#michael-leon wooley

[fanboyswhore9]

So this happened last night….

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What Would You Do: 1926 Mardi Gras Edition

Say you're part of a jazz band playing on a fancy riverboat in your animal themed Mardi Gras costumes but you could use another horn! luckily, as you're getting ready to gather before the performance you happen to walk past a gater with a horn--and he can play it too! So you invite him to join you, to round out your sound, and you play all night long on the boat and in the Parade,

Except!!! Something flies by during the Parade and it turns out the gater is actually a real live Alligator!!!!

(maybe your scream is in shock and awe, maybe in terror or fear. And if you don't scream as a person pretend it says "gasp!")

[aquamarine-dream-queen]

In honor of Michael-Leon Wooley's birthday, I had a dream about his birthday cake being themed after each character that he voiced. The candle representing Audrey 2 from Little Shop of Horrors, the top layer (with the flavors being green tea, chocolate and pistachio) representing Louis the alligator from Disney's The Princess and the Frog, the second layer (with the flavors being blueberry, dark chocolate and coconut) representing Mr. Pumpers from Nickelodeon's Breadwinners, the third layer (with the flavors being orange and grape) representing Lownote Jones from DreamWork's Trollstopia and the bottom layer (with the flavors being vanilla, cotton candy and lemon) representing Carry from PBS KIDS' City Island. Let's hope he enjoys this as much as his fans, friends and family do.

[mermaidinthecity]

When We’re Human by Michael-Leon Wooley, Bruno Campos & Anika Noni Rose

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Title: The Princess and the Frog

Rating: G

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker

Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Jim Cummings, Michael-Leon Wooley, Keith David, Jennifer Cody, Peter Bartlett, Jenifer Lewis, Oprah Winfrey, John Goodman, Terrence Howard, Ritchie Montgomery, Don Hall, Paul Briggs, Jerry Kernion, Corey Burton

Release year: 2009

Genres: fantasy, romance, adventure

Blurb: Desperate to fulfil her dreams as a restaurant owner, waitress Tiana is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being...but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

[tgwdlmreprised]

michael leon wooley as pokey....

[franki-lew-yo]

Fusseli Suspireli (They/She)

Fusseli Suspireli or 'Fuzzi' for short (They/She) is a basilisk. A very friendly, very sociable basilisk, which is unusual as they usually keep to their own out of fear of being killed for being parasites of magic*. They're bloated with magic they consume casually rather than all at once, though of course they do pig out once in awhile and gorge themselves when they're famished-just not on friends. Because Fusseli is so 'bloated' they're able to keep and maintain their transformations, including slipping between one to the other, VERY fast. Ftr, she exists in my normal TOH timeline headcanon as well, she just passed away years before the events of the series (and no, Vee and the other cloned basalisks aren't related to her in anyway).

In the "Eve and the Witnits"-AU she's friends with Caleb and Evelyn and wants to be a bard-illusionist performer. To make an actual living for themselves they've taken up spying/mercenary work besides their partner(in more ways than one) Philip.

Just like Principal Bump and Boscha are named after a spooky artist, Fusseli is named after Henry Fuseli, the painter of this and other nightmares. Well, that and Suspiria. I don't know what the exact term for their gender identity is why in writing like this I just use "They/Them". I think it'd be Genderfluid or Genderapathetic(it's not nonbinary or agender, that's all I know) but it's hard to tell and nervous to do when this is specifically a fictional monster character and not a human who's irl identity shouldn't be conflated with that.

All I know is that whatever pronoun I make official for her, Fuzzi sounds like Michael-Leon Wooley and/or Levi Stubbs, the Audrey II's of MY childhood, though everyone else know Wooley more as the voice of Louis the Alligator from Princess and the Frog aka my son. They do NOT sound like Ken Page, though they do have the personality of the biglipped alligator from All Dogs go to Heaven (or, alternatively, that Tiger from An American Tail).

Even if she had bones there wouldn't be an aggressive one in her body.

[marcmarcmomarc]

Kingdom Hearts IV predictions: New Orleans (The Princess and the Frog)

Takes place during the movie.

