Feb 27 2018
Disney Movies Anywhere (including its apps and website) is officially closing on February 28, 2018. In order for us keep enjoying our movies we need to create a new account at Movies Anywhere and transfer our Disney Movies Anywhere collection.
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For a limited time, all of us who transfer will receive 5 FREE movies when we link to digital retailers!
Please see the graphic below for instructions and head over to Movies Anywhere to create your new account.
Feb 27 2018
This Thunderous edition of Thor: Ragnarok (you see what I did there?) is blasting it’s way into homes through the wonderful world of Digital copies in HD, 4K Ultra HD, and Movies Anywhere right now. For those of us who would desire a physical copy, we will be able to add Thor: Ragnarok to our collection in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on March 6.
I received a copy of the movie to review and I have to say, I loved it. {SPOILERS ARE BELOW}
Thor: Ragnarok starts in the most humorous way possible, with Thor, in a cage, talking to a dead guy about his previous exploits and his future endeavors. Thor’s communication with this skeleton breaks up the seriousness of the situation, allowing the audience to just have fun with this crazy moment. In fact, throughout the film, the drama is balanced with a wonderful comedic side that fans, including myself can relate to.
To start Thor: Ragnarok out in such a crazy way, means that the rest of the film better remain balanced in comedy and drama. I mean, if we can laugh at a firey demon (Surtur) and his lack of ability to communicate with his dreaded enemy, we better be able to laugh at almost anything.
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Almost anything is exactly what we are given.. The humor doesn’t end with dialog. Epic fight scenes that should be doused in pain and despair are instead riddled with comedy gold. Hulk may smash, but what happens when Hulk tries to smash The God of Thunder? Thor has luxurious locks of golden hair, but what happens when Stan Lee decides to cut t off? These may not be massive scenes necessary for the plot of the story, but they are comedy gold allowing the characters to develop in a relatable way.
Action isn’t the only other form of comedy woven throughout Thor: Ragnarok. There are also moments where we question the sanity of the characters. For example, The Eternal Flame is what will give Surtur absolute power to destroy Asgard and all who live there. All he has to do is place his crown in the flame and Tada! So Thor, in his infinite wisdom, takes possession of the crown and has it stored near the Eternal Flame. Yeah. the one thing to bring Surtur back to life is now maybe 10 feet away from him. Way to go Thor!
To make this film even more hilarious, Jeff Goldblum plays the role of the Grandmaster, Thor’s newest enemy. He takes to the screen with one hilarity after another. Check out one of his bonus extended scenes for a sneak peek at is crazy humor.
Along with the Bonus extended scene, Thor Ragnarok also has several bonus extras including:
1) Deleted scenes
2) Gag Reel
3) Getting in touch with your inner Thor
4) Unstoppable Women: Hela & Valkyrie
5) Finding Korg
6) Exclusive Short – Team Darryl – (With Thor gone, Darryl run an ad for a new roommate)
7) Director’s commentary
Trust me, these are a must watch and a wonderful extra to have. Find out more about the bonus features and release dates on my Blog here: Thor: Ragnarok Will Strike Homes This March!
The comedy in Thor: Ragnarok makes me give this film a 5 out of 5 stars. The comedy makes this movie relatable, fun, and exciting to watch. It helps move the drama along so that we are never stuck in one spot for too long. I find it necessary to have refreshing humorous breaks as the drama unfolds, and Thor: Ragnarok nailed it.
Feb 20 2018
The next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga – Star Wars: The Last Jedi – welcomes the return of original characters as well as in-depth looks of the saga’s newest members. This release will include a feature-length documentary from Director Rian Johnson that takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The release will also include two exclusive scenes featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, scene breakdowns, deleted scenes, audio commentary and more. Families can bring the next chapter of Star Wars home digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD and via Movies Anywhere March 13 and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray disc March 27.
This release will mark Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience!
Check out the Trailer below!
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BURBANK, Calif. (February 20, 2018) — Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi—the next action-packed chapter of the Star Wars saga— Earned critical acclaim and the No. 1 spot atop 2017’s list of highest-grossing films. The visually stunning film welcomes the return of original characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Yoda, R2-D2 and C-3PO and further explores the deepening journey of the saga’s new members, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren. Now families can bring home the movie digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27. This release also marks Disney’s first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio, delivering consumers a transformative viewing experience.
Director Rian Johnson takes fans on an intimate journey into the creation of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in a feature-length documentary, explaining his unique interpretation of the Force, detailing the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.
Bonus features include*:
* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is packaged several ways to ensure fans get the most out of their in-home viewing experience. The Multiscreen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack) includes Blu-ray, and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for a 4K UHD Collector’s Edition, including 4K Ultra HD disc with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray disc, and a digital copy (where available). Dolby Vision delivers greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors. Dolby Atmos places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Together on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, viewers will practically feel the Force in their own home.
Feb 16 2018
Mulan’s newest pet is an adorable Red Panda named Chai! However, although he is a Red Panda, his coloring is actually a fuchsia pink, which can be a little strange or confusing. We’ll just say Chai is a Pink “Red Panda.”
Chai features dark pink stripes along his tail and he has patches of white on his ears, face and belly. unlike many palace pets, Chai doesn;t appear to wear any Jewelry. He has, however, been seen with a hat.
Chai’s Story: UNKNOWN
We have yet to find out how Mulan found Chai. As soon as I know, I will post his story here..
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This Printable coloring page is free to download! Then simply print and color for some Princess Palace Pet Fun. If you do download this printable please consider donating. It takes a lot of time to create these fun printables and every little bit allows me to continue to bring these fun printables to you.
