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Celebrate a Summer of 3D with Marchon3D Glasses @EX3DEyewear

May 6, 2012 By Momstart 59 Comments

Of course this movie season is off to a record breaking start with The Avengers smashing box office records with an estimated $200.3 million in its domestic debut May 4-6, shattering previous records and positioning the film as the highest-grossing domestic debut of all time. The film’s cumulative global box office gross is an estimated $641.8 million over 12 days in release. WOW and of course it’s in 3D. I’m sure that the summer is going to be full of outstanding movies to go see and with more and more people purchasing 3D TV’s and even video camera and digital camera companies are coming out with 3D capability. Well, it’s time to have your own personal pair right? If you’re on the fence here are a few reasons to get off that fence.

Who is Marchon3D^®?

Marchon3D (marchon3D.com) is the premier designer, manufacturer and global distributor of passive 3D eyewear with circular polarized, curved lens technology. Marchon3D markets frames and lenses featuring a portfolio of patented and patent-pending 3D lens technologies. Marchon3D has been awarded three patents for its unique, curved lenses configured to decode three-dimensional content. The Company was founded in July 2010 and is a division of Marchon Eyewear, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear.

What makes EX3D Eyewear different from the glasses I get in the theater?

EX3D glasses feature Marchon3D’s premier M³D lens technology, the most advanced 3D lens on the market. The M³D patented, circular polarized lenses are curved and, along with a more comfortable, stylish frame, creates a superior 3D viewing experience than generic flat lenses. The M³D curved lenses:

· Cause less eyestrain than flat lenses because curved lenses reduce distracting reflections and light contamination from lens surfaces

· Provide a wider field of peripheral viewing and,

· Enable more comfortable, better fitting eyewear for long wearing use

Additionally, EX3D glasses allow the viewer to tilt his or her head without the loss of 3D perception.

Where can I buy EX3D glasses?

EX3D Eyewear is currently sold online at EX3D.com. The glasses can also be purchased in select cinemas equipped with custom, state of the art EX3D vending machines.

How much do they cost?

EX3D Eyewear will retail for:

$35.00 – Fashion, Casual and Wear-overs
$28.00 – Kids
$22.00 – Clips
$75.00 – Premium

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Sandy V.

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Raving Review: Beauty and The Beast in 3D January 13th

January 12, 2012 By Momstart 3 Comments

By Summer,

Everyone has a favorite Disney princess! Mine is Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I think I like that she’s intelligent and “odd” in addition to being beautiful. So, you know I’m more than excited for the re-release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 3D on January 13; check your local listings for show times in your area.

I love that this classic story is retold with the Disney spin. Belle is being pursued by her small town’s dimwitted handsome brut. Belle wants out of the town and finds herself in a position to sacrifice her freedom for her father’s freedom and becomes a prisoner to the beast in his enchanted castle. The beast was transformed by an enchantress who saw no love in his heart, but when he learns to love and earn that person’s love in return the spell will be broken. In true Disney fashion the boy and girl fall in love and live happily ever after!

So what’s new with the 3D? The placement of the characters and backgrounds; everything simply has more dimension. Nothing comes out at you and nothing was altered for the original film to accommodate a “thrilling” 3D experience. Disney simply has the right money making idea, in my opinion: Re-release a DVD and they’re buy it. Re-release a movie in the theaters and they’ll come see it.

As far as the 3D, the best parts are the background. I love the depth of the rose garden in the beginning and end of the movie. The girl sitting next time actually tried to reach out to them. The lively color mixed with the more realistic renderings (as they’re not cartoony) makes you wish the film was “4D” with the actual smell of rose. Disney has hit their job of 3D spot on AGAIN (remember they did the same to The Lion King).

I’d see Beauty and the Beast in the theater in 3D or not, and I think my generation would go for nostalgia. The newer generations will want to go to the theater because they know and love the film at home but want to go to the theater. Who doesn’t love going to the movies?!? We own Beauty and the Beast (how could we not, it’s my favorite “princess” movie) but my 2YO and I totally enjoyed our mom-son time at the theater.

My Mom Start Review Grade for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 3D in Theaters: A+

About Summer:

Summer is very active in our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living while cooking up a storm

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Beauty & The Beast Does 3D January 13, 2012

January 6, 2012 By Momstart 17 Comments

3D movies are all the rage and with the success of Lion King 3D in theaters this past summer, Disney is rereleasing the family favorite Beauty and the Beast in 3D.

I have all the songs in Beauty and the Beast almost memorized as we’ve watched this movie at home many many times, and still love listening to them. It was hard to keep myself from singing along in the theater with other people around me. I’ve seen Beauty and the Beast in 3D and I’m writing this review assuming that you’ve seen Beauty and the Beast before. If you haven’t why don’t you check out this trailer: Plus you can read our review on Beauty and the Beast when it came out on Blu-ray. Beauty and the Beast Blu-ray Review January 13, 2012.