Is visited by Sora.

Starring the voices of:

Tiana: ANIKA NONI ROSE

Naveen: BRUNO CAMPOS

Dr. Facilier: KEITH DAVID

Louis: MICHAEL-LEON WOOLEY

Charlotte La Bouff: JENNIFER CODY

Raymond: JIM CUMMINGS

Lawrence: PETER BARTLETT

Eli “Big Daddy” La Bouff: BRIAN CUMMINGS

Mama Odie: JENIFER LEWIS

Eudora: DEBRA WILSON

Reggie: RITCHIE MONTGOMERY

Darnell: DAVE FOUQUETTE

Two Fingers: PAUL BRIGGS

Mr. Henry Fenner: JERRY KERNION

Mr. Harvey Fenner: COREY BURTON

Buford: MICHAEL COLYAR

Marlon the Crocodile: KEVIN MICHAEL RICHARDSON

Ian the Crocodile: EMERIL LAGASSE

Cousin Randy: RANDY NEWMAN

Georgia: DANIELLE MONÉ TRUITT

Stella: KELLY HOOVER

Newspaper Boy: KWESI BOAKYE

Travis: MICK WINGERT

Swooning Girl: JENNIFER KILGER

Cajun Firefly: PHIL PROCTOR

Prince Ralphie: SETH R. WILLIAMSON

[tavernofdragons]

Imagine falling asleep sleep to songs like:

Couldn't be me

[chuuyaanddazai2]

Just finished watching the new episodes of record of ragnorok and.. oh boy.

Now for context, I watched it by myself after I found it in 2022. But, a couple months after season two was first released I introduced it to my dad, so we have been watching it together.

Also, I have not read the manga only seen some things but like not much from the manga.

First thing: I was first like ,“Who the hell voices the English dub of Papiyus? He sounds so familiar!” Than I realized it was Michael Leon Wooley, the guy who voiced the crocodile in Princess and The Frog!

Second thing: BUDDA! Like oml he was awesome the whole time. And when he took his hair down? GOD DAMN. He looked majestic!

Third thing: When he was first on screen I was like who the hell is this. Man is sexy, holy hell. Then I find out it’s Beelzebub… I was like 🤨. This is no “Lord Of Flies”. But, it’s fine. He kinda reminded me of Levi from Obey me because of the scene where he’s in front if all these computer screens.

Fourth thing: Hades is so fine! I had seen him in pictures from the manga and I still thought he was sexy before. The anime did not disappoint. Also, once he talked I immediately new it was J Michael Tatum! He’s one of those people that once you watch something he’s in, you immediately recognize the voice!

So in conclusion, Record of Ragnorok is amazing and deserves more recognition!

[thenewnio]

Kingdom Hearts: Dream Team

Christine Marie Cabanos as Gracie

Martin Short as B.E.N.

Jackie Buscarino as Kevin

Barrett Leddy as Iago

Jeff Bennett as Sir Hiss

Chris Diamantopoulos as Mickey

Frank Welker as Oswald

Corey Burton as Yen Sid

Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis

The plot can be broken up into sections based on where things take place.

On Earth:

Grace “Gracie” Whitmon lives with her parents and older sister on Martha’s Vineyard. On the last day of school, a golden bubble floats down from the sky and pops, releasing a key-shaped object. Puzzled, Gracie takes it home. That night, she is contacted in her dreams by the sorcerer Yen Sid, who informs her that, having received the key, she has been chosen to destroy a demon called the Great Eraser, which is on a course toward the utopian Kingdom of Dreams. Gracie must travel throughout time and space to find three other companions who represent Wisdom, Innocence and Loyalty; for this purpose, she is given three capsules, each containing artifacts which she is to give to those whom the key reacts to. She is also instructed on how to convert the key into a keyblade. Yen Sid warns Gracie that the Blots, demons who follow the Great Eraser, will attempt to stop her so that they may take over the Kingdom of Dreams in the Great Eraser’s wake. Awakening the next morning, Gracie finds the artifacts in her bed. After much self-debate, she packs her backpack with the artifacts, her wallet and some supplies before activating the keyblade, which opens a portal to her first destination. At the same time, the Blot Chief receives word of Gracie’s quest and sends his stormtroopers to stop her.

