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Captain America, Ant-Man, & Aliens – Oh My!

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Captain America, Ant-Man, & Aliens – Oh My!

Disclosure: Mama Smith’s Review Blog received this item in exchange for her honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% hers.

Geek Fuel July 2015

I love Geek Fuel. It is probably my favorite subscription box – ever. I am a huge geek, gamer, nerd at heart and so this box always impresses me. There has never been anything that I haven’t liked in a Geek Fuel subscription box. This month they totally outdid themselves. Every thing I pulled out I loved more than the last item. I am a huge Marvel fan and this box delivered on my obsession!

Geek Fuel July 2015

I immediately noticed the Geek Fuel Magazine had Steve Rogers on the front and I got super excited. It is because of Captain America: Civil War coming out and that is something I am counting the days for. I am a comic book reader so for me, this has been a long time coming. Right now the comics are doing Secret Wars Civil War and Issue #1 Geek Fuel Exclusive Variant Cover was included in this box as well! This is one excited geek! I couldn’t wait to read it. As soon as I turned off my video from the unboxing I cracked it open – SO GOOD. If you don’t read the comics, now is a great time to start. I am heading to D23 next month and I cannot wait to find out more about the next Captain America movie. I just know it is going to be amazing.

Geek Fuel July 2015

One of my favorite things inside this month’s box was the “giant pint for an ant-sized man” glass – a shot glass! It has Ant-Man on the front and is helping to celebrate the release of the latest Marvel movie. It just came out this past weekend and I feel like a horrible Marvel fanatic to say that I have not seen it yet. There was an issue with a babysitter last week and it just did not work out. But hopefully I make it soon (and I will post a review for you guys).

Geek Fuel July 2015

My favorite thing about this subscription box is that it always includes an exclusive T-Shirt! This month’s is fantastic and while I am a Marvel girl at heart – there are some DC Comics characters that I just cannot help but love – like Harley Quinn! This “le Tour de Geek” shirt features some awesome geeky characters like Harley, Batman, and even Link from Zelda racing bicycles. Five lucky winners received a yellow shirt vs. the black shirt. Geek Fuel usually does fun contests like this with a select amount of subscribers receiving an “even more exclusive” item. One month it was movie tickets to see Avengers: Age of Ultron!

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Geek Fuel also always has a downloadable game. This usually comes with something fun like candy or temporary tattoos. This month the game is Burnstar (which is so much fun) and some yummy star candies. Also included in the July 2015 Geek Fuel box was a shiny! button and an Aliens vs. Vampirella poster. It is to help celebrate the upcoming comic book crossover that I cannot wait for.

Subscribe to Geek Fuel here and you will receive a special bonus item! 

#FanGirlFriday: Avengers Bleacher Creatures #Marvel

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#FanGirlFriday: Avengers Bleacher Creatures #Marvel

Disclosure: Mama Smith’s Review Blog received this item in exchange for her honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% hers.

Avengers Bleacher Creatures

As you all know, I am a HUGE Marvel Comics geek. I really am. Hawkeye is currently my favorite Avenger. I love his stories in the comics and Jeremy Renner plays him so well in the movies. What you may not know about me, is that I am also a huge sports fan. I grew up outside of Boston so I specifically love the Red Sox and the Patriots. So when I heard about Bleacher Creatures and was told that I would have the opportunity to get one, well, it was a hard decision! I ultimately settled on a Hawkeye one over a Tom Brady one because my inner nerd won out.

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These plush figures are really well made, super adorable, and come in so many different options. I would love to have the whole Avengers collection some day. They even have Ant-Man (the latest Marvel Universe superhero to hit the big screen). I take Hawkeye with me everywhere – he will most definitely be attending D23 with me next month. He even has a little quiver on his back with some arrows in it.

Hawkeye Bleacher Creatures

No matter what you are a fan of, you can find the perfect plush from Bleacher Creatures. I could spend hours searching their store – and have! There are so many amazing character plushes – and they all totally resemble who they are meant to be. They ship fast, are well made, and are adorable – what else could you ask for?

Shop Bleacher Creatures Here.


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Disney Store to Unveil All New Product Collections at #D23Expo 2015

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Disney Store to Unveil All New Product Collections at #D23Expo 2015

Disney Store Logo

I already could not wait to go to D23 next month and then I read about the new collections that the Disney Store will be featuring there. I told myself well I can’t spend too much money because I have to fly back – and then I heard that USPS will be on hand to ship items back to your home for you. Well, guess I will be spending a ton of money there, but hey, that’s OK. I am a collector by nature. I have many different collections and I cannot wait to add to them at D23! Read all about it below.

