September 18, 2013

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Watch and Read: Spotlight on Media Tie-ins: Monster Movie Mash: Frankenweenie and Hotel Transylvania

Frankenweenie

Two new animated offerings—Frankenweenie and Hotel Transylvania—pay homage to classic Hollywood monsters with fresh interpretations and plenty of panache—just in time for Halloween.

Watch and Read—Spotlight on Media Tie-ins: Jake and the Never Land Pirates

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With an “Ahoy, mateys!” and a warm smile, the leader of a crew of pint-size pirates welcomes viewers to each episode of Jake and the Never Land Pirates (TV Y). Airing mornings on Disney Junior, this popular animated TV series for preschoolers is now in its second season (a third debuts in 2013) and continues to rack up the ratings.

Watch and Read: Once Upon a Time in Scotland: Brave

Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar kick off the summer movie season with a computer-animated feature film that blends adventure, elements of folklore and fantasy, and a whole lot of heart. Brave (PG) premieres in theaters on June 22, in traditional and 3D formats. Set in a mythical time in the untamed Scottish Highlands, the story centers around Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), daughter of the boisterous King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and stately Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson).

Watch and Read: The Zoo Crew Goes to the Circus: Madagascar 3

Everyone’s favorite castaway critters continue their roundabout and riotously funny journey back to New York City’s Central Park Zoo, in the third installment of a computer-animated comedy series from DreamWorks Animation.