Phineas and Ferb: The Fast and the Phineas
August 1, 2008
When my daughter first started to watch Phineas and Ferb, I totally did not get it. (Still not loving Perry the Platypus.) But as summer began to drag on, I would sit and watch the show with her. Now? She is the one who will get up in the middle of an episode if she needs to and I am the one laughing and not missing the rest of it. Oh how things change.
The show really is hilarious. It is about two brothers who manage to get into the most outrageous situations and their sister is always trying to bust them on it. But, as in life, the “mess” is cleaned up long before the parents arrive on the scene. The frustration of their older sister Candace, voiced by Ashley Tisdale, is hilarious to watch.
Nothing is impossible in the wacky, wonderful world of Phineas
and Ferb: The Fast and the Phineas which was released from Disney DVD on July 29 from Walt Disney Studios Home
Entertainment.
In this hilarious animated series created by Dan Povenmire (”Family Guy”) and Jeff
“Swampy” Marsh (”The Simpsons”), you will laugh along with two of Disney Channel’s fastest rising
stars, Phineas and Ferb, in some of their most outrageous and inspired animated adventures, that
includes an exclusive, never-before-seen two-part bonus episode and awesome new set-top games!
Every over-the-top episode is jam-packed with the pair’s trademark crazy schemes, hare-brained ideas
and amazing escapades – set to unforgettably goofy original songs.
With 104 days of summer, Phineas and Ferb are determined to make the most of each and and every
day – like souping up the car and entering it into the biggest race of the year, inventing a time machine or
directing a smash hit movie! Now, the only limit to their world is their own wild imaginations. With their
unwilling older sister Candace and their pet platypus (a.k.a. secret “Agent P”) on board, they embark on
a series of astonishing exploits—and always make it home in time for dinner.
See America’s favorite stepbrothers make the seemingly impossible…totally possible!
BONUS FEATURES
In addition to an all new, two-part adventure, Phineas and Ferb: The Fast and the Phineas is packed
with bonus features including:
• Phineas and Ferb’s Homemade Tree Shade Arcade (Set-Top Games) –“MOM!!! Phineas and
Ferb made a Homemade Tree Shade Arcade!!!” Oh yes they did! What else for two mad cool
adventurers to do with a humdrum summer day? With a little elbow grease and a lot of ingenuity,
they’ve converted their backyard into an awesome arcade, complete with four custom-designed
games, and everyone is invited to join the wacky fun!! And don’t forget to watch out for Perry—
he’s undercover!
• Original Pitch by Dan Povenmire –Go behind the scenes in this unique opportunity to witness
the creator of Phineas and Ferb (and voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz) Dan Povenmire during his
original pitch for the show, which (he swears it’s true) is loosely based on his own childhood.
I must warn you, though, the theme song? It will totally stay stuck in your head for days. Which, thankfully it is not awful. But you will be singing it in the shower. I am just saying.
I put this on my must-have list for anyone with kids who have a sense of humor and especially a brother or sister who frustrates them to no end. But mainly, I just enjoy how funny the show is. A great buy!
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Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School
July 31, 2008
I will admit it. My kids have me addicted to Wizards of Waverly Place. I watch it right along with them. And enjoy it. (Yes, I know the Disney line up better than they do!) Now, on DVD you can buy Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizard School. I have to tell you, I do love Alex (the daughter played by Selena Gomez. She reminds me a bit too much of myself at that age.
This DVD comes with four episodes. FOUR! That is like a hundred years in “getting stuff done while the kids watch” it time.
Here is a synopsis of the DVD.
What’s it like to suddenly discover that you have the
most awesome magical powers ever?
Alex Russo and her brothers Justin and Max suddenly go from being your average, ordinary
kids to discovering their family’s astonishing secret—they are wizards in training! Navigating
the unpredictable politics of Wizards’ School, trying to control amazing new powers and fixing
magic spells gone awry are just part of everyday life for these teenagers. With a red-hot young
cast that includes Selena Gomez (guest appearances on Hannah Montana and The Suite Life
of Zack & Cody), David Henrie (guest appearances on That’s So Raven and How I Met Your
Mother) and Jake T. Austin (Johnny Kapahala), as well as Maria Canals-Barrera and David
DeLuise, Wizards of Waverly Place conjures up nonstop laughs as these three siblings find
themselves up to their necks in the art of wizardry.
