The sky’s the limit as DisneyToon Studios proudly announces PLANES – a spectacular, full-length CG animated comedy action adventure movie for everyone set high above the world of CARS.PLANES will introduce an entirely original and hilarious crew of daredevils from every corner of the globe and draws inspiration from the immensely popular Disney•Pixar’s CARS world. PLANES will arrive on Blu-ray™ and DVD in Spring 2013.
“We had such a great time exploring the world of ‘Cars’ over the course of two films, so it seemed only natural for us to see where our imaginations would take us in a film where planes were the main characters. By expanding the Cars world, ‘Planes’ gave us a whole new set of fun-filled situations and a great opportunity to introduce some fantastic new characters,” commented John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.
“The team at DisneyToon Studios has done such an amazing job creating a heartfelt story filled with great comedy, adventure, and emotion. I know audiences are going to love taking off into the wild blue yonder with these daredevil characters, as they experience a whole new kind of animated adventure.”
PLANES takes off with an international cast of the fastest air racers around, in a comedy packed with action and adventure starring Dusty, a small town dreamer who longs to enter the most epic around-the-world air race … despite his fear of heights. With the help and support of a fleet of new and hilarious characters, Dusty wings his way into the biggest challenge of his life.
Monster Jam is pulling in to the Quicken Loans Arena from February 19-20 for 3 total performances. If you click here http://www.theqarena.com/events/monsterjam_110219-20/ click on BUY TICKETS then ‘BUY TICKETS’ next to ‘Special Offers & Promotions’ and type in: FAMPAK. The Monster Jam Family Fan Package is a flat $90 (no additional fees) for 2 adult tickets, 2 kid’s tickets and 2 kid’s food packages.
The show rocks! it works amazing for boys and girls – its totally a must do at least once in your lifetime, but I’m betting you go once and you’ll want to go back… make it a guys (the adults) night out, make it bonding with the boys (the kids and dont worry girls might get into it too) and if you’re partner is into it – take them!
Little birdie will be landing in NYC and Atlanta in early March. Parents (expecting or with children 12 years or younger) in those cities will be the first to experience little birdie deals with savings up to 90% off on kid-friendly activities, dining and so much more!
To celebrate, little birdie is holding the Feather Your Nest Giveaways. Two lucky winners (one (1) NYC area and one (1) Atlanta area parent) will each receive a $4,500 dream nursery/kids’ room makeover from celebrity decorator, Sherri Blum. A third winner chosen from anywhere in the U.S. will receive a $1,000 shopping spree.* To learn more and enter, please visit http://bit.ly/h7E3SK
Little birdie is also excited to announce that they are hosting a Twitter Party complete with door prizes for participants!**
little birdie Twitter Party
When:Thursday, February 17th from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET
(3) Three winners will each receive a personalized wall art canvas from celebrity decorator and guest, Sherri Blum
(3) Three winners will each receive a $25 little birdie credit to be used upon the launch of the site landing soon in NYC and Atlanta!
*No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 or older who are expecting a child (pregnant or in the process of adopting or surrogacy) and/or have a child or children 12 or younger. Sweepstakes starts 3:01pm ET 3/15/11 and ends 11:59 p.m. ET 3/31/11. Void where prohibited. For complete details, see Official Rules at USE YOUR UNIQUE URL HERE, which govern.
**No purchase necessary. Must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, 18 or older. Ends 9:00 p.m. ET 2/17/11. Void where prohibited. Winners will be selected on a random basis during the party by ResourcefulMom.com and will be notified via @reply. Failure to claim via an online form within 48 hrs of notification will result in prize forfeiture. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible participants. Credit is subject to terms and conditions specified by little birdie. Sponsor of Door Prize Giveaway: ResourcefulMommy.com.
Baseball: How To Play The Game: The Official Playing & Coaching Manual of Major League Baseball [Amazon] by Pete Williams. As spring training has just got underway, we’re reminded that its time to start thinking about little league too (like how I made that jump?!). In all seriousness there are books that are just designed to look super pretty and gather dust on a coffee table, this isnt one of those books. This books puts the best of the best Major League Baseball players right into an educational break out of drills, tips, advice and coaching. From every aspect of this game there is a superstar right there giving you basic advice, talking about tips and highlighting key points for playing that position.
The comprehensive guide has fully illustrated with action photos of MLB stars illustrating key points and drills for each defensive position, this book also includes special tips from MLB players on batting, base running, the rules of the game, and coaching. This will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to coach or play the game.
It really covers it all: Batting, Pitching, Base running and sliding, Specific drills for playing all defensive positions, Coaching and rules, Offensive and defensive strategy. Partial list of Big League tips on How to Play the Game: Tony Gwynn (hitting), Sammy Sosa (judging fly balls), Bernie Williams (playing the outfield), Mark Grace (approach to hitting), Alex Rodriguez (fielding ground balls), Jeff Bagwell (hitting), Roberto Alomar (fielding ground balls), Jaret Wright (pitching mechanics), Edgar Renteria (how to play SS), John Lackey (improving your pitching), Carlos Delgado (mastering 1B), Rocco Baldelli (basic approach at plate), Cristian Guzman (fielding ground balls), Danny Kolb (good approach on the mound), Dontrelle Willis (pitching strategies), Torii Hunter (playing the outfield), Jason Marquis (pitching with control), Chone Figgins (sliding), Orlando Cabrera (improving your game), Gary Bennett (becoming a better catcher), Ervin Santana (pitching under pressure), Mark Teixeira (playing 1B), Ryan Howard (hitting), Joey Gathright (playing the OF), Troy Tulowitzki (succeeding at the plate), Joel Zumaya (pitching with poise), Josh Johnson (pitching with confidence).
