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Missing Link in theatres April 12!

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Missing Link hits theatres April 12

LAIKA Studios, the animation studio that created the award-winning and critically acclaimed Kubo And The Two Strings and Coraline (among others) has a new movie – – Missing Link.  Studio executives are saying that Missing Link is their most ambitious stop-motion animation movie to date.  I had the pleasure of touring the movie set in Portland, OR in addition to watching an advance screening of the movie and definitely agree with their assessment.


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Mr. Link voiced by Zach Galifianakis in director Chris Butler’s MISSING LINK, a Laika Studios Production and Annapurna Pictures release.  Credit : Laika Studios / Annapurna Pictures

Meet Mr. Link

Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don’t let his appearance fool you… he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world’s most lovable legend at the heart of Missing Link, the globe-trotting family comedy adventure from LAIKA. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La.

Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect.


Behind-the-Scenes Scoop on Missing Link!

Brian McLean, Director of Rapid Prototyping, give us a behind-the-scenes look at how the puppets are made.

Brian was awarded a Scientific and Engineering Oscar® plaque in 2016 for pioneering the use of 3D printers in stop-motion animated characters. In 2017, he received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Visual Effects for his contributions to Kubo and the Two Strings.


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Sir Lionel Frost (left) voiced by Hugh Jackman and Mr. Link (right) voiced by Zach Galifianakis in director Chris Butler’s MISSING LINK, a Laika Studios Production and Annapurna Pictures release.
Credit : Laika Studios / Annapurna Pictures

The All-Star Cast: 

  • Hugh Jackman
  • Zoe Saldana
  • Zach Galifianakis
  • Timothy Olyphant
  • David Walliams
  • Emma Thompson
  • Matt Lucas
  • Ching Valdes-Aran
  • Stephen Fry
  • Amrita Acharia

Director: Chris Butler

Writer: Chris Butler

Producers: Travis Knight p.g.a., Arianne Sutner p.g.a.


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Watch the Trailer Here!

Click HERE to see my Missing Link article on Divine Lifestyle which focuses on Costume Design and facts about stop-motion animation films.


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Attending the advanced screening in Atlanta at Regal Atlantic Station.

See a behind-the-scenes tour with costume designer Deborah Cook!

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Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience #ROADTONYC | National Comedy Showcase

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Kenan Thompson's Ultimate Comedy Experience #ROADTONYC | National Comedy Showcase #SimplyAmazingLivingKENAN THOMPSON’S ULTIMATE COMEDY EXPERIENCE ROAD TO NYC ATLANTA SHOWCASE FOR KIDS
MARCH 23 – 3:00-5:00 pm

Kenan Thompson

I have loved Kenan Thompson from the first time I saw his debut on Nickelodeon’s comedy hit show “All That.”  “All That” was a hilarious sketch-comedy series on Nickelodeon that ran from the 1990s through to 2000s.

Nickelodeon is reviving “All That” as a “Saturday Night Live” for the tween set — with an all-new cast.  Kenan Thompson will serve as an executive producer for the show and Nickelodeon is anticipating former cast members making appearances in the series.

When I first learned Kenan Thompson would star in one of my favorite shows of all time – Saturday Night Live (SNL) – I was in comedic anticipation heaven.  I knew Kenan would be the perfect addition to the show as his comedic appeal is limitless.  I literally watched his shows “All That” and “Kenan & Kel” with friends of all ages and none of us could hold a straight face throughout an episode.

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Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Showcase

Kenan Thompson is now SNL’ s longest running actor and comedian, Kenan and his producing partner, Cherie Chiles-Buchanan have created a comedy competition tour series to identify the funniest young people in the country! Kenan is passionate about finding talented young comedians and actors to hit the stage and to have a real opportunity to take their career to the next level. Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Showcase heads to Atlanta and Los Angeles with the finalists competing at Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC. Celebrities and industry insiders judge the competition.

Who Wants to be a Comedian?

Laughter is the key to life. It is their mission to showcase the raw talents of up- and-coming actors and comedians, ages 8-18, to agents, producers, and an audience of their family, friends and peers. Kenan Thompson and his team will provide the Ultimate Comedy Experience to 2 winners. Young stars will be performing their best material in hopes of taking their careers to the next level!  They have a few more performance spots left, so if you know any funny kids ages 8-18, email info@YoungStars360.com for details. Follow @youngstars360 & @360_comedy.
All comedy showcase events are open to the public.
Click on links below for tickets!
Click on the video below to see what Kenan has to say about his comedy showcase:

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Michelob ULTRA Instead of Wine for a Change

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Michelob ULTRA Instead of Wine for a ChangeThis post is sponsored by Michelob ULTRA but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Celebrate Love with a Michelob ULTRA

Valentine’s Day is over but there is no reason why we can’t keep the love flowing all year long! 

