Win New “Delivery Dash at the Docks” DVD from Chuggington

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The latest Chuggington title from Anchor Bay Entertainment features six fun-fueled adventures from the popular Disney Junior TV series and stars two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu! The DVD is also available with a special Daley collectible toy train from TOMY, making it the perfect addition to any young fan’s Easter basket!

A special delivery of traintastic fun is coming down the tracks for young trainees all across the country this season with “Delivery Dash at the Docks,” the newest release in the much-loved “Chuggington” DVD collection. The brand-new title from Anchor Bay Entertainment contains six standout episodes from the fifth season of the top-rated Disney Junior series as well as trainloads of exciting bonus features. The DVD features two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu, and is available with a very special Daley collectible toy train from TOMYto give preschool fans and their families even more to honk their horns about! “Delivery Dash at the Docks” moves full steam ahead to retail nationwide on February 23, 2016.

In “Delivery Dash at the Docks,” Koko is thrilled to be spending the day training with Chuggington’s new express delivery engine, Daley. Together they pick up and deliver important packages all around Chuggington, frequenting the bustling docks where Skipper Stu, Chuggington’s new Dock Master, is loading and unloading the ship. Through their engaging adventures, Koko, Skipper Stu and all the Chuggers learn the importance of patience, paying careful attention to detail and teamwork!

Episodes:

  • Delivery Dash at the Docks Special
  • Sinkhole Rescue
  • Cormac Patrol
  • Trainee Camp
  • Tour Guide Harrison
  • Delivery Challenge

DVD Bonus Features:

  • Badge Quest Episodes: Buddy Badge and Follow the Leader
  • Character Montages: Olwin
  • Coloring Pages

Dove.org, the long-trusted source for family-friendly media reviews, reports: “Now this is what good children’s entertainment is about! The stories are terrific, the characters are delightful, and the animation is awesome!”

For additional “Chuggington”-themed adventure, fans can visit the Amtrak Exhibit Train Tour as it travels across the country. For more information visit: www.amtrak.com/exhibit-train.

About “Chuggington™”

“Chuggington” is a contemporary, action-based, energetic and vibrant CGI series for children ages 2-5. The series follows the adventures of three young trainees – Wilson and his friends Brewster and Koko – as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges that test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, and with help and support from a strong community of engines and people, they learn positive values and new skills that empower them to become the best trainees they can be. Further information is available at www.chuggington.com.
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Snow White Bonus Clips – “Fairest Facts”

Have you gotten a copy of the Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs yet?  To celebrate it’s recent release, here are some cute clips and fun facts for you.

Snow White Bonus – “Fairest Facts”

Some Fun Facts for the Snow White enthusiast
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The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar out on Disney DVD Feb. 23

Disney’s epic adventure The Lion King continues with Simba and Nala’s second-born cub, Kion, and his Lion Guard team as they embark on adventures together throughout the Pride Lands! Follow him as he brings together a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join this heroic band as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain the Circle of Life. As King Mufasa said,” Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures, from the crawling ant to the leaping antelope.”
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This new movie is packed with laughs, music, beloved characters and heart, The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar is a must-own for the entire family! Bring home this heroic adventure on Disney DVD February 23rd!

Bring Home This Heroic Adventure on Disney DVD February 23rd

Includes a Digital Copy of the Film, an Exclusive Talking Backpack Clip and 

“Here Comes The Lion Guard” Music Video Performed by Beau Black

Synopsis:                                Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of “The Lion Guard,” an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain balance within the Circle of Life. Bursting with humor, music, beloved characters and heart, The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar is a must-own for the entire family!

Voice Cast:                             James Earl Jones and Ernie Sabella reprise their roles from “The Lion King” as Mufasa and Pumbaa, respectively, alongside Rob Lowe (“The Grinder”) as Simba and Gabrielle Union (“Being Mary Jane”) as Nala; Max Charles (“The Amazing Spider-Man 2”) stars as Kion; Joshua Rush (“The Adventures of Puss in Boots”) as Bunga; Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) as Ono; Diamond White (“Sofia the First”) as Fuli; and Dusan Brown (“Blaze and the Monster Machines”) as Beshte.

Additional cast members include: Eden Riegel (“All My Children”) as Kiara; Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”) as Tiifu; Madison Pettis (“Jake and the Never Land Pirates”) as Zuri; Khary Payton (“Teen Titans”) as Rafiki; Jeff Bennett as Zazu (“Jake and the Never Land Pirates”); Jonny Rees (“Star Wars Rebels”) as Mzingo; Andrew Kishino (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Janja; Vargus Mason (“Sofia the First”) as Cheezi; and Kevin Schon (“The Lion King 1 1/2”) as Chungu and Timon.

Modern Interpretations of the Seven Dwarfs

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For generations, audiences around the globe have been enchanted by the timeless tales brought to life by the artists of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Since the debut of the very first feature-length animated film in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the visionary studio has generated some of the most beloved films of all time through masterful artistry, epic storytelling, and groundbreaking technology.

From the extraordinary team behind the success of Snow White emerged a group of animators who would become legends – Disney’s Nine Old Men. These prolific artists, including Frank Thomas, Marc Davis and Ollie Johnston, were the heart and hands behind the magic of Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland and so many more.

After more than 90 years, this rich legacy of innovation and creativity lives on with every animator who passes through the hallowed halls of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

In celebration of the one that started it all, seven Disney artists from different generations have come together to share a modern look at the seven iconic characters who shared the journey of the original Disney Princess.

BASHFUL by Benson Shum (Animator, Zootopia, Moana

“I always wanted to be an animator and started to pursue that after high school!  The Little Mermaid was one of the first movies that inspired me to become an animator.  For Bashful, I looked at the original model sheets of the dwarfs to get inspired to see how they were drawn and created.  I picked the background color to match Bashful’s personality.”

DOC by Andy Harkness (Art Director of Environments, Moana)

“When I was a freshman in college, Disney visited our school and showed us early clips of The Lion King and Pocahontas. I was hooked immediately.  There was something about seeing the work in progress that sparked something in me. I created “Happy” using polymer clay.  Then I photographed the sculpt and painted him in Photoshop.  I found an image of him with a little guitar and thought that would make a charming prop for the design.”

DOPEY by Trent Correy (Character Animator, Zootopia, Moana)

“I was 17 years old and trying to find something to do after high school. I loved making live action films and also liked to draw, so animation seemed like a good fit! I just tried to have fun with Dopey and keep the drawing as wacky and energetic as his character.”

GRUMPY by Eric Goldberg (Supervising Animator, Moana)

“I loved creating flip books at age 6 and made Super 8 films at age 13, I’ve always had an interest in animation and filmmaking for as long as I can remember. Since he’s Grumpy, I wanted to tap into his “grumpiest” side, with strong underlighting and stylized color. This is, of course, before Snow white transformed him!”

HAPPY by Nara Youn (Animator, Zootopia, Moana)

“I always loved animation and was glued to the TV in admiration. There is one movie that made everything click for me and that movie was Monsters Inc. The animators gave so much character and story to such simple looking characters and I just fell in love with the craft. It was the movie that drew the bridge for me and made me think, ‘Wow, I really want to do this.’ For Happy, I used to draw on a Post-it note everyday for three years straight. Since then I have found it very comforting to work that way and have created more than a thousand tiny art pieces because of Post-its. It’s medium has become a signature of mine :)”

SLEEPY by Hyun-Min Lee (Animator, Zootopia, Moana)

“I think it was when I was about 4 and watched Robin Hood, which was the first Disney animated film I ever watched, that I first became aware of Disney Animation and its amazing legacy.  I watched a lot of Disney features and shorts from then on, and even if I didn’t know what being an “animator” even was, I knew I wanted to do something related to the making of those films.  I kept drawing and watching lots of animation, until finally I was able to realize my dream and became a Disney animator! I think picking “Sleepy” was a natural and fortunate choice for me, since I’m always the sleepy one around work!  I think I identify with how hard Sleepy works on fulfilling his role no matter how tired he is.  During important moments especially, he may be “sleepy,” but not “sleeping,” which I think is an important distinction!”

SNEEZY by Valentin Amador (Animator, Zootopia, Moana)

“According to my parents, when I was 4 they took me to see Fantasia and I was mesmerized by it. As early as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a Disney animator. For Sneezy, I wanted to create a little piece of animation, but leaving it rough, no clean up lines or color, to show a bit of the process to the audience. I even left the in-betweening charts to show how a finished rough animation looks. Also, to bridge the old and the new, I animated it on a digital medium, but I used one of the original sneezes from the character in the film.”

