This week I had the pleasure of attending Disney and Pixar’s newest original feature, “Elemental” at New York City’s Lincoln Square AMC. Directed by Peter Sohn, the film takes us on a journey into the spectacular world of Element city.
The Knockturnal had the honor of attending “The Crossover” premiere at the Hollywood Athletic Club. “The Crossover” is the television adaptation of Kwame Alexander’s novel-in-verse. Alexander won the 2015 John Newbery Medal and a Coretta Scott King author honor for his work, and serves as the executive producer and showrunner for the new series. “The Crossover” follows Josh (Jalyn Hall), nicknamed “Filthy”, and Jordan Bell (Amir O’Neil) throughout their middle school experience while they figure out how to balance their social life, school, and basketball. The teenagers are coached by their dad (Derek Luke), a former professional basketball player.
It’s a very powerful thing to write words that have meaning and for the meaning to affect many different people from different walks of life.
I was able to sit down with Kheris Rogers who is a teen influencer, fashion designer, actress and CEO of her apparel brand “Flexin’ In My Complexion” which she began after bullies made fun of her darker skin tone and she began the fashion campaign and blew up on Twitter with celebrities wearing her apparel.
The Knockturnal had the privilege of attending Prom Pact’s premiere on the pink carpet at the Wilshire Ebell theater. The red carpet attendees were dressed accordingly, with colorful prom dresses to fit the theme of the 80’s promposals displayed in the film. (Graham) stated that their favorite part of working on the movie was becoming friends with each other. Milo recalls sitting on his balcony after a workday, and discussing the craft of acting with his peers. The pink carpet displayed how tight-knit the cast was, with each Disney star jumping at the opportunity to support their friend, or hug a castmate on camera.
Disney has always taken a unique approach when it comes to their animated television series, and their latest series, “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” is no different. The series is based on a Marvel comic with the same characters. “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” features a diverse cast including Diamond White starring as Lunella Lafayette/Moon Girl, a 13-year-old superheroine, Fred Tatasciore as Devil Dinosaur, Alfre Woodard as Mimi, Lunella’s grandmother, Libe Barer as Casey, Moon Girl’s best friend, and Lawrence Fishburne as The Beyonder.
Season two of Secrets of Sulphur Springs premieres this Friday on Disney channel.
Disney Channel’s new movie “Spin” staring Avantika releases this Friday!