Now on DVD: THE STAR

My kids sure love watching movies! While we don't get to the theater as often as they'd like, we do watch movies regularly at home. They love an entertaining story. I love it when we can watch something that's got a good message to it.

Enter: THE STAR on DVD! This new release tells the Christmas story from the perspective of the animals involved. With an all-star cast the grownups will recognize, and a story the kids will love, this movie is a great choice for movie night any time of the year!

THE STAR is directed by Academy Award® nominated writer/director Timothy Reckart, screenplay by Carlos Kotkin, and story by Simon Moore and Carlos Kotkin.The film is executive produced by DeVon Franklin, Brian Henson and Lisa Henson, and produced by Jennifer Magee-Cook. The Star is presented by AFFIRM films and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Walden Media, Franklin Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company. The uplifting theme song, “The Star” by Mariah Carey and veteran songwriter Marc Shaiman was also nominated for a 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. “The Star” song is now available on The Star: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which assembles new music from a bevy of powerhouse superstars.

Bonus Materials Include: 

* Star-aoke: Sing-Along with Bo & Friends: In this all new song, sing along with your favorite characters including Bo, Dave, Ruth and the unforgettable camels •

*"Life Is Good" Dance-Along: Shake your tail feathers and move your hooves in this fun dance along

*Lyric Sing-Along Videos: Enjoy the eclectic and inspiring music of THE STAR with these colorful lyric videos that allow you to sing along with your favorite recording artists

 “The Star” by Mariah Carey

 “Can You See” by Fifth Harmony  

“Children Go Where I Send You” by Kelsea Ballerini

 “We Three Kings” by Kirk Franklin

“Life Is Good” by A Great Big World 

*Sweet and Sparkly Stars: Create star-themed cookies to be enjoyed year round 

*Star Mason Jar Votives: Let the light of THE STAR shine with this simple yet stunning craft 

*Faith All Year Round with DeVon Franklin: A children’s sermon discussing the themes of the film and how to keep the spirit of this inspiring story alive in us every day 

*An All-Star Cast: Meet the stars of the film and explore the exciting voice cast who bring these amazing characters to life

THE STAR has a run time of approximately 86 minutes and is rated PG: for some thematic elements