Minnie Mouse Received STAR On #Hollywood #WalkOfFame For Her 90th Anniversary @Disney #DisneyAfrica

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Disney’s Minnie Mouse today with an official star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Special guest speakers included Disney Chairman and CEO Robert A. Iger, and global pop icon and judge of ABC’s “American Idol,” Katy Perry. The star was dedicated to the category of Motion Pictures next to the El Capitan Theatre.

“Minnie Mouse has been a star and a fashion icon since she first burst onto the scene in the ground-breaking animated classic, Steamboat Willie,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “The star of more than 70 movies during her illustrious career, Minnie has entertained millions of people around the world, touching hearts and bringing joy wherever she goes. We’re thrilled to see her cultural influence and many achievements recognized with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

(L-R) Disney Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Iger, Katy Perry, Leron Gubler, Jeff Zarrinnam, and Vin Di Bona attend ceremony for Minnie Mouse as she receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in Celebration of her 90th Anniversary at El Capitan Theatre on January 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Disney)

A veteran of more than 70 films, Minnie Mouse is one of Hollywood’s most recognized global stars, delighting kids and families for generations. Loved for her infectious, upbeat personality, Minnie’s iconic style has also made her a muse for fashion designers, artists, and fans around the globe. Her classic polka dot look has been constantly reimagined by the fashion industry from her early pill-box flower hat, which influenced ladies’ hat trends, to her famous bow and ears.

“Minnie embodies iconic. Her style is the epitome of fun fashion,” said Katy Perry. “To this day, no one rocks a bow, the color red, or a polka dot quite like her. It is a special skill to bring joy to so many, and she does it with the effortless bat of an eyelash. I am delighted to be part of honoring Minnie and her magic with a star on the Walk of Fame.”

To celebrate Minnie’s milestone anniversary and National Polka Dot Day, a number of fashion collaborations are launching worldwide today, including a new special-edition Coach collection inspired by her iconic style. The 20-piece collection includes handbags, small leather goods, ready-to-wear and specialty items – all infusing signature Coach silhouettes reimagined with vintage-inspired Disney patches and Minnie Mouse’s favorite polka dots. Coach Creative Director, Stuart Vevers also designed a bespoke dress for Minnie, worn at a celebratory lunch immediately following the ceremony at Hollywood’s famed Chateau Marmont.

Additional collections from Disney Store and ShopDisney.com, New Balance, Torrid, Forever 21, New Era, Pandora, Macy’s, and more are now available.

Minnie Mouse Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in Celebration of her 90th Anniversary at El Capitan Theatre on January 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Disney)

ABOUT THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in four business segments: Media Networks, Parks and Resorts, Studio Entertainment, and Consumer Products & Interactive Media. Disney is a Dow 30 company and had annual revenues of $55.1 billion in its Fiscal Year 2017.

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24-star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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#DisneyCookabout Nominated for 2017 International Emmy Kids Awards #DisneyAfrica

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Disney Africa and Penguin Films are proud to share that Disney Cookabout has been nominated for an International Emmy® Kids Award in the category of Best Non-Scripted Entertainment, following the announcement by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at Mipcom.

Disney Cookabout also received the 2016 SAFTA award for Best Children’s Programme following the first season’s run on SABC 2 and Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) last year. The second season of the proudly South African series currently airs each Saturday and Sunday at 09:25 CAT on Disney Channel.

Disney Cookabout joins 28 nominees in 7 categories, from 16 countries for this year’s awards, which will be presented at MipTV in Cannes, France on Tuesday 10 April, 2018.

Produced by Penguin Films for Walt Disney Television, Disney Cookabout is a comedic adventure game-show that uses food preparation, cooking and outdoor exploration to showcase local ingredients and a fun-filled approach to healthy eating.

Mtunzi, Jemma, Kirsten, Yoyama, Luyolo, Avesh

Christine Service, Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa comments: “We are thrilled that Disney Cookabout has been acknowledged by the Academy at this year’s International Emmy® Kids Awards. Season 1 garnered an amazing response from viewers and with Season 2, we hope to further encourage them to create Cookabout’s array of exciting, locally-inspired recipes in their own kitchens with their families.”

