September 29th is NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!!! #NationalCoffeeDay #SteepedCoffee

DIFFERENT COFFEE ROASTS: DO YOU KNOW YOUR BEANS?

ECO-FRIENDLY STEEPED COFFEE HAS THE SCOOP.

DISCOVER HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT ROAST FOR YOU

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Even the most discerning coffee aficionados may think that taste, aroma, and body are all about the bean itself. But it’s actually the way that bean is processed and brewed that reveals coffee’s essential character.

Steeped Coffee (Steeped), the eco-minded force behind fresh-roasted, single-serve gourmet coffee in compostable brew bags, wants people to know what to expect when it comes to the different roasting methods. Read on to take a deeper dive into your cup of joe—and discover which style makes you smile.

What’s in a name? You’ve seen all the descriptive terms: French Roast, Breakfast Roast, Espresso, Viennese, Blonde Roast, and more. But did you know that they’re all variations on just three basic categories? That’s right, that java you’re drinking is generally either light, medium, or dark roast.

All coffee beans, whether they’re destined to be light, medium, or dark roasted, start out green. The heat of the roasting process causes them to dry out, change color, and develop their coffee-like character. The longer the roast, the darker they become.

Master coffee roasters are part artisans/part scientists, and their tools are time and temperature. They carefully monitor the roasting process to determine the exact moment each batch reaches the desired character.

Light Roast: You’ll sometimes see monikers like Blonde, Light City, or Cinnamon Roasts, and they’re all part of the Light Roast family. If you enjoy a mellow flavor with bright, slightly fruity overtones, Light Roast is for you. Try Steeped’s Sunrise Blend, with lovely notes of lemon-lime, cocoa nibs, and toffee.

You may be surprised to know that light roasts have more caffeine and higher acidity than their darker bean brethren. That’s because the longer the roast, the more caffeine and acid is released from the bean. Light Roast beans are pulled from the roaster earlier in the heating process, at around 356°F – 401°F, so the acid and caffeine don’t have time to “burn-off.”

Medium Roast: The best choice for those who love a balanced, smooth cup of coffee, Medium Roast beans are roasted at about 410°F – 428°F. Look for labels like Breakfast or American Roast. These coffees are a little deeper, darker, and sweeter than light roasts. Steeped’s California Blend is a great example of a Medium Roast coffee, delivering a toasty profile with notes of nuts and chocolate.

Dark Roast: Beans roasted at about 464°F – 482°F produce a rich, full-bodied flavor with bittersweet overtones and a deep aroma—perfect for those who favor a more intense brew. Dark Roast is the province of bold styles like Espresso, French, Viennese, and Italian Roasts. If you crave a true Dark Roast coffee experience, look no further than Steeped’s Odyssey Blend, with its earthy, almost savory profile.

A word about specialty coffees: “Specialty coffee” status has nothing to do with fancy flavors. The title is bestowed by a panel of certified experts who rank coffee by specific criteria like aroma, flavor, acidity, body, balance, and taste. Only the highest scoring coffees earn bragging rights as specialty coffee.

But specialty coffee isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about the journey from seed to cup. Everyone behind the scenes, from the growers and roasters to exporters and baristas, are committed to respecting each other, the community, and the world at large.

Steeped Coffee has been setting the industry’s ethical standards since 2017. Their craft-roasted specialty coffee comes in convenient, fully compostable, single-serve brew bags. CEO and Founder Josh Wilbur developed the proprietary Steeped Brewing Method in response to the environmental dilemma created by the billions of unrecyclable pods and brewing machines accumulating in the world’s landfills each year. Both the inner brew bag and even their award-winning outer packaging is certified compostable. And since the Steeped ethos is all about global responsibility, its Fair Trade coffee is sourced directly from farmers to help support the communities of origin.

Steeped also works with more than 400 specialty coffee roasting partners who use its single-serve brewing method and share its passion for environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and a perfect cup of coffee.

Learn about coffee and get news, recipes, and more on the STEEPED Coffee blog at https://steepedcoffee.com/blogs/community-highlights.

