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Tune in to Two New Nature Cat Episodes

Nature Cat

Nature Cat tells the story of Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, “backyard explorer extraordinaire”. Nature Cat can’t wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and adventures, but there’s one problem: He’s still a house cat with no instincts for nature itself. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, “aha” discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and “play the show.” Nature Cat’s adventures take him through his family’s big backyard, into the woods, and then into the “four corners” of his natural world: parks, ponds, caves, gardens, marshes, ravines, swamps, canyons, nature preserves and mountains.

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My daughters LOVE Nature Cat! We are big PBS Kids fan in this house (which is the channel Nature Cat airs on) and he is one of our favorite shows to tune into. My 4 year old loves the outdoors and is always exploring – just like Nature Cat. She loved to do these things before, but I think he love for it got stronger when she saw Nature Cat doing it. I was lucky enough to screen two upcoming episodes with my daughters this past week – and they were fantastic. Both episodes are funny, entertaining, and teach kids something important.

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The Great Grasshopper Race
Hal’s grasshopper buddy Dustin Hopman will be competing today in the Great Grasshopper Race.  Hal has been training him, and now there is no doubt that Dustin is ready to go! But before the race starts, Dustin inexplicably hops off into the woods. It’s up to the gang to find Dustin and bring him back before the race starts.  But looking for a small green bug turns out to be more easily said than done!

Fall For Hal
The first day of fall is Hal’s favorite day of the year.  It’s when he always goes on his First Day of Fall Scavenger Hunt.  But there is a big problem this year.  Hal is sick and can’t get out of bed!  When it looks like Hal is in for some major disappointment today, Nature Cat comes up with a great idea: they will bring fall, and all the items on his scavenger hunt list, to Hal!

These episodes will premiere on PBS Kids on May 23rd – so be sure to tune in!

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Alice Through The Looking Glass Activity and Coloring Sheets

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Alice Through the Looking Glass hits theaters everywhere next weekend and I for one, cannot wait! I have been looking forward to this movie for quite some time. My young daughters and I love the original Alice in Wonderland – and I am excited to share the “real people” version with them soon. Through the Looking Glass is one that I will be sharing with them as well. After seeing the trailers, my 4 (almost 5) year old has been begging me to take her to go see it, while my 3 year old is still not really sold on it. She has a hard time sitting through anything that is not a cartoon honestly, so I will be waiting a few more years for her to see it. But putting that all aside, I will be going to see this movie for date night while it is in theaters. I just love Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and am a huge fan of Sacha Baron Cohen (I can’t wait to see what he does with the character, Time). This is a must see for me!

To help celebrate, I wanted to pass along a few brand new clips (they are so good and make me even more excited for this movie!) as well as some fun activity sheets and coloring sheets. The coloring pages have been a huge hit with both my girls and my 4 year old loves the spot the difference. Enjoy!

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Alice Through The Looking Glass Bookmarks

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Alice Through The Looking Glass Coloring Sheets

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Alice Through The Looking Glass Maze

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Alice Through The Looking Glass Spot the Difference

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Giant Jigsaw Map of Underland

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Synopsis
In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland to save her friend the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings a unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen in “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is written by Linda Woolverton based on characters created by Lewis Carroll and produced by Joe Roth, Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd and Tim Burton with John G. Scotti serving as executive producer. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS opens in theaters everywhere on May 27th!

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The Mad Hatter Surprise

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I love Johnny Depp. He is one of my most favorite actors. I frequently see him showing up in character places to bring some magic to kids and fans – and he did just that recently in Disneyland as The Mad Hatter. Check out this super fun video and just try not to smile and laugh. I for one, cannot wait for Through the Looking Glass to hit theaters later this month. Johnny Depp makes the perfect Mad Hatter and the rest of the cast is incredible too. It has been too long since the first film.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo83rqYoAeU&feature=youtu.be

