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New Disney Animation Movie Trailer – Zootopia

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I love movies that I can enjoy with my young daughters. One of our favorite things to do as a family is go to the movies. I just sat down and watched the trailer for Zootopia – the latest Disney Animation project – and we all got extremely excited. This movie looks like it will be hilarious. And since it is from the creators of Frozen and Big Hero 6, we all know it will be a hit! My (almost) 4 year old has already asked me to replay the trailer at least 10 times. Zootopia is “like nothing you’ve seen be-fur” and I cannot wait until it comes out, March 4, 2016!

Zootopia

Movie Story:

The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman), to solve the mystery. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” a comedy-adventure directed by Byron Howard (“Tangled,” “Bolt”) and Rich Moore (“Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Simpsons”) and co-directed by Jared Bush (“Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero”), opens in theaters on March 4, 2016.

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Go see Zootopia in theaters March 4, 2016! 

An Emotional Goodbye to Phineas and Ferb

PHINEAS, DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), FERB
Photo Credit: Disney XD/Valerie Macon

Emotions were running high at the screening of Last Days Of Summer. Personally, I have watched every episode of Phineas and Ferb that has aired over the last 8 years. It is (was) one of the best shows on television – perfect for families of all ages to watch together. I feel so blessed that I got the chance to watch Last Day of Summer, the special one hour Phineas and Ferb finale, before it’s air date of June 12th (TOMORROW at 9pm EST) and then sit down with the ridiculously talented creators of the show – Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. (Who, by the way, voice Doofenshmirtz and Monogram on the show as well.)

DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB")
Photo Credit: Disney XD/Valerie Macon

Last Day of Summer is the perfect ending to the ride that Phineas and Ferb have taken us on over their summer. It is Candace’s last day to bust the boys, and she will do whatever it takes. This special episode is filled with catchy songs, great banter, and of course, some epic Doofenshmirtz and Agent P fights. I do not want to give anything away, but the final song has shout outs to many of the previous episodes – and I cried, oh did I cry. After I finally composed myself, Dan and Swampy started their chat, and they cried, and out came my waterworks again. The end of Phineas and Ferb is truly the end of an era. I have laughed with them, cried with them, and just truly enjoyed every moment of this show. I am holding out hope that they will be back “next summer” – or maybe we will even see them in a new element, possibly at school. Swampy says never say never.

DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB")
Photo Credit: Disney XD/Valerie Macon

If I had to choose my favorite episode, I would go with “It’s About Time” where they fix a time machine at the Danville Museum and end up back in time with the dinosaurs. Dan and Swampy were asked during the interview what their favorite episode was and they had a hard time narrowing it down. Dan said they definitely have a list of favorites, but if they were to pick one, it would be the roller coaster episode because that is one that they did basically just them. They also love “Summer Belongs to You“, the first one hour special, because it is where Isabella is trying to show Phineas how romantic Paris is and Candace and Jeremy decide to become boyfriend and girlfriend. Dan thinks that the last 11 minutes of that special is “the best thing ever.” One thing that I found very interesting was the character that Dan said did not turn out as they expected her to. Candace’s best friend Stacy was planned to be the total opposite of the character she became. We also all joked about how you cannot find “104 days of summer vacation” anywhere in the world – however it is a nice thought.

Phineas and Ferb

Swampy and Dan emphasized that they have heard time and time again how Phineas and Ferb has helped fans through tough times like PTSD and chemo with their kid (and we all got choked up again). Each story touches them, and I could tell that just by looking at them as they talked about it. Dan mentioned how sad he gets when he comes up with a great idea for the show and then realizes that he will not be making it a reality. They also talked about how it was very important to them to make a show where none of the children are doing anything wrong or being mean on purpose. If you have seen Phineas and Ferb before you know that the boys are very inventive and they do things that would get them in trouble, however, they do not know it is something that would get them in trouble. And Candace is only trying to bust her brothers because she thinks that is what is fair. Along the same lines, Swampy explained how he feels it is very important that kid’s shows do not “dumb things down”. Meaning that they can use big words and plot lines and children will be able to follow along. In doing this, they created a show that the whole family can watch and enjoy.

