Disney•Pixar The Good Dinosaur Available On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23rd.

 

 

From the Studio That Brought You “Inside Out” 

Comes the Hilariously Heartwarming Tale of Unlikely Friendship 

 

 

The Perfect Adventure for the Whole Family Stampedes Home On 

Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23

 

Extensive Bonus Features Include the Academy Award© Nominated Theatrical Short “Sanjay’s Super Team,” 

Making-of Featurettes, Deleted Scenes and More!

The Perfect Adventure for the Whole Family Stampedes Home On 

Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere February 23

Extensive Bonus Features Include the Academy Award© Nominated Theatrical Short “Sanjay’s Super Team,” 

Making-of Featurettes, Deleted Scenes and More!

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS: From the innovative minds of Disney•Pixar comes a hilariously heartwarming adventure about the power of confronting and overcoming your fears and discovering who you are meant to be.

The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely, and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? In this epic journey into the world of dinosaurs, an apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Bring home this original story full of humor, heart, action and imagination, perfect for the whole family!

CAST:                                        

Raymond Ochoa (NBC’s “The Night Shift,” TNT’s “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Disney’s A Christmas Carol”) as Arlo; Jeffrey Wright (“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Parts I & II”, HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”) as Arlo’s wise Poppa; Frances McDormand (HBO’s “Olive Kitteridge,” “Fargo”) as Arlo’s strong Momma; Marcus Scribner (ABC’s “black•ish”) as Arlo’s brother, Buck; Jack Bright (“Monsters University”) as Spot; Steve Zahn (“Captain Fantastic,” “Ridiculous Six,” “Rescue Dawn,” “Mad Dogs”) as a fearless pterodactyl named Thunderclap; A.J. Buckley (TNT’s “Murder in the First,” FX’s “Justified”) as teen T-Rex Nash; Anna Paquin (HBO’s “True Blood”) as Nash’s tenacious sister, Ramsey; Sam Elliott (FX’s “Justified,” “I’ll See You In My Dreams,” “Grandma”) as T-Rex patriarch Butch

DIRECTOR:                            Peter Sohn (Short – “Partly Cloudy”)

PRODUCER:                          Denise Ream (“Cars 2,” “Up”)

EXEC. PRODUCERS:          John Lasseter (“Inside Out”), Lee Unkrich (“Monsters University”) and    Andrew Stanton (“Inside Out”)

ORIGINAL CONCEPT 

AND DEVELOPMENT:      Bob Peterson

STORY:                                     Peter Sohn, Erik Benson, Meg LeFauve, Kelsey Mann and Bob Peterson

SCREENPLAY BY:              Meg LeFauve (“Inside Out”

MUSIC:                           Academy Award®-winning film composer Mychael Danna (“Life of Pi”) and                    Emmy®-nominated composer Jeff Danna (“Tyrant”)

RELEASE DATE:                 February 23, 2016

PRODUCTS:                         Digital HD, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand

BONUS:                                 Digital HD*, Blu-ray Combo Pack & Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)

THEATRICAL SHORT – Sanjay’s Super Team – Sanjay loves the world of cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance quickly turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.

 

TRUE LIES ABOUT DINOSAURS – We know – it’s preposterous to think Apatosaurs spoke English. Learn more about what separates the fictional dinosaurs of “The Good Dinosaur“ from what scientists know about real dinosaurs.

 

RECYCLOSAURUS – Pixar takes creative competition seriously. Maybe a little too seriously. Watch as “The Good Dinosaur” crew competes to see which department can create the best dinosaur ever…using only discarded items from the studio’s “free table.”

 

THE FILMMAKERS’ JOURNEY – Finding your way from an idea to a film takes a lot of exploration. Director Peter Sohn and his fellow filmmakers talk about the challenging, inspiring, and unexpectedly emotional experience of making “The Good Dinosaur.”

 

EVERY PART OF THE DINOSAUR – The filmmakers talk about the special animation challenges of “The Good Dinosaur” – including figuring out how to animate a dinosaur who’s really a boy, and a boy who’s got the spirit of a dog.