Since 2006, Disney has been committed to helping families make healthier choices, using its stories and characters to make healthy living simple and fun. Since then, Disney has been looking at the different ways it can support families to live more healthily. This includes introducing robust nutritional guidelines for food and drinks as well as their advertising and offering content that positively focuses on healthier lifestyles such as the Disney Healthy Living Website (www.disneyhealthyliving.co.za), Aim High on Disney XD (2011 – 2014) and Disney Cookabout.

Roberta Durrant from Penguin Films, the creative producer of Disney Cookabout comments: “It is always so rewarding working with the youth on any production and we are very grateful to the excellent cast and crew that have worked tirelessly to make this show the success that it is.”

Season 2’s 18 episodes features some of the best of South Africa’s locally-farmed, wholesome produce, giving a fascinating insight into the food children are used to seeing only in supermarkets and on their dinner plates. Each episode presents the cooktestants and viewers with a brand new theme and location to discover local and international delicacies, cultures and, of course, delicious recipes. From traditional Xhosa cuisine, spicy Indian dishes, Japanese sushi to fresh organic vegetables, olives and nuts, the sumptuous food is matched only by the breath-taking landscape.

Disney Cookabout takes viewers on a fascinating and entertaining adventure across the country. A dash of exploration added to a large cup of humour, sprinkled with brain-tingling facts and stirred with tasty recipes, Disney Cookabout plates up every Saturday and Sunday at 09:25 on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303). Connect: www.disneycookabout.co.za Social: #DisneyCookabout

 

To find out more about all things TWDCA, fans and families can connect via: Disney’s dedicated website (www.disney.co.za), Mobisite (disneyafrica.mobi), Facebook (www.facebook.com/DisneyinAfrica, www.facebook.com/DisneyJuniorAfrica, www.facebook.com/MarvelAfrica, www.facebook.com/StarWarsAfrica), Disney Healthy Living: www.disneyhealthyliving.co.za), Disney Baby Africa (baby.disneyafrica.com) and Youtube (Disney Channel Africa: www.youtube.com/user/disneychannelza, Disney XD Africa: www.youtube.com/user/disneyxdza). 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Nov 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys,

November is the time when you plan for your Summer holidays and are clear on your destinations of choice. Though you have to book as early as August/September to get good rates on accommodation and travel but you thoroughly enjoy various destination of South Africa and abroad. November 2015 for The Life's Way was not hectic as there was not much posts and no events to attend too. The best part of the year was being thought of and planning for the next year is always thought about.

1. 8 Things To Do With Your Old #Smartphone #HTCOneLifeSA #MoreYou - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/8-things-to-do-with-your-old-smartphone.html - We do keep changing our smartphones as we get upgraded after every two years if on contract or when we are fed up of our old smartphone. How best can we use our old smartphone was the topic of discussion in this blog post.

2. @Gammatek brings #iFrogz latest #headphones to #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/gammatek-brings-ifrogz-latest.html - I bought one iFrogz headphones from GAME store for R112 and immediately fell in love with the same for my day to day use. I think these earphones/headphones to be value for money with great sound and build quality. I have not received any review units or samples from the brand.

3. Disney Infinity 3.0 - What Is It? #DisneyAfrica #StarWars - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/disney-infinity-30-what-is-it.html - The game was launched in South Africa and I fell in love with the same. Star Wars was the talk of the season with their 7th part getting released after a gap of multiple years. After playing Disney Infinity 2.0, it was good time to upgrade to 3.0

4. STARTUPPER of the Year 2016 #Challenge @TotalSAfrica #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/startupper-of-year-2016-challenge.html- It was one of the great initiatives by TOTAL South Africa to find the budding entrepreneurs and expand their ideas further to bring more and more employment to the rainbow nation and Africa. I was invited to be a part of this program when it was launched to the time when they announced the results. I could see the tears of satisfaction and achievement in the eyes of the winner with whom I was luckily talking to before the results was announced.

5. Refreshing @Countryclub_CB Retro-Classics for #Summer #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/refreshing-countryclubcb-retro-classics.html - Country Club launched their summer drinks and send me a pack of 6 tins to try and taste. I simply loved all the flavors especially Rock Shandy. It was the last I heard from their PR company and the last media pack received from the PR as they expanded onto many other bloggers.

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#GoRouge Superfans #StarWars Series Continues #Chapter2 Is Online #DisneyAfrica

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WHAT: “Our recovery mission is a disaster… My entire project is already off schedule and over budget…” – Director Krennic, Chapter 2, Go Rogue

What happens next? Find out in Chapter 2 of the fan-created Go Rogue YouTube series. Written, directed and produced by a team of Star Wars superfans, the original four-part stop motion story stars key toys from the new “Rogue One” line before they hit stores Sept. 30.

