Win E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary Edition {Winter is Coming Blog Hop}

Does your family's holiday tradition include watching a movie together? How about a heartwarming classic like E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial? In celebration of the 40th anniversary of this four-time Academy Award winner, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has released the E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary Edition on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Digital. It'd make a memorable gift for any E.T. fan, young and old alike.

Synopsis:

Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.

This beloved masterpiece from Academy Award-winning director Steven Spielberg is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.

This special anniversary release showcases over 45 minutes of all-new bonus features including a retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy and a featurette with Steven Spielberg reflecting on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later. Also included are all the original bonus features: deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage, cast and filmmaker reunion, a discussion with John Williams about the iconic music from the film, and more!

DreamWorks 10-Movie Collection Giveaway {Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop}

The holiday season is finally upon us! Have you started thinking about what to put in your child's Christmas stockings this year? DreamWorks now has ten of their best movies packaged in special collection, just perfect for holiday gift giving!

About the Collection:

Relive each classic moment as an ogre, a panda, a yeti, and so many more of your favorite characters embark on epic journeys across their worlds. With lots of laughs and breathtakingly beautiful animation, this collection is perfect for children and parents alike. The fun-filled collection includes Shrek, Madagascar, Home, Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron, How to Train your Dragon, The Croods, Kung Fu Panda, Boss Baby, Abominable, and Trolls! The DreamWorks 10-Movie Collection comes with hours of bonus features including animated shorts, music videos, deleted scenes, and much more for the whole family! 

Friends: The Complete Series Giveaway #OwnFriendsTV {Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway Hop}

It has been over 25 years since the the first episode of Friends aired on NBC. After 236 episodes and its ten season run on-air, the beloved series went into syndication episodes on a number of networks, and in 2015 Netflix acquired the exclusive rights to stream the original broadcast episodes; eventually becoming one of most watched shows on the platform, until the close of 2019!

Now in the year of 2020, the only way to get Friends: The Complete Series commercial free is on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD! All individual seasons and compilation sets of Friends are available to purchase at www.OwnFriendsTV.com. All seasons are also available to own at all major digital retailers, including iTunes, Amazon Prime, VUDU and Google. DVD and Blu-ray sets can be purchased from all major retailers - including Amazon, Walmart and Target.

DreamWorks Ultimate Holiday Collection Giveaway {Gobble Till Ya’ Wobble Giveaway Hop}

Do you have a favorite holiday movie that you love to watch over and over again? DreamWorks Ultimate Holiday Collection puts together nine holiday favorites together for the first time. Now available on both Blu-ray and DVD, it makes a perfect holiday gift as well as a nice addition to your own movie collection.

About DreamWorks Ultimate Holiday Collection

‘Tis the season to bring the family together with the DreamWorks Ultimate Holiday Collection! Get into the holiday spirit with Shrek, Po, Hiccup, Toothless, Poppy and many more as they celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Featuring 9 festive stories with your favorite characters, this collection is perfect for everyone looking to add a little magic to their holidays.

Featuring 9 DreamWorks holiday favorites:

• Trolls Holiday
• Shrek the Halls
• Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-tacular
• Merry Madagascar
• Penguins of Madagascar in a Christmas Caper
• Dragons Holiday: Gift of the Night Fury
• Kung Fu Panda Holiday
• Home for the Holidays
• Rise of the Guardians

Goosebumps 2 Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack Review & Giveaway

The wait is over. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Grab a copy and join Sam (Caleel Harris, Castle Rock), Sonny (Jeremy Ray Taylor, It), and Sarah (Madison Iseman, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) in their fight against the creepy, ventriloquist dummy Slappy!

Synopsis:

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare - Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Bonus Features:

• Gag Reel
• Three Deleted Scenes
• Five Featurettes
• “Thrills & Chills – The Making of Goosebumps 2”
• “Meet The Monsters”
• “Science With Slappy”
• “Junk Brothers – Call Now”
• “Slappy's Audition”
• Three Slappy-Oke Sing Alongs

Goosebumps 2 is a highly entertaining family-friendly comedy that is funny for the most part but not short of scary moments. Through the eventful adventure of the young characters, the movie demonstrates the power of teamwork and friendship. It touches upon relatable topics like sibling relationships, peer pressure and anti-bullying. It's definitely more fun than frightful to watch, especially in the company of family and friends and in the comfort of your own home.

