Monday, November 5, 2012

HTZ Videos - Natalia Stoa review Secret of the Wings

HTZ's Natalia Stoa reviewed Tinker Bell's newest adventure, Secret of the Wings. Check out what she had to say here!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

HTZ Videos - Savannah Outen talks Halloween!

Check out what YouTube sensation Savannah Outen had to say about Halloween plans, horror movie, and more as she talked to JAM for HTZ!

Monday, October 29, 2012

HTZ Videos - So Random's Allisyn Ashley Arm & Audrey Whitby talk Halloween!

So Random stars Allisyn Ashley Arm & Audrey Whitby shared Halloween thoughts with JAM for HTZ.  Check out what they had to say!

HTZ Videos - Zach Callison talks Halloween

Sofia the First's Zach Callison talks Halloween with JAM for HTZ.  Check out what he had to say!

HTZ Videos - IM5 talks ghosts and candy for Halloween

Who do the guys of IM5 want to scare most? JAM asked for HTZ who IM5 would want to scare most if they were a ghost. Also, what is their favorite candy?

Sunday, October 28, 2012

HTZ Videos - Billy Unger and Kelli Berglund talk Halloween

Billy Unger and Kelli Berglund from Lab Rats talk Halloween with JAM for HTZ

HTZ Videos - Olivia Holt talks Halloween!

Olivia Holt talks Halloween with JAM for HTZ!

HTZ Videos - The girls of IMO talk Halloween with HTZ

It's another day on the set of AwesomenessTV's IMO as JAM talked to the girls about the favorite Halloween locations to visit and more. Check out what Audrey Whitby, Gracie Dzienny, Meaghan Dowling, Bethany Mota, and Teala Dunn had to say to HTZ!

HTZ Videos - IM5 talks Halloween costumes and more!

JAM met the guys of IM5 around Halloween time for Hollywood Teen'Zine and asked their costume plans and their favorite places to go.  Check out what they had to say!

Saturday, October 27, 2012

HTZ Videos - Who would Caroline Sunshine scare as a ghost?

Could you imagine a ghostly Caroline Sunshine? JAM asked her what she would do if she was a ghost for Halloween.  Check out what she had to say!

Monday, October 8, 2012

HTZ Videos - We find out how IM5 got their name

JAM met the guys of IM5 for Hollywood Teen'Zine and asked how they got their name.  Check out what they had to say!

Friday, September 28, 2012

HTZ Videos - Young Hollywood talks about dealing with Bullying

Bullies affect us all, even some of your favorite young Hollywood stars. Check out as Natalia and JAM talked to Stefanie Scott, Dylan Riley Snyder, Ryan Ochoa, Ashley Argota, and more as they share their stories and advice on dealing with bullying.



Thursday, September 27, 2012

HTZ Videos - Kenton Duty and Natalia Stoa talk about the FAAN walk for Food Allergy

Kenton Duty and Natalia Stoa reminisce about last year's FAAN Walk for Food Allergy, and talk about advice Kenton has for teens facing allergy issues.



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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

HTZ Videos - Natalia talks to the girls from AwesomenessTV IMO

Have you checked out AwesomenessTV's IMO yet? Teen girls share advice for teen girls as some of your favorite stars lead discussions on your favorite topics. Natalia and JAM had the chance to drop by and see the girls on set and ask some fun questions about the show and holidays coming up. Check out Audrey Whitby, Gracie Dzienny, Teala Dunn, Bethany Mota, and Meaghan Dowling as they share below.



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Sunday, July 8, 2012

HTZ Videos - Thirst Project Gala

Natalia and JAM had the chance to cover a special event for Hollywood Teen'Zine as the Third Annual Thirst Project Gala took place, celebrating the work done to give water to people in need. Check out as favorites such as Pauley Perette, Dylan Riley Snyder, Cassie Scerbo, Nicole Anderson, and more share insights into this amazing cause.



Tuesday, June 12, 2012

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! Advice to Elinor

Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Monday, June 11, 2012

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! The Suitors!

Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

JAM Previews: Warner Home Video Superman Vs. The Elite June 12! Focus on The Hat

 The Hat Photo Credit: Warner Home Video

Let's take a little look at the team that Superman faces as the Elite take center stage.  Check out the clip starring The Hat below.




Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”

In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! Behind the Scenes Featurette

Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this behind the scenes clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Friday, June 8, 2012

JAM Previews: Warner Home Video Superman Vs. The Elite June 12! Focus on Menegerie

Menegerie Photo Credit: Warner Home Video

Let's take a little look at the team that Superman faces as the Elite take center stage.  Check out the clip starring Menegerie below.




Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”

In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! Witch Away!


Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

JAM Previews: Warner Home Video Superman Vs. The Elite June 12! Focus on Coldcast

Coldcast Photo Credit: Warner Home Video

Let's take a little look at the team that Superman faces as the Elite take center stage.  Check out the clip starring Coldcast below.



Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”

In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

JAM Previews: Warner Home Video Superman Vs. The Elite June 12!

Photo Credit: Warner Home Video
Photo Credit: Warner Home Video

Superman vs. The Elite, a DC Comics Premiere Movie, is produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Home Video. The all-new, PG-13 rated film is scripted by award-winning comics writer Joe Kelly and the story is adapted from his original 2001 DC Comics release, “What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice and the American Way?” The single-issue comic, Action Comics #775, was lauded by Wizard Magazine as the “Greatest Superman Story of All Time,” and ranked the epic tale at No. 21 on its list of the “Top 100 Comics of the last 30 years.”

In Superman vs. The Elite, Superman's effectiveness as a super hero comes into question when a new group of super powerful crusaders, known as "The Elite," appear on the scene. As super heroes, the Elite know no bounds, and are more than willing to kill, even on a massive scale, to stop villainy -- putting them on a collision course with the ever-ethical, yet preferably non-lethal Man of Steel.

George Newbern (Father of the Bride) reprises his Justice League animated television role as Superman, and primetime television star Pauley Perrette (NCIS) provides the voice of Lois Lane. Downes steps in as Manchester Black, leader of The Elite. David Kaufman (Justice League: Doom) also reprises his Justice League TV series role as Jimmy Olsen.

The film is directed by Michael Chang (Batman: Brave and the Bold). Bruce Timm (Batman: Year One) is executive producer, and Alan Burnett (Green Lantern: Emerald Knights) is producer.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! Freedom Broch!

Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

JAM Previews: Disney Pixar's Brave June 22! Fergus Shares a Legend

Photo Credit: DISNEY

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

It's time to be Brave! Enjoy this clip from Disney•Pixar's Brave!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Win a copy of White Collar Season Three from 20th Century Fox!


A criminal or a hero, two sides of the same coin in a way to Neal Caffrey who has begun to live life in a way he wants while helping others.  But will his past come back to haunt him and Agent Burke as plans are set in motion to trap Neal in a world he may not survive? Check out Season Three of White Collar to find out, and take a chance on procuring a copy of your own from 20th Century Fox and JAM.  Read official rules below.

ABOUT WHITE COLLAR SEASON THREE
The Season 3 DVD features never-before-seen bonus footage including deleted scenes, a gag reel, commentary on “Judgment Day,” a “WHITE COLLAR” trivia challenge for fans and a hilarious intervention caught on tape by the cast and crew with showrunner Jeff Eastin who’s overzealous tweeting gets out of hand! 

“WHITE COLLAR” focuses on the unlikely partnership between charming con artist Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) and straightman FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay). Caffrey provides his expertise to help Burke catch other elusive criminals in exchange for his freedom, and together they prove that in order to solve the hardest crimes, you must hire the smartest criminal.  
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CONTEST RULES NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Contest begins on June 1, 2012 and ends on at 11:59 p.m. (PT) June 15, 2012. 
1. Eligibility: The WHITE COLLAR SEASON THREE DVD contest (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged eighteen (18) or older 
2. Prizes Awarded: The prizes to be awarded from the Contest are as follows: Three (3) winners will be chosen to receive one (1) copy of the White Collar Season Three DVD set. 
 3. Notification of Winners: Winners will be notified by e-mail within five (5) business days of the prize drawing. 

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: To enter the contest simply send an e-mail to ContestsJAM@gmail.com with the subject "White Collar" no later than 11:59 pm on June 15th!

Win a copy of Burn Notice Season Five from 20th Century Fox!


Freedom is never free as Michael finds in his quest to get his life back.  Is what he is striving for really worth it?  Check out Season Five of Burn Notice to find out the answer to that question . And you can find out for free with a free copy from 20th Century Fox and JAM. Read contest rules and enter now to enjoy the car chases, gun battles, and fun friendships that shape the life of the Burn Notice "team".

