Epic NYC Premiere - Interview With Amanda Seyfried - The Voice of M.K.

After attending the green carpet premiere of Epic in Manhattan last week, we had the opportunity to sit down with the voice of M.K., Amanda Seyfried [Les Miserables and Mama Mia].

Amanda voices the strong willed character in Epic [M.K.] that has recently returned home to live with her father, after the loss of her mother. Though she feels no connection to her father at first, she eventually comes to believe in him and trust him again.

M.K. 's father, Professor Bomba, has been researching the forest [and the miniature world that he believes exists there] for as long as M.K. can remember. It's what tore their family apart - so M.K. is naturally having a very hard time readjusting to her fathers ways.

Everything unexpectedly changes for M.K. though- when a walk through the forest to find her beloved dog "Ozzy" turns into an incredible journey of a tiny secret universe [that her father believed was there all along].

Amanda Seyfried describes her character in Epic [M.K.] as "strong-willed and disconnected from her father to the point where she thinks there's no way she's going to be able to even live with him"

"She ultimately comes to believe in him" says Seyfried. "He was right about so many things."
This movie inspires viewers in so many subtle ways. Beyond the movie, Amanda expressed how she believes that we can all help to inspire change through Social Media.
"Listen, I was against it because I didn't feel like people earned the right to know what I was thinking all the time or I didn't think anybody cared. And the fact is we all actually do have voices, especially with kids, I mean, and with a movie like this."
"So I think that it's important that we do what we can every once in a while. The Twitter thing, I didn't want to do that for a really long time because I thought it was stupid. But, I did do it because somebody made me."
"And I kind of like it now because when I have an opinion about something that I share with a lot of people, I feel like I can make like a tiny, tiny little difference to my small amount of followers, and that feels good." said Seyfried.

If you have a child that may be interested in pursuing an acting career Amanda shared some sage advice for parents -

An American Girl: Saige Paints The Sky - New Feature Length Movie Starring Jane Seymour & Sidney Fullmer - Premiering This July

We are thrilled that American Girl is releasing a feature length film based on the storyline of the 2013 American Girl of The Year, Saige Copeland - officially set to debut - this July!

In addition to the Saige's 3 book series, 18" doll and tons of fun accessories - American Girl fans will now get a glimpse into the world of Saige Copeland in a feature length film, starring Jane Seymour as Grandma Mimi and Sidney Fullmer as Saige. 

Take a peek at the trailer for An American Girl: Saige Paints The Sky + get the full scoop on the movie below!


Epic NYC Green Carpet Premiere - Interview With Collin Farrell - The Voice of General Ronin

With the nationwide premiere of the new 3D 3G animated film Epic, just two days away [May 24th], I want to introduce you to one of my favorite characters from the film, General Ronin. General Ronin [voiced by Colin Farrell] is the stoic leader of the "Leafmen".  He's wise and brave and everything you'd expect of a leader. 

After attending the "green" carpet premiere of Epic in Manhattan this past weekend, we had the chance to sit down to a round table interview with the voice of General Ronin - Colin Farrell.

NYC Moms and Moms To-Be - The Can't Miss Event of The Season! Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower Ever

Attention NYC Moms and Moms to-be - this is the can't miss event of the season! Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower Ever event is like no other baby shower you've ever seen! With over 100 of the best companies in the baby industry, it's a one stop shop to test out, touch, feel and get educated on everything you can possibly need for your growing family. Enjoy mingling with other expectant and new parents while you enjoy sweet treats, mocktails and more - in the elegant setting of the Metropolitan Pavilion.
  
This star studded event showcases fabulous products for your growing family from over 100 different companies - including baby gear, accessories, furniture, clothing, skin care, parenting services, retailers, and more. The Biggest Baby Shower also offers tons of learning opportunities via informative seminars throughout the evening. Hear from experts such as Liza Huber, Latham Thomas and others... on important topics ranging from sleep safety to healthy eating to navigating NYC as a new mom. *Special gifts and prizes will be given to all attendees of the seminars.
 
Pregnancy and those early months of motherhood are joyous but they can certainly take a toll on mom- so how about some much-deserved pampering? Style experts will be on hand to help moms and moms to-be look their best and get that "pregnancy glow"...take a load off and relax with a massage or two with leading skincare lines.

Pregnancy cravings have your taste buds in a frenzy? Big City Moms has thought of it all - Enjoy sweet treats including frozen yogurt, cake pops, and more. Plus, sip the Big City Moms signature mocktail!