Guardians of Oz Review & #Giveaway

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Dive into a magical adventure the whole family will enjoy when Guardians of Oz arrives on DVD, Digital HD and On Demand January 24 from Lionsgate. The world of Oz is fantastically recreated with story and character design by Golden Globe-nominated filmmaker Jorge Gutiérrez (The Book of Life). Starring YouTube sensations @jennxpenn and Mikey Bolts, the classic tale is revamped into delightful animation featuring new characters in an original story. Earning the Dove Foundation’s seal of approval, the Guardians of Oz DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

OFFICAL SYNOPSIS

Wicked witch Eviline (Ambyr Childers) tries to steal back the broom that holds her powers, but Ozzy, a kindhearted flying monkey, snags it instead. Hoping to rescue his father, Ozzy joins forces with cheeky young sorceress Gabby. But can they find the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Woodman — and lift the enchanted spells Eviline has imprisoned them with? Visionary animator Jorge Gutiérrez (The Book of Life) continues the enchanted saga of Oz in this dazzlingly funny family adventure.

My Thoughts

This is a really cute movie that puts a new spin on the land of Oz. Ozzy is a flying  monkey and he steals the show with his vibrant personality. Instead of doing the bidding of the evil queen, he steals her broom. With the help of a sorceress named Gabby, the two set out to lift the spell placed on the lion, tin man, and scarecrow. They were really great too, and broke the old stereotypes, giving new life to these classic characters. The whole movie is filled with adventure and bravery that kept my family on the edge of their seats.

Overall, this is a fun move that the whole family can enjoy. My kids loved the colorful characters and enjoyed the chance to revisit the magical land of Oz. If you'd like to grab a copy of this fun DVD, you can find it in stores nationwide or online at Amazon.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a DVD copy Guardians of Oz. To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on 2/2/17. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Open to the US only. Thanks to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize.

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DVD Review: When Calls The Heart: Trials Of The Heart

When Calls the Heart- “Trials of the Heart” is a feature length film from the episodes of the When Calls the Heart television series.  Season two of the When Calls the Heart television series debuted on the Hallmark Channel to more than 2 million viewers.   Distributed by Word Entertainment, previous DVD’s are available to purchase in Christian Retail.

Synopsis-  Elizabeth Thatcher (Krakow) is an independent, strong-willed teacher who has foregone the life of the big city and found a job, a home – and romance with a handsome Mountie named Jack – in the small frontier town of Coal Valley. But when she learns that her mother has taken ill, she returns to Hamilton, her hometown, with Jack as her escort. Once in the comparably opulent Hamilton, Elizabeth and Jack are confounded by Jack's ne'er-do-well brother and Elizabeth's former suitor, Charles Kensington. But it is Elizabeth's father, William, who drives a wedge between them when he suggests to Jack that Charles would be a better match for his well-bred daughter.

My thoughts:

I was so excited to see this.  I had watched all of the first season.   And I have to say I was not disappointed at all.  

Seems that there is going to be a lot going on in this season.  Elizabeth returns home after her mom has become ill.  Jack goes with her to make sure that she gets home safe.  Once home , Elizabeth's father is in hopes that she and Charles Kensington will fall in love and marry.  Jack makes it clear to Elizabeth that he will be waiting for her if she returns to Coal Alley.

My daughter and I enjoy watching this together.  She is a young teenager and this series has captured her attention.  It is a good clean family movie that all can enjoy.  

The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown Review & #Giveaway #FlintstonesWWE

Get ready for some raw-kin’ action in this all-new, original movie that brings some of WWE’s toughest, wildest superstars to Bedrock!

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), Marble Henry (Mark Henry) 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. Can Fred keep serving up bigger and badder matches or is he in for the rocky ride of his life? Including all-star appearances from The Boulder Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) and Daniel Bry-Rock (Daniel Bryan), it’s time to get the whole family together for a collection of hard-hitting, side-splitting laughs from the most epic event in all of prehistory!

