Before construction began on DreamWorks Land, the newest addition to Universal Studios Florida, Dean Orion found himself on a typical walk around the grounds of the theme park. As he approached what was then known as the KidsZone — the park’s earliest strategy for catering to their youngest guests with classic IP attractions like Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster and Curious George Goes to Town — the sound of a child shouting caught his attention.
Around a marquee tied to a DreamWorks meet-and-greet, a young girl around 10 years old was begging her mother to get a picture in front of a poster of Shrek. “People grew up with Shrek when they were kids. Now they’re having their own families, and what do they do? They sit down and watch the movie that they loved as a kid with their kid,” the creative director, Universal Creative, Universal Orlando Resort,...
Around a marquee tied to a DreamWorks meet-and-greet, a young girl around 10 years old was begging her mother to get a picture in front of a poster of Shrek. “People grew up with Shrek when they were kids. Now they’re having their own families, and what do they do? They sit down and watch the movie that they loved as a kid with their kid,” the creative director, Universal Creative, Universal Orlando Resort,...
- 5/31/2024
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Orlando Resort is teasing the attractions that will comprise DreamWorks Land being inspired by the animated films Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda.
The expansive area, which is set to open this summer, will include Shrek’s Swamp Meet where guests will be able to interact with characters like Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin and Chenille will be featured in the Trolls Trollercoast as guests take a ride on a Caterbus to escape the evil spiders.
Fans of Kung Fu Panda will have a play area bringing Panda Village to life where guests will have the opportunity to help pandas wash and dry their laundry with water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans and other fun elements.
Check out the complete list of attractions for DreamWorks Land below.
Shrek’s Swamp Meet at DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Resort Shrek
Like ogres and onions, guests...
The expansive area, which is set to open this summer, will include Shrek’s Swamp Meet where guests will be able to interact with characters like Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. Poppy, Viva, Tiny Diamond, Satin and Chenille will be featured in the Trolls Trollercoast as guests take a ride on a Caterbus to escape the evil spiders.
Fans of Kung Fu Panda will have a play area bringing Panda Village to life where guests will have the opportunity to help pandas wash and dry their laundry with water cannons, dump buckets, giant fans and other fun elements.
Check out the complete list of attractions for DreamWorks Land below.
Shrek’s Swamp Meet at DreamWorks Land at Universal Orlando Resort Shrek
Like ogres and onions, guests...
- 3/3/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Could you describe the plot of the 2001 Julia Stiles movie "Save the Last Dance" while simultaneously performing Julia Stiles' final dance from the 2001 Julia Stiles movie "Save the Last Dance"? Not many people can answer "yes" to this questions, but one person who can is "Saturday Night Live" cast member Chloe Fineman, who did just that on this weekend's episode. She was even joined for the final portion of the dance by Julia Stiles herself, in a surprise cameo.
"Save the Last Dance" received mixed reviews when it was first released, and in the two decades since the "street ballet" dance that Stiles' character performs in her successful audition for Juilliard has become a recurring target of internet mockery. Still, whether you love, hate, or have never seen "Save the Last Dance," there's no denying that its $131.7 million box office gross helped reignite the Hollywood trend of dance movies. Without "Save the Last Dance,...
"Save the Last Dance" received mixed reviews when it was first released, and in the two decades since the "street ballet" dance that Stiles' character performs in her successful audition for Juilliard has become a recurring target of internet mockery. Still, whether you love, hate, or have never seen "Save the Last Dance," there's no denying that its $131.7 million box office gross helped reignite the Hollywood trend of dance movies. Without "Save the Last Dance,...
- 12/10/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together. Check out a “Look Inside” the film above!
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a...
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a...
- 10/11/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
The two-minute featurette for DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together shows off new scenes from the animated comedy, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the voice cast. Anna Kendrick – the voice of Poppy – describes the voice cast of the third Trolls film as “an embarrassment of riches.”
In addition to returning star Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake’s back as Branch, Zooey Deschanel is Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse is Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak is Prince D, Ron Funches is Cooper, and Kunal Nayyar is Guy Diamond. Kenan Thompson voices Tiny Diamond, and the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt return as Satin and Chenille.
Walt Dohrn returns to direct the new chapter of the Trolls story, with Tim Heitz co-directing.
Trolls Band Together opens in theaters on November 17, 2023.
Branch (Justin Timberlake) and Poppy (Anna Kendrick) in ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Photo © 2023 DreamWorks Animation)
The Plot, Courtesy of Dreamworks Animation:...
