Hiatus Watch: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

Happy Wednesday!

I forgot the new Descendants movie Wicked Wonderland was out. It premiered last Thursday and it's a continuation from the last movie The Rise of Red. I guess Red and Chloe probably didn't think there would be any problems after going back in time to make Red's mother Queen of Hearts a nicer person. The Queen was truly evil but it looks like changing things created a new problem they are going to have to fix. I like these Descedants movies, there's always a fun and interesting take on the fairytales.


Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (Disney Channel and Plus)

Starring: Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura, Alexandro Byrd, Kiara T. Romero, Leonardo Nam, Paolo Montalban, Brandy Norwood, Rita Ora, Awkwafina and more

Director: Kimmy Gatewood

Writers: Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey and Ru Sommer

Based On: Characters created by Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon

Description:

When Wonderland plays host to the Kingdom Cup Games, Red and Chloe Charming must fight to save everyone from an unexpected villain.

Hiatus Watch: The Doomies

There are a lot interesting new shows being released during this hiatus. And another one I just found is The Doomies. Looking at the trailer, I'm just wondering why did these two, Bobby And Romy (or perhaps just Bobby) open up a gateway or portal to another world? Maybe they didn't think it would happen but somehow it did. And now there's monsters on the loose. I wonder if it's just a Monster of the Week series or if there's a big connecting story that they have to solve by the end of the season? Or maybe it's a little bit of both? Either way, this seems like a fun little show. It kind of has that Gravity Falls meets Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc. feel to it and maybe with a touch of Stranger Things.

What new shows have you been watching?


The Doomies (Disney Plus)

Starring: Max Mittelman, Madison Calderon, Noel Gibson, Jon Bailey, Zehra Fazal, Debra Wilson and more

Creators: Andres Fernandez, Henry Gifford and Rémi "Pozla" Zaarour

Description:

Follows best friends Bobby and Romy who open up a gateway to another world by mistake, turning their coastal town into a hotspot for horrifying creatures of doom, and must battle with both literal and inner monsters.

Hiatus Watch: Every Year After and Dragon Striker

Happy Wednesday!

In between reading my books this summer, I'm going to try to watching some of the new (and new to me) shows and movies during hiatus. And two new shows that I want to watch are: Every Year After and Dragon Striker.

Every Year After is based on the book Every Summer After by Carly Fortune which up until now I had never heard of. Maybe I'll add it to my list to read later especially if I like the show. Looking at the trailer, the show which premiered today (June 10th) does have that summery feel to it. As it follows two (best?) friends questioning their romantic possibilities. Since, I've never read the book, it will be interesting to see if they do end up together or there's a twist and they don't. I guess friends to lovers is a popular trope for a reason. All episodes of the first season are available to watch on Amazon Prime.

As for the second new show (which premiered June 9th), Dragon Striker, it's an animated series that follows a young boy named Keys who not only attends a school and joins a sports team where he learns he may be the legendary "Dragon Striker". But he will also be fighting against a big evil. This seems like an interesting show and it kind of feels like a cross between Naruto and The Legend of Korra plus with sports. All episodes of the first season are also available to watch on Disney Plus.


Every Year After (Amazon Prime)

Starring: Sadie Soverall, Matt Cornett, Michael Bradway, Abigail Cowen, Aurora Perrineau, Joseph Chiu and more

Creators: Leila Gerstein and Amy Harris

Based On: The book Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Description:

Two lifelong friends explore the enduring question - what if your first love was destined to be your soulmate? A sweeping romantic tale about love's timeless possibilities.

Trailer: Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

After watching this trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, all I can think about is how much I can't wait to see this. It's looks really good. This animated series will premiere Monday, April 6th on Disney+ and will follow Darth Maul seeking his revenge against the Empire. And it looks like he has a Jedi joining him in his quest. That Jedi is taking a big risk joining up with Darth Maul because can she really trust him? Although, he's going after the Empire but will he turn on her if she's no longer useful for him? Or are they building a true partnership? I guess I'll have to wait and see. I can't help wondering what will be the Jedi's fate at the end of this? Will she live and go back into hiding or die trying to stop the Empire?

