Arriving on DVD February 6th -- Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls (Review)

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JOURNEY BEYOND THE FALLS WITH SHIMMER AND SHINE

TO UNCOVER MAGICAL NEW WORLDS

 

Pre-order this DVD for only $9.98 from Amazon now!

Do you have a Shimmer and Shine in your life?  If you do, then you will have to check out the new Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls DVD, which arrives in stores on February 6th. This DVD would make for a great non-candy Valentine's Day gift for your child.  Both of my girls are huge Shimmer and Shine fans, and love watching this hit animated series on Nickelodeon each day, or on the DVR (I have lost track of how many of this show's episodes they have recorded).  They watch this show so much that I can tell what it is about within the first minute or show.  Not something to brag about, right?  :-)

Here are the full-length episodes that make up this new Shimmer and Shine DVD:

• Rainbow Zahramay - When all the wishing magic in Zahramay Falls disappears, Princess Samira sends Shimmer, Shine and Leah into Rainbow Zahramay to find Waterfall Genie Imma.
• The Darpoppy - On a search for the mythical Darpoppy, Zac accidentally wishes himself into the Rainbow Zahramay forest. 
• Hairdos and Don'ts - When Zeta steals Ayla the Hair Genie's magical comb, the genies and Leah must work together to get it back.     
• Flower Power - The girls wish themselves into sprites to help Minu, a magical flower sprite, recover a special Genie Gem.
• All That Glitters - When Zeta takes Glitter Genie Afina's magical staff, Shimmer, Shine and Leah must work together to get it back.
• Waterbent - Zeta needs to be rescued when she steals Imma's magical staff and accidentally creates a powerful whirlpool.
• Whatever Floats Your Boat - When playful Zenguins snag Leah's wishing coin, the girls must track it down so that she can make a wish everyone will enjoy.

Even though my girls have already seen these already aired episodes, they were excited to watch them again.  Each and every episode was a favorite of theirs and full of magic and adventure.  I could go on and on about how much my girls love this new DVD, but if you have a Shimmer and Shine fan in your life, then you already know how great this show is. :-)

More about this upcoming DVD release:

"Discover magic in the most unexpected places in the new Nickelodeon DVD release Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls, available February 6, 2018. In this fantastical collection of episodes, Shimmer, Shine and Leah travel beyond the Rainbow Falls for all-new magical adventures where they'll explore wondrous locales and meet exciting new friends. Whether they're recovering a magical Genie Gem, searching for Zac in the forest, or rescuing Zeta from a wild whirlpool, Shimmer, Shine and Leah are always ready to work together and lend a helping hand.

 

Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine: Beyondthe Rainbow Falls will be available on DVD Feb. 6, 2018, for the suggested retail price of $10.99."

 

Shimmer and Shine: Beyond the Rainbow Falls fast facts:

Street Date: February 6, 2018

Catalog: 59194150000 (US); 59194151000 (CAN)

Running Time: 93 Minutes

Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital

S.R.P.: $10.99 

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 38th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids' basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB). 

 

About Paramount Home Media Distribution

Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a major global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), home to premier global media brands that create compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form content, apps, games, consumer products, social media experiences and other entertainment content for audiences in more than 180 countries.  The PHMD 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 Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies. 

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Pre-Order Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine Today -- Arrives on DVD February 7th (Review)

Disclosure: I was sent a screener copy from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

NEW FRIENDS AND MAGICAL ADVENTURES AWAIT THE

WISH-GRANTING GENIES IN AN ALL-NEW DVD COLLECTION

 

Pre-order now on DVD from Amazon for only $9.99

Out of all the shows my girls watch, I have to say that this one has the catchiest theme song, and has the girls moving and jumping about from the start of the episode, all the way through, and usually long after.  Why?  Well, if you haven't seen an episode of this popular animated series, which airs daily on Nick Jr., then you are missing out...my girls' words! :-)

This show follows two genies in training, Shimmer and Shine.  They are the magical genies for a little girl called Leah, who when she rubs her pendant necklace summons her genie friends.  They arrive and this puts the whole story into motion with a fun adventure, which includes a few mishaps along the way, due to the genies not understanding Leah's three wishes she requests.  But, the best part of these wish blunders is that the genies and Leah work together to make things right.  And, each and every time the adventure or predicament they are in works itself out thanks to team work and perseverance. :-)

This is the third DVD release for this popular series, and I know it will not be the last, as I see this being a popular series for years to come.  Even though it is geared towards the preschool age group, my girls who are 5 and 6.5, along with their friends who are 5-8 years old, can't get enough of Shimmer and Shine.  This past Christmas Santa filled all the girls' Shimmer and Shine toy and dress up wishes.  So, now whenever they get ready to watch Shimmer and Shine on Nickelodeon, they are usually dressed head to toe in their their favorite genies in training costumes.  Or, they are toting around the many dolls and figures they have collected.  