To download The Chai Coloring Page:
1. Click the image below
2. Save the PDF to your computer
3. Print, color and enjoy
You can download more free printable Disney Princess Palace Pets on my blog here:
Once the page has been colored, please share. I would love to see the art and share some of them on my facebook page.
Feb 15 2018
Chinese New Year is tomorrow! It is the year of the Dog! Woof.
Being that I am not familiar with what exactly “the year of the Dog” means, I had to go to https://chinesenewyear2018.com to read all about it. I discovered that the dog zodiac is considered to be, “Honest and loyal, Dogs are the truest friends and most reliable partner” (https://chinesenewyear2018.com).
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In honor of it being the year of the dog, I have created a fun little red envelope, which is used to give money during the new year. Simply print, fold, and tape. Then fill with money and give to your family or friends.
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!
Feb 12 2018
With it being so close to Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year (The year of the Dog), I thought Lacy would be the perfect Palace pet coloring page to post next. This pink poodle has all the love and colors to celebrate Valentine’s Day and, since she is a dog, she can help ring in the Chinese New Year as well!
Lacy is a Pink Poodle that belongs to Princess Belle. She wears yellow ribbons on her ears and tail.
Lacy’s Story: UNKNOWN
Lacy’s story is unknown as of yet. But as soon as I find it, I will post it here.
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This Printable coloring page is free to download! Then simply print and color for some Princess Palace Pet Fun. If you do download this printable please consider donating. It takes a lot of time to create these fun printables and every little bit allows me to continue to bring these fun printables to you.
To download The Lacy Coloring Page:
1. Click the image below
2. Save the PDF to your computer
3. Print, color and enjoy
You can download more free printable Disney Princess Palace Pets on my blog here:
Once the page has been colored, please share. I would love to see the art and share some of them on my facebook page.
Feb 09 2018
Does anyone spread love better than a Troll from DreamWorks Animation and Netflix’s new series TROLLS THE BEAT GOES ON? Probably not! And so here’s some absolutely adorable Valentine’s Cards you can print and share with people you love! The glitter is implied but not included! 😉
Simply click the image below to download the printable Valentine’s Day cards! Then just print and create to give to your favorite person!
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The PDF includes 8 cards
Feb 02 2018
The incredibly moving and heartfelt family film, Wonder, heads to Digital January 30 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand February 13 from Lionsgate.
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In anticipation of Wonder‘s release, Lionsgate has created a DIY on how to make an Astrinaut Helmet. Now we can make our own Astronaut helmet at home!!! Simply click the image below and save the PDF to your computer. Then follow the instruction so that the kids are all ready for their space flight of wonder!
Feb 01 2018
After I scored big by grabbing the “5-Minute Stories Strike Back” book from Sam’s Club for half off due to their massive closure, I promised a review of the said book. This, well this is that review.
I will admit, I bought 5-Minute Stories Strike Back for three reasons. One: It is Star Wars related and I gravitate towards all things Star Wars. Two: I was at Sam’s Club and everything was 50% off, so it was basically the deal seeking shopper in me demanding I buy a book. Three: It is 5-minute stories. These types of stories are perfect for a quick Star Wars fix, reading as Bedtime stories, or a quick story to pass the time with the family to encourage reading. The last one, I would say is the most important.
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The stories of these galactic adventures have captured the imagination of an all new generation. With the popularity of Star Wars at an all time sky high, every kid I know recognizes the sound of a lightsaber. We have seen it in many YouTube videos where kids have their very own “laser sword” battles.
To save the house from possible lightsaber destruction, Disney released an epic way for everyone to enjoy all things Star Wars: A book featuring Star Wars in 5-minutes stories called, “5-Minute Stories Strike Back.” Every story in the book is a quick scene from one of the main Star Wars films: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, AND The Last Jedi. With 12 stories in total, this book is an epic tale of the Star Wars saga.
The Stories are:
Each story comes fully illustrated with wonderful pictures featuring all the main characters and epic star ship battles to help move the story along and enhance the imagination of all those reading or listening. It is a picture book for the Geek in all of us. (see image above).
The hardcover of the book is made of thick cardboard with a nice cushion-like cover. This makes the cover thick, durable, and somewhat soft, however, I wouldn’t use it as a pillow. Although with 184 pages, it is almost big enough to be a pillow. 🙂 The pages are thick making them durable as well, which is a plus when kids will be wanting to turn the pages themselves to see the next image or scene.
5-Minute Stories Strike Back has a suggested retail price of $12.99 US, which is amazing for this size of book. 5-Minute Stories Strike Back is meant for children 3 and up. That means us adults can enjoy it as well…we are included in that “up” part.
With amazing stories from all 8 main Star Wars films, a beautiful cushion cover and thick pages, and an amazing price, 5-Minute Stories Strike Back deserves a 5-star review.
Grab your copy of 5-Minute Stories Strike Back from Amazon.com.
Jan 24 2018
The Adventures of Puss in Boots is coming back to Netflix with all new episodes! Let’s welcome Season 6! With the portal to the Netherworld blocked and everyone returning home, the group of Puss, Dulcinea, Artephius, Toby, and Puss in Boots’ horse hope to finally have some peace. However, upon their return to San Lorenzo, they find that all is not well. Shockingly, each of them discover their own grave decorated with dead flowers.
I am hoping Season 6 will start where we left off as our group of heroes try to discover why everyone thinks they are dead. Could Evil Puss have anything to do with this? Check out Season 6 on Netflix January 26th to find out!
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Be sure to celebrate the release of season 6 on Netflix with these fun Puss in Boots printables found on the DreamworksTV website! They are free to download. Then just print and create!
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