Make Easter Eggmazing this year.

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We got an amazing Easter Basket this year and loved it all. We especially love the Egg Mazing we have been using it for years and little guy and the nephews love it.  These are all fantastic Easter Basket add ins that your kids will love.

PEEPS® EggMazing Egg Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal):

PEEPS® joins the EggMazing family with the new PEEPS® EggMazing Egg Decorator! Just like the other decorators, this bunny-shaped one holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included PEEPS® markers to decorate! Available in the iconic PEEPS® Bunny Pink and PEEPS Bunny Yellow!
Available at Amazon (MSRP: $27.99; Ages 3+)

The Original EggMazing Egg Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal):

The #1 selling toy on Amazon leading up to the holiday, this line of mess-free egg decorators let kids become part of the decorating process instead of just “watching and waiting” for traditional messy dyes to work! This egg-shaped decorator holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included markers to create stripes, lines and other fun designs!
Available at Amazon (MSRP: $27.99; Ages 3+)

BIZYBOO’s Easter Egg Busy Bag Scavenger Hunt (Vango Toys):

These Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags are the perfect mess-free, on-the-go, and low-fuss companion! Using both written and visual prompts found on an attached card, children will have a blast prodding and shifting the beads around, seeking out the Easter objects! Not only do they keep little ones engaged, but these bags also foster learning and motor skill development and encourage independence.
Available on Amazon (MSRP: $9.99; Ages 2+)

PLAYMOBIL’s Horses of Waterfall- Feeding Time with Ellie & Sawdust: 

Join Ellie and her horse, Sawdust, as they train for western riding! Yea Haw! With this PLAYMOBIL eco-friendly product line, it consists of, on average, more than 80% sustainable materials! It allows children to embark on exciting horse-riding adventures!
Available on playmobil.com  (MSRP: $9.99; Ages: 5- 12)

PLAYMOBIL Color & Crayola- Motorbike:

  PLAYMOBIL is celebrating the comeback of its classic PLAYMOBIL Color series after a 45-year hiatus with five new sets released in collaboration with creativity powerhouse, CRAYOLA. It’s a colorful world with the Motorbike! Design your motorbike and rider using your own sense of style by using the two included Crayola markers to color the motorbike and rider’s outfit as you wish! When you are ready for a change easily wipe the ink off and start all over again! How cool!!!
Available on playmobil.com and Amazon (MSRP: $16.99; Ages 5- 12)

Bumpas™- New Tie-Dye Colors! (Good Soul Brands):

Who doesn’t love a good comfort hug? Bumpas™ are lovable plush toy friends who you can play and cuddle with. This huggable friend is weighted to provide a sense of comfort and security when you need it most! Bumpas’™ arms are perfectly sized to give realistic-feeling hugs. Now available in 2 NEW tie-dye colors! The pink tie-dye Bumpas™, Sprinx, and the blue tie-dye Bumpas™, Shloof, are the perfect friends to collect and to get in the spring mood!
Available on Amazon (MSRP $45.99; Ages 3+)

 

In addition, egg-cited to share that Hey Buddy Hey Pal has partnered with Make-A-Wish for the “My True Wish” sweepstakes. Running now  through March 15th, this campaign is designed to not only fulfill the dreams of children battling critical illnesses but also to offer participants a chance to win an incredible $10,000 prize to fulfill their one true wish. Simply go to  mytruewish.org and donate $10 for your chance to win $10,000 to make your true wish come true.

Make your Trip To Hawaii A Dream Trip

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I love that I grew up with a mom who loved to travel. She would save every chance she got and take us all around the globe to see and do everything. One of my favorite places that we went a few times was Hawaii. We spend a week there a few times and it was always a blast with so much to do.

When we were younger traveling was so much more work then it is today. You could not just hop on the internet and find what looks fun, there was no inclusive day passes like with Go Oahu Pass. With this pass you can go and see and do a ton of stuff with only 1 pass. No more searching around for the best deal and what they have to do in the area. Back in the day you either found a travel agent or it was basically word of mouth and what the people at the hotel told you about.

We traveled many places when I was young.  Hawaii was always my favorite and the one I remember the best.   Getting to go see and talk to the survivors of Pearl Harbor was an amazing experience that I will never forget. The guys told the story like it was yesterday and even as a young kid i was drawn in and excited to learn the history and talk to them

Going to the Polynesian Cultural Center I remember walking and and it seeming like we just traveled to another world.  I got to see people making hats.  A guy climb a tree for a coconut and cracking it right there in front of us for the coconut milk. so much was going on you could truly stay for days and still have a blast. We got to learn of their history and even take park in some of the traditions. As a child who hated learning and school I was surprised on how much I actually loved learning when i got to be a part of it.

