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Storm Reid Cast at Meg in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time

Storm Reid Cast at Meg in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time

While the film has no official photos or release date, the internet was a buzz last night when Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling in a series of tweets confirmed the news.  Storm Reid has been cast at Meg Murry.  Check out the tweets below:

Reid’s first theatrical film role was in the Academy Award-winning 12 YEARS A SLAVE where she played Emily, and she has also appeared in AMERICAN GIRL: LEA TO THE RESCUE and SLEIGHT, which premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, she shot a starring role in Judy Greer’s directorial debut A HAPPENING OF MONUMENTAL PROPROTIONS (2017), alongside Allison Janney, Common and Bradley Whitford. She is represented by Stella Alex from the Savage Agency, Principato-Young Entertainment, and Felker Toczek Suddleson Abramson.

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“After an extensive search that spanned multiple dimensions, we’re overjoyed to welcome Storm Reid to WRINKLE IN TIME as our beloved “Meg.” Storm is a tremendously talented young actress who embodies the hopes, dreams and spirit of a character much loved by audiences worldwide for generations. I can’t wait to work with Storm as we chronicle Meg’s epic quest, alongside Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Which, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who. Tesser well!” said director Ava DuVernay.

Reid joins a cast which already includes Oprah Winfrey in the role of Mrs. Which, Reese Witherspoon in the role of Mrs. Whatsit and Mindy Kaling in the role of Mrs. Who. The actors shared the official news on Twitter.

The film is directed by Ava DuVernay (SELMA) from a script by Jennifer Lee (FROZEN). Jim Whitaker and Catherine Hand are producing the film, which will begin production later this year.

Be sure to check back for additional updates about the movie.

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I’m Heading Back to LA for the #QueenOfKatweEvent #ABCTVEvent

I’m Heading Back to LA for the Queen of Katwe Event

In June I had the opportunity to screen the Queen of Katwe, it was such a great movie.  I cried, I left inspired, and I knew I wanted to learn more.  I still can’t believe that in less than a week I’ll be heading back to LA for the Queen of Katwe Event.  I’m so excited to learn more about this inspiration film that I’m recommending to all my family and friends.  Our group of 25 bloggers will arrive in town starting September 19th through September 21st.  While there we’ll be screening the film, walking the red carpet, and interviewing talent from the movie.

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Words can’t describe how much I’m looking forward to this trip.  Not just to learn about the movie but to learn about some awesome ABC shows as well.  Included in the line up is Once, The Middle and American Housewife.

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The Queen of Katwe opens in select theaters on 9/23 and everywhere on 9/30.  “Queen of Katwe” is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

We’re starting our first day of the trip by attending a special screening of the movie on the Disney Studios lot, followed by cast interviews and the red carpet premiere on Tuesday night.

Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios
Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi. Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios

Interviews will include Phiona Mutesi who inspired the film and her coach Robert Katende.  This is a rare opportunity for us to talk to the real life people who the movie’s based on.

Queen of Katwe Movie Version - Photo Credit: Walt Disney Studios

Also included in the interviews is Madina Nalwanga (who portrays Phiona in the film) and David Oyelowo (who portrays Robert in the film).  Both did an amazing job in the movie

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We’ll also have the opportunity to interview Lupita Nyong’o who plays the role of Phiona’s mother in the film.  As a mother I certainly have a few questions about her potrayal of this character.

Remember the QUEEN OF KATWE opens in theaters in limited release on September 23rd and everywhere on September 30th!

In addition Queen of Katwe we’ll have the opportunity to spend some time on the set of The Middle which premieres Tuesday, October 11 at 8/7c.

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Two-time Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. Middle-aged, middle class and living in the middle of the country in Orson, Indiana, Frankie Heck is a harried wife and mother of three who uses her wry wit and sense of humor to get her family through each day intact. Frankie works as a dental assistant, and her unflappable husband, Mike, is manager at the local quarry and her sardonic partner in the daily grind that is raising their average – yes, most definitely average – family.

We’ll also get to visit the set of the new hilarious show American Housewife which premieres Tuesday, October 11 at 8:30/7:30c.

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Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of three, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with “perfect” mommies and their “perfect” offspring. Katie’s perfectly imperfect world is upended when her neighbor’s decision to move notches her up from her ideal social standing and sets her on a path to ensure that doesn’t happen, regardless of the consequences.

The last piece added on out itinerary includes a special sneak peek at Season 6 of Once which premieres Sunday, September 25 at 8|7c.

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Welcome to Storybrooke, a small town in Maine that you won’t find on any map. This town is full of magic, populated by fairytale characters once cursed by the Evil Queen Regina to live in our world—deprived of their memories and happy endings. Until Emma Swan came to town and changed everything. With the help of her son, Henry, Emma embraced her true identity as the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming—the Savior destined to break the Curse. But even after returning everyone’s memories, Emma’s mission was far from over. With the Curse broken, Mr. Gold (aka Rumplestiltskin) was free to bring magic to Storybrooke. And magic ALWAYS comes with a price…

Be sure to follow along the hashtags #QueenOfKatweEvent #ABCTVEvent #TheMiddle #AmericanHousewife and #Once from 9/19 through 9/21 on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Meet Robert Irvine Tomorrow at Giant Foods DC

Meet Robert Irvine Tomorrow at Giant Foods DC

If you’re a fan of Food Network Chef Robert Irvine you’ll be excited to learn that he’ll be at Giant Foods in Washington D.C, tomorrow, July 1st.  I’m a huge fan of Chef Irvine, I wish he was coming closer to Baltimore but fans in the DC area can stop by the store to learn more about his new line of products.

