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Iron Man 3 Advanced Screening - Posted April 30, 2013

Rating: PG-13

U.S. Release date: May 3, 2013

Running time: 129 min.

I've been waiting for this movie and it didn't disappoint! If you liked the Iron Man and Iron Man 2 you'll like this one. It all starts with an explosion. It's just as action packed as the others and of course the Tony Starks character is just as funny, especially when he's in scenes with a young boy. This young boy helps him get back to Iron Man again. Wait until you see what happens to Pepper! Iron Man 3 is definitely worth the ticket price. It is rated PG-13 because of violence but it is a super hero movie, so use your own discretion when taking younger children.

New Iron Man 3 Trailer - Posted 4/25/13

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd!

THOR: The Dark World Sneak Peek - Posted 4/25/13

THOR: THE DARK WORLD releases in theaters on November 8, 2013!

Monsters University Voice Cast Revealed - Posted 4/19/13

The voice cast includes the following:

·       Billy Crystal (“Parental Guidance,” “When Harry Met Sally,” “City Slickers”) reprises his role as Mike Wazowski, now a college-age monster who follows his dream of becoming a Scarer at Monsters University.

·       John Goodman (“Argo,” “Flight,” “Trouble With the Curve”) returns as James P. Sullivan (Sulley), an overly confident, young hotshot Scaring student at Monsters University.

·       Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire”) rejoins the monster world as Randy Boggs, a Monsters University freshman who is ready to experience all that college has to offer (if only he can curb his habit of disappearing).

·       Helen Mirren (“Hitchcock,” “The Queen”) gives voice to Dean Hardscrabble, legendary Scarer and hard-to-please head of Monsters University’s prestigious School of Scaring.

·       Alfred Molina (TNT’s “Monday Mornings,” “The Da Vinci Code,” “Frida”) is the voice of Professor Knight, an esteemed professor in Monsters University’s School of Scaring.

·       Dave Foley (TV’s “NewsRadio,” “The Kids in the Hall”) as Terry Perry, the skeptical half of a bickering two-headed monster and dedicated Oozma Kappa (OK) brother.

·       Sean P. Hayes (“The Three Stooges,” TV’s “Up All Night”) gives voice to Terri Perry, the more sensitive side of a two-headed Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with Scaring aspirations.

·       Joel Murray (TV’s “Mad Men,” “Two and a Half Men”) voices Don Carlton, a “mature” student at Monsters University and a founding member of the Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity.

·       Pixar’s Peter Sohn (“Ratatouille,” “Small Fry”) provides the voice of Scott “Squishy” Squibbles, an undeclared sophomore at Monsters University and Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity member who still lives with his doting mother.

·       Charlie Day (“Horrible Bosses,” “Pacific Rim,” TV’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) provides the voice of the incomparable Art, an Oozma Kappa (OK) fraternity brother with a questionable past.

·       Nathan Fillion (“Much Ado About Nothing,” “Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” TV’s “Castle”) portrays Johnny Worthington, the confident president of Roar Omega Roar (ROR), a Monsters University fraternity that prides itself on its notable Scarers.

·       Bobby Moynihan (NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” HBO’s “Girls,” DreamWorks Studios’ “Delivery Man”) helps bring to life Chet Alexander, a yes-monster member of the Roar Omega Roar (ROR) fraternity.

·       Julia Sweeney (TV’s “The Goode Family,” “Saturday Night Live”) lends her voice to Ms. Squibbles, indulgent mother to Monsters University sophomore Scott “Squishy” Squibbles.

·       Aubrey Plaza (“To Do List,” TV’s “Parks and Recreation”) gives voice to Claire Wheeler, the somber president of Monsters University’s Greek Council and emcee for the annual Scare Games.

·       Tyler Labine (“Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” “Mad Love”) was tapped to voice Brock Pearson, vice president of the Greek Council and enthusiastic emcee of the Scare Games.

·       John Krasinski (“Promised Land,” TV’s “The Office”) provides the voice of “Frightening” Frank McCay, a Scaring super star at Monsters, Inc.

·       Bonnie Hunt (TV’s “The Bonnie Hunt Show,” “Cheaper By the Dozen”) was called on to provide the voice of young Mike Wazowski’s grade school teacher Karen Graves.

·       Beth Behrs (TV’s “2 Broke Girls”) serves as the voice of Carrie Williams, fearless leader of the Python Nu Kappa (PNK) sorority.

·       John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” Disney•Pixar’s feature films) returns to the Pixar recording studio as the voice of a Monsters, Inc. employee.

IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3rd!

Captain America Press Release - Posted 4/8/13

MARVEL STUDIOS BEGINS PRODUCTION ON 2^nd INSTALLMENT OF THE

ICONIC FRANCHISE “CAPTAIN AMERICA”

Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Commences Principal Photography

In Preparation for April 4, 2014 Film Release

BURBANK, Calif. (April 8, 2013) – Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release, “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated release, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” has commenced in Los Angeles, Calif., with production also including locations in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington D.C. Directing the film is the team of Anthony and Joe Russo (“Welcome to Collinwood”) from a screenplay written by Christopher Markus (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) & Stephen McFeely (“Captain America: The First Avenger”). Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” returns Chris Evans (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”) as the iconic Super Hero character Steve Rogers/Captain America, along with Scarlett Johansson (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Iron Man 2”) as Black Widow and Samuel L. Jackson (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Iron Man 2”) as Nick Fury. In addition, film icon Robert Redford has joined the all-star cast as Agent Alexander Pierce, a senior leader within the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is set for release in the U.S. on April 4, 2014.