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Located within the Disney Consumer Products Pavilion at D23 EXPO, the Disney Store shop will feature new and exclusive products showcased throughout more than 3,000 sq. ft. of retail space. New items celebrating everyone’s favorite characters will be unveiled each day throughout the weekend. In addition to offering attendees the chance to shop special products not yet available to the general public, fans will also have the chance to meet the artists and designers who created these exciting new collections and be treated to the official Disney Store opening ceremony on Friday, August 14. During the ceremony, a special attendee will be chosen to “unlock imagination” at 9 a.m. alongside some of Disney’s most famous characters.

D23 EXPO attendees will get a first look at collections making their debut at the event, including the next installment of the popular Disney Fairytale Designer Collection; a Limited Edition Doll Collection from ABC Studios’ television series Once Upon a Time; Toy Story 20th Anniversary; and Disney Tsum Tsum.

Highlights of the new collections include:

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection

Disney Fairytale Designer Collection – Happily ever after meets happily evil in Disney Store’s newest series of the Disney Fairytale Designer Collection being previewed at D23 EXPO. Featuring five sets of Limited Edition pairs, these collector doll sets were designed by Disney Store artists and carefully crafted to capture the beauty and romance of fairytale friends and foes. Available for the first time at D23 EXPO, guests can pre-purchase the complete set of five Hero/Villain pairs prior to the general public pre-sale beginning online Monday, September 14. Following the preview at D23 EXPO, the doll sets will be released and available for purchase in stores and online starting September 29, with a new pair released each week. Each set is limited to an edition of 6,000 globally and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This line expands into a collection of apparel, mugs, journals, home décor and more, available to the general public in stores and online on September 14.

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time – Continuing the ‘heroes and villains’ theme, Disney Store will introduce the Once Upon a Time Snow White and Evil Queen Doll Collection, available exclusively at D23 EXPO. Limited to an edition of 300, the doll collection, inspired by ABC Studios’ television series Once Upon a Time, brings to life the beauty, magic and charm of the iconic fairytale characters from the show. Exclusively for guests who purchase the doll set at D23 EXPO, Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White) and Lana Parrilla (The Evil Queen) will be available for an autograph signing at the ABC booth on the D23 EXPO floor from 4 – 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. This special opportunity will be followed by the Once Upon a Time panel taking place in Stage 23 from 6 – 7 p.m.

Star Wars

Star Wars – Disney Store will launch an exclusive collection of Star Wars items at the EXPO on Friday, August 14. The collection will feature apparel, collectibles, and toys, including the Star Wars Elite Series, a new line of highly articulated and detailed die cast action figures, representing characters from Star Wars Episodes I-VI. The action figures will be sold individually at Disney Store locations beginning later this year; however, EXPO attendees have the opportunity to purchase the full set of Star Wars Elite Series action figures, which includes D23 EXPO-exclusive versions of R2-D2 and C-3PO.

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Additionally at D23 EXPO, Disney Store will introduce Star Wars Legion Helmets, a series of eight vinyl collectible helmets inspired by the Star Wars Legion Helmet project launched in early 2014. Celebrating creativity and Star Wars, the project pulled together artists from across The Walt Disney Company, resulting in 300 stormtrooper helmets being transformed into diverse pieces of art, which inspired these collectible recreations – epic additions to every Empire.

Toy Story 20th Anniversary – In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story, Disney Store gleaned art from the adored film’s archives to illustrate the evolution of the beloved characters, Buzz and Woody. Featuring toys, collectibles, apparel and more, this collection will be released at the Disney Store shop at D23 EXPO on Friday, August 14.

Disney Tsum Tsum – All-new collections of everyone’s favorite stackable plush will be unveiled at D23 EXPO, with one releasing each day in limited quantities in mini, medium and large sizes. In addition, limited-edition mini box series – exclusive to D23 EXPO – will be released along with each collection, and a Mickey Mouse Tsum Tsum mini vinyl figure will be available for $5 with any purchase, while supplies last.

Also launching at D23 EXPO is Disney Store’s “Disney 3D Print Studio,” which offers fans the chance to personalize figures, including Marvel’s Iron Man, with their likeness through the use of facial-scanning kiosks. The figures ordered at the event will feature packaging unique to D23 EXPO.

