The Magic is Back April 15th! Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Earlier this month, we got a sneak peek of the new Fantastic Beast: The Secrets of Dumbledore and attended the global press conference with the sensational all-star cast. Friends, the saga continues and has evolved in this extraordinary new film. Watch it in theaters April 15th!
Thank you Warner Bros. Pictures and The Mommy blogger Tribe for inviting Queen Bee Latina to screen Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledorf. All opinions are my own.
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?
The film features an ensemble cast, including Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law (“Cold Mountain,” “The Talented Mr. Ripley”), Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, William Nadylam, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, Fiona Glascott, Katherine Waterston, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Richard Coyle, Oliver Masucci, Valerie Pachner, and Mads Mikkelsen.
Watch the full global press conference here!
Watch the official trailer here.
This wizardly world is full of new magic and surprises! In this new film, Dumbledore recruits a band of outcasts to fight off evil and save the world.
He struggles with his past, as is resurfaces and presents new challenges. Jude Law incredibly executes his role as Dumbledore. (love him ) This incredible sequel is about, good and evil, friendship and love.
This film is full of wizard magic, and is great for the entire family. It is rated PG13, so it may be a scary for little ones.
Drew’s favorite scene was the dinner scene with the candidates, but we won’t give any spoilers. Watch it for yourself!
Watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in theaters April 15th!
As a kid growing up in the 80’s, I remember getting up early in the mornings to turn on the tube. I would sit in the kitchen with a bowl of Apple Jax, and watch my favorite cartoons. Some of favorite cartoon shorts featured characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Yosemite Sam, Taz, Marvin the Martian, Beaky Buzzard and my all time favorite Speedy Gonzales!
So when Warner Bros called invited us to screen Space Jam: A New Legacy, and celebrate the film with an incredible interactive experience, we were beside ourselves! I realized that this film would bring back some of my childhood memories and give my family an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of shooting hoops.
Disclosure: Thank you Warner Bros Pictures for inviting us to screen Space Jam: A New Legacy. All opinions are my own.
After screening this film, we hit a special pop-up Space Jam experience and explored the ServerVerse, played games, took photos, met Bugs Bunny and Lola Bunny!
Synopsis:
Superstar LeBron James and his young son, Dom, get trapped in digital space by a rogue AI. To get home safely, LeBron teams up with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Looney Tunes gang for a high-stakes basketball game against the AI’s digitized champions of the court — a powered-up roster called the Goon Squad.
NBA Lakers super star LeBron James takes on a role of a loving father who like many of us, wants his children to follow in his footsteps. His son Cedric (Dom James) however, wants a different path. The new film has a great message for both parents and kids!
My takeaway was, that we as parents should support our children’s dreams, and help them be the best version of themselves. I love this!
This family fun film offers entertaining moments that adults can enjoy with their children.
When I was a kid in the 80’s, I would wake up super early to enjoy a bowl of cornflakes, and sit in front of the tube to watch my favorite cartoons. The one that sticks out most in my memory book is Tom and Jerry. I loved to watch their silly shenanigans and their ongoing feuds.
I was delighted to hear that Warner Bros. had created a NEW live action film staring my two favorite frenemies.
In celebration of the new release, the last couple of days we have baking, breaking piñatas and we even interview the Director, Tim Story. We’ve had a blast, and I am thrilled to share this film with my youngest son Drew.
Tom and Jerry is NOW in select theaters and on HBO Max!
Disclosure: Thank you Warner Bros for partnering with me for the new Tom and Jerry Movie. All opinions are my own.
Watch the trailer here.
Tom & Jerry is an upcoming American live-action/animated comedy film based on the characters of the same name created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The film is directed by Tim Story and written by Kevin Costello. It stars the famous cat and mouse duo of the film, Tom and Jerry.
The mischievous mouse Jerry has taken up residence in New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner, a young employee named Kayla, to hire an alley cat named Tom to get rid of him. However, chaos ensues with the cat and mouse battle, threatening to destroy her career, the wedding, and possibly the hotel itself, as the chase causes widespread mayhem. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them.
Drew and I got an early screening of the film, and I couldn’t help but to feel a bit nostalgic. Even though it is a live-action film, I appreciate the fact that they kept the integrity and personalities of the original cartoon characters.
Tom a Jerry are hilarious as ever, and are still up to their old tricks. Many of the scenes were action packed, and the comedy kept us in ongoing belly laughs. I haven’t laughed this hard in some time. Tears… AND I loved to see my son Drew enjoying some of my childhood entertainment.
If you are a Tom and Jerry fan, this film is a MUST-SEE!
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Drew and I spoke to Director, Tim Story about the new film.
My son asked, “What was your favorite scene you created and why?”
Tim: “Since Tom and Jerry always destroy the house in the original cartoon, they had to destroy a room. The most fun was taking what I had grown up watching over and over again, and doing it inside a room.”
I too LOVE this scene! It totally brought me back to the original cartoon.
This film is for the entire family, and I can’t wait for you all to see it!
Comment your thoughts below after watching this film!
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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Are you a DC Teen Titans Fan? If so you need to watch this new movie!
My son is a HUGE Teen Titans fan and earlier this month we drove to Warner Bros. Studios to celebrate the new film, “Teen Titans GO! To The Movies.” On our drive up to Los Angeles, my son and his primo (cousin) wiggled in their seats and could barely contain their excitement. The were ecstatic because they would be one of the first, to watch this new epic film!
This hysterical film finds our favorite egocentric, wildly satirical Super Heroes in their first feature film. When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, THEY GO BIG!
It seems to the Teens that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies—everyone but the Teen Titans, that is! But de facto leader Robin is determined to remedy the situation, and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick. If only they could get the hottest Hollywood film director to notice them. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their heart, the Teen Titans head to Tinsel Town, certain to pull off their dream. But when the group is radically misdirected by a seriously Super-Villain and his maniacal plan to take over the Earth, things really go awry. The team finds their friendship and their fighting spirit failing, putting the very fate of the Teen Titans themselves on the line!
Will Arnett (The LEGO® Batman Movie) and Kristen Bell (Frozen) lend their voices to the first-ever big-screen version of DC Entertainment and Cartoon Network’s animated TV show, which also stars Greg Cipes (TV’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Beast Boy, Scott Menville (TV’s Spider-Man) as Robin, Khary Payton (The Walking Dead) as Cyborg, Tara Strong (the My Little Pony franchise) as Raven, and Hynden Walch (TV’s Adventure Time with Finn & Jake) as Starfire, reprising their roles from the series.
The film is being directed by Aaron Horvath and Peter Rida Michail, from a screenplay by Michael Jelenic and Horvath, based on characters from DC. Michail, Will Arnett and Peggy Regan are producing, with Sam Register, Jelenic and Horvath serving as executive producers. Apart from Arnett, all are Teen Titans GO! series contributors.
Who’s your favorite superhero? My son LOVES Beast Boy and Robin.
This new film is full of adventure, is clever, HILARIOUS and crass! My son said his favorite part of the film is when Beast Boy turns into a dragon and unites with his superhero friends to battle Slade. A personal highlight for me, was when Robin tries to reverse time and change the creation and powers of Superman, Wonder Woman, and other legendary villain fighters. SO FUNNY! I also loved that there is a great message for kiddos…
This new movie is full of surprises, and lots for laughs for parents too!
It is always fascinating to visit Warner Bros. Studios, and see where all the movie magic happens!
My son was elated because he was given the opportunity to do a voice over for Beast Boy at the Studio.
This was a party alright! We played games, ate pizza, delicious tacos, and waaay too many sweet treats…
The boys worked up a sweat, and danced to the funky beats the DJ played!
My adorable little nephew is a Robin fan!
My family had a blast, and the boys enjoyed celebrating the new film with with favorite Super Heroes!
Did someone say, “tacos?” These ice cream tacos were AMAZING!
It is no surprise that this movie is 100% FRESH on Rotten Tomatoes…
