Happy Mother’s Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

Happy Mother's Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

Monster University wants to wish all Mothers a VERY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

WATCH MOTHER’S DAY CLIP FROM MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

ABOUT THE MOVIE
Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer.  The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

 Happy Mother's Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”), produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and features music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman  (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story 3”). The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theaters. 

Happy Mother's Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

Mike Wazowski’s (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program.

Happy Mother's Day From MONSTERS UNIVERSITY!

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GET READY! Disney’s OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL on DVD June 11, 2013 #DisneyOzEvent

GET READY! Disney's OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL on DVD June 11, 2013

 

You guys KNOW I LOVED LOVED LOVED Oz the Great and Powerful when I went to the Hollywood Premier!  So I am SOOOO excited to share that the movie is coming out on 3D DVD SOON!!! 

 

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This is so exciting to announce!! Disney is preparing to release Oz Great and Powerful, a must see!

**You can Preorder the movie NOW from Amazon and Get FREE SHIPPING on the Release Date!**

On June 11th, return to the spectacular land of Oz with Disney’s OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL on Blu-ray Combo Pack! This epic adventure comes to life with vibrant picture and sound and includes an impressive variety of never-before-seen bonus material including “The Magic of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Second Screen Feature,” James Franco’s personal story of his journey to the land of Oz produced and directed by Franco himself, Mila Kunis’ makeup metamorphosis and much more!

A must-own for any home entertainment collection, the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) of “Oz The Great and Powerful” brings the epic adventure to life with its vibrantly colorful picture and sound, and boasts a sensational variety of never-before-seen bonus materials including: “The Magic of ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’ Second Screen Feature” that provides viewers with an immersive opportunity to journey into the fantastical lands of Oz; James Franco’s personal story of his journey to the land of Oz that is produced and directed by the Oscar® nominated star himself; Golden Globe® nominee Mila Kunis’ makeup metamorphosis which is hosted by Academy Award®-winning makeup artist Howard Berger; A back-stage journey through each of the visual effects process that brought China Girl to life including an interview with Joey King; and much more. Additionally, all Blu-ray and DVD products include a digital copy of the film allowing consumers to watch “Oz The Great and Powerful” at home, in their car, and/or anywhere they go.

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The film is directed by Sam Raimi who helmed the record-crushing “Spider-Man” trilogy, and produced by Joe Roth who fashioned Disney’s billion dollar-plus earning “Alice in Wonderland.” “Oz The Great and Powerful” boasts a stellar cast that includes Academy Award nominee James Franco (“127 Hours”) as Oscar Diggs, the predestined wizard; Golden Globe nominee Mila Kunis (“Black Swan”) as the tormented young witch Theodora; Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz (“The Constant Gardener”) as Theodora’s older sister, Evanora, the witch who rules over the Emerald City; and three-time Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Mountain,” “Blue Valentine,” “My Week with Marilyn”) as Glinda, the Good Witch. 

ABOUT THE MOVIE
 

When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpotFame and fortune are his for the taking. That is until he meets three witches: Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting.  Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late.  Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity and even a bit of wizardry, Oscar transforms himself not only into a great wizard but into a better man as well.

 
Blu-ray:

Ø  The Magic of “Oz The Great and Powerful” (Second Screen Experience) - An immersive Second Screen experience that details all things Oz.  From an interactive map full of secrets and surprises, to an inside look at the spectacular world of Oz. All fans need to do is download the special “The Magic of Oz The Great and Powerful: Second Screen” App (which is free and currently available for immediate download at the iTunes Store for iPads) which provides fans with infinite opportunities to remain connected to their favorite film, its cast of characters and to dive deeper into the magical world of Oz. This App provides exclusive access to invigorating and exclusive content including:

ü  The Enchanting Characters and Creatures of Oz - From Munchkins and Tinkers to good witches, bad witches, and flying baboons, this piece follows each character and creature of the Land of Oz from inspiration to final outcome.