Next week, I’m also going to share Summer’s perspective on the movie, she’s going to watch it on Saturday with her youngest son and Beauty and the Beast is one of her favorite children’s movies. For now, here’s my perspective on Beauty and the Beast 3D…….

Want to know my opinion on the 3D? I’m really picky when it comes to 3D. Some scenes in Beauty and the Beast 3D were fabulous, while others just seemed a bit flat for 3D. I think I would have loved to have interviewed someone about why they did it this way. It seemed like they were trying very hard to stay with the original look as much as possible but made it look 3D. I’m also thinking that the things about the scenes were done on purpose. The main characters were well done but the characters in the background just seemed a bit neglected. I think I’m the only one that had this crazy opinion, everyone I talked to after the viewing loved it, Which makes me think this really had to do with how tired I was. So take my review with that knowledge in mind and look forward to Summer’s review. Now, for me the true test of the success of the 3D version of Beauty and the Beast was in the ballroom scene, where they sing Tale as Old as Time. I have to say it was pretty spectacular. Ever since I was a little girl this scene was my favorite scene. The way they did it originally I felt like I was in that room. The background looked so real. I’m quite happy to say that even in 3D it looks real. The candlesticks in the background look like they are real brass with real flames. Really beautiful scene.

Go see Beauty and the Beast in Theaters January 13th and comb back here and tell me what you thought of the 3D effect?

Travel and expenses were covered by Disney DreamWorks. .

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Sports Illustrated 3D Sports Blast

June 10, 2011 By Momstart 3 Comments

Sometimes it’s just better when it’s eye popping. Now there are 3D televisions, and there have been 3D movies, and rarer (but out there for a long time) are 3D books. Kids just seem to like 3D, or my kids do at least.

The editors of Sports Illustrated Kids magazine have come out with the book Sports Illustrated Kids: 3D Sports Blast just in time for another Father’s Day gift for my sons to share with their dad. All my boys love sports … especially the biggest one – daddy. Now, together (on those rainy Seattle days) they can curl up and read together while enjoying sports.

The hardcover 3D Sport Blast (released on May 10) is 80-pages and contains over 50 unique photographs from veteran Sports Illustrated photographer David E. Klutho. All shots were taken using state-of-the part 3D technology and will please sports fans of all ages. Wearing the included 3D glasses the reader will experience surfing, BMX, fishing, the NBA, and more — up close and personal.

Sports Illustrated KIDS In Your Face 3D: 3D Sports Blast (Sports Illustrated Kids: in Your Face 3d Book) also includes articles on how NBA forward Lebron James measures up against monster trucks, gives readers a look at MLB pitcher Tim “The Freak” Lincecum, and why Colts quarterback Peyton Manning has never missed a start, among other great excerpts.

You can have a copy mailed to you from Amazon for only $13.57 saving you some cash from the retail price of $19.95.

Your children can keep up with the latest in sports on the Sports Illustrated Kids website which offers a save environment for your child to explore the sports they love most.

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About Summer:

Summer is the President of our Local MOMS Club chapter, she is the mother of two adorable active boys, and is always thinking of ways to help others. She is a friend, a wife, and always busy as all mommies are. She is very active on Facebook, addicted to Geocaching and very interested in organic and green living.

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Mars Needs Moms Nissan Quest Giveaway

February 23, 2011 By Momstart 46 Comments

Go on an adventure with Milo as he sets off on the greatest adventure of his life, saving his mom from the aliens on Mars. Mars Needs Moms the Disney 3D adventure debuts in theaters on March 11th. This is one of the movies that I was able to have a preview of when I was in California in January. What fun, imagine it, a space adventures. Now you have the opportunity to go on this quest with Nissan’s Quest and Disney. Together they are presenting everyone with the chance to win a Nissan Quest. Embark on the quest of your life with Mars Needs Moms

Produced by the team behind “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” and “The Polar Express,” “Mars Needs Moms” showcases nine-year-old Milo’s (Seth Green) quest to save his mom (Joan Cusack) from Martians—a wild adventure in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D that involves stowing away on a spaceship, navigating an elaborate, multi-level planet and taking on the alien nation and their leader (Mindy Sterling).

Oh and while I have your attention we’re giving away movie swag! Enter to win a Mars Needs Moms 1 adult t-shirt, 1 youth t-shirt, 3 temp tattoo packs from the movie.

TO Enter:

Leave a comment on what you think of 3D.

I took a trip with Disney over a month ago, but feel the need to remind you for FTC purposes. This giveaway ends March 7th. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

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