The good folks at Microduino sent over a review sample of their latest educational STEM toy called Itty Bitty Buggy. It’s a code programmable toy which allows for endless possibilities for young creative minds. Equally intriguing is the kit’s compatibility with LEGOs. Our team at CuteMonster HQ have been running the toy through its paces and we plan to offer a full review in the near future. In the interim, for the spirit of National STEM day, we’re offering a giveaway of another cool Microduino educational toy, namely, mPie.
CuteMonster Staff
2018 Best Halloween Movies and Television Shows
The month of October is a perennial favorite for us at CuteMonster. Who could not love the allure of Autumn with its changing of the leaves and cool crispness in the air? Yet the big attraction for kids of all ages is Halloween. And after all the Trick or Treating’s done, there’s nothing better than a spine tingling film or television show to top off the evening. We’ve compiled a great list of spooktacular Halloween movies and television shows sure to frighten and delight.
Captain Marvel and Mary Poppins to the Rescue!
Female Superhero movies such as the upcoming Disney Marvel Studios release of Captain Marvel aims to change the dynamic in the traditionally male-dominated action genre. It’s not surprising to see that Disney has also tapped into one of its classic icons, Mary Poppins, a hero in her own right, in the highly anticipated sequel, Mary Poppins Returns. Both films feature strong female leads with a broad appeal to audiences of all ages. The first trailers for each movie will only add to the hype.
2018 San Diego Comic Con Warner Bros. Movie Trailers Debut
Every Summer, the San Diego Comic Con becomes the center of pop culture’s universe. In addition to all things comic books, news about the latest movies and television shows are revealed in numerous discussion panels. Fans eagerly line up in endless lines for the chance to catch a preview of upcoming cinematic releases. For Warner Bros. Studios, the onslaught of superhero themed movies continues this year unabated. Not to be outdone, monster movies also share the spotlight this year in the form of the one and only Godzilla: King of the Monsters as well as J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.
Fun Videos from the Web – Music, Robots, and Mice
Our latest fun video finds from the web include a controversial music video, autonomous robots, and an ingeniously simple mouse trap. Art and politics have always converged to enlighten or enrage this masses. Autonomous robots continue to develop in respect to artificial intelligence moving the world closer to a reality sentient artificial lifeforms. The perfect mousetrap has been elusive for decades until you watch this video. In short, we present to you an eclectic mix of videos sure to spark a conversation.
Star Wars Day 2018 – What to do?
Star Wars fans literally span the globe in the hundreds of millions. They represent folks in just about every demographic imaginable. So when May the Fourth rolls around on the calendar, it’s more than a big deal, it’s a bonafide science fiction nerd celebration. Collectively, The Force has been strong in our lives at CuteMonster.com for generations. We thought’d it be fun to share a few ideas to celebrate what’s come to be known as Star Wars Day.
New Han Solo Movie Trailer Debuts
The new Han Solo movie that has die hard Star Wars fans on pins and needles just released a trailer. We have to admit, after the unorthodox direction taken in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we’ve been nervous. Nostalgia runs deep, generations deep, when it come to all things pertaining to the universe that George Lucas built. Han Solo remains an icon of Science Fiction fans worldwide. Disney has brazenly opted to role the creative dice. Yet, this latest trailer gives us hope, maybe even a new hope. May the force be with you, always.
Fun Videos from the Web – Basketball and Animal
In this week’s installment of Fun Videos from the Web, we’re featuring the insanely great and bizarre. You know, the kind of stuff that has no real purpose other than pushing the limits of what’s possible or peculiar. For example, most of you have probably witnessed an amazing basketball shot. But how about one taken from a cliff 660 feet high? Or how about seeing an animal that defies definition? Forge ahead and be entertained!
Best Halloween Movies and TV Shows
The month of October is a perennial favorite for us at CuteMonster. Who could not love the allure of Autumn with its changing of the leaves and cool crispness in the air? Yet the big attraction for kids of all ages is Halloween. And after all the Trick or Treating’s done, there’s nothing better than a spine tingling film or television show to top off the evening. We’ve compiled a great list of spooktacular Halloween movies and television shows sure to frighten and delight.