CROODS MOVIE WATCHING PARTY

SPONSORED BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Our family loved THE CROODS and were thrilled when we found a sequel was being released by Dreamworks Animation. We weren't so thrilled about going to a theater while the COVID-19 pandemic was so widespread here in Michigan to see it. So while we really enjoy seeing films at movie theaters we decided to wait until THE CROODS: A NEW AGE would be released for home video.

The wait is over! THE CROODS 2 can now be viewed from the comfort of your own home with the movie now available to rent via Video On Demand. My kids are so excited to watch THE CROODS: A NEW AGE tonight!

Join us this evening for a Twitter Party where THE CROODS 2 filmmakers will live tweet and interact with fans while everyone watches the movie together via VOD. Rent the movie, press play at 7pm ET / 4 pm PT, and login to Twitter following @Geekdad248 and @Dreamworks + #TheCroodsWatchParty. Give me a shout out tonight if you are participating!

To add some more fun to your family movie night enjoy this THE CROODS activity pack:

The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans. 

The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate tree house, amazing inventions and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. 

 

Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.

Get the movie at WatchCroods.com and join us for a TWITTER PARTY tonight!

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Announces Digital HD, 3-D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand Release Dates in October for JURASSIC WORLD

** This post was sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.  A Geek Daddy is part of the #TeamJurassic blogger program & has been financially compensated **

Are you ready to hear the roar of dinosaurs in your home as they stomp around in front of you?  Universal Pictures announced today that the summer blockbuster which crushed the opening-weekend box office, scoring the highest domestic, international and worldwide theatrical opening of all time will be available for people to add to their home video libraries this October.  Shattering records globally, JURASSIC WORLD has taken in more than $1.6 billion to become the third-highest grossing film in history and now fans can experience its thrill and awe from the comfort of their own homes when it is released for digital download and becomes available for Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand viewing.  JURASSIC WORLD arrives on Digital HD on October 1, 2015 and on 3-D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on October 20, 2015.

Here's an updated trailer specifically for the Home Entertainment release of #JURASSICWORLD:



The #1 movie of the year proves that once again, dinosaurs rule the earth! Experience JURASSIC WORLD in stunning hi-definition via Digital HD or by picking up the movie on Blu-ray.  The DVDs and Blu-rays also have some great bonus features to enhance your appreciation of the motion picture.  Check out these special bonus features:

Blu-ray & DVD Bonus Features

• DELETED SCENES

• DINOSAURS ROAM ONCE AGAIN - Behind the scenes look at the making of Jurassic World's visual effects involving how the dinosaurs came to life and the way actors filmed scenes with them.

• CHRIS & COLIN TAKE ON THE WORLD -  Actor Chris Pratt and Director Colin Trevorrow interview each other and discuss Jurassic World as well as the other Jurassic Park movies.

Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features

• WELCOME TO JURASSIC WORLD - An in-depth take on the creation, look and feel of Jurassic World.  Director Colin Trevorrow and Producer Steven Spielberg discuss how the idea of the film came together and how the casting was decided with actors' commentary on their roles and filming locations.

• JURASSIC WORLD: ALL-ACCESS PASS -  Chris Pratt and Colin Trevorrow discuss key moments in the film, supported by behind-the-scenes footage and VFX breakdowns.

• INNOVATION CENTER TOUR WITH CHRIS PRATT - Chris Pratt gives a tour of the Innovation Center, a museum.exhibit built just for the movie.

• JURASSIC'S CLOSEST SHAVES - Clips from all films in the franchise showing "near death" or extremely scary encounters with dinosaurs.

Plus keep an eye out for the limited edition Blu-ray Combo Pack in collectible steel packaging.

For more information, visit the official movie website: JurassicWorldMovie.com

Enjoy Television Shows & Movies On Your Own Schedule With Xfinity TV Go App

**Disclaimer** I have been provided a complimentary subscription to the Xfinity TV Go app and access to the Comcast cable programming lineup as part of the Xfinity blogger reviewer program. Opinions expressed are my own. #Xfinityreviewer

The days of having to sit in front of your living room television at a dictated time to make sure you didn't miss your favorite TV show are long gone!  With the TV Go app customers of Comcast #Xfinity service can watch the television shows and movies available through their subscription package whenever and wherever they want via a mobile device.  I tested out the Xfinity TV Go app the last few months and it was so nice and convenient to be able to enjoy television shows and movies on my own schedule.

To get a parking space when picking up my kids from elementary school ( our district eliminated busing to balance its budget and our kids live more than 2 miles away from the building ) you really need to arrive a half hour early before classes are dismissed.  I often pulled out my iPhone while waiting for their class to get out during the school year to catch up on television shows I missed when they originally aired.  Streaming on T-Mobile worked great providing  a crystal clear picture without any data loading hiccups.  I have an unlimited data plan with my smart phone plan so I wasn't concerned about the cost of streaming; but I'd recommend you understand your own plan's limitations before using this app because data charges may apply for accessing Xfinity content through your mobile phone company depending on the service agreement you have with them.  Another nice feature about using this option in my car was that through bluetooth connectivity I was able to project shows' audio through my vehicle's speakers to enjoy a great sound experience while watching them.  I didn't mind hanging around in the parking lot waiting for my kids to get out of school so much thanks to the Xfinity TV Go app to help me pass the time.

