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Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakuel DVD Review & Giveaway4/4

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Product Description: When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age.  But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes — a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks discovered by Ian, the boys’ evil ex-manager!

****My kids loved this movie!  It didn’t seem as funny as the first one, but it was still really good. The boys start school after Dave gets hurt and all the girls love them. The boys get jealous and start playing tricks on them including giving Simon a swirly.  The Chipettes meet with Ian and then faceoff with the Chipmunks in a Singing competition. Alvin never shows up so the Chipettes win.  They come together at the end and become one big family!  My daughters loved when the Chipettes sand Single Ladies. My favorite part was when Ian comes out and pretends to be the Chipettes with puppets, so funny.

Retail:$29.98 also on Blu-ray for $39.99

Running time: 89 minutes

Release date:March 30, 2010

My rating:9

I have 5 copies to giveaway

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Contest closes-4/4/10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. I received review copy from the 20th Century Fox who is also providing the giveaway.

Disney’s Princess and the Frog Blu-ray Combo pack Review

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Product Description: Disney celebrates a modern-day classic from the directors of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an inspired twist on the world’s most famous kiss. This hilarious adventure leaps off the screen with stunning animation, irresistible music and an unforgettable cast of characters. Enter Princess Tiana’s world of talking frogs, singing alligators and lovesick fireflies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Spurred on by a little bit of courage and a great big dream, these new friends come to realize what’s truly important in life…love, family and friendship.

Bonus features:

  • Deleted scenes
  • Audio commentary
  • Music video by Ne-Yo “Never Knew I Needed
  • Princess Portraits game

Bonus features on Blu-ray disc

  • Backstage Disney
  • The Return to Hand Drawn Animation
  • The Disney Legacy
  • Disney’s New Princess
  • The Princess and The Animator
  • Conjuring the Villan
  • A Return to the Animated Musical
  • Bringing Life to Animation with an Introduction by John Musker and Ron Clements
  • Deleted scenes
  • Art Galleries

*****The Princess and The Frog is a lot different than any other Disney Princess movie, Not just the fact that this is the first African-American Princess. The setting for the movie is based on real life, no big castle on a hill in the middle of nowhere. My kids actually were a little scared watching this movie. The villain is really portrayed as evil and scary.  It has a lot of adventure and ia a great movie for kids over the age of 4 or 5.

Retail: Blu-ray combo pack $44.99

Release date: March 16, 2010

Running Time: 97 minutes

My rating:8

Disclosure:I did not receive compensation for this post. I did receive a product from Disney PR for review purposes.

John Deere Earth Mover action DVD GiveawayCLOSED

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Product description: Watch powerful John Deere machines excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, backhoes, and dozers dig dirt, plow snow, load rocks, and climb hills. Play the Let’s Pretend game and imagine being the operator of an earth-moving machine. Laugh with Otto, who is once again up to his old tricks. Hop on for a sweet ride to the delectable Big Rock Candy Mountain Quarry. Plus sing and dance to award-winning singer/songwriter James Coffey’s original funny songs.

****My son loves cars, trucks, tractors etc. He was so thrilled to see this movie. He even got out his little dump truck, excavators, and tried to copy what was going on on the movie. This is such a great movie for kids to learn and see what happens on construction sights and farms.

Release date: April 13, 2010

Retail:$14.99

Running time:40 minutes long

My rating:10

I have one copy to giveaway

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Contest closes 4/1/10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I received a review copy from Hit Entertainment, who is also providing the giveaway.

Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake DVD review

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Product Description: Put your dancing shoes on, and enjoy the show! Prima Princessa features the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet performing excerpts from Swan Lake, narrated by the adorable Prima Princessa, herself! Between acts Prima Princessa guides you through ballet steps performed by School of American Ballet students so you can become a Prima Princessa ballerina too!

****My daughters were really excited about this movie as they want to be dancers/ballerinas. Watching The Paris Ballet perform Swan Lake was exciting, but the student excerpts were a little fast and confusing. My girls couldn’t keep up with the dvd, which was a little upsetting. It was fun to watch though, and made my daughters even more interested in ballet.

Retail:$6.99

Release date: March 2, 2010

Running time: 40 minutes long

My rating:6

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation, a product was provided through my partnership with N Circle Entertainment.

