Entertainment

PawParazzi starring Lattee

A fast-rising Hollywood starlet learns that people are more important than possessions in PawParazzi, arriving on DVD, Digital, and On Demand March 19 from Lionsgate. The cushy life of Latte the Hollywood dog is turned upside down when her owner, superstar actress London Bridges, heads to the boonies to make a new film.

Winner of the Dove Seal of Approval for all ages, and starring Sara Fletcher, with Kristy Swanson as the voice of Latte, and Primetime Emmy® nominee Jay Mohr (2004, Outstanding Reality-Competition Program, “Last Comic Standing”), PawParazzi will be available on DVD with special features including the “Hot Off the Press with PawParazzi” featurette

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

The cushy Hollywood life of Latte the dog is turned upside down when her owner, superstar actress London Bridges, heads to the boonies to make a new film. The pampered pooch tries to stop thieves from stealing London’s diamond necklace from a farmhouse, but they escape with the jewels. With the help of hunky farmer Tom, can London track down the priceless stones before a scandal breaks out? This wild family adventure also stars Jay Mohr.

Prefer a more classic cartoon? Rocky and Bullwinkle are back for more antics & fun!

The Talking Moose and Flying Squirrel are back for a Second Season

As a kid one of my all time favorites was Rocky and Bullwinkle (which probably ages me just a tad!) I can remember going to my Memaw’s and Papaw’s before school and watching their antics unfold. It always brought a smile to my face and the adventures were one of a kind. But now a whole new generation will be able to fall in love with characters again because The Talking Moose and Flying Squirrel are back for a Second Season.

DreamWorks The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle season two is now available on Amazon Prime Video. Your favorite squirrel and moose are back for more daring escapades and we have two fun clips to share with you!

Tic-Tac-Toe with a Serpent

n Search of Fire Gems

From executive producer Scott Fellows, the world-famous talking moose and flying squirrel are back in season 2 of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, a serialized comedy divided by unique arcs about two goofball best friends who routinely find themselves thrust into harrowing situations but end up saving the day time and again. The series was recently nominated for three Annie Awards, two for Character Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production and one for Production Design in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production.

The first arc of the season, “Almost Famoose” has Rocky & Bullwinkle go viral as famous rock stars followed by their lofty treasure hunting plans in “The Legends of the Power Gems” arc, and last but not least the duo embarks on their biggest adventure yet in and as “Amazamoose and Squirrel Wonder!” As always Rocky and Bullwinkle’s innocent and silly ambitions end up dovetailing with Fearless Leader’s sinister plans to take over the world, our heroes are set on a collision course with notorious super spies Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. The thirteen episode season also includes special voice guests Mark Hamill, Mario Lopez, Weird Al Yankovic and Lil Rel Howery!

DreamWorks The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle available on Amazon Prime Video. Be sure to check out PawParazzi before you go!

The Grinch Coming to Blu-Ray 2/5/19

Start the new year with a laugh when Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch becomes available on Digital January 22^nd and  on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD February 5^th. Included are three hilarious new mini-movies featuring the Minions and Max! 

From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes larger through unexpected friendships is one “the whole family can watch and enjoy,” (Kidsday/Newsday).

 

The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: “Dog Days of Winter” starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and “Yellow is the New Black” and “Santa’s Little Helpers,” both starring the lovable Minions. It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Award^®winner and Oscar^® nominee Pharrell Williams, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch stars Academy Award^® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, “Sherlock”) as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation,” The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) as Bricklebaum, Cameron Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia, Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is a perfect night in for the whole family!

 

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD:

• Who’s Who in Who-ville (interactive map) – There are so many interesting characters that call Who-ville home that it’s hard to keep track of them all. This “Who’s Who” pop-up book uses animation to create a virtual storybook that takes us from Who-ville to Mt. Crumpit.
• “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” Lyric Video – Tyler, The Creator puts a modern spin on the Seussian Christmas classic.

 

MINI-MOVIES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• Yellow is the New Black – Before they all make their big escape from prison in Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates.
• Dog Days of Winter – Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.
• Santa’s Little Helpers – Fan favorites – the Minions – are back for another adventure! Having been accidently dropped off at the North Pole, our Minion pals make the most of the situation by trying to become elves.

 

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• The Making of the Mini-Movies – Mini in size but not in heart, these short films are fan favorites. From the Grinch and Max to the Minions – you’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the filmmakers who made them.
• From Green to Screen – It takes a lot to bring grumpy green to your home screen. This inside look at the making of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast, filmmakers and artists whose hearts have all grown three sizes bringing this classic tale to life.
• Illuminating THE GRINCH – Using filmmaker and cast interviews, concept art and progression reels, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the characters evolved from initial sketches to fully realized characters.
• My Earliest GRINCH Memories – The cast and filmmakers of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch reveal their earliest memories of the grumpy green character and the enduring appeal of this Christmas curmudgeon’s journey to redemption.
• Grinchy Gadgets – From his body-size blow dryer to his moving mechanical chair, from his catapult to his dog drone-rig and more… you’ll get to explore the wondrous world of Grinch’s gadgets.
• “I Am The Grinch” Lyric Video – A stylized look at Tyler, The Creator’s original song created just for the film.
• Songs From His Little Heart – Take a deep dive into the toe tapping beats of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch. From score to specialty songs, you’ll hear from the film’s A-list musicians on what it took to create the music behind the movie.
• X-mas Around the World – Every culture practices Christmas in a slightly different way. We’ll highlight some of the more fun permutations of the holiday around the globe.
• Cindy-Lou’s Yule Log – Nothing says the holidays quite like an animated fireplace blasting fake heat from your living room television. Just in time for winter, we’ll recreate Cindy-Lou’s living room on Christmas Eve for all to enjoy.
• Production Babies – A celebration of the babies born to the filmmakers during the production of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.
• Any Who Can Draw – Hosted by an Illumination artist and head of story Mark O’Hare, you’ll see step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters from this beloved holiday classic; Grinch, Max and Fred!

 

The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD in a combo pack which includes 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray^TM, Blu-ray^TM and Digital. The 4K Ultra HD disc will include the same bonus features as the Blu-ray^TM version, all in stunning 4K resolution.

• 4K Ultra HD is the ultimate movie watching experience. 4K Ultra HD features the combination of 4K resolution for four times sharper picture than HD, and the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) with immersive audio delivering a multidimensional sound experience.
• Blu-ray^TM unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
• Digital lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
• MOVIES ANYWHERE is the digital app that simplifies and enhances the digital movie collection and viewing experience by allowing consumers to access their favorite digital movies in one place when purchased or redeemed through participating digital retailers. Consumers can also redeem digital copy codes found in eligible Blu-ray^TM and DVD disc packages from participating studios and stream or download them through Movies Anywhere. MOVIES ANYWHERE is only available in the United States.

FILMMAKERS:

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely. With Angela Lansbury and Pharrell Williams

Music By: Danny Elfman with songs by Tyler, The Creator

Based on the Book: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss

Screenplay By: Michael LeSieur and Tommy Swerdlow

Executive Producers: Chris Renaud, Latifa Ouaou, Audrey Geisel

Produced By: Chris Meledandri _p.g.a. Janet Healy _p.g.a.

Directed By: Scott Mosier, Yarrow Cheney

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K ULTRA HD:

Street Date: February 5, 2019

Selection Number: 61199992 (US) / 61199993 (CDN)

Layers: BD-100

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1

Rating: PG for brief rude humor

Video: 2160p UHD Dolby Vision / HDR 10

Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1

Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes

 

DOLBY VISION:

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch 4K Ultra HD is available in Dolby Vision^™. Leveraging the HDR innovation that powers Dolby’s most advanced cinemas around the world, Dolby Vision transforms the TV experience in the home by delivering greater brightness and contrast, as well as a fuller palette of rich colors.

 

DOLBY ATMOS^® SOUNDTRACK

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Blu-ray^™ and 4K Ultra HD will feature a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3D BLU-RAY^TM:

Street Date: February 5, 2019

Selection Number: 61202705 (US) / 61202706 (CDN)

Layers:  BD-50

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1

Rating: PG for brief rude humor

Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1

Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^TM:

Street Date: February 5, 2019

Selection Number: 61180696 (US) / 61199999 (CDN)

Layers:  BD-50

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1

Rating: PG for brief rude humor

Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Languages/Sound: English Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1

Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:

Street Date: February 5, 2019

Selection Number: 61180689 (US) / 61199995 (CDN)

Layers: DVD 9

Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 2.39:1

Rating: PG for brief rude humor

Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Languages/Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1

Run Time: 1 hour 26 minutes

 

About Illumination

Illumination, founded by Academy Award^® nominee Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films. The company’s franchises include three of the top-eight animated films of all time, and its iconic, beloved brands—infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance—have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide.

 

Illumination was recently honored by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

 

Illumination, which has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures, has garnered an extraordinary number of franchise successes for a studio just over a decade old. As the creator of the hugely successful world of Despicable Me, which was recently crowned the top-grossing box-office animated franchise globally, Illumination has evolved the Despicable Me series to include Minions, the third-highest-grossing animated film of all time and the most profitable film in Universal’s history, as well as the Academy Award^®– nominated Despicable Me 2 and summer 2017’s Despicable Me 3, which made more than $1 billion at the global box office.

