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GNOMEO AND JULIET – GIVEAWAY
For those of us with ankle biters in the audience it’s that time again when kids’ thoughts turn to summer vacation and their mouths start to belligerently harass their parents for things to do. Be it playing in the park, going out for lunch, or taking them to the library there is an endless stream of events you all will have to plan to satiate your young hooligans.
Thanks be to a mysterious little elven gnome I am able to promote a wee contest in support of the Blu-ray/DVD release of GNOMEO & JULIET which hits the streets on May 24th. Be one of the first parents, or “animation enthusiast” for those of you like me who still enjoy the medium, on your residential block to own the film.
In order to qualify all you have to do is send me a note telling me who voices the character of Terrafirminator to Christopher_Stipp@yahoo.com. Easy as pie. Winners will be notified by e-mail. Good luck to you!
And for those needing some background on the release here are some deets:
Fall In Love With This Fresh And Funny Take On One Of The World’s Most Timeless Stories
GNOMEO & JULIET
Releases on Blu-rayâ„¢, Blu-ray 3Dâ„¢, DVD, Movie Download & On-Demand May 24th
Only On Blu-ray For Fans To Enjoy: Two Really Cute Alternate Endings, Two Alternate Openings, Six Deleted Scenes and More!
Burbank, Calif., April 1, 2011 – This coming summer to the U.S., don’t miss the chance to bring home GNOMEO & JULIET – the hilarious twist on William Shakespeare’s legendary tale Romeo & Juliet as you’ve never seen it before, perfect for the whole family. Enter the secret world of garden gnomes and meet two adorable gnomes from completely different worlds who fight the odds to be together. From a director of Shrek 2, and featuring fun, all-new music by Sir Elton John, the out-of-the-ordinary animated comedy GNOMEO & JULIET releases on Blu-rayâ„¢, Blu-ray 3Dâ„¢, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand – May 24, 2011.
Uniquely packaged with families’ top of mind, GNOMEO & JULIET will be made available for purchase by Walt Disney Studios as either a 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray 3D + DVD with Digital Copy), a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 2D + DVD) and/or a 1-Disc DVD. Disney Blu-ray Combo Packs provide families with an enhanced entertainment experience – with the value and flexibility to enjoy your favorite movies on a variety of platforms of choice.
And for those who enjoy to learn more about the making of the film, GNOMEO & JULIET discs come enclosed with never-before-seen bonus features including “Elton Builds A Garden,” “Frog talk with Ashley Jensen,”, “Crocodile Rock Music Video featuring Elton John and Nelly Furtado.” And for those who purchase the Blu-ray Disc, it includes hours of extra exclusive bonus features including alternate endings, deleted scenes and more.
“Makes you smile from start to finish.” Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
GNOMEO & JULIET is brought to life by the extraordinary voices of Golden Globe nominee James McAvoy (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe) as Gnomeo; Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada) as Juliet; Academy Award winner Michael Caine (Inception) as Lord Redbrick; Jason Statham (The Trasnsporter franchise) as Tybalt; Ashley Jensen (TV’s Ugly Betty) as Nanette; Patrick Stewart (X-Men franchise) as William Shakespeare; Ozzy Osbourne (TV’s The Osbournes) as Fawn and Maggie Smith (Harry Potter franchise) as Lady Blueberry.
“It’s family-friendly fun.” Ashley Muldoon, OK! Magazine
Bonus Features:
DVD & Movie Download:
• Elton Builds a Garden
• Frog Talk with Ashley Jensen
• “Crocodile Rock” Music Video, featuring Elton John and Nelly Furtado
Blu-ray:
• DVD Bonus plus:
• 2 Alternate Endings with Filmmaker Introductions
• Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Filmmaker Introductions, including:
o 1 Alternate Opening
o 1 Alternate Scene
o 6 Deleted Scenes
• The Fawn of Darkness, featuring Ozzy Osbourne
Film Synopsis:
From a director of Shrek 2 comes your chance to step into the secret world of garden gnomes — Gnomeo & Juliet. Perfect for the whole family, this fresh and funny makeover of one of the world’s most timeless stories features music from Sir Elton John, and the voice talents of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Sir Michael Caine. Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingos and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Complete with hilarious never-before-seen bonus features, Gnomeo & Juliet is an out-of-the-ordinary animated comedy your entire family will love. We just gnome it!
