Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures In Babysitting Premieres 6/24 #AdventuresInBabysitting @DisneyChannel

April 26, 2016 By Marijean

THE 100^TH DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE,

“ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING,”

PREMIERES FRIDAY, JUNE 24 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

A 10-Minute Preview will be Available Friday, June 3

The 100^th Disney Channel Original Movie, “Adventures in Babysitting,” starring popular actresses and recording artists Sabrina Carpenter (“Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (“Descendants”), premieres FRIDAY, JUNE 24 (8:00 p.m. EDT) on Disney Channel. The re-imagined tale of the popular 1980s film of the same name will be available one week in advance, Friday, June 17, to verified users on the Disney Channel app and via VOD. The premiere of “Adventures in Babysitting” will be ushered in by the “100^th DCOM Celebration,” a nostalgic programming event across Disney Channel, the Disney Channel App and VOD featuring every DCOM ever made.

The “Adventures in Babysitting” premiere telecast is sponsored by Post Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles. It will be followed by the premiere of Disney Channel’s new comedy series “Bizaardvark.”

In a heartfelt story that celebrates individuality, friendship and self-empowerment, the live-action adventure comedy made for kids, tweens and families, pays homage to the 1980s classic with familiar references and iconic scenes.

Hollywood Records recording artists Carpenter and Carson perform the movie’s end credit song “Wild Side” produced by Jens Koerkemeier, Emanuel Kiriakou and Andrew Goldstein.

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING – “Adventures in Babysitting,” inspired by the hugely popular 1980s film of the same name, is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sabrina Carpenter (of Disney Channel’s hit comedy series “Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”). In “Adventures in Babysitting,” a dull evening for two competing babysitters, Jenny (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola (Sofia Carson), turns into an adventure in the big city as they hunt for one of the kids who somehow snuck away. The Disney Channel Original Movie will premiere summer 2016. (Disney Channel/Ed Araquel) NIKKI HAHN, SABRINA CARPENTER, MALLORY JAMES MAHONEY, MAX GECOWETS, SOFIA CARSON, MADISON HORCHER

“Adventures in Babysitting,” unfolds when Jenny Parker (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola Perez (Sofia Carson), two teen girls with distinctly different personalities, each interview for a coveted photography internship and accidently swap phones. When the Anderson family calls Jenny’s phone looking for a last-minute babysitter, audacious Lola, in need of some extra cash, picks up and nominates herself. Meanwhile, dependable Jenny is already set to babysit the Cooper family for the evening. Unfortunately, Lola’s first attempt at babysitting takes an unforeseen turn when one of the Anderson kids sneaks out to go to a concert. Jenny, determined to protect her reputation, and Lola with the remaining kids in tow, head out and have the adventure of a lifetime during one magical night in the big city.

The Disney Channel Original Movie also stars Nikki Hahn as introverted teen Emily Cooper, Mallory James Mahoney as young fashionista Katy Cooper, Max Gecowets as the rebellious Trey Anderson, Jet Jurgensmeyer as chef wunderkind Bobby Anderson, Madison Horcher as roller derby fanatic Alison “AJ” Anderson and Kevin Quinn (Disney Channel’s “BUNK’D”) as Jenny’s crush Zac Chase.

“Adventures in Babysitting” is directed by John Schultz (“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,” “Like Mike”)and written by Tiffany Paulsen (“Nancy Drew”). The movie is executive-produced by Michelle Manning (“Teen Beach 2,” “The Breakfast Club”) and Chuck Minsky is the director of photography (“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,” “Mother’s Day”).

The “Adventures in Babysitting” multi-platform schedule in the U.S. is:

FRIDAY, MAY 20

The digital single for “Wild Side,” the movie’s end credit song performed by Carpenter and Carson, will be available for purchase. A lyric video for the song will also premiere on Disney Channel.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

An exclusive preview of the first 10 minutes of the movie will be available on the Disney Channel and Freeform Apps and via Disney Channel YouTube and Facebook.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Advance viewing of “Adventures in Babysitting” available on VOD and to verified users on the Disney Channel app for smartphones, tablets and connected TVs.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Television premiere of “Adventures in Babysitting” (8:00 p.m. EDT) on Disney Channel.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

“Adventures in Babysitting” is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and Google Play.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

“Adventures in Babysitting” is available on DVD at retailers nationwide. The DVD includes exclusive bloopers and a complimentary magnetic photo frame.

