Feb 5, 2013

The Jungle Book: Rumble in the Jungle!

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Around here, we are all about comfort and movies! I love scary movies, hubby loves action packed movies and my kids (of course) love the kid movies!

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So, when we have a movie night with the family, it is a really big deal for us! We get a movie for hubs, one for me and one for the little ones to watch, while me and hubs watch ours! Good times ;)

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On February 12, 2013, join Mowgli and friends for a night of adventure, as the lush and energetic jungle comes alive with the DVD release of The Jungle Book: Rumble in the Jungle!

My kids were sent The Jungle Book: Rumble in The Jungle, to check out. They already love the Jungle Book so this was a big hit with them, especially my boy! They got in their jammies and hopped into bed at 4pm (loved that!) and watched this movie from beginning to end. My son did not make a peep the whole time, but my daughter, of course, was in and out of the room. She is still too little to really sit still for too long. But she enjoyed the movie as much as a five-year old would, too!

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This delightful movie is action packed and will be available exclusively at Walmart stores in the U.S. and features a downloadable activity kit, slide show and exclusive, collectible Mowgli and Baloo figurines! Those little ‘extras’ are great for  continuing The Jungle Book fun after the DVD player is off!

My kids were so thrilled with the movie and the cute little prize package that they received! They got a mask, candy and more goodies for a fun-filled night watching this movie!

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Jan 30, 2013

Escape From Planet Earth In Theaters February 14th! (5 Giveaways!)

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 CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Sandy VanHoey #934, Beth Rees #968, Debra Welle #605!, betsy #119, Kim Do #651

 

Escape from Planet Earth will be in theaters on February 14th! It looks really cute and I just may take my kids to see this one. Or, I will have hubby take the kids while I stay home with baby. He is still too little to take out and about. Don’t want him to get sick!!

Sypnosis:

The 3D animated family comedy catapults movie goers to planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA. When BASA’s no-nonsense chief Lena (Jessica Alba) informs the brothers of an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Gary’s warnings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch finds himself caught in a fiendish trap set by the evil Shanker (James Gandolfini), it’s up to scrawny, risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira (Sarah Jessica Parker) and their adventure hungry son Kip!

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Nov 15, 2012

The Yummy Gummy Search For Santa (Review)

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Yes, the holidays are upon us, heck, Thanksgiving is just next week for heavens sake! How did it happen, I am not quite sure, but, non the less the holidays are creepin’ up on us!!

With the holidays comes some fun music and lots of Christmas movies in our home!! Nothing like seeing a new, fun movie with your kids! We were sent The Yummy Gummy Search For Santa to checkout. My daughter watched it a bit but then quickly got preoccupied. But my little boy? He was sitting in front of that t.v. watching this movie from start to end, no kidding. He was GLUED to that t.v.! If you know my son, that is a BIG thing. He is so hyper, LOL.

I asked him, after he watched the movie, what he loved best about it and he said everything! It is colorful and has fun characters. There is also a lot of action. For me, it kind of reminded me of a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory type of cartoon movie. It was a bit odd for me, LOL. But, it was cute. And, my son loved it.

Check out a bit of it below:

SYNOPSIS

When Santa is reported missing on Christmas Eve, Gummibär and his band of wacky, misfit friends shake their booties from the North Pole to the tropics on a madcap search. But when they discover Santa was abducted by a dance-crazed alien, the fate of Christmas morning rests in the hands — and feet — of our lovable green gummy bear! Featuring the #1 hit “I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)” two holiday-themed songs and other Gummibär hits, saving Christmas has never been this much fun!

 DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

·       “Christmas Is Coming” music video

·       “You Know It’s Christmas” music video

·       “La La I Love You” music video

·       “Go For The Goal” music video

·       “Mr Mister Gummibär” music video

·       “Bubble Up” music video

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Nov 12, 2012

Brave Coming To 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download On November 13th!

