Marvel Studios, “Black Panther” has Arrived on Blu-Ray!!! #Giveaway

We had a massive storm with golf ball size hail and lost power so, I was not able to let you know that the must-own cultural phenomenon, Black Panther by Marvel Studios arrived on Blu-Ray May 15th.

“One of the best superhero movies of the century”

— Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

“An Exhilarating Triumph On Every Level”

–Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

 

As soon as our power came back on, we watched this film. My 11-year-old thought it was crazy, cool and awesome. My 9-year-old thought it  was full of surprises and very thrilling. My husband thought they did a fantastic job with the whole movie and it was an incredible way to introduce Black Panther before Infinity Wars.

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther,” the highly celebrated story of T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), a young African prince who takes on the mantle of King and Super Hero, has thrilled and inspired generations of moviegoers around the globe. Now, fans can bring home the phenomenon, packed with light-hearted fun, pulse-pounding action and a powerful message, and watch it over and over again,

Through the 4K Cinematic Universe Edition of “Black Panther,” fans will experience the exhilarating adventure in stunning 4K Ultra HD with next-generation high dynamic range (HDR) visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.

Never-before-seen extras feature commentary from director Ryan Coogler; deleted scenes; outtakes; and several making-of featurettes, which detail the Black Panther’s evolution, the remarkable women of Wakanda, the history of T’Challa’s proud nation, and the cosmic origin and technological applications of vibranium. Also included are a roundtable discussion with “Black Panther” filmmakers and writers; a featurette tracing the countless connections between heroes, characters and storylines within the Marvel Cinematic Universe; and an exclusive sneak peek at “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”

The global cultural phenomenon of “Black Panther” has dominated the box office charts emerging as the third biggest movie of all time domestically with over $665 million – the first film in eight years to spend five weeks at No. 1 – and rising to the global top 10 of all time with over $1.3 billion.

In the acclaimed film, T’Challa returns home to the hidden high-tech African nation of Wakanda to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king, following the death of his father. But when a man named Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) appears, T’Challa’s mettle as king—and Black Panther—is tested when he’s drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Pitted against his own family, the king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and embrace his future as an Avenger.

The film features a fierce group of Wakandan women, including Nakia (Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong’o), a War Dog and Wakandan spy; Shuri (Letitia Wright), T’Challa’s little sister and tech wizard; and the Dora Milaje, the all-female Wakandan Special Forces led by Okoye (Danai Gurira). They team up with reluctant ally CIA agent Everett K. Ross (Martin Freeman) to help T’Challa defend Wakanda against the forces threatening to destroy it.

The extraordinary ensemble cast of “Black Panther” also includes veteran actors such as Academy Award® nominee Angela Bassett as Ramonda, T’Challa and Shuri’s mother; Academy Award® winner Forest Whitaker as Zuri, the spiritual leader of Wakanda; and Andy Serkis as Ulysses Klaue, an illegal arms dealer; and standout performances by Academy Award® nominee Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi, Royal Counsel to T’Challa; Winston Duke as M’Baku, the formidable leader of the Jabari tribe; and Emmy® Award-winner Sterling K. Brown as N’Jobu, a Wakandan War Dog.

The action in “Black Panther” is intensified through a musical score by GRAMMY®-nominated composer Ludwig Göransson and soundtrack curated and produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. “Black Panther: The Album” topped the Billboard 200 chart for five consecutive weeks and the end-credit track, “All The Stars,” featuring Lamar and SZA, spent nine weeks in the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.

BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):

Blu-ray: 

  • Director’s Intro
  • From Page to Screen: A Roundtable Discussion – Delve into the film’s making
  • Crowning of a New King – Explore the world of “Black Panther” in all its color and complexity
  • The Warriors Within – Get to know Wakanda’s women and the actors who portray them
  • The Hidden Kingdom Revealed – Wakanda’s diverse people
  • Wakanda Revealed: Exploring the Technology
  • Deleted Scenes
    • N. Meet and Greet
    • Okoye And W’Kabi Discuss the Future of Wakanda
    • T’Challa Remembers His Father
    • Voices from the Past
    • Gag Reel
    • Exclusive Sneak Peek at “Ant-Man and The Wasp”
    • Marvel Studios the First Ten Years: Connecting the Universe
    • Director’s Commentary