Synopsis
In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an all-new spectacular adventure featuring the unforgettable characters from Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland to save her friend the Mad Hatter. Directed by James Bobin, who brings a unique vision to the spectacular world Tim Burton created on screen in “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is written by Linda Woolverton based on characters created by Lewis Carroll and produced by Joe Roth, Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd and Tim Burton with John G. Scotti serving as executive producer. “Alice Through the Looking Glass” reunites the all-star cast from the worldwide blockbuster phenomenon, including: Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska, Matt Lucas and Helena Bonham Carter along with the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen and Timothy Spall. We are also introduced to several new characters: Zanik Hightopp (Rhys Ifans), the Mad Hatter’s father and Time himself (Sacha Baron Cohen), a peculiar creature who is part human, part clock.

ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS opens in theaters everywhere on May 27th!

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Ultimate Movie Night Guide

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Women and Their Pretties and Mama Smith are huge movie lovers. In fact, a lot of our conversations consist of movies, actors, and TV Shows. It’s one of many things that we have in common with one another and with our readers. We all love movies. It’s fun to lose yourself in a good film for a couple of hours. It’s even more fun when you dedicate an evening with your family to enjoy all of this together. We have compiled a list of our favorite movies – for families, children, couples, and adults. There’s a little something for everyone on this list. We hope that you enjoy it!
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the choiceThe Choice

Travis is a fun-loving, smooth-talking bachelor who’s never considered a serious relationship—until he falls hard for his beautiful new neighbor, Gabby. But when fate threatens Travis and Gabby’s love, Travis must make a choice that will alter their lives forever in this unforgettably moving romance.

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Read our reviews: Nicholas Sparks’ The Choice surprises audiences with lots of laughs & settings that take your breath away!


Royal Night OutA Royal Night Out

This charming reverse Cinderella story is inspired by true events that recounts the celebration of the end of WWII during 1945 in Europe where Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret leave the confines of Buckingham Palace to venture out into London for a whirlwind of adventure.

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Read our reviews: Royal Night Out expresses freedom, individuality, and acceptance.


zootopia dvdZootopia

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a comedy-adventure set in the modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia. Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia s police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery. Bring home this hilarious adventure full of action, heart and tons of bonus extras that take you deeper into the world of Zootopia. It’s big fun for all shapes and species!

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Read our reviews: Zootopia Surprises Audiences with Touchy Subjects, Witty Comedy, and Detailed Animation / Zootopia Teaches Kids They Can Be Anything They Want To Be


Campberry StoriesStrawberry Shortcake: Campberry Stories

It’s time for tall tales and small kindnesses in this berrytastic animated trio. Strawberry Shortcake and her pals are on their annual campout in Very Beautiful Meadow when they decide to see who can tell the most outrageous story. Plum, Cherry and Orange get things started with different made-up reasons to explain why they’re late to the party. Sour tells everyone an imagined adventure involving her and her sister, Sweet. And Apple tells the campers about a thrilling cross-country race… only she insists it really happened. It’s going to be a berry difficult decision to choose the best tale!

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deadpoolDeadpool

Hold onto your chimichangas, folks. From the studio that brought you all 3 Taken films comes DEADPOOL, the block-busting, fourth-wall-breaking masterpiece about Marvel Comics’ sexiest anti-hero: me! Go deep inside (I love that) my origin story…typical stuff…rogue experiment, accelerated healing powers, horrible disfigurement, red spandex, imminent revenge. Directed by overpaid tool Tim Miller, and starring God’s perfect idiot Ryan Reynolds, Ed Skrein, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller and Gina Carano, DEADPOOL is a giddy slice of awesomeness packed with more twists than my enemies’ intestines and more action than prom night. Amazeballs!


