Insights into Entertainment
158 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -An original podcast by a husband and wife team of self professed pop-culture geeks. It is a discussion about all things entertainment from movies and music to television and pop culture. We examine some of the more obscure aspects of the entertainment industry and ask the questions that most mainstream media tends to gloss over or shy away from all together. We give you the insights into the entertainment happenings that you didn't even realize you wanted.
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Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 104 “The Baby, The Beard and The Boot”
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn our Disney Detective, we’ll look at both a real life Disney villain (complete with handcuffs and catch phrase) and a real life Disney Hero Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Gina Carrano has a new Star Wars-Type show in the works, and the beard is back as Ewan McGregor prepares to start filming the new Obi-Wan series And for our Entertainment News, The Right Stuff got the wrong news and we can expect a complete different season three for one of our favorite shows
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 103 “Something About Obi-Wan”
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn our Disney Detective, go contactless at Walt Disney World with your iPhone and Florida Governor DeSantis says no to vaccine passports Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, will Liam Neeson is up for reprising his role as Qui-Gon in Obi-Wan, we have cast announcements and dates for the new Obi-Wan show And for our Entertainment News, What We Do In the Shadows spins off another haunting this time on the CW and HBO Max, then we’ll talk about the new National Treasure show comin...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 102 "Disneyland Reopening...In Your Face Disney!"
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBIn our Disney Detective, Disneyland is FINALLY Opening & WDW is trying out new Facial Recognition Technology Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Will SW be looking to have a Woman of Color as the next lead? And Classic 80s SW shows coming to Disney+ And for our Entertainment News, Wanna Buy a Jersey Amusement Park? And Boston Declares March 26 To Be ‘Leonard Nimoy Day And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 101 "Cruising Back to Normal"
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBIn our Disney Detective, Walt Disney Imagineering and ABC Team Up for New Interactive Series & Changes coming to Disney Stores Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, How Disney will make guests believe they’re staying in a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser & How Star Wars Can Finally Have a Marvel-Like Shared Universe And for our Entertainment News, HBO Planning Documentary On Actor Paul Reubens, and San Diego Comic Con attempting a return to normalcy And then we’ll finish up with ...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 100 "The Thrill of the Hunt"
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe’ll celebrate our special 100th episode with a little insight into our collections of pop culture memorabilia We’ll talk about how we got our start collecting, what we collect, and some of our favorite places to acquire pieces for our collection Then we’ll showcase some of Michelle’s collectibles and talk about some of her most prized pieces Finally we’ll show case some of Joe's collectibles and talk about some of Joe's collection
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 99 “Papering over the Past"
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn our Disney Detective, We’ll talk about The Untold History of the Iconic Wallpaper in Haunted Mansion & Disney's newest platform gives people access to hidden places in Disney World and Disneyland Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Lucasfilm’s possible Gina Carano Replacement Plan & Star Wars Books: A Guide to Canon Novels in Chronological Order And for our Entertainment News, Stevie Wonder big move & MCU Might Be Getting Major Casting Shake-Up And then we’ll finish up with ...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 98 “Walt Disney World's Biggest Eyesore”
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn our Disney Detective, WDW's Biggest Eyesore Is Back And It Looks Amazing, & some Big Park Landmarks are getting a Makeover for 50th Anniversary Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A New Secrets of the Sith Book is coming later this year and whether or not Disney will recast the role of Cara Dune And for our Entertainment News, Love isn’t so Eternal, The Walking Dead might feel a little different & A Special Wardrobe Donated To Homeless Organization... And then we’ll finish ...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 97 “Epic Rematch and Bennett’s Battle”
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn our Disney Detective, ABC Taps Once Upon A Time creators to develop “Epic” plot, Disney California Adventure Park to bring back workers in limited reopening Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Obi-Wan Kenobi & Darth Vader's Rematch Will Break A Star Wars Record and Gina Carano Fired From Star Wars: The Mandalorian And for our Entertainment News, Tony Bennett reveals battle with Alzheimer's disease and The Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan "Counting On" Joining Jensen Ackles...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 96 “Cruising for the Star Wars Stamp of Approval”
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn our Disney Detective, Jungle Cruise getting a makeover & Disney Plus quietly pulls some movies from Kids profiles Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, USPS announces new stamps based on droids from 'Star Wars' universe & MANDALORIAN SEASON 3 RELEASE DATE REVEALED? And for our Entertainment News, Elizabeth Olsen Says WandaVision Won’t Feel “So Bizarre” When We Find Out Why It’s a Sitcom & Budweiser will sit out Super Bowl, funnel marketing dollars to boost vaccine awareness An...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 95 "Passing the Torch"
January 25, 2021 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn our Disney Detective, Disneyland President talks about “New Membership Options” & Change coming to the Hall of Presidents Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Bo-Katan Star Didn't Know of Luke Skywalker Cameo Until Finale Airing & Hints that ‘The Mandalorian’ Will Jump Timelines And for our Entertainment News, Passing of a Talk Show Legend And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 94 "Fading Magic and Familiar Face"
