Marvel fans rejoice. Get ready for eight new stories featuring eight different directors. Marvel’s 616 explores Marvel’s rich legacy of pioneering characters, creators and storytelling to reflect the world outside your window.
Each documentary is helmed by a unique filmmaker and showcases the intersections of storytelling, pop culture, and fandom within the Marvel Universe. Episodes in this anthology series will cover topics including Marvel’s world-spanning artists, the trailblazing women of Marvel Comics, discovering the “forgotten” characters of Marvel, and much more.
Episode Titles and List of Directors:
Japanese Spider-Man Directed by David Gelb
Higher Further Faster Directed by Gillian Jacobs
Amazing Artisans Directed by Clay Jeter
Lost and Found Directed by Paul Scheer
Suit Up! Directed by Andrew Rossi
Unboxed Directed by Sarah Ramos
The Marvel Method Directed by Brian Oakes
Marvel Spotlight Directed by Alison Brie
Marvel’s 616 is produced by Marvel New Media with Supper Club. The series is executive produced by Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Sarah Amos, John Cerilli, Harry Go, and Stephen Wacker for Marvel; and Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn, and David Gelb for Supper Club.
Etsy is debuting a limited edition fall home decor and fashion accessories line with Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman, the sisters and co-owners of the crafting, cooking, parenting, and decor blog and lifestyle brand A Beautiful Mess. The collection includes products for kids, parents and decor pieces to spruce up bedrooms and nurseries.
Larson and Chapman co-designed the line in collaboration with 15 hand-picked Etsy artisans.
“I’m never really finished decorating a space. There’s always something that can be added, rearranged, or swapped out. And from my years of room makeovers, I’ve learned that investing in items that can be used in different ways is always worth it,” Chapman said, “Which is why we made sure every decor piece in this collection is versatile. From the planter to the wall hanging, we wanted each home accessory to look as showstopping in a nursery as it would in a home office.”
Available for a limited time only, the A Beautiful Mess x Etsy collection is Etsy’s most versatile line yet featuring vintage-inspired homewares, kid-approved accessories, and one-of-a-kind finds, ranging from $6.25 to $169. Known for their maximalist aesthetic and love of all things retro, the pair bring their signature style and creative vision to this collection that spans multiple product categories, with playful patterns, 70’s-inspired earthtones, and cozy textures.
“As entrepreneurs, creatives, and once Etsy sellers ourselves, we jump at every opportunity to spotlight independent artists,” said Larson, “For us, this collection was all about designing beautiful, handmade pieces that encourage shoppers to support small businesses.”
Catch up with Bluey. The popular Australian preschool series is coming back to Disney Channel and DisneyNOW for a second season on Jul. 10. All season two episodes will subsequently air on Disney Junior.
The first season of the heart-warming show, brought to you by BBC Studios, will continue to air on Disney Junior and Disney Channel, and will remain available to stream on Disney+.
Bluey follows the adventures of the lovable and inexhaustible 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy, Bluey, who lives with her Dad (Bandit), her Mum (Chilli) and 4-year-old little sis, Bingo. A sweet and instantly-relatable celebration of family, friends and the all-out fun of childhood, Bluey is a standout entry to the kids’ TV “playground.” A loving send-up to the many pluses of unstructured play for children, Bluey is the perfect “playmate” for helping to show today’s kids and families that nothing beats the power of simple creative play for keeping children happy and healthy as they grow!
“Bluey has won the hearts of kids and parents with its beautiful animation and honest take on modern family life. The show offers relatable situations for engaging kids every day, which is so important to parents at this current time,” said Henrietta Hurford-Jones, Director of Children’s Content Partnerships, BBC Studios. “Disney Junior and Disney Channel are the perfect homes for a brand new season of inspirational episodes, bringing families together for a genuine co-viewing experience that delivers laughs as well as real, impactful messages.”
“We love that kids and parents are embracing Bluey all across America. It’s really wonderful to see a kids programming from Australia resonating so much with U.S. audiences,” said Bluey EPs and Ludo co-founders, Charlie Aspinwall and Daley Pearson. “We love hearing from fans on social media and hope everyone enjoys this new season, as much as we enjoyed making it!”
Season 2 introduces viewers to more of Bluey and Bingo’s friends and extended family, as well as a variety of imaginative and ingenious games, including Tickle Crabs, Fancy Restaurant, Rug Island, and many more. The season also shines a spotlight on Bandit and Chilli’s relationship with their daughters, as they continue to juggle work and childcare. Additionally Anthony Field, the Blue Wiggle, will voice characters featured in two of the new episodes, including one of the season premiere episodes, Dance Mode.
On Jul. 27, the first volume of Bluey Season 1 will be available for purchase through Apple iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu, and other digital retailers. There will be six volumes with a new one available every three weeks. The retail price for each volume will be $9.99.
How to throw a great zoom party for your kid’s birthday party during a pandemic is…not a sentence I ever thought I would write. Dealing with the disappointing reality of birthdays during COVID-19 is totally a drag. However, it also builds the grit, the resilience, and flexible thinking that can actually fortify our kids with amazing life-skills long after the pandemic is a distant memory. I can’t wait for that! But in the meantime—you have to make a party.
