Rise of the Guardians - wonderful film, perfect for the Easter Baskets!

Praised by critics and moviegoers of all ages, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: DWA) spectacular and heartfelt adventure RISE OF THE GUARDIANS soars onto  Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D™ and DVD on March 12, 2013.  Hailed as “brilliant” and “the best family film of the year” (Joel Amos, MovieFanatic.com) with “spellbinding power” (James Verniere, Boston Herald) and “dazzling animation” (Tom Long, Detroit News), RISE OF THE GUARDIANS received outstanding audience reactions and a coveted ‘A’ Cinemascore.  DreamWorks Animation’s newest animated adventure has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide with a fun-filled and magical story about the legendary guardians—Jack Frost, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and Sandman—together for the first time!  When the evil Pitch threatens to take over the world, it’s up to our beloved heroes to protect the hopes and dreams of children everywhere.  Filled with non-stop action and laughs, it’s a dazzling family film that’s being hailed as “an instant classic” (Nancy Jay, Daybreak USA).

My son playing with a hopping egg

Just in time for Easter, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS will be available in a Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack with UltraViolet™ or single-disc DVD, each of which includes two delightful hopping toy eggs inspired by the ones seen in the film (while supplies last—quantities are limited).  The combo pack and single-disc DVD also include special features that take viewers behind-the-scenes to learn more about the magic used to bring the story to life.

But watch out because the Boogie Man, Pitch Black, is tired of being a figment of people's imagination.
Featuring an all-star cast of voice talent including Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS delivers humor, adventure and exceptional entertainment that the whole family can enjoy.  The film will also be available on March 12th in a three-disc Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack with UltraViolet and for digital download on February 26th.

This movie takes the classic characters we all grew up with and  add a twist!    When the Boogie Man (aka Pitch Black) wants to come out of the shadows and be feared by children, the guardians rise to save the children.  The guardians take the form of a Russian sword-wielding Santa, an Australian outback Easter Bunny, a very quiet but powerful sandman and the tooth-fairy(who reminded me a of hummingbird). The man in the moon has other ideas and calls a new guardian is called to duty - Jack Frost.  Not only do you laugh at this movie, but it also brought tears to my eyes. I don't want to give too much away, but I have not seen such an amazing film in a long time.   This is a movie that will be watched often.   There are parts of this movie that may frighten some children. My kids are 5 and 7 and did not have any issues, but the Boogie Man is creepy and might frighten children.  Jude Law plays him well!   This would make a great edition to the Easter Baskets.

Order "Rise of the Guardians"  in limited-edition DVD and Blu-ray Easter gift packs that come with two hopping toy eggs.

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Rise of the Guardians - Limited Edition Easter Gift Pack (Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy + 2 Hopping Toy Eggs) $24.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Check out the fun coloring pages and connect the dot activities for the kids.  Click on the image to open the PDF to print!

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians Blu-ray Combo Pack
The Rise of the Guardians Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack includes two hopping toy eggs, plus almost an hour of bonus features:

Disc 1 (Blu-ray):
Feature film in high definition
 Blu-ray Exclusive Bonus Features:

• Jack Frost Snowball Showdown!—Use your remote to duck and dodge snowballs!
• Rock, Paper, Scissors with Sandy—See if you can beat the Sandman in this classic game.

Additional Bonus Features:

• Behind the Magic—Explore the filmmakers’ journey to create Rise of the Guardians’ enthralling look, characters, effects and music:
• Dreaming Up the Look
• Naughty & Nice: Designing Memorable Characters
• Enchanting Effects
• Creating an Epic Score
• The Man Behind the Guardians—Learn how DreamWorks Animation worked with author William Joyce to bring his novels to life.
• Dreamers and Believers—A look at the cast and characters of Rise of the Guardians.
• Sandy’s Dream Guide—The Sandman helps interpret your dreams in this interactive guide.
• Filmmakers’ Commentary—With director Peter Ramsey and producers Christina Steinberg and Nancy Bernstein.

Disc 2 (DVD):
Feature film in standard definition
Bonus features:

• Dreamers and Believers
• Sandy’s Dream Guide
• More Magic (DVD-ROM)—Printable egg holders, coloring sheets and more—perfect for Easter fun!
• Filmmakers’ Commentary
• Previews

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians  Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack
The Rise of the Guardians Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Pack includes the following:
Disc 1 (Blu-ray 3D):
Feature film in high definition and 3D
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Same as Blu-ray contents listed above
Disc 3 (DVD):
Same as DVD contents listed above

DreamWorks Animation’s Rise of the Guardians  DVD
The single-disc DVD includes two hopping toy eggs, plus the following:
Feature film in standard definition
Bonus features:

• Dreamers and Believers
• Sandy’s Dream Guide
• More Magic (DVD-ROM)
• Filmmakers’ Commentary
• Previews

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