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This holiday season, the new chapter in Illumination’s smash animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever-optimistic Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet …all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch: They first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star—played by global music icon Bono, in his animated film debut—to join them.
A coming of age film with a fun throwback to Y2K makes for a light hearted movie night in. I think moms and daughters will especially enjoy this one from Netflix, Mixtape is now streaming. I sat down with the stars of the film to talk about their roles, and what young girls can learn from the movie.
When I think Christmas I think Nutcrackers and visions of sugar plumbs dancing in my head. This is a classic story one must experience live and in person as told through ballet. Get ready to be transported through time and into a winter wonderland with The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker!
Tis the season for holiday fun! This is the perfect event for Christmas and Broadway lovers, you will not want to miss Jennifer Nettles when she comes to the Capital One Hall in Tysons VA this December.
Get ready to head back to Christmas time in the 80’s with a new instant classic, 8-Bit Christmas! This movie is a humorous and heartfelt look back at the adventures of childhood. Set in suburban Chicago in the late 1980s, the story centers on ten-year-old Jake Doyle’s herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.
Clifford The Big Red Dog is a classic favorite in our home. Clifford represents the magic of having a friend that loves you just the way you are. That really is magic. I have loved the book for as long as I can remember. To see this adventure play out in live action on the big screen was wonderful! I loved seeing Clifford’s origin story and his adventures begin in NYC. Clifford is playing in theaters now and streaming on Paramount+
Cute animals, fun cast and lots of laugh out loud moments, that is what Back to the Outback has in store for families when it debuts on Netflix this December!
As a mother of three I can remember the early motherhood days all too well. As much as I love the baby snuggles, the sweet smell and newborn clothes, I remember the struggles too. For some women it is harder than others. For some women, like the main character in A Mouthful of Air, it is almost unbearable.
Get ready for an epic adventure with a new warrior princess, Maya! Maya and the Three is an all new fantasy series streaming on Netflix Oct 22nd. I had the opportunity to interview the voice of Maya, the incredible with Zoe Saldaña. We talked parenting, life lessons and why she wanted to be a part of this new adventure series.
I absolutely loved every second of my interview with the voice and legend herself… Miss Tara Strong! I am a big lifetime fan of hers and it was wonderful getting to speak with her about her favorite rolls, challenging ones and how she brought to life Kitty Fairy in the DreamWorks series Gabby’s Dollhouse.