ABOUT BURN NOTICE SEASON FIVE
The Season 5 DVD is loaded with exclusive content including an extended episode, deleted scenes, a gag reel and a thrilling featurette on the villains of “BURN NOTICE.” Fans will celebrate the best of the “worst,” by exploring the “BURN NOTICE” bad guys and get unique insights from the actors who play them along with a snarky rebuttal on their deeds from “BURN NOTICE” star, Bruce Campbell! 

The suspense, betrayal and intense action make Season 5 of “BURN NOTICE” a must-see! Master-spy Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) has just rejoined the CIA as consultant but after being framed for the murder of a close friend, partners with Kim Pearce (Lauren Stamile) to clear his name. After increasingly dangerous and criminal missions, Michael comes face to face with the man who burned him and the one closest to him who knew about it all along. 
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CONTEST RULES NO ENTRY FEE. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Contest begins on June 1, 2012 and ends on at 11:59 p.m. (PT) June 15, 2012. 
1. Eligibility: The BURN NOTICE SEASON FIVE DVD contest (the "Contest") is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged eighteen (18) or older 
2. Prizes Awarded: The prizes to be awarded from the Contest are as follows: Three (3) winners will be chosen to receive one (1) copy of the Burn Notice Season Five DVD set. 
 3. Notification of Winners: Winners will be notified by e-mail within five (5) business days of the prize drawing. 

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: To enter the contest simply send an e-mail to ContestsJAM@gmail.com with the subject "Burn Notice" no later than 11:59 pm on June 15th!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

HTZ Videos - JAM Interviews Bailee Madison about Cowgirls N' Angels

JAM caught up with Bailee Madison on the red carpet and asked about her new movie coming out titled Cowgirls N' Angels.  Check out what she had to say.

HTZ Videos - Billy Unger answers fan questions at Radio Disney Live!

JAM was at the Citadel and caught Billy Unger answering fan questions onstage.  Check out the video here, and full coverage with a complete Billy Unger interview at Hollywood Teen'Zine

Monday, May 21, 2012

HTZ Videos - Go inside the Starlight Stellar Night Gala with Bailee Madison, Peyton List, Sammi Hanratty, and more

Natalia had the chance go inside with JAM for Hollywood Teen'Zine as the Starlight Children's Foundation held their Starlight Stellar Night Gala with young Hollywood stars like Bailee Madison, Peyton List, Sammi hanratty, and more entertaining and playing inside.

 

HTZ Videos - Sammi Hanratty walks the wire at Starlight Stellar Night Gala

Check out Sammi Hanratty walking the wire alongside Le Petit Cirque at the Starlight Stellar Night Gala.

 

Saturday, May 19, 2012

HTZ Video - Learn about the Master Pranksters known as the Lab Rats

JAM had the chance to talk to the Lab Rats cast about pranks on set, and wow these guys (and girl) are experts! Check out what Billy Unger, Kelli Berglund, and Spencer Boldman shared about pranking each other, and blaming it on Tyrel Williams.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

HTZ Video - Kenton Duty and Natalia Stoa share about their allergies

Hollywood Teen'Zine's Junior Reporter Natalia has an anaphylactic food allergy to peanuts and last year she walked with Kenton Duty, who has a chocolate allergy, at the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in 2011.  This year she asks that you join FAAN in Long Beach on October 21 to help kids with food allergies.  Check out the video made for HTZ with her plea and Kenton sharing some good information.

Friday, March 23, 2012

JAM Reviews HOP from Universal Pictures








HOP: Blu-Ray/DVD with Digital Copy: Universal Pictures
Review by JAM

What happens when two wayward sons trying to find their own way through life cross paths during a minor traffic accident? Well, if one is a slacker trying to find his way with family intervention (James Marsden) and the other is the furry fellow known as E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand) the son and heir of the Easter Bunny, HOP happens.

Trying to escape what he sees as a strict and undesired future within a dead end job as the Easter Bunny, E.B. dreams of the freedom of life on the run while marching to the beat of a different drummer, himself. At the same time, Fred O’Hare finds himself the focus of his family as their intervention leads him to yet another chance to change his life, yet in a way he never expected. Given the chance to housesit by his concerned sister Sam (Kaley Cuoco), Fred hits the fuzzy bunny, sending him flying, and leading him to find a rebellious rabbit ready to rock and take over his life.

Take a rascally rabbit and a silly slacker and you have actually have a fun comedy based on the importance of family and how hard it is sometimes to realize, the importance of believing in yourself, and true friendship being worth more than gold or all the candy in the world. Throw in comedy from David Hasselhoff and Tiffany Espensen as Alex O’Hare, a mini chickee coup lead by a crazy chick named Carlos, and a cornucopia of candy and you have a fun film perfectly timed to release for some Easter goodness.