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Oh ya!! Brave is coming to 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on November 13th! That is TOMORROW by the way for all who aren’t quite sure ;)

I already knew I would just love this movie as would my hubby and kids. It is very entertaining and my daughter LOVES “the girl with the BIG red hair” lol. That is what she calls her :) My son loves the bow and arrows and action that this movie has in it. And me and my hubby just enjoyed it.

A Bit About The Movie:

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney Pixar’s Brave follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources including her mischievous triplet brothers to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery.

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We have since watched this movie at least three times and each time, my kids will sit and actually watch this movie. Great movie for the whole family and especially on those rainy days ahead!

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Nov 5, 2012

The Muppet Christmas Carol For the Very First Time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand November 6, 2012!!

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I remember growing up as a child, watching the wonderful Muppets every time they were on t.v.! Oh the memories they bring back for me!! All of my siblings and me would sit in front of our tiny t.v. and eat popcorn and watch the Muppets! Loved those times!

Now, The Muppet Christmas Carol, for the VERY first time, will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand tomorrow, November 6th!!! Super cool!!

We received a copy to check out, not that we have not seen it before, but heavens, we have never seen it like this! My kids and I got that popcorn out and turned this on for a night filled with memories and those hilarious and friendly Muppets I grew up with! The kids loved this movie and so did I, all over again!

 Bonus Features!!!

Blu-ray Bonus Features:  Disney Intermission—An all-new bonus feature. When the film is paused, fans can watch and “cluck-a-long” to five classic holiday-themed songs performed by the Muppets Chickens and chums.
Audio Commentary—All-new audio commentary with fan-favorite characters, Kermit, Rizzo, Gonzo, and more, all reflecting on their experience making “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”


Frogs, Pigs and Humbug: Unwrapping a New Holiday Classic. A Behind the Scenes Look—Hosted by director Brian Henson, Gonzo and Rizzo fans go behind-the-scenes of the making of “The Muppet Christmas Carol.”

Blooper Reel: “On the Set” Bloopers from the set of the film

 Pepe Profiles Gonzo:  “Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo”—A Special look at the man, the myth, the legend the Great Gonzo, hosted by the one and only Pepe the King Prawn.

 Christmas Around the World—Gonzo and Rizzo take a look at how Christmas is celebrated all over the planet.

 

DVD Bonus Features:                         

Audio Commentary with Brian Henson Blooper Reel Pepe Profiles Presents “Gonzo: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Weirdo.” Christmas Around the World

Buy

You can purchase your copy of  The Muppet Christmas Carol on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand online at Amazon.com.

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Oct 31, 2012

“All I Want Is Christmas” Comes Ho-Ho-Home To VOD On November 1st!

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If you are in search of a great family holiday movie, I suggest “All I Want Is Christmas”. It is super hilarious and cute! It comes to VOD, tomorrow, November 1st! OMG, I can’t believe tomorrow is NOVEMBER 1st…

This cute family movie is about a young boy who  is obsessed with Christmas. He’s seen every Christmas movie ever made and his dreams are filled with reindeer, sleigh rides and SNOW. The problem? Ira (the young boy) is Jewish  and at 11 years old, Christmas is passing him by. When Ira’s hopes for a holiday vacation in Aspen are dashed, he hatches a plan to finally get the Christmas of his dreams. Flying unaccompanied to visit his grandparents in Florida , he swaps tickets with Mikey, another 11-year-old on his way to Christmastown , WA . Ira gets more than he bargained for when he experiences his first “White Christmas”.

Totally fun movie and will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit one way or another! Me and my kids liked this movie and we were giggling throughout it.

 

Cast:

Max Finkelstein – David DeLuise (Wizards of Waverly Place, Jesse, Stargate)

Sam Finkelstein – Elliott Gould (Contagion, Oceans 13, Mash)

Libby Wilson – Cynthia Geary (Northern Exposure)

Ira Finkelstein – Elijah Nelson (Trainmaster)

Mikey Amato – Justin Howell

Clare Wilson – Shaye Hodgins

 

VOD Providers carrying “All I Want Is Christmas”:

Amazon

Brighthouse

Charter

Comcast

Cox

Dish

iTunes – CAN & US

Microsoft – CAN & US

Vudu

Verizon Fios

Time Warner

Youtube

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Oct 21, 2012

Get Ready For The SECRET OF THE WINGS on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download October 23rd!

