Yoshi’s New Island For Nintendo 3DS Available Now! @NintendoUSA #Yoshi #GamerFamily

Yoshi’s New Island For Nintendo 3DS 
Available Now
Recently my family was invited to the exciting Nintendo World, NYC. If you ever have a chance to visit the store you will not regret it. It’s a Nintendo Gamer’s dream come true. Surrounded by Yoshi, Mario and more you can test out the latest games and  find some unique items that can only be found there! During our private party we were privileged to get a sneak peak at Yoshi’s New Island for Nintendo. I’m happy to report that the game is now available.
Yoshi’s New Island is a great platforming adventure for people of all ages. My 7 year old daughter loved the game, along with my 14 year old and 23 year old. The game plays like any of the earlier entries in the series, but this time around, they added great new motion-controlled games. Yoshi can turn into anything from a helicopter or bobsled to a mine cart. These mini games are all very fun, and really add an extra layer of depth to the game play. The puzzles are another great part of the game. Although they are not very challenging, they are very rewarding after completion. 
The environment is also very cute, and it is a place that your child would want to spend a lot of time in. My daughter loved the look of the game. She thought that it was very cute, and she loved running around completing levels. My sons also had an amazing time with the game. My 14 year old son wanted to collect every hidden item in the levels. He said that this was one of the best platformers that he played recently. Check out more about Yoshi’s New Island for Nintendo 3DS right here: http://www.nintendo.com/
Disclosure: All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. No compensation was given for this post. I received a swag bag containing one game at the media event. Contact me at ELGeorgia@aol.com.


The New Victory Theater Presents Bello Mania April 4th-20th, 2014!

The New Victory Theater Presents
Bello Mania
Back By Popular Demand, High-Flying Bello Nock
Returns to Times Square April 4 – 20, 2014
When I think about Bello Nock, one word comes into my mind: FUN! What an amazing and talented guy. We have seen Bello quite a few times and each experience has had us laughing and watching in amazement! 
This is your chance to see Bello now that he is back in NYC! Don’t miss out. Our family is looking forward to a day of fun! Bello Nock, the gravity-defying dude with the foot-high hair, returns to 42nd Street! “America’s Best Clown” (TIME Magazine) will tower above the audience on a 44-foot sway pole in just one of his many daredevil stunts during the new incarnation of his 2013 Drama Desk-nominated Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater in Times Square from April 4 – 20, 2014.
The only circus in Manhattan this April, Bello Mania includes all-new aerial acts, audience participation and cowboy chaos featuring Bronx-born buckaroo AJ Silver, along with crowd favorites like tricky trampoline antics, high wire hijinks and, of course, the world’s smallest bike!
Lauded for his physical and comedic agility as a “comic daredevil,” Bello redefines what it means to be a modern-day clown. “I have never been one to follow the norm. I don’t expect up-and-coming performers to do the crazy sort of stunts I do, but my hope is to inspire new generations to find what makes them unique and push the boundaries of what they can offer to this wonderful art form called the circus,” says Bello.
An honorary New Yorker, Bello’s unique connection to the city is drawn from his long history as a circus performer as well as his appearances in nail-biting stunts at popular New York City landmarks. Bello has hung by his toes under a helicopter flying over the Statue of Liberty, walked a high wire from the New York City Ballet to Avery Fisher Hall, repelled off of Madison Square Garden and even ridden an elephant through the Midtown Tunnel.
In Bello Mania, Bello is joined on stage by host Matthew Morgan and performers Andrew Pratt, AJ Silver and his daughter Annaleise. His wife Jennifer is the Writer and Director while David Miller is Set Designer, Guido Naus is Musical Director, Eric Winterling and Kay Torralva are Costume Designers and Steve Curtis is Safety and Technical Director.         
  On April 17 at 7pm, The New Victory will host a special autism-friendly performance of Bello Mania, which will be modified to accommodate and support the sensory, social and emotional needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. For information on the autism-friendly performance ofBello Mania, please visit:http://www.newvictory.org/Show-Detail.aspx?ProductionId=5731.
In collaboration with The New Victory Theater, Autism Friendly Spaces, Inc. provided consultative services for Bello Mania. For more information, visit www.autismfriendlyspaces.org.
Performance Schedule: 16 performances
Friday                       4/4                            7pm
Saturday                   4/5                            12pm and 5pm
Sunday                     4/6                            12pm and 5pm
Friday                       4/11                          7pm
Saturday                   4/12                          12pm and 5pm
Wednesday               4/16                          2pm
Thursday                   4/17                          2pm
Thursday                  4/17                           7pm (autism-friendly performance)
Friday                       4/18                          2pm
Saturday                   4/19                          12pm and 5pm
Sunday                     4/20                          12pm and 5pm

