I love it when classic stories get new life from a fresh perspective. In this new action-packed film, Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs from Lionsgate, writer/director SungHo Hong puts his own magical spin on the Snow White fable. This outrageous fairy tale spoof starts as Snow White steals a pair of red shoes that transform…
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Fantastic Fall with Nick Jr. & Giveaway
An autumn filled with tricks, treats and thanks is upon us and we are celebrating with some of our favorite Nick Jr. shows! The brand new DVD Nick Jr.: Fantastic Fall! features episodes from hit Nickelodeon shows PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, Butterbean’s Cafe and two new episodes of Blue’s Clues…
Conversations On “Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2”
Earlier this week I was fortunate to be on the best Zoom meeting ever with cast and crew members of the Disney+ original series, Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho, songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, animators Wayne Unten and Malerie Walters, actors Josh Gad and Idina…
Blues Clues & You
I have a special place in my heart for Nickelodeon’s OG show, Blue’s Clues. When my nephews were little this was on of their go-to shows and I become well acquainted with the clever pup Blue and her friends. Blue’s Clues was one of the first preschool shows to incorporate American Sign Language and…
Think Like A Dog Now Available on AppleTV
Hollywood is still shut down due to the coronapocalypse, but that can’t stop new films coming straight to your living room! We may be sans red carpet for the premiere of Think Like A Dog, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in the comfort of your own home. So grab…
Artemis Fowl (and the fairy folk) Coming To Disney+
If there is one director I trust to bring literary works to the big screen, it is Kenneth Branagh. His dramatic, sweeping films are epic to say the least and he often finds inspiration in classical works. This time, Branagh gives the best-selling young adult book Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, a dash of…
Join The Aquarium Of The Pacific For World Ocean Day Live Stream
We have been members of the Long Beach Aquarium Of The Pacific for several year and absolutely love it. The hands-on exhibits are definitely favorites, as is the splash pad on a hot day. One of the last activities we did before lockdown was to experience the aquarium during the member’s “late night” family…
Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Returns
DreamWorks’ Kipo and The Age of Wonderbeasts will return to Netflix June 12, for a second season filled with adventures through the whimsical, weird post-apocalyptic world of Las Vistas. Season one’s colorful and curious looking creatures are so much more imaginative than other wasteland survival shows. Part The Wizard Of Oz, part The Walking…
Boost Mobile Soccer Scholarship
Calling all young soccer stars! Boost Mobile is looking for kids ages 5-18 to be nominated for their $10,000 #soccerscholars scholarship. It takes just minutes to apply and each time you nominate a young star, you are entered into a sweepstakes to win a Motorola Moto G7 Play. You will need to enter parent/guardian information…
HAMILTON: Coming To A Room Near You
Back in 2017, I had the immense pleasure of seeing the National Tour of Hamilton (Angelica Cast) at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. It was a feast for the ears as well as the eyes and the theatre kid in me was left craving more. Seriously. I probably listened to the soundtrack for…
Dolittle – Activity Sheets & Movie Night
It’s never too early to prep for your next movie night! If you are in the mood for some quirky fun, make a date for Dolittle from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment starring Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers: Endgame, Sherlock Holmes), now available on Digital and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on April 7,…
A Park-Inspired Disney+ Watch Guide
Whether you are missing the parks, have to reschedule a visit or are in need of a Disney film history lesson, Disney+ has you covered! They have made it easy for you to enter the gates of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy and explore the films that inspired Disneyland and help keep the spirit of adventure…
Ahh, Middle School…Disney+ Style
If you haven’t had a chance to watch Diary Of A Future President on Disney+ yet, there is no time like the present to catch up. Episodes 1-7 are currently streaming with 4 additional episodes on the way. Back in January, the girls and I attended the premiere and you can read my initial thoughts…
Magical Days With Abominable
We’ve been down and out with some strong colds for almost a week now. My favorite activity during these times of illness? Movie watching. Heck, it’s one of my favorite anytime activities, but seems so much sweeter with the sickies. This time around, DreamWorks Animation & Pearl Studio’s Abominable has been on constant repeat…
Votes Are In: Diary Of A Future President On Disney+
As the first scripted show on Disney+ not based on pre-existing material, Diary Of A Future President has a lot of expectations to live up to after the success of The Mandalorian and High School Musical: The Series. The show is set to debut January 17th but the girls and I were given Presidential treatment…