Jimmy Giggle's Christmas Party: WIN tickets + album release

Jimmy Giggle!

Mention his name and kids go kinda nuts... and with good reason! Jimmy Giggle is fun and kids respond to his particular brand of joy.

And now, he is bringing the Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party Tour to excited kids of all ages.

In fact, there has been a huge demand for Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party Tour, with a fifth Melbourne show announced! The response to this tour has been wonderful and this cements Jimmy’s reputation as one of Australia’s most popular children’s entertainers.

Jimmy Giggle is set to light up this festive season adding plenty of cheer to the holiday celebrations with the release of a brand new album, followed by live Christmas shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The magic of Christmas will come alive with Jimmy - joined by Hoot and Hootabelle, the super talented songstress Ali McGregor and a very special guest appearance from Santa and his elves - YES! They will be performing some of your favourite Christmas songs live on stage this December. These shows promise to be the highlight of the summer holidays for children and parents alike. And you know what it's like, parents! School and daycare holidays start, and boom: mum and dad need to be entertainment central.

For tour and ticketing details, visit: www.livenation.com.au.

There is also an exciting new album! Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party, just released.

This album features some very special Australian prominent artists and guest celebrities - see track listing below.

Tickets are selling fast for these very limited shows - be sure to get in quick!

JIMMY GIGGLE’S CHRISTMAS PARTY TOUR DATES:

THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD: SATURDAY DECEMBER 19

ENMORE THEATRE: SUNDAY DECEMBER 20

SYDNEY ARTS CENTRE, MELBOURNE: MONDAY 21, TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER & WEDNESDAY 23 DECEMBER.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
www.abc.net.au/abcevents and www.livenation.com.au

AND! The Jimmy Giggle 'Christmas Party' album, available November 6.

Jimmy Giggle is set to light up Christmas adding plenty of cheer to your celebrations with the release of a new album.

2015 ARIA award winning nominee, Jimmy Giggle, has teamed up with some very special guest celebrities and prominent Australian artists, such as David Campbell, Tina Arena, Justine Clarke, Deb Mailman, FiFi Box, Kate Miller Heidke, Ali McGregor and Lah Lah to deliver you and your family the Christmas album of the year. Jimmy Giggle’s Christmas Party is chockoblock full of covers of everyone’s favourite Christmas carols, plus a few reworks and originals, including: Deck The Halls, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Frosty the snow man and many more. All these favourites will have will have the whole family singing along and having a hoot of time for this years festive season!

Giggle and Hoot is an award winning ABC TV children’s show starring best friends Jimmy Giggle, Hoot the Owl and Hoot’s best owl pal, Hootabelle. Giggle and Hoot focuses on preschoolers lives and routines through friendship, laughter, imagination and music. It airs every day on ABC4Kids and reaches over 2million people each week across 5 metro cities.
Purchase now at ABC Shops.

Tracklisting:

1. Jingle Bells (FiFi Box)
   
2. Rudolph The Red nose Reindeer (Hoot)
   
3. Santa Clause is coming to Town (Deb Mailman)
   
4. Deck the Halls (Tina Arena)
   
5. Frosty the Snowman (Lah Lah)
   
6. Jimmy’s Christmas Present
   
7. Jingle Bell Rock (Ali McGregor)
   
8. Twelve Days of Christmas - Giggle Style (Ali McGregor, Lah Lah,
   Hoot & Hootabelle)
   
9. (Everybody’s Waitin’ for) The Man with the Bag (David Campbell)
   
10. ZatyouSantaClaus?(JustineClarke)
    
11. SilentNight(KateMillerHeidke)
    
12. WeWishYouAMerryChristmas(DavidCampbell,JustineClarke
    & Deb Mailman)
    
    For more: www.abcmusic.com.au
    
    And here is the cute as album cover:
    

Dr. Dimensionpants - DVD Giveaway

Dr. Dimensionpants, Season 1 Volume 1, is here!

We love this, just for the funny name!

Releasing 29 October, The series follows Kyle Lipton, who, for all his life was just like the other kids – playful, happy and without a care in the world until one day an inter-dimensional portal opened up and dropped onto his lap a pair of glowing pants. Now Kyle is Dr. Dimensionpants, a super-hero with a super intense attitude who must deal with the constant threat of inter-dimensional villains bent on destroying the Universe! Okay, not the universe but his hometown of Ganderville, which is like the universe to a 12-year-old boy.

