Last week I was invited to California by Walt Disney Studios (Disclosure: The Trip was All Expenses Paid).
While on the trip I was the sole male blogger among 24 lovely women bloggers. While much of the trip was geared towards the Doctor Strange movie we also spent time at the Disney Channel Studios. When we were there we met Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell of ABC’s THE BACHELOR but more importantly, now, of Freeform’s BEN & LAUREN: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? (Tuesdays 8/7c on Freeform).
We were treated to a nice lunch where we could regroup after our busy morning. Then it was off to a screening room where we watched the second episode of BEN & LAUREN: HAPPILY EVER AFTER?. I have never watched THE BACHELOR by choice. I’m just not a reality show kind of guy, but I gave this a shot. I understand the basic gist of what is going on here.
BEN & LAUREN: HAPPILY EVER AFTER? – Mommy Blogger event. (Freeform/Rick Rowell) LAUREN BUSHNELL, BEN HIGGINS
Ben and Lauren were on THE BACHELOR and Ben proposed to Lauren. But…, apparently, he told both Lauren and JoJo that he loved them. Hold up. We better get some closure on that chapter of Ben’s life before things can really move forward with Lauren.
Ben and Lauren have an awkward lunch with JoJo and her guy, I forget his name but JoJo is the important one here. Are there still feelings between Ben and JoJo? More awkwardness. Finally, it is revealed that feelings for each other are only those of friendship, Ben and Lauren can move forward in their lives together. Continue reading Finding a Happily Ever After with Ben and Lauren on Freeform→
I teased this in a couple of vlogs recently but on October 17 I am heading back to California for a few days to rub shoulders with 24 other bloggers, a sorcerer supreme, a forgetful fish, a bachelor and his bride-to-be and a giant robot. I am more than thrilled to be part of the upcoming #DoctorStrangeEvent, #FindingDoryBluray, #BenAndLaurenEvent and #MechX4Event. That is many events in one few day period. This trip is an all expenses paid press trip. I receive no monetary compensation but may receive promotional materials. My opinions are my own, as always.
My days will be jam packed with so many once in a lifetime experiences. Here’s what I’m going to be doing, as far as I know right now. More activities may be added as we get closer to the event.
Back about a year ago my friend Andrew Kardon of Mommy’s Busy, Go Ask Daddy and I decided that we were going to do a ton of promotion for Captain America, Civil War by having our own Blogger Civil War. He would be Captain America and I would be Iron Man. We went back and forth over the course of that year with our main intention to be asked to the Captain America Civil War Event. Turns out that even if we had been asked, neither of us could have gone. I’m not saying that our little project was the reason that we were asked to be on this trip, but our passion was undeniable. I am so excited to be attending this alongside my friend.
Viewing the film DOCTOR STRANGE
Opens November 4, 2016
The Impossibilities Are Endless
Yes, I will be screening Marvel’s DOCTOR STRANGE which opens in theatres on November 4, 2016. I will also be able to attend the press junket where you I will interview some of the talent from the film! I certainly hope to interview Benedict Cumberbatch, but I am really hoping to get to interview Benedict Wong. I have said that many times in my past posts. Benedict Wong will play the part of Wong in the film. Benedict Wong also plays Kublia Khan in the Netflix series Marco Polo. The series fascinates me and Wong’s portrayal of the Mongol leader is exceptional. Needless to say I’m crossing my fingers.
I imagine that maybe you aren’t as up on your DOCTOR STRANGE knowledge as I am so here’s the trailer and after that a small synopsis of the film.
From Marvel Studios comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.
“Doctor Strange” stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg, Benjamin Bratt and Scott Adkins, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. Scott Derrickson is directing with Kevin Feige producing. Louis D’Esposito, Stephen Broussard, Victoria Alonso, Charles Newirth and Stan Lee serve as executive producers. Jon Spaihts and Scott Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplay. Join Strange on his dangerous, mystifying and totally mind-bending journey when Marvel Studios’ “Doctor Strange” opens in U.S. theaters on November 4, 2016.
