Tuesday, December 15, 2020

“Green Eggs and Ham: The Complete First Season” is Now Available by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital!

Disclosure: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own. No other compensation was exchanged or received.


GREEN EGGS AND HAM: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

THE AWARD-WINNING ANIMATED SERIES

BY WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

DVD Release Features 13 Episodes from the Animated Series’ First Season



Prepare to go on an unforgettable adventure with Green Eggs and Ham, the animated family comedy series, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Inspired by the Dr. Seuss classic, Green Eggs and Ham is the Daytime Emmy® Award-winning series executive-produced by Ellen DeGeneres (The Ellen DeGeneres Show) and features an all-star cast including Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method), Adam Devine (The Righteous Gemstones), Keegan-Michael Key (Friends from College), Eddie Izzard (Hannibal), Jillian Bell (Bless the Harts), Ilana Glazer (Broad City) and Diane Keaton (Something’s Gotta Give). This release will include all 13 season one episodes. Green Eggs and Ham: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $18.94 SRP ($19.98 Canada).

A chance meeting at a diner and a briefcase switch-up, results in two unlikely companions Sam (Devine) and Guy (Douglas) getting mixed up on an adventure that takes them on a road trip to save an endangered animal – the elusive Chickeraffe – from a far-off zoo. The two mismatched souls cross paths with the overprotective Michellee (Keaton), whose daughter, EB (Glazer) desperately wants a pet and falls in love with the Chickeraffe…despite her mother’s fears that it will eat off her face (it won’t). As Michellee’s walled-up heart connects with the heart-hardened Guy, a laborious love story begins. With the foursome also unknowingly pursued by a bounty-hunter Goat (Turturro), two bad guys, McWinkle (Wright) and Gluntz (Bell) and Snerz (Izzard) a tiny, evil overlord who’s out to get the Chickeraffe as his ultimate trophy, they set out on a cross-country road trip, learning to try new things along the way – like hope, friendship…and a certain delectable dish!

“Green Eggs and Ham features gorgeous hand-drawn animation that gives the series a very rich, nostalgic and beautiful look. The star-studded voice cast is outstanding and the writing is superb. It’s a series that will appeal to viewers of all ages,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. She added, “If you’re a fan of Dr. Seuss, this is a title you won’t want to miss.”

Inspired by the classic book by Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham debuted on Netflix in November 2019 with strong performance among virtually all demos. The series earned a Daytime Emmy® Award for Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special.

Green Eggs and Ham is from A Very Good Production, A Stern Talking To and Gulfstream Television in association with Warner Bros Animation, and distributed by Warner Bros. Television. Ellen DeGeneres, Jared Stern (Dr. Ken), Jeff Kleeman (Little Big Shots), Mike Karz (Alex & Me), David Dobkin (Into the Badlands) and Sam Register (DC Superhero Girls) serve as executive producers.

My thoughts:
While I haven't had a chance to see this yet, I love Dr. Seuss and the story of Green Eggs and Ham! I know that all children and adults alike will like this series. As anything Dr. Seuss is cute and hilarious. 

Steven Universe: The Complete Collection NOW Available on DVD! #Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 12/24

Disclosure: I received one copy of "Steven Universe" The Complete Collection" on DVD from Warner Bros. in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received. The above opinions are mine and mine alone.


Cartoon Network’s Favorite Half-Gem, Half-Human Hero

Brings All the Feels with this Ultimate Collector’s Set

Steven Universe: The Complete Collection

Featuring EVERY episode of Steven Universe, Steven Universe Future, the Smash Hit TV Movie, Steven Universe The Movie Plus Hours of All-New Bonus Content!

This Collection Gem Will Save Your World!



Grab your popcorn and get ready to sing your hearts out as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings Cartoon Network’s award-winning series into your homes with the release of Steven Universe: The Complete Collection on DVD now. This ultimate 15-Disc Collector’s Edition Storybook features custom-made pieces of art on every page by Chromosphere. Inside, it is filled with every episode of Steven Universe, Steven Universe Future, as well as the smash hit TV movie, Steven Universe The Movie. Enhance the magic with hours of all-new bonus content including: Animatics, Minisodes, Commentary, Steven Universe The Movie: Sing-A-Long, and more. Steven Universe: The Complete Collection carries a suggested retail price of $89.99 for the DVD ($119.99 in Canada) and is rated TV-PG. Steven Universe: The Complete Collection is also available to currently download on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.

Cartoon Network’s six-time Emmy-nominated Steven Universe revolves around Steven, the “little brother” to a team of magical aliens—the Crystal Gems—who defend the planet Earth. Steven is the son of the Crystal Gems’ late leader Rose Quartz and aging aspiring rockstar Mr. Universe. Steven belongs everywhere and nowhere: he has inherited his mother’s Gem and her magical powers, but also his father’s humanity and charm. The show is a slice-of-life action comedy that follows Steven as he attempts to bridge the gap between the sci-fi fantasy world of Gems and the cozy, funny, simple-yet-extraordinarily-complicated world of human beings. Steven Universe is created by Emmy and Annie Award-nominated writer and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Sugar, and produced by Cartoon Network Studios.

“Steven Universe has brought the world together in so many ways,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE Senior Vice President, Originals, Animation & Family Marketing.  “From its epic storylines, to the incredible music, and the characters who will forever live in our hearts -  we will always ‘Believe in Steven’ – and we believe this collection is a must-own set for our global fanbase, as well as the whole family to enjoy.”

Steven Universe has received numerous awards including “Outstanding Kids & Family Programming,” at the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards in March 2019 as well as the 78th Annual Peabody Award in the Children’s & Youth category in April 2019, which highlighted the series’ themes of inclusion, love and acceptance.

