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Go Go Thomas! DVD

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jenny

Did you know that Thomas the Tank Engine was created by a father for his son 67 years ago and today is enjoyed by families in more than 200 territories and in 31 languages? My toddler is a huge Thomas fan so was ecstatic to be sent the latest Thomas & Friends DVD, ‘Go Go…

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Film review: The Sapphires

Posted on March 1, 2013March 1, 2013 by jenny

I admit to having a bit of a soft spot for Chris O’Dowd so I was happy to review The Sapphires in which he plays a prominent role. Based on a true story, this feel-good comedy follows the dreams of four soul-sisters struggling to make it big in 1960s Australia and is being released in…

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Europe’s Most Wanted

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jenny

Today I’m surviving on just 3 hours sleep thanks to my teething little girl. Thankfully we were sent a new DVD to watch which meant I was able to relax on the sofa for an hour this afternoon. Packed with non-stop laughs, zany action and wildly comedic adventure, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s hilariously funny global…

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Films for the festive season

Posted on December 23, 2012 by jenny

Warner Brothers very kindly sent us three films to watch over the festive season. There really was something to watch for everyone. First of all the toddler has been mesmerized by the Polar Express. It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re about to roller-coaster up and down mountains, slip-slide over ice fields, tetter across mile-high bridges and…

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Film review: Ice Age 4: Continental Drift

Posted on December 12, 2012October 25, 2024 by jenny

The world’s most beloved prehistoric herd is back and this time they’re setting off on a hilarious high seas adventure!  ICE AGE 4: CONTINENTAL DRIFT sailed into stores on the 10th December, available in Triple Play, Blu-ray 3D & DVD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. We love the Ice Age films and this all-new…

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Popcorn and a film

Posted on December 5, 2012July 11, 2023 by jenny

We had a busy morning as today we had our bathrooms cleaned, more of which later. So this afternoon, after Little Sis had her 12 and 13 month jabs, we thought we should snuggle together and watch a film. With over 1.5 billion video views on YouTube to date, internet sensation Gummy Bear now has…

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Po’s Winter Wonderland giveaway

Posted on November 27, 2012December 5, 2012 by jenny

Yesterday we received a copy of a new heart-warming winter adventure from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Arriving just in time for Christmas, Po’s Winter Wonderland is the perfect centrepiece for festive family fun! The toddler is a huge fan of Kung Fu Panda and loved his latest adventure! In Po’s Winter Wonderland, Po (voiced by…

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Win a copy of Arthur Christmas on Blu-ray

Posted on November 16, 2012November 29, 2012 by jenny

Deck the halls early this festive season when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases the critically acclaimed, charming family adventure Arthur Christmas which is out on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and DVD on 19th November from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. © 2011 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved Ever wondered just how can Santa deliver billions…

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E.T. Blu-ray giveaway

Posted on October 26, 2012November 5, 2012 by jenny

In celebration of its first ever release on Blu-ray and to coincide with the film’s 30th anniversary, I’m giving you the chance to get your hands on one amazing prize! Simply answer the question below to be in with the chance of winning a copy of E.T. on Blu-ray! When an imaginative boy meets a lost…

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