Disney's CHRISTOPHER ROBIN Comes Home on Digital and Blu-ray 11/6! #ChristopherRobin

Paid promotion for Christopher Robin on behalf of Walt Disney Studios 

On Nov. 6, Disney’s “Christopher Robin,” the wondrous, live-action film in which Winnie the Pooh and friends venture into mid-century London to help grown-up Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor), arrives instantly on Digital and Movies Anywhere and on Blu-ray™ and DVD with captivating, behind-the-scenes extras. The fun-filled tale features A.A. Milne’s timeless characters from the Hundred Acre Wood — Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl — making their first appearance as three-dimensional characters who remind Christopher Robin, and viewers of all ages, to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.

This entirely new take on the Winnie the Pooh stories will transport parents back to the imaginative, carefree days of childhood and allow them to share their love of Pooh and friends with their own children. “When you are able to make people laugh and cry in the same movie and you are able to tell the story with integrity and ground it in reality and have the magic realism on top of it, it lifts your spirits and connects you with the people you love,” says director Marc Forster. “We could all use a little bit of Pooh’s heart and wisdom right now.”

Bonus features provide a heartfelt look at the making of “Christopher Robin,” showcasing the magical artistry that brings the classic characters to life, the human actors’ techniques for interacting with stuffed animals, and the filmmakers’ passion for their project. Bronte Carmichael, who plays Christopher Robin’s daughter Madeline, takes viewers on an exciting journey from the drawing board to film locations throughout the United Kingdom. Features flash back to highlight Walt Disney’s fondness for Winnie the Pooh and recall the voice actors who lovingly portrayed the unforgettable voice of the iconic character. An exclusive digital bonus feature explores the actual teddy bear, given to Christopher Robin Milne 98 years ago, which inspired the original Pooh stories that have been shared and adored by families around the globe.

Friends are like family and that is true with Pooh and his friends.  Pooh has been part of my family for years and now a part of my children's lives and their families someday.  That silly old bear and his friends can bring a smile to your face.   This Thanksgiving, why not remember your friends and have a Friendsgiving.    

Friendsgiving is an unofficial holiday that allows friends to gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving together. When you can't go home to be with family, gather your friends like Pooh and Tigger and join together to feast.    Then afterwards watch the Disney's Christopher Robin!  Let me for warn you, there will be tears.  I got teary eyed in the first few minutes of the film!   There will be laughs...and there will be memories of your childhood brought up!

We all know the classic tale of Winnie the Pooh and his love for honey and would like your help to share some yummy recipes with you! These Disney-designed healthy honey recipes are perfect for you and your family, or get creative and whip up your own honey treats that would give Pooh a rumbly in his tumbly!

Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Honey Lime Yogurt Dip

• 2 lbs. assorted fruit (strawberries, pineapple, mango, kiwi, peach, nectarine, plum)
• 8 metal or bamboo skewers
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbs. honey
• 1 tsp. grated lime zest

Instructions for skewers:

1. Heat grill to medium high, making sure grate is clean
2. Thread chunks of washed, peeled or seeded fruit onto skewers. (If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 10 minutes to minimize chances of burning)
3. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, turning carefully so fruit does not fall off of skewers
4. Remove from heat and serve with dip

Instructions for Dip:
Combine yogurt, honey and lime zest and stir until well blended.
Keep chilled until serving time


Note:
The best fruits are ones with firm flesh such as stone fruits or pineapple. Stay away from melons as they tend to soften too much

Rajah’s Honey Roasted Tiger Tails (serves 8)

• 3lbs whole carrots, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Balsamic glaze (garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Trim ends off whole carrots and set in a large mixing bowl (you can peel or leave unpeeled depending on your preference). 
3. In a smaller dish, whisk together olive oil, honey,  lemon juice, and salt. Pour mixture over the carrots and distribute evenly on a large sheet pan.
4. Roast carrots for 45- 60 minutes until browning and fork - tender. Stir several times throughout cooking.
5. Once carrots are browned and ready, remove from oven and place onto a serving dish. Drizzle top with balsamic glaze in a zig zag pattern (to look like tiger stripes!). Serve warm as part of a healthy dinner.