ü  The Sounds of Magical Oz - What adds fragility to the sounds of China Girl’s footsteps; ferocity to the tornado; or weight to the flutter of Finley’s flapping wings?

ü  Sleight of Hand: Zach Braff Puppet Theater - Actor, and voice of Finley, Zach Braff introduces viewers to the Finley mockup.

ü  Mariah Carey Music Video

Ø  Bloopers

Ø  My Journey in Oz by James Franco - A personal story produced and directed by James Franco.

Ø  Mr. Elfman’s Musical Concoctions - An interview with composer Danny Elfman unveils his inspiration in scoring “Oz The Great And Powerful.”

Ø  China Girl and the Suspension of Disbelief - This feature uncloaks the several forms of movie magic employed to bring China Girl to life, from the initial artwork and character design, to the on-set puppeteering during filmmaking, and finally, through each stage of the visual-effects process; and includes an interview with Joey King, the voice of China Girl.

Ø  Before Your Very Eyes: From Kansas to Oz - Production designer Robert Stromberg takes viewers through the set design of the Land of Oz, from sketching his original ideas on a napkin, through to the final set pieces and the accompanying visual effects.

Ø  Mila’s Metamorphosis - Lead makeup artist Howard Berger expands on one of the oldest, most tried-and-true forms of movie magic: makeup design and effects.

Ø  Walt Disney and the Road to Oz - It is well known that Walt Disney had a fascination with the Land of Oz since he was a child.  See how that fascination grew into inspiration as he began planning for his own adaptation of the stories in the classic Baum books.

Find Out More about OZ the Great and Powerful 

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Iron Man 3 Explodes into Theaters May 3, 2013

Last week I sat in a packed theater and watched the explosively entertaining Iron Man 3.  I was absolutely fascinated to see how the clips I had seen with the CEO of Marvel, Kevin Feige back in February, had changed!

Iron Man 3

And now I know why this is the #1 movie in America and all over the World!

What an amazing, fast paced, electric, fun, exciting, nail biting, creative, awesome must-see movie Iron Man 3 is!  Grab your  older kids – I would say 15 and up due to the nature of the villains - and make it a family movie night.  It will be one for conversation, excitement and smiles all the way through!

I can not even tell you my favorite scene. But the one in the clip below had my audience, literally, clapping and cheering in the theater! I kid you not!

 

In fact, there were many, MANY scenes where the audience clapped and cheered, jumped in their seats and laughed hysterically.  Robert Downey, Jr. is beyond funny and quirky and fun in his fourth stint at wearing the iron suit!

I love love LOVED Gwyneth Paltrow in this film as well!  Don’t tell me that 40+ women can’t be powerful AND sexy!  She has it all wrapped up on an intelligent package that is endearing and human!

And the little boy, Ty Simpkins, is so awesome.  A mini Tony Stark in the making, his character brings humanity and humility to Iron Man 3.  I would have loved to have seen more of him!

Ben Kingsley is, well, amazing.  As if he could ever be described as anything else.  His evil, quirky, slightly nutty ‘The Mandarin’ character is a pivotal one in the movie.  And as it developes, so will your sense of curiosity in how it all comes together.

Now, to be blatantly honest, I have not seen all of movies 1 and 2.  Yes, I know – hanging my head in shame.  But the person I went with is a HUGE Iron Man, Avengers fan and he said, hand’s down, that this is the best of the three movies.  He says you should see all three, but that this one is a fantastic finish(?) to the saga!

Iron man 3

As for kids, well, I’ll be honest. I would not take my 6, 5 and 3 year old to see this movie.  It is far too complex with multiple person death scenes, scary villains that regenerate and a theme of terror that is just too hard to explain.  I would say, and after talking to more moms that have seen it and agree, that ages 15 and up are more likely to understand the super hero fantasy world and not be spooked by the theme.

That being said, this movie is a MUST SEE!  If for anything, the action scenes, the humanity and the story line are all done to action film perfection!

What did you think?  Leave a comment with your thoughts after you see it!