Everyone knows I love my wine, but I’ve been switching it up a little and enjoying Michelob ULTRA.  Michelob ULTRA has only 95 calories and 2.6 carbs and I love the fact that it doesn’t have any artificial colors or flavors.  I think it is the perfect substitute for wine when you want a lighter choice as it has 60% fewer carbs than wine.

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As one of the largest beer brands in the U.S, Michelob ULTRA represents not only a premium light and refreshing beer, but a brand that embodies wellness and active lifestyles. Michelob ULTRA is all about living fit, living fun, and living a life without compromise. They believe in a life of balance where you don’t have to sacrifice beer in order to maintain your active lifestyle.

Michelob ULTRA is a great beverage of choice for wine nights and happy hours for those that are looking to keep the carbs and calories low, while still enjoying themselves!

About Michelob ULTRA

As one of the largest beer brands in the U.S, Michelob ULTRA represents not only a premium light and refreshing beer but a brand that embodies wellness and active lifestyles. Michelob ULTRA is all about living fit, living fun, and living a life without compromise. With 95 calories and 2.6 carbs, you and your fellow beer drinkers don’t have to sacrifice the things you love. Michelob ULTRA gives you the permission to bust your butt in the gym at 5 am, while still ending off the day with happy hour and a cold beer that you can feel great about drinking.

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Michelob ULTRA  believes in a life of balance where you don’t have to sacrifice beer in order to maintain your active lifestyle. We’re the only brand with one foot in your active life and one in your social life.  They are the only beer brand that understands you want to stay fit and active, but not at the expense of your social life. We’re the beer for those who are healthy and active but realize there’s more to life than how many sit-ups you can do.

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Michelob ULTRA is great to pair with cheese and other foods, too!

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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary | Loving Home for Elephants

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Save the Elephants!

One of the activities that was on my “must do” list when we went to Phuket, Thailand was to see the largest land mammals on earth – – elephants.  I adore elephants and was not going to leave the island without seeing at least one.  Luckily, on the day that we were leaving, we were able to tour the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.  It was important to me that we find an ethical sanctuary and the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a home for retired working elephants, set on 30 acres of lush tropical jungle. Visitors get to observe how elephants rehabilitate into forest life after living decades of abuse by their previous owners.
The sanctuary opened in 2016 and currently has eight elephants.  This the final home for old and injured elephants who were forced to work in the tourism or logging industry.  All of the elephants have endured physical pain and injuries from ordering them to comply with the labor demands.
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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Facts:

The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a joint partnership between Mr. Montri Todtane, a Phuket elephant camp owner and world-renowned elephant rescuer and conservationist Lek Chailert, founder of Save Elephant Foundation.

Following the success of Lek Chailert’s highly acclaimed Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first of its kind in Phuket and seeks to meet the highest standard in animal welfare: rescuing, retiring and rehabilitating elephants that have suffered from working in the trekking and logging industries.

Over the past 10 years, Lek has been a driving force of change in the industry by inviting elephant riding camp owners to embrace change through the Save Elephant Foundation’s ‘Saddle Off’ program. Although there is still work to be done, her continuous and tireless efforts have resulted in many camp owners approaching the Elephant Nature Park to learn more about elephant welfare and ethical tourism.

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As anyone that has read my blog or knows me personally can attest to, my motto is to “Choose Love” above all else.   The owners of the Phuket Elephant sanctuary definitely chose love by saving these poor elephants from a lifetime of abuse.  

Check out a video of the elephants swimming! (Credit: Phuket Elephant Sanctuary)

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The Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Gawe Ta (Early 50’s)            Rescued December 8, 2016

Jan Jao (39 years old)       Rescued August 30, 2017

Kannika (35 years old)              Rescued September 20, 2016

Madee (68 years old)                 Rescued September 20, 2016

Richy (70 years old)               Rescued January 25, 2018

Sai Tong (55 years old)    Rescued April 19, 2018

Sroy Fah (Early 30’s)               Rescued February 8, 2018 

Tong Kwaw (38 years old)      Rescued December 14, 2017




Five Fun Facts I Learned About Elephants: 

  1. An elephant’s trunk weighs around 400 pounds and contains around 100,000 different muscles.
  2. Elephants have finger-like appendages at the tip and are nimble enough to pluck a single blade of grass.
  3. Elephants are thought to have the best sense of smell of all animals.  Not too surprising as they have the largest nose in the world.
  4. Elephants do not use their trunks to drink through.  They use their trunks to draw water and then spray it into their mouths.
  5. The wrinkles in an elephant’s skin hold in moisture which helps to keep their skin healthy.

If you are ever in Phuket, I highly recommend a visit to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary!  As I mentioned before, it is the only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket.  That are several elephant sanctuaries, so make sure to select this one.  You can find details on the address, tour information, cost, etc. by clicking on one of their social channels below.

