The Kid Who Would Be King is NOW in theaters. Last week my son and I got a first look at the new film at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles, and we were blow away! Old-school magic meets the modern world, we loved it!
Thank you 20th Century Fox for inviting us to screen “The Boy Who Would be King.” All opinions are my own.
Old school magic meets the modern world in the epic adventure THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING. Alex (Ashbourne Serkis) thinks he’s just another nobody, until he stumbles upon the mythical Sword in the Stone, Excalibur. Now, he must unite his friends and enemies into a band of knights and, together with the legendary wizard Merlin (Stewart), take on the wicked enchantress Morgana (Ferguson). With the future at stake, Alex must become the great leader he never dreamed he could be.
Watch the trailer!
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY-Joe Cornish
PRODUCED BY- Nira Park, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
CAST- Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Dean Chaumoo, Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, Angus Imrie, with Rebecca Ferguson and Patrick Stewart
My little guy is obsessed with Merlin 🧙♂️ and his magic !✨( his favorite character in the film) He said, “His hands are mesmerizing mom.” It’s been hilarious watching him try to imitate him.
This film is action packed! There is good vs evil, sorcery, sword battles, and it also has great message!
This outstanding film is great for the entire family. Go see it in theaters January 25th!
The West Coast Premiere of Harlequinade begins Thursday, Jan 17 – 20 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. My family cannot wait to experience the magic!
On January 17, 2019, Segerstrom will celebrate the show’s opening by featuring kid friendly activities, photo opps, craft and coloring stations. The children will also have an opportunity to meet the sensational dancers from the American Ballet Theater. The pre-show activities will begin promptly at 6pm.
When my girls were little, they attended ballet classes. ( I miss those days) My youngest son would press his face against the studio window, and gaze at the ballet dancers in awe. He would call them princesses, and tell me how much he loved watching them. I can’t wait for him to experience this lovely, kid friendly show!
Thank you Segerstrom Center for the Arts for inviting us to opening night of Harlequinade. All opinions are my own.
The Story In the first act, the Harlequin and Columbine are kept apart by her father Cassandre, who would prefer that his daughter marry the wealthier (and older!) Lèandre. Not to be deterred, Harlequin tries futilely to win Cassandre over, only to be turned away again and again by Cassandre and his servant Pierrot. Finally, with the help of a Good Fairy and Pierrot’s sympathetic wife Pierrette, Harlequin’s bad fortunes are turned around, and Cassandre agrees to bless the union. Harlequin and Columbine are married in the festive second act, when love finally triumphs over all.
The Center’s International Dance Series is made possible by the Audrey Steele Burnand Endowed Fund for International Dance and The Segerstrom Foundation Endowment for Great Performances. Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks its corporate partners including Kia Motors America, Official Automotive Partner; and United Airlines, Official Airline.
Use promo code KIDS when purchasing your tickets!
On opening night of Harlequinade on January 17th, families can purchase a full-price ticket and receive a second ticket free for children!
Don’t miss this sensational show!
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE: HARLEQUINADE Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
January 17 – 20, 2019 Thursday – Friday at 7:30 pm Saturday at 2:00 and 7:30 pm Sunday at 1:00 pm Tickets – Start at $29
Phone – (714) 556-2787 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Group Sales – (714) 755-0236 Open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Charlyne Yi, Alan Aisenberg, Jennifer Lopez, and Annaleigh Ashford star in SECOND ACT.
Have you ever thought about reinventing yourself?
So apparently the 40s are the new 30s? Well I don’t know about that, but I do know that I have a huge bucket list that is yet to be fulfilled. After numerous career changes, I have found that it is not impossible to start over. In fact, it can be fun. My life has taken unexpected turns, and it has led me to new adventures.
Last week, I met with Jennifer Lopez, her bestie Leah Remini, and Director Peter Segal at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, to ask some big questions about their new upcoming film, Second Act.
Thank you STX Entertainment for inviting me to screen , interview the cast, and the director of Second Act. All opinions are my own.
This romantic feel good movie is just adorable. Watch the trailer!
