Big Hero 6: Family Movie Night #BigHero6 #MeetBaymax

We don't always go to the movie theater on a school night, but when we do, we prefer to see a Disney Movie!

Tonight we are excited to be attending a special screening of Big Hero 6. We've heard nothing but good things about the latest animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” comes “Big Hero 6,” an original action-comedy-adventure about a robotics prodigy and a plus-sized inflatable robot, who develop a special bond on a quest to solve an unsettling mystery. 

Other than this adorable Marshmallow looking guy named Baymax and a boy named Hiro, we really didn't know what this movie was about. We couldn't wait to learn about the characters and the story. It's about relationships and love, friendship and becoming a hero. Sounds like the makings of a new Disney classic to us. Yep - we're in!

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Here's what Disney Studios has to say about their newest film: 

“Hiro Hamada’s older brother Tadashi has created a cutting-edge robot, Baymax, who’s designed to take care of people,” says director Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”). “Baymax’s one programmed desire is ‘How can I help?’ He’s filled with compassion. And Hiro is a teenager who has lost his way— their personalities play off each other in a way that is both funny and heartwarming.” 

When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his brilliant fellow nerds: adrenaline junkie GoGo Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called “Big Hero 6.”

“There’s a mysterious masked villain who is up to no good,” says director Chris Williams (“Bolt”). “Hiro takes it upon himself to find out who this guy is and what he’s plotting to do. Hiro intends to stop him—no matter what. “It’s really a hero’s journey,” Williams continues. “The friendship Hiro forms with Baymax opens his eyes to what it really means to be a hero.”

Producer Roy Conli (“Tangled”) says that family—the kind that you’re born with and the kind you find—is at the core of the movie. “It’s a powerful theme that audiences relate to,” says Conli. “The nuances of the relationships in deeply emotional films like ‘Bambi’ or ‘The Lion King’ are so interesting. There’s something about these stories that can really touch people.

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Enjoy these fun activities for your family:

BIG HERO 6 opens in theaters everywhere on November 7th!

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Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post. We were invited to a screening as members of the media. Thank you Disney Pictures! The opinions on this blog are 100% magical and 100% our own.

The Story Of Frozen: Making A Disney Animated Classic #MakingFrozen

Do you want to (see how they actually) build a snowman? 
Tonight on ABC at 8/7c Disney Animation reveals how they created Elsa, Anna & the lovable Olaf. This is one for the entire family - trust us, we saw a sneak peek and it is FABULOUS!!!

THE STORY OF FROZEN:

MAKING A DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSIC

Hosted by Josh Gad, the Voice of Olaf

All-New Exclusive ABC Special Features Interviews with Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff,  Josh Gad as well as John Lasseter and the Frozen Filmmaking Team

“The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic” is an all-new, original special in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Lincoln Square Productions and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The special ventures behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at the origins and evolution of the Academy Award-winning film “Frozen,” now the biggest animated feature of all time.   A breathtaking and fantastic saga, the special tells the real story of making a modern movie based on a timeless tale that nearly overnight became a cultural touchstone for legions of fans.

            Get a behind-the-scenes look inside Walt Disney Animation Studios and unprecedented access to the creative team that brought “Frozen” to life. Throughout the one-hour special, you will hear from “Frozen” stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, the directors, songwriters, producer, artists and chief creative officer John Lasseter—the team who dreamed of making a cherished Hans Christian Andersen story into a big-screen animated musical. Take a journey to the beautiful Norwegian villages and landscapes that inspired the look of the fictional kingdom of Arendelle and see images and footage from the research trips to Norway, Quebec and points beyond that helped create the film’s unforgettable look and feel.

            This special will also include some exciting announcements about the next chapter of “Frozen” and a never-before-seen preview of “Frozen” characters Anna, Elsa and Kristoff on an upcoming episode of ABC’s smash-hit “Once Upon a Time.”

The program will culminate in an exclusive sneak peek at the action-packed comedy-adventure “Big Hero 6,” currently in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios –under wraps until now – as the team prepares their next big-screen epic.

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Disclosure: We were given a sneak peek of "The Story of Frozen: Making a Disney Animated Classic" as members of the media.