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DoodleDo: Need something to do today? Try Polar Express @ Jordan's

If you need something to do today.... or something to sed the kids to with Dad .... try the Polar Express movie / ride @ Jordan's furniture in Avon.  It's really fun ... and in 4D with hot chocolate aromas, seats that move, snow on your face and all kinds of cool stuff for the kids.... only about 20 minutes and $6, but fun.  I think they run every 30 minutes starting at noon....

Verizon IMAX 3D Theater Jordans Furniture Natick / Reading.

New Tinkerbell Movie Out

We are a big fan of the Disney Fairies - especially the book series.  And we're all excited that the new Tinker Bell DVD that is out on October 28th.  Somehow, Amazon has it available already!  Gotta have a stash of interesting movies for the cold days ahead... :) 

Free HSM3 tickets from Vera Bradley!

Looking for a good mystery/thriller flik?

The Bank Job just came out on DVD a month ago and we finally got around to watching it.  I like Jason Statham from those crazy Transporter movies... The Bank Job was a fun movie to watch - almost a Thirteen wannabee.  The Dover Library has a copy of the DVD if you can't wait for NetFlix or if you already busted your DVD budget on buying the first season of Mad Men or the fourth season of House, MD....

The WSJ liked it in their review...

Top movie ticket puts you far beyond the cheap seats - The Boston Globe

Top movie ticket puts you far beyond the cheap seats - The Boston Globe.

When Showcase Cinema de Lux opens its doors at Patriot Place on Friday, moviegoers will have a choice to make at the ticket counter: coach or first class.� Just like coach-class airfare, a standard ticket will reserve a seat inside the new Foxborough movie theater, which houses a restaurant, food court, several conference rooms, seating areas for children, and a reading room for adults. But for an extra $10, patrons can upgrade: securing a spot in leather loveseats, where hosts serve cocktails, and gaining access into the Lux Level, a posh upstairs lounge overlooking the lobby's baby grand piano.

This 'Girl' has old-fashioned appeal - The Boston Globe

The Globe likes the Kit Kittredge: An American Girl movie... it opens today in the Boston area.  Find a theatre near you here...
This 'Girl' has old-fashioned appeal - The Boston Globe.

'WALL-E' is out of this world - The Boston Globe

The Globe loves Wall-E.... put it on your list....(Rated G)

Daring 'WALL-E' is a family film with a cautionary message that even parents can love

'WALL-E' is out of this world - The Boston Globe.

Pre-Screening of Sex in the City Movie for a good cause

The United Way of Tri-County Women's Leadership Council (WLC) presents an exclusive pre-screening of Sex and the City, The Movie, on May 30th to benefit programs that support women and girls in the Metrowest/495 corridor. After the pre-screening, join us for a reception sponsored by Neiman Marcus and enter to win a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes (a $500 value). Munch on brunch bites and sip fruitinis while checking out the movie's fashions displayed throughout the store. Your $30 ticket includes: movie, breakfast, and your chance to win a pair of Manolo Blahnik shoes.* Bring your friends, give this as an incentive to your employees or co-workers, meet the girls at the movies and win a chance to walk away in Manolo Blahnik shoes.

 A Movie, Fashion & Friends for Breakfast.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl - Special Advance Screening

These exclusive advanced engagements will be held in New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, and Alpharetta GA. Receive a free children's t-shirt* with every ticket purchased to advance screenings of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. American Express® Cardmember Exclusive: Use your American Express Card to purchase tickets to advance screenings of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl and receive an exclusive souvenir program.

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl - Special Advance Screening.

Dedham Showcase Cinemas closes its doors - The Boston Globe

Link: Dedham Showcase Cinemas closes its doors - The Boston Globe.

It will indeed be the last picture show. Tomorrow, Showcase Cinemas Dedham closes for good. National Amusements Inc. plans to demolish its aging 12-screen theater to make way for a shopping plaza called Legacy Place, and a new 15-screen movie theater, "Showcase Cinema de Lux," to open in late 2009.

