Movie Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Mar 19th, 2013
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Are you a fan of surfing?  How about Gerard Butler?  Maybe you like to watch inspirational stories?  If so, then you’ll want to check out the newly released movie, Chasing Mavericks.  Chasing Mavericks was released on Blu-ray and DVD by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on February 26, 2013 and can be purchased in stores […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Mar 18th, 2013
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On March 22nd, “The Croods” will make their way into the world of film as they appear on screen in theaters throughout the nation!  In February, I was invited with 22 other bloggers to attend the Family Blogger Summit hosted by DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox.  It was one of the best events I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Mar 17th, 2013
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In February, I had the opportunity to attend the Family Blogger Summit.  It was awesome meeting the team behind the adventurous and hilarious animated film, “The Croods.”  While there, we not only got to watch “The Croods” in 3D, but we also got to learn more about the making of the film.  It was an […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Mar 16th, 2013
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I’ve seen the preview for the upcoming release, “Disney’s Planes,” and am as excited as my own kids are to see it in theaters!  On February 28th, 2013, Disney announced that Dane Cook has been tapped to voice the lead character Dusty, a plane with high hopes in “Disney’s Planes” – which will be released in theaters [&hell...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Company-Sponsored Events
Mar 15th, 2013
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Meet “The Croods” – Parent Blogger Summit 2013 I was recently invited to an awesome event held by 20th Century Fox and Dreamworks Animation – “The Croods” Parent Blogger Summit!  I had seen previews of the movie, but nothing prepared me for this family-friendly, adventure-filled animated movie.  The cast and story was awesome – and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Mar 5th, 2013
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I don’t know about you, but I am stoked for the new Iron Man 3 that will be coming to theaters on May 3rd, 2013!!!!  In Marvel’s Iron Man 3, Tony Stark (Iron Man) finds his world reduced to rubble by a malevolent enemy and must use his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Mar 3rd, 2013
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Are you a fan of Disney’s Monsters Inc.?  Well, I have great news for you!  On June 21, 2013, Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan (aka Sulley) will be back on the big screen as they head to Monsters University (MU) to become the best Scarers ever!! SYNOPSIS: Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Mar 1st, 2013
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My parents have traveled to Africa a few times now, and the pictures and memories they’ve brought back with them are amazing! How would you like to experience the beauty, sounds, and animal kingdom that is Africa – right from your own home? Thanks to BBC Worldwide, we can! And if you ever get the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Feb 25th, 2013
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We recently received a copy of the DVD, AFRICA.  It is amazing and filled with tons of beautiful wildlife in Africa!  After watching Africa, I am super excited to see the new release in theaters called One Life.  One Life opened in 450 theaters across the nation for a limited engagement on February 21st, 2013. One Life is narrated by […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In 3D Movies
Feb 21st, 2013
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Have you seen Life of Pi in the movie theaters?  Frank and I saw it in 3D and it was so good!  Available now is Life of Pi on digital format – just in time for the Oscars!  On February 19th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced the availability of Oscar® Winning Director Ang Lee’s cinematic masterpeice Life of Pi on Digital […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Feb 20th, 2013
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I watched the original Taken, starring Liam Neeson and it was intense!  Full of action, suspense and just a great movie.  So when I heard that Taken 2 was coming out to Blu-ray and DVD, I was excited to watch it!  I remember loving Liam Neeson (or former CIA operative Bryan Mills) as he went and took out […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Feb 14th, 2013
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Valentine’s Day is about celebrating romance and relationships.  Fall in love Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Oscar-nominated short, Paperman, all over again!  I love this short film – do you?  Every time I watch it, I get goosebumps. I received no compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine....
By Shannon Gurnee
In 3D Movies
Feb 14th, 2013
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Happy Valentine’s everyone from The Mommy-Files and The Croods! A few days ago, I had the opportunity to see The Croods on the big screen before it comes out to theaters on March 22nd in 3D.  It was one of the best animated 3D movies I’ve seen in a long time and I know my kids […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 12th, 2013
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I recently had the opportunity to watch Safe Haven before it’s release date in theaters this Valentine’s Day.  Let me tell you – I LOVED it!!!!  What I loved even more was getting the opportunity to meet actors Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, Author Nicholas Sparks, and Musicians Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw.  It was an awesome […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 11th, 2013
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Today, I am excited to be traveling down to Los Angeles for The Croods Family Blogger Event from Dreamworks Animation.  I remember seeing the preview of this movie in the theater and thinking to myself that it was one that I would like to take the family to see when it came out.  So as soon as […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Jan 29th, 2013
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I am so excited for OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL to come to theaters from Walt Disney Studios on March 8th!!!  I don’t know about you, but I get chills of excitement every time I see the preview of OZ THE GREAT & POWERFUL come on the television or in the theater.  Not only will this movie be on […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jan 23rd, 2013
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Last weekend, we had the opportunity to see one of my favorite Disney classics, “Peter Pan,” on the big screen at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood!!!  That was my first time to the El Capitan Theatre and it was gorgeous!!!  You can also enjoy “Peter Pan” on the big screen at the El Capitan […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Dec 31st, 2012
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2012 marked an awesome year for Walt Disney Studios – releasing films such as Brave, Wreck-It-Ralph, The Avengers, and Lincoln, among many other titles!  I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend the Brave Disney Pixar Event with an amazing group of bloggers and an awesome PR Rep.  It was the first event I have attended and I definitely hope [&hell...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 28th, 2012
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What are you doing this Christmas break?  If you are like many other Americans out there, you’ll be going to the movie theaters to check out some of the most awesome movies of the year!  One of those movies includes Les Misérables from Universal Pictures – arriving in theaters on Christmas Day. About Les Misérables […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 24th, 2012
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You’ll both laugh and cry when you watch Parental Guidance this holiday season.  Frank and I saw a screening of the movie and we both really enjoyed it a lot!  I think we enjoyed it mostly because we could totally relate (with the exception of not giving our kids sugar).  How often do we as parents […]...
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