January 18, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn our Disney Detective, the Magical Express is going away as well as annual passes at Disneyland Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Heir to the Empire is resurrected, Lucasfilm is expanding who can make games under it’s license' And for our Entertainment News, is Chris Evan’s reprising his iconic role as Captain America? And a “touching” reunion between Neegan and Maggie on The Walking Dead And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 93 "Thoughts, Souls and Sorcerers"
January 11, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBAfter a long holiday we're back with another great podcast. This week in our Disney Detective we give our thoughts on the recently release Disney Pixar's Soul and how poignant it is in today's world. Then we'll talk about yet another magical experience a Disneyworld going away in a sad finale to a fun game many people enjoyed. In our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy we'll talk about the season finale of the Mandalorian, the impact it has on the Star Wars Universe and what we can expect in ...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 92 "Merry Disneymas"
December 14, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis week Christmas comes early courtesy of Disney. At Disney’s investor day event a treasure trove of new projects were announced for the near horizon In our Disney Detective we talk about announcements from Disney Animation and Pixar, Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, we’ve got an array of new shows coming to Disney+ and two new Star Wars feature films' And for our Entertainment News, Marvel gets it’s due with a series of projects and much more... And then we’ll finish...
Insights Into Things Christmas Special 2020: A Christmas Carol
December 07, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBA Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was first published in London in 1843 and recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol during a period when the British were exploring and re-evaluating past Christmas traditions, including carols, and newer c...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 91 "A Spoonful of Sugar with your Macaron"
December 07, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBIn our Disney Detective, Another Merger for Disney & The Son of one of the Sherman Brothers Prompted Iconic Song Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Jon Favreau Reveals New Details About Baby Yoda's Macarons & The Real Reason George Lucas Sold Star Wars And for our Entertainment News, Warner Bros. Movie News & Elliot Page Will Continue to Star in ‘Umbrella Academy,’ Netflix Changes Credits on His Past Films And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week.... Fin...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 90 "Disney Breaking The Rules"
November 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBIn our Disney Detective, Disney’s double standard on unofficial use of it’s intellectual property, a short lived life of the new McDonalds Disney happy meal toys Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, we’ll look at how the Mandalorian is breaking the mold of Star Wars Storytelling' And for our Entertainment News, a legendary Thanksgiving tradition gives back and side of Stan Lee that most people have never seen (or heard) before And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks o...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 89 "Jack and the Peanuts for the Holidays"
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn our Disney Detective, Maybe there’s hope for Jack? Happy Meal anyone? And a Holiday Special that’s maybe not so special... Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Daisy chimes in on Baby Yoda & Rey, SW Fans fuming at Disney & a sneak peak at the new SW Resort And for our Entertainment News, What Wonder Woman 1984 could mean for Black Widow, and It's good news for Charlie Brown fans And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 88 "Hit the Road Jack"
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBIn our Disney Detective, Virtual D23 Event this coming week & Are Jack Sparrow’s Days coming to an end? Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, What did Yoda really know… and why George made changes And for our Entertainment News, The character that Stan Lee forgot & The Orville is starting up production And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 87 “A Series of Unfortunate Goodbyes”
November 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn our Disney Detective, Changes for the Queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, More Layoffs at Disney, will Annual Passes be going away? And Disneyland Paris to close… Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, The Star Wars Holiday Special is a crossover dream & Mandalorian Star Says His Character Is the "Warden of the Galaxy" And for our Entertainment News, Marvel may retcon the MCU to accommodate the X-Men, Spider-Man 3 News, No More Mindhunter & farewell to Bond, James Bond...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 86 "Disney takes a Holiday"
October 19, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn our Disney Detective, California Officials take a trip to Orlando, Animal Kingdom Hyenas Get the Disney Princess treatment & a major reorg for Disney. Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Pedro Pascal talks about spending more time on set in season 2, George Lucas and the Star Wars Holiday Special, and Who wants a new lightsaber? And for our Entertainment News, Matt Damon Trolls Ben Affleck & Some Batman News, And Adam Sandler comes to Philly for filming And then we’ll finis...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 85 "It's all Fun and Games...Mostly"
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn our Disney Detective, No plans for Disneyland opening still… Disney Bloggers helping out Castmembers in Need… and another New Pixar Movie coming to Disney+ Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, A new Star Wars Pinball Machine… The High Republic Will Redefine The Force And for our Entertainment News, Loss of a Music Legend… Broadway to remain Dark…. NYCC2020 Info And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 84 “Kings, Orchestras and Squadrons”
October 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn our Disney Detective, The return of the Lion King, Farewell to a musical favorite and mass layoffs at the parks Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Pew, Pew, JOIN STAR WARS: SQUADRONS… CASSIAN ANDOR GETS A NEW DIRECTION & more on the Mando rumors And for our Entertainment News, Cobra Kai is ready to attack & the fate of the Orville?? And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 83 "Tributes, Lawsuits and Emmys"
September 28, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn our Disney Detective, A mural is unveiled at Downtown Disney, Poor Duke Caboom & A new Dancing Audio Animatronic Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Is he in or is he out? And for our Entertainment News, The Nick Fury Show? And a Emmy Recap And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 82 "The Emmy Goes To...Baby Yoda?"
