J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.
“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”
George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller. He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.”
“To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid.”
J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner.
Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg. Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter on The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year’s Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm’s preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.
Founded by French designer Rebecca Campora, 7 A.M. ENFANT offers a wide selection of versatile, urban and stylish baby accessories combining good design, fashion and versatility. Rebecca Campora’s philosophy is to understand parents’ desires and needs and create products that are innovative, functional and full of contemporary style. Made of the finest materials and outstanding craftsmanship with extreme attention to detail, 7 A.M. ENFANT contemporary concept brings together innovation, quality, form, function and unique looks. For additional information visit www.7amenfant.com.
On these bitter cold days in NYC or anywhere for that matter this is a MUST have for babies and toddlers still rolling in a stroller. The way 7am Enfant products work are in a universal style so really its about fitting the right product to the size of the child. The favorite of my child was the Blanket 212 Evolution that opens in the middle – we used to call him the baby burrito in it. When its sub-arctic cold like this week the WarmMuffs are a total must – if you’re wearing leather gloves its amazing and if you’re bare knuckling it they help to make it manageable to push the stroller without having to stop every 2 minutes to blow onto your hands. Their newest addition is their diaper bag… I like it cause it half looks like a duffle bag – so it passes the lets only have 1 diaper bag test.
WARMMUFFS [7AM Enfant]
Designed for the perfect ergonomic hand position on a stroller, 7A.M. ENFANT Warmmuffs keeps hands warm without gloves! Parents and caregivers can comfortably hold on to the stroller while keeping hands warm, never looking for a misplaced glove.
Polochon Bag [7AM Enfant | Amazon]
Dads won’t mind sporting this diaper bag with its round shape reminiscent of a favorite duffle bag. The Polochon Bag features fleece and nylon cushioned changing mat, attached zippered pouch, double cushioned handles, two stroller strap rings and detachable shoulder strap.
Utilizing a five-point harness system, the Blanket 212 Evolution is an innovation for the outdoors, adapting universally to both car-seats and strollers, with a hood featuring a safe elasticized system, and front zippers allow it to be folded back on warmer days. A water repellent shell and ultra-soft premium insulation make it a must-have.
Thanks to 7AM Enfant we have an amazing prize pack which includes Metallic Prussian Blue Polochon bag, warmmuffs and Blanket 212 Evolution.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. January 31st, 2013.
Leave a comment below with one feature you love about this stroller and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner! Disclaimer: 7am Enfant supplied the prize pack for this contest and it is limited to the USA.
Everything in this life is about customization… we rarely take anything off the shelf and I love this and itssooo done and perfect. Why? Because we all want to be individuals… we teach this to our children to feel comfortable in our own skin, clothes, and in situations.
When smartphones started it was hard to find cool cases – now there is a million cases… then you noticed that those “cool” cases never really protected the phone. Enter Otterbox – this case is like the Fort Knox of cases… this is the brand that made it cool that made dropping your iphone not cost you $600 for a new iphone.
But with that security came a very limited scale of colors and designs… but now Otterbox has stepped it up with Mix-n-Match Smartphone Cases — talk about a game changer… Over to the right is what custom Otterbox I’d rock – taking the colors of DaDa Rocks with what is my favorite mobile phone the iPhone 5. If you’re wondering its Gunmetal Grey / Glow Green / Black – pretty cool right?. All the protection you know and love with the ability to purchase one case that has the design colors you want.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. January 26th, 2013.
Leave a comment below with what colors you’d have on your mix-n-match case and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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One thing you’ll start to notice when you have a toddler is that they start to out grow strollers… usually its by weight – the stroller just doesnt handle right or worst. When most people start shopping for strollers they dont ever thing of the size their child will most likely grow to be… my wife is 5’9” and I’m 6’2” having a small child wasnt in the cards — back then the Britax B-Ready wasnt on the market but if I was having a baby today – it would certainly be one of the top choices.
Lets give you the run down on some specs.
For use with children at least 6 months old, up to 55 lbs when using the single chair. You could use this stroller from Birth by using the B-Safe or the Chaperone infant car seats.
You might have noticed I said the single chair – thats because you have 14 combinations of how you can go with this stroller – add a second seat or maybe you need a second seat that is an infant car seat – no problem. Check out all the combinations here.
Reversible top seat with 4 recline positions – so you could have baby facing you or facing away.
Foam-filled rubber tires so you never have to worry about a flat tire.
One big reason why you’re seeing more and more Britax strollers – not only has Britax one of the best reps for safety but the price points on these strollers are amazing! Check out some of the prices on amazon but I bet you could find these strollers at a family owned store near you too.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. January 24th, 2013.
Leave a comment below with one feature you love about this stroller and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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Disclaimer: Britax USA supplied the B-Ready Stroller for this contest and it is limited to the USA.
Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Super Heroes” is coming to The Theater at MSG!
When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of super heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene – all in a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. It’s Elmo’s Super Heroes to the rescue!
Play Zone at Sesame Street Live is back by popular demand!
Come and play BEFORE the show! Play Zone at Sesame Street Live – a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! Imagine your child sitting in Big Bird’s nest, popping up in Oscar’s trash can, twirling in Zoe’s dance studio or visiting Elmo’s World. You never know who’ll make an appearance! Families won’t want to miss a single picture-perfect moment. Play Zone opens one hour before the show – best of all, Play Zone is FREE with your Sesame Street Live ticket!
Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live Friends. Sunny Seat orders will include a special admittance ticket for entry into the Meet & Greet. You will receive the special admittance ticket with the rest of your show tickets. All Meet & Greets start 90 minutes prior to the performance. Please meet at the Sunny Seats sign. Latecomers may miss the opportunity. Please bring your own camera.
