Disney's Cinderella - In Theaters March 13th

Disclaimer: I received tickets to an advance screen in order to bring you this information.

Disney breathes new life into a classic tale as old as time . . .screech . . . sorry wrong fairytale.

The story of “Cinderella” follows the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose merchant father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new Stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the family home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family.

 

Soon, she is forced to become their servant, disrespected, covered in ashes and spitefully renamed Cinderella. Yet, despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, Ella will not give in to despair nor despise those who mistreat her, and she continues to remain positive, determined to honor her mother’s dying words and to “have courage and be kind.”

 

When Ella meets a dashing stranger in the woods, unaware that he is really the Prince (Richard Madden) and not merely Kit, an apprentice at the palace, she believes she has finally found a kindred soul. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the King (Derek Jacobi) summons all maidens in the kingdom to attend a royal ball at the palace, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit. Alas, her Stepmother forbids her to attend and callously destroys her dress.

 

Meanwhile, the calculating Grand Duke (Stellan Skarsgård) devises a plan to thwart the Prince’s hopes of reuniting with Ella and enlists the support of the devious Stepmother. But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at hand. Soon, a kindly beggar woman (Helena Bonham Carter) steps forward armed with a pumpkin, a few mice and a magic wand. Proving once again, the right shoes can change your life.



As an added bonus, you can see the all new Frozen Fever! The gang is back in a seven minute short playing only with Cinderella in theaters. Join Anna and Elsa as they share a special birthday together, which wouldn't be complete without a catchy new tune from the husband-and-wife team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

Rating: PG

Runtime: 105 min

 

CINDERELLA opens nationwide on Friday, March 13, 2015.

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Create Your Own Destiny #Netflix #StreamTeam February 2015

Disclaimer: As a Netflix Stream Team member I received something of value for sharing this post with you

Subscribers can enjoy three new original Netflix series premiering this month!

1. Ever After High (2/6)
2. Mako Mermaids (2/13)
3. Richie Rich (2/20)

Ever After High: Spring Unsprung, celebrates the idea that the story of your life is not written in permanent ink. You have the power to create your own destiny.

Did you know that Richie Rich became a trillionaire because he refused to eat his vegetables!!??

Here are a few more suggestions to get your kids' wheels turning and keep them chasing their dreams:

For your little kids:

1. Handy Manny 2. Sid the Science Kid 3. Justin Time: Blast off!: S1E13 4. Octonauts   For your big kids: 1. Cupcake Wars 2. Fame High 3. The Gabby Douglas Story 4. Chopped And for teens and parents: 1. Undercover Boss 2. Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 3. Liz & Dick 4. Wahlburgers

How are you and your family enjoying Netflix this month?

Disney’s, #McFarland, USA Opening in Theaters February 20

Disclaimer: I attended a media preview at no cost.

McFarland, USA is now playing in theatres everywhere!!!

SYNOPSIS: 

Based on the 1987 true story, “McFarland, USA” follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent—the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship cross-country team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream.

FUN FACTS: 

“McFarland , USA ” is inspired by a 1987 true story, in which an unlikely band of inexperienced, under - equipped , young Latino runners with exceptional determination rise to become cross - country state champions under the leadership of their coach, Jim White. Over the years since then, the McFarland High School cross - country teams have won nine state championships and the small school is considered a powerhouse in the sport.

Coach Jim White is retired now, but if you go to McFarland, chances are you will see him out there on his bike, keeping up with the kids every evening with a lot of his original team running alongside as well. White retired in 2002 after teaching in McFarland schools for 40 years and coaching for 25 years. 

A number of the original runners on the championship 1987 cross - country team became educators in the McFarland school district . The former teammates are not only working in their home town, but also raising their families there and actively supporting the cross - country teams of today by coaching, helping out with the meets and practices and donating goods or money so the teams have what they need. 

Three out of the seven young actors on the team in the movie are from the McFarland area — Sergio Avelar who plays Victor Puentes and Michael Aguero, cast as Damacio Diaz, are actual runners and Ramiro Rodriguez, as Danny Diaz , was a champion soccer player.

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McFARLAND, USA is rated PG