The Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength 3055 Harness is crash tested for safety, has durable steel nesting buckles based on technology used in rock climbing, and offers 5 adjustment points for a nearly custom fit. The padded chest offers more comfort and control and the harness comes with a seatbelt loop, too. Available in Black or Red, sizes XS-XL.
For anyone who loves their dog and their car interior, meet the Kurgo Bench Seat Cover. Waterproof, machine washable, and a breeze to install and remove, the Bench Seat Cover not only keeps seats clean and dry against the dirtiest of dogs, but boasts an extra storage pockets for those necessities (travel bowls, treats, dog food, poop bags, etc.) Available in black, charcoal, or neutral sand, the Bench Seat Cover also has velcro openings to accommodate seat belts when traveling with the whole family.
Laps aren’t the best place for mini Fido when accompanying one another in the car. Instead, put them in the Skybox Booster Seat, their own padded, lifted, secure space in the front seat, perfect for dogs up to 30 pounds. An adjustable tether easily attaches straight to Fido’s harness, securing him in the comfortable seat and giving drivers peace of mind. The collapsible seat is easy to store, machine washable, boasts metal supports for a sturdy structure and is quickly installed around the front seat.
There is a “royal” twist to this new dating reality show on FOX. 12 American women compete for the heart of “Sir,” a bachelor in London who bears an uncanny resemblance to Prince Harry. Yes, Prince Harry, the fourth in line to the British throne. Matthew Hicks is an ordinary English man who has been tutored in royal history and the biography of Harry. His appearance has been slightly altered to resemble the prince. He has been implanted in a castle with security guards and a full staff. Matthew wants to meet a woman with whom he has a deep connection, and the women are interested in making their own love match. But is it going to be a royal love match? What happens when, after all of this charade, they discover his true identity?
Before the 1995 film was produced, this story captured the hearts of readers with the novel written by Robert James Waller. When The Bridges of Madison County was made into a movie, even more people experienced this romantic adult love story, which has appeal to both men and women.
The Bridges of Madison County is now available on Blu-ray and just in time for Mother’s Day, hint, hint. This beloved old- fashioned romantic movie stars Clint Eastwood (who also directed) and Meryl Streep as two people from very different backgrounds who meet and for less than a week experience a wonderful love that lasts them the rest of their lives, even though all they had were a few precious days together.
The bonus feature is an amazing “making of” documentary with the actors and filmmakers. The transition from best-selling novel to screenplay took many incarnations, but as fans of the film know, the final product works very well.
At the time they made this movie, Eastwood was about 65 years old and Streep was around 45. This definitely bucked the way society and the film business was heading at that time. While many in the business wanted a younger actress, Eastwood was adamant that he wanted Streep. For the story to work, the two characters had to be middle age.
“I like the storyline” Eastwood states. He liked that it was about two outsiders who got together in mid America. And back in the sixties, when the story took place, sacrifices had to be made and people didn’t have it all, as they do today. That sacrifice is what makes the story so heartening – or disheartening – to viewers. But at the core of the decisions the characters make is their true and very deep love for each other.
The film is described as “a timeless story about a human heart.” Behind the story and the incredible acting is a mesmerizing soundtrack. The love theme, “Doe Eyes” was written by Eastwood and is a haunting yet sweet song that is not only poignant, it is also uplifting.
This beautiful and timeless movie was filmed in only a month. “I’m decisive,” states Eastwood. And Streep enjoyed his laid-back style of filming. Others on the set saw their “instant chemistry” which helped in making the movie as memorable as it is.
This story of a Italian war bride in the 1960s living on a farm in the middle of America who is frustrated with her life and unfulfilled dreams, and a photographer from National Geographic Magazine who is worldly yet sensitive and caring, has touched the hearts of millions of viewers. As they find out, love does not conquer all. But having had those few days together, filled with passion and emotion, they were then able to face the rest of their lives with the memories of those days to comfort them.
The Bridges of Madison County is rated PG-13 for some sexuality and brief strong language.
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On DVD – An action-packed tale of swords and sorcery set in the 12th century, Prince Killian and The Holy Grail. During the Third Crusade in Palestine, the heroic knight-errant Prince Killian is entrusted with a sacred mission: to retrieve the Holy Grail from the clutches of an evil wizard. Killian, with the assistance of his loyal sidekicks – clever young Crispin, portly Goliath, and the beautiful Viking Princess Sigrid of Thule – must leap into action in order to reclaim the Grail, and possibly turn the tide of the Crusades!
After attracting huge audiences internationally, NUTRI VENTURES: THE QUEST FOR THE 7 KINGDOMS– the first animated entertainment brand that encourages healthy eating in kids ages 4 to 8 – made it’s US debut on Hulu earlier this year and quickly became one of the top 20 most viewed shows in its category.
NUTRI VENTURES is a unique new TV series that blends adventure, entertainment and fun with healthy eating – providing excitement for young audiences and a theme we know is resonating with today’s parents.
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Welcome to the real Hogwarts: to escape the pressures of growing up, magic-obsessed kids congregate at the one place they can be themselves; Tannen’s Magic Camp, the oldest and most prestigious training ground for young magicians. They want to prove their worth on the same stage where superstars like Blaine + Copperfield once performed. But to get there, they need to learn more than sleight of hand and tricks of the trade. They have to find the magic inside in this award-winning documentary from two-time Emmy-nominated director Judd Ehrlich (Run for Your Life, Mayor of the West Side).
Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin star in acclaimed director Jason Reitman’s captivating romance – Labor Day
THIRTEEN’s Nature Presents the Complex Society of
Snow Monkeys, airing
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 on PBS
Narrated by Liam Neeson