Second Act is a comedy in the vein of Working Girl and Maid In Manhattan. Jennifer Lopez stars as Maya, a 40-year-old woman struggling with frustrations from unfulfilled dreams. Until, that is, she gets the chance to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts, and that it is never too late for a Second Act.
After 15 years at Value Shop ,the past six as assistant manager, she’s ready to run the big box store in Queens. Her resumé doesn’t scream upper management, but her track record sure does. She’s an innovator who listens to customers, knows what they need and finds a way to deliver. But Value Shop hires “the right man for the job” –a man with an MBA–not GED-certified Maya. Maya’s boyfriend Trey (MILO VENTIMIGLIA) and best friend Joan (LEAH REMINI) try to boost her spirits, but Maya is frustrated as once again street smarts doesn’t equal book smarts. Was her entire future determined when she was 16, or can she actually reinvent herself in her 40’s?
I love working with women who are always upbeat and always reinventing themselves. This movie is both inspirational and relatable.
Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez star in SECOND ACT.
Watching Jennifer Lopez and her bestie Remini on and off screen is hilarious. I loved watching them together in the film. You can tell some of the scenes were improvised, which made it much more entertaining.
In our interview Jennifer Lopez said, “I’m a romantic. I don’t know if you’ve heard [LAUGHS ]at heart. I’m a romantic at heart and there’s just something about this genre that it’s like real life to me. I know some people like the drama , the reality and the grittiness and I like that too. I love being in movies like that but there’s something that speaks to my soul about this. Life is funny and Shish*** happens and in romantic comedies you really get to see somebody break through a really deep fear usually that they have inside. I’ve struggle with that in my lie and everybody does and it’s so relatable. I love these and I love the comedy part of them. That’s why it was so great to do this with Leah, who is one of my best friends. How many times have we been sitting and talking about something, got angry with each other, started crying and then make a joke…all in the same moment. That’s what these movies are like and that’s what I love about them because that’s what life really is.”
Jennifer Lopez and Vanessa Hudgens star in SECOND ACT.
Director Peter Segal said, “To balance drama with comedy is not easy. I’ve done all sorts of comedies. I’ve done joke book comedies with Naked Gun and this has more heart and gravitas. There’s a story. A story we can’t really advertise because there’s a bit of a twist. In that…there’s a lot of serious stuff and to be able to do that and then turn around and make you laugh…there are not a lot of people who can do that and I had two.”
There were many unexpected surprises in the film. There is also some tender moments that led me to shed some tears. (take tissues to the movies just in case! )
Jennifer Lopez and Milo Ventimiglia star in SECOND ACT.
This romantic comedy is great for a girls night or date night!
It’s never too late to start over, and we can all have a Second Act, third, or even fourth… Second Act hits theaters December 21st!
The holidays have arrived and my kiddos are counting down the days to winter break!
Knott’s definitely knows how to put the Merry in Christmas, and there is just so many incredible things to do during this joyous celebration. It was a magical experience to see how our beloved theme park has transformed into a winter wonderland. Merry Farm is opennow through January 6th, and is a great spot to visit during the holiday season with your entire family.
Spend the most wonderful time of the year with your family at Knott’s Merry Farm enjoying thrilling attractions, live entertainment, a Christmas crafts fair, festive food, lavish holiday decorations, and nightly snow in Ghost Town.
Here’s a holiday guide to help you enjoy your visit to Knott’s Merry Farm to the fullest!
Thank you Knott’s Berry Farm for inviting my family to Merry Farm. All Opinions are my own.
1. Take a stroll in the park and enjoy the holiday decorations!
As you walk into the park the streets and buildings are covered in lights. It’s remarkable!
2. Stop At Wilderness Dance Hall For a Treat and a Picture with Santa
Santa’s warm cookies and milk are always a special treat during the holidays… Indulge in one-of-kind seasonal treats like mouthwatering pastries, exquisite chocolate dipped cheesecake on a stick, seasonal craft beers, gourmet hot chocolate with marshmallows and hot spiced holiday wine, plus much more.
Don’t forget to visit Santa and take a pic!
