Showing posts with label Dreamworks Animation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dreamworks Animation. Show all posts
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:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Shrek Forever After - Music From The Motion Picture
Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture
With the supposed final (I truly hope not) installment of the ogre-green powered Shrek franchise about to hit theaters, the antagonistic Rumpelstiltskin has decided to provide the listeners of this silly world with a release of his own radio show on RMPL, full of his one-of-a-kind intros and music from the soon arriving Shrek Forever After. Shrek Forever After: Music From the Motion Picture is an jovial mix of radio dj comedy and great music choices as Rumpelstiltskin and his intern Baba take us on a fun ride with music from heavyweights such as the Beastie Boys, the Carpenters, Lionel Richie, Weezer, and the amazing (and previously interviewed by HTZ) Lucy Schwartz.
With appearances from Pinnochio, Wolf, Gingy, and Hook, Rumpelstiltskin keeps things moving as each song is introduced. With a crazy mix of new and old, and a variety of music styles, this CD is a fun blast that is making me crave the movie that much more. I’m prepped and ready, having watched the first three movies and listening to Rumpel in the car, are you ready for a big helping of Shrek and the crew?
Track List (comedy in italics)
1. It’s The Rumpelstiltskin Show!
2. Isn’t It Strange (Scissor Sisters)
3. Tough Love For Baba
4. One Love (Antonio Banderas) (followed by Sunshine and Rainbows)
5. Top of the World (The Carpenters)
6. Cupcake Party
7. Rumpel’s Party Palace (Mike Simpson)
8. Pinocchio Gets His Wish
9. Click Click (Light FM featuring Lloyd Hemmings (Gingy’s ‘lil Sugar)
10. Darling I Do (Landon Pigg and Lucy Schwartz)
11. Shake Your Groove Thing (Mike Simpson)
12. Hello (Lionel Richie)
13. Birthday Bash
14. Sure Shot (Beastie Boys)
15. Hook’s Garrrrden
16. Right Back Where We Started From (Maxine Nightengale)
17. Wheezer Wig
18. I’m a Believer (Weezer)
19. Home To Fifi
JAMS Ink on Shrek Forever After - Music From The Motion Picture
Rumpelstiltskin is an interesting character from the little we’ve seen and learned about him during the movie previews and this new CD. Interesting though, Rumpelstiltskin made an appearance in Shrek the Third in the tavern I believe, but the character looked much different. I’m interested to see if they acknowledge that in the movie.
Anyway, back to the CD. Rumpelstiltskin provides just enough comedy to keep you looking forward to his pieces on the CD as he takes on his FM radio DJ personality throughout, with some friends from the movie joining in on the fun. If you like Talk Like a Pirate Day, Hook’s Garden will be a little short for you, but a lot of fun. The music itself is a good mix of songs that belong on nearly everyone’s playlists. Sure Shot from the Beastie Boys is still as amazing as it was when it was first released. Mike Simpson from the Dust Brothers is an amazing talent as he made me listen to instrumentals with his take on Shake Your Groove Thing and Rumpel’s Party Palace. And how could I not mention the amazing Lucy Schwartz (though I do not believe her scientist minions do not join her here)?
Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture is a fun departure from the serious and a refreshing dip into a fairytale world we have all dreamt of. Enjoy it, grab it, and listen to it before the movie comes your way. I’m sure you’ll be glad you did. Shrek Forever After – Music From the Motion Picture releases May 18th digitally, three days before the movie hits theaters with the physical CD to follow exclusively at Walmart. So crawl through the swamp and head Far, Far Away to get your copy. Or just head to the neighborhood store or Amazon to get your copy. It’s worth its weight in gold.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
How To Train Your Dragon - Dreamworks Animation - In theaters now
How To Train Your Dragon:
Review by JAM
Review by JAM
Spoilers below!!!
Sometimes it takes someone a little different to make a change in people’s lives, and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is definitely someone different. Growing up in a Viking society in which daily attacks by dragons is the norm, Hiccup finds himself trying his best to fit in. It seems though that he is the square peg that can’t fit into the round hole, no matter how much his father, King Stoick (Gerard Butler) tries to force him. Hiccup’s life changes in one nightly raid when one of his inventions truly works (though no one believes him) and he takes down a dragon unseen by mortal eyes, and finds out things aren’t really what they seem.
Toothless, as he calls the Night Terror that he knocked from the sky, and Hiccup start learning how to coexist and protect each other as time goes on and they learn that they share a common enemy. Through what Hiccup learns from toothless, he becomes the new hero in training for the Vikings, overcoming every dragon type and obstacle thrown in his path until his final test. Unable to kill a dragon as his rite of passage, events occur that affect the dragons and the Viking society as they face an enemy almost too big to handle. Hiccup and a small group of open minded friends, led by Astrid (America Ferrera), rescue an unbelieving society, changing hearts and minds as the movie comes to its climax. How To Train Your Dragon also stars the vocal talents of Craig Ferguson, Kristin Wiig, Jonah Hill, and more and is still in theaters now.
