Uncategorized
https://nerdist.com/article/magic-kingdom-tv-universe-disney-ron-moore/
One of the most magical aspects of going to a Disney park is walking amongst your favorite characters. Now, some of those characters are coming alive in a completely different way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney will partner with screenwriter and producer Ron Moore (Star Trek, Battlestar Galatica) to develop a Magic Kingdom TV universe.
The first project from this collaboration is The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA); this series will take place in a world where the lands and characters of Disney parks and films exist in an alternate reality. Right now, this show is still in development, but there are already plans for Moore to create a full franchise. He will work with Disney’s Imagineering team to explore Magic Kingdom characters as a part of the SEA world. There’s not much information on which characters will be in the series, so we must wait for future details. The multiyear agreement will include Moore and his Tall Ship Productions company creating other projects for Disney. One of these ventures is a Swiss Family Robinson series with Jon M. Chu.
Disney Parks/YouTube
It seems like a natural move for Moore, an avid Disney fan. He spoke about his decision to ink a deal with Disney on The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast. “I decided to go there mostly because my childhood was built around a lot of things that were Disney. I am a huge fan and aficionado of the Disneyland park in Anaheim to the point where I would go there by myself periodically and ride the rides,” said Moore. “The opportunity for me to get to work on a lot of the classic IP that Disney has and things in their library that meant so much to me as a child growing up and that I have shared with my children ultimately was just something I couldn’t pass up.”
TV is certainly where it’s at right now with WandaVision and The Mandalorian finding success on Disney + and streaming services accommodating for the decline in movie theater attendance. This Magic Kingdom/Ron Moore deal only further confirms what we already know. Disney is truly taking over the entertainment world one franchise at a time.
The post A Magic Kingdom TV Universe Is Coming to Disney+ appeared first on Nerdist.
One of the most magical aspects of going to a Disney park is walking amongst your favorite characters. Now, some of those characters are coming alive in a completely different way. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney will partner with screenwriter and producer Ron Moore (Star Trek, Battlestar Galatica) to develop a Magic Kingdom TV universe.
The first project from this collaboration is The Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA); this series will take place in a world where the lands and characters of Disney parks and films exist in an alternate reality. Right now, this show is still in development, but there are already plans for Moore to create a full franchise. He will work with Disney’s Imagineering team to explore Magic Kingdom characters as a part of the SEA world. There’s not much information on which characters will be in the series, so we must wait for future details. The multiyear agreement will include Moore and his Tall Ship Productions company creating other projects for Disney. One of these ventures is a Swiss Family Robinson series with Jon M. Chu.
Disney Parks/YouTube
It seems like a natural move for Moore, an avid Disney fan. He spoke about his decision to ink a deal with Disney on The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast. “I decided to go there mostly because my childhood was built around a lot of things that were Disney. I am a huge fan and aficionado of the Disneyland park in Anaheim to the point where I would go there by myself periodically and ride the rides,” said Moore. “The opportunity for me to get to work on a lot of the classic IP that Disney has and things in their library that meant so much to me as a child growing up and that I have shared with my children ultimately was just something I couldn’t pass up.”
TV is certainly where it’s at right now with WandaVision and The Mandalorian finding success on Disney + and streaming services accommodating for the decline in movie theater attendance. This Magic Kingdom/Ron Moore deal only further confirms what we already know. Disney is truly taking over the entertainment world one franchise at a time.
The post A Magic Kingdom TV Universe Is Coming to Disney+ appeared first on Nerdist.
In a story that has “2021” written all over it, the crypto art platform Foundation has just facilitated the sale of the legendary Nyan Cat GIF for approximately $587,000. Or, what amounts to $587,000 in the cryptocurrency known as Ether. The piece of digital art will now be in the sole possession of its buyer, “0x7eb2…3f6b,” as a “cryptographic hash” on the Ethereum blockchain.
Gizmodo reported on the sale of the Nyan Cat GIF, which transpired on February 19. The GIF’s creator, web comic author Chris Torres, put the piece up for sale on Foundation, noting that he’s remastered it for its tenth anniversary. (A process that included deleting a star appearing out of nowhere in the the original 12-frame animation.)
