5 Highly Anticipated Family Movies in 2012

Taking the entire family out to the movies is an excellent bonding activity. But you may be concerned when you encounter the flood of movies to choose from, especially as summer blockbuster season draws nearer. What movies can possibly appease every family member’s particular tastes? As you glance at your calendar for the upcoming months, keep in mind these suggestions for the top family friendly films you’ll want to see. And don’t forget the popcorn!
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.Having recently hit theaters,The Loraxis a proven smash. Dr. Seuss is famous for his fanciful tales for children, usually involving whimsy, bizarre characters, clever rhyme schemes, and a subtle lesson included for readers to ponder. Starring Danny DeVito as the Lorax, Seuss’ beloved children’s book has been adapted for the big screen with its message about the importance of preserving the environment intact. Even if they don’t pick up on the film’s eco friendly message, your kids will love the 3-D animation offered through 3-D equipped theaters and media services (it’s also available to watch in good old fashioned – and less expensive – 2-D).

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.The third installment of the popularMadagascarseries follows the wacky adventures of Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller) and his pals Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer), Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), and Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock) as they try to make their way back home to New York. And don’t forget those crazy penguins!

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Veggie Tales – Robin Good Review and Giveaway

If you didn’t think the story of Robin Hood wasn’t full of moral inspiration already, take a look at Robin Good. The new VeggieTales DVD which retells the story of Robin Hood with a more Biblical spin.

The story starts out with Robin and friends fundraising from the rich to give to the poor, but before long the prince throws a wrench in things and Robin must make a difficult decision. Is he willing to steal from the rich and give to the poor along with his friends? The story is a familiar one, that is easy to follow [Read more…]

Hello Kitty on DVD

Hello Kitty- a cultural phenomenon. But most only know it as the cute kitty pattern that it plastered onto anything geared toward girls of any age. Did you know there is a cartoon based on the popular franchise? Well…. actually quite a few cartoons. But for now, we will talk about one of them.


The episodes of Hello Kitty are easy to follow and very easy going in nature. Think “Leave it to Beaver” gone cartoon πŸ™‚ The stories mostly revolve around what you would expect a playful little kitty with a bow in her hair and her younger kitty sister to deal with-sharing, eating vegetables, phone etiquette, [Read more…]

John Carter Movie Review

Welcome welcome Earthlings, to the wonders of Barsoom. I will try to keep this is un-spoiler like as possible but I will take for granted that you have at least seen the trailer. If not, here is the trailer, enjoy.

In the newest flick from Disney John Carter, we are introduced to the wonders and oddities of Mars, or as the Martians call it- Barsoom.
John Carter takes place soon after the American Civil War. The story revolves around John Carter who is a rifleman from the confederate army. Since the war he has moved to Arizona, looking for a fabled treasure and ends up finding more then he bargained for.

Upon his arrival on Mars we meet many strange and delightful characters with odd names, including Tars Tarkas and Sola. Both of which are Thark, huge green humanoid aliens which are fiercely barbaric and have four arms. We also meet Dejah Thoris, the princess of the red martians, who are very similar to humans except their blood is of a different color then our own.

The main story follows Carter trying to find his way back home to Earth, and in the process discovering he may be more at home away from Earth then on it.

In regard to the movie itself it is very well put together. This story is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs Princess of Mars book, which is the first in the series of Barsoom stories. Because of this, there is a lot of back story and information in this first book, so the story itself is huge. I had recently read the book which this is based on and enjoyed it. An interesting thing to remember about the book is it was first published in 1917. Thus, it is one of the first huge epic Sci Fi stories. [Read more…]

Pound Puppies DVD GlVEAWAY

Released just yesterday, Pound Puppies have been re-created for today’s kids. POUND PUPPIES: Homeward Pound releases on DVD! Catch Lucky, Squirt, Cookie and the entire Shelter 17 gang as they find homes for wayward canine cuties. There’s 5 puppy-rific episodes and a Learn to Draw Lucky bonus feature to engage a preschool audience.

What happened to Cooler, Bight Eyes, and those loveable pups from the 80’s? I’d like to think they all got adopted, LOL. I have not seen the DVD yet, it just got here yesterday. But I did see an episode on the Hb network with Little Man, and it’s cute and lets kids know- shelter dogs need love, too!

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Frozen Planet- a World Beyond Imagination (DVD)

Every so often there comes a movie or TV show that must be seen in HD in order to fully appreciated the scope and magnitude of the medium. One of those presentations is Frozen Planet.

Frozen Planet was created by the same individuals who made Planet Earth and The Blue Planet. These documentaries focus on the magnitude and beauty of the Earth and its animal inhabitants. Frozen Planet emphasis our Arctic and Antarctic regions. Those areas which are quickly changing and melting into something different.

This series acts as a historical record of the animals and ecology of the coldest places on the planet. These areas are home to many animals who live in an area that is so inhospitable to human life, we can only go there for short times, and certain times of the year. The waters of the Arctic are so cold that even in insulated wet suits, humans can only go in for an hour at a time, to prevent permanent damage from occurring to them.

The series itself is intense. Even on a non – HD screen it is something to behold. The sweeping landscapes with mountains of ice and stone towering over a polar bear looking for a mate. The most minute of creatures living around volcanic fissures in the deepest of oceans, where an entire ecosystem thrives off of a small crack in the Earth’s crust.

This series is epic and scope and also in the attention to detail brought to it. I enjoy the behind the scenes footage included with each episode. It is easy to forget how difficult it must be to get these stunning shots. Be it of killer whales popping up to get a look at the surface or the view from underneath a constantly shifting glacier.

The series if broken up into seven parts. One is the introduction episode, then come the four seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter. These are followed by The Last Frontier which focuses on human activity in the regions. [Read more…]

Lady and the Tramp DVD Now Out

Everyone can appreciate a classic movie. Especially Disney animated films. The amount of attention and love that goes into each movie is astounding and would be a shame to lose. Lady and the Tramp is one such movie. You don’t realize how good it is until you see it again.

The story line is timeless the characters are memorable and the scenes with Lady and Tramp falling in love are breathtaking. The only flaw you could say about it is, no blu ray and a lack of extras. Disney decided to remedy this that with their new Diamond Edition release of Lady and The Tramp. In this release there is both the blu ray and DVD disc as well as hours and hours of extras including deleted scenes and songs, a memoir by Diane Disney Miller to her father Walt Disney and so much more.

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Mickey Mouse Club House- I Heart Minnie DVD Review and G!VEAWAY

Uh oh! Valentine’s day is coming up very quickly. Do you have all your candies and chocolates ready?
How about those little somethings for your kids?
On February 7th, join Mickey Mouse and the Clubhouse gang for a special celebration of Minnie Mouse’s birthday! Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: I Heart Minnie is packed with five fun-filled episodes as well as an all new bonus feature β€œYou’re Invited to Minnie’s Birthday Party!” Two Best Friend necklaces are also included with this DVD, a great gift to give to that special someone on Valentine’s Day!

I have a suggestion for those of you with Disney fans, the new Mickey Mouse Club DVD I Heart Minnie. I heart Minnie is a collection of Minnie and Daisy themed episodes. There are a total of five episodes, one of which is a brand new unseen, as of yet, episode. This [Read more…]