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Join celebrity Chef Robert Irvine at the O Street Market Giant (1400 7th St NW DC) on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the launch of his food company, with products currently available exclusively at Giant stores. The popular television show host will be on deck to meet fans and sign books, as they sample some the initial foods available at Giant stores. The first 100 participants will receive a free, signed copy of his cookbook, Impossible to Easy.

Chef Irvine will discuss the development of his line of products, which includes reduced calorie cheesecake, all-natural crab cakes, Fit Crunch protein bars, and multigrain pizzas and oven-roasted wings. Giant will also present a $25,000 check to the President of USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, and Chef Irvine will announce his sponsorship of a USO food program, as well as a commitment to support the military and their families with ongoing product proceeds through his own non-profit organization, The Robert Irvine Foundation.  The $25,000 donation is a result of Giant’s in-store giving campaign that supports members of the military and their families across the Mid-Atlantic region.

WHERE:  O Street Market Giant: 1400 7th St NW Washington, D.C. 20001

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 1, 2015  10 a.m. – 12 p.m.    

About Chef Irvine:

With more than 25 years in the culinary profession, there aren’t many places Chef Robert Irvine hasn’t cooked or challenges he hasn’t had to cook his way out of. Chef Irvine is best known as the host of one of the Food Network’s top rated shows, “Restaurant: Impossible.” Inspired by his time in the British Royal Navy, Robert launched the Robert Irvine Foundation in 2014 to benefit military personnel and their families. Most recently, Chef Irvine launched his first health and fitness book, Fit Fuel: A Chef’s Guide to Eating Well, Getting Fit and Living Your Best Life.

Throughout its 79-year history, Giant has remained committed to providing the highest level of quality, value, and service to its customers. The partnership with Chef Irvine is another example of Giant’s dedication to offering customers new and exciting products at affordable prices. The line feature products that are easy to prepare for families on the go, with simples ingredients that everyone can pronounce.                                                                      

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Celebrate National Pasta Month w/Giovanni Rana

Celebrate National Pasta Month w/Giovanni Rana

It’s National Pasta Month.  I didn’t even know that there was a whole month dedicated to pasta but that just sounds amazing to me.  To celebrate Giovanni Rana is holding a #PastaLove campaign with weekly giveaways for Giovanni Rana pasta.

National Pasta Month kicks off today, October 1st, and to celebrate Giovanni Rana, Italy’s most loved pasta maker and also now available nationally in the United States, is inviting foodies all over to show off their #PastaLove.

In celebration of National Pasta Month (October), Columbus Day (Oct 13), National Pasta Day (Oct 17), World Pasta Day (Oct 25) and Mr. Giovanni’s Birthday (Oct 15), Giovanni Rana will spread #PastaLove with an autumn-inspired Fall In Love With Pasta campaign. Each week, fans who share photos of their favorite pasta will be entered to win a week’s worth of Giovanni Rana pasta and sauce delivered to their door. (Check out @GiovanniRanaUSA on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.)

Giovanni Rana has been a renowned pasta maker in Italy for over 50 years. In 2012, the Rana family launched its first state-of-the-art factory in the US (just outside of Chicago in Bartlett, IL), which produces the retail line of pasta and sauces now distributed all over the country. The factory is home to proprietary machinery designed by Giovanni that mimics the movements used to hand-roll dough to produce an exceptionally thin pasta with a delicate bite. The fillings are created from artisanal ingredients including DOP Parmigiano Reggiano cheese imported by the wheel and DOP Genovese basil. The retail line features 15 different pastas and 4 sauces, and it introduced to the US new packaging sizes (12 or 22 oz) presented in craft-paper, stand-up pouches for the pasta and smartly-designed sauce containers. The line of filled pastas just introduced two new flavors this fall, Butternut Squash Ravioli and Italian Sausage Mezzaluna.

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5 Hour Energy Yummification Contest Results

5 Hour Energy Yummification Contest Results

Disclosure: “The 5-hour ENERGY® samples, gift card, and information have been provided by the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®.”

Last month I shared with you a contest from the makers of 5 Hour Energy.  They were looking for videos of your own recipes and creations using their products.  There was a lot of prize money up for grabs.  Well now I have the contest results to share with you.

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The winning videos and recipes are posted at http://5hourenergy.com/yummification.