Disney’s Old Dogs DVD/Blu-Ray Review

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Description:John Travolta and Robin Williams star in Old Dogs, the hilarious family comedy that will have you howling. Two best friends have their lives turned upside down when they’re unexpectedly charged with the care of seven-year-old twins while on the verge of the biggest business deal of their lives. The clueless bachelors stumble in their efforts to take care of the children, leading to one debacle after another, with a gorilla and some pecking penguins — and perhaps to a newfound understanding of what’s really important in life. Featuring a riotously funny supporting cast including Seth Green, Kelly Preston, Matt Dillon and Lori Laughlin, Old Dogs is a laugh-a-minute comedy filled with heart.

Bonus Features:

  • Bloopers and deleted scenes
  • Audio commentary
  • Every little step- music video by John and Ella Bleu Travolta

Bonus on Blu -ray

  • you’ve been a friend to me-music video
  • Young dogs learn old tricks

****I didn’t think that this movie would be that funny, but it is, It has it’s boring parts too. The gorilla enclosure scene is hilarious, and i think Seth Green did a great job in that part. I also liked when Robin Williams and Kelly Preston were having dinner and he totally has the wrong idea of the conversation, just to be hit with a bomb shell.  I really like that me and hubby can enjoy a funny movie without having to worry about the kids walking around the corner and seeing or hearing  something inappropriate. This movie is for the whole family and is only rated PG.

Retail:single disc $29.99 and Blu-ray $39.99

Release date: March 9, 2010

Running time:88 minute

My rating:8

Disclosure: I received a product at no cost to me from Disney in exchange for my review, no other compensation was received. All opinions are my own.

Bob the Builder Heavy Duty Diggers Giveaway 3/26CLOSED

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Synopsis:See Bob the Builder and the Can-Do Crew like never before through the power of CG animation! Bob and the team are hard at work in their new location in Harbor Town where Lofty leads the construction of a new ocean pier and transforms an old shack into a surf school; Scratch, the newest addition to the Top Team, is digging his way into all sorts of adventures with Scoop at the museum; and Scrambler attempts to build a tree house at the school by himself. Grab your hard hat and get ready to find out why the fun is in getting it done! 

****My son loves Bob the Builder and even pretends he is building with Bob. What I like about Bob the Builder is he always instills good values in his shows/movies.   My kids love that he is adventurous and is always building new things in new places. This movie is no different, he actually is at the beach, which is perfect for the beginning of spring.  We loved this movie.

Retail:$14.98

Release Date: March 23, 2010

Running time:46 minutes

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Contest closes 3-26-2010

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Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy book,cd, and video review

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Description: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy is about a boy named Jimmy who finds a special sea shell on the beach that talks to him.  His family likes the shell but they do not hear it talk. Jimmy is allowed to take the green and white shell home with him, and that’s when the excitement begins. Jimmy finds out his shell is home to a green dragon named Danny who bears red shoes and a yellow backpack. Danny also introduces his navigator Skipper who also crawls out of the shell. The family invites the to stay for dinner and then the night.  Danny tells Jimmy he can shrink if sprayed with water, so he is able to sleep in his shell. As they are ready for bed Jimmy asks where Danny has been in all his travels. Danny says goodnight, i’ll tell you some other time!

There are three great ways to share this book with your child.  You can read it aloud to them, read long with  the book on CD, or read along with the book on dvd. The book on Cd also has 10 classical songs for you to enjoy. The book on dvd features pictures and Sign language for the hearing impaired.

I was send a bunch of goodys for this book. I received the Danny the Dragon meets Jimmy book, Danny the Dragon Dreams CD, Danny the dragon meets Jimmy DVD, a Danny the Dragon pencil, Danny the Dragon bookmark, a Danny the Dragon Door hanger, and a Danny the dragon sticker. My kids loved this book, and were in anticipation to see what was in the shell. My 4 yr old really love following along with the book as the CD and DVD read along with her. I love the fact that it also uses sign language, great way to include the hearing impaired. This book is a great addition to any home library.

Retail:$8.95-$18.95 for book and cd on www.dannythedragon.com

Disclosure: I received a product pack from the author for my review. No other compensation was provided.

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