Sunday, May 30, 2021

INFINITY TRAIN: BOOK TWO - CRACKED REFLECTION (2020)

 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

All Aboard for a Mind-Bending Journey

 

INFINITY TRAIN: BOOK TWO

 

The DVD Arrives at Your Destination on May 25th  

From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment


 

BURBANK, CA (February 24, 2021) – Every train car is an adventure, and nothing is what you expect! Created by Owen Dennis (former writer and storyboard artist from Cartoon Network’s Emmy-nominated series, “Regular Show”), the critically acclaimed, Infinity Train: Book Two was released on DVD on May 25, 2021 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Developed through Cartoon Network’s award-winning Global Artists program, Infinity Train’s original short provoked immediate attention, garnering more than 5 million views on its YouTube page to date!

 Infinity Train: Book Two follows Mirror Tulip, an escaped reflection from the mirror world, and Jesse Cosay, a 14-year-old jock from Arizona. As the pair finds themselves on the run from the mirror police, themes of identity, friendship and peer pressure arise.

Go on an epic journey with all 10 episodes from the second season and bring home over an hour of bonus features including commentaries, animatics, and an image gallery! Infinity Train: Book Two DVD is priced to own at $14.97 SRP ($18.94 in Canada).

Trailer


 

SPECIAL FEATURES

·    Commentaries

·    Animatics

·    Image Gallery

 

10 EPISODES

1.  The Black Market Car

2.  The Family Tree Car

3.  The Map Car

4.  The Toad Car

5.  The Parasite Car

6.  The Lucky Cat Car

7.  The Mall Car

8.  The Wasteland

9.  The Tape Car

10.  The Number Car

DIGITAL

Infinity Train: Book Two is available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu and others.

The 411:

I have never heard of Infinity Train before this review but I cannot wait to catch up with Season 1 and all upcoming seasons. 

As a huge fan of Steven Universe, Adventure Time and Teen Titans Go I loved this fun, magical ride. 

Great storytelling for young minds. Sometimes the story is heavy and too relatable and we can forget that this is a show for kids but what I love about that is although it may be above those under a certain age. It is great for the early tweens when they are growing out of animation but are too young for many things on TV. I love characters that are touch on real life adolescent problems like identity, broken homes, peer pressure, uncertainty and more. 

While my teen daughter thought the voice of metallic Tulip was annoying, I wasn't bothered by it at all and can't wait to see more. I seriously need to see the first Season! Such an interesting show!

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STREAMING

Produced by Cartoon Network Studios, all seasons of Infinity Train are now available exclusively on HBO Max  with Infinity Train: Book Four coming soon.

 

 

BASICS

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Presented in 16x9 widescreen format

Price: $14.97 SRP ($18.94 in Canada)

Running Time: Feature: Approx. 114 min

Enhanced Content: Approx. 162 min

1 DVD-9s

Audio – English (2.0), Latin Spanish

Subtitles – English

 

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

 

About Cartoon Network Studios

Established in 2000, Cartoon Network Studios (CNS) is a global animation and interactive studio recognized for its innovative approaches to IP development and world-building. Fostering a creator-driven environment, CNS is home to hundreds of visual artists who have been a part of the studio’s many critically acclaimed and groundbreaking animated series including Adventure Time, Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Summer Camp Island, The Powerpuff Girls, and We Bare Bears. CNS has also produced notable Adult Swim hits such as Primal, Samurai Jack, and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

CNS has been honored with multiple awards and accolades including: Emmy®, Peabody, GLAAD and Annie Awards. Internationally, the studio also garnered the BAFTA Children’s Award, Italy’s prestigious Pulcinella Award and Annecy Festival’s Cristal Award. Currently, CNS houses a VR lab, and produces an array of interactive formats and products for youth and young adult audiences around the world. As part of its ongoing efforts to discover unique and promising voices everywhere, the studio has a robust global Artist Program and has numerous partnerships, including Exceptional Minds, Black Women Animate and California Institute of the Arts.

 

About WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. Warner Media is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).


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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary product for my honest opinion.

100 Candle Game Starring Amy Smart - A Review

 


North American Distributor Devilworks 100 Candle Game is a chilling new supernatural movie. 



