie symbolizes, then we have a return of the alien everyone fell in love with in the '80s and a space faring couple who had...2019-12-0244 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 43 "Hacks, Honors and Baby Yoda"Disney+ continues to struggle with service outages and now accounts being hacked while the stars of Frozen get their own stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We find out why we can't yet buy the adorable "Baby Yoda" from the new Mandalorian series and John Williams is back with his 71st Grammy nomination 58 years after his first.In Entertainment News we hear from Aquaman's Willem Dafoe on the state of superhero movies, Michael Jackson's accusers are back in the news with their appeals and sad news that one of our favorite shows and past Insightful Pick...2019-11-2546 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 42 "Disney Plussing the PC"By all accounts Disney+ is a smash success...or is Disney just fibbing on their subscriber numbers? We'll talk subscriptions and some controversial decisions and disclaimers on some content from the new streaming network. We'll also look at some exceptionally rare Disney items coming up for auction.Daisey Ridley gives us four words to describe The Rise of Skywalker, Spongebob's Squidward is getting a spinoff and new movie while Nickelodeon throws it's had into the streaming service market and we pay tribute to the bad guy everyone loves to hate from The Walking Dead before we finish...2019-11-1857 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 41 "May The Flight Be With You"Star Wars is in the Disney Detective again this week with a new United Airlines Star Wars themed plan as well as Carrie Fishers daughter Billie Lourd's thoughts on being the keeper of the Princess Leia legacy and we'll look at Disney walking back some charges after a backlash and class action lawsuit.DC is in the Entertainment news with casting details for some of the villains in the next installment of the Batman franchise as well as Box Office profitability news on the results of the Joker and we'll cap it off with a touching surprise...2019-11-1140 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 40 "Vampires, Zombies and More"It's an all Star Wars Disney Detective this week as we try to figure out why Disney seems to want to hide Hayden Christensen. Some sage words of advice from Anthony Daniels on the lead up to the next Star Wars Movie and some candid thoughts Lawrence Kasdan on why Solo: A Star Wars Story wasn't much of a success.In entertainment news we look at thew new Dracula series coming to Netflix, then we talk Walking Dead with some of the shows stars swearing off a popular convention and Daryl himself Norman Reedus reflects on his...2019-11-0436 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 39 "Lies and Allegations"We explore a lot of Marvel and Star Wars news in our Disney Detective this week. Jeremy Renner may loose his Hawkeye role over allegations made by his ex-wife. Ewan McGregor confesses to lying to the fans for four years about the continuing story of Obi-Wan, and Mark Hamill sums up the final Last Jedi Trailer perfectly. In Entertainment News Martin Scorsese gets some backing by Francis Ford Coppola in his crusade against super hero movies, while Jon Favreau addresses those criticisms. We'll talk about the opening of the largest indoor theme park in North American and l...2019-10-2844 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 38 "A Marvelous Proposal"We start this week off with a brief editorial on the strong arm tactics of Disney Entertainment which resulted in us having to edit out scenes from a recent Disney trailer. Then we move on to discuss the new VR experience Avengers: Damage Control, we'll take a look at a new promotion that will pay participants $1,000 to binge watch Disney movies and take a look at a heart warming experience by Captain Marvel herself Brie Larson at a recent convention.In entertainment news Martin Scorsese is once again attacking a movie genre that has proven immensely more...2019-10-2144 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 37 "Dude, Where's My Ride"People are stealing Disney rides, the Little Mermaid Live adds a 'Glee' Alum and we get some details on the new "Behind the Attraction" Docuseries that will be premiering sometime in the near future on the Disney+ streaming service.In Entertainment news Samuel L. Jackson has some choice words for Martin Scoresese, the return of the Animaniacs, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is going on a Jungle Cruise, and Mark Hamill is shooting a new movie in the podcasts neck of the woods.A brief "In Memoriam' to a fallen Mouseketeer and we finish up with...2019-10-1454 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 36 "A Lifetime of Happiness"This week Disney in the news for a lawsuit alleging discrimination by an autistic man for their current queuing policy for disabled guests. After a rich year at the box office for Disney in 2019 we'll take a look at the bleak outlook for the mega-company in the 2020 box office year. Then we'll pay tribute to Disneyland's customer number 1 from it's opening day back in 1955.Encouraging entertainment news indicates the screenwriter of the latest edition to the Star Wars movie franchise will settle the question of "Who is Rey". Stranger Things is renewed for a fourth season and i...2019-10-0744 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 35 "The Happiest Vegans on Earth"Disney to offer a vegan friendly menu at all of its dining locations in the parks while they sort out the overall lack of interest they're facing with Star Wars Galaxy's edge. Then we'll look at some of the desperate moves Disney is making to compensate for drop in park admissions, including further eroding the guest experience by axing popular street performances in it's Orlando Parks. All while Disney throwing Disney US Parks Chief Catherine Powell under the bus for the failures of the entire company, including the over paid Disney CEO Bob Iger.In entertainment news...2019-09-3049 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 34 "Lose the Fountain, Save the Water"Disney strives to save the ceremonial waters of the Epcot fountain while Freeform TV offers a behind the scenes look at Galaxy's Edge some controversy over who the first Jewish Disney princess really is.In entertainment news we'll get a sneak peak at the new queen of The Crown, an update on the controversial HBO special on Michael Jackson, a tragic reveal for 'Queer Eye' alumn Jonathan Van Ness and Will Smith's support for anti-bullying.And of course we'll wrap up with our Insightful Picks of the Week2019-09-2350 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 33 "Conflicts and Letdowns"Disney doing the right thing for a young man who wanted to help out victims of Hurricane Dorian while James Cameron comments on loosing the box office top spot. A review of the biggest let downs of the D23 Expo and Bob Iger steps down from the Apple board to avoid a conflict of interest. We say good bye to movie pass as it shuts it doors, Felicity Huffman as she shuffles off to prison and Eddie Money who succumbed to cancer. Then we'll finish up with a couple of great Insightful Picks of the week.2019-09-1652 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 32 "Headaches, Heroes and Helping Others"Disney quietly extends it's Disney+ sale while getting sued over a headbump at Space Mountain and Robert Downey Jr. reprises his Tony Stark role in an upcoming Disney+ show. Sony closes the door on a Spider-Man deal with Disney while Robert Pattinson gives us some insight into becoming the next Batman and Jimmy Kimmel is inspired by a staffer to help support ALS research. As always we finish up with a couple of great insightful picks.2019-09-0943 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 31 "Frozen in a Galaxy Far Far Away"Galaxy's Edge launches to crowds and delays in Disney World while the TSA debates whether you can bring home your Star Wars inspired coke cans. Disney drops some play details of Frozen II while Snow White shows us what makes really makes a Disney vacation special. In entertainment news John Travolta leaves us scratching our heads wondering why he's still allow to present at awards shows, we take a look at the new Amazon Prime show Carnival Row before we take a look at the great SNL contributions Leslie Jones has made in the wake of her departure from...2019-09-0257 minInsights Into EntertainmentInsights Into Entertainment: Episode 30 "Special Event: D23 Expo"We dissect the three day Disney extravaganza in Anaheim California that is the largest Disney fan event in the world, the D23 Expo 2019. While it's impossible to cram three days of convention experience into a single podcast, we break down the most significant announcements and happenings in a concise and detailed analysis and make it easy to understand. From the Halcyon to the Campus we delve into all the major points in this comprehensive podcast.2019-08-2856 min