You know already that I am going to be going to California to be part of the #DoctorStrangeEvent. During that trip I will see the upcoming DOCTOR STRANGE movie and I really, really, really hope that I will get to interview DOCTOR STRANGE himself, Benedict Cumberbatch. I know that when I announced it many of my friends were excited as well and they have lots of questions for him. I even went out today and got a pretty sweet DOCTOR STRANGE tshirt to wear for the interviews.
But before that amazing trip I wanted to share with you something also amazing. Marvel Studios is running their very first Hero Acts charitable initiative through Fotition. You and I can help raise 1 Million Dollars because Marvel Studios will donate $5 to Save the Children for every fan who uploads a photo of themselves in their favorite Marvel hero pose. So, here is mine – see above. And below is the full Press Release and also a video from Benedict Cumberbatch.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Marvel Studios Invite Fans to Help Launch “Hero Acts” and Raise Funds for Save the Children
Marvel Studios to donate up to $1 million in recognition of new charitable initiative
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (October 5, 2016) – Today in a special video message, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Marvel Studios’ upcoming film “Doctor Strange,” announced the launch of Marvel Studios: Hero Acts, a new charitable initiative focused on bringing help and hope to kids around the world. Continue reading Help Marvel Studios : Hero Acts Donate $1 Million to Save the Children→
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.
