The Christmas holiday is fast approaching. And if you are still looking for last minute holiday gifts or some fun holiday apparel for yourself or for a special someone, check out Shinesty. Perhaps you want matching family Christmas Pajamas.




I was recently introduced to Shinesty. I ordered my holiday snowflake dress from them and I was excited to try it. I love it and was impressed with the quality of the material! There's so many ways to describe these designs: it's fun, it's festive, it's weird, it's hilarious, colorful and cozy all at the same time.  Also, it's the perfect to wear for a Christmas dinner or Christmas party. I think unique is a the word I'm looking for.




Shinesty offers a variety of outfits for both adults and kids ranging from outerwear, boxers, pajamas, suits, and even Ugly Christmas Sweaters. Yes, that's right! The famous Ugly Christmas Sweaters seen in the collection below. Whatever you're looking for, there's something for everyone.

 Have a very Shinesty Holiday Season!

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SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pho Hoa Noodle Soup, the leading North American based Vietnamese food franchise, announced the grand opening of a new location in Surrey, British Columbia. This new location will be located at 1724 152 St. Surrey, Canada V4A4N4. The Southern Surrey Pho Hoa will hold its Grand Opening Event on December 14 - 15, 2019.

The Grand Opening Event will feature a Buy One Get One Free promotion on all regular size pho. “We are very excited about opening this location because it gives us the opportunity to serve the same delicious Vietnamese food that our customers know and love to the communities in Southern Surrey,” says Hai Nguyen, Director of Operations for Pho Hoa and Jazen Tea in Canada. “We have been working hard to open this new location and we hope that everyone in the Southern Surrey area will be able to stop by for BOGO pho this weekend!” 

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup was recently recognized on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and ranked #2 in the Asian food category on Entrepreneur’s Top Food Franchises List. With low franchising costs, simple operations and healthy and affordable prices, the concept is the right opportunity for anybody looking to become a business owner. Additionally, the company has recently announced and enticing opportunity for those looking to franchise: Pho Hoa will waive the Jazen Tea franchising fee of $15,000 CAD for franchisees who open a co-branded Pho Hoa and Jazen Tea location. To find out more, visit phohoa.com/franchising.

In the next 6 months, Pho Hoa is slated to open 9 new locations. To find out more about franchising opportunities, please visit: www.phohoa.com

About Pho Hoa and Jazen Tea

Founded in 1983, Pho Hoa Noodle Soup now operates in 6 countries internationally, and offers delicious and healthy pho noodle soup at an affordable price. As one of the largest Vietnamese Fast-Casual dining chains in the world, quality and consistency remain the company’s top priorities and the driving force behind their success as a franchise.

Jazen Tea was founded in San Jose, California in 2012 and has since expanded to 19 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The company specializes in creating fresh fruit teas, made with real fruit and high quality tea leaves. Jazen Tea was recently featured by Franchise Gator as one of the industry’s Top Emerging Franchises.

Welcome to the 
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This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide
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Welcome to the Ugly Christmas Sweater Giveaway!

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UglyChristmasSweater.com has all your fun holiday needs covered! This is a one-stop shop that has everything from the popular ugly Christmas sweater, to fun sleeping pj’s and even blow-up decorations for your front yard! But, this site doesn’t stop there. They even have custom sweaters that you can make and officially licensed products from all our favorite holiday movies, too! Read more...

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Disney+ Lifts Off, Ushering in a New Era of Entertainment from The Walt Disney Company

First Slate of Disney+ Originals Premiere Alongside Extensive Collection of Library Titles From Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and More, Including “Avengers: Endgame,” “Avatar,” and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons”

Disney+, the highly anticipated streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, launched today in the U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands. With nearly 500 films and 7,500 episodes of television from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, Disney+ is the exclusive home for some of the world’s most beloved stories as well as a robust slate of original content ready to be discovered.