In addition to returning star Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake’s back as Branch, Zooey Deschanel is Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse is Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak is Prince D, Ron Funches is Cooper, and Kunal Nayyar is Guy Diamond. Kenan Thompson voices Tiny Diamond, and the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt return as Satin and Chenille.
Walt Dohrn returns to direct the new chapter of the Trolls story, with Tim Heitz co-directing.
Trolls Band Together opens in theaters on November 17, 2023.
Branch (Justin Timberlake) and Poppy (Anna Kendrick) in ‘Trolls Band Together’ – Photo © 2023 DreamWorks Animation)
The Plot, Courtesy of Dreamworks Animation:...
- 10/11/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The new trailer for the forthcoming animated musical Trolls Band Together has just been released. This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster franchise: Trolls Band Together.
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious...
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious...
- 9/15/2023
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Everyone – including Taylor Swift – wanted to know if Nsync was putting out new music after the group reunited to present the best pop award to Swift at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. And now we have an answer. “Better Place,” the boy band’s first new song together in 20 years, will be featured in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together.
The new trailer provides fans with a sampling of the song, with RCA Records set to release the single on September 29, 2023.
Trolls Band Together stars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, reprising their voice roles as Poppy and Branch. Also returning to the world of goofy-haired dolls are Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, Ron Funches as Cooper, and Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond. Kenan Thompson is back as Tiny Diamond, and the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt return as Satin and Chenille.
The new trailer provides fans with a sampling of the song, with RCA Records set to release the single on September 29, 2023.
Trolls Band Together stars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, reprising their voice roles as Poppy and Branch. Also returning to the world of goofy-haired dolls are Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, Ron Funches as Cooper, and Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond. Kenan Thompson is back as Tiny Diamond, and the Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt return as Satin and Chenille.
- 9/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The rainbow-colored family is having a reunion like no other in the newly released trailer for Trolls Band Together.
The trailer also features ‘N Sync’s first song together in 20 years, “Better Place,” which is out Sept. 29.
In the latest installment in the Trolls franchise, Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return as the voices of Queen Poppy and Branch, who are now officially a couple. As they get closer in their relationship, Poppy learns that Branch has a secret past, where he was a member of her favorite boy band phenomenon, BroZone. His four brothers, Floyd (Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi), made up the band alongside Branch, but they disbanded when he was a baby and he hasn’t seen them since.
“Branch, we’re outta sync. We’ve gone from boys to men and now there’s only one direction for us to go,...
The trailer also features ‘N Sync’s first song together in 20 years, “Better Place,” which is out Sept. 29.
In the latest installment in the Trolls franchise, Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return as the voices of Queen Poppy and Branch, who are now officially a couple. As they get closer in their relationship, Poppy learns that Branch has a secret past, where he was a member of her favorite boy band phenomenon, BroZone. His four brothers, Floyd (Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André), Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi), made up the band alongside Branch, but they disbanded when he was a baby and he hasn’t seen them since.
“Branch, we’re outta sync. We’ve gone from boys to men and now there’s only one direction for us to go,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Kerry Washington discussed her approach to personal finance after she started earning money from her acting career. She revealed that she used to put money under her mattress. Here’s what Washington shared about that time in her life.
Kerry Washington’s movies and TV shows Kerry Washington | Jason Kempin/Getty Images
One of Washington’s early acting roles was in a 1994 ABC Afterschool Specials titled “Magical Make-Over,” in which she played the role of Heather. She made her film debut in the 2000 movie Our Song, in which she played the character Lanisha Brown. The following year, she played Chenille in the movie Save the Last Dance. That year, Washington landed a recurring role in the television series 100 Centre Street. She appeared in five episodes.
Washington got her big break when she starred in the 2004 film Ray opposite Jamie Foxx. She played Della Bea Robinson, Ray Charles’ wife.
Kerry Washington’s movies and TV shows Kerry Washington | Jason Kempin/Getty Images
One of Washington’s early acting roles was in a 1994 ABC Afterschool Specials titled “Magical Make-Over,” in which she played the role of Heather. She made her film debut in the 2000 movie Our Song, in which she played the character Lanisha Brown. The following year, she played Chenille in the movie Save the Last Dance. That year, Washington landed a recurring role in the television series 100 Centre Street. She appeared in five episodes.
Washington got her big break when she starred in the 2004 film Ray opposite Jamie Foxx. She played Della Bea Robinson, Ray Charles’ wife.
- 4/8/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Justin Timberlake returns to voice Branch and Anna Kendrick’s back as Poppy in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls Band Together, the third animated film inspired by the weird little toys. The trailer reveals Branch was once a member of a boy band and confirms audiences can expect a lot of boy band jokes and references.