About Steeped Coffee:

Based in Santa Cruz, California, Steeped Coffee is a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation helping to make great-tasting craft coffee more accessible, more ethical, and more sustainable through its patent-pending Steeped Brewing Method. The proprietary method brews coffee similarly to tea in pre-portioned compostable coffee bags, allowing coffee lovers to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee anytime, anywhere. Licensed to over 500 of the top specialty roasters around the globe, the Steeped Brewing Method is the easiest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by simply adding water without pods, plugs, or expensive equipment. Welcome to Coffee Simplified.

To see retail locations and partners, visit http://www.steepedcoffee.com.

"Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny" Review and #Giveaway! (3 Winners) Giveaway Ends 9/22

History’s Greatest Hero Returns! 

Harrison Ford reprises his role as the legendary 

archaeologist when Lucasfilm’s 

Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny

From Academy Award®–nominated writer-director James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) comes the final chapter in the saga of one of cinema’s greatest heroes. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny sees Harrison Ford reprise his iconic role as the whip-smart archaeologist one last time for a “rip-roaring adventure” (Maureen Lenker, Entertainment Weekly) full of “exciting action, wonderful banter and fantastic twists and turns” (Germain Lussier, io9).

The film is now available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, with never-before-seen bonus content including five chapters that chart the making of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Join the cast and crew on an epic, globe-trotting adventure showcasing new characters, stunts, music, locations, production design, and visual effects.

Film Synopsis

Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise-- a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure. Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish), John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Shaunette Renée Wilson (Black Panther), Thomas Kretschmann (Das Boot), Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Boyd Holbrook (Logan), Olivier Richters (Black Widow), Mads Mikkelsen (Doctor Strange) and newcomer Ethann Isidore. Directed by James Mangold (Logan, Walk the Line) and written by Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold, based on characters created by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981, has once again composed the score.

My Review and Thoughts:

We love all of the Indiana Jones movies! This last one was for sure, the final one with Harrison Ford. The ending is really cool! If you like the previous Indiana Jones movies, you'll like this one too! My fifteen year old son and eleven year old daughter wanted to watch the previous five Indiana Jones movies now! I'm so happy to be able to share these amazing family movies with them! Check out the movie trailer below.

Bonus Features*

The Making of Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny

Chapter 1 – Prologue – Harrison Ford leaps back into action as Indiana Jones! Journey to 1944 as this featurette reveals the filmmakers, characters, stunts, locations, and incredible visual effects that make up the thrilling opening of Dial of Destiny!

Chapter 2 – New York – Blast off to adventure as James Mangold showcases the re-creation of 1969 Manhattan for the Moon Parade chase. This featurette spotlights Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as John Williams conducts his beautiful new theme for this compelling character.

Chapter 3 – Morocco – The man in the hat is back! Explore Morocco as this featurette breaks down the white-knuckle stunts of the medina tuk-tuk chase and hotel brawl. Meet Teddy (Ethann Isidore), Indy’s precocious new ally in the hunt for the dial!

Chapter 4 – Sicily – Meet Renaldo (Antonio Banderas) as he guides our heroes on a perilous underwater treasure hunt! Catch up with Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge on location in Sicily and explore the caverns, traps, and bugs surrounding Archimedes’ tomb!

Chapter 5 – Finale – This featurette breaks down the thrilling climax to the Indiana Jones series. Cast and filmmakers James Mangold, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, John Williams, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford bid farewell to one of the greatest heroes of all time.

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Cast:

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones

Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena Shaw

Antonio Banderas as Renaldo

John Rhys-Davies as Sallah

Shaunette Renée Wilson as Mason

Thomas Kretschmann as Colonel Weber

Toby Jones as Basil Shaw

Boyd Holbrook as Klaber

Olivier Richters as Hauke

Ethann Isidore as Teddy

Mads Mikkelsen as Dr. Voller

Directed by: James Mangold

Written by: Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth and David Koepp and James Mangold

Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Simon Emanuel

Executive Produced by: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas

Music by: John Williams

GIVEAWAY!!!!

Enter below using the Giveaway Tools form for a chance to WIN a Digital Copy of the NEW "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" movie! THREE (3) Winners! Giveaway Ends on Friday, 9/22 at midnight.

