Frog and Toad Debuts on Apple TV+ on Friday April 28th

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“Frog and Toad” will make its debut Friday, April 28, 2023 on Apple TV+

I love when a program teaches a life lesson, and Frog and Toad has an important lesson for all of us. It teaches us to embrace our differences and similarities. This helps us to grow as individuals and allows us to see how unique we all truly are.

 

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Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common… but they are also very different. Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common, but embracing the things that make you different. Since our differences are what makes us special, Frog and Toad celebrate what makes them unique!
The talented voice cast includes Academy Award winner Nat Faxon (“Our Flag Means Death,” “The Connors”) and Emmy Award nominee Kevin Michael Richardson (“The Simpsons,” “Family Guy”) as Frog and Toad, as well as appearances by Ron Funches (“Trolls”), Fortune Feimster (“Good Fortune,” “Kenan”), Cole Escola (“At Home with Amy Sedaris”), Aparna Nancherla (“The Great North”), John Hodgman (“Up Here”), Yvette Nicole Brown (“Disenchanted,” “Act Your Age”), Stephen Tobolowsky (“The Goldbergs”), Emmy Award nominee Tom Kenny (“SpongeBob SquarePants”), Selene Luna (“Coco”), Emmy Award nominee Margaret Cho (“Fire Island”) and Betsy Sodaro (“Duncanville”).
“Frog and Toad” is based on the beloved Caldecott and Newbery Honor-winning four-book series by Arnold Lobel published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Emmy Award winner Rob Hoegee (“Stillwater,” “Niko & the Sword of Light”) serves as showrunner for the series and Emmy Award winning studio Titmouse (“Big Mouth,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” “The Legend of Vox Machina”) produces the animation. Hoegee executive produces alongside Adrianne Lobel, Adam Lobel and Titmouse’s Chris Prynoski (“The Legend of Vox Machina”), Shannon Prynoski (“Fairfax”), Antonio Canobbio (“Arlo the Alligator Boy”), and Ben Kalina (“Big Mouth”). Rated TV-Y
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Rick & Morty: Season 6

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Rick and Morty: Season 6

OOH WEE! Get Schwifty with Adult Swim’s Two-Time Emmy® Award Winning Series

Own the Antics on Steelbook Blu-ray™ Disc, Blu-ray Disc & DVD March 28, 2023

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BURBANK, CA (February 2, 2023) Go on an intergalactic adventure across the multi-verse with the critically acclaimed animated hit comedy series from Adult Swim when Rick and Morty: Season 6 will be available to own Steelbook Blu-ray Disc, Blu-ray Disc and DVD beginning March 28, 2023 (April 4, 2023 in Canada). Get ready to binge on one of cables #1 watched comedies – and follow the misadventures of America’s favorite crazy scientist and his grandchildren with this outrageous set which includes all 10 episodes from Season 6, along with copious special features curated for the fans, including an all-new featurette Rick and Morty: Inside Season 6.

It’s season six and Rick and Morty are back! Pick up where we left them, worse for wear and down on their luck. Will they manage to bounce back for more adventures? Or will they get swept up in an ocean of piss! Who knows?! Piss! Family! Intrigue! A bunch of dinosaurs! More piss! Another can’t miss season of your favorite show.

With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, Rick and Morty: Season 6 Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1.

Debuting in 112 countries in 38 languages, Rick and Morty: Season 6 captured substantial international viewership. The series has ranked as one of the top series for HBO Max, both domestically and globally. Lifetime to date, Rick and Morty has been viewed over 10 billion times globally, across linear, digital, and streaming.​

Rick and Morty: Season 6 will be available on March 28, 2023 in the US and April 4, 2023 in Canada to purchase on Steelbook Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD both online and in-store at major retailers. The series is also now available to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more.

SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

Rick and Morty: Inside Season 6 (New Featurette Exclusive to Blu-ray and DVD) – Take a trip through the show’s portal-less sixth season with co-creator Dan Harmon, co-executive producer Steve Levy, showrunner Scott Marder, and writers Heather Anne Campbell, Albro Lundy, Rob Schrab and James Siciliano

 

Anatomy of a Scene: “Bethic Twinstinct” (Featurette) – Co-creator Dan Harmon, showrunner Scott Marder, director Douglas Einar Olsen and writer Anne Lane dig into the carcasses of two scenes while you stare at them in a numb trance.

