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A Heartwarming Animated Adventure That Nature Lovers Will Love

May 5, 2026 by dadofdivas

In this animated comedy adventure, animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she makes amazing discoveries, Mabel befriends a charismatic beaver and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human threat.

Bonus Features*

The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar creative team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite new animated characters from Hoppers.
Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers.
“Meet King George” Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and the filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favorite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth.
Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.
- Cold Open
- The Glade
- The Mission
- Kings Arrive
- George’s Bachelor Pad
- Helicopter Ride

My Take on the Movie

As someone who lives in Michigan and spends a lot of time enjoying our own wildlife and natural spaces, Hoppers really struck a chord. Directed by Daniel Chong, this animated adventure blends humor, heart, and an environmental message in a way that feels both entertaining and meaningful. The story follows Mabel, who uses new technology to connect with animals in a completely unexpected way, leading to friendships and discoveries that drive the film forward.

The animation is vibrant and full of personality, especially in the way the animals are brought to life. There’s a warmth to the storytelling that makes it easy to connect with, whether you’re watching as a parent or just someone who appreciates a good animated film. While the central conflict may feel somewhat familiar, the emotional moments and lighthearted humor help carry it through.

For anyone who loves nature—or just a feel-good story—Hoppers offers a fun, thoughtful experience that lingers after the credits roll.

Broken Heroes, Big Impact: Why Thunderbolts Works

July 5, 2025 by dadofdivas

Thunderbolts* turns up the heat this summer as it blasts onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on July 1, before making its explosive entry on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on July 29.

The Thunderbolts are The New Avengers, the ultimate surprise to both audiences and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine as this misfit team of burned assets rallies their powers and unites against all odds. Their namesake movie Thunderbolts* is an action-packed, international adventure, with audiences embracing the film’s super-powered humor and adrenaline. Critics lovingly call Thunderbolts* “one of the best Marvel movies of all time” (BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm) and “one of the most enjoyable, fun, and genuinely moving MCU films” (Ross Bonaime, Collider).

Bring home the energy and fun of Thunderbolts* in breathtaking 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® for a truly cinematic superhero experience, complete with stunning visuals and immersive sound. The digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray releases include hours of exclusive bonus content – featuring deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and filmmaker commentary by director Jake Schreier. For collectors, the 4K Ultra HD edition will also be available in a limited-edition SteelBook® featuring custom artwork and premium packaging.

Also available in the U.S., a Walmart exclusive pop-up Blu-ray package unleashes the strength, grit and powerful presence of the Thunderbolts into 3D existence, capturing them in moments of utter determination and focused battle.

Film Synopsis

Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes with Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission. Forced to confront the darkest corners of their pasts, will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite before it’s too late?

Bonus Features*

Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
- Door is Unliftable
- Gary Announcement

Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.

Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.

All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.

Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.

Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

My Take on the Movie

As someone who’s been hit-or-miss on Marvel’s recent releases, Thunderbolts honestly surprised me—in a good way. From the opening sequence, I could tell this wasn’t going to be the usual flash-and-quips formula. The emotional core of this story, especially with Yelena and Bucky, really landed for me. These aren’t polished heroes—they’re scarred, guarded, and more human because of it. That made their chemistry feel earned, not forced.

The action is tight and satisfying, especially that unforgettable limo scene, but what stuck with me was how each character wrestled with guilt, trust, and redemption. Lewis Pullman’s Bob was an unexpected highlight—quiet but magnetic. The blend of dark humor, strong pacing, and grounded performances made it feel closer to Winter Soldier than most recent Marvel entries.

It’s a movie about broken people trying to rebuild—something I didn’t realize I wanted in a superhero story until now.

Dora And The Lost City of Gold Is Adventure For the Whole Family

November 10, 2019 by dadofdivas

Explore a new world of family-friendly adventure when DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD debuts on Digital November 5, 2019 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 19 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

The Digital* and Blu-ray releases boast a wealth of fun-filled bonus features, including hilarious bloopers, deleted and extended scenes, a look at Isabela Moner’s transformation into Dora, a tour of Dora’s Jungle House, and more! Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD is the perfect film to enjoy over Thanksgiving and “a treasure for the whole family” (Greg Russell, NBC Detroit).

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner, Instant Family) for her biggest challenge yet – high school. When her parents mysteriously disappear while searching for the Lost City of Gold, Dora must swing into action and lead a group of ill-equipped high schoolers on a wild quest to save them. Hold on for a high stakes mission as Dora and her new friends navigate the jungle, outrun treasure hunters, and solve ancient puzzles to unlock the mystery of the fabled city.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD also stars Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña, Eva Longoria, and Danny Trejo.