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” will pick-up where “Marvel’s The Avengers” left off, as Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C.   

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1941, Marvel’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” features an outstanding supporting cast that includes Sebastian Stan (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Black Swan”) as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie (“The Hurt Locker,” “Million Dollar Baby”) as Sam Wilson/Falcon, Cobie Smulders (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “How I Met Your Mother”) as Agent Maria Hill, Frank Grillo (“Zero Dark Thirty”) as Brock Rumlow and Georges St-Pierre (“Death Warrior”) as Georges Batroc. Rounding out the talented cast are Hayley Atwell (“Captain America: The First Avenger”) as Peggy Carter, Toby Jones (“Captain America: The First Avenger,” “The Hunger Games”) as Arnim Zola, Emily VanCamp (“The Ring 2,” “Revenge”) as Agent 13 and Maximiliano Hernández (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Thor”) as Agent Jasper Sitwell.

Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing the film. Executive producers on the project include Alan Fine, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee. The creative production team on the film includes director of photography Trent Opaloch (“Elysium,” “District 9”), production designer Peter Wenham (“21 Jump Street,” “Fast Five”), editors Jeffrey Ford, A.C.E. and Mary Jo Markey, A.C.E. (“Star Wars: Episode 7,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”) and three time Oscar®-nominated costume designer Judianna Makovsky (“The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”).

Marvel Studios’ upcoming release schedule includes “Iron Man 3” on May 3, 2013, and “Thor: The Dark World” on November 8, 2013. The studio most recently produced the critically acclaimed “Marvel’s The Avengers,” which set the all-time, domestic 3-day weekend box office record at $207.4 million. The film, which shattered both domestic and international box office records, is Disney’s highest-grossing global and domestic release of all time and marks the studio’s fifth film to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.

In the summer of 2011, Marvel successfully launched two new franchises with “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth, and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring Chris Evans. Both films opened #1 at the box office and have grossed over $800 million worldwide combined. In 2010 “Iron Man 2,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury took the #1 spot in its first weekend with a domestic box office gross of $128.1 million.

In the summer of 2008, Marvel produced the summer blockbuster movies “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.”  “Iron Man,” in which Robert Downey Jr. originally dons the Super Hero’s powerful armor and stars alongside co-stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub and Gwyneth Paltrow, was released May 2, 2008, and was an immediate box office success. Garnering the number one position for two weeks in a row, the film brought in over $100 million in its opening weekend.  On June 13, 2008, Marvel released “The Incredible Hulk,” marking its second number one opener of that summer.

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Genre: True Life Adventure

Rating:  TBD                             

U.S. Release Date: April 18, 2014

"In an epic story of breathtaking scale, Disneynature’s new True Life Adventure “Bears” showcases a year in the life of two mother bears as they impart life lessons to their impressionable young cubs. Set against a majestic Alaskan backdrop teeming with life, their journey begins as winter comes to an end and the bears emerge from hibernation to face the bitter cold. The world outside is exciting—but risky—as the cubs’ playful descent down the mountain carries with it a looming threat of avalanches. As the season changes from spring to summer, the brown bear families must work together to find food—ultimately feasting at a plentiful salmon run—while staying safe from predators, including an ever-present wolf pack. “Bears” captures the fast-moving action and suspense of life in one of the planet’s last great wildernesses—where mothers definitely know best and their cubs’ survival hinges on family togetherness."

"Finding Dory" - Coming November 25, 2015 - Posted 4/2/13

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STILL SWIMMING!

Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” to Dive into Theaters

November 25, 2015

Ellen DeGeneres, the Voice of the Beloved Blue Tang Fish in 2003’s “Finding Nemo,” Shares Plans for the All-New Big-Screen Adventure

BURBANK, Calif. (April 2, 2013) – When Dory said “just keep swimming” in 2003’s Oscar®-winning film “Finding Nemo,” she could not have imagined what was in store for her (not that she could remember). Ellen DeGeneres, voice of the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, revealed details today about Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory”—an all-new big-screen adventure diving into theaters on Nov. 25, 2015.

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,”; said DeGeneres. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”;

Director and Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton takes audiences back to the extraordinary underwater world created in the original film. “There is no Dory without Ellen,” said Stanton. “She won the hearts of moviegoers all over the world—not to mention our team here at Pixar. One thing we couldn’t stop thinking about was why she was all alone in the ocean on the day she met Marlin. In ‘Finding Dory,’ she will be reunited with her loved ones, learning a few things about the meaning of family along the way.”;

According to Stanton, “Finding Dory” takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life. 

“Finding Nemo” won the 2003 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature; the film was nominated for three additional Oscars® (Best Writing, Original Screenplay; Best Music, Original Score; Best Sound Editing). It was also nominated for a Golden Globe® Award for Best Motion Picture–Comedy or Musical. In 2008, the American Film Institute named “Finding Nemo” among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made. At the time of its release, “Finding Nemo” was the highest grossing G-rated movie of all time. It’s currently the fourth highest grossing animated film worldwide. The film has more than 16 million Likes on Facebook, and Dory—with more than 24 million—is the most Liked individual character from a Disney or Disney•Pixar film.

DeGeneres’ distinctive comic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances through her work today on television, in film and in the literary world. Her syndicated talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” is in its 10th season and has earned 38 Daytime Emmy® Awards. DeGeneres has won 12 People’s Choice Awards and the Teen Choice Award for Choice Comedian for three consecutive years. Additionally, her show won two Genesis Awards and a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Talk Show Episode. For her unforgettable turn as Dory, DeGeneres was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.