Order your own copy of Goosebumps 2 today!

Hotel Transylvania 3 on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital

Halloween is right around the corner. Are you looking for the perfect spooky movie to watch with your kids to celebrate their favorite holiday? Hotel Transylvania 3, the third installment in the family-friendly, blockbuster monster franchise, is available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital on October 9, 2018. Not only is it a must-have addition to your Hotel Transylvania collection, but it also comes with tons of bonus features to make it easier to create a fun-filled Halloween movie party.

Synopsis
Join your favorite monster family as they embark on a vacation adventure on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can finally take a break from handling everyone else's vacation at the hotel. It's smooth sailing for Drac's Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. But they hit rocky waters when Mavis realizes that Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret that could sink their plans for a dream vacation.

Bonus Features:

• Three All New Scary-Oke Sing Alongs: Sing along to three Hotel Transylvania 3 inspired songs with your favorite characters!

           - “Dennis Had a Giant Dog” – Sung by Dennis & Winnie           - “Monsters Like to Party Down” – Sung by Johnny
           - “Oh These Wolf Pups” – Sung by Wanda Werewolf

• Plan Your Own Spook-tacular Sleepover: This feature will give you all details on how to make your own sleepover spook-tacular! From snacks to crafts to games and more, follow these steps to create a Hotel T sleep-over with your friends and family, the perfect setting to binge watch all 3 Hotel Transylvania movies.

• Vampire Make Over: Mavis and Drac Tutorial: Learn how to turn yourself into your favorite Hotel Transylvania 3 characters.

• Behind the Screams – The Voices of Hotel Transylvania 3: Step behind the "screams" with the returning stars and hilarious new cast to see how these characters are brought to life in the recording booth.

• Johnny’s Home Movies (Franchise Recap): Johnny brings viewers up to speed on what’s happened in the Hotel Transylvania franchise so far.

• “I See Love” Monster Dance Party Dance Along: Get up and get moving to this haunting monster mash.

• Drac’s Zing-tastic Read Along: It's storytime with your favorite characters have a silly tale about Drac's search for a Zing! Read along or sit back and enjoy!

• Two Mini Movies (rated G): Two mini-features that will have you howling.

          - Puppy
          - Goodnight Mr. Foot

Seize Your Moment Coco Movie Prize Pack Giveaway {Movie Night Giveaway Hop}

Happy Valentine's Day! Are you going to celebrate with a family movie night? If you love movies, you won't want to miss the most anticipated event of the year - the 90th Academy Awards, when we'll find out all the Oscars winners. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and winner of 11 Annie Awards, Disney•Pixar's Coco arrives on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray,™ DVD and On-Demand on February 27. It is now digitally available in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ as well as Movies Anywhere.

Synopsis:

In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Pixar Animation Studios’ 19th feature film, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt)—despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Directed by Lee Unkrich (“Toy Story 3”) and co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist “Monsters University”) from a script by Molina and Matthew Aldrich (“Spinning Man”). Darla K. Anderson (“Toy Story 3”) produces, and John Lasseter is executive producer.

Cars 3 Now on Blu-ray & Giveaway (3 Winners)

Calling all 95 fans - are you ready to add the latest release to your Cars collection? Disney•Pixar’s Cars 3 is now available on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, DVD, Digital HD and 4K Ultra HD™. Learn more about this summer’s high-octane hit and enter to win 1 of 3 digital copies in time for the holiday gift giving season!

“Cars 3” surged to the front of the pack opening weekend with audiences racing to see the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and spirited trainer Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo) team up to beat the new generation of blazing-fast racers.

Race fans of all ages are invited to ride along with the “Cars 3” crew for hilarious and heartfelt extras, including an exclusive new mini-movie, “Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool,” taught by the queen of the Crazy 8; a feature detailing how real-world race training influenced filmmakers; the journey taken by voice actor Cristela Alonzo and team while shaping tech-savvy trainer Cruz Ramirez; behind-the-scenes access to the story team who crafted Lightning McQueen’s third chapter; deleted scenes; and much more.

“Cars 3” is Disney•Pixar’s first in-home title released in stunning 4K Ultra HD format, the next-generation viewing format with four times the resolution of HD and exceptional high dynamic range (HDR), resulting in brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays than ever before. With 4K Ultra HD, viewers will feel like they’re at the center of the action—holding their breath during the dramatic crash that launches Lightning’s journey, feeling the pulse-pounding action at the Florida International Super Speedway, and getting down and dirty at the Crazy 8 demolition derby.