SHARPAY’S FABULOUS ADVENTURE By Mia Stipp
Writers have to begin somewhere and because I am homogeneously horrible at everything but putting letters next to each other in a way that is entertaining and/or meaningful I thought it would be a good exercise to give my seven year-old a chance to talk about a film. I wasn’t asking her to do anything more than just giving me her opinion on the latest Disney release that sees them spinning off Ashley Tisdale’s character from HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Sharpay Evans, and planting her in New York for an adventure filled with wackiness and a lot of estrogen.
As I saw the DVD sitting on my shelf and wanting to actually cover the release I thought that I was wrong individual to talk about the film. Honestly, I am the worst person to ask because not only would my assessment be unkind, and unfairly so, it wouldn’t be asking the right viewer to judge whether or not the movie had any merit as a fun diversion for a young girl. Luckily, I had one such girl inside my home and she’s just learning how to think critically about the things she reads and hears inside the classroom. So, inspiration struck and I had my daughter sit through the film, make notes, and write up an assessment of the movie. I helped her focus her remarks with a few pointed questions but, other than that, the words are all hers. I heard a lot of giggling and hooting so I figured that boded well for this light and airy entry into the HSM canon. Here, then, is Mia Stipp’s first foray into entertainment journalism and her take on SHARPAY’S FABULOUS ADVENTURE:
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE FILM IS ABOUT?
It was about Sharpay in New York. She is getting video taped by a guy. She has to vs a 12 year old guy. They are mean to each other. Amber Lee Adams is nice to the people but she is mean to the dogs. Sharpay attaches a microphone to her dress. Everyone says boooooooo to Amber Lee Adamn. Then she quits. Then Sharpay wants to go. Then he shows them a video.
WHAT DID YOU LIKE ABOUT THE MOVIE?
I really liked when the guy [Peyton Leverett, for those keeping score] gave Sharpay all this stuff that she could put in her disgusting room to make it better, that was my favorite part of the movie. I liked it when Sharpay’s parents let her go to New York for a month.
WHAT DIDN’T YOU LIKE ABOUT THE MOVIE?
I liked it all.
[Seriously? Come on.]
Yes, I liked everything.
WOULD YOU TELL YOUR FRIENDS TO SEE IT?
Yes.
WHY?
They might really like the movie. They’ll feel good that they watched it because it’s a really good movie.
THANKS.
You’re welcome.
About the DVD:
Burbank, Calif., March 23, 2010 – On April 19, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will be proudly unveiling Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, an all-new movie on Blu-rayâ„¢ and DVD staring Ashley Tisdale reprising her role as Disney Channel’s global sensation “High School Musical” drama queen character Sharpay Evans. A full three minute sneak peek of the movie is now widely available for fans of all ages to get a glimpse of this hilarious fish out water tale about a small town Diva and her dog’s adventures in New York City at http://www.youtube.com/disneymovies.
Additionally, a brand new Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure facebook page (www.facebook.com/DisneySharpay) and Twitter handle (@DisneySharpay) have also launched so that fans can join and stay on-top of all the latest news, sneak peeks and messages from key cast members.
Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure releases nationwide as a 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Superset (Blu-ray + DVD+ Digital Copy) which includes a limited edition pink clutch purse, a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), and a 1-Disc DVD. Hilarious bonus features include bloopers of Ashley Tisdale and cast, special footage shot on-set by actor Austin Butler, and, exlcusive to the Blu-ray disc, “The Evolution of the Sharpay,” a fun look back at the famous High School Musical character, Sharpay Evans.
From the original producers of High School Musical and the director of The Tooth Fairy, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure is a witty comedy about pursuing your life-long dreams and believing in yourself. The films catchy tunes, Sharpay’s lavishly glittery “pink” outfits, and the adorable featured male co-stars – Austin Butler (“Life Unexpected,” “Ruby and the Rockits” and “Zoey 101”) and Bradley Steven Perry (“Good Luck Charlie”) – will be sure to keep viewers fully entertained and laughing throughout.
Bonus Features:
• BLOOPERS (on Blu-ray & DVD) – Ashley Tisdale and the cast cut up on set.
• AUSTIN CAM (on Blu-ray & DVD) – Actor Austin Butler, who plays student filmmaker Petyon, not only shoots scenes needed for the movie, but takes his camera behind the scenes to see how Ashley Tisdale has fun between takes.
• THE EVOLUTION OF SHARPAY (on Blu-ray only) – Ashley Tisdale traces the development of her bigger-than-life character from the High School Musical movies through her current movie.
KABOOM – DVD REVIEW
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