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KUNG FU PANDA 3 is “a beautifully rendered, lovingly constructed action-comedy that’s sure to please kids and adults alike,” proclaims Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times. James Vernier of the Boston Herald asserts that KUNG FU PANDA 3 is “spectacular.” And Bill Bregoli of CBS Radio News declaresKUNG FU PANDA 3 is “non-stop action, thrills and laughs!” Kick off the summer with the KUNG FU PANDA 3 Awesome Edition on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD. Featuring more fun, funny andaction packed bonus features including 2 all-new Kung Fu Panda animated shorts, Everybody Loves A Panda Party Karaoke with Po, Make a Panda Party Paper Pal and more!


goldie and bearGoldie & Bear: Best Fairytale Friends

Everyone knows “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” but after that story ended, a remarkable friendship began! Team up with newfound best friends Goldie and Bear on amazing adventures as they laugh, play and learn important life lessons in the wondrous Fairy Tale Forest. Climb a beanstalk with Jack, try on Little Red’s famous hood, outsmart the tricky Big Bad Wolf, and much more. Join Goldie and Bear – and your favorite fairytale and nursery rhyme characters – for magical, song-filled fun you’ll treasure today and ever after!


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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It’s up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy.


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Norm of the North

When Norm the polar bear learns that humans are moving to his Arctic home, he heads to New York City with a ragtag team of lemmings to try to stop them. Norm has ”oodles of charm” in this cool adventure the whole family will love.


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Open Season: Scared Silly

Boog and Elliot are back in an all-new fun-tastic adventure! When Elliot tells a campfire story of a monster in the woods, Boog – who has never been the bravest of bears – becomes very scared. His best friend Elliot comes up with a crazy plan to scare the fear out of Boog! With the help of Mr. Weenie, McSquizzy and all your favorite forest friends, they venture on a hilarious journey where the power of friendship helps Boog overcome his fears with lots of laughs and some surprises along the way!


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Bling

Rock out to a superhero adventure for the whole family with the exclusive debut of BLING on Google Play. Featuring the voice talents of Taylor Kitsch, Carla Gugino and James Woods, BLING follows the tale of lowly theme park mechanic Sam whose plan to marry the girl of his dreams is thwarted by a super villain. It is up to him and his team of superhero robots to save the city. Can this accident-prone amusement park mechanic get back his ring, stop the villain, and win the girl before it’s too late?


Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir

Get Spots On With The First Superheroes Of Paris! Marinette and Adrien live what appears to be a normal life: going to school and dealing with friends, family and growing up. But when the evil Hawk Moth threatens their beloved city of Paris, they transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir, using super powers gained with the help of their magical pets! Hawk Moth is using his evil energy to transform normal people into super villains, so our two heroes need to use all their skills to defeat him! And if that wasn’t enough for this super-powered pair to deal with, each of them also has a secret crush on the other… though neither knows the other’s secret identity! It will take a lot (friendship, teamwork and skill) to outwit Hawk Moth and keep Paris safe! Featuring seven incredible episodes!


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Ride Along 2

The brothers-in-law are back! Ben (Kevin Hart; Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer), a recently graduated police rookie, now aspires to be a detective like his soon-to-be brother-in-law, but James (Ice Cube; 22 Jump Street, Barbershop) still doesn’t think that he has what it takes for the job. He reluctantly takes Ben with him to follow up on a lead in Miami. Plans for a quick trip go awry when their unorthodox policing gets them into a compromising situation that threatens to derail a major case… and Ben’s upcoming wedding day. Also starring Ken Jeong, Benjamin Bratt, Olivia Munn and Sherri Shepherd. The dynamic duo of Cube and Hart renew their comedic connection in this bigger, better, and funnier sequel!

Read our reviews: Ride Along 2 on DVD

Finest Hours Bluray

The Finest Hours

This heroic action-thriller is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. In 1952, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, ripping a T-2 oil tanker in half and trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly sinking stern. When word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard, four men led by Captain Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) set out in a 12-seat boat on a daring mission to rescue the stranded men, braving freezing cold, 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, and guided by Webber’s vow that “We all live, or we all die.” Packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action and anchored in a belief in the strength of the human spirit, The Finest Hours is a triumph.


