Disney+ is making dreams come true, ‘Parks and Recreation’ cast reunites and more of this week's best in pop culture
During the coronavirus pandemic, “The It List'' is spotlighting things you can enjoy while social distancing. If you love nostalgia, listen up! Disney+ is making dreams come true with its new series “Prop Culture.” The family-friendly series revisits the costumes, props and sets of classic Disney films. “Prop Culture” is hosted by film collector Dan Lanigan. In each episode he takes fans on an adventure into one memorable Disney movie. The cast of “Parks and Recreation” return for a one-night charity special benefiting Feeding America. In the special, Leslie Knope played by Amy Poehler, is determined to stay connected to her pals in a time of social distancing. The entire original cast, including Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Pratt, reprise their roles. Check out the video above for more of “The It List,” Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture.
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- "The It List" is Yahoo's weekly look at the best in pop culture. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, here are our picks for the week of April 27.
If you love nostalgia, listen up. Disney+ is making dreams come true with "Prop Culture." The family-friendly series revisits the costumes, props, and sets of classic Disney films.
- Is that what I think it is?
- It's the original Aztec chest used in the movies.
- Wow.
- Hosted by film collector Dan Lanigan, each of the eight episodes focuses on one memorable Disney movie.
- These are more than just props and costumes.
- This is a real cinema relic.
- It is? Sort of like me.
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- Look who's reuniting.
- (SINGING) Everybody pants now. Pants, pants, and pants, pants.
- The cast of "Parks and Recreation" returned for a one-night charity special benefiting Feeding America. In the special, Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, is determined to stay connected to her pals in a time of social distancing. The entire original cast, including Aziz Ansari, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Pratt, reprise their roles.
Ryan Murphy brings the series "Hollywood" to Netflix.
- I want to take the story of Hollywood and give it a rewrite.
- The seven-episode limited series takes us into the golden age of the studio system, as a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers try to make it big.
- I am not just a star. I am a star maker.
- All right, everyone. Roll cameras. Action!
- Can't sleep? Let Stephen King keep you company. The horror master's new book, "If it Bleeds," is here.
STEPHEN KING: There are four stories in it. Three of them are novellas and one of them is a short novel featuring Holly Gibney, who is one of my favorite characters.
- If you're looking for a little action in your life, McFarlane Toys has "Wonder Woman 1984" action figures. One version features Wonder Woman in her classic outfit, complete with a lasso, while the other has her dripping in gold armor. Both figures, based on the movie, come with a collectible art card.
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