JAMS Ink on HOP

This is truly a fun movie that actually blends CGI animation alongside live action fairly seamlessly. The interaction between the characters seems real rather than stiff and allow for sight jokes, silly gags, and one-liners that work whether on the panoramic Easter Island or the hills of Hollywood.

James Marsden does well alongside E.B. considering the green screen work that would have entailed. He seems to work effortlessly in this movie as his comedic moments often take center stage even alongside a comedic CGI construct. His efforts to train for his dream job (not spoiling it for you!) is fun to watch as his CGI friend pushes him to new heights, and comedic pratfalls.

Blu-Ray is the way to go for this film! Panoramic views of colorful candy waterfalls and assembly lines forces the need for Blu-Ray clarity and color definition. The clarity also assists in the differentiation of Carlos and his crew of peeping chicks as they work in the factory of crazy candy. The colors ebb and flow and give a beautiful picture of perfection throughout these parts as bunnies, chicks, and candy coexist on screen. Throw in the CGI interaction with real Hollywood and the Blu-Ray clarity allows for a seamless transition and interaction that seems realistic even within the melding of CGI and true life. So get the Blu-Ray, you’ll have a fun family frolic through the life of a modern day Easter Bunny

EXTRAS

From dancing chicks to an around the world tour of HOP to an all-access look into Cody Simpson’s day, the extras on this disc keep you hopping around wanting even more! Throw in some cute kids interacting with the notorious Russell Brand and some fun games to play and you have a fun extra peek at a fun kids’ movie


• HOP Mini-Movie – Phil’s Dance Party – Phil and Carlos, two of the funny chicks from the movie take us on a music filled journey fraught with the perils of too much candy in this little add on.

• The World of HOP – A cool look at the world of HOP in a making of type extra while touring Easter Island. Gorgeous looks at the animation.

• All Access with Cody Simpson – The musical superstar who contributed to HOP with his version of I Want Candy lets us in on the day of the premiere and shows us some behind the scenes time before and during the premiere including fan interaction and a GIANT candy filled table.

• Russell Brand – Being the Bunny – This is Russell Brand’s brain. This is Russell Brand’s brain as a bunny. Any questions?

• Russell Brand’s Kid Crack-Ups – Russell Brand interviews kids about various topics with humor and hiijinks interspersed, along with a surprise visit from Haley Cuoco.

• Carlos on Carlos – The Premiere According to Carlos – Get a guided tour of the premiere from the perspective of Carlos.

• Emotion in Motion –The Dance of Ken Daurio – One of the movie’s writers lets us in on just how hard it was to teach a chick to dance.

• Post Coup Commentary – Do you wonder what would have happened if the chick’s plans had come to fruition and there was no more Easter Bunny? Hank Azaria shares exactly what Carlos and Phil were thinking and what their plans would have meant if the coup had succeeded.

• 3 Mini-Games – E.B.’s Candy Challenge, Drum Along E.B., and the Pink Beret Skill Tester allow you to play a little at being the bunny and having a fun time doing it. The Candy Challenge especially is a fun little board game addition to the disc.

Hop on over and grab your copy of Universal’s HOP on March 23, 2012. Grab a handful of hare-raising escapades on Blu-ray and join in on the adventure.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

HTZ's Natalia Rocks the Runway at the Nordstrom Spring Fashion Show

HTZ's Junior Reporter Natalia rocks the Nordstrom Spring Fashion Show runway in her Oohlala Couture dress, her Dainty Lions necklace, and her awesome bracelet by Miss Caley. Check out her adorable moves in the video below.

HTZ Videos - Roshon Fegan Talks Dancing With the Stars with JAM

Roshon took some time to talk to JAM for Hollywood Teen'Zine about how he feels about this upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. Check out what the Shake It Up star has to say!

HTZ Videos - Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine wish Roshon luck on ABC's Dancing With The Stars

Kenton and Caroline wish their buddy Roshon good luck on this upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars and JAM was there for Hollywood Teen'Zine. Check out what words of support they had for him in the video below.

Saturday, March 17, 2012

HTZ Videos - JAM Interviews Caroline Sunshine about her music at Tutus4Tots

We had the chance to talk to Caroline Sunshine from Disney’s Shake It Up for Hollywood Teen’Zine at the Tutus4Tots event about har joy about sharing her music in 2012 with her fans. Take a look at the video below to find out more.