First Place ($50,000 prize): “Pomelimelade” by Tim Merlau, Los Angeles, CA

  • This winning submission mixes a Pomegranate 5-hour ENERGY® shot with limeade, and then takes us on a musical journey through all that can be accomplished over several hours (spoiler alert:  it’s a lot).
  • “Pomelimelade”
  • 1 glass Limeade
  • 1 shot of Pomegranate 5-hour ENERGY®

Second Place ($30,000 prize): “Ramalamadingdong” by Mark Golembeski, Los Angeles, CA

  • The second place video helps us turn that 2:30 feeling frown upside down by mixing a 5-hour ENERGY® shot with lemonade.  This video has it all: a clown, a puppy, a guy in a tutu, and much more.
  • “Ramalamadingdong”
  • 1 glass Lemonade
  • 1 shot of Berry 5-hour ENERGY®

Third Place ($10,000 prize): “Arnold Power” by Zac Sheorn, Lugoff, SC

  • The third place winner reminds us that you don’t have to be good at sports, but mixing a Pink Lemonade 5-hour ENERGY® shot with decaffeinated iced tea helps keep you refreshed while practicing.  And practicing.
  • “Arnold Power”
  • 1 glass Decaf Iced Tea
  • 1 shot of Pink Lemonade 5-hour ENERGY®

I have to say that these guys produced some awesome videos.  I was surprised that all the winners were guys, but they came up with some very interesting combinations.  We’ve been enjoying the Arnold Power a lot.

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Are You the Next Truvia Baking Star?

Are You the Next Truvia Baking Star?

It’s officially fall and that means it’s time to start baking.  At least that what it means to me.  I just love the fall and winter.  Cold months means I can turn on my oven and not only warm the house but make scrumptious baked goodies for my family and friends.  If you like baking and you have a new recipe you’ve been dying to create then you’ll want to check out the Truvia Video Baking Star Contest.

Use Truvia® Baking Blend and/or Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend to bake your favorite treats with 75% fewer calories per serving than sugar!

Show off your best recipe using Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend and/or Truvia®Baking Blend and you could be named the Truvia® Baking Star! Simply upload a short video (2 minutes max) of you baking your best original recipes using Truvia® Brown Sugar Blend and/or Truvia® Baking Blend. You could be one of three people, along with a guest of your choice, who win a trip to New York City to compete for the title of Truvia® Baking Star!

The judges will select the grand prize winner, who will get the chance to film a professionally-produced Truvia® Baking Star video that will be featured on YouTube!

Show off what you’ve got—enter by midnight ET October 7, 2014!

Contest Details:

Fans can submit a two-minute video that showcases their baking talents, personalities and original recipes with Truvia Brown Sugar Blend onwww.TruviaBakingStar.com. The full timeline for the contest is as follows:

  • From September 16 – October 7, 2014, fans can submit their videos via www.TruviaBakingStar.com.
  • From October 15 – October 29, 2014, fans can vote for their favorite of 10 semi-finalists.
  • Shortly after October 29, 2014, the three finalists with the most votes will be notified that they have won an all-expense-paid trip to New York City with a guest.
  • On November 19, 2014, the three finalists’ baking skills will be judged live by the YouTube Star judges and the Truvia® Baking Star Contest winner will be announced

 

Three finalists will win an all-expense-paid trip to New York City, where they will compete in a live bake-off event on November 19, judged by YouTube stars April Moore, Byron Talbott, Joanne Ozug and Gaby Dalkin. The winner will be awarded the title of Truvia® Baking Star. He or she will win a professionally produced and promoted video, and his or her recipe will be featured on Truvia.com

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Marvel Seeking Real Life Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel Seeking Real Life Guardians of the Galaxy

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Marvel Studios, Dolby®Laboratories and Visa Signature are joining forces for a nationwide MARVEL’S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY”—GUARDIANS OF GOOD contest in conjunction with the August 1, 2014 release of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper.

If you have a young adult ages 14-18) then the MARVEL’S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY”—GUARDIANS OF GOOD invites your real life “Guardians of the Galaxy,” to share their stories of how they are bettering their communities through service, science or innovation, and gives them the opportunity to connect with a galaxy of Peer Guides—who are already doing great things—to learn from their successes.  Entries are being accepted between June 11, 2014 and June 29, 2014.

Application forms, eligibility requirements, official contest rules and more information are available at http://www.marvelguardiansofgood.com.

About the GUARDIANS OF GOOD Program:  

Applicants for GUARDIANS OF GOOD will participate in online sessions with Peer Guides, that includes representatives from generationOn, Broadcom MASTERS®, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” Ultimate Mentor Leadership Council.  Peer Guide sessions are scheduled to take place between June 13, 2014 and June 21, 2014.  The Peer Guides will discuss their personal stories of service, science or innovation as well as learning and advice.  If you can not attend a live session when you apply they will provide a link to a recorded session.

Following the Peer Guide sessions, all applicants will then submit a short video explaining how they are improving the galaxy and what inspiration and guidance they received from their Peer Guides.  The five best video entries will be selected as winners.

What’s the Prize?