 

Anatomy of a Scene: “Night Family” (Featurette) – Clock the most extensive car chase in the series’ history with co-executive producer Albro Lundy, showrunner Scott Marder, writer Rob Schrab and director Jacob Hair.

 

Anatomy of a Scene: “Analyze Piss” (Featurette) – Co-creator Dan Harmon, showrunner Scott Marder, director Fill Marc Sagadraca and writer James Siciliano go blow-for-blow on Jerry’s fight with Pissmaster.

 

10 Inside the Episodes (Featurettes) – Take a deeper look into each of the ten episodes from the season.

 

Pricing and series information:

Includes all 10 episodes from the sixth season:

  1. Solaricks
  2. Rick: A Mort Well Lived
  3. Bethic Twinstinct
  4. Night Family
  5. Final DeSmithation
  6. JuRicksic Mort
  7. Full Meta Jackrick
  8. Analyze Piss
  9. A Rick in King Mortur’s Mort
  10. Ricktional Mortpoon’s Rickmas Mortcation

Product                                  SRP

Steelbook Blu-ray                  $39.99 SRP ($44.98 in Canada)

Blu-ray Price                          $29.98 SRP ($39.99 in Canada)

DVD                                       $24.98 SRP ($29.98 in Canada)

 

Presented in 16×9 Widescreen Format

Blu-rau and DVD Audio – English (5.1)

Bliu-ray and DVD Subtitles – English SDH

Total Runtime: Approx. 220 minutes

Rated: TV-MA

Get Into Survival Mode – Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: The Complete Second Season – Is Coming To Blu-ray And DVD April 25

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Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal:

 The Complete Second Season

Available to Own on Blu-rayTM Disc & DVD April 25, 2023

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BURBANK, CA (February 16, 2023) – Eat, or be eaten! Kill, or be killed! Get in survival mode as Adult Swim’s #1 prehistoric animated series, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: The Complete Second Season, arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on April 25, 2023. The critically acclaimed series from Cartoon Network Studios has won a total of 5 Emmy® Awards including “Outstanding Animated Program.” Binge all 10 episodes from the second season and go behind the scenes with an all-new featurette exclusive to this release.

Named “Best Animated TV Show of 2022” by Vulture, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal follows the tale of a caveman at the dawn of evolution as he forms an unlikely friendship with an almost extinct dinosaur. In Season Two, Spear and Fang journey to a new world to rescue Mira from her captors only to find it is a place filled with savage brutality.

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: The Complete Second Season will be available on April 25, 2023 to purchase on Blu-ray Disc and DVD both online and in-store at major retailers. The series is also now available to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu and more.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: Inside the Evolution (New Featurette) – Go Inside the Evolution of the Emmy award-winning show, with Genndy Tartakovsky and his team. They share their inspiration behind the second season and how a four-legged friend inspired one of the most beloved characters.

Pricing and series information:

Includes all 10 episodes from the second season:

  1. Sea of Despair
  2. Shadow of Fate
  3. Dawn of Man
  4. The Red Mist
  5. The Primal Theory
  6. Vidarr
  7. The Colossaeus, Part I
  8. The Colossaeus, Part II
  9. The Colossaeus, Part III
  10. Echoes of Eternity

PRODUCT                                         SRP

Blu-ray                                               $29.98 SRP ($39.99 in Canada)

DVD                                                   $24.98 SRP ($29.98 in Canada)

Blu-ray and DVD Audio – English (5.1)

Blu-ray and DVD Subtitles – English SDH

Total Runtime: Approx. 221

Enhanced Content Runtime: Approx. 13 min

Rated: TV-MA

About Adult Swim

Adult Swim is the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults for over fifteen years, offering critically acclaimed, award-winning original and acquired series such as “Rick and Morty,” “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” “The Eric Andre Show,” and “Tuca & Bertie.” Fan favorite anime block, Toonami, airs on Saturday nights and has expanded beyond acquisitions, producing original series including “Housing Complex C,” “Uzumaki,” and new seasons of “FLCL.” The annual Adult Swim Festival reaches a global audience, and features performances by top musicians and comedians. Adult Swim airs nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT) on its linear channel and reaches fans via HBO Max. Connect with Adult Swim on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok. Subscribe to Adult Swim on YouTube.