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Quackerz

Many many years ago, when the trees were tall, the old ducks had feathers on their heads, and the Sun shone for everybody alike, on a faraway island there lived a Sun Duck whom protected his flock from evil powers threatening from the outside. The Sun Duck had his loyal guardians who vigilantly supervised the territory and made sure the Sun evenly spread its energy on their flourishing land. The bliss continued until an Evil Witch learned of the Sun Duck’s superpowers and lost her sleep in an attempt to enslave the magic bird. One by one she seized the guardians and stole the Sun Duck away for the only sake every living woman would understand: eternal youth and mesmerizing beauty. Today, nobody believes in old legends, Mandarin ducks peacefully reside on their island and abide by the law that prescribes «no flying on the island!» and «never leave the island!». The Emperor is the only one who knows that the Legend is true and the next generation Sun Duck has been borne. He keeps it in strict secrecy, but the Witch also knows the Legend is true and she is coming back for her next victim.


Kindergarten Cop 2

Kindergarten Cop 2

Dolph Lundgren and Bill Bellamy star in the hilarious next chapter of the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Kindergarten Cop. To recover stolen data in a progressive school, the FBI’s toughest agent (Lundgren) must go undercover on his most difficult assignment yet: teaching a class full of liberal kindergarteners. Kindergarten Cop 2 is an action-­packed comedy the whole family will love!


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Mickey’s Sport-y-thon

Put on your sneakers and get ready for the greatest sporting event ever! Join referee Goofy and all your Clubhouse Pals from earth and outer space as they compete in wonderfully wacky games. Share the excitement — and a sky-high view of the action — as sportscasters Pete and Donald Duck broadcast live from above in the Sport-y-Thon Blimp! Who will earn a prized Golden Mickey Medal? Help our heroes discover that with teamwork and good sportsmanship, everybody wins! Jam-packed with over two hours of song-filled fun, MICKEY’S SPORT-Y-THON will have you calling for an instant replay!


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Underdogs

From award winning director Juan José Campanella comes UNDERDOGS, an animated comedy with a little bit of magic and a whole lot of heart. Jake (Matthew Morrison) is a shy, but talented, foosball player. His passion for the game is rivaled only by his love for free-spirited Laura (Ariana Grande). With her encouragement, he beats the town bully, Ace (Nicholas Hoult), in a foosball game. But everything changes when Ace becomes the world s best soccer player and returns years later to turn their village into a new sports stadium. He starts to destroy everything and kidnaps Laura in the process. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, the toy figures from Jake’s foosball table come to life! He and the players embark on a wild adventure to save Laura and reclaim their village. With the help of his team, his town, and a little bit of magic, Jake will try to save the day.

New Trailer and Poster for Disney’s The BFG

The BFG

My daughters and I have read Roald Dahl’s The BFG through together a few times – and I have read it more than I can count since I was a little girl. I absolutely love this story and I am so excited that Disney is bringing it to the big screen! Ever since it was announced, I have been anxiously awaiting taking my daughters to the theater to see it. I was a big reader when I was young (still am) and this was one of my favorite books. Just knowing who has been cast for this – hilarious names like Bill Hader and Jemaine Clement – make me confident that Disney has a hit on their hands. I cannot wait to see it!

Recently, a new poster and trailer were released and they have made me even more excited for this film – which I honestly did not think was possible. The poster is stunningly beautiful and the trailer is just fantastic.

THE BFG hits theaters everywhere on July 1st!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1fZg0hhBX8

About The BFG
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows, but Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.

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Dolph Lundgren & Bill Bellamy Star In Kindergarten Cop 2

Kindergarten Cop 2

A family favorite gets reimagined in Kindergarten Cop 2, a fish-out-of water comedy available on DVD and Digital HD as well as On Demand on May 17, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by Don Michael Paul (Jarhead 2: Field of Fire, Tremors 5: Bloodlines), Kindergarten Cop 2 stars action superstar Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables 3, Workaholics) and Bill Bellamy (White Collar, Royal Pains) along with an adorable ensemble of young actors and is bursting with laughs for the entire family. Assigned to recover sensitive stolen data, a gruff FBI agent (Dolph Lundgren) goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, but the school’s liberal, politically correct environment is more than he bargained for.

