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Considered one of the Best Pictures of 2016: Lion Arrives on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand April 11th
“One of the most heart-warming and heart-wrenching films of the year” Jordan Hoffman, New York Daily News “One of the best pictures of 2016” Rex Reed, New York Observer Six Oscar® Nominations Arriving on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand April 11, 2017 Available on Digital HD March 28, 2017 The journey begins for audiences everywhere when Anchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company release the critically acclaimed LION on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand April 11, 2017 and on Digital HD March 28, 2017. Garth Davis’ directorial film debut garnered six Academy Award® nominations including Best Picture. The film features an astounding cast with…
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PBS KIDS’ annual “Explore the Outdoors” initiative kicks off on April 10th
PBS KIDS’ annual “Explore the Outdoors” initiative kicks off on April 10th with a week of new episodes from WILD KRATTS and NATURE CAT! It’s an Earth Month celebration as the STEM focused shows encourage families to head outside and explore what’s in their own backyard. Kids can continue the discovery within their community as more than 30 local PBS member stations will be hosting Earth Month-related events such as lessons on local ecology to urban hiking and biking trails. For even more hands-on learning activities, families can explore the activities and materials available on PBS PressRoom. New digital content includes WILD KRATTS’ “Aviva’s Eel-ectric Challenge,” a…
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SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE out in theaters April 7th!
Smurfs: The Lost Village out in theaters April 7, 2017 In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting and thrilling race through the Forbidden Forest filled with magical creatures to find a mysterious lost village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Embarking on a rollercoaster journey full of action and danger, the Smurfs are on a course that leads to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history! I had a chance to preview the movie last weekend with my daughter, Kate, at the world premiere in Culver City. We absolutely loved the…
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The Littlest Inventor Author Takes On Autism ‘Acceptance’
Mandi Mathis was introduced to the world of autism while running through the grocery store at a full sprint with her youngest son, Sawyer, tucked under her arm like a football while he was screaming at the top of his lungs. What she didn’t know then was that he was experiencing sensory overload. Mandi is a practicing attorney so research, planning, and advocating come natural to her. Soon after her son received a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder, Mandi became a champion for those on the autism spectrum. She says that teaching Sawyer how to comfort, calm and advocate for himself is one of her greatest accomplishments. She captured her son’s story in,…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story out on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand April 4th!
Exciting news Star Wars fans! “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” came home on Digital HD March 24th and Blu-ray on April 4th. This news comes on the heels of the start of production announcement of the untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story. “Rogue One” has established its place within the Star Wars universe and the hearts of moviegoers, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of all time in the U.S. We’ve seen it a couple times already and really love it! In fact, I participated in a Rogue One Digital HD Twitter party battle last weekend to celebrate the release of the Digital HD and Blu-ray! I was on Team Empire and we all “tweeted” about our favorite scenes, characters and shared…
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The Muddy Puddles Project Brings Awareness and Support to Pediatric Cancer
Some of you might know that my daughter’s nickname is PigPen! From the time she was teeny tiny and when I would pick her up from preschool she usually looked like she rolled around in the dirt. One time in preschool, I somehow lost my mind and put her in these adorable white jeans. Um, not a good idea. When I came to pick her up, she literally looked like she had rolled in mud all day long… thus the name PigPen. But I figured a messy kid was a happy kid so I haven’t stressed too much about over the years. I just know better to not…