The five winners will each receive: Two round-trip tickets to Hollywood, including hotel accommodations, from July 20 through July 23, 2014, to be on the red carpet at the World Premiere of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” on July 21, 2014; an invitation to the first-ever GUARDIANS OF GOOD INNOVATION & SERVICE SUMMIT on July 22 at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, where professionals and peers will share their knowledge; a backstage tour of the Disneyland Resort; and a red-carpet screening of the film at a Dolby® Atmos TM Theatre in or near the winner’s hometown.

GUARDIANS OF GOOD INNOVATION & SERVICE SUMMIT is scheduled to include presenters from NASA/JPL, speaking on the monitoring and protection of Earth through asteroid detection and Earth-observing satellites and ensuring the safety of Mars spacecraft during a comet encounter, Disney Imagineers, generationOn, Broadcom MASTERS®, Discovery Science Center, & Disney Global Community Outreach.

 

For more information about MARVEL’S “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY”—GUARDIANS OF GOOD, please visit http://www.marvelguardiansofgood.com.

 Contest Rules:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Void where prohibited.  Contest commences on or about 6:00 AM PST on June 11, 2014 and ends at 11:59 PM PST on June 29, 2014.  Open only to persons who are 14-18 years of age and legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and not employees of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, MARVEL, generationON or any of their parent, related or affiliated companies nor members of their households or immediate families.  Limit one (1) entry per student. Winners must be able to travel on July 20, 2014.  See Official Rules at www.marvelguardiansofgood.com for full eligibility and entry requirements, prize description, conditions and limitations. The official contest sponsor is Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

About the Movie:

From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchises of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team—the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits—Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Quill discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand—with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.

Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which first appeared in comic books in Marvel Super-Heroes, Issue #18 (Jan. 1969), stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, featuring Vin Diesel as Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket, Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, with John C. Reilly, Glenn Close as Nova Prime and Benicio Del Toro as The Collector.

James Gunn is the director of the film with Kevin Feige, p.g.a. producing, and Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham,  Nik Korda and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. The screenplay is written by James Gunn and Nicole Perlman. Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” releases in U.S. theaters on August 1, 2014

About Marvel Entertainment:

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit: marvel.com. © MARVEL

About Dolby Atmos:

Dolby Atmos makes it easy for filmmakers to place or move specific sounds anywhere in the movie theatre, including overhead. As a result of this multi-dimensional sound, audiences feel as if they are inside the film, not merely watching it.

Introduced in April 2012, Dolby Atmos has been embraced by all the major Hollywood studios, seven Academy Award® winning directors, and 16 Academy Award®  winning sound mixers, among others. More than 650 Dolby Atmos screens have been installed or committed to in more than 40 countries with more than 150 exhibitor partners. More than 120 films from 12 different countries have been or are scheduled to be released with Dolby Atmos sound since the first film debuted in June 2012.

Dolby Atmos has received technical achievement awards from both the Hollywood Post Alliance and the Cinema Audio Society. As the inventors of the only object-based audio format used in the cinema today, Dolby is working closely with the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers in driving adoption of standards for object-based audio.

For the latest list of Dolby Atmos titles, visit dolby.com/atmosmovies. To learn more about Dolby Atmos, visit fandango.com/dolby.

About Dolby Laboratories:

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For nearly 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby®. For more information, please visit: dolby.com.

About Visa:

Visa Signature is a proud sponsor of the theatrical release of Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”.  Visa Signature cardholders get access to exclusive movie ticket offers to movies like Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” at www.Fandango.com/VisaSignature. Visa Signature is a premium consumer payment card bringing cardholders benefits and perks that are important to them, and provide everyday value to enhance cardholder experiences. Benefits include complimentary 24-hour Visa Signature Concierge service, exclusive travel perks from the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, special fine wine and food experiences, and discounts at premium retailers. For more information, visit www.visa.com/signature.

About generationOn:

GenerationOn is the youth service enterprise of Points of Light igniting the power of kids to make their mark on the world. GenerationOn inspires, equips and mobilizes over 750,000 youth annually to take action through generationOn service clubs, schools, youth organizations, campaigns and youth leadership initiatives. It also provides tools and resources to youth, families, youth practitioners and educators to help kids change the world and themselves through service. For more information, visit www.generationon.org.

About Broadcom Foundation:

Broadcom Foundation was founded to inspire and enable young people throughout the world to enter careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through partnerships with local schools, colleges, universities and non-profit organizations. Broadcom Foundation is the proud sponsor of the Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science & the Public – a science and engineering competition for middle school children. The Foundation’s mission is to advance education in STEM by funding research, recognizing scholarship and increasing opportunity. Learn more atwww.broadcomfoundation.org. 

About Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, manages missions to Mars, asteroids, and other bodies in the solar system, as well as Earth-observing satellites and space-based astronomy on behalf of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. JPL has numerous opportunities for students to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Learn more at jpl.nasa.gov.

Like GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY on Facebook: www.facebook.com/guardiansofthegalaxy

Follow GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Guardians

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY opens in theaters everywhere on August 1st!

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Announcing the Inaugural Loomy Awards

Announcing the Inaugural Loomy Awards

Disclosure: I was provided with a Original Loom Boom to share about he Loomy Awards.

