Family Guy: Something Something Something Dark Side Review

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Synopsis:The story of The Empire Strikes Back is retold.  Darth Vader (Stewie) is hunting the rebel Luke Skywalker (Chris) and his troops relentlessly across the galaxy.  On the ice planet Hoth, Luke has a vision of his late mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi (Herbert), telling him to go to the Dagobah system to learn the ways of the Force under Jedi Master Yoda (Carl).  Meanwhile Princess Leia (Lois) finds herself taking a shine to the scruffy pilot Han Solo (Peter) and, against all odds, the two soon fall in love.  But an encounter with Han’s old friend Lando Calrissian (Mort) lands them in the clutches of the Empire.  Envisioning this, Luke chooses to forgo his Jedi training to save his friends.  It all comes to a head in a climactic confrontation with Darth Vader himself.

Special features:

  • Audio Commentary 
  • Behind-The-Scenes Featurette – “The Dark Side of Poster Art”
  • Pop-Up Video

****This movie is very funny, my husband and I laughed all the way through it.  It wraps around the Star Wars theme, but goes hard-core. My favorite scene was probably the beginning, The credits that came up, because they are criticizing Fox network and how they’ve canceled Family Guy twice, plus money issues.  This is not appropriate for children under 15 I would think. There are body parts being sliced off, sexual humor and the F word a lot.   The special features were not all that great, a pop up featured that gave you facts, the cast and crew sitting around, and talking about different posters for this movie.

Release date: 12/22/09

Retail(srp):$22.98

Running time:44 minutes

MY Rating:10

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. I did receive a product to for my review

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Meno A Nostalgically modern Space Elf Review (Giveaway)CLOSED

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I was able to share with my Children The new Meno series books.

This six-book series about Meno, a nostalgically modern space-elf and his out-of-this-world adventures, by award winning author/illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi and his wife Angela, will have kids and parents excited for each and every adventure.  Each story is told with bright illustrations in nonsensical language, as if it were translated from Meno’s Alien language into English. As childlike as they are sweet, these stories find humor in the simplest places, and are a delight to readers both young and old.  

Book #1- Parents and Preschoolers get to find out what brings Meno big fun!

Book #2 Meno and Yamagoo decide they want a “friend trio” and, thanks to their wish-granting friend Wishi, get some out-of-the-ordinary choices along the way.

**** These books have bright and colorful pictures, perfect for any preschooler. There is just one thing I don’t like about these books. They really don’t make sense. They do in a way, but the the english is not complete. I don’t know if thats the right choice of words.

For. Ex: :Meno is friend of space, but Yamagoo miss wet friends.

New friend must be wet and live in happy fun bowl.

my kids still enjoyed  looking at the pictures and my preschooler is pretending to read it over and over again.

I have a prize pack to offer one of my readers:

 

Meno’s first 2 books, plus a blanket of your choice, Blue with Meno or pink with Wishi.

To enter tell me what blanket you would choose.

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Contest closes 2/14/09 at 12 pm

Disclosure: I did receive a product from the company who is also providing the giveaway.

Country Bobs sauce review

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All Purpose Sauce (Case) 

From site:In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table.

I was able to try  Country Bobs all-purpose sauce.

**** It was okay, I’m not a big fan of steak sauce, but I love BBQ sauce. The all-purpose sauce tasted a lot like A-1 just sweeter. I tried it on chicken and french fries. You can put it on almost everything, steak, fries, hamburgers, chicken, and more.

Retail:$2.00 in most stores

Rating: 6

Disclosure: I received the product courteous of the company for my review.

stay tuned I will have a giveaway for this product soon.

Air Bud: Golden Receiver Special Edition DVD Giveaway(closed)

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Product Details 

Description:Now you can kick off all-star family fun with this heartwarming Special Edition, featuring exclusive all-new bonus action: SPORTS CHANNEL play-by-play quarterbacked by the BUDDIES! This time out, Buddy, the hoop-shooting, hotshot canine, tackles a new sport — football. When his teenage owner reluctantly becomes the school’s new quarterback, Buddy catches the spirit and joins the team. Soon, the two find themselves leading the Timberwolves to the state championship. But victory hopes are sidelined when two sinister Russian circus owners take a bite out of everyone’s plans and dognap Buddy for their star attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.attraction. Give three cheers for Disney’s hilarious hit that goes the whole nine yards for outrageous fun and adventure.

