Marvel Studios’ Eternals

Marvel Studios’ Eternals

By Erin

Eternals is one of Marvel Studios’ most ambitious films to date. Eternals is on all major digital platforms now and will arrive on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 15th! Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel. Eternals can also be viewed on Disney+.

The scope of the story is epic, spanning over 7,000 years on Earth and in space. Director Chloé Zhao employs a naturalistic style of location-based filmmaking, so she wanted the filming to take place at practical locations, as much as was feasibly possible. As a result, the film’s locations included multiple environments in London and the countryside U.K., as well as several different sites in the Canary Islands. This all makes for a very epic journey through time and space with a group of immortal heroes. Marvel fans can look forward to a great time falling in love with these wonderful characters, learn new MCU mythologies and explore some of the existential questions humanity has pondered since the dawn of time with Eternals.

(L-R): Gilgamesh (Don Lee) and Thena (Angelina Jolie) in Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Film Synopsis

Marvel Studios’ Eternals follows a group of ancient heroes from beyond the stars who had protected Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again. 

Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani) in Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2021 Marvel Studios. All Rights Reserved.

The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie.

Bonus Features*

  • Audio Commentary – View the film with audio commentary by Chloé Zhao, Stephane Ceretti, Mårten Larsson
  • Immortalized – Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe launches into the cosmos with the Eternals. In this behind-the-scenes documentary, dive deep into the reasons why Marvel wanted to immortalize these superheroes for the MCU.
  • Walks of Life – Eternals unveils Marvel’s biggest and most diverse lineup of Super Heroes in one film. Hear reactions from the cast on being involved in the film and the instant sense of camaraderie that was felt on the day they all joined each other in their costumes.
  • Gag Reel – Watch some of the hilarious mishaps of the charming cast and crew.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Gravity – Phastos and Jack have a conversation that leads to a breakthrough.
    • Nostalgia – Sprite and Makkari reminisce about humankind while overlooking the ruins of Babylon.
    • Movies – Gligamesh and Kingo connect over movies while crossing the Amazon River with the rest of the team.
    • Small Talk – Sprite confronts Dane in the museum about his interactions with Sersi.

*bonus features vary by product and retailer

Makkari (Lauren Ridloff) in Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS. Photo by Sophie Mutevelian. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Cast

The 10 Eternals are played by a diverse group of super-talented actors:

Gemma Chan plays Sersi, a humankind-loving Eternal who lives in London and works at the Natural History Museum.
Richard Madden is Ikaris, a strong, serious, mission-centered Eternal with great strength.

Salma Hayek portrays Ajak, the matriarch of the Eternals.
Angelina Jolie takes the role of Thena, a powerful fighter and warrior.
Barry Keoghan plays Druig, an intense Eternal who has the power to control minds.

Kumail Nanjiani is Kingo, an outgoing Eternal with attitude and flair.
Brian Tyree Henry steps into the role of Phastos, a master inventor and technopath.

Don Lee (Ma Dong-Seok) plays the kind Gilgamesh, who possesses great strength but is a fun-loving soul.
Lauren Ridloff takes on Makkari, who is the fastest woman in the universe.
Lia McHugh plays Sprite, who despite being thousands of years old, exists through time as a 12-year-old girl.

Representing humanity, Kit Harington plays Dane Whitman, who is not an Eternal. He works at the Natural History Museum in present-day London and has a special connection with Sersi.

L to R: Sersi (Gemma Chan) and Ikaris (Richard Madden) in Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS. Photo by Sophie Mutevelian. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Directed by

Chloé Zhao 

Produced by

Kevin Feige, p.g.a.

Nate Moore, p.g.a.

Executive Producers

Louis D’Esposito

Victoria Alonso

Kevin de la Noy

Screenplay by

Chloé Zhao, Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo and Kaz Firpo

Screen Story by

Ryan Firpo & Matthew K. Firpo

Music by

Ramin Djawadi

Social Media

Twitter: @TheEternals

Facebook: @OfficialEternals

Instagram: @Eternals

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Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pies

Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pies

By Erin

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, and let’s be real. I think we can all use a little magical Disney treat right now! 2022 hasn’t shown much promise to be that amazing so far. We’re barely two weeks in and I am already exhausted…. anyone else? I hope it’s not just me… ha. So enjoy these adorable Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pies, I hope it puts a little Disney Magic and smile into your day.

Valentine’s Day Whoopie Pies

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Makes: 24 whoopie pies

Chocolate Whoopie Pie Ingredients:

1 2⁄3 cups flour
2⁄3 cups Hershey powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1⁄2 teaspoon Kosher salt
4 Table spoon sweet cream butter, softened 4 Tbsp vegetable shortening
1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk

Whoopie Pie Cake

Vanilla Filling:
2 cup powdered sugar
4 Tablespoons sweet cream butter (room temp) 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1⁄2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Garnish:
1 cup Melted Chocolate chips
1 disposable piping bag
Valentine’s Day Sprinkles
Red icing bows to make some whoopie pies as “Minnie”

Valentine's Day Mickey Mouse Whoopie Pie Filling

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, shortening and brown sugar until combined and smooth.

Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.

Alternate between the flour and milk and gradually mix until combined.

Scoop the batter into the piping bag and cut the tip off, about 1 in that way you have a larger hole.

Pipe a big circle about 2 inch in width for the face of the whoopie pie.

