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Toy Story 3 Review
Among all of the great trilogies in the world such as The Godfather, Lord of the Rings, and (the original) Star Wars trilogy I must now put my stamp on the Toy Story trilogy. Oh Mylanta…I loved this movie. I feel like I have gotten so close to these characters and the road that they have traveled over the years. If this is the last movie ever that Buzz and Woody ever grace then it would be a very fitting end for them. By the way…I did cry twice during this movie. Can we say the rootin’ist tootin’ist tear jerker of the year?
Toy Story 3 welcomes Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz (voice of Tim Allen) and the whole gang back as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie’s counterpart Ken (voice of Michael Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear (voice of Ned Beatty). Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo), produced by Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (Cars, Monsters, Inc.) and written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine), Toy Story 3 is a comical new adventure!
I thought I would also include some fun print-and-play activities! Search the words, connect-the-dots, spot the differences, and color your favorite Toy Story 3 characters by clicking here.
Bonus Features
DVD :
- Day & Night – The innovative and entertaining short from the imagination of Pixar artist and Director Teddy Newton.
- Toys! – A closer look at all of Toy Story 3’s beloved toys from updating the classic characters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie’s Room toys.
- Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure – Produced in conjunction with NASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz’s visit to the International Space Station focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz’s triumphant return to Earth.
- Paths to Pixar: Editorial – Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their careers.
- The Gang’s All Here – A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an introduction to the voices of the new characters.
- A Toy’s Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land – A sneak peek at the new Toy Story-themed playland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Studio Stories – A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.
“Where’s Gordon?” – An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.
“Cereal Bar” – The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.
“Clean Start” – The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the start of the film.
Blu Ray Combo Pack
Everything on the DVD plus…
- Toy Story Trivia Dash – This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.
- Cine-Explore – Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.
- Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation – Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.
- Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion – Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyzes successful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.
- Bonnie’s Playtime: A Story Roundtable – A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the “Bonnie’s Playtime” scene to life.
- Roundin’ Up A Western Opening – The development of the movie’s exciting opening scene.
- Life Of A Shot – Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film’s “Western Opening.”
- Goodbye Andy – An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene “Andy’s Goodbye.”
- Accidental Toymakers – By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.
- Making of Day & Night – The story behind the unique 2D/3D blended short.
This movie really shows and exhibits very much of the same values that I try to instill in my children. Trust, teamwork, and even the strong sense of family. These characters have adapted to all sorts of obstacles over the years and to finally see everyone on the same page and working as a family was very heart-warming.
Ryan’s Rating: 10 out of 10!!
Pros: As most of Pixar movies are great for kids and adults alike..this one shines and please the whole family.
Cons: Tissues for you snotting and crying during this movie are not included.
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Tangled Giveaway
Walt Disney Pictures presents “Tangled,” one of the most hilarious, hair-raising tales ever told. When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider (voice of Zachary Levi) hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage by Rapunzel (voice of Mandy Moore), a beautiful and feisty tower-bound teen with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn’s curious captor, who’s looking for her ticket out of the tower where she’s been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs. In theaters this holiday season in Disney Digital 3D, “Tangled” is a story of adventure, heart, humor and hair—lots of hair.
- “Tangled” marks Walt Disney Pictures’ 50th full-length animated feature.
- Rising stars Byron Howard and Nathan Greno take the helm, infusing the fresh talent of the animation industry’s newest generation of directors. Howard directed Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Bolt,” the 2008 animated comedy adventure that grossed more than $300 million worldwide and earned two Golden Globe® nominations (Best Animated Film and Best Original Song), and an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. Greno, a 14-year Disney animation veteran, served as head of story on “Bolt,” and has animation and/or story credits on “Mulan,” “Brother Bear,” and “Meet the Robinsons.”
- “Tangled” features new songs and a score by eight-time Oscar-winning composer/songwriter Alan Menken (“The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Pocahontas,” and, most recently, “Enchanted”). Lyrics are by Glenn Slater, a 2008 Tony and Grammy nominee for his work on “The Little Mermaid.”
Giveaway
-Female fit Rapunzel t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)
– General fit Flynn Rider t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)
– General fit Pascal t-shirt in Adult and Youth sizes (S, M, L, XL)
– Silly Bandz – set of 4 characters (Rapunzel, Flynn, Pascal, Maximus)
How to Enter
Just leave me a comment telling me your favorite Disney movie!