If have never been on a Fruit & Farm Tour this is the place to start.  You will not only get to see all the ins and outs, but going threw the fields and tasting the freshest fruits picked right in front of you will truly be an experience.  My sister LOVES pineapple and this was her favorite we went back every time we were there and she always stocked up on fresh fruit for our visit.

The amount of places you can go and see are just amazing.  Now that I can look stuff up on the internet just shows me I need about 10 more vacations there to see and do everything.  The food is amazing and they have so much to choose from.  I love when you are walking around the streets of Hawaii you can find the most amazing stores and food just around every corner.

There are so many amazing places to see in Hawaii. I love that you can make it a go go go vacation or you can make it a relax and do nothing while sitting on the beach vacation. No matter which way you like to go Hawaii is the perfect destination. I can not wait to bring my little guy here one day and show him all the wonders that I have gotten to see.

Giveaway Good Burger 2 on DVD

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WELCOME BACK TO GOOD BURGER IN THE ALL-NEW MOVIE!

GOOD BURGER 2

 

 

 



Available on Digital February 27, on Blu-ray ™ and DVD March 26, 2024

LOS ANGELES– February 27, 2024 – Join Ed, Dex, and their hilarious new crew of employees in the brand-new movie Good Burger 2! After a rough patch in his career and a few failed inventions, Ed is reunited with his old friend Dex who graciously offers him his old job back at Good Burger. The entertaining dynamic duo is back working together and getting up to their old shenanigans, this movie is packed with fun cameos, humor, heart, and friendship. Get ready for a hilariously good time at the iconic fast-food joint, Good Burger!

Good Burger 2 will be available on Digital February 27, on Blu-ray ™ and DVD on March 26 from Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon Home Entertainment, for the suggested retail price of $19.99 (Blu-ray ™) and $12.99 (DVD).

Good Burger 2 synopsis:
Calling all dudes—buckle up, because the new adventures of Ed and Dex start now! Your favorite fast-food duo is back and serving up nostalgic laughs and new antics in Good Burger 2. Follow Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Kel Mitchell) as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees. Dexter is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.

Good Burger 2 is executive produced by Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. It was penned by Kevin Kopelow & Heath Seifert and James Smith III (. Phil Traill (The Middle, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Single Drunk Female) directs.

Good Burger 2 DVD Bonus Features: 

  • Home of the Good Bloopers (Extended Version)
  • The Comfort Food Classic
  • Behind the Scenes with Kenan and Kel
  • MEAT the Employees
  • Q&A with the New Crew
  • Employee Training Video
  • Good Burger 1 Movie Recap

Good Burger 2 fast facts:
Street Date: March 26, 2024
DVD: 191329261286 (US)
Blu-ray ™: 810134949706 (US)
DVD Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1
Blu-ray ™ Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1
US Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $12.99 (DVD) & $19.99 (Blu-ray ™)

About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, the service’s cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis

For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount Home Entertainment 
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

 

GIVEAWAY
Two winners will receive Good Burger 2 on DVD (RV $12.99) Open to US contiguous states 18 and over.
 
All entries will be verified. Prize will be shipped by sponsor.  If you win the same prize on another website, you won’t be eligible to win again. 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: Andor S1, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moon Knight S1 and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier S1 Coming to 4K UHD and Blu-ray For The First Time

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OMG we have been doing a Star Wars Marathon and we love it.  I am so excited these are coming out

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Facebook: @marvelstudios; @starwars
Instagram: @marvelstudios; @starwars

FOR THE FIRST TIME ON 4K UHD™ AND BLU-RAY™!
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER SEASON 1,
MOON KNIGHT SEASON 1, ANDOR SEASON 1
AND OBI-WAN KENOBI

NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITIONS FROM MARVEL STUDIOS
AND LUCASFILM WITH STEELBOOK® PACKAGING,
EXCLUSIVE ART AND NEW BONUS FEATURES

BURBANK, CA. (MARCH 5, 2024) – The Walt Disney Company today announced four new Collector’s Editions of popular Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for fans to add to their collections. These special releases feature Steelbook packaging, concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features.

