Showing posts with label family friendly movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family friendly movies. Show all posts

"Little Red Wagon" Movie Review


Recently I  was given the opportunity to preview the movie Little Red Wagon.  This is a very inspirational movie for children and parents.   I love the courage that Zach had to help others and to understand how they might feel being homeless.  The producers and writers of "Little Red Wagon" really show you the struggles that homeless families face and how a little help goes a long way.

About:
"Little Red Wagon is based on the inspirational true story of eight-year-old Zach Bonner on his quest to change the world with nothing more than his beat-up red wagon and a blazing spirit of philanthropy. When Zach sets out to help homeless children in America in the wake of Hurricane Charley, by walking from his house in Tampa, Florida to the White House, he must overcome bureaucrats and blisters, and capture the hearts of his fractured family and the entire nation. "

(Directed by David Anspaugh from “Rudy”& ; “Hoosiers”, Starring Zach Bonner and Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad) 


I was happy to find out that this movie is based on a true story.  This a a family movie, but probably the message would be best suited for children 8 and older.  "Little Red Wagon opens in theaters on October 5th. 

To find out more about the Little Red Wagon foundation visit: http://littleredwagonfoundation.com

Avengers Assemble at Disney Store



Junior Avengers training and orientation at Disney Store. Come dressed as your favorite Avenger!

Choose from one of the following Saturdays:

May 5 or May 12


Session 1 – 10:30 am
Session 2 – 11:30 am
Session 3 – 12:30 pm

*Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event limited per session based on store capacity. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call store for more information.


For more information & Locationswww.disneystore.com




This event is appropriate for  Minimum age for participation is 3 years. 


Cost:  free to attend

Maleficent To Hit Theatres on March 14, 2014



The Walt Disney Studios has announced a U.S. release date of March 14, 2014, for Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie in the title role as Disney’s ultimate villain. The live-action film explores the origins of the evil fairy Maleficent and what led her to curse Princess Aurora in Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty.


 Leading a team of visionary filmmakers known for creating and transporting audiences to new and exciting worlds, Academy Award®-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Oz The Great and Powerful) will direct with a script by Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Alice in Wonderland). Maleficent is produced by Joe Roth (Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Oz The Great and Powerful).

Coming Soon Brave from Disney Pixar




This summer Disney Pixar's Brave will hit theaters.  Here is a little peak of what you will see.



Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.




Disney's The Secret World of Arrietty

A new movie from Disney Studios is coming to theaters om February 17th  it is called The Secret World of Arrietty.  I can't wait to see this movie since it is based on "The Borrowers", which is a favorite book in our house.   Below is a trailer of the movie and also a link to some activity sheets.

Synopsis of Arrietty
Residing quietly beneath the floorboards are little people who live undetected in a secret world to be discovered, where the smallest may stand tallest of all.  From the legendary Studio Ghibli (“Spirited Away,” “Ponyo”) comes “The Secret World of Arrietty,” an animated adventure based on Mary Norton’s acclaimed children’s book series “The Borrowers.”






Click here to download activity sheets for Arrietty