Let’s go party with Barbie

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.

Margot Robbie as BARBIE

Barbie hits the nail on the head with talking about and bringing to the forefront what people thought about Barbie, she’s perfect, has a set look body shape and size, and in the real world people are just seeing this level of Barbie – but this story takes us on a journey that actually Barbie is saying that women can be anything! Every Barbie is different, and beautiful – and can be who she wants to be! A lawyer, a doctor, a vet, a homemaker, a mum and anything you can think of! It also shows us what a world would’ve been without Barbie and very much a Ken World!

Ryan Gosling as Ken

Barbie is available to download or stream on all services such as Sky store now plus take her home on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 23

Let’s settle the score… it’s time for Creed III

Michael B Jordan returns as director and Adonis Creed

You can’t run from your past, but you should be running to the cinema this weekend, for the next installment of Creed. From Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures comes Creed III, with Michael B. Jordan making his directorial debut and returning in the role of Adonis Creed in the third installment of the hit franchise.

After dominating the boxing world, Adonis Creed has been thriving in both his career and family life. When a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy, Damian (Jonathan Majors), resurfaces after serving a long sentence in prison, (with a huge chip on his shoulder, believing his friend had taken his place in life) he is eager to prove that he deserves his shot in the ring; and that Heavyweight Champion of the world should be his. The face-off between former friends is more than just a fight. To settle the score, Adonis must put his future on the line to battle Damian a fighter who has nothing to lose.

Now this may be the mum in me, but I have to applaud the focus and light that is given to Bianca and Amara (Mila Kent) and how the film is bringing loss of hearing and or deafness to the forefront of peoples minds and onto the big screen. This making children in the same situation feel like they are represented, so I sit back and applaud!

It’s great to feel every moment, and emotion throughout the film, from the sheer love between the family and Adonis’ protection for his mumma; to hatred and jealously from former friends.

Michael B Jordan stars alongside Jonathan Majors

The film also stars Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Florian Munteanu, newcomer Mila Kent, and Phylicia Rashad.

Head down to your local cinema today, and step your foot into the Creed ring! In cinemas from 3rd March 2023

Prepare for a treat… with ‘Magic Mike’

Fresh from Steven Soderbergh’s hands… Just in time for Valentine’s Day the third installment of the blockbuster Magic Mike film franchise, the musical comedy Magic Mike’s Last Dance landed in cinemas around the country.

Brought to us by the creative team behind the first film, which garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, they have reunited to create the magic again. Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane, bringing us lots of laughs, plenty of steam and cheek to charm the viewers imagination into thinking… that could be me.

Salma Hayek Pinault stars alongside Channing Tatum, bringing us a sexy and strong willed front woman, who faces the reality of life in many ways.

“Magic” Mike Lane (Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse…and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

Also starring with Tatum and Hayek Pinault are Ayub Khan Din (“Ackley Bridge”), newcomer Jemelia George, Juliette Motamed (“We Are Lady Parts”) and Vicki Pepperdine (“Johnny English Strikes Again”).

Watch the trailer here now – and book your tickets today, it’s not something you’d want to miss! (Mike & Max’s first encounter is one to wait for!)

It’s time to meet the hero before heroes… Black Adam

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson stars as ‘Black Adam’

It’s time to meet the hero before heroes even existed… Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods, and imprisoned just as quickly, Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Not wanting to be known as the hero more of an anti hero, we watch Black Adam be liberated from his attachment to earth, and unleash his fury on the modern world.

Now I could be the first to say I’m guilty of thinking Johnson’s films tend to be a tad cheesy (sorry) but this one surprised me, and we thoroughly enjoyed another DC Character coming into the fold. It’s action packed, with plenty to get your teeth into. So add it to your to watch list, and sit back with your snacks this weekend to give it a watch; available on direct download services or DVD & BlueRay

The film stars the voice of Dwayne Johnson (“the “Jumanji” films, “Moana”). As well as the voices of Aldis Hodge (TV’s “City on a Hill,” “One Night in Miami” film) as Hawkman, Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” film) as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi (TV’s “Sex/Life,” “Rush Hour 3” film) as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari (“Murder on the Orient Express,” “The Mummy” films) as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell (“Voyagers,” film and TV’s “Trinkets”) as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui (TV’s “A Million Little Things”) as Amon, and Pierce Brosnan (the “Mamma Mia!” and James Bond franchises) as Dr. Fate.

Pierce Brosnan & Sarah Shahi feature

Why not grab your copy (now out on DVD & Blueray) and watch this outstanding and electrifying rated film with some popcorn and a pizza in the warm this weekend…

Have some super family time with DC League of Superpets

The holidays are nearing an end, and we all have so much to do, so its the perfect time to be at home together and buy or rent a film to watch together as a family. Superhero fans will undoubtedly enjoy watching Inseperable best friends ‘Krypto‘ the super-dog (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) and Superman fight crime across Metropolis side-by side in the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ animated action adventure feature film “DC League of Super-Pets,” from director Jared Stern.