“The launch of Disney+ is a historic moment for our company that marks a new era of innovation and creativity,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Disney+ provides an exceptional entertainment experience, showcasing our library of beloved movies, TV series and exclusive original content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.”

As part of the launch, the service premiered its first original series and films including “The Mandalorian,” the epic first-ever live-action Star Wars series; “Lady and the Tramp,” a live-action re-telling of the 1955 animated classic; “Noelle,” an original holiday comedy film starring Anna Kendrick, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” the all-new scripted series set at the real-life East High featured in the blockbuster film franchise; “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” docu-series from National Geographic; “Marvel’s Hero Project,” which celebrates extraordinary kids making a difference in their communities; “Encore!,” executive produced by the multi-talented Kristen Bell; “The Imagineering Story” 6-part documentary from Emmy and Academy Award-nominated director Leslie Iwerks; short-form series “Pixar IRL” and “Disney Family Sundays;” and animated short film collections “SparkShorts” and “Forky Asks A Question” from Pixar Animation Studios.

Beginning November 15, most new episodes of each series will premiere on Fridays at 12:01 AM PST/3:01 AM EST.

The Past, Present, and Future of Storytelling

The service provides viewers of all ages an unrivaled collection of new and library content from the world-class creators of The Walt Disney Company – the visionaries representing nearly a century of creativity from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more.

Beginning today, subscribers can enjoy:

• Timeless animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Walt Disney Signature Collection, created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney – including “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King,” “Lady and The Tramp,” “Peter Pan,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Cinderella” and more.

• Three of the four highest-grossing films of all time: “Avengers: Endgame,” Avatar,” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

• Thirty seasons of the 11-time Emmy Award-winning series “The Simpsons.”

• Hit films from Marvel Studios, including “Avengers: Endgame,” as well as “Captain America: Civil War,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Avengers,” “Iron Man 3,” “Doctor Strange,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” “Captain Marvel,” “Iron Man,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Captain America: The 

• Winter Soldier,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Captain America: The First Avenger,” and “Ant-Man.”

• Thousands of episodes from hit Disney Channel and Disney Junior series such as “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,” “Kim Possible,” “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “PJ Masks,” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” along with more than 100 Disney Channel Original Movies including “Descendants,” “High School Musical,” and “Camp Rock.”

• 18 of Pixar Animation Studios’ groundbreaking fan favorite movies including “Wall-E,” “Up,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” “Toy Story,” “Inside Out” and “Brave,” as well as all of Pixar’s beloved theatrical shorts such as the Academy Award-winning “Bao” and “Sanjay’s Super Team.”

• Over 400 hours of content from National Geographic, including the critically-acclaimed and award-winning documentary “Free Solo” and the streaming debut of “Science Fair.”

• All six of the original classic Star Wars films released between 1977-1999, in addition to recent blockbusters “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” By the end of 2020, the entire Skywalker saga will be available on the service.

• Marvel television series from the 1970s to present day including “X-Men” and “Spider-Man.”

Subscribers will also have access to a burgeoning collection of 4K Ultra HD films including the first seven Star Wars movies available for the first time in this format, along with “Hocus Pocus,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Toy Story” 1-3, and more.

Best-in-Class Experience, Available Anywhere, Anytime

Disney+ offers subscribers high-quality and commercial-free viewing, up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads on up to ten devices, personalized recommendations, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles. Additionally, parents have the ability to set Kids Profiles that create an easy -to-navigate interface to access age-appropriate content.

Consumers can subscribe to Disney+ directly at DisneyPlus.com or via in-app purchase from the following partner platforms and devices (dependent on country):

Amazon (Fire TV Devices, Fire TV Edition Smart TVs, and Fire Tablets)

Apple (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, and fully integrated with the Apple TV app; customers can subscribe to Disney+ via in-app purchase)

Google (Android phones, Android TV devices, Google Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices)

LG Smart TVs with webOS

Microsoft (Xbox One)

Samsung Smart TVs

Sony / Sony Interactive Entertainment (all Android based Sony TVs and PlayStation®4)

Roku (Roku® streaming players and Roku TV™ models)

For a full list of supported devices visit here.