 

Illumination recently launched two original properties that captivated audiences worldwide: The Secret Life of Pets, which achieved the best opening for an original movie, animated or otherwise, in U.S. history, and the global smash, Sing. And in 2018, Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch had the biggest opening weekend of any Christmas-themed movie in history.

 

Founded 11 years ago with the mission of putting a smile on the face of every member of the audience, no matter their age, Illumination continues to imagine both original stories, as well as unexpected adaptations of beloved pre-existing works.

 

Illumination’s upcoming films include The Secret Life of Pets 2 in June 2019, Minions 2 in July 2020, and Sing 2 in December 2020.

 

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I received a copy of 20 Garfield Stories to facilitate this review, however, as always opinions are 100% my own.

20 Garfield Stories

When I was a kid I had to walk to school uphill both ways in the snow, while I’m only kidding to get your attention those were the days. But one of our favorite days of the week was always Saturday’s because we knew all of our favorite cartoons would be on. One of them of course included Garfield! While his antics were funny and his love for lasagna, he is still a classic childhood memory that is now being brought to life again. We can follow our favorite furry feline again and enjoy the fairy tales, history lessons, crime solving and so much more.

Introduce your hildren to Garfield on a tour of a movie museum and learn about famous cats in films in Films and Felines. Then, they will hear the real story of the Pied Piper who happened to have a cat, in The Pie-Eyed Piper. Eighteen more fun-filled adventures abound in “GARFIELD: 20 STORIES,” which will be available beginning January 15, 2019!

A few of the other adorable episodes included on the DVD that children will love, are How to Drive a Human Crazy where Garfield lectures kittens on how to drive their owners crazy, The Life and Times of the Lasagna Kid where Garfield sings a ballad about a famous western cat, and Clash of the Titans! where Garfield and Odie find themselves caught in a Superhero Cartoon.

“Garfield” is the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world with over 200 million people reading it each day. The Garfield books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and the property is licensed in almost every country with over 5,000 products in the global marketplace.

Other titles available from SkipRope include: “GARFIELD: NINE LIVES,” “ROALD DAHL’S THE BFG,” “KATE & MIM-MIM THE MIMILOO ZOO,” and the double-feature “THE GRUFFALO” and “THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD.”

About Public Media Distribution, LLC
Public Media Distribution, LLC, is a leading media distributor both domestically and internationally. We offer high-quality, distinctive programs to our customers, including documentaries (The Sixties), dramas (Fortitude), and popular children’s programming under the SkipRope brand (Kate & Mim-Mim) in multiple formats including DVD, Blu-ray, digital download, and digital streaming.

The SkipRope logo is a trademark of Public Media Distribution, LLC

I received a copy of PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis for review purposes, however, as always opinions are 100% my own.

PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis

Now that I’m a “Grandma” my DVD collection is starting to grow even more, but this time I need to add more boy type shows. My friends at Nickelodeon have me covered because my nephews who are 3 and 4 absolutely LOVE Paw Patrol, so I know our little “Tator” will love them too. But in the meantime Brady & I will enjoy watching it with the older boys.

The PAW Patrol are diving back onto DVD with six more deep-sea adventures on PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis. Available January 15, 2019, fans can join the pups as they journey to the mystical world of Puplantis, discover an underwater volcano, save the Sea Patroller from Sid the Pirate, and so much more. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis will be available on DVD January 15, 2019!

PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis contains the following episodes:

Pups Save Puplantis – The PAW Patrol transform into Mer-pups and make a splash to save the enchanted city of Puplantis from crumbling!
Pups Save a Sunken Sloop – Sid the Pirate and his first pup mate Arrby try to steal a sunken sailboat, but the PAW Patrol-and a giant sea slug-won’t make it easy!
Pups Save a Wiggly Whale – After a wiggly whale tail knocks a diving bell into the sand, the pups strap into their Sub Patroller to save the trapped Cap’n Turbot and Francois.
Pups Save the Flying Diving Bell – The pups must dive down to save a scuba diving Mayor Goodway and Farmer Yumi before a nearby underwater volcano blows!
Pups Save a Soggy Farm – The pups need to dry Farmer Al’s flooded fields before his animals float away!
Pups Save their Pirated Sea Patroller – When the pups gear up to save a stolen ferris wheel from Sid the Pirate, he comes up with an even sneakier plan: to snatch the pups’ Sea Patroller!

