If you're a Transformers fan, then you'll enjoy watching BUMBLEBEE, which focus on the history of one of our favorite Autobots, and is now available on Digital, on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.


Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

In connection with BUMBLEBEE being released for home viewing, I received a Family Kit from Paramount Home Media Distribution that includes the Blu-ray Combo pack and a variety of Hasbro toys. I was SO excited, I didn't even wait for my son to come home. I opened the kit myself!



Inside the kit was:

• Bumblebee Blu-ray Combo Pack
• DJ Bumblebee
• Bumblebee Stinger Blaster
• Bumblebee: Energon Igniters Series
• Dropkick: Energon Igniters Series
• Transformers Turbo Changers

I did a quick video showing the toys, along with a demo of DJ Bumblebee. Because that toy is SO FUN!

DJ Bumblebee Transformers Toy Demo



You speak/say a phrase and it adds the words to one of the 3 songs and plays it back to you. Watch the video to see how it works.


I was really tempted to keep playing with the toys, but my son and nephew wanted their turn to help BUMBLEBEE save earth. So I passed the toys to them and let them play while I prepared for movie night.


MY REVIEW

Of course the boys (and my nieces) enjoyed the film. Who doesn't like battling robots?! But unlike other movies featuring him, BUMBLEBEE has a bit of nostalgia for long time fans. This version of Bumblebee has to learn to work with humans, how to survive on earth and how to grow into the warrior Bumblebee Auto-bot we know and love. I enjoyed this take back and different path to a modern Bumblebee.

The film also offers kid friendly humor and character interactions. The friendship between Bumblebee and Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld) is nice for girls and boys to see. Girls can be mechanics, save robots and the world also. Ha!

Overall a good film additions for Transformers loving families to enjoy.



The film BUMBLEBEE, now available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD from Paramount Home Media Distribution features over an hour of exciting special bonuses.

Plus, check out deleted and extended scenes you didn’t see in theaters, including the original opening of the movie, enjoy hilarious outtakes, and see G1 (Generation 1) TRANSFORMERS robots on CYBERTRON through the eyes of BUMBLEBEE with exciting Bee Vision.



BUMBLEBEE on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack or Blu-ray Combo Pack also includes an exclusive printed version of the new motion comic featuring BUMBLEBEE in a standalone side story following the beloved AUTOBOT on his next adventure (for a limited time only).



SYNOPSIS

CYBERTRON has fallen. When OPTIMUS PRIME sends BUMBLEBEE to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson (Hailee Steinfeld), a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, who’s disguised as a Volkswagen Beetle.

As the DECEPTICONS hunt down the surviving AUTOBOTS with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns (John Cena), BUMBLEBEE and Charlie team up to protect the world.

Cast: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, Pamela Adlon, Stephen Schneider

Director: Travis Knight


BONUS FEATURES ON 4K ULTRA HD COMBO, BLU-RAY COMBO & DIGITAL*

• Sector 7 Archive
• Agent Burns: Welcome to Sector 7
• Sector 7 Adventures: The Battle at Half Dome (All-New Motion Comic)
• Deleted and Extended Scenes
• Outtakes
• Bee Vision: The Transformers robots of Cybertron
• Bringing Bumblebee to the Big Screen
• The Story of Bumblebee
• The Stars Align
• Bumblebee Goes Back to G1
• Back to the Beetle
• California Cruisin’ Down Memory Lane

BUMBLEBEE | Official Home Entertainment Trailer



The BUMBLEBEE DVD includes the feature film in standard definition. The 4K Ultra HD disc and 4K Ultra HD Digital releases** feature Dolby Vision®, which brings entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality with spectacular colors, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker.

The film also boasts a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack remixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead***. In addition, both the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Combo Packs include access to a Digital copy of the film.

BUMBLEBEE will also be available as part of a BUMBLEBEE & TRANSFORMERS 6-Movie Blu-ray Collection arriving on April 2.

