Moana 2 and Taylor Swift Vinyl: Fun Family Activities This Week
The Billboard Family Hits of the Week is your ultimate guide to the latest and most exciting options in family-friendly entertainment. This weekly roundup showcases the freshest music, movies, TV shows, books, and games that are perfect for family time. Instead of endlessly scrolling through titles for “what to watch for family movie night” and feeling overwhelmed, you can find the best options all in one accessible location. It’s incredibly satisfying to check off a well-curated list of entertainment for your loved ones!
As you gather with your family this holiday weekend, let Billboard Family keep you updated on the latest happenings in the world of family entertainment. This way, you can make the most of your time together before returning to the hustle and bustle of school and work. Engaging with the latest family-friendly offerings ensures memorable moments that everyone can cherish.
Wicked continues to enchant audiences on the big screen for a second weekend, and this week, the highly anticipated Moana 2 has joined the lineup. This sequel to the beloved 2016 Walt Disney Animation classic is currently dominating the domestic box office, leading to thrilling conversations about its success. When you combine the family favorites Wicked (Universal) and Moana 2 (Disney), along with the action-packed Gladiator II (Paramount), you’re witnessing a box office sensation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the revenue during this long Thanksgiving weekend is projected to break records, exceeding an astonishing $425 million. We highly recommend families experience Wicked first, and then dive into the adventure of Moana 2, ensuring you’re part of the conversations at school or work.
For music enthusiasts, Taylor Swift‘s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, has finally made its debut on vinyl. This special collection features all 31 songs from the anthology, along with four exclusive acoustic bonus tracks. It is available only at Target in the U.S., where fans can also find an exclusive CD version of the Anthology release, as well as Swift’s new The Eras Tour Book. During my Black Friday shopping spree, I embarked on a mission to find these treasures for my family and, after visiting two Target locations, I successfully completed my quest.
Mark your calendars for the exciting premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+ on Monday, Dec. 2. This captivating coming-of-age series is tailored for tween Star Wars fans and promises to offer a delightful experience. Just like my middle schooler, who eagerly exclaimed, “Of course I’m watching it!” upon hearing the news, your kids are sure to be just as enthusiastic about this new journey into the Star Wars universe.
Discover the exciting highlights in this week’s Billboard Family Hits of the Week:
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Experience the Magic of ‘Moana 2’ in Theaters Right Now
Moana 2 brings back the beloved characters from Disney’s original Moana film, featuring the original voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and Maui. This enchanting sequel follows Moana as she receives a call from her ancestors, prompting her to embark on an unexpected adventure in mysterious, long-lost waters. The film boasts a vibrant soundtrack filled with new catchy songs such as “Beyond” and “Can I Get a Chee Hoo?” Be sure to check out the Moana 2 trailer above for a sneak peek into this exciting journey.
According to THR, Moana 2 is already achieving remarkable success with its Thanksgiving weekend box office debut. The animated musical is projected to earn over $215 million during its five-day opening, surpassing the previous record set by The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($204.6 million). Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, this Disney animated film is poised to become the highest-grossing Thanksgiving opener of all time, leaving behind Frozen ($93.6 million) and Frozen II ($125 million) in its wake.
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Don’t Miss Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Vinyl Release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’
The image above showcases a Target floor display featuring Taylor Swift’s exciting new exclusive items that were available only in-store on Black Friday. This includes The Eras Tour Book, a special Target edition of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on CD with four acoustic bonus tracks, and an exclusive vinyl version of the album, which also includes the same bonus tracks: “Fortnight,” “Down Bad,” “But Daddy I Love Him,” and “Guilty as Sin?” It’s worth noting that many Target locations quickly sold out of the vinyl copies of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.
Fortunately, all three items have just become available for online ordering in the U.S. As of this writing, Target’s website shows that the book and CD are in stock, but the The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology vinyl appears to be sold out, likely due to its high demand among collectors and fans.
If you missed the chance to add this sought-after vinyl to your family’s collection, here’s how to track it down: Start by signing up on the product page on Target’s website to be notified when it’s back in stock. Additionally, contacting your local Target stores can help determine if any copies are still available in-store. Although my first attempt yielded no success, my second visit proved fruitful. Currently, there has been no official word from Target regarding a restock, nor when the Anthology vinyl might appear at other retailers. However, fans outside the U.S. should be able to find the vinyl release on their country’s version of Swift’s webstore, as the vinyl is not exclusively available at Target outside of America.
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Join the Adventure with the ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Premiere on Disney+
Above is the captivating official trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Disney describes this new series as “the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.” As they navigate their way home, they will encounter unexpected allies and formidable enemies, making this a grand adventure beyond their wildest imaginations.
Starring Jude Law as a mysterious Force user named Jod Na Nawood, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew features an impressive cast including Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon, and Nick Frost. Fans of the Star Wars franchise will not want to miss this thrilling addition to the saga.
During the Thanksgiving break, a preview clip from the series was also released. Be sure to check it out here, and don’t forget to catch the highly anticipated premiere on Disney+ on December 2:
