Barbie and The Three Musketeers review

Calling all barbie fans, the new barbie movie is going to be released September 15, 2009

From press release: Corinne (Barbie) is a sixteen year old girl who dreams of going to Paris to become a Musketeer, one of the protectors of  the royal family. At the palace, Corinne works under the tutelage of three beautiful maids: Viveca, Renee, and Aramina. she starts to notice strange things happening at the palace, like accidents happening and she is worried the Prince and his family may be in danger. With ninja quick reflexes, each girl shifts into a defensive pose with improvised weapons: a neckalace, fans, measuring tape, and hairpins. Together they discover that the prince’s Advisor and his personal army are plotting to get rid of the prince and the royal family. The four girls try to tell the head of the Musketeers about the evil plot, but no one believes them. Corinne and her friends are able to foil the plot of the villians and save the Prince.  The royal family is greatful and declares all four girls to be true musketeers.
Bonus features:
All for one music video
Unbelievable music video
Bloopers
I can be a songwriter
Behind the scenes: Barbie fashion show
Every DVD includes a Barbie Pink Ticket Party instant win game piece. You can log on to win great prizes.  You could win a trip to LA to the ultimate barbie party, shopping sprees, toys and more.   We played the sweepstakes with our game piece and won a barbie, or barbie furniture.
My thoughts: My children and I have been waiting to see this movie. We are big barbie fans, and have every movie, except Thumbelina.  It’s a great story about following your dreams, and not letting anything even gender stand in your way.   This has become my daughters new favorite behind Diamond Castle.  I absolutely loved the bloopers, it’s so funny  how they make animated characters mess up their lines.  This is a great movie and story line for any little girl.
Some more info:
Running time: 81 minutes
Retails for $19.98
release date: 9/15/09
for more info one the movie visit www.barbie.com/musketeers

The Zula Patrol DVDS and giveaway

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I recently got the chance to Review two The Zula Patrol DVDS.

Animal Adventures in Space:the team explores how insects, reptiles, mammals, plants and rocks form and interact with each other.  In Larvae or Leave Me (the first episode), Skip the grasshopper can’t find his friend Wriggly the caterpillar – until he discovers, with help from The Zula Patrol, that Wriggly has transformed into a beautiful butterfly!  Four additional stories on the DVD are:  Egg Hunt, There Goes the Neighborhood, Choosing Sides and Camp Worm .  No job is too big for The Zula Patrol, as they search for stolen frog eggs, help restore life to a canyon ecosystem, solve the mystery of the missing honey, and tunnel through dirt with their worm comrades to help the trees grow – and end up thwarting a threatened “alien invasion” from another planet.

Moons  Mayhem:follows the intrepid team from Zula in six humor-filled stories that begin with a challenge, and end with a resolution, as they explore the fascinating, often volatile world of moons.  The episodes include: Moon Struck, Blue Moon, Going Through a Phase, Moons Mayhem, Three Ring Gorga and Me, Myself and Io.  It’s non-stop lunar adventure for The Zula Patrol, as they as they rescue a turbulent Venus, who is on a quest to acquire a moon of her own; discover the many moons of Jupiter during Jupiterfest; explore the composition of the surface of Earth’s moon; help save Bula from an awful Were-Mouse curse, and thwart Dark Truder’s nefarious plan to steal all the moons within the solar system.

***  My children and I really liked these DVDS. They are packed with fun and learning.  My children love learning about different planets and space.  plus both dvds have bonus features, 5 sing a long songs and an introduction to www.zulaworld.com

 

These DVDS were available on 8/25/09 and our 70 mins. long.

retail for $12.98 you can find them here and here

 

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Hannah Montana the movie

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From the Disney studios: Laugh along with the hysterical high jinks as Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) tries to reconcile her double-life as country girl Miley and pop star Hannah Montana.
 

, a digital copy of the movie that can be viewed on an array of electronic devices.DisneyFile de-ray Combo Pack and Two-Disc DVD incluBlu-ray and DVD formats, as well as Two-Disc and Single-Disc DVD editions. Both the Blu-ray Combo Pack that includes the film in both Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD on August 18, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. The first-ever full-length Hannah Montana theatrical movie is available for a limited time only in a Three-Disc Blu Cyrus brings her wildly popular Disney Channel alter ego down home when Hannah Montana The Movie comes to MileyTeen superstar

