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Freaky Friday is an excellent movie, about a mom and daughter that switch places, to see inside each other’s lives.  It’s great hilarity, with warm thoughts.  This truly is an excellent movie.  It’s been remade since the original, but this is still one of my favorites. I’m going to be watching this Disney flick over and over.  I love it, that much.  I mean, I can remember being 16 and thinking my mom didn’t understand, and now I’m the mom, and know my daughter doesn’t understand.  So, when I watch Freaky Friday, it puts my life into perspective, lol.  A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Blake and her uber-organized mom Katherine, are constantly at odds about Ellie’s messy room, sloppy clothes and seemingly careless attitude. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow.  As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they…

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale. TheNutcracker Book Marks TheNutcracker Clara TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet 1 TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet 2 TheNutcracker Coloring Sheet TheNutcracker Drossellmeyer TheNutcracker Hawthorne TheNutcracker Maze TheNutcracker Mother Ginger TheNutcracker Phillip TheNutcracker Shiver TheNutcracker Spot The Difference TheNutcracker String Maze TheNutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy TheNutcracker The Dancers Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcracker…

In RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman) leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game, Sugar Rush. Their quest takes them to the vast, uncharted world of the internet where they rely on the citizens of the internet—the Netizens—to help navigate their way. Lending a virtual hand are Yesss (voice of Taraji P. Henson), the head algorithm and the heart and soul of the trend-making site “BuzzzTube,” and Shank (voice of Gal Gadot), a tough-as-nails driver from a gritty online auto-racing game called Slaughter Race, a place Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces—so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had. Directed by Rich Moore (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph”) and Phil Johnston (co-writer “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Zootopia,” writer, “Cedar Rapids”), and produced by Clark Spencer (“Zootopia,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Bolt,” “Lilo & Stitch”), “Ralph Breaks the Internet” hits theaters on Nov. 21, 2018.   Like WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph/ Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wreckitralph Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wreckitralph/ Visit the official RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET website here: http://movies.disney.com/ralph-breaks-the-internet-wreck-it-ralph-2   RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET arrives in theatres everywhere on November 21st!    

In Disney’s MARY POPPINS RETURNS, an all-new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.   MARY POPPINS RETURNS is directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay is by David Magee and the screen story is by Magee & Rob Marshall & John DeLuca based upon the Mary Poppins Stories by PL Travers. The producers are John DeLuca, p.g.a., Rob Marshall, p.g.a. and Marc Platt, p.g.a. with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer. The music score is by Marc Shaiman and the film features all new original songs with music by Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman. The film also stars Ben Whishaw as Michael Banks; Emily Mortimer as Jane Banks; Julie Walters as the Banks’ housekeeper Ellen; Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh and introducing Joel Dawson as the Banks’ children, with Colin Firth as Fidelity…

Like THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneysNutcrackerFollow Disney Studios on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DisneyStudios Follow THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneysnutcracker/   THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS opens in theatres everywhere on November 2nd!  

   Almost 30 years after the Muppet Babies first won the hearts of kids and families around the world, Disney Junior’s reimagined “Muppet Babies” chronicles the hilarious playroom antics of a young Kermit the Frog, Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Animal – plus a brand-new Muppet Baby, Summer Penguin. Under the watchful eye of Miss Nanny, the Muppet Babies use their imaginations to embark on countless adventures that take them to the farthest corners of the universe and demonstrate to young viewers the power and potential of imaginative play.Bonus Features:            2 Bonus Episodes- How Kermit Got His Groove/One Small Problem Playground Pirates/The Blanket Fort   10 “Muppet Babies: Show & Tell” Shorts-           Kermit’s Show and Tell Piggy’s Show and Tell Fozzie’s Show and Tell Gonzo’s Show and Tell Summer’s Show and Tell Animal’s Show and Tell Kermit and Piggy’s Show and Tell Kermit and Fozzie’s Show and Tell Piggy and Gonzo’s Show and Tell The Great Muppet (Short) Musical   6 Music Videos- “What’s So Scary About The Dark?” “Never Have To Say Goodbye (To The Summer)” “Get Back In The Game” “Good Things Come To Those Who Wait” “You Can Be A Dancer” “Muppet Pirate Shanty”

Disney’s fastest selling Digital release of all time, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War,” crashes into homes on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on Aug. 14 and includes a wide-array of never-before-revealed bonus content. Featurettes provide behind-the-scenes access to memorable moments when characters first meet, the rationale behind some unexpected on-screen pair-ups, explores the frighteningly powerful Thanos, the struggle on Titan and the massive battle in Wakanda. Deleted scenes and filmmaker commentary reveal even more on-set secrets from Marvel Studios’ monumental undertaking. And the gag real showcases a lighthearted collection of on-set antics from all your favorite Super Heroes. This must-own addition to the in-home film collection is packaged in several ways so that fans can get the most out of their viewing experience including a 4K Cinematic Universe Edition (4K Ultra HD+Blu-ray+Digital) and as a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray+Digital). And for those who wish to catch up on their MCU history, select retailers are also offering bundled packaging of “Avengers: Infinity War” to include “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron.”

Now your children can have the same memories as you.  Muppet Babies is making a comeback, and you can buy on Tuesday, August 14.  It’s called Time To Play, and there’s a lot of great episodes, on this disk. My son is 7, but really enjoyed watching the Muppet Babies.  He loves Kermit The Frog, as did I, when I was young. Take a flying leap of fantasy with the cutest, funniest friends on the block, because it’s Time To Play! Episodes include: Sir Kermit The Brave, Hatastrophe, The Great Muppet Sport A Thon, Super Fabulous vs Captain Icecube, and more. Bonus Footage includes: How Kermit Got His Groove, Playground Pirates, and more.  10 Show and Tell shorts, and 6 music videos are included, as well. The Muppet Babies is a great way to spend time with your child(ren), and remember your childhood.  At least I remember watching all the time.  These are great fun. You can get it on Amazon Prime, on Tuesday.  And, look for the DVD as well.  You will love reminiscing with your kids.

A contemporary musical update of the classic comedic story, “Freaky Friday” is based on Disney Theatrical Productions’ stage adaptation of the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers. Teenager Ellie Blake and her mom Katherine are complete opposites and often clashing with one another. Ellie really misses her dad who passed away a few years ago; she bickers with her younger brother and argues with Katherine who’s getting ready to marry her fiancé, Mike – tomorrow.  As mother and daughter quarrel, they accidentally break the treasured hourglass given to Ellie by her father and then, suddenly, they magically switch bodies. Ellie and Katherine trade places for one crazy day! Bring home the adventure on Disney DVD September 25th! Cast:                                   Cozi Zuehlsdorff as Ellie; Heidi Blickenstaff as Katherine; Ricky He as Adam; Alex Désert as Mike; and Jason Maybaum as Fletcher.

Ralph and Vanellope encounter Shank when they venture into the internet in search of a replacement part for Vanellope’s game, Sugar Rush. Shank’s approach to racing—and life in general—opens Vanellope’s eyes to the limitless possibilities of the internet and the excitement of a new world that feels like home to her.     Like WRECK-IT RALPH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WreckItRalph/ Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wreckitralph Follow WRECK-IT RALPH on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wreckitralph/ Visit the official RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 website here: http://movies.disney.com/ralph-breaks-the-internet-wreck-it-ralph-2 RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET: WRECK-IT RALPH 2 arrives in theatres everywhere on November 21st!