DIGITAL

Steven Universe: The Complete Collection is also currently available to own on Digital. Digital allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes and movies to watch anywhere, anytime on their favorite devices.  Digital is available from various retailers including iTunes, Vudu, and Xbox.

BONUS FEATURES

Animatics

Music Videos

Steven Universe Minisodes

Steven Universe The Movie: Sing-A-Long

Commentary for Select Episodes

BASICS

Presented in 16x9 widescreen format

Total Runtime: Approx. 2062 minutes

Enhanced Content: Approx. 120 min

15 DVD-9s

Audio – English (5.1)

Subtitles – English SDH

Rated: TV-PG

Digital Price: $89.99 (U.S. & Canada)


GIVEAWAY!

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Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is now Available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital, by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment!

Disclosure: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own. No other compensation was exchanged or received.


BUGS BUNNY 80TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

FEATURING 60 CLASSIC THEATRICAL SHORTS ON DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY™

WILL BE AVAILABLE IN A COLLECTOR’S GIFT SET 

THAT INCLUDES A FULL-SIZE GLITTER FUNKO FIGURE

FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT


Three-Disc Collection Features 60 Shorts Along with Bonus Content

Including 10 Episodes of Looney Tunes Cartoons, A Documentary and Collectible Memorabilia

Eh, what’s up Doc? It’s Bugs Bunny’s 80th anniversary! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment invites you to celebrate that wascally wabbit’s milestone anniversary with the release of Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, a gorgeous collector’s set featuring 60 theatrical shorts on Blu-ray™, plus a full-size Bugs Bunny glitter Funko figure. Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection also includes a Digital Copy of the 60 original theatrical shorts, a new documentary, 10 episodes of the Looney Tunes Cartoons - the new HBO Max series produced by Warner Bros. Animation - and an introductory letter from animation historian Jerry Beck. Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is priced to own at $74.99 ($89.99 Canada).

Bugs Bunny, one of animation’s most recognizable characters, first hopped onto the screen in 1940 and he’s been a pop-culture icon ever since. More than eight generations have enjoyed the timeless antics of the carrot-munching wise guy who always outsmarts his rivals. Cartoons, movies, TV, comics, music, sports and more – this wascally wabbit has done it all. Clever pranks and one-liners are here, along with interviews with today’s most renowned animators, historians and superstars. Enjoy the full range of his silly and smart-alecky personality with 60 theatrical shorts restored and remastered to the original 4X3 aspect ratio on Blu-ray™ for the first time. It’s just what the doctor – er, doc – ordered.

Some of the best and most beloved theatrical shorts from Bugs Bunny’s illustrious career are featured on Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection. This compilation contains a variety of memorable works, by some of the most renowned animators in cartoon history including Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson, Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and others. Included are Academy Award®-nominated/winning shorts such as A Wild Hare and Knighty Knight Bugs. Other popular favorites include Baseball Bugs, Hair Raising Hare, Bugs Bunny Rides Again, 8 Ball Bunny, The Rabbit of Seville, What’s Opera Doc? and much more. Fans will be captivated watching the evolution of the look and sound of Bugs Bunny’s character through this set of classic shorts that spans several decades, starting with early works from the 1940s, to cartoons which debuted in the 1990s.

“Bugs Bunny is one of the most beloved, iconic cartoon characters in pop culture history. He has delighted generations of fans for 80 years. We have put together a beautiful collection with a wide-ranging assortment of cartoons that celebrate Bugs Bunny’s incredible body of work,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, Senior Vice President Originals, Animation and Family Marketing. She added, “Fans of all ages will want to own this eye-catching collection, which commemorates Bugs Bunny’s landmark anniversary with some of his most popular cartoons presented in high definition and also contains some fun extras, like a full-size glitter Funko figure, exclusively available in this giftset. This is a release no collector will want to miss.”

Bonus Content:

New Documentary: Bugs Bunny’s 80th What’s Up Doc-umentary!  

10 Looney Tunes Cartoons episodes  

Digital copy of 60 shorts

Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Featured Cartoon Shorts

Disc #1:

- Elmer’s Candid Camera  

- A Wild Hare  

- Hold the Lion, Please  

- Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid  

- Super-Rabbit  

- Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk  

- What’s Cookin’ Doc?  

- Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears  

- Hare Ribbin  

- The Old Grey Hare  

- Baseball Bugs  

- Hair Raising Hare  

- Racketeer Rabbit  

- Bugs Bunny Rides Again  

- Haredevil Hare  

- Hot Cross Bunny  

- Hare Splitter  

- Knights Must Fall  

- What’s Up Doc?  

- 8 Ball Bunny

Disc #2:

- The Rabbit of Seville  

- Rabbit Every Monday  

- Fair Haired Hare  

- Rabbit Fire  

- His Hare Raising Tale  

- Hare Lift  

- Upswept Hare  

- Robot Rabbit  

- Captain Hareblower  

- No Parking Hare  

- Yankee Doodle Bugs  

- Lumber-Jack Rabbit  

- Baby Buggy Bunny  

- Hare Brush  

- This is a Life?  

- Rabbitson Crusoe  

- Napoleon Bunny-Part  

- Half Fare Hare  

- Pikers Peak  

- What’s Opera, Doc?