HTZ Video - JAM Interviews Kelli Berglund about Lab Rats at Tutus4Tots

Check out our full interview for Hollywood Teen'Zine here, but for now you can check out Kelli Berglund talking about her character from Disney XD's newest hit show Lab Rats from when JAM caught up with her at Tutus4Tots.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

HTZ Videos - JAM Interviews Audrey Whitby about So Random at Tutus4Tots

We had the chance to meet So Random's Audrey Whitby and talk to her for Hollywood Teen’Zine at the Tutus4Tots event. See what she has to say when asked about her favorite character, favorite episode, and a funny behind the scenes moment.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

JAM Reviews Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road from American Greetings & 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and American Greetings
Review by JAM

Follow the Berry Brick Road! Strawberry Shortcake takes the cyclone ride to Oz and finds herself the main player in a retelling of the world famous fairy tale alongside versions of her friends. Finding herself on the odds with a wicked witch (Sour Grapes) bent on taking out the Gem Berries who light up the magic land of Oz, with the help of her allies the Scarecrow (Ginger Snap), the Tin Woodsgirl (Peppermint Fizz), and the Cowardly Lion (Orange Blossom) she must help the Berry-kins (filling in for the Munchkins) save the day.

JAMS Ink on Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road

This is a fun story remade in the Strawberry Shortcake way complete with the Wicked Witch and the rest of the supporting cast as Strawberry takes on the role of Dorothy. The message of overcoming obstacles no matter what and continuing on your journey is good for the age group this movie is targeted for.

EXTRAS

DVD-Rom Printable Coloring Pages
Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road
Street Date: March 6, 2012
Screen Format: Fullscreen
Audio: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Total Run Time: 44 Minutes
MPAA Rating: NR
Closed Captioned: Yes

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Brick Road from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and American Greetings travels onto store shelves on March 06, 2012 so grab a copy and enjoy the journey to a better place with your little girls.

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Monday, March 5, 2012

HTZ Videos - JAM Interviews Bella Thorne at Tutus4Tots about TTYLXOX

Bella Thorne from Disney’s Shake It Up talked to Hollywood Teen’Zine at the Tutus4Tots event and JAM was there for HTZ. Check out the video below to find out more about her hit song TTYLXOX.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

JAMmin' at Rising Talent Magazine's Turner Syndrome Awareness Event


Rising Talent Magazine’s Turner Syndrome Awareness Event
Review by JAM


On a beautiful February night, the Rising Stars came out to celebrate, congregate, and support a cause special to Rising Talent Magazine as the Turner’s Syndrome Awareness Event took place. Child actors, cast members from “All That”, and a number of fashionable companies came together to learn more about Turner’s Syndrome, a female chromosomal abnormality affecting 1 in 2000 female births that can cause a myriad of health concerns from physical aspects to autoimmune deficiencies.


Young stars such as Emily Grace Reaves, Lela Brown, Kaitlyn Maher, Bella King, Ava Allen, Brandon Tyler Russell, and HTZ’s own Natalia Stoa joined the red carpet walk, posing for pictures alone, with friends, and even with the Chick-Fil-A Cow.


Young talent such as Hailey Dibiasi, MoZaik, and Savannah Robinson hit the crowd with some hard beats and some rocking lyrics to keep the event rolling as Chick-Fil-A, Purity Organic, and Pop Chips kept the bellies full as the crowd supported Rising Talent’s own founder Jaclyn Salamone who has Turner’s Syndrome herself.


Raffle items from Ooh! LaLa! Couture, Rockabilly Dollz, and Yuli n’ Grace Couture while Home Baked Beanies and Arbonne products brought items for sale with proceeds going to Turner’s Syndrome research. Beanies were adorning the heads of tons of talent as they moved about the floor, having fun.


Check out http://turnersyndrome.org/ for more information on Turner’s Syndrome and how you can help. And for more photos from the event, check out JAMReviews on Facebook.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

JAM Reviews The Big Year from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment


The Big Year: Blu-Ray with Digital Copy: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson are all masters of the comedy genre who have hits galore, and many misses as well. So when discovering the teaming of these three in a movie about bird watching, this reviewer’s first thoughts were, “Oh no!” Well, consider this reviewer corrected as he is proud to recommend this as the greatest bird watching movie he has ever seen out of the huge number (1) that he can pull from. To be honest though, it is a really fun look at relationships between husband and wife, father and son, workplace relations, and budding romances as three men aspire to be the greatest ever in a niche “sport” and find out what exactly they are looking for.