He's a super-hero with a super intense attitude! Kyle Lipton must learn to master his powers as he saves the universe from unspeakable horrors. What a guy! Hey, nice pants...

RRP: $14.95 and it's in the family DVD genre, and it's ideal for kids aged 2-12 (and big kids!)

Stars: Samuel Vincent (Tom & Jerry), Richard Ian Cox (Dragon Ball Z), Ian James Corlett  (Cinderella).

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of TEN copies:

'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms.

- Share this link on your Facebook wall

- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner. If you don't enter a valid email address I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!

Simply send me your entry and mailing address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).

*Competition is open to Australian residents only. Winners will be drawn by end of November, 2015.

'The Wiggles: Anthony's Fruity Feast': DVD Giveaway

	'The Wiggles' release are ALWAYS loads of fun for the kids, and I love how they now highlight one of the 'The Wiggles' members and make various versions of the successful kids' show for kids and kidults to enjoy (go on, admit it - you sing along, right!?) Releasing this month, 'The Wiggles: Anthony's Fruity Feast' is the original Wiggle Anthony Field in action, from the acclaimed TV program Ready, Steady, Wiggle! Series 2, Anthony has selected twelve of the tastiest favourites from 'Cowboy Anthony' to 'Captain's Magic Buttons'! They're served up fresh with over 40 songs and a delightful dessert of wiggly bloopers and a photo gallery ('TwinnieWorld' has two DVD copies to giveaway - scroll down for more!) When asked to describe Anthony's Fruity Feast!, he replied, "It's yummy, yummy!" The special features on 'The Wiggles: Anthony's Fruity Feast' are:
- Wiggly Bloopers and a photo gallery. Releasing June 3, $19.95, 12 episodes, running time 140 minutes. NOW! How to enter (to win one of FIVE copies on offer): - 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page - Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share a 'The Wiggles: Anthony's Fruity Feast' photo on my @josiegags Instagram page by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #TheWiggles - Share this link on your Facebook wall - Comment below on why you'd like to win this DVD (although it's on sale now on both formats, only DVD version - with ALL the extras above - on offer here) AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner. In the email, please provide your address (so many people forget these steps and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!) (If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and mailing address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au). *Competition is open to Australian residents only.

'Annie' DVD Giveaway

Did you see 'Annie' at the movies?

We did and we loved it so much - and now it's time to enjoy it all over again on DVD! And - you can win one of two copies here!

Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (the cute-as and very talented actress from 'Beasts of the Southern Wild') stars as Annie, a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014.

Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard-knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz).

But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx) - advised by his brilliant VP, Grace (Rose Byrne - I love her in everything!) and his shrewd and scheming campaign advisor, Guy (Bobby Cannavale - Rose's real life boyfriend) - makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Stacks believes he’s her guardian angel, but Annie’s self-assured nature and bright, sun-will-come-out-tomorrow outlook on life just might mean it’s the other way around.

This new twist on the classic Broadway musical features three all new songs woven seamlessly into the score, which has also been re-imagined and updated for modern times by Australian superstar Sia, and Greg Kurstin.

* DVD SRP: $39.95 * BLU-RAY SRP: $44.95 * CERT:TBA *GENRE: FAMILY*
* DVD DUR: TBA MINS * BLU-RAY DUR: TBA MINS * DVD DISCS: 1 * BLU-RAY DISCS: 1 *

Extras on the ULTRAVIOLET DVD EDITION:

Director’s Commentary
‘You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile’ – Music Video
The Making of Annie

- Sing-a-longs:
- ‘Hard Knock Life,’
‘Tomorrow,’ ‘ I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here,’ ‘Opportunity,’ ‘I Don’t Need Anything But You’

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page

- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on the social media platforms. Also, share a 'Annie' prize photo on Instagram by taking a screenshot of it, then using these hashtags: #regram #josiesjuice #competitions #giveaways #prizes #Annie

- Share this link on your Facebook wall

- Comment below on why you'd like to win this DVD (although it's on sale now on both formats, only DVD version - with ALL the extras above - on offer here) AND email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au so I can contact you in case you are a winner. In the email, please provide your address (so many people forget these steps and don't enter a valid email address below, and I spend lots of time trying to track you down, or simply give the prize to the next person - not fun for anyone!)

(If you find it hard to comment below because your device won't let you - sometimes that happens on an iPhone, for example - simply send me your entry and mailing address via email at josiegags@optusnet.com.au).

*Competition is open to Australian residents only.

Dragons: Defenders of Berk Volume 1 DVD - WIN!

The hit TV show inspired by 'How To Train Your Dragon 2' is here! And, you can win the DVD - see below for more.

Called 'Dragons: Defenders of Berk Volume 1', we join Hiccup and his brave Viking friends as they battle surprising new enemies in nine fun-filled animated adventures based on the Academy Award-Nominated hit movie 'How To Train Your Dragon 2'.

It's available now in Big W and good retailers, and the two disc set includes:

- Nine thrilling episodes

- Dragon Tracker Part 3

- Evolution of Screaming Death

- 'Superfly' Dragon Mash-up 

- World of Dreamworks Animation

The Adventure takes flight with all-new episodes of Dragons: Defenders of Berk Volume 1!

AND! We have a giveaway: you can win one of five copies of the this DVD!

To enter, here's all you need to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on those social media platforms
- Comment below or email (josiegags@optusnet.com.au) on why you'd like to win this fabulous DVD
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I know where to send the DVD if you are a winner

Good luck!

Sydney Children’s Festival: Seymour Centre - Kapow! Ticket Giveaway

Sydney Children’s Festival heads to the Seymour Centre in Chippendale (Sydney) this school holidays! 

From 23 – 28 September, there will be performances, workshops and free activities for kids aged 5-12. Visit http://www.sydneychildrensfestival.com for all the details and to book.

Here is a little preview; animation by Glenn Hatton: http://glennhatton.com/
Illustration by Greedy Hen
Music 'No Fun' by Bloods: http://www.bloodsband.com/

And, TwinnieWorld has tickets to go see the sensational Kapow! show - 3 x double passes to Kapow on Friday 26/9 @ 3pm.

We need winners' names 48 hours beforehand, and you will pick up tickets from the box office at the Seymour Centre. So, enter now!

For more about the show, go here.

TICKET WINNERS
Tickets will be available for collection from the box office one hour prior to the performance. It's recommended arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance start time to avoid delays.

To enter, here's all you need to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on those social media platforms
- Comment below, or email (josiegags@optusnet.com.au) on why you'd like to win the tickets to see Kapow!
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your email address so I know how to let you know if you are a winner

IMAX Sydney Ticket Giveaway

Movies and school holidays go hand in hand like popcorn and film, and choc tops and lots of lollies (who doesn't love mindless snacking when the movie starts? Heck, while watching previews even!

If you are yet to experience movies on the largest screen in the world - yes, the world - you must visit IMAX in Sydney's Darling Harbour.

And this school holidays, IMAX Sydney has kindly offered up movie tickets for school holiday viewing! See 'How To Train Your Dragon 2' or 'The Transformers Age of Extinction' and much more. ALL in 3D!

TwinnieWorld has TWO family passes (4 people each pass, so 8 tickets all up) on offer. Choose whichever movie you like and the passes are valid for nine months, so no rush! But how cool to have another school holidays fun option (parents, you know we run out of ideas super quick!)

Here are two of the movie options for you, and what the incredible IMAX screen looks like:

To enter, here's all you need to do:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you are on those social media platforms
- 'Like' the IMAX Facebook page
- Comment below or email (josiegags@optusnet.com.au) on why you'd like to win the tickets and what you'd go watch at IMAX
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I know where to send tickets if you are a winner

You can also follow IMAX on their website here and on Twitter here.

Good luck!

'Freebirds': DVD giveaway

'Freebirds' - the fun flick featuring the zany voices of Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, and Amy Poehler - has now hit DVD!

And, you can win a copy for yourself… oh yes, and the kids.

Here is the trailer:

 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you're on there
- Comment below on why you'd love to win this DVD - or email the answer to josiegags@optusnet.com.au
- You MUST email me your name and address and the DVD comp you are entering so I can contact you if you are a winner


*Competition for Australian residents only. All steps above must be followed to be eligible.

Here is the DVD cover for the fun, new release.

'Frozen' DVD Giveaway

If you're a mummy (or daddy) of a 3 - 14 year old, you've been placed under the 'Frozen' spell.

Three words. Let. It.Go.

Also, Elsa. And Anna.

And now, you can relive the new kiddies' classic 'Frozen' as it's released on DVD.

Find out why audiences everywhere fell in love with this epic tale of adventure, comedy and full of heart when Frozen releases on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital from April 30, 2014 (with digital downloada from April 25.

