New York Comic-Con 2014

Posted on October 9, 2014 at 8:00 am

I’m excited about my first-ever visit to New York Comic-Con, which opens tonight at the Javits Center in Manhattan. I’ll be there Saturday and Sunday. Highlights will include a 75th anniversary celebration for Marvel, glimpses of upcoming films like Disney’s “Big Hero 6” and Dreamworks’ “Penguins of Madagascar.” Both NY Comic-Con and Star Trek turn 50, so there will be some looking back. And there will be looks forward at upcoming games, television shows, and movies.

You can go to sessions on designing your own cape, fighting with lightsabers, or creating your own 3D action figures. You can learn about banned comics and the people who are fighting for them. There are tributes to MAD Magazine and Godzilla, to Firefly, Bob’s Burgers, and Archie. Syfy and Doctor Who have panels.

Stay tuned for updates!

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Sleeping Beauty — Crafts and Activities

Posted on October 8, 2014 at 12:21 pm

In honor of this week’s release of the glorious Diamond Edition of Disney’s classic “Sleeping Beauty,” the studio has released some crafts projects for families to enjoy.

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Trailer: Home from Dreamworks

Posted on October 8, 2014 at 8:00 am

An overly optimistic, yet inept, alien race named Boov, led by Captain Smek, invades Earth to hide from their mortal enemy and make it a new home.Convinced they are doing a favour, they begin to relocate the human race, but one resourceful girl, Tip (Rhianna), manages to avoid capture. When on the run, she is accompanied by a banished Boov, named Oh (Jim Parsons), who has accidentally notified the enemies of his whereabouts. Steve Martin and Jennifer Lopez co-star.

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Common Sense Media Gives Its First Seal of Approval

Posted on October 8, 2014 at 7:00 am

I’m a big fan of Common Sense Media. I helped them get started and have been very impressed by how much they have achieved. They have just awarded their first-ever seal of approval to this week’s release of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day.” Great organization, great idea, great choice! Parents can look to CSM for guidance in finding entertainment that the whole family can share.

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FREE Tickets: The Dazzling Animated “Book of Life”

Posted on October 7, 2014 at 11:21 pm

I love “The Book of Life,” the spectacular new animated film produced by Guillermo del Toro, with voice talent that includes Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube. It has adventure, music, laughter, great music, and lots of heart. I am thrilled to have tickets to give way to two Washington DC-area upcoming screenings of the film.

THE BOOK OF LIFE

Thursday, October 9
7:00pm
AMC Tysons Corner
McLean, VA

Gofobo link – AMC Tysons Corner: http://l.gofobo.us/9KScrERd

THE BOOK OF LIFE
Saturday, October 11
10:00am
AMC Mazza Gallerie
Washington, DC

Gofobo link – AMC Mazza Gallerie: http://l.gofobo.us/dKSBbm4F

NOTE: TICKETS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT. Seating is first come-first served, so get there early. Have a wonderful time and let me know what you think!

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