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY COMBO & DIGITAL*

Bloopers – Take a trip to the wild side with hilarious bloopers of the cast’s funniest on-set mishaps.
Deleted and Extended Scenes – Journey deeper into the jungle to find the “lost” scenes not shown in theaters.
All About Dora – Discover how Isabela Moner transformed Dora into a jungle-savvy teenage adventurer for a new generation.
Can You Say Pelicula? – Unlock the mystery of underwater stunts and surviving quicksand with Eugenio Derbez.
Dora In Flower Vision – Explore the movie’s playful animated sequence, a treasure trove of nods to Dora’s cartoon origins.
Dora’s Jungle House – The adventure continues with this behind-the-scenes tour of Dora’s jungle house, part museum, part laboratory, and always a place for family.

My Take on the Movie

I did not know what to expect with this movie, but seeing that my kids loved Dora growing up and were excited to see this as well. The movie was funny in many parts but also had a great storyline too. You see growth in the characters as well which made it fun too. The movie moved along quickly and while there were parts that were a bit over the top, as Dora was as a cartoon, the characters were great and definitely ones that you can relate to. There are lessons that go throughout the movie about finding out who you are and being willing to be the person that you are meant to be. My oldest daughter actually said she would love to see more movies in the future. This is a family friendly movie that will put a smile on your face throughout the entire film!

DVD Review – Yellowbird

March 29, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the Movie
Take a journey with the most unlikely hero when the adorable and heartwarming tale, Yellowbird, flies onto DVD, Digital HD and On Demand April 7 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Awarded the Dove Seal of Approval, the digitally animated film is perfect for the whole family. Headlined by the voice talents of Seth Green (Austin Powers franchise), Dakota Fanning (The Twilight Saga) and Danny Glover (The Color People), Yellowbird includes a behind-the-scenes look at the voice recording for the film and a “making of” featurette and will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Just when it’s time to migrate to Africa, Darius (Glover), the elder of the flock, is wounded. He will have no choice but to share all his secrets, wisdom and new flying routes with the first bird that happens to come along. The candidate is none other than Yellowbird (Green), an eccentric little fellow, super excited about the challenge, but without the slightest hint of knowledge or natural talent for migrating whatsoever.

CAST

Seth Green TV’s “Family Guy,” Austin Powers franchise
Dakota Fanning The Twilight Saga, Coraline, The Runaways
Jim Rash The Way, Way Back, TV’s “Community,” TV’s “Reno 911!”
Yvette Nicole Brown TV’s “Community,” Hotel for Dogs, Repo Men
Christine Baranski Into the Woods, Mama Mia!, TV’s “The Good Wife”
Richard Kind Spin City, A Bug’s Life, Argo, The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Danny Glover SAW, Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple
and Elliott Gould Showtime’s “Ray Donovan,” Ocean’s Eleven, TV’s “Kim Possible”

DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Inside the Studio: Recording the Voices for Yellowbird” featurette
“How to Make an Animated Film with Director Christian De Vita” featurette

My Take on the Movie
My family loves animated films! I didn’t know what to expect with this DVD, as I had never heard about it before. That being said I was impressed with the casting within the movie, so we were excited to check it out and experience it for ourselves.

Watching this with the kids, I first noticed that the animation and story were strong. That being said, the move was fast paced and fun and my kids loved watching this as did I.

This renewed my faith in non-big box animated films as it was great and definitely had a great message that was shared!

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Bluay Review – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb #NightAtTheMuseum #FamilyMovieNIght

March 14, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the Movie

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment brings back to life your favorite museum heroes in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OFTHE TOMB available on Bluay™ and DVD March 10. Families around the globe have come out to see the hysterical third and final installment in the franchise which has grossed more than a billion dollars2. Now, parents and kids can not only enjoy the best ‘Night’ ever, but also get their hands on a bonus Digital HD movie: their choice of either Night at the Museum orNight at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.

If it’s laughter you’re after, get ready for the most hilarious night ever! Ben Stiller leads an all-star comedy cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Rebel Wilson and Ricky Gervais, for one final, fun-filled Night at the Museum. This time, Larry Daley (Stiller) and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life!

The Bluay™ comes with tons of special features that will have the whole family laughing! You can check out how Stiller got into character for his alter ego Laaa, get a behind the scenes look at The British Museum and learn how the film’s iconic fight scene inside an M.C. Escher painting came to light. Best of all, every Bluay™ comes with a bonus Digital HD movie – not only do you get a Digital HD version of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, but you also get a Bonus digital movie – your choice of one of the other movies in thefranchise.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB BLU-RAY™ SPECIAL FEATURES
Includes all of the DVD features plus:
? Five More Deleted and Extended Scenes
? Bonus Digital HD Movie1
? The Theory of Relativity
? Becoming Laaa
? A Day in the Afterlife
? The Home of History: Behind the Scenes of The British Museum
? Fight at the Museum
? Creating Visual Effects
? Audio Commentary by Shawn Levy

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
? Two Deleted and Extended Scenes
? Improv, Absurdity and Cracking Up – The Comedy of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
? Two Galleries
? A Digital HD Version of the film, allowing fans to watch on their Big Screen TV, tablet or smart phone anytime, anywhere!

