You’re Invited To The NYC Screening Of black or white @Blackorwhite #LoveHasNoColor

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You’re Invited To The NYC Screening

Of black or white #LoveHasNoColor

By now I am so sure you have seen the commercials on tv for Black or White. Every time the commercial airs I love the movie a little bit more. The hashtag says it all #LoveHasNoColor. Black or White is the story of a grandfather (Academy Award winner Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter.  When her paternal grandmother (Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer) seeks custody with the help of her brother (Anthony Mackie), the little girl is torn between two families who love her deeply.  With the best intentions at heart, both families fight for what they feel is right and are soon forced to confront their true feelings about race, forgiveness, and understanding. Anchored by an all-star cast and based on real events, the movie is a look at two seemingly different worlds, in which nothing is as simple as black or white. In theaters Jan. 30. Rated PG13.

You Are Invited to the NYC screening of

“black or white”

January 29th 

7pm

AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13

1998 Broadway

New York, NY 10023

http://www.relativityscreenings.com//3DecadesBlackOrWhite

Please leave us a comment with your Twitter handle if you have one so we can alert you early for upcoming screenings!

Please leave us a comment if you were able to get passes. Appreciated 🙂 Diane

Follow us on Twitter at @3decades3kids for early announcements about upcoming screenings.

Please remember to arrive early and print out passes now. Screenings are overbooked to ensure a full house, but if you arrive early you will not have an issue about being cut off.

Screening passes will be given out it pairs. Enjoy! We can’t wait for this one.

Check out more about black or white here:

http://blackorwhitefilm.com/#/content/home

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Relativity Studios movie partner. No compensation was given for this post. We love the movies and want to share free movie screenings with our readers. Please contact me at Elgeorgia@aol.com and everywhere else at .@3decades3kids. See you at the movies!!

 

#Giveaway Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME We Have A Family 4Pack Just For You

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Giveaway: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®

Presents Circus XTREME

We Have A Family 4Pack Just For You

Who loves the circus? We are ready to welcome Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®Presents Circus XTREME to New Jersey, Philly and NYC in 2015! It’s time for your family to be amazed by all the X-TRAORDINARY things you know and love about America’s favorite live family entertainment experience. Be astonished by UN-XPECTED circus spectacles you’ve never seen before and that can’t be seen anywhere else but at The Greatest Show On Earth® . Get ready for an X-HILARATING adventure with X-TRAORDINARY circus artists and magnificent X-OTIC animals! It’s time to awaken the spirit of Children Of All Agesand stir the imagination of your family!Ringling Bros.® Presents Circus XTREME. It’s time to have XTREME fun with your family! Get your tickets today. Check out more about the circus here: . http://www.ringling.com/

Barclays Center, Brooklyn

Feb 19th – March 1st

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,NY

March 4th – March 8th

Prudential Center, Newark

March 12th – March 15th

IZOD Center, East Rutherford

March 18th – March 22nd

GIVEAWAY: We have a 4pack of tix just for you! You choose the location to any of the opening night shows!         Barclays Center, Brooklyn – February 19, Nassau Coliseum, Long Island – March 4, Prudential Center, Newark, NJ – March 12,  IZOD Center, East Rutherford, NJ – March 18 ( 4 tickets are good on any opening night at each of the named four locations).

Giveaway: Answer this question in the comments:
What is your favorite part of the circus?
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Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified by email on January 31st. Giveaway ends January 30th at 11.59pm. USA/18+ Please.

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Feld Entertainment Ambassador Blogger. All opinions are that of my own and honest. Please contact me at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids.

Let’s Chat With Strange Magic Creator George Lucas and Cast @StrangeMagic #StrangeMagic #GeorgeLucas

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Let’s Chat With Strange Magic Creator George Lucas and Cast

Recently I had the privilege of attending a Q & A with the cast and crew of Strange Magic– creator George Lucas, director Gary Rydstrom, music director Marius DeVries, and stars Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Elijah Kelley, Meredith Anne Bull, and Sam Palladio– and there was plenty to learn about the hard work that went into creating the movie! Pinch me! What an incredible room filled with talent.

George Lucas in particular, who spent fifteen years bringing his vision of Strange Magic to life, had a lot to say about the inspiration behind the film. “What I wanted try to do,” Lucas revealed, “was tell a story using the lyrics of existing songs.” He added that “originally I wanted it to be all music, like an opera”– while that unfortunately didn’t work out, Lucas admitted that “about 75% of it is still music.”

The music of Strange Magic truly is the backbone of the film, and cobbling together a movie that depends so heavily on its songs was certainly no simple task for music director Marius DeVries. According to DeVries, over 400 songs were recorded during the creative process of Strange Magic and, though some did not make the cut in full, you may notice their presence in the film’s score (also by Marius DeVries.) That said, DeVries admitted that he “wanted there to be as little score as possible. Once you’ve committed to telling a story by song, I think you should try to stick to that as closely as possible.” Of course the music was close to my heart, since hubby and I chose, “Can’t Help Falling In Love With You”..as our wedding song, twenty-five years ago!

