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Friday, April 29, 2011

JUST IN: Hayden Panettiere's "I Can Do It Alone" music video from the Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil in 3D Soundtrack!

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HOODWINKED TOO!: HOOD VS EVIL IN 3D - In Theaters Today!

SYNOPSIS
From the team that brought you HOODWINKED, the comedic portrayal of the fairy tale Red Riding Hood, comes the all-new animated family comedy HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL in 3D. The sequel 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 Nicky Flippers (David Ogden Stiers), who returns as 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 Red for the search-and-rescue mission. Of course, what is a sequel without guest stars from the original? Thankfully, Granny (Glenn Close) and the rest of the HOODWINKED gang—including the ever-clueless Wolf (Patrick Warburton) and his over-caffeinated little partner, Twitchy (Cory Edwards), join Red to solve the forest’s latest caper. Fracturing fairy tales and pop culture with good-natured glee, HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD vs. EVIL in 3D takes viewers on a rollicking rollercoaster ride combining edge-of-the-seat adventure with classic, zany cartoon antics.   HOODWINKED TOO! HOOD VS. EVIL in 3D features the voices of Hayden Panettiere, Glenn Close, Joan Cusack, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, David Alan Grier, Andy Dick, Brad Garrett, Martin Short, Patrick Warburton, Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. It is directed by Mike Disa and written by Cory Edwards, Tony Leech, Todd Edwards and Mike Disa. The producers are Maurice Kanbar and Joan Collins Carey.

CASTHayden Panettiere, Glenn Close, Joan Cusack, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler, David Alan Grier, Andy Dick, Brad Garrett, Martin Short, Patrick Warburton, Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong.

DIRECTORMike Disa

WRITTEN BYCory Edwards, Tony Leech, Todd Edwards, Mike Disa

PRODUCERSMaurice Kanbar, Joan Collins Carey

RELEASE DATEApril 29, 2011

RATING
PG

OFFICIAL SITE
http://www.hoodwinkedtoomovie.com

TWITTER
http://twitter.com/hoodwinked_2

FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/hoodwinkedtoo

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Spring Has Sprung With Four New OLIVIA Episodes!

We all love taking part in Olivia’s imaginative adventures. Now, you and your little one can join our favorite 6 ¾ little girl as she takes part in Nick Jr.’s “Spring has Sprung” stunt with four new Season 2 episodes!

This Sunday, April 17, you your child can tune into “Olivia’s Kite Party” and “Olivia Builds a House” from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. EST and then “Olivia’s Old West Treasure Hunt” and “Olivia Makes it Rain” from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST.

Whether she is searching for the school bus key, trying to refill the park pond, creating wind for her kite or building a bigger house for her dad, your little one will definitely want to tune in to see what happens!

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

All-New Curious George Mother's Day Episode Celebrates Hispanic Heritage On PBS KIDS GO!

CURIOUS GEORGE continues its 5th season with a brand new Mother’s Day episode celebrating Hispanic heritage and Latina moms. Premiering Friday, May 6, 2011 (check local listings) on PBS KIDS, “Mother’s Day Surprise” features George helping Marco surprise his Mami with a party. Together, they make a piñata and other festive decorations while Marco’s sister and the Man with the Yellow Hat prepare some of the guest of honor’s favorite foods. But when they see her arriving early, will the crew be able to pull it together in time to make this one Mother’s Day she’ll never forget? Learn about Hispanic culture and help George and Marco celebrate El Día de la Madre in this special episode of CURIOUS GEORGE.

“This Mother’s Day, we’ll continue Season 5’s exploration of the social sciences by showing kids how Marco and his family celebrate El Dia de la Madre,” says WGBH Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim. “We hope that through George’s adventures, kids will be inspired to explore their own family’s customs.”

Leading up to the Mother’s Day episode, CURIOUS GEORGE will be re-airing two of its favorite episodes featuring George’s new friend Marco. In “George and Marco Sound it Out,” airing Tuesday, May 3, 2011, Marco helps George find a place for his favorite band, Lobos de Plata, to play after their bandstand in the park is taken down. After a day of checking the acoustics at different locations around town, their last hope is the museum. Will it have a room that is quiet, won’t produce echoes, and is large enough for an entire band? Then in “George’s Home Run,” airing Thursday, May 5, 2011, Marco tries to hit his first Little League home run while George plays scorekeeper. Marco helps George learn how to count from 1 to 10, and George returns the favor by agreeing to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Can a speedy little monkey run the bases fast enough for Marco to get his first home run? Tune in for these adventures and more May 3-6 on PBS KIDS!

