McFARLAND, USA in Theaters February 20, 2015! #McFarlandUSA

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I had the privilege of seeing this movie last week when I was in Los Angeles and it really touched me.  I can’t wait to see it again when it comes out this February.  Make sure to bring tissues with you when you go!

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McFARLAND, USA is rated PG and opens in theaters everywhere on February 20, 2015!

Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

Disney’s “McFarland, USA” stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Carlos Pratts, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez, Chris Ellis and Diana Maria Riva, and is directed by Niki Caro with screenplay by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson, and story by Cleveland & Gilois. Gordon Gray and Mark Ciardi are producing, with Mario Iscovich and Mary Martin serving as executive producers.

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mcfarlandOn the first night of my press trip to Los Angeles with Disney we saw a screening of McFarland, USA which will be coming to theaters February 20, 2015.  I can’t say any more right now but I can’t wait for everyone to see it.  Just make sure you bring LOTS of tissues.  It is a tear jerker!  Here’s a bit more about the film:

Inspired by the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

mcfarland usaDisney’s “McFarland, USA” stars Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor, Martha Higareda, Michael Aguero, Sergio Avelar, Hector Duran, Rafael Martinez, Johnny Ortiz, Carlos Pratts, Ramiro Rodriguez, Danny Mora, Valente Rodriguez, Vanessa Martinez and Chris Ellis and is directed by Niki Caro with screenplay by Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois and Grant Thompson, and story by Cleveland & Gilois. Gordon Gray and Mark Ciardi are producing, with Mario Iscovich and Mary Martin serving as executive producers.

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MCFARLAND, USA opens in theaters everywhere on February 20, 2015!

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I’m Going Back to Cali- Big Hero 6 Premiere, Dancing with the Stars, and More! #BigHero6Event #ABCTVEvent

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Disclosure- I have been provided an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles for the Big Hero 6 movie premiere and ABC TV Event in exchange for coverage of these events.  All opinions are 100% my own.   Thank you so much Disney and ABC TV!

10628703_10152298437256770_5373620466641608600_oI am so excited to announce that my e-mail was sprinkled with some Disney fairy dust a few weeks ago.  I have been invited back to Los Angeles with 24 other bloggers for an AMAZING, jam packed press trip.  Just like when I went to the red carpet premiere of Frankenweenie and Disney’s Planes, part of this trip includes walking the red carpet at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood for the premiere of Big Hero 6.  And after the premiere we’ll be rubbing elbows with stars at the after party.  I wonder who we’ll see?!?!

Big-Hero-6-poster-2-fullMy girls have been talking about BIG HERO 6 ever since they saw the trailer and I can’t blame them.  I am also beyond excited to be seeing this movie.
10665145_10152338803881770_3207378933830734707_n 1959462_10152338805201770_1886718520857406945_nBut my excitement doesn’t stop there for Big Hero 6.  Sure, walking the red carpet will be amazing but we’ll also be touring the Disney Animation Studios, learning all about how Big Hero 6 was made from  with the filmmakers- Directors Don Hall Chris Williams and Producer Roy Conli.  We will also be interviewing Jamie Chung (voice of “Go Go Tomago” – @jamiechung1) and Genesis Rodriguez (voice of “Honey Lemon” – @genirodriguez).  We will get a drawing demo, get to try our hand at voicing one of the characters and lots more.
Here’s a trailer of Big Hero 6 so you can see what we’re so excited about.  #BigHero6Event

feastI’m also excited to see the movie short that is being shown before Big Hero 6 called FEAST.  It looks adorable!  We’ll be interviewing FEAST Director Patrick Osborne & Producer Kristina Reed (who I met when we interviewed her for her work on Paperman).
And here is a sneak peek at FEAST.  How cute is this dog!?!?!

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Sounds like a great trip, right?  Well all of that is just the tip of the iceberg.  There is so much more excitement in store for us.  We will be attending a live taping of “Dancing with the Stars” (Monday nights at 8/7cat the glamorous ballroom set!  That’s right, we’ll be in the audience in the middle of the action and surrounded by stars.  I have 2 left feet when it comes to dancing but I love to watch it so I am so excited to be there live.  Plus we get to get all dressed up for the show!  After several days of dress shopping I finally found the perfect dress but you’ll have to wait a little while to see what I picked.  Afterwards, we’ll be going out to dinner and we will be live tweeting during the West coast airing of the show – when a special guest (or two!) might make an appearance.  I can’t wait to see who our special guest(s) might be!  I secretly hope it’s Alfonso Ribeiro.  This is a clip of my favorite dance he’s done so far on the show.   #ABCTVEvent and #DWTS

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Have you seen the hilarious new ABC show, black-ish (Wednesday nights at 9:30/8:30c?  It stars Anthony Anderson () and Tracee Ellis Ross  and it is hysterical!  We’ll be visiting the Walt Disney Studio Lot for special preview screenings of episodes of ABC shows, including black-ish – which also shoots on the Disney lot, so we might be touring the set, too!
This is one of my favorite clips from the show.  If you haven’t seen it yet, check out what you’re missing. #blackishABC

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 We will also be screening the upcoming musical comedy “Galavant” (hosted by Executive Producer Dan Fogelman of “Tangled” and “Cars” fame).  Here’s a clip to see what it’s all about. #Galavant

Agent-Carter-GFX-650x445 Are you a Marvel-  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fan?  Agent Carter is a new show that will debut in January 2015 during the season two mid-season break of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  We will be meeting Agent Carter herself (aka actress Hayley Atwell), interviewing the Executive Producers Tara Butters and Michele Fazekas (also EPs on Resurrection– one of my favorite shows), touring the set and other super exciting things!  #‎ABCTVEvent‬ #‎AgentCarter‬ 

1743488_10105724534089614_8227948042648886929_nJust added to our adventure, we will be screening the new Kevin Costner film McFARLAND, USA!!! The movie doesn’t open until 2/22/15 so there isn’t even a trailer to show you yet but I’ll be sure to share one with you when it does.

I can’t wait to share with you all the exciting details of my trip with my readers.  Have any questions for any of stars, directors, producers, etc. that I might be meeting?  Be sure to send them to me via e-mail or Twitter.

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