9 Kids Products For World Autism Awareness

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In our house we are always looking for sensory items for our little guy.  These company’s have some great items out that are sure to be a hit with your little ones and even your big ones.

 

The Hoglet by HedgeHog Health ($39.99)

Available on Amazon

The Hoglet is a wireless mouse that allows kids to fidget while learning in front of the screen. Soft, cuddly, and friendly, it looks like a baby hedgehog! It’s the first computer mouse to combine fun and functionality, specifically designed for learning-challenged kids. (Traditional pointing devices lack the physical stimulation many require.) It’s fun to look at, hold, and use, available in vibrant colors, including blueberry, watermelon, lime, apricot, and grape.

Edx Education – Tactile Shells (Price: $30.65)

Available on Amazon

Engaging children with autism in the right messy play can stimulate their brain, creating neural pathways and improving their sensory processing systems. Edx Education carries toys perfect for stimulating all the senses when it comes to kids with autism! From different colors, textures, sounds, and building abilities, these toys are definitely just the thing to get autistic kids engaged!

HedgeHog Fidget Keychain ($14.97) 

Available on Amazon

An easy-to-carry, sensory fidget tool you can take anywhere for instant stress and anxiety relief. It features a mini hoglet design that comes in handy anytime you need a  multisensory experience so you can focus longer at home, school, or work. The first tactile keychain that is attractive and pleasant to the touch, allowing sensory seekers to feel calm and relaxed. Hang it on your favorite bag for an on-the-go sensory break.

Edx Education – Rainbow Pebbles (Price: $21.99)

Available on Amazon

Rainbow Pebbles are also a great toy for kids with autism when it comes to the texture of the stones! Feeling different textures is good for stimulating brain development as well as helping children get used to different sensations. Kids will learn to sort, stack, make patterns, identify colors and create pictures! Also includes activity guide for learning ideas. They even come in an eco-friendly version!

Bunnies by the Bay Big Nibble Bunny ($56.94)

Stuffed animals are great comfort items for people of all ages with autism. Stuffed animals often provide a sense of security and sensory regulation, which helps many autistic adults and kids feel grounded in their bodies. Big Nibble Bunny is huggable, luggable and simply adorable. Nibble’s long lop ears are buttery soft and perfect for soothing away worries. Since 1986 Bunnies by the Bay has designed gifts with love and to be loved, for many years to come.

Sold on FAO Schwarz, Hallmark, Neiman Marcus

 

 

 

LectroFan Evo Sound Machine ($49.95)

Kids with ASD are more likely to have disrupted sleep. The LectroFan EVO sleep sound machine uses state-of-the-art technology to generate dynamic, realistic fan sounds, white noises, and ocean sounds to help block intrusive noises so they can fall asleep easier. Featuring ten fan sounds, ten white, pink and brown noise, and two variations of ocean noise, The LectroFan Evo helps block out disruptive noise. Not only can you set a timer for sound control, but the Evo offers a headphone connector and portable speaker to match your environment and sleep style. Also sold on Walmart, Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, and more. 

TickTalk ($189.99)

Choose the safest kids’ smartwatch phone that has all the positives of a cell phone to keep your family connected without sacrificing peace of mind. TickTalk 4 is the advanced 4G/LTE children’s smartwatch phone for ages 5+ that combines video and voice calling, in-app messaging, location tracking, and more to stay connected to your child without a cellphone. It does not have the distractions of the internet, games, or social media. Always know your child is safe with location tracking, Emergency SOS, 911 response & 20+ parental controls. With the TickTalk parent app, approve your child’s contacts, and block unknown numbers to keep you in the driver’s seat of your child’s first (non) cell phone. TickTalk 4 includes a free SIM card for an affordable, pay-as-you-go, no-contract plan starting at $9.99 per month.

