While Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has released on Digital and the Movies Anywhere App, I know many are still waiting for the film to rele...

While Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom has released on Digital and the Movies Anywhere App, I know many are still waiting for the film to release on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on September 18, 2018.

For those Jurassic fans waiting on a physical copy of the film, I have a special treat for you. Read on to find out what and how you can win this giveaway.

SYNOPSIS

In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) and executive-produced by Jurassic titans Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow, Owen (Pratt) and Claire (Howard) return to Isla Nublar three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park to rescue any remaining dinosaurs on the island from a catastrophic volcano that threatens to leave dinosaurs extinct once again.

Owen is driven to save his lead raptor, Blue, while Claire makes it her mission to preserve the creatures that she has grown to deeply respect. When the lava begins to rain down, they soon discover terrifying new breeds of ferocious dinosaurs along with a conspiracy that could threaten the entire world.

Joined by co-stars James Cromwell (Babe, The Green Mile) as wealthy entrepreneur Benjamin Lockwood, Dr. John Hammond’s partner in creating Jurassic Park, as well as Justice Smith (The Get Down) and Daniella Pineda (The Detour) as Franklin Webb and Zia Rodriguez, members of Claire’s Dinosaur Protection Group; this brilliant cast brings an extraordinary story to life as chaos erupts when Owen, Claire, and their team discover a most deadly endgame that could bring the planet back to prehistoric times.


BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:

• The KINGDOM Evolves – Filmmakers discuss how the second chapter in the Jurassic World trilogy pushes the franchise in a new direction. 
• Return to Hawaii – Cast and crew discuss shooting the film in Hawaii. 
• Island Action – A behind-the-scenes look at the bunker scene and runaway gyrosphere sequence. 
• Aboard the Arcadia – Cast and crew discuss working with the animatronic dinosaurs. 
• Start the Bidding! – A behind-the-scenes look at the auction scene.

BONUS FEATURES ON DVD, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:

• On Set with Chris & Bryce – Go behind the scenes with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
• Birth of the Indoraptor – An inside look at the genetically designed monstrosity known as the Indoraptor.
• Death by Dino – Go behind the scenes as the Indoraptor faces off with a key character.
• Monster in a Mansion – Director J.A. Bayona discusses how Jurassic Park and Dracula (1979) influenced his approach to directing the monster in a mansion scene.
• Rooftop Showdown – A look at the terrifying showdown on the rooftop of the Lockwood Mansion.
• Malcolm's Return – Behind the scenes with the one & only Jeff Goldblum.
• VFX Evolved – The team at ILM discuss their cutting-edge approach to creating dinosaurs.
• FALLEN KINGDOM: The Conversation – Filmmakers and cast sit down for a candid and casual conversation about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
• A Song for the KINGDOM – Justice Smith sings for the cast and crew of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
• Chris Pratt's Jurassic Journals - Vivian Baker, Makeup Artist, Mary Mastro, Hair Stylist, Chris Murphy, 1st Assistant Sound, Dean Bailey, Stunt Edge Car Driver, Peter Harcourt, Diver, Daniella Pineda and Justice Smith, Actors, Jody Wiltshire, Set PA, Kelly Krieg, Assistant Script Supervisor, J.A. Bayona, Director, James Cox, Stunt Performer, Rachelle Beinart, Stunt Double, Bryce Dallas Howard interviews Chris Pratt, Actor
• JURASSIC Then and Now - Presented by Barbasol® – Key moments from the Jurassic saga that tie into Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

You can also complete your Jurassic library when the all-new five-Movie Collection is available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 18, 2018. Now fans can experience the glory of all five movies in one complete must-own set including, Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World and the all-new movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

To learn more, visit www.jurassicworld.com

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For families who like to game together, you'll LOVE The Paley Center newest, PaleyGX: Your Ultimate Gaming Experience , a free program f...

For families who like to game together, you'll LOVE The Paley Center newest, PaleyGX: Your Ultimate Gaming Experience, a free program for families and gamers with the newest video games.

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

The PaleyGX Gaming Experince will include NBA 2K18, Fortnite, Minecraft, Mario Tennis Aces, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, LEGO Marvel SuperHeroes 2, Rocket League as well as virtual reality experiences including Beat Saber, Moss, Echo Arena, and Jurassic World: Blue.

We were invited to the launch event, so we had a chance to see and play with the new games. Let me tell you it was awesome!



The first game we sat down with was Marvel’s Spider-Man in the PS4 area. My son was able to sit back in a plush comfy chair, put on headphones and become the web-slinger. The game is pretty cool to play. I'll have to get it at some point.


The next game we chose was Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. I decided to join in the fun, thinking I can keep up with my son in this game. Needless to say he won. But it's okay. We had fun playing together.


My son continued with Mario Tennis Aces. It was fun to watch him figure out how to play tennis. He learned quickly and served up some hits. But eventually the game got better and he lost his round.


We then decided it was time for some virtual gaming. We've played virtually before and really like it. The first game my son tried was Jurassic World: Blue.


