Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature is out on Digital today! #NutJob2 #FunPrintableActivities

The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature is coming to Digital on October 31, 2017 and on Blu-ray and DVD, and On Demand on November 14, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Surly and his friends are back in the action-packed animated adventure, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Filled with heart and animal hijinks, this family-friendly comedy introduces new fan-favorite characters including Mr. Feng (Jackie Chan, Kung Fu Panda), the adorable but deadly city mouse, and Frankie, the love-struck bulldog (Bobby Canavale, Ant-Man). The film also features an incredible voice cast including Will Arnett (Lego Batman), Katherine Heigl (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight), Jeff Dunham (Smurfs: The Lost Village) and Gabriel Iglesias (The Fluffy Movie). The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature comes packed with exciting bonus content including deleted scenes, special animation and art reels as well as a feature commentary with the filmmakers, giving viewers a peek inside the making of the film and how the characters were brought to life.  

Surly Squirrel (Arnett) and the gang are back, returning to Liberty Park after they are forced to leave their easy life at the nut store. Getting back to nature is the last thing Surly wants to do, but when a greedy mayor decides to destroy the park to build an amusement park, Surly and his ragtag critter friends must band together to save the place they call home.

The Nut Job 2 Available 10/31 on VUDU.com!

BLU-RAY^TM, DVD AND DIGITAL BONUS FEATURES:

• Deleted Scene
• Animation Progression Reels: Watch as two key scenes are brought to life, from storyboard and pre-visualization, to final animation, lighting and effects.
• Concept Art Reel: See the concept art that inspired animators to create the world of The Nut Job 2.
• Feature Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Cal Brunker and Producer/Co-Writer Bob Barlen

FILMMAKERS

Cast:  Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Katherine Heigl, Bobby Moynihan, Bobby Cannavale, Isabela Moner, Jeff Dunham, Gabriel Igelsias

Directed By: Cal Brunker

Written By: Scott Bindley, Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen

Produced By: Harry Linden, Jongsoo Kim, Youngki Lee, Li Li Ma, Jonghan Kim, Bob Barlen

Executive Producers:  Daniel Woo, Mike Karz, William Bindley, Hoejin Ha, Hong Kim, Gui Ping Zhang, Zhao Lan Wu, Hyungkon Kim

Animation Director: Daryl Graham 

Art Director: Andrew Woodhouse  

Edited By:  Paul Hunter

CG Supervisor:  Graham Olsen, L. Cliff Brett

Music By:  Heitor Pereira

Music Supervisor:  John Houlihan

Casting Director: Linda Lamontagne 

Post-Production Supervisor: Gregor Hutchison

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – BLU-RAY™:

Street Date: November 14, 2017

Copyright:  2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Selection Number: 55186694

Running Time: 1 Hour and 31 Minutes

Layers: BD 50

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Widescreen

Rating: Rated PG for action and some rude humor

Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Sound: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION – DVD:

Street Date: November 14, 2017

Copyright:  2017 Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Selection Number: 55186698

Running Time: 1 Hour and 31 Minutes

Layers: DVD 9

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

Rating: Rated PG for action and some rude humor

Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1

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About Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Pictures, a division of Universal Studios. Universal Studios is a part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Amazon Prime Members can request a free book each from Kindle First! This month there are six choices each valued at $4.99 and all books are available in advance of their official November 1st release date.

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Today's Style Steal deal features 4 super trendy scarves that you’ll instantly fall in love with. Cents of Style included some of our favorite Blanket Scarves like Vienna (slightly different from the rest with its unique oblong shape but still a must-have fall style - it might be the softest thing we've ever felt!) and Berlin (our best selling plaid!) and added brand new styles. 

And with the holiday around the corner, we can’t think of a better way to start off our holiday shopping. Blanket Scarves are the perfect gift!! You don’t have to worry about sizes, and they’re one of the most worn wardrobe pieces this time of year. With this killer deal, you can’t help but get one for you and everyone in your family.

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Halloween Movie Night in with #MoviesAnywhere #AnywhereIsHere #TheDarkTower

This Halloween, why not have a movie night in and enjoy your favorite creepy, spooky, frightening movie from the comfort of your own home!    Movie lovers now have a new home for their favorite digital movies as Movies Anywhere launched recently with an unprecedented five Hollywood studios and four major digital retailers on board. Featuring films from Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios (encompassing Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Twentieth Century Fox Film, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment purchased or redeemed through digital retailers Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, Movies Anywhere brings the movies people love together to create a simple, seamless digital entertainment experience across platforms.

Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. Movies Anywhere syncs users' libraries across their connected accounts, so consumers can watch their purchased and redeemed digital movies on an array of platforms including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku^® devices and popular browsers, with more platforms and retailers to come.

We watched Dark Tower in honor of the release of Movies Anywhere.  I can't tell you how excited I am about this app.   We have Kindles, an iPad, smart TV and a Roku stick, but in the past we weren't able to watch all our movies in one place.  The kids were limited to the movies we owned on Amazon to watch on their Kindles, and iTunes only ever worked on iProducts.   Well now we can watch our movie collection anywhere and on any device. 