PHINEAS, DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), FERB   PHINEAS, DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), FERB
Photo Credit: Disney XD/Valerie Macon

After chatting with Dan and Swampy, we went outside for a picnic lunch – and Phineas and Ferb themselves were there! The atmosphere was so laid back, and it was great just chatting with these brilliant men. We took lots of photos and enjoyed our time together. Phineas and Ferb has been a huge part of their lives and I could tell this final episode is very bittersweet for them. Everyone was extremely emotional as we said goodbye to Phineas and Ferb along with their creators.

DAN POVENMIRE (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB") JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), FERB

JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB"), FERB JEFF "SWAMPY" MARSH (CO-CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "PHINEAS AND FERB")
Photo Credit: Disney XD/Valerie Macon

Phineas and Ferb “Last Day of Summer”
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The summer season is coming to a close and it’s Candace’s last chance to bust her brothers. She is quickly foiled, but is presented with an opportunity to redo the day when she sets off Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s Do-Over-Inator, which results in other consequences like rips in the space-time continuum, the shortening of days and the disappearance of her brothers.

Phineas and Ferb – Last Day of Summer airs on Disney XD on June 12th at 9pm EST.
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Veggie Pizza Recipe

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Recently a good friend and her daughter came over for a play date. She brought over a fresh veggie pizza that was so delicious, I could have eaten the entire platter right then. I asked her for the recipe and it is so easy that I just had to pass it on to your guys for a Whip It Up Wednesday post. Enjoy!

Veggie Pizza

Ingredients

  • 2 packages of crescent rolls
  • ½ cup Mayo
  • ½ package of ranch dressing seasoning
  • 1 package of softened cream cheese
  • Shredded cheese
  • Veggies (broccoli, shredded carrots, & red peppers)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Spread rolls out on a baking pan & bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown
  3. Mix cream cheese, mayo, and seasoning until smooth and creamy
  4. Spread mix over cooled crust and add veggies. Sprinkle cheese on top.

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See Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies

I love Tom Hanks – I mean, come on, who doesn’t? He is an incredible actor who has been in so many amazing films (Forest Gump, Catch Me If You Can, and BIG just to name a few). So when I heard he was going to be in a new DreamWorks movie, Bridge of Spies, I was thrilled! I saw this trailer at the movies with my husband and we both immediately looked at each other and said yup, it’s a date night movie! Like everything Tom Hanks does, this movie looks incredible – and I cannot wait until October to see it!

Bridge of Spies

Movie Story:

A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 Pictures’ “Bridge of Spies” tells the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Screenwriters Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen have woven this remarkable experience in Donovan’s life into a story inspired by true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life.

Bridge of Spies

Directed by three-time Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg, “Bridge of Spies” stars: two-time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks as James Donovan; three-time Tony Award winner Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel, a KGB agent defended by Donovan; Scott Shepherd as CIA operative Hoffman; Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan as James’ wife, Mary; Sebastian Koch as East German lawyer Vogel; and Academy Award nominee Alan Alda as Thomas Watters, a partner at Donovan’s law firm. The film is produced by Spielberg, Marc Platt and Kristie Macosko Krieger with Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King serving as executive producers. The screenplay is by Matt Charman and three-time Academy Award winners Ethan Coen & Joel Coen. “Bridge of Spies” will be released in theaters on October 16, 2015.

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DreamWorks Pictures’ BRIDGE OF SPIES opens in theaters everywhere on October 16th!

General Mills Vintage Star Wars Posters #CerealWars

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General Mills Cereal Wars

I love General Mills Cereal and I love Star Wars. So when I found out they teamed up, I was pretty excited. General Mills and Star Wars are offering exclusive vintage movie posters in every specially marked box of General Mills cereals. Hidden inside each box, you will find one of six timeless movie posters featuring your favorite Star Wars films. My husband got me in to Star Wars when we first met. I am a little bit ashamed to say that I did not see any of the movies until I was in my 20s. I was really missing out – but have made up for it since. I have now seen each one at least 10 times. I am counting down the days for Star Wars VII. My husband and I already plan on going opening night and having my in-laws babysit. We cannot wait!