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Disney’s Club Penguin Members Suit Up as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains!!

Disney’s Club Penguin Members Suit Up as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains!!

Disney’s Club Penguin Members Suit Up as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains in All-New Epic Event

Members assemble in more than 25 Marvel costumes including Iron Man,
She-Hulk and Captain America

What a fantastically creative game! My kids love the marvel characters. We have masks, capes, shields and victory dances here in our home… so when the opportunity to play the new Disney Club Penguin Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains popped up, we knew we had to try it! This is already becoming a favorite in our home and I can see that I am going to have to divvy up computer time!

My Megan was over the moon to pick and design her Penguin, which we named MyHappyPink.  This is a great tool to help teach her a keyboard, analytical skills of figuring out that to do and more!  I love this and she plays it all the time – well, during screen time, anyway!

Prepare to sit and help your little one get started.  There are a lot of moving pieces.  But once you get them started, they will quickly accelerate faster on their own.

  Super Heroes can plan their defense strategy in the Hero Lab, while Super Villains can scheme in the Villain HQ, building eight different kinds of destructive robots

     Members can buy new super igloos like the Secret Base, an impenetrable HQ perfect for Super Heroes, while Super Villains will feel right at home in the new Creepy Cavern

 Members can suit up in 27 different Marvel Super Hero and Super Villain costumes, while all players can dress as cops, robbers and civilians

Head over to Disney’s Club Penguin!!

Disney’s Club Penguin Members Suit Up as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains!!

Penguins will be called to defend the city of Penguintropolis and bring members dressed as Marvel Super Villains to justice before they take over with their destructive robots. After choosing sides, members can suit up in over 25 Marvel costumes like Super Heroes Iron Man, She-Hulk, Captain America and Sif or the more mischievous ensembles of Marvel Super Villains like the Mandarin and Loki.

Marvel costumes feature characters from the new animated series “Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.” including She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Red Hulk and Skaar. The series premieres August 11 inside Marvel Universe on Disney XD. Club Penguin fans of “Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man” can also dress up just like Iron Spider. And don’t forget Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America and Thor, who assemble in “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” with a one-hour preview May 26 and launching on July 7 inside Marvel Universe on Disney XD. 

SEE CLIP HERE

About Club Penguin

Club Penguin is the #1 virtual world for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The award-winning virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin, headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is enjoyed by children around the world, and can be played in English, German, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

Disney’s Club Penguin Members Suit Up as Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains!!
About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.  For more information, visit
marvel.com.

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Catch a Sneak Peek! NEW IRON MAN 3 Clip

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IRON MAN 3  (inDigital 3D and RealD) Rating: PG-13

MARVEL STUDIOS presents in association with PARAMOUNT PICTURES and DMG ENTERTAINMENT

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd!

Iron Man 3

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

With a cast of spectacular talent, this movie will be nothing less than phenomenal! This action-adventure will have you hanging on the edge of your seats!

Catch a Sneak Peak! IRON MAN 3 - Clip "Nothing Has Been The Same Since New York"

An amazing cast to keep you on you intrigued with the IRON MAN Series! Robert Downey Jr.Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley

SEE THE CLIP HERE

 Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968.

  “Iron Man 3” is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures and DMG Entertainment. Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing and Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard, Alan Fine, Stan Lee and Dan Mintz are executive producers. The film releases May 3, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

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THOR: THE DARK WORLD releases in theaters on November 8, 2013!

Ready for the NEW THOR MOVIE?  You still have a little time to prepare the popcorn… THOR will be in theaters on NOVEMBER 8!  Be sure to check out the amazing CAST & CREW!

THOR: THE DARK WORLD releases in theaters on November 8, 2013!

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SEE CLIP HERE

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.  In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness.  Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. 

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, from a story by Don Payne and screenplay by Christopher Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.

“Thor: The Dark World” is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Alan Fine, Nigel Gostelow, Stan Lee, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Craig Kyle. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

*This movie is not yet rated*

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IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd! See the Clip HERE!!