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DISNEY’S LIVE-ACTION REIMAGINING OF “THE LITTLE MERMAID” TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+ SEPTEMBER 6, 2023! #TheLittleMermaid #DisneyPlus

About the Movie:

“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. 

My Review and Thoughts:

I wasn't quite sure that I was going to like this remake. To be honest, it was okay. If I hadn't already seen the animated version, that I probably wouldn't have judged it so much. I wasn't fond of Flounder or Sebastion. As they played much larger roles in the animated version then in this one. They also took out a few scenes, and of course, entered some new ones. The acting is alright, could have been way better for a Disney movie. I still say that the Live Action Beauty and the Beast was the best one by far! Check out "The Little Mermaid" Trailer below.

Disney’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic “The Little Mermaid,” which opened in theaters in May and went on to gross more than $542 million at the global box office, will premiere on Disney+ September 6, 2023.

Disney+ subscribers will be able to access special bonus content, including Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men”) as King Triton performing the song “Impossible Child” with music by multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,’ “In the Heights”); “Passing the Dinglehopper,” and “Under the Sea – Song Breakdown.”

The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Eric; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (“Room”) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as The Queen; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). The songs feature music from multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,’ “In the Heights”). The film is produced by two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” “Grease Live!”), Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca (“Tony Bennett: An American Classic”), and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver (“The Lion King”) serving as executive producer.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter: @DisneyPlus, @LittleMermaid  

Instagram: @DisneyPlus, @disneylittlemermaid

Facebook: @DisneyPlus, @DisneyLittleMermaid

Disney Pixar's "Elemental" Arrives on Digital TODAY and Blu-ray 9/26! #Giveaway #Elemental

Opposites React When Disney and Pixar’s 

ELEMENTAL

Arrives Exclusively

on Digital Retailers TODAY, August 15th and on 4K Ultra HD™,

Blu-ray™ and DVD on September 26

Welcome to Element City, where the fiery Ember Lumen and the go-with-the-flow Wade Ripple are about to discover what happens when fire meets water in Pixar Animation Studios’ dazzling and imaginative Elemental, which debuts on all major digital platforms (Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, etc.) August 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD September 26.

Described as “stunning” (Joey Magidson, Awards Radar), “beautiful and immersive” (Belen Edwards, Mashable), Elemental is and Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ with “Pixar’s signature blend of vibrant revolutionary animation and imagination” (Luke Harfield, Awards Watch). Fans can be the first to watch at home by adding the film to their Pixar movie collection, and access bonus content including exclusive deleted scenes, featurettes, an audio commentary, and the widely popular all-new short, “Carl’s Date.”

My Review:

My three children and I saw "Elemental" in the movie theater a few weeks ago. We all really enjoyed it. My children are now fifteen, fourteen, and eleven! They still enjoy going to Disney movies and so do I! Elemental was one of the most adorable love stories that I've seen from them in a long time. It's a cute movie with to me, no subliminal messages. 

Even if there was suspected to be some racial things in it, I sure as heck didn't notice them! I read in another article online, that "This movie offers a solid foundation to delve into topics of xenophobia, accessibility, and inclusion." I never saw them. As this movie is about an immigrant family moving to a town that wasn't so friendly to them in the beginning. But eventually, they opened up a shop and other Fire elements move into the community around them. The kids don't even realize that hearing "elements don't mix," is an issue for adults. As the issue becomes a non-issue at the end of the movie. So it's a Good thing!

Film Synopsis:

“Elemental” is an original feature film set in Element City, where residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Partly Cloudy” short), and produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2”), “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg & Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh and stars the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade.

Social Media

Twitter: @pixarelemental

Facebook: @PixarElemental

Instagram: @pixarelemental

Bonus Features*

Short Film

Carl’s Date – Written and directed by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Bob Peterson and produced by Kim Collins, this all-new short, “Carl’s Date,” finds Carl reluctantly agreeing to go on a date with a lady friend —but admittedly with no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl’s pre-date jitters and offer some tried-and-true tips for making friends — if you’re a dog. “Carl’s Date” opened in theaters in front of Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental.”