General Mills Cereal Wars

I grew up eating General Mills cereal and now my daughters are too. I love sharing it with them. It really brings back memories of when I was a little girl. They are a brand I know and love – as well as trust, so I love that they are connecting me with something I love – Star Wars! Some of the General Mills cereals that include the Star Wars posters are Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix, Cookie Crisp and Reese’s Puffs. Check out the #CerealWars tumblr page for lots of fan fun! Hurry out and grab yours because these posters are only available for a limited time only. I am going to try to collect all six – how about you?!

General Mills Cereal Wars   General Mills Cereal Wars

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General Mills Cereal & Star Wars Vintage Poster

FanGirl Friday: Awesome Pack Review

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May Awesome Pack

I love subscription boxes and I love playing games and spending time with my family so that is why Awesome Pack is the perfect box for me. This box is one of my favorites I have ever received because they include the entire family – even pets! As a matter of fact, after you sign up, Awesome Pack sends you a survey to fill out so that they know what you have, what you like, and what you might want. They also want to know ages and genders of any children and pets – so that every member of the family gets something! I love how thoughtful that is. Our box was filled with some awesome (no pun intended) items that are sure to help bring a ton of fun to our summer!

My daughters are (almost) 4 and 2.5 years old as most of you know. I also have a pug that is about to turn 1 ( named Khaleesi). My daughters were most excited about the water blasters. Their cousins have some and they always have to steal them in order to squirt them back – well now they have their own.  My girls also each got a book – there was Meet the Mr. Men and Rarity’s Fashion and Style. As soon as they saw them, they asked me to read them. We have had them for just less than a week and we already have both of them memorized. These are great books and perfect for their ages.

Awesome Pack    Awesome Pack

Awesome Pack comes with an activity book and pen which has lots of awesome activities in it. This box included some modeling clay and so the activity book featured lots of games and activities to do with it. We all had a lot of fun with this, and will continue to. There was also a frisbee disc included for Khaleesi! She loves it. She is great at fetch and I know we will enjoy playing with this toy all summer.

Awesome Pack     Awesome Pack

Every month Awesome Pack has a board game as well. We all love games (you should see the shelf in our game room) so being introduced to new games is always fun for us. We received Catch a Falling Star and it is perfect for our family! It is loads of fun! The idea is to hang “sun rays” from the magnetic star. Some of the sticks are magnetic and some are not. They are also different sizes. Even my 2.5 year old can stack the sticks by herself so we can all enjoy this game to its fullest. I would probably have never found out about this game if it wasn’t for Awesome Pack – one thing I love about subscription boxes!

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New #Antman TV Spot

Ant-Man

So it is absolutely no secret that I am a huge Marvel fan (my Twitter handle is MarvelGoddess24 and I have Marvel character tattoos) – so you all know how excited I am about the next Marvel movie that is coming out, Ant-Man. Being an avid comic book reader I can say that I think Paul Rudd was the perfect casting for this part. He is a brilliant actor and I cannot wait to see him as Ant-Man on the big screen (July 17th, 2015)! Well, there is a new TV spot for Ant-Man out and I just had to share it with you guys. I am excited to see how they are going to tie Ant-Man in with the other Marvel characters and I really hope that he ends up in an Avengers movie – perhaps the Dark Avengers story line? Hmmm… a girl can dream, can’t she?

STORY SYNOPSIS:

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Marvel’s “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as Scott Lang aka Ant-Man, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne, Corey Stoll as Darren Cross aka Yellowjacket, Bobby Cannavale as Paxton, Michael Peña as Luis, Tip “T.I.” Harris as Dave, Wood Harris as Gale, Judy Greer as Maggie, David Dastmalchian as Kurt, and Michael Douglas as Dr. Hank Pym. Directed by Peyton Reed and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s “Ant-Man” delivers a high-stakes, tension-filled adventure on July 17, 2015.

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ANT-MAN opens in theaters everywhere on July 17th!

The Good Dinosaur – New Teaser Trailer!

