The Green Eyed Momma

Two-time Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but t...

Two-time Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but th...

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Betty Crocker: Wednesday #gno Twitter Party by Jen Tilley on December 6th, 2013  “Whether you’re having a party or just enjoying time with loved ones, our red hot trends and recipes make it easy for your to create memorable holidays at home this year,” — Kristen Olson, Senior Food Editor, Betty Crocker Kitchens. The Betty Crocker Test Kitchen experts have created exciting, surprising, and delicious trends this holiday season. Red Hot Holiday Trends make for even more memorable holidays. Take a look at a few of Betty Crocker’s top annual holiday trends: Sweet & Savory Cookies: Mind-blowing, melt-in-your mouth goodness. Craft Cookies for Kids: Super-easy DIY Cookie Tree Popcorn Reinvented: Cupcake toppings to fro-yo mix-ins, make holiday popcorn varieties. Merry Mash-Ups: Two desserts are better than one. Communal Food: Holiday open houses and impromptu gatherings are this year’s top trends. Click here  for more Red Hot Holiday Trends from Betty Crocke...