Available on Amazon, Walmart, and myticktalk.com

Sarah’s Silks

Price: Varies / Ranges from $7.50-$478

The simplicity and open-ended nature of Sarah’s Playsilks tap directly into the child’s creative potential; open-ended play allows children to express their imagination and supports their independence. These inspiring, magical toys that children are drawn to play with time and time again not only allow for a limitless range of play possibility, but they’re also important for your child’s growth, development, and can make learning fun, too. Nourishing the senses with Playsilks gives the child an amazing tactile experience, which features gorgeous color harmonies inspired by nature’s beauty!

So go on and encourage them to Dress up, Decorate, Create, Imagine, Explore and Learn! Sarah’s Silks is a family-owned and operated business (for over 28 years!) specializing in Waldorf-inspired, sustainable toys for children. You can combine wooden toys and Playsilks for even greater possibilities. There’s even a collection for babies that’s simply irresistible!

Ways to Create a Relaxing Environment in Your Home

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Finding a sense of calm and peace within your home can be tricky, but it’s achievable with the right tools. We’ve all been faced with that dreaded feeling of coming home after a hard day at work – stress building up as we remember how much still needs to be done. Dont, let life get in the way of a peaceful time at home. With just a few simple strategies, you can easily create an inviting and soothing space at home that will offer comfort throughout the day. Read on to discover ways you can quickly establish an ambiance of calm!

 

Bring nature into your home.

Research has revealed that incorporating nature into the interiors of homes can have similar calming effects as nature itself – not only adding an aesthetic element to your home, plants can be highly therapeutic as well. Houseplants are an excellent way to bring character while simultaneously improving mental health benefits. Houseplants offer great options to choose from depending on your preferences and light conditions in your space – with just a little effort. You can create your own indoor oasis and reap all its therapeutic benefits without ever leaving the comforts of home!

 

Mind your lighting

Exposure to natural light helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, improve our circadian rhythms and sleep patterns, focus our minds, enable us to get more done, and even make us happier. Thus it’s vital that we receive sufficient amounts of this vital resource, especially if suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Lamps emitting warm yellowish lights may help provide enough illumination; dimmers or smart lights that adjust brightness depending on the time of day could also be an option. Invest in your home’s lighting to prevent falling into a depressive state!

 

Incorporate a touch of luxury.

Luxury can make all the difference in creating an inviting and luxurious ambiance in your home. A lavish throw blanket draped over your couch or chair can instantly change its atmosphere, providing a cozy place for reading a book or drinking your favorite cup of tea. An elegant teakettle adds sophistication while serving as an efficient tool for cooking hot meals and drinks. Having a pool adds that extra touch of luxury that makes you feel like you are living in a resort! Visit https://copperleafpools.com/ to turn this dream into a reality!

 

Set Your Home Up for Self-Care

As we age, the importance of taking good care of ourselves. Turning our homes into places that promote optimal self-care becomes vitally important to ensuring we live fulfilling and healthy lives. Identify which activities bring joy and relaxation – or consider what needs improvement in terms of self-care routines in general. Make time for self-care activities every day: take a warm bath, cozy reading nook, or plant-filled space for meditation. Invest in quality products to enhance your experience: luxurious robe, aromatherapy oils for aromatherapy, or soft, supportive pillows that will make all the difference to creating an in-home self-care sanctuary. Creating your own self-care sanctuary at home can truly be a transformative experience that will serve you for years!

 

Creating a relaxing oasis can be easy. Start by bringing some nature elements inside, find some stylish and soft lighting fixtures, add a touch of luxury and mindful self-care rituals, and finally, tend to your backyard area. Doing these small preparations will cause the least stress for you in the creation process but notable invigorating results when you’re ready to relax. Once complete, bask in the beauty of your new living space—a place where tension melts away and is replaced with satisfaction and relaxation.