Disney's Planes - Sneak Peek - Posted 4/1/13

Opens August 9, 2013 - No Rating Yet

Audiences worldwide are fastening their seatbelts as “Disney’s Planes” prepares to take off this summer. Joining Dane Cook, who provides the voice of Dusty, are Stacy Keach, Brad Garrett, Teri Hatcher, Cedric the Entertainer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, John Cleese, Carlos Alazraqui, Priyanka Chopra, Gabriel Iglesias, Roger Craig Smith, Colin Cowherd, Sinbad, Oliver Kalkofe and Brent Musburger.

Oz The Great & Powerful Opening Sequence - Posted 3/21/13

Oz The Great and Powerful Opening Sequence - Posted 3/21/13

 'Oz The Great And Powerful' Extended Clip - Posted 3/14/13

Opening Date: Friday, March 8, 2013

Rating: PG for sequences of action & scary images, and brief mild language

"Oz The Great and Powerful" Advanced Screening - Posted 3/5/13

Opening Date: Friday, March 8, 2013

Rating: PG for sequences of action & scary images, and brief mild language

I'ye been waiting for months, and last night I finally went to the advanced screening of "Oz The Great And Powerful." I loved this movie! You'll see the yellow brick road, flying monkeys and even a reference to Dorothy's dress from the original Wizard of Oz. The movie is about how Oz came to the Emerald City and fulfilled the prophecy of a wizards arrival. A wizard he is not, but he is clever enough to make everyone believe that he is. Including the 2 wicked witches he must conquer to save the Land of Oz. This is a great story for the whole family. It is rated PG because of some content, but nothing that is obscene or too violent. I want to see it again!

New "Iron Man 3" Trailer - Posted 3/5/13

Two New 'Oz The Great And Powerful' Clips - Posted 2/25/13

Genre: Fantasy Adventure

Rating: PG

Release Date: March 8, 2013

Running Time: 127 min

Two Released Pictures from "The Muppets....Again!" Posted 2/4/13

Genre: Family Comedy

Rating: TBD

Release Date: March 21, 2014

Cast: Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey

New Trailer: Oz the Great and Powerful - Posted 11/19/12 

Lands in theaters everywhere on March 8, 2013

"Lincoln" Advanced Screening - Posted 11/4/12

                                 Opening Date: Friday, November 16th         ~          Rating:  PG-13             ~             Running Time: 149 Minutes

We went to an advanced screening of "Lincoln" the other night. All I can say, it was amazing! The film takes place during the last few months of Lincoln's life when he is trying to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. This is a movie you have to pay attention to every word said because the conversations move quickly. You get to see Lincoln's relationships with his wife and kids, plus the inner workings of the US government at the time. You get to watch as the Republican party work to abolish slavery and the Democrats argue against it - and I mean really argue, it isn't pretty. It shows how he managed to get the 20 something votes needed for it to be abolished. (I didn't know, or maybe I forgot that it was actually the Republicans who were against slavery.) He also deals with the loss of a child that he hasn't truly dealt with and his wife's mental illness. The man had his hands full.

It turns out Lincoln had a pretty good sense of humor and loved to tell stories. Lets not forget to mention Daniel Day Lewis' eerily resemblance to Lincoln. You forget who your watching on screen.

This isn't a film for smaller kids, there is language and the movie does take place during the Civil War. It can get pretty gory at times. The movie is just over 2 hours long but it moves quickly, every minute of it is interesting.

Get the Free iPad eBook! Go behind-the-scenes of the movie with this exclusive interactive book “Lincoln: Discover the Story.” See how a crucial time in America's history was recreated and brought to the screen with beautiful photos, art, interviews, music and more! 

WRECK-IT RALPH Advanced Screening  -  Posted 11/2/12

 Smashes into theaters on November 2nd      ~     Rating - PG  ~     Run Time 93 Minutes     ~     John C. Reilly,  Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman

My husband and I went to see "Wreck It Ralph" the other night, he was excited to see it and has not been waiting patiently. The movie is rated PG and like a lot movies coming out now is in 3-D. Even though it's rated PG, it's still okay for smaller kids..... and husbands.

Of course the movie has all the games in it, but the real story is what happens when the arcade closes for the night. How all the characters travel through the cords to a central hub where they can game hop (which they aren't suppose to do) and mingle with each other.

Ralph feels unappreciated in his game because he's a bad guy who lives in the dump. The other game characters get together and have a 30th anniversary game party and don't invite Ralph. That's when Ralph leaves and ends up in Hero's Duty. He starts on his quest thinking a gold metal win will make his game characters appreciate him. Except it's not as easy a Ralph thought. From there he ends up in the game Sugar Rush, a cute go-cart game where he meets cute little Vanellope von Schweetz. Ralph ends up trying to save her and her game.

One thing I really liked about this movie, you don't have to know anything about any of the games in it to enjoy it. I'm not a video game person. Knowledge of video games isn't required to be able to follow the story.

Iron Man 3 - Posted 10/23/12

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IRON MAN 3 releases in theaters on May 3, 2013!

