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Skylanders Challenge Duff Goldman in the premiere of Cake Masters! @SkylandersGame

April 11, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Get ready for an epic Skylanders cake transformation that you won’t want to miss! To celebrate 5 years of the beloved kids video game franchise, the Skylanders team enlisted the help of famed cake decorator Duff Goldman, to create a life sized, edible and playable treat only he and his team could pull off. The adventure was captured on camera for Duff’s newest show Cake Masters, premiering on Food Network.

DATE: Monday, April 11^th

TIME: 9:00 pm/ 8:00 pm CST

CHANNEL: Food Network (check your local listings)

About the Episode: Known for some of the most-massive, mind-blowingly elaborate cakes, Duff Goldman and his experts in cake design are back on Food Network for a new series. On the premier episode, the cake masters take on a mega cake for the anniversary of powerhouse video-game franchise, Skylanders. The bakers bite off more than they can chew when they are tasked with staying true to the franchise by allowing the cake to come to life with a Skylanders Portal!

For more information, head to http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/cake-masters.html

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#PeanutsMovieNight with @FHEInsiders and WIN The Movie! @FoxHomeEnt #PeanutsInsiders

April 11, 2016 by Samantha 41 Comments

What better way to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Peanuts comic strip and the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, then with a new Peanuts movie? This movie was released on Nov 6, 2015 and is a wonderful entry in the Peanuts movie catalogue.

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The Peanuts movie is a 3D computer animated film which follows the story of Charlie Brown and his perpetual bad luck- especially with females, in particular the Little Red Haired Girl. Throughout the movie, Charlie Brown tries in vain to be the best and does anything to gain her attention from magic tricks to dancing and even academics. But in the end, the Little Red Haired Girl sees Charlie Brown as the selfless, caring boy he is. Instead of silly attempts to gain her attention, all he had to do was be himself.

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As the story of Charlie Brown progresses, there is of course a story of Snoopy and Woodstock as they go through their imaginary fighting of the Red Baron, and Snoopy’s own love interest, Fifi. The two stories weave together nicely, bringing the whole crew of Peanuts characters into the mix nicely as well. My son liked this movie very much, and has watched it more then a few times now. The animation style was new and modern, while still keeping the same Peanuts feel we all know and love as well.

We had a great time watching the movie as a family, and we know you will love it as well.

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LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales

April 11, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Star Wars and Lego LEGO and Star Wars are together again with five complete episodes that awaken the lighter side of the force in LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales on DVD ! It includes an Exclusive trading card set packed inside each DVD! The Story picks up just after the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor at the end of “Return of the Jedi” , as R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to entertain the Rebels with the tales of their adventures. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are story weaving, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! Available to Own on DVD now.

Synopsis: The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and C-3PO have gathered to regale Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca and the other Rebels with the tales of their adventures that led to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. An accidental kidnapping occurs while the droids are reminiscing, and suddenly you’re taken on a new journey that leads to the retelling of the entire Star Wars saga, as told by R2-D2 and C-3PO! It’s hilarious and playful, packed with all your favorite interlocking characters. LEGO® STAR WARS™: DROID TALES is intergalactic thrills for the whole family!

Voice Cast: Eric Bauza (Spongebob Movie, Ben 10: Omniverse, Batman: Assault on Arkham) as Luke Skywalker/Porkins Pilot; Michael Daingerfield (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Catwoman) as Han Solo/Admiral Ozzel/Biggs Pilot; Anthony Daniels (Star Wars Franchise) as C-3PO; Trevor Devall (Kid vs. Kat, Johnny Test) as Emperor Palpatine/Admiral Piett/Admiral Ackbar.

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The Discovery of King Tut Exhibit in NYC #TutNYC

April 5, 2016 by Samantha 2 Comments

King Tut is one of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs, not because of what he accomplished, but because of the (fairly recent) discovery of his tomb, which was never found by raiders. Because of this, all the treasures as well as his entombment were undisturbed all these many years. We were able to learn much from this discovery, and King Tut has become a household name.

The discovery of his tomb and the wonders enclosed in it are the subject of the newest exhibit at the Premiere Exhibition at 5th Avenue in NYC. The exhibit is a very cool experience unlike any museum you have ever visited. Because all the originals are in Egypt and not allowed out of the country, this is as close as many of us will ever come to seeing the treasures of Tut’s tomb.

Instead of placards and dry information, you are led through an exhibit hall which acts as your time machine, bringing visitors through the discovery of opening King Tut’s tomb and all the of hard work and hazards associated with doing so. From rooms set up to look exactly like those in the tombs (right down to the direction statues are facing) to true life sized replicas of gold leafed sarcophagi, it is a very interesting exhibit. The amount of craftsmanship and detail brought to the public is intense, with tons of information and interesting facts about King Tut and his role as pharaoh as well as the man who discovered the tomb, Howard Carter.

This exhibit is fun for both kids and adults bringing together facts and actual physical items to make a learning experience many can enjoy. Open every day, but with a special family day of activities April 10th if you are interested.

Sunday, April 10th

11am, 12pm, 1pm:

Returning to our exhibition by popular demand:

Museum Hack tours of our galleries

2-4pm:

The Mummy Makers of Egypt

Egyptologist Tamara Bower will read from her new book, “The Mummy-Makers of Egypt”, and will lead craft activities featuring the mummies, hieroglyphics, and more.