New this year: In an effort to minimize wait times for guests, D23 is introducing StorePass at select D23 EXPO shopping locations, including the Disney Store shop. A limited quantity of StorePass tickets will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 14, and while they last, at the StorePass desk located adjacent to the StagePass distribution area in Hall A. Guests can visit D23EXPO.com’s “Things to Know” page for more details.

The Disney Store shop at D23 EXPO can be found in the Disney Consumer Products Pavilion. Additional details and updates about Disney Store D23 EXPO events and activities will continue to be updated on www.D23EXPO.com, on Facebook, and Twitter.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are $74 for a one-day adult admission and $54 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $65 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $112 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

Bo Burnham Tour Coming to #Syracuse + More US Tour Dates

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Bo Burnham Tour Coming to #Syracuse + More US Tour Dates

COMEDIAN BO BURNHAM ANNOUNCES SECOND LEG OF MAKE HAPPY TOUR 2015
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2015 US TOUR DATES KICK OFF SEPTEMBER 29 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 24TH AT 12PM

Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham has announced a second leg to his extremely successful 2015 MAKE HAPPY TOUR. Following on the heels of a sold out spring tour, this leg will hit 31 cities and kicks off September 29th at Keswick Theatre in Philadelphia, PA. And I am so excited that he will be stopping in Syracuse at The Oncenter (my favorite local venue!). Burnham will perform live in The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater November 14th.   Tickets to the show will go on sale Friday, July 24th at 12 noon.

Bo Burnham became the youngest person to ever record a half-hour Comedy Central special at the age of 18. He has released two hour-long specials since then: Words, Words, Words in 2010 and what. in 2013. The latter, what., was released on Netflix and YouTube simultaneously, and has since received over 8 million views on YouTube alone. Bo recently created and starred in the MTV series Zach Stone is Gonna Be Famous and wrote a book of poetry, EGGHEAD, which became a New York Times Bestseller.

Bo’s live shows are a unique blend of stand-up, music, and theatre.

Tickets for Bo Burnham’s new US tour dates will go on sale Friday, July 24th at 12pm local time via AXS.com and the venue box office.

Bo Burnham’s MAKE HAPPY Tour 2015

  • 9/29 Philadelphia, PA Keswick Theatre
  • 10/02 Providence, RI Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
  • 10/05 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
  • 10/06 Red Bank, NJ Count Basie Theater
  • 10/10 Washington, DC Lincoln Theatre
  • 10/13 Richmond, VA Carpenter Center
  • 10/15 Tampa, FL Straz Center – Ferguson Hall
  • 10/16 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre
  • 10/17 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theater
  • 10/19 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium
  • 10/20 Cedar Rapids, IA Paramount Theatre
  • 10/21 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre
  • 10/22 Winnipeg, MB Pantages Playhouse Theatre
  • 10/24 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall
  • 10/27 Regina, SK Conexus Arts Centre- Shirley Bell Theatre
  • 10/28 Saskatoon, SK TCU Place
  • 10/30 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
  • 10/31 Salt Lake City, UT Capitol Theater
  • 11/01 Sacramento, CA Sacramento Community Center Theater
  • 11/03 San Jose, CA Center for the Performing Arts
  • 11/04 Anaheim, CA The Grove
  • 11/05 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
  • 11/08 Cleveland, OH State Theatre- Playhouse Square
  • 11/09 Columbus, OH Palace Theater
  • 11/10 Cincinnati, OH Aronoff Center- P&G Hall
  • 11/11 Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland
  • 11/13 Ithaca, NY State Theatre
  • 11/14 Syracuse, NY The Oncenter Crouse-Hinds Theater
  • 11/15 Northampton, MA Calvin Theater
  • 11/16 Portland, ME State Theatre
  • 11/18 Boston, MA Shubert Theatre
  • 12/11 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre

Connect with Bo on social media:

Website: http://boburnham.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/boburnham
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bo-Burnham/10947828617
Twitter: https://twitter.com/boburnham
Instagram: https://instagram.com/boburnham/

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Recipe: Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers

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Recipe: Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers

Disclosure: Mama Smith’s Review Blog received this item in exchange for her honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% hers.

Tony Romas

My husband and I love to grill. We have even been known to be out on the grill with snow on the ground. There is nothing like it. We were super excited to try out some Tony Roma’s ribs and pulled pork because we had heard so many good things about it. The first night that this food arrived, we grilled up the ribs and WOW! The flavoring was amazing and they were so good. My husband sure knows how to cook ribs because he worked at a BBQ restaurant for a few years. Delicious!