Disc #3:

Bugsy and Mugsy  

- Show Biz Bugs  

- Hare-Less Wolf  

- Now, Hare This  

- Knighty Knight Bugs  

- Hare-Abian Nights  

- Backwoods Bunny  

- Wild and Woolly Hare  

- Bonanza Bunny  

- People are Bunny  

- Person to Bunny  

- Rabbit’s Feat  

- From Hare to Heir  

- Compressed Hare  

- Prince Violent  

- Shishkabugs  

- The Million Hare  

- The Unmentionables  

- False Hare  

- Blooper Bunny


Digital

Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection is available to own on digital November 3, 2020. Digital ownership allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices.  Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and others.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

"Pinocchio" from Roadside Attractions in Theaters on December 25th! #PinocchioMovie


​This Christmas, the beloved fairy tale comes to life. The Hollywood Reporter calls Pinocchio "a landmark adaptation."  Starring Academy Award® Winner Roberto Benigni see it only in theaters this Christmas. 

Starring Oscar®-winner Roberto Benigni and newcomer Federico Ielapi

Roadside Attractions will release PINOCCHIO only in theaters 

on December 25th, 2020




Directed by: Matteo Garrone

Written by: Matteo Garrone & Massimo Ceccherini

Starring: Federico Ielapi, Roberto Benigni, Gigi Proietti, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini, Marine Vacth, Alida Baldari Calabria, Maria Pia Timo, Massimiliano Gallo, Gianfranco Gallo, Davide Marotta, Teco Celio, Enzo Vetrano

Shot in stunning Italian locations, Matteo Garrone’s rich world of mystery and wonder stars Academy Award® winning actor Roberto Benigni as Geppetto, the old woodcarver whose puppet creation, Pinocchio, magically comes to life with dreams of becoming a real boy.  Easily led astray, Pinocchio (nine-year-old Federico Ielapi) tumbles from one misadventure to another as he is tricked, kidnapped and chased by bandits through a wonderful world full of imaginative creatures – from the belly of a giant fish, to the Land Of Toys and the Field Of Miracles.

125 Minutes | Rated PG-13

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Pennington Distilling Company is Reopening Their Gift Shop and Tasting Bar in Nashville, TN!

PENNINGTON DISTILLING COMPANY ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF THE GIFT SHOP AND TASTING BAR

Shop, Sip and Savor the Spirits of Pennington Distilling Co.

Health and Safety Procedures Put in Place to Create a COVID-Safe Experience

Pennington Distilling Company, a local award-winning spirits company, announces the re-opening of the gift shop and tasting bar. The gift shop and tasting bar will be open on Thursday, December 3, and will be open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The distillery will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holiday weekends and reopen on Thursday, January 7.

The gift & bottle shop is fully stocked with t-shirts, hats, gifts, and all spirits for purchase. In addition, the tasting bar will offer a three (3) product sampling for $5.00 per person (Must be 21 + to purchase and sample alcoholic spirits.)

The distillery gift shop and tasting bar are located at 900 44th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209.

Most importantly, the health and safety of our guests is a top priority and we have put additional measures in place to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Like our staff, we will require guests to wear masks to protect everyone in the building. We will provide masks if a guest arrives without one. Guests may remove their masks while enjoying their tasting.

In addition, we will limit the number of guests in the gift shop and tasting bar area. The distillery offers ample space for social distancing for up to 20 guests at any given time.

Cleaning protocols and precautions have been significantly elevated and FRESH sanitizing stations have been placed throughout the building. All high touch areas are cleaned before and after guest use.

For information on the gift shop and tasting bar, please contact Shannon Miller at shannon@penningtondistillingco.com.

Tours of the distillery will be offered on Saturdays only at this time. Tours will need to be booked online and in advance at www.penningtondistillingco.com/tours.

About Pennington Distilling Company

Pennington Distilling Company was founded in 2011 in Nashville, TN by husband and wife team, Jeff and Jenny Pennington. Located in the heart of their hometown, the Pennington’s have personally crafted the finest in Tennessee Whiskey, vodka, and sipping cream.

From hand-selecting local farmers, gathering the best non-GMO grain, and remaining committed to “grain to glass,“ to aging whiskey in oak barrels, combined with their unique and flavorful spirit recipes, the Pennington brands are not only fan loved but also award-winning. The brands have garnered over 40 awards to date in competitions such as the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, the International Wine and Spirits Competition, SIP Awards, Beverage Tasting Institute/Tastings.com, American Distilling Institute.

For almost ten years, Pennington Distilling Company has worked diligently to bring the finest alcoholic beverages to the ever-changing and highly competitive spirits industry. The Pennington Distilling Company family of brands includes: three proprietary mash bills Davidson Reserve Tennessee Straight Sour Mash Whiskey®, Davidson Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey®, and Davidson Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey®. Davidson Reserve Four Grain® and Davidson Reserve Genesis® are both Tennessee Straight Bourbon whiskeys created by blending small batches of these mash bills together.

Pickers Original Vodka® with additional fruit-infused flavors which include Blueberry, Blood Orange, and Pineapple; Pickers Unplugged Vodka Soda in assorted low calorie, zero carbohydrate, and gluten-free flavors; Pickers Crafted Cocktails in assorted flavors; Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, (Cream Liqueur made with Tennessee Whiskey) available in Whisper Creek Original® Tennessee Sipping Cream®, Mocha, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Pumpkin Spice Flavors; and Walton’s Finest Vodka® which is named after Jenny’s father and made with 100% Tennessee red winter wheat.

For more information about the company, please visit www.penningtondistillingco.com.

Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping Cream, Pickers Vodka, Davidson Reserve Whiskey and Walton’s Finest Vodka are registered trademarks. ©2020 Pennington Distilling Company. Pennington Distilling Co., Nashville, Tennessee. PenningtonDistillingCo.com. October 2020. Please Enjoy & Drink Responsibly * 21 + ONLY.