PAW Patrol: Pups Save Puplantis fast facts:
Street Date: January 15, 2019
Catalog: 59200824000 (US)
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish Stereo

Greta in Theaters on March 1, 2019

Focus Features will release GRETA in theaters on March 1, 2019.

Story: A sweet, naïve young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City, Frances (Chloë Grace Moretz) doesn’t think twice about returning the handbag she finds on the subway to its rightful owner. That owner is Greta (Isabelle Huppert), an eccentric French piano teacher with a love for classical music and an aching loneliness. Having recently lost her mother, Frances quickly grows closer to widowed Greta. The two become fast friends — but Greta’s maternal charms begin to dissolve and grow increasingly disturbing as Frances discovers that nothing in Greta’s life is what it seems in this suspense thriller from Academy Award^®-winning director Neil Jordan.

Director:  Neil Jordan (“The Crying Game”)

Writers: Ray Wright, Neil Jordan

Producers: Sidney Kimmel, John Penotti, James Flynn, Lawrence Bender, Karen Richards

Cast:  Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe, Colm Feore, Stephen Rea

 

 

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Norm of the North Keys to the Kingdom

From Lionsgate comes the animated family adventure NORM OF THE NORTH: KEYS TO THE KINGDOM, opening in select theaters and available everywhere On Demand on Friday, January 11.

The sequel to 2016’s box office hit Norm of the North and the first in a new original Lionsgate franchise, NORM OF THE NORTH: KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the story of Norm, the newly crowned polar bear king of the arctic, travels to New York to accept the keys to the city. But Norm goes from hero to villain when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit! While he is trying to clear his good name, back in the Arctic a vicious bottled-water company has moved in and is starting to steal the ice. Norm must rely on his friends, both old and new, to clear his good name and help save his kingdom in a winner take all hockey match in this Dove Family-Approved for all ages film.

 

Genre: Comedy, Family, Animation
Rating: Not Rated
Copyright: © 2018 Norm Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

U.S. Release Date: January 11, 2019 (Theatrical and On Demand)

Run Time: 91 Minutes

Cast: Andy Toth (Norm), Cole Howard (Quinn, Tony, Worker), Maya Kay
(Olympia), Jennifer Cameron (Vera, Chase, Reporter #3, Human Announcer #2), Alan Marriott (Stan), Brian Drummond (Mickey, Mayor Freeman, Prime Minister Voulanov, Jim, Reporter #1)

Directed by:  Tim Maltby Richard Finn

Written by: Derek Chan

Produced by: Liz Young Ken Katsumoto Andrew Tight

Executive Producers: Mike Young Steven Rosen Anne Parducci

This is a sponsored post between the Hallmark Channel and Life with Heidi, however, as always opinions are 100% my own.

Hallmark Channel’s premiere of “Jingle Around the Clock” this Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 8pm/7c! #CountdowntoChristmas

With each passing year, I learn just how important holiday traditions are and one of my favorite “newer” holiday traditions include watching Hallmark Channel’s Christmas programming. Each year their line up never ceases to amaze me and this year they have 22 new original movies premiering throughout #CountdowntoChristmas. Join me this Saturday and tune into Hallmark Channel’s premiere of   “Jingle Around the Clock” this Saturday, Dec. 22nd at 8pm/7c! #CountdowntoChristmas

Movie Info: 

Stars:  Brooke Nevin and Michael Cassidy

When Elle Bennet (Nevin) decides to reunite her college friends for a special Christmas celebration, her plans are thwarted by an opportunity at work she can’t pass up — spearheading a Christmas campaign relaunch to prove she’s ready for a career-altering promotion. Much to her surprise, she’s forced to team up with advertising campaign ‘fixer’ Max (Cassidy), who has a completely different take on the Holidays. But as Elle and Max work together and learn more about each other’s Christmas traditions, they unexpectedly find themselves falling for each other. With the help of a little Christmas magic, will Elle pull off the perfect Christmas reunion and find the love she’s been searching for? 

 

Giveaways

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• #JingleAroundTheClock #CountdowntoChristmas @Hallmark for your chance to win during the movie. I will be choosing the winner at the end of the movie, so watch for a message to claim your prize.

Holiday Home Decoration Sweepstakes

Tune into Hallmark Channel Radio on Sirius XM-Channel #70 to listen to timeless Christmas music and carols. Plus enter this fun sweepstake too! The Christmas Keepsake Giveaway started on October 22 and will have 35 sets of ornaments and Balsam Hill Trees as prizes. Good luck!

Countdown to Christmas Pinterest Sweepstakes

Countdown to Christmas Pinterest Sweepstakes- Enter for a chance to win a $1000 Visa gift card in our 2nd annual Countdown to Christmas Pinterest Sweepstakes! #Sweepstakes