“Frozen” fans have a treat in store! A short “Frozen” sequel will be in theaters next month, shown before Disney’s new live-action “Cinderella,” opening March 13, 2015. You can get a glimpse of it here.
The movies have included some memorable snowmen. Here are some of my favorites.
The Snowman This exquisite wordless story about a boy and a snowman is bittersweet (their time together is limited) but exhilarating.
Frozen Olaf is the most adorable movie snowman ever, with a disposition that can only be described as sunny.
“Frosty the Snowman” A classic song inspired a classic animated story about the snowman who began to dance around when that old top hat was put on his head.
Knick Knack This charming short by Pixar shows what happens when a snowman tries to escape his snowglobe.
“The Snowman in July” This 1944 short is about a snowman who, like Olaf, wants to see summer.
Code.org is a non-profit dedicated to giving every student in every school the opportunity to learn computer programming. They have partnered with Disney to create tutorials hosted by “Frozen’s” heroines, Anna and Elsa. Disney is also very generously contributing $100,000 contribution to fund Code.org’s work to bring computer science education to afterschool programs around the United States. Disney Interactive offices nationwide will also host their own Hour of Code activities for neighborhood students.
In this one-hour activity, you will learn to write code to help Anna and Elsa create snowflakes and magical “ice craft,” while also learning logic, math and cultivating creative confidence. Then, you can share your creations online or with friends.
Celebrities and technologists, including Polyvore CEO Jess Lee, app developer and model Lyndsey Scott, Microsoft engineer Paola Mejia, and model Karlie Kloss (a beginner who’s learning to code herself), will provide short video lectures to guide students. The girl-power theme of the tutorial is a continuation of our efforts to expand diversity in computer science and broaden female participation in the field, starting with younger students.
Give it a try! It is lots of fun, and who knows, maybe you will be on your way to creating the next “Frozen!”
Contest Reminder: Frozen, Saving Mr. Banks, Little Rascals Save the Day, the Pirate Fairy, and Angels in Stardust
Posted on March 31, 2014 at 3:59 pm
I’ve got a lot of contests going this week, with more to come! So here’s a reminder — you still have time to enter to win copies of Frozen, The Pirate Fairy, Saving Mr. Banks, Little Rascals Save the Day, and Angels in Stardust. Check each one for details on entering, but all entries must be sent to moviemom@moviemom.com and include your address (U.S. addresses only).
This is really exciting! I have five copies of the #1 DVD/Blu-Ray in the world to give away! Yes, it’s “Frozen,” with all kinds of fabulous extras.
Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Frozen in the subject line and tell me your favorite part of the movie — or, if you haven’t seen it, your favorite thing to do in the snow. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only) I’ll pick a winner at random on April 2, 2014. Good luck!