*****This movie will make you laugh, and cry. Reminds me a little of the Homeward Bound films.  My favorite part was when Buddy lets all the animals in the zoo go. This is a really great family movie, my children and I both liked it.  This movie also comes with a whistle on a neckalace. A great way to get the kids involved in sports.

Retail:$29.99

Release date:Feb. 2, 2009

Running Time:90 minutes

My rating:10

I have one copy to giveaway

To enter tell me who your favorite pup is?

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Contest closes 2/4/09

Disclosure: I received a product from the company for my review and are providing the giveaway

Essence – Will You Marry Me

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Essence Magazine is offering men the dream of a lifetime. propose to their girlfriends in the pages of Essence Magazine for the fourth annual Will You Marry Me? feature. 4 couples were selected and it’s up to you to choose who gets the wedding of their dreams.

Please visit this website and vote for your favorite couple.

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Diego Lion Cub Rescue DVD Review and Giveaway(closed)

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Product Details 

Description:It’s a big cat adventure! When Diego, Baby Jaguar and Daddy Lion head out to Lion Cub’s party, they discover some little lions in trouble. With Diego and Daddy Lion’s help, we save a Baby Lion stuck on a broken branch; we use our lion claws to rip Cousin Lion out of an animal trap; and we find Sister Lion who’s hiding in the tall grass. This adventure, plus three more episodes, adds up to over an hour and a half of Diego fun!

The episodes:

Welcome Home, Lion Cub-explained above

Diego’s ringed seal rescue– A ringed seal is in trouble in the arctic, and Diego needs to bring him back to ringed seal rescue home.

Diego reunites hippopotamus and Oxpeckerhippopotamus is moving to a new home at hippo lake, but needs Diego’s help bringing his symbiotic friend Oxpecker who’s stuck at the old river.

Diego’s orangutan rescue-when baby orangutan gets taken away in a canoe, he teams up with sister orangutan to help save him.

****We love watching all the different animals Diego rescues and learning about them. Traveling and learning about different countries too. Plus my kids always play along when Diego needs your help.  The learning is great with sound identification, matching, physical motion and visual skills. Plus learning spanish words too!

Release date: 1/26/10

Retail:$14.98

Running time:95 minutes

Rating: 9

I have three copies to giveaway

to enter tell me your fav character?

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contest closes 2/4/09

Disclosure: I received a product from the company who will also be providing giveaway copies.

Spongebob Viking Size Adventure DVD Review and giveaway(closed)

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Product Details
 
Description:Join SpongeBob and his pals as they go on a Viking-Sized Adventure, weather a storm, fill in for super heroes Mermaidman and Barnacleboy and meet Mr. Krabs grandpappy the pirate, guest starring Dennis Quaid and Ian McShane!
 
this DVD contains 6 episodes:
  • Dear Vikings- there is a viking them at the krusty krab for a promotion, so Spongebob sets out to learn all about them.
  • Ditchin-Spongebob sneeks out of school to attend Mermaidman and Barnacleboy’s book signing.
  • Pineapple fever– During  big storm squidward gets stuck indoors with Spongebob and Patrick
  • Chum Caverns-Plankton opens a new underground restaurant, but it could possibly put the Krusty Krab out of business
  • Grandpappy the pirate– Mr krabs granddad is coming for a visit, but he thinks he is  a pirate.
  • Cephalopod Lodge-Squidward is part of a secret society lodge, but Spongebob and Patrick get him kicked out.
  • Shuffle boarding– Spongebob and Patrick end up filling in for Mermaidman and Barnicleboy for a tourament, but get a little to carried away.
  • Professor Squidward-Squidward disguises himself as squilliam to teach at a music school, but Spongebob and Patrick show up and nearly blow his cover.

Special features:Animation art gallery, storyboard panels, character art.

****We love Spongebob he is so funny and a great children’s character. I love how Spongebob brings kids laughter and even learning to children.  These are not new episodes, I have seen them on Nickelodeon before, they do introduce new characters though (guest stars).

Release date:1/26/10

 Retail:$14.98

Running time:88 minutes

I have 3 copies to giveaway
 
To enter tell me who you like more Mermaidman or Barnacleboy?
 
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contest closes 2/4/09
 
Disclosure: I  received a product courteous of the company, who also provided giveaway.

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