Jack Black plays Brad Harris, a son in search of his own identity while still living with his parents. He truly is pursuing that which he loves, using his savings and time off on his onetime chance for greatness in the bird-watching world. Steve Martin comes from the other side of the tracks as Stu Preissler, a father approaching grandfather status and ready to retire from a company which he founded, and which also continues to drag him back into the fray. And finally there is the champion Kenny Bostick as played by Owen Wilson who seeks to maintain his hold on his perceived greatness while losing sight of everything that should be important to him.

These three and more ancillary characters take us on a trip around the country in search of the elusive birds required to take the top spot. Throw in love connections, love deconstructions, and a chance to find out who you really are and you find yourself drawn into the search for The Big Year

JAMS Ink on The Big Year

Jack Black, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson. Each of these comedic powerhouses have had their share of comedy greatness and comedy failures, yet they combine in this movie to establish a likeability and piqued interest in their characters as a whole. From the loveable paranoid loser of Jack Black’s Brad to Steve Martin’s family man torn in multiple directions trying to stay true to himself while competing for his ultimate prize to Owen Wilson’s misguided fear of being forgotten in the world if surpassed within the bird-watching community consuming him to the point of losing the one person standing strong beside him. The characters each have enough substance that the viewer can be drawn into the storylines even with a niche “sport” on which the movie is based upon.

The movie itself is an odd one. I would never have thought I would have enjoyed a movie about bird-watching but wanted to give it a chance with the big three that were involved. And I am glad I did. It had a rough run in theaters probably due to people like myself who felt that a storyline focusing on bird-watching would be impossible to hold attention, but I am man enough to admit I was wrong. Jack Black is controlled and enjoyable in this movie as you truly find yourself rooting for him, Steve Martin is sympathetic even as he comes off confused at times which way his character truly wants to lean. In the end, the good guy comes out in support of Jack’s character and his own family, but it seems to take longer than was needed. Owen Wilson is the antagonist in the movie, yet he comes off pitiable and a bit pitiful in his pursuit of perceived greatness. It is hard to watch a man that never becomes truly hateable throw away everything in his life which should have meaning, especially as his wife stands by him until the last possible moment. It makes him come off less driven and more dense. Otherwise his performance is good and his contributions to the overall movie are needed.

BLU-RAY Aspects

The visuals are amazing in this movie, especially in Blu-Ray. The heart of the movie is the visual undertaking of spotting birds in their natural habitats, so it would follow that the visual stimulation in the movie would be amazing both in the environment and the beauty of the wildlife itself. So, obviously I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Blu-ray for this movie.

EXTRAS

You have your choice of the theatrical version or an extended version which does not seem that much different at the end of it. You do have some fun deleted scenes to go with it though, and a gag reel which of course is fun with these three comedic powerhouses. Then you also have the look at the production aspects in the Big Migration which is enjoyable to watch.

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

JAM Reviews The Whistleblower from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment


The Whistleblower: Blu-Ray: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

Rachel Weisz plays Kathryn Bolkovac, a female police officer out to do the right thing, whether for her daughter soon to be moving away or the lost souls she encounters in a trip far overseas. This desire to help others is a fault that will push and test her to no end.

In the middle of a divorce, Kathryn faces the fact that her ex-husband and her daughter are soon to move away while she cannot find a transfer away from her current position. Given an opportunity to make a lot of money in a short time, she takes a chance at becoming a UN peacekeeper with Democra Security where she finds a chance to do the job she was born to do, and a whole lot of people that truly want her to not do her job.

Caught in a web of deceit in a world that treats women as objects, she finds herself caught into an even worse place as she encounters a human smuggling ring that seems to have ties to some of these UN peacekeepers themselves, using their diplomatic immunity to ensure no fear of prosecution. Fighting for what is right in the middle of everything wrong, Kathryn finds herself in a fight she may not be able to win.

JAMS Ink on The Whistleblower

Rachel Weisz is a big part of why this movie can work. It is a hard story to watch as it is raw and emotional both in storyline and in filmmaking itself. The director works well on keeping the story going in a sort of scattershot manner that works well with such a convoluted story. The viewer never really feels comfortable in the story, which only works because of the uncomfortable story and because of Rachel Weisz’s performance. She is an force to watch and even against such odds you find yourself pulling for and ready to work alongside her to do the right thing.

