Disney's ZOMBIES Available on DVD Today! -- Includes Bloopers, Deleted Scenes, Music Videos and More! (Review)

Disclosure:  I was sent a sample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

At Seabrook High It’s Zoms vs. Poms in 
Disney Channel’s Newest Original Movie!

Get it now from Amazon on DVD

At this School, it takes GUTS to be Yourself!

  

Featuring Exclusive Bonus Content Including Bloopers, 
Deleted Scenes, Zombie Survival Guide to High School and More!

"Disney Channel’s newest original movie is filled with music, dances, and high school woes - plus zombies! Set fifty years after a zombie apocalypse, zombies are finally allowed to enroll in Seabrook High School. The charming zombie Zed, who is determined to play football, meets freshman Addison who dreams of being a cheerleader -- the ultimate form of status in the community. Zed and Addison work together to show Seabrook what they can achieve when they embrace their differences and celebrate what makes them a community. It’s a no-brainer, grab ZOMBIES on Disney DVD TODAY!"

I was going to share one of my movie reviews with you, but thought it best that my daughter, Bella, do it as she is a huge ZOMBIES fan and can share why this is a must-see movie for kids of all ages, and one that would make for a great family-movie night.

Here are my daughters -- Bella (6) and Savannah (7.5) sharing their reviews of this movie, which they have seen over 20 times so far -- no lie!

She is proud to say she watched it while sick last week 3 times in a row.  And, Daddy surprised her with the CD Soundtrack, so we have been singing and dancing along to all the catchy songs from the movie non-stop...that is...when we aren't watching Disney ZOMBIES.

As you can see, Bella really loves this movie, and isn't going to get tired of it any time soon.  She is already planning a ZOMBIES birthday party in November and wants to be Eliza for Halloween, and has her sister Savannah signed on to dress up as Addison.  Now, if only the Zedd costume would fit Daddy, she would have her own little ZOMBIES squad. :-)

If your kids are into all the fun musical movies that Disney turns out --think Descendants and High School Musical, then they will love ZOMBIES.  It has already aired on television and is available for streaming on Disney app, but once your kids watch this movie they will be hooked like Bella and want the DVD to bring in the car and watch wherever and whenever they want.  

We are planning to watch the movie again later today and play the fun BINGO game - read on to learn how you download this and other fun ZOMBIES activities to make your family movie night that much better.

I could go on and on about about how great this movie is, or have Bella talk your ear off about it.  She would!  :-)  But, instead, I just wanted to remind you if you hadn't already pre-ordered ZOMBIES on DVD, that it is now available in stores and for purchase through popular online retailers.  My girls really enjoyed the cool glow-in-the-dark tattoos that come with the DVD.  

Make it a fun family movie night by whipping up a batch of spicy brain noodles for dinner, before you settle in to play a little ZOMBIES BINGO, followed up by a fun trivia challenge.  Click on the image below to get the easy to make noodles recipe, games and more. Enjoy!

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More about this new DVD release:

Synopsis:                             "Disney's "ZOMBIES" is a music- and dance-filled story set in the fictitious world of Seabrook, a cookie-cutter community brimming with perky conformity 50 years after a zombie apocalypse. Today, the zombies pose no threat, but are required to live in Zombietown, an isolated, rundown community infused with their unique creative spirit. When zombies are finally allowed to enroll in Seabrook High School, the charming, charismatic zombie Zed, who is determined to play football, meets freshman Addison who dreams of being a cheerleader -- the ultimate form of status in Seabrook. Addison takes a lot of flak for befriending Zed and his zombie friends, but comes to learn that zombies and cheerleaders aren't so different after all. Zed and Addison work together to show Seabrook what they can achieve when they embrace their differences and celebrate what makes them a community."

Cast:                                      Milo Manheim as Zed; Meg Donnelly as Addison; Trevor Tordjman as Bucky; Kylee Russell as Eliza; Carla Jeffery as Bree; Kingston Foster as Zoey; 
and James Godfrey as Bonzo.

Director:                               Paul Hoen

Executive Producers:       Effie Brown and Paul Hoen 

Co-Producers/

Writers:                David Light and Joseph Raso 

                                                

Bonus Material:                 Zombie Blooper Reel (DVD Exclusive)  - Laugh out loud at the Cast of ZOMBIES in this compilation of the funniest bloopers and outtakes from the making of the film.  TRT:  3:53

The Zombie Survival Guide To High School (DVD Exclusive) - This piece uses a visual motif of a Zombie Survival Guide, with styled infographics and hosted by the talent.  We go down the list of some of the most important survival tips for Zombies and humans on how to get along and make the best of high school.  TRT:  2:24

Dance Tutorial – Join Meg Donnelly (Addison), Kylee Russell (Eliza) and ZOMBIES Choreographer, Christopher Scott, as they show you how to dance along to the ‘BAMM” Music Video. TRT:  3:38

Deleted Scene #1 (DVD Exclusive)  - It’s a Cheer-tastrope  TRT:  :57

Deleted Scene #2 (DVD Exclusive) – New Jacket, New Name TRT:  1:09

Audition Tapes (DVD Exclusive)

