Warner Bros. Home Entertainment takes center stage at C2E2, Chicago’s preeminent comics and pop culture convention, on Saturday, April 6 for the World Premiere of Daphne & Velma, an all-new, live-action feature length movie featuring the very first adventure for Mystery Inc.’s leading ladies.
The Daphne & Velma premiere will take over the 600-seat Room S404 in the South Building at McCormick Place from 4:00-6:00pm on Saturday, April 6. The two-hour event features a C2E2-exclusive screening of the film, followed by a panel discussion amongst the film’s actors and filmmakers, including Velma herself, Sarah Gilman (ABC’s Last Man Standing), producer/director Suzi Yoonessi (Olive and Mochha: First Kiss), Blondie Girl Productions executive producer Jennifer Tisdale (Her Universe Fashion Show), Warner Bros. Animation & Blue Ribbon Content Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming Peter Girardi and Blue Ribbon Content Vice President of Development & Production Alexandra Davis.
The panelists will follow the screening & panel discussion with an autograph signing – on collectible, C2E2-exclusive Daphne & Velma posters – from 6:15-7:00pm at Table 35/36 on the convention floor.
In Daphne & Velma, state of the art robots and high-tech gadgets are common sights at Ridge Valley High, an innovative center of learning for some of the brightest minds in the country, including a new transfer student – the bright & optimistic Daphne Blake (Sarah Jeffery), who is excited to finally go to school with her online bestie, the whip-smart & analytical Velma Dinkley (Sarah Gilman). But not everything is as innocent as it seems as mysterious disappearances begin to plague the top-performing students on campus. Once cheery and full of life, kids now appear in a “zombiefied” state – lifeless and shells of themselves. Can Daphne and Velma learn to work together and save the students or will they become the next victims? Get ready for thrills and laughs as we follow the first adventures of Mystery Inc.’s fierce female duo.
“Daphne & Velma” is produced by Blue Ribbon Content and Blondie Girl Productions with Production Services provided by Lifeboat Productions Inc. Serving as producers are Ashley Tisdale (Young & Hungry), Jennifer Tisdale, Amy Kim (Confess, Chosen) and Jaime Burke (Cassandra French’s Finishing School, Quantum Break), and the film’s script was written by Kyle Mack & Caitlin Meares. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Daphne & Velma on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD on May 22, 2018.
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What to Expect from the New Season of Squid Game: Thrills, Twists, and High Stakes
The highly anticipated new season of Squid Game is set to deliver even more nail-biting suspense and shocking twists that fans of the global phenomenon have come to love. As the series returns, viewers can expect an escalation in the deadly games, with new challenges that push participants to their physical and psychological limits.
In this season, the stakes are higher than ever as a new group of contestants enters the arena, each with their own desperate reasons for participating. The games are more dangerous, the alliances more fragile, and the betrayals more heartbreaking. With the introduction of new characters and deeper insights into the shadowy organization behind the games, Season 2 promises to expand the *Squid Game* universe in unexpected ways.
The creators have teased that the upcoming challenges will be more complex and terrifying, testing not only the contestants’ physical endurance but also their moral boundaries.
Expect to see returning characters facing new dilemmas, as well as fresh faces whose backstories will tug at viewers’ heartstrings.
The new season is rumored to feature shocking revelations about the origins of the games and the true motivations of the game’s organizers, ensuring that fans remain on the edge of their seats.
Squid Game has captivated audiences with its unique blend of suspense, drama, and social commentary, and Season 2 is poised to take these elements to the next level. Fans can brace themselves for a roller-coaster of emotions as the game continues with even more at stake.
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Bonjour sweet love patisserie review
Rating: 7/10
Platform Crunchyroll
Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie is a delightful treat for fans of romance and cooking anime. Set in the prestigious Fleurir Confectionary Academy, the story follows Sayuri Haruno, a kind-hearted girl who enrolls in the school’s special confectionery course. Surrounded by handsome male instructors and fellow students, Sayuri navigates the world of baking while developing sweet friendships and potential romances.
The anime shines in its charming character interactions, light-hearted humor, and visually appealing desserts that are sure to make your mouth water. However, with episodes running around five minutes each, the series sometimes feels a bit rushed. The plot, while enjoyable, is fairly predictable, sticking closely to typical reverse harem tropes. That said, its short length makes it a perfect watch for those looking for a quick and sweet anime fix.
While Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie may not break new ground in the genre, it does what it sets out to do well: offering a sugary escape into a world of love, pastries, and heartwarming moments.