September 21, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn our Disney Detective, Disneyland is moving out the art for another type of item to sell & a little history about beloved “Horse”. Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, Baby Yoda’s First Award, Trouble for Mando & Get that credit card ready, more Star Wars Merch is becoming available! And for our Entertainment News, The Next Marvel Villain??? And a different kind of Parade for the holidays... And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 81 "Walking Dead or Dead Man Walking"
September 14, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBIn our Disney Detective, Disney World & Rivals shift into Survival Mode & An Old Favorite at Hollywood Studios might be gone for good. Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'OBI-WAN KENOBI Star Ewan McGregor On The Legacy Of The Prequels And Excitement For The Disney+ Series & Daisy Ridley Said They Were "Toying" With Rey Being Someone Else's Granddaughter And for our Entertainment News, NYCC 2020 Spotlight on ‘Doctor Who’ Plus a First Look at New Series ‘The Watch’ & ‘Walking Dea...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 80 "Mulan, Shuri and The Batman"
September 07, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn our Disney Detective, Marriott is opening a New Hotel on WDW property. And Mulan on Disney+ without the fee? And a Boycott as well? Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'Disney Reportedly Has A Big Problem With The Mandalorian Season 2. And for our Entertainment News, What is the fate for Black Panther? Chadwick Boseman Left Behind A Legacy & 'Batman' production halted due to Covid-19 And then we’ll finish up with our Insightful Picks of the week....
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 79 "Queen, Halloween and Haunted Mansion's Return to the Silver Screen"
August 31, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn our Disney Detective, looks like Halloween is coming to the Magic Kingdom next month… Disneyland Extends Cast Member Furloughs, But There May Be Hope For Reopening? Then in our Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy, 'The Mandalorian' Star Hints at Moff Gideon's Darksaber Battles in Season 2. Imagineer Scott Trowbridge Drops Exciting Galaxy’s Edge News And for our Entertainment News, Queen + Adam Lambert have a new CD/DVD coming this fall… and a New Haunted Mansion Movie! And then we’ll fin...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 78 "Journey Into Adulthood"
August 24, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBDisney Detective explores the possibility of famed Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter returning to help remake Journey Into Imagination with Figment. Disney+ will reportedly be moving some of it's more mature content to the streaming service along with parental controls. And we'll take a look at 12 unique items from Disney's Secret Vault. Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy will take a look at George Lucas' reaction to the Mandalorian and how his faith in the franchise is once again restored. Enter...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 77 "A New Hope for the Holidays"
August 17, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis week's Disney Detective segment takes a look at a new animation school Disney will be embarking on that builds upon Walt Disney's legacy with the hope of producing the talented animators of tomorrow at the Promise Youth Animation Academy. Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy introduces us to a new Star Wars Holiday Special, this one done in the style of Lego's that draws on some of the concepts of the original cult classic 1977 Star Wars Holiday Special. In Entertainment news we learn tha...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 76 "Disney Magic with CBD"
August 10, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBBack checks are in the news this week in our Disney Detective segment. Disney's Hollywood Studios is implementing new Artificial Intelligence Bag Check Scanners that have already proven effective in speeding up lines and detecting illicit items such as weapons in Epcot. Then we'll take a look at bag checks gone wild at Disney when 69 year old Hester Burkhalter was subjected to a bag check that ultimately led to her arrest and a full body cavity search after it was revealed that she was carry...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 75 "Delays, Distancing and Disappointments"
August 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBJust what is the cost of staying safe at Disney World during the COVID-19 crisis, we'll get the inside scoop from so Disney employees. We'll also look at some of the unique Disney Park items coming up for auction this month as Disney hosts the "Disneyland: The First 65 Years" auction in Sherman Oaks California on August 15th and 16th. Tales from the Edge of the Galaxy gives us some disappointing news about delays in three of the as yet untitled Star Wars movies on the horizon due to the COV...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 74 "Plagueis and the Bad Batch"
July 20, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week our Disney Detective looks at specific steps Disney is taking to protect the players of the NBA as they resume their truncated season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports. Annual Passholders may be penalized for violating their terms of service by selling exclusive merchandise swept up in the wake of the news of Splash Mountain being rethemed. And breaking news about changes to the planned revisions of Disney's EPCOT theme park as a result of the current COVID-19 situation. Tales...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 47 "Plagueis and the Bad Batch"