Bonus Features:

Blu-ray & Digital:

• Miss Fritter’s Racing Skoool (Exclusive new mini-movie) – Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8’s, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter’s Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives
• Theatrical Short: “Lou” – When a toy-stealing bully ruins recess for a playground full of kids, only one thing stands in his way: the “Lost and Found” box.
• Let’s. Get. Crazy. – Get schooled in the world of demolition derby, the “rules” of figure 8 racing, and how Pixar puts the crazy in the Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 race. This piece is hosted by Lea DeLaria.
• Legendary – a close, historical look at the racing legends Wendell Scott and Louise Smith, whose tenacity and perseverance got them into the race even when they weren’t invited.
• Ready for the Race – Disney Channel’s Olivia Rodrigo and NASCAR Racer William Byron check out the Hendrick Motorsports campus to showcase how real-world race training influenced the filmmakers.
• World’s Fastest Billboard – Blink and you will miss all of the graphics and “car-ified” advertisements created by Pixar’s Art team to make the ”Cars 3” world as believable as possible.
• Cruz Ramirez: The Yellow Car That Could – Join Cristela Alonzo and the filmmakers on their journey to create a race-car trainer turned champion racer.
• Generations: The Story of “Cars 3” – For the story team, creating Lightning McQueen’s next chapter didn’t involve just a tune-up, but a complete overhaul.
• My First Car – A collection of illustrated first-car stories as narrated by members of the “Cars 3” cast and crew. “A Green Car on the Red Carpet with Kerry Washington,” “Old Blue,” and “Still in the Family.”
• 5 Deleted Scenes – Each deleted scene is set up with an introduction as to why it was removed from the film. Deleted scenes include “The Boogie Woogie,” “The Jars of Dirt,” “Lugnut,” “The Bolt,” and “More Than New Paint.”
• Cars To Die(cast) For – Take a look at the phenomenon of die-cast toy collecting and the more than 1,000 unique designs that exist in the Cars universe.
• Commentary – Brian Fee (Director), Kevin Reher (Producer), Andrea Warren (Co-Producer) and Jay Ward (Creative Director)

DVD:

• Theatrical Short: “Lou” & “Commentary”

Fun Facts:

#95 by the #s in “Cars 3”

• 5 – As “Cars 3” gets underway, world-champion racer Lightning McQueen is riding high with five Piston-Cup wins under his hood.
• 11 – Lightning McQueen raced into moviegoers’ hearts 11 years ago—making his rookie debut in “Cars” in March 2006—and remains an iconic character today.
• 24 – The dramatic, slow-motion crash scene in which Lightning McQueen hits a wall and rolls several times takes 24 seconds.
• 95 – Lightning McQueen still sports the dynamic #95 with his signature lightning-bolt graphics. He displays five distinct looks in “Cars 3,” including one that pays homage to his original paint, a primer look he gets following the devastating crash, a custom wrap ordered by Sterling, and more.
• 198 – Lightning McQueen tops out at a speed of 198 miles per hour on his last lap with Cruz Ramirez on Fireball Beach. But Lightning’s nemesis—next-gen racer Jackson Storm—races at speeds pushing 207 mph.

Ready to win a digital copy of Cars 3 to stuff in your little one's stocking? Simply fill out this form. Good luck!

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Prize Pack Giveaway {Ghosts & Goblins Giveaway Hop}

One of the kids' favorite fall activities is to visit a local pumpkin patch, where they could discover pumpkins in different varieties, sizes and shapes. If they are lucky, they might spot a very special kind of pumpkin, a square pumpkin that looks like the adorable Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Everyone’s favorite square pumpkin is now the “Pick of the Patch” this Halloween season. As a classic that airs on Disney Junior every October, Spookley the Square Pumpkin, for the first time ever, can be enjoyed in high definition, available in a new Blu-ray combo pack and on Digital HD from Cinedigm. The Blu-ray combo includes five exclusive video picture books.

Based on Joe Troiano's bestselling Spookley book series, this animated television special follows the story of Spookley, the only square pumpkin living on Holiday Hill Farm, where round pumpkins dominate and frequently make fun of Spookley for his unique shape until they get saved by him during a terrible storm.