I will be watching this for sure. I doubt this will happen but I would love if not only this show was released on DVD but also the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars as well as Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

Hiatus Watch: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (+ Trailer)

There are quite a few shows I want to watch during this hiatus and the latest one I found is Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. It's a spin-off from Wizards of Waverly Place and in this new series it follows Justin Russo, who is stepping back into the magical world after leaving it behind. Surprisingly, he never told his wife Giada and their kids Roman and Milo that he was a wizard. Justin was asked by his younger sister Alex to teach Billie, a young and rebellious wizard who although is very powerful, she has no discipline. Also, there's some sort of prophesy about Billie (which she doesn't know about) but it may end up with her having to save the world. Which at the moment she is definitely not prepared for. Which is why Justin will really have to teach her everything she needs to know about magic. What I found interesting is that it didn't take long before Giada, Roman and Milo found out about magic (well, the kids found out in the first episode).

So far, I only watched the first two episodes (there are 10 episodes that have already aired) and I already really like this show. It's funny, cute, fast paced and has plenty of magic. I like all the characters, Billie is smart and full of energy which can sometimes get her in trouble especially in regards to her magic. Justin is still the same (studious and structured), he's just an adult now. Giada who is an Investigative Reporter is both smart and a little wacky. She also has this tacky sense of fashion that works for her. As for their kids, Roman and Milo they are very opposite. Where Roman is a mini version of his dad (studious and structured), Milo is a little whimsical weirdo but it also works for him.

I'm a big fan of supernatural shows and it's been a while since I've watched a Disney Channel show which is why I'm glad I found Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. While I'm getting caught up on the remainder of the first 10 episodes, funny enough I think this show might be on hiatus. There are still 11 more episodes to air for the rest of season but I don't see when a new episode is scheduled.

Entertainment News #60: Star Wars: The Acolyte and Will Trent

- Disney+ has cancelled The Star Wars TV series, The Acolyte after one season. It's disappointing that this show was cancelled, I enjoyed watching it. It might have started out a little slow but it quickly built up the drama and suspense. And with the way the first season ended, it was set up perfectly to follow Osha as she trained in the darkside of the force. I wish these networks and streaming services would give shows time to flourish to find viewers or to allow the writers to further develop the story. Now, it's just another show added to the cancelled shows list.

- The Will Trent TV series is adding actress Gina Rodriguez to the upcoming third season as a main character. She will play Marion Alba, an Assistant District Attorney. With the way the writers seemed to have put an end to Will and Angie Polaski's relationship since he arrested her in the season two finale, I wouldn't be surprised if Marion will be Will's new love interest.

I'm not interested in seeing Will jump into a new romance or relationship so soon, so I hope they won't go that route with him and Marion. The writers need to give Will time to move on from the love and life he thought he would have with Angie before giving him someone new to date. Many fans have been wondering when the show will finally bring in the character Sara Linton since she is Will's canon love interest in the book series written by Karin Slaughter. Since this is an adaptation of the books, I wonder if the Showrunner and writers are doing something different before bringing in Sara? Or are they just going to not include her at all and just give Will a non-canon love interest?

Are you watching Star Wars: The Acolyte?

I haven't watched Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney Pluss but I will. The trailer looks good, I just added the show to my Summer Hiatus list. I'm going to start watching it either today or tomorrow. There are only eigth episodes (the season finale just aired yesterday, July 16th), so it shouldn't take long to watch the first season. I don't really like to binge watch shows, I like take my time watching shows. So, I'll probably watch two a day starting with today or tommorrow and finish by Saturday or Sunday.

Description:

A hundred years before the rise of the Empire, the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic have prospered for centuries without war. During this time, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past.

Trailer: X-Men '97

I love the 90's X-Men animated series, it's one of my favorite shows. As well as being one the best adaptations of the characters, it's certainly by far my favorite versions of the characters. I knew there was going to be a new X-Men animated series based on the 90's animated series but I wasn't expecting X-Men '97 to looks this good.

There is no way that Charles Xavier willed everything to Magneto, there must be a catch. Regardless, I'm sure he's going give them nothing but trouble. I know I say this a lot but I really can't wait to see this. X-Men '97 will premiere on Wednesday, March 20th on Disney Plus.

Entertainment News #44: TV Shows (New, Renewed and Returning)

Happy Sunday! I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Here are some Entertainment News:

- The Goosebumps TV series has been renewed for a second season by Disney Plus. The series, which is based on the book series of the same name by R.L. Stine, follows a group of high school students who try to figure out what happened to Harold Bibble, a teenager who died years ago. I've never watched this show but I'm going to start watching the first season very soon.

