Contest: “Arthur Christmas”

Posted on November 13, 2012 at 3:59 pm

This is really special! I have one copy of the adorable Arthur Christmas DVD to give away. As I said in my review, “From the brisk Justin Bieber video that opens the story to the warm-hearted happy ending, this is a holiday charmer that shows us how imperfect families can still feel just right.” And it has wonderfully intricate details that will make you want to hit the pause button and watch it over and over.   To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Arthur Christmas” in the subject line and tell me your favorite Christmas carol.  Don’t forget your address!  (US addresses only.)  I’ll pick a winner at random on November 18.  (Note my policy on conflicts.)

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Contest: “Swan Princess Christmas” Prize Package

Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:55 am

I am thrilled to have a very special prize to give away — the DVD, CD soundtrack, and plush animal. Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Swan Princess” in the title and tell me something you’ll be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only) I’ll pick a winner at random on November 17.

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Contest: Amazing Spider-Man DVD and Poster

Posted on November 9, 2012 at 11:30 pm

I’m delighted to have an Amazing Spider-Man DVD and poster to give away! This reboot of the Spidey franchise stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, whose real-life chemistry makes it one of the most romantic superhero sagas. As I wrote in my review:

There are a couple of things that work very well and make this an entertaining entry in the superhero canon. First, and let’s face it, this is what we want from Spider-Man movies, it is a blast to see your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swing his webby way through the city. In crystal clear IMAX 3D and with true mechanical effects — that is Garfield’s real weight swinging on real strings, not CGI — it is exhilaratingly vertiginous.

Garfield is less soulful and broody than Maguire, more athletic and witty. Peter Parker’s hipster signifiers include a skateboard, a hoodie, and a Mark Gonzales poster. And the heavenly Emma Stone plays beautiful science nerd Gwen Stacey, a more interesting character than would-be actress Mary Jane. There is genuine electricity between Peter and Gwen and director Marc Webb brings the same feel for young love he displayed in “(500) Days of Summer.” This unexpected tenderness gives heft to the story that in its own way is exhilaratingly vertiginous, too, and gave my Spidey sense a bit of a tingle.

To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Spider-Man” in the subject line and tell me your favorite Spider-Man villain.  Don’t forget your address!  (U.S. addresses only)  I’ll pick a winner at random on November 15.  Good luck!

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“Magic Schoolbus: The Complete Series” — Contest for Teachers Only

Posted on August 19, 2012 at 3:55 pm

This year’s back-to-school contest for teachers only is really special — Magic School Bus: The Complete Series.  Join Ms. Frizzle and her students on field trips that go to outer space, inside the human body, back in time to see the dinosaurs, and learn about science, history, and the pleasures of curiosity.

To enter: send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Schoolbus” in the subject line and tell me the name of your school and the grade you teach.  Don’t forget your address!  I will pick a winner at random on August 26.

 

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Super-Giveaway: “Penniless Princess” Prize Pack from Veggie Tales

Posted on August 1, 2012 at 3:58 pm

This includes Veggie Tales’ adorable new “Penniless Princess” DVD and lots of other goodies! The full list and MSRP are listed below.

To enter: Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Princess” in the subject line and tell me which is your favorite princess story. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only.) I will pick a winner on August 6. Good luck!

Penniless Princess DVD – $14.99

Girl’s Journal and Activity Book – $7.99

365 Daystarter Devo – $6.99

Princess and the Popstar DVD – $14.99

Songs for a Princess CD – $9.99

Sweetpea Beauty DVD – $14.99

Songs for Girls CD – $9.99

Princess Wrist Bands – $4.99

Esther DVD – $14.99

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