BONUS FEATURE
Work It Like A Wizard! – The coolest kids on TV, Selena Gomez, David Henrie, & Jake T.
Austin, take advantage of a little Disney Channel magic to spirit viewers off on a magic carpet
ride to their absolute favorite places in Los Angeles
I have seen this DVD several times and highly recommend it. Yes, even to adults. My kids and I made a movie night of it and had a blast.
Check it out! It is a great family show with fun themes and a terrific way to let your kids’ imaginations run wild. I am constantly asked now what “spell” would be my favorite.
Ohhhh, way too many to choose from!
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The Kite Runner DVD
April 13, 2008
On March 25th, Paramount Home Entertainment released the critically-acclaimed adaptation of the best-selling novel THE KITE RUNNER on DVD! Directed by Marc Forster (Finding Neverland), this intimate and emotionally poignant tale of friendship, betrayal, and redemption was a critical darling and received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Original Score, as well as Golden Globe® nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Score - Motion Picture. So, get your kite, pull the string, and get ready to fly it high as THE KITE RUNNER has arrived on DVD on March 25, 2008!
THE KITE RUNNER is a sweeping and emotional tale of friendship, betrayal and redemption received widespread critical acclaim and an Academy Award® nomination for Best Original Score, as well as Golden Globe® nominations for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Original Score—Motion Picture. Spanning several decades and set against the backdrop of first the Soviet invasion and then the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, THE KITE RUNNER tells the story of Amir and Hassan, two boys who form an unlikely friendship in Kabul. But Amir’s failure to defend Hassan against a brutal attack leads to crushing guilt and the boys’ ultimate separation. Forced to flee Kabul ahead of Soviet troops, Amir and his father escape to the United States to pursue a new life, but years later the adult Amir is presented with an opportunity to “be good again” and come to the aid of his long lost friend’s son. A life-affirming story of courage and forgiveness, THE KITE RUNNER is a film that powerfully combines gripping suspense with universal themes to transcend time and place and touch the hearts of viewers everywhere.
THE KITE RUNNERDVD features commentary with Marc Forster, author Khaled Hosseini and screenwriter David Benioff, and the featurettes “Words from THE KITE RUNNER” and “Images from THE KITE RUNNER”.
THE KITE RUNNER DVD is presented in widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs with Dolby Digital English 5.1 Surround, French 5.1 Surround and Spanish 5.1 Surround and English, French and Spanish subtitles. The DVD includes the following special features:
Commentary with Marc Forster, author Khaled Hosseini and screenwriter David Benioff
Words from THE KITE RUNNER
Images from THE KITE RUNNER
Public Service Announcement with Khaled Hosseini
Theatrical Trailer
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Hip Hop Harry: Move Those Feet!
April 10, 2008
When first asked to review this DVD by the lovely ladies at Parent Bloggers Network, I thought about turning them down thinking my daughter was too old for it. (She is 7 years old and it is aimed at children 3-7.) But, knowing that my daughter loves to dance, I went ahead and decided to try it out. It can’t hurt, right? The worst that could happen is she learns some mad dance skillz and rocks da house durning the DVD. I can deal.
Hip Hop Harry gets kids up on their feet and out of their seats for hours of exercise for both mind and body! This DVD features three different stories.
“Fancy Footwork” actually teaches positive competition– as in it is okay to compete and not everyone will win! Unlike the way the world seems to make everything a non-competition, this shows that it is okay to compete when the two young girls- Savannah and Sophina- find themselves on opposite teams in the Hip Hop Central dance contest. (Green and Orange teams. See? Bright colors!)
“I Like To Move!” presents a Fitness Fun Day at Hip Hop Central; Hip Hop Harry has invited a fitness expert to teach kids some fun new exercises, and Scott discovers the joy of composing poems with rhyming words. In “You Can Dance!”, young Katie has been trained in ballet but wants to learn how to dance Hip Hop, so Hip Hop Harry recommends that she take some dance classes at Hip Hop Central - and she learns some new moves step by step!
Bonus features include Hip Hop Harry’s Memory Game and a “Ready, Set Learn!” video.
All three of the episodes promote exercise and physical fitness as well as encouraging creativity and social skills.
The DVD was definitely colorful and energetic. Where else where you find a blinged out Teddy Bear who will rock the house with you?
I think my daughter was a bit above the age for this DVD, but she did enjoy it nevertheless.
Thanks again to Parent Bloggers Network for a great product.
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The Buzzzzz About the Bee Movie
March 16, 2008
On March 11th, Paramount Home Entertainment released the animated hit from the mind of Jerry Seinfeld BEE MOVIE on DVD! Written, produced, and starring world-famous, hilarious comedian Jerry Seinfeld, BEE MOVIE comes to DVD in A Very Jerry 2-Disc Edition and features a hive-full of buzzzzzzzworthy extra features that will keep the kids (and adults) busy for hours! There are beehind-the-scenes featurettes, commentary by Jerry Seinfeld, “TV Juniors” segments, and whole lot more! With $274 million in worldwide box office and nominations from the Golden Globes®, Annie, and Critics Choice Awards for Best Animated Feature Film, this highly-anticipated DVD is sure to be one of the year’s best! Get our your trusty jar o’ honey, shine up your antennae, and get ready to buzz around the room as BEE MOVIE: A VERY JERRY 2-DISC EDITION now on DVD.
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, Buzz, Buzzzzzzzzzz…………
The Bee Movie DVD presentation includes a hive-full of bonus material that will keep viewers as busy as…well, you know…with hours of beehind-the-scenes features and fun-filled activities. The two-disc special edition DVD offers fans even more – with alternate endings, lost scenes, commentary by Jerry Seinfeld and the filmmakers, the “TV Juniors” segments that aired on NBeeC, Jerry Seinfeld’s in-costume flight over the Cannes Film Festival, an inside look at the cast, a music video, a DreamWorks Animation Video Jukebox, a look at the technology behind the film, the early live-action trailers and much, much more. The DVD will also be available as a single disc.
DreamWorks Animation’s BEE MOVIE Special Edition 2-Disc DVD
For Jerry Seinfeld fans, the Bee Movie two-disc Special Edition DVD presentation brings home More Jerry and More Barry:
More Jerry (Disc 1)
* Jerry & Filmmaker Commentary
* TV Juniors—Hilarious “behind the scenes” segments with Jerry Seinfeld that aired on NBeeC.
* Live Action Trailers—Early trailers for Bee Movie that only Jerry Seinfeld and his friends—including Chris Rock and Steven Spielberg—could have come up with.
* Alternate Endings—Find out how the film could have ended with special commentary.
* Jerry’s Flight Over Cannes—Jerry’s famous entrance to the world-renowned festival created international buzz.
* Inside The Hive: The Cast of Bee Movie—A close-up look at the all-star cast of voice talent.
* Lost Scenes with Commentary
More Barry (Disc 2)
* “We Got The Bee” Music Video
* DreamWorks Animation Video Jukebox
* Tech of Bee Movie
* Meet Barry B. Benson
* DreamWorks Animation Kids:
o The Buzz About Bees
o The Ow! Meter
o That’s Un-BEE-lievable!
o Pollination Practice
o Be A Bee
The Bee Movie single-disc DVD is available in either widescreen or full screen and delivers hours of comedy and fun for viewers of all ages:
* Inside The Hive: The Cast of Bee Movie
* Tech of Bee Movie
* Meet Barry B. Benson
* “We Got The Bee” Music Video
* DreamWorks Animation Jukebox
* DreamWorks Animation Kids:
o The Buzz On Bees
o The Ow! Meter
o That’s Un-BEE-lievable!
o Pollination Practice
o Bee A Bee
Exclusive DVD-ROM Features:
* Set Top Game:
o Be A Bee
* DVD-ROM
o Activision Bee Movie Game Demo
o Printables
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Need a weekend Game Plan? Get The Game Plan on DVD
January 29, 2008
The Game Plan, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was released from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on DVD Tuesday, January 22 and is well worth the DVD price to purchase this one. My kids and I enjoyed a great family weekend last weekend as we sat inside (avoiding the cold) and had a pizza and movie night. My kids range in age from 6 to 14 and this was a film that was enjoyable to all of them. Do you know how rare that is? Put this one on your must buy list!
Johnson (The Scorpion King) lends his trademark charm and formidable charisma to the role of Joe Kingman, a pro football superstar who unexpectedly finds himself caring for a precocious young girl played by Madison Pettis (“Cory in the House”). With Kyra Sedgwick (“The Closer”) as Joe’s workaholic agent and Rosalyn Sanchez (“Without a Trace”) as the little girl’s football averse dance teacher. High-living Boston Rebels quarterback Joe Kingman (Johnson) finds his world turned upside-down when seven-year-old Peyton Kelly (Pettis) shows up at his door and announces she is his child from a brief early marriage and needs a place to stay while her mother is away on business. For the next month, Joe is suddenly saddled with unfamiliar parental responsibilities like ballet class and homework, while also getting to know his daughter. As he tries to lead his team to a championship season, Joe navigates the rocky shoals between macho man and girly-girl cultures with hilarious and heartwarming results, building to an outcome he never saw coming.
BONUS FEATURES
• DRAFTING THE GAME PLAN
This behind-the-scenes featurette provides hilarious movie-making insights from director Andy Fickman as well as a look at what goes into the making of a successful action sequence. It focuses on the fine art of choreographing a realistic scene, the challenges that the actors and athletes endure and the unexpected injuries that The Rock sustained. Special attention is paid to the scene in which Joe Kingman falls victim to a career-ending hit—a scene that actually left one stuntman nearly unconscious. Plus, eight-year-old Madison Pettis, armed with her own DV camera, documents her personal experiences on the ballet set.
• ESPN’s SportsCenter DVD/Blu-ray™ Exclusive: The King in Search of a Ring
Stuart Scott of ESPN hosts a look at fictional star quarterback Joe Kingman, a man who doesn’t know the meaning of the word “share.” The Rock stays in character for interviews that fill in the blanks in Joe’s back story. The cast and crew contribute their thoughts and deleted scenes serve as “archival footage” in an entertaining “biography” of the athlete.
• ESPN’s SportsCenter: The Rock Learns To Play QB
ESPN’s Sean Salisbury interviews The Rock on how he learned to play quarterback for the movie.
• BLOOPERS WITH MARV ALBERT
Exclusive missed lines, blunders, bloopers, gags and more all set to the familiar narration of sportscaster Marv Albert.
• DELETED SCENES
An extended version of the uproarious ballet scene and much more, including optional intros by director
Andy Fickman.
• PEYTON’S MAKEOVER MADNESS
In a set-top feature, help Peyton “redecorate” Joe Kingman’s apartment with fun virtual arts and crafts.
Plus, exclusively on Blu-ray™:
• CHALK TALK
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and director Andy Fickman enliven their unique film commentary by drawing “sports booth” style graphics on the screen to highlight their filmmaking experience.
This truly is a fabulous family movie that you will enjoy! Besides, if the story doesn’t sell you just remember two words: The Rock. Enough said.
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Mr. Bean’s Holiday– You too can win one!
December 13, 2007
Rowan Atkinson returns to the iconic role that made him an international star in ‘Mr. Bean’s Holiday.’ In his latest misadventure, Mr. Bean–the nearly wordless misfit who seems to be followed by a trail of pratfalls and hijinks–goes on holiday to the French Riviera and becomes ensnared in a European adventure of cinematic proportions. Tired of the dreary, wet London weather, Bean packs up his suitcase and camcorder to head to Cannes for some sun on the beach. Ah…vacation. But his trip doesn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped when the bumbling Bean falls face first into a series of mishaps and fortunate coincidences, far-fetched enough to make his own avant-garde film. Wrongly thought to be both kidnapper and acclaimed filmmaker, he has some serious explaining to do after wreaking havoc across the French countryside and arriving at his vacation spot with a Romanian filmmaker’s precocious son and an aspiring actress in tow. Will Bean be arrested by the gendarmes or end up winning the Palme d’Or? It’s all caught on camera as Atkinson again applies his awkward athleticism to a comedy of errors in “Mr. Bean’s Holiday.”
I will admit to the fact that I did laugh out loud at many of the promotional commercials for Mr. Bean’s Holiday. The kids and I sat down to watch it immediately upon receiving it. In fact, we popped popcorn and made a little party of it. The kids laughed through out the entire movie. I enjoyed it myself. Now, I am not saying I did not have more than one “HUH?” moment, but it is a great Mr. Bean movie.
The story is easy to follow and the situations Mr. Bean finds himself in are hilarious.
Do you want to entertain your family, friends and kids this holiday season? Well, you have come to the right place! I have give aways! Yes, you, too, can own Mr. Bean’s Holiday on DVD! This movie is great for kids and adults alike. The only criteria is that you want to laugh!
How do you win? Just leave me a comment. It is as simple as that. I will randomly draw names next week and the movie will be mailed out next week in time for the holidays. It can be one less thing you have to race to the mall for, fight for and hope to find it.
So, leave me a comment if you are interested and a few lucky winners will walk away with their own copy of Mr. Bean’s Holiday for the holidays!
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The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends–Want one?
The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends came out on DVD November, 27, 2007. I have been following this series from the very first one and have watched as each of my children has come to know and love this great, great series of movies. (Truth is, I love them, too!)
The Land Before Time, the beloved billion-dollar franchise that families have long trusted, is back with an all-new exciting adventure featuring the voice talents of two of today’s most recognized and respected stars, Academy Award® winner Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Golden Globe® winner Sandra Oh.The fun begins when Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Petrie and Ducky are excited to meet two goofy and lovable yellow-bellied Beipiaosauruses, Loofah and Doofah, who have lost their way while traveling to the distant Berry Valley. Loofah and Doofah seem to be too clumsy to find the way back, so Littlefoot and the others decide to help their new friends while sharing important life lessons called Wisdoms along the way. By the time they reach Berry Valley, Littlefoot realizes that even though the Yellow Bellies don’t follow his Wisdoms very well, their silly techniques work just fine.
The Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends is filled with fun, laughs, new friends, all new original songs, and is packed with entertaining bonus features for kids. An enchanting tale about the magic of friendship and diversity, this is an adventure to watch again and again.
The DVD includes several cute bonus features:
· Yellow Bellies on the Loose! Collect enough berries so the Yellow Bellies will stay in a group. The Yellow Bellies are out of control. They just can’t seem to follow Littlefoot’s ‘wisdom’ to stay in a group. The only things that seem to gain their attention are their love of berries.
· Yellow Belly Challenge: Help the Yellow Bellies find their way home in this fun interactive game! Loofah, Doofah and Foobie are eager to know what the right wisdom is for each of their dilemmas to help guide them home. Help steer the Yellow Bellies in the right direction all the way back to Berry Valley .
· “The Hidden Canyon ” – An exclusive episode from the hit “Land Before Time” TV series
· Sing-a-longs including the “Yellow Belly Bounce,” “How Do You Know”
· Printable Coloring Pages
Do you want to own your own to give to your child? Guess what! I have a few copies to give away. Yes, I do! Brighten up the day of a child (or yourself if you loves these movies like I do) and win a free copy of Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends.
Just leave me a comment and let me know if you want to win your very own copy of this DVD. I will randomly draw names and a few of my lucky readers will win their very own copy. Make a child very happy with their own gift of Land Before Time: The Wisdom of Friends! All winners will be notified early next week and the DVD will be mailed out early in the week.
Good Luck!
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Pixar Shorts on DVD and Blu-ray!
November 20, 2007
One of my favorite features of Pixar movies is the shorts they have at the beginning. Even if the movie is a bomb (though they never are), I thoroughly enjoy the shorts. What better way to get my fix than an entire DVD of Pixar Shorts? NONE!
Now, they have it on DVD!
For the first time ever, 13 Pixar Animation Studios short films that transformed animation are available together when The Pixar Short Films Collection Vol. 1 comes to DVD and high definition only on Disney Blu-ray was released November 6th. This is a must have! At least for anyone who loves Pixar as I do. And I definitely do.
Viewers go behind the scenes in never before seen bonus material with top creative minds including John Lasseter, founder and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, and much more! Viewers of all ages, from serious animation buffs to people who just love to laugh, will delight as familiar faces from Pixar classics like Cars, Monsters, Inc. and The Incredibles join a host of unique and wonderful characters in these groundbreaking short films coming to DVD and high definition Disney Blu-ray from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.
I have watched this over and over. And you will, too. Pixar animation is brilliant. Something for everyone of all ages. My kids continually ask to watch this and for once, I jump at the chance to see a DVD again and again. (Seriously? I just never tire of these.)
Pick one up today and enjoy it. It is well worth it. You have my word. And if you don’t like it, email me. I will take more! (Do DVD’s wear out? I don’t think so, but this would give me my very own.) Though, I don’t hold out hope that you will be disappointed. You won’t be.
So go. Get it. Right now. Let me know what you think!
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Ratatouille DVD–Family fun must have!
November 11, 2007
Last weekend, the kids and I popped popcorn and curled up to watch the DVD Ratatouille. It was released this past Tuesday, November 6th, so now you, too, can enjoy this family friendly and fun DVD!
From the award-winning team that thrilled audiences with Cars and The Incredibles comes the best-reviewed film of the year! Disney•Pixar’s Ratatouille is an incredible adventure with something for everyone. It is the perfect recipe of comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and breathtaking animation.
Experience Paris from the unique perspective of a rat named Remy, who dares to dream the impossible dream of becoming a gourmet chef in a five-star French restaurant. Undeterred by the obvious problem of trying to make it in the world’s most rodent-phobic profession, not to mention his family’s urgings to be satisfied with the usual trash-heap lifestyle, Remy’s fantasies are filled with flambés and sautés. When circumstances literally drop Remy into the Parisian restaurant made famous by his culinary hero, Auguste Gusteau (Brad Garrett), Remy finds the one thing he needs, a friend to believe in him: the restaurant’s shy, outcast garbage boy named Linguini (Lou Romano). Remy and Linguini form the most improbable partnership that will turn Paris upside down, leading them both on an incredible journey of comical twists, emotional turns and the most unlikely of triumphs, which they could never have imagined without each other.
Delicious DVD Bonus Features Include:
- Deleted Scenes – With introductions by Ratatouille’s acclaimed screenwriter/director Brad Bird.
- “Your Friend the Rat” – Remy and Emile star in an all-new animated short film.
- Fine Food and Film: A Conversation with Brad Bird and Thomas Keller – Cuisine and cinema come together in this behind the scenes look at how master chef and restaurateur Thomas Keller brought his real life expertise to the table.
- Lifted – In Pixar’s latest short, Oscar® nominated for Best Animated Short Film, a teen alien learns that failure is an option.
For those of us wanting to just have a great family night movie, this is a sure hit for all.
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Wild Hogs- Wild Ride
August 14, 2007
Today Wild Hogs is released on DVD. Go get it. Seriously, you can come back here and read this later. Because no matter what I have to say about the movie will never be as funny as the movie itself.
With a star-studded cast of men that I adore, I knew it would be a hit. Hilarious men equals hilarious movie. (At least in this case.) Starring John Travolta (Woody- the man whose life is crumbling as he remains in denial), Tim Allen (Doug- the stuck in a rut dentist), Martin Lawrence (Bobby- the author wanna-be with an over-bearing wife), and William H. Macy (Dudley- the computer programmer who is all geek). Putting these men together in one movie was brilliant casting. It works. Logically, it may not make sense to see these four men as friends, but the way they play off of each other really does work for them. Think a semi-middle aged version of a National Lampoon’s movie. You are going to go for some cheap laughs, but cheap or not, you do laugh.
The premise of the story involves four men who collectively are going through a mid-life crisis of some sort and decide to take to the open road from Cincinnati to the Pacific Ocean. Just the guys, their motorcycles and the open road. (Even had a funny no cell phones–smash them moment.)
They don their leathers, fire up their hogs and throw caution and their
cell phones to the wind as they hit the open highway. A lot can happen
on the road to nowhere, including a run-in with the bad-to-the-bone Del
Fuegos, a real biker gang who don’t take kindly to the wannabes.
Ray Liotta is brilliantly cast as the “leader” of a real motorcycle gang, The Del Fuegos. A rough, tough, trouble making gang that can only lead to disaster when they encounter The Wild Hogs. (John Travolta’s best scenes are when it involves the Del Fuegos. From looks he gives, to body language to the lines he delivers.)
Now, being from Cow-Tipping country, I loved the Slap the Bull scene. No, really. They slap the bull. On the butt. But what happens when you slap a bull on the butt the second time? Watch it for yourself. (This will open a window that has the clip.) For more clips, go here and see a few more.
I really enjoyed this movie and know that I will watch it more than once. There is just no way to catch all of the lines in this movie the first time around. To me, that is a bonus. The desire to watch a movie again and again.
The disc is packed full of bonus features as well.
Bonus Features
• Bikes, Brawls and Burning Bars: The Making of Wild Hogs
Director Walt Becker leads viewers through the process of putting together the A-list cast and describes
the difficulty of shooting a road movie involving over 100 motorcycles! Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin
Lawrence and William H. Macy talk about working together to form the least-threatening biker gang in
history. Also, see interviews with the stunt and special effects crews.