Entertainment News #42: Hallmark, Interview with the Vampire and Percy Jackson

Here are a few evening news bits:

- The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel will get a new name. It will be changed simply to Hallmark Mystery. The new change will debut Friday, March 6th. The popular mystery movie The Cases of Mystery Lane starring Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell will be getting a sequel titled Death is Listening. I really enjoyed the first movie and I can't wait to see this upcoming sequel.

- The second season of an Interview with the Vampire will premiere on Sunday, May 12 on AMC. This show has been on my watch list, maybe I'll start watching it this weekend. I also want to read the book of the same name that was written by the now late Anne Rice.

- Disney Plus has renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a second season. That's good because although I'm enjoying the show (I still have to watch the last two episodes), the show had pacing issues. Some scenes were moving a just a little too slow which is something that could be easily fixed in the next season. And also maybe have Percy have little more energy and personality, he appears rather dull and boring at times. Regardless, I'm happy the show was renewed.

Trailer: Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3

The trailer for the third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was just released today. The third season will premiere with the first three episodes on Wednesday, February 21 on Disney+. With the rest of the episodes continuing to air on consecutive Wednesdays. This trailer looks amazing. And watching it has created so much giddy anticipation for me that I can't wait to see this upcoming final season.

Teaser Trailer: Percy Jackson and The Olympians TV Series

I'm not sure what to think of this teaser trailer for the upcoming Percy Jackson and The Olympians TV series. It looks good while also feeling a bit generic. And the actors for Percy and his mother, Grover and Annabeth just seem so bland and boring. I'm sure they're talented or they wouldn't have been cast. I just wish they stood out a bit more.

Anyway, I love the Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan and despite not being a fan favorite, I also really enjoyed watching the movies. They weren't perfect but they were fun to watch. Which is what I hope the show will be as well. A good story that's fun and interesting to watch.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians will premiere with two episodes on Wednesday, December 20th on Disney Plus.

Trailer: Loki season 2

The trailer for the second season of Loki makes it seem like this will be better than the first season. Although, the first season wasn't bad but at times it didn't feel like Loki was the main character. I really thought the first season could have been better especially with more focus on Loki which is why this new season looks like it's going to be good (at least I hope so).

I am so happy to see Ke Huy Quan in this and to see what his character will do. However, I'm still not sold on Sylvie. There was too much focus on her and at times it felt like she was the main character instead of Loki. It felt like so many of her scenes in the first season could have easily gone to Loki who I thought was supposed to be the main character. Which is how the show was marketed. Anyway, I do hope this second season will make her a more interesting and better written character because so far she's not one of my favorite ones.

Loki season 2 will premiere Friday, October 6th on Disney Plus.

What Have You Been Watching During Hiatus Season?

Happy Sunday! I was wondering what have you been watching for Hiatus Season?

So far I've watched the TV series, The Muppets Mayhem on Disney+, it's really good. I just loved watching as the show followed The Electric Mayhem, a zany ragtag band, who were helped by Nora Singh, a music executive and Gary "Moog" Moogowski, a superfan in getting their first album recorded. The Electric Mayhem had been touring and playing music for years but never quite got around to actually creating and releasing an album. That is until now.

There's only 10 episodes in the first season but it's was just so funny and interesting and weird as you would expect a Muppet movie or show to be. There was also a lot of mishaps, misunderstandings and music along the way to creating their album but in the end it was worth it. I really enjoyed watching this. Which is why I hope the show will eventually get renewed for a second season because I want to see more.

(The Muppets Mayhem)

I also watched the movie Flamin' Hot which is also on Disney+ (and Hulu) and it was also really good. I enjoyed watching every minute of this inspirational movie which followed Richard Montanez, who as a janitor at one of the Frito Lay factories had the brilliant idea to create a spicy version of Cheetos, the Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

Unfortunately, Richard had a job that's thankless and unappreciated and can make someone working these types of jobs go unnoticed by society. But what I love is that he didn't let that stop him, he took a chance and created a product that was unique. And then he took an even bigger chance (and risk) trying to get it on store shelves. Especially since the odds were not in his favor but he believed in it and so did his wife and kids and it ended up becoming a very successful product.

There are some questions and discussions on whether or not this movie is based on a true story. However, true story or not, this was a really good movie. I do have to admit that I'm a Flamin' Hot Cheetos fan, I don't eat them often but they are one of my favorite snacks. So to watch a movie about the creation of them was pretty cool.