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This giveaway will end on November 24th at 10:00 PM Central time. Winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Giveaway is open to US entries. The winner must contact me in 24 hours to claim their prize. Good luck to everyone!
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The Super Hero Squad Show Volume 2
What holiday season would not be complete without super heroes? I would rather not think about it. Since the holiday season is approaching, I feel that it is only right to mention that The Super Hero Squad Show Volume 2 would be a great addition to your child’s collection. The way these characters interact with each other in a way that promotes teamwork, trust, and standing for what is right is always a great way to arouse these traits in our children.
Watch as Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Thor, Falcon and their friends faithfully – and hysterically – protect Super Hero City from the wild, weird and even wacky villainy of VillainVille’s most infamous baddies, led by the sinister Dr. Doom! The Super Hero Squad Show: Quest For The Infinity Sword! Volume 2 DVD features the second six episodes from Season One, plus all-new bonus features, including an interview with Tom Kenny (Iron Man, Captain America and MODOK), hero profiles, trailers and more.
Boasting a stellar ensemble of well-known celebrity voice talent, The Super Hero Squad Show animated series features super-stylized, action-packed versions of Marvel’s popular characters (including Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Silver Surfer and Wolverine) with a comedic twist. Marvel has attracted top voice talent to play the roles of Marvel’s iconic heroes and villains. Not to mention, Volume 2 of The Super Hero Squad Show also boasts the voice talent of Kevin Michael Richardson (Family Guy), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld), Ray Stevenson (Punisher: War Zone) and Lena Headey (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles).
The Super Hero Squad Show: Quest For The Infinity Sword! Volume 2 DVD contains six exciting episodes including:
- From The Atom … It Rises!
- Night In The Sanctorum!
- This Forest Green!
- O, Captain, My Captain!
- If This Be My Thanos!
- Deadly Is Black Widow’s Bite!
BONUS FEATURES:
- An interview with Tom Kenny
- Hero profiles
- Concept Art Gallery
- Trailers
Ryan’s Rating: 8 out of 10!!
Pros: Kids love it, very family friendly, and extremely iconic characters.
Cons: Still this dang theme song will get so stuck in your head!
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Freddi Fish ABC’s Under the Sea
As most of you know at our house we love us some video games. We also like our kids to actually know things like ABC’s, 123’s, colors, and directions that will enable them to have great success in their future. So, if there was some way to combine these two things to encompass fun and learning all rolled up in a video game that would be stellar. Well now, Atari has figured out just how to do it with the release of Freddi Fish ABC’s Under the Sea! As soon as I opened this game up and let Ry-Ry play it he was “hooked”. I don’t think he even knew that he was actually learning until I pointed out that he had never counted up to a certain number that he did. He loves this game and it has even replaced some of his older beloved titles. Let’s give a big hand to this extremely fun and educational game!
About
Freddi Fish: ABC’s Under the Sea is the first time Freddi Fish comes to the Nintendo DS in a fun and educational set of mini-games! ABC Under the Sea is an educational game that inspires and challenges kids to explore, think and discover with exciting games that target different developmental stages and interest levels of children 3-5.
Freddi Fish: ABC’s Under the Sea covers many early learning topics such as letter recognition, vocabulary, spelling, counting, directions, colors and tracing in the guises of fun mini-games such as Soup-Stir, Counting Coral and Bubble Bonanza
Features
- Collection of 9 mini-games including Bubble Bonanza, Counting Coral, Fridge Magnets and Soup Stir
- 20+ hours of gameplay
- Easy for kids to play by touching the screen with fingers or DS stylus
- Captivating characters, stories and gameplay
- New clues and endings each time you play
- Builds key thinking and reasoning skills
If you are thinking of some great gifts that the kiddos will love and you will feel good about it to then Freddi Fish for the DS if a great stocking stuffer or present.
The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.
The Adventures of OOK and GLUK Giveaway
Hey peeps! I want to fill you in on a hilarious book called The Adventures of OOK and GLUK! In this graphic novel, George Beard and Harold Hutchins present the sensational saga of two silly caveboys named Ook and Gluk. Ook and Gluk have a pretty awesome life growing up together in Caveland, Ohio, in 500,001 BC—even though they’re always getting in trouble with their nasty leader, Big Chief Goppernopper. But Ook and Gluk’s idyllic life takes a turn for the terrible when an evil corporation from the future invades their quiet, prehistoric town.