With the first instalment embraced by fans worldwide, topping 2.7 million views since its Aug. 31 release, the series follows the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set that have been misplaced by the Empire.

Chapter 1 left off with Jyn Erso fleeing with the instructions to the LEGO Death Star. Up next, she must learn to rely on an unlikely group of heroes. Only by working together can this newly formed band of Rebels outsmart the Empire and restore freedom to the Galaxy.

WHEN: Chapter 2 is live NOW
WHERE: Star Wars YouTube Channel
WHO: The Go Rogue series was created by a team of superfans led by James DeJulio at Tongal, written by Kevin Ulrich, and brought to life by stop motion animators and directors Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie.

 

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#StarWars Superfans #GoRogue to Reveal New Toy Line #DisneyAfrica

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A team of Star Wars superfans revealed the new toy line for the highly anticipated “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” movie via a series of fan-made animated shorts launching on the Star Wars YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/starwars) channel. As part of a competition in collaboration with creative network Tongal, a team was assembled to write, direct and produce the original, fan-made stop-motion shorts starring key toys from the new line to kick off a global social conversation with the hashtag #GoRogue.

“These fan-created shorts are a tribute to the incredible content that the Star Wars community posts online every day,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. “The Go Rogue campaign was designed with Star Wars fans in mind – we want them to be front and center in the run up to ‘Rogue One’ by imagining and creating their own Rogue Stories."

When Star Wars news breaks, many fans worldwide react by sharing their own videos online. According to new research (ZEFR online content report August 2016) fans posted over 838,000 pieces of Star Wars-related content on YouTube in the past year alone, which is more than 2,296 per day and nearly 96 per hour. Star Wars fan-generated content is also incredibly popular, accruing more than 16.3 billion views in the last year – equivalent to everyone in the world viewing at least two fan created videos.

“I’ve been a Star Wars fan my whole life so this is a dream project,” says James DeJulio, co-founder of Tongal. “It’s been amazing to see what an inspiration Star Wars has been to so many members of our creative community, whether that’s coming up with their own Star Wars storylines, or playing out scenes with Star Wars toys at home with their kids. I’m excited to share this ‘Rogue Story’ with the world as we celebrate the first standalone Star Wars film and the new characters and inspiration it brings to the Star Wars universe.”

The fan-created shorts showcasing the new line of “Rogue One” toys for the first time launches on the Star Wars YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/starwars) today, with new installments rolling out through September. The team was led by James DeJulio at Tongal, and the series was written by Kevin Ulrich and brought to life by stop-motion animators Dan MacKenzie and Tucker Barrie. The stories follow the adventures of “Rogue One” toys from Hasbro, LEGO, FUNKO, JAKKS Pacific, Mattel and Disney Store as they try to track down the building instructions to the LEGO Star Wars Death Star set which have been misplaced by the Empire.

The range of new “Rogue One” and Star Wars products will be available globally on September 30. Join the global social conversation with the hashtag #GoRogue. Tongal’s creative network includes 120,000 writers, directors and animators across 150 countries. For more information, go to www.tongal.com.

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Apr 2015 www.thelifesway.com

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April is the first month of the new financial year in India and you have redefine all your Income Tax related documentations along with several new tax saving schemes that you make. The implementation of those schemes is the main agenda for the rest of the year. But last year, my agenda was not tax-saving but was waiting for the Samsung's #MissionSamsung Final challenge to begin. 

1. Product Review - @AramexSA Global Shopper - Part 1 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/product-review-aramex-global-shopper.html - Last year I got to try this amazing services to shop for online products around the world and then got it couriered back to you in South Africa. The amazing part is that in each of the serviced countries, you will have a local address and can get it shipped there for free from the online companies and then Aramex will collect the whole products and bring it here. Checkout the second part of the series also - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/product-review-aramex-global-shopper.html

2. MERCEDES-BENZ #BOKEH Fashion Film Festival, Cape Town - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/mercedes-benz-bokeh-fashion-film.html - Mercedes Benz Fashion Film Festival always launches in April firstly in Cape Town and around 1-2 months later in Johannesburg. I am thankful to brands to always invite me to the launch event in Johannesburg and I got to click some amazing photographs which I generally share on my instagram channel. 