 

FOLLOWING THE T-REX TRAIL – Follow the filmmakers as they travel to a working cattle ranch and meet the McKays, a close-knit family whose work ethic, generosity, and stories inspired the T-Rex ranchers of the film.

 

COMMENTARY – Commentary from director Peter Sohn, story supervisor Kelsey Mann, supervising animator Mike Venturini, director of photography/lighting Sharon Calahan, and supervising technical director Sanjay Bakshi.

DINO BITES – Montage of original animated pieces produced to promote “The Good Dinosaur.”

HIDE AND SEEK – A short animated clip produced to promote “The Good Dinosaur.”

DELETED SCENES

o   The Attack  – An idyllic introduction to the family farm is cut short when a savage predator attacks the newborn Arlo. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.

o   Building the Silo – An admiring Arlo is thrilled to follow along as his father builds a silo for the family farm. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.

o   Waiting for Poppa – Arlo awaits the return of his beloved father on a stormy night, only to be greeted with tragic news. With an introduction by Director Peter Sohn.

 

Blu-ray 3D & DVD:

  • THEATRICAL SHORT – Sanjay’s Super Team

Digital Exclusive:

JUST LISTEN – Trace the development of the unique soundscape of “The Good Dinosaur,” from the wilds of British Columbia as Sound Designer Craig Berkey collects sounds, to the recording studio where Jeff and Mychael Danna use instruments from around the world to create the music.

*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer                

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My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Disney Movies I Would Like To See As Sequels

 

I love everything Disney. When I lived in NJ, my family and I would do the 17 hour drive straight through just to get to our “happy” place. Disney definitely is our happy place. Now that we only live 2 hours away, we are there monthly and just love it. We also are big Disney movie fans. We probably own almost every Disney film on DVD. Some of my favorites are listed to be the next Disney remake or sequel.

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I do have my list of favorites that I would love to see sequels of. Toy Story 1, 2 and 3 I can watch over and over. I can’t wait to see Toy Story 4. It’s release date has been bumped a year and with odds on this remake happening at 25/1 there is still a chance it may not happen, so keeping my fingers crossed.. I just love that fuzzy pink bear, Lotso. The movie Brave was your not the average Disney princess movie. It was pretty awesome, and hey, she is a fellow red head like me!  Who doesn’t love Inside Out? That movie was amazing, and my kids just loved it as well as I did. I am really hoping Disney does a sequel of Inside Out. Just a spoon full of sugar…Mary Poppins…..maybe a sequel or remake as a modern day Mary? I think that would be pretty awesome!

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There are so many movies I would love to see sequels of. Which movies would you love to see as sequels?

 

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My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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2016 Release Schedule from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures!

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Check out the awesome films that are being released from Walt Disney Studious Motion Pictures!

 

January 29, 2016 – The Finest Hours (Walt Disney Studios)
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March 4, 2016 – Zootopia (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
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April 15, 2016 – The Jungle Book (Walt Disney Studios)
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May 6, 2016 – Captain America: Civil War (Marvel)
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May 27, 2016 – Alice Through the Looking Glass (Walt Disney Studios)
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June 17, 2016 – Finding Dory (Disney / Pixar)
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July 1, 2016 – The BFG (Walt Disney Studios)
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August 12, 2016 – Pete’s Dragon (Walt Disney Studios)
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Fall 2016 – Queen of Katwe (Walt Disney Studios)

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November 4, 2016 – Doctor Strange (Marvel)
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November 23, 2016 – Moana (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
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December 16, 2016 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Lucasfilm)
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TBD 2016 – The Light Between Oceans (DreamWorks Pictures)
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I can’t wait to take my family to see these films! It is going to be an exciting year for Disney Films! Which movie do you want to see?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Hallmark Children’s Gifts Great For The Holidays! #hallmark

 

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I have a 7 year old daughter and a 4 year old son, and was asked to review Hallmark Children gifts for the holidays. I am a BIG fan of Hallmark products….from their greeting cards to their home decor. You can always find the perfect gift at a Hallmark store!