BLU-RAY Aspects

This is the kind of movie that stands on the strength of its acting performance and story, so that the question of Blu-ray versus DVD is not as clear-cut necessary. The film itself takes place in a dingy dark environment which does not require the enhancements of Blu-ray to maintain clarity. Also, the action tends to be convoluted and dizzy without the screen being the cause. So for this I would recommend the movie itself, in whatever manner you would like to watch it.

EXTRAS

Just one extra on this one as there is a single feature on the real life Whistleblower Kathy Bolkovac. It is an interview with the cast, crew, and real life participants in the story and gives a reality based background for the viewer to attach to. It runs about five minutes so allows quite a bit of information to be shared.

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Monday, January 9, 2012

JAM Reviews Shark Night from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment


Shark Night: Blu-Ray with Digital Copy: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

Long forgotten secrets lie beneath the waves of a daughter’s return home to a place she had been long running from in this enjoyable bloody romp through a college retreat in the saltwater bayou.



Sara Paxton stars as Sara Palski, the college girl who invites her friends over for a weekend of fun and frolicking at the family’s house on the lake. Little does any of them know that her past is coming back to haunt them all. Dustin Milligan plays Nick plays the one kid who wouldn’t care about what her past threw at them as he seems to be relatively infatuated with her as he prepares himself for medical school. Otherwise we have the typical Final Destination group of characters, the jock with the amazing future (Sinqua Wells), his soon to be fiancee (Alyssa Diaz), the comedy relief (Joel David Moore), the hot tattooed coed (Katharine McPhee), and the artistic nude model (Chris Zylka). Throw in the evil masterminds who have filled this salt water lake with many species of sharks (not really a spoiler since the movie is called Shark Night!) and you have a classic B-movie matinee type movie.

JAMS Ink on Shark Night

With a PG-13 rating, the blood and gore is toned down and the nudity is nearly non-existent (Chris Zylka’s character show his bare buttocks in a art class scene for some reason, otherwise just bikinis galore) which allows it to keep a campy feeling without going too far overboard. Characters die through a variety of shark attacks, the masterminds of the attacks are relatively transparent from the beginning, and the survivors are the ones you expected. Yet this movie entertains throughout. You feel the sharks around you, you know they’re coming, yet you find yourself waiting for that final attack out of nowhere.

Katharine McPhee, thank you for your death scene. That sounds morbid, but the scene stood out a bit, maybe as much for its campiness as the death itself, but glowing sharks, a defiant McPheever, and a well choreographed death scene all added up to a memorable portion of this movie.

BLU-RAY Aspects

If you are looking for clarity of color with your Blu-ray copy, you will be sorely disappointed. Much of the movie is done in a brown dusky palate to simulate the dark dankiness of the bayou, and that feeling is conveyed in the scenes in the movie. I do like the Blu-ray though for the clarity in a few sped up scenes, allowing for brake light/daylight colors to shine well and for the shark scenes. The animation of the added sharks remains strong in the copy so I recommend BLU-RAY YES on this one.

EXTRAS

Some fun extras are included on this one, maybe especially fun since they involve sharks and kill scenes. Speaking of which, the Shark Attack! Kill Machine is basically a combination of the shark scenes from the film including the attacks. The Fake Sharks, Real Scares is a cool look at the ways they brought the sharks of this movie to life, both with animatronically and with digitized versions. You want to know some fun facts about sharks? The Survival Guide shares factoids after kills to satisfy your morbid curiosity. And finally we have Ellis Island, the chance for the director to shine a bit and get his moment in the sun. Oh yeah, and you get the chance for this movie to travel with you anywhere as you get a digital copy as well. Sharks on the phone! Woohoo!

I forgot to mention one more extra that is not listed on the packaging. At the end of the credits, the cast has put together an music video for the movie. It's awesome. It's campy yet cool, interesting and odd, just the perfect combination to go with this fun shark attack movie.

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

JAM Reviews In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment


In the Name of the King 2:Two Worlds: Blu-Ray: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

Long ago in a land faraway, a common man led his people in revolt against an evil sorcerer in a video game adaptation that had moments of coolness mainly due to Jason Statham playing the common man promoted to the throne. The action stunts were fun as in any Statham movie, it had Ray Liotta playing a crazy sorcerer (overplaying actually) and Burt Reynolds as the king attempting to hold his land together. It was fun and over the tip with fairly well choreographed stunts and fight scenes. Well, they decided to make a sequel with Dolph Lungren as the long lost son of the king sent away.

