Wednesday, August 31, 2016

GIVEAWAY - Honey 3: Dare To Dance #DareToDance #Honey3






The beat goes on in the newest installment
of the celebrated honey franchise


AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL HD
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 FROM UNIVERSAL 1440 ENTERTAINMENT

Universal City, California, June 22, 2016 – After losing her place at a prestigious academy, a young dancer struggles to keep her passion alive in HONEY 3: Dare to Dance, the high-energy dance drama arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD as well as On Demand on September 6, 2016, from Universal 1440 Entertainment, the original content production arm of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Starring American recording artist Cassie Ventura (The Perfect Match, Step Up 2: The Streets) and Kenny Wormald (Footloose, Love & Mercy), HONEY 3: Dare to Dance is an inspirational story about overcoming adversity and the power of dance.  The Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD come with over 30 minutes of exclusive bonus features including deleted scenes, extended dance sequences, commentary with the director, and a behind-the-scenes look at creating the spectacular dance performances that make up HONEY 3: Dare to Dance.

At a prestigious South African school, Melea and her boyfriend imagine a hip-hop version of Romeo and Juliet, but Melea’s dreams are dashed when she’s unable to pay tuition and is forced to leave. Determined to fulfill her destiny, she does the unthinkable – persuades the community to support her artistic and unique vision. When adrenaline-filled rehearsals cause dance crew rivals and egos to get in the way, everything falls apart. Once again, Melea dares to dream and risks it all to put on a performance you’ll never forget. From the director of Honey and Honey 2, Honey 3 is full of dance, romantic love triangles and heart-pumping music you won’t want to miss.


Bille Woodruff (The Perfect Match, Honey, Honey 2, The Game) returns with a fresh young cast to direct HONEY 3: Dare to Dance, the inspiring film full of gravity-defying stunts and jaw-dropping choreography.  The HONEY 3: Dare to Dance original album will be available worldwide, digitally, on September 2, 2016. 

DIGITAL HD, BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Extended Dance Sequences
  • Behind the Dance: The Making of Honey 3: Cast and Crew discuss the challenges of creating a film in the dance genre, and the steps they took to make Honey 3: Dare to Dance unique.
  • South African Backdrop: Learn how Cape Town’s extraordinary energy and culture contributed to the feel of Honey 3: Dare to Dance.
  • Battle Dakota Club: Cast and Crew break down the big dance battle at the Dakota Club.
  • Feature Commentary with Director Bille Woodruff: Director Bille Woodruff gives an inside look to how he made Honey 3: Dare to Dance in this feature length audio commentary.
           
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™.
·         Blu-ray™ features a pristine high-definition picture, theater quality sound and exclusive extras.
·         DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
·         DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets you watch movies anywhere, and plays on your mobile devices.

FILMMAKERS:
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Line Producer: Alan Shearer
Directed By: Bille Woodruff
Written By: Catherine Cyran, Alyson Fouse
Cast: Cassie Ventura, Kenny Wormald
Production Supervisor: Greg Holstein
UPM: Laura Leoncini
First Assistant Director: Jon-Luke Lorens
ACCT: Allison Schwegman
POC: Nikki Wichmann
Casting By: Romy Stutman, Gillian Hauser
Director of Photography: Michael Cleary
Production Designer: Andrew Orlando
Costume Design By: Dihantus Engelbrecht
Edited By: Eric Potter
Post Supervisor: Jan Kikumoto
Music Composed By: Mark Kilian
Production SVC: Moonlighting Films

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY:

Street Date: September 6, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 63175995 (US)/ 63176001 (CDN)
Layers: BD-50
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English / DTS Digital Surround 5.1 Spanish and French
Run Time: 1 Hour 37 Minutes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: September 6, 2016
Copyright: 2016 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Selection Number: 63181462 (US)/ 63176000 (CDN)
Layers: Dual
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1
Rating: Rated PG-13 for some sensuality
Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English, Spanish and French
Run Time: 1 Hour 37 Minutes

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About Universal 1440 Entertainment
The Universal 1440 Entertainment banner develops and produces live-action and animated non-theatrical productions directly for distribution in all media worldwide. Since its formation in 2005, the group has assembled an exceptional roster of animated family fare, including the animated feature-length film The Little Engine That Could; the Daytime Emmy®–winning Curious George television series on PBS KIDS; and a string of hit Barbie movies, based on the world-renowned Mattel-branded doll. The group also has successfully built upon some of Universal’s highly celebrated live-action franchises, more recently launching the Tony Award®–nominated hit touring stage production Bring It On: The Musical; the legendary action-adventure Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power; the adrenaline-fueled actioner Death Race 3: Inferno; the terrifying suspense saga Curse of Chucky; and the epic sci-fi adventure Tremors 5: Bloodlines. Among projects currently readying for release are the exhilarating action-thriller Hard Target 2 and the high-energy dance drama Honey 3.