One of my favorite things to do is EAT at the park. Check out the holiday treats
3. Enjoy A Delicious Holiday Treat
One of my favorite things to do is EAT during Merry Farm! Here is a photo recap of some tasty treats I tried at our media preview night.
What?! Yes… Tamales are now available at Knott’s during Merry Farm. ¡Que rico!
Guests of all ages can embrace the joy of Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm, with classic shows like the Holiday Ice Show featuring Snoopy, the Peanuts Gang and a cast of world class ice skaters, the nightly tree lighting ceremony and The Christmas Carol. Plus stroll through the merry streets of Calico for unique seasonal treats, Santa’s Christmas Cabin, traditional live Christmas Carolers, a Christmas Crafts Village, an enchanting Snow and Glow show with nightly falling snow, and so much more.
Here is the official show schedule!
5. Go to the Calico Tree Lighting Ceremony Located in Calico Park
The Calico Tree Lighting Ceremony is a memorable experience. Christmas carolers invited the audience to sing along to Jingle Bells and other holiday favorites…
6. Head to Ghost Town For Some Holiday Shopping
I found some unique gifts at Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village and fell in love with these adorable Christmas Tree ornaments.
Ghost Town transforms into a shopping wonderland filled with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts. Can’t-miss highlights of the Village include artist demonstrations of chainsaw wood carving and elegant glass blowing.
7. Let It Snow In Ghost Town!
Every night during Merry Farm, when the sun sets on the Farm, the buildings and paths in Ghost Town’s Main Street and School House Road are filled with glow and snow! Thousands of sparkling lights dance to the beat of Christmas music while snow gently falls in this spectacular one-of-a-kind moment.
In between the holiday shows get on the rides, enjoy some holiday treats, and enjoy the park to the fullest! I hope you enjoy your time at Knott’s Merry Farm as much as we do…
Happy Holidays to you and your family! XO
Queen Bee Latina
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I am always looking for the latest trending tech products that will save me time and money. I strive to be more organized and efficient in my home, and I am totally geeking out on these new tech products that were recently introduced to me by CTA, MomsLA, and Techlicious Media.
Here is a list of the handy gadgets I know you will love as much as I do. The holidays are around the corner, and these products will make perfect gifts!
Thank you CTA, MomsLA, and Techlicious Media for introducing me to these incredible products. All opinions are my own.
JBL Original pro sound, now taking requests. The amazing combination of JBL Audio horsepower, HD display and the Google Assistant built-in make JBL LINK VIEW a must have for your home or office. The integrated display included on the LINK VIEW allows you to get things done easily, it also has the Google Assistant built in, you can ask questions and tell it to do things. Just start with “Hey Google” to quickly enjoy your entertainment, stay connected with loved ones, view glanceable answers, manage daily tasks, and control your smart home. Your Assistant can help free up your hands and time, so you can focus on the things that matter most. Like watching videos of your favorite YouTube creators, reliving memories of your latest family vacation, making a video call to your best friend, receiving step-by-step baking instructions for delicious chocolate chip cookies, or dimming the lights for movie night. All this is delivered through a proprietary JBL transducer array, driven by a digital amplifier tuned to deliver full rich bass and crystal clear highs.
The JBL Bar 5.1 transforms from a soundbar into a true wireless 5.1 home theater system for an epic movie and music-listening experience. The soundbar features two detachable battery-powered wireless surround speakers with 10-hours of playtime, 510W of total system power, a 10” wireless subwoofer, three HDMI™inputs to connect 4K devices and Bluetooth™. With Dolby® Digital, Dolby Pro LogicII and DTS, your movies, music and video games will never sound more incredible. The soundbar features JBL SoundShift®, which allows you to instantly switch between the sound from your TV and the Bluetooth sound from your mobile phone or tablet. The soundbar is programmed to respond to your TV remote, so you can control everything with your existing TV remote control. The JBL Bar 5.1 re-defines the soundbar experience.
