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Winnie The Pooh Movie Review

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We had the chance to go see a screening of Winnie The Pooh last weekend.

Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Winnie the Pooh” reunites audiences with the honey-loving, philosophical bear and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo and Eeyore in a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit.

**The movie definitely stuck to its original form. None of My Friends Tigger and Pooh, I never really got into the show. Christopher Robin is back and everyone thinks he has been abducted by a creature and go to look for him, He really is just away somewhere. They all set out on a journey and try to trap this monster by bringing household items they think attract him. The movie I would say is for the younger kids, around ages 1-7. My kids loved the movie, and they never really watched Winnie the Pooh. What my husband and I loved about the movie was that they actually had the characters walk along the letters of the book, as they were telling the story.

Disclosure: No compensation was received, screenings were provided by Disney.

Beyblade: Metal Fusion Volume 4 and Beyblade Top Giveaway Closed

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The battle between good and evil is even more intense and dangerous than ever as Gingka and his friends face a villain with a plot to unleash a long forbidden Beyblade in his quest to take over the world.

I have one copy of the dvd and tops to giveaway:   Open to US and Canada

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Have A Laugh Volumes 3 & 4 Review

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Set sail for the high seas of hilarity when Mickey, Goofy and Donald go a-whaling and wind up going overboard – literally! Bark with laughter as Pluto is dogged by a pesky gopher who’s making mincemeat of Minnie’s garden. Then, have a ball with Goofy as he hits the links and – BLAM! – his “relaxing” game of golf goes outrageously awry.  Fully restored and remastered, these amazing cartoons also feature a new “Re- MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song, “I Gotta Feeling” from the Black Eyed Peas. It’s a novel approach to uproarious classic comedy that’ll make you laugh out loud

 

Have an outrageously g’day with Mickey and Pluto when their adventure Down Under goes way over the top, thanks to a wayward boomerang and a humongous ostrich. Kick up your heels with Donald as his fireside hula dance “heats up” hilariously. Then, ride a tide of laughs with Goofy as he tries to catch a wave and – BLAM! – gets clobbered by his surfboard.
Fully restored and re-mastered, these incredible cartoons also feature a new “Re- MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song “Play My Music” from Camp Rock. It’s a bold, new approach to classic comedy that’ll make your spirits soar.

**** These shorts are so funny, they always keep my kids laughing. Donald using rubber cement to make pancakes is hilarious, but our absolute favorite shorts……. are Pluto being badgered by a gopher! These movies are sure to keep your kids happy and laughing all day.

Retail:$19.99
Release Date: June 14, 2011

Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was peovided by Disney. All opinions are my own.

The Closer: The Complete 6th Season Bonus Features

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Moving up? The LAPD is looking for a new chief and Will Pope thinks he has the inside track. He soon has an unexpected rival for the job: Brenda. And Brenda has an unexpected ally helping groom her for the selection process: Capt. Raydor. The contest for chief is only one of the ingenious, suspenseful, often funny storylines that makes Season Six of The Closer stellar entertainment. Join the squad as Sanchez looks after an orphaned boy, Tao goes undercover as a biker dude, Provenza and Flynn date airline attendants (turns out one of them has a corpse in her bathtub) and Brenda finds her family Christmas rudely interrupted by crime.

Bonus Features:

  • Police Files/Unaired Scenes
  • Script To Screen Making Episode 3, In Custody
  • Kyra Sedgwick Opens Up About The Closer
  • Gag Reel

I really liked Kyra Sedgwick opening up about The Closer.  It’s really interesting to hear her perspective on the show, and how she didn’t know how successful it would be.  It always boggles my mind to really know what actors/actress think.  The making of Episode 3 In Custody was fun to watch, because that is such a great episode.

 

Pre-order your copy of The Closer: The Complete Sixth Season on DVD here today: http://bit.ly/kgqBLo !

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Victorious Season 1 on DVD

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My children and I have a new favorite show on Nickelodeon, it’s Victorious. The first season will be available on DVD July 5, 2011 at all major retailers.

Tori Vega and the students at Hollywood Arts High School are ready to showcase their talents in their first DVD, Victorious: Season One, Volume One.  The brand-new two-disc set includes the first ten episodes of the series, with an extended version of the pilot, special features and guest appearances by Jerry Trainer (iCarly) and celebrity blogger Jared Eng (JustJared.com).  Make it shine with Nickelodeon’s latest hit series from the very beginning!

Episodes:

  • Pilot (extended version)
  • The Bird Scene
  • Stage Fighting
  • Beck’s Big Break
  • Tori The Zombie
  • Disc 2
  • Jade Dumps Beck
  • The Birthweek Song
  • Robarazzi
  • A Film By Dale Squires
  • Rex Dies

Bonus Features:

  • Meet Tori Vega
  • Meet the Cast
  • Freak the Freak Out (Music Video)
  • Beggin on your Knees (music Video)

    ***  My kids and I love Victorious, it’s actually become one of our favorites over iCarly.  There is always drama and fun on the show which I think makes it good for kids. They can learn from certain situation portrayed in the show on handling those situations in school. One of our favorite episodes from season 1 is The Birthweek Song, Tori performs this beautiful song for her sister Trina. Trina is only interested in material things though and sells the song for cash to buy a hat. When she is to perform she sounds horrible and has to get Tori to make it right.   All the episodes are funny, Robarazzi makes fun of TMZ with Robs own little gossip show, but it turns into revenge.     Oh and the bonus features have 2 music videos that are great. My kids love the song Freak the Freak Out and Beggin on your Knees.

    Retail: $19.99 but you can find on Amazon for $15.49

    Running Time: 243 minutes

    Release date: July 5, 2011

    Disclosure: No compensation was received, a product was provided by Nickelodeon for my review.

