A good distraction is always welcome, especially if it happens to be from Disney. Earlier in the week some friends and I had the opportunity to screen Friday’s Secrets Of Sulphur Springs episode, “Long Time Gone.” For an extra moody adventure, I put together a little picnic in the woods with some Tiny Pies via…
Acting
Secrets Of Sulphur Springs “Time Warped” On Disney Channel
Earlier this week I sat down with talented actress-friend Trina LaFargue who appears in Secrets Of Sulphur Springs on Disney Channel. I am always so excited to see all of her wins! Of course we talked about her new show and all I can say is you should ABSOLUTELY tune into Secrets Of Sulphur Springs…
Disney
New Family Mystery Series: Secrets Of Sulphur Springs on Disney Channel
Are you ready for a ghost story? I was so grateful to attend a virtual screening of the latest show on Disney Channel, Secrets Of Sulphur Springs. This is Disney Channel’s first foray into the youth mystery genre and even I found it to be full of suspense! The show follows 12-year-old Griffin (Preston…
Comedy
The War With Grandpa
There is one shopping day left before Christmas…can you believe it?! When I need to find a last minute gift, I always default to home entertainment. This year, Universal Pictures’ The War With Grandpa starring Robert De Niro and Oakes Fegley made the cut. Especially since it just arrived on Blu-Ray and DVD December 22nd…
Family
Believe In The Magic: Letters From Santa!
We are kicking off our Christmas celebrations a little early this year because, let’s face it, we could all use some extra holiday cheer! And what could be more fun than receiving a letter from Santa himself?! Make your child’s Christmas a lot more fun by surprising them with a personalized package postmarked from…
Kids
Now On DVD: Blue’s Clues & You! Caring with Blue
Nickelodeon has struck gold again with the hit interactive preschool series back on DVD with Blue’s Clues & You! Caring with Blue. Join beloved puppy Blue and live-action host Josh as they play Blue’s Clues to find the best way to help Blue and her friends deal with different feelings. In the Blue’s Clues & You! Caring with…
Family
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs
I love it when classic stories get new life from a fresh perspective. In this new action-packed film, Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs from Lionsgate, writer/director SungHo Hong puts his own magical spin on the Snow White fable. This outrageous fairy tale spoof starts as Snow White steals a pair of red shoes that transform…
Family
Fantastic Fall with Nick Jr. & Giveaway
An autumn filled with tricks, treats and thanks is upon us and we are celebrating with some of our favorite Nick Jr. shows! The brand new DVD Nick Jr.: Fantastic Fall! features episodes from hit Nickelodeon shows PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Bubble Guppies, Butterbean’s Cafe and two new episodes of Blue’s Clues…
Disney
Conversations On “Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2”
Earlier this week I was fortunate to be on the best Zoom meeting ever with cast and crew members of the Disney+ original series, Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2. Directors Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, producer Peter Del Vecho, songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, animators Wayne Unten and Malerie Walters, actors Josh Gad and Idina…
Family
Blues Clues & You
I have a special place in my heart for Nickelodeon’s OG show, Blue’s Clues. When my nephews were little this was on of their go-to shows and I become well acquainted with the clever pup Blue and her friends. Blue’s Clues was one of the first preschool shows to incorporate American Sign Language and…
Comedy
Think Like A Dog Now Available on AppleTV
Hollywood is still shut down due to the coronapocalypse, but that can’t stop new films coming straight to your living room! We may be sans red carpet for the premiere of Think Like A Dog, but there is still plenty of fun to be had in the comfort of your own home. So grab…
Arts & Entertainment
Artemis Fowl (and the fairy folk) Coming To Disney+
If there is one director I trust to bring literary works to the big screen, it is Kenneth Branagh. His dramatic, sweeping films are epic to say the least and he often finds inspiration in classical works. This time, Branagh gives the best-selling young adult book Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, a dash of…
Acting
Join The Aquarium Of The Pacific For World Ocean Day Live Stream
We have been members of the Long Beach Aquarium Of The Pacific for several year and absolutely love it. The hands-on exhibits are definitely favorites, as is the splash pad on a hot day. One of the last activities we did before lockdown was to experience the aquarium during the member’s “late night” family…
Arts & Entertainment
Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Returns
DreamWorks’ Kipo and The Age of Wonderbeasts will return to Netflix June 12, for a second season filled with adventures through the whimsical, weird post-apocalyptic world of Las Vistas. Season one’s colorful and curious looking creatures are so much more imaginative than other wasteland survival shows. Part The Wizard Of Oz, part The Walking…
Family
Boost Mobile Soccer Scholarship
Calling all young soccer stars! Boost Mobile is looking for kids ages 5-18 to be nominated for their $10,000 #soccerscholars scholarship. It takes just minutes to apply and each time you nominate a young star, you are entered into a sweepstakes to win a Motorola Moto G7 Play. You will need to enter parent/guardian information…
Disney
HAMILTON: Coming To A Room Near You
Back in 2017, I had the immense pleasure of seeing the National Tour of Hamilton (Angelica Cast) at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. It was a feast for the ears as well as the eyes and the theatre kid in me was left craving more. Seriously. I probably listened to the soundtrack for…