Sunday, November 22, 2020

2020 Airplanes and Dragonflies - Christmas Gift Guide! - Novica Product Review and Giveaway! (Worldwide) Ends 12/10 #HolidayGiftGuide #GiftGuide



Novica helps artists from outside of the USA to sell their beautiful, well made, goods. They feature over $105.5 million sent to artisans so far! From jewelry to scarves, clothing to home decor and more, Novica is a great website to purchase unique gifts for your friends and family. I'd rather receive something from Novica for Christmas this year, then another gift card to some where that I never purchase things from.

Navy Blue Rainbow Stripe Cambaya Cloth Lined Face Masks, "Night Sky Rainbow"

Printed Face Mask and Headband Set from India, "Mesmerize"

With Covid going on, Novica also has has some beautiful face coverings for sale! I know, we all hate them! I know, that we'd all rather not wear them, believe me. But, we need to make sure that we have them on hand at all times.



There was a GREAT series on Netflix this fall about a fantastic female Chess player! Something tells me that your friends and family wouldn't mind receiving a beautiful Chess, Chinese Checkers, Dominoes, Mancala, or another wood (or other material) board game for the holidays!


 


I ordered and reviewed a beautiful Agate and lava stone beaded stretch bracelet, 'Quiet Volcano' and some fingerless mitts, 'Andean Sunrise' made of 100% alpaca. The bracelet isn't too big or too small, it fits perfectly and comfortably, not rough or too smooth. I love the colors! When I put it on, I instantly felt this energy from it. I have been feeling angry about losing my father in law and my father having stage four brain cancer. Chances are, my father will pass away sometime in December or January. He decided to forgo any life saving measures, chemo, etc. This bracelet has helped me feel more grounded and in control.

Details about the Agate and Lava Stone Beaded Stretch Bracelet: Inspired by the remnants of a sleeping volcano, Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati association crafts this striking bracelet. Lava stone and brown agate beads are skillfully strung to create a stretch bracelet. Lava stone is known in Indonesian culture to dissipate anger and to strengthen one's connection to Mother Earth.

Sang Ayu Sardiwati joined the foundation after obtaining a prosthetic leg as a result of a working accident when she was an adolescent. She uses her handcrafting skills as a therapeutic means of providing for her family.

The Fingerless Mitts are made of 100% alpaca! They are super soft, warm and comfortable. I am on my laptop and cell phone a lot. I also drive my kids to and from school, for now. As traveling back and forth to southern CA has been a must this year, so I'm not currently working, for now. Having warm wrists and fingers is a must. They were made in Peru!

Morning sunrise over Andean fields inspire the fresh new design of these alpaca wool long sleeve fingerless mitts. Fernando Cano creates vibrant patterns as he knits the mittens in shades of blue, orange, green and yellow. Alpaca wool has been prized in the Andean region for centuries thanks to its warm and lightweight fleece.

Check out Novica.com for ALL of your Holiday Gifts this year! Your family will be so happy with their gifts that you purchased for them. You can't buy these in stores either! You can also choose from which Region you want to purchase items from, or from which causes, from someone who has had Cancer, Adversity, and more!

GIVEAWAY!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win a $50 Gift Code to use at Novica.com! Giveaway is open to Everyone Worldwide, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway will end on 12/10/2020.



Disclosure: I received a gift code to purchase items and review them in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received. The above opinions are mine and mine alone.

Friday, November 20, 2020

WeBop Family Jazz Party Streams on Saturday, Nov. 21st, with Sesame Street featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra!

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER’S

LATEST FAMILY PROGRAMS and OFFERINGS

Virtual WeBop Family Jazz Party

streams on Saturday, November 21

A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration digital album featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra  with Wynton Marsalis available now

Jazz at Lincoln Center continues its mission to introduce new generations to America’s greatest art form with two new programs aimed at family audiences: WeBop Family Jazz Party, a virtual New Orleans Jazz Jam, on Saturday, November 21; and A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration digital album featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, available now.

WeBop Family Jazz Party: A Virtual New Orleans Jazz Jam

Saturday, November 21 at 3:00p.m. EST, with re-stream dates and times on various time zones*

Suggested fee: $10.00

Visit jazz.org/webop for tickets and additional information.

Join us this fall for a virtual trip to the birthplace of jazz as the joyful sounds of the Crescent City fill your home. Dance, swing, play, and second line with the whole family to music from the WeBop Family Band. This fun, interactive 45-minute concert is recommended for families with children 8-months to 8-years-old, but all ages are welcome! Grab your homemade instruments and enjoy an afternoon of music, movement, and imagination!

*Re-stream Date & Times

• West Cost: Saturday, November 21 at 3:00p.m. PST / 6:00p.m. EST

• Australia: Sunday, November 22 at 3:00p.m. AEDT / 11:00p.m. EST (November 21)

• Europe: Sunday, November 22 at 3:00pm CET / 9:00a.m. EST (November  22)

A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration Digital Album

Featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Available now on jazz.org/sesamestreet and all streaming platforms

On this digital album, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s fresh arrangements of classic Sesame Street songs reveal the timeless appeal of the program’s repertoire. Recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater, the concert assembles a star-studded lineup of Sesame Street characters —including Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie, and many more—to perform beloved tunes like “Rubber Duckie,” “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon,” and "Elmo's Song."

No one is too young or too old to enjoy this hilarious, soulful, and joyous music—so be a part of our neighborhood and celebrate five decades of Sesame Street in swingin’ style.

About Jazz at Lincoln Center

The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy. We believe jazz is a metaphor for Democracy. Because jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding and maintaining common ground with others. Because jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism.

2020 Airplanes and Dragonflies Christmas Gift Guide! - Monster Truck Championship Video Game Review and #Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 12/7 #HolidayGiftGuide #GiftGuide

 Choose from 18 different monster trucks!

Personalize your very own truck with over 50 customizable components!

Now available to purchase on PS4 and XBox One!

Available for the Nintendo Switch on November 24th!

Realistic monster truck simulation! From Las Vegas to Orlando, go head-to-head against experienced drivers in drag races and freestyle competitions! But, before you can pull off donuts, wheelies, and bicycles, you must first tune your truck to perfection. These machines are spectacular and impressive, yet highly technical to drive. The game faithfully reproduces all the unique demands of mastering these powerful trucks, including independent front and rear-wheel management, mass transfer anticipation in bends, and predicting bounces after jumps. Pre-order now and receive the Patriot pack, which includes 1 livery named Sergeant Chaos and 1 Monster Truck shape named Patriot.

My Review:

This game wasn't too hard to figure out. There's tutorial mode which explains to you how to do everything. I went into the practice to learn how to drive the truck around after I picked which one I wanted, and it was fun going off of ramps, flipping the truck upside down, ramming into stacks of tires, and more! There's also different driver views which is cool also when you're flipping upside down. I hope to actually progress more, race, and add some really cool stuff to my monster truck! I can't wait! Especially right now with everything going on in this crazy world, it's a nice escape. Even if it's only for a little while.


GIVEAWAY!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win your own Game Code for "Monster Truck Championship" for either the PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, or XBox One! Open to residents in All 50 U.S. States, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway ends 12/7/2020.


Disclosure: I received a code from Homerun PR to download the Monster Truck Championship game onto our Nintendo Switch. No other compensation was received or exchanged for my post.

Get Inside Adam Sandler’s Comedy Magic in First Trailer for "Adam Sandler: Funny Guy” on Amazon Prime! #AdamSandler #AdamSandlerMovies #funnymovies


Get Inside Adam Sandler’s Comedy Magic in First Trailer for 
"Adam Sandler: Funny Guy”

Critics may not always love Adam Sandler, but fans sure do. The boy from Brooklyn did not need showbiz connections to become a global superstar. Sandler has left his comedic mark on three decades of stage, screen, and song.

Adam’s lasting appeal has earned more than $2 billion at the box office. TV audiences got to know him as a writer and performer on SNL during the early ‘90s. Forty-four films include Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Big Daddy (1999), Mr. Deeds (2002), 50 First Dates (2004), The Longest Yard (2005), Click (2006), Grown Ups (2010), Just Go With It (2011), Grown Ups II (2013), Blended (2014) and Murder Mystery (2019), that achieved the biggest opening weekend for a film in the company’s history (source: Netflix).

Adam Sandler remains a consistent favorite among fans who are comforted that they will always have a good time. Get the inside story on this fascinating actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, husband, father, and forever FUNNY GUY.

The feature-length biography ‘Adam Sandler: Funny Guy’ is now available on Amazon Prime. https://amzn.to/2IS9xcX

Directed by Danielle Winter, produced by Dana Webber, ‘Adam Sandler: Funny Guy’ is distributed by Legacy Distribution.

Check out this NEW Artist, Meg Toohey! Her Voice is Amazing!

Singer-Songwriter Meg Toohey Gives a Shout Out to Kids in the Age of COVID with ‘I Wish I Could Go Back’

This year has been tough for everyone — but especially so for teenagers having to miss out on fun school activities and milestones due to the pandemic. On November 19, singer-songwriter Meg Toohey releases “I Wish I Could Go Back,” a shout out to all of the high school kids who have seen their football games, their proms, their graduations, and their good times sidelined by COVID-19.

In the track, Toohey paints a picture of teenage Americana — and offers up a snapshot of the myriad of firsts today’s students must go without, from innocently riding around in beat-up cars to being able to “hug hello and kiss goodbye” or just hang out under the bleachers at a school football game. She outlines the wistful feeling that permeates everyone as we move forward through this moment: “I Wish I Could Go Back.” 

The single comes as a followup to her tribute to fellow Waitress cast member Nick Cordero, who died from complications due to COVID-19. Since then “Lucky Streak” featuring Sara Bareilles been downloaded over 300k times and was featured on The Today Show, CBS This Morning and The Talk.

Toohey’s career as a singer/songwriter continues to bloom, and she and her bandmates from “Waitress” — including Sara Bareilles — recently played a virtual streaming concert from Rockwood Music Hall. With the success of the show, they have another upcoming concert already booked.

After a lifetime of making music, Toohey is just getting started.

Meg Toohey's voice is amazing! To me, she sounds like an early Norah Jones, but more country! I love it! I can't wait to hear more from her!

Listen to “I Wish I Could Go Back” below:


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www.megtoohey.com 

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

"The Way Home" - Documentary on Homelessness in California - Coming December 4th on Amazon and other Streaming apps. #TheWayHome

Season One of a new short-form documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Don Hardy, Camille Servan-Schreiber and Shawn Dailey entitled THE WAY HOME.  This inspiring and insightful non-fiction short film series takes a deep dive into the ongoing increasing issues of homelessness in America - specifically in California.

This remarkable series not only focuses on the growing problem impacting our nation, but highlights solution makers and gamechangers, as they dedicate their lives making a difference in addressing this issue.

THE WAY HOME

A Short-Form Documentary Series

From Acclaimed Filmmakers

Don Hardy, Camille Servan-Schreiber & Shawn Dailey

Season One Launches December 4th

On iTunes, Amazon, & Google Play

THE WAY HOME is a short-form documentary series from KTF Films and Bread and Butter Films  focusing on the current homelessness epidemic in California - the state with the largest population of homeless people in the USA. 

