googlea875c0213e6e807d.html] Fandads: January 2019

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Get Ready for The Nutcracker and the Four Realms



Last year there were so many great movies that came out at the theaters and sadly we were not able to see them all. One movie that I wished that we saw in the theaters was The Nutcracker and The Four Realms. This was an amazing movie filled with fantastic images that would require multiple viewings. Now you can re-watch this Disney hit over and over again since it was just released this past Tuesday. 

Get Ready to Break Stuff with Ralph Breaks the Internet




One of the funniest movies we saw earlier this year was Ralph Breaks the Internet and it is coming home for you to enjoy again in a few weeks. You can read our review of the theater release here and read what the home release is going to come packed with below. Our review of the home release will come soon.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Get Ready for a Fun Adventure with The Kid Who Would Be King



From the first time I saw the trailer to "The Kid Who Would Be King", I instantly thought of "The Goonies", "Explorers", and "E.T.". What I have been hearing from early reviews is that this movie is a lot of fun and great for the entire family.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Get Ready for Mickey's Search Party



Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through dynamic and immersive moments that take place on the ice, in the air and in the seats. Produced by Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in live touring family entertainment, Disney On Ice is once again elevating the ice show experience with brand-new engaging elements that will fascinate both newcomers and seasoned guests alike. This show starts on January 24th at Allstate Area and runs until the 27th.

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic to Appear at The Chicago Theatre



Everyone’s invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic. Featuring favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new, magical adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic will visit Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, for six performances at The Chicago Theatre. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is produced by family entertainment giant, Feld Entertainment, in partnership with the non-profit educational organization Sesame Workshop.

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Are You Ready for the Rexcelsior?


The Lego Movie 2 is coming out next month and the blitz of figures and sets are hitting the stores with a vengeance. While we covered the biggest LEGO set to come out, now we have word on a new set that is sure to be one that you would like in your collection if you are a fan of The Lego Movie. 

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The Shape Comes Home Again


Halloween is one of those horror movies that I watch every time I see it on the television. I remember watching it when I was younger and just being scared everytime Micheal Myers appeared on the screen. While I never got the chance to see the latest Halloween movie, I can now watch it as it comes home today, January 15th.

Are you ready to be scared again with Goosebumps 2?


The first Goosebumps movie was a fun way to see what happens when most of the characters from the Goosebumps stories come to life. It was cool to see them on the screen, but it was also a little scary to see them live, I'm talking to you Slappy!  Get ready to get scared again on January 15th.

Monday, January 14, 2019

Get Ready to Bring Home the Grinch




It seems like the Grinch has been everywhere this winter season in Chicago. He graced the stage of the Chicago Theater in November and was on the big screen at our local theaters. While we did not get a chance to see him on the big screen, we will get the chance to see him on the small screen when Dr. Seuss' The Grinch comes home digitally on January 22 and physically on Feb 5.

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Walk on the Moon with First Man

Disclaimer: The Fandads received a review copy of First Man in exchange for promoting the home release of the movie and product to host a giveaway. All thoughts, opinions, and claustrophobic moments are our own. 




Imagine sitting in an experimental rocket and hearing all of the nuts and bolts creak and jiggle as you are shooting into space. That feeling of claustrophobia hitting you as you realize how tight the quarters are for you and your fellow astronauts. Damien Chazelle's First Man makes you feel like you are in all of these scenes in the amazing story of Neil Armstrong's trip to the moon. 

Friday, January 4, 2019

Let's Not Make This a Yearly Thing, please!



A few weeks into 2018 my son had a seizure. We did not know it was a seizure at the moment and we spent the day in the ER having all sort of tests and bloodwork done on him. Although it was an interesting way to start the new year, we decided that we were going to make the best of 2018 and not let his condition prevent us from having a great year. 

Well, here we are at the beginning of 2019 and we made another trip to the ER and my son has been admitted. This time we stayed overnight and are looking at another night at the hospital. Before I get ahead of myself, let me start at the beginning. 

LEGO Movie 2 Welcome to Apocalypseburg Set is Awesome!


Yesterday was a fun day at the Fandads household because we received the new LEGO catalog with the latest sets coming out in January. While my children and I were excited for all of the new Star Wars sets, Darth Vader's Castle, we also were excited to see all of the set for the new LEGO 2 movie. Little did we know that not all of the sets were on display in the catalog. There was one more that not listed or shown...until now!