Another "Wreck It Ralph" Sneak Peek - Posted 10/16/12

Rating: PG

U.S. Release Date: November 2, 2012

New "Wreck It Ralph" Trailer - Posted 10/11/12

Rating: PG

U.S. Release Date: November 2, 2012

"THE LONE RANGER" Trailer - Posted 10/4/12

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Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter

Genre:   Action-Adventure

Rating:  TBD

Frankenweenie: Get to Know Mr. Wiskers - Posted 10/4/12

Frankenweenie Advanced Screening - Posted 10/3/12

                      Genre: Animated comedy  ~   Rating: PG    ~     U.S. Release date: October 5, 2012    ~    Run Time: 88 Minutes

Voice Cast: Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell and Winona Ryder  

Tim Burton scores big with this 3-D, black-and-white, stop-motion animation movie. The story is about Victor who suddenly loses his beloved dog Sparky. Victor decides to try and bring him back to life. He tries to keep the revived Sparky a secret but school mates find out. The school mates decide to try and resurrect their own pets for the Science Fair. That is when the chaos breaks out.

Adult will notice similarities between characters in Frankenweenie to those in a Frankenstein movie. The reason for that is because that's Victor's last name in the movie. Yes, you will be watching Dr. Frankenstein's childhood and his first attempt to bring something to life.

It's a great story, my husband and I really like it. Keep in mind this move is not really for little, little kids. There are parts of it that may really scare them.

LINCOLN - Posted 10/3/12

Genre:                         Drama

Rating:                          TBD

U.S. Release date:         November 9, 2012 (exclusive); November 16, 2012 (expansion)

THE LONE RANGER - Posted 10/3/12

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Genre:                                      Action-Adventure

Rating:                                      TBD

U.S. Release Date:                    July 3, 2013

Frankenweenie Featurette - Posted 9/18/12

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Genre: Animated comedy

Rating: PG

U.S. Release date: October 5, 2012

 Wreck It Ralph - Posted 9/15/12

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Finding Nemo 3D Advanced Screening - Posted 9/11/12

                                                              Opening Date:  Friday, September 14th     ~      Rating:  G

We went to see an advanced screening of Finding Nemo 3D last weekend. Writing about this one is going to be easy since everyone has probably already seen the original version. After all, who doesn't love Nemo? The story is obviously the same one, with the anxiety plagued father Marlin on his quest with Dory to find Nemo. Kids are going to love the 3D version of this. Watching it this time in theaters is a different experience. The 3D effects are subtle through out the movie, the big difference is how crisp and clear the movie is. The 3D effect is more noticeable when the water currents are moving quickly. You know, Marlin and Dory's crazy ride in the current with the turtles to Australia. You'll definitely notice the 3D there.

It's much better than watching Finding Nemo on a DVD in the living room. In the theater in 3D was much better, it's worth seeing again.

Monsters, Inc. 3D  Posted 9/6/12

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Genre:  Animation/Comedy/Adventure

Rating: G

 Genre: Drama-Comedy~~~~~~~~~~Rating: PG~~~~~~~~~U.S. Release date: August 15, 2012~~~~~~~~Running time: 100 mins.

This is a cute movie. Its about a couple, Cindy and Jim Green, are coming to terms with not being able to have their own children. They write down every quality they want in a child, place the pieces of paper in a box, bury it in the back yard and decide to move on with their lives. That same night their notes come to life when Timothy rises from the garden. Timothy is only to be in their lives briefly (though the Green's don't know this). He helps them realize what they are capable of as people and parents.

The movie is funny at times and sad at times, you may even find yourself shedding a tear or two. It has a PG rating but is  definitely appropriate for kids of all ages.

That's all I'm going to tell you. If I say anymore it would ruin the movie for you!

'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' Movie Clips - Posted 8/11/12

First Look at 'Lincoln' Posted 8/9/12

LINCOLN focuses on the last four months of the president's  life and the political strategizing he undertook at the close of the Civil War to ensure that slavery would be forever outlawed. “Our movie is really about a working leader who must make tough decisions and get things done in the face of overwhelming opposition,” Spielberg says. 

LINCOLN is a DreamWorks, Twentieth Century Fox, Participant Media production opening in limited release November 9, expanding November 16, 2012.

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'Oz the Great and Powerful' Sneak Peek Posted 7/14/12

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Genre: Fantasy Adventure

Rating: TBD

Release Date: March 8, 2013

Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff

'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' Sneak Peek Posted 7/10/12

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Genre: Drama-Comedy

Rating: PG

U.S. Release date: August 15, 2012

Running time: 100 mins.

Cast: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest, CJ Adams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston, M. Emmet Walsh, Odeya Rush, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lois Smith, with David Morse and Common

“The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” an inspiring, magical story about a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim—and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

'OZ The Great and Powerful' Posted 7/4/12

Release Date: March 8, 2013

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Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Rating: TBD

Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff

Disney’s fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.

'Brave' Fun Facts Posted 7/3/12

ANCIENT DELIVERY – The Witch, an eccentric crone disguised as a woodcarver specializing in whittling wooden bear figurines and conjuring haphazard spells, showcases her mysterious and inexplicable knowledge of the future with a carved figurine of the infamous Pizza Planet truck, an iconic delivery vehicle that’s appeared in nearly every full-length feature film from Pixar Animation Studios since 1995’s Toy Story.

NO MONSTERS IN THE CLOSET – A carving of Sulley, the lovable blue monster slated to return to the big screen in 2013’s Monsters University, appears on a piece of wood in the home of the Witch,

I went to an advanced screening of 'People Like Us'' Posted 6/28/12

                                      Genre: Comedy-Drama          ~           Rating: PG-13         ~         U.S. Release date: June 29, 2012

I saw a screening of 'People Like Us' the other night. The story is about a man who dies and leaves instructions for his son to deliver $150,000.00 cash to a woman he (the son) never heard of. Eventually, he figures out the woman he's to give the money to is a sister he never knew he had.

