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Tag: movies

‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’: Ticket Giveaway!

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018Patricia Vollmer

Reading Time: 1 minute Image credit: GKIDS Films GeekDad is proud to offer a quick-turn giveaway for a pair of free tickets to see Mary and the Witch’s Flower at your favorite U.S. Fathom Events theater on Thursday, January 18th. Act fast, the giveaway window is only a short time! Entries will close at 6am, […]

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Coming Soon: ‘Despicable Me 3 Special Edition’

October 4, 2017December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Own ‘Despicable Me 3 Special Edition’ on Digital Nov 21, Blu-ray & DVD Dec 5. [Sponsored]

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Disney’s “Newsies”: Meta or Not, the Live Production Movie Teaches Important Lessons

May 23, 2017December 15, 2017Karen Walsh1

The live production movie of ‘Newsies’ provides parents with a fun, visually engaging discussion on the importance of teamwork and standing up for oneself.

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Meet Moana’s Brothers You Didn’t Know She Had

February 16, 2017December 11, 2017Ruth Suehle

Watch this deleted scene featuring Moana’s six brothers and get the scoop on the extras available on the film’s DVD and digital release.

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Beauty and the Beast Trailer

November 14, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

As an HP fan, I love the casting of Emma Watson as Belle in the new live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie. And the trailer? Well, it’s just launched, but you’ve got to see it for yourself.

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50 Days Until ‘Fantastic Beasts’

September 28, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer

Fifty Days. That’s how long we have to wait until ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them’ hits theaters. Are you ready?

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‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’: A Fun Nostalgic Romp

September 16, 2016December 8, 2017Karen Walsh

‘Bridget Jones’ Baby’ gives us everything we loved about our heroine in a fun romp.

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Oz Comic-Con: Preview and Giveaway

August 24, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum20

You think the Convention Season has finished? Not when we have 4x family tickets to giveaway for Oz Comic-Con!

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40 ‘Star Trek’ Actors in One Movie: ‘Unbelievable!!!!!’ (No, Really, That’s the Title)

August 20, 2016December 16, 2017Ruth Suehle

‘Unbelievable!!!!!’ is a sci-fi parody film featuring 40 ‘Star Trek’ actors, Gilbert Gottfried, a marionette that looks more or less like Captain Kirk, and a Gorn. And it gets weirder from there.

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Review: Kubo and the Two Strings

August 16, 2016December 9, 2017Marziah Karch

After a summer of remakes, it’s refreshing to see an original story.

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Marziah Karch posing with characters from Kubo and the Two Strings.

I Got to Pretend I Was Cast in ‘Kubo’

August 8, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch

Marziah gets a chance to get edited into a scene from ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’ Read on to learn more.

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10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Suicide Squad’

August 7, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

‘Suicide Squad’ is the first DC live-action flick I’ve enjoyed since the inception of the Murderverse. My kids can enjoy it when they’re much, much older.

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Why All Movie Lovers Need to Visit Alamo Drafthouse

July 31, 2016April 3, 2018Lisa Tate

Alamo Drafthouses are popping up everywhere, and us geeky parents couldn’t be happier.

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‘The BFG’: Giants and a Little Magic

July 1, 2016December 15, 2017Marziah Karch1

‘The BFG’ is a movie inspired by the Roald Dahl book of the same name. It’s a 1982 story of the English orphan, Sophie, who ends up befriending the BFG, or Big Friendly Giant.

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Supanova 2016 Lite: A Happy Place for Geeks to Meet

June 27, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Supanova Sydney 2016 had a light side, and a dark side. Here you can read all about the fluffy, happy, fun stuff I found. And then you can duck over to my parallel ‘Supanova 2016’ post on the … less-fun parts.

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‘Finding Dory’: A Celebration of Disability, Differences, and Friendship

June 17, 2016December 8, 2017Marziah Karch5

I was pleasantly surprised by ‘Finding Dory.’ It’s a sequel worth watching in the theater.

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In Defense of the Good-Bad Movie

April 29, 2016December 8, 2017E. Lillith McDermott2

If you do a Google search for “bad movies” you will find list after list with titles like “Movies So Bad They’re Good” and “The Worst Movies of All Time.” If you don’t believe me, go ahead and try it; I’ll wait.

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Five Classic Movies That Need the ‘Ghostbusters’ Treatment

March 11, 2016December 8, 2017Beth Bartlett1

Now that we’re seeing ‘Ghostbusters’ trailers featuring Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon, the process of seeing gender-swapped characters feels more real. An all-female version of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ is in development with Sandra Bullock at the helm, so what other classic movies could be re-energized with a gender change-out?

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"Comics" Doesn't Always Equal Kid Friendly. And That's Okay.

January 19, 2016December 15, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

Comics, or properties based on comics, are not inherently intended for children. No should they be.

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Here's Your Chance to Buy the Real Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

January 5, 2016December 7, 2017Nicole Wakelin

TIred of your old boring car? Here’s your chance to own Optimus Prime and Bumblebee!

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