What’s in your backyard? In Hulu’s adorable new children’s show, “the Mighty Ones” are taking on adventures that are larger than life.
Debuting on Mon., Nov. 9, The MightyOnes follows a twig, pebble, leaf and a strawberry––best friends living in an unkempt backyard. Mistaking the owners of the backyard as gods, these besties are headed off into wild adventures aplenty.
Now for your sneak peek! Keep scrolling to see the first viewing of the brand new show in this episode of “The Sappening.”
The series is a product of DreamWorks Animation and you can catch all the episodes of the first season only on Hulu.
Are your kids looking for new ways to express their creative side? DreamWorks has launched a new creative hub filled with countless ways to entertain them. Download fun, interactive activity sheets, games, crafts, recipes and more from your favorite DreamWorks TV series and movies including Trolls, The Boss Baby, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Shrek, How To Train Your Dragon and more.
Create Harold and George DIY Sock Puppets or She-Ra’s magical sword, solve a Kung Fu Panda puzzle, Troll-ify yourself with a Trolls headband or try out a delicious Hand Pie recipe courtesy of Spirit Riding Free. Watch for new games and activities to be added soon.
If your kids are obsessed with horses, then I’m sure you’ve heard of Spirit. Your kids can catch all the adventures of Lucky, Pru, and Abigail when they move to the Palamino Bluffs Riding Academy. Tune in for new episodes of DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy Part 1 on Netflix on Apr. 3.
According to the description, “There’s never a dull moment as Lucky, Pru and Abigail are preparing to leave Miradero on their exciting adventure as they move away to boarding school at Palamino Bluffs Riding Academy! But moving far from home definitely comes with challenges as the girls are faced with fresh responsibilities and experiences. From meeting their new competition, the BUDs, to fitting in among their fellow Foals (first-term students) their transition to the academy is anything but easy. Along the way the PALs will make new friends and explore their individual talents as they grow up and discover their new home together.”
Movie theaters across the country have closed in response to coronavirus concerns. Universal Pictures announced that they would release their upcoming animated film Trolls World Tour on-demand the same day it is released in theaters. Now you can enjoy Trolls World Tour on it’s planned release day, Apr. 10, from the comfort of your own living room.
NBCUniversal said that due to the current circumstances that are not allowing viewers to get to the theater, Universal Pictures will make its movies available in the home on the same day as their global theatrical releases. Beginning with DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, which opens on Apr. 10, the company will also make movies that are currently in theatrical release available on-demand starting as early as Mar. 20. Titles including The Hunt, The Invisible Man and will be available on many of the popular on-demand services for a 48 hour rental period for a suggested retail price of $19.99 in the US and the price equivalent internationally.
“Universal Pictures has a broad and diverse range of movies with 2020 being no exception. Rather than delaying these films or releasing them into a challenged distribution landscape, we wanted to provide an option for people to view these titles in the home that is both accessible and affordable,” said Jeff Shell, CEO, NBCUniversal. “We hope and believe that people will still go to the movies in theaters where available, but we understand that for people in different areas of the world that is increasingly becoming less possible.”
New Jersey’s American Dream is opening its’ next attraction, a water park! The unrivaled hot spot already has tons of shopping, restaurants and attractions and the newest highlight will bring the first and only DreamWorks Animation Water Park to Rutherford, New Jersey.
Guests can start visiting the water park starting Mar. 19, with tickets already on sale in limited quantities. The “over-the-top water park” brings some of DreamWorks most beloved characters to life in unique and thrilling ways––water style.
Don Ghermezian, Co-CEO of American Dream states “We can’t wait for guests to visit DreamWorks Animation Water Park and experience the completely unique, jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring destination that we have created.”
The DreamWorks Animation Water Park promises fun with your fave characters, like Shrek’s Sinkhole Slammer, Kung Fu Panda’s Temple of Awesomeness, and the world’s largest indoor wave pool, the 1.5 acres of Far Far a Bay, inspired by Shrek’s magical kingdom. Other attractions include Surf’s Up Surf Riders, the Bubbly Lazy River and the Penguins of Madagascar Play Zone.
Later this year, guests can enjoy luxury cabanas designed by Jonathan Adler, private party rooms, and much more. You can plan your trip and purchase tickets now at www.americandream.com.
Editor’s note: We’re making every effort to provide you with the most up-to-date information. However, sometimes closures occur at the last minute due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the spread of Covid-19. We highly recommend that you call ahead before you pack your kids pack your kids (and all those snacks, and diapers…) and haul them across town. Stay safe!
Make room on your calendar because we’ve got Peppa Pig at the LA Zoo, caterpillar adoptions at Kidspace, dancing with Debbie Allen and oh-so much more. Read on for all the details!
"Onward" at El Capitan Theatre
Mar. 5-Mar. 22. For two weeks in March, Pixar's latest movie, Onward, will be playing at Hollywood's historic El Capitan Theatre. There will be pre-show photo ops in front of the Onward mural wall in the lobby, plus a chance to meet a real-life version of Guinevere, the groovy purple van (aka mighty steed) in the movie. Event details.