Through these compelling short films, you will be inspired by the solution creators and the game-changers who are making an impact in this ongoing situation.

Written & Directed by: Camille Servan-Schreiber & Don Hardy

Produced by: Shawn Dailey, Camille Servan-Schreiber & Don Hardy



THE WAY HOME - A SHORT FORM DOCU SERIES

Episode 1: How Did We Get Here?

In the first episode of THE WAY HOME  we examine the origins the homelessness crisis in the US and how has grown to an epidemic in California.


Episode 2: The Most Vulnerable

More than half of homeless people in California are seniors. One pilot program in Northern California is focused on getting them off the street.


Episode 3: The Invisible

In one California community volunteers, non-profit organizations, and the local government are working together to find creative ways to get people into sustainable housing … and it’s working.


Episode 4: The California Dream

California is in the midst of a housing crisis, and the lack of affordable housing is why so many become homeless.


Mark your calendars for December 4 as the launch date for this important series on iTunes, Amazon & Google Play.


* These films were made possible with support from Kaiser Permanente. Since 1945, Kaiser Permanente’s mission has been to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

GET INVOLVED

www.TheWayHomeDoc.com

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Child Actor, and Now Children's Book Author, Arden Pala, Has His Own Book Series To Teach Children About Different Cultures.

"Superpowers for Good" cast member Arden Pala who was recently awarded “Best Child Actor” by the Los Angeles Film Awards talks about celebrating cultures and similarities in his new book series.

Arden wrote “The Adventures of Noah’s Flying Car Through China” (available to purchase now and on kindle) and “The Adventures of Noah’s Flying Car Through Turkey” (available only for amazon kindle) during his summer breaks and based them on trips he took with his family to China, Turkey and Mexico.

"The main message I want to get across is that folks are all different in various ways — maybe culturally or in beliefs, religions and background and other aspects. But the uniqueness of each person should be celebrated and that ultimately brings people together. In the process, they’ll probably also find they have a lot in common."

His 24-page children’s book with illustrations by Pavel Goldaev includes descriptions of Arden’s travels through the eyes of a young boy and his friends.

The book is part of a series that explores different countries around the world — the beauty of the land, historic places, and the food as experienced by several kids traveling in a flying car. Not a bad way to travel during the pandemic, although the series started several years before.

Proceeds benefit San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund.

The book, which raises money for the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, takes readers on an adventure swimming with dolphins in Cabo San Lucas, and whale watching in Todos Santos on the way to the ancient pyramids of Chichen Itza where the kids explore a Mayan temple.

“I want kids to have a fun time when they read my book. I also want kids to learn about different cultures and food,” said Arden, a sixth-grader at Francis Parker School in San Diego.

The way Arden figures it, if he shows different places in the world where kids’ families come from, they can make a connection with those places and understand a little more about the kids who come from there.

“I wrote the books to show that it’s OK to be different,” said Arden.

Arden comes from an immigrant culture himself — Turkish American — and cultural differences and accepting each other with our differences, no matter where we come from, is something we discuss very often at home.

“I want to explain about a country in a short, fun way, so kids get to experience how exciting and cool it is,” said Arden.

"The Adventures of Noah's Flying Car Through Mexico" are only available for purchase on Amazon.com.

2020 Airplanes and Dragonflies Christmas Gift Guide - Photowall - Wall Murals, Framed Prints, and More, Review and #Giveaway! (Worldwide) Ends 12/6





Could you imagine opening one of your Christmas presents and opening up a beautiful poster, framed print, or a beautiful photo on canvas to hang on your wall! My eight year old daughter has a new found love for wanting to travel to Paris, France. When she opened the box with the framed print of the Eiffel Tower, she was so happy that she could look at it everyday and she's began to start saving money for her trip when she's eighteen. Maybe I'll get to go with her, or maybe she'll take a friend. But it's neat when you have a dream to travel some place you've never been before. This framed photo will be hanging in her bedroom for years to come with a jar underneath it full of money for her Paris trip. This mama will make sure her baby girl gets to go there too!

This framed photo of the Eiffel Tower is so beautiful! I wished that I would have ordered a larger one. Maybe someday in the future, I will be able to afford to upgrade it for her. It's well made and comes ready to hang up on most any wall. Check out more information below about Photowall and their awesome, beautiful amazing products.

Photowall is a Swedish wall-art company passionate about creating inspiring living spaces with personality. You can purchase Wall Murals, Photo Wallpapers, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints, and Posters. You can also create your own Wallpaper, Canvas prints, Framed prints, or posters! You can use your own images, or use one of theirs created by the artists that they use. 

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At Photowall's wall mural factory they strive to minimize their environmental impact, and their environmental approach permeates everything they do. All production is to order, which means they only produce the quantity of products required, none are held in stock or discarded unnecessarily. The printing ink they use for their wallpapers contains no solvents or hazardous chemicals, and is biodegradable. Waste material from their processes is recycled by environmental entrepreneur Hans Andersson Recycling AB. Click here to read more about Photowall's environmental efforts in Sweden.

Purchase your Wallpaper, Wall Mural, Poster, Canvas, framed picture, or personalized products from Photowall today! Your friends and family will love receiving these gifts! 

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Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to Win either a canvas print or a premium poster of your choice from Photowall! Giveaway is open to everyone, Worldwide, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway ends 12/6/2020.


Disclosure: I received a framed poster from Photowall in exchange for my review and giveaway post. No other compensation was exchanged or received. The above opinions are mine and mine alone.

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

DROWNING - Movie Review!