Amazing Entertainment, Amazing Value

For one low monthly (or annual) fee, Disney+ offers consumers of all ages a compelling entertainment offering and an amazing price-to-value proposition.

Starting today, consumers in Canada have the opportunity to purchase Disney+ for $8.99 CAD per month or $89.99 CAD per year, providing access to all of the Disney+ programming.

Global Rollout

Today marks the beginning of the global rollout of Disney+, with expectations to launch in most major global markets within its first two years. Available now in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands, Disney+ will launch next week in Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico on November 19.

Announced earlier this month, on March 31, 2020, Disney+ will launch in markets across Western Europe – including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and a number of other countries in the region.

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on any internet-connected screen and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content including series “The Mandalorian,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “The World According to Jeff Goldblum,” and “Encore!” and films “Lady and the Tramp” and “Noelle.” Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons,” the service is the exclusive streaming home for films released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2019 and beyond, including “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion King,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” “Frozen 2,”and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.

Check out the all-new trailer for the live-action version of “Lady and the Tramp,” which debuts on Disney+ when the new streaming service launches on Nov. 12, 2019! 

In Disney+’s “Lady and the Tramp,” a timeless re-telling of the 1955 animated classic, a pampered house dog and a tough but lovable stray embark on an unexpected adventure and, despite their differences, grow closer and come to understand the value of home. Life is good for Lady, an overachieving American Cocker Spaniel who resides in an upscale suburban neighborhood. Her owners, Jim Dear and Darling, spoil her daily and her neighbors, Jock, an outspoken Scottish Terrier and Trusty, a world-weary Bloodhound, are always within barking distance. But when a baby enters the picture, Lady is no longer the center of attention, and the arrival of cat-loving Aunt Sarah only complicates matters. Lady soon finds herself alone on the streets in an unwelcoming part of town. Fortunately, Tramp steps in, and the streetwise mongrel is quick to teach her the ways of the world. Before long, the prim and proper pure bred and the fast-talking mutt are partaking in moonlight strolls in the park and romantic spaghetti dinners by candlelight. Tramp savors the independence of a world without leashes or fences alongside his roguish friends Peg and Bull, but Lady misses the comfort and safety of a family, and soon both must decide where – and with whom – they belong. A heartwarming romantic adventure that seamlessly combines live action and photorealistic animation, “Lady and the Tramp” stars: Tessa Thompson as the voice of Lady and Justin Theroux as the voice of Tramp; Kiersey Clemons as Darling; Thomas Mann as Jim Dear; Janelle Monáe as the voice of Peg; Yvette Nicole Brown as Aunt Sarah; and Sam Elliott as the voice of Trusty. The film is directed by Charlie Bean from a screenplay by Andrew Bujalski and Kari Granlund, and is produced by Brigham Taylor, p.g.a., with Diane L. Sabatini serving as executive producer.

“Lady and the Tramp” premieres on November 12, 2019, streaming only on Disney+.

Welcome to the TV Store Online $60 Gift Card Giveaway!

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TV Store Online “started with a dream to provide everyone near or far with access to cult classic memorabilia with the click of a button. The love of pop culture and all of its genres (TV, Movies, Comics, Music) helped sprout this dream. TV Store Online developed from an idea to a reality starting in 2004 out of our basement.”And 15 years later, they have grown into a 42,000 sq ft warehouse with hundreds of thousands of retail products! There’s truly something for everyone here. Read More...

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Rise and Shine! Who knew that a simple video of Kylie Jenner would become such a viral moment! So why not warm up your vocal cords and become a mega star with the Yandy Rise & Shine TV Star costume kit! the kit features a black stretch dress with a deep V-neckline, a criss-cross gold chain, long fitted sleeves, a fitted bodice with a curve-hugging fit, a mini length, and a matching gold sun crown. So be the ray of light in a Stormi world with Yandy!

