DreamWorks Animation and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Team Up with the National Association for Music Education to Award Five Arts Grants to High Schools Nationwide DreamWorks Animation and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today a $50,000 donation to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), a non-profit organization whose mission is to support school music and arts programs. In celebration of the soon to be released Blu-ray and DVD of the Tony Award® winning production of Shrek the Musical, the donation will be used to create five $10,000 grants to help save music and arts programs in schools. Schools are invited to enter starting today to receive a grant for their school music program at www.ShrekDay.com. All entries must be received by October 31, 2013 and following a random drawing, five schools will be announced as winners on November 4, 2013. “Music is an essential part of every student’s educational experience; it teaches cooperation, collaboration, creativity, and communication. It is important to support school music programs so children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of music study,” said Michael A. Butera, executive director, National Association for Music Education and Give a Note Foundation. “Shrek the Musical tells a story of love, friendship and finding your true self. The fact that the story is enhanced by music demonstrates the true power of musical expression. We’re very grateful to DreamWorks Animation and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for their support and generosity.” “We are proud that our live theater experience can give back to the educational community through this grant program,” said Bill Damaschke, Chief Creative Officer at DreamWorks Animation who also served as the producer of the Broadway show. “Full of high energy and fun, Shrek The Musical is a great introduction for kids to experience the magic of live theatre. The Shrek franchise continues to entertain audiences in a number of different ways.” For more information, including official rules, visit www.ShrekDay.com. SHREK THE MUSICAL arrives on Blu-ray and DVD October 15, 2013.  About DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation creates high-quality entertainment, including CG animated feature films, television specials and series and live entertainment properties, meant for audiences around the world. The Company has world-class creative talent, a strong and experienced management team and advanced filmmaking technology and techniques. DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE® Magazine for five consecutive years. In 2013, DreamWorks Animation ranks #12 on the list. All of DreamWorks Animation’s feature films are produced in 3D. The Company has theatrically released a total of 27 animated feature films, including the franchise properties of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Puss In Boots, and The Croods. About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world. About The National Association for Music Education National Association for Music Education, among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. With more than 70,000 members, the organization is the voice of music education in the United States. In 2011, NAfME established the Give a Note Foundation to bring together business leaders and everyone who cares about music education to work to establish and grow music education programs for underserved students across the United States. |
Showing posts with label Shrek the Musical. Show all posts
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION’S SHREK THE MUSICAL BRINGS OGRE-SIZED HEART AND SOUL TO HELP SAVE SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMS
Shrek The Musical Deluxe Edition Blu-ray™ and DVD out now!
Disclosure: Thanks to Dreamworks and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment for providing us with a review copy. All opinions are our own.
WHAT WE'RE WATCHING:
Here at ChiIL Mama, we adore Shrek. The great green ogre and his wife are the stars of a series of fairy tales that finally don't feature a skinny, blond, narcoleptic princess awaiting rescue. Princess Fiona kicks booty, and is a fabulous role model.
If you've never checked out the original book by William Steig, we highly recommend it. The book is even quirkier and cooler than the animated movies (which we also love), and we completely dig the Broadway musical adaptation!
Now the equation goes one step further with a Blu-Ray/DVD movie... of the play... of the book...
This one's a keeper! Now out on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
Steig is an excellent children's author and illustrator and this is the perfect candidate for playing the "same/different game". We love to check out the original books when we go see book based movies and theatre and then compare and contrast the different versions of the tale with the "same/different game".
Last night Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, special guests and Broadway stars from Shrek The Musical walked the green carpet in NYC at The Hudson Bond for the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy launch event.
In attendance were Kelly Rutherford (Gossip Girl) and the stars of Shrek The Musical, including Sutton Foster (Fiona), Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad), John Tartaglia (Pinocchio), Daniel Breaker (Donkey), Marissa O'Donnell (Teen Fiona), Leah Greenhaus (Young Fiona, Flower Girl) and many others!
