Delgo – Family Friendly Action Film Comes to DVD August 4
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Walt Disney’s crowning achievement of live-action, animation and music, winner of five Academy Awards and “Practically Perfect in Every Way,” MARY POPPINS is one of the most beloved movies of all time. When a change in the wind blows in Mary Poppins, a nanny, who magically turns every chore into a game and every day into a whimsical adventure, the two young children of a stuffy banker, are swept up into an incredible unforgettable journey filled with tap dancing penguins, kites, merry-go-round horse races, laughter and a chorus of chimney sweeps led by Bert (Dick Van Dyke) singing Chim Chim Cher-ee. It’s a magical film for children to see on the big screen; a spoonful of sugar. #6 on the AFI Greatest Movie Musicals list and the song, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is #36 on the AFI 100 Years’ 100 Songs list.
When: Monday, August 3 at 5:00PM.
Where: ARCLIGHT SHERMAN OAKS; 15301 Ventura Blvd; Los Angeles, CA 91403
TICKET PURCHASE URL:
https://www.arclightcinemas.com/ArcLight/faces/MovieDetails.jsp?movieName=AFI+100s%26%2358%3B+MARY+POPPINS&pageInfo;=AFI
Rating G Running Time 139 mins
Genre Family
Director(s) Robert Stevenson
Cast Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke
2009 KIDS FIRST! Top 100 Kid Films List
The Judge Baker Children’s Center recently sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission requesting an expansion of the marketing of violent entertainment to young children. In particular, they objected to the marketing of licensed toys, food promotions and advertising to children as young as two for the movie, Transformers which is rated PG-13 for “intense sequences of sci-fi violence, brief sexual humor, and language by the Motion Picture Association of America.
A review by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood found that Transformers (DreamWorks, July 4, 2007) is being marketed extensively to children much younger than the MPAA’s recommended age of thirteen for the movie.
The release of many blockbuster PG-13 movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean or Spiderman, is often preceded by a line of licensed toys. While toymakers seek to capitalize on a movie’s popularity, the toys – in turn – help create awareness of the movie. Often the toys and movie are promoted together; television advertisements for a toy may include a clip from the movie or an exhortation to see the film and a mention of its release date. For these reasons, licensed toys must be considered marketing for the film itself.
Hasbro, which owns the exclusive license for Transformers toys, has created an entire line of new toys and games for the Transformers movie. Every single one of the 129 toys and games listed at Hasbro’s Transformers website comes with an age recommendation younger than the film’s recommended age of thirteen. http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=Products.
Seventy-two of these products (56%) are recommended for children as young as five; an additional thirty-two toys (25%) are recommended for children as young as four; thirteen toys (10%) are recommended for children as young as three. The age recommendation of these toys is likely to deceive parents into believing that the film is appropriate for young children.
What are your thoughts? Should the marketing of violent entertainment be allowed to target children under the age of 10? Should government work with media and toy companies to set a consistent set of ratings for toys and the media they represent? Does this concern you?
For more information, go to http://commercialfreechildhood.org/pressreleases/transformersftcletter.pdf
*1998: Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series, “Stargate: SG-1”
Re-mastered. Re-cut. Re-imagined… Remarkable! The thrilling pilot episode of television’s longest running Sci-Fi series is available to own on DVD. With exclusive special features and masterful fine-tuning from series Executive Producer Brad Wright, Stargate SG-1™: Children of the Gods Final Cut is the ultimate realization of the series’ iconic launch. Written by Jonathan Glassner & Brad Wright. Directed by Mario Azzopardi.
Jack O’Neill and Sam Carter join a formidable Stargate team on a mission to Abydos to defeat fierce warriors led by the vicious Ra. With the threat of the brutal Gou’ald hanging over the galaxy, the team must succeed – or General Hammond will unleash an apocalyptic solution!
DVD Specs: Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods DVD release is presented in widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround with English, French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles. Bonus features include:
· Commentary from Co-Writer and Executive Producer Brad Wright and Richard Dean Anderson
· “Back to the Beginning” featurette
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are back for a sixth time to play the roles that made them stars in both the wizarding and muggle communities. The film also stars Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman, David Thewlis and Helena Bonham Carter, among others. Check out photo galleries below and visit the trailer page to see the gang in action. “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” directed by David Yates, is scheduled for release on July 15, 2009.
Film synopsis:
Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealousy but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
And another photo gallery from the director’s appearance at a Q&A; for the fans earlier this week.
David Heyman Talks “Potter” – http://movingpicturesmagazine.com/featuredarticles/specialfeature/david-heyman-q-and-a
For photos and more, go to Moving Pictures Magazine’s website. http://movingpicturesmagazine.com/featuredarticles/specialfeature/harry-potter-half-blood-prince-photo-gallery
• Thomas & Friends™ – “Thomas and the Colors”
• Barney & Friends™ – “The New Kid”
• Fifi and the Flowertots – “Flying Lessons”
• Bob the Builder – “Dizzy and the Walking Bus”
• Fireman Sam – “Fiery Finale”
• Kipper – “Hide and Seek”
Going back to school has never been more fun! There are plenty of lessons in friendship, cooperation, sharing and fun for all!