Here’s a little checklist of stuff to master before the party:
1. Let friends in the waiting room.
2. Share their screen—and make sure that the host is the only one who can do this!
3. Mute and unmute participants.
This tech mastery can go a long way toward empowering the birthday kid. Then it really feels like they are the host of their own party.
Pick a Party Theme That Makes Your Kid Happy
While, of course, you can certainly just simply gather kids and play some fun games, I do suggest that there is a unifying theme. Figuring out what this should be can be a fun way to bond with your soon-to-be-birthday kid. Get out a pen and paper (or crayon, or that ever-present whiteboard) and make a list of beloved stuff.
Designate a Leader for the Party
Just like in “real life” it is helpful to designate a person in charge of the party games.
It could be: You or your partner on a different device than the birthday kid, a fun aunt or uncle, a great babysitter, a beloved music teacher, a company that your kid loves like soccer, music, theater or tech that can bring teachers to your party.
Characters Can Get Invited Too!
The coolest thing about Zoom is the ability to teleport in a character for a really brief time to lead a game! From a different device, a parent, friend or teacher can log on and pretend to be a character. Kids get captivated and transported and the new adult adds a freshness. Kids want to suspend disbelief, to imagine, make-believe and play. This gives them the opportunity! I suggest having some good improv at the ready, a fun accent and a simple costume! The character can lead a game or two and disappear. That shift of perspective is an awesome way to add variety and keep the kids engaged. You really don’t need to hire a fancy company to do the make-believe. Just enlist a family friend, relative or babysitter.
Create the Invitation
Granted, it may seem like overkill to make an invitation for the party. However, I would argue that these days it is more important than ever to indulge in the celebration however we can. So, go for it! Paperless Post has lots of cool options with varying price-points, and you can add the link there. I also like that platform since you can track the RSVPs and send a reminder. You can also make a sweet and simple invite with a picture of your birthday kid and send it out over email.
Best of all, with making an invitation, you are welcoming your child into the planning process. Make it an occasion, dress up (either costume or fancy—an excuse to get out of PJs either way!), and have a photoshoot for the invite. Building up the expectation and the joyous anticipation is a boon of the birthday!
Zoom Party Game Tips
1. Make a list so you have a game plan at the ready!
2. Balance out any moving games with any stationary guessing games.
3. Find something really simple for the start so kids joining in at staggered times and feel included and not confused.
4. End with a bang and the cake so that kids don’t sign off before that happens.
5. Have some games as a back-burner in case some go quicker than you expected.
Great Games to Play Over Zoom
1. Jokes or Riddles (this is great as kids are entering the room)
2. Freeze dance
3. Mirror
4. Who started the motion?
5. Sneaky Tag
Be flexible as you play, taking into account kids’ attention spans. Also, if something is really fun and working well, you can play a second round or return to it at the end. In general, keep the games fast-paced and keep ‘em rolling too!
Celebrate Your Child with a Spotlight Shout-Out or a Video
If you are feeling ambitious, you can ask family and friends to send in a little “Happy Birthday” message and edit this all together. At the end of the party, you can screen share the video and end on a totally celebratory and personal note. Short of that, kids can go around the “room” and share something that they love about the birthday kid. This is a really special way to spotlight everyone while still making it all about your kids’ special day.
Ending the Party
Singing is not great over zoom, but who cares…Your options are to either hear everyone at slightly different times, or mute everyone, have them sing, but spotlight only one singer. Kids may want to stick around and chat with each other in an unstructured way but when your kid is ready to end the party, do it.
Don’t Forget to Thank the Guests
They may not have brought presents, they may have come in their PJs, but showing up for stuff—on any level these days—is a big ask! Thank your guests after the party with a follow-up note through the invitation platform or an email to the guests. The birthday kid gets a little gratitude practice and it makes the friends feel great too!
If you want any support in making your party please feel free to reach out!
Jocelyn Greene is a Brooklyn based educator, director and mom. With her company, Child's Play NY, she teaches hundreds of kids a year and is equally joyous adapting fairytales for 4s as she is staging Shakespaere with the teens. Check out http://www.childsplayinaction.com/ for video tutorials on game-based play to do at home!
In honor of Mother’s Day, Samsung partnered with The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to spotlight and surprise six heroic moms working on the frontlines as part of their Put Mom in the Picture #withGalaxy campaign. Powered by the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Fallon video chatted with the moms to hear their stories and learn more about their important work on the frontlines while they also continue to support their families at home.
From spending vacation days traveling to New York City to work on the frontlines, to balancing grad school and everything in between, these moms have provided us with the inspiration to support our neighbors and greater communities.
After their inspiring conversations, Fallon surprised the moms with a special gift: in addition to keeping their new Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones, they all received $25,000 and a Samsung Galaxy Bundle, featuring the Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Tab S6, and the Galaxy Buds+.
This Mother’s Day, Samsung and Fallon celebrate Dennaia Carter from Severn, Maryland; Jean Kim from Temple City, CA; Cathy Jones from Rochester, MA; Marti Miller from Springfield, MO; Denise Deberry from Woodbury Height, NJ; and Jen Moncada from Carle Place, NY, and all the inspiring Moms around the world who are serving others through daily acts of heroism.