Milo Manheim Audition TRT: 1:16

Meg Donnelly Audition TRT :57

Music Video – “BAMM” TRT 3:39

Lyric Video – “BAMM”  TRT 3:23

Trailer #1  TRT:  2:20

Trailer #2   TRT 1:50

Release Date:                     April 24, 2018 

Packaging:                           DVD 

Rating:                                  TV-G

Feature Run Time:             Approx. 94 minutes (excluding bonus)

Aspect Ratio:                      1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions)

Audio:                                   English 5.1 Dolby Digital, French & Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles:                             English SDH, French & Spanish 

Closed Captions:               English

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'Boxcar Children - Surprise Island' Hits The Big Screen Nationwide via Fathom Events and Shout! Kids on May 8th -- Pre-Order Your Tickets Now! + Enter to #Win My Fun Boxcar Books #Giveaway

Disclosure:  I was provided with promotional product in exchange for promoting this upcoming movie event.  However, all views shared are mine and mine alone.

ATHOM EVENTS, LEGACY CLASSICS AND SHOUT! KIDS TO BRING THE NEW ANIMATED FEATURE

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND

TO MOVIE THEATERS NATIONWIDE ON MAY 8th ONLY

Starring Martin Sheen, J.K. Simmons, Dane DeHaan, and more

The Film’s Release Comes On the Heels of the 75^th Anniversary Of the Beloved Book Series

Did you hear?   Fathom Events, Shout! Kids and Legacy Classics are partnering to release a fun new animated feature The Boxcar Children – Surprise Island, opening in theaters nationwide on May 8 as part of a special after-school event. The film is based on one of the books from the beloved series by Gertrude Chandler Warner and is family-friendly for all ages, with a recommendation for kids 3-13. With hundreds of theaters across the nation booked, there will likely be a theater near you offering up the film.  My girls and I can't wait for this movie release, as we live in Putnam, CT where Gertrude Chandler Warner was born and raised.

Learn more about the author of the popular Boxcar Children books now!

If you are ever in the Quiet Corner of CT or are looking for a fun place to travel with your kids for the summer and are heading to the New England area, why not make a pit stop in Putnam and check out the Boxcar Museum.  

Putnam is Gertrude’s hometown, and the museum is located across the street from her childhood home.

As part of our homeschooling my girls have been reading the Boxcare Children books and have visited the museum to learn more about the author. And, they can't wait to see this fun new animated series, which is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults who love the Boxcare Children books.

Here is more about the upcoming THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND animated movie, arriving in theaters for a special one-day event on May 8th....

The beloved Boxcar Children are headed to the silver screen! The new animated feature film THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND hits theaters nationwide for a special one-day event on May 8th.

This exciting after-school event is a partnership between Fathom Events, Shout! Kids, and Legacy Classics, and it will also offer moviegoers an exclusive introduction with actor Griffin Gluck and Director Dan Chuba explaining the process of adapting the book to film, and the process of animating. Moviegoers will be able to enjoy the film in approximately 700 select U.S. movie theaters. A complete list of theater locations will be available at Fathomevents.com. Tickets for THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND will go on sale Friday, April 6, and can be purchased online or at participating theater box offices.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND, the highly-anticipated movie adaption of the popular children’s book of the same name, stars Golden Globe®-winning actor Martin Sheen (The West Wing) as James Alden, Oscar®-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) as Dr. Moore, Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets) as the mysterious Joe, Joey King (Independence Day: Resurgence) as Jesse Alden, Carter Sand (Frozen) as Benny Alden, Gil Birmingham (Twilight) as Lonan Browning, Griffin Gluck (Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life) as Henry Alden, Stephen Stanton (Star Wars Rebels) as Capt. Daniel and Talitha Bateman (The 5^th Wave) as Violet. 

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND follows the adventures of the orphaned Boxcar Children as they spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather’s small, nearly uninhabited island. There they meet Joe, who is friendly and helpful, and inexplicably living on their island. Does their new friend have a secret?

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND is fun for the whole family, and is Dove approved for all ages. It is directed by Dan Chuba and Mark Dippé, and is produced by Legacy Classics and co-produced by Shout! Factory, Albert Whitman & Company and Blueberry Pictures. THE BOXCAR CHILDREN - SURPRISE ISLAND is the first of three new animated features to be adapted from the “The Boxcar Children” book series, as part of a partnership between Shout! Kids and Legacy Classics.

“The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner is one of the best-selling children’s book series of all time. Having just marked its 75^th anniversary, over 70 million books have sold world-wide. There are 150 books in the series, and over 1 million kids read the books in schools across North America every year."

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Pre-Order Your tickets to The Boxcar Children - Surprise Island, arriving in theaters on May 8th by visiting http://ow.ly/D8Hw30jt1wq today.  This is definitely one movie you don't want to miss this year, especially if you homeschool your children like I do, and like to incorporate movies in your schooling.