Frozen is now the most successful Disney animation of all time, has already earned critical acclaim worldwide including the Golden Globe for best animated feature and Academy Awards for both best animation feature and best song for that infectious hit, 'Let it Go.' (Here's a little reminder):

The film's storyline: ever since Princess Anna could remember, older sister Elsa was her best friend but suddenly a mysterious secret divides them and Anna can’t understand why her beloved companion has turned so icy. Through a disastrous mishap their entire kingdom is plunged into a ferocious winter, separating the sisters and leaving Anna to de-frost the kingdom of Arandelle.

Desperate to track down Elsa and save the day, Anna enlists help from a band of misfits including mountaineer Kristoff, his sidekick Sven and the hilarious snow man Olaf who gives plenty of laughs, tears and sing-a-longs along the way!

Join Kristen Bell ('Forgetting Sarah Marshall', 'Veronica Mars') who stars as plucky Anna and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel (Wicked, Glee) as Elsa the snow queen in this fab, epic tale.

Here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of 5 copies of the DVD release:

- Like the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you are on there
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Like the Walt Disney Studios Facebook page and Twitter page
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au and let me know why you and your little fan must own this DVD.
*Comp open to Australian residents only and for one month only.

For more updates, go to the Disney website here, and watch all the YouTube trailers here.

The DVD extras:

 Original Theatrical Short: “Get A Horse!”

 The Making of Frozen
 D’Frosted: Disney’s Journey From Hans Christian Andersen To Frozen
 Deleted Scenes With Introduction By Directors Chris Buck And Jennifer Lee 
 Musical Videos
 Original Teaser Trailer

'Planes': Disney Movie on DVD - Competition

Sometimes dreams just need to be followed no matter how high you have to soar!

OH, what a beautiful take home message for kiddies!

Be the first to see Planes with the exclusive digital download period kicking off on March 27, 2014 or experience Dusty Crophopper’s ups and downs on Blu-ray and DVD from April 9.

Dusty had always envisioned leaving crop dusting behind to join the exciting world of air racing but a fear of heights, mixed in with a few naysayers, leaves a crushed Dusty wondering whether or not the racing scene is for him after all.

With encouragement from mentor Skipper Riley who takes the novice racer under his wing, Dusty begins to train for the Wings Across the World race. Despite not qualifying, a rival’s devious move sees them eliminated and our underdog racing to the start line!

The cast includes Dane Cook (voice of Dusty), John Cleese (voice of Bulldog), Jessica Marais (yes, OUR Aussie actress Jessica, and the voice of Rochelle), Terri Hatcher (voice of Dottie) and Val Kilmer (voice of Bravo) who will take you on action-packed adventure through the fantasy world of Planes.

Blu-Ray features:

 Exclusive musical scene: Franz’s Song 
 Klay’s flight plan
 Deleted scenes
 Meet the rangers
 Top 10 flyers

Here is all you need to do to win one of FIVE copies of 'Planes', valued at $39.95 each.

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page (sister site to 'TwinnieWorld' blog).
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram if you are on these social media platforms
- Screenshot this comp and share on Instagram with the hashtag competition if you're on Instagram
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your details (address + name), and include why you'd like to win this DVD.

For more on Disney DVD releases, follow them on social media here:

On Facebook here, on Twitter here.

And you can read more about 'Planes' here and watch the latest Disney trailers here.

Roadshow Children's DVD giveaway!

The folks at Roadshow Entertainment have THE best kiddie DVD giveaways, hands down.

Think trusty characters like 'Thomas The Tank' and 'Fireman Sam' and of course, that ABC TV classic - as Australian as they come - 'Play School'.

And now, in a Christmas DVD giveaway bonanza, they have a slew of festive releases up for grabs. Right here!

Here we are:

'Chuggington – Chug Patrol: Ready To Rescue'. Release date: November 6 SRP: $14.95

'Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood: Hello Neighbour!' Release date: November 6 SRP: $19.95

'The Adventures of Figaro Pho: Scares, Spills & Spooky Stuff'. Release date: November 6 SRP: $19.95.

'Play School: Shake, Rattle & Roll'. Release date: November 6 SRP: $19.95

'Little Princess: A Merry Little Christmas'. Release date: October 2 SRP: $19.95.

'Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway' Release date: October 2. SRP: $19.95

Plus, there's the CGI-animated movie 'Saving Santa', which follows an elf called Bernard, who always tries to do the right thing but seems to mess everything up. When Santa lets Bernard in on his greatest secret – a hidden time machine on his sleigh – it’s not long before a renegade group storms the North Pole in hopes of securing the device, forcing Bernard to travel back in time in an epic journey to save Santa and keep the secret of Christmas locked away forever. Out November 27.