The movie The Dark Tower is based on the best-selling book series by highly-acclaimed author Stephen King.  The last Gunslinger, Roland (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the epic battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

 I don't normally do Stephen King movies as they are too scary for my liking, but my husband convinced me that he saw preview for this movie and it looked amazing.    It was not as scary as I thought, it was actually rated PG-13, so the kids could of watched it as well.    The Dark Tower is a tower that stands against the darkness that threatens to invade the universe. As long as the tower stands, the world is safe. The mind of a child is said to hold the power to destroy the tower, thus destroying the universe.   In order for darkness to overtake the world, the Man in Black steals children  and force them to emit their "shine" to  strike the tower. 

The story focuses on Jake Chambers a boy whose dreams reveal visions of the tower, the Man in Black and the Gunslinger.  Everyone around him thinks he is crazy, but when the Man in Black wants Jake or his "shine", he must help the last gunslinger Roland defeat the Man in Black.  This story will keep you on the edge of your seats.  I am not familiar with the books this movie is based on, but I loved the movie!  I am glad I didn't chicken out and went with my husband's suggestion!

When planning a movie night, you must have the best food. So since we were staying in, it was a no brainer to make our own pizza and popcorn!  Homemade pizza is a family favorite in this house.   You just follow the directions on the dough packet mix, add sauce and your favorite toppings.   As for popcorn, we were turned onto Kernal Seasons a while back.  The adorable popcorn containers are from the Target Dollar Spot.  This way the family can each make their own flavored popcorn int their own containers!

Not only did we enjoy watching this film and having a great spread of snacks and food for the viewing of this film, but I also came up with a fun movie themed craft! DIY Candle Image Transfer!

The lanterns, skulls and pumpkins can all be bought at Target!

The Dark Tower is available in the Movies Anywhere app.  Now that I concurred one Stephen King movie, maybe I will try some more in the Movies Anywhere app!

  

"Movies Anywhere is a massive step forward for the consumer digital media experience, bringing the incredible film libraries of five studios together in a virtual one-stop movie-watching shop," said Karin Gilford, General Manager, Movies Anywhere, who leads an independent, dedicated cross-functional team of product, technology, marketing and other professionals. "Movies Anywhere means that consumers never have to remember where they purchased a film or which device they can watch it on, because all of their eligible movies will be centralized within their Movies Anywhere library and available across platforms through the Movie Anywhere app and website and also available at their connected digital retailers. And as Movies Anywhere continues to add more studios, retailers and platforms, the entertainment possibilities are endless."
      

Movies Anywhere initially features access to a library of over 7,300 digital movies, along with fresh previews and film extras from the studios responsible for such 2017 global blockbusters as Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," Warner Bros.' "Wonder Woman," Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Universal's "The Fate of the Furious" and Twentieth Century Fox's "War for the Planet of the Apes."

In celebration of this exciting new digital entertainment destination, Movies Anywhere is welcoming new users with a limited-time offer to receive up to five digital movies. Activate and connect your account with one of these participating digital retailers- Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes or Vudu -and you'll receive a digital copy of both Sony Pictures' "Ghostbusters" (2016) and Twentieth Century Fox's "Ice Age." Connect with a second participating digital retailer and Disney's "Big Hero 6,"Universal's "Jason Bourne" and Warner Bros.' "The LEGO Movie" will be added to your digital movie collection.

Looking for some fun and frightening Halloween movie suggestions?

• Frightening Franchises: Some of the biggest horror franchises like Alien, Conjuring, etc
• Modern Horror: Watch the latest & greatest horror has to offer like Get Out and Split
• Family Fright Night: family friendly spooky films like Hotel Transylvania, The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Horror Classics: scares as old as time like The exorcist and The Shining)
• Scared Silly: horror movies with a laugh like Shaun of the Dead and  Zombieland
• Movie Monsters: classic monster tales like The Mummy and  Kong: Skull Island
• Science Meets Fiction: sci-fi movies like Colossal and  The Dark Tower
• Thriller Night: movies under thriller genre like Life and  Kidnap
• Trick or Treat: candy related movies such as Willy Wonka and  Wreck It Ralph
• Horror Redux: horror movie remakes like The Thing and Evil Dead
• Costume Ideas: popular Halloween character costumes such as Harry Potter, Wonder Woman and Minions
• Never Saw it Coming: Movies with a Surprise Twist like Gone Girl and The Visit

This Halloween, why night stay in and watch a movie and make it a movie night or family movie night with the Movies Anywhere app.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a gift card and free movies in exchange for this post.  All opinions are my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  Full Disclosure Policy

Hatchimals - CollEGGtibles 4-Pack + Bonus only $7.88 (lowest price) #ThinkChristmas

If you have been out and about this weekend, you will have noticed that Christmas is full swing in stores even though we have yet to have Halloween! Well the deals are already coming out to get you to start your Christmas shopping early!

Right now you can score Hatchimals - CollEGGtibles 4-Pack + Bonus for $7.88 & FREE Shipping on orders over $25. Please note colors and styles may vary!