The titles, all to be released on April 30, 2024 are:

  • Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season
  • Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight: The Complete First Season
  • Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – The Complete Series
  • Star Wars: Andor – The Complete First Season
All titles will be available to pre-order from March 12, 2024.

Like the previous Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm Collectors Editions released last year (Loki Season 1, WandaVision, and The Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2), each of these new releases will be available nationally on 4K UHD and Blu-ray Steelbook with brand-new box art designed by popular artist Attila Szarka and collectible concept art cards.

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS
Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka The Winter Soldier. The pair, who came together in the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, team up on a global adventure that tests their abilities — and patience.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:

  • Cap’s Shield – Sometimes a shield isn’t just a shield. Anthony Mackie and the creative team behind The Falcon and the Winter Soldier discuss what Captain America’s iconic accessory ultimately represents — along with the numerous challenges of capturing the cumbersome prop in action once cameras started rolling.
Gag Reel: Watch the hilarious outtakes with cast and crew.
Deleted scenes:
  • Flight Lesson – Sam and Rhodey have a heart to heart and bond over flying.
  • Still Not Funny – Bucky brings a treat to Sam’s family gathering.
Documentary:
  • Assembled: The Making of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Embark on the making of this high-flying, globe-trotting action series with the cast and crew in Assembled: The Making of Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Moon Knight: The Complete First Season

SYNOPSIS
When Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered gift shop employee, becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life, he discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurette:

  • Egyptology – Join Egyptologist Ramy Romany, Oscar Isaac and more, as they further explore the ancient Egyptian mythology that helped inspire the Moon Knight series.
Documentary:
  • Assembled: The Making of Moon Knight – Pull back the curtain with Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and the rest of the cast and crew in ASSEMBLED as they reveal how MOON KNIGHT was brought to life.
Deleted Scenes:
  • Don’t Go There – While walking in the streets of Egypt, Layla questions Marc’s state of mind and motivations.
  • Breaking the Cycle – Arthur delivers a prompting speech to his crew, urging them to take action alongside him.
Gag Reel: Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew.


Obi-Wan Kenobi: The Complete Series
SYNOPSIS
Obi-Wan Kenobi begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurettes:

  • Duels of Fate: Obi-Wan vs Vader – Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen examine the lightsaber battles of Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
  • The Dark Times: Villains – Uncover the lore of the deadly Inquisitors, and Darth Vader’s iconic look.
  • Designing The Galaxy – Say hello to Leia’s loveable sidekick, Lola, then explore the new planets of the Star Wars galaxy.
  • Director’s Commentary – Join director Deborah Chow for an exclusive audio commentary on the action-packed finale.

Andor: The Complete First Season
SYNOPSIS
Explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

BONUS FEATURES
Featurettes:

  • Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation – Tony Gilroy, Kathleen Kennedy and Diego Luna discuss the series’ origins.
  • Aldhani: Rebel Heist – Join the shoot in Scotland with character spotlights, rebel training, stunts, a VFX breakdown and more.
  • Coruscant: Whispers of Rebellion – Explore the stories of ISB agent Dedra, Senator Mon Mothma and spymaster Luthen Rael.
  • Narkina 5: One Way Out – Uncover the Empire’s penal system and the prison’s stark look, get to know Kino Loy, and view VFX breakdowns.
  • Ferrix Part 2: Fight the Empire – Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna, cast and crew reveal the making of the season finale.
** Bonus Material Not Rated

Product Specifications
Release Date: April 30, 2024

Product SKUs
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Moon Knight: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Obi-Wan Kenobi: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (2 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (2 discs)
Andor: 4K Ultra HD Steelbook (3 discs), Blu-ray Steelbook (3 discs)

Total Run Time
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Approx. 304 Minutes
Moon Knight: Approx. 288 Minutes
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Approx. 261 Minutes
Andor: Approx. 546 Minutes

Aspect Ratio
Physical: 2:39:1

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital

Giveaway Migration movie

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BRING HOME THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME

 

WITH AN ALL-NEW COLLECTOR’S EDITION FEATURING
THREE ORIGINAL MINI-MOVIES AND
OVER AN HOUR OF EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT 
 

 

 

 

“HIGH FLYING FUN” – MOVIEFONE
OWN IT ON DIGITAL, 4K ULTRA HD,
BLU-RAY™ AND DVD
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
FROM ILLUMINATION AND
UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

 

 

