Trolls Holiday Movie Night Inspiration & Recipe AD

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Last year my boys just fell in love with trolls. I really think it was the music that captured them…it didn’t hurt to have fun characters and plenty of action to boot. They were all super excited when I told them that this months Movie Night was going to be Trolls themed, and then when I told them it was for a new Trolls Holiday they were even more excited! What made it even better is that The Grinch aired before it on NBC, so we got a two-for night! Now don’t fret if you missed it because Tues Nov 28th you can pick up this new movie exclusively at Walmart! It’s already on our stocking stuffer list!
Now that the Bergens’ one holiday is gone – and the Trolls don’t have to worry about being eaten by their neighbors – Poppy, the eternally optimistic Troll queen, has made it her mission to bring a brand new day of celebration to Bergen Town.
When Poppy recruits reluctant Branch and the rest of the colorful Snack Pack to join her quest, she’ll try to prove to her best Bergen friends, Bridget and King Gristle Jr., that life would be better if they’d just adopt a new holiday. But just because Poppy won’t rest until the village embraces Ticklepalooza or Balloon Squeal Day doesn’t mean the Bergens are ready to launch a celebration as loud, crazy and glittery as the little Troll suggesting it.
The returning cast includes your favorites – Anna Kendrick as Poppy, Justin Timberlake as Branch, Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as King Gristle Jr., James Corden as Biggie, Ron Funches as Cooper, Icona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt as Chenille and Aino Jawo as Satin, Kunal Nayyar as Guy Diamond, Walt Dohrn as Cloud Guy, Smidge, and Fuzzbert, and Kevin Michael Richardson as the narrator.
I couldn’t help but get excited to pick out snacks and create some fun “troll” recipes! I wanted to keep a soft color theme and plenty of snacks my boys already know and love. We had popcorn, cupcakes, colorful candies & smoothies.
One of my favorite things to play with is cupcakes! For Trolls Holidays Movie Night I wanted a fruity & fun cupcake so I decided on a Strawberry with Creamcheese.
Ingredients:
Cupcakes
1 2/3c Flour
3/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2c Butter (softened)
3/4c Sugar
3 Eggs
1/3c Strawberry Puree
1/4c Milk
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
3/4c Finely Diced Strawberries
Icing
1/2c Butter (softened)
1 8oz Pack Cream Cheese
3c Powdered Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Toppings
Cotton Candy (pink or blue)
Edible Glitter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350*
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt & set aside.
In separate bowl mix butter & sugar until blended well.
Mix in eggs, milk, vanilla & strawberry puree
Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
Divide mixture evenly among 12 paper-lined muffin cups.
Bake for 20-24 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool before frosting.
Once cool pipe frosting onto top making sure you have enough to sick your cotton candy to.
Tear off pieces of cotton candy and place on top of each cupcake.
Finish with your edible glitter
*Note: Make sure you frost and add cotton candy right before serving or they may both become stiff and unappetizing.
I was trying to be very mindful of the menu. I wanted things to be colorful and fun. So when it came to making the smoothie, I choose to use mixed berries to get a pretty pastel purple color vs just using strawberry or blueberry.
This is a fairly simple recipe that you can have lots of fun with.
Ingredients
Smoothie
1c Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
1/2 bag Frozen Mixed Berries
1c Milk (your choice, we used 2% but have used Almond)
Topping
Whipped Topping
Pastel Flower Sprinkles
Edible Glitter
Rock Candy Sticks
Put all of your smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Top with whipped topping
Top with sprinkles & glitter
Garnish with rock candy (here’s where you can get creative, there are all kinds of options for garnishing!)
I’m thinking next months movie night will need to be The Grinch themed! Oh, lets see what I can come up with! If you have any ideas you would like to share, feel free to send them to me on Pinterest!