• Alternate Ending
The Highway Patrolman (John C. McGinley) has one last run-in with the guys in the original ending to
the film.
• Deleted Scenes
“Molar Abscess” features John Travolta’s sister, and “Chili Pepper,” a feature which shows a hilarious
run-in with the Del Fuegos at the Chili Cook-off.
• Audio Commentary
Feature-length commentary by director Walt Becker and writer Brad Copeland.
• How to Get Your Wife to Let You Buy a Motorcycle *
A funny featurette about the virtues of motorcycle ownership.
• Outtakes
• Easter Egg
This is one of those movies you want your friends to see so that you can throw out those great one-liners that only people who have seen the movie will understand. Or maybe that is just how I love to react to movies. In either case, you will want to share this one with your friends!
For more information, go to the Wild Hogs official website. There are a lot of great gems to enjoy there.
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Hannah Montana - Pop Star Profile
August 4, 2007
Hannah Montana-Pop Star Profile was released on DVD by Walt Disney Home Entertainment and has become a staple on our TV since the day we received it!
How does a super popular and talented singer and actress celebrate and promote a new DVD release? Well, obviously she does a free concert to entertain, celebrate and promote. And there are pictures. (We love pictures!) Want to see them? Go here and enjoy the fun that you missed! But do not despair. This DVD is full of the fun that you can miss over and over and NOT miss any fun!
Here in our home we are big fans of Hannah Montana. Huge! I am pretty sure that we have not missed an episode yet. In fact, when the familiar theme song is heard, activities around the house stop so that my daughter and I can drop everything to lip synch with the Hannah Montana theme song. Fun times. Seriously.
(Side note: Did you know that her real name is not "Miley" but rather her nickname as a child was "Smiley" and thus morphed into "Miley"? You are welcome for that little tidbit. Share it with your friends and family.)
Back to the DVD, this four-episode story arc is the latest collection to release on
DVD from the incredibly popular Disney Channel original series. It follows the "budding relationship" between Hannah/Miley and Jake Ryan (Cody Linley), the popular celebrity that she has butt heads with since their initial meeting.
It also has bonus features: You get a chance to meet Miley Cyrus’s real-life family in meet "The Real Miley Cyrus" (Yes, she is the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus!) and you get to experience Hannah live in a concert performance of one of Hannah’s new songs, "Nobody’s
Perfect"! (Always a bonus!)
If you want to see a clip of some of this great DVD, go here and get a sneak peek of what you want to own for youself. If you have Hannah Montana fans in your family, this is a must have DVD.
So, go out today and get your own copy because I watch mine too often to share.
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High School Musical: The Concert Extreme Access Pass DVD
August 3, 2007
When High School Musical came out, I crossed my arms and declared, "It is not Grease!" but watched it with my kids anyway. And, yes, I loved it! All gazillion times I watched it. When they came out with High School Musical, The Concert - Extreme Access Pass I could not wait to see it. Honestly.
I knew all the songs by heart at this point and thought a concert would be a blast.
The cast of High School Musical embarked on a
North American tour in 2006-2007 to promote High School Musical and
High School Musical 2 (coming to a TV set near you August 17, 2007! (Cannot wait!) (THe concert was sadly minus Zac Efron–which was a huge disappointment to my daughter, but he had movie business to take care of, so we forgave him. His replacement was incredible.)
It was in every sense a a concert and not a stage version of the movie. It was energetic, fun and full of the songs that we have come to know and love! And, yes, my daughter and I did dance and sing along with the cast.
High School Musical: The Concert Extreme Access Pass DVD
features the very talented stars of High School Musical: The ever energetic, Corbin Bleu
(“Chad”). The gorgeous Monique Coleman (“Taylor”). The very enthusiastic Lucas Grabeel (“Ryan”). The knock out beauty Vanessa
Hudgens (“Gabriella”). And always fun and funny Ashley Tisdale (“Sharpay”) joined by the
Emmy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Drew Seeley, who co-wrote the
hit "Get’cha Head in the Game". (And who does not love that song? I sing it to my kids whenever they get "spacey" or are not paying attention.
This is one of those videos that you will watch over and over. I can attest to this because I do believe I am nearing triple digits on this video.
Out in stores now, I highly recommend if you have kids, love fun and entertaining music and enjoyed High School Musical, it is a must for your DVD collection!
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