3pm, 4pm, 5pm:

Family Tours

In these drop-in tours of our galleries, Egyptologist Dr. Phyllis Saretta guides visitors around the exhibition, telling wonderful stories about the Golden King and his treasures.

The Discovery of King Tut is located at Premier Exhibitions 5^th Avenue, 417 5^th Avenue (at 37^th St.) in New York City. For tickets and more information on the exhibition and the upcoming Family Sundays, go to www.TUTNYC.com.

ABOUT THE DISCOVERY OF KING TUT, NEW YORK:

Seen by millions of visitors worldwide, The Discovery of King Tut takes visitors back more than 3,000 years to trace the story of the boy king who reigned for a decade and died suddenly at age 19. This thrillingly unique experience explores the legendary tomb and its treasures as they were at the exact moment of their discovery. Visitors can feel the rush of excitement as they step into a moment only ever witnessed by Howard Carter’s excavation team, view more than 1000 precisely crafted replicas and reconstructions and discover the story behind one of the most iconic moments in history.

The tomb’s magnificent burial goods have been reproduced exactly down to the finest detail by expert Egyptian craftsmen and renowned Egyptologists. These exquisitely crafted replicas and reconstructions, allow visitors to step into the wonder of the discovery as if the original excavation in the Valley of the Kings has been reopened. Crucially, the exhibition also brings together a collection that can only be seen separately elsewhere, even in Egypt: because the king’s treasures are kept in the Cairo Museum. In addition, Tutankhamun’s beautifully painted tomb in the Valley of the Kings has been stripped of everything but his mummy, the outer coffin and the stone sarcophagus. By contrast, the exhibition experience culminates in exact reconstructions of three chambers from Tutankhamun’s tomb, revealing themselves just as the discoverers saw them. A radioplay-like audio tour based on Howard Carter’s diaries, video documentaries, extensive texts and object descriptions and unhindered access to the objects together provide an exciting, as well as informative, experience for all the senses. The Discovery of King Tut is now scheduled to run through May 15, 2016. Tickets are on sale now at www.TUTNYC.com.

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#HighStrungMovie opens April 8th

April 5, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Disclosure- I will receive compensation for this post. All opinions are my own and honest.

My son and I recently saw the movie “High Strung” , which opens in theaters April 8th. We both enjoyed the movie, which was full of dancing (of all kinds and varieties), music, and some stars of one of our favorite TV shows, “So You Think You Can Dance”. In fact, one of the companies that helped make the movie was the Dizzy Feet Foundation, which is the brainchild of the show’s hosts and producer Nigel Lythgoe and director Adam Shankman to help bring dance to everyone.

The show had a light plot, and of course a love story- the love of arts, but also of a young, down on his luck violinist and a blonde ballerina.

My son was able to meet choreographer Dave Scott, who has also appeared on So You Think You can Dance, as well as stars of the movie Keenan Kampa and Nicholas Galitzine. He loved seeing the people on the big screen in person, especially Dave Scott (whom he has been watching for years).

Please also join us for a Twitter Party tonight at 9pm EST to chat with the movie’s director, Michael Damian, and win great prizes.

About HighStrung:
In a city where only the best succeed, two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks need to find harmony to achieve their dreams.

RUBY ADAMS is a dancer from the Midwest on scholarship, living her first day in New York City. JOHNNIE BLACKWELL is a British musician, playing for money in the subway tunnels. Ruby’s world is classical and disciplined; Johnnie’s is improvisational and street smart. When a hip-hop battle gone wrong throws these two artists together, they immediately clash but can’t deny it when sparks begin to fly. Their lives quickly get entangled in the pitfalls that come with competing in New York City. With the help of a dynamic dance crew called The SwitchSteps, Ruby and Johnnie must find a way to save Ruby’s scholarship and keep Johnnie from being deported.

In an action-packed extravaganza combining cutting edge hip-hop with contemporary and classical dance, the two must navigate their opposing worlds and prepare for a competition where winning or losing will change their lives forever.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/v3Xi1yEDN7U

High Strung opens in theaters on April 8th. You can find a list of theaters on http://www.highstrungthemovie.com.

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#HighStrungMovie Twitter Party Tonight!

April 5, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Last night, my son and I went to go see the preview of the new movie, High Strung. We both really enjoyed it, and my son especially loved the music and dancing- really, what the movie was centered on.

If you are a fan of music, dancing, and fun movies, you will want to join our TWITTER PARTY tonight at 9 PM EST.

You can follow along by using the hashtag #HighStrungMovie , and tweet along to win prizes and find our more about the movie and it’s stars. Director Michael Damian will also be tweeting with us, and you can win super cool prizes like Joseph Nogucci necklaces, Pastry dance shoes, and so much more.

About HighStrung:
In a city where only the best succeed, two radically talented people from opposite sides of the tracks need to find harmony to achieve their dreams.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/v3Xi1yEDN7U

High Strung opens in theaters on April 8th. You can find a list of theaters on http://www.highstrungthemovie.com.

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Disney’s Pete’s Dragon – New Poster

April 4, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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A re-imagining of Disney’s cherished family film, “Pete’s Dragon” is the adventure of an orphaned boy named Pete and his best friend Elliott, who just so happens to be a dragon.

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR – New Trailer and Poster

April 3, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

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When the government sets up a governing body to oversee the Avengers, the team splinters into two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability.