Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch available on Digital January 22nd and Blu-ray/DVD February 5th

Families everywhere can ring in the New Year with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Digital and via the digital movie app MOVIES ANYWHERE on January 22, 2019, and on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on February 5, 2019. From Illumination and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, the film based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved tale about a cynical grouch who goes on a mission to steal Christmas from others only to feel his own heart grow three sizes larger through unexpected friendships is one “the whole family can watch and enjoy,” (Kidsday/Newsday).

The new home entertainment edition contains more than 60 minutes of bonus content, including three mini-movies: “Dog Days of Winter” starring the Grinch and his heroically loyal dog Max; and “Yellow is the New Black” and “Santa’s Little Helpers,” both starring the lovable Minions. It also includes stunning featurettes, a how-to-draw tutorial and much more. Narrated by Grammy Award^®winner and Oscar^® nominee Pharrell Williams, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch stars Academy Award^® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange, “Sherlock”) as the infamous Grinch, who lives a solitary life inside a cave on Mt. Crumpit with only his loyal dog, Max, for company. The incredible voice cast includes Rashida Jones (“Parks and Recreation,” The Muppets) as Donna Who, Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”) as Bricklebaum, Cameron Seely (The Greatest Showman) as Cindy-Lou Who, and featuring legendary actress Angela Lansbury (Anastasia, Beauty and the Beast) as the mayor of Whoville. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch is a perfect night in for the whole family!

BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM AND DVD:

• Who's Who in Who-ville (interactive map) - There are so many interesting characters that call Who-ville home that it’s hard to keep track of them all. This “Who’s Who” pop-up book uses animation to create a virtual storybook that takes us from Who-ville to Mt. Crumpit. 
• "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" Lyric Video – Tyler, The Creator puts a modern spin on the Seussian Christmas classic.

MINI-MOVIES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• Yellow is the New Black – Before they all make their big escape from prison in Despicable Me 3, a couple of lucky Minions get a taste of freedom as they break free with the help of one of their fellow human inmates.
• Dog Days of Winter – Max braves the harsh winter weather and an uncooperative Who to bring a sick Grinch his favorite hot tea.
• Santa's Little Helpers – Fan favorites – the Minions – are back for another adventure! Having been accidently dropped off at the North Pole, our Minion pals make the most of the situation by trying to become elves.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD, 3D BLU-RAY^TM, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• The Making of the Mini-Movies - Mini in size but not in heart, these short films are fan favorites. From the Grinch and Max to the Minions – you’ll explore the themes of each of the mini-movies through the eyes of the filmmakers who made them.
• From Green to Screen - It takes a lot to bring grumpy green to your home screen. This inside look at the making of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch features interviews and behind-the-scenes moments with the cast, filmmakers and artists whose hearts have all grown three sizes bringing this classic tale to life.
• Illuminating THE GRINCH - Using filmmaker and cast interviews, concept art and progression reels, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the characters evolved from initial sketches to fully realized characters.
• My Earliest GRINCH Memories - The cast and filmmakers of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch reveal their earliest memories of the grumpy green character and the enduring appeal of this Christmas curmudgeon’s journey to redemption.
• Grinchy Gadgets - From his body-size blow dryer to his moving mechanical chair, from his catapult to his dog drone-rig and more… you’ll get to explore the wondrous world of Grinch’s gadgets.
• "I Am The Grinch" Lyric Video - A stylized look at Tyler, The Creator’s original song created just for the film.
• Songs From His Little Heart - Take a deep dive into the toe tapping beats of Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch. From score to specialty songs, you’ll hear from the film’s A-list musicians on what it took to create the music behind the movie.
• X-mas Around the World - Every culture practices Christmas in a slightly different way. We’ll highlight some of the more fun permutations of the holiday around the globe.
• Cindy-Lou's Yule Log - Nothing says the holidays quite like an animated fireplace blasting fake heat from your living room television. Just in time for winter, we’ll recreate Cindy-Lou’s living room on Christmas Eve for all to enjoy.
• Production Babies - A celebration of the babies born to the filmmakers during the production of Illumination’s Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.
• Any Who Can Draw - Hosted by an Illumination artist and head of story Mark O'Hare, you’ll see step-by-step how to draw some of your favorite characters from this beloved holiday classic; Grinch, Max and Fred!

If you haven't seen it yet I encourage you to check out this fun trailer from the movie. We watched it in theaters and LOVED it!

Today be #TalkLikeAPirateDay. Just like Jack Sparrow!

I am so excited to announce that the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales official digital release is TODAY! I received a digital copy code and have been patiently waiting for this day so I could download it. I missed this release in theaters so I'm really looking forward to being about to enjoy it at home with my family. Of course with my husband working nights I won't be able to actually watch it until this weekend. But I'm sure it will all be worth the wait..or at least that's what I've heard.

Just check out this clip from the movie... see it has to be worth the wait!

About:
Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films present Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a rollicking new tale of the high seas, infused with all the elements of fantasy, humor and action that have resulted in an international phenomenon for the past 13 years. Johnny Depp returns to his Academy Award®-nominated role as the outrageous, swashbuckling scoundrel Captain Jack Sparrow, and is joined by Oscar winners Javier Bardem and Geoffrey Rush.

And to make it even more special today is Talk Like a Pirate Day! Click here for some pirate jargon courtesy of @DisneyPirates, now on Digital HD! ☠

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product(s) in exchange for my honest and unbiased thoughts. All thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brands.

On the road with Rio 2 #Rio2Insiders

These are the faces of two happy kids thanks to our Rio 2 road trip package. There was no way they were going to fall asleep watching Rio 2 on my daughter's iPad. They were both in the back seat laughing and having such a good time they didn't even ask the age old question "Are we there yet?". And that couldn't have made this momma happier, especially on this car ride. Unfortunately for me the ride wasn't quite as entertaining. I came down with a bad case of allergies right before we left and couldn't stop sneezing and blowing my nose the entire time. But thankfully there was a little bit of saving grace in the kids Rio backpacks. I ended up using both of their packs of tissues..oops!

Along with the goodies shown in the photo above I also added a few healthy treats right before we left as well as a bottle of water and a flavor packet. It was everything the kids needed to keep themselves busy and happy while mommy sat in the front seat trying to sleep in between sneezes and sniffles. The best part about having Rio 2 on digital HD through iTunes is now I can watch the movie from the comfort of my chair at home anytime that I want.

Some of my favorite road trip tips:
• Wear comfortable clothes - especially for long trips.
• Always carry an extra blanket (or two) in the car in both the summer and winter. You never know if you'll get froze out by the driver.
• Pack a separate bag/cooler with some snacks and drinks you can reach from the front of the vehicle.
• Bring along movies and other activities to keep kids busy, it makes the time seem to go by faster when they are entertained and not focusing on how long is left to go.

Do you have any great road trip tips?

Disclosure: I was provided with the above mentioned Rio 2 road trip kit through partnership as a Fox Insider. No other form of compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Walking with Dinosaurs on M-Go #WalkingwithDinosDVD

Have you ever heard of M-Go? If not let me tell you a little bit about it and how much we enjoyed our complementary experience watching Walking with Dinosaurs using the service. Through the M-Go service you can "rent" or purchase movies and watch them through your smart TV, tablet, media player, computer, and even your mobile phone. I have a box hooked up to my TV where I accessed the M-Go service. It was super easy to use and find the movie I had redeemed on my computer. Most movies have the option to watch them in SD or Digital HD. I highly recommend the Digital HD if you plan to watch it on your home TV, the quality is just like being in the theater.



Here's a little clip from the movie we watched. It was a great family friendly movie and we all really enjoyed the storyline and the little bits of educational information that were given through out the movie. It wasn't just my kids that learned something new either. I was very impressed with the information given about the different animals that I'd never heard about before. They were good at putting the information in a just the right place too so it didn't take away from the movie and kept your interest.

Even though Walking With Dinosaurs the movie, isn't releasing on Blu-ray™ and DVD until March 25 you can watch it on M-Go today!

Stay tuned for my next post about Walking With Dinosaurs where I'll be sharing some Easter cards, fun activity sheets, and giving away a copy of the movie!

Disclosure:  Thanks to PR Firm/sponsor I was provided a free M-Go redemption code in exchange for my posting about the movie and M-Go.  Any thoughts or opinions expressed are my own. No other form of compensation was exchanged.