3. Last year, for the first time on my blog I tried regular posts on my blog with scheduling content for the whole week and it really saw some increase in the pageviews. The content was mainly for Disney movies as Avengers - Age of Ultron was scheduled to release in South Africa - 

#StarWars - Everywhere the Force will be with you! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-everywhere-force-will-be-with.html

#AvengersJozi #Smile #Joburg - Hollywood came looking! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/avengersjozi-smile-joburg-hollywood.html

#StarWars I - The Phantom Menace - Facts #DisneyAfrica

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-i-phantom-menace-facts.html

#StarWars II - Attack Of The Clones - Facts #DisneyAfrica http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-ii-attack-of-clones-facts.html

#StarWars III - Revenge of the Sith - Facts #DisneyAfrica

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-iii-revenge-of-sith-facts.html

#StarWars IV - A New Hope - Facts #DisneyAfrica

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-iv-new-hope-facts-disneyafrica.html

#StarWars V - The Empire Strikes Back - Facts #DisneyAfrica

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-v-empire-strikes-back-facts.html

#StarWars VI - Return of the Jedi - Facts #DisneyAfrica

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/starwars-vi-return-of-jedi-facts.html

4. Mad Stuff with Rob - Youtube Channel - My daughter used to watch and love Rob tricks to change stuff lying around home into something useful and that can be decorated at home. So when he launched the Youtube channel, I was instantly glued to the amazing content he shared online around the world. I have subscribed to Mad Stuff with Rob Channel on Youtube and try to do the activities he shows with my daughter and family from time to time. 

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/madmadrob-robcycling-tips-for-earthday.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/scare-your-friends-with-pranks-from.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/mrx-does-mad-stuff-with-rob-crafts.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/its-hulk-time-on-robosphere-madmadrob.html

5. @TanishqJewelry - The Modern Sindoor is for Grooms too! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/04/tanishqjewelry-modern-sindoor-is-for.html - I tried out a new bloggers community and got to write a sponsored post for one brand which took a lot of time to confirm on my post. It was a bad service on the community platform so I changed my post for a free publicity for Tanishq which doesn't required any but atleast I was happy that I used my written content.

My blog started to pick up in pageviews due to the regular posts and saw record #15926 pageviews for the first time ever which was subsequently broken next month. 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Mar 2015 www.thelifesway.com

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March 2015 was the time when the work started to build up in office and I needed to find time to work on my blog. I remember the time as I attended a lot of events and met a lot of new people. Also, I got in touch with my favourite brand HTC to review it's new phone HTC ONE M8 at that time. 

1. Product Review - HTC One #M8 #HTCTheOne - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/03/product-review-htc-one-m8-htctheone.html - HTC has been with me since the first Google G1 android phone in 2010 and then subsequently I moved to Nexus One in 2011 and bought my own HTC ONE M7 in 2012 when it was launched and really loved the Beats Audio in the same along with Boom Speakers. Now I am using M8 and really loving the performance of the same. 

2. Product Review - @Kinivo BTE40 - Bluetooth Stereo Earphones - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/03/product-review-kinivo-bte40-bluetooth.html - Bluetooth earphones are great accessory to your smartphones as it makes your life easier. I totally fell in love with Sony MW600 which I bought and reviewed it earlier but now I got this Kinivo one. Kinivo products are really cool and value for money. I have again fallen in love with this little bluetooth earphones. 

3. Product Review - HUAWEI Mobile WiFi E5220 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/03/product-review-huawei-mobile-wifi-e5220.html - Huawei has now progressed into making smartphones also but this little 3G wifi dongle has helped me to stay connected no matter where I am. With battery life of almost 3-4 hours, I have been able to tweet/instagram using the Telkom data connection I use on this gadget. I received a new upgraded version of the device at one of the launches of Huawei but need to start using the same. Till that time, this one is working perfectly well other than sometimes it hangs and then you have to hard reboot the same. 

4. @TheCapital_SA - 20 West - Stay Contemporary! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/03/thecapitalsa-20-west-stay-contemporary.html - I attended the media launch of Capital 20 West and totally loved the property. It's really a cool place to hang out which is just next to Graystone Drive and near Sandton City. Check it out sometime. 