100 Candles centers around a game that traps a group of friends, as they tell one another horror tales in front of a magical mirror, by candlelight. One story for every candle, they cannot leave the game until all candles are out; otherwise they will fall victim to a witch’s curse.

Starring Amy Smart, George Blagden, Sibyl Gregory and Dee Bradley Baker.

Producers include Nicolas Onetti and Michael Kraetzer.


The 411:

For some reason a group of adult friends decide to get together and tell each other horror stories then leave the room to stand in front of a mirror and blow one of the candles out.  They hope to not see something behind them. 

I did love the storytelling scenes. Each story was a stand alone with some more scary then the others. Some were too long and others too short but all have a solid budget. As a fan of horror none of them were scary. There were no jump scares but still good! There was one story that was told in complete Spanish without any subtitles. A woman in a casket it seems with a cellphone talking to someone but I have no idea how she got there, what she was saying or if she would ever get out. It might have been the most interesting but I have no idea. 

My least favorite part was in between stories. I didn't care about the friends! There was no real connection. I don't know why they were together. There should have been some development on them to tie it all together. They are basically just a fill between each short story. 



Saturday, May 29, 2021

How to Live a More Relaxed Lifestyle



It’s easy to get bogged down with the everyday stresses of life,which can become a huge burden on your shoulders. Once stress sets in, it can become extremely difficult to get rid of it and get yourself on the path to a much more tranquil lifestyle. When people feel stressed, it can cause tension in both the body and mind, which can have a knock-on effect on your health and wellbeing. Getting into a relaxed state is never easy and may take some practice until you can train yourself to let go of stress. Therefore, here are some tips that may come in useful: 


Take a break


Whenever you’re having a particularly stressful period, ensure you take a break to unwind. Whenever you feel yourself getting stressed or panicked, you must know when to step away and give yourself the time and space to recover. There are many ways you can quickly get into a calmer mindset, but the key is finding out what works best for you. Some ideas include:

• Reading a book
• Taking a bath
• Watching a film


Buy a hot tub

Studies have shown that spending time in a hot tub is beneficial for getting into a relaxed state as it helps promotes controlled breathing and reduce blood pressure. Both of these aspects combined release dopamine levels in the brain, which help get you into a calmer state both mentally and physically. As a result, you’ll feel much happier – even for just a short time, as opposed to stressed and anxious. If you’re considering revamping your garden for the summer, you can browse the Hot Tubs Derby hasat their showroom to find a cost-effective and quality hot tub to get you into relaxation mode.


Get a massage


Getting a massage is perfect for releasing tension and helping free stress from the body. One study carried out on Japanese students discovered that a deep full body massage reduced stiff muscles and reduced the stress hormone ‘cortisol in the blood,which, in turn, promoted relaxation mentally and physically. By having weekly massage sessions, you may discover you’ll feel less stressed in your day-to-day life.


Get physical


Research has proven that staying active could keep your anxiety levels low and help you live a much calmer lifestyle. Physical activity interrupts the stress response in the brain and breaks down the cycle of anxiety, as well as releasing feel-good endorphins that give you a positive feeling and outlook. There are several exercises you could incorporate into your daily routine:


• Walking
• Swimming
• Cycling
• Yoga


Spend time with a dog


Research has shown that spending time with a four-legged friend can be beneficial for your mental health and even keeping your stress levels low. This is the reason why many businesses are now getting office dogs in order to maintain a relaxed environment and boost productivity amongst employees. When stroking a dog, it has been shown to reduce cortisol while releasing the hormone, oxytocin which promotes contentment and joy.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Amityville Poltergeist Is Creepy And Funny

 




If you love horror check out Breaking Glass Pictures, AMITYVILLE POLTERGEIST available on DVD and On Demand. We follow Jim, a young man who accepts a caretakers position, but soon finds that the house is not as empty as it appears. Soon, doors begin to slam, steps begin to creep, and the house's true inhabitants come out to play...

Starring Parris Bates, Sydney Winbush (Netflix's Shrill), J. Rebecca Morse (Hawaii Five-0), and Jon Hall (TNT's Leverage), the film will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Xbox, Playstation, Vudu, FandangoNOW, and local cable & satellite providers, as well as DVD.