If you have a Shimmer and Shine fan in your life, you will definitely want to pre-order a copy of the new Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine which arrives in stores on Feb. 7th.  This would be a perfect non-candy gift to give that special Shimmer and Shine fan in your life. :-)

Here is more about this upcoming DVD release from the folks at Nickelodeon...

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About this movie:

"New friends and exciting adventures await in the magical world of Zahramay Falls in Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine. In the third DVD release for Nickelodeon's hit animated preschool series, the genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine encounter some fantastical new friends including spunky mermaid Nila, Ice Genie Layla, Crystal Queen Empress Caliana and more. Fans of this enchanting show will have a blast as they join Shimmer, Shine and their best friend Leah on eight thrilling adventures as they get to know the ruling princess of Zahramay Falls, as well as the scheming sorceress Zeta. Each episode of Shimmer and Shine highlights the importance of teamwork, resilience and overcoming obstacles. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine will be available on DVD February 7, 2017, for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

 

 

Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine includes the following episodes:

• Mermaid Mayhem - Shimmer, Shine and Leah magically transform into mermaids and head underwater where they meet a spunky mermaid named Nila.  When the girls get stuck underwater, the only thing that can change them back is a special mermaid gem, guarded by a mean sea monster.  
• Zoom Zahramay - It's the Zahramay Falls Magic Carpet Race, and Leah is joining Shimmer and Shine for the ride. The winner will receive a racing gem, a magical jewel that gives the power to travel at super speed. When Zeta joins the race in hopes of winning the gem for herself, the girls face new and surprising flying obstacles. 
• A Tree-mendous Rescue! - Shimmer, Shine and their genie friend Kaz are given a mission to find a brand-new gem deep within Genie Forest. They invite Zac and Leah to come along, but when the girls get trapped in a cave, it's up to Zac and Kaz to save the day.
• Freeze-amay Falls - Shimmer, Shine and Leah discover an Ice Genie who wears a beautiful Ice Gem necklace around her neck, giving her the power to create freezing temperatures wherever she goes. When Zeta steals it from her, Shimmer, Shine and Leah must get it back before the Ice Genie overheats.
• Lighting in a Bottle - Leah, Shimmer, and Shine meet a Lightning Genie who's chasing after a runaway lightning bolt. The girls offer to help him catch the bolt using their fast new cloud boards. 
• All Bottled Up - Shimmer and Shine open a super sparkly bottle at the market...and get sucked into it!  It's a trap, set by Zeta.  Leah, Tala and Nahal must rescue the bottle and figure out a way to free Shimmer and Shine without using any wishing magic. 
• The Crystal Queen - Zeta magically traps Samira in a magical crystal cave so she can take over Zahramay Falls once and for all. Leah, Shimmer and Shine call on Samira's mentor, Empress Caliana, for help and enter the crystal world to find and rescue Samira.
• Bling, Bling - Samira entrusts the girls with a special task--to take a very special necklace to the Genie Jeweler for cleaning.  Zeta steals the necklace and the girls race to get it back before she can figure out the necklace's special power. "

Shimmer and Shine: Friendship Divine Fast Facts:

Street Date: February 7, 2017

Catalogue: 59183364000 (US); 59183365000 (CAN)

S.R.P.: $14.99 (US) $15.99 (CAN)

DVD Running Time: 94 minutes

Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish Dolby Stereo

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Out Today on DVD -- Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls (Review)

Disclosure:  I was sent a screener from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  All views shared are mine and mine alone.

Buy now on DVD from Amazon for only $9.96

"Welcome to Zahramay Falls, the magical home of twin genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine! Available on DVD August 16, Shimmer and Shine: Welcome toZahramay Falls takes fans on a journey with Shimmer, Shine, Leah and Zac, as they experience magical adventures in the genie world ofZahramay Falls. This three-episode DVD is the second release for the hit animated series and includes the season two premiere which features brand-new characters and an all-new vibrant look with CG animation. No matter what kinds of trouble comes their way, Shimmer, Shine and Leah show preschoolers that persistence and resilience always save the day. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls is available TODAY!!! - alongside new Shimmer and Shine consumer products - for the suggested retail price of $14.99."

