Inspirational Web Chat Wednesday on Otter 501 Documentary - Join us!

Being near the ocean has always been my "happy place".  My walls are covered with ocean art and I start to get antsy when it has been too long since I've been at the ocean. 

Our oceans are in trouble - there is no doubt about that.  They are under assault from everything from over-fishing to pollution.  If you listen you will hear countless news stories about the plights of the polar bears, the overfishing of this or that animal (harsh fishing restrictions are constantly implemented and is even currently being shown on the popular Deadliest Catch show on tv).  Some of the amazing sea creatures we have long since taken for granted are suffering. 

What do I think is the absolute most important thing we can do to help reverse this?  As parents we need to teach our children to have a love of the ocean and the creatures in it.  It all begins there.  Does that mean I'm a radical tree-hugger?  Not at all.  What I do have is an understanding of the circle of life.  We can't allow certain sections to disappear and not expect everything else to collapse!

I was asked to co-host a web chat on a documentary (watch for my review of the movie next week!) on Otter 501.  It's a powerful documentary that really drives home the plight of one species in trouble - the California Sea Otter.  It was filmed in one of my favorite places in the world - Monterey Bay.  Much of it set at the Monterey Bay Aquarium highlighting their conservation efforts. 

Please take a few minutes on May 2nd Wednesday morning (10 am pacific time/1 pm east coast time) to stop in and hear amazing insights in to the filming of this documentary, the messages behind the documentary and ways to get kids involved in science and conservation.  You can go here to participate and help us spread the word to everyone you know!  The web chat should last about 30 minutes.

Otter 501 will be released in select theaters in May 11th (you can find those here). 

Can't make the web chat?  Become a fan on their web page here or check out their web page here!

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Chimpanzee Special Screenings at El Capitan in Hollywood

Looking for a fun and educational family adventure this weekend?  Head on over to Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre to see a special limited engagement of Chimpanzee (it will be running at the El Capitan from April 20-May 3). 

Chimpanzee is an inspiring movie about an adult male who raises a young Chimpanzee.  The movie is narrated by Tim Allen.  It's a movie sure to inspire your budding nature lovers and is a fantastic way spend Earth Day!  Teaching children to respect and appreciate the beauty this amazing planet of ours has to offer will help them grow to be responsible children.

Disneynature will be donating money to the Jane Goodall Institute for every movie ticket sold during the first week.  The Goodall institute was formed by Jane Goodall in 1977 and has earned the respect in the scientific community as well as the humanitarian community for its commitment to empowering people and making the world a place.

Each showing of Chimpanzee with be accompanied by a special showcase by the Wildlife Learning Center that will feature animals from around the world.

For more information and ticket information go here.

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Special Screenings of Beauty and The Beast and Tangled Ever After at the El Capitan

Do you have a little Princess in your house?  You won't want to miss the special screenings of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 3D and Tangled Ever After at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  It will be running January 13th- February 12th with daily showtimes of 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m..  There will be a special appearance by Belle before each performance which is sure to make all little Princesses day!

For an additional $20 fee (reservations are required), you can add more enchantment to the day with Story Time with Belle.  Snacks and beverages while Belle reads a story to the children before the movie.  For blog readers when you call mention the code "Mommy" to have the movie tickets discounted 50% (to $10).  

For showtimes, reservations, prices, etc.  Go here or call 1-800-DISNEY6.

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Special 4D Showing of Nightmare Before Christmas!

If you have (or if you are) fans of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, you have to make the trip to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for the annual showing.  It runs October 21st through October 31.   It will be far cooler than 3-d, it will be in 4D!  With countless neat effects like snow, fog and presented in 3D, you are sure to havve an amazing time. 

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” screens daily at the El Capitan Theatre at 10:00 am, 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:15 pm. Special late night Halloween weekend shows will be given at 11:15 pm Fridays and Saturdays only. 

Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.

Just don't let the Oogie Boogie get you on the way out...

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Wordless Wednesday - The Help Movie Trailer

I'm sick and behind on posts but wanted to share this clip from the upcoming movie The Help, coming to theaters August 12th (note it is PG-13) but is based on the New York Times Best selling book.  It's sure to be a classic and must see movie.  