In an industry first for Blu-ray technology, Walt Disney Studios’ Hannah Montana The Movie Blu-ray Disc release will feature an interactive experience that allows viewers to create a wish list of items displayed in the film and move desired items onto the internet via BD-Live capabilities. Through “Hannah’s Country Store” viewers will be able to click on the products in the movie, obtain information about the product, and purchase the merchandise. Also available is BD Radio Disney where fans can stream live Radio Disney audio through their home entertainment system, complete with artist and song information and lyrics! Users can also quickly link to site offering their favorite songs for purchase.
Being a superstar as well as a normal teenager is getting even more complicated for Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus). Her crazy double life as pop sensation Hannah Montana is taking its toll on the teen and her family. So Miley’s dad, Robby Ray Stewart (Miley’s real-life father, Billy Ray Cyrus) decides a visit to the family farm in Tennessee to celebrate Grandma Ruby’s (Margo Martindale) birthday will bring his little girl back down to earth. Far away from the bright lights and the big city, Miley reconnects with childhood friend Travis (Lucas Till).
 
 

 

 

 


Their budding romance, along with the love of her family and friends, gives Miley some much- needed perspective on life. But when her pushy publicist (Vanessa Williams) comes calling and a smarmy reporter (Peter Gunn) tries to dig up the dirt on Hannah, Miley is forced to make the hardest decision of her life.
                                                                                                    
Hannah Montana The Movie stars Miley Cyrus as everyday high school girl Miley Stewart and her rock star alter ego Hannah Montana. Cyrus is joined in the film by her stellar cast mates from the hit Disney Channel series including Emily Osment, Moises Arias, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus and Jason Earles. In addition, fans will enjoy special appearances by Lucas Till (Walk the Line), Vanessa Williams (“Ugly Betty”), Tyra Banks (“America’s Next Top Model”), Barry Bostwick (“Nancy Drew”), Melora Hardin (17 Again), and hit recording artists Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts.
                                                                                                               

*** We watched this movie the minute we got it. My daughters only age 3 and 4 are big Hannah Montana fans.  They absolutely loved the movie. It was really funny, emotional, happy, sad all in one.  It’s mainly about a girls getting caught up in the royalty of being famous. Then finding her roots and self when she goes back home.  This movie was very enjoyable for even me.  There are a lot of exciting parts, but i don’t want to spoil it for those who have not yet seen it.   I do have one of her songs stuck in my head. the ho down. boom clap boom De clap De clap.

bonus features:

 Music Video
 Find Your Way Back Home –
Miley, Emily, Billy Ray, and other cast members share with us “THEIR” hometowns: the people, places & things that make ‘em special. We’ll go to a pottery class with Miley & her sister, visit their favorite ice cream shop, and other haunts around the Franklin Tennessee Town Square. Billy Ray saddles up his iron horse to show us home viewers a firsthand account of the beauty a country town like Thompson’s Station Tennessee has to offer. But not everyone is from a small country town. Emily will show us what it’s like to grow up in the entertainment Mecca we like to call Hollywood. Perhaps it will inspire us all to find a little reason to brag of our own hailing?
• Production 101: Jackson Style –Jason Earles is more than Miley’s big brother on TV. He is quite the accomplished actor. Here he will put his talents to use by interviewing cast & crew and giving us a true behind the scenes look at how this movie was made. He’ll cover the fashion, the music, the stars, lights, camera…action!
Bloopers
 Deleted Scenes with Director Commentary

 

what i liked about the extras:       I absolutely love where Jackson gets bite by the ostrich, he said that was the onlt thing he was scared of and it happened. so funny!  I also liked Miley’s music video “Climb” very touching and a very good song.  it was really interesting to see how different it is growing up in a small town, compared to growing up in hollywood.

 

Rating:10

The BackYardigans Singing Sensation/sing a long review

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We got to review the new BackYardigans  DVD  Singing Sensation.  Its a sing a long with all your favorite songs from the nickjr cartoon.

From DVD:

From rock to jazz to mambo and more, there is plenty to sing about in over 20 music video adventures from the first three seasons of the BackYardigans.  Get ready to be a reggae singing pirate or a funk loving astronaut!  Ride the range with some hip loving cowboys! Perform a rock operetta as a mighty knight encountering an even mightier dragon! and more!

The songs/videos on this DVD are

A Pirate Says ARRRR                                                                                                                       Ready For Anything

Save The day                                                                                                                                       Bad Bots

Sinbad The Sailor                                                                                                                               Can’t Stop The Cops

Ya Gotta Have Pirattitude                                                                                                              Intergalactic Garbage Trek

Viking Song                                                                                                                                           Front Page News

A Message, A Message                                                                                                                        Going to Mars

On Top Of The World                                                                                                                            Riding the Range

We’re Knights, That’s Right                                                                                                               Go Go Go

Not An Egg Anymore                                                                                                                           The Yetti Stomp

Everything is Filthy in Filthingham                                                                                              International Super Spy

The Lady in Pink

My children love the BackYardigans and watch them everyday on nickelodeon. Even though the DVD is only 36 minutes long, It is jam-packed with fun.  My kids sang every song and danced the whole time.