Universal 1440 Entertainment is a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE). Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com).  Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal.  NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

August Winner





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Summary of Freedom: by Jaycee Dugard | Includes Analysis

If you don't know who Jaycee Dugard is you have been living under a rock. I am in awe of Jaycee and cannot even fathom what she has been through and how she has managed to move on in her life since being kidnapped in 1991.

I read A Stolen Life, her first book, Freedom was written the same time and talk about all her "Firsts" Such as the first time she drove a car, cooked, shopped and other things that you and I learn along the way as we are growing up. That was taken from Jaycee by two despicable people who held her for 18 years.

My favorite part of the book is about Jaycee and her mother's relationship after an 18 year absence.

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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary product for my honest opinion. My star ratings are exact based on Amazon's star descriptions. My reviews are 100% honest and true based on my personal opinion not on a company’s description or request. No monetary compensation was received

My Kids Were So Proud Of Me

Monday I emailed a local daycare who was looking for Teacher's Assistants. Honestly, I figured my chances were slim because it is local and I figured the positions had already been filled. I know someone who works there so in my email I name dropped. This is not something I would do in the past but figured if it works it does and if they think I am a total tool for doing it, oh well I guess they won't call me. As a substitute TA in my kids schools I was happy just being able to do that and if the daycare never called, I would figure something else out.  I checked email and was surprised to see an email from the daycare asking if I was available to meet Tuesday and they would love to see me.  POSITIVE!

Hmmm...OK...I figured this was going to be good the only thing was the hours. I need to be able to drop off my kids and pick them up once school starts. I also needed to bring them with me on my interview. These are all things I would never have discussed in my professional life before kids or their need to be flexible with me in my 20s and 30s. They approved the kids coming to the interview. Woot! POSITIVE!

I told Handsome and Goddess that I needed them to be on board. I needed them to sit quietly, to not fight and to prove to the world I was a good mom capable of handling daycare age kids as well as my own. I told them why would someone want to hire me to handle a classroom if I couldn't handle my TWO?! They seemed on board. POSITIVE!

It's the summer and like all other siblings who spend every day together they are done with each other.

The interview went well. The Director I met with seemed very nice, like someone I would be friends with if we were not meeting in an interview. POSITIVE!

When a parent came in to talk to the Director in private, I left the room to the waiting area where my kids were. They were quietly looking at a book TOGETHER! POSITIVE!

After the parent left, I headed back in and the Director started talking about schedules, and when I start next Tuesday so I looked at her and asked, "so you are saying I got the job?" She said, "yes and I shook her hand and thanked her. When she left to get the stack of paperwork I walked over to the kids and said, "I got the job." They each stood up and hugged me and kissed me individually then as a group. They both told me they were so proud of me and how excited they were for me. It was so beautiful and sweet.

In that moment I realized again what I already knew;  as a parent I am a good one. This is what I was supposed to do. This is what healed me from the traumas of my childhood.

I included the kids in my life, shared just enough with them to understand the importance of making money that will  help our family while finding something I enjoy doing. They definitely have learned that in "real life" you don't always get what you want. You try but sometimes life doesn't always pat you on the back and say good job. That in real life you may walk away without a trophy. You don't always win. So as a parent I am doing a good job. They get it and their very grown up support of me taught me that they are not always in the moment just going with the flow as it appears sometimes.  They do listen when I talk and my kids have become what I longed for as a child. Someone to take notice, be there when the door opens, be my safe place, my sounding board, my support system. Really listen to what I have to say. Allow me to be myself and love me even with all my flaws. Which is exactly what I give them.  Proud parent.


Tuesday, August 30, 2016

GIVEAWAY - The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today DVD



The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today is out on DVD September 6 from Sony Home Entertainment!


In the brand new original animated film, Princess Alise is training to be the perfect royal but in her heart all she wants to do is sail the seven seas as a swashbuckling pirate! After setting sail, Princess Alise is shipwrecked and washes ashore on an island where she meets Lucas, a young boy who has been living there by herself. They have to work together to survive and get back to civilization!


To Purchase: The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!  http://sonypictures.us/swan




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Monday, August 29, 2016

Gift Guide 2016 - My Friend Cayla An Interactive Party Time Doll - Video Review

This is the talking My Friend Cayla doll that comes with fun accessories and works with or without  Bluetooth.



Included:
  • Doll
  • Cake
  • Comb
  • Party Hat
  • Cards
  • Bear
  • Cup



Cayla Features: 
  • She recognizes and talks about her accessories
  • Talks about every day things such as shopping, pets, school and more
  • Answers questions 
  • Reads stories and plays games
  • Comes with a free app for Android or Apple iOS. Connects through Bluetooth


  • Stands 18" tall
  • Age: 4 years & up
  • Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included)
  • Manufacturer's 30-day limited warranty
The 411:

We find the fact that Cayla knows what is in her hand amazing. She is an adorable doll however we could not get her to acknowledge us in any way. I have the original Cayla doll which was very interactive and we could get to respond to us. You can see my review and video here.


To Purchase: Walmart, Target, Kohls and other places toys are sold


Disclaimer: I received a complimentary product for my honest opinion of the doll. No monetary compensation was offered.