Loom Bands has hit the world with a huge bang and everyone all over are making them and lots of them.  Honestly I don’t even know how to make them but my niece and my daughter both make them.  They both learned from watching videos on Youtube and from other friends that also make the bands.  The Original Loom Boom is sponsoring the first ever Loomy Awards to celebrate loomers.  Starting today loomers can visit The Original Loom Boom’s Facebook page to submit their entries for voting.  The earlier you submit your entry the more time you will have to promote and help you get votes so head over and submit it today.  Winners will be announced on April 30th, 2014 via a live web show by Loom Boom creator Jake.  There will be four categories: Best Bracelet, Coolest Charm, Wackiest Wearable, and Best Loom Boom. Three winners will each receive a $250 gift card, and one grand prize winner will receive a $500 gift card! Plus, all winners will receive a special edition of The Original Loom Boom!

About the Loom Boom:

Like all loom-crazed households, rubber-band bracelets were taking over. As moms, Katy and Lauren (Co-Founders) loved the focus and creativity it provided for their kids. Every new stitch their children learned produced more patterns, more colors and more creations. However, these bracelets were winding up everywhere, from their couch cushions to their dog’s mouth. It was a problem that needed solving! They stumbled upon a solution when Katy’s five-year-old son, Jake, housed his ever-growing collection of bracelets on a paper towel roll! What began with a simple concept has now developed into a first-of-its kind product intended to organize, display, transport and share. Sometimes children see things so clearly, and they jumped on his simple yet genius idea.

  • Organize, display, transport and share your loom creations
  • Features bright colored tubes that can hold up to 40 bracelets
  • The tube is detachable from the base, giving you easy access to bracelets at the bottom
  • The base contains extra storage compartments for loom bands, charms, clips, and other spare parts
  • Available in a variety of color combinations
  • Can be purchased nationwide for $9.99 at Michael’s and Learning Express

So if you’re a loomer and you have some great pieces you want to show off, head over to the Original Loom Boom’s Facebook page now and submit those entries for voting and ask all your family, friends, and fans to vote for you.  I can’t wait to see all the amazing creations.

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Koo Koo Kanga Roo – May Tour Dates & New Single

Koo Koo Kanga Roo – May Tour Dates & New Single

I’ve never heard of Koo Koo Kanga Roo until a press release hit my inbox today about their newest single “The Coolest Person” and their May tour dates.  Normally it would take me some time to get around to checking out stuff like this that I never requested but I was intrigued for one reason – The AquaBats!  Yes Koo Koo Kanga Roo is on tour with the AquaBats and since my kids are all Yo Gabba Gabba nuts I couldn’t resist checking this out.  I have to say I am so glad that I did because the single is awesome – well at least I think so and now me and the kids have another song to listen to in the car.

I love discovering new music and artist because it exposes me and my children to music we normally wouldn’t listen to or know about and this band is all about having fun.  Dancing is so required when listening to their music.  “The Coolest Person” is the second single from their upcoming album Whoopty Whoop.

About Whoopty Whoop
“Whoopty Whoop” finds the duo evolving their storytelling to new levels of id, parody, banter and dancingness and it’s clear that the duo have embraced their inner weirdos.  The album definitely remains true to their mission of creating positive and exciting music to get the body moving.  Since 2008, Koo Koo Kanga Roo have been all over the country putting on shows at preschools, bars, church basements and even nursing homes. The show is centered around acting silly, dancing as hard you can, and sweating. With tracks like, “Shake it Well” (a frothy ode to pulp and pulp-free orange juice alike), “I Like Cake” and the first single “Fanny Pack,” the album showcases Bryan and Neil’s chops in everything from improv dialog to bootyshaking.

“Whoopty Whoop” is out on May 13th on CD/DIGITAL and vinyl will follow June 24th.

Tracklisting

1.All I Eat Is Pizza
2.Fanny Pack
3.The Coolest Person
4.POGO
5.Get Yo Body Moving
6.Shake It Well (feat. P.O.S.)
7.I Like Cake
8.Left 2 Right
9.Unibrow
10.Superheroes Unite

You can take a listen to the single for yourself below.  Be prepared to dance 🙂

About Koo Koo Kanga Roo:

Koo Koo Kanga Roo are BFFs and unicorn enthusiasts Bryan and Neil. These disco dudes have toured all over North America with the likes of The Aquabats, Yo Gabba Gabba Live, Reel Big Fish and Frank Turner. Their high energy dance jams capture the constant desire we all share to eat pizza, push all the buttons on the elevator and to stomp like a dinosaur. With a style that draws on everything from rap and pop punk to whale noises, they embody the sticky fingered spirit of our collective inner kid.