Why you will LOVE The Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown App:

• Take the quiz to find out which Flintstones & WWE Stone Age Smackdown Star YOU are?
• Download the fun activities - and do them together as a family while you watch the film at home.
• Watch the official trailer & click the box art to bring the film home today!

My Thoughts

This film is a great new take on everyone's favorite Stone Age family. As usual, Fred gets himself into trouble pretty early in the movie. This time, he looses the money his family had saved up for their vacation, but he has a plan to win it back, and of course, he drags his little buddy along with him. Poor Barney gets tossed into the wrestling ring with some of the most famous (and to him the scariest) wrestlers in history, including John Cena, Marble Henry, and the Undertaker. You might think Barney is the one in the most trouble, but when Wilma finds out what's going on, Fred will wish he was the one in the ring.

My son is a huge fan of pro-wrestling, and I'm a fan of the Flintstones. With this movie, I was able to introduce him to one of my childhood favorites in a way that kept us both interested and entertained. This film is packed with the the type of slapstick laughs the Flintstones are famous for, and I know this is a movie my family will watch again and again.

The Giveaway

One lucky winner is going to receive a Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown Blu-Ray. Each household is only eligible to win The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown Blu-Ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. This giveaway will end on 3/21/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to Warner Brothers for offering this fantastic prize.

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DVD Review: When Calls the Heart: Rules of Engagement

After taking care of the Tollivers, hero Jack returns to Coal Valley. His ex-fiancée Rosemary LeVeaux also arrives. Rosemary broke up with him long ago to become an actress. However, she now seeks to make Coal Valley her home and Jack her husband, putting Elizabeth at odds with Jack. Meanwhile, he has asked forensic investigator and friend Bill Avery to help Abigail in regards to Gowen, the mining company and the explosion. As Bill works with Abigail, he becomes attracted in her, admitting his intentions to Jack. Abigail also has the same purpose. Elizabeth receives news from back home, causing her to consider leaving Coal Valley


My thoughts:


Yet, another great episode!  Michael Landon Jr. sure did put some twists and wondering in Rules of engagement.

A Rose Mary shows up in Coal Valley claiming to be Jack Thorton's finance.  I may add she hasn't even seen him for a couple of years. Briarcliff Teaching Academy has offered Elizabeth a job.  She would be their first woman teacher.  But this job is also  back on the East Coast.

So now I am so excited to see the next season to find out what transpires with Jack and Elizabeth.  will Rose Mary go away quietly?  Does Elizabeth take the Briarcliff Teaching Academy offer and leave Coal Valley?

When Calls the Heart is a great DVD for the whole family to watch.  And once you watch one of these episodes, you will be sure to go get the next one.  It so nice to know that there are still wholesome movies to watch.

DVD Review : When Calls the Heart Change of Heart

 Jack finally gets Elizabeth to agree to join him for a dinner date just as Elizabeth’s younger sister, JULIE THATCHER, arrives in Coal Valley, surprising Elizabeth.  Julie is accompanied by Mountie PATRICK O’REILLY, the man who has been sent to inform Jack of his new posting, and become the new Constable of Coal Valley.  Jack had already forgotten that he sent in a request to transfer the week he arrived in Coal Valley, and the news takes him by surprise.





My Thoughts

Michael Landon Jr. did it again. This is a great family movie to watch.  I have watched Full House in my younger years, and my seven and ten year old watch the re runs now.  So we were delighted to watch this movie and watch Lori Loughlin,who was one of the actors from Full House play a role in this series.

In this series, Elizabeth's sister, Julie visits. and  just as it was at home trouble seems to follow her. All the while the town is still trying to rebuild and cope with the mining accident and the loss of their loved ones.

I was so happy to see that Elizabeth and her bounty Jack are starting to move their relationship a little futher than just a friendship.


Another great one I will keep in my movie library, and watch again.  Looking forward to the next series.