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2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

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2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

The Oscars!

I look forward to Oscar night every year.  The Oscars are my equivalent to the Super Bowl and I get the big screen in the man cave for the night.  My daughter and I usually dress up and host a party to watch the stars walk the red carpet, critique the dresses, and to watch the show to see who will win one of the most coveted awards. This year was no different, we hosted our party and watched the historical wins of the night.

In case you missed it, check out the list of  The 91st Oscars® winners and photos straight from the Academy itself.

Complete 2019 Oscar list!

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

WINNER
RAMI MALEK
Bohemian Rhapsody

NOMINEES
CHRISTIAN BALE
Vice

BRADLEY COOPER
A Star Is Born

WILLEM DAFOE
At Eternity’s Gate

VIGGO MORTENSEN
Green Book

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Mahershala Ali poses backstage with the Oscar® for performance by an actor in a supporting role during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

WINNER
MAHERSHALA ALI
Green Book

NOMINEES
ADAM DRIVER
BlacKkKlansman

SAM ELLIOTT
A Star Is Born

RICHARD E. GRANT
Can You Ever Forgive Me?

SAM ROCKWELL
Vice

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Olivia Colman poses backstage with the Oscar® for performance by an actress in a leading role during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

WINNER
OLIVIA COLMAN
The Favourite

NOMINEES
YALITZA APARICIO
Roma

GLENN CLOSE
The Wife

LADY GAGA
A Star Is Born

MELISSA MCCARTHY
Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Regina King poses backstage with the Oscar® for performance by an actress in a supporting role during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

WINNER
REGINA KING
If Beale Street Could Talk

NOMINEES
AMY ADAMS
Vice

MARINA DE TAVIRA
Roma

EMMA STONE
The Favourite

RACHEL WEISZ
The Favourite

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller pose backstage with the Oscar® for best animated feature film during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

WINNER
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller

NOMINEES
INCREDIBLES 2
Brad Bird, John Walker and Nicole Paradis Grindle

ISLE OF DOGS
Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales and Jeremy Dawson

MIRAI
Mamoru Hosoda and Yuichiro Saito

RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
Rich Moore, Phil Johnston and Clark Spencer

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Alfonso Cuarón accepts the Oscar® for achievement in cinematography during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

CINEMATOGRAPHY

WINNER
ROMA
Alfonso Cuarón

NOMINEES

COLD WAR
Łukasz Żal

THE FAVOURITE
Robbie Ryan

NEVER LOOK AWAY
Caleb Deschanel

A STAR IS BORN
Matthew Libatique

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Ruth Carter poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in costume design during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

COSTUME DESIGN

WINNER
BLACK PANTHER
Ruth Carter

NOMINEES
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
Mary Zophres

THE FAVOURITE
Sandy Powell

MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Sandy Powell

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Alexandra Byrne

Alfonso Cuarón poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in directing, cinematography and best foreign language film during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

DIRECTING

WINNER
ROMA
Alfonso Cuarón

NOMINEES
BLACKKKLANSMAN
Spike Lee

COLD WAR
Paweł Pawlikowski

THE FAVOURITE
Yorgos Lanthimos

VICE
Adam McKay

 

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes, and Shannon Dill pose backstage with the Oscar® for best documentary feature during the live ABC telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

WINNER
FREE SOLO
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes and Shannon Dill

NOMINEES
HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes and Su Kim

MINDING THE GAP
Bing Liu and Diane Quon

OF FATHERS AND SONS
Talal Derki, Ansgar Frerich, Eva Kemme and Tobias N. Siebert

RBG
Betsy West and Julie Cohen

Melissa Berton and Rayka Zehtabchi pose backstage with the Oscar® for best documentary short subject during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

 

DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT)

WINNER
PERIOD. END OF SENTENCE.
Rayka Zehtabchi and Melissa Berton

NOMINEES
BLACK SHEEP
Ed Perkins and Jonathan Chinn

END GAME
Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman

LIFEBOAT
Skye Fitzgerald and Bryn Mooser

A NIGHT AT THE GARDEN
Marshall Curry

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

John Ottman poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in film editing during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

FILM EDITING

WINNER
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
John Ottman

NOMINEES
BLACKKKLANSMAN
Barry Alexander Brown

THE FAVOURITE
Yorgos Mavropsaridis

GREEN BOOK
Patrick J. Don Vito

VICE
Hank Corwin

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Alfonso Cuarón poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in directing, cinematography and best foreign language film during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

WINNER
ROMA
Mexico

NOMINEES
CAPERNAUM
Lebanon

COLD WAR
Poland

NEVER LOOK AWAY
Germany

SHOPLIFTERS
Japan

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Patricia Dehaney poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in makeup during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING

WINNER
VICE
Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe and Patricia Dehaney

