#Win #SpaceWarriors Blu~Ray Combo Pack ~ Open to US/Canada ~ Ends June 25th ~ #WaldenFamilyTheater

How Spacey Are You?

Are you a Space Warrior? Do you use the stars to navigate your journeys instead of the map function on your smartphone? 

Take this quiz to find out whether you're destined to orbit the cosmos or whether you're happiest living here on this planet.

Mad Moose Mama is VERY pleased to offer you an opportunity to win your VERY own copy of this Family Friendly Classic...all you have to do is answer the mandatory question by doing the quiz above and letting us all know how Space Savvy you truly are~!!  Have fun and GOOD GROOVY LUCKS~!!

About Space Warriors:
Six highly skilled teenagers are handpicked to be part of a summer space camp competition at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As the competition heats up, the kids have no idea that their ultimate challenge will be to solve a life or death crisis aboard the International Space Station as the world anxiously watches.

Starring: Thomas Horn, Danny Glover, Josh Lucas, Dermot Mulroney, Mira Sorvino and Booboo Stewart.

Space Warriors Official Website: http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/spacewarriors


And to go along with the show is the Space Warriors Blog App where you can do the following:

• Win a Family Trip to Space Camp - Watch Space Warriors on the Hallmark Channel May 31 at 8/7C for the secret keyword, then enter it for a chance to win a family trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Space Camp.
• How Spacey Are You? Quiz - Take this quiz to find out whether you are destined to orbit the cosmos or whether you are happiest here on the planet.
• Prepare for Blast-off! Space Warriors Viewing Guide - Check off the boxes as you watch Space Warriors for the most spectacular, spaciest experience.

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"The Family" Trailer Preview Starring Robert De Niro & Michelle Pfeiffer~!!

On behalf of Relativity Media, we, at The Marsh, are pleased to share the new trailer for their upcoming film "THE FAMILY", formerly titled "Malavita". 

Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer star in this off-beat action comedy by Luc Besson as Fred and Maggie Manzoni--a mafia boss and his wife who recently snitched on the mob. They are relocated with their children to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program, but despite their best efforts to fit in, the Manzoni family blows their cover by handling their problems the "family" way.

Based on the novel "Malavita" by Tonino Benacquista, THE FAMILY also stars Tommy Lee Jones, Dianna Agron and John D'Leo.

#Disney's Monster University Film Clip ~ OK Initiation

Mike Wazowski's (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program.

DVD REVIEW: Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)~!!

Wiener Dog Nationals (2013)

Language:  English
Genre:   Comedy/Family
Production Company:  Fromage Pictures
Run Time:  82 minutes
Directed by:  Kevan Peterson
Written by: Kevan Peterson
Story by: Gregory Gutierrez and Kevan Peterson

Fact: The Wiener Dog Nationals Movie is inspired by an actual Wiener Dog race held each year by fast food company Wienerschnitzel.

A family adopts a runt of a dachshund from a shelter. Only time will tell if little "Shelly" and her new family are up for the challenges of entering the nation's greatest wiener dog race, Wienerschnitzel's "Wiener Dog Nationals." One Nation, one race, one wiener. 

Cast:

Alicia Witt as Melanie
Jason London as Phil Jack
Morgan Fairchild as Ms. Merryweather
Marque Richardson as Dirk
Bryan Batt as Judge Brown
Caitlin Carmichael as Bridget
Chris Moss as Mr. Bright
Jim Metzler as Mr. Fleet
Laura Ann Kesling as Teresa
Brandon Tyler Russell as Ronny
Jessica Tyler Brown as Snotty Girl
Cheryl Texiera as Ms. Hampton
Scott Butler as Judge Brown's Assistant
Jeanne Chinn as News Reporter
Austin Anderson as Skip Jack

Plot:

Each year, hundreds of dogs participate in the Annual Wiener Nationals, an event that has been sponsored by the Wienerschnitzel Restaurant chain for almost 20 years.  When a little boy and his family adopt "Shelly", named after Shelter Dogs everywhere...they decide to run her in the races even though they do not hold much faith in her winning.