Sun., March 8. Join Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen and instructors from Debbie Allen Dance Academy for the 5th season of outdoor dancing for the whole family! The free event takes place at The Wallis's Promenade Terrace and this month will feature salsa with Debbie Allen, a live band and more. Event details.
Sun., March 8. Join thousands of Los Angeles Marathon runners and their supporters for an afternoon of free music, games, giveaways and more at the official Finish Festival on the Third Street Promenade. The festival is FREE and open to the public. Come down and party! Event details.
Butterfly Celebration at Kidspace
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Sat. & Sun., March 14-15. Help Kidspace launch the 2020 Butterfly Season—and caterpillar adoption bonanza! Enjoy themed activities around the museum, catch our roaming butterflies Dot and Spot, and also learn how to attract butterflies to your yard at a Pollinator Garden Family Workshop. Event details.
Fairytale Weekend at Santa Barbara Zoo
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Sat. & Sun., March 14-15. Up for a quick road trip? Take the kiddos to the Santa Barbara Zoo, just 90 miles north of LA for this special event, honoring the world’s many and varied frogs and amphibians. Little ones can meet Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and more, plus participate in frog-inspired crafts and games. Event details.
LA Camp Fair at UCLA
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Sun., March 15. Over 50 summer camps and programs will be on display at the UCLA Los Angeles Summer Camp Fair. You will be able to go booth-to-booth meeting camp counselors, directors, and staff from over 100 participating camps and learn about their programs. There will also be games, prizes, raffles, and animals to play with for the kids, not to mention delicious food and an all-around good time. Event details.
Sat., March 14. Celebrate spring with your favorite animal friends after hours aboard Noah’s Ark. Adults and kids, wear your PJs and play with puppets, tell stories, enjoy dinner together, make new friends, and have loads of fun! Event details.
Peppa Pig Meet & Greet at LA Zoo
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Sat. & Sun., March 14-15. For one weekend, the LA Zoo will make room for a very special little piglet. Bring the kids to meet sassy, Brit pig Peppa Pig and enjoy a full day of Peppa-themed activities, including story time, crafts, a kids’ dance party and much more! Event details.
St. Patrick’s Day Community March and Celebration
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Tues., March 17. We wouldn't forget St. Paddy's Day now would we? While the kids may not be up for a pub crawl (green beer and all), the whole fam can march in this fun-filled parade. Afterwards, there will be live music, giveaways, food and dancing.Event details.
Sat., March 21. Over 4.1 miles of Long Beach streets will be completely closed to traffic and filled with safe and exciting activities for all ages. Along the route, there will be numerous stops bustling with music, games, vendors, food, and much more. All forms of non-motorized transit are welcome—including bikes, strollers, scooters and hoofers! Event details.
International Children's Day Festival
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Sat. & Sun, March 28-29. Celebrate the children in your life at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s International Children’s Day Festival. The event features performances by kids, including songs and dances from Native American, African, Mexican, Pacific Islander, and Asian cultures. Kids of all ages can participate in an international percussion circle, along with children’s crafts and games. Event details.
Peacock Live! at Universal Studios
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Sat. & Sun., March 28-29. Get ready for the first-ever Peacock Live! on the historic backlot at Universal Studios Hollywood. Be among the first to experience DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour, plus meet beloved characters Poppy, Branch and Guy Diamond, and transform into a Troll yourself with a once-in-a-Trolls time photo experience. But wait—there's more! You can also step into an interactive Minions experience, get up close and snap a selfie with life-size Jurassic World and so much more!Event details.
DreamWorks Animation recently announced the release of a How to Train Your Dragon holiday special—and your kiddo won’t want to miss all the Toothless fun!
The half-hour special, How to Train Your Dragon Homecoming, is set to air on NBC on Dec. 3 at 8:30 ET. The holiday-time event will also stream on Hulu starting Dec. 5.
So what can you expect from the 30 minutes of animated awesomeness? The story takes place before the epilogue, but 10 years after the end of, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. The special starts with Hiccup and Toothless prepping for the Snoggletog Festival.
According to an official synopsis of the story, “When it becomes clear that the new generation of Vikings doesn’t remember the bond between dragon and human, Hiccup makes a plan to celebrate dragons with a grand holiday pageant.”
This special is sure to bring plenty of heartwarming hijinks, sweet sentiments and holiday happiness for the whole family!
Some days, it feels like everyone around you can do something special but you—especially when you’re a kid. Now imagine being a Viking kid growing up with winged reptiles as your family. You don’t fly. You can’t spit fire. Your tail doesn’t shoot shards of bone when you get angry. What’s a Viking kid to do?
This fall, Netflix will bring the heat to the small screen with the release of DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders, an exciting tale of two kids and their winged, scaly pals who know that the coolest way to impress others is by helping them. Keep reading to find out why it’s a must-see during family screen time.