• There are over 70 adorable Hatchimals CollEGGtibles to collect in Season One, including common, ultra-rare and limited edition Hatchimals to discover.
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• Hatchimals CollEGGtibles are for ages 5+. No batteries required.

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If you ask us my daughter what her favorite thing about fall is, leggings and jeggings would definitely be on the top of our list! With different styles and colors to choose from, Cents of Style's lineup of leggings and jeggings are versatile, comfortable, and the “it” items of the season. Dress them up or dress them down; you’ll find that they can be a part of every outfit.

They have included their top sellers, Barb and Mallie (Moto-jeggings!), and new leggings that start at less than $12.


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Wonder Woman (2017 Digital HD) only $9.99 #WonderWoman

Right now  score Wonder Woman (2017 Digital HD) for $9.99 on Amazon!

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DIY Candle Image Transfer! #AnywhereIsHere #MoviesAnywhere #TheDarkTower

In honor of the new app Movies Anywhere  we had a movie night in for Halloween!    We watched The Dark Tower and in honor of the film, I decided to get crafty and transfer a movie themed image to a candle!   It is so easy and so cool!

The movie The Dark Tower is based on the best-selling book series by highly-acclaimed author Stephen King.  The last Gunslinger, Roland (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the epic battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.

The Dark Tower is available in the Movies Anywhere app.

Here’s what you will need to make these DIY Image Transfer Candles:

• white pillar candle
• white tissue paper
• printer and printer paper
• masking tape
• scissors
• wax paper
• blow dryer

Instructions

1. Find a design you want to use.  I put mine into Word and then adjusted image size.  This was if you are using a five inch tall candle, you can make sure the design is under five inches.
2. Cut a piece of tissue paper to slightly smaller than the size of your printer paper. Then tape the tissue paper (shiny side down) to the computer paper.  Make sure it is smooth and flush.  I only used tape on the top and bottom.
      
   
3. Print your image onto the tissue paper. Then  cut down the tissue paper down giving a small border around image.
    
   
4. Lay your tissue paper  image flat over the candle.
   
   
5. Wrap tightly with wax paper.
    
   
6. Heat the candle with your blow dryer. You are slightly melting the surface layer of wax  so that the tissue paper adheres to the candle. You will see the tissue paper edges disappearing and the image until will brighten, this means the image is fused to the candle.
    
   
7. Slowly remove the wax paper and admire your work!
   

For the candle base, I took a terra cot pot base and sprayed it black.

 I then took glow in the dark rubber mice (Halloween section at Target) and sprayed them black as well. Glue the mice to the pot base. Add some decorative rocks and instant creepy design!

About Movies Anywhere:

Movie lovers now have a new home for their favorite digital movies as Movies Anywhere launches in the U.S. today with an unprecedented five Hollywood studios and four major digital retailers on board. Featuring films from Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios (encompassing Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm), Twentieth Century Fox Film, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Entertainment purchased or redeemed through digital retailers Amazon Video, Google Play, iTunes and Vudu, Movies Anywhere brings the movies people love together to create a simple, seamless digital entertainment experience across platforms.

Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts. Movies Anywhere syncs users' libraries across their connected accounts, so consumers can watch their purchased and redeemed digital movies on an array of platforms including Amazon Fire devices; Android devices and Android TV; Apple TV; Chromecast; iPhone, iPad and iPod touch; Roku^® devices and popular browsers, with more platforms and retailers to come.Movies Anywhere initially features access to a library of over 7,300 digital movies, along with fresh previews and film extras.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a gift card and free movies in exchange for this post.  All opinions are my own.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.  Full Disclosure Policy

NEW Tribe Bracelets for $11.99 + FREE SHIPPING

Cents of Style added new styles to their Tribe Bracelet collection. Featuring a suede or vegan leather band and an inspirational saying, these new Tribe bracelets make a great daily reminder to us and those around us that we’re worth it and to keep going even when life gets hard. These are everything you would want in a bracelet; trendy, inspirational, and the perfect accessory for every outfit.

Bold & Full Wednesday - 10/25/17 - New Tribe Bracelets for $11.99 + FREE SHIPPING w/code BOLD23     The code is BOLD23 and it will make the price of each bracelet $11.99, with FREE SHIPPING. The code is valid 10/25 through 10/28.

Leggings & Jeggings for $15 OFF (starting under $12) + FREE SHIPPING

 

If you ask us my daughter what her favorite thing about fall is, leggings and jeggings would definitely be on the top of our list! With different styles and colors to choose from, Cents of Style's lineup of leggings and jeggings are versatile, comfortable, and the “it” items of the season. Dress them up or dress them down; you’ll find that they can be a part of every outfit.

They have included their top sellers, Barb and Mallie (Moto-jeggings!), and new leggings that start at less than $12.


Fashion Friday - 10/27/17 - Leggings & Jeggings for $15 OFF (starting under $12) + FREE SHIPPING w/code FRIDAYFAVE
The code is  FRIDAYFAVES and it will take $15 OFF (starting under $12) each pair with FREE SHIPPING. The code is valid 10/27 - 10/29