How To Create A Strong Bond With Your Child

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As a parent, working on making a strong bond with your child is a vital component of helping them grow, and it’s one of the most important things you can do. The earlier you can do it, the better. When there is a strong bond in place, your child will know they are loved, and they will feel protected. Their confidence will be boosted, and they may even be more successful in life than if that bond wasn’t there. However, although it might seem as though it would be an easy thing to create this all-important bond, sometimes there are issues that make it much harder. If that’s the case for you, here are some tips to help you understand how to create a strong bond with your child. 

 

 

Spend Quality Time Together 

Children might want a lot of material possessions, and they might ask for a lot of material possessions, but they don’t need them. Of course, they need the basics like clothing and some toys and books, but a lot of the time, what they really need is to just be with you. Even if you’re on a small budget, spending time with your child is something you can do – take a walk in the park and have a picnic, read a book together, play in the garden, and so on. 

 

The key to spending time with your child is to dedicate that time solely to them. Don’t be distracted by work or try to do too many things at once. Enjoy this time with your child, and you’ll get as much out of it as they do. And if you are dealing with child custody and don’t see your child as much as you might want, when you are together, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to bond and become closer. 

 

Communicate Openly And Honestly 

When you want to build a strong bond with anyone, being as open and honest as possible is vital, and the same is definitely true when you want to build a strong bond with your child. Share your thoughts and feelings with them (although these should only be ones they are old enough to understand, and it’s never a good idea to put a lot of pressure on a child by telling them about your adult issues – that’s something a therapist or a friend can help with instead) and encourage them to do the same. 

 

If you can both be open and honest, your bond is going to become deeper. You’ll find that your child trusts you and can tell you anything, so if they are particularly excited about something or they are worried about anything, they’ll come to you. Not only can you help them, but you’ll become closer as a result. 

 

Encourage Independence 

It might feel like the complete opposite of what you are trying to do, but it’s true that if you want to create a strong bond with your child, you need to encourage them to be more independent. 

 

When you give your child the freedom to make their own decisions and, inevitably, their own mistakes, their self-esteem and confidence will increase. This will lead to a stronger bond because they’ll acknowledge the help you offer and come to you when they need it. 

In Partnership with Experian, a brand new show “Your World on Money” Launches on Million Stories

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THE MILLION STORIES MEDIA LAUNCHES
YOUR WORLD ON MONEY, SPONSORED BY EXPERIAN

April 18, 2023, LOS ANGELES, CA — The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship announces today the launch of Your World on Money, a video series that offers a unique opportunity to help those beginning their financial journey. By taking a fun and relatable approach, the new series tackles the financial questions people are often too afraid to ask. The show, on the Million Stories Media (www.millionstories.com) platform, is sponsored by leading global information services company Experian, and is hosted by Andini, a 25-year-old Filipina-Polish Canadian inventor, writer and in-demand speaker. She is best known for her invention of the Hollow Flashlight, a flashlight that runs off the heat of the human hand, and the eDrink, a coffee mug that harvests the excess heat of your hot drink and converts it into electricity to charge your phone.

In each episode of Your World on Money, host Andini poses a question such as “what is credit?” and then dives into the history of the subject matter, explaining how the topic at hand impacts the world more broadly and interviews experts to gain practical takeaways as well as taking to the streets to connect with everyday people.

The exclusive sponsorship is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health initiative, which aims to protect and empower consumers to improve their financial health through education and action. Experian’s support also includes complementary content such as financial and credit education resources.
“Financial security isn’t a typical topic of discussion when we’re younger, but it should be. Andini breaks down the basics of money matters in a refreshing and fun way. We’re excited to once again partner with the Singleton Foundation to empower consumers as they kick off their financial journeys,” said Abigail Lovell, global chief sustainability officer for Experian.

“This is our second partnership with Experian and after the success of working together on our series Heartbroke, we were delighted to find another show that aligned with both organization’s missions,” said Shelley Miles, CEO of The Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship. “This continued partnership sets the tone for the future of Million Stories and the financially focused entertainment we offer.”

Your World on Money launches today, Tuesday, April 18th on www.millionstories.com and www.youtube.com/c/MillionStoriesMedia and will add new episodes weekly.

