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5216278513be06e60c7760275031c720Patty (101) won the movie and her kids will love it.

I really recommend getting this DVD for your kids. My daughter and her four friends watched Aliens in the Attic  and they loved it all. Even the bloopers were awesome.

The movie takes place during summer vacation, but the Pearson family kids are stuck at a boring lake house with their nerdy parents. That is until feisty, little, green aliens crash-land on the roof, with plans to conquer the house AND Earth! Using only their wits, courage and video game-playing skills, the youngsters must band together to defeat the aliens and save the world — but the toughest part might be keeping the whole thing a secret from their parents!

The scene most talked about was when the adults were being controlled by the kids via remote controls. The kids had the two adults fighting each other with the kids flipping them, getting the parents to do anything they wanted them to do.

The cast includes Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), Andy Richter (“The Conan O’Brien Show”), Kevin Nealon (“Weeds”), Tim Meadows (Mean Girls) and Gillian Vigman (The Hangover), as well as rising young star Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical).

After my daughter’s friends left, she asked if she could watch the movie, again, and did with just as much enjoyment.

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’Tis the season to join the King Family, once christened America’s first family of song, in an all-new television special celebrating their tuneful holiday TV spectaculars in Christmas With the King Family, on DVD today! 

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of their ABC debut, join the King Family on DVD for the first time ever as they take a heartwarming look back at their classic specials in this all-new holiday TV event, coming to public television soon from Polly O Entertainment.  In clips unseen for decades (now digitally remastered), The Kings perform a cavalcade of classic showstoppers, while sharing personal, behind-the-scenes memories in contemporary interviews. 

The music and spirit of Christmas comes through on Christmas with the King Family. It’s pure holiday entertainment that every family will enjoy together every Christmas season. 

Screenhead has 4 copies of Christmas with the King Family to give away.  So, post your name and we will pick the winner Thursday, December 10, 2009. 

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People Magazine picked one of my favorite actors Johnny Depp as this year’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”

Depp, who is 46, won in 2003 is being called “iconic status in terms of sexiness.” That is a mouth full.

People representative also said, “Johnny Depp was someone who was sexy 10 years ago. He’ll be sexy 10 years from now. He’s someone who appeals to multiple generations of women.”

Brad Pitt, Richard Gere and George Clooney also hold the honors of being a double winner.  

Check out the issue of People Magazine if you ladies want to see more sexy men of 2009.

Thomas Holiday Express
The lucky winners are Angela Winneiburg (85), Susan Smoaks (104), Patty (108) and Donna C. (108).  The DVD and toy should arrive before Christmas — Happy Holidays!!
All aboard for snowmen, Christmas trees and festive train rides! When you ride the rails with your jolly friends, you never know what to expect. Enjoy exciting adventures filled with lucky trucks, Christmas puddings, surprise parties and much, much more. Join Henry, Emily, Percy, and Thomas for a trainload of fun in the Holiday Express!

All aboard for A Thomas & Friends Holiday Special with Trainloads of fun, snowmen and Christmas trees. This Special Edition DVD includes a collectible and exclusive Holiday train, available on DVD November 3, 2009 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

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We have a winner! Roger Deming (58) congratulations! You are the winner of Al Jarreau’s latest album The Very Best of: An Excellent Adventure  you’ll love every minute of hearing his instrumental voice.  What a jazz singer! 

His music lives on and on.  The album even includes the theme from the late TV Show “Moonlighting” with other notables such as “Boogie Dance”, “Round, Round, Round” and the live recording of “Take Five”.

Celebrating his musical achievements legendary jazz singer Al Jarreau with Rhino presents The Very Best of: an Excellent Adventure, a 16-song compilation spanning Jarreau’s most notable recordings from the past through the present.  Al Jarreau has spent decades bending genres with his stunning range and voice, earning him the rare distinction of being awarded a Grammy in three different categories: Pop, Jazz and R&B. Al Jarreau’s The Very Best Of: An Excellent Adventure is out now, in both digital and physical formats.

Mike EppsPick up the hilarious new stand-up special from top comedian Mike Epps, UNDER RATED & NEVER FADED… Mike takes the stage live in Detroit in front of a sold-out audience and delivers his funniest performance to date… sure to leave fans screaming for more. Available on DVD and iTunes Nov. 10th.