Aiming to Stem Attendance Losses, More Cinemas Try a Full-Frills Model - New York Times

NYT looks at luxe movie theatres - including the new Cinema de Lux in Randolph.  Link: Aiming to Stem Attendance Losses, More Cinemas Try a Full-Frills Model - New York Times.

Taking Children to PG-13 and R Movies - Movies - New York Times

Pushing the concept of moving past the "just right" movie for kids ... and parents.

Link: Taking Children to PG-13 and R Movies - Movies - New York Times.

So there is no need to shell out for a baby sitter, or subject yourself to repeated viewings of “Alvin and the Chipmunks” or “The Water Horse” — though if that’s your thing, I won’t stop you. But there are a lot of good movies out there right now, and if you haven’t seen them yet — in addition to the one’s I’ve mentioned there are “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly” and “Into the Wild,” “I Am Legend” and “Michael Clayton” — consider taking the children along. Some of these films may be too hot or too rough, but for that reason they may also be just right.

New Lux Level @ Showcase in Randolph

Wow this place sounds great... Sort of like the AMC Premium Cinema in Framingham

Showcase Cinemas in Randolph unveiled their new "Lux Level" service Dec. 26 - in a theater with larger seats, no screaming kids (it's 21-plus), and wait staff that serves cocktails, burgers, pizza, and more...

Link: I laughed, I cried, I was treated like a king - The Boston Globe.

Free Holiday Movies: Sat @ 10am

National Amusements / Showcase Cinemas has some free holiday and Christmas movies for your family with its "Holiday Classics" program. Holiday Classics is a four week holiday program offering moviegoers FREE admission to a classic holiday film with a donation at a participating theatre box office of a non-perishable food item to benefit local food banks or local community services. Holiday Classics is every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m., November 24th - December 15th.

Film schedule:
November 24 - Elf
December 1 - It's a Wonderful Life
December 8 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 15 - White Christmas
Click on participating locations for a theatre near you.

Massachusetts (5 Theatres):
Showcase Cinemas Randolph
73 Mazzeo Drive, Randolph, MA 02368 / (781) 963-5600

Showcase Cinemas Woburn
RT 38 & 128, Woburn, MA 01801 / (781) 933-5330

Showcase Cinemas W Spfld 1-15
864 Riverdale Road, West Springfield, MA 01089 / 413-733-5131

Showcase Cinemas Revere
565 Squire Road, Revere, MA 02151 / (781) 286-1660

Showcase Cinemas Lowell
32 Reiss Avenue, Lowell, MA 01853 / (978) 551-0055

Connecticut (1 Theatres)
Iowa (1 Theatres)
MI (1 Theatres)
NJ (3 Theatres)
Ohio (3 Theatres)
Rhode Island (1 Theatres)

Very Minty Christmas every Sat & Sun in Nov

Showcase Cinemas in Randoph, Woburn & Revere are showing My Little Pony's Very Minty Christmas in its KIDTOONS program. Showings are every Saturday and Sunday in November at 10am. All tickets are only $3.50!

Flick or Treat

Showcase Cinemas and National Amusements is running a program called Flick or Treat, a fun in-theatre event designed to offer children and their families a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween. Prizes are raffled off to children in costume. Participants enjoy the free family film - Tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis at the theatre and through print and radio sponsors.