Starting in present day Earth, Dolph Lungren plays Granger, an old soldier tired of the game, teaching self-defense to kids when he is interrupted by two sides of an other-world war in search for him. Accosted by darkly clad warriors, Granger of course follows the beautiful sorceress (Natalia Guslistaya) sent for him into a dark world waiting for their “Chosen” one. Between the death of the sorceress, the meeting with the now appointed king (Lochlyn Monroe), and an attempt on his life, Granger finds himself drawn into a conflict he thinks not his own as he is directed to end the life of the Holy Mother. Lines are blurred between good and evil as dragons, death, and destruction reign supreme.

JAMS Ink on In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds

Rustic locales and a sword and sorcery epic always go well together. Add in an 80s icon like Dolph Lungren and you have the aspects of a B movie classic. I don’t know if this makes the classic level like Hobo with a Shotgun, but it has its moments. If there was one thing for me to gripe about it would be that many of the more intriguing characters seem underused. The doctor (Natassia Malthe) equipped with poison to take out an entire village with a plague, who is also Granger’s love interest, gets tossed aside as a seemingly unused plot element for a time. The daughter of the Holy Mother (Heather Doerksen), promoted to queen in Granger’s place, is barely introduced and given the throne. It just seemed to suffer from underdeveloped plot issues that could have made it a more fun movie.

BLU-RAY Aspects

The local looks beautiful as Granger explores the lands he was from. The rustic hills and valleys, the dark forests, and the shadowy castle all ensure the beauty of the backdrop to the story. The CGI Dragon fits fairly well into the picture as well. I personally enjoyed the Blu-ray aspect of the film, and being as the film comes from a video game background I would recommend BLU-RAY YES on this one.

EXTRAS

Dual commentaries start off the extras on this disc as the director and writer join us on separate commentaries with their thoughts on the movie. Uwe Boll focuses mainly on the creative process and working with the actors in question while Michael Nachoff the writer tells about what was changed in the film from his vision to its transition to the screen. There is also a behind the scenes featurette with Uwe and the actors with some on set insight and a featurette with Nachoff discussing how his script tied in with the original movie and a shared look at his writing process.

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Friday, January 6, 2012

JAM Reviews Archer: Season Two from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment


Archer: Season Two – Blu-Ray : Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Review by JAM

Take on neurotic secret agent with mommy issues, a reluctant partner who shares a past history, and an inept agency involved with top secret spy work and you have FX’s Archer, a fun 60s styles animated series set in modern day. Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) is the most dangerous secret agent in the world in more ways than one. Dangerous to his foes, dangerous to his friends, and often dangerous to himself, he lives life on the edge alongside Lana Kane (Aisha Tyler) his field partner and ex-girlfriend and the rest of the ISIS crew. Overly charged on the libido this is definitely not for kids even with the simplistic animation involved, but Archer is definitely good for a few adult mannered laughs. So take a look at this James Bond/Spies Like Us combo and have a few laughs.

Archer also uses the amazing vocal talents of the hilarious Judy Greer, Chris Parnell, and Jessica Walter along with creator Adam Reed.

JAMS Ink on Archer

I am a fan of secret agents. Whether it is James Bond, Jason Bourne, or Austin Powers saving the world from the ultimate evil, the secret agent movies appeal to me. And Sterling Archer may have found a place beside them now. The animation is kind of trippy as it truly feels like a 60s style animation with stiff walking, and backgrounds that stand out as different behind the characters themselves. It reminds me some of the late 60s super hero cartoons or the Scooby Doo episodes with how the movement seems, and that is alright with me. It lends a fun campy feel to a show that does not attempt to take itself seriously at all.

Best episode is “Swiss Miss” which is actually the first episode of the season that shows Archer actually having to control himself as a nubile young lady throws herself at him nonstop. Normally the comedy lies in the escapades of Archer where as in this episode the comedy lies in the control. As the agency is in dire straits financially, Archer was sent to protect this daughter of a German dignitary against his will and the fact that it backfires on him is a lot of fun..

Remember check out this review and more from JAM at www.hollywoodteenzine.com for teens and tweens, and at www.jammoviereviews.blogspot.com for movies of all genres and ages.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

HTZ's Natalia Reviews Some EnchANTed Evening from A.N.T. Farm on Disney Channel

HTZ's Natalia shares with us what she thought of the upcoming episode of A.N.T. Farm called Some EnchANTed Evening airing January 13, 2012 guest starring Caroline Sunshine from Disney's Shake It Up!. You can find it now on iTunes if you can't wait.

Monday, January 2, 2012