It was all fun being with Blue until the volcano erupted and a T-Rex came over to fight. I think that was a bit to real for my son, who turned around looking for me to help him get away. I'm sorry but I laughed a bit.


We moved him to the less scary game, Beat Saber. Here my son combined his light saber moves to hit obstacles in time with music. He had a great time playing.

While I did also try some virtual gaming, I did terrible in Echo Arena, so no photos need of that. While it does look like an exciting, I need more time to get use to moving virtual with no gravity.


We ended our time with a little fun gaming trivia. Needless to say my son knew nothing about gaming history so it was nice to remember (me) and discover (him) gaming fun facts via the Paley Gaming Trivia Challenge.

While these are just a few games we played, there's LOTS more games for families to enjoy playing together. Or apart. You get to choose how to enjoy your gaming fun.


The PaleyGX: Your Ultimate Gaming Experience, is immersive and features the hottest video-games geared toward all age levels, for both casual players and avid gamers, across multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, high-performance PC gaming,and cutting-edge Oculus virtual reality.

Visitors to Paley GX can play today’s most popular games in four areas within the Paley Center including on the big screen in the 200-seat Bennack Theater (when available).

When you arrive, go to the front desk for your tickets. Then you will be greeted by a Paley Gaming Xpert to get you set up.

• Visitors can reserve up to (4) Gaming Zones per day, with a limit of only (1) 25-minute timeslot in each Zone.
• If there are empty timeslots, gamers may be permitted to play for longer at the PGXpert's discretion.
• You may only play on the console that you have reserved. Please speak to a PGXpert.

Future PaleyGX events will include a MINECON Earth Day Party on September 29, tournaments, previews events for new game releases, and discussions with the most influential names in gaming today.

Paley Members have the opportunity to reserve gaming time slots ahead of the public.

To learn more, visit www.paleycenter.org

Can't get enough of the Jurassic World dinosaurs? Then get ready to see them in AR. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) has par...

Can't get enough of the Jurassic World dinosaurs? Then get ready to see them in AR. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) has partnered with Facebook and Messenger to unleash sharable in-store and in-home augmented reality (AR) experiences showcasing the film’s notable dinosaurs.

The state-of-the-art AR experiences featuring different dinosaurs from the film, will debut on September 18th, timed to the film’s North American home entertainment launch, before rolling out around the world.

The largest retail effort of its kind for both partners, this is also the first integrated AR experience across the Facebook family of apps – specifically Facebook and Messenger.

Bring Dinosaurs To Life With AR | Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom on Digital and Blu-ray



On the day of the release, participating retailers across 18 countries will showcase, for a limited time, the eye-catching Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in-store displays that will include instructions on how to trigger an AR experience that bring the displays to life.

Shoppers scan a special QR code to launch the sharable AR effect that places the ferocious Indoraptor directly in their path, providing them with an up-close encounter with one of the newest dinosaurs from the Jurassic franchise. In the U.S. alone, this experience spans more than 17,000 stores across multiple national retail and grocery chains.



Available in millions of homes around the world, the in-home experience is activated off of a collectible insert within the product packaging using the Messenger camera. The experience unveils an interactive, baby version of the film’s Velociraptor hero, Blue.

The animated Baby Blue can be placed in any environment, and images and video of her behaving curiously, playfully, and aggressively can be captured and shared with friends.

Both the in-store and in-home experiences are compatible with iOS and Android devices. Users should utilize the latest version of the Facebook and Messenger apps.


SYNOPSIS

In Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom directed by J.A. Bayona (The Impossible, The Orphanage) and executive-produced by Jurassic titans Steven Spielberg and Colin Trevorrow, Owen (Pratt) and Claire (Howard) return to Isla Nublar three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park to rescue any remaining dinosaurs on the island from a catastrophic volcano that threatens to leave dinosaurs extinct once again.

Owen is driven to save his lead raptor, Blue, while Claire makes it her mission to preserve the creatures that she has grown to deeply respect. When the lava begins to rain down, they soon discover terrifying new breeds of ferocious dinosaurs along with a conspiracy that could threaten the entire world.

Joined by co-stars James Cromwell (Babe, The Green Mile) as wealthy entrepreneur Benjamin Lockwood, Dr. John Hammond’s partner in creating Jurassic Park, as well as Justice Smith (The Get Down) and Daniella Pineda (The Detour) as Franklin Webb and Zia Rodriguez, members of Claire’s Dinosaur Protection Group; this brilliant cast brings an extraordinary story to life as chaos erupts when Owen, Claire, and their team discover a most deadly endgame that could bring the planet back to prehistoric times.


BONUS FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:

• The KINGDOM Evolves – Filmmakers discuss how the second chapter in the Jurassic World trilogy pushes the franchise in a new direction. 
• Return to Hawaii – Cast and crew discuss shooting the film in Hawaii. 
• Island Action – A behind-the-scenes look at the bunker scene and runaway gyrosphere sequence. 
• Aboard the Arcadia – Cast and crew discuss working with the animatronic dinosaurs. 
• Start the Bidding! – A behind-the-scenes look at the auction scene.