Healthy Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treats

Servings: 9

• 3 cups Rice Krispies or crispy rice cereal
• ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups mini marshmallows

DIRECTIONS

1. Line an 8x8 baking pan with wax paper, spray wax paper with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Combine peanut butter and vanilla in a medium sauce sprayed with olive oil spray. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring to prevent burning.
3. Add marshmallows, continuing to stir until marshmallows melt and blend with peanut butter
4. In a large mixing bowl p our peanut butter/marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies and stir until completely coated.
5. Press cereal mixture into lined 8x8 pan and cool in refrigerator 30 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 piece (1/9 the of recipe)
Calories: 150
Fat: 7.5g
Sat Fat: 1.5
Total Sugar: 8g
Added Sugar:5.6g
Sodium: 120mg

Thanks to Christopher Robin on behalf of Walt Disney Studios for making this possible this Friendsgiving possible.   We truly enjoyed spending time with our friends, making memories and enjoying an amazing movie!  This is one of the best movies I have seen in a while.  It reminds us never lose touch with our childhood and spend time with our children.

Favorite quote from the movie -  Winnie The Pooh: People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing everyday. Christopher Robin: No, Pooh, that's not the... oh, never mind.

 “Christopher Robin” will be packaged and released in several different formats, giving families the flexibility to watch the film on a variety of different devices. Viewers can instantly watch the film in Digital HD and SD, and bring home a physical copy of the film as a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy) or a single DVD.

Bonus features include*:
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL HD:

• In Which … A Movie Is Made for Pooh – Filmmakers and cast share their passion for this story in a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.
• In Which … Pooh Finds His Voice – Discover what it’s like to voice Winnie the Pooh, from voice actors Sterling Holloway to Jim Cummings.
• In Which … Pooh and Walt Become Friends – How did Walt Disney and Pooh meet? Take a journey through time to explore the legacy of Walt’s first encounter with Pooh.
• In Which … Pooh and Friends Come to Life – See how Winnie the Pooh and Friends were brought to life as walking and talking stuffed animals in this magical live-action world.

EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL BONUS FEATURE:

• In Which … We Were Very Young – Meet the actual, original teddy bear who, along with his best friends, has inspired so much love worldwide for almost a century.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs:                         Digital HD, SD; Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Code)                                                                        Feature Film, DVD and On-Demand
Feature Run Time:                   Approximately 104 minutes
Rating:                                           PG in U.S. (bonus material not rated), G in CE and G in CF
Aspect Ratio:                             2.39:1
Audio:                                           Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio, Spanish                                                             and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks                            
                                                          DVD = English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks,
                                                          English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
                                                         HD/SD Digital = English 5.1/2.0, Latin Spanish 5.1/2.0, French 5.1/2.0                                                                   (for some clients), English 2.0 Descriptive Audio (for some clients)
Languages/Subtitles:             Blu-ray = English SDH, French and Spanish
                                                           DVD = English SDH, French and Spanish
                                                           HD/SD Digital = English SDH, French and Spanish
Closed Captions:                      English (Blu-ray, DVD and Digital)

*Bonus features may vary by retailer

ABOUT “CHRISTOPHER ROBIN”: A heartwarming live-action adventure, “Christopher Robin” is directed by Golden Globe® nominee Marc Forster from a screenplay by Alex Ross Perry and Oscar® winner Tom McCarthy and Oscar nominee Allison Schroeder and a story by Greg Brooker and Mark Steven Johnson based on characters created by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. The producers are Brigham Taylor, p.g.a., and Kristin Burr, p.g.a., with Renée Wolfe and Jeremy Johns serving as executive producers. The film stars Golden Globe® winner and Emmy® nominee Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin; Golden Globe nominee Hayley Atwell as his wife, Evelyn; Bronte Carmichael as his daughter, Madeline; and Emmy winner Mark Gatiss as Giles Winslow, Robin’s boss. The film also features the voices of Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, three-time Emmy winner Brad Garrett as Eeyore, Golden Globe nominee Toby Jones as Owl, Nick Mohammed as Piglet, Oscar® winner Peter Capaldi as Rabbit and Oscar nominee and Tony Award® winner Sophie Okonedo as Kanga.  

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