Featuring a fantastic score of 17 all-new songs, Shrek The Musical was filmed on stage to capture the magic of a Broadway performance and stars an amazing celebrated cast. The film was shot live on Broadway with 10 cameras and directed by Michael Warren. Now you can bring the magic of Broadway to your home and get the best seat in the house with Deluxe Edition Blu-ray™ and DVD out now!
Here at ChiIL Mama, we had a chance to give away 4 packs of tickets for our readers and review Shrek the Musical by the Broadway Touring Company and then again by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, earlier this year. Shrek the Musical is a pure joy to experience and fun for all ages. Now you can take it home with you to enjoy over and over at your convenience!
6 Steps To Bring The Magic Of Broadway To Your Own Living Room
Experience The Magic Of Shrek The Musical On Blu-ray and DVD, Available Now!
With the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD release of Shrek The Musical releasing this week, fairy-tale fans and musical theatergoers alike can now experience the Grammy-nominated stage production in the comfort of one’s own home! Featuring a fantastic score of 17 brand new songs, Shrek The Musical was filmed on stage to capture the magic of a Broadway performance and features an all-star cast.
Here are 6 simple steps to emulate the magic of Broadway in your own living room:
Step One - Sight
No digital interpretation of the stage would be complete without a state-of-the-art projector that can produce an image of up to 150 inches. If a projector is too costly, a 40 inch television or larger will suffice to give the home audience the optimum visual experience.
Step Two – Sound
No ultimate living room entertainment set-up would be complete without a crisp surround sound system. With the ear being stimulated from 4 angles, the illusion of being immersed in a theatre can be achieved.
Step Three – Tickets Please
Why not design your own tickets to your show? Guests will have to show their tickets before entering the living room for example. German Shepherds dressed in tuxedos make excellent ushers too.
Step Four - Wow it’s Green in Here
With a simple purchase of green crepe paper attached to a range of living room light sources, a green filtered glow will engulf the room to create a wonderfully Shrek-like ambience.
Step Five - ‘Curtain Call Ladies and Gentlemen!’
The anticipation of waiting for the famous theatrical curtains to trickle away is no doubt one of the fundamental experiences of going to the theatre. With a curtain rail, fabric and some sticky tape, your living room will mirror the Gershwin’s famous curtain call in no time.
Step Five: Intermission:
Why not engage in a 15-minute interval? Prepare a refreshing beverage for the adults and load up on the ice cream for the kids. Don’t forget those little wooden spoons for the upmost authenticity.
Step Six: Applause:
Don’t forget to clap along with the audience when something particularly amusing or impressive arises on screen. Booing and hissing at the respective villains may also prove effective. Please note, please do not throw your shows or any object at the screen for fear of damaging your precious TV set. Although all these tips may make you believe that you are in the theater, it’s not real remember.
We are sure you’ll love watching your favorite animated characters come to life like magic, and now you’re ready to experience it at home! Pick up the Blu-ray for your family to enjoy today!
Get To Know The Shrek Bunch
The Cast Of The Animated Franchise Comes To Life On Stage and Blu-ray, This Week!
The loved and laughable DreamWorks animation Shrek is brought to life in Shrek The Musical and enjoyed by fans and families of the Broadway stage. Now you can bring the excitement to your living room when you pick up the musical on Blu-ray and DVD. What better way to celebrate the release than a brief introduction to the stage cast of your favorite animated movie. Read down to find out who among them was a Bunhead, a Julliard graduate, and will be starring in a Shakespeare Classic this season. Meet the Shrek bunch!
Bryan D’arcy James – Bryan plays the role of our beloved ogre Shrek. While he’s sure to win you over in his green role he’s definitely not new to the stage. Mr. Darcy will be star opposite Ethan Hawke in the Lincoln Center Theatre production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The talented artist is also notable on the screen too, most recently for his role as Frank Houston on NBC’s Broadway themed drama ‘Smash’. You’re probably wondering if he sings too, and he does, his solo debut album is From Christmas Eve to Christmas Morn.
