Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Sony to offer Hulu Plus preview on PlayStation 3

Sony PS3 to offer Hulu Plus preview immediately

LOS ANGELES — Some PlayStation 3 users in the U.S. will be able to try out the $9.99-per-month video subscription plan from Hulu right away.
Sony Corp. says that means the PlayStation 3 will be the only game console able to play streaming videos from Hulu this year.
Hulu plans to launch its Hulu Plus subscription service on Microsoft's Xbox 360 early next year.
Invitations will be sent to certain subscribers of PlayStation Plus, a $49.99-a-year service that offers gamers select downloads and game trials. A wider rollout to all U.S. PlayStation 3 users is expected in the next few months.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Family Movie Night Is Back: Make Sure To Watch The Jensen Project This Friday!

As you guys have probably already heard, Walmart and P&G have partnered to bring back family movie nights and are making a series of made for TV movies that the entire family can enjoy together. The first movie--“Secrets of the Mountain” was an enormous success - more than 7.4 million households tuned in to watch! NBC will air the latest installment of their Family Movie Night series, the action-packed made-for-TV movie “The Jensen Project” on July 16th. That's this Friday! If you happen to miss the movie, a combo pack of the movie DVD and a soundtrack CD produced by Randy Jackson and featuring Brooke White, Jordin Sparks and Alisan, Ilsey & Jordan will be available exclusively at Walmart the next day.

About The Jensen Project:
The thrilling science fiction plot of 'The Jensen Project' focuses on the Thompson family, who are reintroduced to The Jensen Project, a secret community of geniuses conducting advanced underground research to solve the world’s most difficult problems. The family is forced into a frantic pursuit to keep a potentially dangerous technology from falling into the wrong hands, and rediscover the importance of honesty, courage and being there for one another. The film features Kellie Martin, Brady Smith, Justin Kelly, LeVar Burton, Patricia Richardson and Alyssa Diaz.
In anticipation of the movie release this Friday, I have a giveaway for you guys!


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One Jolly Mom reader will win The Jensen Project DVD/CD Combo Pack!
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1. Leave me a comment telling me what is your family's favorite family night movie.

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This giveaway will end on July 28th, 2010 at 11:59  PM EST. Winner will be drawn using random.org and will be announced on this post. US entries only, please.