“CURIOUS GEORGE is a wonderful cultural ambassador for kids,” says Senior Vice President of
Animation Production for Universal Studios Family Productions, Ellen Cockrill. “Through these episodes and online, CURIOUS GEORGE introduces our young viewers to Hispanic heritage, and illustrates how fun it can be to explore new cultures.”

New Games on pbskids.org/curiousgeorgeThis season, get active with George’s new game “Monkey Moves,” in which kids are invited to get out of their seats and move along with George. Also, be on the lookout for a new piñata game coming soon! Help George and his friend Marco choose a piñata, decorate it, and then whack it to break the piñata open and get the goodies inside. Along the way kids will learn the Spanish words for numbers, colors, and other fun stuff. Visit pbskids.org/curiousgeorge to find both of these upcoming games.

Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, CURIOUS GEORGE the television series expands George’s world to include a host of colorful characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books.

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WINNIE THE POOH: Easter-Themed Images, Easter Egg Designs & Coloring Sheets!

In honor of Winnie the Pooh returning to theatres this summer (July 15th), Disney has provided us with exclusive Easter-Themed Images of our favorite Hundred Acre Wood characters!

We also have included Coloring Sheets of these images that can be downloaded here https://www.relayit.net/pickup.php?c=ffvjhBsjLG37jSrkjq97zkPkc2bkwd6gt27g which can also be shared!

Finally, because Easter wouldn’t be complete without Painting and Decorating Eggs, below you will find some fun ways to design your eggs in the spirit of Winnie the Pooh and Friends!

Thanks!

Marshall J

WINNIE THE POOH is our beloved ‘hunny’-loving bear, so why not choose one of his favorite things - a honey jar – to create as an Easter egg? You want it to look like a real honey jar so use tape to cover the top of the egg where the lid will be and also a wide strip of tape around the middle for the ‘HUNNY’ label. Boil half a cup of water, mix in 30-40 drops of blue food dye, and one tablespoon of white vinegar. When it cools, gently lower the egg into the pot. The longer the egg remains in the pot, the darker the color gets! Once you are happy with the color, take it out with a spoon, dry it and remove the tape. Then stick the word ‘HUNNY’ in tape to the egg, and pop it back in the pot, just for a few seconds to make the ‘label’ pale blue. Finally, you can use acrylic paint for a blob of honey and leave the word ‘HUNNY’ in the egg’s natural color. If Pooh could see your Easter egg, he might think it looked so much like a honey jar that he would keep it in his personal collection!

TIGGER would be ecstatically happy about painting Easter eggs. You could have a go at painting an egg that looks like Tigger! First, use an orange watercolor crayon to paint the entire egg orange. While it dries, bounce around a bit – Tigger – style! Then draw in the tiger stripes with a steady hand and a black marker and fill them in with a black watercolor crayon. You can use a pink button for the nose and draw on eyebrows, eyes, mouth and whiskers with the black marker. Tigger-tastic!

EEYORE we all know would probably be less excited about painting Easter Eggs, so why not create one of his favorite food -- thistles, of course! All you need are some crayons, a little spinach and also purple and green acrylic paints. Draw the thistle with a crayon, to prevent the area from being dyed. Boil the spinach, letting it simmer for 45 minutes. Put the egg into the water to color it green. The crayon colored thistle won’t dye (due to the wax in the crayon), so you can use acrylic paints to finish your egg. Even Eeyore would have to admit it looks pretty sweet.

PIGLET loves his friends, and his motto is “Even if you are rather small you can still have a very big heart.” Why not paint a Piglet style Easter egg, with huge hearts on it? First, draw seven hearts with a marker, and then use small pieces of sponge with different colors to paint the egg. You can paint the whole egg pale blue like the sky and then paint each of the hearts with one of the colors of the rainbow: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Piglet would love this Easter egg because it’s small and cute, just like him!

To have more adventures with Pooh and friends go and see WINNIE THE POOH, the brand new film by Disney, in theatres July 15th!