Watch the trailer here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqgg7maFRBU

MISSING, Available on Digital March 7, Blu-ray & DVD March 28

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We got Missing free in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are our own.

SYNOPSIS

From the minds behind Searching comes Missing, a thrilling roller-coaster mystery that makes you wonder how well you know those closest to you. When her mother (Nia Long) disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s (Storm Reid) search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers…and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.

BONUS MATERIALS 

BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Hunting for the MISSING Easter Eggs
  • Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes:
    • Storm Reid and the Challenge of MISSING
    • Misdirects, Online Crimes and the Social Media Mystery
    • The Screens that Rule Our Lives
  • Filmmaker Commentary

DVD

  • Behind-The-Scenes Featurettes:
    • Storm Reid and the Challenge of MISSING
    • Misdirects, Online Crimes and the Social Media Mystery
    • The Screens that Rule Our Lives
  • Filmmaker Commentary
Blu-ray™ and DVD include a digital code for movie and bonus materials as listed above, redeemable via Movies Anywhere for a limited time. Movies Anywhere is open to U.S. residents age 13+. Visit MoviesAnywhere.com for terms and conditions.

 

CAST AND CREW

Directed By: Will Merrick and Nick Johnson
Screenplay By: Nick Johnson & Will Merrick
Produced By: Natalie Qasabian, Sev Ohanian, Aneesh Chaganty
Executive Producers: Timur Bekmambetov, Adam Sidman, Jo Henriquez
Cast: Storm Reid, Nia Long, Joaquim De Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Daniel Henney

SPECS

Runtime: Approx. 110 minutes
Rating: PG-13: Some Strong Violence, Language, Teen Drinking and Thematic Material.
Blu-ray™: Feature: 1080p High Definition / 1.78:1 • Audio: English 5.1 DTS-HD MA, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish, English & French (Doublé au Québec) – Audio Description Tracks 5.1 Dolby Digital • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Mastered in High Definition.
DVD: Feature: 1.78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen • Audio: English, French (Doublé au Québec), Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, English & French (Doublé au Québec) • Audio Description Tracks Stereo • Subtitles: English, English SDH, French, Spanish • Color • Some of the information in the above listing may not apply to Special Features.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Twitter: @SearchingMovie
Instagram: @SearchingMovie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SearchingMovie/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sonypictureshomeent
Hashtag: #MissingMovie

Apple TV+ Series “JANE” Debuts April 14th

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I’m looking forward to the series debut of JANE on Apple TV +.  It’s a series I can relate to, as I grew up in awe of Jane Goodall, the woman the series is based on.  I was given the opportunity to review the series and I think it’s going to be a huge success.  It focuses on the young girl JANE and her vivid imagination. She has a great respect for Dr Jane Goodall and shares her passion for nature and love of animals. 
Apple TV+ today unveiled the launch date and cast for “Jane,” a new 10-episode mission-driven series for kids and families inspired by the work of Dr. Jane Goodall. From Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson (“Dino Dana”, “Endlings,” “Ghostwriter”), Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, “Jane” premieres globally on Friday, April 14 on Apple TV+.
Ava Louise Murchison (“Reacher”) stars as Jane Garcia, a 9-year-old budding environmentalist on a quest to save endangered animals. Using her powerful imagination, Jane takes her best friends David, played by Mason Blomberg (“Shameless”), and Greybeard the chimpanzee on epic adventures to help protect wild animals all around the world because, according to her idol Dr. Jane Goodall: “Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved.”
Cast also includes Tamara Almeida (“Secrets at the Inn”), Dan Abramovici (“Wayne”), newcomer Jazz Allen and Sam Marra (“Stumptown”).
“I’m excited about this opportunity and relationship with Apple and Sinking Ship. The program ‘Jane’ spreads a message of hope and reminds children that the environment is something that we all have to be concerned about while also inspiring them and their parents to make a difference,” said Dr. Jane Goodall.
From Sinking Ship Entertainment, “Jane,” a live-action/CGI-blended series, is created by company partner J.J. Johnson who executive produces alongside Christin Simms, Blair Powers, Matt Bishop and the Jane Goodall Institute’s Andria Teather. Rated G
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National Geographic Kids’ “Hop Into Spring Giveaway