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Named TripAdvisor's best airline in Canada by the travelling public for three consecutive years, the campaign focuses on WestJet's award-winning guest service, no overbooking and being Canada's most on-time airline. It reaffirms the airline's continued commitment to making air travel something its guests not only enjoy but look forward to.

"We want the travelling public to know that as we become a global network carrier, we will never lose sight of the caring WestJet touch," said Richard Bartrem, WestJet Vice-President Marketing Communications. "Travel can be unpredictable and this campaign represents how we will always try to put ourselves in our guests shoes by delivering the caring guest experience that has made WestJet stand out from the herd."

Created in partnership with Rethink, the campaign consists of a comprehensive digital and out-of-home presence that will run from coast-to-coast, launching on October 21, the night of Canada's federal election and carrying throughout the holidays.

"We wanted to playfully show how travel can feel when other airlines don't treat people with the same attention and care that WestJet does," said Christina Yu, managing partner at Rethink. "We have experienced first-hand what sets WestJet apart from the competition and we love how this campaign challenges the norms in the industry."

A behind-the-scenes video of the campaign can be viewed here.

About WestJet

Together with WestJet's regional airlines, WestJet Encore and WestJet Link, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships. WestJet Vacations offers affordable, flexible vacations to more than 60 destinations and the choice of more than 800 hotels, resorts, condos and villas. Members of the WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more. Members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of flights and vacations packages to any WestJet destination with no blackout periods, and have access to Member Exclusive fares offering deals to WestJet destinations throughout our network and those of our partner airlines.

WestJet is proud to be recognized for three consecutive years as Best Airline in Canada (2017-19) and awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (2019). From 2017-2018, WestJet was also awarded among travellers' favourite Mid-Sized and Low-Cost Airlines in North America. The airline was also recognized among the Economy Class winners in North America, 2018. All awards are based on authentic reviews from the travelling public on TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site. We are one of very few airlines globally that does not commercially overbook.

WestJet is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol WJA. For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.

Recent recognition includes:
* 2019/2018/2017 Best Airline in Canada (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
* 2019 Winner Among Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
* 2019 Number-One Ranked Canadian Airline Loyalty Program in Member Engagement (Bond Brand Loyalty)
* 2019/2018 Number-One-Ranked Airline Credit Card in Canada (Rewards Canada)
* 2018/2017 Winner Among Mid-Sized and Low Cost Airlines – North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
* 2018 Winner – Economy, North America (TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice awards for Airlines)
* 2018 North America's Best Low-Cost Airline (Skytrax)
* 2018/2017/2016 Canada's Most Trusted Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)

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Have you tried Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale? It is made from real ginger. I love the great flavours with a hint of cranberry for an extra berry, fruity taste. Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale is a premium ginger ale that is crisp, clean and refreshing. Its less sweet distinctive cranberry/ginger flavour quenches your thirst.  You'll love it too!

It is available for a limited time only. It's an ideal for holiday entertaining and mixers this holiday season.

Available in original and diet.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes as part of the ChickAdvisor Campaign. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of other consumers. No other compensation was given.

Just when you thought the 3rd sequel was the final, Pixar announces Toy Story 4 about 9 years later. I was nervous about the storyline. It actually turned out quite brilliant!

The following review may contain spoilers. If you haven't seen the film yet, you can skip this post to the end for the giveaway or read at your own risk.

So, the toys are now passed down to from Andy to a little girl named Bonnie. It was Bonnie's first day of Kindergarten. Woody decides to keep an eye on her and sneaks into her backpack. Bonnie was nervous and a little uncomfortable in a new environment at first. She tries to make a new friend but she was ignored. While Bonnie is distracted, Woody starts tossing random items like a plastic fork, pipecleaners, popsicle sticks and crafty scraps on the table by Bonnie. Bonnie notices the supplies and creates "Forky".

