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Interview with Pharrell Williams of Despicable Me 3 – In Theaters June 30th
This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination, who brought moviegoers Despicable Me and the biggest animated hits of 2013 and 2015, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, continues the story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters—Margo, Edith and Agnes—and the Minions in Despicable Me 3. After he is fired from the Anti-Villain League for failing to take down the latest bad guy to threaten humanity, Gru finds himself in the midst of a major identity crisis. But when a mysterious stranger shows up to inform Gru that he has a long-lost twin brother—a brother who desperately wishes to follow in his twin’s despicable footsteps—one former super-villain…
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LAIKA Studio’s KUBO and the Two Strings out on August 19th
Pay attention because I am only going to say this once. A great opening line to a fun and magical adventure; Kubo and the Two Strings. The artists at LAIKA studios bring us a epic adventure set in ancient Japan about a young boy and and his quest to reunite his family, unlock the secret of his legacy and fulfill his destiny. With the help of his new friends and his magical musical instrument Kubo and the two strings will take audiences of all ages on a journey they will not forget. To quote famed movie critic Kate Klein (my 10-year-old daughter) I loved this movie daddy it was the…
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Disney’s Pete’s Dragon Will Steal Your Heart – Out in Theaters August 12th
We had a chance to check out Disney’s new film Pete’s Dragon last weekend and absolutely fell in love with everything about this movie. I am such a sucker for dragons and the whole time watching this film I kept thinking that I wanted a dragon as a friend too! Disney is such the master at making heartfelt movies and this one is no exception. From the storytelling to the CGI, cast to Elliot the Dragon sweet personality, there is so much to love about this film. The Beginning: In 1977, Walt Disney Studios released the live-action/animated musical “Pete’s Dragon,” the endearing tale of a young boy and his friendship…
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Exclusive Interview with the Actors of Ice Age: A Collision Course
ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE – IN THEATERS NOW Scrat’s epic pursuit of the elusive acorn catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters. The animation for this film is just fantastic and I love the story. I think all of us can relate to the feeling that our children are growing up just too darn fast…
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The Soap Box Derby :: The Greatest Amateur Racing Event
Image courtesy of Westlake Newspaper Though I have never attended a Soap Box Derby I know that they are popular events to join in and attend by families across the country! Called “the greatest amateur racing event in the world,” the Soap Box Derby is the preeminent youth racing program, with the World Championship finals held each July at the world-famous Derby Downs in Akron. Girls and boys, ages 7-18, from throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries bring the racers they have built and driven to victory in their home communities. On Saturday, July 26th America’s iconic FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby will hold its 77th annual…