5. #AvengersJozi - SA Fashion Week & MARVEL Designs - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/03/avengersjozi-sa-fashion-week-marvel.html - Disney Africa showcased it's clothing at the SA Fashion Week. The designs were as fabulous as Disney's cartoon characters and it has a lot to offer. Check it out. 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2015 www.thelifesway.com

Hi Guys,

February for me is always to build on what I have missed in January. I try to change the goals and resolutions which didn't worked in the first month of the year. 

1. @ZEEWORLD Launches @DSTV Channel #166 - Indian TV meets SA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/zeeworld-launches-dstv-channel-166.html - It was the first time that I sat inside the car and loved the ride on the same. The launch event was really nice and thanks to Jodene from Chat Factory for the invite. 

2. #MissionSamsung - My Love Affair with #GalaxyNote4 @SamsungSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/missionsamsung-my-love-affair-with.html - This was my entry to the Misson Samsung challenge that started in 2014 and I totally loved using the Note 4 phablet. I even won myself the #TravelExpo15 prize using the Note4 to click pictures and tweet them. It was great to use the device and I am still in love with the Samsung's phablet series and wants one in my hands forever. 

3. Product Launch - Microsoft Lumia 535 - Let's #MakeItHappen - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/product-launch-microsoft-lumia-535-lets.html - Microsoft has ventured into it's own version of Lumia devices with Windows Phone logo and branding all over. I really loved the lumia range of devices but it's a little bit difficult to adjust to Windows environment once you have used Android and iOS devices in the past. 

4. DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S CELEBRATE! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/disney-on-ice-presents-lets-celebrate.html - Disney On Ice is an annual event which you shall always take your kids to as there is always change in the story. It's the biggest Disney extravaganza on ice. From kids to adults, all love some or the other Disney character and this show brings all of them to life. Go for it! 

5. Windows Phone - Valentine's Apps for #Lumia - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/windows-phone-valentines-apps-for-lumia.html - Apps these days not only makes smartphones smarter but also keeps you entertained and effective. As the apps are getting smarter so are you as now you can do a lot on the phones which you can generally miss. 

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jan 2015 www.thelifesway.com

Hi Guys, 

January is always a month where we create resolutions to forget about them later. We all have high hopes from the new year and slowly they keep on increasing and decreasing with time. Life is indeed a roller coaster ride and it's time we accept the same instead of living in a virtual reality of dreams getting fulfilled automatically. It ain't going to happen and if you want to achieve any of your dreams, start taking a step towards the same now - at this very moment. That's the truth and will remain reality of this materialistic commercial world. 

Year 2015 started with a hope for the Grand Finale of Samsung to start but that didn't happened till April 2015. Indiblogger started Happy Hours which took me some time to understand but eventually it was a great concept and I was able to get enough vouchers slowly and steadily to buy my dream Gadget Nikon SB910 Flashlight. 

1. Indiblogger Garnier Pure Active Neem - Difficulties of Oily Skin - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/indiblogger-garnier-pure-active-neem.html - I loves sharing the problems I faced all my teenage for having oily skin. Though I didn't won anything in this contest but it was great to share the post. 

2. Product Review - Kinivo BTH240 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/product-review-kinivo-bth240-bluetooth.html - Kinivo has been the brand which remain closed to my heart in 2014 and start of 2015 with all their products and I am still using them from time to time. I will again get in touch with the brand to check if they have launched anything new for TheLife'sWay to blog and review. 

3. Indiblogger TimesofIndia -The Great Indian Litterburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/indiblogger-timesofindia-great-indian.html - This was one of my first attempt at the Happy Hours posts for Indiblogger but I took a serious stand on the topic. The post reached the Top 10 posts for TheLife'sWay in 2015 in terms of pageviews eventually. 

4. Stephen Alvarez Windows Lumia Phones - Capturing the World - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/stephen-alvarez-windows-lumia-phones.html - Photography is something everyone loves and smartphones have given the ability to do so to us all the time. Instagram has given the opportunity to share the same with around the world. It's always better to check the tips from famous instagramers and photographers so as to create a style for yourself and earn the followers. I plan to cross 1000 followers this year on my instagram channel. 

5. Windows Phone Apps to Stay Fit! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/windows-phone-apps-to-stay-fit.html - That's a goal which we have all of our life and it remains the biggest challenge of our lives. Some have achieved the same via their strong willpower but some needs constant nagging and reminders via someone close or now a days smartphones apps. Check out these apps which eventually have made it for Microsoft Windows phones too. 