When Shelly places in the Nationals, the family scrapes and scrimps to get enough together to enter only to be thwarted along the way by Ms. Merriweather and her reigning Wiener dog champion, "Princess".

Along the way, they learn that Ms. Merriweather may not appear to be a decent sort and when the chips finally fall, Shelly becomes triumphant in her pursuit to capture the hearts of those around her.

We found that this is not suitable for children younger than six years of age, there isn't enough to grab and hold their attention for very long.  Though the puppies are adorable, there just wasn't enough action to follow through with the plot's development.

The dialogue was stale in some parts and the comedy delivered failed to meet its punchline.  Though the movie was charming, I feel that some people will have a hard time keeping their attention drawn to the movie.  If you love Wiener dogs, however, you will find this movie absolutely fascinating.

We here, at The Marsh, give "Wiener Dog Nationals" a 5 out of 10 stars~!!

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Racing onto DVD on July 5th~!!

I was provided a DVD screener to review this movie...I was not paid or compensated in any other way.  My opinions are my own as I see it~!!

#DISNEY’S “MILLION DOLLAR ARM” BEGINS PRODUCTION

Recently announced in Burbank, Calif. (May 30, 2013) the Principal photography has begun on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Million Dollar Arm,” starring Jon Hamm. Directed by Craig Gillespie (“Lars and the Real Girl,” “Fright Night”), the film is produced by Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, through their Mayhem Pictures, and Joe Roth, under his Roth Films banner, with Palak Patel and Kevin Halloran serving as executive producers. Tom McCarthy (“Win Win,” “The Visitor”) wrote the screenplay. The film also stars Bill Paxton (“Haywire,” “Hatfields & McCoys”), Lake Bell (“What Happens in Vegas,” “It’s Complicated”), Suraj Sharma (“Life of Pi”), Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show,” “Margin Call”), Madhur Mittal (“Slumdog Millionaire”), Pitobash (“Three Idiots,” “Shanghai”) and Academy Award®–winner Alan Arkin. A.R. Rahman (“127 Hours,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) is scoring the film. “Million Dollar Arm” will shoot on locations in India, Georgia and Los Angeles.

Based on a true story, Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” follows JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash (Aasif Mandvi) will have to close their business down for good if JB doesn’t come up with something fast. Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Why not go to there and find the next baseball pitching sensation? Setting off for Mumbai with nothing but a gifted but cantankerous scout (Alan Arkin) in tow, JB stages a televised, nationwide competition called “Million Dollar Arm” where 40,000 hopefuls compete before two 18-year-old finalists, Rinku and Dinesh (Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal), emerge as winners. JB brings them back to the United States to train with legendary pitching coach Tom House (Bill Paxton). The goal: get the boys signed to a major league team.

Not only is the game itself difficult to master, but life in the U.S. with a committed bachelor makes things even more complicated—for all of them. While Rinku and Dinesh learn the finer points of baseball and American culture, they in turn teach JB the true meaning of teamwork and commitment. Ultimately, what began as a purely commercial venture becomes something more and leads JB to find the one thing he was never looking for at all—a family.

The producing team of Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, producers of such notable sports movies as “Secretariat,” “Miracle” and “The Rookie,” joins forces with veteran producer Joe Roth (“Oz The Great and Powerful,” “Snow White and the Huntsman,” “Alice in Wonderland”) to bring Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” to the screen.

Director Craig Gillespie gained widespread recognition with the critically acclaimed “Lars and the Real Girl,” starring Oscar®-nominated Ryan Gosling. He also directed “Fright Night,” starring Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, David Tennant, Imogen Poots, and Toni Collette. For television, Gillespie produced and directed the highly acclaimed Showtime series “United States of Tara.” His direction of the pilot episode earned Toni Collette both an Emmy® Award and a Golden Globe® Award.