Universal City, California, February 20, 2024 – Spread your wings and get ready to soar with the Mallard family, whose vacation goes awry in the animated comedy MIGRATION, now available as a Collector’s Edition on Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-rayTM and DVD on February 27, 2024, from Illumination, the creators of MINIONS, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. “A great movie for the whole family,” (Despierta America), MIGRATION features a star-studded comedic voice cast and over an hour of never-before-seen exclusive content with even more fun for families and fans to enjoy. See how the Mallard family came to life with “Taking Flight: The Making Of” featurette, learn more about your favorite characters with the four-part “Meet the Cast” featurette, gain the skills of an animator with four “How to Draw’ tutorials, watch three all-new mini-movies – including two original shorts featuring everyone’s favorite mischief-makers, the Minions, and much more.

Filled with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, authentic heart, and unforgettable characters, and hailed as “something the whole family can enjoy” (Collider), MIGRATION is a hilariously funny, feathered family vacation like no other! Fans can join the Mallard family, as they embark on a journey south for the winter to Jamaica via New York City, only for their well-laid plans to go awry, leading to new friends and unknown horizons.

From Illumination producer Chris Meledandri, director Benjamin Renner (Ernest & Celestine, The Big Bad Fox), and co-director Guylo Homsy (Despicable Me 2, Sing), MIGRATION features an all-star cast including Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick, Stuber), Elizabeth Banks (Pitch Perfect, The Hunger Games), Keegan-Michael Key (The Super Mario Bros. Movie,
Keanu), Awkwafina (Ocean’s 8, The Little Mermaid), and Danny DeVito (Batman Returns, “Taxi”).

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES on 4K UHD, BLU-RAYTM, DVD AND DIGITAL:

  • FLY HARD (MINI-MOVIE) – Chump sheds her tough-as-nails attitude, risking her life to fly through a blizzard and the harrowing streets of New York to return a prized possession to a kind woman from the park.
  • MOONED (MINI-MOVIE) – Following the events of DESPICABLE ME, Vector and a lost Minion are stranded on the moon, and struggle to get back to Earth.
  • MIDNIGHT MISSION (MINI-MOVIE) – The Minions will try anything to help Agnes overcome her fear of the dark, even if it involves going into outer space.
  • MICROPHONE MADNESS – A fun look behind-the-scenes as the cast record some of their silliest lines.
  • MEET THE CAST – In this series of behind-the-scenes pieces, we learn more about our favorite characters and the legendary comedic voices behind them.
    • KUMAIL NANJIANI: MACK
    • ELIZABETH BANKS: PAM
    • KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY: DELROY
    • AWKWAFINA: CHUMP
    • DANNY DEVITO: UNCLE DAN
    • CAROL KANE: ERIN
    • CASPAR JENNINGS: DAX & TRESI GAZAL: GWEN
  • TAKING FLIGHT: THE MAKING OF – MIGRATION is an original script so brand-new characters and locations had to be developed, designed, and animated from scratch! Here, filmmakers and crew break down their process to show us what gives this film an entirely new look and feel.
  • THE ART OF FLIGHT – Using a series of production phases from storyboards to pre-viz, we peel back the feathers and reveal just what goes in to creating the avian heroes of the film.
  • THE SOUND OF FLIGHT – Take a closer look at the music of MIGRATION as Composer John Powell walks us through his scoring journey.
  • HOW TO DRAW
    • MACK
    • DELROY
    • CHUMP
    • GWEN
  • BUILD YOUR OWN POP-UP BOOK – Daddy duck, Mack, likes to tell his two little ducklings some…overly imaginative bedtime stories. In this fun “How To” we’ll show you how to create a pop-up book so you can tell your very own bedtime stories!
  • CALLING ALL BIRDS – They may not have cellphones, but you can call your web-footed friends anytime you want! In this fun How To, we’ll teach you how to create and customize your very own set of colorful bird whistles.
    • THE MACK QUACK
    • THE HERON HONK
    • THE CHUMP CHIRP
  • BEST NESTS – You don’t have to fly south –or anywhere –to find a perfect paradise for your feathered friends. Here we’ll teach you how to make the best nest for your pet ducks, or anyone flying by, including a water feeder to keep them hydrated!
    • NESTS
    • WATER FEEDER
For more information on MIGRATION, please visit:
Trailer: https://uni.pictures/Migration_HomeEntTrailer

Facebook: @migrationmovie
Instagram: @migrationmovie
TikTok: @migrationmovie
Twitter: @migrationmovie
#MigrationMovie