My husband and I really enjoyed watching this movie. We both love comedies and love the original movie – we are also huge fans of Dolph Lundgren! The movie is rated PG-13 and I recommend if you have younger kids, to watch it once they go to bed. My girls are 3 and 4 and this is not a movie for them. In my opinion, if your children are a little bit older (10 and up) they will most likely love this movie too. I cannot wait until I can share both Kindergarten Cop & Kindergarten Cop 2 with my daughters – I know it will be a night filled with laughs!

Synopsis
Dolph Lundgren and Bill Bellamy star in the hilarious next chapter of the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Kindergarten Cop. To recover stolen data in a progressive school, the FBI’s toughest agent (Lundgren) must go undercover on his most difficult assignment yet: teaching a class full of liberal kindergarteners. Kindergarten Cop 2 is an action-­packed comedy the whole family will love! Purchase here.

The Kindergarten Cop 2 DVD and Digital HD will delight longtime fans and new viewers alike with hilarious bonus features including deleted scenes, a gag reel (do yourself a favor and be sure to check this out! It is hilarious!), and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

DVD & DIGITAL HD BONUS FEATURES

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Kindergarten Cop 2: Undercover

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Kindergarten Cop 2

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Presented By: Universal 1440 Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Bill Bellamy, Sarah Strange, Aleks Paunovic
Directed By: Don Michael Paul
Screenplay By: David H. Steinberg and Murray Salem and Herschel Weingrod & Timothy Harris
Story By: Murray Salem
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Executive Producer: Dolph Lundgren
Edited By: Vanick Moradian
Production Designer: Tony Devenyi
Director of Photography: Kamal Derkaoui
Music By: Jake Monaco
Casting By: Jeff Gerrard DiGerolamo, Sean Cossey, CSA, J.J. Ogilvy

About Universal 1440 Entertainment:
The Universal 1440 Entertainment banner develops and produces live-action and animated non-theatrical productions directly for distribution in all media worldwide. Since its formation in 2005, the group has assembled an exceptional roster of animated family fare, including the animated feature-length film The Little Engine That Could; the Daytime Emmy®–winning Curious George television series on PBS KIDS; and a string of hit Barbie movies, based on the world-renowned Mattel-branded doll. The group also has successfully built upon some of Universal’s highly celebrated live-action franchises, more recently launching the Tony Award®–nominated hit touring stage production Bring It On: The Musical; the legendary action-adventure Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power; the adrenaline-fueled actioner Death Race 3: Inferno; the terrifying suspense saga Curse of Chucky; and the epic sci-fi adventure Tremors 5: Bloodlines. Among projects currently readying for release are the exhilarating action-thriller Hard Target 2 and the high-energy dance drama Honey 3.

Trailer: DreamWorks Pictures’ The Light Between Oceans

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS
Michael Fassbender stars as Tom Sherbourne and Alicia Vikander as his wife Isabel in DreamWorks Pictures’ poignant drama THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, written and directed by Derek Cianfrance based on the acclaimed novel by M.L. Stedman.

I love romantic movies and it looks like The Light Between Oceans is going to be right up my alley! I admit, this was my girst time hearing about it, but the trailer looks great! I think it is giong to be a great love story! I have just added the book to my must read list after watching the trailer. Check out the synopsis and the trailer below – and then head to theaters with your BFF or significant other this September to see it!

Synopsis
DreamWorks Pictures’ “The Light Between Oceans” is a heart-breaking drama about fate, love, moral dilemmas and the lengths to which one couple will go to see their dreams realized. Starring Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender, Oscar® winner Alicia Vikander, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Rachel Weisz, Bryan Brown and Jack Thompson, the film is written for the screen and directed by Derek Cianfrance based on the acclaimed novel by M.L. Stedman. The producers are Academy Award nominee David Heyman, p.g.a., and Jeffrey Clifford, p.g.a., with Tom Karnowski, Rosie Alison, Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King serving as executive producers.

