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End of Summer Family Movie Nights DVD Bundle Giveaway!

Summer is ending and we will soon be back to busy, busy schedules when the children are back in school. Need some down time? Help ease the transition with Family Movie Nights! We love in-home family movie nights, because it gives us a chance to catch up on popular titles that we might have missed in theaters but now we can enjoy them in the comfort of our own home. In the past, we threw some really fun themed-parties thanks to being a part of the Fox Home Entertainment Insider program. The children enjoyed the film even more when we went that extra mile. Which leads us to this next blogiversary online party giveaway – one LET’S PLAY OC! reader will win this wonderful movie bundle! Enter below for a chance to win (1) copy of DreamWorks’ SHREK Anniversary Edition 4-Movie Collection in DVD, (1) copy of Tim Burton’s MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN in Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD, (1) copy of DreamWorks’ KUNG FU PANDA 3 in Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD, and (1) copy of Blue Sky’s THE PEANUTS MOVIE Collector’s Edition in Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD!

SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Now on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray DVD Digital

The new SMURFS movie is about Smurfette. You might remember her origin from the cartoon series. She was created by the evil wizard Gargamel out of clay to find the Smurf Village. She turned good and became one of the most beloved Smurfs. However, in this film, everyone has an identity and a name that matches their personality. No one is able to define Smurfette and it really bothers her. To make her feel better, her friends take her out of the village for a day of surfing. Right before she is captured by Gargamel, she comes face to face with a mysterious creature. Gargamel discovers The Lost Village and the rest of the movie is about uncovering the mysteries in the Forbidden Forest. SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE is now on digital and 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ + Digital, Blu-ray + Digital and DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film is fully animated unlike the other movies. I think I like this version way better. After seeing this film, I love Smurfette even more.

Easy Despicable Me 3 Minion Cardboard Craft

BELLO! BELLO!

To celebrate Despicable Me 3 now in theaters, the children and I made Minions out of cardboard tubes this weekend. It is really simple to do with just a few materials, and you can go crazy and make a village full of Minions. Start saving the cardboard tubes for this easy craft!

 

Materials needed:

  • Six (6) Cardboard Tubes (4 1/2″ x 1 3/4″ diam)
  • Construction Paper in Yellow (2 sheets), Blue (1 sheet), and Black (1 sheet).
  • Glue – You can use spray craft glue, rubber cement, glue sticks or even tape. Need fast drying goopy glue.
  • Large Googly Eyes
  • Black Marker
  • Pack of Bounty with Despicable Me 3 prints paper towels or napkins for easy clean up.

Fun Facts about Lido Theater in Newport Beach

A few weeks ago we caught a movie at the historical LIDO THEATER in Newport Beach. To my surprise, it had plenty of seating, and I do not like large crowds so it was perfect. They have added new state-of-the-art projection and sound system. It only has one screen so they rotate the films out often. Located in Via Lido Plaza, it has been restored in recent years yet still has Old Hollywood charm with beautiful lobby chandeliers, vintage poster cases, a working original box office, ocean murals that glow in the dark, art deco architectural details, and waterfall red velvet curtains. It still features its original Catalina tilework which are hand painted and colorful. There is also a balcony which isn’t found in modern theaters these days. It is celebrating its 80th anniversary next year! Here are some fun facts about the theater…

Movie Giveaway: SHREK 15th Anniversary Edition #Shrek15Insiders #ShrekAnniversary

In celebrating their 15th Anniversary, DreamWorks Animation’s released a special Anniversary Edition as well as an Anniversary 4-Movie Collection for SHREK. It’s the “Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told!” with everyone’s favorite green ogre, Shrek (Mike Myers), Donkey (Eddie Murphy), and feisty Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz). a Rafflecopter giveaway US Residents Only. No purchase necessary to enter. All readers have an equal chance to win, however, you must enter to win. A winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email. No cash value. Let’s Play OC! will attempt to contact the winner for 7 days. If winner cannot be reached by email, a new winner will be selected … READ MORE >>

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