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In connection with their recent launch Mockingbird hosted an event to introduce their company and customizable stroller line to parents and families. Since it's been a while when I had to push a stroller, I went to the event to get a first look.


Note: I was invited as media to this event. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

Backed by a lifetime guarantee, the single-seat, multi-functional Mockingbird stroller is priced at $350. Some features of the stroller:

• Canopy – Adjustable, weather-resistant canopy that allows for liquid to bead off so it won’t seep through or stain. The canopy also has a see-through peekaboo window, a zippered mesh section, and a full-coverage sunshade (attachable by magnets) to keep the seat area shaded and cool.

• Storage – Extra large basket under the seat with an inner pocket, detachable front cover, and additional hidden pocket behind the seat.

• Frame – One-hand fold, with or without seat attached (i.e., automatically locks and stands upright when folded). The advanced suspension system provides stability and smoother strolling, and the handlebars rotate to accommodate parents of different heights.

• Wheels – Guaranteed never to go flat, the foam wheels feature shock absorption, a swivel lock equipped for all terrains, and a simple one-step footbrake.

• Seat – A reversible seat to switch between forward-facing and parent-facing positions, a connected five-point harness to make getting the child in and out seamless, and durable nylon material for easy cleanup.

At first glance you can see that the Mockingbird stroller is stylish, with customizable color canopy and leatherette accents. The stroller also has a sturdy frame and balanced weight for it's size. First glace is impressive. But as a NYC parent, I needed to know that this stroller can both look good and hold up to usage.

So I spoke with Eric Osman, Mockingbird Founder and CEO to learn what makes this stroller a good fit for families.

“I was inspired to create Mockingbird when my sister was pregnant – I saw how parents are forced to choose between cheaper products that don’t suit their lifestyle, and confusingly expensive products that break the bank. With Mockingbird, we’re providing them (parents) with high quality products at prices that make more sense.” says Eric.

To design the company’s namesake stroller, Eric Osman worked closely with safety compliance experts to develop a testing program that exceeds government-regulated safety standards. This includes various tests that are not on the U.S. list of requirements such as the Curb Test, which simulates forcefully bumping the stroller against a curb 10,000 times.

Mockingbird’s products are both ASTM-certified and JPMA-certified, and have safety-focused features such as light-reflective lining.


Mockingbird also offers additional stroller accessories ranging in price from $10 to $100

Unlike traditional retailers, Mockingbird offers a 30-day at-home trial, encouraging families to use their products in real life and make sure they’re right for their lifestyle.

To learn more, visit - www.hellomockingbird.com

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When my sister asked me to go with my niece for her Valentines Day Class Ice cream party, I knew what I wanted my niece to wear. A tee-shirt I recently received from kidpik! When I attended the kidpik subscription box launch, I knew they had a great idea for young girls who wanted to be stylish.


Note: I received product sample for review purpose. Any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

The kidpik t-shirt we received was prefect for my niece v-day class ice cream party. To start it was pink. LOL. But the t-shirt also had a flower design and "Love to Dream" wording which was so stylish.


My niece loved her t-shirt and felt so pretty as she collected V-day cards and gifts in class. Meanwhile I felt like a proud Aunt supporting my niece in both her personal style and class participation.

So when I was invited to the kidpik Spring | Summer preview, I knew I had to attend so I could find more stylish looks for my niece. And wow there was a lot of great kidpik fashion looks for girls including fashions for Easter and Vacation!


While the weather outside is still cold, many of us are planning getaways – or dreaming—of warm weather destinations. kidpik has you covered with plenty of vacation ready kids fashion. Take the stress out of your vacation packing by ordering a kidpik fashion box, and get super cute clothes for girls -- 3 mix & match, coordinating outfits including shoes and an accessory boxed and ready to go. All you need is the perfect destination!