July 20, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week our Disney Detective looks at specific steps Disney is taking to protect the players of the NBA as they resume their truncated season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports. Annual Passholders may be penalized for violating their terms of service by selling exclusive merchandise swept up in the wake of the news of Splash Mountain being rethemed. And breaking news about changes to the planned revisions of Disney's EPCOT theme park as a result of the current COVID-19 situation. Tales...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 73 "Crowning a New Head of Lucasfilm?"
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBThis week's Disney Detective explores the cautious reopening of Downtown Disney in California. We'll also take a look at a rather comedic take on a malfunctioning audio-animatronic in Carousel of Progress. We'll then take a look at an extremely talented 20 year old Tik Tok artist who seems to have captured the attention of a number of notable Disney people. Star Wars Insights explores the rumored future of the franchise. Will Kathleen Kennedy be stepping away from Lucasfilm to pursue her ow...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 72 "Resetting the Mountain, Erasing the Saga"
July 06, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWe're back this week after an unplanned break with a full show. In Disney Detective we talk about the major changes coming the Splash Mountain. Then we'll examine the delays with the previously planned July 17th reopening of Disneyland. We'll finish up with a look at a recent lawsuit victory for Disney regarding accessibility and it's Fast Pass system. Star Wars Insights takes a look at the many pseudonyms of Mark Hamill and his cameos throughout the later Star Wars projects that Disney has...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 71 "The Dark Side of Cancellations"
June 22, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week Disney Detective investigates attempts by unionized Disneyland employees to delay the planned July 9th opening of the park for safety reasons. Disney World cancels all occurrences of the "Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020 due to social distancing concerns. Disney World begins testing a new hand-off security back check at Disney Springs that could revolutionize mass security scans for public facilities. Star Wars Insights will delve into the bad news of Star Wars Celeb...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 70 "A Splash of Soccer"
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDisneyland Resort releases details of it's reopening plan starting on July 17th, the parks 65th anniversary. Disney saves another sport, this time Major League Soccer will be housing it's next active tournament at ESPN's Wide World of Sports. And Disney faces backlash over Splash Mountain and it's "Song of the South" based theme. In Entertainment News we take a look at the trademark battle brewing between the United States Space Force and Netflix's Space Force for international merchandisin...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 69 "The Happiest Place in the NBA"
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIt's official, Disney saves the NBA season. Or at least some form of an NBA season that will be played out at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Florida. We also have an update on when Disneyland in California will reopen and the rules surrounding that reopening. And finally in Disney Detective we take a look at an update on our much anticipated Marvel shows WandaVision and Falcon and Winter Soldier. Star Wars Insights take a walk down memory lane with a peak at how the original triology coul...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 68 "Star Wars...Nothing But Star Wars"
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBDisney Detective uncovers plans for the phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks, Resort Hotels and Disney Stores and we've finally got official dates for the staggered reopening along with service restrictions and other precautionary measures being taken. Star Wars Insights takes a look at how Stormtroopers are helping to encourage social distancing at Disney Springs. Ahmed Best, known for the iconic role of Jar Jar Binks returns to the Star Wars universe with a new game sh...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 67 "Facemasks, Bonuses and Baby Yoda"
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAs Disney readies to open it's parks there is controversy swelling around the use of facemasks. Disney heir and grandson of Walt Disney is the latest family member to come out against the corporate giants policies on paying bonuses to management during a massive furlough of it's employees. George Lucas talks about a little known link between Yoda of Empire Strikes Back and Baby Yoda of The Mandalorian. Universal Studios announces it will be the first mega theme park to open in the Orlando F...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 66 "It's All Fake Anyway"
May 18, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBDisney Detective looks at the recently published plan for the reopening of Disney World starting with a phase I approach that has Disney Springs partially opening. We'll also look at Disney's 'Frozen' show on Broadway becoming another apparent casualty of the COVID-19 situation. In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at a Twitter storm surrounding comments made by Lucasfilm executive Matt Martin. More importantly, we'll look at the fan reaction to his off the cuff comments and see just how...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 65 "Skywalker in the Shadows"