DIRECTED & WRITTEN BY
Calvin McCarthy

PRODUCED BY
Airisa Durand

CAST
Parris Bates, Sydney Winbush, J. Rebecca Morse, Conor Austin, Jesse Sass, Airisa Durand, Jon Hall


The 411:

This movie started out with promise I mean come on two words from two movies that were cinematic cold  in my eyes. Amityville Horror and Poltergeist are two of my favorites. However, this had nothing to do with either movie and while that was a disappointment that doesn’t mean this movie wasn’t entertaining. In fact, I haven’t laughed so hard at an expected scary scene in a long time.

Jim someone with expressive eyes and I can say this because they focused on his eyes so much I could recognize them in a lineup even if I never see this dude again, takes a job as a house sitter for a woman who says things are happening in her home and her family doesn’t believe her. Jim is about to find out how right the woman is with nightmares and visions of a creepy girl. 

Besides Jim we meet his friends who honestly add nothing to the plot. They were completely unnecessary with creepy dialogue and dragged the movie a bit however there is one scene where Jim and Alyson (man I hated this girl. She was a bad friend) are in bed and he wakes. Alyson...oh never mind...it was really the best part in the movie. I laughed HARD. Let’s just leave that right there. It’s the reason to see the movie to me. Hysterical.

Anyway, all in all this is a good one time movie if this is your genre. The images although basic are creepy enough and come on...entertainment comes in many forms.

Trailer




 


Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The Importance of Brushing

 


Regular dental care is an important part of your overall health and daily wellbeing. If you’ve ever had issues with your teeth you certainly know how much of a hindrance these problems can cause for even normal daily actives such as eating or drinking. Regular checkups at Valley Wide help keep your mouth in excellent health.

Four Reasons Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Regularly

In-between dental appointments there are many ways to help keep your mouth and teeth healthy. One of the most important of these is brushing your teeth regularly.

  1. Keeps Your Breath Fresh: bacteria collects in your mouth without regular brushing which can lead to bad breath. Brushing removes these bacteria and keeps your breath fresh and your mouth clean. These bacteria can also lead to ulcers in addition to impacting your breath.
  2. Helps Prevent Teeth Staining: most modern toothpastes contain cleaning agents which help prevent stains and discoloration to your teeth. Tooth staining can be caused by many things including several materials found in food, beverages, and consumer products. 
  3. Protect Your Mouth From Plaque Build Up: without regular brushing plaque builds up in your mouth along with your teeth and gumline. This can lead to sensitive gums, bleeding when you brush, and over a long enough period of time gingivitis and gum disease. 
  4. Prevent Expensive Dental Concerns: preventative care can prevent several expensive health issues and this is also true for your teeth. Ignoring regular brushing and tooth care can lead to issues such as cavities which are not only very painful but require extensive time and professional care to properly fix. 

How Often Should You Brush?

In general, the American Dental Association advises you should brush your teeth twice a day. Additional care such as flossing and mouth wash help keep your teeth, gums, and mouth in good condition. Also, be sure to use toothpaste that has the ADA seal of approval

Final Thoughts

Your health is of utmost importance and staying current on any of your medical needs and regular checkups can greatly improve your quality of life. Preventative care is also valuable as it helps prevent addressable health concerns from becoming more severe. When going over your healthcare needs your teeth are an easy thing to overlook unless you have a history of dental problems or having a pressing concern such as a cavity. However, by being proactive with your dental care you improve your health and prevent future ailments. If you need dental care visit https://vwdentalhuntsville.com/ to learn more.


My Life In Pictures - January 19 - January 31

 January 19 - Christmas Clearance. Cost me $3.00 for these three items. You've got to love sales!!!


January 20 - Making Valentine Crafts. This was for Candy Kisses.  I just shaped carboard into a candy kiss and wrapped them in tin foil. Took a paper towel and shaped it into a heart and allowed the kids stamp their kisses however they wanted. The tag was their name. I loved it so much I will probably do it next year too.