In the midst of a full-blown soccer and baseball season, we are definitely putting this one on the calendar! We love the Marvel movies and this one is much anticipated!!  Armed with an amazing cast and talent, this movie is sure to be a hit! Break out the cinema popcorn and sour gummies… we are in for REAL TREAT!

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd!  See the Clip HERE!!

In Marvel’s “Iron Man 3,” Tony Stark/Iron Man finds his world reduced to rubble by a malevolent enemy and must use his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him as he seeks to destroy the enemy and his cohorts.

Iron Man 3 (inDigital 3D and RealD)

**Starring** Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, Rebecca Hall, Stephanie Szostak, James Badge Dale with Jon Favreau and Ben Kingsley

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” is directed by Shane Black from a screenplay by Drew Pearce & Shane Black and is based on Marvel’s iconic Super Hero Iron Man, who first appeared on the pages of “Tales of Suspense” (#39) in 1963 and had his solo comic book debut with “The Invincible Iron Man” (#1) in May of 1968. 

                                                      
 

MARVEL STUDIOS presents in association with PARAMOUNT PICTURES and DMG ENTERTAINMENT

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

Check out these links for more information on Iron Man 3
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Visit the website: http://marvel.com/ironman3
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Get Ready to Soar ~ Disney Presents: “Planes” to be Released August 9th!!!

Get Ready to Soar ~ Disney Presents: "Planes" to be Released August 9th!!!

Who is excited to see the NEW Planes Movie?!!! This family is super excited to experience this children’s 3-D animated comedy/adventure from above the world of “CARS!!”  It will be here before the kiddos say goodbye to summer! With a release date of August 9, 2013 we have plenty of time to prepare for this atmospheric inspiration to soar the open blue skies!!

ABOUT THE MOVIE

From above the world of “Cars” comes “Disney’s Planes,” an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure featuring Dusty (voice of Dane Cook), a plane with dreams of competing as a high-flying air racer. But Dusty’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps Dusty qualify to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the ultimate test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar. “Disney’s Planes” takes off in theaters on Aug. 9, 2013.

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The Little Mermaid Box Art Released and Pre-Order NOW

The Little Mermaid is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon!  Get FREE Shipping on release date!

The Little Mermaid

On October 1st, Disney’s The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition will splash into homes for the very first time in Blu-ray Hi Def! Bonus features include an All-New Music Video, Part of Her World: Jodi Benson’s Voyage To New Fantasyland, Deleted Character and more!

We can NOT WAIT here!  Pre-Order your copy NOW and surprise your Little Mermaid’s with this classic movie!

Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson), is a free-spiritedmermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, theadorable Flounder (voiced by Jason Marin), and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian (voiced by Samuel E. Wright) at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll).

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Monsters University by Disney Pixar Announces Release for June 21, 2013 + See the Voice Cast

 Disney Monsters are up to crazy shenanigans once again… You just can’t help but to love those fuzzy, silly Monsters!  The little people will be screaming with… JOY when they find out that it is time to grab some popcorn and head to the theater for another great Monster movie!  Being a scarer might be top priority for these shabby fellows, but truth be known they melt my heart!

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY releases in theaters on June 21, 2013!  In Disney Digital 3D™

Monsters Univeristy by Disney Pixar Announces Release for June 21, 2013!!

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarerand he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer.  The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

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Just released:  The FULL Voice Cast!

