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Firebreather Review
What more can you ask for besides huge monsters, a teen who can breathe fire, and battle that infuses all those into one? If you and your kiddos are looking for some action in the form of an animated adventure then you have to try Firebreather. I threw this Bluray into the player and immediately my kids are asking why the main character Duncan looks the way he did. Come to find out this kid was half human and half dragon! Talk about a strange situation here especially when your father is the size of a 20 story building. Duncan has never met his father and this story tells the account of Duncan moving to a new city with his mother, starting at a new school, meeting some new friends and finally meeting dear old dad!
About the Movie
Cartoon Network’s first original all-CG animation adventure presents Duncan Rosenblatt, a rather typical, awkward high school kid, except that his dad is a fire-breathing dragon and he is destined to protect the earth. Created and co-executive-produced by Phil Hester (The Wretch), Firebreather is executive-produced by Julia Pistor (Lemony Snicket) and co-executive-produced by Andy Kuhn (Freedom Ring)—Jim Kreig (Ben 10: Alien Force) joins as writer. Peter Chung (Aeon Flux) is attached to direct.
Ryan’s Rating: 7 out of 10!!
Pros: Epic battles and amazing storyline that keeps you asking questions about what might be in the fuure.
Cons: Some language (not profane) but may need some correcting if said by under 12.
Firebreather hit stores on March 22, 2011 so go and snag it now and it will get you all fired up!
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Tangled Review and Giveaway
Growing up I remember the story of Rapunzel and how the home-dude would call out for her to let down her hair. In the original Grimm Brothers story Rapunzel was taken from her parents after a man was caught stealing and held by Mother Gothel until Rapunzel was twelve. Around this time home-dude passed by and heard Rapunzel’s voice and was quickly enthralled with the young lass. Mother Gothel found out and, in some versions, threw him out of the tower impaling his eyeballs on some thorns blinding him until months later he found himself hearing a very familiar voice getting water from a stream. After that she cried over him and her tears restored his sight and Mother Gothel was left trapped in the tower without Internet forever.
I must say…thank goodness that Tangled, Disney’s version of this classic story, is more upbeat and uplifting. In some versions Rapunzel was even pregnant around the age of twelve. I popped this movie in on an afternoon after my kiddos had already watched it four times. As I sat in my recliner watching this on my laptop (and getting very weird looks from my wife) I realized this is a movie that had kept me interested in what was going on, had me very curious about what was going to happen next and made me prolong a bathroom break during it. The changes to the original fairy tale were done in a typical “Disney turn for the best” fashion and made some great updates that made the film memorable and hip to kids today and for years to come.
Film Synopsis
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 she’s been locked away in for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief, and the unlikely duo sets off on an actionpacked escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an overprotective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs. Tangled is a story of adventure, heart, humor and hair—lots of hair.
Tangled is available now as a 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Bluray + DVD + Digital Copy) for the suggested price of $49.99 US/$56.99 Canada, a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) for $39.99 US/$44.99 Canada and/or a 1-Disc DVD for $29.99 US/$35.99 Canada.
Bonus Features
Blu-ray
Untangled: The Making of a Fairy Tale – Exactly how long is Rapunzel’s hair? How many lanterns were used? Where did Pascal’s name come from? Which Disney animated feature first utilized CG animation? These and more will be answered when Mandy Moore and Zach Levi take viewers on a kooky behind-the-scenes tour to learn how the filmmakers styled this film’s Golden Tresses.
Deleted Scenes – Co-directors Byron Howard and Nathan Greno introduce three scenes and illuminate why they were ultimately cut.
- The Jaunty Moose
- Chemistry Develops
- Vigor The Visionary
Extended Songs – The complete versions of two great songs are shared in a unique feature that explains the co-directors decision to scale them down.
- When Will My Life Begin
- Mother Knows Best
Two Original Storybook Openings – Two alternate versions of the film’s opening sequence described by co-directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard.
50th Animated Feature Countdown – A video montage celebrating Tangled as the 50th film to join The Walt Disney Studios’ prestigious lineup of classic animated features.
