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On the last episode of the year, Laurel and Annie discuss The Santa Clause and the history of the development of the Western Santa Claus legend. Check out www.babesofwonderland.com for additional Disney content! Check out our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages for more Disney content! Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
We'll discuss the making of the film, the casting woes and wins,and the history of the Disney Parks ride it's based on. There's also some discussion on the exact level of weird Johnny Depp is, and whether or not the supernatural makes everything better.
"I've been falling... for 30 minutes!" - Loki
On this episode your hosts give you an in-depth review of the latest Marvel film, Thor Ragnarok. We'll discuss the film, it's background and how it could possibly all tie together in Avengers Infinity Wars.
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" Hang on, you mean to tell me you got engaged to someone you just met that day?" - Kristoff
On the latest episode of Babes of Wonderland your hosts review Frozen. We'll discuss the early development of the film, which started with Walt Disney himself. We delve into the differences between the original Hans Christen Andersen tale "The Snow Queen" and the film as well.
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"Your Erster....You know, the fancy clam with the pearl inside!" - Racetrack Higgins
On this episode of Babes of Wonderland, Laurel and guest host Annie give you an in depth review of The Newsies Broadway Musical, recently released on Netflix. They'll tell you what changes were made from the original film and what you can expect from the newly released musical.
Also for this episode Laurel will be posting an article on the real life Newsies Strike of 1899! Check out www.babesofwonderland.com for that and much more!
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Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
"Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind, or forgotten" - Lilo
Babes of Wonderland is back after a short break with host Laurel and guest host Rachel Bowland Ulstad. Rachel is a comic book artist, designer and Lilo and Stitch enthusiast. She'll take us deep into the making of the film, and offer up other fun facts as we delve into the film's history and unique challenges.
Also for this episode Rachel is offering us a peak into her extensive Lilo and Stitch collection and giving us all a tutorial on how to draw Lilo and Stitch! Check out www.babesofwonderland.com for that and much more!
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Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
"Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally, golly what a day" - Alan-a-Dale
On the latest episode of Babes of Wonderland, we will review Robin Hood. We'll delve into the making of the film (complete with a couple controversies), the origins of the Robin Hood legend, and talk about Disney's use of anthropomorphic animals.
As always we strive to bring you even more content to go along with each episode on our blog.
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Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
"Can't you just be a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man?" - Tony Stark
On the 30th episode of Babes of Wonderland, we're discussing the latest Marvel film, Spider-Man: Homecoming. Your hosts talk about the history of the character, the distinct lack of Miles Morales and give you an overall review of the film.
** Please note there is a point in the podcast where Donald Glover is discussed, and mistakenly called Danny Glover, we apologize to all Glovers.
As always we strive to bring you even more content to go along with each episode on our blog. For this episode, Laurel will be giving you how to tips on how to make your own Spider-Man garden pot.
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Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
"When you find out who you are, you'll find out what you need." - Mama Odie
On the 29th episode of Babes of Wonderland, we discuss Princess and the Frog. As the first Disney film to star an African American princess, the movie was highly anticipated and the center of a lot of controversy and expectation. We'll delve into the importance of race and representation in pop culture, and touch on the most taboo of all Disney subjects, The Song of the South.
As always we strive to bring you even more content to go along with each episode on our blog. For this episode Ashley will be interviewing fashion designer/Project Runway contestant/Disney geek Samantha Rei and Laurel makes a Louisiana inspired Gumbo.
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Music courtesy of Ben Sound.
On this episode of Babes of Wonderland your hosts delve into the 1961 classic The Parent Trap. We'll talk Haley Mills, twins in pop culture and the unfortunate origin of Laurel's name.
On this episode, we delve into the making of Disney's Atlantis, the history or Atlantis itself and the legend's lasting effect on pop culture.
For this episode we took a listener suggestion, to cover the Disney film Brother Bear. (We would like to apologize to that listener in advance.)
“I’m Mary Poppins Y’all!” – Yondu Udonta The long awaited Marvel sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2, has finally hit theaters. On this episode of Babes of Wonderland, your hosts Ashley and Laurel, review the movie, give you some behind the scenes info and talk about the sci-fi comedies that lead the way for […]
This quotable film has it roots as far back as the 6th century. Quite a feat for a tale that continued to push boundaries in 1998.
The land of Narnia calls on the latest episode of Babes of Wonderland. Your hosts review the movie and discuss the making of the film. Then delve into the life of the book's author C.S. Lewis, and how his experiences lent themselves to the writing of the novel, and ultimately inspired the film.
The history of the Walt Disney Company goes hand in hand with the making of Snow White, their first motion picture. On this episode of Babes of Wonderland, we'll discuss that history, as well as the origin of the fairy tale, and the animation styles that brought it to life.
On this episode of Babes and Wonderland Ashley and Laurel review and discuss the newly released live action Beauty and the Beast. Then, stick around for the inside scoop on other upcoming live action Disney movies that are still in the works!
As Disney fans everywhere await the newly announced live action Lion King film, your hosts delve into the classic 1994 animated film. You'll learn a bit about the making of the film, some controversies that surrounded it and the work Disney is doing today to help protect animals and habitats around the world.
On this episode of Babes of Wonderland, we'll discuss Monster's Inc, the genesis of the story and development of the film; as well as the classic monsters who inspired the character's design and the growing popularity of "monster" characters in film and television.
On the latest episode of Babes of Wonderland, your hosts talk about Captain America: The First Avenger. We'll discuss the making of the film, the comic origins of the character and the title's relevance to American politics today.