Not only do we have that DADA discount code to Sesame Street Live when its in New York City but if you keep an eye on the dadarocks’ facebook page http://facebook.com/dadarocks – you might be able to win 4 tickets for yourself.
I really had planned to kick off the new year with a updated dadarocks. well – its looks nice and took some sweet time getting the website looking this nice. Then Monday happened – I was told I was being downsized… Being let go really knocks the wind out of you… it wasnt something I had planned on (but who are we kidding who plans for that to happen?).
So here we go 2013 time to make some big changes… not just based in career but pretty much everywhere in my life… yes I know I’ve said it before but now I’m serious. Things will change… I’m looking forward to it because really it should have happened a long time ago…. and it really has to change!
Over the weekend I purchased a vitamix blender — its not just a blender its the Infinity of blenders. My brother-in-law Tim has lost over 75 lbs in the last year using a combination of things but one of the most helpful was the Green Drink. So between my wife watching too much Dr. Oz and my Brother-in-law I’ve found myself the owner of a vitamix with a plan to start getting healthy in 2013 since it clearly didnt stick after my heart attack.
I love everyone that talks about new years resolutions — I have always been a believer in just do it whenever you need to — well I look at myself and I see that I need too… I’ve put on all the weight I lost and maybe a few extra pints of ice cream (I mean pounds). I know you will all say so whats the exercise plan – first I need to start eating healthier then I’ll get slowly into exercise and all the fun stuff after that…
The one promise I made this new years was to really look into making a bucket list… I dont have one – I actually dont have a will either but thats a conversation for another day. I rattled off somethings quickly the other day.
Jingle the bells, put up some mistletoe and make a cup of cocoa because the Christmas season is here and Nickelodeon has its first-ever full-length stop-animation special, SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s A SpongeBob Christmas! Inspired by the classic Rankin/Bass specials like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, this new holiday classic for the entire family is now on store shelves. This perfect holiday gift for any spongebob fan it also includes 2 MP3 compatible downloadable songs from the episode (“Santa’s Eyes” and “Hot Fruitcake”) and the exclusive Behind the Scenes Featurette. So there’s plenty to rejoice for both new and old SpongeBob fans this holiday season!
In SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s A SpongeBob Christmas!, Plankton vows to get his Christmas wish – the Krabby Patty formula – by turning everyone in Bikini Bottom bad by feeding them his special jerktonium-laced fruitcake. John Goodman guest stars as Santa Claus. Don’t miss the popular SpongeBob SquarePants song, “Don’t Be a Jerk, It’s Christmas,” written by Tom Kenny (voice of SpongeBob) and Andy Paley. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, SpongeBob SquarePants: It’s a SpongeBob Christmas!is available now on DVD
Peter Rabbit hops on to the TV screen with the premiere of Nickelodeon’s brand-new primetime holiday special, “Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale,” Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Told with humor and heart, the special is a fresh re-imagining of the classic Beatrix Potter children’s books, which have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and been translated into 35 languages.
In “Peter Rabbit’s Christmas Tale,” Peter Rabbit and his friend Benjamin Bunny take over for Mr. Bouncer when he gets sick and can’t make the important holiday supply delivery. They brave a blizzard and a sneaky fox, Mr. Tod, in order to deliver important gifts and supplies to the residents of the Lake District. Along the way, Peter and Benjamin meet a new friend, Lily Bobtail. Inspired by Beatrix Potter, Lily is strong, smart, independent, curious, a nature-lover and artist who is just as willful and playful as her male counterparts.
Set in Potter’s treasured Lake District, Peter lives in a world where behind every rock there is a surprise to discover and where dangers (be it a sly fox or bad-tempered badger) lurk around every corner. Peter Rabbit features educational goals that encourage preschoolers to learn problem-solving and interpersonal skills, self-efficacy, resilience, positive re-framing and fostering an interest in and respect for nature.
Nickelodeon’s award-winning website, www.nickjr.com, currently offers parents and preschoolers a sneak peek of the holiday special plus Peter Rabbit coloring pages, stickers and mazes.
Dont forget to set the DVR for this one again its Friday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT).
You might sit there and say didnt we just see Yo Gabba Gabba in New York a few months ago… and the answer is yes but the gang is back with a whole new show. The great part of Yo Gabba Gabba is having 4 seasons of content to pull from… this time around we’re looking at a new line up of songs and dances.
To help out we have a promo code / DISCOUNT CODE: ROCKS
25% off select ticket ($60 & $45)
Performances: 11/30 5PM, 12/01 5PM, 12/02 11AM, 12/02 2PM, 12/02 5PM
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get the Sillies Out heads to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2012. The sillies are crazy little creatures that live inside of us and need to be shaken out! DJ Lance Rock and everyone’s favorite cast of colorful characters are calling all fans across North America to get ready to jump, shake and shimmy them out at the new Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! Get the Sillies Out tour.
Yo Gabba Gabba! is an award-winning, live-action television series and live stage show whose unconventional formula has created a triple stacked fan base, making it one of the most popular entertainment properties among preschoolers, parents and indie music lovers alike. The television show, now in its fourth season, airs several times a day on Nick Jr.
For more information check out theateratmsg.com/gabba.
PhotoPlus was founded in 1983 and has become the largest photography and imaging show in North America. Over 24,000 professional photographers and enthusiasts from around the world attend this annual photography event. Here you can explore over 250 exhibits, see thousands of new products, attend over 90 conference seminars, keynote presentations, special events & much more.
We encourage you to browse the site for information about this year’s show. Also, remember if you register for PhotoPlus Expo by October 24, you get a free 3-day expo pass.
Like many other conferences there are different levels there is a Free Expo pass and there is a gold expo pass that is only $50 for a limited time.
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