Muppets + Twilight = The Muppet Saga
THE MUPPETS opening in theatres November 23rd
The Muppets are back
A few days ago, I took my family to a screening of The Muppets, thanks to Moms And The City. Disney Studios now controls the property it was excellent to see my childhood favorites on the big screen again – as you know its been a few years since they last were on the big screen. This isnt a remake, its actually a bit sad if you grew up watching the gang. It shows them 20 years later and most of the world having forgot them. It also shows each of the gang doing their own thing. Here’s the official description of the movie…
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With signature celebrity cameos, Disney’s “The Muppets” hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011.
Its a great movie for kids my only issue is that the humor of the muppets isnt there for the adults viewers – its much more corny it’ll work great for the kids but that second level of humor for the adults just isnt in the same league but with that said its Disney and it does a great job of putting the band back together! I’ll be honest I almost felt myself tearing up with the nostalgia of the old game
Nissan Taxi Trivia with Ben Bailey – The taxi of tomorrow
I was asked to put together a team of bloggers to take on another few groups of bloggers in a heated trivia contest… of course my team of Jill of Glamamom and Lauren of A Mommy in the City kicked some bootay… we got 5 of 6 correct – a few twitter shout outs later and we rocked it!
While raising money was one goal – checking out the new cabs that will be taking over NYC in 2013 wasn’t a bad thing either. There is a long list of features down below.
When it was all said and done, we raised $1,000 for The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, saw the Taxi of Tomorrow, and got to watch Jill snuggle up to Ben Bailey (yah it was embarrassing).
yup thats us rocking it… Here is the video of Team 1, Team 2, and Team 4 – once again thats us killing it.
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow…
- A transparent roof panel to provide unique views of the city (those traffic jams in Times Square will be worth it finally)
- USB charging access for passengers ( carry your usb sync/charge cables)
- Upright cargo space to accommodate luggage for 4 passengers (Great for parents with strollers)
- Flat floor with no hump (hello leg room!)
- Passenger controlled independent read-seat heat / air conditioning
- Enhanced interior materials intended to help reduce airborne odors
- Breathable, anti-microbial, easy to clean and environmentally friendly seat upholstery
And the best part…When the NV200 Taxi is deployed across the entire taxi fleet, the equivalent of 4 square acres of space will be freed up on City streets. So when will you see one of these Taxis of tomorrow on NYC streets? Roll out begins October 2013!
Other then the incredible donation Nissan provided to Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center they provided me with a jacket and signed Cash Cab board game by Ben Bailey, host of Discovery Network’s Cash Cab.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure DVD Giveaway
Blast off with Mickey and pals on a rocketship full of fun in Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s newest release of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure [amazon], a new, full-length intergalactic adventure that takes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse gang – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Daisy – into outer space on a search for the ultimate space treasure. Packaged with a surprise, never-before-seen “Goofy’s Thinking Cap” episode and fun, glow-in-the-dark space-themed stickers.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure is a 45 minute, full-length space-themed escapade, geared for kids 2 to 5 years of age, that invites young viewers to discover outer space and use their problem-solving skills while they watch. In this specific adventure, Mickey and pals head to space where they tour the Moon, Mars and the Rings of Saturn as well as meet new alien friends while on the hunt for a unique space treasure. This exciting release will be available for purchase as a 2-Disc (DVD + Digital Copy) Combo Pack.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. November 16th, 2011.
1 lucky winner will pickup a copy of the DVD combo pack… Tell us who your favorite character is and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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Disclaimer: Thanks to Disney for this prize. Please note this is limited to the USA.
Godspell returns to Broadway in this modern revival – Discount Code & Ticket Giveaway
Long before Wicked was on broadway there was Godspell by Stephen Schwartz. Its a very interesting take on a what I would have imagined being a very slow and drama filled play… it was rather up beat and popcorn-y. I will say being not so religious myself this was a little much for me in that area but it still held my attention and I could totally see many people really enjoying this show.
There was a large interweave of comedy which really helped keep me interested in the show. It also helped that Jesus is played by Hunter Parrish, from TV’s “Weeds” (one of my favorite shows on TV) creates a group of followers out of disaffected, isolated youths gabbing on their cellphones. Pokes at Facebook, “Purple Rain,” Lindsay Lohan, childhood obesity, death of Khadafy, and Donald Trump kept me chuckling between the little bit of heavy parts.
I think this would be great for any teenager who wants a relevant connection to the content, this certainly isnt the play I’m taking anyone under the age of ten too. They really wont get the subject matter and will be ready to bolt the moment the first few scenes/acts are over.
This would be a good date night show since its located right off the northern end of times square. Just make sure you’re both cool with the religious aspects. The great thing about the theatre is there isnt a bad seat since its done as theatre in the round.
DISCOUNT CODE: GSMDR79
$79.50 / $89.50 (Sat Eves) Certain black out dates apply Valid through 12/23/11
http://www.broadwayoffers.com/go.aspx?MD=2001&MC=GSMDR79
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. November 16th, 2011.
1 lucky winner will get a two ticket voucher to see the show… Tell us who you would take to see the show and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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Disclaimer: Thanks to Godspell for this prize. Please note this is limited to the USA. My tickets were provided by mamadrama for review.