Schools are closed and theaters have gone dark, but Broadway’s kid actors are still connecting virtually. Joshua Turchin from the Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin has announced there will be virtual editions of the show featuring interviews and musical performances by guests from Broadway, TV and Film. They will also spotlight student performers from across the United States whose school shows were cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The segment will provide students with an alternative platform to showcase their talents – and for a much wider audience.
The Early Night Show with Joshua Turchin is available across all social media platforms with full videos on YouTube, Facebook Watch and www.theearlynightshow.com released every Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 3 p.m. ET.
“Since so many school performances were cancelled because of the Coronavirus situation, I wanted to give everyone a chance to be a part of The Early Night Show to show the world their talents,” says Turchin. “I am excited to provide an opportunity for others to go ‘On with the Show’ in a new segment dedicated to everyone whose shows were cancelled or postponed, and I get to accompany them in their performances!”
Students around the country are encouraged to email a video (up to 60 seconds long) of themselves singing a song from their cancelled or postponed show to earlynightshowcasting@gmail.com. Those submitting entries are asked to include their name, social media handle, and email address.
Glow your own way with recipes that combine science and a wow-worthy special effect. The magic ingredient? Under ultraviolet light, the quinine in tonic water shines bright blue. See the magic for yourself with one of the three glow-in-the-dark food ideas below that are sure to steal the spotlight.
Jessie Oleson Moore of Craftsy
1. Glow-in-the-Dark Buttercream
Ready to revolutionize your cakes? All you need is this glow-in-the-dark buttercream from the Craftsy blog. Under your average lamp, it looks like a nice, classic frosting—whip out a black light, and it turns any dessert into a glowing good time. Get the recipe here.
2. Black Light Lemonade
Give your fave refreshing drink a cool twist! With the help of tonic water, this lemonade takes on a spooky glow that’s sure to amaze kids and grown-ups alike. Perfect for Halloween or any ol’ Tuesday. Find out how to make your own batch at Girl Loves Glam.
Hoosier Homemade
3.Glow in the Dark Cupcakes
There’s no doubt about it—this glow in the dark recipe from Hoosier Homemade takes the cake. The glowing effect of these awesome cupcakes is easy to pull off, and the result is perfect for any party spread. Hint: Besides tonic water, the secret ingredient is JELL-O!
Steph Curry is more than an NBA superstar––the celeb athlete is a super-dad too!
During a recent Golden State Warriors’ game, the point guard, who wasn’t playing due to an injury, showed off a very special handshake with his daughter Riley.
In a completely cute video clip, which the NBA shared on social media, Curry is seen high-fiving the seven-year-old. The daddy-daughter duo then launches into a complex handshake routine. Before the point guard returns to his teammates, Curry and Riley complete the handshake with a sweet kiss.
This isn’t the first time Curry’s daughter has turned the spotlight away from her famous dad and grabbed the media’s attention. In 2015 the then-two-year-old stole the show during a press conference.
Celeb, supermodel and super-mama Chrissy Teigen got real on Twitter recently. Teigen candidly talked (or rather, tweeted) with fans during a no holds barred Q and A session!
So what did Teigen dish about? The model-mama opened up about what it’s like to raise her two kiddos, Luna and Miles, as an in-the-spotlight celebrity. When one fan asked, “What is the best perk of being a celebrity?” Teigen responded:
no one gives my kids nasty looks on the plane. if anything, they're creepily nice and it is crazy unfair because they are just as annoying as other kids on a plane https://t.co/J1T1lpmNI2
If you’re wondering how Teigen starts her days, when she was asked if she sets an alarm or someone wakes her “gently” she tweeted:
John sets an alarm but leaves it in the bathroom while he makes the kids pancakes and I have to get up to cancel it. I get very upset. https://t.co/VWBXyAOWhx
While Teigen has plenty of just-like-us issues to deal with, she also has those celeb-only parenting moments. When asked, “Do you ever have issues with people talking to Miles and Luna without your permission if they see y’all in public?” she said:
I don't. I know they're being sweet. A lot of people touch and hug which is weird to most people but I'm also a toucher without realizing. I dunno. I'm not mad at touch but I get people who are https://t.co/hEqsLYZjqO
Like other celebrity parents, Teigen has to deal with the paparazzi following her kiddos. One fan asked how her fam deals with them and Teigen replied:
luna hates them. in New York they don't really hide and they apologize when she freaks and stop photographing. here in LA, they've learned to hide more and you don't know you're being photographed. I'd rather know. https://t.co/i9aIKx7kdS
Feeling a little grinchy this holiday season? Embrace the spirit with Pottery Barn’s The Grinch collection that is sure to grow your heart 3 times larger.
From pillows to pajamas, this adorable collection features everything you need to curl up indoors and celebrate a very Merry Grinch-mas! Check out our favorite items below.
Cindy Lou Pom-Pom Pillow
There's nothing quite as merry as the smile on this Cindy Lou embroidered pillow.