Digital Exclusives:

o   In World Wakanda Tourism Ads

  • Come to Wakanda “Before”
  • Come to Wakanda “After”

Feature Run Time:                  Approximately 134 minutes

Rating:                                      PG-13

Aspect Ratio:                           2.39

Languages/Subtitles:             English SDH, French & Spanish

Captions:                                 English

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“One Pedal at a Time” Book Blog Tour & Giveaway

When you get married, you vow to love your spouse in sickness and in health. The reality of standing by a spouse who needs a caregiver can be overwhelming. CJ Golden found out just how much she had  to learn about being a caregiver as she watched her husband, Joe go from crossing the country on his bike, to trying to navigate his wheelchair around their kitchen.

Most people would feel  overwhelmed if faced with such a situation. CJ Golden rose to the challenge of becoming her husband’s caregiver! Through her characteristic determination, boundless love, quest for knowledge and relentless optimism she learned how to be a caregiver.

On the pages of, One Pedal at a Time, CJ Golden shares somber reflections and moments of levity that highlight the very real passage in the lives of a husband and a wife who love each other unconditionally. CJ shares the lessons she learned, the emotional and physical strain upon her heavily burdened shoulders, and the realization that, through it all, their connection and love have grown stronger.

The title of the book is a tribute to Joe’s motto for getting through life’s most trying times. It refers to the days he was traversing the country for months at a time on the seat of his road bike. The same philosophy can be applied to carry others through their own caregiving struggles whether for a spouse, parent, child, other relative or friend.

One Pedal at a Time is a book caregivers can go to for information, inspiration and hope and is also a good read for anyone that appreciates a good love story.

One Pedal at a Time speaks to caregivers who need a place to turn to for information, inspiration, and hope, and for anyone who enjoys a good love story.

 

You can visit the author’s website and the book can be purchased on Amazon. Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy in our giveaway below.

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PBS “MASTERPIECE: LITTLE WOMEN” on DVD & Blu-Ray #Giveaway

One of my favorite books as a girl was Little Women. I have a feeling, I am not the only one who lists it among their favorite books. I remember the March sisters fondly, and that is why I am so excited to let you know that PBS Distribution is releasing MASTERPIECE: LITTLE WOMEN on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD.

Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters on their journey from childhood to adulthood while their father is away at war.

Under the guidance of their mother Marmee, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss and marriage. Accompanied by the charming boy next door Laurie Laurence, their cantankerous wealthy Aunt March and benevolent neighbor Mr. Laurence, Little Women is a coming-of-age story that is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868. 

MASTERPIECE: LITTLE WOMEN” will be available on DVD and Blu-ray May 22, 2018. The run time of the program is approximately 180 minutes. The program will also be available for digital download.

Little Women is one of the most-loved novels in the English language, and with good reason,” says writer and executive producer Heidi Thomas. “Its humanity, humor, and tenderness never date, and as a study of love, grief, and growing up it has no equal. There could be no better time to revisit the story of a family striving for happiness in an uncertain world.”

Heading the cast are Academy Award® nominee Emily Watson (The Theory of EverythingHilary and Jackie) as Marmee, the devoted mother of the four adolescent March girls; Michael Gambon (Churchill’s SecretPage Eight) as Mr. Laurence; and Academy Award® winner Angela Lansbury (Murder, She WroteThe Manchurian Candidate) as the March family matriarch, Aunt March.

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The March sisters—the “little women” of the title—feature newcomer Maya Hawke as the willful and adventurous Jo; Willa Fitzgerald (Scream: The TV Series) as the eldest and most virtuous, Meg; Annes Elwy (King Arthur: Excalibur Rising) as the shy sister, Beth; and Kathryn Newton (Big Little Lies) as Amy, the youngest of the family.

Also appearing are Jonah Hauer-King (Howards End) as Laurie, the loveable boy next door; Dylan Baker (The Good Wife) as Mr. March, who is serving as a chaplain with the Union Army; Julian Morris (Mark Felt) as John Brooke, Laurie’s cultured and handsome tutor; and Mark Stanley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as the charming Professor Bhaer.

A celebration of family as much as it is a recognition of the challenges of growing up and forging an individual identity, the program remains relevant due to the universal themes at its core. Backed by a nearly all-female creative team, Thomas’ adaptation doesn’t shy away from tackling the darker, more complex emotions the March family experiences. Drawing from a novel that was well ahead of its time the show speaks to current issues as much as it does to the issues women faced at the turn of the 20th century. 

