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MIRROR MIRROR Comes to Theaters on March 30th

It is no small undertaking to rewrite a classic fairy tale, but the director, producers, cast, and crew of the upcoming film MIRROR MIRROR appear to have pulled it off. By incorporating a cast, including Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, and Mare Winningham just to name a few, with captivating costumes and sets, the results appear to be a new, bright, and bold tale of Snow White.

By viewing the latest trailer below, you will see that there are enough familiar elements in the film so that one can easily recognize the story of Snow White. On the same note, there are enough twists and surprises to make me think this film could be very interesting and entertaining.

There are three things that make me want to see this film. The first two are Julia Roberts as the evil Queen and the elaborate costumes. You can view more of the beautiful costume designs by visiting MIRROR MIRROR on Pinterest.

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The third thing that draws me to this film is the concept of a Snow White who fights for what she believes in and does not wait to be rescued, proving that the "fairest one of all" does not need to be meek.

MIRROR MIRROR comes to theaters on March 30th, 2012. To find a showing near you and for fun free activities, visit MirrorMirrorFilm.com. You can also learn more about this film by visiting MIRROR MIRROR on Facebook.

Thank you to Relativity Media for providing the prizing for this contest and for providing an additional gift card to me as a thank you for participating in this campaign.

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Free Printables: "Mirror Mirror" Valentines Day Cards (Coming to theaters March 30th)

Have you experienced a fairy tale romance like that between Snow White and her Prince? Well, here are 8 different Mirror Mirror themed printable Valentine's Day cards for you and your children to enjoy. Simply click here to view all 8 cards. After all, what better way is there to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a classic romantic fairy tale?

This retelling of the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is actually more modern-day than classic. Lily Collins (of The Blind Side) plays a Snow White that actually fights back. Even more interesting, Julia Roberts, who has always been known for her sweet smile, plays the evil Queen.

For a sneak peak, watch the Mirror Mirror trailer below . . .

Other members of the cast are Armie Hammer (as Prince Alcott), Sean Bean (as the King), one of my favorite actors, Nathan Lane (as Brighton, the Queen's servant). Personally this trailer has made me curious as to how wicked Julie Roberts can really be and how the seven dwarfs translates into a band of highway robbers. To find out, look for Mirror Mirror in theaters starting March 30, 2012!

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What Are Your Predictions About "Sex and the City 2"?

So how many people nearly fell off their seats when they saw John Corbett's (a.k.a. Aiden) face on a "Sex and the City 2" promo on television the other night? Well, I certainly almost did. The way Carrie and Aiden looked at each other . . .

Recently, EXTRA had an exclusive interview with Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie) where she was asked to comment on three major rumors regarding this sequel, which will premiere on May 24th. The only item she clarified upon was the rumor regarding the movie's wardrobe costing $10-million. This she denied, stating that most of the clothing and accessories were borrowed. As far as there possibly being a "Sex and the City 3", Parker had nothing to reveal.

Now back to Aiden and Carrie. Do you think that Carrie will leave Mr. Big for her old flame? As I recall, the last time we saw Aiden, he was a married baby-wearing dad, who seemed to have moved on. I cannot say the same for Carrie. I remember her appearing to be slightly wounded when she found out about Aiden's new life. Even though you want the good guy (in this case Aiden) to win, it seemed like it was meant to be when Carrie and Big (the not-so-good guy) finally ended up together. Besides, it seems as if Carrie needs the exciting extravagant life Big can provide for her, as opposed to a quiet normal life with Aiden. I think it would be a mistake to have Carrie end up with Aiden and it would rule out a 3rd movie. I guess we won't know until May 24th.

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Don't forget that you can enter to win a trip for you and a friend to attend the "Sex and the City 2" premiere in New York City in the EXTRA Carried Away Again Sweepstakes. Through Thursday, May 20th tune into EXTRA to find out the "Word of the Day" so you can enter.

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EXTRA's "Sex and the City 2" Sweepstakes

On May 24th, the world premiere of "Sex and the City 2" will be taking place in New York City. I bet you already have a date set for you and your girlfriends to see this much-anticipated sequel on the big screen. What could get you in the SATC mood better than watching Mario Lopez's exclusive coverage of this premiere on EXTRA? . . . Well, what about attending the premiere in person?

Only EXTRA gets you on the list for the "Sex and the City 2" World Premiere in New York City on May 24th!