Sutton Foster - Princess Fiona is brought to life by the beautiful Sutton Foster. The multi talented artist (actor, singer, and dancer) is best known for her role in the fan favorite ABC Family series ‘Bunheads’, for which she earned a Critic’s Choice Television Awards nomination. Using her beautiful voice, Sutton has performed at venues across the country performing in concerts such as Funny Girl, They’re playing out songs, Chess, and many more. Like her fellow cast mate, she also works on solo album projects, releasing two albums, Wish and An Evening with Sutton Foster – Live at the Café Carlye.
Christopher Sieber - Every story needs a villain and none is more villainous than Lord Farquaad, played by Christopher Sieber. His performance as the miniature maniacal royal is sure to make your living room erupt with laughter and boo’s. Chris’ talent has also been enjoyed in various Broadway productions, such as Pipin, Spamalot, Beauty and The Beast, Into the Woods, and much more. He most recently debut his solo concert “Minnesota Boy Does Well: Tales from Back and Center Stage.” Fans of the Olsen twins may also remember him from the ABC comedy Two Of A Kind, in which he played the girls’ father.
Daniel Breaker- The character enjoyed equally by parents and their kids is Shrek’s smart tongued sidekick, Donkey. As the liveliest character of the musical, Daniel Breaker brings sass, smarts, and laughter to the stage. The Julliard Scholl Graduate has starred in several Tony and award winning productions such as Passing Strange, Cymbeline, and more. Off screen he has appeared in top titles such as Limitless opposite Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper, the Spike Lee-directed project entitled Redhook Summer and Passing Strange.
John Tartaglia - What do Pinocchio, The Magic Mirror, Dragon Puppeteer all have in common? They are all John Tartaglia. The talented Tartaglia is best known for producing, creating, and starring in the 8-time Emmy nominated children’s show “Johnny and the Sprites”. Additionally, he received a Tony Award Nomination for his role in the Tony-Award winning musical Avenue Q, in which he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. Most exciting of all his credits may be his 12-year stint on Sesame Street, making him one of the youngest puppeteers to ever perform on the historic show.
We are sure you’ll love watching your favorite animated characters come to life like magic, and now you know the people that are behind that magic! Pick up the Blu-ray for your family to enjoy today!
Disclosure: Thanks to Dreamworks and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. for providing us with a review copy. All opinions are our own.
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Got Rock Tots, Banger Babies or Punk Kin?! Win 10 Family Friendly Freebies To ChiIL Out With This Summer #Giveaways
Most of our family friendly fare lives over at ChiILMama.com. But Mama says it's great to share, and since we know lots of our readers at ChiIL Live Shows have kids, and everyone knows someone who does... we're going to share these sweet giveaways over here, too.
We're celebrating summer with hundreds of bucks worth of freebies including live concert tickets, 20 kindie (kids' indie) CDs and much more. Check it out.
ChiIL Out with ChiIL Mama This Summer--Here are all our rockin' current giveaways in one easy place. Enter any or ALL. Good luck!
Enter here for your chance to win loads of books, DVDs/Blu-Ray, CDs, games, toys and more (open to anyone 18+ in the USA) and a ton of sweet Chicago theatre and family concert tickets.
We love summer time and want to share our ChiIL Picks List for rockin' kindie music, movies, eco-friendly finds, events and more with you, so 2013 can be the best summer vacation EVER. We're giving away great fam friendly freebies all summer long!!
Disclaimer: Thanks to all the kindie musicians, theatres, authors, publishers, Warner Brothers and American Girl for providing us with giveaway prizes and review copies. All opinions are our own.
Check back with us like we vote in Chi, IL... early and often, for loads of original content including video band interviews with kindie (kids' indie) favs, reviews, photo filled features, free downloads, new releases, and more great giveaways.
