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Lighting McQueen is Back in Disney’s Cars 3 Now on Blu-ray and DVD-Giveaway

November 29, 2017 by Kathryn 54 Comments

When my oldest son was just a toddler, he fell in love with the spunky and speed-driven Lightning McQueen when Disney’s Cars hit theatres. A few years later, his little brother learned about Lighting and his friends in Cars 2. (And he still says Mater is his favourite!)

Now, more than ten years after the first movie was released, Lightning McQueen is back to delight kids once again in Cars 3, now available on Blu-ray and DVD! Since I have a little one that will soon be watching cartoons with his big brothers, I can’t wait to see what my third child thinks of the movie we received to review. Here’s a brief synopsis:

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician with her own plan to win, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn’t through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing’s biggest stage! [Read more…]

Disney’s Pinocchio: The Signature Collection Now Available on Blu-ray and DVD-Giveaway

February 6, 2017 by Kathryn 81 Comments

I’m a sucker for re-watching the classic Disney movies I loved as a child but with two boys in the house, I’ve found that most of my favourite fairy tales about princesses don’t go over so well with them. So, I’m always excited when a Disney classic that has a more boy-friendly story is remastered and introduced to the children of today. That’s why I was ready for family movie night as soon as I heard that Disney’s Pinocchio: The Signature Collection had just been released on Blu-ray and DVD! Here’s a brief synopsis:

Now a part of the celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, the timeless story of Pinocchio inspires a new generation with its masterful animation, award-winning music, unforgettable characters and new behind-the-scenes bonus extras! With his faithful friend, Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures that test his bravery, loyalty and honesty until he triumphs in his quest for his heart’s desire: to become a real boy.

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Escape to the Wilderness with Disney’s The Jungle Book on Blu-ray and DVD

September 13, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

There are some children’s movies that I watch only because my boys want to see them, and there are others that get me just as excited as my kids. This year, of all the children’s movies coming to theatres, Disney’s The Jungle Book was the one I most couldn’t wait to see. In fact, if I hadn’t been able to find a good time to take my boys to the movie, I would have gone on my own. When we headed to the theatre, I was bouncing with excitement. And as soon as the movie started, I knew it had been worth the wait. Here’s a brief synopsis:

In an epic adventure directed by Jon Favreau, Mowgli, a man-cub raised in the jungle by a family of wolves, embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery when he’s forced to abandon the only home he’s ever known. Featuring an all-star voice cast including Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley and Scarlett Johansson, The Jungle Book is stunning. [Read more…]

Disney’s Zootopia on Blu-ray and DVD is Animal-Packed Adventure for the Whole Family

June 23, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

My fiancé and I love taking our boys to the movies every month or so as a treat, and this year there have been plenty of movies to choose from! Some are ones we know we’ll enjoy as much as the kids. Others we watch only because Zackary and Benjamin want to see them so badly. And still others are movies that we know nothing about…but that end up surprising us with how entertaining they are! This year, Zootopia was one of those movies. Jeremy and I weren’t sure what to expect, but we enjoyed it every bit as much as the boys did. So when I got the chance to review the Blu-ray/DVD release of the film, I was thrilled. Here’s a brief synopsis:

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a comedy-adventure set in the modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia. Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia’s police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case – even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery. Bring home this hilarious adventure full of action, heart and tons of bonus extras that take you deeper into the world of Zootopia. It’s big fun for all shapes and species!

While Zootopia is very entertaining to watch, what I love about it even more is the way it deals with very current themes of prejudice towards others and the damage that a culture of fear can create in our society. The premise of carnivores losing control of themselves was something that divided the city of Zootopia in a very destructive way. It was through support and acceptance of one another, and through two unlikely heroes becoming partners, that the city was able to thrive and become the best that it could be. [Read more…]

Journey to a World of Possibilities with Disney’s Tomorrowland on Blu-ray and DVD

October 29, 2015 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

On the very first trip my boys and I made to Disneyland, the very first ride they wanted to try was a rocket ship in Tomorrowland. Over the next few days, we fell in love with so many of the Tomorrowland rides and shows, but that first moment of seeing my boys spin around in space ships is one that will always be a favourite memory. So when I learned that Disney had taken Tomorrowland out of the theme park and onto the big screen, I was delighted. Here’s a brief synopsis of the movie.