6. Disney's Entertainment for South Africa in 2015 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/01/disneys-entertainment-for-south-africa.html - Disney has always created new content or recreated the old content with new to age creativity. Some of the Disney movies this year was awesome and I closed the year by watching "The Good Dinosaur". I loved "Quantico" series which was showcased at the annual press release in 2015 because Priyanka Chopra - an Indian Superstar was the main lead actress of the show. Slowly Hollywood has accepted the Bollywood and now I see all the digital effects for Disney and Fox Star movies are mainly created in India. Kudos to the entertainment world as boundaries are getting closer. 

I hope to create new content via my writing for my blog and will take each and every step to increase my presence in South Africa and India. 

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#TheForceAwakensSA Biggest Opening Wednesday in #BoxOffice History #SouthAfrica

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The Walt Disney Company Africa is having some proud moments as they announced that Star Wars: The Force Awakens has broken the record for the biggest opening Wednesday in South African Box Office history, replacing the previous title holder, Marvel’s 2013 release of Iron Man 3. The film grossed R4726865.00 on Wednesday 16 December, its first day of release, with over 70000 fans flocking to cinemas.

“We are thrilled at the reception South African fans have given Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” says Christine Service, Senior Vice President and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa. “As the next instalment in the Star Wars saga, the release of this film means that every generation will now have their own Star Wars story to experience.”

Fans across the globe have certainly embraced the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with many holding their own celebratory fan events – South Africa included. Yesterday Star Wars fans of every age met at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg, to celebrate the film’s release in true cosplay style.

Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Star Wars: The Force Awakens is now playing across South African cinemas in all formats. 

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Photo Credits - Greg Reynolds / eImage for The Walt Disney Company Africa, Disney 2015. 

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#SouthAfrica Sixth IMAX @SterKinekor Opens up with #TheForceAwakensSA

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Following the ongoing success of The IMAX Experience® at five popular Ster-Kinekor sites – Gateway in Durban, The Grove Mall in Pretoria, Cape Gate in Cape Town, Baywest Mall in Port Elizabeth and Cradlestone Mall in Krugersdorp – the country’s leading cinema chain officially launched its sixth IMAX® theatre on 15 December.

Star Wars super-fan on the black carpet

Joburg movie audiences can now enjoy the world’s most immersive cinematic experience in the 375-seat IMAX® theatre, which forms part of the new Ster-Kinekor state-of-the-art, ten cinema complex on the rooftop of Eastgate Shopping Centre. Built as a bespoke IMAX theatre, this cinema boasts the biggest screen of all six IMAX theatres across South Africa.

The IMAX theatre played host to the Official South African Special Event Screening of the highly anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens: An IMAX 3D Experience. The more than 300 attendees – VIP guests, celebrities, media and Star Wars ‘super fans’ (suitably dressed for the occasion) – settled into the brand new IMAX seats and marveled at the impressive, ceiling to floor and wall to wall screen. Following speeches by the film’s distributor, The Walt Disney Company Africa, Ster-Kinekor and IMAX Corporation representatives, the audience was treated to a movie experience of inter-galactic proportions, as the audience travelled back to a galaxy far, far away…

Wanda Matandela CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres & Giovanna Dolci VP Theatre Dev EMEA of IMAX Corp

”At the end of business on Tuesday (15 December), pre-ticket sales for the film across all Ster-Kinekor cinema experiences – IMAX, Cine Prestige 3D and Ster-Kinekor 3D and 2D cinemas – had amassed to 63 200. This figure makes Star Wars: The Force Awakens the film with the second most advance bookings for Ster-Kinekor in recorded history,” says Wanda Matandela, CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres.

Fans of The IMAX Experience® at Ster-Kinekor Eastgate are in for a treat over the next few months with the release of a variety of movies for the whole family to enjoy: The Finest Hour; Deadpool; Divergent Series: Allegiant Part 1; Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and The Jungle Book.

For more information about Ster-Kinekor Eastgate, visit www.sterkinekor.com or sterkinekor.mobi. Download the Ster-Kinekor app on your smart phone for the latest information and to make bookings. To find out about other exciting offerings and promotions, or follow @sterkinekor on Twitter or on Facebook at Ster-Kinekor Theatres. For queries, contact Ticketline on 0861 Movies (668 437). 

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Disney Infinity 3.0 brings Toy Box Expansion Game #DisneyAfrica

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Fans of Disney Infinity 3.0: Play Without Limits can unlock more hours of game play with two new Toy Box Expansion Games - Toy Box Takeover and Toy Box Speedway - now available in South Africa. 