 

FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina and Danny DeVito
Music By: John Powell
Co-Director: Guylo Homsy
Story By: Mike White and Benjamin Renner
Screenplay By: Mike White
Produced By: Chris Meledandri p.g.a.
Directed By: Benjamin Renner

ABOUT UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT:
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE – www.uphe.com) is a unit of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG). UFEG produces, acquires, markets, and distributes filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television, and other distribution platforms, as well as consumer products, interactive gaming, and live entertainment. The global division includes Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Brand Development, Fandango, DreamWorks Animation Film and Television and Awesomeness. UFEG is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

ABOUT ILLUMINATION
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, is one of the entertainment industry’s leading producers of event-animated films, including Despicable Me-the most successful animated franchise in cinematic history-as well as the record breaking The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films. Illumination’s library includes three of the top 10 animated films of all time. Illumination’s iconic, beloved franchises-infused with memorable and distinct characters, global appeal and cultural relevance-have grossed more than $9 billion worldwide. Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures. Illumination’s next film is Despicable Me 4, which will be released in theaters on July 3, 2024.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: February 27, 2024
UPC Number: 191329256602 (US) / 191329256367 (CDN)
Layers: BD 100
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 01:22:47

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY™:
Street Date: February 27, 2024
UPC Number: 191329256534 (US) / 191329256350 (CDN)
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Widescreen
Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian, and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
Run Time: 01:22:47

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD (US):
Street Date: February 27, 2024
UPC Number: 191329256336 (US) / 191329256343 (CDN)
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 Anamorphic Widescreen
Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor
Languages/Subtitles: English, French Canadian and Latin American Spanish
Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital 5.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 01:22:47

 

 

Download the Migration Activity Kit for free! Enjoy fun printables, including puzzles and coloring pages!

 

 

GIVEAWAY!!

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Two winners will receive a digital movie code for MIGRATION! US only 18 and older. Ends 3/10/24

Giveaway Paw Patrol Jungle Pups DVD

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JOIN THE PAW PATROL® CREW IN THE ALL-NEW DVD JUNGLE ADVENTURE!

PAW PATROL: JUNGLE PUPS

 



Available on DVD Tuesday, February 27, 2024

 

LOS ANGELES – February 5, 2024 – Get ready for this wild adventure in a hidden Jungle Oasis with the PAW Patrol as they help their new friend Tracker in the all-new DVD PAWPatrol: Jungle Pups! Join the pups as they help save a sloth, meerkat pirates, giant ants, encounter new animals native to the jungle, and so much more with their all-new jungle gear and animal inspired vehicles! There’s nothing the mighty rescue rangers can’t beat when they work together! PAW Patrol is produced by Spin Master Entertainment and airs on Nickelodeon.
 

This is another fun Paw Patrol DVD filled with so many episodes children love. Kids will enjoy exploring the cave and jungle and seeing so many of their favorite animals being rescued by their PAW Patrol friends.

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups episodes:

  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Find a Hidden Jungle
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Big, Big Animals     
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Meerkat Pirates / JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save a Hum-Hippo        
  • JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save a Golden Sweetie / JUNGLE PUPS: Pups Save the Giant Ants          
  • Pups Save the Wacky Water Skiers / Pups Save the Mayor’s Assistant 
  • Pups Save a High-Flying Hen / Pups Save a Sloth

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups synopsis:
Tracker discovers a cave that leads to a lush jungle oasis unlike anything he’s ever seen before. In this forgotten jungle filled with vegetation and untold treasures, Tracker encounters an amazing variety of unique animals, including tigers, elephants, rhinos, falcons, snapping turtles, and crocodiles. But danger lurks around every tree, and that’s when Carlos and Tracker will call in some extra help. Ryder and the pups arrive in all-new jungle gear and animal-inspired vehicles to save the day! 

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups fast facts:
Street Date: February 27, 2024
Catalog: 191329260159 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, Dolby Digital Spanish 2.0
US Rating: Not Rated
US M.S.R.P.: $10.99

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Spin Master
Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children’s entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences through its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. Spin Master Entertainment creates and produces compelling multiplatform content, through its in-house studio and partnerships with outside creators, including the preschool franchise PAW Patrol, it’s spin off series Rubble & Crew, and numerous other original shows, short-form series and feature films.

