CuteMonster Staff

Annie: The Musical on Broadway free for kids? Leapin’ Lizards!

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ANNIE, arguably Broadway’s favorite family musical, now playing at the Palace Theatre, has a fantastic opportunity for children. Kids go free for evening performances through October 31, 2013. Adult ticket buyers will receive one free ticket for a child, with the purchase of any adult regular-priced ticket. Play Tickets to ANNIE may be purchased online through TicketMaster.com (extra fees for online purchase), by calling 877-250-2929 or visiting the Palace Theatre box office (Broadway at 47th Street). You’ll need to use the code GPFAM to obtain the offer.

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Google Wants to Extend Your Life via Calico. We have 10 Ways to Get Started.

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The concept of extending human life expectancy has been an ongoing quest throughout history. Countless scientific breakthroughs have enabled the average person’s life span to double. Google thinks humanity can do better. Its new company, Calico, will focus on eradicating illnesses afflicting the geriatric population, well-being, and extending life expectancy. Yet until those scientific breakthroughs come to fruition, there are steps the average healthy person can take to ensure a better quality of life.

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Chipolte releases Animated Short and Mobile Game to Condemn Industrial Food Practices

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Chipotle, a popular mexican food restaurant chain, recently released a new mobile game and a short animated film called “The Scarecrow” about the abominations of industrial farming. The game and the video were created by Chipotle with Moonbot Studios and CAA Marketing. “The Scarecrow’s” setting reveals a surreal bleak world draped in hopelessness accompanied by a haunting soundtrack of Fiona Apple singing “Pure Imagination” from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”. There’s something eerily captivating about every scene much like director Tim Burton’s “Nightmare before Christmas”. Yet it’s the story that shines.

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New Wizard Series Movies by J.K. Rowling without Harry Potter

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A new “Harry Potter” spin-off movie series has been announced by Warner Bros. this morning. Countless millions of fans who bid the original “Harry Potter” series a bittersweet farewell after watching “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” now have a new hero, Newt Scamander.

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Awesome Vintage Wood Toy Cars

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We love start-up stories like this. Vlad Dragusin’s biography on KickStarter states “I am an architect and designer living in Brooklyn, NY. I also became a dad a few years back, and toy design became my passion ever since.” The result of his labor of love? Wonderful vintage wood toy cars that evoke the classic lines of American vintage cars from the 1950s to 1960s. His company, Candylab Toys has already achieved its funding goal on Kickstarter, so production of MO-TO: Modern Vintage Toy Cars, will begin in the near future.

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Win the Kre-O Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise

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It’s hard to believe how quickly the Summer has flown by this year. For many kids, camp has ended or is coming to a close. Most blockbuster Summer movies have already been seen along with copious amounts of popcorn consumed. The majority of toy manufacturers won’t be releasing new toys until the Fall for the holiday season. It seems we’re collectively up to our ears in Summer doldrums. We at CuteMonster.com say “not on our watch!” We’ve teamed up with Hasbro to give away the Kre-O Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise Construction Set.

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Top 5 Father’s Day Gifts for 2013

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Father’s day is fast approaching. Unlike Mother’s Day which traditionally manifests into a day of pampering and gifts for Moms, Father’s Day usually encompasses a more subdued recognition of Dads. In fact, rather than a dad-centric celebration, Father’s day often entails a family outing such as a day at the park or a visit to the Zoo. As for gifts, Dads can expect to be inundated with inexpensive pre-packaged department store items (think Grooming kits) or perhaps the generic shirt and tie combo set. Quite frankly, fathers would rather have hugs from our children, a good meal, low stress, and some intimate time with our wives. Yet, if you must buy Father’s Day gifts, we’ve come up with a winning short list for 2013.

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First Look: The Art of The Croods

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Titan Books has just released “The Art of The Croods”, a lavishly compiled hardcover book filled with concept art, sketches, digital paintings, storyboards, behind the scenes stories, interviews, and more. It’s a perfect companion to the DreamWorks animated pre-historic comedy feature film, “The Croods”. Fans of animation will enjoy the book’s in depth look into the creative process which resulted in the complex yet visually stunning world brought to life by a team of talented artists.

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GameStick Preview

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PlayJam, an award winning company best known for bringing games into the living room via the Smart TV platform, has initiated an intriguing KickStarter campaign for a device they call GameStick. With an estimated retail price of just $79, PlayJam aims to bring an affordable, portable console gaming experience to the masses.

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