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Not watching the Super Bowl? How about all 5 ‘Bring it on’ Movies on ABC Family!

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On Sunday, February 5th, beginning at 9:00am ET/PT, ABC Family will air a “Bring it On-a-Thon,” airing the five movies in the popular franchise back-to-back, featuring such ABC Family stars as Ashley Benson (“Pretty Little Liars”), Francia Raisa (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager”) and Cassie Scerbo (“Make It or Break It”). Following the marathon, the network will air “Mamma Mia,” at 7:00pm ET/PT, and “Dirty Dancing” at 9:30pm ET/PT.

Sunday, February 5 (all times Eastern/Pacific)

9:00AM     Bring It On Again starring Anne Judson-Yager and Bree Turner

When the leaders of the varsity cheerleading squad alienate the wrong people, they find themselves in a battle against an alternative cheer squad to represent the university.

11:00AM   Bring It On: In It to Win It starring Ashley Benson, Cassie Scerbo and Michael Copon

A high-school senior (Ashley Benson) falls for a fellow cheerleader (Michael Copon), not realizing that he is on a rival squad.

1:00 PM    Bring It On starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku and Gabrielle Union

An urban cheerleading squad accuses a champion team’s captain (Kirsten Dunst) of stealing its choreography on the eve of a national competition.

3:00PM     Bring It On: Fight to the Finish starring Christina Milian and Rachele Brooke Smith

After her widowed mother remarries a wealthy man, Lina (Christina Milian) must transfer from her high school in East LA to a posh, West Los Angeles high school where she clashes with Avery (Rachele Brooke Smith), the snobby, ultra-competitive cheerleading captain when she tries to qualify for the team.

5:00PM     Bring It On: All or Nothing starring Hayden Panettiere, Solange Knowles, and Francia Raisa

When her family moves across town, a teenager (Hayden Panettiere) must win over the head cheerleader (Solange Knowles) to make the squad.

 Not watching the Super Bowl? How about all 5 Bring it on Movies on ABC Family!

Photos: Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns Premiere Event

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Cast and crew of Disney Junior’s #1 series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” celebrated the series’ first-ever primetime special “Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns,” at a premiere screening event on Saturday, January 28 at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA. The primetime special debuts on Disney Channel Monday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Photo Credit DISNEY JUNIOR/RICK ROWELL

 Photos: Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns Premiere Event

Jane By Design: Volume 1 on DVD March 20

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Volume 1 of the Hot New ABC Family Show Available on DVD March 20
Relive all the Drama and Excitement Just Two Weeks After the Season Finale

Synopsis:

When mistaken for an adult, sixteen year-old Jane (Erica Dasher) finds herself working for a high-powered executive (Andie McDowell) at a hip fashion house.  From classes to couture, relive all the drama, romance and non-stop excitement as Jane juggles her life as a regular teenager and her job in the cutthroatworld of fashion…all while trying to keep her true identity a secret. Bring home ABC Family’s Jane By Design: Volume 1, available on DVD March 20th, just two weeks after the season finale!

Cast:

Erica Dasher (The Lake) asJane Quimby
Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day, Shortcuts) as Gray Chandler Murray
Nicholas Roux (Lemonade Mouth) asBilly Nutter
Rowly Dennis (TV’s “Desperate Housewives”) as Jeremy Jones
India de Beaufort (TV’s One Tree Hill) as India Jourdain
Meagan Tandy (10 Things I Hate About You) as Lulu Pope
Matthew Atkinson (TV’s “CSI”) as Nick Fadden
David Rogers (TV’s “Cougar Town”) as Ben Quimby

Executive Producers:

Gavin Polone (TV’s “Gilmore Girls”), John Ziffren (Melissa & Joey) and April Blair (Lemonade Mouth)

 Street Date:  March 20, 2012 (Direct Prebook: 1/24/2012; Distributor Prebook: 2/7/2012)

Rating:  TV-14 DLSV in U.S.
Feature Run Time:  Approximately 430 minutes
Suggested Retail Price:  2-Disc DVD = $29.99 (U.S. only release)
Aspect Ratio:  1.78:1/Widescreen
Sound:  Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages:  English

Check out the First Look from Season 1: http://youtu.be/FscbGfJApqM 

 Jane By Design: Volume 1 on DVD March 20

Volkswagen Teams Up with Star Wars for New Game Day Commercial – The Bark Side

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A canine chorus barks a familiar tune. Keep an eye out for a 2012 Game Day commercial—it will all make sense. Love Star Wars and Volkswagen? Create an Intergalactic Invite to your Big Game party here: http://vw.com/star-wars-invite

 Volkswagen Teams Up with Star Wars for New Game Day Commercial   The Bark Side

DVD Review: “Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath” Clean Fun For the Kiddies

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What’s the DVD about?
Timmy Time follows a day in the life of barnyard preschoolers. With diverse animal characters along with a rich and colorful nursery school backdrop, Timmy and his friends learn life lessons that every preschooler needs to know. Whether fleeing bath time, becoming a walking collage, being bitten by the cleaning bug or engaging in a paint war, Timmy and his pals always bring joy, heart and a little silliness to any situation.

Timmy Time™ is part of Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming for kids ages 2-7 and their families, which airs in more than 99 million U.S. homes. The show is created by Aardman Studios, the Academy Award®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™.

The lowdown…
Timmy, a cute little lamb, gets into all kinds of trouble but with the help of his teachers and furry friends he learns something along the way. If your’re not familiar with the stop-motion style of Wallace and Gromit you’re in for a treat. The animation/clay-mation is brilliant. The colors are vibrant and the work is amazing. It will leave you and your little ones amazed and entertained. The one drawback for me is also one of the charming points of the series. There is no dialog. The characters all make animal noises and although it caters to the very little (ages 2-5) it can get very repetitive. What makes this collection fun for the family is the story. Using limited dialog with vivid visuals and gestures your children should be able to pick up on some of the elementary lessons told in this collection: cleanliness, organization, responsibility and interaction with their peers. Something that most adults could stand a lesson or two on.

Extras…
As you might expect for a kiddie title it’s “short” on extra content. “Timmy’s Tune #2″ is a short music  video featuring the cast of his animal buddies and the “Shaun the Sheep” bonus episode “Supersize Timmy” is a nice bit of extra animation. The autoplay feature is also nice for parents and children who want to dive right in.

Bottom line…
The quality of storytelling and animation are it’s strong point. What’s not to like about these cute little creatures? If you can handle the kiddie “sheep talk” that this video would be a great addition to your family’s library and would be perfect for travel trips to keep your child visually entertained.

Grab your rubber ducky and get ready to soak in some lamb-tastic good fun as preschool favorite Timmy Time™ returns for an all new family-friendly, good-hearted release, Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath, available on DVD January 24, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.

Purchase “Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath” on DVD today!

Synopsis:

Enjoy some good clean fun with Timmy and his friends! Adventures with mud, glue and paint leave Timmy in some sticky situations. This clever little lamb uses his creativity to make tub-time fun and turn a paint fight into a masterfleece! Timmy cleans up and discovers the most fun of all is being with friends! Soak up the good times with Timmy…just don’t forget to wash behind your ears!

Episodes:

  • “Timmy Needs A Bath”
  • “Sticky Timmy”
  • “Tidy Timmy”
  • “Timmy Goes Camping”
  • “Timmy The Artist”

DVD Bonus Features:

  • Timmy’s Tune #2 – Music Video
  • Shaun the Sheep Bonus Episode: Supersize Timmy

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Program Website: www.timmytimedvd.com