TheLG W8 series ultra-thin wallpaper design allows the television to mount virtually flush with the wall so it seems to blend in, a feat only possible with uniquely sophisticated LG OLED TV technology. It features comprehensive support of major high dynamic range formats including Dolby Vision™ HDR from the cinema, as well as HDR10 and HLG, both with LG’s advanced tone-mapping technology that provides scene-by-scene optimization. LG—the industry leaders of OLED TVs—made the Best TV Ever even better by developing the α9 Intelligent Processor. LG’s most powerful processor ever provides true-to-life images with incredibly rich colors, sharpness and depth to deliver the ultimate picture quality. LG also brings big-screen surround sound to the living room: crickets chirping all around, a monster roaring from behind, or a plane soaring overhead. Dolby Atmos® content creates a more detailed sound experience that appears to come from everywhere for a wonderfully realistic, immersive experience.
Lose yourself in silence with industry-leading noise cancellation. The noise-canceling technology in the WH-1000XM3 headphones is our most advanced ever with close-fitting ear pads and our HD Noise-Canceling Processor QN1.
The A9F is an industry-leading addition to Sony’s long line of high-end televisions, newly equipped with Netflix Calibrated Mode, which was specially developed to preserve the artist’s creative vision and intent. Additionally, the A9F MASTER Series model comes with a next-generation Picture Processor X1™ Ultimate. This processor plays a vital role in delivering the MASTER Series’ high-quality picture. For consumers looking for the best in visual, audio and streaming performance, the A9F is hard to beat with industry-leading features and attention to detail.
Consumers who are looking for a LED TV that doesn’t sacrifice screen quality andbrightness, regardless of the viewing angle or on-screen motion, should seriously consider the Z9F. The Z9F is equipped with Netflix Calibrated Mode, specially developed to preserve the artist’s creative vision and intent. Additionally, the Z9F MASTER Series model is powered by the newly developed, next-generationPicture Processor X1™ Ultimate.The Z9F is perfect for consumers looking for the best in LED TV on the market.
SMARTenna+ is an amplified, maximum-range indoor TV antenna with noise filtering and Active Steering Technology. Internally, it includes sevendifferent “virtual” TV antennas inside a single housing. A built-in processor analyzes TV signals and automatically selects the best reception pattern to deliver the maximum number of channels and the best signal quality possible. It’s the world’s smartest indoor TV antenna and a breakthrough in quality and convenience for consumers!
With enhanced features, new customization options and more than 800 available works of art, The Frame for 2018 transforms the living room into a dynamic gallery space. Whether they prefer to change the look of their room each season or want to bring a fresh vibe to their décor for a dinner party, consumers can customize The Frame to create their preferred aesthetic in any room. The Samsung Art Store, the world’s largest art platform for TV, houses an ever-growing and diverse library of artwork from some of the most prominent museums, galleries and artists around the world.
With groundbreaking design elements, enhanced picture quality, and intuit ive smart capabilities, Samsung’s 2018 QLED line empowers consumers to enjoy content without distractions–even when viewers arenot actively watching. Ambient mode provides useful information throughout the day–even when consumers aren’t actively watchingmovies and TV. It can play music as well as display news headlines, traffic reports, and weather updates. For wall–mounted TVs, Ambient Mode can mimic the pattern on the wall behind the TV to create an astonishing visual effect in which the TV blends seamlessly into the wall.
Last weekend my family headed to Knott’s Spooky Farm to enjoy a spooktacular day at one of our favorite theme parks. Halloween can overwhelming and bit be hard on a little kids. There’s the costumes, loads of candy which are fun, but there’s also the ghastly gory stuff that can be a bit much for little ones. Not fun, especially for sensitive children…
Every year when Halloween rolls around, my son old feels completely left out of the Halloween loop, and he feels limited to the events he can participate in. They are just too spooky for him and or not age appropriate. Oh and the sadness he experiences when mom and his older sisters head to Knott’s Scary Farm…
I am always looking for kid friendly Halloween activities that my son can participate in, that won’t end with him sleeping in my bed or waking us up with a nightmare. I don’t want him to miss out on the spooky fun, and I want all my kiddos to have an awesome Halloween experience!
We hit some pretty awesome spots in the theme park that I want to share with you!
Thank you Knott’s Berry Farm for Inviting my family to #KnottsSpookyFarm. All opinions are my own.
Knott’s Berry Farm offers a daytime non-scary event of cheer rather than fear with activities all geared for young kids ages 3-11. Both children and parents LOVE Knott’s Spooky Farm, and the admission is included when you purchase your Knott’s Berry Farm entry. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 29 – Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018.
1. Timber Mountain Log Ride
Oooh!
The Timber Mountain Log Ride (my personal favorite), converts into the Halloween Hootenanny. Knott’s has added a new friendly twist to this awesome ride. Every year the citizens of the Timber Mountain invite the creatures that live out in the woods and caverns of the area to join them as they celebrate the season at the Halloween Hootenanny.
These ghoulish gals were super friendly and photo ready!
2. Trick-or-Treating
My cute panda bear got his candy fix in Ghost Town! Kids ages 3-11 can participate in Trick-or-Treating throughout Ghost Town, and interact with spooky but friendly Shopkeepers.
3. Costume Contest
Do you like to BOO-gie?
Head on to Camp Snoopy Theater to show off your best Halloween costume at the Peanuts Costume Contest and afterwards, join your favorite Peanuts characters in a fun Peanuts Dance Party!
4. Creepy Critters of Calico
New this year!
Stanley Scarecrow has opened the Livery Stable for guests to get close and personal with the Creepy Critters of Calico.
“La Catrina” greats parks guest in Fiesta Village.
5. Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
In Fiesta Village, join the Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in the Fiesta Stage area. The themed area offers a walk through village filled with photo ops, educational activities and face paintings ( for a nominal fee). I love to see all the colorful calaveras (skulls) in the gift shop…
Photo credit to Knott’s Berry Farm
6. The Monsters Are Coming Show
Families can watch the Peanuts Gang in “The Monsters Are Coming, Charlie Brown,” where guests can sing and dancing along to classic Halloween music…So much fun!
7. Pumpkin Patch
Decorate your own pumpkin in Calico Park. Children can participate for a small fee. My son really enjoyed this activity!
8. A Trip To Camp Spooky on The Grand Sierra Railroad
The Grand Sierra Railroad in Camp Snoopy transforms to a one-of-a-kind experience which takes riderson an adventure, along with the Peanuts Gang, to Camp Spooky with added special Halloween theming effects.
Knott’s Spooky Farm is wonderful for little ones and mom approved … Don’t miss out on the fun!
Don’t forget to pick up your Knott’s Spooky Farm T-Shirt!
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM SEASON PASS BENEFITS
A Knott’s Berry Farm Season Pass pays for itself in less than 2 visits,* making it the best value in Southern California. At Knott’s Berry Farm, we make fun easy! 2019 Knott’s Berry Farm Season Passes include unlimited visits during the 2019 season with no blackout days and special discounts on food & merchandise, hotel stays, and Knott’s Scary Farm.
If so, you need to tune into the Disney Channel to see what’s new!
Last week my kiddos and I headed to Disney Studios in Burbank to what’s coming up on our favorite channel. We were thrilled to get a sneak peek of new episodes of Andi Mack, Raven’s Home, and the all NEWCoop & Cami Ask The World.
Here is a photo recap of our day at our favorite studio!
Hosted: Thank you Disney Channel for inviting us to your fall preview event. All opinions are my own.
Life goes from routine to a roller-coaster ride overnight for artistic teenager Andi Mack. It all happens on the eve of her 13th birthday when free-spirited older sister Bex — who has been traveling around the world — returns home to make a revelation, which changes everything for the Mack family. It turns out that Bex isn’t Andi’s sister — she is her mother — and Celia, who Andi thought was her mom, is actually her grandmother. Learning this family secret sends Andi on an uncharted course of self-discovery. She’s not alone on her journey, as best friends Cyrus and Buffy are also trying to figure out their places in the world.
