Are you having trouble keeping tabs on the app content your kids are downloading? The ESRB has an app to help you. ESRB, the non-profit organization that rates video games, now offers a rating system for apps and digital games. It covers games and apps that share personal information, shares locations with others as well […]
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It’s official! Barbie will remain in Malibu and renovate her Dreamhouse. Earlier this year, Barbie put her Dreamhouse up for sale with celebrity realtor Josh Altman. While we are sure that Barbie received numerous offers—all cash and all above asking price, of course—she ultimately decided that she is a California girl at heart. She is
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As kids around the country prepare to go back to school, Crayola is launching a nationwide in-school recycling program called Colorcycle. The program encourages students to responsibly dispose of any type of used marker through an in-school collection process paid for by Crayola. Once the used markers are collected, Crayola pays for the shipping costs
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LEGO and Cartoon Network are creating a new global entertainment brand called Mixels. Launching in 2014, Mixels will feature animated content, a digital gaming experience, collectible building toys, and more. Animated content will air on Cartoon Network and on www.cartoonnetwork.com, featuring the Mixels creatures that can mix and combine with one another in creative and
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As the world waits for the first glimpse of William & Kate’s Royal Baby, at TimeToPlayMag.com we’d like to remind to Uncle Harry, Grandpa Charles, and, of course, Great Grandma Queen Elizabeth, that we have the all the latest reviews of top baby products in case they are interested in buying a gift for the
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LEGO is creating a collection of movie-inspired building sets for the theatrical release The LEGO Movie in February 2014. Inspired by pivotal scenes in the film and starring key LEGO minifigure characters, a collection of 17 LEGO building sets will deliver all of the The LEGO Movie action. Themes are expected to include fan favorites
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To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the original Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Scholastic recently unveiled new covers for the Harry Potter series. These new paperback editions were illustrated by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kazu Kibuishi. In each of the new cover illustrations, Kibuishi captures a pivotal moment
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Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog will soon be able to play in-flight games while en route to a favorite destination. More than a dozen of SEGA’s games including the Sonic the Hedgehog series, Golden Axe, and Streets of Rage 3, are in the final weeks of testing before airline partners will be signed and announced.
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The television premiere of Teen Beach Movie, a Disney Channel Original Movie is Friday, July 19 at 8pm, ET/PT. Disney is making it available early, this Monday, July 15 to verified users on the Watch Disney Channel app and WatchDisneyChannel.com. Teen Beach Movie introduces confident, resilient surfer McKenzie and her carefree boyfriend Brady, a fan
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We are now halfway through 2013—the perfect time to preview the movies for the remainder of the year. Whether you are trying to escape the summer heat or are planning an outing once school resumes, here is a list of the films expected in theaters in the coming weeks. Turbo—Wednesday, July 17 Wolverine—Friday, July 26
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Amazon.com and Viacom announced an expanded multi-year, multi-national digital video agreement to bring Viacom’s TV shows to Prime Instant Video. This deal includes a collection of TV shows that viewers won’t find on any other digital video subscription service. Prime members will now have unlimited instant streaming access to children’s programming such as Bubble Guppies,
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TOMY, the maker of the Chuggington StackTrack Railway System, set a Guinness World Record title for Tallest Toy Train Track on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The record-setting train track, measured a towering 17 feet, 4 inches tall. In order to set the record, TOMY Master Builder Jason Moreno
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TOMY, the maker of the Chuggington StackTrack Railway System, will be constructing a larger-than-life toy train layout on Saturday, May 11 in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. The goal is to set the Guinness World Record for World’s Tallest Toy Train Track. Families are invited to join the free festivities, which will be a
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Jurassic Park 4 has been postponed. Universal Studios issued this statement yesterday about the much-anticipated film. “In coordination with filmmakers, Universal has decided to release Jurassic Park 4 at a later date giving the studio and filmmakers adequate time to bring audiences the best possible version of the fourth installment in Universal’s beloved franchise. We could not be more
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Are you ready for summer? At Time to Play we can’t wait for the warm weather to arrive. And, when it does we’ll be ready with the hottest new toys for this summer season. During a press conference in New York City this morning, we announced the Time to Play 2013 Summer Playlist. The products
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Get ready as Time to Play reveals the hottest movies and coolest summer toys as we host our annual Media Spring Showcase in New York City. This Tuesday, April 30, in The Altman Building, Time to Play will feature the latest and greatest new toys from all the top companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, LeapFrog,
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Fans of the Man of Steel (not to mention fans of actor Henry Cavill who plays Clark Kent/Superman) will be granted early access to watch one of this summer’s hottest films. Tickets for an early exclusive screening of Man of Steel, will go on sale in more than 3,700 Walmart stores starting at 8am on
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Good Grief! Charlie Brown is coming to theaters in 3-D. It was previously announced last fall that an as-yet-untitled Peanuts full-length animated film was in development for a 2015 release. But now new details have been announced that the Peanuts animated film will be in 3-D. It is expected in theaters on November 6, 2015.
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Fans of Air Hogs will have the chance to see a full-sized version of the R/C plane fly the friendly Florida skies this weekend at the Lauderdale Air Show. The Air Hogs Sky Stunt plane will be piloted by the legendary Jason Newburg. After watching Newburg and his adventurous performance in the full-sized Sky Stunt
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What was your favorite toy as a child? If your children were asked to choose their favorite toy, what would be on the list? Photographer Gabriele Galimberti posed this very question to children around the world. He took a photo of each child as they posed with their favorites. Children from wealthier families living in
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Jack Black and Angelina Jolie are back for the third installment of DreamWorks action-packed franchise with Kung Fu Panda 3. The film is slated to be theaters on December 23, 2015, and joining the original cast members are the talented team of Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted), Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Casino Royale),
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Sesame Street has been inviting television viewers to learn about “the people in your neighborhood; the people that you meet each day” for more than 40 years. During the month of April, viewers of Sesame Street’s YouTube channel are invited to learn about the people around Sesame Street’s neighborhood, which includes New York City’s famed
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It took 20 pounds of glitter, 100 gallons of pink paint, and a year in the making so fans of Barbie’s Dreamhouse can step inside for the ultimate Barbie experience. Mattel has partnered with EMS Entertainment for the creation of two real-life Barbie Dreamhouse locations. There’s a 25,000 square foot Dreamhouse in Berlin, Germany, and
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In a sign that the housing market has improved, Barbie has put her iconic Malibu Dreamhouse up for sale as she embarks on a worldwide tour to find the ultimate new digs. Listed exclusively through celebrity real estate agent Josh Altman, the quintessential beachfront property is featured on Trulia (Trulia.com/Barbie) for $25 million. Watch as
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