Pulled pork is one of my favorite meals – only second to stuffed peppers. So when I got a recipe for Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers from Tony Roma’s – well, I knew it was going to be a family favorite. And it was! Not only is it super easy to make, but the entire family loved it. Even my 4 and 2.5 year old asked for seconds! I love that the pulled pork comes with sauce already on it – making it a really easy weekday meal. Below is the recipe – trust me, you need to try it!

 

Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers

Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 2 pkgs. (4 cups) Tony Roma’s KC Style Sweet Hickory Pulled Pork
  • ½ cup onions, sliced into small pieces
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Preheat grill to 400° F.
  2. Heat Tony Roma’s Pulled Pork as per package instructions.
  3. Cut tops off bell peppers. Remove seeds from inside and discard with stem.
  4. Fill each pepper with 1 cup pulled pork and 1/8 cup onions. Sprinkle with cheese.
  5. Reduce heat on one side of grill and place tin foil wrapped peppers on the side with lower heat.
  6. Grill for 12 minutes and open tin foil to check for doneness.
  7. Remove peppers from foil and place on hot side of grill for 3 minutes. Cook until slightly charred.

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Get a Sneak Peek at The Walt Disney Studios’ Upcoming Film Slate at D23EXPO 2015

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Get a Sneak Peek at The Walt Disney Studios’ Upcoming Film Slate at D23EXPO 2015

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So I just opened up my email, saw this press release sitting there, and decided I had to tell you guys about it immediately. I have read it over about 20 times and I am still so excited! I am not sure what panels and events I will be at for sure, however, I promise you I will be sharing some amazing information and photos with you over D23 weekend! And beforehand… and afterwards. I cannot wait to attend – and remember – if you are local or will be in the Anaheim, CA are August 14-16 than you can come too! Click here to find out more and to purchase your tickets while you still can.

The Walt Disney Studios offers an exclusive look at its upcoming projects from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm at D23 EXPO 2015, taking place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Studio will unveil its animation and live-action film slates via two huge Hall D23 presentations featuring surprise guests and many unforgettable moments. Other not-to-be-missed events include a Frozen FANdemonium musical celebration with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and the 20th anniversary celebration of Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story with John Lasseter and the original Pixar crew.

[Tweet “I can’t wait to follow @MarvelGoddess24 as she hits #D23Expo with 24 other #bloggers next month!”]

HALL D23 PRESENTATIONS:

Good Dino Zooptopia

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films, Hosted by John Lasseter
Friday, August 14, 3:00 pm – Hall D23

After meeting the Emotions inside the mind of an 11-year-old, taking a trip to San Fransokyo, where a boy genius and his robot save the world, and falling in love with a queen with icy powers who wants to “let it go,” come see where Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios plan to take you next. In what has become a D23 EXPO must-see, host John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, presents this in-depth look at the animation studios’ slate. Filmmakers will unveil never-before-seen footage from Pixar’s upcoming The Good Dinosaur and Finding Dory and Disney Animation’s Zootopia and Moana. The event will include surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by the films’ star voice talent.

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Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios
Saturday, August 15, 10:30 am – Hall D23

Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm are home to some of the planet’s best storytellers, immersing audiences fully in the world of each film from beginning to end and beyond. In this exclusive Hall D23 presentation, join Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn for a tour of upcoming live-action projects from these legendary film studios. A bevy of special guests will be on hand to offer a look at an unparalleled slate that includes Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Jungle Book, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War, Star Wars: The Force Awakens—and much, much more.

Frozen

Frozen FANdemonium: A Musical Celebration!
Sunday, August 16, 3:00 pm – Hall D23

Join host Chris Montan, president, Walt Disney Music, and the Oscar®-winning songwriting team of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as they take you on a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey through the world of Frozen. This one-day-only performance features your favorite friends from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film—including Anna and Elsa––with sing-along experiences and fascinating stories behind some of your favorite Frozen songs.

CALENDAR OF KEY EVENTS:

In Conversation with the Filmmakers and the Emotions Behind Inside Out
Friday, August 14, 11:30 am – Stage 28

Get the inside story on the making of Pixar’s latest summer release, Inside Out. Hear from Academy Award®-winning director Pete Docter (Up, Monsters, Inc.) and producer Jonas Rivera (Up) as they reminisce and share their personal stories of creating a world that everyone knows, but no one has ever seen.