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In DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders, Viking twins Dak and Leyla—rescued and raised among dragons who teach them to speak the dragon language—have super powers of their own. They use teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving to help others, just like their dragon family did to help them. And we all can agree that firepower doesn’t hold a candle to friendship power. Here are a few reasons we can’t wait for this new show, which debuts on Netflix Sep. 27.
1. The show is familiar but new. Viking twins and their flight of four young flamethrowers exhibit ways to help others through acts of selflessness and bravery in a faraway corner of the Viking and dragon world where fans of How to Train Your Dragon movies have never yet visited. Dragons Rescue Riders is familiar, but new characters mean entirely fresh interactions and challenges, especially with the twins’ unique ability to communicate with dragons.
2. The show is about nice people (and dragons) doing good things. In each episode, the twins and their Rescue Riders embark on a mission to pay forward the kindness of the dragons that raised them and rescue other dragons—who are often just learning how to use their powers—along with people, sheep, and any other creature that finds themselves in danger’s path. This is a show that will fire up a belief in the power of friendship, teamwork and collaboration to overcome differences and help one another out.
3. The show is exciting, funny and easy to experience together. The show is intended for younger kids, but no matter the age or stage of your Dragons fan, Dragons Rescue Riders offers the right mix of creativity and credibility that viewers expect from DreamWorks. Don’t be surprised if your couch isn’t crammed with the whole family when you have Dragons Rescue Riders on.
4. The show will introduce new dragon friends. If your kid is ready to befriend a few new dragon pals, this show will make her day. New and endearing characters include Winger, the most powerful dragon of the crew, Summer who can swim as fast as other dragons can fly, fun-loving Cutter, Burple who is the lovable purple dragon with four stomachs and Aggro, quite possibly the smartest of all the dragons, but also a bit of a hothead. Your kids will soon be familiar with all the lovable quirks of this fun group.
Super powers are cool, and DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders gives parents a chance to have them with the touch of a remote control button. Tune in to watch all 13 episodes of DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders first season, exclusively available on Netflix on September 27th.
We generally want our kiddos to say “yes” to the wonders of life, from trying out experiences as a family, a range of foods at the dinner table and different ways of thinking in the classroom. They now have a new role model with an eager attitude in Archibald Strutter, the literary-protagonist-turned-animated-star of the new Netflix series, Dreamworks Archibald’s Next Big Thing. Hitting the small screen on September 6, families now have a new show to enjoy together.
Archibald, so you know, is one confident chicken, envisioned by Tony Hale, star in his own right of Veep and Arrested Development and co-author with Tony Biaggne and Victor Huckabee of the original children’s book. Now Hale, as the voice of Archibald, joins famous guest voices like Julia Louis-Dreyfus and RuPaul to bring Archibald’s world—which is all about celebrating the journey, not just the destination—to life. Read on for valuable lessons little viewers can take away from Archibald’s adventures.
1. Say, “Yes!”
Whether he’s buzzing about with trusty sidekick Bea in his hometown of Crackridge, or flapping around his egg-shaped home with siblings Sage, Finly and Loy, Archibald doesn’t let a comfort zone stop him. Instead, he’s game to say “yes” to whatever opportunity comes his way, be it having a go at breakdancing, exploring a mysterious cave, trying a funny-looking fruit or getting to know a giant whale. He’s never afraid to give it a try.
2. Be a Cheerleader Archibald also encourages others to tag along. After all, you don’t have to be the best or the brightest at something in order to embrace the experience. Let’s be clear: this encouragement isn’t about peer pressure. Archibald respects others while seeing the benefits of celebrating life’s little joys and stretching one’s wings in the process.
3. Show Your True Self Youngsters are bound to relate to one of the different characters on the show, be it outdoorsy Sage, musical Finly, scientist Loy or Archibald himself, who doesn’t let anyone or anything pigeon-hole him. He is a chicken, after all, and he’s living life to its fullest. Whenever we express our truest selves, it’s all the easier to do so.
4. Look for the Best While making the most of the moment leads to exciting adventures, some sticky situations are bound to ensue—like, er, taking the door to a rocket ship rather than a restroom. The lesson here is that Archibald doesn’t let setbacks sour his attitude. He stays positive about the situation at hand as well as his cohorts. As Archibald would exclaim, “I’m going to go with adventure!”
The Trolls are rocking their way back onto the big screen in an epic new sequel and here’s your first look at Trolls: World Tour.
Dreamworks Animation has just released the first trailer for the brand new sequel to the hit film Trolls and the universe is about to get a major expansion for Poppy and her hug-loving crew.
As the trailer reveals, the new film will include some new voices, like Kelly Clarkson playing the country music-loving Delta Dawn and Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond. The returning cast of favorites will also welcome newcomers Ozzy Osborne, Mary J. Blige, George Clinton, Jamie Dornan, Sam Rockwell and Hamilton’s Anthony Russo.
The new Trolls movie also promises to bring plenty more of the toe-tapping tunes the first movie was known for with a plethora of genres from rap to smooth jazz. Only time will tell if we’ll get a new song quite as catchy as Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”
Trolls: World Tour will hit theaters Apr. 17, 2020.
