[ Contributor Review ] Solo: A Rollicking Star Wars Story

Editors Note: Solo officially opened on Friday, May 25. We received a media invite to preview the movie. Our Contributor Dale covered the movie. Check out his straight-to-the-point take on Solo.

If you are an uber-Star Wars fan, have seen all the movies a gazillion times, and own one or more sets of Star Wars pajamas or bedsheets (who am I to judge), then this review will not sway you one way or the other. Stop. Go buy your tickets, if you haven’t already. Enjoy the movie, because you will enjoy the movie. Repeat. Let’s face it. You’ve already planned to see this movie more than once anyway. Right? Good. Now get out of here!

For the rest of us, let’s begin.

Contributor Review: Disney's The BFG is Big on Gloriumptious Fun

Editors Note: The BFG officially opens on Friday, July 1st. We received a media invite to preview the movie. Our Contributor Nigel covered the movie. Check out his hilarious take on BFG.

Be prepared to get Gobblefunked
Disney's latest adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, The BFG, have big, funny surprises in store for you in a very GobbleFunk kind of way!

BFG which stands for Big Friendly Giant, is peppered with dialogues full of Roald Dahl's own language called Gobblefunk throughout this wonderful story that is told with amazing visuals and music woven together by the great Steven Spielberg.

Finding Dory Themed Party Kit and Recipes For Your Next Splashy Celebration

Baby Dory swam straight to our hearts and we can't get enough of her cuteness! In honor of her cuteness, here are some Finding Dory-themed party kit and recipes for you! Lucky you.

The BFG Dream Sweepstakes and Activity Sheets For You While You Wait

The BFG officially opens on July 1st but while you're waiting, here's a few sweet treat to start you and your little kiddos off.

Enter the BFG Dream Sweepstakes. All you need to do is share your dream. THAT simple. You'll win a trip for four to England and France! If I were you, I'd hurry and enter. Wait, I already did! - You can enter on Facebook or Twitter.

Contributor Review: Finding Dory Will Swim Straight To Your Heart And You'll Love Her Forever

Editors Note:  Finding Dory finally opened in theaters everywhere. We received a media invite by Disney to preview the movie and our contributor and movie buff Nigel had been assigned to cover it. See what he and his young sidekick have to say about the movie.

Dory's Secret is Finally Out
With high expectations, my daughter Sara and I sat anxiously inside the dimly-lit theater waiting to see what Finding Dory, the latest movie from Disney Pixar, and sequel to the 2003 hit Finding Nemo, had in store for us. Here's the truth without giving out spoilers: The movie did not disappoint at all! From the time it started with the now customary Pixar short right before the main attraction, to the scene after the credits had rolled to the very end, I can safely say that we, as with the audience present, based entirely on our reactions, totally loved it! - And here's why...

Sneak Peek on Disney's New Upcoming Movie: Moana

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ has another new feature film in their roster of new movies for the year, slated to open in November 23, 2016. The new movie “Moana”. It is about an adventurous teenager who, with help from demigod Maui, sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and save her people. Watch the official trailer below to catch a glimpse at how exciting this movie is and one worth looking forward to!


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Do You Have The Right Sunscreen? See The 22 Top-rated sunscreen lotions for babies and kids in 2016

Summer is almost here. The weather is heating up and gearing up for the Summer season. Summer equals Sunscreen. They go together like peas in a pod. My family and I are loyal fans of this much-needed necessity. We prefer the all-natural and organic versions, but there are also other products out there that are worth your money. Check the list to see if your favorite brand made the cut.

#BeOurGuest and Take An Exclusive Sneak Peek at Disney's Upcoming Live Action Movie BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Hey guys! Here's an exciting news. The first sneak peek at Disney’s upcoming live-action re-telling of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is out!!! AND YOU get to see it here first.


I will admit I think I screamed my lungs out when I saw this teaser trailer for the live action version of Beauty and the Beast! I'm almost giddy like a little girl with excitement. It's one of my favorite fairytale stories of all time. And the actress portraying Belle? I love her to pieces! I can't wait to see the movie. March 17, 2017 can't come soon enough. Watch and see why!

Carowinds Alert: Snag your Season Pass Before Price Hike

Haven't gotten your Season Pass for the year yet? 
Well, you better sprint to Carowinds soon or you'll miss your chance of getting a golden deal on your passes.  The prices of 2016 Season Passes goes up on May 31st.

Savor The Taste Of The Carolinas At Carowinds Before The Flavor Goes Away

North Carolina is a melting pot of different culinary style and flavor. To Truly experience the unique taste of the Carolinas, one needs to partake in a culinary feast to sample each flavor from the different regions of the state.  Now you don't need to travel across the state just to achieve this. Carowinds gathered the flavors together and put them in one location so you don't have to go too far at their Taste of The Carolinas Food Festival.

Disney's "The BFG" Reminds Me That I have My Own BFG IRL

It is interesting to note that I can, in some way, relate to Ronald Dahl's best-selling children's book "The BFG". In the essence of the book's lead character; The BFG or The Big Friendly Giant - to which IRL (in real life) I have awarded this title to my husband who possess the quality of being a "giant" himself at almost 6'4 tall - and yes, friendly as well. This live action film directed by award-winning Steven Spielberg will hit theaters on July 1st and you get an exclusive sneak peek!

The latest trailer of The BFG features never-before scenes. Happy Watching!

Kung Fu Panda 3: A light-hearted Movie Infused with All the Feels

One thing about films, any films, is that they can be plagued by this uncanny phenomenon where subsequent sequels can and will pale in comparison to the original movie - sometimes miserably. But there are rare cases where some really great ones will dodge this formidable "curse" and come out victorious! Kung Fu Panda 3 managed to snag a spot in the ranks of the unbeatable list. And one, well-deserved.

Carowinds Revealed Another Secret to Knock You Off Your Seats in 2016

Literally. During their official announcement of Carolina Harbor, they ended their video presentation with a cliffhanger showing a picture of a crossed-out leaf and a distinct zombie growl. We had no idea what to make out of it, but that was basically the clue which is now unveiled! How does Plants Vs. Zombies sounding like to you?

Carowinds Live Event: Daughtry in Concert + Special Discount Code For You

Summer is officially here which means Charlotte's premier Summer destination, Carowinds, have opened its gates for another year of awesome fun! And for the music lover and big fan of their live concert series, you're in luck! The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band Daughtry is performing at Paladium Amphitheater on Thursday, July 2 at 7 PM with rock band 21st Century Goliath opening for the show. This is a great start to your 4th of July celebration for sure! Then to top it all, grab the special discount code for some cool savings to make it more super-duper-extra-fun for you!

Disney's Inside Out Will Give You An Inside Look At What Goes On Inside Your Pubescent Child's Head + Free Emotion Posters

Inside Out officially opens on Friday, June 19th and I'm so excited I can squeeeee my pants and top off! Ok, that was brutally visual. I can just imagine you giving me that same look as those characters in the photo above right now. But if you must know, I was invited to preview the movie earlier but I couldn't go, so just imagine how beyond eager I'm now to finally see it. And there's also an underlying reason why I'm this excited. Not that you need to know, but I'll tell you anyway. I have a tween. That should sum it all. If you're smart you get what I mean. If you have a "tween" then you should get me more. Kapeesh?!

Check the funny explanation of what the cast think goes into making the animated movie: