Thursday, July 28, 2011

0 "JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES" RELEASES ITS FIRST MUSIC SOUNDTRACK & DVD THIS FALL




 
 
YO HO, LET’S GO MATEYS!

DISNEY JUNIOR'S #1 SERIES
"JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES"
RELEASES ITS FIRST MUSIC SOUNDTRACK & DVD THIS FALL

ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 20
DVD SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 27
 
I know we are SUPER excited for this release.  We love Jake & the Never Land Pirates here!

BURBANK, CA, July 28, 2011 – A new soundtrack and DVD inspired by Disney Junior's #1 series Jake and the Never Land Pirates, are planned to set sail this September with Walt Disney Records' album release of eighteen hook-filled songs from the series on September 20 and The Walt Disney Studios "Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away!" DVD release featuring seven episodes from the series on September 27.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates is cable's #1 series among Boys 2-5 and is on track to be Disney Channel's #1 preschool series ever.  It is the most co-viewed series among all Disney Junior and Nickelodeon series, with 47% of Moms watching with their preschooler.  A music-filled interactive treasure hunt, the series introduces a crew of kid pirates – leader Jake and pals Izzy and Cubby – and follows their Never Land adventures as they work to outwit two infamous characters, the one and only Captain Hook and Smee, from Disney's classic "Peter Pan."  Every episode features the animated Sharky and Bones characters as they pop up throughout to perform original pirate ditties, and each episode concludes with a live action music video featuring The Never Land Pirate Band.

About the Album Release:
Written and performed by Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson, a.k.a. Sharky and Bones of The Never Land Pirate Band, the album features 18 swashbuckling tracks sure to thrill any young pirate.  Also included are downloadable activities and games to plan the perfect pirate party, a Sing-Along version of the show’s theme song and a bonus track from a future episode. The deluxe edition includes a pirate bandana.  The album arrives at stores and online retailers September 20.

The album features a variety of songs that kids and parents can enjoy together. Songs include the kooky, comical "Hot Lava," “Aw Coconuts,” "Pirate Password,” and the arrrghhh-rated “Talk Like a Pirate.” Some songs refer to popular characters in the show, such as “What’s Cookin’ Smee,” "Captain Hook (Is A Cranky Crook)," “Tick Tock Croc” and “Bucky’s Shanty.” Others capture the island spirit of Never Land, such as “Castaway on Pirate Island," "Shipwreck Shuffle" and "Never Sky," as well as the "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" theme song. All songs can be heard in episodes of the show.

Portland, Oregon-based Hoskins and Hendrickson have been creating pirate rock music for kids of all ages for more than a decade. The duo produced four previous children's albums and even led their own pirate band.  The pirate rockers also provide the musical score for “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

The Jake and the Never Land Pirates soundtrack will be available wherever music is sold on September 20. For more information on Walt Disney Records’ releases, please visit www.Disney.com/music <http://www.Disney.com/music> , become a fan at www.Facebook.com/disneymusic <http://www.Facebook.com/disneymusic>  or follow us at www.Twitter.com/disneymusic <http://www.Twitter.com/disneymusic> .


About the DVD Release:
On September 27, The Walt Disney Studios will be releasing Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away!, a DVD packed full with seven episodes from the series and two incredible bonus features including Yo Ho, You Want To Be A Pirate?, where Jake teaches viewers how to talk like a pirate, and Pirate Party With Pirate-oke, a collection of music videos performed by The Never Land Pirate Band that allow viewers to enjoy with or without the sing-along/karaoke-like feature.

Retailing for the suggested price of $19.99 in the U.S. and $24.99 in Canada, the Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away! DVD also comes packaged with a bonus 7-track CD sampler and a pirate eye patch.


About "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" TV Series:
"Jake and the Never Land Pirates" airs daily during Disney Channel's Disney Junior programming block for kids age 2-7. The series stars the voices of Colin Ford (TV’s “Supernatural”) as Jake, Madison Pettis (TV’s “Cory in the House”) as Izzy, Jonathan Morgan Heit ("Bedtime Stories") as Cubby, David Arquette ("Scream 4") as Skully the lookout parrot, Corey Burton (TV’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Captain Hook, and Jeff Bennet (TV’s “Johnny Bravo”) as Mr. Smee.

About Walt Disney Studios:
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (DIS: NYSE) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Touchstone Pictures and Marvel. Through the Home Entertainment division, innovative distribution methods provide access to creative content across multiple platforms. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!.  For more information, please visit www.disney.com.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

0 Fresh Produce has offered TWO Mom Spotted Readers the awesome Travel Pack pictured above!!!


 Fresh Produce has offered TWO Mom Spotted Readers the awesome Travel Pack pictured above!!!  This giveaway looks AWESOME!  So go enter now for your chance to win it.  This contest ends 8/7
 
 

0 Energizer has offered a Mom Spotted Reader a $10 iTunes Gift Card!



Energizer has offered a Mom Spotted Reader a  $10 iTunes Gift CardHurry and head over to Mom Spotted to enter.  Ends 8/7  
 


 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

0 JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS: THE TRULY OUTRAGEOUS COMPLETE SERIES - Out on DVD October 11th!


On October 11th, Shout! Factory will release JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS: THE TRULY OUTRAGEOUS COMPLETE SERIES on DVD!!

JEM and The Holograms:
The Truly Outrageous Complete Series!

Packed with All 65 Original Episodes and All-New Special Bonus Content to be available in a Collectible 11-DVD Box Set


ROCKIN’ ONTO HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES EVERYWHERE OCTOBER 11, 2011 FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

JEM and The Holograms: Season One 4-DVD Set will be available to own on the same day!

America’s best-loved and truly outrageous animated pop star was Jem from the memorable 80’s pop culture series JEM and The Holograms. Best known for her iconic pink hair, star shape earrings, rousing musical numbers and trend setting fashion, Jem knew how to rock her glamour, glitter, fashion and fame and influenced a generation of viewers who grew up watching this animated series.

On October 11, 2011, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Inc., will release the long-awaited JEM and The Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series! 11-DVD box set, sparkling with all the episodes in the order they were intended and an exclusive extra DVD packed with bonus features, including archival material rarely seen by fans! Poised to present a hard-to-refuse offer for loyal fans, this uncompromising 11-DVD box set is collected in a specially designed box and will be made available in stores nationwide. Also available to own on the same day is the single season DVD debut of JEM and The Holograms: Season One in a 4-DVD box set.

The series “JEM and The Holograms” ran from 1985-’88 in first-run syndication and still boasts a loyal and vocal fan base. It is frequently credited with influencing fashion in the late 1980s and beyond, and launching the careers of female pop-rock stars and music groups.  The series follows Jerrica Benton, whose discovery of Synergy, a powerful computer companion, allows her to transform from co-owner of Starlight Music into rock star Jem.  Teaming with her sister and best friends who form The Holograms, Jem sets out to make their musical dreams come true, even as she battles against the ruthless Eric Raymond and his musical protégés. 
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio.  From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY.  The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. The Hub logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.
Come see how we inspire play through our brands at http://www.hasbro.com. © 2011 Hasbro, Inc.  All Rights Reserved.

0 Back to School with Master Lock - The best advice for surviving the school year!

Master Lock® has hired a new specialist on student life to help students safely and securely navigate this school year in style. The Master Mind, a suave and funny college grad, is staring in a humorous online video series on in which he, along with his clever Little Sister, are setting out to answer students’ most frequent, awkward and perplexing questions on www.facebook.com/masterlock

Parents and students are invited to submit their own questions for the Master Mind and participate in daily sweepstakes for a chance to win back-to-school must-haves, including popular Master Lock school and campus security products.


 




 
Although I am no longer in school, and my kiddos are too young yet for school.....I have some advice for the kids to survive the school year.  


 
Don't listen to rumors.  (This keeps you drama free the whole school year.)

Don't allow anyone to bully you.  There is no reason that you should not tell an adult you trust in the school if you or someone you know is being bullied.



Do your homework!  STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!  Seriously.....you will feel so good about yourself when you take a test and know for a fact you'll pass.  =)

Just be yourself.  Don't hide who you are.  You will get more respect from others when you just be you.  If someone makes fun of you, they're jealous of your self esteem.  

I cannot give advice to parents.  I still have yet to experience life with kids in school.  I hope though to teach my kids the above so that they learn to be kind and be who they are.  



I am entering a contest for a Master Lock back-to-school prize pack as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

0 KIDS FIRST hit the honey-colored carpet for Winnie the Pooh!




The "bear of very little brain" was on-hand with bosom buddies Eeyore, Tigger, Rabbit and more! KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, Anthony Aranda, Raven Devanney and Makai Weber Colvin take you behind the scenes with the talent of 'Winnie the Pooh' in the video available below. The critics interviewed Craig Ferguson (voice of Owl), Tom Kenny (voice of Rabbit), Jim Cummings (voice of Pooh, Tigger) and Travis Oates (voice of Piglet) to find out the stars' favorite 'Winnie the Pooh' characters and more.


 
 

0 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will release on October 18, 2011!!!



 
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will set sail on DVD, stunning high definition Blu-ray™, eye popping Blu-ray 3D™ (a first for the legendary franchise) and Movie Download on October 18, 2011.

To celebrate this announcement, a new behind-the-scenes bonus clip from the upcoming set is now live on YOU TUBE at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAfiZPDHcLk&feature=youtu.be


Dive Deeper Into the Epic Quest to Find
The Fountain of Youth


Johnny Depp is Back as Captain Jack Sparrow in

Disney’s

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:
ON STRANGER TIDES

Grossing Over $1 Billion at the Worldwide Box Office, One of the Biggest Films of All Time Sails Home on Disney Blu-ray
Combo Pack
and Blu-ray 3D
on October 18th

BURBANK, Calif., July 14, 2011 — The Walt Disney Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Films are proud to present the #1 worldwide box office success of 2011 - making over $1 billion globally - Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, in stunning high definition Blu-ray™, eye popping Blu-ray 3D™ (a first for the legendary franchise) and Movie Download on October 18, 2011.

Setting sail on an ocean full of hi-def adventures, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will debut in a Limited Edition 5-Disc Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray 3D + 2-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD + 1-Disc Digital Copy), a 2-Disc Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD), and for the ultimate fan a 15-Disc Four Movie Collection.   Additionally the movie will be available in 3D and High-Definition Movie Download.

The Limited Edition 5-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack includes
hours of bonus materials offering fans a deeper dive inside Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides including immersive Disney Second Screen technology, exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, Fountain of Youth mythology, an extensive look at mermaids, bloopers, deleted and extended scenes, and much more.

In addition, the Pirates of the Caribbean 15-Disc Four Movie Collection offers fans more adventures than ever before. The Collection is packaged in an authentic replica Pirate’s Chest, and includes a collectible map and an iconic skull disc case that holds the Blu-ray
™ discs and digital copies of ALL four Pirates of the Caribbean movies, along with the Blu-ray 3D™ disc and DVD of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, directed by Rob Marshall (Nine, Chicago), and written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, National Treasure 2, Mask of Zorro), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is the latest addition to the incredibly successful Pirates of the Caribbean franchise that has for years entertained audiences of all ages with its thrilling adventures,
hi-tech special effects and unique storylines.

Back as Captain Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp (Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Alice in Wonderland) returns leading a sensational cast of talents that includes Penélope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona), Geoffrey Rush (The King’s Speech), Ian McShane (HBO’s “Deadwood”) and more.

The visually stunning film shot in high-definition 3D invites viewers to embark on an adventure-filled ride with Captain Jack Sparrow as he searches for the breathtaking Fountain of Youth. Along the turbulent trip, fans are forced to re-think their knowledge of fairytale creatures when they are introduced to a group of alluring yet precarious mermaids, traverse isolated islands and fight international enemies.

Details:

2-Disc Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray™ + 1-Disc DVD)
SRP = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
·      Disney Second Screen
·      Bloopers of the Caribbean
·       Audio Commentary by director Rob Marshall
·       LEGO Animated Shorts: Captain Jack’s Brick Tales

Limited Edition 5-Disc Combo Pack (1-Disc Blu-ray 3D™ + 2-Disc Blu-ray + 1-Disc DVD + 1-Disc Digital Copy)
SRP = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
All of the above features plus…
·       Legends of On Stranger Tides
·      In Search of the Fountain
·      Last Sail/First Voyage
·      Under the Scene: Bringing Mermaids to Life
·      Deleted and Extended Scenes with Intros by director Rob Marshall

Limited Edition 15-Disc Four Movie Collection
SRP = $169.99 U.S./$189.99 Canada
·       Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2-Disc Blu-ray+1-Disc Digital Copy )
·       Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2-Disc Blu-ray+1-Disc Digital Copy )
·       Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2-Disc Blu-ray+1-Disc Digital Copy)
·       Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (1-Disc Blu-ray 3D +2-Disc Blu-ray+Digital Copy+1-Disc DVD)
·       1-Disc Blu-ray bonus disc that includes  all-new never-before-seen short film “Wedlocked”
·       Authentic replica Pirate’s Chest, a collectible map and an iconic skull disc case.
·       And much more…

High Definition Movie Download
SRP = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
·      Bloopers of the Caribbean
·       Deleted and Extended Scenes with Intros by director Rob Marshall
·       LEGO Animated Shorts: Captain Jack’s Brick Tales

3D Movie Download
SRP = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

Disc Specifications:

STREET DATE:               October 18, 2011

Suggested Retail Prices:  2-Disc Combo Pack = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada

5-Disc Combo Pack = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

15-Disc Four Movie Collection = $169.99 U.S./$189.99 Canada

High Definition Movie Download = $39.99 U.S./46.99 Canada

3D Movie Download = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

Feature Run Time: 136 minutes

Rating:  U.S. = PG-13 (Not Recommended for Young Children & Frightening Scenes)
Canada = PG (Not Recommended for Young Children & Frightening Scenes)
                            **Bonus Material Not Rated

Presentation:  Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition 2.40:1
                       DVD = Widescreen 2.40:1 – Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions

Audio/Language:  Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HD MA (48kHz/24-bit), English 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 DVS Dolby Digital, French, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital (3D Blu-ray), French, Spanish 7.1 DTS0HD HR (Blu-ray)
DVD = English, French, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital

Subtitles:                       Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, French, Spanish

                                          DVD = English SDH, French Spanish

                                          **applies to film content only

Film Synopsis:
From Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes all the fun, epic adventure and humor that ignited the original. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. A tale of truth, betrayal, youth, demise — and mermaids! When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past (Penélope Cruz), he’s not sure if it’s love or if she’s a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. Forced aboard the ship of the most feared pirate ever, Jack doesn’t know who to fear more —Blackbeard (Ian McShane) or the woman from his past. Directed by Rob Marshall, it’s filled with eye-popping battle scenes, mystery and all-out wit.


Social Media:
For those who would like to stay connected with the world of Pirates are encouraged to:

·      “Like” the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean <http://www.facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean>

·      Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DisneyPirates <http://www.twitter.com/DisneyPirates>

·      Visit the website and mobile site: www.disney.com/pirates <http://www.disney.com/pirates>


About Walt Disney Studios:
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company (DIS: NYSE) was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under four banners: Walt Disney Pictures, which includes Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Touchstone Pictures and Marvel. Original music and motion picture soundtracks are produced under Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records, while Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Broadway theatrical productions, Disney on Ice and Disney LIVE!.  For more information, please visit www.disney.com
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Friday, July 8, 2011

0 Appliance Arts Giveaway at Mom's Most Wanted! Ends {7/11}






 Ends in one hour!!!   Contest extended due to site issues!  Ends {7/11}.  Get over to Mom's Most Wanted to enter to win an Appliance Art of your choice.  These are awesome!!!!