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10 Things That Remind Us Why We Love 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'

By Sandra
With some of the catchiest tunes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was a classic movie of our childhood. From "Doll On a Music Box", to "Toot Sweets" this movie deserved more recognition than it got.  Dick Van Dyke was in his prime, riding on the high from Mary Poppins a few years previous, but Chitty Chitty Bang Bang didn't get the attention the Disney hit got. Released in 1968, we still continued to watch this movie into the 90s, because of its hilarity and light-hearted nature. Here are 10 things you probably didn't know about this movie:1. The book

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10 Magical Facts About "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

By Sandra
Before Angela Lansbury was trapped under a spell in the beast's castle as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, she was performing magic as Miss Eglantine Price in the classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Released in 1971, generations of kids would see this movie as it stood the test of time. If you were swept away in this beloved childhood Disney movie, you will appreciate these magical facts that will take you back in time. 1. The movie was based on two books written by Mary NortonRather than just drawing from a single book for the film, Disney took elements

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What Went On Behind The Scenes Of "Mary Poppins" Will Leave You Smiling For The Rest Of The Day

By Tanya
Mary Poppins is one of those classic movies that has transcended generations. It doesn't matter that the movie came out all the way back in 1964. Walt Disney PicturesThe movie is just so iconic and fun that kids love it no matter when they were born. They are even making a sequel to it starring Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel-Miranda. Walt Disney PicturesBecause the original is such a classic, it's fun to imagine that Julie Andrews really has a flying umbrella and Dick Van Dyke really did love dancing on roof tops. The truth is, a lot of work went

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The First Full-Length Trailer For The 'Mary Poppins' Sequel Is Here And It's Magical

By Tanya
Mary Poppins will be flying back into our lives soon with the new movie Mary Poppins Returns, and now we've got out first good look at what to expect. The first full trailer has been released, and it's positively magical. Emily Blunt has stepped into the role as Mary Poppins, taking over from the absolutely perfect Julie Andrews, and from the look of the trailer, she seems very comfortable as the iconic nanny. Mary Poppins Returns picks up many years after the original, with Mary coming back to help the Banks family once again. It seems as though the children

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Exciting News For 'Mary Poppins' Fans, The Sequel Is Coming Out Sooner Than Expected

By Tanya
While a lot of reboots and sequels made years after the original can end up getting a lot of criticism, there are a lot of fans of Mary Poppins who are genuinely excited about this new version. Disney's Mary Poppins Returns has been in the works for quite a while now. It has been 54 years since the original came out, making it the longest gap between the original and a sequel. Originally, Disney had intended on releasing the sequel on Christmas 2018, but they've just announced that the release date has been moved up a full week! DisneyMary Poppins

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'Mary Poppins Returns' Has Finally Released A Trailer And My 10-Year-Old Self Can't Stop Screaming

By Maya
Growing up, Mary Poppins was one my all time favorite films. The Disney classic saw Julie Andrews play the titular role of the magical nanny, who I wished was my babysitter whenever my parents were away.When it was first announced that Disney was planning a sequel, I was certain it wouldn't be as grand, as the leading actress would have big shoes to fill. But, when the first photo of the cast was released back in January, I couldn't help but think Emily Blunt had an uncanny resemblance to the iconic Andrews.Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda as Jack (who was
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