Synopsis:
In a world where the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins, Spookley is teased because of his square shape. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders, who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch. But Big Tom and Little Tom, the pumpkin bullies in the patch, continue to tease and taunt Spookley. Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow and his bat sidekicks, Boris and Bella, Spookley tries his best, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm. When the storm blows the round pumpkins across the patch towards the raging river, Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day.

Blu-ray combo pack bonus features:

5 exclusive video picture books:

• The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin
• The Legend of Beacon the Bright Little Firefly
• The Legend of JellyBean and the Unbreakable Egg
• The Legend of Lyla the Lovesick Ladybug
• The Legend of Mistletoe and the Christmas Kittens

As fans of the Spookley book series, my boys were really excited to see their beloved square pumpkin in animation. Fond of Spookley's cute look, they felt upset when he got ridiculed by Big Tom and Little Tom; they felt sad when Spookley failed the Jack-a-Lympics miserably; they cheered for Spookley as he courageously saved everyone against the strong winds; and they felt very proud of Spookley when he finally won the respect from his fellow patch-mates.

The movie is well paced and has the perfect length to hold the little viewers' attention from beginning to end. The educational messages are clear and easy to get through. It encourages children not to be afraid to be different and to learn to embrace their differences, as what makes you different also makes you special. It also teaches about kindness, courage, friendship, sportsmanship, gratitude and tolerance. It helps stop bullying before it begins. Apparently, Spookley the Square Pumpkin has been a long time Halloween tradition for many families for a good reason.

Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three Blu-ray Giveaway (2 Winners)

The fourth and final season of the hit CG animated series Star Wars Rebels will premiere this fall on Disney XD. And you can catch up on all 22 episodes from season 3 by getting a copy of Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three, now available on Blu-ray and DVD. The story threads begin to tighten in this season, drawing connections to The Clone Wars, Rogue One and the original Star Wars trilogy into the series’ storyline. Enter to win 1 of 2 Blu-ray copies of Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three!

Synopsis:
Having established a secret base on Atollon, the Ghost crew, now led by a more powerful Ezra, strengthens the Rebel fleet by acquiring new resources and recruits eager to stand against the Empire. However, the Imperial efforts to eliminate the Rebellion are now being led by the coldly analytical Grand Admiral Thrawn, whose strategic, tactical and cultural insights make him a threat unlike any they have faced before. Ezra and Sabine must take on new roles and challenges as the Rebels prepare for their biggest mission yet – a direct assault on the Empire.

Created by Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Simon Kinberg (“X-Men: Days of Future Past”), and Carrie Beck, Star Wars Rebels: Complete Season Three delivers some of the most critically-acclaimed Star Wars storytelling to date, with engaging characters, harrowing conflicts, and spectacular space battles on par with those seen in the movies.

Featuring the voices of Freddie Prinze Jr. (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”) as Kanan, Vanessa Marshall (TV’s “Young Justice”) as Hera, Steve Blum (“The Boxtrolls,” “Cowboy Bebop”) as Zeb, Tiya Sircar (“The Good Place,” “Master of None”) as Sabine, Taylor Gray (TV’s “Bucket and Skinner’s Epic Adventures”) as Ezra, Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad,” “Phineas and Ferb”) as Captain Rex and David Oyelowo (“Selma” and “The Butler”) as Agent Kallus.

Born in China on Digital and Blu-ray & Giveaway (2 Winners)

The latest true-life adventure movie from Disneynature, Born In China is now available on Digital, Blu-ray Combo Pack and On-Demand. In their continued efforts to help protect the wild animals featured in this movie, Disneynature through the Conservation Fund has made a contribution to World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to focus efforts that benefit wild pandas and snow leopards. Read on to learn more about the movie and enter to win 1 of 2 digital copies.

Narrated by John Krasinski (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” NBC’s “The Office,” “Amazon’s “Jack Ryan”), Born In China transports audiences to some of the world’s most extreme environments of China where few people have ever ventured to witness wildly intimate and adorable moments in the lives of three animal families - a doting panda bear mother, a 2-year-old golden snub-nosed monkey, and a mother snow leopard. It is the seventh theatrical release from Disneynature, which brings the world’s top nature filmmakers together to share wildlife stories that engage, inspire and educate. The breathtaking footage and high-definition quality picture is captivating for audiences of all ages and is a must-add to the in-home collection.

