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Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is screaming with laughter and oozing with heart.

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voiced by Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU).

But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voiced by John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer.

The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

Monsters University opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters. (Disney/Pixar)
Monsters University is rated G.
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Can you believe it's been 12 years since the original “Monsters, Inc.” theatrical debut? My family has it on dvd, so of course we've watched it multiple times.

My 10 year old daughter was super excited to see Monsters University and says she likes it even better than the original. We saw a 3D screening at the Royal Oak Emagine. It isn't necessary to see in 3D, it would be just as good without and you could use the extra money for snacks.

Before Monsters University starts there is a short animation, "The Blue Umbrella" about 2 umbrellas that fall eternally in love, which was adorable and reminded me of "Paperman" from last year.

I liked that this was a prequel, for us to see how all the Monsters started out. You get to see Randall actually being a nice guy. My daughter's favorite new character is Dean Hardscrabble (voiced by Helen Mirren). She loved the Scare games, which was the main event in this movie. I liked the detailed animation, the feeling like I was part of the movie, and just laughing and having a good time. I won't say much more because I don't want to give anything away and luckily they don't show everything in the trailer. At the end watch for some characters from the original. Also make sure you stay passed the credits for an extra funny ending.

Have a great time watching Monsters University with your family.

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“Superhero Summer Camp” Tour 2013

Plum is hitting the road this summer to deliver amazing activities and healthy snacks to children throughout the country as part of a national summer tour called Camp Amazing. Hitting over 30 cities beginning mid-June through end of August, Plum will be setting up shop with interactive educational games, craft projects, and superhero training stations that celebrate how amazing children are while teaching them important values like healthy eating, creative thinking and giving back. On July 7th the tour will be stopping at the Detroit Zoo.

Earlier this year, Plum Organics launched their social impact program, The Full Effect™ focused on nourishing babies and toddlers in need here in the US. As a key part of this initiative, Plum designed an essential nutrition pouch product called the Super Smoothie, which aims to ease the nutritional deficiencies often experienced in food insecure little ones. Plum has pledged to donate at least a half million Super Smoothies in 2013 through their national network of non-profit and regional community partners.

Beginning in June 2013, Plum will be participating in a series of events throughout the country where the 500,000 Super Smoothies will be distributed to communities in need. To complement the big community events hosted by Plum’s national partners, such as Convoy of Hope, Plum will also be hand delivering some of their Super Smoothies to community partners in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and San Antonio, while the Plum team is on the road for Camp Amazing.
Additionally, during Camp Amazing, children will participate in a series of Amazing activities, one of which is a pledge to “Do Amazing” in their communities. For every child that pledges to “do amazing”, Plum will donate incremental Super Smoothies* in each child’s honor – a donation that will be celebrated at Plum’s end of summer event in Los Angeles on August 25th.
* Up to 20,000 Super Smoothie pouches.*

The Superhero Summer Camp Tour experience will include…..

⦁ Tented areas with interactive games that will Attract, Engage, Immerse, and Reward

⦁ Give-a-ways for babies, tots, kids and families

⦁ Our Staff dressed as “Camp Counselors”

⦁ 3 oz. Sample of our Organic Kids Mashup product distributed to guests exiting the Zoo