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Who’s ready for spring, Baby animals, warmer weather and a great new set of Nat geo books.  What more could we ask for.
Did you know that a giraffe’s eye is as big as a Ping-Pong ball? Or that about 19 million hot dogs are sold at major league baseball games every year? Or that there is only one bone in your body that’s not connected to another one?  This book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of awesome categories, from amphibians to black holes to the gold rush.
Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, What’s the Difference, and more. Bold, colorful photographs in a supersize format and spectacular information create a winning combination for curious kids who can’t wait to learn more about the world.
Little Kids First Board Book: Becoming a Butterfly  (Board Book, $7.99) Follow one of nature’s most fascinating creatures from egg to caterpillar to butterfly in this vibrantly illustrated board book that introduces babies and toddlers to these incredible insects.
Bursting with vivid photos and featuring super-simple facts, this charming board book explores how a butterfly becomes a butterfly.  Little readers will be dazzled by the variety of colorful butterflies they meet as they learn how these beloved insects develop from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to an adult ready to spread its wings and fly.
Little Kids First Big Book of Sports (Hardcover, $14.99, ages 4-8, 128 pgs)
Climb, dive, skare and race into the wide world of sports! This lively reference book, co-branded with ESPN, introduces young readers to a variety of sports from across the globe and explores how they are played.

Whether a sport needs a ball or a stick, a pool or a field, a racquet or a ski pole, young readers can explore each sport’s history and the rules and skills that make that sport unique. From basketball to soccer, lacrosse to cricket, archery to diving, bowling to skateboarding, snowboarding to playground games, this lively reference book covers a variety of team and individual sports. Special sections look at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.Whether you’re interested in team sports, solo sports, or watching from the stands, this book has something for everyone. Let’s play!

Features include:

  • Age-appropriate descriptions of dozens of sports, and the rules and skills that make each sport unique
  • Activities that encourage interactive learning and exercise
  • Simple text for reading aloud or for beginning readers
  • Fun facts on every spread
  • More than 200 incredible photos
  • Parent tips that extend the experience beyond the book
Zeus the Mighty: The Voyage on the Oddest Sea (Hardcover, $12.99, ages 8-12, 192 pgs)
Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, Demeter the loyal grasshopper, and Hermes the daring chicken on another laugh-out-loud adventure through Greek mythology.
Plunge into stormy waters with Zeus the hamster and his gaggle of gods as they meet a shape-shifting soothsayer and uncover the mysteries of the deep in the spellbinding fifth book in this hilarious romp through Greek mythology.
After an earthquake rocks the Aegean Sea, Zeus and Demeter set sail in a not-so-seaworthy vessel to find out what really happened. When their ship is capsized by a slithering sea monster, the duo find themselves trapped in a mystifying underwater realm. The other Olympians mount a rescue mission, only to encounter enchanting mermaidlike creatures with hypnotic songs and a tentacled shape-shifter who tells tales of the future. His uncanny abilities make the Olympians question themselves―and each other. Can the god squad stick together, or will the strange currents of this underwater world tear them apart? www.zeusthemighty.com.
5-Minute Baby Animal Stories (Hardcover, $14.99, ages 6-8, 208 pgs)
If baby animals make you go aww, this collection of stories is the book for you!  Curl up with 12 true tales about some of the most adorable baby animals on the planet.  Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime.
From inspiring tales of baby manatee and baby wombat rescues to irresistible stories of how panda cubs, penguin chicks, and more babies grow up, this nonfiction 5-minute storybook will engage and enchant animal lovers of all ages. Illustrated with colorful photographs, these true stories are perfect for any time you need a little boost of cute!
My Favorite Animals Super Sticker Activity Book  (Paperback, $12.99, ages 4-8, 112 pgs)
Chock-full of kids’ favorite animals: dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, birds, cows, sheep, pigs, and many more! With a colorful design and loaded with tons of games and activities–such as mazes, matching, drawing, and counting — kids are sure to love these pages of 2,000 stickers!
 
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