The film continues when Woody helps Forky to realize his identity and his importance to Bonnie. The family goes on a road trip and somehow Forky gets lost behind. Woody was destined to go out and bring him back.

Along the way while trying to locate the family’s camper, the toys encounter enemies, reunite with old friends, made new friends and save themselves from the villain. Gabby Gabby, the villain, is a doll with a broken voice box. She wants to go after Woody to replace hers. In the end, she just wanted to be played with and Woody helps Gabby Gabby get noticed by a lost and scared little girl at the carnival.

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The stars of Disney’s upcoming “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” celebrated the film’s world premiere in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theatre last week. Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skein and Jenn Murray joined director Joachim Rønning, screenwriters Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and producers Joe Roth and Duncan Henderson.“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” opens October 1, 2019.

In Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” a sequel to the 2014 global box office hit, Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Philip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family.

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East meets West in the kitchen as you discover the nourishing treasure of Chinese medicine.

Food is our most powerful medicine. In this book, "Nutritional Healing with Chinese Medicine", it teaches us how to apply the ancient wisdom and traditions of Chinese medicine to food. You'll be introduced to a new way of thinking about yourself and you will learn what you need to eat to achieve balance and ultimately improve your health.

Eating is something we must do to survive and thrive. But, eating is also about togetherness, connection to ourselves, others and nature around use, as well as about culture and pleasure.

Eating is a sensorial experience and in this book, Ellen Goldsmith, licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner and educator, and Maya Klein, recipe developer and culinary expert, have created a delicious journey through the seasons and suggested seasonal menus as well a complete section on over 30 condiments and recipes for everything from post-partum to post-surgery to help rebuild vitality.

There is an entire body of knowledge about food and healing that has been well-recorded in China for over 2500 years and embedded in their everyday lives. A great many people have lost their connection to food as a source of healing and health. The wisdom shared in this book can be adapted across many cultures to help people reconnect to the fundamental source of their health: food. This is essentially a food therapy book embedded in the wisdom of East, translated for the West with brings pleasure to nourishment and healing for you and your family.

The 200+ enticing recipes, organized by season, help you easily put the theory of Chinese medicine into practice. You'll soon be on your way to utilizing the principles you've learned and applying them where they count most -- in your kitchen.

About the Authors:

Ellen Goldsmith, MSOM, L.Ac., Dip. C.H., is Co-founder of Pearl Natural Health, a naturopathic, acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic in Portland, Oregon. She is a graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine’s College of Classical Chinese Medicine, with a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine.

Ellen is a licensed acupuncturist, and certified in Chinese herbalism. She has taught Chinese Dietetics and its application in practice for NUNM’s Classical Chinese medicine program for the past 14 years and is currently adjunct faculty for the Masters of Science of Nutrition program and the Undergraduate College. 

Maya Klein’s passion for food has brought her to recipe development and cooking instruction, a departure from her professional training as an economist. Her Japanese and Czech heritage are reflected in her flexibility and innovation; the wide difference between these cuisines has facilitated her stretch outside of conventional foodways. 

Maya's work includes recipe development and testing for commercial clients and for numerous cookbooks, including The Joy of Cooking and eight books as assistant to Alice Medrich. She is co-author with Alice Medrich of James Beard Award -- winner Flavor Flours.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the above book for my review in this post. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of other consumers. No other compensation was given.

Jimmy Pattison Named Honourary Chair of 100^th Anniversary Auto Procession 

Vancouver, BC – Six months from today the doors of the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) will open and history will be made as western Canada’s best attended trade and consumer event, the Vancouver International Auto Show, will mark its 100th anniversary.