NOMINEES
BORDER
Göran Lundström and Pamela Goldammer

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Jenny Shircore, Marc Pilcher and Jessica Brooks

 

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Ludwig Goransson poses backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in music written for motion pictures (original score) during the live ABC telecast of the 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

WINNER
BLACK PANTHER
Ludwig Goransson

NOMINEES
BLACKKKLANSMAN
Terence Blanchard

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
Nicholas Britell

ISLE OF DOGS
Alexandre Desplat

MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Marc Shaiman

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, Lady Gaga, and Anthony Rossomando accept the Oscar® for achievement in music written for motion pictures (original song) during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

WINNER
SHALLOW
from A Star Is Born; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando and Andrew Wyatt

NOMINEES
ALL THE STARS
from Black Panther; Music by Kendrick Lamar, Mark “Sounwave” Spears and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith; Lyric by Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith

I’LL FIGHT
from RBG; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren

THE PLACE WHERE LOST THINGS GO
from Mary Poppins Returns; Music by Marc Shaiman; Lyric by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman

WHEN A COWBOY TRADES HIS SPURS FOR WINGS
from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Music and Lyric by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Peter Farrelly, along with the cast and crew of “Green Book,” accepts the Oscar® for best motion picture for work on “Green Book” during the live ABC Telecast of the 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

BEST PICTURE

WINNER
GREEN BOOK
Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga, Producers

NOMINEES
BLACK PANTHER
Kevin Feige, Producer

BLACKKKLANSMAN
Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele, and Spike Lee, Producers

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Graham King, Producer

THE FAVOURITE
Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday and Yorgos Lanthimos, Producers

ROMA
Gabriela Rodríguez and Alfonso Cuarón, Producers

A STAR IS BORN
Bill Gerber, Bradley Cooper, and Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers

VICE
Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick, Producers

 

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Jay Hart and Hannah Beachler pose backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in production design during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

PRODUCTION DESIGN

WINNER
BLACK PANTHER
Production Design: Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration: Jay Hart

NOMINEES
THE FAVOURITE
Production Design: Fiona Crombie; Set Decoration: Alice Felton

FIRST MAN
Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Kathy Lucas

MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Production Design: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gordon Sim

ROMA
Production Design: Eugenio Caballero; Set Decoration: Bárbara Enríquez

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Becky Neiman-Cobb and Domee Shi pose backstage with the Oscar® for best animated short film during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

WINNER
BAO
Domee Shi and Becky Neiman-Cobb

NOMINEES
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
Alison Snowden and David Fine

LATE AFTERNOON
Louise Bagnall and Nuria González Blanco

ONE SMALL STEP
Andrew Chesworth and Bobby Pontillas

WEEKENDS
Trevor Jimenez

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Guy Nativ and Jamie Ray Newman pose backstage with the Oscar® for best live action short film during the live ABC telecast of the 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)

WINNER
SKIN
Guy Nattiv and Jaime Ray Newman

NOMINEES
DETAINMENT
Vincent Lambe and Darren Mahon

FAUVE
Jeremy Comte and Maria Gracia Turgeon

MARGUERITE
Marianne Farley and Marie-Hélène Panisset

MOTHER
Rodrigo Sorogoyen and María del Puy Alvarado

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Nina Hartstone and John Warhurst pose backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in sound editing during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

 

SOUND EDITING

WINNER
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone

NOMINEES
BLACK PANTHER
Benjamin A. Burtt and Steve Boeddeker

FIRST MAN
Ai-Ling Lee and Mildred Iatrou Morgan

A QUIET PLACE
Ethan Van der Ryn and Erik Aadahl

ROMA
Sergio Díaz and Skip Lievsay

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Tim Cavagin (2nd from left), Paul Massey (L), and John Casali pose backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in sound mixing during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

SOUND MIXING

WINNER
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali

NOMINEES
BLACK PANTHER
Steve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter Devlin

FIRST MAN
Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Ai-Ling Lee and Mary H. Ellis

ROMA
Skip Lievsay, Craig Henighan and José Antonio García

A STAR IS BORN
Tom Ozanich, Dean Zupancic, Jason Ruder, and Steve Morrow

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Ian Hunter, Tristan Myles, Paul Lambert, and J.D. Schwalm pose backstage with the Oscar® for achievement in visual effects during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

VISUAL EFFECTS

WINNER
FIRST MAN
Paul Lambert, Ian Hunter, Tristan Myles, and J.D. Schwalm

NOMINEES
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
Dan DeLeeuw, Kelly Port, Russell Earl, and Dan Sudick

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Christopher Lawrence, Michael Eames, Theo Jones, and Chris Corbould

READY PLAYER ONE
Roger Guyett, Grady Cofer, Matthew E. Butler, and David Shirk

SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
Rob Bredow, Patrick Tubach, Neal Scanlan and Dominic Tuohy