“I’m looking at [the GIF] right now, and I’m like, ‘Yes, it looks good,” Torres said in a phone call with The Verge. “I think it turned out really well this time around.”
Nyan Cat
0x7eb2…3f6b, a nameless Foundation account without a profile description, purchased the GIF using Ether, the sole currency of the platform. For those unfamiliar, Ether is a cryptocurrency; unlike other cryptocurrencies, it has specific and limited use. (Ether is like tax credit that decentralized apps can use to “pay” for their data usage on the Ethereum blockchain; that is, the Ether can be used to pay transaction fees for exchanging Ethereum cryptocurrency, which requires someone—so-called “miners”—to process transactions.)
“[Crypto art] gives power to the creator,” Torres added on his call with The Verge. “The creator originally owns it, and then they can sell it and directly monetize and have recognition for their work.”
This means that even though Torres earned a cool half-million-plus for the GIF (the price of Ether fluctuates), he can keep earning money off of it if 0x7eb2…3f6b sells it in the future.
For those who’re worried about their own usage of the Nyan Cat GIF or video, don’t be. This sale in no way affects everyone’s ability to use and enjoy the Nyan Cat GIF. Nor the video (immediately above), which, as of this writing, meow has more than 185 million views.
Feature image: Nyan Cat
The post Nyan Cat GIF Sold at Auction for $587,000 in Cryptocurrency appeared first on Nerdist.
Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty
Wine lacks nutrients and can pack on the calories and carbs with each glass. A glass of Port is 232 calories and 14 carbs alone. If you’re trying to meet your fitness goals, wine may not be ideal for your meal prep menu unless you choose wisely. There are many wines available that are low in carbs, keto-friendly if you are on a keto diet and also Weight Watchers appropriate. Scroll and take a look at five low-carb wines that won’t hinder you from reaching your fitness goals.
Lifevine Wines
Lifevine Wines is a brand committed to giving you quality wine that is pure and healthier than the rest. Not only have their wines been deemed as having antioxidant superiority, Lifevine Wines are also Certified Pesticide Free and have won a Clean Label Project Purity Award for their commitment to ingredient purity. Their wines include a certified organic Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from California and Pinot Noir from Oregon. Lifevine Wines have zero sugar, are low in carbs, calories, keto-friendly and Weight Watchers points approved as well. Shop their wines here.
Hey Mama Wines
Source: Hey Mama Wines / Hey Mama Wines
If you prefer a bubbly wine, try Hey Mama Wines. Their canned Rose’ wine is light on the carbs and calories with 160 calories a can and 1.5 grams of carbs. It’s also vegan and gluten-free. It is comprised of 60 % Syrah, 38 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Pinot Grio and has a watermelon and strawberry flavor. Shop Hey Mama Wines here.
Dhōs Spirits
If you’re being super strict about your alcohol intake, try alcohol-free spirits from Dhōs. Their products have the taste of different cocktails but without the alcohol. Their spirits, aperitif and liquer are anywhere from zero to five calories and you can use it as a replacement for your favorite gin or triple sec. Take a look at their products here.
McBride Sisters Collection Black Girl Magic 2018 California Merlot
Red wine is one of the best options if you are looking for a low carb, low sugar wine. According to Vino Vest, a glass of Merlot only has 3.7 grams of carbs and less than two grams of sugars. If you don’t have a particular Merlot in mind, try the Black Girl Magic Merlot from the McBride Sisters. Their merlot boast “black cherry and warm cocoa aromas mixed with fresh raspberry and plum” with a chocolate and cherry taste. Take a look here.
Fitvine Wines
FitVine is a brand that is dedicated to providing wines that are appropriate for the fit lifestyle. They ferment their wines for a longer time, so they have “less sugar in an entire bottle than what is in one 5 ounce glass of the top 10 wine brands in the Unites States,” according to their website. FitVine offers a variety of white and red wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Prosecco, Pinot Grigio Holiday Red, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Chenin Blanc, Rose, Red Zinfandel and more. None of their wines have over 4.4 grams of carbs and a glass doesn’t exceed 128 calories. Shop FitVine here.