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My Thoughts:

This was one DVD my girls had been hoping I would get for review, as they are huge Shimmer and Shine fans.  If you have young children who watch Nick Jr., then you have probably sat for an episode (or more) of Shimmer and Shine.  This popular animated series follows two genie sisters in training, Shimmer and Shine.  A young girl, Leah, is the human that these two genies are assigned, and make her wishes come true.  But, like I said, these genies are learning, so you should expect some (or most) wishes to be carried out wrong. The genies learn from their mistakes and never give up, and I love the theme of friendship as well in this series.

When my girls saw this DVD arrive in the mail, they couldn't wait to watch it.  Even though they have already seen the three episodes that make up this new release, they were ready to watch them again for the upteenth time. :-)   This is one of those shows that the girls could watch an episode over and over without getting bored, as it such an interesting and fun show.

Here are the episodes that you will find on this new DVD release, available in stores and online today...

 

Shimmer and Shine: Welcome to Zahramay Falls includes the following episodes:

• Welcome to Zahramay Falls - Shimmer and Shine receive a special Green Burst Gem from Princess Samira and bring it into the human world. The evil sorceress Zeta uses magic to steal the gem, but her spell goes awry and pulls Leah and Zac intoZahramay Falls.  
• First Wish (Double Episode) - Leah wins a genie bottle pendant at a carnival and is surprised to find that her prize comes with a bonus - Shimmer and Shine.  Leah wishes for a polka-dotted elephant and things get complicated when Leah uses her remaining wishes to keep Zac from seeing the elephant. In the end, the girls create a new carnival attraction and learn that they can overcome any obstacle by working together.
• Happy Wishaversary - It's time for Shimmer, Shine and Leah to celebrate their Wishaversary! In honor of their Wishaversary, Shimmer and Shine make Leah the perfect gift-a bracelet with a magical touch. When Leah puts the bracelet on, she can float like a genie. However, when Zac shows up to play a video game with Leah, Rocket gets a hold of the bracelet and starts to float. Leah must play the video game with Zac, while also working with the genies to retrieve the magical bracelet before Zac sees Rocket floating away. 

My girls are already putting together their wish lists for Santa and Shimmer and Shine toys and clothes are top on their list.  I see this DVD being a great stocking stuffer idea.  It would even make a great back-to-school movie night.  This is one DVD that every Shimmer and Shine fan will want to have, especially for the popular Welcome to Zahramay Falls episode.  This was one episode that had my girls' eyes glued to the screen, and one they talked about with their friends for days later.

 

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'Shimmer and Shine' Make Their DVD Debut February 2, 2016! -- Review and #Giveaway

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SHIMMER AND SHINE MAKE THEIR STANDALONE DVD DEBUT

WITH AN EXCITING SEVEN-EPISODE DVD

Pre-order from Amazon on DVD now for only $7.99

Nick's newest and most magical twin sisters sparkle their 

way to DVD on February 2, 2016 

"Nickelodeon's (mis)adventurous and magical twin sisters come to DVD on Shimmer and Shine. In its standalone DVD debut, fans can join Shimmer, Shine, Leah and her friend Zac in the magical worlds of genies, dinosaurs and more. Despite any obstacles, the power of teamwork and friendship help to make their adventures turn out great! In addition to over 2 ½ hours of magical content, this DVD comes with a set of four hair ties as a fun gift with purchase! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, Shimmer and Shine is available for the first time on DVD February 2, 2016 for the hot, bargain price of $7.99."

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My Thoughts:

Even though Shimmer and Shine launched on the Nick Jr. channel last August, it was only recently that my girls stumbled upon it.  Instead of recording an episode of Little Charmers (another Nick Jr. favorite of theirs), our DVR recorded an episode of Shimmer and Shine.  As soon as the theme song began playing, the girls were glued to the television. I can see why this new preschool series has become a hit with young girls.  After the first commercial, the girls quickly ran into the kitchen and asked me to start recording this new show, as they loved it.  I came in and sat down to watch the show with them to see what it was all about and have to say I was impressed.  

Here is more about Shimmer and Shine, two genies in training from the magical world of Zahramay Falls, which airs daily on Nickelodeon...

About Shimmer and Shine:

Boom Zahramay! Get to know Shimmer and Shine, twin genies-in -training who can't wait to make your preschooler's wishes come true.