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Spike Lee poses backstage with the Oscar® for adapted screenplay during the live ABC Telecast of The 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)

WINNER
BLACKKKLANSMAN
Written by Charlie Wachtel & David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott & Spike Lee

NOMINEES
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS
Written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME?
Screenplay by Nicole Holofcener and Jeff Whitty

IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
Written for the screen by Barry Jenkins

A STAR IS BORN
Screenplay by Eric Roth and Bradley Cooper & Will Fetters

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

Peter Farrelly poses backstage with the Oscar® for original screenplay during the live ABC Telecast of the 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)

WINNER
GREEN BOOK
Written by Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly

NOMINEES
THE FAVOURITE
Written by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara

FIRST REFORMED
Written by Paul Schrader

ROMA
Written by Alfonso Cuarón

VICE
Written by Adam McKay

2019 Academy Award Winners | #Oscars

The live ABC telecast of the 91st Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

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Michelle Obama Becoming Book Tour Stop in Dallas | #IAmBecoming

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Becoming Book Tour Stop in Dallas, TX

I was so excited when my husband surprised me with  VIP Meet and Greet tickets to see former First Lady Michelle Obama in Dallas, TX on her book tour for her memoir Becoming.  For details on how the surprise took place, you can read about it in my post here.

We live in Atlanta, so he also arranged for a flight and overnight hotel accommodations in Dallas, TX.  

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I love visiting Dallas where “big things happen.”  It has been a few years since I’ve been in the Dallas airport and was surprised to see a large stage in the middle of the airport. How awesome is that?  As listed in Guide Live, Musician Michael Clay approached Dallas Love Field officials with the idea to showcase local talent.  I can’t think of a better way to spend my time waiting for a flight than listening to live music.  With all of the musical talent we have in Atlanta, maybe we will get a stage sometime in our Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport.

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Michelle Obama Surprises Students

When we checked into our hotel room (my friend Charis was with me as her husband also surprised her with tickets), we turned on the television to the local Dallas news and saw that Michelle Obama had surprised students at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House during their annual Young Women’s Leadership Conference.  Dozens of young women were discussing their thoughts on her book Becoming during one of the conference sessions when the former First Lady walked in and surprised the students.  She was met with cheers, a few tears, and overwhelming admiration.

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VIP Meet and Greet Check-In
We arrived at check-in around thirty minutes before we were expected to arrive to make sure we were able to get into the VIP reception.  The information we had about the event specified that late arrivals would not be allowed into the reception, only the presentation following the reception.  We were not taking any chances with arriving late as we were not giving away our shot at meeting Michelle Obama!

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Chris Bosh

As we were waiting in the VIP reception line, we see Chris Bosh, former NBA player and Dallas local, in the reception line with his wife and young daughter.  He was kind enough to take a photo with me after I asked his wife’s permission.


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The Hugger-In-Chief

When I found out that I was going to meet Former First Lady Michelle Obama, I immediately wondered if I could receive one of her famous hugs.  I have said numerous times that I want a hug from Michelle Obama before I leave this earth.

As we anxiously stood in line to meet her, we looked at the people around us.  There appeared to be around 150 in attendance and everyone was dressed to the nines.  I can imagine we were all thinking the same thing, that if you are going to get a picture with Former First Lady Michelle Obama, you want to look your absolute best!

We were in line behind Chris Bosh and his family and about twenty people back we saw Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks,  and his family.  It was pretty amusing to us that the guy that owns the Dallas Mavericks and pays the lease of the facility we are in (American Airlines Center) has to wait in line like everyone else.  

When it was our time to approach her, she greeted us by saying our names.  I know she was given our names ahead of time, but it still freaked me out just a little to hear Michelle Obama say my name!   And then she opened her arms and hugged me!  I got my wish!  As I was hugging her, I told her that I couldn’t believe I was hugging Michelle Obama and I might have jostled her a little in my excitement.  She just laughed and then hugged my friend. 

As they were telling us where and how to stand for the photo, I thanked her for continuing to go high as they continue to go lower.  She looked at me and said, “There certainly is a lot of low in the world right now.” And I agreed.  We took our picture and as we were leaving she held my hand and said: “Thank you.”  At that point, I could barely walk out of the room.  The security must have sensed my instability and told me that we could take the stairs instead of the stairsteps as we had entered.

I am just so proud of myself that I didn’t break down and cry and that I was able to talk to her without sticking my foot in my mouth.

It was a simply amazing experience.