JAMS Ink on How To Train Your Dragon
Talk about a movie with a ton of important messages and it is well done as well. How To Train Your Dragon teaches us that being different is not necessarily bad, sometimes adults really need to listen to their kids, and that disabilities may cause challenges but do not define or limit us if we do not allow them to.
Different – Hiccup never fit in, whether as the son of the Viking king, the blacksmith apprentice, or the warrior in training, something always seemed to go wrong. Sometimes it can happen with us too, where everything we seem to do is different from other people or may not succeed when we try. Too often we worry about not fitting in, even though our differences are what make a group of friends stronger. My father is the ultimate home improvement master, but I have to work really hard to keep up. On the same token, I can help my parents out with computer or other electronic issues. Even though we have different strengths, working together makes us stronger.
Listening – Hiccup learned that the dragons were just as scared of the Vikings as the Vikings were of the dragons. And there was something even bigger awaiting both of them. Yet, King Stoick never listened to his son, believing that his way was the only way, the Viking way. Stoick comes to realize his issues before it is too late, but almost loses his son due to his hard headedness. So parents, listen to your kids, you might be surprised to hear their insight.
Challenges – Hiccup’s invention strips Toothless of the ability to fly at first, but a second invention allows them to work together to overcome the challenge. Though the disability seemed to be too much, working together made them stronger and helped them learn more about each other. Hiccup also faces a disabling blow at the end of the movie, but it seems that he with time will also be alright with the help of his friends and family. Though they face challenges in this movie, working together helps strengthen bonds and abilities and allows them to overcome the challenges they face.
See this movie in the theaters if you get the chance, you will not regret the thrill ride of adventure that comes through the screen.
Jam Movie Reviews
http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com
www.hollywoodteenzine.com
Sometimes it takes someone a little different to make a change in people’s lives, and Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is definitely someone different. Growing up in a Viking society in which daily attacks by dragons is the norm, Hiccup finds himself trying his best to fit in. It seems though that he is the square peg that can’t fit into the round hole, no matter how much his father, King Stoick (Gerard Butler) tries to force him. Hiccup’s life changes in one nightly raid when one of his inventions truly works (though no one believes him) and he takes down a dragon unseen by mortal eyes, and finds out things aren’t really what they seem.
Toothless, as he calls the Night Terror that he knocked from the sky, and Hiccup start learning how to coexist and protect each other as time goes on and they learn that they share a common enemy. Through what Hiccup learns from toothless, he becomes the new hero in training for the Vikings, overcoming every dragon type and obstacle thrown in his path until his final test. Unable to kill a dragon as his rite of passage, events occur that affect the dragons and the Viking society as they face an enemy almost too big to handle. Hiccup and a small group of open minded friends, led by Astrid (America Ferrera), rescue an unbelieving society, changing hearts and minds as the movie comes to its climax. How To Train Your Dragon also stars the vocal talents of Craig Ferguson, Kristin Wiig, Jonah Hill, and more and is still in theaters now.
JAMS Ink on How To Train Your Dragon
Talk about a movie with a ton of important messages and it is well done as well. How To Train Your Dragon teaches us that being different is not necessarily bad, sometimes adults really need to listen to their kids, and that disabilities may cause challenges but do not define or limit us if we do not allow them to.
Different – Hiccup never fit in, whether as the son of the Viking king, the blacksmith apprentice, or the warrior in training, something always seemed to go wrong. Sometimes it can happen with us too, where everything we seem to do is different from other people or may not succeed when we try. Too often we worry about not fitting in, even though our differences are what make a group of friends stronger. My father is the ultimate home improvement master, but I have to work really hard to keep up. On the same token, I can help my parents out with computer or other electronic issues. Even though we have different strengths, working together makes us stronger.
Listening – Hiccup learned that the dragons were just as scared of the Vikings as the Vikings were of the dragons. And there was something even bigger awaiting both of them. Yet, King Stoick never listened to his son, believing that his way was the only way, the Viking way. Stoick comes to realize his issues before it is too late, but almost loses his son due to his hard headedness. So parents, listen to your kids, you might be surprised to hear their insight.
Challenges – Hiccup’s invention strips Toothless of the ability to fly at first, but a second invention allows them to work together to overcome the challenge. Though the disability seemed to be too much, working together made them stronger and helped them learn more about each other. Hiccup also faces a disabling blow at the end of the movie, but it seems that he with time will also be alright with the help of his friends and family. Though they face challenges in this movie, working together helps strengthen bonds and abilities and allows them to overcome the challenges they face.
See this movie in the theaters if you get the chance, you will not regret the thrill ride of adventure that comes through the screen.
Jam Movie Reviews
http://jammoviereviews.blogspot.com
www.hollywoodteenzine.com
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