BONUS FEATURES ON DVD, 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY & DIGITAL:

• On Set with Chris & Bryce – Go behind the scenes with Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard.
• Birth of the Indoraptor – An inside look at the genetically designed monstrosity known as the Indoraptor.
• Death by Dino – Go behind the scenes as the Indoraptor faces off with a key character.
• Monster in a Mansion – Director J.A. Bayona discusses how Jurassic Park and Dracula (1979) influenced his approach to directing the monster in a mansion scene.
• Rooftop Showdown – A look at the terrifying showdown on the rooftop of the Lockwood Mansion.
• Malcolm's Return – Behind the scenes with the one & only Jeff Goldblum.
• VFX Evolved – The team at ILM discuss their cutting-edge approach to creating dinosaurs.
• FALLEN KINGDOM: The Conversation – Filmmakers and cast sit down for a candid and casual conversation about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
• A Song for the KINGDOM – Justice Smith sings for the cast and crew of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
• Chris Pratt's Jurassic Journals - Vivian Baker, Makeup Artist, Mary Mastro, Hair Stylist, Chris Murphy, 1st Assistant Sound, Dean Bailey, Stunt Edge Car Driver, Peter Harcourt, Diver, Daniella Pineda and Justice Smith, Actors, Jody Wiltshire, Set PA, Kelly Krieg, Assistant Script Supervisor, J.A. Bayona, Director, James Cox, Stunt Performer, Rachelle Beinart, Stunt Double, Bryce Dallas Howard interviews Chris Pratt, Actor
• JURASSIC Then and Now - Presented by Barbasol® – Key moments from the Jurassic saga that tie into Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

You can also complete your Jurassic library when the all-new five-Movie Collection is available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 18, 2018. Now fans can experience the glory of all five movies in one complete must-own set including, Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World and the all-new movie Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

To learn more, visit www.jurassicworld.com

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Instagram - www.instagram.com/jurassicworld

As we head towards the end of summertime, we're trying to squeeze in as much outside fun as possible, which included a "Back To Sch...

As we head towards the end of summertime, we're trying to squeeze in as much outside fun as possible, which included a "Back To School Hatchimals Bash" playdate in the park hosted by New Mommy Bliss.

We joined a few of our bloggers friends for a day of fun activities that included.....



Coloring activities for the adults and kids.


For the kids, Dominican cupcake decorating (and eating) along with some Mott’s Sensibles juice, which has 100% apple juice, coconut water and a splash of vegetable juice.


A few games of tag, red light green light and any other games the kids can make up.


Then we took time out to "hatch" new friends. This was SO fun. The kids were excited to discover which one of the Hatchimals "Mystery" friends would be theirs.


Besides the fun "hatching" feature, I like that the chicks can "grow" and interact with the kids. There's a whole booklet about the different eye colors, sounds and how to teach them how to "talk".


As the playdate came to a close, there was one more fun activity. The kids each received back packs filled with various supplies including Master Lock's dial combination lock, Watchitude slap on watches, Hatchimals Colleggtibles, and Mabel's Labels packs for their school supplies and clothing.



The girls and boys also received color pencils, magic sequin notebooks and pencil totes, and magic water pens from Fashion Angels and a few other fun items.

The fun ended with giveaways for Lysol, Hydroflask, Jakks Pacific and more. The parents were excited about the Lysol cleaning products. Cause someone needs to need help us clean up after the playdate. Ha!

We had such an awesome time at the #NMBxHatchimalsBTS playdate and can't wait for New Mommy Bliss to host the next one!

In collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, littleBits has debuted 'The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit', which gives kids (and their fam...

In collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, littleBits has debuted 'The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit', which gives kids (and their families) a way to create, customize, and code their own super powers.

Coding and super powers? Sounds like a great fit for my family, so we attended a demo session to see the kit in action.

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


First we learned how the Avengers Hero Inventor Kit works. We learned about the different bits and how they go together so kids can build using littleBits’ electronic building blocks.

Kids can build the high-tech hero gauntlet with wearable tech sensors, a customizable LED matrix light design, and authentic Marvel Avengers sound effects.


Then we learned about the different ways you can customize your high-tech gauntlet. While the kit itself comes with stickers, etc, kids can totally build their own unique designs and covers. We saw examples that included a cover made from an egg carton.

After learning about the bits and pieces, we got a first look at the free companion app for The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit.


With 18+ in-app activities, kids can control their Super Hero gear with their smart device, give it new abilities with in-app block coding, and use their STEAM skills to customize their Super Hero identity.

Learn How to Build and Code Your Own Super Powers With the Avengers!



Marvel Avengers including Iron Man, The Hulk, Black Widow, Black Panther, and Shuri, guide kids through “hero training” in the Avengers Hero Inventor app, which includes step-by-step instructions and video tutorials for more than 18 in-app activities.

By completing activities around light, speed, stealth, sound, coding, and unique hero identity, kids unleash their creativity and imagine their own invention super powers.

So if your family are fans of Marvel's The Avengers or just love technology, then check out littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit (SRP:$149.99 USD) on Amazon.com, in Disney Stores, and at littleBits.com.

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