Here's the scoop:
Click the name of the giveaways below to enter & see our full feature on each.
#1/#2. 2 ChiIL Picks Book Bonanzas:
Watch for loads of our original circus content throughout the month of our giveaway. We have video interviews with Cirque Du Soleil performers featured in the book, live show clips we've filmed at CircEsteem Shows, and loads of stills from international touring circuses including Cirque Shanghai, performing on Navy Pier all summer in Chicago, and more!
#3/#4. ChiIL Picks Blu-Ray & DVD Movies
Enter through midnight 7/9($44.95 value)
*Saige Paints the Sky (American Girl) Blu-Ray/DVD combo! Enter through midnight 7/30. ($26.99 value)
#5/#6/#7.
Rockin' 20 Kindie CD Extravaganza
We're giving away sets of awesome brand new releases along with 2012 & 13 favs of ours. All entries are open through midnight 7/30. Winners will be announced on Winning Wednesday, July 31st!
It's road trip season ya know. And time to ChiIL out and kick back with some of the best kindie artists around. Throughout the month we'll be bringing you our original reviews and full info on each of the 20 CDs, along with original kindie band interviews, live show footage and more. Enter to win any or all of these sets. All of these CDs make it onto
ChiIL Mama's ChiIL Picks List.
*Set 1: Great American Tunes
for July 4th & beyond
($74.95 value)
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One lucky reader will win these 6 sweet CDs:
- Putumayo Kids Presents American Playground (featuring loads of greats including favs of ours Dan Zanes & Elizabeth Mitchell--brand new 6/18 release) $14.98
- Ratboy Jr.--Champions of the Universe (These guys are one of our all time favs, back with a 2nd release.) $12.97
- Shine and The Moonbeams (brand new release) $9.99
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- Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz (LA culture mashers known for singing about immigration protests, gang violence & hurricane Katrina they've now expanded their boundaries again and released a rockin' CD of kids' tunes about photosynthesis, spelling, balloons, germs, skateboards and a runaway moose that's so good you won't want to stop playing it the second you drop the kids at camp. Freakin' hilarious, great musicians bringing quality, multicultural music in a range of genres.) $10
- Live in Lexington--Under the Copper Beech-Ben Rudnick & Friends ($14.99 with 4 panel eco-jacket) Sure he's got a new one out, but this one's too cool for the 4th of July.
With five Parents’ Choice® awards to their credit, Ben Rudnick & Friends have what it takes to make recordings families love. Families also love their live shows, where the band’s unique dynamic transforms a concert into an event. The events are celebrations.
On July 11, 2008, the band set up at one of their favorite venues, the town green of Lexington, MA. The same green that saw the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Flying high from the string of
shows that comes with summer, saying goodbye to their accordion player Mark Yacovone who was moving to Mississippi the next day, and joined by Rob “It’s Saturday Night” Lee on saxophones, the band turned in an unforgettable performance.
shows that comes with summer, saying goodbye to their accordion player Mark Yacovone who was moving to Mississippi the next day, and joined by Rob “It’s Saturday Night” Lee on saxophones, the band turned in an unforgettable performance.
Featuring songs from their first six recordings and some favorite cover tunes, Live in Lexington fills every available second on the CD with good time tunes as only they can deliver.
Live in Lexington has garnered BR&F their SIXTH Parents' Choice Award.
- Okee Dokee Brothers--Take it Outside (Grammy Winners-Best Children's Album of the Year for Can You Canoe)
($77.93 value)
*Set 2:
Kidzapalooza Favs ($82 value):
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- Ella Jenkins'--Get Moving Click here for samples from Get Moving. $11.98
- Rocknoceros--Colonel Purple Turtle $15
- Candy Band--High Five Click here for samples from High Five $11.04
- Recess Monkey--In Tents $14.99
- Recess Monkey--Flying $14.99
- Laura Doherty-Shining Like a Star $13.99 Parents Choice Silver Award Winner and Laura's latest release
Here's the rockin' 2013 Kidzapalooza lineup!