The new release comes with all-new bonus features that take viewers deeper into the making of a true-life adventure film, showcasing the extreme measures it took to travel, film, observe and encounter these amazing animals in their natural habitats in the far northeast China; Showcases how Disneynature and the Disney Conservation efforts behind these films have helped make a difference around the globe; and features the full music video by “American Authors” end-credit song “Everything Everything.” The film also features an orchestral score composed by Emmy®-winner Barnaby Taylor that incorporates authentic Chinese flavors.

The Lion King Roars to the Walt Disney Signature Collection & Giveaway

It's hard to believe but 23 years has passed since the initial release of The Lion King, one of Disney's most successful animated movies, which is loved and well remembered by people all around the world. This coming-of-age masterpiece has finally taken its rightful place as the fifth title in the well-acclaimed Walt Disney Signature Collection and will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD on August 29th. Learn about all the great features of the upcoming release and enter to win a digital copy of The Lion King!

The Lion King follows the adventures of Simba, a feisty lion cub who cannot wait to be king, as he searches for his destiny in the great “Circle of Life.” With humor and heart, breathtaking animation, soul-stirring Academy Award®–winning music (1994: Best Original Score and Best Original Song, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”), and revealing new Bonus Extras, this much-beloved story transports you to the Pride Lands and inspires generations of fans to find their places in the “Circle Of Life”.

The Walt Disney Signature Collection release includes over three hours of classic bonus material and exclusive, brand new features inviting viewers to sing along with the film’s award-winning music, observe recording sessions, step inside the story room, witness the evolution of a villain, and join Nathan Lane (voice of Timon) and Matthew Broderick (voice of Adult Simba) for an extended conversation regarding the legacy of the movie.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Blu-ray & Giveaway

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Marvel Studios’ blockbuster sequel featuring the world’s favorite band of intergalactic misfits, is now available on 4K Ultra HD,™ Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about this amazing movie and enter to win a digital copy with exclusive bonus materials!

Synopsis:
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 marks Marvel Studios’ first in-home title in 4K Ultra HD format, which provides four times sharper resolution of HD with exceptional HDR which produces brighter brights, deeper blacks and richer colors than ever before. It provides consumers with the ultimate home entertainment experience with next-generation high dynamic range visuals and Dolby Atmos immersive audio.

The Blu-ray and digital copies include over 80-minutes of exclusive, never-before-seen bonus materials. Bonus will take fans behind the scenes with the movie’s diverse, dynamic cast of misfits and inspired team of filmmakers, debut an all-new original music video starring David Hasselhoff and special guests, hilarious outtakes, deleted scenes, audio commentary by director James Gunn, and more.

The Shack Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is probably one of the hardest challenges we would have to face at some point in life. Starring Sam Worthington (Avatar, Hacksaw Ridge), Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress, The Help, 2011) and country music superstar Tim McGraw (The Blind Side), The Shack follows a father's transformative spiritual journey after his youngest daughter was abducted and murdered during a family vacation. The movie arrives on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand May 30, 2017. Be among the first to own a copy!

About the Movie:

Based on the worldwide best-selling novel, with over 22 million copies in print, the inspirational story of faith and love, The Shack, takes us through a father’s experience learning the ultimate truth about love, loss, and forgiveness. After his daughter Missy's tragic death, Mack (Worthington) spirals into a crisis of faith and questions God’s existence and life’s purpose. Mack is unable to move on, until four years later he gets a mysterious invitation to an abandoned shack, where Missy may have been murdered. There, God reveals Himself in the form of three strangers led by Papa (Spencer), who helps Mack overcome his grief and bring his daughter's killer to justice. Mack’s journey will transform audiences of all ages.

The Christian movie event of the year, this “powerful and gripping” (The Dove Foundation) film has been awarded the Dove Faith Friendly Seal of Approval. It's the movie that you will want to watch over and over again.

MAX 2: White House Hero Blu-ray Combo Pack Giveaway

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the Blu-ray I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.

Memorial Day is here! It is the day we honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and safety while serving in the U.S. military. It is also the perfect time to watch a movie in which man's best friend becomes the country's biggest hero. MAX 2: White House Hero, the all-new original movie is now available on DVD, Blu-ray combo pack & Digital HD.