Devotees of the original novel will relish the book’s indelible scenes in this MASTERPIECE production: the cruel fate of Jo’s manuscript, Amy’s accident on the ice, Meg’s first ball, Beth and the forbidden piano, the pickled limes affair, and many other cherished episodes in a journey to a bygone time.

Although modern society would be disorienting in the extreme to the March sisters, Thomas notes that even today “girls are still confused about their desires and their desirability, and the passage from innocence to experience is more turbulent than ever.” 

“We need hope, and we need empathy,” she adds. “We need laughter, and we need catharsis, we need joy and inspiration. LITTLE WOMEN gives us all of these things.”

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10 Advantages Of The Best Cordless Vacuum & How You Can Make Full Use Of It

Let’s be real: vacuums with cords are passé. Yes, they are still used (same as some people still have push-button phones), but it’s far from being a tech trend. The thing is, cords are just not comfortable. What if you need to clean in 3-4 rooms? Then you have to take the cord out, lug the cleaner to another outlet, it all takes time, making cleaning far more time-consuming than it should be.

Cordless vacuum, on the other hand, solves these problems in the blink of an eye. So, the main advantage of cordless vacuums is that they are cordless (well, duh!). The list, obviously, goes on.

10 reasons to choose a battery operated vacuum cleaner

As we said, this type of vacuums has more than one advantage. The absence of the cord opens many possibilities for cleaning – you’ll see it yourself.

Reason #1 – Size

Battery vacuum cleaner, especially the handheld one, is small. Like, really small. When I wanted to motivate my kid do cleaning better, a handheld vacuum was a way to go. For children, it feels like a game (which is why you yet have to oversee the process) because they can easily lift a cleaner and hold it steady while cleaning.

So yeah, size matters, and not only for kids but also for older people. With age, big heavy cleaners become difficult to lift and hold. That is not something you can say about small cordless vacuum since it can be easily held in one hand.

Reason #2 – Kid-friendly

Because of their size, they are not as dangerous if dropped (yeah, cleaner could be dangerous but not these ones). Big vacuums often cause this struggle for parents: it’s impossible to get over the thought ‘what is vacuum will fall, and a kid could get hurt in the process?’ Well, luckily here this is not the case.

Reason #3 – Easy to use

Because wireless vacuum has no cords, it eliminates a whole bunch of complications. You don’t get confused by how to plug in the cleaner so you can reach as much space as possible or how to not accidentally trip over the thing. That’s exactly what makes cordless vacuum suitable for children. Although let’s be real, it’s not like adults don’t struggle with cords.

Reason #4 – Deal with dirt everywhere

Okay, so the main problem with cords and vacuums is that cords limit you from cleaning in a whole bunch of place. This is too far from an outlet, this is too high, the cord is too short, and the list goes on and on. And let’s not forget that dirt lives not as much in open space but exactly in this impossible-to-clean areas. Wireless cleaner, however, deals with them just fine. Although do your homework to buy a best cordless vacuum and make sure it has different sizes of noses to clean both large and small areas.

Reason #5 – Comfortable transportation

I know people don’t usually carry their vacuums around. That is probably the reason why the transportation issues often are forgotten when buying a new vacuum. It’s all fun and games until it’s time to actually take a cleaner to another apartment and houses. That’s where problems start. Most vacuums with cords are big (even huge) so not only they are not comfortable to carry in hands but also they don’t fit into any car. To avoid that, think about transportation before you actually face the problem.

Rechargeable vacuum, as we discussed, are smaller, therefore, they are much easier to transport. Did I mention that you don’t have to worry about whether cord won’t be tangled? Now you might not fully appreciate this advantage, but when it comes to carrying the cleaner, you’ll definitely point it out.

Reason #6 – Pet-friendly

Now, if you have a pet (or a few), you know how they react to cords. Straight up, for them, it’s game time. How about going to the cord and playing with it? ‘Will do’, thinks your cat or dog and runs right to it. Now the entire cleaning process is in jeopardy because instead of thinking about how to reach every messy place, you have to watch your pet and keep cord as far as possible. That is not how productive work is done. Yeah, cordless stick vacuum could be a slight disappointment for your pet, but you’ll feel immediate reveal. Trust me.