     

    Cars 2 Gear GiveawayClosed Open To US and Canada

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    Cars 2 is the movie everyone is dying to see in 2011. We are big Cars fans and can’t wait to see it.  Cars will hit theatres June 24, 2011

    When star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix, Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage!

    I have a Cars 2 Prize pack to giveaway to a US or Canada reader

    One winner will receive:

    • Cars 2 T-shirt in Youth sizes S, M, L,XL
    • 3 bumper stickers
    • temporary tattoos
    • puzzle

     

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    Hoodwinked Too! On 3D Blu-ray and DVD 8/16

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    Hoodwinked is based on the classic children’s tale Little Red Riding Hood, but this is the sequel!

    The good… the bad… the Twitchy. HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL finds our heroine, Red (Hayden Panettiere), training with a mysterious covert group called the Sisters of the Hood. But Red is forced to cut her training short when she gets an urgent call from NickyFlippers (David Ogden Stiers), the head of the super secret Happily Ever After Agency, aka the HEA. A wicked witch (Joan Cusack) has abducted two innocent children, Hansel (Bill Hader) and Gretel (Amy Poehler), and Nicky needs the whole Hoodwinked gang – Red, Granny (Glenn Close), the ever-clueless Wolf (Patrick Warburton) and his over-caffeinated little partner, Twitchy (Cory Edwards) – for the search and rescue mission.

    This movie comes to DVD on August 16, 2011.

    Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, just sharing information.

    Lets’s Party Pocoyo DVD GiveawayClosed

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    Today is National Best Friends day, so why not get with your best friend and watch Pocoyos Let’s Party on dvd. There are so many fun days coming up to celebrate, like fathers day(June 19) or Summer Solstice(June 21).

    To help get your party started head over to http://entertainmentthateducates.com/ and print out free Pocoyo party hats, invitations and coasters.

     

    Some other fun things you can do with your kids and Pocoyo.

    Sign up for www.pocoyoworld.com and play

    Pocoyoize yourself at www.pocoyize.com

    To help celebrate I am giving away a copy of Pocoyo Lets Party on dvd

    Pocoyo is a curious little boy with a big personality. He explores the world around him by creating great adventures with his friends Pato, Elly, Loula and Sleepy Bird. Join the party with Pocoyo and his friends as they celebrate a birthday party, a welcome home party, a tea party and other adorable adventures that encourage learning through laughter in “Let’s Party.”

    To enter: tell me how you will be celebrating this summer?

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    Watch Pocoyo on Nick Jr., Univision and PBS

    Purchase the dvd here

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    Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules GiveawayClosed

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    Justback from summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his friend Rowley enter the next grade as undersized weaklings in their school. A
    bully favorite, Greg tries not to get noticed by anyone except the pretty newgirl, Holly Hills. And at home, Greg is still at war with his older brother, Rodrick, until their mom Susan instigates a ‘Mom Bucks’ program so Greg and Rodrick can earn play money by doing chores
    and—gasp!—being nice to each other. Calamity ensues when their parents return from vacation and dad Frank finds evidence that Rodrick secretly threw a houseparty with his band, Löded Diper. As they struggle with school and compete for ‘Mom Bucks,’ the brothers discover
    that avoiding trouble is easier if they unite—and their once-twisted partnership grows into a hilariously playful and sometimes mischievous
    friendship.

    I have one copy of Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Rodrick Rules to giveaway.

    open to US and Canada

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    Summer Reading list

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    When it’s to hot to go outside this summer and play, keep your mind busy with books. Here is a great list of must reads this summer.

    Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick rules Just in time for the Blu-ray and dvd release on June 21, 2011

    Harry Potter

    To some kids, and adults, the Harry Potter books are an essential part of their life long reading experience. From Sorcerer’s Stone to The Deathly Hallows, the Harry Potter franchise is something of a legend. If you’re one of the few that hasn’t made these books part of your summer list, make this the summer that you do.

    Ramona and Beezus

    The Ramona and Beezus book series follows the lives of Ramona and her family in Portland, Oregon. The popular series began in the 1950’s while it’s last written book, “Ramona’s World” was in 1999. The series remains popular to this day.

    R.L Stine’s Goosebumps

    Want a way to get the chills during the heat this summer? Pick up R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps. The book series has been giving kids the heeby geebies for years and it’s sure to bring some dark adventures into the brightest summer day.

    Nancy Drew

    It’s no mystery that Nancy Drew’s series will really keep you on your toes. You’llhave lots of fun solving crimes and snooping around with this classic books series that has been around since the 1930’s.

    The Clique

    Strangely that you find yourself missing the caddy kids in school? Try reading The Clique by Lisi Harrison this summer and you’ll find yourself loving to hate the characters. All the drama will keep you flipping the pages, and possibly never leaving your house!

    James and the Giant Peach

    The beloved classic James and the Giant Peach has been a joy for many growing up. Author Roald Dahl will take you on a journey of adventure and friendship which actually might have you wishing you were outside soaking up some sun.

    Matilda

    Another Roald Dahl book to check out over the summer is Matilda. The classic story of a gifted 4-year-old with really bad parents will have you rooting for her success of becoming a normal little girl. It also quite possibly will have you taking your little sister out for summer ice cream.

    The Outsiders

    At any age, you will get a blast from the past when reading The Outsiders. Follow characters Pony boy and Soda pop as they try to get through mistakes they make in a judgmental society. This is a fantastic summer read for teens and adults!

    Holes

    Talk about wanting to stay out of the sun. In Louie Sachar’s Holes, follow Stanley and his friends as part of a juvenile detention, while they dig holes in a wasteland of heat and sunburns. Together they improve their characters as young men but not before embarking on a wild adventure in the desert that will leave you cheering for all of them.

    Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, reading list was provided by 20th Century Fox.

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