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We sat down, last night, to watch Disney/Pixar’s Coco. It’s a really great movie.  My 6 year old never took his eyes off of the television.  I didn’t expect Coco to be so intriguing.   It kept all of our attention.  The deeper into the movie we got, the more interesting the movie became.   In Disney•Pixar’s extraordinary adventure, a boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestor’s stories and traditions. Coco is a family film, that can be watched, and loved, by your entire family.  Gramma loved it just as much as Jacob.  I even bought it for a special little girl, in my sister in law’s life.  She is going to love receiving it, in her Easter Basket. The digital copy is amazing.  There’s so much detail to the movie.  I really loved all the colors, and action.  This Cartoon Movie is the Best! Starring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal Supporting actors Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renee Victor, Jaime Camil, Alfonso Arau, Herbert Siguenza, Gabriel Iglesias, Lombardo Boyar, Ana Ofelia Murguía, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Selene Luna, Edward James Olmos, Sofía Espinosa, Carla Medina, Dyana Ortelli, Luis Valdez, Blanca Araceli, Salvador…

Wonder was an incredibly inspiring film.  My 20 year old cried, and my 6 year old really watched with care.  Sarah, my 20 year old, is going to College to become a teacher.  So this was a good film for her to watch.  She said it inspired her to be the best that she could be.  My 6 year old says “I’ll never bully anyone, Mommy.”  He saw how hurt Auggie was, and said he doesn’t want to do that to anyone.   The incredibly moving and heartfelt family film, Wonder, is a great film for you to sit down with your family and watch tonight. Julia Roberts, & Owen Wilson, play great parents in this film.  They are consoling, and inspirational. Wonder follows the inspiring story of the Pullman family, whose youngest child, Auggie, is a boy born with facial differences.  When Auggie enters  elementary school for the first time, his extraordinary journey unites his family, his school, and his community, and proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. You can purchase Wonder, starting February 13, and you will really enjoy it, even with an added tear, or two. Below are some activities…

LEAP! is a great film, with lots of inspiration.  It’s a family film, and my kids loved watching it, as did I.  It teaches you to follow your dreams, and never stop at anything less.  This truly is a remarkable film.  Leap! teaches that you should never let go of your dreams.  My 6 year old, son, and 20 year old, daughter, watched it eagerly to see the ending.  When Felcie succeeds, both kids cried.  They were so excited to see her follow her dreams, and do what she wanted to do.   Eleven year old orphan Felcie has one dream – to go to Paris and become a dancer.  Deteremined to succeed, Felicie finds her mentor in the tough and mysterious custodian, Odette, who, along with Victor’s encouraging friendship, help her reach the stars. With an all-new original song by Carly Rae Jepsen, Leap! tells the heartwarming tale of one girl’s dream to become a dancer in Paris. It arrives on Digital HD on November 7 and on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on November 21 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. You can find LEAP! on DVD & Bluray now.  So what’s stopping you, go get it. BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL…

Nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature and winner of 11 Annie Awards, Disney•Pixar’s Coco also finds its way onto 4K Ultra HD,™ Blu-ray,™ DVD and On-Demand on February 27.Facebook: Facebook.com/pixarcoco Website: movies.disney.com/coco Twitter: Twitter.com/pixarcoco Instagram: Instagram.com/pixarcoco

  Story:  A new comedy from Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman (“Up in the Air”) and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (“Juno”). Marlo (Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron), a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass). Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully (Mackenzie Davis).   Director: Jason Reitman (“Juno,” “Up in the Air,” “Young Adult”) Writer: Diablo Cody (“Juno,” “Young Adult”) Cast: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, and Ron Livingston Here’s your first look at the poster for #TULLY! Share your own “sticker face” photo now on Instagram using #TullySweeps for a chance to win a trip for 2 to the premiere of Tully in Los Angeles.  Rules: www.TullySweepsRules.com For more info, please follow the film on social: Official Site I Facebook I Twitter I Instagram #Tully    

We’ve all watched Woody Woodpecker growing up.  Now we can watch this fabulous movie.  My 6 year old couldn’t get enough.  My 20 year old couldn’t stop laughing, and my husband wouldn’t take his eyes off of the television.   Woody Woodpecker is a great film.  We’ve watched it around 3 times already.  It’s the first time that my 6 year old, son, has ever seen Woody, in action.  This is a great film for “kids” of all ages. Woody Woodpecker is back with his signature laugh, wacky antics and wisecracks in his first ever live-action/animated film. Woody must protect his forest home from Lance Walters (Omundson), who starts building his dream mansion in the forest with his son, Tommy (Verchere), and fiancée, Vanessa (Ayala). To make matters worse, Woody must avoid the clutches of two grizzly poachers. With a series of crazy hijinks to sabotage their plans, Woody proves he’ll stop at nothing to defend his turf. Get ready for laughs in this hilarious comedy about everyone’s favorite woodpecker! Woody Woodpecker is a legendary icon created by Walter Lantz in 1940. Woody Woodpecker & Friends have entertained kids for more than 75 years! Woody Woodpecker cartoons appeared in theaters…

This February, Disney’s cherished animated classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection. Every member of the family will treasure this timeless tale—loaded with three versions of the film, classic bonus material and three all-new features—when it heads home on Digital and on Movie Anywhere Feb. 20 and on Blu-ray on Feb. 27.   The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition offers three exciting ways to watch “Lady and the Tramp”—the original theatrical version, sing-along mode and Walt’s story meetings—both Digitally and via the Multi-screen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack). The Multi-screen Edition includes Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital copy, giving in-home consumers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. In addition to classic bonus features, all-new extras invite viewers to enter Walt Disney’s original office suite on the Studio lot, discover Walt’s personal passion for pups, and receive a celebrity-hosted spaghetti and meatballs cooking lesson.   As one of the greatest love stories ever told, “Lady and the Tramp” is sure to melt the hearts of generations with its beloved characters, brilliant animation, memorable music and sweet sentiment. The animated treasure tells the story of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and…

A new comedy from Academy Award®-nominated director Jason Reitman (“Up in the Air”) and Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (“Juno”). Marlo (Academy Award® winner Charlize Theron), a mother of three including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother (Mark Duplass). Hesitant to the extravagance at first, Marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully (Mackenzie Davis).   For more info, please follow the film on social: Official Site I Facebook I Twitter I Instagram #Tully

Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life.   Like BLACK PANTHER on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackPantherMovie Follow BLACK PANTHER on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theblackpanther   Follow Marvel Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelstudios/ Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER opens in theaters everywhere on February 16th!

What better way to celebrate today’s National Spaghetti Day, then announcing this February, Disney’s cherished animated classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” will join the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection! As one of the greatest love stories ever told, “Lady and the Tramp” is sure to melt the hearts of generations with its beloved characters, brilliant animation, memorable music and sweet sentiment. Every member of the family will treasure this timeless tale—loaded with three versions of the film, classic bonus material and three all-new features—when it heads home on Digital and on Movies Anywhere Feb. 20 and on Blu-ray on Feb. 27!   This February, Disney’s cherished animated classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection. Every member of the family will treasure this timeless tale—loaded with three versions of the film, classic bonus material and three all-new features—when it heads home on Digital and on Movie Anywhere Feb. 20 and on Blu-ray on Feb. 27. The Walt Disney Signature Collection edition offers three exciting ways to watch “Lady and the Tramp”—the original theatrical version, sing-along mode and Walt’s story meetings—both Digitally and via the Multi-screen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack). The Multi-screen Edition…