Good DInosaur

Now that my girls are old enough to go to the movies, we take them a lot. It is such a fun family experience and so we try to go at least once a month. We have a list of movies that we plan to go to and we recently added The Good Dinosaur. I can tell, just from watching the minute long trailer, that this is going to be a movie the whole family will enjoy – but honestly, I expect that from Disney/Pixar anyways. They know what it takes to make a movie that everyone will love. This movie is coming out November 25th, 2015 – and you can bet my family will be there opening day!

“The Good Dinosaur” asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Pixar Animation Studios takes you on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Good Dinosaur

Director:                                        Peter Sohn
Producer:                                     Denise Ream

Peter Sohn made his directorial debut with the Pixar short film “Partly Cloudy.” He has worked in the art, story and animation departments, and also has voiced the characters of Emile from Academy Award-winning “Ratatouille” and Scott “Squishy” Squibbles from “Monsters University.” Denise Ream produced the Golden Globe-nominated film “Cars 2” for Pixar Animation Studios, and served as associate producer for Disney/Pixar’s Academy Award-winning film “Up.” She also has an extensive background in producing visual effects and animation for live action films.

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THE GOOD DINOSAUR opens in theaters everywhere on November 25th!

Leaving On A Jet Plane…to the #InsideOutEvent

Inside Out Trip

I may be leaving on a jet plane…but I do know when I am coming back home. I will be in LA from June 7th to June 9th attending some incredible Disney events – the Inside Out movie premiere, hanging with the stars of Teen Beach 2, and talking with the creators of Phineas and Ferb. Twenty-four other awesome bloggers will be joining me on this trip and I cannot wait to share the experience with them! We will be staying at the beautiful Universal Sheraton Hotel. Doesn’t this hotel look amazing? I know it will be a once-in-a-lifetime unbelievable experience – and I cannot wait to share exclusive photos and information with you so be sure to follow me on Instagram and Twitter!

Inside Out

Inside Out

When I first heard about Inside Out, I was super excited. Not only are some of my favorite Actors/Comedians voicing some of the characters (Bill Hadar, Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, etc…), it looks hilarious! I have always loved cartoons and if it is from Disney/Pixar then even better. They have the best movies. I am such a little kid at heart so I know how much I will love watching this movie. Although, I will not just be watching it – I will be walking the red carpet at the premiere and then writing up a review on the movie for your guys – and of course letting you know all about my red carpet experience! I cannot wait to see this movie on the big screen – and I already know I will be taking my girls to see it when it comes out in theaters June 19th. They have been begging to go and I know they will enjoy it.

Before I walk the red carpet and watch the premiere of Inside Out, I will be attending a “pre-party” and mingling with a long list of incredible celebrities. I admit, I had to take a few deep breaths after seeing the initial list. I am pretty excited about everyone, but the few that stand out to me (besides the stars of Inside Out) are Breckin Meyer (Clueless, Franklin and Bash), Mark Duplass (The League, Togetherness), and Joel McHale (The Soup, Community). You can check out the full list of confirmed celebrities on my Facebook page here.

As if that wasn’t amazing enough, I will be part of an interview with Kyle MacLachlan who voices Riley’s dad in the film! He is a brilliant actor and I loved him as The Captain in How I Met Your Mother. He has also starred in Sex and the City, The Good Wife, and most recently, Agents of Shield. What a great opportunity! If you have any questions for him, please let me know and I will try my best to get answers for you.

Dad Kyle MacLachlan

Synopsis:

Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s original new film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind to find out.

Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy (voice of Amy Poehler), whose mission is to make sure Riley stays happy. Fear (voice of Bill Hader) heads up safety, Anger (voice of Lewis Black) ensures all is fair and Disgust (voice of Mindy Kaling) prevents Riley from getting poisoned—both physically and socially. Sadness (voice of Phyllis Smith) isn’t exactly sure what her role is, and frankly, neither is anyone else.

When Riley’s family relocates to a scary new city, the Emotions are on the job, eager to help guide her through the difficult transition. But when Joy and Sadness are inadvertently swept into the far reaches of Riley’s mind—taking some of her core memories with them—Fear, Anger and Disgust are left reluctantly in charge. Joy and Sadness must venture through unfamiliar places—Long Term Memory, Imagination Land, Abstract Thought and Dream Productions—in a desperate effort to get back to Headquarters, and Riley.

Inside Out will be in theaters everywhere on June 19th, 2015.

