Daily Archives: October 4, 2015

LEGO, Movie, Review

Review: LEGO® STAR WARS: The New Yoda Chronicles!

Star Wars The New Yoda Chronicles

We received a copy of the LEGO® STAR WARS: The New Yoda Chronicles! DVD to watch and review. I even did a giveaway of the DVD. With the kids starting to become more knowledgeable of Star Wars they are also becoming more excited to see more Star Wars content. I like the way that these particular chronicles are done. With the characters in the LEGO style and the jokes very referential to the movies, the cartoon series , The Clone Wars and more we get a humorous ride through a familiar landscape. I’m eager to watch the whole thing with Eva. Andrew s a little harder to get to sit and watch unless it is a show he chooses. He’s not quite there with this series yet… yet. I have a feeling that as he gets older and is exposed to more Star Wars, including all the LEGO sets that I have in the basement ready for the kids to unbox and play with (when they are a little older) then Andrew is going to love this series and enjoy the fun of it.

For now he can enjoy the Coloring Activity Pages and some of the humor. But later, he’s certainly going to enjoy it like the rest of the family. Continue reading Review: LEGO® STAR WARS: The New Yoda Chronicles! →

PBS Kids VIP, Television

October becomes ODD-Tober with an ODD SQUAD Special

A whole new ODD SQUAD special is coming to PBS Kids on Monday. It is a series of five 11 minute episodes together called ODD SQUAD: Against the Odds. More information is below.

ODD SQUAD ODD-Tober

THIS “ODD-TOBER,” PBS KIDS PREMIERES NEW ODD SQUAD SPECIAL AND HALLOWEEN PROGRAMMING

October is “Odd-tober” on PBS KIDS, with special programming and digital content all month long

Arlington, VA, September 15, 2015 – This October is “Odd-tober” on PBS KIDS, with an all-new ODD SQUAD one-hour special and the return of Halloween-themed family favorites from various series. Related games, clips and full episodes will also be available on PBS KIDS digital platforms throughout the month.

“October is an especially exciting time for children, and PBS KIDS is proud to offer engaging media content across platforms throughout the month,” said Lesli Rotenberg, General Manager, Children’s Media, PBS. “From triumphing over odd villains with Olive and Otto in ODD SQUAD to dressing up in costumes with Daniel Tiger and friends, kids will have the chance to join their favorite PBS KIDS characters on adventures all ‘Odd-tober’ long — and explore math, problem-solving and teamwork along the way.” Continue reading October becomes ODD-Tober with an ODD SQUAD Special →