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Hallmark has so many wonderful gifts for children of all ages. Here are some of the gifts they have.

 

 

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Request a song Mimi – Kids and adults alike will enjoy singing along with Request a Song Mimi interactive stuffed animal. Just tell Mimi which of her seven original pop songs from her playlist you’d like to hear, or if you want Mimi to pick, just say, “Mimi’s choice.” Retails for $29.95. this stuffed animal is so cute! She comes with a little book that has all of the songs lyrics. You press the music note on her foot and she will ask you what song you want to hear. Your child responds and she will sing! You can also purchase storybooks and a microphone for your child.

 

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itty bittys® – Whether to play or to snuggle, these adorable characters are right at home under the tree or as a stocking stuffer and are the perfect “itty bitty” size to put a smile on every face. Adding to the increasingly popular lineup of collectibles are holiday versions of Yoda™, Chewabacca™, C-3PO™ and R2-D2™. And as a bonus, Hallmark will donate $1 to Toys for Tots for each Star Wars™ itty bittys® plush sold. Also new this year is a special itty bittys® Nativity Set that includes a plush angel, Mary, Joseph, the Baby Jesus and a stable playset.
$6.95 each and $39.95 for Nativity Set.

My son LOVES itty bittys! He loves collecting them and playing with them. We received Yoda, RD-D2, Superman,  Barbie and Batman. We also received Elsa and Olaf itty bittys® BIGGYS which are a bigger version of itty bittys. My daughter loves to snuggle with them! They are all so soft.

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Batman and the Fun House Jewelry Heist– With Hallmark’s newest line of interactive storybooks – Be a Part of the Story® – kids have a chat with the main character. The Be a Part of the Story collection features exclusive technology that allows kids to have a conversation with storybook characters and keep the story moving. When highlighted lines are read aloud, the character chimes in with a special question or choice for a child to answer. Once the child answers, the character responds and the story continues! Retails for $24.95.

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This book is so much fun, not only for my son, but for me also! We enjoy reading this story at bedtime and interacting with Batman! My son gets so excited when Batman answers him! There are so many answer choices that each time you read the story it becomes different.

 

 

The Noise at the Top of the Tree Interactive Musical Puzzle Storybook –  As the story is read, a child selects the correct puzzle piece to place on the corresponding page in the book. When the puzzle piece is inserted, the character sings a portion of the song and helps move the story along. When the last page of the story is read and the last puzzle piece is placed, every character joins in to sing the finale. Retails for $19.95.

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This is such a fun book. My daughter loves putting the puzzle pieces in and singing the song to help the story along. She gets excited for each upcoming page. This would make a wonderful gift for any child!

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Garland of Good Deeds Paper Chain Activity– Reward children for each act of kindness by adding another link to the paper chain. Paper pad includes 40 pull-out designed pages to create a garland of good deeds. Retails for $9.95.

This Activity book was perfect for my kids. They love to do good deeds and this was a fun reward system to look forward to. They love accomplishing a good deed and then creating the paper chain. So much fun for them while they are doing good things for the holidays.

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments– 2015 Wonder Woman with sound, 2015 Iron Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron and 2015 Ariel’s Thingamabobs: The Little Mermaid. Wonder Woman retails for $17.95 and Iron Man and Ariel retail for $14.95.

These ornaments are beautiful and my children were excited to hang them from the tree. The Wonder Woman ornament even plays her theme!  My tree is filled with Keepsake Ornaments, and I can’t wait to keep the collection going so my children can have them when they have a Christmas tree of their own.

All of these Hallmark Gifts make perfect holiday gifts for children! You cannot go wrong with any Hallmark gift.

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***I was given a product in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based on my experience with the product. I am not affiliated with the company and everything in this review is my opinion.