Featurettes:

Ember and Wade – Take a deeper look at the development of main characters Ember and Wade, from early designs to final effects, and learn how the complex work of the technical and character teams brought these characters to life.

Next Stop: Element City – Explore how Element City is built to accommodate its different inhabitants. Director Peter Sohn and crew members share insights about the evolution of the designed world, as well as some of the research that inspired its unique look.

Paths to Pixar: The Immigrant Experience – Hear from first-generation filmmakers on the Elemental crew as they share their journeys to Pixar.  Discover how Elemental’s real-world themes of sacrifice and identity, amongst many others, reflect or diverge from their own lived experiences.

Deleted Scenes:

Director Peter Sohn introduces five scenes that are storyboarded, set to music, timed, and voiced, but are not included in the final version of Elemental.

Intro Ember – An alternate opening in which our hero Ember helps a newly immigrated Fire family navigate through, and acclimate to, Element City. Scene introduced by director Peter Sohn.

Mom Rejects Wade – Ember’s traditional parents learn that she’s enamored with watery Wade…and it doesn’t go well. Scene introduced by story supervisor Jason Katz.

Dante Challenge – In an attempt to keep Ember apart from Wade, Bernie tasks her with finding a place to live for newcomer Dante, who Wade finds himself rather enamored with. Scene introduced by story artist Nira Liu.

Brook Dinner – Ember joins Wade for dinner at his home, in this abandoned storyline in which Wade’s mother, Brook, is revealed to be the villain diverting water into Firetown. Scene introduced by story artist Anna Benedict.

Beach Proposal – Sharing a tender moment on the beach, Ember and Wade propose marriage to each other. Scene introduced by story artists Yung-Han Chang and Le Tang.

Audio Commentary:

Elemental Filmmaker Commentary – Join director Peter Sohn, supe tech Sanjay Bakshi, supervising animator Mike Venturini, and directing animator Gwendelyn Enderoglu as they provide insight into the making of this remarkable animated feature while you watch it.

*bonus features vary by product and retailer

Voice Cast:

Leah Lewis as Ember

Mamoudou Athie as Wade

Ronnie del Carmen as Bernie

Shila Ommi as Cinder

Wendi McLendon-Covey as Gale

Catherine O’Hara as Brook

Mason Wertheimer as Clod

Joe Pera as Fern

Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside

Directed by: Peter Sohn

Produced by: Denise Ream p.g.a.

Executive Producer: Pete Docter

Screenplay by: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh

Story by: Peter Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh

Music by: Thomas Newman

Product Specifications

Release Date: Digital: August 15 & Physical: September 26

Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD

Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD

Feature Run Time: Approx. 101 minutes

Rating: U.S. Rated PG

GIVEAWAY!

In Celebration of this movie becoming available to purchase, Disney Pixar is allowing me to Give Away ONE Digital Code for "Elemental!" Enter below using the Giveaway Tools Form! Giveaway Ends 8/30! Open to residents Worldwide (as long as platforms like Movies Anywhere, Vudu, etc., work in your area!) (There's another Giveaway on my Facebook Page and on Instagram too!)

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Celebrate World Princess Week (August 20-26th) with the Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest" Premiering on Disney+ on August 18th! #LegoDisneyPrincess #DisneyPlus

A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH “LEGO® DISNEY PRINCESS: THE CASTLE QUEST” PREMIERING AUGUST 18, EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+

An exciting new adventure begins today with the release of the official trailer and key art for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.” The all-new animated special from Disney Princess and the LEGO Group will premiere August 18 on Disney+, leading into the World Princess Week celebration.

In “LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest,” Tiana, Moana, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Ariel are off on an adventure as they are each unexpectedly transported to a mysterious castle. Shortly after arriving, they soon discover that Gaston has hatched an evil plan to take over all their kingdoms! The Princess characters must work together to solve challenges hidden deep within the castle walls and try to save their kingdoms from Gaston. Will bravery, quick-thinking, and teamwork prevail?

“LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest” features the voices of Jodi Benson as Ariel, Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, and Katie Von Till as Snow White. Additional cast includes Richard White as Gaston, Joanne Worley as Wardrobe, Corey Burton as Magic Mirror, and Jim Cummings as King Triton.