Koo Koo Kanga Roo’s music is bestowed upon the masses by Asian Man’s Fun Fun Records.
To learn more about Koo Koo Kanga Roo, please visit KooKooKangaRoo.com.
Visit Koo Koo Kanga Roo on Social Media:

Facebook:     Facebook.com/KooKooKangaRoo
Twitter:           @KooKooKangaRoo
Instagram:     @KooKooKangaRooParty
YouTube:      YouTube.com/KooKooKangaRoo

May Tour Dates with AquaBats

5/1 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues – 6pm – All Ages – $20
5/2 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall – 6pm – All Ages – $18
5/3 – Pittsburgh, PA – Mr. Small’s Theater – 7pm – All Ages – $18
5/5 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues – 7pm – All Ages – $18
5/7 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza – 7pm – All Ages – $21
5/8 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club – 7pm – All Ages – $20
5/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts – 7pm – All Ages – $18
5/10 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore – 7pm – All Ages – $20
5/12 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft – 7pm – All Ages – $18
5/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Freebird Cafe – 7:30pm – All Ages – $18
5/14 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall – 7:30pm – All Ages – $18
5/15 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – 7:30pm – All Ages – $18
5/16 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre – 7pm – All Ages – $22
5/17 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room – 7pm – All Ages – $22
5/20 – Knoxville, TN – The Bowery – 9pm – 18+ – $5/$7

 

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New Transformers Series Slated for Hub Network

New Transformers Series Slated for Hub Network

New Hub Network Transformers Series

If you’re a fan of the Transformers brand then you will have something to celebrate soon.  There is a new Transformers series slated for Hub Network in 2015.  It was just announced that the new series is currently in production and will early next year.  The series is being produced by Hasbro Studios and is executive produced by Jeff Kline.  The new series takes place years after the battle between Autobots and Decepticons in “Transformers Prime,” and the all new series will center around our hero Bumblebee stepping up to lead a brand new team of Autobots.  The show features an all-star cast with Will Friedle (“Boy Meets World”) returning as Bumblebee, along with Darren Criss (“Glee”), Constance Zimmer (“House of Cards”) and Ted McGinley (“Married with Children”). Blending 3D characters with hand-painted environments, the series mixes action-packed adventure with lots of comedy, making it a rip-roaring experience for kids and families to enjoy together.

This is a big year as the TRANSFORMERS brand celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Hub Network will also be celebrating the success of the franchise with special events to be announced later this year. I can’t wait to see what they have in planned for fans of the Transformers brand.

TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2014. Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

About the Hub Network

The HubNetwork is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) that champions family fun by providing relatable, funny, family friendly entertainment experiences that children and their parents can enjoy together. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub Network’s lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence atHubNetwork.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in nearly 71 million U.S. households. The Hub Network logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

To find the channel in your area, please visit HubNetwork.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page.

Visit the Hub Network on Social Media:

Facebook at Facebook.com/HubTVNetwork

Twitter @HubTVNetwork

Instagram @HubTVNetwork

YouTube at YouTube.com/HubTVNetwork

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Maleficent Had Wings? #MaleficentWings

Maleficent Had Wings? #MaleficentWings

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May 3oth can’t get here fast enough.  Who knew that Maleficent had wings?  The new teaser trailer is out and it’s more amazing that I would ever imagine.  I can’t remember being so excited about a movie before but I just wan’t wait to see this one in theaters.  It keeps looking better and better with each trailer and with so much mystery surrounding the movie.  I just know this is going to be a good movie.  So here’s the trailer below:

So are you ready to learn about this story from another point of view?  I’ve been waiting to learn more about this movie for almost two years and I can’t wait to see how it all comes together.  Get ready for the truth on May 30th, 2014.  Here’s all the trailers so far for the movie:

About Maleficent:

“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

Connect with Maleficent Online

Like MALEFICENT on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyMaleficent

Follow MALEFICENT on Twitter: @Maleficent

Instagram: http://instagram.com/disneystudios

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/disneystudios/maleficent/

Tumblr: http://disney.tumblr.com/

 

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New Maleficent Poster

New Maleficent Poster

I have to give credit to the folks at Walt Disney Studios because they are truly keeping Maleficent under wraps.  I’ve been waiting and waiting for more and there’s just a few teasers out there.  The movie is due out May 30th and they are now releasing a second poster.  There’s two trailers and the Twitter page was just created.  Be sure to follow  @Maleficent on Twitter for more to be revealed. Something big is coming, and according to the folks at Disney we know this tale but we don’t know the truth.  Check out the new poster below.

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Like MALEFICENT on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyMaleficent

Follow MALEFICENT on Twitter: @Maleficent

YouTube Playlist:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnR43JTLNs8AKNpJ4KFI6SSdpTzkcXjw

Instagram: http://instagram.com/disneystudios

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/disneystudios/maleficent/

Tumblr: http://disney.tumblr.com/

MALEFICENT releases in theaters everywhere on May 30th!

About Maleficent:

“Maleficent” explores the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the classic “Sleeping Beauty” and the elements of her betrayal that ultimately turn her pure heart to stone. Driven by revenge and a fierce desire to protect the moors over which she presides, Maleficent cruelly places an irrevocable curse upon the human king’s newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Aurora is caught in the middle of the seething conflict between the forest kingdom she has grown to love and the human kingdom that holds her legacy. Maleficent realizes that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the land and is forced to take drastic actions that will change both worlds forever.

The film stars Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville.

