5 Great Family Movies to Pop in on Friday Night

November 5, 2011 by 4 Comments

If you’ve basically given up on the idea of a family movie night at the theater because of the high cost of
admission, snacks, and so on, then you may be looking for an alternative form of entertainment after a
long week of work and school has left your family beat. Luckily, you can still get the feel of the theater
in the comfort of your own home by staging a movie night. So dim the lights, pop some corn, and get
comfy in your favorite armchair. Here are a few family-friendly movies that will have everyone feeling
good come Friday night.

1. Finding Nemo (2003). There’s no denying that Pixar pretty much hits it out of the park every
time, and you’ve likely got your favorite film, but you really can’t go wrong with this whale of
a tale about a clown fish searching the vast ocean for his lost son. The graphics are incredibly
beautiful, but it’s the characters and the storyline that make this movie special, and they’ll have
you coming back to watch it again and again.

2. The Princess Bride (1987). This fractured fairy tale is fun and offbeat with plenty of characters
that are a little left of normal (a six-fingered villain, a rhyming giant, a Spaniard with a spiel,
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GOING FOR GOLD with Disney’s Cars 2!

November 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
Want some career advice and insider industry tips from the artists, animators and creative team at Pixar? You got it. Want to get a job in animation? Follow the advice of these animation bigwigs from “Cars 2” – and go for gold!
LEARN THE BASICS
“Cars 2” Director John Lasseter says: “The advice I give to all potential animators is the same: Study the basics and grow from there. You have to learn to draw, even if you want to get into computer animation, so learn basic design principles, learn basic animation principles and learn basic film grammar for starters. These basics are so vitally important because your tools will change throughout your career, but you’ll always fall back on the basics. Technology never makes a movie; it’s what you do with it that does. Software will always change and evolve. I use my basic art foundations every day of my career and I can’t stress enough how you should never short-change the basics.”
EDUCATION IS KEY
“Cars 2” Supervising Animator Shawn Krause says: “I was lucky enough to go to CalArts and that certainly helped me get into Pixar, but there are many other ways to get into the industry. Art school obviously helps, but it’s a good idea to start learning about art and animation as early as possible. I grew up watching a lot of the classic animation that Disney and Warner Brothers made and I studied the work of animators like Frank Thomas from a young age. If you want to get ahead, study as much as you can. It’s also a good idea to study things like anatomy so you know how the body moves. You should also try your hand at different styles of animation and art. It’s always good to have as many skills as possible because you never know what you’re going to be asked to pull out of the bag when you’re working.”
ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE
Story Supervisor Nathan Stanton says: “I never stopped drawing as a kid. I literally never stopped and I sincerely believe that my drive and passion is what got me here today. If you want to be a filmmaker and you want to get into Pixar, arm yourself with as much knowledge of film and animation as you can. Keep on top of new technologies and new software, but know the basics and keep at it.”
ENTHUSIASM WILL TAKE YOU FAR
“Cars 2” Producer Denise Ream says: “There’s one thing we always look for in a potential Pixar employee: enthusiasm. There’s a huge amount of enthusiasm and passion at Pixar and I want to work with people who love animation. If you want to do live-action movies you should be making live-action movies. I want to hear that you are eager to work on animated films and that you’ve strived to learn as much as you can about them. I came to Pixar because I love animation and that’s exactly what we want to see in all of our employees. Having a passion for what you want to do is really key to getting far in this industry. The founder of the company is passionate about animation and so should you be. Let the passion shine through.”
PUT IN THE EFFORT
“Cars 2” Animator June Brownbill says: “You don’t have to be a California native to work at Pixar, or even an American citizen, but you do have to put in a lot of effort. I’m from England and Pixar is a very long way from home for me, but I couldn’t be happier. To work here is a dream come true. It’s something I’ve always wanted and it’s something I’ve always [Read more…]
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Cars 2- Now Available!!! Discounts, and an intervew with Lightning McQueen/Owen Wilson

November 1, 2011 by 5 Comments

You can get your coupon for 5$ off HERE!