9 Tangled Teasers – A collection of the most unique and quirky commercials made for the theatrical release of ―Tangled.‖ Some are spoofs based off of infomercials and/or breaking news, some are teasers and others are simply just funny filmstrips.
DVD & Movie Download
Two Original Storybook Openings – Versions 1 & 2
50th Animated Feature Countdown
Ryan’s Rating: 7.5 out of 10!!
Pros: Good story, great update, family friendly and face paced.
Cons: You don’t really know what the story of her hair is going to be now and if what happened can happen again.
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive:
- 2D Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack of Tangled!
How to Enter
Tell me if you think that Rapunzel should be a Official Disney Princess or not.
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This giveaway will end on April 16th 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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Rio Soundtrack Giveaway
Hey guys! Here is a little info and giveaway to kick things about the new movie Rio. I hope you all check this out and like what you see. I’ve included the first 2 minutes of the film so go and check it!
About the Movie
From the makers of the hit ICE AGE series comes RIO, a comedy adventure about taking a walk on the wild side. Blu is a domesticated Macaw who never learned to fly, living a comfortable life with his owner and best friend Linda in the small town of Moose Lake, Minnesota. Blu and Linda think he’s the last of his kind, but when they learn about another Macaw who lives in Rio de Janeiro, they head to the faraway and exotic land to find Jewel, Blu’s female counterpart. Not long after they arrive, Blu and Jewel are kidnapped by a group of bungling animal smugglers. With the help of street smart Jewel, and a group of wise-cracking and smooth-talking city birds, Blu escapes. Now, with his new friends by his side, Blu will have to find the courage to learn to fly, thwart the kidnappers who are hot on their trail, and return to Linda, the best friend a bird ever had.
About the soundtrack
An all-star musical cast led by multi-platinum artist will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Foxx, Bebel Gilberto, Taio Cruz, Ester Dean, Siedah Garrett, Jemaine Clement (of Flight of the Conchords), and Brazilian sensation Carlinhos Brown, along with film composer John Powell join together under the guidance of Brazilian music legend and executive music producer, Sergio Mendes, for the original motion picture soundtrack of RIO, opening April 15th. The soundtrack album will arrive in stores April 5th on Fox Music/Interscope Records.
RIO: ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK – full track listing:
1. Real In Rio- The Rio Singers
2. Let Me Take You To Rio (Blu’s Arrival) – Ester Dean & Carlinhos Brown
3. Mas Que Nada (2011 Rio Version) – Sergio Mendes featuring Gracinha Leporace
4. Hot Wings (I Wanna Party) – will.i.am & Jamie Foxx
5. Pretty Bird – Jemaine Clement
6. Fly Love – Jamie Foxx
7. Telling The World – Taio Cruz
8. Funky Monkey -Siedah Garrett, Carlinhos Brown, Mikael Mutti, and Davi Vieira
9. Take You To Rio (Remix) – Ester Dean
10. Balanco Carioca – Mikael Mutti
11. Sapo Cai – Carlinhos Brown & Mikael Mutti
12. Samba De Orly – Bebel Gilberto
13. Valsa Carioca – Sergio Mendes
Giveaway
Three (3) winners will receive:
- RIO: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
How to Enter
Tell me if you want this CD. That is all.
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Madeline On The Town Giveaway
Inspired by the beloved classic books that introduced us to a dozen delightful girls who live in an old house in Paris covered with vines, Madeline On The Town is full of adventurous fun. This collection of six of the most-entertaining episodes from Madeline’s much-loved animated TV series is sure to win your heart and provide hours of entertainment
Madeline On The Town was released byShout! Factory. Six episodes are contained in the volume, each making their DVD debut: Madeline and the Wedding, Madeline on Stage, Madeline and the Fashion Show, Madeline at the Ballet, Madeline at the Costume Party, and Madeline’s Birthday at the Zoo.
Ryan’s Rating: 5 out of 10!!
Pros: Another good Madeline compilation.
Cons: I think I rated this lower due to me liking the holiday ones better. The kids liked it though.
Giveaway
One (1) winner will win a copy of Madeline On The Town!
