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Brisk Iced Tea Launches BriskSaber App with Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3-D

Brisk Iced Tea is launching a new mobile app called Brisksaber, in conjunction with the theater release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3-D. When I first read about it, I had a huge grin on my face because I couldn't wait to share it with the Kiddo and @c2cDad.

The Brisk app, Brisksaber, brings iconic Star Wars lightsaber battles to smartphones, and makes players choose to play for The Light Side or The Dark Side right off the bat. If you choose The Light Side, you'll battle evil characters like Darth Maul, Jabba the Hutt, Darth Sidious and Darth Vader. If playing for The Dark Side, you'll be up against Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jar Jar Binks, Luke Skywalker and Mace Windu. The app includes a progression of content allowing players to unlock new characters and objects based on the redemption of codes found on specially marked packages of one-liter Brisk Iced Tea.

 

They've even created some fun commercial spots with Yoda and Darth Maul to promote the app, which will air on January 15, 2012 be featured in movie theaters and online. . .

 

The Brisksaber can be downloaded via UncaptheApp.com, Facebook.com/Brisk, or in the iTunes Store and Android Market now. The "Uncap the App" promotion and limited-time Darth Maul Brisk Tea packaging will be available until April 30, 2012.

Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3-D arrives in theaters February 10, 2012.

 

 

 

TiVo "Rewarding" Recording with Toys for Tots Donation Campaign

I'm excited to share that your TiVo DVR will soon be "rewarding" your recording with an oh-so-easy way to be charitable this Christmas! TiVo will make a $1 donation to Toys for Tots for each individual recording of It's A Wonderful Life airing on NBC on Saturday, December 24th at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. It's A Wonderful Life was the most "TiVo'ed" holiday movie last year.

Just as “every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings,” this holiday season every time a TiVo® DVR “Badoops,” a child in need is closer to receiving a new toy. . . .

Guess this means we'll be responsible for a $4 donation via TiVo this year. ;-) We'll have to set it before we head to the grandparents. Now if only they'd reward my GetGlue check-ins. ;-)

While you have TiVo on the brain, check out their holiday singing TiVograms. . . kinda cute! I already sent one to @c2cdad.

7 Favorite Transformers Toys and Gifts for the Holidays

Last winter during NY Toy Fair, I had the pleasure of visiting the Hasbro showroom for a peek at the toys coming over the course of the year :-D There was a lot going on for our family that weekend in the city, so we drove in, and as @c2cdad and the Kiddo dropped me off, they shouted out in simultaneous excitement, "That's Optimus Prime! Optimus Prime's here!!" It was exciting and hilarious both at once - the real, full-size Optimus Prime from Transformers Dark of the Moon on the streets of NYC.

But of course, here was Optimus inside the showroom...

Curious George Holiday Spectacular Premieres Tonight on PBS Kids

That loveable monkey, Curious George is back just in time for the holidays. He'll be "monkeying around" with not one, but three movies that will broadcast starting tonight on PBS Kids, with what could be the start of a new family holiday tradition.

First, is the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George movie starring the voices of Will Ferrell, Drew Barrymore and Dick Van Dyke followed by Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. The Holiday Spectacular will air on PBS KIDS throughout Thanksgiving weekend, so if you miss it today, you can still check it out!

Disney Universe Brings Disney and Disney Pixar Worlds to Life

Today, Disney launches Disney Universe, a fun and darkly whimsical new game for tweens and families from Disney Interactive Studios that takes 45 Disney and Disney Pixar movie characters set in your choice of six Disney or Disney Pixar movie sets - all in one place for the first time ever.

As the story opens, the Universe is a peaceful place where VIC, the Virtual Information Cube is your tour guide, and characters called Cast bots are designed to take you on a "journey of your dreams" through beloved Disney environments that you know from the movies. As you're being assured that things are "completely safe" VIC is taken over in a Mr. Hyde kind of a way by a villainous cube named HEX, who proclaims himself the new master of Disney Universe. As he says, he's ready to "rock, roll and reboot."

The Smurfs Movie - Suprisingly Smurfalicious

Laa la, la la la la, la la la la laaaa....It's okay to admit you have that song running through your head right now. Last night my boys caught an advance screening of The Smurfs at the Sony Building in NYC. I grew up watching the Smurfs on TV, so there's always been a place in my heart for the little blue guys. When I heard that Papa Smurf, Gargamel and the rest of the Smurf gang were making their silver screen debut I was excited - yet skeptical. I think we've all seen some pretty bad live action disappointments recently (anyone love Garfield? and think better than Cats & Dogs).

I'm happy to report that they walked away from the movie screening last tonight thinking "this was a pretty smurfin' good movie!" - and the Kiddo in particular agreed. :-)

LEGO Star Wars The Padawan Menace TV Special

The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm are joining forces to present LEGO® Star Wars: The Padawan Menace, their first-ever original TV special. Premiering on Cartoon Network on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m., the 30-minute original standalone special will feature the charm, action and humor that we've come to expect from the LEGO Star Wars animation collaborations. (We just love their facial expressions and animated noises - such creative personalities for bricks!)

 

Andie MacDowell Interview for the Monte Carlo Movie

Earlier this week I had the treat of interviewing Andie MacDowell for the movie Monte Carlo, which opens today in theatres. She plays the mother of Selena Gomez's character, Grace Bennett, who leaves her small Texas town after high school graduation to embark on an adventure in Paris and Monte Carlo. Andie MacDowell was just as thoughtful, classy and articulate as you imagined. It was a delight speaking with her via phone, alongside a few other bloggers: @theculturemom, @rolemommy, @5minutesformom, and I'm so appreciative that she could join us to chat!

Isn't she gorgeous?! Here's what I asked her:

Meeting Selena Gomez and Leighton Meester from Monte Carlo the Movie

We were recently invited to meet Selena Gomez and Leighton Meester, two of the stars of the Monte Carlo movie opening in theaters July 1st, and we couldn't have been more excited! We were treated to a sneak peek of the movie Monte Carlo, attended a press conference with Selena, Leighton and Cory Monteith (most famous for playing Finn on Glee, although he had to duck out early to catch up with the Glee Live! tour performing in town that night), and then had the opportunity - get this - for an intimate interview with Selena and Leighton themselves!

I was stoked, the Kiddo was in rare form, and c2cDad even tried to tag along to see Monte Carlo and meet Selena and Leighton with us. Kidding on the last part. A little. ;-)

Kicking off the press conference...

 Did you do a double take for Leighton's killer shoes?! In AWE. Loved them.

  

Sneak Peek at the Movie Monte Carlo

The Kiddo and I attended a sneak peek of the movie Monte Carlo, starring Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy a week ago. A family-friendly movie for the tween and teen set, it's pure eye candy for anyone who enjoys travel - or dreams of a life of luxury. Monte Carlo the movie opens in theaters July 1st.

 

Monte Carlo is the story of a recent Texas high school graduate, Grace Bennett (played by Selena Gomez), traveling to Paris with her friend Emma (Katie Cassidy) in hopes of becoming inspired and discovering herself before she begins the next phase of her life. Her mom (Andie MacDowell), throws a wrench in her plans when insisting that her soon-to-be step-sister Meg (Leighton Meester) travel along with them.