Once I saw Big Hero 6 I was in love, so getting to interview the actors from the film was super exciting for me! Daniel Henny voices Tadashi and Ryan Potter voices Hiro. Though they had only met at the first screening of the film, they definitely seem to have a brotherhood. They are very playful and respectful with each other.It's always interesting to learn how the actors are similar to the characters they are playing. Ryan said that he loves to create things. He like to build, use his … [Read more...]
Meet the Team – An Exclusive Interview With the Cast #McFarlandUSAEvent
It was so fun being in the room when the 7 actors that made up part of the McFarland, USA cross country team walked in the room. You could tell they were excited to talk to us. Some of them were seasoned actors, some of them this was their first "rodeo" and some of them even are from McFarland, go to high school at McFarland high and grew up knowing the real life people that inspired the film!With us in the interview room was Johnny Ortiz (who played Jose Cardenas), Michael Aguero (who … [Read more...]
McFarland, USA Movie Review + Niki Caro Director Interview
McFarland, USA comes to theaters February 20 (TODAY!) While in Los Angeles for the press junket, I was able to watch this movie. I'm a big fan on inspirational films that are clean and family friendly. McFarland, USA is definitely that. It teaches some great life lessons, is completely relatable and clean so your kids can watch it too!McFarland, USA is the true story of Coach Jim, who through a series unfortunate choices, finds himself accepting a job at the only high school that would hire … [Read more...]
Big Hero 6 Bonus Content + FEAST Short
Big Hero 6 is seriously my new favorite Disney movie. I actually didn't want to see it in the beginning because I didn't think it looked very good, but once I watched it, I was in love. It is such a beautiful story with real emotions I could really relate to.On the Blu-ray combo pack, which comes out February 24, there are a lot of great bonus features!The Origin of the Story of Big Hero 6: Hiro's Journey Big Hero Secrets (find the Easter eggs!) Big Animator 6: The … [Read more...]
Interviewing Jim White and the Diaz Brothers – the Real Inspirations for McFarland, USA
When Jim White and the 3 Diaz brothers walked into the room, I was so excited. At the end of McFarland, USA the movie does a "where are they now?" type thing and they are in the movie, running with the current McFarland High School track team. From the movie and the recap of things that are happening now, I felt like I knew them, like we were old friends.The guys were all so humble and so proud of the film. Sometimes it can be tricky turning real life events into a film, making sure you … [Read more...]
The Men Behind Big Hero 6: Don Hall and Chris Williams
I love talking to directors because they are such creative people. They view the world in a way that is different from most of us and are able to take that view and create a fictional story that almost seems real.Don Hall and Chris Williams are the directors of Big Hero 6. The whole project started from Hall finishing up Winnie the Pooh and needing another project. Since he has a love for animation and Marvel he started doing some research and discovered Big Hero 6. The story line was … [Read more...]
Inspiring Words from Kevin Costner about McFarland, USA
It isn't often you are in a room with a HUGE celebrity they are spouting off one line quotes full of inspiration and wisdom. That is exactly what happened during my interview with Kevin Costner about his upcoming film McFarland, USA.Let's be honest, Kevin Costner is a superstar, but the humility and wisdom that protrudes from him is amazing. I entered the room as a fan girl, but I walked out inspired and honored to have been involved in the interview. He is so much more than an awesome … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Make Bad Hair Day Your Family Movie Night Movie
The qualifications of having a movie become a candidate for family movie night at my house are strict. It has to be completely clean, no bad language, no sexual innuendoes, absolutely nothing questionable. Bad Hair Day fits within these qualifications and can therefore be our family movie night tonight.First read my interview with Leigh-Allyn Baker about Bad Hair Day, then check out why I love this film.Here are 10 reasons you might want to make Bad Hair Day your family movie tonight as … [Read more...]
Talking #BadHairDay with Leigh-Allyn Baker
This household LOVES Disney Channel. With a 2, 5 and 9 year old, there are shows galore on Disney Channel for my crew. I like Disney Channel because it is typically a safe station for my kids, and the shows and movies tend to be pretty family friendly. Bad Hair Day, a Disney Channel Original Movie fits within these classifications very well. It is a funny, family friendly show I can't wait for my kids to see!Usually there are several things you can expect with Disney Channel (even according … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure Giveaway
I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.Taking my family to Disney On Ice has become a tradition. We have gone for the last 5 years. I love Disney On Ice because it appeals to all my kids, boys and girl, and the various age groups. With the bright colored costumes, fun movements, great music and our favorite characters this is definitely entertainment … [Read more...]
101 Dalmatians On Blu-ray and Digital Download 2/20
101 Dalmatians is a movie I grew up watching. I've mentioned numerous times that growing up, I could only watch Disney movies on Sundays and so I would watch multiple Disney movies, every single Sunday. This has created a lot of fondess in me for all these old Disney classics I was so excited to get the Blu-ray combo pack of 101 Dalmatians for my family, as I still own the VHS tape I grew up watching. My older two kids have seen the movie, but last week I snuggled on the couch with … [Read more...]
Interviewing Kevin Costner, Ginnifer Goodwin and More In LA #McFarlandUSAEvent
It's always so exciting to get an email from Disney inviting me on an adventure in Los Angeles with 24 other bloggers. You can bet the days will be filled with interviewing stars, watching new movies and having tons of fun. You will recall last year I had a Muppets Most Wanted and a Captain America adventure. It was fun to interview the Muppets, interview Captain America, the Falcon and others. Meeting Josh Groban at the Muppets Most Wanted premiere after party is a highlight of my … [Read more...]
10 Benefits of Hugging With Baymax
Today is National Hugging Day and Baymax, star of Disney's Big Hero 6 has won the "most huggable character" award. Because of this honor, he wants to share with you 10 Benefits of Hugging.1) Hugs make us feel “happy”! When we hug another person, our bodies release oxytocin, a hormone associated with “happiness,” according to scientific studies. [1]2) Hugs alleviate stress! Just as a good hug increases our oxytocin levels, it decreases our cortisol or “stress” … [Read more...]
Disney’s 2015 Movie Line Up
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has quite the line up for 2015! There are incredible things to look forward to. From superheroes, to monkeys, fairytales retold and lovable characters.Check out this line up:January 23, 2015 - Strange MagicFebruary 20, 2015 - McFarland, USA - I'm excited for McFarland, USA because I'll be heading to LA to view this film and interview Kevin Costner!! (WHAT!?!?) :) More on that later!Check out the trailer:March 13, … [Read more...]
Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom
I really love all of the Disneynature films. They do such a great job at making essentially a "documentary" really interesting, engaging and fun for the whole family to watch. The newest of the Disneynature films is Monkey Kingdom. Here is the trailer: Like Disneynature on Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneynatureFollow Disneynature on Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneynatureFollow Disneynature on Instagram: http://instagram.com/disneynatureMONKEY KINGDOM opens in theatres … [Read more...]