#InsideOut #InsideOutEvent


Teen Beach 2

Teen Beach 2

If you have not seen the original Teen Beach Movie, I highly recommend it. It has been on Disney a ton and I have watched it several times with my young girls. They love the singing and dancing – and I am not ashamed to admit that my husband and I actually really got into the story line. I was excited to hear that Teen Beach 2 will be premiering Friday, June 26th at 8:00 p.m., EST on Disney Channel (and available on DVD with never-before-seen dance rehearsal bonus feature). This movie flip flops the story line of the original Teen Beach: when characters from the movie musical “Wet Side Story” get stuck in the real world, teens Brady (Ross Lynch) and Mack (Maia Mitchell) must find a way to return them home. I am going to attend a special screening of Teen Beach 2 and after that – Chrissie Fit (“Pitch Perfect 2”) aka CheeChee and Jordan Fisher (Hollywood Records recording artist) aka Seacat are confirmed to participate in a Q&A and dance lesson. I am not the best dancer so this should be interesting…but I know it will be a blast!

Jordan Fisher     Chrissie Fit

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Phineas & Ferb

Phineas and Ferb

Let me start off by saying how sad I am that Phineas and Ferb is coming to an end. It has been one of my favorite shows for a long time. I started watching it right when it came out – and not just for my daughters. This show is funny, cute, and interesting. I enjoy seeing what crazy inventions Phineas and Ferb will come up with next and I love Agent P and his “battles” with Doofenshmirtz. They always have me laughing. One of my favorite bands growing up was Bowling for Soup so the fact that they sing the intro (which I have memorized) is pretty awesome too. Starting on Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00pm EST there will be a marathon of Phineas and Ferb on Disney XD for 73 hours leading up to “Last Day of Summer” that will air on June 12th at 9:00pm EST. I am really excited to tell you guys that while I am in LA I will have the chance to sit down with the creators of Phineas and Ferb and talk about this great show with them.

Synopsis:

In the one-hour “Phineas and Ferb” episode titled “Last Day of Summer,” the summer season is coming to a close and it’s Candace’s last chance to bust her brothers. She is quickly foiled, but is presented with an opportunity to redo the day when she sets off Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s Do-Over-Inator, which results in other consequences like rips in the space-time continuum, the shortening of days and the disappearance of her brothers.

“Phineas and Ferb” won three Emmy Awards – one for Outstanding Writing in Animation (2010) and two for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation (both in 2011) – and nine Emmy nominations. Additionally, the series received multiple nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards (BAFTA) and Annie Awards. The “Phineas and Ferb” voice cast includes: Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn, Thomas Sangster as Ferb Fletcher, Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn, Mitchel Musso as Jeremy, Caroline Rhea as mom Linda Flynn-Fletcher, Richard O’Brien as dad Lawrence Fletcher, Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus, Alyson Stoner as Isabella, Jeff “Swampy” Marsh as Major Monogram and Dan Povenmire as the nefarious Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Among its over 150 guest stars are: Michael Douglas, Michael J. Fox, Jon Stewart, Patrick Dempsey, Ben Stiller, Tina Fey, JK Simmons, Seth MacFarlane, Jay Leno, Kelly Clarkson, George Takei, Simon Pegg, Anna Paquin, Josh Gad and Stan Lee.

Don’t forget to watch Phineas and Ferb “Last Day of Summer” on June 12th at 9:00pm EST on Disney XD.

#PhineasAndFerb #PhineasAndFerbEvent


Celebrity Family Fued

Celebrity Family Feud

While I am in LA, I will also be attending a live taping of ABC’s new primetime celebrity version of “Family Feud,” based on one of television’s most popular and enduring game show formats and premiering on Sunday, June 21st at 8 EST on ABC: “Celebrity Family Feud.” The six-episode special series will feature fan-favorite celebrities competing with their families for charity on the famous stage of “Family Feud.” Hosted by the highly popular multi-hyphenate standup comedian, actor, author, deejay and Emmy Award-winning talk show host Steve Harvey, “Celebrity Family Feud” will pit celebrities against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey-type question posed to 100 people. I cannot wait to see what celebrities will be featured in the episode that I get to see! I loved this show growing up (and still do) so I know this will be a blast!

