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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island


In this follow-up to the 2008 worldwide hit “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” the new 3D family adventure “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” begins when young Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role from the first film) receives a coded distress signal from a mysterious island where no island should exist.  It’s a place of strange life forms, mountains of gold, deadly volcanoes, and more than one astonishing secret.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is released in cinemas on February 3rd 2012

Play a great game all about this film here.

A Monster in Paris

3D animated family film out in cinemas nationwide on January 27th.

A wacky inventor, his camera crazy best friend and a madcap monkey make a BIG mistake when let loose in the Professor’s laboratory! With lotions and potions spilling everywhere, the troublesome trio accidentally create Franc, a musical talent of monstrous proportions.

With the help of the beautiful but feisty singer Lucille, the team are on a mission to protect their new friend from the ghastly wannabe Mayor, Commissioner Maynott, who has a plan to increase his popularity by capturing Franc and revealing him to be a scary monster to the people of Paris.

To celebrate the launch of this film we have 2 great activity sheets for you to enjoy:-

We have a great competition to support the launch of this film, you could win a Science Kit - access the competition here.

Horrid Henry: The Movie

For all the mischievous little ones out there comes the fantastic release of Horrid Henry: The Movie, which catapults onto DVD, Blu-ray Family Pack and Blu-Ray 3D. 

With Theo Stevenson as Horrid Henry and starring the best of British talent including Richard E. Grant, Parminder Nagra, Matthew Horne, Noel Fielding, Kimberly Walsh, Dick & Dom and Anjelica Huston, Horrid Henry: The Movie is based on the hugely popular books by Francesca Simon and is the first British kids' film to be shot in 3D.

 

Happy Feet 2

The sequel to “Happy Feet,” the Academy Award®-winning animated smash hit, “Happy Feet Two” returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D.


Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic.  Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly!  Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model.

 

 

 

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure

BEETHOVEN’S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE is the next uplifting instalment from the well-loved family franchise where the hilarious canine speaks for the first time!  When Henry the wayward elf (Kyle Massey) flees the North Pole and borrows Santa’s sleigh as his get-away ride, disaster strikes when he accidently crash lands in a small American town.

Although Henry makes it out safely, he finds himself with bigger problems when thieves sneak on board and steal Santa’s magic toy bag. With Christmas swiftly approaching the consequences are dire; without the magic toy bag, Christmas will be cancelled! On a mission to recover Santa’s bag, Henry soon gets a helping paw from the heroic and hilarious Beethoven and his teenage pal, Mason (Munro Chambers) who is also seeking to recapture some Christmas magic. Determined to save the day, Beethoven, Henry and Mason work together to bring Christmas joy to all!

Featuring an all-star cast, including Tom Arnold as the voice of Beethoven and narration by John Cleese, it’s a barking good time for the whole family! 

We have 3 fab activity sheets for you to print off and enjoy:-

Snakes and Ladders

Find The Presents

Match The Presents

The Lion King

Stuck for things to do this half term? Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Scar, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever as one of Disney’s best loved animations guaranteed to keep your little cubs entertained this half term as the Oscar® and Golden Globe® winning film, The Lion King 3D, continues to roar in cinemas.  

The Lion King 3D introduced the Circle of Life to whole new generation as Disney’s epic animation The Lion King 3D’s record-breaking opening across UK cinemas with the current total global box office of over $15million! This makes it the highest opening weekend for a re-issue for 14 years - since the 1997 re-release of Star Wars IV: A New Hope.

To celebrate the release of this film we have 2 great activity sheets for you to download and enjoy:-

Lion King Colouring Page

Lion King Activity Page

 

Kung Fu Panda 2 Activity Sheets

 

In DreamWorks Animation’s KUNG FU PANDA 2, Po is now living his dream as the Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five.  But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu.  Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

Kung Fu Panda 2 is available on Blu-ray Triple Play & DVD on 14th November from Paramount Home Entertainment. Order your copy from HMV.com

To celebrate its release we have some great activity sheets for you to download and enjoy:

Maze Fireworks

Maze Noodles

Ispy Po

Ispy Props

Matching Game 1

Matching Game 2

Disney Activity Sheets

Get more magic with Disney and buy one selected Blu-ray or DVD and get another one completely free.

We have some great Activity Sheets for you to download and enjoy to support this great offer, just click on the link below and enjoy.

Tangled Activity Sheet 2

Bambi Activity Sheet

Cars Activity Sheet

Green Lantern

Starring Ryan Reynolds (The Proposal) in the title role, DC Comics’ legendary super hero soars to the edges of space, where a war has been raging between those who rule with fear, and those who protect life: the Green Lantern Corps.

