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DreamWorks Pictures’ “The Light Between Oceans” out on Blu-ray January 24th
DreamWorks Pictures’ “The Light Between Oceans,” a lush, classical romance, starring two-time Academy Award® nominee Michael Fassbender (Best Actor, Steve Jobs), Oscar® winner Alicia Vikander (Best Supporting Actress, The Danish Girl), and Oscar and Golden Globe® winner Rachel Weisz (Best Supporting Actress, The Constant Gardener), arrives home on Digital HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand. The mesmerizingly beautiful film is based on the 2012 best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman, which swept readers away with its transporting story of fate, love, moral dilemmas and the lengths one couple will go to see their hard-fought dreams realized. The in-home release of “The Light Between Oceans” will carry audiences even deeper into…
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Fun Facts for Inauguration Day
Every four years, a president is sworn into office by taking the Presidential oath. While the oath itself is quite short, the inauguration events for modern presidents have become huge, celebratory exhibitions. In addition to being sworn in, the new President generally gives a speech, or an Inaugural Address. There are often parades, parties, and even Meet & Greets in the days following the swearing in of the new President. Here are some fun Inauguration Day Facts to share with the kids. The oath is only 35 words long: I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States and will to…
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PBS Kids 24/7 Channel Launches Monday January 16th
PBS KIDS is launching its new 24/7 on Monday! Beginning Monday, a new TV channel and a live stream on digital platforms will be available through local stations. PBS stations across the nation will be able to broadcast favorite PBS KIDS shows such as CURIOUS GEORGE and WILD KRATTS 24 hours a day on an additional television channel and offer a live stream, making it easy for children to watch their favorite series during primetime and other after-school hours when viewing among families is high. Nielsen data demonstrates that live TV is the dominant way children access video, accounting for 68% of the time children spend…
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Exclusive Interview with Felicity Jones of A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls is a visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director J.A. Bayona (“The Impossible”). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. …
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New Year’s Eve Party Ideas The Whole Family Will Enjoy!
The countdown is on. This year, the most famous 10 seconds of the year are back on Netflix with 10 new countdowns based on some of your kids’ favorite shows: Word Party, Puffin Rock, Luna Petunia, Beat Bugs, All Hail King Julien, Skylanders Academy, DreamWorks Trollhunters, Project Mc2, Fuller House and Chasing Cameron. Start your party anytime, anywhere by searching New Year’s Eve Countdown on Netflix. Here are some fun ideas to incorporate into your family’s celebrations! Party Tray: This is super easy to put together and adds some festivity to your night! All you need are some party hats, streamers, party poppers, and masks. Ice Cream Sandwich Bar: This…
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DreamWorks Trollhunters premieres on Netflix December 23rd in time for some holiday fun!
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means the inevitable “I’M BORED” heard around the house is even closer. There’s only so much time new presents will keep the kids entertained, but starting December 23rd, DreamWorks Trollhunters is giving families 250+ epic moments to fill family downtime. From the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes a tale of two worlds set to collide in the epic saga DreamWorks Trollhunters. When ordinary teenager Jim Lake Jr. stumbles upon a mystical amulet on his way to school one morning, he inadvertently discovers an extraordinary secret civilization of mighty trolls beneath his small town of Arcadia. Suddenly…