When using the app around the house we used our home wi-fi which tended to work just as well as streaming through our phone service's data plan. We don't have a television in our master bedroom and my wife spent some time recently recovering from having her tonsils removed so she used the app quite a bit for awhile.  The TV Go app was really great in keeping her from going stir crazy while she was bed ridden for a few days.  I have to admit enjoying some shows and movies myself from the comfort of bed too when I was feeling too tuckered out to want to stay up and see them from our living room couch. After giving the kids a bath and putting them to bed did I really want to go back downstairs on a Sunday night to watch "Game of Thrones?" Thanks to TV Go that wasn't a decision I had to fumble around with during Season 5.

Convenience really is where this app comes in handy.  I've used it a lot as an outside television via my iPad on the backyard deck.  The kids and I have really enjoyed watching Detroit Tigers games on nice warm summer evenings.

I've also enjoyed coming home from work for lunch on a nice afternoon to eat on the back deck while watching an episode of one of my favorite shows American Pickers.

During March Madness, I had the basketball games on my iPad in the kitchen while helping my wife out with making family dinners and cleaning up so I wouldn't miss a minute of action.

You can select to watch shows LIVE that are available on your Xfinity channel package or anything that is viewable via On Demand whenever it is convenient for your own schedule.  Going on a summer family trip and want to have accessibility to your Xfinity programming to keep yourself or your kids amused on a rained out day or during a long car or plane ride? Another nice option is you can download TV episodes and movies through the app onto your phone or tablet so they can be viewed later without being dependent on wi-fi or a cell signal.  For those times when you are looking for a quick way to keep children occupied there is also a nifty feature that provides a tab in the menu options which provides a directory of some of the most popular Xfinity programming that is "family friendly" and suitable for viewing by young children.  For extra protection you can create a pass code and enable parental protections that block content you don't want your kids to get access to.

The TV Go app is available for Android and iOS devices and is a benefit of being a Comcast Xfinity subscriber.  This service gets A Geek Daddy nod of approval for its accessibility, convenience and dependability.  For more information on Comcast Xfinity's products and services please visit www.xfinity.com.

April 6 - 13 is officially TV BINGE WATCHING WEEK thanks to Xfinity Watchathon

**Disclaimer**  I have been provided a complimentary subscription to the Xfinity TV Go app and access to the Comcast cable programming lineup as part of the Xfinity blogger reviewer program.   Opinions expressed are my own. #Xfinityreviewer

If you are a Comcast's Xfinity television customer you may want to get a doctor's note ready or reserve some vacation time so you can skip work the week of April 6th through the 13th for its 3rd annual Watchathon. During that week Xfinity TV customers will have an all-access pass to 215 of the hottest shows from premium, cable and broadcast networks for FREE on Xfinity On Demand.  Don't have HBO and missed Game of Thrones or STARZ and haven't seen Black Sails, which are two of my favorite shows,  now you can watch the entire recent season of shows you might have otherwise missed out on because you didn't include a premium channel in your cable television package.

"Watchathon Week continues to be one of the most anticipated events of the year as the number of really great, high-quality TV series has reached an all time high," notes Andy Hunter, Vice President of Programming for Comcast. Last year, Xfinity TV customers spent nearly 50 million hours catching up on or checking out new shows they had previously missed out during the recent television season.  "Watchathon enables us to unlock the biggest and best TV content of the year for the ultimate TV binge week," Hunter added.

So if there is a show that you've been wanting to watch that isn't included in your regular cable package of channels next week's Watchathon is your time to tune in on Xfinity On Demand.  Watchathon Week programming partners include premium networks: Cinemax, ENCORE, HBO, SHOWTIME, and STARZ; cable networks A&E, AMC, BBC America, Bravo, Comedy Central, Discovery, DIY Network, E!, Esquire Network, FX, FXX, HISTORY, Lifetime, MTV, National Geographic Channel, Spike, Syfy, TBS, TNT, VH1 and USA Network; and broadcast networks: ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC and PBS.

If you need a reason to stay home next week, Xfinity has you covered with a customized excuse generator to get out of school, work or to just check out for the week.  CLICK HERE to generate your excuse so you can focus on binge watching your favorite television shows during the Xfinity Watchathon.

I don't normally have access to BBC America so I foresee a DOCTOR WHO marathon next week.  Fortunately, I don't have to worry about an excuse myself to get out of work because I've blocked off that week already to watch my kids while they're off school for Spring Break.  So what shows would you binge on during the Xfinity Watchathon?

DISCLAIMER:  I have been provided a complimentary subscription to the Xfinity TV Go app and access to the Comcast cable programming lineup to allow this blog to review the service.  This blog post is associated with my participation as an Xfinity blogger reviewer.   Opinions expressed are my own #Xfinityreviewer