It's not a typical Disney movie, the characters have a lot of issues. Both kids, now adults feel abandoned by their father. The son (Sam) has problems at his job that he is going to probably get fired and has relationship problems with his mother and girlfriend. The daughter (Frankie) is a struggling single parent and recovering alcoholic and has an 11 year old son who is quite good at finding trouble, serious trouble.

Sam becomes friends with his sister Frankie, but doesn't tell her they are brother and sister. She finds that out in a very awkward moment. It does cross his mind to keep the money, it's a struggle for him because he has huge debt. Sam is forced to reevaluate everything he thought he new about his father and his relationships with others in his life. Through the movie you will find out how the father had 2 children and if everyone come to terms with finding each other and whether or not Sam does the right thing by giving his newly found sister the cash.

I liked this movie a lot, it's a great story. But, I don't think this movie would be appropriate for younger children. There are a few adult situations in it; the daughter struggling with alcoholism, marijuana smoking, cheating husband. 

By the way: This movie is inspired by true events.

'Frankenweenie' Sneak Peek Posted 6/28/12

Frankenweenie arrives in theaters everywhere on October 5th.

Will O' The Wisps Posted 6/26/12

'Brave'

 THE LORE

WILL O’ THE WISPS

Travelers—particularly those who venture out after sunset on unfamiliar pathways—beware of the will o’ the wisps.

It is said—though by whom is a bit of a mystery—that on certain days for certain travelers in certain parts of the world, little lights dance on the horizon, whispering tempting invitations… pledging the answers to lifelong questions, the realization of dreams, a key to secret treasures—a change of fate.

Charmed and curious, unsuspecting travelers follow the floating lights, mesmerized by their whispers, their promises. Yet no matter how long or how fervently they follow, they never quite touch the beautiful beacons whose flickering lights eventually fade and disappear… leaving the inquisitors, the dreamers and the treasure seekers lost… and alone.

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In “Brave,” Merida spies tiny blue lights after escaping into the forest in search of a change of fate. Forming a path that dares her to follow, the lights lead Merida to a mysterious location that holds the power to change her destiny—just not in the way she imagines.

“The will o’ the wisps are in a lot of Scottish folktales,” says “Brave” director Mark Andrews. “They were said to lead you to treasure or doom—to change your fate—but they’re an actual phenomenon of swamp and bog gas seeping up through the earth and interacting with the natural resources to create the blue flames. People would follow these lights thinking they were little fairies, and basically drown or get sucked down into the bogs.

“We made the wisps like actual little spirits,” Andrews continues. “They’re almost like Marley’s ghost in a way, because Marley’s ghost isn’t an evil spirit—even though he’s frightening, he’s trying to warn Ebenezer to change his ways. That’s what the wisps are doing. There’s a duality to them, because they’re either good or evil—they lead Merida into more and more trouble, but in the end, they’ve led her exactly where she needs to go.”

'Monsters University' Sneak Peek Posted 6/23/12

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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Genre: Comedy/Animation

Rating: TBD

U.S. Release Date:  June 21, 2013

Voice Talent: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Dave Foley, Julia Sweeney, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn

Two New 'Brave' Clips Posted 6/23/12

BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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Rating: PG

U.S. Release Date: June 22, 2012

Voice Talent: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson

I went to an advanced screening of 'Brave' Posted 6/22/12

                                BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™) --------Disney•Pixar---------U.S. Release Date:  June 22, 2012

 Free 'People Like Us' Movie Tickets for Seattle Posted 6/20/12

Do you live in Seattle and want to go to an advanced screening of Disney's 'People Like Us'?

Go to  SeeItFirst.net, enter in the code 884944 in the 'Enter your screening code" box, then register or log in to download and print the tickets. Each ticket admits 2, tickets are limited. The location of the theater will show up when you enter your code. You cannot get into the screening without a ticket and tickets are not available at the theater.

The advanced screening date: Tuesday. June 26^th at 7:00PM in Seattle.

Genre:                          Comedy-Drama

Rating:                         PG-13

U.S. Release date:        June 29, 2012

Running time:               115 minutes

Monsters University Teaser Posted 6/20/12 

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Genre: Comedy/Animation

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U.S. Release Date: June 21, 2013

"Maleficent" Posted 6/19/12

Burbank, CA (June 19, 2012) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that production began Wednesday, June 13th, on “Maleficent,” starring Academy Award®–winning actress Angelina Jolie.

Directed by two-time Oscar®-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (“Avatar,” “Alice in Wonderland”), in his directorial debut, and produced by Joe Roth, “Maleficent” is written by Linda Woolverton (“The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and executive produced by Angelina Jolie, Don Hahn, Matt Smith and Palak Patel.

Co-starring in the film are Sharlto Copley (“District 9”), Elle Fanning (“Super 8”), Sam Riley (“On the Road”), Imelda Staunton (“Vera Drake”), Miranda Richardson (“The Hours”), Juno Temple (“Atonement”) and Lesley Manville (“Secrets & Lies”).

This is the untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain, Maleficent, from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty.” The film reveals the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora.

Behind-the-scenes talent includes Academy Award®–winning cinematographer Dean Semler (“Dances with Wolves,” “In the Land of Blood and Honey”), production designer Gary Freeman (“Saving Private Ryan,” “The Bourne Supremacy”), two-time Oscar® nominated costume designer Anna B. Sheppard (“Schindler’s List,” “The Pianist”) and seven-time Academy Award–winning makeup artist Rick Baker (“Planet of the Apes,” “Men in Black”).