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Are you ready? Because ‘Secret of the Wings’ is coming on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on October 23rd!!! My kids were super excited (and I kinda was too :) )..

We, however, got one early so we could check it out, and yes, we LOVE it! Super cute and entertaining! Me and my kids journeyed with Tinker Bell and her good friends to the mysterious Winter Woods, in Secret of the Wings. Curiosity and adventure lead Tink to an amazing discovery and reveal a magical secret that could change her world forever!

My daughter loves the new winter fairy, Periwinkle. She is silly, pretty and really nice! This is a magical adventure for the whole family and I promise you will all enjoy it!

To celebrate the release of ‘Secret of the Wings‘ Disney has launched a new Facebook page,  for us parents to stay updated on Disney Fairies news and also  receive  new content and activities that you can share with your kids! Too cute! Also, for the latest information on this movie, you can visit www.Disney.com/SecretofTheWings to check out video clips and more. Or, you could visit the cute site, DisneyFairies.com and play games, download activities or take flight in the virtual world of Pixie Hollow. You can also meet and view the Disney Fairies at any of the Disney theme parks and Disney on Ice shows around the world!!!

Voice Talents:

This movie features a spectacular voice cast including Academy Award®‐Winner Anjelica Huston (TV’s ‘Smash’), Timothy Dalton (TV’s ‘Chuck’, The Living Daylights), Lucy Liu (TV’s ‘Southland’, Charlie’s Angels), Raven‐Symoné (TV’s ‘That’s So Raven’), Megan Hilty (TV’s ‘Smash’), Pamela Adlon (TV’s ‘Californication’), Matt Lanter (TV’s ‘90210’), Debby Ryan (TV’s ‘Jesse’) and Mae Whitman (TV’s ‘Parenthood’), and introducing the sparkling new winter fairy, PERIWINKLE, voiced by Lucy Hale (TV’s ‘Pretty Little Liars’).

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Sep 24, 2012

The Princess Bride 25th Anniversary Edition Arrives on Blu-ray October 2 (Giveaway)

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

April Yedinak #1475!!

Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] Arrives on Blu-ray October 2!! I am so excited as this has been a favorite of mine for quite some time now! It is truly a great movie!

Did you know that this film is actually based on a real book? It is! And here are some more of the other great books that were made into epic fantasy films:

The Harry Potter Series

All of these books and films have taken over the universe leaving consumers desperate for another taste of Harry’s adventures in witchcraft and wizardry!

Where The Wild Things Are

In this classic story that was turned into a visually stunning film in 2009, Max sets sail to find a world of happiness but instead he is faced with terrifying creatures quadruple his size is both height and width. It is here that he finds his newfound friendship and personal significance on the island.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

These films that makes the dream of riding alongside the courageous and glorious Aslan about as real as its going to get. We’ve all wanted to be friends with a lion at least once in our lives, oh how I envy Peter, Susie, Edmund and Lucy.

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl and Tim Burton, come together to bring this outlandish story to life on the big screen. With one of the world’s greatest children writers and one of the film industry greatest creative masterminds at the helm of this project, a film such as this is bound to get everyone licking wallpaper for a taste of the magic.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightening Thief

Just as utterly engaging as the book. The film totally encapsulates the magic of Percy Jackson’s encounters with the gods of Mount Olympus. Embarking on a worldly adventure with his friends Percy battles against the fuming wraths of the gods, whilst falling in love with the beautiful Annabeth in the aim on saving his mother – BRILLIANT!

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Yet another demonstration of Wes Anderson’s sheer brilliance!  With the aid of international superstars such as George Clooney and Meryl Streep and combining them with the innovative use of foxy stop motion animation it undoubtedly provides the film never ending appeal.

