Sunday, November 28, 2010
Natalia from HTZ Reviews How to Train Your Dragon from Dreamworks Home Entertainment
Hollywood Teen'Zine's Junior Reporter Natalia gives her thoughts on Dreamworks hit release How to Train Your Dragon out on DVD and Blu-ray now. Check out the video below:
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Natalia from HTZ Reviews Tangled from Walt Disney Studios
"Photo Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures"
HollywoodTeen’Zine’s own junior reporter Natalia joins JAM for a quick review of Walt Disney Studios’ new release Tangled in theaters now. The rewritten story of Rapunzel stars Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Donna Murphy in the animated adventure of a rogue, a princess, and her hair. Check out what Natalia thinks right here.
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, November 26, 2010
JAM Reviews Despicable Me from Universal Pictures
Despicable Me: Universal Studios
Review by JAM
What exactly is a bad day when one is a supervillian?
Gru (Steve Carell) is a villain bent on destruction, dismay, and dastardly actions, but he is truly in search for that last big score. Only problem is, he cannot get that final loan for his dastardly villainy. Throw in a new young gun villain out to prove himself, three little girls who change the world and our villain Gru, and a large number of mischievous minions who make this movie into their crazy playground.
Gru is out to steal the moon and in order to procure the funding needed for this task he must have the shrink ray in hand needed for this task. Even after snatching the ray needed, he is thwarted by the young gun Vector (Jason Segal) who is secretly the son of the villain loan maker. Enter in three innocent girls just looking for someone to love them, but also providing the perfect entry into Vector’s lair through the use of cookie deliveries.
Adopting the girls as a means to an opportunity, Gru finds himself falling in love with something more than his infamy. Even a villain can have his heart stolen as Gru finds out through this masterpiece of a movie featuring the vocal talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, and the always amazing (and hard-working) Julie Andrews as Gru’s mother.
JAMS Ink on Despicable Me
An animated movie about a super villain? With redeeming qualities enhanced by little girls? Yeah, this was on my don’t watch list previously, until a positive review from some people that I tend to listen to told me to give it a chance. And I am glad I did. Steve Carell plays a zany villain who is out for mayhem and destruction yet is a bit inept at what he does. And this makes him fun to watch, especially as he starts to find himself liking the girls. Plus, he designed the minions who truly steal the show.
The minions truly have a language of their own but their innocent demeanor and their helpful natures make them a small but important part of the movie. Whether a quick trip to the store or an unsolicited donation to the cause, the minions are surprising, inquisitive, friendly, and family oriented.
The girls are a fun part of this movie as well with Miranda Cosgrove from iCarly leading the charge as the oldest. Used for their cookie delivery to start with, they integrate themselves into Gru’s life and take over his priorities in a way that he would have never expected. Things truly change when he promises to catch Miranda’s character and swears he will never again let them go. Sappy, yeah, but it works and the movie is worth a check out for families and fans of animated movies.
Review by JAM
What exactly is a bad day when one is a supervillian?
Gru (Steve Carell) is a villain bent on destruction, dismay, and dastardly actions, but he is truly in search for that last big score. Only problem is, he cannot get that final loan for his dastardly villainy. Throw in a new young gun villain out to prove himself, three little girls who change the world and our villain Gru, and a large number of mischievous minions who make this movie into their crazy playground.
Gru is out to steal the moon and in order to procure the funding needed for this task he must have the shrink ray in hand needed for this task. Even after snatching the ray needed, he is thwarted by the young gun Vector (Jason Segal) who is secretly the son of the villain loan maker. Enter in three innocent girls just looking for someone to love them, but also providing the perfect entry into Vector’s lair through the use of cookie deliveries.
Adopting the girls as a means to an opportunity, Gru finds himself falling in love with something more than his infamy. Even a villain can have his heart stolen as Gru finds out through this masterpiece of a movie featuring the vocal talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, and the always amazing (and hard-working) Julie Andrews as Gru’s mother.
JAMS Ink on Despicable Me
An animated movie about a super villain? With redeeming qualities enhanced by little girls? Yeah, this was on my don’t watch list previously, until a positive review from some people that I tend to listen to told me to give it a chance. And I am glad I did. Steve Carell plays a zany villain who is out for mayhem and destruction yet is a bit inept at what he does. And this makes him fun to watch, especially as he starts to find himself liking the girls. Plus, he designed the minions who truly steal the show.
The minions truly have a language of their own but their innocent demeanor and their helpful natures make them a small but important part of the movie. Whether a quick trip to the store or an unsolicited donation to the cause, the minions are surprising, inquisitive, friendly, and family oriented.
The girls are a fun part of this movie as well with Miranda Cosgrove from iCarly leading the charge as the oldest. Used for their cookie delivery to start with, they integrate themselves into Gru’s life and take over his priorities in a way that he would have never expected. Things truly change when he promises to catch Miranda’s character and swears he will never again let them go. Sappy, yeah, but it works and the movie is worth a check out for families and fans of animated movies.
Check out this previous review of the Despicable Me Soundtrack that was done for Hollywoodteenzine here if you are into some mega minion music made for many music maniacs!
Despicable Me from Universal Pictures will be hitting shelves on Decmber 14, 2010 so grab a copy before someone shrinks, disintegrates, or pilfers all the copies before you can get one.
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.
Despicable Me from Universal Pictures will be hitting shelves on Decmber 14, 2010 so grab a copy before someone shrinks, disintegrates, or pilfers all the copies before you can get one.