Michael D. Black is the director and Robert Fewkes, Pamela J. Keller, Joshua R. Wexler, and Sanjee Gupta are producers. 

Viewers also have the opportunity to shop the LEGO® Disney Princess Ultimate Adventure Castle featured in the special on shopDisney.com and retail locations globally.

Earlier this month, Disney kicked off its “Wonder of Princess” festivities, as part of the on-going celebration of 100 years of Disney. The celebration of the iconic Disney Princess brand and its beloved characters will culminate with the return of World Princess Week (August 20 – 26), a global extravaganza that highlights the impact of the timeless magic and beloved storytelling of Disney Princess characters.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter: @DisneyPlus

Instagram: @DisneyPlus

Facebook: @DisneyPlus

ABOUT DISNEY+ 

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and much more. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. The flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ offers an ever-growing collection of exclusive originals, including feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series, and short-form content. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, Disney+ is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service, as part of the Disney Bundle in the U.S. that gives subscribers access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, or as part of Combo+ in Latin America with Star+, the standalone general entertainment and sports streaming service in the region. For more, visit disneyplus.com, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.

ABOUT DISNEY PRINCESS

Disney Princess celebrates the most magical adventures and the relatable, empowered heroes who inspire fans—young and old, around the world—to discover whole new worlds and realize their full potential. Every Disney Princess character, from optimistic and kind Snow White to adventurous wayfinder Moana, empowers fans to dream of bringing the magic of Disney’s most beloved stories to life in their own lives, by finding the courage to impact their world and taking charge of their own destinies.

ABOUT THE LEGO GROUP

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine.

The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well”. Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. However, its products are now sold in more than 130 countries worldwide.

For more news from the LEGO Group, information about our financial performance and responsibility engagement, please visit www.LEGO.com/aboutus. 

The Blind (Duck Dynasty's Phil & Miss Kay!) #TheBlindMIN

Duck Dynasty's Phil & Kay Robertson's

THE BLIND!

Features the real-life story of how Phil & Kay met, fell in love, and struggled through immense challenges, and how God saved them and brought them back together! It's a real-life, gritty, raw, and beautiful story of God's redemptive power! I can't wait to see this movie! I have seen Every episode of Duck Dynasty and the shows that came after too! I sure do miss them.

About THE BLIND

Long before Phil Robertson was a reality TV star, he fell in love, started a family, and began to spiral out of control. THE BLIND shares never-before-revealed moments in Phil’s life as he seeks to conquer the shame of his past, ultimately finding redemption in an unlikely place.

"The Blind" is coming to theaters 9/28!

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm on DVD and Digital, September 12, 2023! #BatmanMaskofthePhantasm4K

BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERALDED FAN FAVORITE ANIMATED FILM WITH FULLY REMASTERED EDITION FOR 4K ULTRA HDTM

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

 Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the most universally acclaimed film in the Dark Knight’s legendary cinematic history when the newly-remastered animated movie Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, comes to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, the film will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD on September 12, 2023.

The release will also include an all-new featurette Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight, which takes a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games and more.

Rooted in DC’s acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series and released theatrically on Christmas Day 1993, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm has not only been ranked by Time magazine as one of the 10 best Super Hero movies ever, but is also arguably the core fans’ all-time favorite Batman film. The movie has been rated at the top of the Dark Knight film franchise by such popular entertainment media as Empire, Screenrant and Paste. And in the ultimate mainstream salute for its time, Gene Siskel & Robert Ebert didn’t initially review the film during its theatrical release, but later dedicated a portion of their At The Movies weekly TV series to pay compliment to the film – and voice their regret for not giving it the attention it deserved during its original run – when Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was distributed for home entertainment.

The 4K HDR/SDR remaster of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was sourced from the 1993 Original Cut Camera Negative and was scanned at 4K resolution. Digital restoration was applied to the 4K scans to remove dirt, scratches and additional anomalies, but special care was given to not touch the film grain or the animation cel dirt that was part of the original artwork. This is the first time since its theatrical release that it is presented in its 1.85 aspect ratio. The original 2.0 mix and the 5.1 tracks were remastered to remove or improve defects such as pops, ticks, dropouts and distortion.