January 21 - Soooo I had a little tummy trouble today. Called my Gastro doc who told me he would call the hospital to make sure everything was okay. After a scan all was well and I was eventually sent home! Thank GOD!


January 22 - This beautiful scene was on my way to work. I had to stop and grab a few pics. I found out later it was because of a helicopter crash with servicemen on it. 


January 23 - Journaling in my calendar. 


January 24 - Gnome day. I love making these guys!


January 25 - This cutie is done!


January 26  - We have been working on this puzzle for a few days. My boss started something where you do a puzzle, put your name on the box and pass it on. The next person does the same. For a little puzzle this was a challenge. 


January 27 - 29 - NADA

January 30 -  One of my top 10 albums! 



January 31 - Working on my class Valentine's Day gifts for the families. I love these little Love Bugs and did them last year too. I traced each foot on foam paper and cut them out. Then I used pipe cleaners for antenna and then glued a bunch of hearts for wings and decorations. Their face is the bugs and then I attach a magnet on the back. They are so cute. 










My Life In Pictures - January 8 - 18

 January 8 - I was early getting to work so got out to take some photos. I love the warm glow of this lantern with the white house and flag!


January 9 -  My daughter found this cute octopus at Walmart and was all "Can I have it?" Ahhhh no honey, you would have to move out of your bedroom. There is only room for one of you!


January 10 -  Back on the album kick. I truly wish I hadn't thrown away all my crates of albums. My husband called me a hoarder so I got rid of them. It is one of my biggest regrets among quite a few that are currently piling up! Oh well, at least I held onto a hand full.



January 11 - Just me! Standing in my classroom waiting for the day to start! I could not wait for these masks situation to end!



January 12 - Acai Bowl for lunch. I used a wonderful Christmas gift card from one of my students. It was truly delicious.

January 13 - I made my class a parking garage for them to manipulate cars into parking spots. It isn't as easy as you think. My class are 2 year olds and they needed some help figuring out how to put the cars between the tape. They love cars so I figured this was a fun way to play with letter P for parking.


January 14 -  NADA

January 15 - My two sock gnomes using Dollar Tree items. It was so much fun and started my latest craze.



January 16 -  My little rocker gnome. I love this guy in his little pea coat and skull cap.  I made him using socks from Dollar Tree, a black sock, Mop and pantyhose over a small ball nose. 


January 17 - NADA


January 18 - My girl!!! She always hides but I think she is so beautiful.









My Life In Pictures - Jan 1 - Jan 7, 2021

January 1 - nada. how the hell did I not take a photo on the first day in 2021?

January 2 - my girl! Me and my girl went out on a beautiful winter day. We walked over 6 miles just enjoying the beautiful weather, the conversation and took a ton of pictures. 


January 3 - Art by my girl! Amazing!


January 4 - Winter sky! I love the colors of the winter night sky! Well I love the color of the sky no matter the year but the tree and the moon just are special with that BLUE!



January 5 - I am obsessed with golden milk. Turmeric, milk, black pepper and crushed ginger. It is delicious. 



January 6 - I took photos of my students and this cake only on this date. Not much to share but I remember the cake being delicious.


January 7 - Another gorgeous sky photo!





Monday, May 24, 2021

Road Head Is A Party Screener & Review

 THIS ONE IS HARD TO SWALLOW


 
Elizabeth Grullon (Netflix’s “Lucifer”), Damian Joseph Quinn (US vs Billie Holiday), Clayton Farris (“American Horror Story”) and Paul T.Taylor (‘Pinhead’ in Hellraiser : Judgement) star in a wild horror-comedy from writer Chloe Skye.
 
Three friends (Elizabeth Grullon, Damian Joseph Quinn, Clayton Farris) take a road trip to the Mojave Desert where their complicated relationships are pushed to their breaking point as the group encounters a reclusive, murderous cult. 

Road Head is on digital platforms June 4.
Trailer:




The 411:

This was fun! I haven’t been so entertained in a long time.  It loved the campiness of it. So stupid but so good.  The jokes aren’t always hysterical but the characters are just lighthearted enough to not get on my nerves.  Bloody good time and most of the movie takes place on a blank dry earth landscape.  

Rating B