"kidpik fashion boxes are a fun and fashionable surprise. It's one less thing to worry about especially when planning a vacation with kids. Eliminate the stress, just take the box and go," says Ezra Dabah, founder and CEO of kidpik.

Kidpik delivers head-to-toe outfits up to size 16 with footwear up to size 6, personalized just for your girl. She will be surprised and thrilled to unbox new girls' fashion from the kidpik spring collection that she can enjoy on the trip and on warm, sunny days back home.

Among the fun kids clothes are cute outfits for girls, from colored denim jackets to star-studded jeans and fabulous shoes. Spring favorites include floral dresses and embellished tees with matching skinny jeans in pastel colors. Each box has exactly what she needs for her vacation from visiting theme parks to nice evening dinners.


kidpik has also relaunched basics by kidpik, a new collection of kids fashion basics rainbow of colors that have super-soft and stretchy fabrics. Many tops come in rayon/spandex blend, making them stretchy, comfy and with a beautiful drape. Garment dyed tops and bottoms—made with 100% cotton or with a touch of added spandex for comfort-- are colorful, soft, vibrant, and stay true to size, wear after wear, without shrinkage.

Parents can easily shop and save on all the "must have" basics that a girl needs, tops and bottoms, dresses, and shoes. All items are priced as '2 for', buy two of the same item and receive up to 30% off – a greater value on items that are already well priced starting at $7.50.

The kidpik box is personalized, beautifully wrapped, and delivered free to your door.

For more information visit www.kidpik.com

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When Warner Bros. Home Entertainment contacted me about interviewing Sophia Lillis for the home release of "Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase" on digital and Blu-ray Combo Pack, I was ready! Sophia Lillis did an amazing job bring the Nancy Drew character into modern life and I wanted to hear her talk ALL.ABOUT.IT.


Note: I was invited as media to the movie screening and cast interview. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.


During the call, I could hear and feel Sophia Lillis excitement about this role. She really had fun as Nancy Drew, so I asked her about this, along with other questions.

The film has funny moments. What’s your favorite funny moment either on screen or behind the scenes?

Sophia Lillis: Not too many people know that the well was really shallow. So Laura (who plays Helen), and the DP, and a couple other camera and sound people were all squished in this tiny space together. It was really funny.


While Nancy has fun times with her friends, they also helped her solve mysteries and support her emotional as she adjusted to being in new school and city. I thought this was well done and loved seeing female friendship being "good" on screen. So I asked Sophia about friendship.

What are 3 tips for being a good friend like Nancy and her friends in the film?

Sophia Lillis: I personally have very close friend, while it's not a big group, very ver close to each other and try to meet up as much as we can. I think that's what's most important. To feel really comfortable with your friends. You dont have to think I should act this or that way because they would like that. If you just be yourself around people, then you'll find certain people who will like you just the way you are.

So 3 tips are:

• Be Yourself!
• Don’t try to be a part of a group, where you can’t be yourself.
• Always find friends who accept you as you are!

During the call Sophia also talked about

Reading the Nancy Drew Books

After I heard about the project, I started reading the Nancy Drew books. I'm slowly making my way through. I really do love them. One of my favorite is "The Mystery at Lilac Inn". While the previous books were so full of mysteries, this one gets so abstract but I really started to love it.

Updating Nancy Drew as a Person

Yes, she is more of a modernized version so the younger kids to relate to her more. Physically, she uses technology more, she rides a skate board, and she's so independent. While she's like this in the book, I noticed that in the books, she's a bit to independent in a way. She spends nights out without contacting her parents and does whatever she wants.

Sometimes it's kinda of unrealistic. You have to contact your dad at least once, while your out solving mysteries and the whole deal. So you see more of the relationship with her dad in the film, you see more of her contacting him and telling him what's she's doing. It's more realistic about how kids really act.