“Hugging is how I connect to people – how I show warmth and make folks feel at home.”  Michelle Obama (source: The Medium)

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A Conversation with Michelle Obama

We had seats in the center of the 7th row.  As we were waiting and everyone was getting to their seats, videos were being played on the flat screens.  Videos from her on Ellen, the Jimmy Fallon show, James Corbin and so many others.  Also, pictures from her childhood and throughout her life were being shown set to some of Michelle’s favorite musical artists (Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, Diana Ross, and a host of others).  Some people were dancing and a lot of us were singing along with the music.

When it was time for the program to start, Mark Cuban and a few other Dallas locals got on stage to say a few inspirational words before Michelle Obama was introduced.  Mark Cuban had his two young daughters with him and expressed his views on the importance of diversity and female leadership and inclusion.

Valerie Jarrett, a former senior advisor for Barrack Obama, then introduced Former First Lady Michelle Obama and the crowd immediately stood up and gave her a standing ovation. And then for over 90 minutes, she held a microphone and answered Valerie’s questions in front of a transfixed audience that was hanging on every word she said.

During the “Conversation” as in the book, Michelle described her growth from the South Side of Chicago to First Lady of the United States, through stories of empowerment and overcoming adversity.

The entire event from meeting her to watching her presentation was extremely empowering.  Everyone in the room was happy and there was such a positive vibe that it seemed infectious.  Michelle Obama to me is an inspiration and a treasure.  I love her compassion for others and her ability to remain classy no matter what is said about her.  She knows who she is and she knows the sky is the limit to what she can achieve.  I thank her for writing her book and for wanting to help others “become” who they were always destined to be.

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PeachDish | Fresh Ingredients Delivered from farm to your door!

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PeachDish – Meal Planning Made Easy

Discover the farm-fresh taste of the South with PeachDish.  PeachDish delivers perfectly portioned ingredients that are delivered ready to prep, cook and enjoy. There are no hidden or artificial ingredients and their meals are for every home cook, new to advanced. 
PeachDish quick fix menus are designed to fit your busy day. They offer a diverse range of recipes highlighting food’s global influence and the menus are by James Beard award-winning chefs. 
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2.  Your items are shipped quickly (nationwide shipping available).
3.  Unpack your box, prep, and cook!

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Date Night!

We had a hands-on cooking experience at Cook’s Warehouse preparing a dinner from one of the three-course date-night kits they offer.

If you don’t want to deal with the crowded restaurants this Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one (or yourself) with a Date Night bundle meal kit from PeachDish delivered right to your door.

PeachDish has two different 3-course menus to choose from, each beginning with a delightful cheese course and finishing with decadent chocolate cake.


Sweet Grass Dairy Green Hill Cheese with Elderberry Jam

Rich and creamy Green Hill cheese, coming from Sweet Grass Dairy of Thomasville, GA, pairs happily with elderberry jam, which is made by Fairywood Thicket Farm from berries harvested from their land in Fairburn, GA. The baguette, baked by Atlanta’s own H&F Bread Co, is sliced and toasted until crisp and satisfying; a perfect vehicle for your cheese and jam spread.
Creamy Egg Noodles with Mushrooms and Poppy Seed

This is a vegetarian take on classic stroganoff. Earthy mushrooms and rich egg noodles bathed in a tangy sour cream sauce, while poppy seeds spark the palate with every forkful. This recipe is quick and simple, approachable enough for even the most novice cook to prepare a dish that’s impressive and tasty.
Filet Mignon & Mashed Potatoes with Arugula Salad and Cider Vinaigrette

In the words of author Alan Wolfelt, “Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” With this perfectly marbled, properly aged, Georgia Grown filet mignon, velvety mashed potatoes, and a crisp green salad, there’s no reason why Date Night has to be at the steakhouse this year.
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Kathleen McDaniel’s Flourless Chocolate Cake 

Dinner is capped off with the essential for any romantic date: chocolate! Kathleen McDaniel, an Atlanta pastry chef, lends her recipe for flourless chocolate cake, which is paired with a cinnamon-spiced whipped cream that enhances its velvety and decadent flavor. The cake is gluten-free!

I loved how easy it was to prepare this gourmet meal!  It was fun having everything at my fingertips to prepare a three-course dinner.  Everything was delicious.  I can see myself ordering from PeachDish to save time on menu planning and finding the time to run around in a grocery store.

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What’s for dinner? There’s nothing more satisfying than a home-cooked meal, prepared with love and shared among family and friends. And while going out to eat for something different is easy and exciting, it can really add up. PeachDish gives you the best of both worlds. We make it easy to cook a delicious and inspired homemade dinner in your own kitchen.

Order a PeachDish box, and you’ll receive recipe cards and all the ingredients you’ll need to prepare your meals. You get to do the fun part—prep, cook, eat and enjoy around the table with friends and family. Our classically trained chefs develop seasonally inspired recipes that you would order at your favorite restaurant but are surprisingly quick and easy to prepare at home. We source the freshest ingredients, pre-measure everything for you, pack it in a special insulated box, and ship it to your doorstep. PeachDish is a delicious adventure in a box!