To celebrate the launch of this great film on DVD we have 2 great activity sheets for you to download and enjoy, just click on the link below to access them:-

Green Lantern Activity Sheet 1

Green Lantern Activity Sheet 2

© GREEN LANTERN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.  © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  All Rights Reserved

Happy Feet 2

The sequel to “Happy Feet,” the Academy Award®-winning animated smash hit, “Happy Feet Two” returns audiences to the magnificent landscape of Antarctica in superb 3D.


Mumble, The Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic.  Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters The Mighty Sven — a penguin who can fly!  Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model.


But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures — from tiny Krill to giant Elephant Seals — to put things right.

Visit the ‘Happy Feet Hub’ on their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/HappyFeetTwoUK?sk=app_272135132817469)

We have an exclusive Activity Sheet for you to enjoy, click on the text below, download and have fun completing it:

Happy Feet 2 Activity Sheet

 

 

Winnie The Pooh
 
Narrated by John Cleese, featuring all-star voices including Jim Cummings and Craig Ferguson and music from US superstar Zooey Deschamel, Winnie the Pooh is inspired by five stories from AA Milne’s books in Disney’s classic hand-drawn art style. Created by Burny Mattinson (The Lion King, Beauty & the Beast) and Andreas Deja (The Little Mermaid, The Lion King) Winnie the Pooh is executive produced by John Lasseter

To support the release of this DVD we have some fun activities for you to do:

A Winnie the Pooh Quiz

Activity Sheet

Mr Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper’s Penguins stars Jim Carrey and Angela Lansbury. The first live-action family comedy event stars Jim Carrey, whose chilly relationship with his family heats up after he inherits six adorable, lovable and mischievous penguins.

Here are 2 great colouring pictures for you to enjoy, click on the image below and print off your sheet.

 

 

Legend of the Guardians; The Owls of Ga’Hoole

Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with this fantasy adventure based on the beloved books by Kathryn Lasky. Young owl Soren marvels at his father’s epic stories of the Guardians of Ga’Hoole, mythic winged warriors who fought a great battle to save all owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. When he and brother Kludd fall from their treetop home and into the talons of the Pure Ones, it’s up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave owls.

Together they seek the Great Tree, home of the Guardians –the only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.

This is the first 3D release from Warner Home Video and it looks stunning; See it on Blu-Ray so the whole family can immersive themselves in both the legend and the gorgeous visuals. We also have some cute colouring sheets to get your little ones engaged in the film!

We have 2 great colouring in sheets for you:

Click on the image above, print off your sheet and enjoy colouring them in.

RIO

RIO is a 3-D animation feature from the makers of the "Ice Age" films.  Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rainforest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centers on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind.

We have some great activities for you to download and enjoy:-

 

Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures

A spectacular 3D animation following the wonderful adventures of Sammy the sea turtle (Dominic Cooper, MAMMA MIA) as he searches the ocean for his one true love.

Sammy scrambles to the sea shortly after hatching on a beach in California and quickly finds and loses the love of his life, the beautiful Shelly (Gemma Arterton, TAMARA DREWE). 

We have a great Activity Booklet for you to print off and enjoy

© 2010 Optimum Releasing 

 

We have some great colouring in pages for you, download them here.

The loveable characters Boog, Elliot and their forest friends return for a third adventure in Open Season 3, courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Families will love the fun, interactive Open Season 3 bonus material, including the DVD game “Runaway RV,” in which Mr. Weenie and the pet gang are out to save Boog from the circus and it’s up to you to help steer them to safety. Also on the DVD is a Progression Reel, which shows a scene come to life from story sketch through final animation.

 

TINKER BELL AND THE GREAT FAIRY RESCUE

This Christmas, let Tinker Bell warm your hearts with a delightful  tale of friendship and adventure as the worlds of fairies and humans meet for the first time. This all-new, original full-length CG animated film, featuring breathtaking animation, spectacular music and an all-star cast of voice talents makes its debut on Disney Blu-ray and DVD Double Play.

Download your Box Game here

Download your colouring in sheet here

Download your colouring in/activity sheet here

Roary The Racing Car Winter Breeze DVD

Join Roary and all his racing car friends at Silver Hatch with the new Christmas DVD featuring six fantastic episodes such as Winter Breeze, Car Boot Sale, Let’s Hear it For Big Chris, Mr Carburettor’s Birthday Suit, Crash Landing and Save Our Tree.

We also have 3 great colouring sheets for your to print off and colour in, just click on the image below and a pdf will be shown, print it off and enjoy.

Alpha and Omega

ALPHA AND OMEGA, Lionsgate’s new 3D animated children’s film.

The film follows the adventures of two wolves who are trying to find their way home from Idaho in theUSA to Jasper Park, Canada after being captured and moved by park rangers.

The film is really good fun, and features a really great voice cast led by Hayden Panettiere as Kate an Alpha wolf and Justin Long as Humphrey, an Omega wolf.


We have 2 great activities for you to do, just click on the links below to access them:-

Alpha and Omega Activity Sheet

Wolf Facts

The Princess and the Frog

We have some great activity sheets for you to download or print off - enjoy!