Welcome to Zootopia!
Saturday, August 15, 1:30 pm – Stage 28

Welcome to Zootopia, a magnificent mammal metropolis, and home to Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next feature, the comedy-adventure Zootopia. Join directors Byron Howard (Tangled, Bolt) and Rich Moore (Wreck-It Ralph), producer Clark Spencer (Wreck-It Ralph, Bolt), and artists from the incredible production team as they introduce rookie rabbit-officer Judy Hopps, con-artist fox Nick Wilde and a host of dynamic animal characters, sharing footage and behind-the-scenes stories with D23 EXPO-goers.

Pixar Secrets Revealed! Hear the Stories They Didn’t Want You to Know!
Saturday, August 15, 3:00 pm – Stage 28

Ever wonder where your favorite Pixar stories began? Hear the stories you don’t know about the classic films that you love. Pixar senior development executive Mary Coleman hosts this experience, welcoming the storytellers behind some of Pixar’s most successful films, including Darla K. Anderson (A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story 3), Mark Andrews (The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Brave), Ronnie del Carmen (Up, Inside Out) and Dan Scanlon (Cars, Toy Story 3, Monsters University), as they talk about the twists and turns of crafting a narrative and share some of the crazy story ideas that didn’t make the final cut.

Toy Story: 20 Years Later, the Original Crew Looks Back
Saturday, August 15, 4:30 pm – Stage 23

From flipbooks to feature films, animation has taken audiences to fantastical new worlds, far beyond the limits of any real-world setting. Pixar Animation Studios has been at the forefront of this evolution, blurring the line between art and technology and bringing beloved characters to life with heart and humor. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of 1995’s Toy Story, the first computer-animated feature film, join members of the original crew, including filmmakers John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich, Galyn Susman, Ralph Eggleston, Sharon Calahan, Eben Ostby, Bob Pauley and Bill Reeves as they share their stories and the challenges they faced along the way.

Aladdin – The Making of a Classic
Saturday, August 15, 6:00 pm – Stage 28

Join Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers, including legendary directors John Musker and Ron Clements, animators Eric Goldberg (Genie) and Mark Henn (Jasmine), as well as Jasmine herself, Linda Larkin, and the two actors who gave life to the character Aladdin: Scott Weinger and Brad Kane, as they unveil the stories behind one of the great Disney classics, Aladdin, a film that led to a “whole new world” for animation.

The Shorts of Walt Disney Animation Studios: from Paperman to Prep & Landing, Feast to Frozen Fever
Sunday, August 16, 11:30 am – Stage 28

When Walt Disney and his brother Roy founded the Disney Brothers Studio in 1923, their first medium for storytelling was the animated short. More than 90 years later, Walt Disney Animation Studios continues this tradition, making groundbreaking and award-winning shorts including Feast, Paperman and this year’s hit Frozen Fever. Join the filmmakers behind these shorts and so many others, including Get A Horse!, John Henry, Lorenzo and The Ballad of Nessie for a conversation about this truly animated art form.

The Tunes Behind the Toons: Screening/Q&A
Sunday, August 16, 6:00 pm, Stage 28

D23 EXPO invites you to a special screening and Q&A panel for The Tunes Behind the Toons, a short form documentary that celebrates the power of music in animation. From the silent film days when organists played live accompaniments, to the music within today’s animated features, this documentary traces the origins of cartoon music and its pioneers. Featuring interviews with Alan Menken, Randy Newman, Patrick Doyle, Mark Watters, Bruce Broughton, Richard Sherman and many others. Producer/director Dave Bossert will lead a star-studded Q&A following the presentation.

ON THE EXPO SHOW FLOOR:

The Walt Disney Studios – Show Floor Exhibition

Step into the worlds of The Walt Disney Studios in this wide-ranging showcase of exciting projects from Disney Live Action, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. Among the many highlights:

  • For the first time at D23 EXPO, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios have created a joint experience no Disney fan should miss. With live demonstrations, presentations, and autograph signings with top filmmakers from each studio, plus free giveaways and interactive displays featuring the films Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Zootopia, Finding Dory and Moana, this is a can’t-miss attraction for animation fans.
  • Explore costumes, props and photo ops from the Studios’ live-action films, including Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm.