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Calling All Freddie Mercury and Queen Fans! Bohemian Rhapsody Now Playing!

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Freddie Mercury and Queen

To say that I am a Freddie Mercury fan is an understatement.  I have loved Freddie and all that is Queen since I heard their music on the radio for the first time at the age of six or seven.  As I have mentioned before on my site, I had a very difficult childhood and music was the only thing that got me through it. I was able to take my mind off the of the abuse through music.  Music transports me to a place where nothing and no one can hurt me. And listening to the works of Queen in addition to several other artists helped to bring me inner peace and happiness that I wasn’t able to find in my family life.  You can read more on my childhood here.  I am trying to put all of my experiences together to continue to heal and to help others who might have experienced similar situations.

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When MTV debuted in 1981 it was the greatest thing that ever happened in my life.  Music Videos 24/7 was a dream come true. Of course, I watched American Bandstand, Soul Train, Solid Gold and other shows that showed band performances back in the day – but they only aired once per week. I looked forward to watching Queen videos and witnessing Freddie’s over the top stage performance and confidence in his talent.

I have all of Queen’s music and Freddie Mercury’s two solo albums. In my opinion, Queen and/or Freddie Mercury never produced a bad song. I may like some songs more than others, but I enjoy listening to all of them.

Side note: When I was a teenager, I would listen to “Somebody to Love” on repeat for hours on end to hear Freddie’s exquisite vocal range and to hear him baring his soul and asking for acceptance in more ways than one.  I can relate to that song personally more than any other Queen song.

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The first time I flew to London was after Freddie died.  I tried to get tickets to the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS awareness, but the tickets were sold out.  So, I had to settle for watching it at home on the television. I had always wanted to visit London and Freddie’s unfortunate death is what propelled me there for the first time.  I visited the Queen Fan Club (proud member), paid tribute at his home, and got a picture at the Rock Circus Wax Museum in Piccadilly Circus. 

I have been waiting on a film honoring Freddie Mercury and the music of Queen it seems like forever.  I was ecstatic when I learned that Bohemian Rhapsody was in the making and that Brian May (Queen’s lead guitarist) and Roger Taylor (Queen’s drummer) were involved with the production.  Sadly, I wasn’t able to see Queen perform live.  But, I was able to see Brian May on one of his solo tours in the 90’s and he was fantastic. I also saw a Queen tribute concert on screen at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta honoring the music of Queen.  Not the same as seeing them live of course, but I’ll take Queen in any way shape or form.  

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Honoring Freddie Mercury and Queen

I was able to see a pre-screening of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie in Atlanta and had to wear an outfit honoring Freddie Mercury and Queen. Freddie’s favorite drink was Champagne so I had to sneak a bottle into the movie theatre and toast Freddie during the movie. That’s not weird at all, right?  LOL!

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I always loved Freddie’s star-shaped sunglasses that he wore in the videos Fly Away, We Will Rock You, and We are the Champions videos so I ordered a similar pair to wear to the movie.  I thought, what would Freddie wear to see his movie – and I thought the more fabulous and over the top the better!  Don’t worry, the fur is fake!

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About Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound. They reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career. Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid. While bravely facing a recent AIDS diagnosis, Freddie leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. Queen cements a legacy that continues to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day.

Directed by Bryan Singer

Screenplay by Anthony McCarten

Story By Anthony McCarten and Peter Morgan

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My Review

I LOVED it!  I laughed and cried so many times during the movie.  If you love the music of Queen and the legacy of Freddie Mercury, then you will love this movie.  The focus of Bohemian Rhapsody is on Freddie’s talent, the dynamic of the band members together, and how they worked as a group to create the music of Queen.

I thought Rami Malek did an amazing job as Freddie as well as all of the other actors in their roles. It was a pleasant surprise to see Mike Meyers in his role as Ray Foster in the movie.   I didn’t recognize him until I heard his voice. His voice reminded me of the one he does as “Fat Bastard” in the Austin Powers movies.

The movie has a lot of concert scenes and a lot of Queen music.  It made me feel a little bit of what it must have felt like to see them live in concert.

My only negative comment would be the changing of the timeline of events to fit the narrative of the movie.  However, I understand that in the end, it is a movie and not a documentary.

Long live the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen!

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Choose Love in 2019!

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Make the Pledge to Choose Love!

In January of 2018, I made the pledge to Choose Love and I will continue that pledge in 2019.  I made the pledge to accept others regardless of our differences, to not exclude anyone because they do not believe in the same things that I believe in, and to go out of my way to focus on love and not hate or division.  Will you make that pledge with me in 2019?

With all of the negativity that is going on in the world right now, we need love more than ever.  I believe that it is easier to love than it is to hate.  I believe that we are all born with love in our hearts and that hate doesn’t come naturally – it is taught. It takes an effort to hate.