Twin sisters Shimmer and Shine are Leah's secret genies-in-training! Leah always has some dilemma that she needs her magical friends' help with, and the genies are happy to grant her three wishes a day.  As genies-in-training, they sometimes misinterpret what Leah wishes for, and often times they'll accidentally grant her wishes she didn't even mean to make. Each wrong wish quickly compounds into a crazy adventure. Ultimately, through teamwork, the genies and Leah find a way to fix the problem without the use of wishes.

Shimmer and Shine airs on Nickelodeon, weekdays at 11:30am ET/PT.

Shimmer and Shine includes the following episodes:

• Genie Treehouse - Leah and Zac try building a treehouse but find themselves in over their heads. Leah asks her genies for a treehouse and is thrown for a loop when Shimmer and Shine turn her house into a house of trees.
• Ahoy, Genies! - When Leah's bucket full of beach treasures floats into the vast ocean, Leah summons Shimmer and Shine to help her retrieve the loot. With the genies' assistance, a typical day at the beach quickly escalates into a magical beach treasure hunt, complete with a treasure map, pirate ship, and a talking parrot.
• The Sweetest Thing - When Leah wishes for help making cupcakes for her school bake sale, she and the genies find themselves stuck with a giant birthday cake, some farm animals and a river of cupcake batter. How in the world will Leah finish her cupcakes without any wishes left, or worse, explain all this craziness to her curious (and hungry) neighbor Zac?
• Lights! Camera! Genies! - When it looks like Movie Night will be a no-go, Leah asks Shimmer and Shine for some movie magic help. But when they accidentally wish the movie to life, they turn Leah into a medieval princess with a flying dragon to tame in her own backyard.
• What a Pig Mess - When Leah's party food accidentally gets run over by Zac in his battery-operated car, Leah needs to figure out what else to bring fast. Leah asks her genies for more Pigs in a Blanket, but the genies give her real pigs wrapped in a blanket. It's up to Leah and the girls to catch the fast little pigs and find a way to fix this hog-sized mistake.
• Abraca-Genie - Leah notices Zac the Magician's magic tricks aren't going quite so well, so she calls on her genies for some real magic assistance. But Shimmer and Shine aren't getting the tricks right either and suddenly more than a rabbit pops out of Zac's hat - a whole zoo of animals. The girls have to find a way to fix the magical mess before Zac's big performance.
• Dino Mite! - After searching endlessly for Zac's missing dinosaur toy, Leah asks her genies to wish up a replacement and gets stuck with a real live Apatosaurus. Now Leah, Shimmer and Shine have to figure out a way to fix this behemoth mistake before Zac finds out - and it all starts with a little bit of dino training.

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What also caught the attention of my girls besides these two genies is the pets.  Tala the monkey and Nahal the Bengal tiger cub make each episode of Shimmer and Shine extra magical.  

And, just like other preschool shows on Nickelodeon this series has really got my girls excited about the show.  Each and every day like clock work, the girls put a bunch of pillows and blankets on the living room floor, to pretend it is their magic carpet.  Then, they are read to watch the show.  I can't tell you how many times the girls will pause or replay a scene when they are watching an episode.  And, whenever the catchy songs from the series start, my girls will sing along, raising their voices to try and out sing each other. :-)

As a parent I love this educational series for the lessons it shares through their fun and captivating episodes.  Preschoolers will learn about patience, friendship, family, perseverance and so much more, as they watch the magical ways these two genies in training teach these lessons, while going on fun adventures and granting wishes.

If you have a preschooler who is a fan of the Shimmer and Shine series, you will definitely want to pick up this DVD when it hits store shelves tomorrow.  Or, if you have been looking for a fun new series to share with your preschooler that is not only fun to watch, but also educational, then you will want to check out Shimmer and Shine.  My girls, while they only recently became fans of this popular series, have already watched all the episodes thanks to the Nick Jr. app on Roku, and can talk your ear off about the show...that is...when they are not acting out scenes or singing the theme song at home and in the car. :-)

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About Nickelodeon Nickelodeon, now in its 36th 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 company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years.  Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB). About Paramount Home Media Distribution Paramount Home Media Distribution (PHMD) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment.  PPC is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands.  The PHMD division oversees PPC's home entertainment, digital and television 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 Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles.  PHMD additionally manages global licensing of studio content and distribution across worldwide digital and television distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

Shimmer and Shine Fast Facts:

Street Date: February 2, 2016

Catalogue: 59175294000 (US); 59175295000 (CAN)

S.R.P.: $14.99

DVD Running Time: 156 minutes

Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital and Spanish 2.0 Stereo audio tracks

Disclosure:  I was sent a screener copy from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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