(Flamin' Hot)

Disney Plus Removal Watch Final Update

Here's my final update on my Disney Plus removal watch, I never watched so much TV as I have these past few days. But I tried my best and I was able to watch nearly everything on my list (below) except for the final two episodes of the second season of Diary of a Future President. I really wish I could have seen those episodes because this was such a good show and I love the characters. And now, I guess the only way I'll know what happened in those last two episodes is by reading reviews.

I can't believe all the shows and movies I picked were so good. These were shows and movies I had planned to watch but I just never got around to watching them until now. It's so disappointing that all the 60-70+ shows and movies were removed from both Disney Plus and Hulu will never be seen again. Especially since these executives running these streaming services, networks, studios, etc. no longer see the value in putting shows and movies on DVD or preserving media.

I guess for now on, if there's a show or movie I want to watch, I'll make sure to do just that. And with the way so many shows are cancelled and sometimes later removed, if you don't watch them, they will most likely never be seen again. This is a terrible business practice.

- Willow
- Flora & Ulysses (movie)
- Artemis Fowl (movie)
- Big Shot
- Cheaper by the Dozen (2022 reboot movie)
- Diary of a Future President
- Stargirl (movie)
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers
- The One and Only Ivan (movie)
- The Princess (Hulu movie)

(Diary of a Future President)

Update on my Disney+ Shows and Movie Watch

I wanted to post a little update to my question about What soon to be removed Disney+ shows and movies are you watching? So, I finished watching all two seasons of The Mysterious Benedict Society and I watched the Artemis Fowl movie. I have to say that I loved both of them and it made me want to read the book series both the show and movie were based on.

So after that, I started watching The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, I'm currently on the second season. And again, this is actually a really good show. And it's totally rekindled my love of The Mighty Ducks movies, the second one is still my favorite and is the best out of the franchise. And once I finish The Mighty Ducks, I still have six things left on my lists that I hope to watch before they're removed.

What soon to be removed Disney+ shows and movies have you been watching?

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend? I hope it was good. Well, I was wondering if you've been watching any of the shows and movies that are going to be removed from Disney+?

As soon as I heard the news, which was disappointing to read because it makes no sense for a company to remove their own product. I guess the company is taking a page from HBO Max's book. It's suggested that they are removing lower watched shows and movie to save money as well as they don't have to pay residuals. Which is one of the reasons why the writers are striking.

Trailer: The Mandalorian season 3

I have been waiting for The Mandalorian to return, it's one of the most consistently well-made shows. And I hope the third season which premieres on Wednesday, March 1st will be just as amazing as the first two seasons. I feel like Din is such an underrated main character, he's very self-aware which is a good thing when at times he's not sure what he's doing. I love little Grogu, I'm so happy to see the little baby in the trailer and it looks like that bit of training is helping him better control the Force. I can not wait to see this.


The Mandalorian Disney+

Description:

The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together.

Entertainment News #13: 9-1-1: Lone Star, Spider-Man, Cancelled Show and Indiana Jones

- In some unexpected news, 9-1-1: Lone Star will be moving from Monday at 9:00 PM EST to Tuesday night at 8:00 PM EST when the show returns for the upcoming fourth season on January 17, 2023. I like the idea of Lone Star moving to 8:00 PM on another night because the show actually did really well when it was at that time slot for the beginning of the third season. And since the original 9-1-1 is the current place holder for that time on Monday, it makes sense to move Lone Star to another night.

Weekend Films: Bros, Devil's Workshop, Girlfriendship, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile, Spirit Halloween and The Good House

It's the Weekend! I so need these two days to relax and watch a few movies.

And for this Weekend Films there are seven movies that seem really interesting: Bros, Devil's Workshop, Girlfriendship, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile, Spirit Halloween and The Good House.

You can tell it's spooky season because four out of the seven movies are horror/supernatural: Devil's Workshop, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile and Spirit Halloween. The other three movies are in the romance genre: Bros, Girlfriendship and The Good House.

So, what movies are you watching this weekend?


Bros

Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Diaz, Miss Lawrence, TS Madison, Dot-Marie Jones, Jim Rash, Eve Lindley, Jai Rodriguez, Amanda Bearse, Debra Messing, Peter Kim, Justin Covington and more

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Writers: Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller

Description:

Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer who likes to play the field.