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the Hundred Acre Wood with “Winnie the Pooh.” Featuring the timeless charm, wit and whimsy of the original featurettes, this all-new movie reunites audiences with the philosophical “bear of very little brain” and friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo—and last, but certainly not least, Eeyore, who has lost his tail. “Ever have one of those days where you just can’t win, Eeyore?” asks Pooh. Owl sends the whole gang on a wild quest to save Christopher Robin from an imaginary culprit. It turns out to be a very busy day for a bear who simply set out to find some honey. Inspired by three stories from A.A. Milne’s books in Disney’s classic, hand-drawn art style, “Winnie the Pooh” hits theatres on July 15th!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Book Review: Prizewinning Political Cartoons

About the Book

The major awards given to editorial cartoonists recognize a host of techniques within the profession. Celebrating such accomplishments as journalistic merit, defense of basic freedoms, ethical behavior, professional integrity, and successful communication, this collection takes on major political issues. Recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, National Headliner Award, and the Herblock Prize, among others, have contributed their winning pictorial commentary for inclusion in this unique volume.

Also included in this volume is the international Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award, which honored its first American competitor, Robert Ariail, for his submission on rising gas prices. Other popular topics range from Barack Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize to Tiger Woods’ recreational activities and the Health Care Reform’s red tape. Lauded for their clarity and skill, the current group of artists has used First Amendment rights to raise awareness of the state of the nation through their own points of view.

My Take on the Book

This book is a great collection of editorial cartoons that have stood out over the past year. As a person that loves cartoons, and especially the wit of editorial cartoons, I was intrigued to read through and gather a keener understanding at what the artists were trying to share in their cartoon with their reader. You get sine great award winning cartoons, some that are in color and some that are in black and white. You will be amazed by the gathering of cartoons in one book, and at the same time you will be laughing throughout the entire book!

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

CARS 2: Exclusive Worldwide Trailer Debut on MSN!

The race is on! Check out MSN for the exclusive worldwide premiere of the trailer debut from CARS 2 -- Disney•Pixar’s follow-up to the Academy Award®-winning box-office hit TOY STORY 3. Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is back, along with the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) and the rest of the gang from Radiator Springs. This time, they’re heading overseas for the first-ever World Grand Prix, where Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Introducing hilarious new characters and red-hot racing, CARS 2 is a global extravaganza!

CARS 2 fans everywhere can travel online by racing through the trailers and posters from around the world on the MSN CARS 2 hub here <http://movies.msn.com/cars2/us/>! Directed by John Lasseter and produced by Denise Ream, CARS 2 hits U.S. theaters June 24, 2011.

Like CARS 2 on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/PixarCars

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Monday, February 28, 2011

Looney Tunes: New and Improved Facebook page!

Looney Tunes launched an all new and improved Looney Tunes Facebook page for all you fans! Stay connected with your favorite classic 1933 American animated cartoon characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Foghorn Leghorn, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, Speedy Gonzales, and many others!

In addition, earlier this year, Looney Tunes celebrated a special Looney Tunes YouTube channel to showcase some of the best moments from these animated classics along with a Looney Tunes Twitter page! Now all you fans can interact with Looney Tunes trivia, games, and fun facts, and stay up-to-date with all Looney Tunes news. Please share the Looney Tunes Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages with your readers on Dad of Divas
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Looney Tunes on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/looneytunes

Looney Tunes on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/whattunesyouon

Follow Looney Tunes on Twitter:

www.twitter.com/_looneytunes

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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

How To Draw Bambi & Thumper!

In celebration of Bambi coming to Blu-ray March 1st I wanted to share two slideshows with you. Learn how to draw Bambi and Thumper from celebrated Disney Animator, Andreas Deja.

Draw Bambi!

CLICK HERE to Download printable activities from this Disney title!

Draw Thumper!

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Curious George Celebrates President's Day Week with 3 Brand New Episodes

Celebrate President's Day with three brand new adventures featuring everyone's favorite monkey, Curious George! Starting Monday, February 21 and continuing through Wednesday February 23, CURIOUS GEORGE is back with new episodes featuring George imagining a world where everything is monkey-sized, building a soapbox derby racer, making a George-O-Matic dessert vending machine, and meeting some ewe-tiful sheep.

Monday kicks off with Downhill Racer. When George hears about the annual soapbox derby, he enlists Allie to help him make the coolest car a monkey can. Will their car made out of wagon wheels, a kayak, and brakes from a buggy race past the finish line or are they on a crash course? Next in Book Monkey, George loves books and helping others, so volunteering to help the librarian is a no-brainer! But when she is called away, George may have volunteered for a bigger job than he expected.