The animated film features an all-star cast headed by the quintessential voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, alongside Dana Delany (Desperate Housewives, China Beach) as Bruce Wayne’s love interest, Andrea Beaumont, Mark Hamill (Star Wars franchise) as the Joker, Stacy Keach (Nebraska, Prison Break, Mike Hammer) as Phantasm/Carl Beaumont, Abe Vigoda (Barney Miller, The Godfather) as Salvatore Valestra, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (The F.B.I.) as Alfred, Hart Bochner (Die Hard) as Arthur Reeves, Bob Hastings (McHale’s Navy, The Poseidon Adventure) as Commissioner Gordon, Robert Costanzo (Forget Paris, City Slickers) as Detective Bullock, Dick Miller (Gremlins, The Terminator) as Chuckie Sol, and John P. Ryan (The Right Stuff) as Buzz Bronski. Additional voices included Pat Musick, Marilu Henner, Neil Ross, Ed Gilbert, Jeff Bennett, Jane Downs, Vernee Watson, Charles Howerton, Thom Pinto and Peter Renaday.

The Batman: Mask of the Phantasm filmmaking team is composed of the award-winning core group behind Batman: The Animated Series. Eric Radomski and Bruce Timm directed the film from a screenplay by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Martin Pasko and Michael Reaves, based on a story by Burnett.

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm will be available on September 12, 2023 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. 4K Ultra HD Discs will be available to purchase online and in-store at major retailers. Pre-order your copy now.

SYNOPSIS:

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm opens with the city's most feared gangsters being systematically eliminated, and assumed blame falling on the Caped Crusader. But prowling the Gotham night is a shadowy new villain, the Phantasm, a sinister figure with some link to Batman's past. Can the Dark Knight elude the police, capture the Phantasm and clear his own name? Unmasking the Phantasm is just one of the twists in this dazzling animated feature, which provides new revelations about Batman's past, his archrival the Joker, and Batman's most grueling battle ever - the choice between his love for a beautiful woman and his vow to be the defender of right.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE*:

Kevin Conroy: I Am The Knight (New Featurette) – For 30 years, Kevin Conroy defined Batman for multiple generations using only his voice, best exemplified in the landmark film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Conroy passed away in November 2022, but his legacy lives on in 15 films, nearly 400 episodes of animated television series, a dozen video games, and as a live-action Bruce Wayne in the Arrowverse’s 2019-2020 “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover event. Several of Conroy’s contemporaries – including animation legend Bruce Timm, Batman producer Michael Uslan and revered voice actress Tara Strong – pay tribute to the star who remains the Dark Knight for millions of Batfans.

*Bonus episode of Justice League: Unlimited featuring a cameo from Phantasm.

Running Time: 76 minutes

**Digital version not available in Canada

About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels.  WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com

About Warner Bros. Animation 

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Batman: Caped Crusader, Bat- Family, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Creature Commandos, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Merry Little Batman, My Adventures with Superman, Noonan’s, Teen Titans Go!, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Velma. The studio is currently in production with New Line Cinema on the upcoming original anime feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.  WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation). 

Mathnasium "The Math Learning Center" #Giveaway! #Mathnasium #ChangingLivesThroughMath #BackToSchool

As Back to School season is upon us, we know some students are already anxious about their

upcoming math classes and assignments. Mathnasium is here to help and alleviate that stress!

The first step is to find a local Learning Center and schedule a math skills assessment to discuss

a customized learning plan - unique to each student and their needs.

I’ve partnered with Mathnasium, the Math Learning Center, to offer my followers the chance to win a FREE month of instruction for their child, which includes homework help as they get back into the school year routine. Available for kindergarten through 12th grade!

WHAT IS MATHNASIUM:
Mathnasium (also Mathnasium Learning Center) is an American education brand and supplemental math learning franchise consisting of over 1,000 learning centers in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia that provides instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The curriculum employs the Mathnasium MethodTM, a proprietary system that was developed  by a team of education experts with co-founder Lawrence Martinek.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

For decades the Mathnasium MethodTM has transformed the way kids learn math. We build a foundation for math mastery through deep understanding by starting with what they already know, addressing any learning gaps, expanding their mathematical thinking, and adding new concepts in sequence. This proprietary method works for kids of all ages and skill levels, whether they’re struggling in math, doing okay but could be doing better, or are already excelling but need more of a challenge. When kids see what they can achieve because of their proficiency in math, it can alter the course of their entire lives. We use a combination of mental,verbal, visual, tactile, and written techniques to build math knowledge level by level, so they understand it, master it, and enjoy it.