“Maleficent” is scheduled for a March 14, 2014 release in 3D.

 New 'Brave' Sneak Peek Posted 6/14/12

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS UNVEILS EPIC ADVENTURE “FROZEN”—IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 2013 - Posted 6/12/12

Film/TV/Stage Star Kristen Bell and Tony® Award Winner/film/TV star

Idina Menzel Lend their Singing/Acting Talents

Broadway Greats Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez to

Contribute Original Songs

BURBANK, Calif. (June 11, 2012) – Walt Disney Animation Studios presents an epic tale of adventure and comedy in “Frozen,” a computer-animated feature film slated for the big screen in November 2013. Directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”), “Frozen” features the vocal talents of film/TV/stage star Kristen Bell as Anna, a young dreamer about to take the adventure of a lifetime, and Tony Award ®-winning actress Idina Menzel as Elsa the Snow Queen. The movie will feature original songs by Broadway greats Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

In “Frozen,” a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, so Anna (voice of Bell) must team up with Kristoff, a daring mountain man, on the grandest of journeys to find the Snow Queen (voice of Menzel) and put an end to the icy spell. Encountering Everest-like extremes, mystical creatures and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

Bell has starred in a variety of films, including the comedies “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Couples Retreat,” and the upcoming films “Hit & Run,” “Some Girls” and the Farrelly Brothers’ “Movie 43.” On the small screen, Bell is currently starring in the Showtime series “House of Lies” alongside Don Cheadle; she has also starred in “Heroes” and “Veronica Mars.” Broadway credits include “The Crucible” and “Tom Sawyer.”

Menzel, who won a Tony Award® as Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Elphaba in Broadway’s “Wicked” (2004), landed her first role on Broadway in 1995 in the Tony Award-winning musical “Rent.” Film credits include “Enchanted” and the feature film “Rent.” She has appeared in a recurring role on TV’s “Glee” and recently released “Idina Menzel Live: Barefoot at the Symphony,” a live concert with an orchestra led by composer/conductor Marvin Hamlisch. Menzel is currently on a North American concert tour.

Robert Lopez is a three-time Tony Award®-winning writer of the Tony and Grammy® Award-winning musical “The Book of Mormon,” which was co-written with Trey Parker and Matt Stone (“South Park”), and the musical “Avenue Q,” which ran for six years on Broadway and four years in London’s West End. Lopez teamed with wife Anderson-Lopez, whose Drama Desk-winning show “In Transit” is Broadway-bound, to write original songs for 2011’s “Winnie the Pooh,” a stage version of “Finding Nemo” and a new musical called “Up Here.”

 'Brave' Behind the Scenes Posted 6/8/12

'Wreck It Ralph' Sneak Peek Posted 6/7/12

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'Brave' Sneak Peek Posted 6/7/12

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Iron Man 3 Sneak Peek! Posted 6/4/12

In Preparation for May 3, 2013 Film Release

BURBANK, Calif. (June 4, 2012) – Following in the footsteps of the record-breaking Marvel Studios’ release “Marvel’s The Avengers,” production on the highly anticipated film “Iron Man 3,” directed by Shane Black, has commenced production in Wilmington, North Carolina. The production schedule will also include locations in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, Miami, Florida and China.

Based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series, first published in 1963, “Iron Man 3” returns Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man,” “Marvel’s The Avengers”) as the iconic Super Hero character Tony Stark/Iron Man along with Gwyneth Paltrow (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,”) as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle (“Iron Man 2”) as James “Rhodey” Rhodes and Jon Favreau (“Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2”) as Happy Hogan. Set for release in the U.S. on May 3, 2013, Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” marks the second feature to be fully owned, marketed and distributed by Disney, which acquired Marvel in 2009.

“Iron Man 3” continues the epic, big-screen adventures of the world’s favorite billionaire inventor/Super Hero, Tony Stark aka “Iron Man.”  Marvel Studios’ President Kevin Feige is producing the film.  Executive producers on the project include Jon Favreau, Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Stan Lee, Charles Newirth, Victoria Alonso, Stephen Broussard and Dan Mintz.

The creative production team on the film includes two-time Oscar®-winning director of photography John Toll, ASC (“Braveheart,” “Legends of the Fall”), production designer Bill Brzeski (“The Hangover,” “Due Date”), editors Jeffrey Ford, A.C.E. (“Marvel’s The Avengers,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) and Peter S. Elliot (“Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer”), and costume designer Louise Frogley (“Quantum of Solace,” “Contagion”).

Marvel Studios most recently produced the critically acclaimed “Marvel’s The Avengers,” which set the all-time, domestic 3-day weekend box office record at $207.4 million. The film, which is currently in release, continues to shatter box office records and is The Walt Disney Studios’ highest-grossing global and domestic release of all time and marks the studios’ fifth film to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.

In the summer of 2011, Marvel successfully launched two new franchises with “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth, and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” starring Chris Evans. Both films opened #1 at the box office and have grossed over $800 million worldwide combined. In 2010 “Iron Man 2,” starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke, took the #1 spot in its first weekend with a domestic box office gross of $128.1 million.

In the summer of 2008, Marvel produced the summer blockbuster movies “Iron Man” and “The Incredible Hulk.”  “Iron Man,” in which Robert Downey Jr. originally dons the Super Hero’s powerful armor and stars alongside co-stars Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges and Gwyneth Paltrow, was released May 2, 2008, and was an immediate box office success.  Garnering the number one position for two weeks in a row, the film brought in over $100 million in its opening weekend.  On June 13, 2008, Marvel released “The Incredible Hulk,” marking its second number one opener of that summer.