On Montressor:

Finding herself many centuries in the future on the planet Montressor, Gracie meets the navigator robot B.E.N., whom the keyblade identifies as the holder of Wisdom. After B.E.N. receives his artifact, an archery bow, the Blots land on Montressor and attempt to confiscate the keyblade. However, B.E.N. figures out that the bow summons and fires magical arrows, and uses it to scatter the Blots. Upon learning the object of the quest, B.E.N. tells his employer, Sarah Hawkins of the Benbow Inn, that he’s going away for a while before joining Gracie.

In South America:

They next arrive in modern-day Paradise Falls in South America, where they spot some Blots hunting a giant, colorful, flightless female bird whom they save. The keyblade reacts in the bird’s presence, revealing her to hold Innocence, but the next artifact is a seemingly ordinary collar. The Blot hunters soon return for revenge, and Gracie and B.E.N. find themselves outnumbered until the grateful bird helps to drive their adversaries off. With the collar revealed to have a device that translates her thoughts, albeit into broken English, the bird, who introduces herself as “Kevin”, joins them on their quest.

In the Arabian Desert:

Arriving outside a Middle Eastern desert town in the distant past, the trio disguise themselves and begin their search for the keeper of Loyalty. They come across former thief Cassim fighting off ruffians, and help him drive them off. The keyblade reacts to Cassim’s parrot companion, Iago, but when asked to join the three, Iago refuses, not wanting to risk his life. The Blots meet up with the ruffians, and they team up to later ambush the group. Iago flees in a cowardly fashion, only to be stricken by conscience and return to use his artifact, a magical ring. Impressed, Cassim allows Iago to accompany Gracie’s group until the quest is completed.

In the Kingdom of Dreams:

The keyblade brings the quartet to the Kingdom of Dreams, where they discover that the artifacts can also transform Gracie’s companions into humans. They meet King Mickey, who informs them that the Blots have made their hideout in the Foothills of Ambiguity. He also names the four the “Dream Team”. As they make their way to the Blots’ lair, the Team encounter Sir Hiss, originally an anthropomorphic snake whom the Blots forcibly “drafted” and turned human to stop them. Wishing to return to his world and true shape, Hiss reluctantly fights the Team, but is defeated by Gracie. In response, Hiss decides to secretly help the Team on their quest. The Team attempts to disguise themselves in order to sabotage the Blot Chief, and learn his true identity: a jealous Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Oswald becomes wise to their deception and orders them locked up, but Hiss breaks them out of the dungeon. After a chase, during which much of the Blots’ lair is destroyed, the five are confronted by Oswald in a mecha built by the Mad Doctor. In the ensuing fight, the Team is on the brink of defeat, but the timely arrival of Mickey and the Kingdom’s armies help them gain the upper hand. Oswald is defeated by Gracie, and Mickey reveals that he never forgot about his and Oswald’s bond, causing Oswald to have a change of heart. During the ensuing celebration, however, B.E.N. discovers that the Great Eraser is now headed for Earth. As everyone gets ready for battle, Yen Sid arrives and tells them that the artifacts have a hidden power, which will allow their wielders to fight the Great Eraser, before granting Hiss his own artifact, a magical staff. Together, the Team returns to Earth.

Back on Earth:

By now, the approaching Great Eraser has been sighted all over the world, causing global concern. The Team activates the secret magic, fusing with their artifacts and gaining superpowers, fairy wings and colorful outfits as a result. They fly up into space to battle the Great Eraser, which fights back with an army of space demons. However, the Team manages to clear a path for themselves to reach the Great Eraser, revealed to be the original Blot. They use all the power from the artifacts to launch a huge blast of rainbow light that destroys the Blot once and for all. The Team then finds themselves in another dimension, where the stars congratulate them for their heroism. After a heartfelt farewell, they are sent back to their respective worlds, as their artifacts are sent back to the Kingdom of Dreams. Sometime later, Gracie magically receives an enchanted smartphone-like device, which she uses to communicate with other members of the Dream Team.