How to Enter
Tell me a French word that you know
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This giveaway will end on March 22nd 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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ReBoot Seasons 1 and 2 Review and Giveaway
Way back in the day I used to catch this cartoon on TV that was all 3-D and stuff. I mean like 3-D in the early 90’s…not way over-hyped and over-priced 3-D of today. This show was called ReBoot. Since early 1990s, Dot Matrix, Enzo, Guardian Bob and thousands of Binomes from ReBoot have thrust into battles with corrupt forces of Megabyte 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.
ReBoot ran for 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 the long-awaited Reboot: Seasons 1 and 2 DVD set out now from Shout! Factory, in association with Rainmaker Entertainment, Inc. 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.
Ryan’s Rating: 6 out of 10!!
Pros: Great storylines that still entertain my kids after several watches.
Cons: Like other “classic” cartoons you can tell it is a little dated.
Giveaway
One (1) winner will win a copy of ReBoot Seasons 1 & 2 boxset!
How to Enter
Tell me if you have ever watched this show before. Some people have never heard of it before…like my wife.
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This giveaway will end on March 22nd 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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Quiznos Goodness Giveaway
You guys know I have ranted and raved about Quiznos and their sandwiches. I used to be a Chicken Carbonara kinda guy but then I fell in love with the Prime Rib sub. The thing that always made me feel super awesome in my tummy when I chomped on this sandwich (besides the meat) is the peppercorn sauce. I really have to limit my intake on these if I want to stay in the good graces of my wife. The thing that makes this harder is that Quiznos has had some new additions to their menu.
Now they have birthed the new Prime Rib on Garlic Bread, Prime Rib & Blue and Chipotle Prime Rib subs that bring Quiznos’ tally of prime rib sandwiches to a whopping eight. These new prime ribs subs will be permanent menu additions in the Quiznos line of signature subs, alongside current Quiznos prime rib favorites: Prime Rib Mushroom & Swiss, Prime Rib & Peppercorn, Double Cheese Cheesesteak, Steakhouse Prime Rib Dip and Bourbon Grille Steak. Oh mylanta!
Now if you are like me and are trying to stay healthy, trim , fit, and in the good graces of your spouse you may want to eat a little bit lighter fare. The menu choices that are under 500 calories are probably the way to go. They have around twenty subs that are under 500 calories!
In addition to the prime rib subs, Quiznos also introduced:
- 2 new under 500 calorie subs: Chicken Cordon Bleu and Caprese
- Ultimate Turkey Club
- 3 new desserts: Apple Cobbler, Dark Chocolate Bar, Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a $15 Quiznos gift card so you can indulge!
How to Enter
Tell me your fav sub!
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This giveaway will end on March 10th 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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Mars Needs Mars Giveaway
A new movie that is coming out is peaking my interest more and more. Mars Needs Moms is a new movie that comes out on March 11th from Walt Disney Studios. I hope to check this movie out in the next couple of weeks and fill you guys in on what I thought.
Take out the trash, eat your broccoli—who needs moms, anyway? Nine-year-old Milo (Seth Green) finds out just how much he needs his mom (Joan Cusack) when she’s nabbed by Martians who plan to steal her mom-ness for their own young. Produced by the team behind “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” and “The Polar Express,” “Mars Needs Moms” showcases Milo’s quest to save his mom—a wild adventure in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D that involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader (Mindy Sterling). With the help of a tech-savvy, underground earthman named Gribble (Dan Fogler) and a rebel Martian girl called Ki (Elisabeth Harnois), Milo just might find his way back to his mom—in more ways than one.
Giveaway
One (1) winner will receive a Mars Needs Moms Gift Pack that includes a Mars Needs Moms Adult Size T-Shirt, Mars Needs Moms Youth Size T-Shirt and Moms Needs Mars Temporary Tattoos (3-pack)
How to Enter
Tell me if you could go to Mars…would you?