Golden Globe® winner Jon Hamm is perhaps best-known for his nuanced portrayal of high-powered, philandering advertising executive Don Draper on AMC’s award-winning drama series “Mad Men.” His previous film credits include “Friends with Kids,” which he also produced; “Bridesmaids,” “The Town,” “Sucker Punch,” “Howl,” “Shrek Forever After,” as the voice of “Brogan,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “Ira & Abby,” “Kissing Jessica Stein” and “We Were Soldiers.” He recently completed HBO’s “Clear History” with Larry David for director Greg Mottola and the BBC miniseries “A Young Doctor’s Notebook,” opposite Daniel Radcliffe, which he also executive produced.

Alan Arkin, one of the most respected artists of the stage and screen, won an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2006 hit “Little Miss Sunshine.” For his role, Arkin also won an Independent Spirit Award and a BAFTA Award, and shared in a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® for Outstanding Motion Picture Cast, in addition to receiving an individual SAG Award® nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. Arkin most recently earned Oscar®, BAFTA and Golden Globe® Award nominations for his supporting performance in director Ben Affleck’s Oscar®-winning Best Picture “Argo,” which also won the BAFTA Award for Best Picture.

Talented, multi-faceted actor Bill Paxton has starred in many audience-pleasing hit films, including “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” “Aliens” “Twister,” “Mighty Joe Young,” “Spy Kids, 2&3” and “Tombstone.” He was recently seen in “The Colony,” “Shanghai Calling” and “Haywire.” On television, Paxton is well known for the series “Big Love,” for which he was Golden Globe® nominated, and recently starred in the award-winning miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” opposite Kevin Costner.

Lake Bell wrote, produced, starred in and directed her most recent film, “In A World…,” which garnered Bell the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at Sundance this year. Bell was also seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival in the film “Black Rock,” opening in May 2013, directed by Katie Aselton. Other film credits include, among others, “A Good Old Fashioned Orgy,” Paramount’s hit comedy “No Strings Attached,” Nancy Meyer's “It's Complicated,” “What Happens in Vegas” and “Pride and Glory.”

Suraj Sharma won acclaim for his portrayal of Pi Patel in Ang Lee’s acclaimed movie “Life of Pi.” With no previous experience, Lee cast Sharma for the role of Pi, following an extensive, months-long search throughout India. For his work in “Life of Pi,” Sharma earned a Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Young Actor, an Empire Award nomination for Best Male Newcomer and won the Sierra Youth in Film Award from the Las Vegas Film Critics as well as the MTV Movie Award for Best Scared as Sh**t Performance, among others.

Aasif Mandvi, well known as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” is an accomplished actor who will next be seen in “The Internship,” starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Recent films include “Premium Rush,” “Ruby Sparks” and “Margin Call.”

Madhur Mittal is best known for his performance as Salim in the acclaimed film “Slumdog Millionaire,” which won the Academy Award® for Best Picture of 2008 and for which he won the Screen Actors Guild Award® for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

Pitobash is a Hindi film actor known for his roles in “I Am Kalam,” “Shor in the City” and “Shanghai.” At the age of 12, Pitobash was honored with the “National Balshree Award” from the president of India in the field of creative performance. He later went on to join Bollywood as an actor.

Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” is slated for a 2014 release.

Monsters University - Film Clip "ROR Material"~ !!

Mike Wazowski's (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program.

Disney's Monster University Film Clip ~ "First Morning"

Mike Wazowski's (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program.

Enter the Return Of Mike And Ike Movia Mania Contest~!!

Enter The Return of MIKE AND IKE®

Movie Mania Contest

From May 15 – August 15 at www.MikeandIke.com

Win The Grand Prize Home Entertainment System

Plus Over 100 Other Chances To Win!

Bethlehem, PA (May 2013) – To celebrate the return of MIKE AND IKE®, and the movie trailer “The Return of Mike and Ike,” fans are invited to enter the MIKE AND IKE® Movie Mania Sweepstakes. From May 15th until August 15th, all U.S. residents, 13 years of age and older, are welcome to enter at www.mikeandike.com.

