Ramona and Beezus

MOVIE REVIEW


Ramona and Beezus

In Theaters: July 23, 2010

Rated: G

DVD Release Date: ?


CAST:

Joey King ... Ramona Quimby
Selena Gomez ... Beezus Quimby
John Corbett ... Robert Quimby
Bridget Moynahan ... Dorothy Quimby
Ginnifer Goodwin ... Aunt Bea
Josh Duhamel ... Hobart
Jason Spevack ... Howie Kemp
Sierra McCormick ... Susan
Sandra Oh ... Mrs. Meacham
Kathryn Zenna ... Mrs. Kushner
Janet Wright ... Grandma Kemp
Ruby Curtis ... Willa Jean
Hutch Dano ... Henry Huggins
Patti Allan ... Mrs. Pitt
D. Garnet Harding ... Mr. Swink

PLOT:

The adventures of young Ramona Quimby (Joey King) and her big sister Beezus (Selena Gomez) come to life in this all new film based on the best-selling books (over 30 million...and counting) by Beverly Cleary. Ramona's vivid imagination, boundless energy, and accident-prone antics keep everyone she meets on their toes. But her irrepressible sense of fun, adventure and mischief come in handy when she puts her mind to helping save her family's home.

Movie Review:

I usually follow made-for-TV family movies, but like Toy Story 3, this movie looks to be a great family film made for the Theater, that is actually rated "G".

This movie follows the misadventures of young grade schooler Ramona Quimby from Beverly Cleary's popular children's book series.

I clearly remember the Ramona Book Series as a little girl... I always looked forward to seeing it in our weekly reader list. My favorite was Ramona the Pest.

I look forward to seeing this family movie.

Movie Review Coming...


See or Skip:

It sounds like a good one to see with your family!




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Christmas Movies Coming to TV for 2010

Christmas Movies for 2010 – Confirmed, Rumors, & Puzzle Pieces!

HALLMARK CHANNEL:

The Hallmark Channel was the first to announce Two Christmas Movies they will be airing in November.

The first movie is...

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas - November 20, 2010 Saturday

The whimsical tale of a family trying to save Santa and the annual tradition of delivering gifts on Christmas Eve.

Click here for more details. Stars Jennifer Beals.

The second movie is...

Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle 2 - November 27, 2010 Saturday

It's Christmas in New York City and Mrs. Merkle is a sassy saleswoman in a family-owned department store that could use a little holiday magic.

Click here for more details. Stars Doris Roberts from Everybody Loves Raymond.

By the way, I personally loved the original Mrs. Miracle movie that premiered in 2009, so I'm truly looking forward to this one!




HALLMARK HALL OF FAME:

This is the Movie – I have found details about, slowly, like a Puzzle with many Pieces.

I found out, in late June / early July... that Hallmark was doing auditions for a new Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas Movie titled November Christmas.

The Storyline: The parents of a little girl with cancer overcome their personal issues to celebrate Christmas early so their daughter may enjoy it.

Then I happened to catch an interview (on July 16th) of John Corbett (well known from Northern Exposure, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, etc...) and he mentioned that he had just been cast in a Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas Movie with Sam Elliott, and they would be filming for the next 6 weeks in Halifax, Canada.

It is stated on the audition forms that “November Christmas” will be filmed in Halifax, Canada. All the puzzle pieces seem to fit!

Immediately, however, when John Corbett  mentioned Sam Elliott’s name – my eyebrows raised. Sam Elliott played the father in the original “Prancer” Christmas Movie and John Corbett was in the 2nd movie in that series, "Prancer Returns". This movie, unfortunately, doesn't have anything to do with the Prancer Movies, which I personally love. I know many fans would enjoy a third movie.

For now, this is the only information I have on “November Christmas”. Stay tuned...

Please e-mail me if you know anything more.

*UPDATED INFORMATION-
Click Here for Main Cast & Movie Details for November Christmas!

ABC FAMILY:

Rumors...

I have heard that for ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas they are doing Sequels for 2 of their popular movies – Holiday in Handcuffs and Snow and Snow 2: Brain Freeze.

The two new movies would be Holiday in Handcuffs 2 and Snow 3.

Holiday in Handcuffs 2 is said to star Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez with Josie Bissett and Molly Ringwald according to information obtained previously at Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_in_handcuffs#Sequel

I haven’t found this information to be confirmed, yet, by ABC Family... So, it is not a guarantee... just something I happened to hear. We’ll have to wait and see!

UPDATE #1 (August, 2010) : Still No Word on these movies. I don't honestly think they will happen this year, but that is only my guess!

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Enjoy your Summer, Everyone! I'll be sure to keep you posted if I happen to hear any more news!

Please e-mail me if you hear or see anything else, as well!

God Bless You All !!!