The voice cast includes the following:

  • Billy Crystal (“Parental Guidance,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “City Slickers”) reprises his role as Mike Wazowski, now a college-age monster who follows his dream of becoming a Scarer atMonsters University.
  • John Goodman (“Argo,” “Flight,” “Trouble With the Curve”) returns as James P. Sullivan (Sulley), an overly confident, young hotshot Scaring student at Monsters University.
  • Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”) rejoins the monster world as Randy Boggs, aMonsters University freshman who is ready to experience all that college has to offer (if only he can curb his habit of disappearing).
  • Helen Mirren (“Hitchcock,” “The Queen”) gives voice to Dean Hardscrabble, legendary Scarer and hard-to-please head of Monsters University’s prestigious School of Scaring.
  • Alfred Molina (TNT’s “Monday Mornings,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “Frida”) is the voice of Professor Knight, an esteemed professor in Monsters University’s School of Scaring.
  • Dave Foley (TV’s “NewsRadio,” “The Kids in the Hall”) as Terry Perry, the skeptical half of a bickering two-headed monster and dedicated Oozma Kappa (OK) brother.
  • Sean P. Hayes (“The Three Stooges,” TV’s “Up All Night”) gives voice to Terri Perry, the more sensitive side of a two-headed Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with Scaring aspirations.
  • Joel Murray (TV’s “Mad Men,” “Two and a Half Men”) voices Don Carlton, a “mature” student at Monsters University and a founding member of the Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity.
  • Pixar’s Peter Sohn (“Ratatouille,” “Small Fry”) provides the voice of Scott “Squishy” Squibbles, an undeclared sophomore at Monsters University and Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity member who still lives with his doting mother.
  • Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses,” “Pacific Rim,” TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) provides the voice of the incomparable Art, an Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with a questionable past.
  • Nathan Fillion (“Much Ado About Nothing,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” TV’s “Castle”) portrays Johnny Worthington, the confident president of Roar Omega Roar (ROR), a MonstersUniversity fraternity that prides itself on its notable Scarers.
  • Bobby Moynihan (NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” HBO’s “Girls,” DreamWorks Studios’ “Delivery Man”) helps bring to life Chet Alexander, a yes-monster member of the Roar Omega Roar (ROR) fraternity.
  • Julia Sweeney (TV’s “The Goode Family,” “Saturday Night Live”) lends her voice to Ms. Squibbles, indulgent mother to Monsters University sophomore Scott “Squishy” Squibbles.
  • Aubrey Plaza (“To Do List,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”) gives voice to Claire Wheeler, the somber president of Monsters University’s Greek Council and emcee for the annual Scare Games.
  • Tyler Labine (“Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” “Mad Love”) was tapped to voice Brock Pearson, vice president of the Greek Council and enthusiastic emcee of the Scare Games.
  • John Krasinski (“Promised Land,” TV’s “The Office”) provides the voice of “Frightening” Frank McCay, a Scaring super star at Monsters, Inc.
  • Bonnie Hunt (TV’s “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” “Cheaper By the Dozen”) was called on to provide the voice of young Mike Wazowski’s grade school teacher Karen Graves.
  • Beth Behrs (TV’s “2 Broke Girls”) serves as the voice of Carrie Williams, fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa (PNK) sorority.
  • John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” Disney•Pixar’s feature films) returns to the Pixar recording studio as the voice of a Monsters, Inc. employee.

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Marvel’s Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier is Coming 2014

In Preparation for April 4, 2014 Film Release

I am SO SO excited to see this sequel in production!!!  Who else is on the edge of their seats?!?

Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”   {Production Begins!!!}

MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON 2nd INSTALLMENT OF THE ICONIC FRANCHISE “CAPTAIN AMERICA”

It seems like a long wait… but perfection takes time! We will be lined up outside the cinema waiting for the NEW Captain America to release! In our home, we have a few Captain America Shields & Masks as well as imaginative kiddos… what does that equal?? Absolutely thrilled to see a release date on this masterpiece!

Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”   {Production Begins!!!}

ABOUT THE MOVIE

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” will pick-up where “Marvel’s The Avengers” left off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1941, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Sebastian Stan (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Black Swan”) as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie (“The Hurt Locker,” “Million Dollar Baby”) as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Cobie Smulders (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “How I Met Your Mother”) as Agent Maria Hill, Frank Grillo (“Zero Dark Thirty”) as Brock Rumlow and Georges St-Pierre (“Death Warrior”) as Georges Batroc. Rounding out the talented cast are Hayley Atwell (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) as Peggy Carter, Toby Jones (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “The Hunger Games”) as Arnim Zola,Emily VanCamp (“The Ring 2,” “Revenge”) as Agent 13 and Maximiliano Hernández (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Thor”) as Agent Jasper Sitwell.