Brave - Highland Scottischie Posted 6/4/12 

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The Odd Life of Timothy Green Posted 6/3/12

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN

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Genre:                          Drama-Comedy

Rating:                         PG

U.S. Release date:        August 15, 2012

Running time:               100 mins.

Cast:                            Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest, CJ Adams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston, M. Emmet Walsh, Odeya Rush, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lois Smith, with David Morse and Common

Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” an inspiring, magical story about a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim—and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

 New Frankenweenie Poster Posted 5/31/12

FRANKENWEENIE

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Genre:                                                  Animated comedy

Rating:                                                 TBD

U.S. Release date:                                October 5, 2012

Voice Cast:                                           Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell and Winona Ryder              

From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

 A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which elevates the classic style to a whole new experience.

Just for Fun: 2 Recipes from the movie 'Brave' Posted 5/29/12

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BRAVE arrives in theaters everywhere on June 22nd!

DISNEY JUNIOR'S "YO HO, LET'S GO SUMMER!" Posted 5/27/12

New iOS Apps Available Today for "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates"

DisneyJunior.com to Launch Summer Super-Site Featuring New Online Games to "Unlock" Each Week and Printable Summer Scrapbook

Disney Junior's interactive multi-platform "Yo Ho, Let's Go Summer!" programming event returns with new episodes of "Doc McStuffins" and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," cable TV's #1 and #2 series among Kids 2-5 respectively, as well as other favorite Disney Junior series including "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Jungle Junction" and "Octonauts" beginning MONDAY, JUNE 4-FRIDAY, AUGUST 24.  The "Yo Ho, Let's Go Summer!" programming event will take place across all Disney Junior digital platforms including Disney Junior On Demand, Mobile and iTunes, as well as an immersive online super-site on DisneyJunior.com featuring new games to "unlock" each week and a printable summer scrapbook.  Additionally, new interactive iOS apps for "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" launch today.

                Disney Junior's "Yo Ho, Let's Go Summer!" programming event kicks off on Monday, June 4 with a week of new "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" episodes airing on both the Disney Junior programming block on Disney Channel (8:30 a.m., ET/PT) and the new 24-hour Disney Junior channel (5:30 p.m., ET/PT).  Also beginning June 4, kids and their parents can log on to DisneyJunior.com/Summer to print out pictures of their favorite Disney Junior characters to take along with them and include in photos of their summer adventures.  Parents can then upload the photos of their child with their character for the chance to be seen on Disney Junior.  The site will also feature a printable summer scrapbook, with new pages added each week through August 24.

Beginning Friday, June 15, new episodes of favorite Disney Junior series will air every Friday throughout the summer on both the Disney Junior programming block and the Disney Junior channel.  During each episode premiere, kids will see a featured Disney Junior character of the day and can go online to DisneyJunior.com/Summer to unlock a new game based on that character.

Among the premieres are an episode of "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" where Marina (voiced by recurring guest star Ariel Winter of "Modern Family") and the rest of the mermaids make Izzy an honorary mermaid, Friday, June 29; a special 45-minute episode of "Jungle Junction," where Zooter and Ellyvan care for a stranded baby FlaGoGo bird, Friday, July 6; Donald Duck serves as a reluctant babysitter for a mystery egg on "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," Friday, July 13; Jim Belushi guest stars as the recurring character Glo-Bo, a six-handed toy monster in "Doc McStuffins," Friday, July 20; Jane Kaczmarek guest stars in the recurring role of Red Jessica, a swashbuckling pirate gal who wins over Captain Hook in "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," Friday, August 10; and a heartwarming episode of "Doc McStuffins" where Doc's toy friends come to her rescue when she becomes the patient, Friday, August 17.

In anticipation of this summer's programming festivities, the network today launched two new iOS apps, the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally" appisode app on iPad and "Jake's Never Land Pirate School" gaming app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

The Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally appisode brings viewing, learning and interaction together into one cohesive, fun-filled iPad experience.   Fans 2-7 years old can touch, tap shake, swipe, drag and talk through an entire episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  The activities presented in the "appisode" include valuable counting, critical thinking and problem solving skills.  This is the first in a series of Disney Junior Appisodes to be released this year.

Using the "Jake's Never Land Pirate School" app, preschoolers can become completely immersed in Never Land, completing pirate-themed challenges presented in Sailing, Music, Flying, and Map and Spyglass classes.  Features include: hunting for doubloons on Doubloon Beach; a customizable pirate certificate signed by Jake; and the ability to import a child's photo into Pixie Dust flying class. 

 New 'Brave' Clip Posted 5/27/12

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BRAVE arrives in theaters everywhere on June 22nd!

New 'People Like Us' Film Clip Posted 5/27/12

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PEOPLE LIKE US hits theaters everywhere on June 29^th!

 New 'Brave' Film Clip

'Brave' - New Trailers and Pictures

BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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 Genre:                       Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Rating:                         TBD

U.S. Release Date:       June 22, 2012

Voice Talent:                  Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson

“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

'People Like Us' Sneak Peek

PEOPLE LIKE US

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Genre:                          Comedy-Drama

Rating:                         PG-13

U.S. Release date:        June 29, 2012

Running time:               115 minutes

Cast:                            Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Michael Hall D’Addario, Philip Baker Hall, Mark Duplass and Michelle Pfeiffer

In a story inspired by true events, Sam, a twenty-something, fast-talking salesman, is tasked with fulfilling his estranged father’s last wishes—delivering an inheritance to a sister he never knew he had.