On the subject of Strange Magic’s story, it is unabashedly a love-centric tale, and as such has quite a few important messages about love for its viewers. The movie professes acceptance and love not only for others, but for yourself as well– an aspect that the film’s stars weighed in on as one of Strange Magic’s more powerful lessons. “The things that make you different are the things that make you beautiful,” said Evan Rachel Wood (who plays Marianne), while Elijah Kelley (Sunny) added that he felt the movie showcases that “no matter how weird and strange you feel like  you are, there’s somebody out there who’s weird and strange like you.” Artfully summing up the cast’s opinions on the moral of Strange Magic, George Lucas stated that “the story is about the difference between infatuation and real love. Real love is on the inside– it’s with somebody you can share things with that can last you your whole life.” Need I say more?

Strange Magic hits theaters this Friday, January 23.

Are you planning to see the movie?

http://strangemagic-thefilm.com/#home

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan was invited by Disney to attend this press conference in NYC. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. No compensation was given for this post. We love Disney and want to share it all with our readers. Contact me at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids.

New Netflix Original Series “Adventures Of Puss In Boots” #StreamTeam

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New Netflix Original Series “Adventures Of Puss In Boots” #StreamTeam

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Our family fell in love with Puss In Boots years ago when we first met him during Sherk2.

Since then we have had our share of jokes and trying to imitate the way he talks and acts. Recently we were thrilled to find out that Netflix was releasing another original series, “Adventures Of Puss In Boots”. The series released on January 16th and today our family gathered around, popcorn in hand to check it out. We totally give it a thumbs up! If you are a Puss In Boots fan you are going to LOVE it!

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This month Netflix is celebrating all “Four-Legged Stars”. Since we have our own kitty, we are especially happy about this month’s celebration. We love all four legged creatures and have had our share of pets throughout the years. So we are going to check out the entire series and then see what other animal flicks are up for grabs this January! Do you have a favorite pet at home? Check out a trailer here: http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/80018988

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Disclosure: Diane Sullivan is a Netflix Stream Team mom. Access to Netflix provided by Netflix. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Contact me at ELGeorgia@aol.com and everywhere else at .@3decades3kids.Guard your treasures from sticky paws or save up for your first pet with this DIY kitty bank. Click here to learn how to make your own.

Great Wolf Lodge- A Great Family Winter Warm Up Getaway @GreatWolfLodge

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The winter freeze is definitely upon us. Although we do enjoy the snowy outdoor activities, we are also always in search of a cozy winter retreat. Luckily for us, Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos- less than two hours away from NYC is always there for us. Imagine enjoying an indoor water park with a view of the snowy mountains. It’s yours for the taking. One of our favorite family fun resorts is definitely Great Wolf. No matter that age of your children, from infants to adults, even the grandparents will have a blast. If you do visit, make sure you pack your swimsuit. Well, if you do forget, there is always one available at one of the shoppes.

Here is a list of TEN Things our family loves

 about Great Wolf Lodge:

 1. You can choose your own activity level from reading a book in front of the fireplace in the Grand Lobby to swimming and water slides. It’s your call.

2. Magiquest and Shadowquest: What a fun game for all ages. The kids will love solving quests and moving on to different levels. Good Luck at the end if you go up against the dragon. He’s a tough one to beat, but there is always someone on hand from the Magiquest team to help you out, so don’t worry.

3. The Water park! Okay, so this one is definitely is my family’s favorite. We all love the wave pool, water slides and whirlpools. 84 degrees. Yes, please!

4. There are plenty of places to dine at the lodge. You do not have to leave to fill up the bellies. There are choices from buffets, Wolf It Down pizza, and more. Did I mention there is a Starbucks?

5. Story Hour is my daughter’s favorite. She loves watching the Clock Tower show followed by story time and then a character meet and greet. It is simply adorable. If you visit, don’t miss it.

6. The rooms are a world onto themselves. There is a huge variety of room styles to choose from. We love the loft with two floors of fun, and an in room fireplace and balcony. There are also rooms that tout bunk beds and their own kids’ cabin within the room.

7. There is a SPA within the lodge. One for adults and one for kids- Scooops Kids Spa. Enough said?

8. The Northern Lights arcade is a family fun spot for all of us. Everyone in our family has a blast between air hockey, skee ball, Deal or No Deal, and so many more choices.

9. The Staff! They are amazing. We visit the Poconos location and they are just top notch. No matter where you are in the lodge you can find a smiling face and someone to help or just brighten up your day. They are knowledgeable and willing to lend an extra hand.

10. Family time! With everyone on a different schedule it’s nice to get away, even for one night and just be together. The laughs are many and the memories we are making will last forever. Great Wolf Lodge cannot be beat for close to home family fun!


If your family is ready to warm up this winter, you should definitely check out Great Wolf Lodge.

See you there! Greatwolf.com.

Disclosure: No compensation was given for this post. A greatly reduced media rate is provided in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Contact me at ELGEorgia@aol.com and everywhere else as .@3decades3kids.