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The Mandalorian' continues to look like a breakout success for Disney+

The Mandalorian' continues to look like a breakout success for Disney+ Review by  Brian Lowry ,  The Mandalorian's 'Baby Yoda' is still new to the Disney+ streaming world, but it's already stealing hearts. (CNN) The following contains modest spoilers about "The Mandalorian's" third episode. "The Mandalorian" has become a breakout success for Disney+, and not just because of the mountains of merchandise that "Baby Yoda" is going to move  when it hits shelves . The first live-action "Star Wars" series continues to impress through three episodes, employing a savvy blend of different genres, niftily mashing up the qualities of an old TV western with sci-fi special effects and the action-filled pacing of an animated show. The latest wrinkle, in which the bounty hunter with no name (and so far no visible face) acquires a conscience, underscores the deft way in which producers Jon Favreau

The next 'Frozen' earworms you won't be able to let go

The next 'Frozen' earworms you won't be able to let go By Marianne Garvey,  Updated 1011 GMT (1811 HKT) November 24 'F rozen II' ventures 'Into the Unknown'   01:43 (CNN) "Frozen 2" is here so get ready to sing your heart out. Although the soundtrack for the highly anticipated  animated sequel  was released Nov. 15, the movie's debut in theaters can only help bring new sing-alongs to life. So what's the next "Frozen"-themed earworm? Much like Elsa's signature anthem "Let It Go" from 2013's "Frozen," we have another power ballad destined to become iconic. Idina Menzel sings "Into the Unknown," all about unlocking the key to Elsa's past. (Panic! at the Disco does a version of the song as the first single, which plays during the end credits role in "Frozen 2 Next, there's "Lost In the Woods,&q

FC pamphlet Vol. 89] Arashi members talk about their favorite solos

FC pamphlet Vol. 89] Arashi members talk about their favorite solos This translation was longer than I had expected so I decided to post it here on LJ as well. It's taken from the FC pamphlet, 20th anniversary issue. Enjoy! -- Let me introduce a letter from the fans. “Amongst the member solos, I like Ninomiya-kun’s “Doko Ni Demo Aru Uta” the most. Which member solos do you like? – Inoue Kyoka-san, 17 years old, Kagoshima” Jun:  Shall we start with the Ninomiya solos? Nino :   Oh, so we’re all stating our favourite member solos, yes? Sho:  For me, it’s that one. The one where you danced a lot 3 years ago… Jun:  Oh, me too! That’s the one that came my mind straightaway. That’s “Mata Kyou To Onaji Asu Ga Kuru”, right? Sho:  That’s right! To have Nino dance that much, it left a strong impression on me. Jun:  I get what you mean! Aiba:  For me, it’s the one where everyone  dressed up as mascots. Sho:  Ah, that’s “Himitsu”. Jun:  The Kokuritsu (Arafes ‘13) version, right? The one wh

Disney worked with Sámi groups for Frozen 2

Disney worked with Sámi groups for Frozen 2 CBC Indigenous ✔ @CBCIndigenous For the first time in forever, Hollywood gets Indigenous consultation right in Frozen 2 https:// ift.tt/2QIVOqr   For the first time in forever, Hollywood gets Indigenous consultation right in Frozen 2 | CBC News A team of Sámi experts worked with Disney filmmakers on the representation of the fictional Northuldra tribe. cbc.ca 435 4:40 PM - Nov 23, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 158 people are talking about this The filmmakers collaborated with several Sámi groups for their depiction of the fictional Northuldra tribe. Anne Lajla Utsi, the managing director of the International Sámi Film Institute, hopes Disney will set an example for other film companies who want to use Indigenous culture in their stories. “It has been a very, very good collaboration, I must say. We are really proud of that, and happy about the film, as