“Maleficent” is produced by Joe Roth and directed by Robert Stromberg, with Angelina Jolie, Don Hahn, Palak Patel, Matt Smith and Sarah Bradshaw serving as executive producers. Linda Woolverton wrote the screenplay. “Maleficent” opens in U.S. theaters on May 30, 2014.

Are you ready to learn the truth behind the tale?

Check out these trailers for even more of a Maleficent fix.

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The Hunger Games Catching Fire Fan Events

The Hunger Games Catching Fire Fan Events

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It’s almost release day for The Hunger Game Catching Fire and I couldn’t be more excited and I want to share with all my citizens of Panem.  So if you are media or a fan you can head out to three Walmart locations to get an opportunity to get an autograph from members of the cast.  Check out all the details below.

Meet the cast members from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire film as they sign copies at Walmart at these locations in celebration of Lionsgate’s home entertainment release of the movie on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, Digital HD, VOD and Pay-Pery-View March 6 at 11 pm leading up to the midnight release March 7th! Once the clock hits midnight more than 2,000 Walmart stores will celebrate the Blu-ray and DVD release with special giveaways.

The first 50 fans to purchase the movie in-stores will receive a limited edition poster (image attached) that is inspired by the artist Kris Kuksi – http://www.kuksi.com/.

Orange County, California
Who: Willow Shields (“Primrose Everdeen”)
Where: Walmart
2300 N Tustin St.
Orange, CA 92865
When: Thursday, March 6
Media Call time: 10:30 pm
Signing: 11pm – 1 am
Chicago Area, Illinois 
Who: Meta Golding (“Enobaria”) and Bruno Gunn (“Brutus”)
Where: Walmart
1100 S. Randall Road.
Elgin, IL 60123
When: Thursday, March 6
Media Call time: 10:30 pm
Signing: 11pm – 1 am
Secaucus, New Jersey 
Who: Stephanie Leigh Schlund (“Cashmere”) and Lynn Cohen (“Mags”)
Where: Walmart
400 Park Place
Secaucus, NJ 07094
When: Thursday, March 6
Media Call time: 10:30 pm
Signing: 11pm – 1 am
I wish I lived in one of these locations so that I could go to one of these events.  I would totally enjoy it.  So be sure to head out early tonight and get in line if you live near one of these stores.  Even if you don’t live near of these stores head out to Walmart to get the release at midnight.

 

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Frozen Crosses the One Billion Dollar Mark at the Worldwide Box Office

Frozen Crosses the One Billion Dollar Mark at the Worldwide Box Office

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Earlier this month I went on an all expenses paid trip to L.A. to celebrate the in home release of a few films and one of them was Frozen.  We spent an entire morning learning about all things Frozen.  We walked the halls with the team that worked on the movie, and chatted with the directors and so much more that I’ll be sharing later on this week and beyond.  Well last night, the name night Frozen won two Academy Awards the movie also crossed the one billion dollar mark at the worldwide box office.  I saw the counter when I was there almost a month ago.

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Here’s more about this amazing accomplishment from the official press release from Disney Movie Studios.  Remember to pre-order Frozen on Amazon today.

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On the same day it won two Academy Awards® including Best Animated Feature, “Frozen,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 53rd feature film, crossed $1 billion at the worldwide box office. The biggest non-sequel animated film ever released and the second biggest animated film of all time globally, “Frozen” has earned an estimated $388.8 million at the domestic box office and $611.5 million internationally for a global total of $1,000.3 million. It is The Walt Disney Studios’ seventh release to reach the $1 billion mark, joining “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “Iron Man 3,” Disney’s second and fourth “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 3,” and Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland.”

“With ‘Frozen,’ we knew we had something truly special on our hands, and it has connected with fans and filmgoers around the world in a way we only dreamed was possible,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “Animation is the cornerstone of our company, and thanks to the vision, dedication, and talent of our tremendous cast and filmmaking team, Disney Animation has come roaring back with a new classic for fans of all ages.”

Universally embraced by audiences and critics alike, “Frozen” is the winner of two Academy Awards®, for Best Animated Feature and Original Song (“Let It Go”). This the first animated feature Oscar® win for Walt Disney Animation Studios in the category’s 13-year history. The film has also won Golden Globe®, BAFTA, Critics’ Choice, and Producers Guild of America awards for best animated film, five Annie Awards, and four Visual Effects Society Awards, among many other honors. The film is directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and produced by Peter Del Vecho.

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“Frozen” opened wide domestically on November 27, 2013, following a five-day exclusive engagement at Disney’s El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. In its record-setting nationwide opening, “Frozen” became the #1 all-time Thanksgiving debut with a $93.6M five-day gross and a $67.4M Friday-Sunday gross over the holiday period. It was Walt Disney Animation Studios’ biggest opening ever. “Frozen” was the #1 movie in its second weekend of wide release and, after posting stellar numbers throughout the holiday season, returned to the top spot four weeks later in its sixth weekend. Due to popular demand, a special sing-along version of the film opened in theaters nationwide January 31, its 10th weekend of wide release. “Frozen” has remained in the top 10 films at the domestic box office for all 14 weeks of its wide release, the longest run by any film in four years.

