THE BFG Event has me returning to LA next week, my third trip with Disney, and I couldn’t be more excited! Last night we received our full itinerary for the trip which includes a few advanced screenings, a red carpet premiere for THE BFG, and interviewing cast and talent from the film. I am thrilled to share details of the event with you today and hope you will join in on the fun!
I grew up an avid reader and continue the hobby to this day. There is always a book in the top drawer of my nightstand, a backup book on the shelf ready for a new adventure, and in this case, a fresh read with crisp pages for a flight.
As a little I was surrounded by the greats and one of my favorites was Roald Dahl. Stories like James and the Giant Peach, The Witches, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory filled my childhood with imagination and fun. And now, I get the chance to celebrate the magic of his personal favorite, The BFG, hitting the big screen on July 1, 2016.
I will be in Los Angeles from June 20 through June 22, 2016 learning more about THE BFG and so much more and invite you to join in the adventure!
Here’s the breakdown!!
In Disney’s fantasy-adventure THE BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Roald Dahl’s beloved classic, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London named Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) befriends the BFG (Oscar (R) winner Mark Rylance), a Big Friendly Giant from Giant Country. The film opens in theaters nationwide on July 1.
Monday, June 20th
After settling in at the hotel we will meet for a welcome dinner and then head to to Walt Disney Studios. Before screening THE BFG we will have the chance to walk around Legends Plaza, keep an eye out for some awesome pictures on Instagram and other social media outlets.
Follow along at #TheBFGEvent
Tuesday, June 21st
We will start bright and early with THE BFG Press Junket which means interviewing talent from the film. The lineup includes Ruby Barnhill (“Sophie”), Penelope Wilton (“The Queen”), Rebecca Hall (“Mary”), Mark Rylance (“The BFG”), and Jemaine Clement (“Fleshlumpeater”). Also, and I still can’t believe this is real, we will get to sit down with Director Steven Spielberg!
Do you have any questions, for this amazing group of talent, about the film? Be sure to submit them below and I will try to ask as many as possible.
Did I mention STEVEN SPIELBERG?
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In the afternoon we will head to ABC Building to eat lunch in the commissary before attending a screening of QUEEN OF KATWE. The film stars David Oyelowo, Academy Award Winner Lupita Nyong’o, and Madina Nalwanga. I’m so excited for this films arrival in theaters this September and can’t wait to share more with you …
“Sometimes the place you are used to is not the place you belong. You belong where you believe you belong.” – Queen of Katwe
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Then we will head back to the hotel to get ready for THE BFG Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre; I wonder what color the carpet will be for this film! Dressed in summer chic, I hope to pull off the look, we will walk the carpet and attend a VIP party with food, drinks, and mingling. I’ll be on the lookout for celebrities and plan to share selfies and pictures from the event along the way.
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Wednesday, June 22nd
The final day of the event is always a little bitter sweet because I love Disney trips, spending time with my fellow bloggers, and taking in Los Angeles. That aside, it will be packed full of fun thanks to FUTURE-WORM and Disney XD!
We will arrive at Disney’s animation facility for breakfast and an episode screening of FUTURE-WORM! The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Ryan Quincy and then photos and artwork from FUTURE-WORM!
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There is so much instore and I can’t wait for the fun to begin! Be sure to follow along and don’t forget to head to theaters on July 1, 2016 for Disney’s THE BFG!
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* I have been invited by Walt Disney Studios to attend #TheBFGEvent and share my experience with my readers. All opinions are my own.
26 comments
That’s going to be so much fun! I loved that book when I was a kid, so I can’t wait to see what Disney does with it.
I hope you have a great time on your tip to the BFG event. What a fun opportunity for you and everyone else attending. I can’t wait to see your after post.
This looks like it will be a very interesting movie. I have invites to the premier, but we can’t make it because of my work schedule. Bummer!
This looks like it is going to be a great film! Love all the posters out now for it!
We are so excited to see this movie. The BFG has been one of our most favorite books for so many years. I think I have literally read this book no less than 25 times.
Oh wow, this will be a super fun event and I am so excited for you. You are so lucky! The girls and I are looking forward to seeing the BFG.
This movie looks amazing! I love Roald Dahl. books! They are so funny and visual.
What a fun event to get to attend!! I am excited to see this movie looks like a really good one to watch.
This movie looks like it’s going to be a great one. I can’t wait to see it. I hope that I can bring my daughters and they’ll enjoy it too.
I can not wait to take my kids to see BFG. The trailer captivated last month. Lucky you, can;t wait to hear more.
I want to see this movie so bad! Hope you have fun!
I’ll be there too! I can’t wait to meet you!
I am so excited for this, and I LOVE Mark Rylance, but he is ::alas:: not an Oscar winner but an Oscar Nominee – for his brilliant work in the film ‘Bridge of Spies’.
This sounds like an exciting trip. To think that this is your third time back with Disney. You must be doing something right. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be looking forward to reading more on your blog
What a fun looking movie! How fun you get to be so involved!
Wow so awesome. Can you take me with? :P Looking forward to your posts about the event.
This looks like it will be an amazing movie. Can’t wait to see it!!!!
This movie sounds intriguing. I’ll have to add it to my list of movies to see. My boys would enjoy it too.
My kids are so excited to see this movie. It looks like such a great movie.
This sounds like a great event indeed. I would love to go to event like this one day. The BFG movie is going to be a great movie for my niece’s kids and we are all excited to see it. Thanks for sharing the event.
Gotta see this for sure. looks entertaining
I loved this book growing up so I know the movie will be fantastic! Can’t wait!!
My son can’t wait to see this on the big screen. This would be perfect for the whole family!
We love Disney movies. Have fun on your event. We’ll be sure to follow along. – Yolonda
You guys must be in LA now Heather; I’m so excited for you. What fun!
Heather! We need an update here. Did you meet Steven Spielberg? Mark Rylance? Spill!