Disney’s Encanto Arrives on Digital December 24th! 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ & DVD February 8.

Disney’s Encanto Arrives on Digital!

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By Erin

Disney's Encanto Blu-Ray DVD

Disney’s Encanto is here just in time for Christmas! Bring home the magic when Encanto arrives on digital December 24th and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 8th. There’s a little magic in all of us. Well, almost all of us. Find your magic in Disney’s Encanto this holiday season. It’s the perfect movie to watch with the family!

Encanto marks the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios and will soon be available to audiences to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when Encanto arrives on all major digital platforms this holiday season on December 24 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD February 8. You will want to add this one to your Disney collection! There is so much to love about this one.

Disney's Encanto-- Meet the family!
MEET THE MADRIGALS – A compelling and complicated extended family who live in a wondrous and charmed place in the mountains of Colombia. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Film Synopsis

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, with all-new songs by award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope.

Bonus Features*

  • Sing Along with the Movie – Sing along with your favorite songs with on-screen lyrics as you watch the movie.
  • Familia Lo Es Todo – Members of the Disney Animation “Familia” cultural trust share real-life experiences in this exploration of the lovable Madrigal family members. We learn what inspired each character, and about how the artists’ designs bring realism to their personalities.
  • Discover Colombia – The filmmaking team discusses how the multiple cultures, biodiversity and vibrant colors of Colombia are expressed in Encanto. They describe how satisfying it was to fully celebrate this beautiful country and support the theme of magical realism.
  • A Journey Through Music – The filmmakers invite us to discover how each character came to be represented musically. We follow the creation of Encanto’s Colombian-inspired music, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs and Germaine Franco’s score, from concept to final recording.
  • Let’s Talk About Bruno – Learn how the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” with its intriguing undertones, was created. Discover the extensive collaboration between Lin-Manuel Miranda, choreographer Jamal Sims, the voice cast and animators in bringing it to the screen.
  • Our Casita – La Casa Madrigal is alive with magic, and its emotional state is affected by other family members. From its colorful doors to its fine stonework, the magical house was designed using principles of Colombian tradition.
  • Outtakes – From the thrill of “nailing” a take in the presence of an entertainment industry icon to the hilarity of losing a wrestling match with tongue-twisting dialogue, join the cast for some good-natured fun from behind the microphone.
Disney's Encanto Meet Mirabel
MEET MIRABEL – Welcome to the family Madrigal where every child is blessed with a magic gift unique to them. Everyone, that is, except Mirabel. Voiced by Stephanie Beatriz. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
  • Journey to Colombia – With the help of the Colombian Cultural Trust, a dedicated team of consultants, the filmmakers of Encanto embark on a journey of discovery to learn more about Colombia and how best to reflect the country’s cultures and environments on the big screen.
  • An Introduction to Far From the Tree – Writer and director Natalie Nourigat introduces the Walt Disney Animation Studios short film Far From the Tree.
  • Far From the Tree – Parenting is hard, especially when curiosity tugs at a young raccoon whose parent tries to keep them both safe. In the Walt Disney Animation Studios short Far From the Tree, this youngster learns to live with an open heart… even as danger lurks.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Introduction – Heads of Story Jason Hand and Nancy Kruse present four scenes not seen in the film’s release, but were part of the journey toward the final version of the story.
    • Chores! – Abuela has sent most of the family to town on various assignments that bring them acclaim, while Mirabel, her father and uncle are asked to clean the house.
    • Another Way In – Mirabel attempts to understand a clue found in her uncle’s vision. To make this happen, she must go through Antonio’s room, where adventures unfold.
    • Isabela Goes Into the Woods – When Mirabel sees her sister head for apparent danger in the woods, she races to save her, and encounters the surprise of a lifetime!
    • Back to the Mural – Feeling rejected, Mirabel goes back to town. Abuela seeks her out and reveals a part of her personality that her granddaughter has never seen.
  • Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.

o   The Family Madrigal

o   Colombia, Mi Encanto

o   Waiting on a Miracle

o   Surface Pressure

o   We Don’t Talk About Bruno

o   What Else Can I Do

o   Dos Oruguitas

o   All of You

*bonus features vary by product and retailer

HOME SWEET HOME — The Madrigal’s casita in “Encanto” is more than a house—it’s alive—embodying the same magic that has blessed the Madrigal children for two generations. Filmmakers liken the house to a loyal pet—it is part of the family. The love for one another is mutual. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Foodie Lover’s Gift Guide + Giveaway with Melissa’s Produce

Foodie Lover’s Gift Guide + Giveaway

By Erin

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Foodie lovers I have a fun giveaway for you (and it includes WINE)! Happy Holidays fellow foodies! Are you still looking for something for your favorite foodie for the holidays? Melissa’s Produce has you covered with some great ideas that would fit any foodie’s tastes, like the Royal Treatment Wine Basket, which makes a great gift for any occasion.

Foodie the Royal Treatment Gift Basket from Melissa's Produce

Fill the hearts of your loved ones with a gift fit for a King or Queen! Filled with a fresh assortment of apples, pears, dried cranberries, pumpkin seed Clean Snax, salami, crackers, cheeses, roasted salted nuts, shell nuts and nutcracker, all complement the flavors of a 750 ml bottle of The Hilt 2015 Pinot Noir.

Be sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win this AMAZING basket of deliciousness from Melissa’s Produce! This would make an awesome gift for your favorite foodie or a nice treat for yourself to celebrate the holiday season with. Melissa’s has some of the most beautiful gifts to give and receive!