About Disney Channel

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Marijean

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

Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting on DVD 6/28 #AdventuresInBabysitting @DisneyChannel

April 26, 2016 By Marijean

Relive the Wild Adventure, Surprises and Laughs Starring Your Favorite Disney Channel Stars Sabrina Carpenter (“Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (“Descendants”)!

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING

Bring Home the Newest Disney Channel Original Movie
on DVD on June 28^th

Includes Exclusive Bloopers Available Only on the DVD and a Magnetic Photo Frame!

Synopsis: “Adventures in Babysitting,” inspired by the hugely popular 1980s film of the same name, is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sabrina Carpenter (of Disney Channel’s hit comedy series “Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”). In “Adventures in Babysitting,” a dull evening for two competing babysitters, Jenny (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola (Sofia Carson), turns into an adventure in the big city as they hunt for one of the kids who somehow snuck away.

Cast: Sabrina Carpenter as Jenny Parker, Sofia Carson as Lola Perez, Nikki Hahn as Emily Cooper, Mallory James Mahoney as Katy Cooper, Max Gecowets as Trey Anderson, Jet Jurgensmeyer as Bobby Anderson, Madison Horcher as AJ Anderson, Kevin Quinn as Zac Chase, Gillian Vigman as Helen Anderson, Gabrielle Miller as Donna Cooper, Michael Northey as Tiny, Ken Lawson as Scalper, Max Lloyd-Jones as Officer James, Kevin O’Grady as Barry Cooper and Hugo Ateo as Hal Anderson.

Director: John Schultz (“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,” “Like Mike”)

Writer: Tiffany Paulsen (“Nancy Drew”)

Release Date: June 28, 2016

Release Formats: DVD

Bonus Features: Exclusive Bloopers

Ratings: TV-G (US); PG (CE); G (CF)

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)

Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages: English, French & Spanish

Marijean

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

THE JUNGLE BOOK Is Now Playing In Theatres Everywhere In 3D, RealD 3D, And IMAX 3D! #Review @DisneyStudios #Junglebook

April 15, 2016 By Marijean

“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, who embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known.

In the film, Mowgli is a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa, a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie, who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

The Official Movie Trailer:

The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting world.

MY REVIEW:

Anne and I received complimentary tickets to a viewing earlier this week. We both are Disney movie fans, and were very excited to see this film.

I can happily say that without a doubt, this film is just as good, if not better than the original classic. The visual effects are the best that I have seen in any film, and the jungle and animals are so realistic. The Jungle Book offers an immersive moviegoing experience and at times, it’s easy to forget that almost everything you’re seeing is a visual effect. There were many times during the film where I had to say to myself “That has to be a real animal!” The detail of the effects, both visual and aural, are just amazing. It is mind blowing to think that Neel Sethi is the only live performance in this film.

Is this movie appropriate for young children? In my opinion, I would say ages 6 and up. It really depends on the child, if you have a sensitive child you might want to view this movie first. The animals are very realistic looking and there are a few parts in the movie that made both Anne and I jump. Some of the animal scenes can get a bit scary in my opinion. If you grew up with the original classic, you won’t want to miss this.

Check out the amazing video highlighting the voices in the film including Bill Murray (“Baloo”), Sir Ben Kingsley (“Bagheera”), Lupita Nyong’o (“Raksha”), Scarlett Johansson (“Kaa”), Idris Elba (“Shere Khan”), Christopher Walken (“King Louie”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Akela”) and Neel Sethi who plays Mowgli, the only live action character in the film!

Notes:

NeelSethi, now 11, was selected from thousands of candidates following a worldwide search for the perfect man-cub.
Theall-star voice cast includes Oscar®-winners Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”), as well as Bill Murray (“Lost inTranslation”), Idris Elba (“Star Trek Beyond”), Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) and Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad’).
RudyardKipling penned the collection of short stories, “The Jungle Book,” in the early 1890s from his home in Vermont.

State-of-the-arttechnology is behind larger-than-life jungle creatures that join Neel Sethi’s Mowgli on screen in an all-new, immersive, jaw-dropping viewing experience. The film will be spectacular in 3D and IMAX 3D.

The Jungle Book (2016) is rated PG by the MPAA for some sequences of scary action and peril.