My Take on the Book
This is the third of the Night at the Museum movies and if you liked the first two I would have to say that you will continue to like this too! My daughters and I went and found it to be very funny. I will say that personally it was hard to know that this was the last movie ever made by Robin Williams, but even he did a great job again as Teddy Roosevelt.

The movie shares some good family fun, with laughs, and some good messages too. This is definitely a movie that you can share with your whole family and enjoy together!

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DVD Review – Yu-Gi-Oh! Collection: Volume 1

February 27, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the DVD
With his world crumbling into chaos, a masked menace known as Paradox travels into the past to eliminate the source for his world s destruction the Duel Monsters card game! Standing in his way are three legendary duelists who will do whatever it takes to save what s on the line their friends, their family and the game they love. For the first time ever, Yugi, Jaden and Yusei will team together and battle with all their hearts in a duel that will decide the past, present and future!

Also available in this collection sample each of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Seasons, featuring episodes from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D s and Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL!

My Take on the DVD
This is a great collection of Yu-Gi-Oh episodes from a number of the different Yu-Gi-Oh DVD’s that are on the market. They have pulled together what I think of as the best of all of them and put them in one place. If you are a fan of the show, but have not purchased the DVD’s in the past, this is a great DVD that will pull some of your favorite episodes together in one place. If you have not kept up with the series you will be impressed with the artistry, plot and action in the series too!

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DVD Review – Strawberry Shortcake Snowberry Days

February 19, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the DVD
‘Tis the season for winter fun in these berry cool Strawberry Shortcake episodes. A fun-filled playtime is interrupted when someone notices that the squirrels are low on supplies in “The Berry Long Winter.” Blueberry’s success with her own specially designed ice skates have the other girls feeling left out in “The Big Freeze.” And Raspberry’s spring fashion show plans are put “On Ice” when cold weather and an out-of-control fountain covers the catwalk fruit-colored ice. Join Strawberry and her berry best friends as they discover working with others ensures a Snowberry good time for everyone.

My Take on the DVD
You all know that I am a father of two girls and yes, my girls like Strawberry Shortcake, so whenever I get the opportunity to get a new movie with her, and her friends in it, they are ecstatic. That being said, this is a fun DVD that again brings forth Strawberry Shortcake and the whole gang on a whole new adventure. As a parent, one of the things that I love about this series of shows is the messages that they share with kids, especially about friendship, teamwork, sportsmanship and more. The DVD was well made and the illustration was pristine. Any fan of Strawberry Shortcake will love this DVD, and even those that may not know much of the series, will also find it light and fun. So take some time today to just let loose and let go and hang out with Strawberry Shortcake and her friends!

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DVD Review – Dumb and Dumber To

February 18, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the Movie
Two decades after Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ endearingly dense pairing spun slapstick comedy into box office gold in Dumb and Dumber, the long-awaited sequel, Dumb and Dumber To, arrives on Digital HD on February 3, 2015 and on DVD and Bluay™ Combo Pack and On Demand on February 17, 2015 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber; There’s Something about Mary; Me, Myself and Irene) the Dumb and Dumber To Bluay™ Combo Pack offers hilarious extra belly laughs including an alternate opening, deleted and extended scenes, and a multi-part feature that takes viewers behind the scenes of the no-holds-barred comedy.

The side-splitting sequel also stars Rob Riggle (The Hangover, 21 Jump Street), Kathleen Turner (Marley & Me, Romancing the Stone), Laurie Holden (“The Walking Dead,” Silent Hill), Rachel Melvin (My Funny Valentine, “Days of Our Lives”), and Steve Tom (“Major Crimes,” Seven Pounds).

Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their signature roles as Lloyd and Harry in the sequel to the smash hit that took the physical comedy and kicked it in the nuts: Dumb and Dumber To. The original film’s directors, Peter and Bobby Farrelly, take Lloyd and Harry on a road trip to find a child Harry never knew he had and the responsibility neither should ever, ever be given. Along for the ride are co-stars Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, and Rob Riggle.

The Bluay™ Combo Pack includes a Bluay™, DVD and DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™.