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. February 25nd, 2011.
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Congrats its less then 48 hours till valentine’s day and what do you have to to show for it? Maybe you picked up a card? hopefully right? cause if your card stores are anything like mine there is nothing left starting tomorrow. So for you last minute people we’ve got printable cards from Pocoyo [Elly, Pato, Loula, and Pocoyo]. There you go great for kids and ok for your significant others.
Now need those last minute treats? Starters Candy – my wife certainly has a sweet tooth for dark chocolate and I’m sure many others out there do too… she’s not a fancy $40 box of chocolate type of girl, which is good cause I’m sooooo not a spending $40 on chocolate type of guy. She loves a good old fashion russell stover, willy wonka, hershey’s type of girl (WIN!). For me I’m totally a red licorice dude, and if you’re taking notes I love australian red licorice and dried strawberries.
How about physical gifts that’ll last? Well there is always photos and photo albums with tons of 1 hour labs its a fairly easy task. Next idea you can pick up a nail or hair gift card, geez have you looked at the prices of those things?! so picking up the tab is a super gift.
For those techies out there you can always walk into any Verizon store and pickup a new bluetooth headset… I’ve always been a big fan of Jabra so the Jabra WAVE in red headset features the most comfortable and stable wearing-style. Featuring innovative new wind-noise reduction technology and Voice Guidance, the Jabra WAVE is available in three designs exclusively at Verizon Wireless. The WAVE offers even greater comfort than behind-the-ear legacy products, but with a thinner, sleeker design. The WAVE is available in black and red – and has a corded version in black. $59.99
Which leads us to the giveaway… Yes, its going to end after valentine’s day so you better not count this as the gift.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. February 22nd, 2011.
You get 1 entry for placing a comment what your gift idea or desire is and please use some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
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I’m a mega-super mega fan of The Beatles, I grew up listening to their music… I grew up going to their concerts (well the remaining beatles that is…) there wasn’t anything in the baby market of strollers that really was cool for Dad until I saw this… When the Maclaren first released the Beatles Yellow Submarine stroller [Amazon] I was drooling… I had an older Maclaren, that I put it through hell – I mean this stroller was abused – we took it around to EVO Conference in Salt Lake, to Texas, to Florida, to over place we drove – its still around being no worst for the wear. So when I got this stroller and said go test it… I was like a kid in the candy store – I beat on this stroller beyond the normal use… Its even become the stroller I’ve used this winter pushing in to snow banks, sheets of ice and its still awesome!
First the design is amazing! You can see this stroller from across the room, I get compliments on this stroller all the time – its that pretty. Plus its SUPER Light weight. Running down the basics it has a five-point safety harness, lockable front swivel wheels and linked parking brakes. Its built on the Quest frame, features include the convenience of the one handed compact umbrella fold with carry strap (awesome for airplane trips) and a carry handle, a four-position recline, hand mesh shopping basket, height adjustable shoulder harness (so it can grow with your child). It comes with a specialty printed raincover and the hood is water resistant plus it comes with an great psychedelic-print seat liner thats reversible. As an add on there is a foot muff [Amazon]. This stroller is a great option for babies three months (need that stable neck) to 55 lbs.
Another factor when buying a stroller beyond weight and function is going to be the warranty and all Maclaren Buggys are backed by their world-class engineering and the industry’s first Sovereign Lifetime Warranty. Which to date I haven’t had to use… really I’ve beat this stroller up… and its gone everywhere my child has in the last 3 months. One thing that I do want to bring up is that this stroller has the redesigned hinge which is now rounded so you dont have to worry about that recall or about hinge covers.
So while this looks like it’ll be daddy’s stroller one of the best parts is how light weight it is coming in at just 12 lbs my wife is usually carrying it up and down subways steps with no trouble at all.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. February 22nd, 2011.
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It’s time to break it down! Look think what you will of Michael his music was amazing and I dont know if there is more then 3 tracks that he’s ever created that wont have you tapping a toe in less then a minute. The Experience is from the line of games by Ubisoft – its awesome how they nailed the moves, nailed the music, and give you so much game play in just one artist.
When I first took this game out my wife and I danced for over 2 hours and even stopped for dinner in between rounds. We keep trying to beat each other scores, dance to tracks from easy, medium and hard. Even my little one could dance to some of the simple tracks.