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Note: How to enter for a chance to win!
 Open to US Residents in the 48 contiguous states. +21 years of age and older where wine can be shipped as the signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery. No purchase necessary. Must enter for a chance to win. Melissa’s Produce will be mailing out the gift basket to the winner. Ends 12/23 at 12AM PST. For all contest rules please see the Sweepstakes tab on my blog. Good-Luck everyone!! Enter through the Rafflecopter above! 

Sending Wine as a Gift: You may purchase wine as a gift as long as you and the intended recipient are both 21 years of age or older. The signature of an adult 21 years of age or older is required at delivery.   Wine also cannot be delivered to AL, CO, GA, KS, KY, ME, MI, MS, NY, OH, OK, SD, TX, UT, VT. 

MORE GIFT IDEAS

Pinkglow Pineapple

The Pinkglow Pineapple will enhance your dishes and has a delicious unique taste with hints of candy pineapple.

Pinkglow Pineapple Rose Gift Basket

What could go better with a pinkglow pineapple than a nice bottle of rose? This Pinkglow Pineapple Rose Gift Basket includes a pink pineapple, Chocolate Bridge Mix of nuts, caramels and dried fruit, and an award-winning 2019 Rose of Pinot Noir by Sonoma-Cutrer. You’d be ringing in the new year in style with this gift basket!

Garcia de la Cruz Olive Oil

Garcia de la Cruze Olive Oils are organic extra virgin olive oils that are bursting with delicious rich flavor that will add flair to any recipe and enhance your cooking and dining experience.

Cooking Through Cancer

Cooking Through Cancer: 50 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Treatment and Recovery is a cancer fighter and cancer caregiver’s best friend for combating the symptoms caused by treatment and for enhancing the recovery process. Written by Richard Lombardi, The Cancer Fighting Chef and a cancer survivor himself, it is packed with nutrient-rich recipes—some from Richard’s own award-winning restaurant—and is conveniently organized by tabs for delicious food during treatment and recovery. 

Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook

Clean Eating Kitchen: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Cookbook delivers the benefits of the Mediterranean diet with fewer carbs, satisfying a mostly plant- and seafood-based regimen that is higher in protein and good fats. This book includes the healthiest, most crave-worthy ingredients and flavors of the Mediterranean diet that are sure to induce wanderlust

Hatch Pepper Cookbook

Melissa’s Hatch Pepper Cookbook is perfect to help you savor and enjoy Hatch Pepper season all year long! Every foodie needs this book! So many delicious recipes using Hatch Peppers!

Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook

Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook will show you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover comfort food from around the world, and add some international flair to your dinner table.

The Instant Pot® Kosher Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Nourish Body & Soul

The Instant Pot® Kosher Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul, includes timeless Jewish favorites tailored to this modern appliance: stuffed cabbage, Israeli cooked salads, corned beef, brisket, cholent, Yemenite and Persian beef and lamb stews, chicken soup, beet soup, kasha varnishkes, tzimmis, even apple cake. There are weeknight meals as well as recipes for Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, and Passover, along with kosher versions of international classics such as lasagna, sesame noodles, arroz con pollo, Asian noodle soups, and risotto—all expertly and deliciously adapted to the Instant Pot®.

Even More Holiday Foodie Gift Ideas

Happy Holidays!!

The Mitchells vs. the Machines “The Katie Mitchell Edition” Blu-Ray + Giveway

The Mitchells vs. the Machines– Blu-Ray Giveway

By Erin
The Mitchells Blu-ray DVD

Katie Mitchell, a creative outsider, is accepted into the film school of her dreams, her plans to meet “her people” at college are upended when her nature-loving dad Rick determines the whole family should drive Katie to school together and bond as a family one last time. Katie and Rick are joined by the rest of the family, including Katie’s wildly positive mom Linda, her quirky little brother Aaron, and the family’s delightfully chubby pug Monchi for the ultimate family road trip. Suddenly, the Mitchells’ plans are interrupted by a tech uprising: all around the world, the electronic devices people love – from phones, to appliances, to an innovative new line of personal robots – decide it’s time to take over. With the help of two friendly malfunctioning robots, the Mitchells will have to get past their problems and work together to save each other and the world! The Mitchells vs. the Machines is on Digital, DVD and Blu-Ray NOW! Just in time for Christmas! Would make a great stocking stuffer… ::hint::hint::: 😉

Katie Mitchell’s Special Edition – available on Blu-Ray and digital- features over 2 hours of new content including an all-new short (Dog Cop 7: The Final Chapter) and Katie’s Extended Cinematic Bonanza Cut. The Blu-Ray edition is made as if Katie Mitchell would have made it herself, down to the packaging, menus and even a “surprise and delight” insert booklet from Katie.  Katie’s Extended Cinematic Bonanza Cut includes over 40 minutes of deleted scenes. In addition, the Blu-Ray, DVD and digital versions of the film include fun activities to enjoy as a family and that kids will love: How To Make Sock Puppets and How To Make Katie Face Cupcakes.

Blu-ray Exclusives include:

•Mini-Movie

•Katie’s Extended Cut

•Deleted Scenes

•Filmmakers’ Commentary

DVD Includes:

•Making Of

•How To Make Sock Puppets

•How To Make Katie Face Cupcakes

•Katie’s Cabinet of Forgotten Wonders

THE MITCHELLS BLU-RAY GIVEAWAY

Now, who would like a chance to win a copy of this fun family film on Blu-Ray? Enter through the rafflecopter below for your chance to win your own copy. Must be a US resident +18 years or older. Ends 12/20/21 at 12AM PST. Go to the sweepstakes tab on the blog for all giveaway rules. Good-luck & Happy Holidays! You will want to ad the Mitchells to your family this holiday season!

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