The trailer dishes up this bit of groan-inducing dialogue: “Branch, we’re outta sync, we’ve gone from boys to men. And now there’s only one direction for us to go, the back streets.”
Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Eric André, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Zosia Mamet, and RuPaul Charles join the franchise for Trolls Band Together.
Returning voice cast members include Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, Ron Funches as Cooper; Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond; and Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond.
The trailer dishes up this bit of groan-inducing dialogue: “Branch, we’re outta sync, we’ve gone from boys to men. And now there’s only one direction for us to go, the back streets.”
Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Eric André, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Zosia Mamet, and RuPaul Charles join the franchise for Trolls Band Together.
Returning voice cast members include Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, Grammy winner Anderson .Paak as Prince D, Ron Funches as Cooper; Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond; and Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond.
- 3/29/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"How come you never told me you had a secret brother?!" Universal Pictures has revealed the first official trailer for animated sequel Trolls Band Together, the third movie in this Trolls series from DreamWorks Animation. It's a follow-up to Trolls 2: World Tour, which opened in 2020, and the first Trolls in 2016. This holiday season, get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other with Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake returning for the latest chapter in Dwa's musical franchise. Featuring Trolls' signature psychedelic joy-bomb of new and classic pop hits, Trolls Band Together stars a dazzling cast of musical superstars and comedic powerhouses as new franchise characters, including four-time Grammy nominee / Latin Grammy winner Camila Cabello as Viva; Zosia Mamet as Crimp; and 12-time Emmy winning drag icon RuPaul Charles as Miss Maxine. The returning cast also includes Zooey Deschanel as Bridget; Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Gristle, the Icona...
- 3/28/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Kerry Washington has no reservations about returning to her past restaurant job if Hollywood is only offering harmful roles when it comes to representation.
The “Scandal” alum has stood by her convictions for decades, and recently told Marie Claire in a cover story that she approaches her career fearlessly.
“Even in the beginning of my career, I would say I’d rather work another shift at the restaurant than do a movie that is going to be bad for women or Black people,” Washington said. “Part of being an artist, being a creative person, is constantly being willing to be a beginner and do things you’ve never done, be in situations you’ve never been, stretch, grow. I’m so attracted to that kind of work, but it is also so fucking scary.”
Washington reflected on leading hit ABC Shonda Rhimes-produced series “Scandal” as being “part of something transformative and culturally significant.
The “Scandal” alum has stood by her convictions for decades, and recently told Marie Claire in a cover story that she approaches her career fearlessly.
“Even in the beginning of my career, I would say I’d rather work another shift at the restaurant than do a movie that is going to be bad for women or Black people,” Washington said. “Part of being an artist, being a creative person, is constantly being willing to be a beginner and do things you’ve never done, be in situations you’ve never been, stretch, grow. I’m so attracted to that kind of work, but it is also so fucking scary.”
Washington reflected on leading hit ABC Shonda Rhimes-produced series “Scandal” as being “part of something transformative and culturally significant.
- 3/2/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson is pulling double duty for DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls sequel, titled Trolls World Tour. The crooner will voice the character Delta Dawn, the mayor of the Country Trolls, and sing an original song in the film.
Clarkson joins returning voice cast members Justin Timberlake (Branch), who received an Oscar nom for the song “Can’t Stop The Feeling,” Anna Kendrick (Poppy), James Corden (Biggie), Caroline Hjelt (Chenille), Aino Jawo (Satin), Ron Funches (Cooper), and Kunal Nayyar (Guy Diamond), as well as franchise newcomers Anthony Ramos, Karan Soni, Flula Borg, and Jamie Dornan, Sam Rockwell, and Chance the Rapper.
The film picks up where the original left off. It’s all glitter and happiness in Troll Town until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music. When a mysterious...
Clarkson joins returning voice cast members Justin Timberlake (Branch), who received an Oscar nom for the song “Can’t Stop The Feeling,” Anna Kendrick (Poppy), James Corden (Biggie), Caroline Hjelt (Chenille), Aino Jawo (Satin), Ron Funches (Cooper), and Kunal Nayyar (Guy Diamond), as well as franchise newcomers Anthony Ramos, Karan Soni, Flula Borg, and Jamie Dornan, Sam Rockwell, and Chance the Rapper.
The film picks up where the original left off. It’s all glitter and happiness in Troll Town until Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, each defined by a different genre of music. When a mysterious...
- 10/4/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka and Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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