Movie Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Sep 19th, 2012
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I love watching movies, but I really loved October Baby!  The movie was full of emotion and left me in tears at the end (not bad tears either).  October Baby was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 11, 2012 by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  This is a heart-felt movie and I walked away from the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Sep 15th, 2012
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I grew up watching the classic Snow White Story and I think that Mirror Mirror was my favorite version!  Julia Roberts did an amazing job as the evil Queen and Lily Collins was adorable as Snow White.  Not to mention Armie Hammer who played the Prince and hilarious Mare Winningham as servant to the Queen.  I watched the movie […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Aug 26th, 2012
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This week, Paranorman was released by Focus Features in theaters all over the country!  I don’t know about you, but my kids and my boyfriend’s kids really want to see this movie.  Ok, so even I want to see it! ABOUT THE FILM The new 3D stop-motion comedy thriller from animation company LAIKA, reteaming the company with […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 15th, 2012
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On August 7th, 2012, Universal Studios Home Entertainment released Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack (both sets featuring DVD, Digital Copy and Ultra Violet).  The 3D Combo Pack will also include three brand new mini-movies!  You can now bring home the #1 animated film of the year from creators of Despicable […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Aug 10th, 2012
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I recently took my three boys and one of their friends to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and it was a really cute movie!  Brian had read one of the books and throughout the movie, he would point out the different characters or images he recognized.  It was really neat to see him get […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jul 18th, 2012
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On July 13th, Twentieth Century Fox released Ice Age: Continental Drift in theaters!  In Ice Age: Continental Drift, Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences – a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid.  In the wake of the...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 18th, 2012
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In April, I had the opportunity to attend a Press Event for the upcoming animated film, Brave.  During the event, we had the opportunity to meet with different members of the Brave team and get an even more personal look at the creation process of the movie.  One of the members we met with was […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jun 11th, 2012
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On April 3rd, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released a family friendly title that will warm the hearts of those who watch it – We Bought a Zoo.  We Bought a Zoo features a family friendly audio track your whole family will go wild for.  Starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, this fun film is available […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 11th, 2012
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In April, I had the opportunity to attend the Brave press event with a feature of the upcoming short film release – La Luna.  I have three words to describe my reaction to this short film – I LOVED IT!!!  The expressions in the little boy’s eyes were full of emotion and curiosity.  And I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 4th, 2012
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In April 2012, I had the opportunity to attend the press event for Brave, La Luna, and Chimpanzee.  The event was filled with movie previews, Scottish traditional events, and interviews with members of the Brave team.  We had the opportunity to interview Katherine Sarafian, fellow mom and producer of the upcoming movie, Brave.  She was […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
May 21st, 2012
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I am so excited to take my boys to see Disney’s newest movie, coming out on June 22nd – Brave.  I attend the Disney/Pixar Blogging Event in San Francisco in April and it was amazing!  We had the opportunity to watch part of the movie and it left us wanting more! In addition to watching […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 22nd, 2012
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Happy Earth Day everyone!  On April 17th, Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Group released Born to be Wild on Blu-ray and DVD.  Nell Minnow, from Chicago Sun-Times, said of Born to be Wild, “Everything a family movie should be: touching, funny and inspiring.” Born to be loved, born to be free! Discover an inspiring story of dedication and the remarkable bo...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Apr 21st, 2012
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A few weeks ago, I had the fun opportunity to join an awesome group of bloggers in previewing the upcoming animated movie from Disney – Brave.  During our trip in San Francisco, we also had the opportunity to screen the newly released film from DisneyNature – Chimpanzee.  Chimpanzee was just released in theaters this weekend […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 11th, 2012
5 Comments
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My boys and I enjoy watching ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS and we were all looking forward to watching the Chipmunks and Chipettes reunite for the greatest adventure in ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED.  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download on March 27th, 2012.  This title is [&h...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Apr 11th, 2012
2 Comments
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I was so excited when I received the email inviting me to the Disney Pixar Event in San Francisco this week!  The day finally came when I would head on a plane from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco to meet up with an amazing group of bloggers and preview Brave, La Luna, and Chimpanzee. I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 10th, 2012
8 Comments
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On March 13th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released one of the year’s most critically acclaimed films, starring George Clooney – THE DESCENDANTS.  Experience the heartbreak and humor with the Academy Award and Golden Globe Winner, now available in the Blu-ray Combo Pack and on DVD. ABOUT THE DESCENDANTS From director Alexander Payne creator of ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Apr 8th, 2012
5 Comments
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I remember Lady and the Tramp from when I was a little girl and I loved the singing cats and the Spaghetti Dinner scene with Lady and the Tramp.  I remember how sweet and romantic it was and to this day, I immediately think of the Spaghetti scene when I think of the movie, Lady […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Mar 31st, 2012
7 Comments
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I was really looking forward to watching The Muppets with my boys when it came to Blu-ray and DVD and then, one day, it arrived on my doorstep.  I was probably more excited than my boys to watch it because it was a show I watched when I was a kid.  We watched it with a […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Mar 27th, 2012
4 Comments
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Hollywood Records announced today the signing of McClain Sisters, including China Anne McClain, star of Disney Channel’s hit series A.N.T. FARM, and her sisters Lauryn, and Sierra.  This trio whose captivating talent and undeniable star quality will inevitably end the music industry’s decades-long quest for a best-selling girl-group. “We are thrilled to hav...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Mar 8th, 2012
447 Comments
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On March 30th, Relativity Media will be releasing Mirror Mirror in the theaters!  I really, really want to see this movie when it comes out!  Mirror Mirror stars Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Mare Winningham, Sean Bean, and Michael Lerner.  Be sure to check it out on March 30th! SYNOPSIS: This spectacular […]...
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