There will be amazing prizes including: One Grand Prize Winner will win a Home Entertainment System that includes a large screen LED Smart HDTV plus a Blu-ray Home Theater System valued at approximately $1,800. There are also over 100 other prizes including:

25 Third Prize Winners: MIKE AND IKE® Candy Prize Pack which consists of a box of 24 1.8 oz. packs.

100 Second Prize Winners: Fandango Movie Tickets which are redeemable online with code.

25 First Prize Winners: 1 Year Netflix Gift Subscription that is redeemable online with code.

Additionally, there will be approximately 150 Instant Win prizes randomly given out over the course of the 3-month contest.

“We are thrilled that the Mike and Ike duo have re-united for the love of their fans and for the candy,” said Donald Houston, Category Brand Manager for MIKE AND IKE candy. “It is due to the fans that the duo has returned. We thank the Mike and Ike fans for their support and we hope they enjoy the new flavors and this program.”

“The MIKE AND IKE® Movie Mania Promotion” will run from May 15, 2013 through August 15, 2013. The Grand Prize Drawing will take place on August 30, 2013. To enter, simply log onto www.mikeandike.com and fill out the form provided. The contest rules allow one entry per day, per participant, not counting bonus entries. Bonus entries can be gained toward the Grand Prize Drawing for every one friend that they refer via e-mail. Other ways to earn bonus entries include sharing the contest on Facebook or Twitter using the direct share links from the contest website. Following the initial entry, UPC codes are required for each subsequent entry. UPC codes can be found on all MIKE AND IKE® products as well as by request. For official rules please visit www.mikeandike.com.

Mike and Ike are re-uniting for the love of their fans and their passion for MIKE and IKE® candy. The company says the business partners will still be involved with music and art, but are now refocused on what they are most passionate about -- MIKE AND IKE® candy. Mike and Ike have fused their individual interests in an effort to make their candy better than ever with new packaging designs inspired by Ike and a new flavor, Strawberry Reunion, inspired by Mike’s hip-hop song “Strawberry or Die” that he produced last year. Strawberry Reunion and all other varieties of MIKE AND IKE® candies have amplified flavor with the addition of real fruit juices in each piece of candy!

Just Born, Inc., makers of MIKE AND IKE®, PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S PEANUT CHEWS® candies, recently confirmed rumors that the legendary candy duo, Mike and Ike, have re-united. The candy duo cited irreconcilable creative differences a year ago, which caused them to stop collaborating on their famous fruit chewy candies.

About Just Born:

Just Born, Inc. is a privately owned company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, PA, where it manufactures PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES® and MIKE AND IKE® Brand Candies. GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® Brand Candies are produced in Philadelphia, PA. All Just Born candies are made in the U.S.A.

For more information on the split and to follow Mike and Ike’s individual exploits, log onto www.facebook.com/mikeandike.

The Lone Ranger Trailer ~ In Theatres July 3rd~!!

THE LONE RANGER

DISNEY/JERRY BRUCKHEIMER FILMS

Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/TheLoneRanger

Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/Lone Ranger

Genre: Action-Adventure

Release Date: July 3, 2013

Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter
Director: Gore Verbinski
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Gore Verbinski
Executive Producers: Mike Stenson, Chad Oman, Ted Elliottt, Terry Rossio, Johnny Depp, Eric Ellenbogen, Eric McLeod
Screen Story by: Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe (credit not final)
Screenplay by: Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio (credit not final)

From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humour, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humourous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.

“The Lone Ranger” also stars Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, James Badge Dale, Ruth Wilson and Helena Bonham Carter.

A Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films presentation, “The Lone Ranger” is directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Gore Verbinski, with screen story by Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Justin Haythe and screenplay by Justin Haythe and Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio. “The Lone Ranger” releases in theatres on July 3, 2013.

Native American warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) and man of the law John Reid (Armie Hammer) are opposites brought together by fate and must join forces to battle greed and corruption.

Monster University 3D~ In Theatres June 21st~!!

DISNEY•PIXAR

Website: www.disney.com/MonstersU

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity

Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/MonstersU

Genre: Comedy/Animation

Release Date: June 21, 2013

Voice Talent: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney, Aubrey Plaza, Tyler Labine, John Krasinski, Bonnie Hunt, Beth Behrs and John Ratzenberger.
Director: Dan Scanlon
Producer: Kori Rae
Composer: Randy Newman

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”), produced by Kori Rae (“Up,” “The Incredibles,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and features music from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer Randy Newman (“Monsters, Inc.,” “Toy Story 3”). The film opens in theatres on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in 3D in select theatres.