Dreamers Wanted…Disney invites you to an incredible world of epic imagination where anything is possible. Buckle your seat belt, as the director of The Incredibles takes your family on an action-packed thrill ride! Join former boy genius Frank, optimistic, science-minded teen Casey, mysterious Athena and the brilliant David Nix in a world of pure Disney imagination. Tomorrowland transports you on an inspiring and magical journey of wonder and adventures to a place where if you can dream it, you can do it. [Read more…]

Introduce Kids to a Whole New World of Magic with Disney Aladdin Diamond Edition

October 16, 2015 by Kathryn 25 Comments

There are a few classic Disney movies that are especially close to my heart, and one of those is Aladdin. I loved the Arabian theme, the catchy music and, of course, the high-energy Genie voiced by the late, great Robin Williams. Now, Disney is bringing the magic back for children of all ages with the Diamond Edition release of Disney’s Aladdin! Here’s a brief synopsis:

Disney’s beloved masterpiece will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Experience the laughter, adventure and Academy Award-winning music for the first time on Blu-ray and Digital HD. And now Aladdin shines even brighter with never-before-seen tributes to the enchanting talent of Robin Williams, the “Genius behind the Genie.”

Watching this movie on Blu-ray with my boys was one of those special moments that I’ll remember for years. I love that Aladdin has a boy hero, and Zackary and Benjamin loved following along with the adventures of the downtrodden “street rat,” his mischievous monkey and his new magical Genie friend. Best of all, the Diamond Edition has tons of bonus features including Genie Outtakes and behind-the-scenes documentaries that are sure to make this release a family treasure. [Read more…]

Get Disney’s Classic Fairy Tale Sleeping Beauty on an Exclusive Diamond Edition

October 8, 2014 by Kathryn 2 Comments

I was always excited when a fairy tale I love was reimagined as a Disney movie and this year, one of Disney’s most beloved fairy tales of all time is being re-released in a new Diamond Edition. Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition is available now on Blu-ray Superset and any princess at heart will want to make sure to add it to the family movie collection. Here’s a brief synopsis of the release:

“Sleeping Beauty” tells the wondrous tale of a princess cursed by an evil fairy, protected by three loving fairies and, ultimately, saved by “true love’s kiss.” Featuring the voice talents of renowned opera singer Mary Costa as Sleeping Beauty and Disney stalwart Eleanor Audley as the evil fairy, Maleficent, the film’s vibrant visuals were created by a team that included Milt Kahl and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney’s legendary Nine Old Men and an Academy Award®-nominated score, 1959, adapted from the incandescent music of Peter Tchaikovsky. “Sleeping Beauty” is the sixteenth animated feature in the Disney animated features canon and was the last animated feature produced by Walt Disney to be based upon a fairy tale. It is the tenth film released as part of Disney’s prestigious Blu-ray Diamond Collection.

Creating the ultimate at-home viewing experience, Disney’s 2-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray Superset (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) contains digitally restored picture and sound, a digital copy of the film, and a variety of magical new bonus features, including “Once Upon A Parade,” in which “Modern Family” star Sarah Hyland tells us the tale of Walt Disney World’s new Festival Of Fantasy Parade, “Art of Evil: Generations Of Disney Villains,” a legacy piece spotlighting Disney’s favorite villain animator and Maleficent creator Marc Davis, and “@DisneyAnimation: Artists in Motion,” in which Walt Disney Animation Visual Development artist Brittney Lee goes through the process of creating a three dimensional sculpture of Maleficent, completely out of paper. Additional all-new bonus features include never-before-seen deleted scenes “The Fair” (with Deleted Character The Vulture,) “The Curse is Fulfilled” and “Arrival Of Maleficent,” plus the Beauty-Oke sing-along to “Once Upon A Dream.” [Read more…]

Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks Now Available on Blu-Ray and DVD

March 25, 2014 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

It’s not often that I eagerly await my chance to see a movie, but I have to admit that from the first time I saw a preview of Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks, I knew I wanted to watch it. Now at last it is now available on Blu-ray and DVD and recently I received a copy to review. Here’s a brief synopsis of the movie:

Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. John Lee Hancock directs this acclaimed film, which reveals the surprising backstory behind the making of Mary Poppins.

Determined to fulfill a promise to his daughters, Walt Disney tries for twenty years to obtain the rights to author P.L. Travers’ beloved book. Armed with his iconic creative vision, Walt pulls out all the stops, but the uncompromising Travers won’t budge. Only when he reaches into his own complicated childhood does Walt discover the truth about the ghosts that haunt Travers, and together, they set Mary Poppins free! [Read more…]