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, November 24, 2010
JAM Reviews Animal Tails from Liongate and HIT Entertainment
Animal Tails: Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment
Review by JAM
Talk about a great time for Thanksgiving and remembrance of our animal friends as Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment bring out the fun filled Animal Tails with our favorite friends Barny, Bob the Builder, Thomas, Fireman Sam, and Kipper. Sheep, golden eagles, dogs, and more fill the lives of our characters as they share lessons of responsibility and friendship with animals of all types, domestic and wild. Plus, enjoy a bonus episode of the newest member of the team, Timmy the Sheep sharing his paper folding skills with his other preschool animal friends and learning it’s not always about being the best, but really about being helpful.
Episodes:
Barney – “Pets”
Bob the Builder – “Scruffty on Guard”
Thomas & Friends – “Thomas and the Golden Eagle”
Fireman Sam – “Baa Baa Baby”
Kipper – “Cakes and Tails”
Bonus Episode of Timmy Time “ Timmy’s Plane”
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Animated
Age Target: 2-5 years old
Language: English and Spanish
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Format: Fullscreen
Feature Running Time: 53 minutes
DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Program Website: www.hitentertainment.com
Animal Tails shares warm fuzzies with your kids through the magic of your HIT Entertainment friends on November 23, 2010. Check out these family (and animal) friendly episodes you’re your little ones today.
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.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
JAM Reviews Thomas & Friends: Adventure Pack from Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment
Thomas & Friends Adventure Pack: Four Disc Set: Lionsgate/HIT Entertainment
Review by JAM
As the holidays approach what better time to share a little train time with the Thomas fan in your life, and what better way to do it than with the Thomas and Friends Adventure Pack, a four-disc set sharing some of Thomas fun adventures. See the first foray into the Thomas CGI as this set has the following DVDs: Railway Friends, High Speed Adventures, Team Up with Thomas, and Percy and the Bandstand. A collection of episodes from the series, a number of bonus features, and Thomas and his choo-chooing friends make this one adventure pack for any parent to get behind.
Review by JAM
As the holidays approach what better time to share a little train time with the Thomas fan in your life, and what better way to do it than with the Thomas and Friends Adventure Pack, a four-disc set sharing some of Thomas fun adventures. See the first foray into the Thomas CGI as this set has the following DVDs: Railway Friends, High Speed Adventures, Team Up with Thomas, and Percy and the Bandstand. A collection of episodes from the series, a number of bonus features, and Thomas and his choo-chooing friends make this one adventure pack for any parent to get behind.
Winter follies, festive parties and parades, new friends, and CGI animation fill the discs as Thomas and his friends learn new lessons on the island of Sodor. Mr. Arkwright also joins the team on these discs as the live-action right hand man for Sir Topham Hatt, sharing activities and insights for the kids to follow. Thomas and Friends have always been a good choice for parents and their young kids, and what is better than a multi-pack disc for the holiday time?
Episodes include:
“Best Friends”
“The Party Surprise”
“Gordon Takes a Shortcut”
“Thomas Puts the Brakes On”
“Saved You!”
“Excellent Emily”
“Thomas and the Billboard”
“Steady Eddie”
“Rosie’s Funfair Special”
“Mountain Marvel”
“Henry Gets It Wrong”
“Don’t Go Back”
“Heave Ho Thomas”
“James Works It Out”
“Tram Trouble”
“Push Me Pull You”
“Toby’s Special Surprise”
“Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon”
“The Man in the Hills”
“Percy and the Bandstand”
Bonus Features
Laying Down the Track Puzzle
Name That Train Game
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Roary’s First Day”
The Special Delivery Read-Along
Thomas’ A-maze-ing Adventures
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Big Chris Learns to Fly”
Spot the Difference
Sir Topham Hatt’s Helping Hands Game
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Roary Takes Off”
Songs of Sodor Game
Three Read Alongs:
Toby and the Flood
A Better View For Gordon
Busy Going Backward
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Ages 2-5
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: 178 minutes
DVD Audio Status: English, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital
Website: www.thomasandfriends.com
Thomas & Friends: Adventure Pack chugs onto shelves on November 16, 2010. Make some tracks and get your copy today.
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.
Episodes include:
“Best Friends”
“The Party Surprise”
“Gordon Takes a Shortcut”
“Thomas Puts the Brakes On”
“Saved You!”
“Excellent Emily”
“Thomas and the Billboard”
“Steady Eddie”
“Rosie’s Funfair Special”
“Mountain Marvel”
“Henry Gets It Wrong”
“Don’t Go Back”
“Heave Ho Thomas”
“James Works It Out”
“Tram Trouble”
“Push Me Pull You”
“Toby’s Special Surprise”
“Duncan and the Hot Air Balloon”
“The Man in the Hills”
“Percy and the Bandstand”
Bonus Features
Laying Down the Track Puzzle
Name That Train Game
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Roary’s First Day”
The Special Delivery Read-Along
Thomas’ A-maze-ing Adventures
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Big Chris Learns to Fly”
Spot the Difference
Sir Topham Hatt’s Helping Hands Game
Bonus Episode: Roary the Racing Car “Roary Takes Off”
Songs of Sodor Game
Three Read Alongs:
Toby and the Flood
A Better View For Gordon
Busy Going Backward
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Rating: NR
Genre: Children/Family/Ages 2-5
Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned
Format: Full Screen
Feature Running Time: 178 minutes
DVD Audio Status: English, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital
Website: www.thomasandfriends.com
Thomas & Friends: Adventure Pack chugs onto shelves on November 16, 2010. Make some tracks and get your copy today.
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.
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