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--GIVEAWAY--

In anticipation for the upcoming The Boxcar Children movie on May 8th, Fathom Events and Shout! Kids are offering one lucky Inspired by Savannah reader the opportunity to win a fun  three book set from the Boxcar Children world, to introduce that special child in your life to this wonderful children's book series. The winner will receive the following Boxcar Children titles - Guide to Adventure, Gertrude Chandler Warner and The Boxcar Children and the novel Surprise Island, on which the film is based.

To enter this giveaway, please complete the entries on the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!

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About Fathom Events

Fathom Events is the leading event cinema distributor with participating theaters in all 100 of the top Designated Market Areas^®, and ranks as one of the largest overall distributors of content to movie theaters. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) (known collectively as AC JV, LLC), Fathom Events offers a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in theaters such as live performances of the Metropolitan Opera, top stage productions including Newsies! The Broadway Musical and George Takei’s Allegiance, major sporting events such as Mayweather vs. McGregor, epic concerts with artists like Lady Antebellum and Sammy Hagar, the yearlong TCM Big Screen Classics series, inspirational events such as Is Genesis History? and IN OUR HANDS: The Battle for Jerusalem, and beloved anime titles like Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. Fathom Events takes audiences behind the scenes for unique extras including audience Q&As, backstage footage and interviews with cast and crew, creating the ultimate VIP experience. Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live and pre-recorded events to 912 locations and 1,427 screens in 181 DMAs. For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About Legacy Classics

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Legacy Classics has animation and visual effects studios in Seoul, Jakarta and Bali. Founded by Dan Chuba and Mark Dippé, the company is dedicated to creating family entertainment and educational tools based on classic and award-winning children’s literature. Legacy Classics has teamed with publisher Albert Whitman & Company to develop films, series and educational apps based on their library of intellectual property including the best-selling “Boxcar Children” book series. 

Prior to founding Legacy Classics, Dan Chuba was the Executive Producer and a partner at Hammerhead Productions and the Executive Producer of PDI. He has produced 9 independently financed animated feature films and visual effects on over 100 major motion pictures. Mark Dippé has directed and/or produced several independent features, and has directed movies for New Line Cinema, Columbia TriStar, and Disney Channel, as well as numerous commercials. He previously served as a VFX supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic and supervised work on some of the most groundbreaking films in history, creating the dinosaurs in JURASSIC PARK, water pseudo-pod in THE ABYSS and the liquid metal man in TERMINATOR 2.

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory, LLC is a diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their entire careers sharing their music, television and film favorites with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up feature films, classic and contemporary TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. In addition, Shout! Factory maintains a vast entertainment distribution network which delivers culturally relevant programming, movie and audio content to all the leading digital service providers in North America and across multiple platforms. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Shout! Factory Films, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV. These riches are the result of a creative acquisition mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Los Angeles, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

Disclosure:  I was provided with promotional product in exchange for promoting this upcoming movie event.  However, all views shared are mine and mine alone.

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WATCH HBO’S WESTWORLD FREE THIS WEEKEND WITH DISH'S FREE HBO PREVIEW WEEKEND

Are you a fan of Westworld, but don't subscribe to HBO, and are a DISH subscriber?  Or, have you been looking for a new show to start watching?  If you answered, "Yes," to either question, then you will definitley want to take advantage of the FREE HBO (channels 300-309) Preview for DISH subscribers.  Starting tomorrrow, April 20th and going through Monday, April 23, you can spend the weekend binge-watching "Westworld" Season 1, as well as catch some great family-friendly programming, and movies with your family.  I am a DISH subscriber and HBO is a must in our house.  My husband and I watch Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday nights and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on Sundays.  And, during the weekend and on weekends the girls and I will tune in watch a wonderful selection for family-friendly movies.  So, having HBO is a win-win for the whole family.  

And, if you tune in and fall in love with the HBO programming offered and don't want to stop watching, you are in luck as DISH is offering subscribers the opportunity to add the HBO channel lineup to their current channel package for only $15.00 a month. Subscribing will also give you access to HBO On Demand and HBO GO, so you can watch your favorite movies and shows anytime, anywhere. An amazing deal, if you ask me!

Here is more about the upcoming FREE HBO preview weekend, which begins tomorrow...

HBO gives you 9 channels of hit Hollywood movies, award-winning original series and more.

"Nearly two years ago, HBO introduced us to “Westworld,” the science fiction Western thriller that had the network’s most watched first season ever. Now, the wait for its return is over and “Westworld” is back for its highly-anticipated second season this Sunday, April 22.

If you don’t have a subscription to HBO, don’t worry – DISH has you covered! Starting tomorrow, April 20, all DISH customers can enjoy HBO (channels 300-309 and via On Demand) at no additional cost through April 23. So, mark your calendars and spend the weekend binge-watching “Westworld” season one in preparation, or explore the other endless movies and TV shows HBO has to offer.

If you get hooked and decide you can’t live without HBO, you can purchase it for $15 per month. Subscribing will also give you access to HBO On Demand and HBO GO, so you can watch your favorite movies and shows anytime, anywhere.

For more information, check out our website about DISH’s free previews."

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