Steve Harvy

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Follow the official hastags (#InsideOutEvent, #TeenBeach2Event, #PhineasAndFerbEvent, #CelebrityFamilyFeud) to see what other bloggers attending have to say as well!

If you have any questions for Kyle MacLachlan, the cast of Teen Beach 2, or the creators of Phineas and Ferb let me know and I will try my hardest to get answers for you!

Fun with My Little Pony & Marvel Play-Doh

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Play-Doh PlayLIkeHasbro

My daughters and I love Play-Doh. They have so much fun creating things and using their imaginations – and I love to see them learn with it. I have been told by my older daughter’s teacher that cutting Play-Doh is really good for their hand dexterity as well – so we pull it out several times a week. I love watching the wheels in their heads spin as they build with Play-Doh. They have a Play-Doh Cake Mountain that they love (read that review here) and so I was really excited to find out that Hasbro came out with some more fun playsets!

My Little Pony Play-Doh   My Little Pony Play-Doh   My Little Pony Play-Doh

PLAY-DOH MY LITTLE PONY RAINBOW DASH STYLE SALON Playset
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99)

My daughters love this My Little Pony Play-Doh playset! My Little Pony is on TV constantly in our home – and we have over 100 pony toys living with us (that is not an exaggeration either) so needless to say, I knew this was going to be a huge hit. I wish I had recorded giving this to my daughters because they squealed and started jumping up and down. They were beyond excited! This Rainbow Dash is really cool because you can make her hair grow and then you can can cut and style it. It is really easy to use – my (alsmot) 4 year old had no issues at all. My 2 year old even understood the concept, but couldn’t push down the part that makes her hair grow without some help. The sides of Rainbox Dash are covered with different shapes and cutie marks that you can mold your Play-Doh with as well. I have had a ton of fun with my girls with this playset! It would make a great gift for any My Little Pony fan! Purchase yours here.

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PLAY-DOH SMASHDOWN HULK FEATURING MARVEL CAN-HEADS Assortment
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99)

As most of you know, I am a huge geek, and I LOVE Marvel! So this Smashdown Hulk Play-Doh set was something I was really looking forward to. When you push down Hulk’s head he smashes with his fists – and they even leave little “smash marks” (as my daughter calls them) on the Play-Doh! The molds on his body are really cool – there is a tank and an airplane – perfect for attacking him with. You can even make bricks to build up a wall that you can make him SMASHDOWN. My husband may have done this numerous times – over and over and over. He comes with an Ironman as well. This is a great toy for anyone who loves Marvel – boys and girls alike! Purchase yours here.

Besides the two sets that I was able to try out, Hasbro has come out with the Play-Doh Marvel Vehicle Pack Assortment and the Paly-Doh Disguise Lab Featuring Despicable Me Minions Playset. These sound like so much fun as well and with my daughter’s birthday coming up – she just may be getting them. We love Marvel COmics in this house – and minions too of course! Below is a little bit more information on these sets.

Marvel Vehicles

PLAY-DOH MARVEL VEHICLE PACK Assortment
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99)

Little heroes can uncap their imaginations and roll into action with the Marvel Vehicle Pack Assortment that features the new CAN-HEADS characters! Spider-Man and Captain America team up for an epic can-to-can battle to take on Venom! Their motorcycle and jet will double as a PLAY-DOH tool so kids can roll, cut, and stamp out armor upgrades and missiles! Every little hero will be ready to save the day! Pack includes two vehicles, stamper bases with removable shield, and three cans of PLAY-DOH compound. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Minions

PLAY-DOH DISGUISE LAB FEATURING DESPICABLE ME MINIONS Playset
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99)

Sometimes we all feel like just one in a Minion, but the PLAY-DOH DISGUISE LAB playset will change that! Create crazy disguises for the Minions by pressing out hilarious hairstyles and customizing with PLAY-DOH bananas, sirens, and other fun shapes. Then give them a haircut and start all over again! It’s about to get completely silly around here, just how the Minions like it! Includes base, chair, two character thimbles, scissors, comb and four cans of PLAY-DOH compound. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

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