Disney Movies Anywhere Tweet Suite

Take pics and share them in the Disney Movies Anywhere Tweet Suite. It’s also the perfect opportunity to learn more about Disney Movies Anywhere, Disney’s digital movie app that lets you watch your Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movie collection across your favorite devices, anywhere you go.

Say Aloha to John Lasseter’s Film-Themed Hawaiian Shirts

Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios John Lasseter takes Disney and Pixar animation to heart—literally. For nearly every film—from Finding Nemo and Wreck-It Ralph to Frozen and Inside Out, Lasseter has commissioned an exclusive movie-themed Hawaiian shirt. And those who know the Oscar®-winning storyteller know that he loves his Hawaiian shirts—and dons one for almost every occasion. Animation fans will see their favorite film characters “materialize” before their eyes in this colorful collection, which will be exhibited on the show floor.

An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg

D23 hosts the first public exhibition anywhere of “An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg.” Celebrate Goldberg, whose artistry at Walt Disney Animation Studios began with his groundbreaking work on Genie in Aladdin, and continues to this day on projects such as the upcoming Moana and the 2014 Oscar®-nominated Mickey Mouse short Get A Horse! The exhibition features a collection of more than 100 of Goldberg’s caricatured creations of Disney characters, drawn in a style reminiscent of art seen on the famed walls of Sardi’s Restaurant and The Brown Derby. This incredible collection of art is from the newly released book An Animator’s Gallery: Eric Goldberg Draws the Disney Characters, and will be available for purchase in the Walt Disney Publishing pop-up shop on the EXPO show floor.

Frozen Album Signing

With the purchase of Frozen: The Songs or Frozen Picture Disc at the Disney Music Emporium, guests will be issued a wristband to secure a space for an album signing with Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Tom MacDougall (Co-Producer, Frozen Soundtrack) on Saturday, August 15 at 10:30 am.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are $74 for a one-day adult admission and $54 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $65 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $112 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

THE SEVENTH DWARF | Meet Princess Rose, Jack, & Bobo #The7thDwarf

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THE SEVENTH DWARF | Meet Princess Rose, Jack, & Bobo #The7thDwarf

The Seventh Dwarf

In anticipation for Shout! Factory’s THE SEVENTH DWARF theatrical release THIS MONTH, we’d love for you to meet Princess Rose, Jack and, of course, THE SEVENTH DWARF – Bobo! My girls and I are so excited for this movie and are counting down the days! When Bobo accidentally pricks Princess Rose’s finger with a cursed needle, it sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber. It’s up to the adorable and heroic little Bobo, with the help of the other six dwarfs, to find Princess Rose’s true love Jack and reverse the spell. Find out more about these characters below and catch Bobo in action in the entertaining “Emergency Escape” Clip!

 

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Synopsis
Join all seven dwarfs for an adventure as big as they are small! It’s the eve of Princess Rose’s 18th birthday. Everyone in the kingdom has come to Fantabularasa Castle to celebrate including Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. But just before the stroke of midnight Bobo, the youngest dwarf, accidentally pricks the finger of Princess Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) with a cursed needle and sends the kingdom into a century-long slumber! To find Rose’s true love Jack to save her with a kiss, Bobo and the other six dwarfs must go on a treacherous journey, face a fiery dragon and outwit the jealous, scheming and evil witch, Dellamorta!

This hilarious mash-up of the best classic fairy tales for young and old alike, features a winged dragon, a brave little dwarf, non-stop laughs and toe-tapping songs!

THE SEVENTH DWARF hits NY and LA theaters on July 31, 2015 – Head to the official site for more information!
THE SEVENTH DWARF comes to Blu-Ray/DVD/VOD August 18, 2015.

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THE SEVENTH DWARF
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Cast: Peyton List, Norm Macdonald, Nina Hagen, Joshua Graham, Matt Gilbert, Al Parrish, Geoff May, Joe Marth, Cameron Elvin, Peter Karwowski, James Frantowski
Release Date: July 31, 2015 [Limited – NY and LA]
DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD Release: August 18, 2015
Directed by: Harald Siepermann and Boris Aljinovic
Screenplay by: Harald Siepermann, Daniel & Douglas Welbat
Produced by: Douglas Welbat

Celebrate Summer Fun with Peppa Pig!

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Celebrate Summer Fun with Peppa Pig!

Disclosure: Mama Smith’s Review Blog received this item in exchange for her honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% hers.

Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig: Sandcastles launched TODAY on iTunes from Entertainment One and so of course, my daughters and I had to check it out. They love Peppa Pig (and I must admit that my husband and I do too). We all crack up during the opening when Papa Pig snorts – every time. This is a family favorite of ours and I am so excited to tell you guys all about these episodes. And guess what, I even have a chance for you to win Peppa Pig: Sandcastles on iTunes thanks to eOne! I was lucky enough to get a sneak peak at a few of these episodes last week and have watched them time and time again since then. My daughters say they are their favorite Peppa Pig episodes now!

Peppa Pig Sandcastles

Synopsis:
Everyone’s favorite cheeky little piggy, Peppa Pig, is soaking up the summer sun in Peppa Pig: Sandcastles. This all-new digital exclusive release features 12 “peppisodes” that include all the kindness, laughter, fun and gentle life lessons that make Peppa Pig one of the world’s most beloved preschool friends. The Episodes / “Peppisodes” included are: “At the Beach,” “Sun, Sea and Snow,” “The Long Grass,” “Captain Daddy Pig,” “Very Hot Day,” “Gardening,” “Grampy Rabbit’s Lighthouse,” “Fun Run,” “Rock Pools,” “The Sleepover,” “Daddy Loses His Glasses,” and “Granny Pig’s Chickens.”

Whether you’re at home or on the road, you can enjoy Peppa Pig: Sandcastles on your TV, phone or tablet – thanks to iTunes – keeping her adventures available to view anytime, anywhere. So beat the dog days of summer and follow along with Peppa Pig, her brother George, Mummy, Daddy and their animal friends – Suzy Sheep, Pedro Pony and Danny Dog – as they play, learn and get muddy!

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Peppa Pig: Sandcastles on iTunes

She Sheds and Lady Lairs: Creating Your Own Female-Friendly Space

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She Sheds and Lady Lairs: Creating Your Own Female-Friendly Space

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If men get to enjoy man caves, women deserve their own place to relax and call their own. Today women are hard workers juggling families, jobs, running households, entertaining guests, wrangling children, and building businesses. Lots of women enjoy spa days, book here if this is you, but surely it would be nice to have somewhere a bit closer to home to go and relax? Between managing daily duties, you deserve a quiet place to relax too. Use these tips to create your very own female-friendly lady lair space in your home.

Choose The Perfect Spot

Whether it’s in a room with a door, a nook, or a reading corner, choose a spot where you can enjoy uninterrupted time to escape and relax. Pick an area which offers natural light for a bright, open space in the morning or add lamps for an evening oasis. Allow for enough room to add a comfortable chair such as a recliner and other amenities to make your space cozy and inviting.

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Find Comfortable Furniture

This is your corner of the house so choose comfortable furnishings to inspire relaxation. For ultimate comfort, add a Stressless sofa or Stressless recliner to support your back while you sit and enjoy a much needed break. Available in classic or modern styles with a range of color options, your lady lair will be the most comfortable place in your house to read, write, rest, or relax.

Hand Select Your Accessories

Include accessories such as green plants, lamps for reading, books, pictures of your family, or special keepsakes to personalize your space. Add organizational tools, a journal and pen, or an area for crafts. However you choose to use your space, hand pick what you need to make your spot the perfect place to relax and enjoy doing what you love.

Get Ready To Relax

Use this space as your private room or corner to enjoy your morning coffee, read, enjoy a great view, relax, and dream. Light a candle, play music, sit in a comfy chair, and enjoy this time to yourself. Your lady lair will be your new favorite spot in your house!

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Once you’ve chosen the perfect lady lair space in your home, fill it with comfortable furnishings you love.
Reduce stress in your life and support your back while sitting by relaxing on a Stressless sofa or Stressless recliner with leg support.

Shop European Leather Gallery to find the perfect furniture for your Lady Lair today!

Family Fun at the PPG Syracuse Nationals at the New York State Fairgrounds

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Family Fun at the PPG Syracuse Nationals at the New York State Fairgrounds

Disclosure: Mama Smith was given free tickets to this event. All opinions expressed are 100% her own.

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Today I took my family to the PPG Syracuse Nationals Car Show at the New York State Fairgrounds. We were all very excited to go. My daughters actually really love old cars – I am sure they get that from their father. We ended up having a really good time, despite what happened when we first arrived (read below to find out more). I used to attend car shows with my father all of the time so it was really great to experience one again; it brought back a ton of memories! There are a lot of great exhibits and the Syracuse Nationals sure makes for a great day of family fun! There is still one more day, so grab the family and go tomorrow. You will not regret it!