Watch a trailer of Bello Mania on the New Victory website. Bello Mania has a running time of 90 minutes including one intermission, and is recommended for everyone ages four and older.
General Ticket Information
Tickets for Bello Mania at The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street) are $25, $18, $12 and $9 for Members based on seat locations, with full price tickets starting at $14. Theater-goers who buy tickets for three or more New Victory shows qualify for free Membership, with benefits including 35-percent savings on tickets all season long and unlimited free ticket exchanges. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 646-223-3010. The New Victory Theater box office (209 West 42nd Street) is open Sunday and Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm. For more information, please visit www.newvictory.org.

Disney Consumer Products at New York Toy Fair 2014!

Recently I had the privilege of attending the press event for Disney Consumer Products at the 2014 New York Toy Fair, and it was an amazing event and was filled with Disney magic from beginning to end!
The presentation kicked off with a look ahead at this summer’s Planes: Fire & Rescue, as we were given a special look at the first trailer of the film, as well as a demonstration of the Dusty Crophopper figure that will be released in conjunction with the movie. Then, as the toy was being demonstrated, who should appear but Dane Cook, who plays Dusty in the films! Cook chatted about his work with Planes, and how excited he was to not only be a part of the films, but also to be recorded for the talking figure of his character as well.

Next up was a clip from Amazing Spider-Man 2, which hits theaters this May. The movie looks great, as do the toys based on its villain, Electro, and of course the web-slinging Spider-Man himself. Speaking of Spider-Man himself, as a part of the presentation we were greeted by not one, but two Spider-Men as Jorge Vega, who is set to appear in the movie, and Andrew Garfield, who plays Peter Parker/Spider-Man, were present to talk about Amazing Spider-Man 2 and demonstrate some of the toys based on the movie!

After that, we were treated to a never-before-seen glimpse at Marvel’s upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy. I’ll admit I hadn’t heard about the film before this, but it’s a must-see, and the featurette we watched made me sure to mark my calendar for the movie’s August release! While Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt couldn’t make it to New York Toy Fair 2014 to attend the press event, he was able to record a short clip showing us the action figure based on his character Star Lord. 
The presentation closed with an advance look at the tv show Star Wars Rebels, set to debut on Disney XD later this year. The show, set between Episodes III and IV, will give us a look at some of the trials faced by a rogue Jedi named Kanan (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and his fellow rebels as they oppose the rising Intergalactic Empire. The Star Wars Rebels section of the presentation was quickly interrupted, however, by a pair of Imperial Stormtroopers guarding none other than Freddie Prinze Jr.! Prinze discussed the process of being cast as Kanan on the show, how thrilled he is to be a part of the Star Wars legacy, and the importance of toys to kids discovering a series like Star Wars. Following the Star Wars Rebels presentation, we were given a look at all the upcoming toys based on these movies and tv shows. I will share all the toy finds in an upcoming post.

#Giveaway #VeronicaMars Veronica MARS DVD Giveaway! You Will Love This!

Veronica MARS DVD Giveaway
You Will Love This!
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On the eve of graduating law school, Veronica Mars has put Neptune and her amateur sleuthing days behind her. While interviewing at high-end New York law firms, Veronica Mars gets a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan who has been accused of murder. Veronica heads back to Neptune just to help Logan find an attorney, but when things don’t seem right with how Logan’s case is perceived and handled, Veronica finds herself being pulled back into a life she thought she had left behind.
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