Pretty cool, huh? I thought so!

Buy

You can purchase this on October 2nd, but go ahead and pre-order your copy now, on  Amazon.com!!

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Jul 5, 2012

Mirror Mirror Review And Giveaway!

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CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Jenny M Kelley Larson #1802!

When I first saw the previews for Mirror Mirror, I knew I would love this movie. I already love the Snow White Story, so I knew I would love this movie too.

There is still the poisoned apple,  magic mirror, a houseful of dwarfs living in the woods and of course, the wicked queen (played by Julia Roberts). I just love the cast that includes: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Sean Bean, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane and more!

Me and the kids favorite part of this movie is when Snow White uses the “Puppy Love Dog Potion” on the prince. It is a very hilarious part of the story seeing the prince act just  like a dog, running around and panting! My kids got a kick out of that!

The Blue-ray copy that we received has some fantastic extras on it like a behind-the-scenes featurette, a toe-tapping dance-along to the reworked Nina Hart song “I Believe in Love” performed by the film’s Collins that plays over the end credits, interactive digital storybook, deleted scenes and much more (see below!):

• “I Believe in Love” Dance-along
• Mirror Mirror Interactive Storybook
• Deleted Scenes
• “Alternate Opening”
• “So You Are From Valencia?”
• “I Need Meat”
• “Snow White is Dead”
• “Thank You For Coming”
• Digital Copy of the film

My son is 6 years old and my daughter is 4. My son sat through the WHOLE movie and loved it. My daughter, with the shorter attention span, was up and playing every 20 minutes or so, but always came back to see what the wicked witch was up to! This came out on DVD and Blu-Ray on June 26th!

 Some Fun Stuff!!

Click Here to download Fun Queenly Beauty Tips!

Click Here to download a really fun Mirror Mirror Maze!

 About the Movie Taken From the Press Release:

MIRROR MIRROR tells the story of Snow White (Collins), a princess in exile and the evil Queen (Roberts) who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. The film is produced by Bernie Goldmann (300), Relativity’s Ryan Kavanaugh (The Fighter) and Brett Ratner (Rush Hour franchise). MIRROR MIRROR’S screen story was written by Melisa Wallack, and the screenplay was written by Marc Klein and Jason Keller.

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Jun 23, 2012

Brave Gem Styling Merida Doll & Brave Castle & Forest Playset Review (Giveaway Too!)

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Damian Jarreau #1809!!

 

Who doesn’t like a good, brave adventure? I know my kids do! They love taking their imaginations on adventures, everyday! The new Brave Gem Styling Merida Doll and Brave Castle & Forest Playset helps them and their imaginations go on plenty of fun adventures!

 

There are inspired by the new Disney/Pixar movie, Brave and are a big hit with my babies! Merida’s magical world comes to life in this fun castle!! This Playset features two fun play spaces in one: an indoor castle and an outdoor fores!. Inside the two-story castle, girls (and boys!), can play out Merida’s life in the kingdom. It comes with a bed for the bedroom, a table and chair for the kitchen, and other fun room accessories throughout the castle. And just like in the film, Merida can venture out into the forest with her trusty horse, Angus, for even more fun adventures! My daughter loves playing with Merida in the castle and my boy loves playing with the horse, Angus, in the forest! The castle is not really sturdy, and that is my only complaint about this Playset
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The Brave Gem Styling Merida Doll is really cute. Reminds me of Barbie, but she has a bigger head :) She has tons of thick, red, curly hair and tons of freckles. She wears a long cape, that you can switch around for a new look. She also comes with pretty gems that you can velcro onto her cape, for different looks! She also comes with a bow and arrow, so no messing around with her!!

 

The movie ‘Brave’ opened in theaters on June 22nd, have you seen it yet? We have not and plan too, when it comes out on DVD.

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You can purchase the Brave Gem Styling Merida Doll and Brave Castle & Forest Playset online at http://shop.mattel.com or Amazon.com.

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