Click on the link above to download the larger images. 

Memomuses games

To play 2 great games just click on the links below:-

Memomuses

We also have some great colouring in pictures to do, just click on the image below, print them off and enjoy colouring them in:-


Catch It, Bin It, Kill It

Preventing the spread of germs is very important to stop you catching and spreading coughs, cold and flu.  Follow these top tips to help keep you and your family and friends healthy!

  • Catch It – catch your cough or sneeze with a tissue
  • Bin It – throw your tissue in the bin
  • Kill It – clean your hands to stop germs spreading

Here are some fun activity features to help you have fun fighting germs: 

  • Help Jimmy the Germ find his way through the maze to the bin!
  • Colour-in these germs before they get put in the bin for good!
  • Atichoo! Learn how to fight germs with this wonderful word-search

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Here are some great games and activities to keep you busy:

Word Search

Colouring Page 1
Colouring Page 2

Food Search

Maze

Flint and Sam Coluring Picture

Flint Colouring Picture

Word Scramble


To download click on the above links and print them off - Enjoy!!

Ice Age 3 Activity Sheets

 

We have some great activity sheets for you to do, just click on the link below and print it off and enjoy!!

 

Postman Pat colouring in sheets

We have some great Postman Pat colouring sheets for you to print off and colour in, we hope you have fun colouring them in.

Click on one of the images above to access a larger image, print it off and have fun!

Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure

We have a great activity sheet for all to enjoy, just download it here, to celebrate this great DVD from Disney

DVD Synopsis: Let your imagination take flight in an enchanting new motion picture starring the world's most beloved fairy. This year's Autumn Revelry promises to be something special. A blue harvest moon will rise, allowing the fairies to use a precious moonstone to restore the Pixie Dust Tree - the source of all their magic. But when Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she must venture out across the sea on a secret quest to set things right. With some help from her friend Terence - and a charming rascally firefly named Blaze - Tink braves an astonishing new world and discovers the greatest treasure of all.

The Fantastic Mr Fox

We have some fun activities for you to enjoy:

Mr Fox Muffin Recipe

Mr Fox Trumps

Mr Fox Factsheet

Play Whackbat here

For all these activities, click on the relevant link to open the pdf then print them off

Coraline Activity Books

Just click on the links below, print out and enjoy....  You will need abode to access.

Cúl Kids

Play the Cúl Green "Power Play" game and find out how you can help in the classroom and at home to make Croke Park carbon neutral!

Here are some great games and activities for you to download and enjoy at home over the Summer (you will need adobe to download, this is free from a search engine):-

Fifi Spot the Difference

Fifi Colouring In

Make Garden Signs

Roary Colouring in

Roary Make a medal

Roary Fathers Day Card

There are lots more games and activities on these websites which are safe for children to use:

http://www.fifiandtheflowertots.com
http://www.roarytheracingcar.com

 

We have some great activity sheets for you to print off and enjoy:

Charlie & Lola:

Colouring In

Magic Trick

Make a Card

Make a Paper Plant

 

Scholastic.co.uk

This site has a great variety of games and colouring in sheets for you to chose, click on the link above to find out more and have some fun.

These activities are suitable for all primary aged children and involve printing off items you wish to colour, or do the activities in - we liked the site and hope you do to.

The games on our website require Macromedia Flash AND Shockwave plug-in players. This software enables you to play flash games on your computer. It only takes a minute to download this software, which you can do so clicking on the following link (please ensure you download the appropiate file for your browser): http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/

FAT FRED:

This is a simple but nice flash game, where you have to help Fat Fred in locating and then eating all the hamburgers before time runs out and score maximum points.

Walk Left Left Arrow Key
Walk Right Right Arrow Key
Jump Up Arrow Key

MINI NITRO:

Drive your customizable Mini Cooper on the rough country lanes, use Nitro boosts and try to complete all the tracks in the fastest time possible....

Accelerate Up Arrow Key
Brake/Reverse Down Arrow Key
Turn Left Left Arrow Key
Turn Right Right Arrow Key
Activate Nitro Space Bar

FROGGER:
The aim of the game is to simply get Frogger onto the other side of the road....ALIVE!

Up Up Arrow Key
Down Down Arrow Key
Left Left Arrow Key
Right Right Arrow Key
SHOW JUMPING:

Ride a horse and jump over different obstacles, walls and fences to complete a course in this action packed show jumping

Gallop Up Arrow Key
Slow Down Down Arrow Key
Turn Left Left Arrow Key
Turn Right Right Arrow Key
Jump Space Bar

INDIANA JONES:
Help Indiana Jones find the the lost treasure of Pharaoh, but watch out for the booby traps set to stop you

Controls:
Normal keyboard arrow keys to move left/right and jump. But use the up key to go forward when in the labrynth

 

 
     
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
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