Now a divorced mother of two, Raven Baxter still catches glimpses of the future. She uses her power to help her be a better mother, a successful fashion designer and a good friend. She’s not the only member of her family who can see the future, though. Her son Booker has inherited the ability from her, using it to help him make sense of middle school and his new family life. Their visions sometimes collide, but they always figure things out together. Also living in the Baxter house are Booker’s no-nonsense twin sister Nia and free-spirited Chelsea, Raven’s childhood best friend, who is the divorced mother of Levi, who is savvy and wise beyond his years. Raven and Chelsea work together to help raise their children.
My girls grew up watching That’s So Raven, and they were ecstatic to meet the cast of the show!
Middle school siblings Cooper and Cameron Wrather make nearly all of their decisions, both mundane and madcap, by crowdsourcing opinions from the millions of followers of Cooper’s online channel.
There a so many fun surprises in these shows, no spoilers I promise!
We had a sensational time at Disney Studios, tune in to the Disney Channel and don’t miss out on the fun!
Grammy Award-winning and Tony hit musical BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is currently at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, now through October 14th. This inspirational show is a MUST-SEE!
Have you ever been lost in a song?
Carole King’s legendary music is now LIVE on stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa…
After opening night of Beautiful-The Carole King’s Musical at Segerstrom Center I’ve been listening to Carole King’s songs on my playlist. Her music and profound lyrics have a new meaning for me. Her unique love language is like no other and it strikes a deep chord for fans like me.
Carole King has written countless songs for artists including The Drifters, Little Eva, The Righteous Brothers, and for many more. Her incredible song writing took artists to the top charts. Her unique lyrics are still popular today, and I found myself singing along to her songs while watching the show.
Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song.
The scenes transitioned flawlessly, and the performances brought me back in time.
I cried non-stop during “It’s Too Late Baby.” It was both a pivotal point of the show and a highlight in her career.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is produced on Broadway by Paul Blake, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Jeffrey A. Sine, Richard A. Smith, Mike Bosner, Harriet N. Leve/Elaine Krauss, Terry Schnuck, Orin Wolf, Patty Baker/Good Productions, Roger Faxon, Larry Magid, Kit Seidel, Lawrence S. Toppall, Fakston Productions/Mary Solomon, William Court Cohen, John Gore, Matthew C. Blank, Tim Hogue, Joel Hyatt, Marianne Mills, Michael J. Moritz, Jr., StylesFour Productions, Brunish/Trinchero, and Jeremiah J. Harris.
My girl Natalie and I enjoyed the show so much. In fact, we want to see it again!
Get your tickets to BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Segerstrom Hall
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA www.scfta.org
October 9 – 14, 2018
Tuesday – Friday at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets – Start at $29 In person
The Box Office 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily Online – SCFTA.org Phone – (714) 556-2787 Open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Group Sales: (714) 755-0236
Earlier this month I screened Warner Bros Picture’s new film Smallfoot, and interviewed actor Channing Tatum, Rapper Common, and Director Karey Kirkpatrick to get the insider scoop on the new film. This adorable new film is a MUST-SEE and hits theaters September 28th!
Warner Bros Sponsored Post: Thank you Warner Bros Pictures for inviting me to screen and interview the cast and director of Smallfoot.
Synopsis
A Yeti named Migo stirs up his community when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed — a human.
In my interview, Actor Channing Tatum talked about his role as Migo…
Question: “With saying that, what would you all say was your favorite thing about the characters that you portrayed? What’s, like, some favorite characteristics?”
Channing Tatum: “Migo is just a believer, you know? He’s a believer and he’s truthful probably first, and that’s why I
think, you know, he was kind of the perfect person to have–kind of have to go on this journey and to be kind of tasked with this–really it’s a–it was a scary thing. I mean, he thought his world was perfect.
And it’s easy to know that change needs to happen if things aren’t good. But, in his mind, things were literally perfect, and he didn’t want anything to change.
And when all of a sudden something comes into his world that completely knocks out a pillar of truth in his life, everything is questionable now. Like, everything is just on thin ice and you don’t know if anything is real.
And I think it takes a really strong person and a really, you know, kind of brave–a brave person to just, you know, sort of go out past the breakers and see what’s out there, and he does that. I think to–I think he respects, like, the stone keeper and his father so much because of the way they raised him and what they represent.