Internationally, “Frozen” is the biggest animated film released by The Walt Disney Studios in more than 25 territories, including Russia, China, and Brazil, and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ biggest release in over 50 territories, including UK/Ireland, Australia, Mexico, and Argentina, as well as the Latin America region as a whole. In Korea, “Frozen” was #1 for the first five weeks of release and is now the biggest animated film, the second biggest non-local film, and Disney’s biggest release of all time. It’s also the highest-grossing animated film of all time in Denmark and Venezuela, and the biggest non-sequel animated film in the U.K./Ireland. “Frozen” debuts in one remaining international territory, Japan, on March 14.

The Platinum-certified “Frozen” soundtrack, featuring songs by Tony Award® winner Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez and a score by Christophe Beck, returned to the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart last week for a fifth time, the first soundtrack to do so since 1998. It entered the chart’s top five in early January and has been #1 or #2 for eight consecutive weeks. It also hit #1 on iTunes’ Overall Album Chart in 31 countries including the U.S. The Oscar®-winning song “Let It Go,” performed by Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, who voices Elsa in the film, is also certified Platinum and last week reached #18 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

“Frozen” is still available in theaters in 2D, 3D and Sing-A-Long and is now available on Digital HD & 3D. It arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On Demand on March 18.

About Disney’s “Frozen”

Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “Tangled” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” presents “Frozen,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It Ralph”), who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring original songs from Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit,” “Winnie the Pooh”) and Tony® winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”), and an original score by Christophe Beck (“The Muppets,” Oscar®-winning short “Paperman”), “Frozen” opened in theaters nationwide on Nov. 27, 2013. Accompanying “Frozen” is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Get A Horse!” With Walt Disney himself as the voice of Mickey Mouse, the all-new short features Mickey, his favorite gal pal Minnie Mouse and their friends Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow as they delight in a musical haywagon ride. For more information, check out Disney.com/Frozen, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyFrozen and follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyAnimation.

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Hunger Games Catching Fire Clips

Hunger Games Catching Fire Clips

The Hunger Games Catching Fire is releasing this week and I have a few clips to share with you to celebrate the upcoming release.  I’m super excited to see the second installment in the Hunger Games series.  I’m a huge fan and I didn’t get the chance to see it when it was in the movies.  So enjoy the clips below and  also the press release about the movie.  The movie releases on March 7th and you can pre-order it now on Amazon.


The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Distraction


The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – I’m Staying

CatchingFire_BD_CoverArtThe blockbuster second film of The Hunger Games franchise that took the world by storm ignites once again when The Hunger Games: Catching Fire arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD UltraViolet), DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet), Digital HD, Video on Demand and Pay-Per-View Friday, March 7 from Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF). Academy Award® winning Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence (2012’s Silver Linings Playbook) headlines the all-star cast in this action-adventure which became the #1 movie of 2013 and the 12th highest-grossing film of all time at the domestic box office. The first film with a female lead to top the annual box office since 1973, the film has grossed nearly $420 million at the North American box office and over $850 million worldwide to date.

The second installment of the worldwide phenomenon is packed with over two hours of extensive, must-see bonus materials that include a Blu-ray-exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, “Surviving the Game: Making Catching Fire,” deleted scenes, an audio commentary with director Francis Lawrence and producer Nina Jacobson as well as a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated theatrical action film Divergent from Lionsgate’s Summit label. The Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

Hailed as “a monumental achievement” (The Playlist), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire features a critically-acclaimed cast including Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right), Liam Hemsworth (The Expendables 2), Academy Award® nominee Woody Harrelson (The People vs Larry Flynt, 1996), Emmy® nominee Elizabeth Banks (TV’s “30 Rock”), Lenny Kravitz (Precious), Academy Award® nominee Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones, 2009) and Golden Globe® winner Donald Sutherland (Path to War), reprising their original roles from The Hunger Games. The impressive line-up is joined by Academy Award® winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote, 2005), Jeffrey Wright (Codeblack Films’ The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete), Jena Malone (Into The Wild), Amanda Plummer (Pulp Fiction) and Sam Claflin (Snow White and the Huntsman).

Based on the best-selling second novel of Suzanne Collins’ award-winning trilogy, with a screenplay by Simon Beaufoy and Michael DeBruyn and directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire begins as, against all odds, Katniss and her fellow tribute Peeta have returned home after surviving The Hunger Games. Winning means they must turn around, leaving their loved ones behind and embark on a “Victory Tour” through the districts. Along the way, Katniss senses a rebellion simmering – one that she and Peeta may have sparked. At the end of the Victory Tour, President Snow announces a deadly 75th Hunger Games that could change Panem forever.

BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES*
· “Surviving the Game: Making Catching Fire” – 9-part feature-length documentary
· Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson
· Deleted Scenes
· Sneak Peek of Divergent
*Subject to change

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
· Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson
· Deleted Scenes
· Sneak Peek of Divergent
*Subject to change