What a great premise with a fantastic cast! Fun for the whole family!

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Starring Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, with Hong Chau and Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby.

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Another terrific horror film!

Directed by Radio Silence—the filmmaking duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett—Ready or Not 2 leans into tension and anticipation of the unknown, deliberately keeping audiences off balance and never quite sure where the story is headed next:

Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace (Samara Weaving) discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith (Kathryn Newton) at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.

Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Written & Directed by: Guy Busick & R. Christopher Murphy
Produced by: Tripp Vinson, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, Bradley J. Fischer
Cast: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, Kevin Durand, Olivia Cheng, Varun Saranga, Daniel Beirne

Searchlight Pictures’ Ready or Not 2: Here I Come opens on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home May 5, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release June 16.

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One of my favorite trends revealed at Toy Fair NY this year is the inclusion of fine arts in toys. Jigsaw puzzles have always included fine art images, but mostly in adult puzzles. I saw fine art pieces included in all kinds of toys across Toy Fair and will be sharing some of them here.

Hape, already known for its high-end toys, has collaborated with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (“The Met”) to bring fine art images to children, even infants and toddlers. From building blocks to pull toys and, of course, jigsaw puzzles, Hape has brought charming menagerie of animals and landscapes to even the youngest children.

Faber Castell, a 250-year-old art supplies manufacturer produces pencils, pens, paints, etc., of course, but did you know they also offer art kits? Faber Castell’s Paint by Number Museum series offers several ways to recreate fine works of art. And just look at these beautiful paper fan kits, based on Japanese art, matching the theme with the form.

Spirograph has created kits of beautiful fine art pieces that you can recreate at home using different-sized spirograph wheels and colored pencils, which are, of course, included, so you get the exact right colors. Which of these would you choose?

Mattel has also combined fine art into its toys. From artist-inspired Uno games to the gorgeous Van Gogh Starry Night Barbie, the art world is very well represented. Even the Little People are in on the action with Salvador Dali, Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, and Andre Saraiva.

Mudpuppy has upped the painting game for kids with their Andy Warhol Painting Kit. Each page has its own paint palette, and your child (or you) can let their creativity work as they choose which colors go where on each page.

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Galison, maker of puzzles, games, and more, has a Jonathan Adler Rainbow Hand jigsaw puzzle that is not only a colorful representation of design, but it comes in a gorgeous box that could be used to decorate your home when you’ve completed the puzzle.

Lego has added fine art kits to its considerable collection. While these kits are mainly aimed at adults, kids can do them, too, if they have the patience to work on larger kits. From pop art freestanding kits, like Robert Indiana’s LOVE and Keith Haring’s Dancing Figures, to classic wall-art kits, like Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Hokusai’s The Great Wave, and Monet’s Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, there is something for everyone.

Now more than ever, it is possible to introduce children to fine art in an accessible and interactive way. The above examples are just some of many that I discovered and fell in love with at Toy Fair. I’ll be posting individual reviews of some of the above, so watch this space. Or, better yet, subscribe to Gay NYC Dad and you’ll receive an email notification when posts go live.

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What a great movie to own for multiple viewings as a family! Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers is on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home now and also on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD June 2!

In Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan) and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm). The all-star voice ensemble also features Meryl Streep, Dave Franco and Kathy Najimy. “Hoppers” is directed by Daniel Chong (“We Bare Bears”) and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle (“Incredibles 2”), with an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh.

The animation and story-telling teams did a great job weaving everything together to get the messages across without the viewing feeling preached at or weighed down with the heaviness of the subject matter. The ending is nothing like I expected, but still hopeful. The animation is gorgeous and every scene is just so well timed. It was a treat to watch and still gave us plenty to think about at the finish.

Somethings to think about from Hoppers:

• Touch grass, literally: The healing power of real nature vs. abstract “progress.”
• Connection vs. disconnection: Mabel’s alienation from human society contrasted with her profound belonging among animals and the land.
• What “saving” something actually means: Is it protests and signs, or deep understanding, patience, and becoming part of the ecosystem you’re fighting for?
• The arrogance of “improvement”: Mayor Jerry as the avatar of well-meaning (or not-so-well-meaning) development that steamrolls the irreplaceable.

Voice Cast:
Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Franco, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Sam Richardson, Aparna Nancherla, Nichole Sakura, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Steve Purcell, Karen Huie, Tom Law.

• The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar creative team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite new animated characters from Hoppers.
• Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers.
• “Meet King George” Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and the filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design.
• Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts.
• Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favorite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth.
• Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.
  • Cold Open
  • The Glade
  • The Mission
  • Kings Arrive
  • George’s Bachelor Pad
  • Helicopter Ride

Hoppers Movie from Disney/Pixar is Out on Digital: Buy it here!

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