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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Steven Spielberg unveils first teaser for Disney’s “THE BFG”

 

The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg –finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic “The BFG” to life. Directed by Spielberg, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. “I think it was kind of genius of Roald Dahl to be able to empower the children. It was very, very brave of him to introduce that combination of darkness and light which was so much Disney’s original signature in a lot of their earlier works like in ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Fantasia,’ ‘Snow White’ and ‘Cinderella,’ and being able to do scary, but also be redemptive at the same time and teach a lesson, an enduring lesson, to everyone, it was a wonderful thing for Dahl to have done, and it was one of the things that attracted me to want to direct this Dahl book,” says Spielberg.

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WALT DISNEY and ROALD DAHL, two of the world’s greatest storytellers, in Hollywood in 1942.

The BFG (Mark Rylance), while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part. Giants like Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) and Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) on the other hand, are twice as big and at least twice as scary and have been known to eat humans, while the BFG prefers Snozzcumber and Frobscottle. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie, a precocious 10-year-old girl from London, is initially frightened of the mysterious giant who has brought her to his cave, but soon comes to realize that the BFG is actually quite gentle and charming, and, having never met a giant before, has many questions. The BFG brings Sophie to Dream Country where he collects dreams and sends them to children, teaching her all about the magic and mystery of dreams.

Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows. But Sophie’s presence in Giant Country has attracted the unwanted attention of the other giants, who have become increasingly more bothersome. Says Spielberg, “It’s a story about friendship, it’s a story about loyalty and protecting your friends and it’s a story that shows that even a little girl can help a big giant solve his biggest problems.” Sophie and the BFG soon depart for London to see Queen Victoria (Penelope Wilton) and warn her of the precarious giant situation, but they must first convince the Queen and her maid, Mary (Rebecca Hall), that giants do indeed exist. Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of the giants once and for all.

RUBY BARNHILL stars as Sophie in Disney’s fantasy-adventure “The BFG,” directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl.

Directed by three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg (“Bridge of Spies,” “Schindler’s List,” ”Saving Private Ryan”) from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison (“E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,” “The Black Stallion”) based on the best-selling novel by Roald Dahl, “The BFG” stars three-time Tony Award® and two-time Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” “Wolf Hall”), newcomer Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton (“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” “Downton Abbey”), Jemaine Clement (“Rio 2,” “The Flight of the Conchords”), Rebecca Hall (“The Gift,” “Iron Man 3”), Rafe Spall (“The Big Short,” “Prometheus”) and Bill Hader (“Inside Out,” “Trainwreck”). The film is produced by Spielberg, Frank Marshall (“Jurassic World,” “The Bourne Ultimatum”) and Sam Mercer (“Snow White and the Huntsman,” “The Sixth Sense”) with Kathleen Kennedy (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “Lincoln”), John Madden (“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” “Shakespeare in Love”), Kristie Macosko Krieger (“Bridge of Spies,” “Lincoln”), Michael Siegel (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Rise of the Guardians”), Frank Smith and Naia Cucukov serving as executive producers.

Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” (Big Friendly Giant) was first published in 1982 and has been enchanting readers of all ages ever since. Dahl’s books, which also include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Matilda,” are currently available in 58 languages and have sold over 200 million copies worldwide. “The BFG” is the only book of Dahl’s that has never been adapted into a feature film. Originally created as a bedtime story, “The BFG” was Dahl’s own favorite of all his stories. “It was very important for us to be loyal to the language,” says Spielberg, “and the great writer Melissa Mathison, who also wrote ‘E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial,’ wrote “The BFG.”

 

Genre: Fantasy-Adventure

Rating: TBD

U.S. Release date: July 1, 2016

Cast: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Bill Hader

Director: Steven Spielberg

Producers: Steven Spielberg, Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer

Executive Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, John Madden, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Michael Siegel,

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Screenplay by: Melissa Mathison

Based upon the Book by: Roald Dahl

“The BFG” opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth.

 

 

 

Marijean

My name is MJ. I have two wonderful children and work part time as well as volunteer at my children's school.

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