Mike Wazowski’s (voice of Billy Crystal) lifelong dreams of becoming a Scarer are derailed during his first semester at Monsters University when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), and their out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program.

Notes:
“Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was nominated for four Oscars®: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing and Best Original Song—“If I Didn’t Have You,” for which it won.

“Monsters University” will hit theatres nearly 12 years after the original “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut.? Billy Crystal is known worldwide for his film roles in “When Harry Met Sally…,” “City Slickers,” “The Princess Bride” and “Analyze This”; his 2005 Tony®-winning Broadway show, “700 Sundays”; as a cast member of “Saturday Night Live”; and as the nine-time host of the Academy Awards® ceremonies.

John Goodman’s current film projects include Ben Affleck’s drama “Argo,” which premiered at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival; the Robert Zemeckis thriller “Flight,” which premiered as the closing-night film at the New York Film Festival; and Clint Eastwood’s sports drama “Trouble with the Curve.”

Helen Mirren won international recognition for her work on stage, screen and television. For her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 2006’s “The Queen,” she received an Academy Award®, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® and BAFTA Award for best actress. She was also named best actress by a multitude of critic’s organizations from Los Angeles to London.

Oscar®- Grammy®- and Emmy®-winning composer/songwriter Randy Newman contributes his unique musical talents to his seventh Disney•Pixar film. The 20-time Oscar nominee’s wins include “If I Didn’t Have You” for “Monsters, Inc.” and “We Belong Together” for “Toy Story 3.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2013.

WALT #DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA PRESENTS ~ MONSTERS INC. 3D In Theaters December 19th~!!

MONSTERS, INC. (In Disney Digital 3D™)
DISNEY•PIXAR
Release Date: December 19, 2012

Genre: Animation/Comedy/Adventure
Voice Talent: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger, Frank Oz, Bonnie Hunt
Director: Pete Docter
Co-Directors: Lee Unkrich, David Silverman
Producer: Darla K. Anderson
Executive Producers: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
Original Story by: Pete Docter, Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon, Ralph Eggleston
Screenplay by: Andrew Stanton, Daniel Gerson
Music by: Randy Newman

“Monsters, Inc.,” one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films ever, returns to the big screen to delight a whole new generation of audiences and fans alike, this time in stunning 3D. The now-classic Academy Award®-winning animated comedy adventure “Monsters, Inc.” is set in Monstropolis, a thriving company town where monsters of all shapes and sizes reside. Lovable Sulley (voiced by John Goodman) and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the largest scream-processing factory. The main power source in the monster world is the collected screams of human children—and at Monsters, Inc., an elite team of scarers is responsible for gathering those precious natural resources. Believed by monsters to be toxic, children are strictly forbidden from entering Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo (voiced by Mary Gibbs) accidentally follows Sulley back into his world, he finds his career in jeopardy and his life in utter chaos. So pals Mike and Sulley plot to rectify the mistake and return Boo to her home. But when the trio encounters an unexpected series of complications, they become embroiled in a cover-up catapulting them into a mystery beyond their wildest dreams.

Directed by Oscar®-winner Pete Docter (“Up”) and produced by Oscar nominee Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”), “Monsters, Inc.” is in theatres—again—December 19, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theatres.

NOTES:
· “Monsters, Inc.,” originally released on November 2, 2001, was the highest grossing animated film at the global box office in 2001.
· “Monsters, Inc.” and director Pete Docter were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in the first year that category was established. The film was also Oscar nominated for Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing.

WALT #DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA PRESENTS ~ LINCOLN In Theaters November 16th~!!

LINCOLN
DREAMWORKS PICTURES
Release Date: November 9, 2012 (Toronto), November 16, 2012 (Wide)

Genre: Drama
Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, David Strathairn, Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Director: Steven Spielberg

"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.

WALT #DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA PRESENTS ~ WRECK~IT RALPH In Theaters November 2nd~!!