Reason #7  – Takes care of the furniture

Because of no cord involved in the process, you can easily reach furniture now. Not just in one room but all of them. Like, everywhere. You can clean a sofa in one room then move one to bed on another right away, without thinking where to put vacuum, so it’s comfortable to reach both.

Reason #8 – Increases efficiency

That’s true. Cordless cleaners are not only time-savers but, what’s more important, they make cleaning process much more enjoyable. When you waste your energy on small but annoying decisions like where to but a cleaner cord, it adds up, and at the end, you swear to stay away from cleaning for as long as possible. Cordless vacuums are much easier that way.

Reason #9 – Prices

I don’t know why people still think cordless vacuums are more expensive than ordinary ones. Truth be told, cordless cleaning is not that innovative anymore, therefore, prices are just ordinary. As with any kind of vacuums, there are all ranges of models and costs: some are budgetary, some are premium, with WiFi support and a whole bunch of other additional functions. If you do a little research or take a look at best cordless vacuum 2018 reviews, you’ll definitely find something affordable.

Reason #10 – Cordless vacuums are fun

But you were supposed to figure it out by now, weren’t you? After long use of vacuums with cords, cordless models feel like music. It’s 2 in 1 – efficient and pleasant. I know, cord or no cord doesn’t seem like a big deal, but the truth is, when you don’t have to take these small annoying decisions like where to plug the vacuum, the cleaning becomes fun. It gets even better now that you can do it with kids and forget about keeping pets away from playing with cords.

Cordless vacuums are not something only for the tech-savvy to embrace. It’s not as much a trend now, rather commonplace, a universal must-have for family cleaning. Switching to a cordless vacuum seems like a small thing really, but you’ll see the difference when you get one.

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NurishPet Alaskan Salmon Oil Chews for Dogs #Giveaway

Do you consider your dogs members of your family like we do? If so, you probably want to make sure that you help them stay as healthy as possible. We have three dogs, a Maltese, a West Highland White Terrier and an American Bulldog.

I was excited to learn about, NurishPet Natural Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplement Chews.  These heart-shaped salmon oil chews are gluten-free and  contain ingredients that benefit your dog’s health and wellness, enhancing your dog’s immune system, metabolism, brain functions and thyroid function. Best of all, they taste great and dogs love them. After all, what good is a supplement if your dog won’t eat it?

The supplements are heart-shaped which reminds me that they are made with heart healthy, all natural ingredients. These delicious dog chews are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 and contain fatty acids as well as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Kelp.

All of the ingredients work together to improve your dog’s heart health, benefit skin and coat conditions, reduce hip and joint problems along with inflammation and protect your dog against free radicals.

You will love how they work to reduce shedding and improve coat quality. The Omega 3 and Omega 6 work to restore softness and brilliant shine to your four-legged friend’s coat. Supplements work well on all sizes of dogs from small to extra-large!

The soft chewable supplements are perfect for young or older dogs. Supplements are safe for teeth and gums and the no-heat manufacturing process means that your dog will get the full nutritional value of the raw ingredients.

Best of all, these supplements are made in the USA and come with a 100% no questions, money back guarantee. What have you got to lose? Enter below for you chance to win a canister of these great supplements for your dog.

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Berkshire Hosiery – A Look For Every Leg

If you are serious about style from your head to your toes, you are going to love Berkshire Hosiery. So, are you thinking, why Berkshire Hosiery? If so, let me tell you, they make the finest, best fitting and sexiest looking hosiery on the market.

 

All of Berkshire Hosiery’s products  are made in the USA! Finding American made products is not so easy today. They are a great company with employees who are dedicated to making the highest quality products. They go the extra distance including doing several processes by hand, not by machine.

Berkshire’s designers are encouraged to develop products that use the finest materials. They never choose materials or methods based on cost and, their revolutionary designs and amazing products prove that!

Berkshire knows we are all different and their products are made to fit us! Their regular size conforms to the shape of your leg, giving you a natural look and amazing feel. Their queen size styles do the same and fit better than the competition’s products.  Berkshire’s queen size is designed to fit a larger woman, they don’t just make a bigger size!

I recently chose some trendy anklets in a variety of styles, and I was so impressed. They fit great, are so stylish and they accent my outfits beautifully. They really put the kick in my kicks!