The Vancouver Auto Show has always been a showcase for new technology, and the celebratory event (March 25-29, 2020) will reflect British Columbia’s rich automobile history, while also showcasing what’s next for the industry.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming auto enthusiasts from across British Columbia and the Northwest to the 2020 event,” says Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), which also presents the annual Show. “Planning for the 100th event started more than a year ago, and we’re excited to showcase many special vehicles, activations and displays that will be part of the 2020 event. Today marks the official countdown to the start of the celebration.”

Highlights of the 2020 show will include a special procession that will wind its way through the streets of Vancouver, ending at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, to officially open the show.

“We are honoured to announce one of the most impactful contributors to the sector in Canada, Mr. Jimmy Pattison, will be our Honorary 100th Anniversary event Chair and the Grand Marshall of the procession,” added Jeff Hall, Chairman of the NCDA Board of Directors. “The 100th Anniversary procession will include vehicles that represent each decade of the Vancouver Auto Show.”

“I’m very proud of our own involvement in the automotive industry. It’s where our company began back in 1961,” said Mr. Jim Pattison. “Today, the automotive industry remains the heart of our organization.”

Other highlights will include a special invitational Concours style showcase that will include more than fifty special vehicles, some never previously displayed, as well as a Look To The Future display, showcasing emerging and advanced technology options for consumers.

For more detailed information about the Vancouver Auto Show, March 25-29, 2020, and its many features, visit: www.VancouverInternationalAutoShow.com

About the Vancouver International Auto Show

The Vancouver International Auto Show is owned and operated by the New Car Dealers Association of BC (www.newcardealers.ca). It is British Columbia’s new model showcase for the Canadian automotive industry and represents nearly 40 distinct brands from the world’s leading manufacturers.

The epic tale of a fearless young woman who risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known, opens in theatres on March 27, 2020.

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. “Mulan” features a celebrated international cast that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. The film is directed by Niki Caro from a screenplay by Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver and Elizabeth Martin & Lauren Hynek based on the narrative poem “The Ballad of Mulan.”

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• Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones: Xcentz Bluetooth neckband headphones has double moving coil so you can get superb bass sound. The latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology features faster & stable signal transmission, clearer sound quality and lower power consumption. 
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20th Century Fox has released a new trailer and poster for their upcoming film FORD v FERRARI, based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale). The film follows Shelby and Miles, who battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. FORD v FERRARI also stars Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone and Ray McKinnon. The film will be released on November 14 by The Walt Disney Studios.

Watch the new trailer HERE: https://youtu.be/I3h9Z89U9ZA

BURBANK, Calif. (September 13, 2019) — Production has begun on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Safety,” a drama inspired by the uplifting true story of former Clemson safety Ray McElrathbey, in South Carolina. The film, which is directed by Oscar® nominee Reginald Hudlin (“Django Unchained,” “Marshall”), written by Randy McKinnon (“Where the Water Runs”) and Nick Santora (“Scorpion,” “The Fugitive at Quibi”) and produced by Mark Ciardi (“Chappaquiddick,” “Invincible”), will stream exclusively on Disney+.

“Safety” is the empowering story of Ray McElrathbey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose faith and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities and play football on scholarship at Clemson University, all while struggling to raise and care for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr.

“This is a powerful script that touches everyone who reads it; and now we are assembling a cast of wonderful young actors who will bring Ray McElrathbey’s amazing true story to life on the screen,” says director Reginald Hudlin.

“Safety” will film on locations in both Clemson, South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia before wrapping production in mid-November. The film starsJay Reeves (“All American”) as Ray; Thaddeus J. Mixson (“The Grind”) as Fahmarr; and Corinne Foxx (“47 Meters Down: Uncaged”) as Kaycee.

About Disney+:

Launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons” in the U.S., the service will also be the exclusive streaming home for films released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2019 and beyond, including “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion King,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” “Frozen 2,”and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” The service will launch in select geographic territories, including U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands, followed shortly by Australia and New Zealand, with the expectation to be available in all major markets within the first two-years. Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.

About Walt Disney Studios:

For more than 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world.