HATCHED on DVD

Farmyard Fun Takes An Out-of-this-world Turn When Hatched Arrives On DVD And Digital HD February 16

Crack open an exciting adventure for the entire family, as the action-packed, animated comedy HATCHED arrives on DVD and Digital HD February 16 from Cinedigm.

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Just in time for Easter, HATCHED features the famous voices of Jeff Foxworthy (The Smurfs, The Aviators) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings franchise, “Sofia the First”). As part of a planned trilogy, the hilarious animated adventure follows Cluck Norris (Astin) and Charlie Horse (Foxworthy), along with Angelina Poultrie, Tiny ScharzHENegger, Meryl Cheep, and their other barnyard friends as they set out on an unexpected cosmic thrill ride!

Young chicks Cluck, Chickpea and Tiny SchwarzHENegger are determined to show everyone that chickens really can fly, but when their tiny alien pal, Magic, is in danger, this young feathered trio will join the efforts of their animal neighbors to save their home and their friend from the “fowlest” of villains.

With a few small-farm friends who hatch into big-time heroes, watch as HATCHED displays just how far some are willing to go in the name of friendship.

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Activity Sheets

Did you know that Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs is coming out on Blu-ray February 2nd? Check out these  Bonus Clips and fun Activity Sheets to share with the kids, and then head out and grab the DVD.  This was the first movie I remember seeing as a child, and is a fond memory for me. Snow White was also the first play that I every preformed in, making it a doubly-special movie.  I hope your children will enjoy it as much as I did.


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HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2

Special Features Include Fifth Harmony Music Video, Sing-Along Scary-oke, Deleted Scenes, and more

Sony Pictures Animation’s monster family box-office hit HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2, which grossed more than $430 million in theaters worldwide to date, will debut on Digital HD Dec. 22, just in time for holiday viewing and on Blu-ray 3D™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on Jan. 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The Hotel Transylvania sequel reunites ‘Drac’s Pack’ of loveable characters, led by “Vampa” Drac (Adam Sandler, Grown-Ups) as they try to put Mavis (Selena Gomez, Spring Breakers) and Johnny’s (Andy Samberg, TV’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”) son Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp to bring out his vampire side. But little do they know that Drac’s grumpy and very old, old, old school dad Vlad (comedy legend Mel Brooks) is about to pay the family a visit to the hotel.  And when Vlad finds out that his great-grandson is not a pure blood and humans are now welcome at Hotel Transylvania, it doesn’t take long for things to get batty!

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The Blu-ray combo pack and DVD are full of extras, including Fifth Harmony’s “I’m in Love With a Monster” music video, a character sketch gallery, an inside look at how the filmmakers and animators created Hotel Transylvania 2 and director commentary with Genndy Tartakovsky. Exclusive to the Blu-ray are interactive featurettes on how to throw the ultimate monster party and draw your favorite characters from the film, a special Monster Scary-oke, which gives viewers the chance to sing along with Dennisovitch to spooky versions of three classic songs, must-see deleted scenes and much more.

Synopsis:  In this all-new monster comedy adventure, everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania! However, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is on vacation, things get batty as Drac enlists his monster friends Frank, Murray, Wayne and Griffin to put Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp!

DVD Special Features (also on Blu-ray & Digital*)

  • Fifth Harmony Music Video: “I’m In Love With A Monster”
  • Character Sketch Gallery
  • Feature Commentary with Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel and Allen Covert
  • Feature Commentary with Director Genndy Tartakovsky

Blu-ray & Digital Exclusives*

All DVD Bonus Features Plus…

  • Sing Along with Monster Scary-Oke!
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Make the Scary, Silly Sounds of Hotel Transylvania 2
  • How to Throw The Ultimate Monster Party
  • How to Draw Your Favorite Characters
  • The New Guys: Meet Vlad, Dennis, Kakie and More!

* Digital Extras only available with iTunes Extras and Vudu Extras+

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 has a running time of 89 minutes and is rated PG for some scary images, action and rude humor.

Hotel Transylvania 2 ‘FANGTASTIC’ Recipes and Activities

In celebration of Hotel Transylvania 2 out on Blu-ray, DVD and Video On Demand, check out some fun clips from the bonus features and some ‘FANGTASTIC’ recipes and activities!

Scary, Silly Sounds: Wolf Pup Sounds

Hotel Transylvania 2: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bat Scary-Oke Sing Along Clip