Massachusetts locations participating:
Showcase Cinemas Revere
565 Squire Road
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 286-1660

Showcase Cinemas W Spfld 1-15
864 Riverdale Road
West Springfield, MA 01089
413-733-5131

Showcase Cinemas Randolph
73 Mazzeo Drive
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 963-5600

Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux
70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike
Millbury, MA 01527
508-853-4000

Rhode Island participating theatres:
Providence Place Cinemas 16
10 Providence Place
Providence, RI 02903
401-270-4646

Showcase Cinemas Warwick
1200 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 885-1621

Outdoor Movie Night in Wellesley

October 12th Outdoor Movie Night in Wellesley
The new Citibank branch, opening at 84 Central Street, is sponsoring an Outdoor Movie Night at Warren Park on Friday, October 12, 2007. The movie will begin at dusk, which is approximately 6:05 pm. Citibank will be providing free popcorn and hot apple cider. Bring your blankets and your lawn chairs and enjoy a night under the stars with your family. Check the sign at the intersection of Walnut St. and Washington St. to see what movie will be showing or stop by the Warren Building and ask! Muggles should prepare themselves for an evening of magic and wizardry!

Nick Jr @ the Movies: Tues & Thurs @ 10am

Showcase Cinemas and National Amusements is running a toddler program called Nick Jr. At The Movies. See Dora, Blue, The Backyardigans, and The Wonder Pets on the Big Screen!

Together, parents and children can enjoy special sing-along music videos and exciting episodes from popular Nick Jr.® shows, exclusively at participating National Amusements locations. Come and see the theatre as it is transformed into a fun Nick Jr.® themed area kids will love!

All Tickets are $5 plus a free gift for every kid!

Every Tuesday & Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Beginning September 18th through November 8th at select locations:

Showcase Cinemas Randolph
73 Mazzeo Drive
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 963-5600

Fairfax Corner 14: Cinema De Lux
11900 Palace Way
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-502-4060

Schedule:

Dora the Explorer:
Sept 18 & 20
Oct 16 & 18

Backyardigans:
Sept 25 & 27
Oct 23 & 25

Blue's Room:
Oct 2 & 4
Oct 30 & Nov 1

Wonder Pets:
Oct 9 & 11
Nov 6 & 8

Movie Ratings for Kids: Kids-In-Mind

This is a great website to check before you take the kids to the movies. Kids-In-Mind rates movies on three objctive criteria on a scale of 1 to 10:
- Sex/Nudity
- Violence / Gore
- Profanity
They give you an in depth review of every incident of violence, profanity and sex/nudity so you can decide on your own whether it is an ok movie for your family.

Free Family Movies: Tues & Wed @ 10

Regal Movie Theatres is offering Free Family Movies this summer. Selected Regal Entertainment Group theatres will show G & PG movies starting at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the 9 week Free Family Films Festival. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer.

Massachusetts theatres that are participating in the 2007 Free Family Film Festival:

Bellingham Stadium / 259 HARTFORD AVE / Bellingham ,MA 02019 / 508-966-4500
07/03-07/04 Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G) & Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
07/10-07/11 Doogal (G) & Open Season (PG)
07/17-07/18 Clifford's Really Big Movie (G) & Hoodwinked (PG)
07/24-07/25 Charlotte's Web (G) & Flicka (PG)
07/31-08/01 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) & Nanny McPhee (PG)
08/07-08/08 Winged Migration (G) & Over The Hedge (PG)
08/14-08/15 March Of The Penguins (G) & Madagascar (PG)
08/21-08/22 Everyone's Hero (G) & Flushed Away (PG)

Fenway Stadium / 401 Park Drive / Boston, MA 02115 / 617-424-6266
07/03-07/04 Indian In The Cupboard (G) & Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
07/10-07/11 Curious George (G) & Happy Feet (PG)
07/17-07/18 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) & Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/24-07/25 Everyone's Hero (G) & Open Season (PG)
07/31-08/01 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) & Flicka (PG)
08/07-08/08 March Of The Penguins (G) & Madagascar (PG)
08/14-08/15 Charlotte's Web (G) & Flushed Away (PG)
08/21-08/22 Doogal (G) & Over The Hedge (PG)