WRECK-IT RALPH
DISNEY
Release Date: November 2, 2012

Genre: Animation
Voice Cast: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch
Director: Rich Moore
Producer: Clark Spencer

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore (TV’s “The Simpsons,” “Futurama”) take moviegoers on a hilarious, video-game-hopping journey in “Wreck-It Ralph,” the story of an arcade game Bad Guy determined to prove he can be a Good Guy.

Wreck-It Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix (voice of Jack McBrayer). Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes… so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun (voice of Jane Lynch), Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan—win a medal—but soon wrecks everything, and accidently unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph’s only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman), a young troublemaking “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it’s “Game Over” for the entire arcade?

“Wreck-It Ralph,” an action-packed, visually stunning CG comedy set in contrasting worlds that are like nothing ever before seen on the big screen, is produced by Clark Spencer (“Lilo & Stitch,” “Bolt”). Taking fun and games to a whole new level, the film smashes into theatres Nov. 2, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D® in select theatres.

In addition, a groundbreaking new animated short will make its theatrical debut in front of “Wreck It Ralph.” First-time director John Kahrs showcases a minimalist black-and-white style with “Paperman,” an innovative animated short about a lonely young man in mid-century New York City who relies on his heart, imagination, a stack of papers—and a little luck—to change his destiny and win the girl of his dreams.

WALT #DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA PRESENTS ~ FRANKENWEENIE In Theaters October 5th~!!

FRANKENWEENIE
WALT DISNEY PICTURES
Release date: October 5, 2012

Genre: Animated comedy
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
Producers: Tim Burton, Allison Abbate
Executive Producer: Don Hahn
Screenplay by: John August
Based on an original idea by: 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” was filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience.

NOTES:
When Tim Burton originally conceived the idea for “Frankenweenie,” he envisioned it as a full-length, stop-motion animated film. Due to budget constraints, he instead directed it as a live-action short, released in 1984.
Over 200 puppets and sets were created for the film.
Several of the character names—Victor, Elsa Van Helsing, Edgar “E” Gore and Mr. Burgermeister— were inspired by classic horror films.

WALT #DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES CANADA PRESENTS ~ FINDING NEMO 3D In Theaters September 14th~!!

FINDING NEMO (In Disney Digital 3D™)
DISNEY•PIXAR
Release Date: September 14, 2012

Genre: Animation/Comedy/Adventure
Voice Talent: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Austin Pendleton, Stephen Root, Vicki Lewis, Joe Ranft, Geoffrey Rush, Andrew Stanton, Elizabeth Perkins
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
Co-Directed by: Lee Unkrich
Produced by: Graham Walters
Executive Produced by: John Lasseter
Original Story by: Andrew Stanton
Screenplay by: Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson and David Reynolds
Music by: Thomas Newman

Academy Award®-winning film “Finding Nemo” returns to the big screen for the first time ever in thrilling Disney Digital 3D™. In this stunning underwater adventure teeming with memorable comedic characters and heartfelt emotion, “Finding Nemo” follows the momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his young son Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould). When the two are unexpectedly separated in the Great Barrier Reef, Nemo is carried far from his ocean home and deposited in a fish tank in a dentist’s office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son––who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.

A new Disney•Pixar short, “Partysaurus Rex,” will make a splash in theatres this fall in front of “Finding Nemo.” The short, directed by Pixar veteran animator Mark Walsh and produced by Kim Adams, gives a starring role to Rex and also features Buzz, Woody and the rest of the “Toy Story” gang.

NOTES:
“Finding Nemo” won the 2003 Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, and was nominated for Original Screenplay, Original Score and Sound Editing. The film was also nominated for a Golden Globe® Award for Best Motion Picture–Comedy or Musical.
At the time of its release, “Finding Nemo” was the highest grossing G-rated movie of all time. It remains the fifth highest grossing animated film worldwide.  In 2008, the American Film Institute named “Finding Nemo” among the top 10 greatest animated films ever made.

