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DreamWorks Animation’s “Spirit Riding Free” Premieres on Netflix May 5th
“Hay” there, equestrian enthusiasts, animation aficionados and adventure addicts, May is almost here, which means it’s time to “saddle up” for the premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s newest original series Spirit Riding Free, available exclusively on Netflix on Friday, May 5. The series, inspired by the Oscar®-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, follows the heartfelt journey of a gutsy 12-year-old girl named Lucky who befriends a wild mustang whom she aptly names Spirit. With her two best friends (and their horses) by her side, Lucky and her friends explore a world filled with endless rides, magnificent horses and and never ending fun! Together they’ll push their own limits, harness the…
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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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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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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Epic Comedy-Adventure MOANA Out on Blu-ray March 7th
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Epic Comedy-Adventure Sails Home on Digital HD Feb. 21 and Blu-ray™ March 7 Continue the journey with hours of fun-filled extras showcasing an all-new mini-movie, the charismatic cast, famed filmmakers, dynamic musical team, the beautiful people and cultures of the Pacific Islands, a deleted song, deleted scenes, and more! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics and audiences.…
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A Must See Film – The Last Word Out in Theaters March 3rd!
In The Last Word, Shirley MacLaine is Harriet Lauler, a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishment, she’s suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried), to pen her life’s story. When the initial result doesn’t meet Harriet’s high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, with Anne dragged along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond which alters not only Harriet’s legacy, but also Anne’s future. Shirley MacClaine’s character, Harriet Lauler shows that we can change our legacy anytime…
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The Animation Research Library Conserves Walt Disney Animation Studios Artistic Heritage
Last month I had a chance to to visit the Animation Research Library (ARL), formerly known as the Studio Morgue. The ARL is entrusted to conserve and protect the artistic heritage of Walt Disney Animation Studios and to ensure the ability of the Walt Disney Company to utilize the collection, “in-house,” as a resource of creative inspiration, brand enhancement, and product development. I was so excited to meet JB Kaufman, film historian and author of several books including PINCOCCHIO The Making of the Disney Epic (see giveaway below!). My daughter’s class had put together some questions for him that I asked during our group interview.…