My Review and Thoughts:
Melora Walters (Boogie Nights, Magnolia) is on a role! (and in many as well). She’s not only starred in Pen15 this summer, but also just released her feature film Drowning! She’s breaking boundaries not only as a female filmmaker but in storytelling through film at large.

I found the movie a little hard to follow. It's like being inside of Rosie's head and what people are saying to her because she's annoying them. She's really bothered by the fact that her son joined the military reserves. She keeps thinking that he's going to die. Seems as though she has some anxiety issues, which some of us do. She's inside of her own head so much that she seems almost depressed. The movie ends weird to me. It's worth watching if you like these kinds of movies. Melora Walters is a great actress though!



Melora Walters’ Film DROWNING 

Secures North American Release from Gravitas Ventures; 

Film Debuts October 20 on all Digital VOD Platforms 
Melora Walters, Gil Bellows, Jay Mohr, Joanna Going, Steven Swadling, Sergio Rizzuto and Mira Sorvino Star in Walters’ Second Film

Gravitas Ventures has released actress-turned-writer/director Melora Walters’ film DROWNING is now available on all North American digital VOD platforms. 

Debuting in October 2019 at the Rome Film Festival and concluding its festival run it Italy this summer at The Marateale— among the first international film festivals to take place since the pandemic began—Walters took home “Best Director” and the festival also honored star Mira Sorvino with the “La Marateale International Award” for her career and her commitment to the advancement of women in film.  DROWNING stars Walters (MAGNOLIA) directing her second feature (the first was this summer’s WATERLILY JAGUAR). The film also stars Emmyâ-winners Gil Bellows (PATRIOT) and Jay Mohr (GO); Joanna Going (KINGDOM),; Steven Swadling (KICKBOXER; THE CLEARING); Sergio Rizzuto (HARD KILL); and the Oscarâ-winning Mira Sorvino (MIGHTY APHRODITE, Hollywood). Rizzuto and Walters also serve as producers; and Swadling as an executive producer.

DROWNING recounts the story of a mother coming to terms with her emotions as her only son is deployed to war. Walters, whose son was deployed to Iraq and Syria, also wrote the film, inspired by her own experiences. The film explores the grief and depression that many families of service members struggle to reconcile with back at home. As such the film follows Rose (Walters) as she crosses paths with strangers and confides in close friends, grappling with her own faults to discover meaning in life.

Christopher Backus (JETT; WATERLILY JAGUAR), Sarah Butler (I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE), and Jim O’Heir (SMOTHERED BY MOTHERS) round out the cast. DROWNING was produced by Rizzuto for his Potato Eater Productions, Albert Chi, Rory Rooney, Walters, and Jerry Ying. Swadling served as an executive producer under his Room in the Sky Films production banner. 

Walters is in the midst of a career high, having released her directorial debut WATERLILY JAGUAR in June, starred in the horror-Western THE PALE DOOR in August, co-starring in the current hit Hulu Original series PEN15, and is starring in PINK SKIES AHEAD, debuted in October 2020.

DROWNING
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 83 Minutes
Rating: NR
Language: English
Audio: Dolby 5.1, AAC, Close-Captioned in English 


Director/Writer: Melora Walters


Executive Producer: Steven Michael Swadling

Director of Photography: Christopher Soos


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Disclosure: I received a private screener of the movie from a PR agency in exchange for my post. No other compensation was exchanged or received.

Scooter Brown Teams Up With Veteran-Owned Merica Bourbon For Signature Series! #merica


Southern rock and country artist Scooter Brown has teamed up with veteran-owned Merica Bourbon for a special Scooter Brown Signature Series. As a Marine vet himself with an affinity for good whiskey, the collaboration felt only natural. Everyone knows that country music pairs perfectly with bourbon - according to Merica, both are “meant to be shared with friends, reminiscing on the good moments in life.”

“It’s been a dream of mine to put out my own whiskey. The partnership with Merica Bourbon has turned into so much more. A veteran owned company all made in the USA is obviously a perfect fit as well... and the whiskey is delicious!” says Brown.

“I am very happy to be working with such a talented musician as Scooter Brown on his Merica Bourbon Signature Series, It has been amazing working with another veteran who believes in a quality, affordable Bourbon that gives back!” says founder Derek Sisson.

Proudly made in America, Merica Bourbon Whiskey, uses only the finest American grain to offer the cleanest, smoothest and best tasting whiskey. Derived from American history, Merica Bourbon is made with the same passion that makes this country great.

The Merica Bourbon Scooter Brown Signature Series is available to purchase online in 38 states. Merch items can be bought here.

Scooter Brown Band recently released their newest double single on Veterans Day. The original, “Something Waylon Would Sing,” has that traditional outlaw feel, while the Waylon Jennings cover, “Don’t You Think This Outlaw Bit’s Done Got Out Of Hand,” modernises a classic tune. Listen to both songs here.

The single has been added to Apple Music’s Country Roads, Don’t Mess With Texas and New Country Music playlists and can also be found on their Country Hot Tracks feature. Spotify added the song to their Next From Nashville playlist.