In the years following World War I, Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), a young veteran still numb from his years in combat, takes a job as lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, a remote island off the coast of Western Australia. As the island’s sole inhabitant, he finds comfort in the monotony of the chores and the solitude of his surroundings. When he meets the daughter of the school’s headmaster, Isabel Graysmark (Alicia Vikander), in the local town of Partageuse on the mainland, Tom is immediately captivated by her beauty, wit and passion, and they are soon married and living on the island. As their love flourishes, he begins to feel again, their happiness marred only by their inability to start a family, so when a rowboat with a dead man and infant girl mysteriously washes ashore, Isabel believes their prayers may have finally been answered. As a man of principle, Tom is torn between reporting the lost child and pleasing the woman he loves, and against his better judgment he agrees to let Isabel raise the child as their own, making a choice with devastating consequences.

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS opens in theaters everywhere on September 2nd!

 

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Marvel Battlegrounds is Fun For the Whole Family

Thank you Disney Interactive for sending me Marvel Battlegrounds and some figures to check out!

Marvel Battlegrounds

As you might know already, I am a huge gamer as well as a huge Disney and Marvel fan. So Disney Infinity is right up my alley. I have pretty much every single figure and playset from all 3 versions (Disney Infinity, Disney Infinity 2.0, and Disney Infinity 3.0), so I was super bummed to hear that Disney Infinity will be no more after the Alice and Finding Dory playset releases over the next couple of months. I am still holding out hope that it will continue on, but even if it doesn’t, it is a fame I will continue to play with my family for years. It is something that has brought us together for lazy Sundays and fun afternoons. It is something my 4 year old is actually really good at – and she enjoys playing. And my 3 year old just has fun making Elsa run in circles and shoot ice – honestly she could do that for hours and would be happy as a clam.

Marvel Battlegrounds

Recently, Marvel Battlegrounds was released and that really changed how we play. We can actually all 4 battle it out together and have a lot of fun! My 3 year old has beaten me on more than one occasion while I was trying – don’t tell anybody, she just got lucky. I love that our family of 4 can all play in one battle locally – and we have spent hours doing so. One of my favorite things is that I just have to load each character  in to the game once for that session – meaning I place their figure on the Disney Infinity Base and they will remain as a playable character for the entire Versus play session! No switching characters back and forth between each battle. My 4 year old likes to switch her character every time we play, so this is a huge time saver for us. Once you exit, you will have to reload them when you play again, but this only takes me a couple of minutes and I have nearly all the playable characters. My favorite so far to play is Drax – he is kind of slow but REALLY powerful. Vision is a great character too – OK, they all have their pros!

Marvel Battlegrounds

About Marvel Battlegrounds
Evil forces scheme for world conquest as they pit Marvel’s greatest Super Heroes against each other! It’s an all out brawl in Marvel Battlegrounds! Battle opponents in the arena with 4-person local multiplayer and play as ANY 2.0 and 3.0 Disney Infinity Marvel Character!

Check-in each week to access 3 free Marvel characters for unlimited in-game use during that week, and receive a bonus character if you are logged in with a Disney ID account. Discover and master each character’s special abilities and strategize to find out which character will give you the upper hand in your next battle! You can also collect trial tokens awarded through gameplay to unlock characters of your choice at any time! Characters are available for a one week period, so check back each Thursday for a new set of characters!

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Finding Dory Printable Activity Sheets: Memory Game & More!

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I have been waiting what seems like forever for Finding Dory to hit theaters, and we are finally just about at the one month mark – yay! My daughter turns 5 a week after it comes out and we plan to take her for her birthday (opening weekend of course). She loves Finding Nemo and recently picked out a Finding Dory water table for our new patio. My 3 year old is a huge fan too. I remember going to see Finding Nemo in theaters what seems like too long ago.

To help celebrate the upcoming release, I have some awesome activity sheets and games to share with you! These free printables are great for any age – I know I have fun with them. My daughter asked if we can play the memory game at her birthday party – and I said of course!