#DVD #Review ~ Decisions

Decisions

Running Time:  87 minutes
Genre:  Action, Crime, Drama
Year:  2011
Rated:  R for violence, pervasive language, some drug use and sexual content
Production Company:  Zenon Kesik Productions, Zrk1 Pictures
Budget:  $1.5 million

SYNOPSIS:

When a group of friends decide to pull a bank heist to get out from underneath their money troubles they quickly discover that things can unravel in a hurry~!!

A compromised LAPD Dectective (Corey Haim) on the take with a crime syndicate figure (Anthony Vitale) want the money back and will got to any lengths to get it~!!

Things go wrong quickly as bullets start to fly and the group finds that one thing affects another and discover the voice of reason is not always what it appears to be.

CAST & CREW:

Corey Haim ~ Det. Lou Andreas
Anthony Vitale ~ Frankie
Matt Medrano ~ Dave
Yeniffer Behrens ~ Serena
Mike Foy ~ AD
George Cantreras ~ DJ Johnny
Anthony Fitzgerald ~ Kiwi
Joseph Medrano ~ Chino
Desmond Phillips ~ Mike
Cisco Reyes ~ Halo Manchester
Senyo Amoaku ~ Smoke

My Thoughts:

The story sets off interesting enough, you are introduced who you assume are going to be the main characters and begin to build a rapport with them.  You watch the scene being set up and you begin to get the uncanny sensation that you have seen this same scene in dozens of films and truthfully, the whole premise was nothing but one huge cliché after another.

After the shooting, things begin to get confusing as the viewer isn't quite sure who are the victims and who are the "bad" guys as character building is left on the wayside in order to bring a mindless and drifting plot that doesn't really capture the viewers imagination nor their attention.

I thought Corey Haim was over~rated in his role of Det. Lou Andreas, his portrayal of a "on~the~take" detective was not only trite in his depiction, but grossly over~acted in almost every scene.  "Decisions" is being classified as Haim's "last movie" that he shall be appearing in and after the likes of his performance in this movie, I cannot say as I am going to miss him much.

I thought the musical score was improperly tuned to the film as at times the quality was lacking and the volume had to be turned up and down with there being no happy flow to the listening levels.  I thought the music was fitting for the movie and set the tone nicely however and was one of the few aspects of the movie that was enjoyable.

I thought the dialogue was lacking in some areas and almost seemed ad libbed in others.  Often times it was hard to follow as there was no clear and concise measure to the characters words.  Most of the time it was a lot of incessant shouting matches between testosterone humped up men who are looking for an "easy" way out of their life situations.

I would give Decisions a two out of five stars.  I just didn't find this movie appealing, though it did have some moments of brief clarity, for the most part, the director needs to hire themselves a better writer if they wish to continue working in the movie industry.  There were some nice cinemagraphics but not enough to keep the movie interesting.

**  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  I didn't receive any monetary compensation for this review, other than a movie in which to review~!!  **

3D Film Technology: On the Decline...Again~??

Every time film~makers "re~invent" 3D technology, they expect the viewers to be in awe of the heights in which movies can be explored.  

When the block~buster movie Avatar opened in December 2009, the imaginations of 3D filmmaking seemed endless.  The monetary gain from such a franchise was staggering in its newest inception however, within a relatively short period of time, sales began to decline as patrons were now forced to pay extra for a ticket.

Hollywood studio executives believe that "prices are too high" as moviegoers are being more decisive in their theater experiences.  With many financially cash~strapped, gouging ticket prices for a technology no one even asked for, seems outrageous and many are opting for the cheaper  but just as fantastic, 2D versions of the same movies.

The type and styles movie~goers are enjoying are more chaotic and producers and directors are having a hard~pressed time trying to satisfy everyone's tastes and wishes.  Studio execs are complaining that "there is no safety net; the middle ground is gone."

However, theater owners disagree with the argument that ticket prices are too high and are blaming the decline on "stupid movies".  In Los Angeles, an adult 3D ticket can go for $17.75 while a children's ticket runs in the area of $14.75 both of which are about $4 more than the regular prices.  Now, if you take a family of four, who is looking to head out for a night at the movies, it would cost them $65 just to get inside the door and we're not talking about popcorn and other goodies here.  Smaller cities do, in fact, charge less, so it could be beneficial to take some of your business to a less populated area and save yourself a few dollars, with $11 being the average to see a 3D film.  And while 3D sales are declining in North America, they are heating up in markets in Brazil, Russia and China.  

