New on DVD: Kate and Mim-Mim

Posted on March 2, 2016 at 4:23 pm

Kate & Mim-Mim was actually created by a husband and wife and is based on their daughter Kate and her stuffed bunny rabbit. Kate’s riding her bike for the first time without training wheels and she keeps falling. In Mimiloo, Kate and her friends must learn to fly giant wind flowers in order to surprise Lily at her Spring Thing party! But Mim-Mim has never flown a flower before, and Kate must help him gain his confidence to become a fully-fledged flower pilot.

I have a copy to give away — with a special surprise extra toy!

Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Kate in the subject line and tell me your favorite flower. Don’t forget your address! (U.S. addresses only). I’ll pick a winner at random on March 8, 2016. Good luck!

Owlegories

Posted on November 3, 2015 at 8:00 am

“Owlegories” is a new “gospel-centered” animated series and app for kids, designed to teach them about God through the amazing things found in nature. They are Biblical allegories told by owls.

It is a bright, colorful, and accessible series.

I have a copy to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Owl in the subject line and tell me your favorite bird. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only). I’ll pick a winner at random on November 10, 2015. Good luck!

Clip and Contest: Shelby, a Magical Holiday Tail

Posted on November 2, 2015 at 8:00 am

New from Anchor Bay! “Shelby, A Magical Holiday Tail,” the Dove®-family-approved movie for all ages, arrives on Digital HD Oct. 23 and on DVD and On Demand Nov. 3, 2015. Rescue dog Shelby (voice of Rob Schneider) manages to escape the dog pound on Christmas Eve and runs straight into the arms of a young aspiring magician named Jake (John Paul Ruttan) and the two are immediately inseparable. The only thing standing between them and a perfect Christmas is the notorious local dogcatcher played by Tom Arnold. He has Shelby in his sights and he’s not going to stop until he finds him. The film also stars the legendary comedian Chevy Chase (“Vacation” series, “Community”) and Addison Holley (“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,“ “Little Charmers”). Can some Christmas magic save the day?

I have a copy to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Shelby in the subject line and tell me your favorite pet. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only) I will pick a winner at random on November 10, 2015. Good luck!

Exclusive Clip: The Journey Home

Posted on September 17, 2015 at 7:00 am

When Luke Mercier (Dakota Goyo, Real Steel) heard some noise outside his house, he never could have guessed what he would find. Discovering a young polar bear cub that has been separated from its mother, Luke knows he has to do something to help. Despite the warnings of his family and friends, Luke speeds off on a snowmobile, with the cub in tow, deep into the frozen wilderness. But when a violent storm closes in, Luke’s mother (Bridget Moynahan, “Blue Blood”) and family friend Muktuk (Goran Visnjic, “ER”) frantically search for the daring pair as they defy starvation and below freezing temperatures so both boy and bear can complete their own journeys home.

Here’s the trailer:

And here’s the clip:

The Journey Home will be available on DVD next week, September 22, 2015. I have a copy to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Journey in the subject line and tell me your favorite pet. Don’t forget your address! (U.S. addresses only). I’ll pick a winner at random on September 23, 2015. Good luck!

Reminder: My policy on conflicts http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/moviemom/2009/02/my-policy-on-conflicts.html

Exclusive Clip from Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle

Posted on June 23, 2015 at 8:00 am

We are delighted to present an exclusive clip from Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle, released today. The soundtrack is also available. And don’t forget to take a selfie with Curious George!

When Curious George is asked to take part in a very important space mission, a little monkeying around forces him to crash-land in Africa. The Man with the Yellow Hat searches for him while Curious George bravely explores the jungle and makes new animal friends along the way. Reunited at last, the two best pals have an unforgettable adventure shared with their new friends! The film features the voice talents of John Goodman & Angela Bassett, with music by the Plain White T’s.