 
GIVEAWAY 
 
 
One winner will receive Paw Patrol Jungle Pups DVD (RV $10.99) Open to US only 18 and older please.
All entries will be verified. Prize will be shipped by sponsor.  If you win the same prize on another website, you won’t be eligible to win again. 

Giveaway original or Peeps Eggmazing Egg Decorator

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Hippity Hop! Easter is right around the corner! 

If you’re looking for items to add to your Easter baskets this years, would love for you to consider these products from toymakers PLAYMOBIL, Hey Buddy Hey Pal and Vango Toys!  They make for great basket stuffers 🙂

PEEPS® EggMazing Egg Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal): PEEPS® joins the EggMazing family with the new PEEPS® EggMazing Egg Decorator! Just like the other decorators, this bunny-shaped one holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included PEEPS® markers to decorate! Available in the iconic PEEPS® Bunny Pink and PEEPS Bunny Yellow! 
Available at Amazon (MSRP: $27.99; Ages 3+)

 

The Original EggMazing Egg Decorator (Hey Buddy Hey Pal): The #1 selling toy on Amazon leading up to the holiday, this line of mess-free egg decorators let kids become part of the decorating process instead of just “watching and waiting” for traditional messy dyes to work! This egg-shaped decorator holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included markers to create stripes, lines and other fun designs! 
Available at Amazon (MSRP: $27.99; Ages 3+)

 

BIZYBOO’s Easter Egg Busy Bag Scavenger Hunt (Vango Toys): These Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags are the perfect mess-free, on-the-go, and low-fuss companion! Using both written and visual prompts found on an attached card, children will have a blast prodding and shifting the beads around, seeking out the Easter objects! Not only do they keep little ones engaged, but these bags also foster learning and motor skill development and encourage independence. 
Available on Amazon (MSRP: $9.99; Ages 2+)

 

PLAYMOBIL’s Horses of Waterfall- Feeding Time with Ellie & Sawdust:  Join Ellie and her horse, Sawdust, as they train for western riding! Yea Haw! With this PLAYMOBIL eco-friendly product line, it consists of, on average, more than 80% sustainable materials! It allows children to embark on exciting horse-riding adventures!
Available on playmobil.com  (MSRP: $9.99; Ages: 5- 12)
 

 

PLAYMOBIL Color & Crayola- Motorbike:  PLAYMOBIL is celebrating the comeback of its classic PLAYMOBIL Color series after a 45-year hiatus with five new sets released in collaboration with creativity powerhouse, CRAYOLA. It’s a colorful world with the Motorbike! Design your motorbike and rider using your own sense of style by using the two included Crayola markers to color the motorbike and rider’s outfit as you wish! When you are ready for a change easily wipe the ink off and start all over again! How cool!!!
Available on playmobil.com and Amazon (MSRP: $16.99; Ages 5- 12)

 

 

Bumpas™- New Tie-Dye Colors! (Good Soul Brands):

 Who doesn’t love a good comfort hug? Bumpas™ are lovable plush toy friends who you can play and cuddle with. This huggable friend is weighted to provide a sense of comfort and security when you need it most! Bumpas’™ arms are perfectly sized to give realistic-feeling hugs. Now available in 2 NEW tie-dye colors! The pink tie-dye Bumpas™, Sprinx, and the blue tie-dye Bumpas™, Shloof, are the perfect friends to collect and to get in the spring mood! 
 Available on Amazon (MSRP $45.99; Ages 3+)

 

GIVEAWAY!

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One winner will receive their choice of an original or Peeps Eggmazing Egg Decorator! (RV $27.99) Open to US only.

Chatty Patty’s Place is not responsible for prize distribution, lost or misdirected prizes. Prize will be shipped by sponsor.     

Ends 3/1/24

 

Giveaway MONSTER HIGH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

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STEP INTO THE HALLS OF MONSTER HIGH WITH ALL YOUR FAVORITE GHOULS IN A BRAND-NEW SERIES!

MONSTER HIGH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON

 

 

Available on DVD February 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES– January 24, 2024 – Join the fun at Monster High with a spook-tacular transformation in the exciting new DVD Monster High: The Complete First Season!Draculaura, Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein, and more of your favorite characters are back with a fresh and fang-tastic makeover! Join the ghouls as they have their first picture day at Monster High, discover hidden chambers within the school, have an epic food fight where food comes to life, reverse curses, and so much more while learning to embrace their inner monsters!

Monster High: The Complete First Season will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, for the suggested retail price of $12.99.