Starting Monday the 17th, you can tune into EXTRA for a chance to win the Carrie'd Away Again Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner will receive a VIP trip for 2 to New York City, including roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations for 3 days/2 nights compliments of Southwest Airlines Vacations, 2 tickets to the World Premiere of "Sex and the City 2" at Radio City Music Hall, dinner after the Premiere at Tao Asian Bistro, a special private "Sex and the City" Hotspots group tour plus a fabulous "Sex and the City 2" prize pack!

Watch EXTRA May 17-20 and look for the "Word of the Day" for your chance to win.

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Celebrate Earth Day's 40th Anniversary with Avatar on April 22nd

Coinciding with Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will be releasing Jame's Cameron's Avatar on Blu-ray and DVD on April 22nd, 2010.

As someone who did not have an opportunity to see this film in the theater (in Imax 3D or otherwise) I am looking forward to the release of this film on DVD. Here are the global release dates, which vary by country:

FRANCE – April 21

BELGIUM – April 21

NETHERLANDS – April 21

SPAIN – April 21

CHINA – April 22

BRAZIL – April 22

RUSSIA – April 22

NORTH AMERICA – April 22

GERMANY – April 23

JAPAN – April 23

SWITZERLAND – April 23

MEXICO – April 23

UK – April 26

DENMARK – April 27

NORWAY – April 28

SWEDEN – April 28

NEW ZEALAND – April 28

AUSTRALIA – April 29

FINLAND – April 30

ITALY – May 6

Thank you to Click-Communications for providing the images and information shared in this post. No compensation was received for sharing this information with my readers.

TCM 31 Days of Oscar Films 2010

In case you haven't heard, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is in the middle of their 31 Days of Oscar Festival! If you are a movie buff, then you will likely enjoy these 360 uncut and commercial-free films. All the movies included in this network film festival, which ends on March 1st, have either won or have been nominated to receive an Oscar.

Don't forget to catch the 2010 Oscars on Sunday, March 7th! Click this link for a PDF version of TCM's 31 Days of Oscar movie schedule.

Thank you to TCM for providing the information shared in this article and for sending me a TCM Oscar Party Pack as a thank you for helping to spread the word about the 31 Days of Oscar festival.

"Extraordinary Measures" and $10,000 For Your Cause

Extraordinary Measures, the highly anticipated film which brings Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser, and Keri Russell together on the silver screen, opens on Friday, January 22nd. This movie tells the inspirational story of two men who put everything on the line to find a treatment for an incurable childhood disease, a disease with which Fraser's and Russell's characters' two children have been diagnosed.

In keeping with the spirit of this film, through January 26th, 2010, you can enter to win $10,000 for the charity of your choice by submitting a short video of a moving story to be included in the Inspirational Quilt. Your video can be a dramatic one or simply a photo slide show. The number of votes each video receives is directly related to the number of entries into this sweepstakes the entrants will receive. Even if you do not submit a video of your own, you can help someone else win $10,000 for their chosen cause by just voting for the videos that inspire you.

You can read the official sweepstakes rules here.

Thank you to YouCast Corporation for providing the information on which this article is based.

Giveaway: DisneyNature EARTH DVD (2 Winners) [CLOSED]

In July of 2009, Disney Home Entertainment unveiled a new label called DisneyNature. On September 1st, 2009, the new captivating documentary EARTH will hit store shelves. This new release will be available as a single DVD or in a DVD/Blu-ray combo.

Please take a minute to view the trailer below in order to understand the magnitude of the breathtaking footage of our Earth and it's wonderful creatures . . .

What you can win:
TWO lucky readers will each receive a copy of the DisneyNature: EARTH DVD (ARV $29.99).

Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

How to Gain Entries:
Take a quick look at the Disney documentaries currently available. Then leave a comment telling me which one interests you the most (aside from EARTH). You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

Extra Entries:

1) For 5 extra entries, leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts. Then leave FIVE separate comments with the name of the post on which you commented. You will earn 5 extra entries for each different non-contest post you comment on.

2) For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

3) Add this blog to your Technorati Favorites. Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so and under what username. Add to Technorati Favorites

4) For 10 extra entries, blog about this contest linking back to this post AND DisneyNature Earth. Then come back here and leave TEN separate comments with the link to your blog post.

5) Follow me on Twitter. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your Twitter profile.

6) Tweet about this giveaway linking back to this post. Then come back here and leave the link to your tweet in a separate comment. You may do this once per day until the end of the contest.

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9) Add my "Monterey Car Seat" giveaway button to your blog's sidebar. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your blog.

(All entries will be verified prior to awarding this prize.)

Random Drawing:
This contest will be closed on Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. A random number drawing will be held shortly after. The winner will be announced here and will be contact via email or through their blog. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new number will be drawn.

Good luck in the drawing!

Giveaway: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Deluxe DVD) [CLOSED]

In August 2009, Paramount Home Entertainment offers movie fans the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days the Deluxe Edition on DVD and Blu-ray. In my opinion, this film is not just for the girls. The guys will be laughing right along with them.

If you loved this movie starring the lovely Kate Hudson and the hunky Matthew McConaughey the first time around, then you'll love all these extra features that accompany the Deluxe Edition . . .

Commentary by director Donald Petrie
How to Make a Movie in 2 Years (HD)
Why the Sexes Battle (HD)
Girls Night Out (HD)
Music Video: “Somebody Like You” by Keith Urban
Deleted Scenes with optional commentary by director Donald Petrie

You can find How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Deluxe Edition) on DVD and on Blu-ray at most online and local retailers where movies are sold starting August 18th, 2009.

What you can win:
One lucky winner will receive the DVD How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Deluxe Edition).

Limitations:
This giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only. You do not need to be a blogger to enter, but you must have a valid email address and be age 18 years or older. If you enter anonymously and do not include a valid email address in your comment entries, I will not be able to notify you should you win this random drawing.

How to Gain Entries:
Leave a comment telling me the name of one other movie that either Kate Hudson or Matthew McConaughey starred in. You MUST do this to be eligible to win this contest.

Extra Entries:

1) For 5 extra entries, leave a relevant comment on one of my non-giveaway posts. Then leave FIVE separate comments with the name of the post on which you commented. You will earn 5 extra entries for each different non-contest post you comment on.

2) For 5 extra entries, enter one of my other contests. Leave FIVE separate comments here telling me which contest you entered. You will earn 5 extra entries for each contest you enter.

3) Add this blog to your Technorati Favorites. Then leave a separate comment telling me you did so and under what username. Add to Technorati Favorites

4) For 10 extra entries, blog about this contest linking back to this post. Then come back here and leave TEN separate comments with the link to your blog post.

9) Add my "Monterey Car Seat" giveaway button to your blog's sidebar. Then leave a separate comment with the link to your blog.

(All entries will be verified prior to awarding this prize.)

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A Girl Needs Someone Smooth & Dreamy

To help launch their new Smooth & Dreamy All Natural Light Ice Cream, Breyers has recruited Jane Krakowski of 30 Rock to reinvent some of the most classic movies of all time. These webisodes include Gone With the Wind and King Kong . . .

To watch more webisodes, visit SmoothAndDreamy.com . While you're there, take a minute to enter the Dreamy Hollywood Sweepstakes. One Grand Prize Winner will win an 8 day/7 night trip for 4 to Hollywood, which includes airfare, hotel, transportation, $5000 in cash, a VIP tour of the Warner Bros. Studio plus 1 year of free Breyer's Smooth & Dreamy Ice Cream. 112 1st Place Winners will receive 6 months of ice cream plus other prizes. You may enter through September 30th, 2009. Click here to read the official sweepstakes rules.

Some Fun DVDs To Go In This Year's Easter Basket!

Here are some fun ideas to liven up your child's Easter basket this year. These will definitely be nice additions to all the oldies but goodies, like chocolate bunnies and bottles of bubbles.

There are two movies that were released on DVD this week . . . Happily N'Ever After 2 and Care Bears Cheer, There & Everywhere. All three of my children love the Care Bears because there is just something magical about them. If you are like me and you ha

ve not seen the original Happily N'Ever After, then you should know that this movie and the newly released sequel are available in a 2-pack for just $29.98 (while they sell separately for $19.98 each). Care Bears Cheer, There & Everywhere retails at a better price of only $14.98.

Some upcoming releases for late spring/early summer are . . .

April 21st - Wolverine And The X-Men: Heroes Return Trilogy

May 12th - 25th Anniversary Edition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season 7

May 12th - Speed Racer The Next Generation: Comet Run The Movie

May 12th - LeapFrog Letter Factory and LeapFrog Talking Words Factory

I think we already own all the LeapFrog learning DVDs, but my 5yr old son will surely look forward to the new Speed Racer movie. That's what he chose as the theme for his 5th birthday celebration. ;P

Coming To a Theater Near You on January 23rd . . .

Are all you Brendan Fraser fans ready? Inkheart is coming to theaters on January 23rd, 2009. Watch the trailer to get a taste of all the action and adventure that comes with being trapped inside a book. Based on the trailer, this movie seems to bring the best of both worlds . . . the imagination of books and the special effects of films.

If my dear husband and I get a chance to sneak away to a movie next month, this one is at the top of my list to see.

Thinking About Starting Movie Night Again

When it was just my husband and myself (during the pre-monkeys era), we started having movie night once a week. Sometimes we would select a movie from our personal collection, but other times we found it was a big money-saver to purchase a previously viewed DVD from one of our local video stores to watch at home rather than go to the movies. Two adult tickets plus refreshments would cost us $30, but we could get a DVD for about $10. Plus it is nice to curl up on the sofa and be comfortable rather than be in a movie theater full of strangers.

Movie night stopped after our first born was about a few months old. Free time was very rare and it became difficult to justify sitting on the sofa for two hours when we could use the time to get things done that we could not during other times in the day. That was all just part of adjusting to having a baby. Now we have three and we only wish we had the amount of spare time we had back when there was only one.

Well, our oldest is about to turn five. I was thinking about starting movie night again. Jake is old enough to stay up a little later when it's not a school night now. Plus it would be nice for him to have time set aside that is just for him with us after the twins go to bed. Also Jake's interest in movies is beginning to branch off from solely animated films. When it was just my husband and myself, we chose movies strictly for the entertainment value, but if we start to have movie night with our son, we will have to be more selective about our choices. After all, the world has become a very scary place to raise children. We should take advantage of every opportunity to teach ours to make the right choices in life.

Check out this trailer for the film All Roads Lead Home The Movie. Although the theme may still be a little too mature for our son, it is a very good example of a movie that a family can watch together.

We Saw BOLT in 3-D!

Thanks to my parents who were willing to stay with the twins this evening, my husband and I were able to take our preschooler to see the movie Bolt in 3-D. It was the general consensus between the three of us that it was a very good movie.

At first, Jake did not like the 3-D effects. He wanted to take his glasses off, but we convinced him to give it a chance and he did. He ended up watching the entire movie with the 3-D glasses on.

What made this movie great is the lovable Bolt. John Travolta did a great job with making the audience fall in love with this dog. If you are an animal-lover, I think you will find all the animals endearing . . . from the cat Mittens to the hamster Rhino to the variety of pigeons from different regions across the U.S. Miley Cyrus did very well portraying a sweet girl who was worthy of Bolt's devotion.

There was quite a few moments throughout the movie where Jake's smile turned into laughter. During one emotional point in the movie, however, Jake started to bawl. He was red and his chest was heaving. I felt so bad for him, but I think it is great how much he felt for Bolt who was feeling very sad at that point in the movie.

I just wanted to add that the animation was great too. You got to travel all over the country with these animals. There was also a segment that involved fire that was very well executed.

Coming To a Theater Near You on December 12th . . .

. . . Delgo

This animated film is brought to you by Fathom Studios and contains an all-star cast. Above you will find Freddie Prinze, Jr. as Delgo and Jennifer Love Hewitt as Princess Kyla. Delgo also brings to you the talented Anne Bancroft, Chris Kattan, Val Kilmer, Lou Gossett Jr., Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Ripa, Burt Reynolds, and Sally Kellerman.

My first impression of the trailers is that the artwork is very 21st century. It truly resembles the graphics from many of the ever-popular online roll-playing games enjoyed by people of all ages. Delgo will reach out to this audience because it is based on an adventurous magical fantasy world, but it also has some darkness and quite a bit of fast-paced action.

It seems like this movie has a little bit of everything. In addition to the action and adventure previously mentioned, it also has a theme of friendship. There is also some comic relief to offer balance to the film. The main message appears to be that two completely different cultures can co-exist and accept each other's differences. It is unclear to me if a romance buds between the main characters, so I will just have to find out when I watch it.

This film is rated PG. My son is about to turn 5. As with the movie Clone Wars, I would allow him to watch Delgo when it is released on DVD, but I think seeing some of the darker scenes on the big screen in stereo might be too much for someone his age.