My daughter is a HUGE Star Wars fan. She could spend hours pouring over Star Wars Books - mostly the encyclopedias but also loves Darth Vader and Son and Every book she has checked out from the school library this year has been a Star Wars Book. She is also planning to dress as Princess Leia for Halloween.
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In animated 3D, THE NUT JOB is an action-packed comedy in fictional Oakton that follows the travails of Surly (voiced by Will Arnett), a mischievous squirrel, and his rat friend Buddy, who plan a nut store heist of outrageous proportions and unwittingly find themselves embroiled in a much more complicated and hilarious adventure.The teaser trailer for The Nut Job was released today on Yahoo! Movies.
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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”), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring music from Tony® winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (“In Transit”), “Frozen” is in theaters in 3D on November 27, 2013. For more information, check out Disney.com/Frozen, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/DisneyFrozen and follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyAnimation.
Marvel’s "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s "Thor" and "Marvel’s The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. To defeat an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor sets upon his most dangerous and personal journey yet, forced into an alliance with the treacherous Loki to save not only his people and those he loves…but our universe itself.
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., from a story by Don Payne and Robert Rodat and screenplay by Christopher L. Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.
“Thor: The Dark World” is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle, Alan Fine, Nigel Gostelow and Stan Lee. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
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for $35.19 (regularly $49.99)
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DISNEY’S LIVE ACTION “CINDERELLA” BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN LONDONStarring Lily James, Richard Madden, Academy Award®-winner Cate Blanchett and Oscar®-nominee Helena Bonham Carter and Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Kenneth Branagh
Burbank, Calif. (September 23, 2013)—Walt Disney Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun at Pinewood Studios in London, on “Cinderella,” Disney’s first-ever live action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale.
Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Kenneth Branagh (“Jack Ryan,” “Thor”), the film stars Lily James (“Downton Abbey,” “Wrath of the Titans”) in the title role, Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones,” “Birdsong”) as the Prince, Oscar®-winner Cate Blanchett (“The Aviator”) as the infamous stepmother Lady Tremaine, and Academy Award-nominee Helena Bonham Carter (“The King’s Speech,” “Alice in Wonderland”) as the Fairy Godmother. Holliday Grainger (“Great Expectations,” “Anna Karenina”) and Sophie McShera (“Downton Abbey,” “Waterloo Road”) play Ella’s stepsisters Anastasia and Drisella, respectively. Stellan Skarsgård (“The Avengers,” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) and Nonso Anozie (“Game of Thrones,” “The Grey”) play the Arch Grand Duke and the Prince’s loyal friend, the Captain. Tony® Award-winner Derek Jacobi portrays the King.
“Cinderella” is produced by Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: First Class,” “Elysium”), Allison Shearmur (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”), David Barron (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” “Jack Ryan”), from a screenplay by Chris Weitz (“About a Boy,” “The Golden Compass”).
The filmmaking team includes three-time Academy Award-winning production designer Dante Ferretti (“The Aviator,” “Hugo,” “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”), three-time Oscar-winning costume designer Sandy Powell (“The Aviator,” “The Young Victoria,” “Shakespeare in Love”), director of photography Haris Zambarloukos (“Sleuth,” “Thor”) and Academy Award-winning editor Martin Walsh (“Chicago,” “Clash of the Titans”).
The timeless story of “Cinderella” dates back to 1697 when first created by Charles Perrault, although it truly came to life for millions all over the world in 1950 with Walt Disney’s celebrated animated feature.
Director Kenneth Branagh says: “It is impossible to think of Cinderella without thinking of Disney and the timeless images we’ve all grown up watching. And those classic moments are irresistible to a filmmaker. With Lily James we have found our perfect Cinderella. She combines knockout beauty with intelligence, wit, fun and physical grace. Her Prince is being played by Richard Madden, a young actor with incredible power and charisma. He is funny, smart and sexy and a great match for Cinderella.”
The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella whose merchant father remarries following the tragic death of her mother. Keen to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother Lady Tremaine and her daughters Anastasia and Drisella into the family home. But, when Ella’s father suddenly and unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Finally relegated to nothing more than a servant girl covered in ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella is determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.” She will not give in to despair nor despise those who abuse her. And then there is the dashing stranger she meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an employee at the Palace, Ella finally feels she has met a kindred soul. It appears as if her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming “Kit.” Alas, her stepmother forbids her to attend and callously rips apart her dress. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand as a kindly beggar woman steps forward and, armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, changes Cinderella’s life forever.
Production on “Cinderella” will take place at Pinewood Studios and locations throughout England.
“Cinderella” will be released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on March 13, 2015.
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Disclaimer: I am an Amazon Associate and am compensated for sales through Amazon links. I appreciate your support of my blog by shopping through my links.Today, Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day is 40% off select Barbie items
The deal includes several storage items - including the Barbie Life in The Dreamhouse Fashion Vending Machine
which would be great for storing all of the small accessories such as shoes, jewelry, and purses. This is a great idea. Our shoes are always all over the place (and almost as painful to step on as a LEGO).
provides storage for accessories as well as clothes. The Neat-Oh! Barbie ZipBin Dream House Toybox & Playmat
provides storage for the dolls and a playmat.
There are dolls sure to intrigue any girl & their interest from the Gymnastics Teacher & Equipment Set
to the Barbie I Can Be Ocean Treasure Explorer Doll Playset
or the Barbie Color Magic Mermaid Doll
and many more. Don't forget to check out the full list.
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If you have a game system for which LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes
is being released, you may be interested in this offer from Amazon. They are currently offering a $10 Amazon promotional credit to anyone who pre-orders any of the LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes versions (except Nintendo DS) on Amazon. With the Amazon Pre-Order Price Guarantee you are guaranteed the lowest sale price between the day you order and the release date. I frequently pre-order items on Amazon and then receive a discount when the price drops (typically a discount before the credit card is charged, but occasionally as a credit on the card when the price dropped after it was shipped).
LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes will be released on October 22 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation Vita,and the PC. The XBox One and PlayStation 4 versions will be released on November 30, 2013.
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Meijer Offers Free Youth Hunting Licenses
Free licenses available in stores across five states with print or mPerks digital coupon
Who: Meijer
What: For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer Meijer is providing young hunters across its five-state footprint with free youth hunting licenses. Meijer shoppers can redeem their print coupon or mPerks digital coupon for a youth hunting license in-store from Sept. 13-14. The popular free license program at Meijer is unique to the Midwest retailer, which currently operates 203 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
When & Where: Coupons are valid on Sept. 13-14 in all Meijer stores with the exception of the four suburban Chicago stores in Niles, Orland Park, Melrose Park and Evergreen Park, which do not currently sell hunting licenses.
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Note: All prices listed are in Canadian Dollars and reflect pricing at the time of our visit. Pricing is subject to change seasonally and over time. Menus and movie attractions are also likely to change.When I looked up the information for visiting the CN Tower before the trip, I saw they had the 360 Restaurant which rotates while you eat. I had initially dismissed the restaurant as too expensive - $55 for lunch (adult) for a 3 course Prix Fixe menu. They do offer a 2 course child's menu of entree and dessert however they do not list the price on their website and I cannot remember how much it was.
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