Rating: 9

ni hao Kai-lan Great Trip to China

Kai-lans aunt, Gu Nai Nai, invites her and her friends Rintoo, Ho Ho, Tolee to visit China and meet a baby panda!  On her trip she learns about Chinese culture and wildlife, plus her grandpa YeYe passes down some traditions.   she learns so much along the way and teaches new chinese words.

there are also two bonus episodes on this DVD:

Rain or Shine:

  When a super sunny day turns into a rainy day, Kai-lan thinks of ways to play in the rain, like jumping in puddles,sliding on lotus leaves, and more!

the Ant Playground:

 Kai-lan and her new friends help build swing for the ants playground, but its way to big for them!

 

We really liked this DVD, my kids of course love Kai-lan and watch it on TV all the time. I love the new language skills, and how much children learn from watching this show. its very fulfilling and enjoying watching the kids get involved.

rating:10

More info: 

96 minutes long

release date: 7/14/09

retails for 14.99 on amazon

you can also visit www.nickjr.comfor more info and printables

The shadow effect dvd

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The Shadow Effect is an emotionally-gripping, visually-compelling docudrama that reveals why suppressed emotions and unresolved internal conflicts leads to behavior that continually unseats politicians, destroys celebrity careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions each year.

In this age of public humiliation and media meltdowns, the work of New York Times best selling author, Debbie Ford, continues to make headway as she exposes the opposing forces of both light and dark that compete for attention within every human being. In her film debut, The Shadow Effect, Ford presents the hidden power of “the Shadow” alongside some of today’s most provocative thinkers including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh and others.

In this life-altering journey, individuals who have transcended child abuse, racism, the Holocaust, war, and wounded upbringings, share their remarkable stories. Meet those who have learned to face their terror, heal their wounds, and embrace their higher, heroic selves to overcome the shadow effect

 It shows how our personal and collective shadows influence our lives. it wasn’t typically something i’d usually watch. I’m not very religious and not really sure how i feel about spiritual life.   but i can understand trying to reach my greatness and wanting to feel like I’m someone. So it was very interesting watching this and learning ways i could become a better person and achieve more. 

for more info on the movie please visit www.theshadoweffect.com

Mighty Machines DVD

My kids are just getting interested in cars, trains,  planes etc.  My kids were so excited to be able to watch it.

best of mighty machinesThe Best of Mighty Machines is a DVD collection featuring 6 mega tough episodes.

There are also 7 other Mighty Machines DVDs in the series

 

  • Diggers & Dozers Mighty Machines
  • Lights & Ladders Mighty Machines
  • Roadways to Runways Mighty Machines
  • Boats to the Rescue Mighty Machines
  • Big Wheels Rollin’ Mighty Machines
  • Tremendous Tools Mighty Machines
  • Making Tracks Mighty Machines
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    My kids had a blast watching this movie and learned a lot nore about cars planes and trains.   Their favorite would be the John Deere Tractor, because thats what they see all the time out here!

    The best of Mighty Machines runs 130 mins long.

    it can be purchased here for $9.99

    Care Bears: Tell Tale Tummies

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    Care Bears is a television series that airs on CBS Saturday mornings. It is the 5th top rated show on US network T.V. Saturday mornings, and currently enjoys 98% awareness among moms of girls aged 2-5(Q scores). A beloved brand since  the 1980’s care bears continue to be one of the most recognizable and top preschool properties in existence(Lieberman consumer research).  I know growing up i had every care bear stuffed animal out.

    The Tell Tale Tummies DVD features 8 never before seen episodes. It shows teach valuable lessons about honesty, integrity and telling the truth.  the episodes on the DVD are

    The tell a tale tummy

    Oopsy the hero

    Bumbleberry jammed

    desperately seeking MR. beaks

    King of gobble bugs

    bad news

    tour de farce

    no snow day

    we found this DVD to be very exciting and fun. we enjoyed watching it, and i loved the message it taught. how to listen to your conscience, and why you should avoid exaggerating. It also came in a fun colorful lenticular package.

    Some more information on the DVD

    runs 88 mins long

    full screen version

    has a direct play feature, so kids can play the movie without help.

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