Monster High: The Complete First Season episodes:

  • The Monstering  
  • Food Fight / Unfinished Brain-ness
  • Case of the Moondays / Portrait of a Monster           
  • Witch Hitch / Part of the Pack       
  • That Thing You Deuce / Werewolf Weekend           
  • Paw-zzle Pieces 
  • Nightmare Nightmore     
  • Out of Step / Pyramid Scheme      
  • What’s Up, Watzie? / So Familiar  
  • Crushed / Over Bro-tective           
  • Horoscare / Flaunt Your Skeleton  
  • Creepover Party / Creature Clash   
  • Monster Movie / Earworm
  • Spell The Beans 
  • Growing Ghoulia / Casketball Jinx
  • Cleo in the Kitchen / Case of the Missing Squeak     
  • Pet Problems / License to Rock     
  • Power Heist       
  • Monster Midterms          
  • Furrmergency / Boogey Nightmare
  • Best Fiends / Scareer Day
  • Stone Alone / Horsin’ Around       
  • Moonlit Fieldtrip / A Little Boost  
  • Fresh Waters Run Deep / Sew Fierce          
  • Witchful Thinking / Monster Match           
  • The Monster Way

Monster High: The Complete First Season synopsis:
Teenager Clawdeen Wolf never felt like she fit in – until her instincts led her to Monster High, where she discovered that she’s a werewolf and a human, and now feels at home in both worlds. Along with Draculaura (a vampire who wants to forge her own path as a witch), Frankie (a Frankenstein monster who is figuring out how their pieces fit together), Deuce (the son of Medusa, who’s rebelling by being nice), and a school full of modern monster characters, Clawdeen is going to sink her fangs into high school hijinks and teenage troubles that will have everyone howling. 

Monster High: The Complete First Season fast facts:
Street Date: February 13, 2024
Catalog: 191329260357 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, Dolby Digital French 2.0, Dolby Digital Spanish 2.0
US Rating: PG
CN Rating: PG
US M.S.R.P.: $12.99

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Mattel 
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.

About Paramount Home Entertainment 
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.
About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

 
GIVEAWAY 
 
Two winners will receive MONSTER HIGH: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (RV $12.99)
 
This giveaway is open to US only 18 and older. Prize will be sent by sponsor. Chatty Patty’s Place is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Giveaway Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26

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 THE TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE CONTINUES TO GROW WITH AN ALL-NEW DVD!

 

TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK: SEASON 1, EPISODES 11-26

 

 

 

 

Available on DVD February 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES– January 25, 2024 – The Malto family, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and more fan-favorite Transformers bots are back in the all-new DVD of the Paramount+ original series, Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26! Roll out with the new generation of Transformers bots as they add new members to their growing family, celebrate Mother’s Day, sneak out for a fun night in the city, come together to stop the evil half-human/half-robot cyborg and so much more in this thrilling DVD! When this family comes together, there’s nothing they can’t conquer!

Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26 will be available on DVD from Paramount Home Entertainment on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, for the suggested retail price of $10.99.

The complete first season of Transformers: EarthSpark is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ and the original animated series has been officially renewed for a second season.

Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26 episodes:

  • Hashtag: Oops
  • Outtakes
  • Missed Connection
  • Security Protocols
  • Bear Necessities
  • Warzone
  • Home, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2
  • A Stygi Situation
  • Disarmed
  • What Dwells Within
  • Prime Time
  • Stowed Away, Stowaways
  • The Battle of Witwicky
  • The Last Hope, Pt. 1 and Pt. 2

Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26 synopsis:
The Transformers war on Earth concluded years ago. Dot Malto, a veteran of the war, along with her husband, professor Alex Malto, and their kids Robby and Mo, move to the remote town of Witwicky, Pennsylvania, to start a new life. But Witwicky proves to be – MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE – and the family soon finds their lives intertwined with a group of Terran Transformers – the first Transformers robots born on Earth! When the evil half-human/half-robot cyborg Dr. Meridian (aka MANDROID) threatens life as they know it, Robby, Mo, and the Terrans band together with legendary Autobots like Optimus Prime and Bumblebee to stop Mandroid once and for all!

Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26 fast facts:
Street Date: February 13, 2024
Catalog: 191329260340 (US)
Audio: Dolby Digital English 5.1, Dolby Digital French 2.0, Dolby Digital Spanish 2.0
US Rating: Not Rated
CN Rating: PG
US M.S.R.P.: $10.99

Transformers: EarthSpark is produced in partnership between  Nickelodeon Animation and Hasbro Entertainment. New Hasbro products inspired by the series, including Transformers EarthSpark Cyber-Combiners, are now on shelves.