Favorite Part about Playing Nancy Drew

I really liked having this character that was so light hearted. I could put a lot of myself in that character. I'm very light hearted. I talk, I smile a lot and it was really fun putting my little bit of humor into Nancy Drew. That was a lot of fun.

It was great talking with Sophia and watching her bring Nancy Drew to life. You'll enjoy watching her in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase now release on digital (SRP:$19.99) and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (SRP:$28.98) & DVD (SRP:$19.98) from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.




SYNOPSIS

Warner Bros., Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production and Red 56 present Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, an all-new feature film. The film provides a new origin story for the 21st Century, while staying true to the spirit of the original novels.

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase focuses on Nancy Drew (Sophia Lillis, breakout star of It), a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, who stumbles upon the haunting of a local home.

A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends and establish their place in the community.

The film stars Sophia Lillis (IT and “Sharp Objects”), Sam Trammell (“True Blood” and “This is Us”), and Linda Lavin (“The Good Wife” and “Alice”) and follows Nancy Drew in her new town, making new friends and on a mission to solve the case!


BONUS FEATURES

• A Sleuth, A Girl and an Inspiration (Featurette)
• Pink Footprints: Touring Twin Elms (Featurette)
• Gag Reel

Nancy Drew and The Hidden Staircase - Trailer



Based on the novel by Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase is produced by A Very Good Production and A Red 56 Productions.

Executive Produced by Ellen DeGeneres and Wendy Williams (Free Ride), with Jeff Kleeman (The Man From U.N.C.L.E.) and Chip DiggIns (A Walk In The Woods) serving as producers and Rachel Abarbanell (“Splitting Up Together”) as Co-Producer.

Katt Shea (Poison Ivy) directed from the script written by Nina Fiore & John Herrera (“The Handmaids Tale”).


To learn more, visit - www.warnerbros.com/movies/nancy-drew-and-hidden-staircase

When Warner Bros. Home Entertainment contacted me about interviewing Sophia Lillis for the home release of "Nancy Drew And The Hidden S...

Storm Boy, which opened in theaters April 5, 2019, tells a sweet story of a young boy who rescued baby pelicans, which leads to changes within himself and in the community he lives.


Note: I was invited as media to the movie screening. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

MY REVIEW

'Storm Boy' is not your not typical boy saves animal story-line. While there are fun moments in the movie, overall the film's theme is a bit on the serious side. There's turmoil with the family and the the community.


While the pelicans don't "save" anyone from this turmoil, having a focus on them both forces the main characters to resolve family issues and work together. This naturally leads to them affecting change within the community.


I think that's the best message of the movie, work together to make change happen. Besides the message, the scenery is lovely. Who doesn't like beach life? And the pelicans themselves are so fun. Watching them learn how to be "pelicans" was endearing. Who knew pelicans could be so sweet.

Since I've started having a soft spot for the pelicans, I'm honored to share that I've partnered with the film and joined the "Adopt a Pelican" program with a donated being made on my behalf to World Animal Foundation.

If you'd like to learn more about pelicans, then download the "Storm Boy Education Guide + Activity Sheets" to use with your family before seeing the film.

Over all this good movie for a family, especially if the family is community and eco-friendly.

'Storm Boy' is now playing in select cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Tampa, Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, Phoenix, Denver, Sacramento, Seattle, San Diego, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta, Kansas City, Orlando

To find nearest theaters and purchase tickets, visit - https://bit.ly/2FHxgYM


Storm Boy Official Trailer


SYNOPSIS

Michael 'Storm Boy' Kingley (Geoffrey Rush) has grown up to be a successful retired businessman and grandfather. When Kingley starts to see images from his past that he can't explain, he is forced to remember his long-forgotten childhood, growing up on an isolated coastline with his father (Jai Courtney).

He recounts to his granddaughter the story of how, as a boy (Finn Little), he rescued and raised an extraordinary orphaned pelican, Mr.Percival. Their remarkable adventures and very special bond has a profound effect on all their lives.