Check out whats included on Michael Jackson The Experience track list:
Bad
Beat It
Billie Jean
Black or White
Dirty Diana
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Earth Song
Ghosts
Heal the World
In The Closet
Leave Me Alone
Money
Remember the Time
Rock with You
Smooth Criminal
Speed Demon
Streetwalker
Sunset Driver
The Girl Is Mine
The Way You Make Me Feel
They Don’t Care About Us
Thriller
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Who Is It
Will You Be There
Workin’ Day and Night
After checking out that list I bet there is like 6 songs – you’re already thinking about listening too or wanting to play now… This is an awesome party game because you can rock it with up to 4 players with a few different game modes Battle one-on-one (or two-on-two) in Challenge mode, form your own dance crew, or be the star with your friends as your very own back-up dancers.
I totally think Michael Jackson The Experience for Wii is worth a purchase [Amazon]. You know what the awesome part is – that we’re giving one away.
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. February 17th, 2011.
You must comment telling us which song youwould rock out too? please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
When you’re a blogger you get tons of packages (some wanted and some not) and between UPS and Fedex I’m on first name with both guys that show up to drop the packages off.
Every once in a while I’m asked to ship something back out or send a gift to someone and the days of prepaid labels have seen to go away. So lately I’ve been running to my local UPS Store. It’s awesome being in a city where there are a ton of these little shops that can handle packing it, and shipping it for me. I also like that I can pickup supplies, something that seems to always be lacking when you’re ready to ship something off.
Be sure to check out The UPS Store to see what they can do for you. #lovinlogistics
Since I want everyone to get a taste of it! I’m going to giveaway TEN $25 giftcards…
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. February 9th, 2011.
10 Lucky people will win $25 giftcards to UPS Stores! Tell us what you’d use the $25 towards and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
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It was just announced that this special Actors Fund performance will also be dedicated to Vanessa Redgrave’s siblings Lynnand Corin Redgrave who died last year. This is definitely going to be a heartfelt remembrance with emotions running high for Vanessa, the cast and the audience.
“With extraordinary careers spanning decades in film, television and theater, the Redgrave family has left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape. Both Lynn and Corin were staunch and gracious supporters of The Actors Fund as well as advocates for everyone dedicated to performing arts and entertainment,” said Jed Bernstein, the show’s producer and Actors Fund Trustee.
“We are honored the company of ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ will join us in expressing our heartfelt appreciation for their steadfast and unwavering support of The Actors Fund,” he added.
Lynn Redgrave served on the Board of Trustees of The Actors Fund since 1992 and as a Vice Chair since 2006. She regularly served as team captain of The Actors Fund’s EIF Revlon Run/Walk team to raise awareness about women’s cancers, and was instrumental in developing “In the Spotlight,” The Actor Fund’s major gifts program. Her brother Corin regularly donated his time and talents performing to raise funds for the entertainment charity.
The benefit performance is scheduled for Monday, February 7 at 8pm. All proceeds will go to The Actors Fund. Benefits from this show will go to support The Actors Fund and its longstanding commitment to help performers and those behind-the-scenes across the nation.
“Driving Miss Daisy” stars James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave and Boyd Gaines. The performance will be at the Golden Theatre, 252 West 45th Street in New York City. Premium seating is available for $226.50 and regular seats from $66.50 to $126.50.
The Killers, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Jack McBrayer among the stars featured in brand new episodes of the “hottest kid’s show on TV,” Yo Gabba Gabba!, premiering Monday, Feb. 7 – Thursday, Feb. 10, at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. The hit series, currently in its third season, is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN.
Monday, Feb. 7 “Adventure”
Muno and friends go on an Indiana Jones style adventure! They travel through a jungle under Gabbaland and find a golden treasure. The Killers perform “Spaceship Adventure” and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in his “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Tuesday, Feb. 8 “Nature”
Toodee gets everyone to go camping. They hike, roast s’mores, and tell stories around the campfire. They meet their new friend Barbara (voiced by Marissa Jaret Winokur), and everyone earns a badge. Band of Horses performs “Out in Nature,” Jack McBrayer and Paul Scheer are featured in their “Knock Knock Joke” segment and Biz Markie is featured in his “Biz’s Beat of the Day” segment.
Wednesday, Feb. 9 “Big”
Brobee gets frustrated about being the little one, and he wants to know what it’s like to be big like DJ Lance. He accidentally switches places with DJ Lance and grows big, but Brobee has a hard time being like DJ Lance. DJ Lance and Brobee switch places again and everything is back to normal in Gabbaland. Musical guest Jem performs “Something’s Big, Something’s Small” and Mark Mothersbaugh is featured in his “Mark’s Magic Pictures” segment.
Thursday, Feb. 10, “Ride”
The Gabba gang has fun riding toys. Toodee goes surfing, Muno rides a skateboard, Plex go-carts, Foofa rides a bike with training wheels, Brobee rides a razor and DJ Lance roller-skates. Each of them wears a helmet for safety. Musical guests Dean & Britta perform “Let’s Ride.”
Friday, Feb. 11 “Adventure” (ENCORE)
And as a super special bonus, CLICK HERE for a sneak preview of The Killers’ performance of Spaceship Adventure from the new episode, “Adventure!”
I got to check out Adventure & Nature both are my new favorites right behind New Friends with Jack Black, Adventure is Indiana Jones with some tosses of 80’s video games like zelda and tomb raider.