In a post-credits scene, in 1920s New Orleans, Louis, a trumpet-playing alligator, notices a familiar golden bubble floating down from the sky, implying that the Dream Team may embark on another adventure.

[merelyspecters]

71 !!

I listened to this a ton in the early summer!

[aquamarine-dream-queen]

Musical March Day 29: DJ

Happy birthday, Michael-Leon Wooley!

-Bonus-

Happy International Mermaid Day from Never Land's Mermaid Lagoon!

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BREAKING: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Disney World Opening June 28th 2024!

The long-awaited opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, the highly anticipated re-imagining of the former Splash Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, has finally been announced. After months of speculation and anticipation, Disney has revealed that the new ride will officially open its doors to guests on June 28, 2024.  This groundbreaking attraction, inspired by the beloved Disney animated film "The Princess and the Frog," promises to take visitors on a musical journey through the vibrant culture and rich traditions of New Orleans. With state-of-the-art technology, immersive storytelling, and a star-studded voice cast, Tiana's Bayou Adventure is poised to become a must-visit destination for Disney fans worldwide. https://youtu.be/eeZZS-NxwyQ

The Announcement

The opening date announcement came in an unexpected manner, with Disney inadvertently publishing the information on their official website before quickly removing it. However, the news quickly spread like wildfire across social media and news outlets, leaving fans both excited and puzzled by the premature reveal. Disney had initially teased a "special announcement" regarding Tiana's Bayou Adventure during the Disney Night episode of "American Idol" on May 12th. While the opening date was not officially announced during the show, the earlier website leak left little doubt about the highly anticipated launch date.

Ride Experience

Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride promises to be a truly immersive experience, transporting guests into the vibrant world of New Orleans during Mardi Gras season. Riders will join Princess Tiana, the beloved protagonist from "The Princess and the Frog," and her jazz-loving alligator friend, Louis, as they prepare for a one-of-a-kind celebration.  The attraction will feature an impressive array of Audio-Animatronics figures, bringing to life a diverse cast of characters from the film, including Mama Odie, Charlotte, and a host of new critter friends. These adorable creatures, such as otters, rabbits, raccoons, beavers, and turtles, will play instruments crafted from natural materials found in the bayou, creating a foot-tapping soundtrack that will have guests tapping their toes throughout the adventure.

Storytelling and Theming

Tiana's Bayou Adventure takes place after the events of "The Princess and the Frog," with Tiana's Foods, an employee-owned community food co-op established by the enterprising princess in 1927, serving as the backdrop for the ride's narrative. The co-op is housed within a salt mine, with growers planting crops along the former Splash Mountain waterway.  Guests will ascend through a mill house built into the side of the mountain, immersing themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans. The attraction's exterior has been transformed, with greenery and other effects added to create an authentic bayou atmosphere. A new tiara-topped water tower, advertising Tiana's company, serves as a striking landmark for the ride.

Voice Cast and Music

Adding to the authenticity of the experience, the original voice cast from "The Princess and the Frog" will reprise their roles for Tiana's Bayou ride. This includes Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis, and Jenifer Lewis as the iconic Mama Odie. Music will play a central role in the attraction, with a soundtrack that celebrates the diverse musical traditions of New Orleans. From Zydeco and Rara to jazz and blues, the melodies and rhythms will transport guests to the heart of the city's vibrant cultural scene.

Final Thoughts

With the opening date of June 28, 2024, now officially announced (albeit inadvertently), the anticipation for Disney World Tiana's Bayou Adventure has reached fever pitch. This groundbreaking attraction promises to be a celebration of diversity, culture, and storytelling, offering guests an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of New Orleans. As Disney continues to push the boundaries of immersive theme park experiences, Tiana's Bayou Adventure Disney World stands as a testament to the company's commitment to representation and inclusivity. With its diverse cast of characters, authentic cultural representation, and cutting-edge technology, this attraction is poised to become a beloved addition to the Magic Kingdom, inspiring and delighting visitors of all ages for years to come.  Read the full article