Based on the beloved book, Storm Boy is a timeless story of an unusual and unconditional friendship.

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Jai Courtney, Finn Little, David Gulpilil, Erik Thomson, Morgana Davies

Directed By: Shawn Seet

Distribution Company: Good Deed Entertainment

To learn more, visit - www.stormboythefilm.com

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Instagram - www.instagram.com/stormboymovie

Storm Boy, which opened in theaters April 5, 2019, tells a sweet story of a young boy who rescued baby pelicans, which leads to changes wit...

As the weather gets warmer, a great family activity is kite flying. To kick off summer, we took some time to fly a kite during Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy "Lift Off: A Waterfront Kite Festival" and had such an amazing time.


Note: I was invited as media for review purpose. However any personal views expressed are always 100% my own.

To get started, we joined other families and individuals at The Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn in Brooklyn Bridge Park for a day filled with special activities exploring the science of flight.

We visited the different stations for fun projects including making our own lunch bag kite, help collecting air samples of different organisms, and making a rocket, just to name a few.


Nory made air kites to teach how circulating air can make objects move, along with DIY motorized contraptions that are relevant to flight/moving air, such as a robotic air propeller. Nory also showed children how to put together a simple circuit, and teach the functionality of each part of the circuit.



When we finished joining in all the fun activities, we returned to kite flying. The sky was clear, the wind nice and steady, which meant an afternoon of nothing but simple kite fun.

Want to take your family kite flying?


The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy has announced the first event of its 2019 programming season. "Lift Off: A Waterfront Kite Festival", a FREE all-ages event, will take place on May 11, 2018 from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

It will be the first of over 500 arts, recreation, fitness and educational events taking place in the park through August offering visitors of all ages something to enjoy in the park this spring and summer season.

Lift Off: A Waterfront Kite Festival” will include special activities exploring the science of flight. The event will emphasize S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) concepts such as wind tunnels, robotic air propellers, and outdoor adventures. Kites will be available for purchase at the event, or participants can bring their own kites to fly on Pier 5.

Partners this year will include NORY, STEM Kids NYC, Brooklyn Robot Foundry, Genspace, SPARK!, Private Picassos, BK Public Library, Geeks Rule, and the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s Environmental Education Center, among others.

Live music, stilt walkers, and face-painters will round out the event this year. Pack a picnic and enjoy the first event of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy’s soon to be announced full event schedule.

“Lift Off: A Waterfront Kite Festival” is the first of over 500 free and low-cost events that the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy presents every season to park-goers. The Conservancy offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of free cultural, educational, and recreational events, as well as opportunities to volunteer and support this world-class waterfront park.

To learn more, visit - www.brooklynbridgepark.org

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When Scherrie of Thirty Mommy invited us to her "Boys and Books" Club, I thought it was such a great idea. Since both our sons love to read, they'd enjoy getting together to discuss a book and hangout.


So we headed over the Brooklyn Library to discuss "The Journal of Joshua Loper: A Black Cowboy", which was a good pick since it was also Black History Month. Before starting the book discussion, the boys received folders that they could decorate with their names and keep notes inside of.


They also received pieces to do an Art and Crafts project. They could make their own cowboy. Granted he was a spoon but the boys enjoyed coloring him and glue his eyes, hat and handkerchief.


After that the boys were really excited to discuss the book, character and answer questions. I was very impressed with how the boys understood the story-line and lifestyle of Joshua Loper. They were even able to comment on the racial sub-story of being a "black" cowboy and trying to improve your life, which was dangerous in some states.


While the book discussion was good, it was really the bounding and encouragement the boys gave to each other that was important. All boys need to know it's okay to be smart and intellectual along with sporty, etc. Especially "black" and "brown" boys.

We look forward to the next "Boys and Books" Club meeting!

When Scherrie of Thirty Mommy invited us to her "Boys and Books" Club, I thought it was such a great idea. Since both our sons lov...