On Tuesday, in Monkey Size Me, George fantasizes about a life where everything is monkey-sized...where he could drive a monkey-sized car, order a monkey-sized cake, and even wear a monkey-sized yellow hat! Then in Metal Detective, George loses his favorite robot at the beach. Can a monkey rescue a robot using a homemade metal detector?

Rounding out the new episodes on Wednesday, George is entranced by the museum's newest addition: a vending machine full of levers, wheels, springs, and healthy snacks! So when George is put in charge of making the dessert for an important dinner party, he can think of nothing better than creating his own dessert dispensing vending machine -- the George-O-Matic. Then in Curious George, Sheep Herder, George buys a cool new scarf at the Country Fair, but with one tug on a loose strand of wool, the entire scarf unravels! While searching for sheep that will give him some wool for another scarf, will George's baaaaaad day turn even worse?

Tune into these all-new monkey adventures beginning President's Day on PBS KIDS (check local listings)! Visit them online at http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/ and follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/curiousgeorge.

A full list of new episodes is below:

Monday, February 21, 2011 - Downhill Racer/Book Monkey
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - Monkey Size Me/Metal Detective
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - George-O-Matic/Curious George, Sheep Herder

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Saturday, February 12, 2011

FREE Valentine's Day Cards from Pocoyo

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pocoyo and friends by downloading for FREE Valentine’s Day cards from Pocoyo, Elly, Pato and Loula, and share them with your friends, and family

You can print each card here (In Google Docs, click File, then Print PDF):

Pocoyo Valentine’s Day Card:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwzCSzqmV8f8NjY3MWNhOTEtYTU1OS00NzYzLThkZGUtNjI1Y2RjZDUxZWM0&hl=en&authkey=CK3R5cYL

Pato Valentine’s Day Card:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwzCSzqmV8f8OTIyYjVmZWItYTViYS00ZDM4LTlhODQtNGViMzQ4MzYwZGRm&hl=en&authkey=CIG2x6gC

Elly Valentine’s Day Card:
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwzCSzqmV8f8NjYwNDE4NjQtY2U3My00NTMxLWEzN2MtOTVhYWFhMDBmZTBl&hl=en&authkey=CM2Q6IQJ

Loula Valentine’s Day Card
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwzCSzqmV8f8OWQ5YjMxYzktOWJjYi00NzJhLWJiNzUtOWJmYzQ4ZDkzOWZl&hl=en&authkey=CN2en6MH

ABOUT POCOYO:
Following the adventures of three-year-old Pocoyo, the CGI series brings children into the bright world of an inquisitive and fun-loving boy and his animal friends, Elly (the elephant), Pato (the duck) and Loula (the dog).
This multi-award winning series, about curiosity and imagination, tolerance and respect, love and laughter, can be seen every day at 4:25 pm on Nick Jr. Packed with color, music and vibrant visual images, the series is both educational and entertaining, encouraging preschoolers to “learn through laughter.”
The vibrant and exuberant world of Pocoyo comes to life with a range of toys available nationwide at Toys”R”Us stores, and http://www.toysrus.com/.
The toy line includes:

6-Inch Mini-Plush Assortment - Preschoolers can take Pocoyo and his friends Elly, Pato and Loula where ever they go
Squeeze n’ Play Plush - Plush Pocoyo, Elly and Pato play popular music from the show when preschoolers squeeze their tummies
Bath Figures - 2.5-inch figures of Pocoyo and Elly have a special water squirting chamber, while Pato floats along
Pocoyo Water Taxi - Scuba Pocoyo and friends can float in the tub or be pushed along the floor
Bump n’ Go - Pocoyo zooms around in his racing car while music plays! If the car hits an obstacle, it stops, moves back and makes a U-turn

With more than 350 million hits on YouTube® and more than 27 million content downloads from the official Pocoyo website, the series, licensed in over 100 territories worldwide, is recognized as a global hit property. In addition to the successful TV series, the virtual world Pocoyoworld.com has attracted more than 11 million unique visitors, enabling children and care-givers to share a host of fun and educational activities with their favorite characters. Also, the ‘Pocoyize’ application has proved a huge hit, allowing users, either online or via iPhone®, to create their own Pocoyo-style avatar by choosing details such as hair style, clothes, skin color and eyes. Approximately 10 million people have been ‘Pocoyized’ to date, and the iPhone application has received an impressive 500,000 downloads in the United States alone, in addition to being a Top 5 seller in both Spain and Japan.