ABOUT MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit marvel.com

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THE LONE RANGER Releases in Theaters on July 3, 2013 – See the Trailer

July 3, 2013 marked and ready to see The Lone Ranger! Consider my ticket for this train sold!

Did I say Johnny Depp? Well, maybe that is in the next description… but I am exhilarated to know he is back on the big screen for another epic movie!! Be sure to watch the trailer for this one and hold on tight for this action packed, humorous train ride of excitement! Yeee Hawww!

The Lone Ranger

This Disney must see is brought to you from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

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“The Lone Ranger” also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.

 

  • Genre: Action-Adventure
  • Rating: TBD
  • Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham CarterDirector: Gore Verbinski
  • Director: Gore Verbinski
  • Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Gore Verbinski
  • Executive Producers:  Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Ted Elliottt, Terry Rossio, Johnny Depp, Eric Ellenbogen, Eric McLeod
  • Screenplay by: Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Eric Aronson and Justin Haythe (credit not final)

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Disneynature’s BEARS: Check out the Featurette HERE!

Nature can teach the whole family how to love one another, appreciate the beauty in which we live and to protect our blessings, big and small.  This amazing film, BEARS, is one to be treasured in our hearts as we take in the scenes and rediscover the parenting beauty that resides in each of us! A portion of each ticket purchased during opening week is used to enhance our planet and it’s wild inhabitants.  It is essential that we teach our new generation how to appreciate and protect what we have here on Earth.

Disneynature’s BEARS releases in theaters on April 18, 2014!

Bears

ABOUT THE FILM

In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of two mother bears as they impart life lessons to their impressionable young cubs. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting—but risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bear families must work together to find food—ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run—while staying safe from predators, including an ever-present wolf pack. “Bears” captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses—where mothers definitely know best and their cubs’ survival hinges on family togetherness.

BEARS

ABOUT DISNEYNATURE:

Disneynature was launched in April 2008. Its mission is to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to share a wide variety of wildlife stories on the big screen in order to engage, inspire and educate theatrical audiences everywhere. Walt Disney was a pioneer in wildlife filmmaking, producing 13 True-Life Adventure motion pictures between 1948 and 1960, which earned eight Academy Awards®. The first four Disneynature films, “Earth,” “Oceans,” “African Cats” and “Chimpanzee,” are four of the top five highest overall grossing feature-length nature films to date, with “Chimpanzee” garnering a record-breaking opening weekend for the genre. Disney’s commitment to conservation is a key pillar of the label and Disneynature films empower the audience to help make a difference. Through donations tied to opening-week attendance for all four films, Disneynature, through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund, has planted three million trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, established 40,000 acres of marine protected area in The Bahamas, protected 65,000 acres of savanna in Kenya, protected nearly 130,000 acres of wild chimpanzee habitat, educated 60,000 school children about chimpanzee conservation and cared for chimpanzees.

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Disneynature’s Wings of Life Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review, Kid’s Craft Activities, a Clip AND Giveaway *Expired*

Beautiful. Enchanting. Mesmerizing. Elegant.  Worth every moment!

Wings of Life

Gather your children and embark on the stunningly engrossing new film by Disneynature: Wings of Life  on Blu-ray / DVD.   Out April 16, 2013, I can not express to you enough how detailed, colorful and interesting this movie is.  Perfect for the novice nature lover to the the bird watcher that knows every species.

Narrated by the incomparable Meryl Streep, Disneynature continues it’s amazing journey of bringing things to us that we can’t see and appreciate fully a daily basis and doing so with great skill and excitement. If you have seen Chimpanzee (I attended the premier), Ocean’s or Earth, you understand what I am talking about.