Unlike private tutors, our curriculum and methodology have been proven through the success of hundreds of thousands of students. Tutors are reactive, Mathnasium is proactive; we build each child's needed mathematical skills methodically and comprehensively. Backed by the extensive training and resources of a global organization, our instructors deliver a superior method, typically at a lower cost.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

We have over 1,000 centers nationwide. Get started now. It’s as easy as:

1. Find a location

2. Get a math skills assessment

3. Talk to your center director about the customized learning plan for your child.

More Info on Mathnasium:

Mathnasium (also Mathnasium Learning Center) is an American education brand and supplemental math learning franchise consisting of over 1,000 learning centers in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia that provides instruction to students in pre-kindergarten through high school. The curriculum employs the Mathnasium Method™, a proprietary system that was developed by a team of education experts with co-founder Lawrence Martinek.

Follow Mathnasium on Social Media:

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*Enter to win ONE Free month of Instruction at your local Mathnasium using the Giveaway Tools form below! 

(For winner, I will need the parent's name, phone number, email address, child's name, age, and the Mathnasium center that you are closest to. Giveaway open to Residents in All 50 U.S. States and Canada only, 18 years of age or older.)

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Roadside Attractions will release CAMP HIDEOUT exclusively in theaters on September 15, 2023! #CampHideoutMovie

Mischievous foster teen Noah (Ethan Drew) finds himself in trouble again. After one such petty crime and crossing paths with two foes, he chooses summer camp over juvenile hall. Upon arrival, Noah quickly comes to realize the camp's notorious owner, Falco (Christopher Lloyd) and his dog Lazaraus ironically loathe children. The double whammy takes a turn as Jake (Corbin Bleu), an optimistic camp leader, lifts Noah’s pessimistic attitude. The friendship snowballs for the good as Noah opens up to fellow campers and together they bond in all the fun and memorable ways camp offers. When all seems well, the “bad guys” show up at camp in search of Noah to take back what he stole. Together, Noah and his fellow campers band together to construct a funhouse hideout in the woods, packed with booby traps, zip lines, and bees. In a “change of heart,” cold-hearted Falco warms to the campers, and steps in to help; and together they all learn a valuable lesson of sticking together.

Directed by: Sean Olson

Written by: Kat Olson. C. Neil Davenport, Dave DeBorde

Produced by: Jason Lee Brown, Phillip Glasser, Brad Goen

Starring: Corbin Bleu, Ethan Drew, Amanda Leighton, and Christopher Lloyd

Scooby Doo! and Krypto, Too! on DVD and Digital September 26th, 2023! #ScoobyDooAndKryptoToo

TWO DOGS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

SCOOBY-DOO! AND KRYPTO, TOO!

PURCHASE DIGITALLY & ON DVD SEPTEMBER 26

Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo have to solve what may be their greatest mystery yet in Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, which will be available in the US to purchase Digitally at retailers everywhere, and on DVD only at Walmart on September 26, 2023 The all-new, feature-length film brings together the Scooby gang and DC for the first time.

The world's greatest heroes, DC’s Justice League, have mysteriously vanished and a terrifying phantom has taken up residence in The Hall of Justice. Now it's up to the world's greatest super sleuths, Scooby and the gang, to solve the mystery and save our heroes...with a little help from their new pal Krypto the Superdog!

Returning as the voices of the Scooby gang are Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo and Fred Jones, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers, Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley and Grey Delisle as Daphne Blake as well as Wonder Woman. Also featured in the voice cast are P.J. Byrne as J.B., Victoria Grace as Mercy, Charles Halford as Lex Luthor, Nolan North as the Joker and Superman, Tara Strong as Helen, Lois Lane and Harley Quinn, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy and Perry White, James Arnold Taylor as Jimmy Olsen and Rex Ruthor and Niccole Thurman as Mayor Fleming.

Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton directs Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! from a script by T.K. O’Brian. Producers are Rick Morales and Jim Krieg (The Death and Return of Superman) and Sam Register is Executive Producer.

Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! will be available on September 26, 2023 to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more. In the US, DVD will be available to purchase on September 26, 2023 in store and online only at Walmart, and in Canada DVD will be available on October 24, 2023 in store and online at retailers everywhere. Pre-order your copy now.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE THREE BONUS SCOOBY-DOO EPISODES:

- The Scooby of a Thousand Faces!

- What a Night, for a Dark Knight!

- One Minute Mysteries!” Guest Starring The Flash

Running Time: approx. 78 minutes

About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels.  WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Batman: Caped Crusader, Bat- Family, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Creature Commandos, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Merry Little Batman, My Adventures with Superman, Noonan’s, Teen Titans Go!, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Velma. The studio is currently in production with New Line Cinema on the upcoming original anime feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.  WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation). 

Hello! I've missed all of you!

I am going to start posting on my blog again and checking my LOW Entry Giveaway Form. I promise! Otherwise, I'm going to lose my sponsors, like Disney and Warner Bros., and I'd rather not do that.

I haven't posted in so long, ya'll don't know that I bought my own house! I'm a single mom, and I bought a house for me and my three children. My kids are now 15, 14, and 11! They will be in 10th, 9th, and 6th grade. They are growing big and healthy, so far, so good.

We now have two dogs, two cats, and two hamsters. 

Living in our own home has made money tighter, but we had to do what was best for us in the long run. Even if it means we are living on cheap breakfast foods and looking for every discounted deal and meals, that we can find! McDonald's has FREE French Fries on Friday, on the app. AND Krispy Kreme Donuts is selling a dozen original glazed donuts for just 86 cents with the purchase of a regular-priced dozen donuts on Friday, July 14th! Every little bit helps.

I miss my blog and have missed all of you! Now let's go find those giveaways!!!

Here are the ones I found today, below: (they are also on my Low Entry Giveaway page)

3-month Pure Flix subscription (7/12 @8pm MST) - U.S. - Mom Knows Best *GT

3-Month Subscription to Pure Flix (7/13) - U.S. - Sharing Life's Moments *RC

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - Digital Movie Code (7/14) - Enza's Bargains *RC

3 -Month Pure Flix Subscription (7/18) - U.S. - The Frugal Grandmom *RC

Viscata’s Barceloneta Herringbone Espadrilles - shoes (7/24) - U.S. - Susie's Reviews *RC

Mickey & Minnie: 10 Classic Shorts, Volume 1 on Blu-Ray and DVD on Feb. 7th!

Collect A Piece of Animation History When 

Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 1

Arrives on Blu-ray™ and DVD February 7

Walt Disney Animation Studios today announced that Mickey & Minnie 10 Classic Shorts – Volume 1 will soon be available to audiences to enjoy at home. This new collection gathers together ten classic animated shorts for the first time, including the iconic “Steamboat Willie,” and features all-new introductions from Mickey and Minnie for each short.

This release is part of the planned releases coming in 2023 to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary.

It will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and DVD from February 7. 

Film Synopsis:

Celebrate 100 magical years of Disney with this collectible compilation of animated shorts! Mickey and Minnie share their memories in new introductions to these 10 wonderful stories, which have entertained generations of children and adults alike. Included is the iconic "Steamboat Willie," the first cartoon with synchronized sound, in which the character of Mickey Mouse was first introduced as a deckhand on a riverboat commanded by the tyrannical Captain Pete. Also included are "Brave Little Tailor," featuring Mickey as a medieval tailor given a daunting task. In "Mickey’s Delayed Date," the tardy mouse relies on his faithful pup Pluto to get him to a dance with Minnie. "Hawaiian Holiday" finds Mickey and his pals vacationing on a beautiful island. Then along with friends, Mickey and Minnie glide through a romantic date on a frozen river in "On Ice." And catch five more delightful stories in this legacy collection.

Street Date Physical: February 7, 2023

Feature Run Time: Approx. 83 Minutes