Enjoy!

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Special Screening of Rio in Orange County TOMORROW

Are your kids as excited as mine to see the movie Rio that is about to be released in theaters? 


Here's your chance to attend an advance screening of the movie at the new state of the art ETX (Enhanced Theatre Experience) auditorium at the Block in Orange County TOMORROW.  It's going to be a super family oriented screening and sure to be tons of fun.  Please note that this is definitely a first come first serve opportunity but go here and enter code MOMSDAN1 to to get your chance for screening passes for Saturday April 9, 2011.


Rio will be in theaters on April 15th.

Trailer


Still can't get enough of Rio?  Love Angry Birds?  Download the Angry Birds Rio App here.  And check out this Angry Birds infested video promo below.

Rio Angry Bird

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Discount Tickets to See Beauty and the Beast at El Capitan!



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I've been a huge Disney movie fan since as far back as I can remember, so I'm SO excited to share this cool deal with YOU, readers of OCMomActivities.com!  OCMomActivities.com readers can head up to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood to catch the Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-long for a special rate of $9 each.  You can take advantage of this discount for any Tiny Tot Tuesday or Monday through Friday (September 27 - Oct 7th). To take advantage of this deal, enter the code "OC Mom Activities" when purchasing your tickets here. 



Each performance features a special appearance by Belle.  On select days, El Capitan guests may enjoy Breakfast with Belle at the Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store, and then see the 10:45am movie! Seating is limited and reservations are required. 



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Alpha and Omega in 3D [Giveaway!]

My boys are very excited to see Alpha & Omega (in 3D) when it gets to theaters next week - September 17th, 2010.  The video clips we've seen look pretty funny and tell the tale of two wolves named Kate (Alpha) and Humphrey (Omega).  Kate and Humphrey are taken by park rangers halfway across the county and the movie is about their quest to find their way home.  The movie stars Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper and , Danny Glover and Christina Ricci.  You can also head over here for fun activities, downloads, games, galleries and videos about the movie.

To celebrate the release of the movie we're giving away an Alpha & Omega Activity set to one luck reader!  (The prize pack will include an Activity & Coloring Book, Alpha Ears, Bookmark, Poster and Alpha & Omega DS games.)  This giveaway will end at 12 noon on September 17th, 2010.  Please be sure I have a way to contact you, and if I'm not able to reach you within a reasonable amount of time I reserve the right to give the prize to someone else.

• Let me know why you are excited to see Alpha and Omega in theaters.
• Subscribe to email feed or other feed subscription for OCMomActivities.com (or if you already are, just say that) 
• Become a Fan of OCMomActivities on Facebook or Alpha and Omega or say so if you already are (1 extra recommendation for each friend you recommend OCMomActivities)
• Follow OCMomActivities on Twitter (1 extra entry)
• Mention/link this giveaway in a blog post or tweet about it (1 extra entry each allowed once per day until the giveaway ends) 
• Go comment on another post on OCMomActivities.com then come back and comment on this one saying you did it (this is an unlimited number of extra entries as long as you do the extra commenting!)

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Special Screenings of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue at the El Capitan

© Disney Enterprise, Inc. “Still from Disney Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue”

Do you have a little princess in your house?  A princess who is a fairies fan?  Then on September 7th(next Tuesday) the place you need to be is the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood at 10 am for a special Tiny Tot Tuesday showing of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue.  Tiny Tot Tuesday means that the lights are dimmed and the sound level is reduced and all this at a discounted rate of $9/person.  But The El Capitan Theater will be the only theater in the US showing the film September 3rd through September 19th.

A special live appearance by Tinker Bell will be at every performance!  For more information about show times, directions and how to purchase tickets in advance you can go here.  Also be sure to grab a reservation (on select days) to have breakfast with Tinker Bell at Disney's Soda Fountain & Studio Store and be done just in time to see the first showing of the day (10 am) of Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue!

© Disney Enterprise, Inc. “Still from Disney Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue”

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue is coming to Disney DVD and Blu-raytm on September 21, 2010.

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