Synopsis:

Duty calls again, and our hero dog Max returns to action in "Max 2: White House Hero." His new assignment brings him to Washington, D.C. to serve on the U.S. president's Secret Service detail. When a foreign leader arrives with his precocious daughter Alex (Francesca Capaldi), tensions arise between both countries. First Son TJ (Zane Austin), along with Max and Alex, uncover a dangerous plot that puts both kids and both nations in jeopardy. A highly-sensitive mission will push Max’s specialized skills, intelligence and loyalty to the test. It’s an adorable film that the whole family will love!

To learn more, visit the movie's official website and follow Max on Facebook.

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season & The Originals: The Complete Second Season Giveaway #TVD #TheOriginals

The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Sixth Season and The Originals: The Complete Second Season are both now available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD. They are a great addition to your Blu-ray/DVD collection if you are a fan of these CW hit series. They also make it easy to catch up on any episodes you may have missed when they were initially aired. Learn more about each show and enter to win one of the two Blu-ray/DVD combo packs from today's giveaway!

About The Vampire Diaries The Complete Sixth Season

The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls.

The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack contains 22 episodes plus 2 featurettes, an audio commentary, the 2014 Comic-Con Panel, deleted scenes, and a gag reel. Follow The Vampire Diaries on Facebook and Twitter

Maya The Bee Movie Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Giveaway (3 Days Only!)

Maya The Bee Movie is now available on DVD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and iTunes. Based on the classic German children’s novel, The Adventures of Maya the Bee by Waldemar Bonsels, this animated movie brings to life the exciting adventure of the world famous little bee Maya and her insect friends.

Directed by Alexs Stadermann (Bambi II), Maya The Bee Movie features all-star voice cast of Coco Jack Gillies, Academy Award® Nominee Jacki Weaver (Animal Kingdom, Silver Linings Playbook), Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter, Babe), Richard Roxburgh (Mission: Impossible II), Noah Taylor (Game of Thrones, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Kodi Smit-McPhee (ParaNorman, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) and Justine Clarke (Home and Away).

Movie Synopsis
Maya is a little bee with a big heart. She dreams of an exciting life of freedom, fun and adventure – the world is simply far too interesting to stay inside a hive! Her funny attempts to fit in bring her into trouble with the Queen’s narrow-minded royal advisor, Buzzlina. With her best friend Willy, Maya buzzes out into the meadow on an exhilarating adventure of self-discovery.

While most bees believe that other insects should be feared, Maya can’t help but make friends with Flip the charismatic and eccentric grasshopper, Kurt the dung beetle and even Sting, a young hornet. But when the Queen’s royal jelly is stolen, it will take Maya and all of her bug buddies to figure out who did it and how to save the day!

The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack Giveaway #TheHobbit

The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies, the third and final installment of the trilogy, is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital HD. If you didn't have the chance to watch the movie in theater, now it's your chance for a catch-up in the comfort of your home. The combo pack would make an awesome gift for Hobbit fans looking to complete their movie collection. And I'm very excited to bring you the opportunity to win it for free!

About The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies," the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly force into the world.


The Blu-ray/DVD combo pack includes the following special features:

•New Zealand: Home of Middle-earth Part 3
•Recruiting the Five Armies
•Completing Middle-earth: A Six-Part Saga
•Completing Middle-earth: A Seventeen-Year Journey
•The Last Goodbye: Behind the Scenes
•Music Video
•Trailers

Take a behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand through the video clip below and order your own copy here.

The Flintstones and WWE: Stoneage Smackdown Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack Giveaway #FlintstonesWWE

What will happen when the Flintstones meet WWE professionals? Find it out in the newly released direct-to-video animated movie: The Flintstones and WWE: Stoneage Smackdown, available now on Blu-ray, DVD and digital HD! Learn more about this fun creation, take the quiz to find out your Stone Age Smackdown star alter-ego, and enter to win a copy of the Blu-ray/DVD combo pack.

Synopsis:

When Fred loses his family's vacation money, he hatches one of his hair brained plans to get it back. It's a sports entertainment spectacle that involves throwing his best bud, Barney into the wrestling ring with the likes of John Cenastone (John Cena), Rey Mysteriopal (Rey Mysterio) and even The Undertaker, with Fred himself as event promoter! The crowds roar, the "clams" are pouring in from ticket sales and even Mr. McMagma (Vince McMahon) is taking notice of all the hoopla. Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) Marble Henry (Mark Henry) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it's time to get the whole family together for hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!

Interact with the blog app below and you can see which Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown star YOU are, watch the trailer, and download fun activities to do with your family while watching the movie.

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