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When we were picking up our tickets to go in, a volunteer (or maybe an employee but I highly doubt that) was watching our line. The woman at the will call area was looking for my tickets and apparently a minute was too long a time because the volunteer asked us to step aside and let her help everyone else in line and then she could return to helping us. We explained that she was looking for our envelope of tickets in a box that had at least 50 envelopes and he told us that there was obviously an issue and we needed to move. Keep in mind there were maybe four or five sets of people behind us – and plenty of other lines they could go to. Our entry was all worked out in a matter of another two minutes but the volunteer continued to stare at us and make sounds as we waited. He was very rude and really put my husband and I in a poor mood before entering the show. However, after just a few minutes inside the show, and our attitudes turned right around.

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The first stop for us was the Backyard Build-Off at Ol’ Skool Roundup (sponsored by Kammer Towing) and that was really cool! There were four cars to look at and we were able to vote for the one that we liked the best. The builders were given a $5,000 budget and several rules. It was amazing to see the transformation of some of these cars. My four year old loved this part and was excited that she got her very own ticket to vote how she wanted.

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We spent a lot of time just browsing tons and tons of cars – there were tens of thousands of them – it was awesome! My husband is a real Volkswagen guy so every time we passed by one, we had to inspect it. He had so much fun talking with other VW buffs about the changes they made to their cars – what was done, how, and with what. When we found the CNY VW Club – my husband had a field day! He was so excited to look at all of the Campers, Bugs – and there was even a Thing!

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The entire family had a lot of fun and if you are in the Syracuse area and are looking for something to do with the family tomorrow, I highly recommend going!

For more information on the 2015 PPG Syracuse Nationals, and a full schedule of events, or to register a vehicle for the event, call 800-753-3978 or visit www.syracusenationals.com or “Like” Syracuse Nationals on Facebook and follow @syracusenats on Twitter.

RacingJunk.com presents “Gasoline Alley” Nostalgic Race Car Exhibit
The Horticulture Building will become “Gasoline Alley” again this year, displaying more than 40 vintage race cars. In addition, the Frantic Ford Mustang funny car will be parked in front of the building and special guest “Jungle Pam” Hardy, who famously toured with drag racing’s wild child “Jungle Jim” Liberman in the 1970s, will meet and greet fans.

“Heidts Driving Experience Autocross”
Returning to this year’s PPG Syracuse Nationals show is the autocross track. Owners with vehicles registered in the PPG Syracuse Nationals and a valid driver’s license will be able to test their skills on an autocross course set up between Gates 10 and 11 throughout the weekend.

“Backyard Build-Off at Ol’ Skool Roundup” sponsored by Kammer Towing
The third annual “Backyard Build-Off” will take place at the 2015 PPG Syracuse Nationals. The event will feature a car build-off involving four builders with a $5,000 budget, including: Jared Walker, of Lebanon, New Hampshire; Mark Walantus, of Morrisville, New York; Jennifer Gilfus-Leone, of Weedsport, New York; and Bryan Jones, of Fairport, New York. The four builders will unveil their never-before-seen creations at 10 a.m. Friday, July 17 in the Ol’ Skool Rodz building near Gate 10. The winner will be decided by popular voting by spectators and car owners at the Nationals and will be announced on Saturday, July 18.

“Million Dollar Garage” – Winfield Award presented by Meguiar’s
One car owner at the 2015 PPG Syracuse Nationals will receive the Sixth Annual Winfield Award presented by Meguiar’s. The prestigious award for automotive excellence will be presented by master car customizer and builder Gene Winfield. The winner will receive a custom trophy, a jacket and $10,000. The five runners-up will each receive a custom trophy, a jacket and $1,000.

“Artie’s Party” featuring pinstripers’ panel jam – presented by 1 Shot Company
Inside the Horticulture Building, pinstripe and airbrush artists at the pinstripers’ panel jam, known as “Artie’s Party,” work almost around the clock during the PPG Syracuse Nationals to hand-paint original automotive artwork on items of all kinds, from vehicle panels to skateboards to mailboxes. The one-of-a-kind items are then auctioned throughout the weekend, with this year’s proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central New York. The nonprofit organization serves as a “home away from home” for families whose children are hospitalized with serious illnesses or injuries. Last year, “Artie’s Party” raised more than $73,000 for the charity.

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