 

Check out all the great looks in anklets, fashion tights, sexy hose and ultra sheer styles for yourself at  eberkshire.com. You can also stay in the look with Berkshire on Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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4 Benefits of Egg Whites for Your Skin and Hair

Unless you have a sensitivity to dietary cholesterol and fat, there really is no reason for you not to eat and enjoy whole eggs. However, if you do have high cholesterol or want to avoid fat, you could opt to eat egg whites instead.  Egg whites may not look like much, but they actually contain high amounts of protein and a decent amount of minerals like phosphorus and selenium.

Apart from their nutritional benefits, egg whites can also help you maintain the health and beauty of your skin and hair. Here are just a few ways that egg whites can make you look and feel more beautiful, naturally.

Egg Whites Minimize Your Pores

The high amount of protein in egg whites works in two ways to make your pores look smaller. First, they open up the pores making it clean away dirt, residual makeup, and other impurities, which are one of the main reasons your pores look larger. Second, and more importantly, the proteins in egg whites can help tighten the skin, resulting in a smoother, firmer texture.

You can whip pure egg whites until you get a thick, frothy consistency and use it as a mask at least twice a week. There are also ready-to-use products available in the market, like Skinfood’s egg white pore mask. Whichever way you choose, make sure to rinse off the egg white mask with lukewarm water to get the best results.

 

Egg Whites Help Control Sebum Production

One of the reasons why egg whites can help reduce the appearance of your pores is because of its albumin content. Albumin, the primary protein in egg whites, helps get rid of excess sebum by controlling its production, thus making the skin appear clearer and the pores look smaller. Removing excess sebum from your skin also makes it less prone to pimple breakouts and blackheads.

If you are using a DIY face mask made out of egg whites and oatmeal, you can try adding some honey to add an exfoliation effect. You can do this once a week for fresher-looking skin on your face and neck.

Egg Whites Reduce the Puffiness Under Your Eyes

With its naturally cool temperature (just like cucumbers), egg whites can help soothe and reduce the puffiness under the eyes. Apply a thin layer of egg whites under your eyes, after about 10 minutes, wipe it off gently with a damp cloth and then rinse with lukewarm water. Make sure to apply a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated. If you’re doing this procedure at night, you can instead use your preferred night cream.

The protein content of egg whites can help lift and tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Simply spread a thin layer of egg whites on wrinkle-prone areas, like around your mouth, the corners of your eyes where crow’s feet develop, and, of course, the thin and sensitive skin under the eyes.

Egg Whites Eliminate Excess Oil in Your Scalp

In the same way that egg whites removes excess oil from your skin, they can also help get rid of the greasiness in your scalp that makes your hair look limp and lifeless. You can apply whisked egg whites to you scalp and hair and let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes, and then simply rinse it off and follow-up with your regular shampoo and conditioner routine.

Apart from making your hair look more voluminous and bouncy, there are several other benefits of removing the excess oil in your scalp. These include shinier hair (the excess oil makes hair look dull) and a reduced risk of developing dandruff. If you already have dandruff, regularly treating your scalp and hair with egg whites can help eliminate dryness and flakiness in as soon as one to two weeks.

Whether or not you like eating egg whites (or avoid them because you have allergies), there are undeniable beauty benefits from this simple food. Try some of these egg white beauty secrets for yourself,  you might just be surprised at how effective they can be.

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Party For National Superhero Day #PJMasks #Giveaway

National Superhero Day is Today!!!

Are you having a party? You can find great PJ Masks Party Supplies at stores like Party City. Check out our video below to see some of the great party supplies you can find. They will make your make your next PJ Masks Party super fun!

If you want even more of the PJ Masks Superheros, you can enter the PJ Masks It’s Time To Be A Hero Library Program Sweepstakes until Mother’s Day, May 13th!  Prize Packages include a TV, DVD, Book and a Game for everyone in the family to enjoy the PJ Masks Experience! 

 

For the entire month of April local libraries will provide activity booklets for kids (a new one each week!), storytime, arts and crafts, fun and games, and more; all inspired by PJ Masks.

The PJ Masks, “It’s Time to be a Hero” Experience is being offered at these participating libraries.
You can still catch PJ Masks Live at these locations. Remember you can find your favorite PJ Masks Superheros on The Disney Channel-check your local listings.
 