I went to Marvel's 'The Avengers' Advanced Screening!

I was invited to an advanced screening of Marvel's 'The Avengers' Monday night (April 30th). If you liked the 'Iron Man' movies you will enjoy this just as much if not more! We loved it, there wasn't a boring minute in the film. It's rated PG-13 and rightfully so, with the sci-fi action while they fight evil. If your not watching an action scene, you will be laughing, there is a lot of adult humor. The movie is also in 3D! It wasn't over done though, it's subtle, used where it makes sense. You won't have things flying towards you during the whole movie. Everyone in the theater, regardless of their age enjoyed this movie. I would recommend seeing it, we thought it was great.

PG-13  and opens everywhere Friday May 4, 2012. The run time for the movie: 155 minutes....it takes time to save the world.

Marvel's 'The Avengers' Sneak Peeks

'Chimpanzee' Behind The Scenes

I went to the 'Chimpanzee' Advance Screening!

I was invited to an advanced screening of Disney's "Chimpanzee" Monday night. It's about a an orphaned chimpanzee who get's adopted. I'm not going to tell you which chimp adopts him - that would spoil the movie! The film also goes through what it takes for a group of chimpanzee's to survive in the forest. All I will say is, chimpanzees are amazing creatures.

There were tons of kids at the screening. I did notice that the smaller one's (about 4 or younger) didn't have that much interest in the movie.
Maybe because it's not a cartoon, it's a nature film. It did keep the interest of older kids.

I really like it, plus the orphaned chimp Oscar is adorable! It would be worth the price of a ticket. Plus, if you go see the film during the first week it opens, Disney is going to donate some proceeds to the Jane Goodall Institute. If you don't know who Jane Goodall is, she has dedicated her life
to studying and to help protect wild chimpanzees.

"Chimpanzee" swings into theaters Friday, April 20, 2012. The film is rated "G" and is only about an hour and fifteen minutes long. Narration by Tim Allen.

'Chimpanzee' Sneak Peek

'The Avengers' Lego Toys Coming Soon

Music From 'Chimpanzee'

CHIMPANZEE

DISNEYNATURE

The newly released music video “Rise” from the McClain
Sisters for Disneynature’s CHIMPANZEE is now available
on YouTube

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First Look At 'The Lone Ranger'!

Disney released a photo teaser of their upcoming movie 'The Lone Ranger.' From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski
comes Disney/Bruckheimer Films' THE LONE RANGER. Tonto (Johnny Depp), a spirit warrior on a personal quest, joins forces in a fight for justice with John Reid (Armie Hammer), a lawman who has become a masked avenger.

THE LONE RANGER will be released in May 2013.

'Chimpanzee'

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Genre:                                      True Life Adventure

Rating:                                     

U.S. Release Date:                    April 20, 2012

Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with “Chimpanzee,” a new True Life Adventure introducing an adorable baby chimp named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. Oscar’s playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together, Oscar’s chimpanzee family—including his mom and the group’s savvy leader — navigates the complex territory of the forest.  

The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimps, who’d rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar’s family is confronted by a rival band of chimps, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever.  Directed by Alastair Fothergill (“African Cats” and “Earth”) and Mark Linfield (“Earth”), “Chimpanzee” swings into theaters on Earth Day
2012.

'Frankenweenie' Trailer

'Brave'

BRAVE (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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Genre:                          Animation/Comedy/Adventure

Rating:                          TBD

U.S. Release Date:        June 22, 2012

Voice Talent:                 Kelly Macdonald, Emma Thompson, Billy Connolly,
Julie Walters, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

'John Carter' Premiere

JOHN CARTER

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Genre: Action-Adventure

Rating: PG-13

Release Date: March 9, 2012

Running Time: 131 minutes

Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Ciaran Hinds,
Dominic West, James Purefoy, Bryan Cranston,
Polly Walker, Daryl Sabara, with Thomas Haden
Church and Willem Dafoe

From Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton comes “John Carter”—a sweeping action-adventure set on the mysterious and exotic planet of Barsoom (Mars). “John Carter” is based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose highly imaginative adventures served as inspiration for many filmmakers, both past and present. The film tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transportedto Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom and its people rests in his hands.

'Frankenweenie'

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Genre: Animated comedy

Rating: TBD

U.S. Release date: October 5, 2012

Voice Cast: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara,
Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan,
Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron,
Conchata Ferrell

Director: Tim Burton

From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous.

A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences.

Get Ready For 'The Avengers'

'The Secret World of Arrietty'

More sneak peaks at The Secret World of Arrietty! THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY opens in theaters everywhere on February 17th.

Get your free Secret World of Arrietty Activity Sheets!


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Genre: Animation/Adventure

Rating: TBD

Release Date: February 17, 2012

Voice Cast: Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler, Carol Burnett, Will Arnett, David Henrie, Moises Arias

'Finding Nemo 3D'

 (In Disney Digital 3D™)

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Genre: Animation/Comedy/Adventure

Rating: G

U.S. Release Date: September 14, 2012

Voice Talent: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett,
Allison Janney, Austin Pendleton, Joe Ranft, Geoffrey Rush,
Andrew Stanton, Elizabeth Perkins

                                                        FHS attends these screenings for free thanks to Disney and Allied-THA Marketing.