Independence Mall / 101 INDEPENDENCE MALL WAY / Kingston,MA 02364 / 781-582-2000
07/03-07/04 Doogal (G) & Hoodwinked (PG)
07/10-07/11 March Of The Penguins (G) & Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/17-07/18 Curious George (G) & Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
07/24-07/25 Adventures Of Pipi Longstocking (G) & Flicka (PG)
07/31-08/01 Indian In The Cupboard (G) & Open Season (PG)
08/07-08/08 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) & Over The Hedge (PG)
08/14-08/15 Everyone's Hero (G) & Flushed Away (PG)
08/21-08/22 Charlotte's Web (G) & Madagascar (PG)

Solomon Pond Stadium / 591 DONALD LYNCH BLVD / Marlborough,MA 01752 / 508-303-2488
07/03-07/04 Curious George (G) / Happy Feet (PG)
07/10-07/11 Clifford's Really Big Movie (G) / Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
07/17-07/18 Doogal (G) / Open Season (PG)
07/24-07/25 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) / Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/31-08/01 Charlotte's Web (G) / Over The Hedge (PG)
08/07-08/08 March Of The Penguins (G) / Flicka (PG)
08/14-08/15 Winged Migration (G) / Flushed Away (PG)
08/21-08/22 Everyone's Hero (G) / Madagascar (PG)

Silver City Galleria / 2 GALLERIA MALL DR / Taunton ,MA 02780 / 508-821-4553
07/03-07/04 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) / Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/10-07/11 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) / Flicka (PG)
07/17-07/18 March Of The Penguins (G) / Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
07/24-07/25 Curious George (G) / Happy Feet (PG)
07/31-08/01 Doogal (G) / Madagascar (PG)
08/07-08/08 Jonah: A Veggie Tale Movie (G) / Open Season (PG)
08/14-08/15 Charlotte's Web (G) & Over The Hedge (PG)
08/21-08/22 Everyone's Hero (G) & Flushed Away (PG)

New Hampshire theatres that are participating in the 2007 Free Family Film Festival:
Hooksett/ 100 TECHNOLOGY DR / Hooksett ,NH 03106 / 603-644-3456
07/03-07/04 March Of The Penguins (G) & Flicka (PG)
07/10-07/11 Everyone's Hero (G) / Nanny McPhee (PG)
07/17-07/18 Muppets Take Manhattan (G) / Madagascar (PG)
07/24-07/25 Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (G) & Hoodwinked (PG)
07/31-08/01 Charlotte's Web (G) & Ice Age: The Meltdown (PG)
08/07-08/08 Curious George (G) & Open Season (PG)
08/14-08/15 Indian In The Cupboard (G) & Over The Hedge (PG)
08/21-08/22 Doogal (G) & Flushed Away (PG)

Free Movie Mondays - Sun Protection Flicks (SPF)

National Amusements presents SPF - Sun Protection Flicks, to benefit The SHADE Foundation. The eight week summer movie series was created by National Amusements to raise awareness of the importance of sun protection and to offer families "Out of the Sun Fun" in support of the SHADE Foundation's important mission.

The program runs every Monday at 11 a.m. from June 25 - August 13 and will feature free family films.

SPF-Sun protection Flicks are offered at participating locations at 11 a.m. on Mondays from June 25 to August 13, 2007.

6/25 - Rugrats in Paris G
7/2 - Madagascar PG
7/9 - Shark Tale PG
7/16 - Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events G
7/23 - Rugrats Movie PG
7/30 - The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie PG
8/6 - The Wild Thornberrys Movie PG
8/13 - Yours, Mine and Ours PG

Particpiating Locations:
Showcase Cinemas Seekonk / 100 Commerce Way / Seekonk, MA 02771 / (508) 336-6789

Showcase Cinemas North Attleborough / 640 South Washington Street / North Attleborough, MA 02760 / (508) 643-3900

Showcase Cinemas Revere / 565 Squire Road / Revere, MA 02151 / (781) 286-1660

Showcase Cinemas Randolph / 73 Mazzeo Drive / Randolph, MA 02368 / (781) 963-5600