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“ZOMBIES” The Disney Channel’s Newest Original Movie! #Giveaway

 ZOMBIES  have arrived in the Disney Channel’s Newest Original Movie!  At Seabrook High, it’s Zoms vs Poms!

The movie features exclusive bonus content including bloopers, deleted scenes, Zombie Survival Guide to High School and more!

Disney’s  ZOMBIES  is a music and dance-filled story set in the fictitious world of Seabrook, a cookie-cutter community brimming with perky conformity 50 years after a zombie apocalypse.

Today, the zombies pose no threat, but are required to live in Zombietown, an isolated, rundown community infused with their unique creative spirit. When zombies are finally allowed to enroll in Seabrook High School, the charming, charismatic zombie Zed, who is determined to play football, meets freshman Addison who dreams of being a cheerleader — the ultimate form of status in Seabrook.

Addison takes a lot of flak for befriending Zed and his zombie friends, but comes to learn that zombies and cheerleaders aren’t so different after all. Zed and Addison work together to show Seabrook what they can achieve when they embrace their differences and celebrate what makes them a community.

Cast:  Milo Manheim as Zed; Meg Donnelly as Addison; Trevor Tordjman as Bucky; Kylee Russell as Eliza; Carla Jeffery as Bree; Kingston Foster as Zoey;
and James Godfrey as Bonzo.

Director:Paul Hoen

Executive Producers:  Effie Brown and Paul Hoen

Writers: David Light and Joseph Raso

Bonus Material:  Zombie Blooper Reel (DVD Exclusive)  – Laugh out loud at the Cast of ZOMBIES in this compilation of the funniest bloopers and outtakes from the making of the film.  TRT:  3:53

The Zombie Survival Guide To High School (DVD Exclusive) – This piece uses a visual motif of a Zombie Survival Guide, with styled infographics and hosted by the talent.  We go down the list of some of the most important survival tips for Zombies and humans on how to get along and make the best of high school.  TRT:  2:24

Dance Tutorial – Join Meg Donnelly (Addison), Kylee Russell (Eliza) and ZOMBIES Choreographer, Christopher Scott, as they show you how to dance along to the ‘BAMM” Music Video. TRT:  3:38

Deleted Scene #1 (DVD Exclusive)  – It’s a Cheer-tastrope  TRT:  :57

Deleted Scene #2 (DVD Exclusive) – New Jacket, New Name TRT:  1:09

Audition Tapes (DVD Exclusive)

Milo Manheim Audition TRT: 1:16

Meg Donnelly Audition TRT :57

Music Video – “BAMM” TRT 3:39

Lyric Video – “BAMM”  TRT 3:23

Trailer #1  TRT:  2:20

Trailer #2   TRT 1:50

Release Date:   April 24, 2018

Packaging: DVD

Rating: TV-G

Feature Run Time:       Approx. 94 minutes (excluding bonus)

To celebrate this new film, we are sharing the downloadable Disney ZOMBIES Movie Night Fun Pack.

So, are you excited to see this new movie? Let me know.

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“I Walk With Vanessa” is An Empowering Story with No Words

As the old saying goes, ” a picture is worth a thousand words”, and that sentiment is true in the new children’s picture book, I Walk With Vanessa. This relevant, wordless book speaks volumes about how a simple act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. 

Written by New York Times bestselling husband and wife team Kerascoët, I Walk With Vanessa, explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly. Based on true events, it is the empowering story of one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying.

The story is inspired by a Baylor University student who was escorted to class by 300 of her classmates after she was bullied the day before, this timeless, profound, feel-good story addresses themes of kindness and acceptance, acting as a call to action to even the youngest of children to stand up for what they know is right.

PRAISE FOR I WALK WITH VANESSA

A wonderfully illustrated, hopeful book that can help caregivers tackle an emotionally fraught subject with even very young children.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review

 “A simple, beautiful story with an empowering lesson and call to action.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“The wordless pages and small, toylike figures make this a good choice for young children who can work out for themselves what has happened, what Vanessa’s new friend does, and why it works.”Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Drawn with loose lines and plenty of personality . . . a stirring example of how an image can both reflect and extend the individual reader’s experience.” The New York Times Book Review

Plenty of personality . . . a stirring example of how an image can both reflect and extend the individual reader’s experience.” The New York Times Book Review

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