The Toy Box is where players have the freedom to choose from a variety of game play options and create their own style of play using any character figures from their collection. The Toy Box Expansion Games further extend that experience with multiplayer structured game play where families can play together, mixing and matching some of their favorite Disney, Star Wars™, Marvel, and Disney•Pixar characters. 

Toy Box Takeover is an action-adventure game that features multiplayer game play allowing players to use all of their favorite Disney, Star Wars™, Marvel, and Disney•Pixar characters. Using their favourite characters in Disney Infinity, they must battle across multiple worlds, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Marvel’s Upper Manhattan, The Old West, or The Incredibles Volcano Lair to defeat the bad guys before they ruin the Toy Box forever. 

Toy Box Speedway is a kart-racing game that will allow fans to see who truly is the fastest of all vehicles and characters. There are nine franchise-themed tracks to choose including Sugar Rush, Frozen, Tatooine, a classic Star Wars location, San Fransokyo, Agrabah, Monsters Inc., Halloween Town, Gravity Falls and Marvel’s Knowhere. Players also get to choose three different game modes including Time Trial mode, Race mode and Combat mode. Players put their driving skills to the test as they attack opponents with gadgets and weapons and earn trophies across three challenge cups.

Disney Infinity 3.0: Play Without Limits Video Game and Base are required to play the Toy Box Expansion Games. Disney Infinity 3.0 is the latest installment in the highly successful Disney Infinity “toys-to-life” franchise, introduced to South Africa in August 2015. The Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack, which includes the Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set, is currently available in major South Africa retail stores for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Toy Box Takeover and Toy Box Speedway will be sold separately. Looking forward to play the same as soon as possible. 

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There Has Been An Awakening...Have you felt it? #StarWars #DisneyAfrica

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In 7 days, a new journey begins for South African cinema-going audiences as Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars returns to the big screen with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The very latest trailer and TV-spots can be found here and ticket sales are open to book your seat – visit www.starwars.co.za to find out more.

The film stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Max Von Sydow. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Star Wars: The Force Awakens releases in S.A. theaters on December 16, 2015 which is just next  week. There are many other events planned to mark the celebration of this worldwide release of Star Wars Series. 

Disney Infinity 3.0: The Force Awakens Playset out on Friday, 18 December

Just in time for the release of the film, The Force Awakens Playset is the next addition to Disney Infinity 3.0: Play Without Limits. In the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set, players will travel to a galaxy far, far away alongside new heroes and old friends in search for a much-needed ally. Playable characters include Finn, a soldier on a path to adventure and danger, and Rey, a true survivor who is resourceful and capable. Both will join Poe Dameron, the trusted pilot of the Resistance who uses his expert flying skills to travel the galaxy, and Kylo Ren, an enforcer for the First Order who terrorises the galaxy with devious acts.

View the trailer here. The Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack, which includes the Star Wars Twilight of the Republic Play Set, is currently available in major South Africa retail stores for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Star Wars™ Battlefront™: Battle of Jakku

Available now at retailers nationwide, Star Wars™ Battlefront™ delivers an incredibly authentic and immersive interactive entertainment experience featuring photo-realistic visuals and epic action in iconic Star Wars™ locations. Star Wars™ Battlefront™: Battle of Jakku is now available as downloadable content as part of the game and gives gamer the chance to experience the events that created the massive, battle-scarred landscape of Jakku shown in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It features two new maps set on the all-new planet of Jakku and a New Turning Point game mode. See the trailer here.

Disney and Character Emporium team up to bring Cape Town the Stars WarsTM Pop Up Shop:

Stars WarsTM fans in the Western Cape are invited to head down to Tygervalley Shopping Centre’s Food Court from 11 to 23 December as Character Emporium - the kids lifestyle specialty character store - brings a unique Stars WarsTM -branded experience. Come and discover incredible Stars WarsTM merchandise from caps to bedding; light-sabers to wall mounted Darth Vader 3D Lamps; costumes, toys and memorabilia. Family members of all ages will be enthralled, entertained and, in addition, there’s a chance to win a Stars WarsTMhamper worth R2000.

And finally, be sure to head down to retailers nationwide for the very latest and greatest Stars WarsTM toys, apparel, games and so much more! In the end, May the Force be with you!

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