Pocoyo has attracted a host of international accolades including a prestigious BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) for Best Animated Preschool Series, three Pucinella Prizes at Italy’s Cartoons on the Bay Festival and Best TV Series at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.

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New Martha Speaks Episodes Highlighting the Arts Airing February 21-25

I wanted to let you know that NEW MARTHA SPEAKS EPISODES are coming for President’s Day week, February 21-25! They will be celebrating the arts, specifically opera, classical music, theater, and even Greek myths.

The fun starts with “The Opera Contest” and “Maestro Martha” on Monday, February 21. In “The Opera Contest,” a local opera company is holding a contest to get kids interested in opera. When Martha helps the kids enter their own opera, will the audience shower them with applause? In “Maestro Martha,” bad guys Pablum and Weaselgraft have a plan to turn a charity concert into a heist by using the power of music…very strange music. Can Martha turn down the volume on their evil scheming before it’s too late?

On Wednesday, February 23, in “Martha Acts Up,” Mrs. Boxwood offers Martha a part in Alice in Wonderland. Martha is thrilled at her opportunity to become a star of the theater, but when she finds out she’s cast as the Cheshire cat, she’s horrified. Will Martha be able to get into character before the night of the show?

The week concludes on Friday, February 25 with the kids’ take on classic Greek myths. In “Myth Me?” and “TD’s Myth Take,” the gang turns a boring, rainy day into fun by acting out Greek myths. The trouble is, TD doesn’t like the way Greek myths end and decides to come up with his own endings. With the help of Martha and Truman, TD puts on a performance that exceeds everyone’s expectations.

Also airing during this special week is “Skits and Mr. Scruffles” and “Brave Truman” on February 22, and “Patrol Dog Martha” and “The Crooning Crook Caper” on February 24. Check local listings for exact airdates and times for all Martha Speaks episodes.

Additionally, here are a few clips from the episodes up on PBS’ YouTube channel. Here are the addresses:

MARTHA Speaks | It's Showtime! | PBS KIDS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW5KSrJZ3ZI
MARTHA Speaks | The Times Two Machine | PBS KIDS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qXZJ2ZO4Vo
MARTHA Speaks | A Crime Fighting Quartet | PBS KIDS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_sFiKfHxDM
MARTHA Speaks | The Froze Myself with Music Blues | PBS KIDS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC5AC-897M0
MARTHA SPEAKS | Martha's on the Beat | PBS KIDS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhHIBciJn2U

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Nick Jr.'s Olivia Plans A "Puppy Love" Wedding!

With Valentine’s Day just days away, Nick Jr.’s Olivia, a 6 ¾ little girl with a big imagination, can help get your child in the “puppy love” spirit! This Sunday, February 13 at 10:30 a.m. EST on Nick Jr., you can watch Olivia’s brand new episode, “Puppy Love.”

Olivia decides Perry and a dog that follows her home should get married. However, when she is all done planning the canine wedding, she has to track down the runaway bride! Tune in on Sunday with your little one to find out what happens. Can’t watch on Sunday? “Puppy Love” will run again on Monday, February 14 at 2 p.m. EST as a special Valentine’s Day treat!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney*Pixar's "Cars 2"

Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 2”

Disney.com exclusively reveals three of the latest tire-spinning characters in the Disney•Pixar "Cars" franchise: Francesco Bernoulli, the most famous race car in Europe, and Mama and Uncle Topolino.

Francesco Bernoulli, an Italian heart-throb car, will be competing in the high-profile race around the world that drives “Cars 2.” He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. As the most famous race car in Europe, Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix, which also makes him Lightning McQueen’s chief rival.

Mama Topolino and Uncle Topolino reside in Italy and are Luigi's aunt and uncle. Mama Topolino is a masterful cook who shows her love and generosity by feeding everyone her renowned delizioso fuel. Uncle Topolino is the owner of the village’s tire shop, where he taught Luigi and Guido everything they know.