THE JUNGLE BOOK DISNEY Disney.com/thejunglebook

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Marijean

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

Disney’s Goldie & Bear: Best Fairytale Friends on DVD 4/19 #disney

April 6, 2016 By Marijean

Available for the First Time on Disney DVD April 19th!

GOLDIE & BEAR: BEST FAIRYTALE FRIENDS

Join Best Friends Goldie and Bear on Their Adventures Through

Fairy Tale Forest in Disney Junior’s Hit Series “Goldie & Bear!”

Includes 7 Episodes for Over 2 hours of Classic Fairytales with a Twist!

Plus FREE Exclusive Playtime Fun Activity Kit with Re-Usable Stickers, Games and More!

ONCE UPON A STORY, IN A FOREST FAR AWAY…

Everyone knows “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” but after that story ended, a remarkable friendship began! Team up with newfound best friends Goldie and Bear on amazing adventures as they laugh, play and learn important life lessons in the wondrous Fairy Tale Forest.

Climb a beanstalk with Jack, try on Little Red’s famous hood, outsmart the tricky Big Bad Wolf, and much more. Join Goldie and Bear – and your favorite fairytale and nursery rhyme characters – for magical, song-filled fun you’ll treasure today and ever after!

Natalie Lander (ABC’s “The Middle”) as Goldie; Georgie Kidder (Disney XD’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Bear; Jim Cummings (Disney Junior’s “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”) as Big Bad Wolf; Mitchell Whitfield (“Winx Club: Beyond Believix”) as Humpty Dumpty and Woodsman; David Kaufman (“Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes”) as Jack and Brix; Mary Birdsong (Disney XD’s “Crash & Bernstein”) as Mother Bear, Mother Good and Jack’s Mom; Barry Wiggins (“Dog & Me”) as Father Bear.

Executive

Producer/Director Chris Gilligan (“Frankenweenie”)

Developed for

Television/Co-Executive

Produced By: Jorge Aguirre (“Giants Beware!” graphic novel series)

Release Date: April 19, 2016

Packaging: 1-Disc DVD with exclusive FREE Playtime Fun Activity Kit

Episodes: The Birthday Chair/ Big Bear, Fee Fi Fo Shoe/ Little Gold Riding Hood, Bear’s Red Shoes/ Goose Sitters, Moon Jump/ Big Good Wolf, Pinocchio-itis/ The Clubhouse That Jack Built, The Egg/ Golden Kickball and Thumbelina’s Wild Ride/ Big Bad Houseguest.

Ratings: TV-Y (US), G (CE), G (CF)

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16×9 Televisions)

Audio: 2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages: English, French & Spanish

ABOUT “GOLDIE & BEAR”:

“Goldie & Bear” is a fairytale-inspired Disney Junior animated series that premiered in September 2015. The series follows the adventures of Goldie and her newfound best friend Bear following the renowned porridge incident of “Goldilocks and The Three Bears.” Well-known characters from fairy tales, folk tales and nursery rhymes can be seen in the series, including Humpty Dumpty, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, who is often referred to simply as “Big Bad.” Goldie and Bear seek out opportunities for fun with their friends, having adventures that often feature a touch of magic.

Marijean

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

The Jungle Book swings into Theaters in 3D on April 15, 2016! @DisneyStudios #Disney #JungleBook

April 5, 2016 By Marijean

The Jungle Book swings into Theaters in 3D on April 15, 2016!

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s beenraised by a family of wolves. Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self- discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of BillMurray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGIanimals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world. The wild adventure swings into theaters in 3D on April 15, 2016.

Notes:

NeelSethi, now 11, was selected from thousands of candidates following a worldwide search for the perfect man-cub.
Theall-star voice cast includes Oscar®-winners Ben Kingsley (“Learning to Drive,” “The Walk”), Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter”), as well as Bill Murray (“Lost inTranslation”), Idris Elba (“Star Trek Beyond”), Scarlett Johansson (“Avengers: Age of Ultron”) and Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad’).
RudyardKipling penned the collection of short stories, “The Jungle Book,” in the early 1890s from his home in Vermont.

State-of-the-arttechnology is behind larger-than-life jungle creatures that join Neel Sethi’s Mowgli on screen in an all-new, immersive, jaw-dropping viewing experience. The film will be spectacular in 3D and IMAX 3D.

OFFICIAL BOILERPLATE:

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged toabandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self- discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way,Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire. The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong’o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as thevoice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.

THE JUNGLE BOOK DISNEY Disney.com/thejunglebook

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