Pipe two smaller circles for the ears.

Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the tops are fluffy and bounce back when touched.

Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes.

Transfer the cooled cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Filling:

Using a standing mixer, beat the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, heavy whipping cream and butter together until combined and smooth.

Continue to beat for another 5 minutes or until the filling is thick
Scoop into the piping bag.


Building the Whoopie Pie:
Flip each half of the whoopie pies so the flat side is facing up.
Pipe filling onto the bottom of the whoopie pies and place the top whoopie pie on top Drizzle the melted chocolate on top and sprinkle with valentine’s day sprinkles. ENJOY!

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Monster Jam at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Monster Jam at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

By Erin

Monster Jame at Anaheim Angel Stadium California

This. Is. MONSTER JAM!  It’s time to fire up the engines again as the most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today roars back into the iconic SoCal dirt battleground home at Angel Stadium of Anaheim for three adrenaline-charged weekends on January 22 & 23; February 19 & 20 and February 26 & 27, 2022, marking the much-anticipated return of the first Monster Jam events back at Angel Stadium in nearly two years welcoming back fans at 100% full capacity following the pandemic pause.  Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Monster Jam features world-class athletes locked in intense competitions of speed and skill.

  • Sign up today to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer at MonsterJam.com to get exclusive early access to the pre-sale offer code to purchase advance tickets starting today to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public next week on Tuesday, September 28th.  

The popular Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience will return prior to every Anaheim event, where fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly fun.  This unique experience is the only place that allows people to get up close access to the Monster Jam teams and get an insider’s look at how these trucks are built to stand up to the competition.  Pit Passes are available for $20 for this VIP experience.

SoCal motorsports fans will witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles for the Event Championship.  Engineered to perfection, the 12,000-pound Monster Jam trucks push all limits going head-to-head for points in Freestyle, Skills, Donuts and Racing competitions.  The Stadium Series Champion will receive a highly coveted automatic bid to the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals® to compete for the title of World Champion, scheduled for May 2022 in Orlando.  

Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world.  

The all-star Anaheim Stadium Championship Series features 12 skilled athletes fighting for the championship while putting on a spectacle, constantly innovating and always entertaining.  Five-time Monster Jam World Finals champion Adam Anderson gets behind the wheel of the legendary black and green wrecking machine Grave Digger®, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.  2020 Triple Threat Central Series® champion Colton Eichelberger, representing team Max-D™, makes his Stadium Championship Series debut.  Charlie Pauken returns to his roots driving Monster Mutt®, the truck he drove when he claimed the 2010 Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Championship.  GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ title holder Bryce Kenny in Great Clips Mohawk Warrior®, aims to crush the competition against Megalodon®, the truck that redefined the phrase “jumping the shark” and set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title for the most monster trucks jumped by a monster truck, driven by Cory Rummell.  Military veteran Kayla Blood in Soldier Fortune™ and 2019 Rising Star driver Camden Murphy in Bakugan Dragonoid™ also look to lock in the championship.  While family rivalry pits two-time Monster Jam World Finals Freestyle Champion Jim Koehler in Avenger against his own son Chris Koehler driving the fire truck themed AXE.  

WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 2022

  • Event Time – 6:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 2:30 PM–5:30 PM (Saturday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, January 23, 2022

  • Event Time – 2:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Sunday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Saturday, February 19, 2022

  • Event Time – 6:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 2:30 PM–5:30 PM (Saturday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, February 20, 2022

  • Event Time – 2:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Sunday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Saturday, February 26, 2022

  • Event Time – 6:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 2:30 PM–5:30 PM (Saturday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

Sunday, February 27, 2022

  • Event Time – 2:30 PM
  • Pit Party open from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Sunday Event Ticket & Pit Pass required for entry)

WHERE: Angel Stadium of Anaheim – 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92803

TICKETS: Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family!

Tickets and Pit Passes will be available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com 

     *ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Featured Trucks/Drivers:  Grave Digger driven by Adam Anderson; Max-D driven by Colton Eichelberger; Monster Mutt driven by Charlie Pauken; Megalodon driven by Cory Rummell; Soldier Fortune driven by Kayla Blood; Great Clips Mohawk Warrior driven by Bryce Kenny; El Toro Loco driven by Kraig Champion; Bakugan Dragonoid driven by Camden Murphy; Avenger driven by Jim Koehler; AXE driven by Chris Koehler; Jurassic Attack driven by Paul Jensen; Vendetta driven by Mike Christensen

As the pandemic recovery progresses, Monster Jam continues to monitor changes to government mandates, public health guidelines and industry standards and is working closely with venue partners to adjust protocols for the safety and wellness of guests based on state and local requirements. For details about Monster Jam’s Ultimate Lineup for Fan Wellness, please go herePlease monitor the venue website Angel Stadium for health and safety policies, including face covering and entry requirements, which are subject to change.

For specific Anaheim local event info, please visit 

January 22nd & 23rd, 2022

February 19th & 20th, 2022

February 26th & 27th, 2022

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Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam

About Monster Jam

Unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable, Monster Jam® features world-class athletes competing for championships on perfectly engineered dirt tracks that push these ever-evolving, state-of-the-art trucks to the limit. Beyond the 350 global live events each year, the Monster Jam brand extends off the track into the home through products, content and merchandise that keeps the fun alive year-round.  For more information, visit MonsterJam.com.