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In truth, I must say that choosing love comes second nature to me. I have tried to choose love in every aspect and circumstance of my life.  As many of you who read my posts in the “My Story” section of my site, I experienced abuse and neglect throughout my childhood.  I also experienced a lot of hatred because I am bi-racial and I grew up in an entirely all caucasian community.  Regardless of whatever happened to me, I always believed and hoped that there was some higher meaning or purpose for my life and I chose to love those who didn’t love me in return.

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Happy New Year!

I post daily motivational tweets on Twitter on reasons why we should choose love above all else.  Below are twenty of my favorite quotes on love that I posted on my “Choose Love” Twitter campaign in 2018.  Enjoy!

  1. “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr
  2. “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr
  3. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” ― Mother Theresa
  4. “People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love…” ―  Nelson Mandela
  5. “Our life changes the moment we choose love over hate!” ― Avijeet Das
  6. “Choosing to unconditionally love others is a path to deep joy.” ― Amy Leigh Mercree
  7. “Love is the strongest force the world possesses and yet it is the humblest imaginable.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
  8. “Whenever you are confronted with an opponent. Conquer him with love.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
  9. “The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
  10. “Where there is love there is life.”― Mahatma GandhiLove overrules | Happy New Year Choose Love Collage #ChooseLove #SimplyAmazingLiving
  11. “When you choose to perceive Love over fear, life begins to flow.” — Gabrielle Bernstein
  12. “Choose love and peace will follow. Choose peace and love will follow. —Mary Helen Doyle
  13. “There is love enough in this world for everybody if people will just look.” – Kurt Vonnegut
  14. ”A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved.” – Kurt Vonnegut
  15. “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.” – Thomas Carlyle
  16. ”Piglet: ‘How do you spell ‘love’?’ Winnie the Pooh: ‘You don’t spell it…you feel it.’” – A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
  17. “The way we can allow ourselves to do what we need to, no matter what others may say or do, is to choose love and defy fear.”– Martha Beck
  18. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.”– Marge Piercy
  19. “Love is the bridge between you and everything.”– Rumi
  20. “I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred.”– Max Lucado

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Choose Love T-shirts are now on sale – – order one for yourself or for someone you love today! I can’t think of a better way to start the new year than with a message of positivity. An online ordering system will be up and running on the site in mid-January. For now, you can email me at autumn@simplyamazingliving.com to place your order.  Cost is $25.00 and includes shipping and taxes.

We have the following sizes in T-shirts:  Adult S, M, L, XL, XXXL

Tank Top sizes we have:  Adult S, M, L, XL.

Along with spreading positive vibes by wearing this shirt, you can also be featured on Simply Amazing Living and/or Twitter, and Instagram.  Take a picture of yourself or someone else in the Choose Love T-shirt and post the picture on your social media channels with the hashtags #ChooseLove and #SimplyAmazingLiving as well as emailing me the picture(s) at autumn@simplyamazingliving.com.

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Candytopia Now In Atlanta | A Willy Wonka Wonderland

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Candytopia Atlanta!

Candytopia is now open in Atlanta!  Candytopia is an outrageously interactive candy wonderland that transports guests to an imaginative confectionary world with one-of-a-kind full sensory experiences with over-the-top installations inspired by chocolate and candy.

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Calling All Instagramers!

Candytopia is an Instagramers paradise.  So many wonderful and unique opportunities to take pictures. Ever dreamed of taking a photo in a marshmallow pit?  Candytopia has you covered. Want to be transported into Willy Wonka’s Wonkavision TV like Mike from the movie?  Candytopia has you covered but without the necessary stretching to get you back to the same size.  There are so many fun opportunities at Candytopia! 

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Fun!

Candytopia is fun for all ages and features a dozen unique rooms to explore, take amazing photos, and get candy samples. 

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Marshmallow Pit!

I am too scared to do a mosh pit, but not to jump into a marshmallow pit!  So much fun!  Getting out is the tricky part.

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What if Willy Wonka and Katy Perry had a whirlwind romance, got married while skydiving, and had a glamorous, glittering love child who grew up to rule a small nation? Welcome to Candytopia, where colossal candyfloss constructions meld with a tantalizing taffy twistedness!

Explore our sprawling sanctuary of confectionary bliss, tastefully curated by Hollywood Candy Queen Jackie Sorkin and realized by master fabricator Zac Hartog. This three-month pop-up event celebrates the vibrant colors and flavors of our favorite sugary delights through a series of interactive art installations in over a dozen environments, from flying unicorn pigs to a marshmallow tsunami. Bring your family, your friends, and your sweet tooth for an experience like none other!

If you ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Treat yourself to Candytopia, and let your tastebuds and your imagination soar!

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