Screenhead has 10 copies of Mike Epps, Under Rated & Never Faded to give away to the lucky winners who post their name.  We will pick the winners Thursday, November 30, 2009.

GTCSC Box ArtWell Ho Ho Ho!  Guess who’s playing Santa this holiday season?

The new CGI animated title Gotta Catch Santa Claus  – featuring none other than William Shatner himself as the voice of Santa and the captain of the most important sleigh in the world! 

I don’t know if this will become a modern-day holiday classic because both my husband and daughter found the movie too modern and kind of weird because the kids in the movie were not wearing winter clothes in the snow. The characters didn’t set a good example of how children should behave. Yet, the movie is being promoted as funny, contemporary and enjoyable for the entire family and features six jolly jammin’ new holiday songs. My daughter commented that the songs are not all that great either. She also told me about a department store Santa Claus who picked up kids and was mean to the kids as the parents took a pictures. By the time they get off his lap, they started crying. 

Any-Ho! The story centers on a friend who starts to doubt the idea of Santa Claus, 12 year old Trevor sets out on a mission to catch old St. Nick in order to prove his existence and put the skeptics to rest.  Gotta Catch Santa Claus, which will be broadcast nationally on ABC Family during their annual “25 Days of Christmas” programming block, features bonus materials on the DVD that include deleted scenes, behind the scenes Santa footage, sing-along songs and more! 

Screenhead has a copy of Gotta Catch Santa Clausto give away.  Post your name to have a chance at winning the DVD. Screenhead will pick the winner Sunday, December 10, 2009.

fantasticmrfoxWes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox is a wacky, upbeat and entertaining film. I have seen the trailers and each one is a kicker.  They are so much fun that I watch them over again, sharing them with family and friends.  It may sound corny but it’s wacky.

Now anyone can send a holiday e-card to friends and family – and play the new MR. FOX game and test your waffle-eating prowess with the click of your fingers on the keyboard or with a web cam… Just click here

Even iTunes allows you to visit Mr. Fox’s room by clicking here.  If you feel like clicking again, you can find some more Mr. Fox stuff for your iPhone here.

Fantastic Mr. Fox opened yesterday in NY and LA! The film will expand to more cities next week, and then go wide the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 25. 2009.

I am excited about this movie, the visuals are breathtaking.  I want to swim in the crystal clear water of Pandora!

Even though we see the same type of footage of the movie, without details about the process of operating the Avatar, I am still fascinated.  I am curious how the Avatars work and if there are any limitations or dangers while operating one of the Avatars. Whatever the limitations and dangers are will add to the suspense of the story and make it even more thrilling to see. 

I can’t wait. This is going to be a great movie.

 

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The winners are Horizon (23), Tawanda (37), Michelle Passerallo (50) and Jim Etters (66).  Congratulations!

Join two-time Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas (who narrates) and the world’s most pre-eminent paleontologists in this eye-popping IMAX adventure as they take an extra-ordinarily unique look at the age of dinosaurs and uncover some of history’s most astonishing finds. 

I found Dinosaurs Alive! worth the watch because the visuals add so much to the understanding of the prehistoric creatures.  The DVD is a great tool for any parent or school teacher who wants to teach their child about dinosaurs or for anyone who is an avid researcher of dinosaurs.  The special features are supplied with educational tools that are very helpful with a Dinosaur Quiz and Meet the Creatures.

Dinosaurs Alive! brings dinosaurs, their behaviors and ancient environments to life on screen as never before seen—juxtaposing stunningly realistic and scientifically accurate CGI animation with intriguing 1920s documentary footage, dramatic new scenes of real fossils and current dinosaur hunting expeditions. Using state-of-the-art techniques, the filmmakers have created an array of amazingly life-like creatures based on the latest fossil evidence, allowing the entire family to see these remarkable creatures come alive … in a very BIG way! 

So how big were these mysterious creatures that dominated the earth for 150 million years?  How fast did they move?  What did they eat?  How did they interact with other dinosaurs and creatures?  Which were the predators and which were the hunted?  How did they raise their young?  What was their world like and how did they deal with the forces of nature?  And just how did they die? 

Uncover the mysteries below your feet as you travel across the exotic dunes of the Gobi Desert and along the sandstone buttes of New Mexico with scientists who make brand-new discoveries and find what could be the oldest dinosaur ever unearthed in North America.