About Paramount+
Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment™. The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME®, the service’s cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME® content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis.
 
For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com and follow @ParamountPlus on social platforms.
 
About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 44th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.
 
About Paramount Home Entertainment 
Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.  The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

About Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.
 

About Hasbro Entertainment
Hasbro Entertainment leverages Hasbro’s leading collection of iconic brands to develop, produce, and finance premium film, television, animation, and digital content for audiences of all ages. Unifying Hasbro’s robust production expertise under one umbrella, Hasbro Entertainment is focused on creating multi-platform adaptations of the company’s brands, including such beloved worlds as DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, NERF, PLAY-DOH, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PEPPA PIG, and MY LITTLE PONY. Hasbro Entertainment has over 30 active projects, with upcoming titles including TRANSFORMERS ONE, a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series for Paramount+, and a broad slate of ongoing animated series, including Peppa Pig, Transformers: EarthSpark, Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes, and My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale. For more information on how Hasbro Entertainment is connecting and captivating generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling, visit: www.Hasbro.com

About TRANSFORMERS
The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.

GIVEAWAY 

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One winner will receive Transformers: EarthSpark: Season 1, Episodes 11-26! (RV $10.99)
Open to US 18 and older. Giveaway ends 2.15.24

 

Managing Teams Remotely

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As a leader of a business, you want to do everything that you can to manage your people effectively. Effective management is not just about where you are all working, but it’s also about how you manage everybody and how everybody can interact. Remote working is our new normal, which means that you’re going to be spending more time dealing with people who are working at home than you would be in an office.

 

Successful team management is hard enough as it is, but working to keep a remote team together is a whole new kind of difficult. The good news is that it can be done and with the right cloud-based field service management software, you can even manage remote workers who are out contracting. We’ve got some tips to make managing a remote team easier than ever before. 

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  • You have to start with trust. If you’re going to be managing a remote team, you have to trust the people that you are working with.Is the foundation of any working from home situation, but a manager will often find that they struggle with this, especially if they’re not watching what their employees are doing. The thing is, if you are trusting people to work from home in the 1st place, then you have to give them the space to do it and prove to you that it can be done. You can still use management software to track where everybody’s up to in their projects, but you don’t have to be breathing down everybody’s next to get work done. They will do it.
  • Set some expectations. Everybody needs to know what’s expected of them when they are working from home or even in the field. If you need people to log where they are, then using the right management software can help you to do this. It’s vital that you are being realistic in your expectations and that you are not being overbearing with your team.
  • Keep connecting. Remote staff can’t always attend team meetings in person, so make sure that your team meeting is also accessible on Zoom or on teams itself. You want to be able to build stronger connections and unity, so e-mail is a good tool to get messages across, but it’s video chat. You’re going to need to be able to communicate with people on a face to face level. Keeping the people that work for you aligned and informed is important, but you need to adjust your expectations when it comes to contractors. If they are not permanent employees, then they’re not obliged to be at team meetings because you’re not paying them for that time.
  • Continue to be perceptive. Meetings can allow you to read body language and facial expressions of attendees. This will help you to gauge their mood better and identify and diffuse any particular conflicts or situations that could be coming between team members. Nonverbal communication is therefore often missed in telephone calls. You can still be perceptive, but you need to use a different method than body language. Keep up with the people who are working for you and make sure you are checking in with everybody so that communication is regular. One of the biggest tips for remote working is to keep communicating.
  • Play by the rules. If you have set expectations and rules for your employees in and out of the office, you have to be consistent with them. You need to treat company information as confidential even when people are out of the office. So make sure that your teams are equipped with the right software and the right technology to do it. Whether people work remotely or not, the same communication tools should be used, and if you are using VPN software to be able to connect, then everybody should have that loaded onto their technology. It’s so important that you are consistent in the way that people are working together, and once you learn how to do that first, you’re going to find that easier to manage everybody in your team.
  • Remember to invest in the right software. From planning software to management software, the way that you invest in your technology will make a difference to how you are able to communicate and connect with people. The better you do at this, the easier you will find managing remote teams.

 

Remote work is not going anywhere anytime soon, so rather than fight it, equip yourself to handle it.