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This giveaway will end on March 9th 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 New and Improved Lands’ End Polo Review and Giveaway
I like clothes. They cover me instead of being naked. For this reason clothes are important to me. Even more importantly I like great looking and great fitting clothes. So, in my efforts to find the best of both worlds in clothing the new and improved Lands’ End Polo was brought to my attention. This shirt is nice. It is a heavier shirt than some of those wussy-boy ones that I have been seeing in the last few years. You know the ones that when you need your size you have to go up two sizes so it doesn’t stick to you like casing on a sausage. I don’t like the “athletic fit”. This shirt fits like it should. Just like a classic, yet redesigned, polo shirt.
This classic wardrobe staple has been redesigned to feature:
- Jersey-taped seams on the neck and shoulders add comfort
- Fabric that is heftier and softer than ever before
- No-curl collar that lies flat wash after wash
Ryan’s Rating: 8 out of 10!!
Pros: Nice fit, no tags, and my wife thinks I look good in it.
Cons: I don’t have enough to wear one every day.
Giveaway
Three (3) winners will win a New and Improved Lands’ End Polo!
How to Enter
Tell me who this shirt would be for.
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This giveaway will end on March 9th 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 Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910
Everything seems to be in HD these days. Whether it’s in the theater, on the TV, and now on our phones…HD is the way to go. Recently I wanted to figure out what would work for me and what I wanted to do for my HD video needs. Since my wife Crystal has been traveling more and more I wanted to find one way for us to stay in touch not only in audio form but in video form too. Also, I was looking into having video to go along with my podcast so that I can interact with my audience better. After searching a bit Logitech sent me over their HD Pro Webcam C910.
The HD Pro Webcam C910 is a sleek looking little number. It boasts high definition video up to 1080p, a wide-angle lens and autofocus for picture quality that’s simply amazing. Video chat, blog, stream and upload to Facebook in just one click. The term ‘webcam’ doesn’t quite do it justice. Logitech Fluid Crystal Technology gives you smooth, fluid video. Crystal clear images. Rich colors. It’s all stuffed in here like a Thanksgiving turkey…except without salmonella.
Here is what my webcam on my laptop looks like. It was so bad the audio doesn’t even sync up with the video.
Here is what it looks like once I installed the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910. This quality is nice twice.
One sweet feature that we all loved to sit around and just play with was the mask and avatar features. You can have fun with effects like Video Masks you can make from any photo—transform your video image into animals, celebrities or even your family pet. My favorite mask was the one I did were I put my eyes and mouth onto a picture of Batman. I must have talked to the kids with that thing for at least ten minutes straight. I also liked using the avatar function that they have where you can turn yourself into all sorts of things like a dinosaur, an alien, and alley cat, or even a comical shark.
- Full HD 1080p video recording
- Fluid HD 720p video calls in 16:9 widescreen
- Precision Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus for razor-sharp video and brilliant 10MP photos
- Noise-cancelling dual mics for HD-quality stereo audio—a first for HD webcams
- Convenient cable management system reduces clutter
- 1-click video upload to Facebook and YouTube
- Easy HD calling on included Logitech Vid HD and most major IM services
Ryan’s Rating: 9 out of 10!!
Pros: Very sleek and such great video quality.
Cons: Just make sure you don’t run it on an older system or it may get a little choppy.
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Super Hero Squad Vol 3 Giveaway
The Super Hero Squad Show. This show is a riot. My kids do not sit down too often and actually watch tv without running off and getting into something else. I mean really. I am sitting here right now trying to write this post and I am so distracted in what is going on with this show. I think one cool thing is my 7 year old daughter loves this show. The comedy relief is what drives her stomach muscles to get a workout on every showing.
The Super Hero Squad Show: Quest For The Infinity Sword is Volume 3 is a must! Watch as Iron Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Thor, the 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! Volume 3 features the final 13 episodes from Season One plus all-new bonus features!
Ryan’s Rating: 8 out of 10!!
Pros: Kids love it, iconic characters, and the X-men were in this volume!
Cons: Still this dang theme song will get so stuck in your head…and your kids.
Giveaway
One (1) winer will win a copy of Super Hero Squad Volume 3!
How to Enter
Tell me your favorite squaddie.
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This giveaway will end on March 1st 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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