Plus, everyone’s favourite imaginative girl Kioka returns with her trusty friends in 'Here Comes The Circus'. Out November 6.

And, for slightly older kids, 'Nicky Deuce', the story of an over-protected suburban teen who has the adventure of a lifetime when his plans to attend math camp go awry and he is forced to spend time with his extended family. After mistakenly earning a reputation as a tough guy and transforming into his new persona, Nicky Deuce, Nick soon uncovers family secrets and learns that the mean streets of Brooklyn aren’t always what they seem. Out November 6. SRP: $19.95.

Also out on November 6 is 'Fireman Sam: Pontypandy Gone Wild.'

Told you there was lots on offer from Roadshow!

Here is all you need to do to enter!

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Email me at: josiegags {@} optusnet.com.au with your DVD of choice, and your address.

That's it!

Comp is open for one month, and winners will be notified by email, with prizes sent soonafter.

 A BIG thanks to Roadshow Entertainment Australia for the prizes.

'The Kidstore' Halloween Dress-up and Dolls

Happy Halloween!

Oh, go on... you know this event is now garnering more and more popularity in Australia.

Are you in? Do you celebrate it? My five year old twins, my daughter in particular, is so into the whole dress up thing. Any excuse for it, really.

So, where do you go for dress up costumes? Cheapie stores? Expensive costume shops?

I had no idea I could find stuff at a kid's clothing store. Yeah, I know. I don't get out much.

I have recently discovered the fantastic chain of Aussie kiddie stores called... 'The Kidstore'. Cool name... it's so obvious! A kid's store - for kid's stuff! My children and I were invited to an event recently to celebrate its expansion, and they took part in a photo shoot. Here are the results:

Kidstore have loads of Halloween costumes for sale... and they're inexpensive!

Here are some:

Also... they are giving away a Halloween doll for 'TwinnieWorld' readers. But you must be quick. Here they are, three up for grabs, $15 each.

Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your details (name and address, and they will send it straight to you!)

If you don't already, 'like' the Josie's Juice blog Facebook page, and give the Kidstore FB page a 'like', too.

Have you left your kids scary outfits to the last minute? Yep, me too! The Kidstore, people!

'Super Buddies': DVD GIVEAWAY

Disney’s beloved - and way cute - buddies are back in a hilariously fun new movie for the whole family. Making its home entertainment debut on October 2, 2013, Super Buddies is an action-packed adorbs little canine adventure starring those cer-azy talking puppies!

The new Super Buddies DVD has been released on October 2, 2013.

Here is the suuuper-cute DVD cover:

There's Rosebud, B-Dawg, Budderball, Buddha and Mudbud who all, er, em ‘bark’ on their biggest adventure yet, as the caped crusaders race to stop a shape-shifting outer space bully who threatens to destroy the planet. Damn those bullies! They even make it on kiddie flicks. They must be stopped!

The all-star cast includes John Ratzenberger (‘Brave’ and ‘Cars’), Michael Teigan (‘Tron: Legacy’) and Jason Earles (‘Hannah Montana’), who all band together in an effort to kick major butt, er, tail without revealing their new secret identities.

After finding five mysterious rings during Bartelby’s birthday treasure hunt, the Buddies gain super powers and things suddenly get out of this world in Fernfield. After learning that Budderball’s favourite comic books - Captain Canine and Kid Courageous - are based on real super heroes and villains, the Buddies find themselves using their new super powers to battle the evil, shape shifting alien, Commander Drex, who is bent on capturing the rings and conquering the universe. The Buddies and their kids learn that you don’t need super powers to be a super hero. No, siree, you don't!

This must have movie is packed with laughter, action and incredible new characters, and my in-house critics and movie reviewers (aka, my five year old twins) adore this movie. It's instantly likeable, even if they aren't familiar with the characters.

And thanks to Disney and Mango PR, here is all you need to do to be in the running to win one of FIVE copies (valued at $29.95 each, running time 76 mins) of this exciting new release:

- 'Like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page
- Share this link on your Facebook wall
- Follow me on Twitter and Instagram (if you have it)
- Comment below or on email (see below) on why you'd like win a copy of 'The Jungle Book'
- Email me at josiegags@optusnet.com.au with your address so I have your details in case you are a winner (this step and all steps above must be followed in order to be eligible)
*Competition open to Australian residents only and open for one month