May 11, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBDisney is bringing back The Wonderful World of Disney Movie Night with a few modern classics. The Haunted Mansion is getting it's own board game in October. And Pixar is cooking up some fun with their popular animated characters for the kids, all this week on Disney Detective. Star Wars Insights takes a look at the reports of Taika Waititi helming a forthcoming Star Wars movie And Lego Star Wars returns with The Skywalker Saga featuring some original actors voices and some never before reve...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 64 "Rise of the Recipes"
May 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWill Disney save the NBA season and host the teams at Disney's Wide World of Sports? Disney and other Florida theme parks are working to develop a protocol to safely reopen when they are given the green light. To help us through another week of quarantine Disney is bringing back The Disney Family Singalong, this time Volume II. May the 4th be with you as Disney brings Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker to Disney + on Star Wars Day! Even with the parks closed you might be lucky enough to spot Gala...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 63 "Unanswered Questions"
April 27, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis week's Disney Detective explorers to real possibility of the Disney Parks in the United States possibly not opening for the remainder of the year and what that means for safety, the park visitors and the staff. Abigail Disney is once again in grabbing headlines with her vulgarity laced charges against the Disney company for their recent furlough of park employees. And despite the parks being closed there is a new lawsuit raging against the Frozen ride in Epcot. Star Wars Insights explo...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 62 "Alternatives and Options"
April 20, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTake a virtual tour of Disneyland Pars or cook up any of seventeen Disney Park recipes to stay in the spirit of Disney parks. We'll also discuss the challenges facing theme parks such as Disneyland, Disney World and other seasonal parks in the wake of extended Coronavirus closures and what the new "normal" will look like when we can try to start getting back to life as we knew it. In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at some important developments in the character story of Darth Maul, ho...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 61 "Whipping up the Streams"
April 13, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBDisney continues to do their part to help us get through self quarantine by streaming Illuminations from Disneyland Paris as well as bringing musical magic to ABC with their Disney Family Singalong all while enjoying the delights of a homemade Dole Whip thanks to the publication of their famous recipe. In entertainment news we are seeing other networks get in the spirit of bringing casts of favorite shows together us with the casts of Glee, SCTV, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Jesus Chri...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 60 "Furloughs and Landgrabs"
April 06, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDisney is forced to reluctantly furlough non-essential employees in the wake of the continued shutdown of operations due to COVID-19, but they are still covering their health insurance and Disney execs are taking one for the team as well. At the same time Disney is expanding their landholdings around Disney World in Florida and donating masks and ponchos to health care workers on the frontline of the Coronavirus crisis. In Star Wars Insights we'll take a look at a change in writers for the ...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 59 "A Horse of a Different Color"
March 30, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBDisney announces it's keeping it's parks close indefinitely during the Coronovirus outbreak, but continuing to pay it's park workers. In a sea of disturbing news we get a nice feel good story as Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes a new as yet to be named Zebra foal to the park. Details start to emerge on Season 2 of The Mandalorian as folks in the UK can finally stream the new Star Wars series with the debut of Disney's streaming service in that country. We have some rumors and details of th...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 58 "Surviving Social Distancing"
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBDisney World is in the news this week doing their part to help through the current crisis by donating foot to a local food bank. Then we'll give you some ways to pass the time at home with some virtual rides of Disney's popular parks. We'll look at Abigail Disney's reaction to masses of people flocking to Disney parks before their closure to combat the virus. And Disney releases Onward for digital download early to help the folks at home get through these troubled times. In Star Wars Insigh...
Insights Into Entertainment: Episode 57 "Coping with COVID-19"
March 16, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we can't avoid talking about the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact it is having across all industries and around the world has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. From the shuttering of shows on Broadway, to Disney closing down their parks to various television shows currently in production around the world shutting down and sending their cast home the impact is huge. We also take a look at a few ways to get your entertainment fix even with so much shut down and wi...