That’s why it was the hardest thing in the world to, like, say–just go against him. And–but it was–they raised him well because he did–he still spoke his truth. I mean, he didn’t lie just to stay out of trouble.”
Rap Star Common talked about the message he felt was the takeaway for moviegoers…
Common:“So, I think the–finding the truth, and speaking that truth, and believing in that truth, and not being afraid to share that truth is, I think, one of the great messages we have in this movie.”
Director Karey Kirkpatrick talked about how the film evolved during the six year project, and the impact that he hoped it would have on the audience…
Karey Kirkpatrick:“And in particular, when doing family entertainment, I do believe that–you know, most of us go to the movies to be entertained, and I–I think we go to be entertained and what we hope that within that entertainment is that we are emotionally engaged and moved at some point.
But, I think kids, whether they know it or not, they go to movies to learn how to live their life. They go to watch other characters navigate difficult situations and resolve conflicts. And they use that, sometimes for good or bad, to figure out how to navigate their own relationships.
And so, I think–I take that really seriously that kids do that. It’s why they go watch the ones that work over and over and over again. Because I don’t think they’re just watching it because it’s pretty.
I think they are watching it because there are some kid fears, and some really deep things that are happening that they live through these characters as they watch them resolve conflict and grapple with issues. And I know that this movie sort of sneaks up on people at some point, and it’s like, oh, wait, this is about maybe some heavy things that are going on in the world.
And it is dealing with truth, and what is truth, and it’s dealing with authority and isolationism, and it’s dealing with–in a weird way–immigrants and the other and borders and all of these things that are in the world. But, it’s also dealing with–if you think about the world that kids live in, you know, kids live in a totalitarian world with parents and schools where, you know, you’re hearing, “because I said so”, or “as long as you live under my roof”.
This new film has a powerful message, and talks about the importance of standing up for the truth and what you believe in. It also talks about current underlying issues like immigration, isolation, and questioning what we are told be be “facts.” Most importantly, being open to others that our different than us.
As a mother, I think this is an incredible message for our children. I truly loved this film, and recommend it for the entire family. I found myself laughing hysterically during many parts of the film.
My favorite part of the film is when Migo, discovers “smallfoot” and wants to prove to his village that they do exist. No more spoilers I promise!
The music in the film is entertaining, and it was a treat to hear Common rap some fun lyrics!
Yeti or not Small foot is hitting theaters September 28th!
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Last week while the kids were at school, Carlos and I headed to Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to celebrate the upcoming in-home release of SOLO: A Star Wars Storyreleased Digitally Sept 14 and on Blu-ray Sept 25th! The Special Bonus Showcase/Press Day included an interview Ray Park (Darth Maul) and lightsaber training. We also met Solo’s sidekick Chewbacca!
My fam bam loves this incredible film and you will too! It was so much fun to get the behind the scenes scoop. Our kids were super jealous, and thought it was cool that their papa took over my social handles for a day.
Star Wars Fans! Get ready for the ultimate ride and experience the galaxy like never before when you watch SOLO on digital or Blu-ray.
Join us for a #SoloBluRay Twitter Party! We’ve got fabulous door prizes. *See the details below.
Thank you Walt Disney Studios for inviting us to your SOLO event. All opinions are my own.
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.
Actor Ray Park (Darth Maul) gave us lightsaber training. It was by far one of the coolest things we have ever done! I have to admit it was not as easy as I thought, and I almost whacked Ray Parker in the face… Oops
Ray Parker talked about his 8 hour a day intense training while preparing for his role. His story is truly inspiring!
Mr. Camacho was all smiles because he can now watch SOLO at home!
This fun and fast-paced space adventure, compliments the saga and is a special treat for longtime fans.
I love these two adorable hairy men! lol
Twitter Party
Join us this Monday September 24th at 6 PST, in your PJs to celebrate a Star Wars#SoloBluRay Party on Twitter! We’ve got fabulous door prizes in store for our guests!
2. Trick-or-Treating 
My girl Natalie and I enjoyed the show so much. In fact, we want to see it again!