Showcase Cinemas Woburn / RT 38 & 128 / Woburn, MA 01801 / (781) 933-5330

Showcase Cinemas Lawrence / 6 Chickering Street / Lawrence, MA 01843 / (978) 686-2121

Showcase Cinemas Lowell / 32 Reiss Avenue / Lowell, MA 01853 / (978) 551-0055

Showcase Cinemas W Spfld 1-15 / 864 Riverdale Road / West Springfield, MA 01089 / 413-733-5131

Showcase Cinemas Worcester North / 135 Brooks Street / Worcester, MA 01606 / (508) 853-4000

Providence Place Cinemas / 10 Providence Place / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-270-4646

Showcase Cinemas Warwick / 1200 Quaker Lane / Warwick, RI 02886 / (401) 885-1621

The Shade Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Shonda Schilling, wife of Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling. Shonda is a melanoma survivor who launched the foundation with the mission of reducing future cases of skin cancer by educating children about sun-safety.

AMC Summer Movie Camp: Free Kids Movies on Wednesdays

AMC Theatres has a Summer Movie Camp Great kids’ movies are available -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp. Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
- FREE movies from June 27 – August 15* (*Excluding July 4th)
- Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday

Schedule:
June 27: Happy Feet
July 4: HOLIDAY, SEE YOU NEXT WEEK
July 11: Ice Age: The Meltdown
July 18: Barnyard: The Original Party Animals
July 25: Flushed Away
August 1: Charlotte’s Web
August 8: Open Season
August 15: Over the Hedge

Massachusetts theatres participating include:
AMC Framingham 15
22 Flutie Pass , Mass Pike Exit 13, Framingham, MA 01701 / Guest Services: 508-875-6151

AMC Braintree 10
121 Grandview Rd. , Route 93 off of Exit 6, Braintree, MA 02184 / Guest Services: 781-356-0112

AMC Tyngsboro 12
440 Middlesex Road , Route 3 exit 36, Tyngsboro, MA 01879 / Guest Services: 978-649-4158

Loews Methuen 20
90 Pleasant Valley St. Methuen, MA 01844 / Guest Services: 978-738-8942

KidToons: G Rated Movies for Kids every Sat & Sun @ Showcase Cinemas

Playing this June : Holly Hobbie & Friends: Best Friends forever
June 2 - July 1
ALL TICKETS $3.50 Plus Receive concession coupon for $3.50 KIDS COMBO
Running time 94 minutes

http://www.nationalamusements.com/programs/kid_toons.asp?page=1

Free Movies on Bookworm Wednesdays @ Showcase Cinemas

Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. from June 27th through August 15th at Showcase Cinemas is Bookworm Wednesdays. The following theatres in Massachusetts are participating:

Showcase Cinemas North Attleborough / 640 South Washington Street / North Attleborough, MA 02760 / (508) 643-3900

Showcase Cinemas Revere / 565 Squire Road / Revere, MA 02151 / (781) 286-1660

Showcase Cinemas Randolph / 73 Mazzeo Drive / Randolph, MA 02368 / (781) 963-5600

Showcase Cinemas Dedham / 950 Providence Highway / Dedham, MA 02026 / (781) 326-4955

Showcase Cinemas Woburn / RT 38 & 128 / Woburn, MA 01801 / (781) 933-5330

Showcase Cinemas Lawrence 7-14 / 6 Chickering Street / Lawrence, MA 01843 / (978) 686-2121

Showcase Cinemas Lowell / 32 Reiss Avenue / Lowell, MA 01853 / (978) 551-0055

Showcase Cinemas W Spfld 1-15 / 864 Riverdale Road / West Springfield, MA 01089 / 413-733-5131

Blackstone Valley 14 Cinema de Lux / 70 Worcester/Providence Turnpike / Millbury, MA 01527 / 508-853-4000

Showcase Cinemas Worcester North / 135 Brooks Street / Worcester, MA 01606 / (508) 853-4000

Free movies and great prizes. All you need is a book report, because that is the price of admission!

For more details click here