Learn How The Music Was Crucial to Storytelling in Pixar’s COCO #PixarCOCOEvent

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We were also able to watch some clips that were recorded when the musicians were recording music, sounds, and instruments in Mexico for COCO. Some of these musicians are very famous in Mexico and others local musicians. Some of the artists didn’t even read music, but instead felt and understood sound…they wanted them to play to get a sense of realism in the music.
The movements that you see in the movie by the musicians were recorded to help animators create the actions used by the real-life musicians. Again they wanted to be as precise as possible when it came to the way these instruments were played.
You can see some of this in the video below!

Love, Family & Music | COCO Is Now Open Everywhere #Coco #PixarCocoEvent

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Today is the day! I repeat TODAY IS THE DAY Disney/Pixar’s Coco hits theaters everywhere across the country! While I haven’t gotten to see the film in its entirety yet, but plan on making a date with the boys this weekend! I absolutely LOVED the 15 minutes that we got to view at Pixar Studios while in San Fransisco back in August! We’ve viewed every trailer we could find on YouTube and have been patiently waiting for the day we could go see it.
While at Pixar Studios, we learned so much about the traditions of Dia De Los Muertos & the stories that inspired Coco. I thought I knew most of it, but I walked away with a much better understanding of why this day is so important and how it’s about family.
Learning about how they brought the skeletons to life was probably my favorite session! It’s so interesting to see how animation works!
A close second was learning all about Alebrije’s & making our own Pepita with Alonso Martinez!
I was excited to learn that Olaf was getting his own adventure in Olaf’s Frozen Adventure and it would air in front of COCO!
After our trip was complete, I sat down and created a Chatbooks to memorialize this amazing trip! I love how easy it is to customize your books. From adding your own photos and text to choosing from a wide variety of covers & Guess what?! Right now, you can get 20% off through Dec. 2; using code JOLLY.

Bring Disney-Pixar COCO Home + Enter To Win A Digital Copy!

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Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”—the story of a 12-year-old aspiring musician’s extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors—won a 2018 Golden Globe Award® for Best Animated Motion Picture, topped the domestic box office Thanksgiving holiday weekend, became the highest grossing film of all time in Mexico, broke records in China and earned widespread praise, receiving 96 percent from critics and 97 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Now this vibrant tale filled with love and laughter arrives home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere on Feb. 13, and on 4K Ultra HD,™ Blu-ray,™ DVD and On-Demand on Feb. 27.
Through fresh and fascinating bonus material, adventurers of all ages will tag along with filmmakers as they soak in Día de los Muertos in Mexico; explore the essential role of music in “Coco;” and learn how the cast and crew personally connect with the film’s message. They’ll step behind the scenes to discover the inspiration behind the film’s creative costuming; Miguel’s beautifully complicated family; Dante the loyal Xolo dog; and the stunning worlds of both the dead and the living. Features also include deleted scenes, insightful filmmaker commentary, the music of Coco and more.
“Coco” is packaged several ways to ensure viewers get the most out of their in-home viewing experience. The Multi-screen Edition (formerly the Blu-ray Combo Pack) includes Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital copy, giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film on different devices. Those with 4K Ultra HD capability may opt for Digital 4K Ultra HD or the 4K UHD Combo Pack, which includes 4K UHD, Blu-ray and a Digital copy. 4K Ultra HD provides four times the resolution of HD, bringing the rich color, textures and sounds to life and immersing viewers in two fantastically animated worlds. Dolby Atmos audio heightens the memorable score created by Oscar®-winning composer Michael Giacchino and his 83-piece orchestra, as well as original songs like “Remember Me” by the Oscar®-winning team behind “Frozen,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs Now On Digital