Finding Dory Memory

Download Memory Game Here —–> Finding Dory Memory

Finding Dory Mobile

Download Character Mobile Here —–> Finding Dory Mobile

Finding Dory Calendar

Download Calendar Here —–> Finding Dory Calendar

Click Here for Finding Dory Coloring Sheets, Connect the Dots, & a Maze!

FINDING DORY swims in theaters everywhere on June 17th, 2016!

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Review: Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS

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I am a huge gamer. My dad used to call me a “vidiot” because I was always playing our NES growing up (I still own one, by the way – can’t knock the original!). He totally bought it for himself but I got the most use out of it. I don’t discriminate, I love all video game systems, but there is something about Nintendo that brings me back, something that puts it higher on a pedestal for me. I have had a Nintendo 3DS since they first came out – but I was recently lucky enough to be given a new Nintendo 3DS XL from Nintendo and I love it! My daughters (and husband) are thrilled because they now have their own Nintendo 3DS they can play with (I am definitely a Nintendo hog). I love the new design – the larger screen, the C Stick, the amiibo support, and the fact that the games go in the bottom and not the top. I have been playing it daily since I got it and the best part, all my older games work with it as well!

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I have recently been playing Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and I honestly cannot get enough. It is addicting and so much fun! In the story mode of this game, you (as your Mii) train for the Olympics with either Team Mario or Team Sonic – I chose Team Mario but plan to play through on Team Sonic as well. There are 14 Olympic Game events (and 14 Plus Events with a Marion and Sonic twist!) to compete in and so far Beach Volleyball is my favorite – although they are all a lot of fun. Other events include boxing, 110m hurdles, javelin, archery, and even rhythmic gymnastics. I enjoy what I call “mommy time” playing this game by myself, but you can also team up with others. Up to 4 players can compete against each other with just one copy of the game in download play. If you have more than one copy of the game however, you can play using local play and have a wider selection of characters.

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Even my 4 year old has fun with this game. She doesn’t really like the story mode, only because she is not a fan of the training (which is what I love about the story mode). She wants to jump right in and compete! Her favorite event is golf and she is actually really good at it. We have several Amiibos so I love that they can be integrated in to this game. When you complete story mode, you can use them to power up your Mario and/or Sonic Suits! Overall, this game is a ton of fun – in all of it’s different modes. I think it is great for both new and longtime fans of Nintendo – and a ton of fun for the entire family (especially if you have more than one 3DS system so you can play together). It is a must play, must purchase in my opinion!

And guess what? Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games is coming out for Wii U soon – I just might have to get it!

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Synopsis
Mario, Sonic, and their friends head to the ultimate training grounds for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the streets of Rio de Janeiro! Train with Mario or Sonic in their own stories, then test your skills in 14 events. Soar high in BMX, blaze over 110m Hurdles, perfect your swing in Golf and field a team in Brazil’s favorite sport: Football (soccer)! Get in the Games by training your Mii character in Mario or Sonic gyms led by top-notch trainers, like Donkey Kong or Tails. Inspire the city with your victories while searching for missing medals, or find out why Mario & Sonic’s gyms are at odds. Either way, give your Mii an edge with outfits, like a pirate or a knight, or even character costumes like Toad or Knuckles! Take on friends and family in all 14 events. Or for a new twist, try Plus Events-supercharged with Mario & Sonic elements. Dodge Goomba stacks in BMX, vault over Thwomps in Equestrian, or shoot at moving Boo targets in Archery! Join the fun and find your spot on the podium!

Purchase Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Nintendo 3DS here.

**JUST ANNOUNCED!! The entry point to Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS games and franchises has never been more affordable. On May 20, Nintendo will lower the price of its kid-friendly portable Nintendo 2DS system to a suggested retail price of $79.99, a remarkable savings from the previous suggested retail price of $99.99. Some systems even come pre-installed with the universally popular Mario Kart 7 racing game, making the new value price even more appealing for parents who are looking for an entry-level gaming system for their young gamers. Since my girls are both too young to use the 3D feature on the 3DS, I just might be picking up a couple of these!

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