Disney.com is inviting guests to be the very first to meet and root for these dynamic new characters with exclusive features on the site such as:

- Francesco Bernoulli’s full bio

- Downloadable Francesco Bernoulli wallpaper

- Francesco Bernoulli “turntable” video

- A Disney Fans exclusive downloadable wallpaper

- Cars casual games

- Family.com’s Valentine’s Day cards featuring Francesco Bernoulli and other characters

“Cars 2” races to U.S. theaters on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

DVD Review - ReBoot Seasons 1& 2

About the DVD
Since early 1990s, DOT MATRIX, ENZO, GUARDIAN BOB and thousands of BINOMES from REBOOT have thrust into battles with corrupt forces of MEGABYTES and HEXADECIMAL to stop their relentless pursuit of chaos and destruction of the high-tech city MAINFRAME. REBOOT made history for being the first fully computer-generated animated TV series when it debuted on U.S and Canadian television in 1994. The series ran four successful seasons and was seen in over 70 countries around the world, boasting a large fan base of loyal followers in kids and adult gamers alike. The show’s unique setting inside a computer allows the characters and storylines to mine the references to computers and video games for all they’re worth, giving the show its humorous edge. The innovative animation, insider humor and high octane action combine to give viewers a lot of binary bang for their buck.

Now you can relive the fast-paced animated action adventures when Shout! Factory, in association with Rainmaker Entertainment, Inc., will debut the long-awaited REBOOT: SEASONS 1 & 2 DVD set on March 1, 2011. This collectible 4-DVD set features all 23 episodes from the first and second seasons, along with special commentary by producer Christopher Brough, designer and storyboard artist Blair Peters and animator Zeke Norton. REBOOT: SEASONS 1 & 2 DVD set is priced at $29.93 SRP.

My Take on the DVD
I was interested in this DVD as I had never heard of the show before, but the premise sounds like a lot of fun and the plot seemed like it would be right up the alley for shows that I would like if given the chance. Though this series first appreared back in 1994, the animation in this was great for that period of time.

What I liked most was the unique characters and oddball humor that was in the show itself. I liked the idea of a whole civilization living inside my computer (per se) and as I think about this I find it funny that to see characters such as the feisty businesswoman Dot Matrix, her brother Enzo, and even the elderly, sorta-robotesque system administrator Phong.

The idea of the fact that at least once in each episode the characters had to interact with the User, or get turned into Nulls as well as fighting against viruses (they must be in a PC based computer) who also are threatening theur home and you get a plot that is action packed, as well as fun for the viewer to watch and become a part of!

Some of the crisis that was shown in these episodes seem somewhat real to life with viruses that could easily be seen in today's society. It was fun to see how the producers of this DVD could see the parallels to our everyday life with technology!

This was an enjoyable series and one that I know many other techy families will love as well!

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

The Super Hero Squad Show Volume 3

About the Show
Can the world’s greatest superheroes keep Super Hero City safe by preventing Dr. Doom and his hysterically evil minions from collecting all the fragments of the legendary Infinity Sword? Find out as Iron Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Thor, the Falcon and their friends return to face Super Hero City’s zaniest villains in Quest For The Infinity Sword’s third fun-filled volume!

Features the guest voices of Taye Diggs (Daybreak), Michelle Trachtenberg (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Adrian Pasdar (Heroes), LeVar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Kevin Sorbo (The Legendary Adventures Of Hercules) and Shawn Ashmore (X-Men)!

My Take on the DVD
This is another great addition for Super Hero Squad Show Fans. As a person that grew up on these super heroes, I love watching this show and even sharing it with my girls so that they too can appreciate the super heroes that I have and still do. This DVD has a number of great episodes and the artwork and plt in the show are wonderful to follow! If you are a fan of Super Heroes, you will love this show and you will love this DVD!

Features the guest voices of Taye Diggs (Daybreak), Michelle Trachtenberg (Buffy The Vampire Slayer), Adrian Pasdar (Heroes), LeVar Burton (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Kevin Sorbo (The Legendary Adventures Of Hercules) and Shawn Ashmore (X-Men)! All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site's Disclaimer for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Nick Jr.'s Olivia Helps You And Your Daughter Throw A Dress-Up Party!

Let your daughter be the star of her own party, a dress-up party! Nick Jr.’s Olivia, a 6 ¾ little girl, who is known for her big imagination, provides you with all you need to help your little one put on a great party with her best friends. Free, easy and fun, you and your daughter can host the most fun and fashionable dress-up party together by going to NickJr.com and printing out the following:

·         Olivia’s Designer Dress-Up Party Invitations
·         Olivia’s Straw Toppers
·         Olivia’s Designer Dress-Up Pack
·         Olivia’s Dress-Up Party Certificate
·         Olivia Dress-Up Party Goody Bag
·         Olivia Photo Frame Party Favor


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