Superman and Krypto

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a bunch of shelter pack strays (Ace the hound [Kevin Hart], PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel) to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

George is now a massive superhero fan, plus give him small animals too and we are on for a winning combination. The heart warming spin of inseparable friends gives little ones a dream to look forward to making their bestest of friends in the coming weeks as some start school, plus add in some action and we just couldn’t pull him away! There’s plenty of fun and action to keep the whole family entertained, plus Kevin Harts ‘Ace’ et al; keeps the adults in tune too with the odd witty remark which goes by unnoticed by the kids. What great script writing!

L-R Merton, PB, Krypto, Chip & Ace

You’ll recognise some other big names throughout the film too, including Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Marc Maron, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz, & Keanu Reeves

Take a sneak peak at the trailer of DC League of Super Pets online here and make sure you have popcorn on the go, and settle in for family time, when you buy or rent on various streaming services nationwide (such as Sky Store)

Alternatively own it on Blue-Ray or DVD from 10th October …

DC League of Super-Pets” Blu-ray contains the following special features:

• How to Draw Krypto
• Behind the Super Voices
• Super-Pets Animation 101
• The World of Super-Pets
• Find the Easter Eggs
• Deleted Scenes

“DC League of Super-Pets” DVD contains the following special feature: 

• Behind the Super Voices

The Electric Jukebox that serves up fun for the whole family!

The Electric Jukebox that serves up fun for the whole family!

Stuck for the perfect gift this Christmas? Then check out this @roximusic gadget – perfect for the entire family it’s a music trivia quiz, music streaming device and karaoke machine all-in-one that plugs straight into your tv! It’s simple and easy to use… and you can start playing straight out of the box!

ROXI is the ultimate family entertainment hub. In just two minutes, you can enjoy unlimited music streaming for a year without the hassle of having to subscribe to the likes of Spotify. Unlike traditional music streaming services, it enables friends and family to listen, sing and play together, powering the experience through the TV. Music is constantly updated from every decade and genre in a jampacked catalogue containing 29 million tracks. You can also take inspiration from your favourite music artist as ROXI tastemakers like Robbie Williams have created their own special playlists. 

Extra features: 

• Music trivia game, ‘Name That Tune’ – hours of fun for the family as you test your knowledge naming music from different decades and genres
• The remote doubles as a microphone so you can ‘Sing with the Stars’ – with tens of millions of tracks to choose from and on screen lyrics, it serves up hours of endless karaoke fun 
• ROXI believes music has the ability to help kids with learning difficulties, improve confidence and even aid spatial awareness. That’s why ROXI has installed a music therapy feature to the device, for all your ambient soundscape needs

ROXI – Music System, £99.95 – tryroxi.co.uk / Amazon.co.uk

Putting the microscope on the mind of a fashion superstar…

British designer Alexander McQueen’s  life is on full display in this new docu-film, out now on DVD… perfect for the fashionista in your life, it tells the tale of the once tailor’s rise to fame and huge success right through to his untimely death in 2014. Packed full of real footage and detail… it’s one not to miss for the most curious of us all…

Available now, from £10 at Amazon.co.uk

The sound of Ibiza…

Play the sound of Ibiza and travel to the white isle wherever you are with the #new Pacha 2018 compilation disk from Warner Music UK

Packed full with 40 of the biggest dance tracks from names such David Guetta  DuaLipa & Camelphat – These are our sounds of the summer!

James Bond… the perfect present to adorn dad’s coffee table

Massive 007 fan? Grab this coffee table Folio Society edition copy of #Goldfinger by Ian Fleming. It’s the perfect gift for James Bond’s no1 fan this Father’s Day…

The Folio Society edition of Goldfinger by Ian Fleming, illustrated by Fay Dalton, is exclusively available fromwww.foliosociety.com

 

Treat dad to a Ferrari…

Car crazy dad? Get him building his own Ferrari F12 from Meccano It’s a novice build set with a couple of challenging moments making his a fun activity for a rainy day!

Buy yours now – available now at Argos for £29.99

Capture memories this bank holiday with Polaroid Snaptouch

The best way to remember the best moments is to capture them so they’re stuck in time ready for you to look at and reminisce at any given time.

Polaroid have taken the classic instant print to keep up with our daily lives of phone shots, and enabled their newest product The Polaroid Snaptouch to interact with your phone, so that you can auto print as usual, or save your pictures directly to your phone via bluetooth. This compact device, features so many features including a small selfie mirror to use, plus a nice large touch screen and inkless printing all in great quality for such a small device including Full HD video capability!

More detail below…

ZINK® Zero Ink technology for instantly printing photos

3.5 inch LCD touchscreen

3 color modes – black & white, color, & vintage sepia

Option to print with the Polaroid Classic Border Logo

13mp CMOS sensor

Bluetooth capability

Self timer & selfie mirror

1080p full HD video recording capability

Images & video stored on a micro SD card (up to 128GB)

We road tested this whilst on a rainy trip to Normandy, France, and it works so well, has varying light settings which help on the dreary days, and being able to share between my phone and the camera meant that I could choose my faves to feature on instagram too! Result!

So grab your friends and capture the moments to remember with Polaroid’s Snap touch, Available to buy online and in-store in a range of colours (including white, aqua, red, purple and black) at Argos for £139.99