Ralph’s World
The Not Its
The Q Brothers
The Blisters
Peter DiStefano & Tor
Jambo
School of Rock
Ella Jenkins
Kristian Bush
Perry Farrell
Special Guests
*Set 3:
Windy Kindie CDs ($96.80 value!!)
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Our own home town kids' musicians are awesome. Look for these Chicago favorites at street fests all summer & at Beat Kitchen's Concerts for Kids again this fall. One lucky reader will win these 8 CDs by Chicago Kindie favorites:
- Pop of the Tots--Human Tim + Robot Tim $9.99
- Mud, Mommies, and Mayhem--Poochamungas $12.00
- Mr Singer & The Sharp Cookies--Bouncing Ball of Energy $9.99
- Mr Singer & The Sharp Cookies--Muddy Water Beaver Dam Band(full album download card) $9.99
- Ice Cream Vendors--Now! With More Dog Barks $13.99
- The Dreamtree Shakers--Dream and You Will See (An oldie but goodie & still one of our favs. Also check out their new release Big Top Tent) $10
- Istvan & His Imaginary Band--Sweet! $8.00
- Boogers--Extractum Victoris (This is their latest & heaviest kids' punk yet and one of our top picks of the year. ChiIL Mama's even quoted right on the front page of their site.) $12.84
#8. Mini Bunny Bonanza ($39.95 value)
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For those summer days when some bunny needs a nap and some big bunny needs a break!! Let Randy Travis & Lilly Tomlin take over on the endless story reading detail for a while. Then watch your little one drift off to sleep to Deborah Poppink sweet, original tunes. She's an over 40 mom of 2, and she gets it!
Hop from Spring into Summer with bunny fun from our ChiIL Picks List for birth to 7 year olds. *Some bunny will win both a DVD story collection & DidiPop CD! (Since bunnies know how to multiply over the summer months... we'll double this winning!! 2 winners chosen.)
- Scholastic Storybook Treasures Read Along DVDs--The Springtime Collection featuring Max's Chocolate Chicken. 12 stories on 3 DVDs with narration by Lily Tomlin, Randy Travis and others. $24.95
Deborah Poppink is a kindie musician with 2 daughters of her own. She says DidiPop comes from when I was a kids (“Debbie Poppins”) and because it’s fun to say and sing. The Beatles are my inspiration, and I was raised on pop radio from the 60s and 70s and musical theater. I started playing piano when I was 3, guitar at 9 and songwriting at 17. My mom says I sang the day I was born. I’ve always loved great music, a catchy chorus and interesting story.
“Bunny In The Moon: bedtime songs for falling asleep" is a new album of 14 original songs, designed to wind your child down to dream-land.
The “Goodnight Moon of children’s music. Your child will look forward to turning out the light and listening as s/he falls asleep to this intimate collection of winding down songs.
Deborah says, as a mother who waited until she was 40 to start having kids, I pour as much art, music and mindfulness into my girls as I can… in small and fun doses. I hope that you will and can give your child music and art that inspires and teaches. I make music for my girls because it was my very best love as a child and it provided me with so much. I hope to share that love and present mindedness with you and your child…through song, rhythm and magic.
#9. Chicago Tickets-Family 4 Pack to Shrek at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre ($100 value) Your choice of any dates pending availability 7/13-9/1! Enter through midnight 7/9.
#10. Chicago Tickets-Family 4 Pack to Justin Roberts at Ravinia-Pavilion Seats
($40 value). Enter through midnight 7/9.
Check back soon for his brand new release!! We'll be reviewing it right here and giving one away.
Disclaimer: Thanks to all the kindie musicians, theatres, authors, publishers, Warner Brothers and American Girl for providing us with giveaway prizes and review copies. All opinions are our own.
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