Jeff Blake, Sony Vice~Chairperson, agrees that the middle ground is getting squeezed out at the domestic box office but prefers to take a holistic view.  "A lot of event pictures, including The Amazing Spider~Man, are delivering around the world, as are comedies and adult dramas like, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.  I think you have a pretty healthy market."

Well, Jeff, we'll see if 3D film technology is here to stay or if it is just too costly for the average viewer.  Or maybe looking into the frequent eye strains and headaches that people often times complain about could be another avenue to look into.  Or vanity...yea, it probably all comes down to vanity~!!

#HASBRO ~ The Amazing Spider~Man Web Battlers Action Figures~!!

ARV ~ $9.99

The Amazing Web Battlers Assortment

This is the amazing web~crawling hero and hi sarch nemesis, The LIZARD, like you've never seen them~!!

These Web Battlers Action Figures look just like the characters from "THE AMAZING SPIDER~MAN" movie, but each has a surprise that his enemies won't be ready for~!!

When you squeeze his legs, he unleashes a furious attack.

Amp up your adventures with these Web Battlers Action Figures.

Each sold separately.

My son just adored his Amazing Spider~Man Web Battler as did many of his friends who are in awe of how wonderful the action figure character is.

The colours and definition are quite remarkable on such a toy and my son loves how nicely he fits in his hand.  My son has beefy hands and some of the smaller action figures discourage him, however, this Web Blaster was the exact size and fit he needed in order to play with his imagination properly.

He found it very easy to squeeze the legs together and after giving it a try I realized that it truly doesn't take much effort to squeeze the legs in order to activate the spin web feature that is attached to Spider~Man's hand.  This would be a very good toy for younger folks who are just beginning their coordination skills as it not only gives them a sense of accomplishment but it strengthens their hand muscles at the same time.

If you have a Spider~Man fan in your family, then this is one action figure that is sure to be a HUGE hit~!!

  **  Reviewed by me...as I see it~!!  **

Amazing Spider~Man ~ $35M on its First Day~!!

"The Amazing Spider~Man" set the mark for its opening day by garnering a whooping $35 million on its first day of release~!!  It is being toted as the best Tuesday movie day ever, beating out "The Transformers" who had the original record at $27.9 million during its debut on July 3rd, 2005.

Analyst's had earlier predicted that "The Amazing Spider~Man" would catch between $120 to $140 million for its first six days and things are looking good for our favourite web~slinger to meet his predicted range.  

"The Amazing Spider~Man" starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and Marc Webb directing  has received an A from those under 18 and an A- for those over 18.

It has been five years since the last Spider~Man installation and this 2.5 billion franchise holds great confidence in its legacy and its fan~base.  

The Jungle Book in 3D To Be Released in 2014~!!

DQ Entertainment Ireland has begun production of a stereoscopic 3D animated feature film based on Rudyard Kipling's classic literary tale, The Jungle Book.

The $45 million film is expected to be released in 2014 and on board as producer is DQE's chairman and founder, Tapaas Chakravartie  as well as, Executive Producers,   former Marvel Animation president, Eric S. Rollman and DQE's VP of intellectual property, Rouhini Jaswal.

Co~Directing duties are being handled by Jun Falkenstein (The Tigger Movie, The Smurfs, Despicable Me) and Kevin Johnson (Alvin and the Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked, Harry Potter & The Sorcerer's Stone, Astro Boy, Stuart Little) and Billy Frolick (Madagascar) will be writing the script.

Both pre and post~production will be handled out of Los Angeles with the animation being created at DQE's Hydrabad, India~based headquarters.

There are already in development two new film projects as well as the TV series of The Jungle Book.

This will mark the first time that The Jungle Book has been rendered in 3D and everyone involved in the project is very excited about the future of this new venture