“It starts out semi-spoken, with a steel guitar weeping in the background. Then that familiar Waylors beat kicks in and the thumper production adds chicken-pickin’ Telecaster guitar and the audio pleasure meter goes up to “10.” Well done.” - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row

About Scooter Brown Band
After four years and three months, two tours overseas with one tour of combat in Iraq as a United States Marine, Scooter Brown traded his guns in for guitars and hit the road. Scooter Brown Band was formed and began playing mainly in and around Houston, Texas. They have toured North America and opened for some of their biggest influences including Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Dwight Yoakam, Lee Roy Parnell and the Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few. With two of the members having served in the military, they dedicate significant time doing work for Veteran Support Organizations like Base Camp 40 - Warriors in the Wild, Lone Survivor Foundation, and the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. For the last few years the band has been building a new era in their career. Defined as modern southern rock, the band released American Son in late 2017 and was named by Artists to Watch by Rolling Stone. Spotify supported the title track of the album on playlists including “Country Rocks,” “Southern Rock 101” and “Texas Music Now.” Brown was featured as a finalist on USA Network’s “Real Country” in 2018 and was awarded Male Vocalist of the Year at the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards presented by iHeartRadio. In July 2019 they made their debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage, introduced by fellow road warrior, Opry-member Charlie Daniels. The band has continued a rigorous touring schedule while writing with some of the biggest songwriters in Nashville and recording new music set to release in 2020. For more information, please visit scooterbrownband.com.

Lauren Daigle's "Christmas Under the Stars" (CD #Giveaway) Show Coming December 6th, at 9pmET/6pmPT, Stream it for FREE on BYUtv! #ChristmasL3

What better way to get in the holiday spirit than with a new Christmas special from Lauren Daigle! Join the GRAMMY and Billboard Music Award winner for Christmas Under the Stars, a cozy holiday concert on BYUtv, filled with holiday favorites like “White Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland,” Christmas lullabies like “Away in a Manger” and “What Child is This,” and of course her hits “Rescue” and “You Say.”

 

I love Lauren Daigle! I didn't know a thing about her until I heard her song, "You Say," about two years ago on the radio. Her voice is so beautiful. I could listen to her sing all day long. I fell in love with the song and her voice and bought her CD online that day. I love her attitude about everything, especially about life! NOW, she's made a Christmas CD!!! I will be purchasing it for sure! You should go and watch and stream her Christmas show, "Christmas Under the Stars," on December 6th at 9:00p.m. EST/6:00p.m. PST, on BYUtv or the BYUtv App!


In between each song, Lauren talks about her holidays with her family when she was younger and today. "White Christmas" was sang in a king of jazzy way. It was pretty cool the way she sang it. There's a live band playing music when she sings these wonderful Christmas songs.

BYUtv seems to be a FREE streaming service! You should check it out ASAP so you can watch Lauren Daigle's Christmas show, "Christmas Under the Stars," on December 6th at 9:00p.m. EST/6:00p.m. PST! You can download it on your phone, tablet, and possibly, your Roku. Stream the show for FREE on BYUtv any time after the premiere.

GIVEAWAY!


Enter below for a chance to Win a "Lauren Daigle CD: BEHOLD, A Christmas Collection" CD!!! Giveaway is open to residents who live in the main 48 continental United States, 18 years of age or older. Giveaway will end 11/30/2020. (I will personally be double checking each and every giveaway entry!)


Disclosure: I will receive a "Lauren Daigle CD: BEHOLD, A Christmas Collection" CD in exchange for my post from LEV3L. No other compensation was exchanged or received. The above opinions are mine and mine alone.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

"Antarctica" Movie Coming December 1st, to Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Youtube and more!

TO BE RELEASED BY BREAKER STUDIOS AND COMEDY DYNAMICS ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2020

Written and directed by - Keith Bearden (Meet Monica Velour, The Raftman's Razor)

Starring - Chloë Levine (Trinkets, The OA, Adam), Clea Lewis (The Americans, Royal Pains), Damian Young (Ozark, Birdman, House of Cards), Bubba Weiler (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and introducing Kimmie Muroya in her first feature film role, as the co-lead beside Chloe Levine.

Breaker Studios and Comedy Dynamics are pleased to announce that ANTARCTICA, written and directed by Keith Bearden and starring an incredible cast of emerging young talent Chloë Levine, Kimmie Muroya and Bubba Weiler alongside Clea Lewis and Damian Young, is set for release on digital platforms in the USA and Canada on Tuesday, December 1st, 2020. 

Synopsis: Life-long friends Kat and Janet see everything flipped upside down as they hit senior year. Shy Kat is now popular, hooking up at parties, while misfit Janet is put on strange medication for her “bad behavior.” Things get even odder when Janet meets a cute boy who might be a time traveler, and Kat’s panicked parents send her off to sex rehab. Can anything make life in the suburbs normal again?


Blockchain Entertainment company Breaker Studios, known for the critically acclaimed Tribeca hit The Gasoline Thieves (Huachicolero) and documentaries including Trust Machine: The Story Of Blockchain and Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records, has partnered with Comedy Dynamics, a subsidiary of the Nacelle Company, to release their original production ANTARCTICA. The Nacelle Company is known for Netflix’s Down To Earth with Zac Efron, The Movies That Made Us, and The Toys That Made Us, as well as Disney +’s Behind The Attraction and CW’s Discontinued.

ANTARCTICA was produced by Kim Jackson (Trust Machine, Blue Caprice) for Breaker Studios and Peter Ernsky for Oso Media. Chloë Levine served as an executive producer alongside Zach LeBeau for Breaker Studios.

Bearden said of his second feature film, “Antarctica is a movie that I've waited my whole life to make. I wanted it to be a movie for teens and anyone who remembers being one, inspired by the smart, funny women who I have met throughout my life and the intimate friendships they share. I am confident the story of Kat and Janet will connect with a wide audience."

Kim Jackson, CEO of Breaker Studios said, “this film is right on time and is a genre all of its own. Keith’s unique perspective shines.  We are thrilled to be partnered with Comedy Dynamics on its release. This film is sure to be a classic that many generations will enjoy watching together.”

ANTARCTICA premieres on Breaker, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Dish, Spectrum, Youtube and more on December 1, 2020. Pre-Order the film here: https://apple.co/2T9dhbC