Bluay™ unleashes the power of your HDTV and is the best way to watch movies at home, featuring 6X the picture resolution of DVD, exclusive extras and theater-quality surround sound.
DVD offers the flexibility and convenience of playing movies in more places, both at home and away.
DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet™ lets fans watch movies anywhere on their favorite devices. Users can instantly stream or download.
Bonus Features Exclusive to Bluay™
Alternate Opening
Deleted and Extended Scenes
Gag Reel
What’s so Smart about Dumb and Dumber To? From stress relief to providing a new perspective on life, the film’s cast and crew and the author of Psychology for Dummies make the case for why you sometimes need to step back from the seriousness of life and just get dumb.

Bonus Features on Bluay™ and DVD
That’s Awesome! – The Story Of Dumb And Dumber To

Chapter 1 – “I Like it a Lot” – The Beginning—Join Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels and the Farrelly Brothers on-set as they give you the hows, whats, whys and huhs behind making dumb magic all over again.
Chapter 2 – “Gotcha” – The Cast
Chapter 2.5 – “That’s Insane!” – The Cameos—Meet the fan favorites, powerful executives, brilliant musicians, and comedy legends who pop up throughout the film in surprising (and surprisingly dumb) ways!
Chapter 3 – “We’re Gunna Need Some Wheels” – The Cars— Take a ride on the Zamboni, go inside the hearse, and discover the story behind the triumphant return of the Mutt Cutts van in this fun piece!
Chapter 4 – “That’s Commitment!” – The Stunts— This chapter offers a high-paced peek into just a few of the hilarious stunts involved in the making of this movie.
Chapter 5 – “There’s No Diamonds In Here” – The Editorial—Step into the edit bay with acclaimed comedy editor Steve Rasch (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) to learn about how some of the movie’s most memorable scenes came together.

Website: http://www.dumblr.com/
Trailer: http://uphe.biz/DDTT
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DumbandDumberMovie
Twitter: twitter.com/dumbto

My Take on the Movie
For anyone that loved the first movie, don’t expect that this movie will be the same, as it won’t. That being said I will say that the movie was good though and very funny too. You do get similar humor throughout and with the acing of Carrey and Daniels you get a great team that play so well off each other and really do bring their characters back to life. I know that there are some that did not like the movie, but that being said I will say that this movie lived up to what I expected the movie to be. While they tried to hold the movie to the same standard as the first movie, they didn’t need to as I think it could stand on its’ own. That being said, the movie is not going to win any oscars, but it will provide some good laughs throughout!

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DVD Review – The Aviators

February 18, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the DVD
An animated story of heroism, bravery and friendship, Brad Garrett (Finding Nemo, Ratatouille) and Jeff Foxworthy (Smurfs, Fox & The Hound) headline the family-friendly, high-flying tale, The Aviators, arriving on Bluay Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD February 3 from VIVA Pictures and Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM). Directed by famed animator Miquel Pujol, the unforgettable adventure features the original song “We’re Fighting For Survival,” performed by Foxworthy.

Based on a true story set during World War I, The Aviators follows the adventures of a courageous, albeit clumsy, group of pigeons and their sidekick, a resourceful engineer mouse (Foxworthy). When their small farm is turned into a military training post and communications centre for the Allies, the group of unlikely heroes enlists as carrier pigeons and bravely complete airborne missions to assist the soldiers on the battlefield. When given their biggest assignment yet, the team bands together to save the day and soar into history!

My Take on the DVD
This was a fun DVD that combines history and fiction to create a family friendly movie that, while relatively unknown (or at least it was for my family) was still heart-warming and enjoyable. The animation was strong and there were a number of well-known actors that did a great job creating characters that you will definitely remember. For me, one of the great things as a parent though that I saw was that the movie has a great moral that in the end any parent will want their child to experience.

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DVD Review – Jasper: Journey To The End Of The World

February 17, 2015 by dadofdivas

About the DVD
Join the cutest and most curious penguin you’ve ever seen in the delightful animated adventure Jasper: Journey To The End Of The World!

Down at the icy South Pole, Jasper and his family live a peaceful and happy life. But when he and his brother Junior run afoul of the evil Dr. Block and a scheme to steal some rare parrot eggs, it’s up to the plucky penguin to save the day! With the help of Junior and their new friend, a nine-year-old girl named Emma, Jasper embarks on an incredible journey that will take him to places he’d never imagined before.

With a gentle sense of humor and a bright, colorful animation style, Jasper: Journey To The End Of The World is perfect penguin fun for you and your little one.

My Take on the DVD
This was a cute DVD that my kids truly enjoyed watching. As a family that enjoys cartoons and movies with animations we are always looking for great movies with an engaging plot and fun characters and this movie has both. We loved the characters in the movie and while the animation was different than some movies we have seen, it was enjoyable and engaging. The movie was a fun, family friendly film that your whole family will enjoy.

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