More Information
Captain Underpants is one of the most beloved and bestselling children’s book series with over 45 million books in print! Its core audience is boys ages 6-10, however even older kids and adults collect all the books in the series. This past August, Scholastic released The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung-Fu Cavemen from the Future, from Dav Pilkey the creator of Captain Underpants.
About the Author:
Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series; Dog Breath, winner of the California Young Reader Medal; and The Paperboy, a Caldecott Honor Book. He lives with his wife in the Pacific Northwest. Visit him online at www.pilkey.com
Product Page: http://scholastic.com/titles/ookandgluk/index.htm
Reading level: Ages 6-10+
Hardcover: 176 pages
Giveaway
Five (5) winners will receive: A Copy of THE ADVENTURES OF OOK and GLUK!
How to Enter
Just leave me a comment telling me the funniest book you have ever read!
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The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely that of the blog owners. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. I have been given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions in any freakin’ way.
Wordless Wednesday
Winner!
The Klutz Book of Animation giveaway has ended and the winner is…..
…#40 AB Smith!
My Role During Halloween
Halloween. The one time of year where you can dress up and be anyone in the universe you want to be. What better excuse do you need to get excited about this remarkable day? Growing up I was always taught this. I was told it was a magical night where monsters ran wild, ninjas kicked butt, and vampires were scary and did not glitter.
When I first became a father I was leery about my role during Halloween. My friends and I all used to set up our own “yard of horrors” when we were younger. I soon realized once I saw the horror on my young daughters face in being frightened by daddy scaring people and acting so “not-daddy” to her. I soon hung up my mask and creepy demon fingers and traded them in for a pair of comfortable walking shoes and a little one’s hand. My role as a dad during Halloween has changed significantly in the past seven years. Now that I have three little ones that are so ready each year to go tromping through the neighborhood, I really see how important my role during this night has matured.
Here are some things that I have put into action over the years.
- Encourage you child to use their imagination to the fullest. If they want to fly down the street during trick or treating, talk with an accent all day, or even moan like the undead…let them.
- When it comes to selecting costumes for Halloween let them be whatever they want. As long as it is in good taste and holds still to your family values. My four year old has been Batman for the last three years and he loves it every year.
- Halloween candy is for Halloween. I let them indulge on some candy but after a few days it all goes bye bye. It is a night filled with candy and they shouldn’t have the desire to stock up. Keep it special.
- You already paid a ridiculous amount for those costumes. After the night is over just let them wear the costume whenever they want. Our kid’s costumes go in the dress up drawer and they come out and get put on frequently.
After all that I have experienced over the years I really feel it is important that my kids know that I want them to have fun on Halloween. I will be there when they need me to walk them up that sidewalk when it looks too dark and give them Pepto when they eat too much. I have always thought that it’s not just the act of walking from house to house that defines the night..it’s the walk and the time spent in between.
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Wordless Wednesday
Halloween “Do’s” with Fantastic Sam’s
The great peeps over at Fantastic Sam’s have answered a couple of questions regarding Halloween Hair-do’s along with some general tips to totally add the finishing touch to your rockin’ costume. Fantastic Sams’ Pam Kelly, National Director of Technical Services, put together the following “hair raising” tricks and tips.
HALLOWEEN HAIR TIPS
The hair you wear with your Halloween costume can make or break the look! Here are a few tips and tricks to complete your look.
- To add color to your Halloween hair, make it a temporary color so you can easily remove it after the party’s over. Colored hairsprays and temporary colored hair gels are the easiest to remove. Simply brush out the hairstyle and shampoo with fantasticcleanse clarifying shampoo and follow with fantasticcondition moisturizing conditioner. If your hair is porous, you may need to shampoo two or three times!
- Get crazy with a crimping iron to add wild texture to your hair. This is a great look for the vampire craze that will definitely been seen at parties and in the streets during Halloween night. Just remember to use fantasticstyle thermal guard to protect your hair from the heat of the iron.
- Many Halloween hair styles require back combing the hair to achieve new heights. Spray the hair after backcombing with fantastic finish finishing spray to keep it where you want it. When you are ready to remove the backcombing, a brush with plastic bristles will be more gentle on the hair. Start at the ends and work your way to the base of the backcombing to remove.
- To create spikes in your hair, apply fantastic style styling cement on wet hair and then blow dry into place by brushing and directing the hair upward. This styling cement will defy gravity!
I hope this helps you out on trying to figure out a style to go with your look. Feel free to leave a comment for me telling what your craziest hairstyle has been for Halloween.
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