Contest: Win a DVD of Ella the Elephant

Posted on September 15, 2014 at 3:37 pm

Join Ella the Elephant and her kindhearted friends in this all-new animated series from Disney Junior featuring 8 charming episodes. Elephant Island is home to many curiosities, but when Ella and her friends’ appetite for fun lands them in some tricky, often hilarious situations, it’s up to Ella’s imagination and her magic red hat to save the day! It’s a collection of teamwork, lessons and adventure for the whole family to enjoy. I have some copies of Ella the Elephant to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Ella in the subject line and tell me your favorite fictional animal. Don’t forget your address! (U.S. addresses only.) I will pick the winners at random on September 20, 2014. Good luck!

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Kellie Pickler Joins the Veggie Tales in Beauty and the Beet

Posted on September 15, 2014 at 3:30 pm

Country star Kellie Pickler joins the cast in “Beauty and the Beet,” from the Veggie Tales folks, coming out October 14, 2014. (With a name like that, it was just a question of time!) BEAUTY AND THE BEET, a brand-new VeggieTales musical that premieres Oct. 14 exclusively on DVD and digital download.

She plays Mirabelle, a sweet-potato singer whose family band is on the brink of superstardom. The companion CD features 10 brand-new songs, including an all-veggie rendition of the classic Christmas carol “Deck the Halls.”

Mirabelle’s family car breaks down en route to their biggest concert ever and they end up staying with Finnegan J. Beet, the bitter and lonely owner of a rundown mountaintop resort. Matching the Beet’s heartless actions with her own genuinely sweet nature, Mirabelle proves that just as God loves us all whether we deserve it or not, unconditional love is its own reward.

Behind the Scenes: The Boxtrolls

Posted on September 9, 2014 at 8:00 am

I’m delighted to share some of the behind-the-scenes artistry that went into LAIKA Studios’ “The Boxtrolls.” You can see some of what I found so enchanting on my visit to the studio last spring.

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Exclusive Clip: “Thunder and the House of Magic”

Posted on September 3, 2014 at 7:46 pm

In “Thunder and the House of Magic,” a little cat named Thunder stumbles into an old mansion owned by a retired magician, filled with all kinds of tricks, machines and curios. When the magician’s greedy nephew puts the house up for sale, Thunder and the magician’s assistant, mouse, and rabbit have to save the day. I’m delighted to be able to share an exclusive clip. The DVD and 2-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combination Pack is available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide.

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Trailer: Thunder and the House of Magic

Posted on August 27, 2014 at 8:00 am

“Thunder and the House of Magic” opens September 5, 2014.