Here is an interview with Owen Wilson, the voice of “Lightning McQueen”-

How excited were you to voice Lightning McQueen again in “Cars 2”?
I was very excited to return to Lightning McQueen and the world of “Cars” because it felt like I was working on a completely different movie. “Cars 2” is a fun international adventure that takes place in the exciting world of espionage and intrigue. It’s very different from the first movie and it’s great to see these characters tackling a whole new world outside of Radiator Springs.
How much fun is it to work in animation?
It’s great fun because you get to use your own imagination, just like a little kid does. On a live-action movie, you have to go through wardrobe, hair and makeup and then you walk onto set. Animation is very pure. You go into a recording studio and the scene is explained to you, but there are no props and no actors to work alongside. It’s great fun to start seeing everything in your head.
How did you land the role of Lightning McQueen?
I met John Lasseter at the Academy Awards years and years ago. I didn’t know him, but he told me that he and his sons enjoyed my movie “Shanghai Noon” and he explained that he was working on a film about cars. I didn’t know that anything would come to pass from that conversation, but then Pixar got in touch and it all spiraled from there. I was really excited to work on an animated movie, so I jumped on board.
What kind of a driver are you?
I think I’m a careful driver. I don’t get speeding tickets and I don’t race around. I usually drive a car that beeps when you put it in reverse, so I guess it’s very pedestrian friendly.
Are you a racecar enthusiast?
I really enjoy watching car races, and it’s interesting that “Cars 2” features a variety of race contests. I think there’s more of an interest in oval track racing here in the United States, like stock car and Indy racing. Overseas, they seem more interested in the grand prix, which consists of circuit racing [Read more…]
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#Disney’s Cars 2 Movie RELEASED TODAY! Delicious Recipes For the Family

November 1, 2011 by 1 Comment

Download Printable Cars 2 Recipes!

Download Printable Cars 2 Recipes!

I know my Little Man has spent the morning watching this movie- He LOVES Cars and Cars 2! This is easily one of his favorite movies of all time, and some of his favorites toys as well. The new Blu-Ray is so clear that is is almost like being in a movie theater! I love that it is a combo [Read more…]

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#Disney’s Cars 2 Movie will be available Nov.1 – Here are some fun activities to get your engines started!

October 28, 2011 by 5 Comments

While we all wait for Disney’s November 1st release of CARS 2 on Blu-ray 3D and Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack (however impatiently!), here are some fun activities that [Read more…]

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Winnie The Pooh on DVD, out Oct 25- Win this Great Kids Movie Here!

October 20, 2011 by 201 Comments

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear,
Winnie The Pooh!  Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore,
and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie
The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

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OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!
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Win DreamWorks Pictures’ REAL STEEL #Movie #Contest

October 4, 2011 by 90 Comments

DreamWorks Pictures’ REAL STEEL opens in theatres everywhere this Friday, October 7th.
“Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “The Prestige”) as Charlie Kenton, a financially strapped, risk-taking former boxer who now makes his living on an underworld robot boxing circuit, operating the metal pugilists that made his human profession obsolete.
Sugar Ray Leonard was even hired by the filmmakers to serve as the film’s boxing consultant and to train Hugh Jackman for his appearance in the ring.

One of you will win these fun prizes!

ITEMS FOR GIVEAWAY:
– REAL STEEL t-shirt in adult  sizes of S, M, L, XL
– REAL STEEL bottle opener
– REAL STEEL stickers

– REAL STEEL temporary tattoos

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3 Princes and a Princess 2, Closer to Lucy, Have Sippy Will Travel, and The Thrifty Things.  You can Follow GFC, Twitter, or Facebook- each is worth an entry.  

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
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OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck! 


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#Win Thomas the Tank Engine- Day of the Diesels DVD Contest

September 24, 2011 by 130 Comments

The Steamies and the Diesels face off in this action-packed movie adventure, Thomas & Friends Day of the Diesels – The Movie! When a fire breaks out on the Island of Sodor, two new firefighting engines – Flynn and Belle – join Thomas and Percy to save the day! When Thomas starts spending all his time with Sodor’s newest heroes, Percy is left feeling alone. Diesel sees this and invites Percy to the Dieselworks, where Percy is made to feel special by none other than the master of mischief Diesel 10! But Percy doesn’t know that he is part of Diesel 10’s master plan to take over the Sodor Steamworks. Can Percy lead the Steam Team to reclaim the Steamworks or will the Diesels make it their new home?

Special Features
“Fiery Flynn To the Rescue” Game
“Day of the Diesels” Karaoke Song
“Hear the Engines Coming” Karaoke Song
“Steamies vs. Diesels” Video
Product Details
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 57 Minutes
Sells for $13.99

What kid is not all about trains?  This is a great DVD for any train lover- my own Little Man included.  He played with his beloved Thomas and Percy trains after watching the movie, re-enacting the scenes he just saw.  If your little one is a lover of the choo-choos, this is one for you!

Here is how to enter to win the sweet DVD  🙂

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– enter a giveaway at any of the Collective Media Magic Bloggers’ sites! 
3 Princes and a Princess 2, Closer to Lucy, and The Thrifty Things.- GFC, Twitter, and Facebook are all 1 extra entry each. 

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)
 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)   *Can be done daily


– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button  (each is worth one entry)


OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: I received this product for review from the sponsor.  All opinions are mine, yours may differ.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends Oct 14, 2011.

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