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Your wishing…your wishing…for the one you love. Your wish has been granted, the timeless movie you love, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, is now out on Blu-ray, DVD & for the first time ever on digital HD! Disney’s Classic fairytale that taught you to whistle while you work, be kind to everyone and beware of old women with apples can now follow you everywhere on Disney Movies Anywhere.
Forever enchanting and inspiring, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs embodies The Walt Disney Signature Collection’s legacy of animation. In this epic story of love and friendship, the kind and beautiful princess Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked Queen. Share the movie called “The Greatest Animated Film Of All Time,” (American Film Institute) in High Definition Blu-ray and for the first time ever on Digital HD, with special features for the entire family!
Blu-ray & Digital* Bonus Features:
In Walt’s Words: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – For the first time ever, hear Walt himself talk about Snow White.
Iconography – Explore how this film influences pop culture, art, and fashion.
@DisneyAnimation: Designing Disney’s First Princess – Modern day Disney artists discuss the design of Snow White and how it influenced the look of some of your favorite Disney characters.
The Fairest Facts of Them All: 7 Facts You May Now Know About Snow White – Disney Channel star Sofia Carson reveals seven intriguing facts about Snow White.
Snow White in Seventy Seconds – Rap along with this hip reimagining of the story.
Alternate Sequence: The Prince Meets Snow White – A never–before-seen story board sequence where the Prince meets Snow White.
*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer
I’m so excited to finally add this to my digital collection! I’ve been a sucker for the princess movies since I was little, having both VHS (I know…i’m old) & DVD I was ready to upgrade to Blu-ray & Digital! I must say, I absolutely LOVE the extras on this Combo Pack! The alternate sequence, & 7 Facts you many not know…MUST WATCH. The picture is stunning and gets me lost in the story all over again.
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Zootopia Activity Sheets & New Film Clip

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With ZOOTOPIA opening in theatres everywhere next month (March 4th), I wanted to share these fun Zootopia activity sheets to help get everyone excited to see the movie!
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ZOOTOPIA opens in theatres everywhere on March 4th!

Disney Announces Frozen 2 Is In Development

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Get ready for more winter weather ahead! Frozen 2 is officially in development at Walt Disney Animation Studios with directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho, the Oscar®-winning filmmaking team behind Frozen.
The news was announced at Disney’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders this morning by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and actor Josh Gad, who provides the voice of Olaf from Frozen.
“We enjoyed making Frozen Fever so much and being back in that world with those characters,” said John Lasseter. “Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea for a sequel and you will be hearing a lot more about it and we’re taking you back to Arendelle. We are so excited about that.”
Kristen Bell, who voiced Anna, is clearly excited to get going:
A release date and production details are yet to be announced. In the mean time you can catch Frozen Fever showing with Disney’s Live Action Cinderella.

Marvel Begins Production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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I wanted to share with you the exciting news that Marvel Studios has begun production & principal photography on Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, which is slated to hit U.S. theaters on May 5, 2017.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” is written and directed by James Gunn. The film marks the return of the original Guardians, including Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord; Zoe Saldana as Gamora; Dave Bautista as Drax; Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot; Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket; Michael Rooker as Yondu; Karen Gillan as Nebula; and Sean Gunn as Kraglin. New cast members include Pom Klementieff, Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan and Kurt Russell.
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is produced by Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Jonathan Schwartz, Nik Korda and Stan Lee serving as executive producers.

Pink Partners With Disney’s Alice Through The Looking Glass

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Check out the new poster and a brand new look at Disney’s ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS featuring Pink’s cover of the iconic song “White Rabbit.” Pink will write and record an original song for the film and you can get a behind-the-scenes look at Pink’s cover of “White Rabbit” in the featurette below.
In Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass, Alice returns to the whimsical world of Underland and travels back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
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ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS opens in theaters everywhere on May 27th!
Pink Featurette
Walt Disney Studios is partnering with three-time GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Pink on the studio’s upcoming release Alice Through the Looking Glass. Pink will write and record an original song which will appear in the film and on the motion picture soundtrack from Walt Disney Records featuring four-time Academy Award® nominee Danny Elfman’s score. She has also recorded a cover version of the iconic song “White Rabbit” for the film’s marketing campaign.

Eddie The Eagle Prize Pack Giveaway

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Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (played by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude.
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One (1) lucky My Sparkling Life Reader is going to win an Eddie The Eagle Prize Pack including a $25 Visa gift card to see the film in theaters and Ear Muffs. This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18+ until 11:59 PM EST March 2, 2016.
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