Wings of Life will capture yours and your children’s attention from the opening scene of the gorgeous waterfall to the imagery of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and flowers that serve such an important part of our way of life, but are ignored and neglected for their importance.

Meryl Streep’s smooth voice is that if a flower, a cactus, a feeder of the flying, crawling creatures of the Earth.  She tells of what it is like to be one and how beauty can be seductive but deadly against her prey.

See this amazing clip below:

This clip does not even touch the  detail, color and expertise of the filmmaker’s high speed, closer up than ever before, filming techniques that captures our most delicate lives on the planet. Those that are really heroes of life.

My girls and I sat to watched this movie and the oooh’s and ‘ahhh’s from all of us complimented the expert story telling on film and voice.  This is a wonderful tool to teach your children about the delicate, yet strong, life that guides the health of our planet.  Simply put… this is truly amazing… from start to finish.

After we finished the movie – the first time – I searched and found some fun activities for the kids to do to help them learn even more about nature.  Check out this ACTIVITY LINK on Disney’s Spoonful.com!  There are 10 fun crafts that I know my girls will love!

Wings of Life Activities

Because every family should truly have this movie in their collection, Disneynature is generously giving away a Wings of Life Prize pack here – just for you!

One (1) of my readers will win this awesome pack for their family to enjoy!

Wings of Life Prize Pack

The pack includes:

1 Blu-ray Combo Pack of Disneynature’s Wings of Life

1 Safari Ltd Butterflies TOOB

1 Safari Ltd Life Cycle of a Honey Bee

1 Safari Ltd Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly

Safari Ltd® is a family-owned manufacturer of educational toys inspired by nature. From dinosaurs to wildlife and dragons to fairies, Safari Ltd® produces authentic figures enjoyed by children, adults, educators and collectors alike. Discover the Frontiers of your Imagination® at Safariltd.com. 

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Disney/Pixar’s FINDING DORY to Dive into Theaters November 25, 2015

There is no doubt that a couple generations are going to be excited about this release!  A film to satisfy our quench for MORE NEMO!

That lovable little fish is at it again with his pal Dory in this sequel to Finding Nemo, FINDING DORY.  I can just feel the excitement of knowing it is in the works and can’t wait to see the wonderful new story that Disney Pixar brings to our homes this time!

Finding Dory

Finding Dory

 ABOUT THE MOVIE

Director and Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton takes audiences back to the extraordinary underwater world created in the original film. “There is no Dory without Ellen,” said Stanton. “She won the hearts of moviegoers all over the world—not to mention our team here at Pixar. One thing we couldn’t stop thinking about was why she was all alone in the ocean on the day she met Marlin. In ‘Finding Dory,’ she will be reunited with her loved ones, learning a few things about the meaning of family along the way.”

 

According to Stanton, “Finding Dory” takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life. 

ELLEN’S POINT OF VIEW & SNEAK PEAK OF THE COMEDY TO COME WITH FINDING DORY!

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” said DeGeneres. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”

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NEW Children’s Book: BECAUSE I’M YOUR DAD By Ahmet Zappa

Releasing today is the colorful, imaginative book by the son of Frank Zappa, Ahmet Zappa.

 Because I'm your dad

Because I’m Your Dad is a tribute to Zappa’s happy childhood and a promise to his daughter, Halo, for a one-of-a-kind relationship. Check out all the details below and feel free to share with your readers!

Because I'm Your Dad

In Ahmet Zappa’s first picture book for children, Because I’m Your Dad, a dad like no other promises to give his kid a childhood like no other. Whimsical monster characters bring the silly and sweet scenes to life and keep the book universal. The book’s ending, a moving tribute to the author’s father, guarantees intergenerational appeal: “Because I’m your dad, I will do all of these things for you and more…because that’s what my dad did for me.”

A perfect book to read on Father’s Day, or any day.

This book looks adorable and is being released by Disney Publishing.

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