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PBS Kids “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD
PBS KIDS’ “Odd-tober” begins with an all-new ODD SQUAD one-hour special and the return of Halloween-themed family favorites from various series! On Monday, October 5, PBS KIDS will premiere “ODD SQUAD: Against the Odds,” which will include five 11-minute stories with Olive, Otto and the rest of the gang as they solve the community’s strange problems. Related games, clips and full episodes will also be available on PBS KIDS digital platforms throughout the month. ODD SQUAD is one of our favorite new shows! You can read our interview with the creators, Tim McKeon (Adventure Time) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company) of this popular show here. What is your child’s…
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New on PBS Masterpiece Sundays :: Home Fires
Their Finest Hour Home Fires Starring Samantha Bond and Francesca Annis In a World War II–era drama Sundays, October 4 – November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET on MASTERPIECE on PBS Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Reckless) head an extraordinary cast in a moving drama about women in an English village facing the onset of World War II. Calm, fortitude, and creativity are the watchwords on Home Fires, airing in six inspiring episodes on MASTERPIECE, Sundays, October 4 – November 8, 2015 at 8pm ET on PBS. I am such a big fan of pretty much all of the PBS Masterpiece programs and can’t wait to watch…
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Aladdin Diamond Edition Preview at Walt Disney Studios
This past weekend my family had the privilege of attending the preview of the Diamond Edition of Aladdin at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The upcoming release of the Blu-ray/DVD set was celebrated in true Disney style. There were many engaging games and activities for the children. My boys had fun trying to win Disney-themed prizes, and I had a blast learning the basics of belly dancing. They also catered a nice breakfast to keep us going. In attendance were many ABC/Disney Channel stars: Jodie Sweetin from “Fuller House”, Joey Bragg from “Liv and Maddie”, Luna Blaise from “Fresh Off the Boat”, Murray Rundus from “Gamer’s Guide”,…
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The Magic of Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Celebration
“Disneyland will never be completed, as long as there is imagination left in the world.” ~ Walt Disney Growing up in Southern California we would take a trip to Disneyland about once or twice a year and it was always so magical! Usually my parents would surprise my brother and I and announce over breakfast “we are going to Disneyland” which we would respond with yelps and screams of joy! This was back in the day when Disneyland had E Tickets (anyone remember those) so we had to pick our favorite rides for those treasured E Tickets. Disneyland is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary all year long and guests will experience…
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Join us on an Adventure with Tomorrowland’s and Aladdin Imagineers!
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” -Walt Disney For years I have been secretly hoping I’d be invited to attend a Disney media event and dreams do come true as this past week I was asked to attend the Tomorrowland, Aladdin and Disney Movies Anywhere Media Event. I hope you’ll join us as we share our interviews with a group of inspiring ‘Disney Dreamers,’ from filmmakers, talent and entrepreneurs to imagineers and an award winning chef who embody Walt Disney’s legacy of creativity, optimism and innovation. Some of the talent we will be speaking with include Brad Bird, Director of Tomorrowland (and The Incredibles and…
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Have Courage and Be Kind :: Cinderella Review & Giveaway
“Have courage and be kind” is a constant theme seen throughout Disney’s beloved and empowering fairytale told in a new beautiful way, Cinderella. The enchanting film arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere September 15th with bonus features that include over 12 minutes of additional scenes, the “ Frozen Fever” theatrical short and more! My daughter and I saw Cinderella in the movie theater about five times. That is how much we fell in love with the movie. From the gorgeous dresses to wonderful message about having courage and being kind – both of us loved watching the movie. The animation is fantastic and it is so fun watching the mice turn into…