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Disney Apps for Oscar Winning Brave Film
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Feb 25, 2013 | Comments 0
Pixar’s Brave received an Academy Award for “Best Animated Film” last night. If you’re a fan of Princess Merida and her strong-willed, independent ways, then Disney Publishing has two apps just for you! “Brave: Storybook Deluxe” and “Brave Interactive Comic” (both rated 4 stars on iTunes!) feature the original characters, storyline, and new activities for kids.Read More
UP: My name is Dug for iPad Released
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jan 11, 2013 | Comments 0
Got squirrels? You may recall in Disney·Pixar’s acclaimed 3D computer-animated film Up there is a dog named Dug, who wears a special collar that allows him to speak. Well, the story continues with this lovable canine in Disney Publishing’s newest app: UP: My name is Dug!Read More
Disney’s “Sofia the First” App for iPhone and iPad
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jan 11, 2013 | Comments 0
To coincide with the season premiere of the all new Disney Junior animated series “Sofia the First” on January 11th, Disney Publishing has released the first “Sofia the First” storybook app for iOS devices: Sofia the First: Story Theater. The app follows the show’s opening storyline and features the original voice of Sofia, narrated by ABC’s Modern Family star Ariel Winter, and the other characters of the TV show, including Sara Ramirez from Grey’s Anatomy as Sofia’s mother.Read More
Free iPhone and iPad Apps (October 29): Grimm, Doodle Truck and more!
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Oct 29, 2012 | Comments 0
There are a few iPhone and iPad apps available as free downloads today (October 29). Take full advantage of this generous offer while they’re free!Read More
Free iPhone and iPad Apps (October 26): Gizmonauts, Weird But True and more!
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Oct 26, 2012 | Comments 0
There are a few iPhone and iPad apps available as free downloads today (October 26). Take full advantage of this generous offer while they’re free!Read More
Free iPhone and iPad Apps (October 10): Maze+ Race HD, Atomic Ball and more!
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Oct 10, 2012 | Comments 0
There are a few iPhone and iPad apps available as free downloads today (October 10). Take full advantage of this generous offer while they’re free!Read More
Disney Publishing Brings Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie to Life on iPad
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Sep 24, 2012 | Comments 0
Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today the release of Frankenweenie: An Electrifying Book, based on Walt Disney Studios’ highly anticipated stop-motion animated film directed by Tim Burton, “Frankenweenie,” in theaters October 5, 2012. Capturing the creative process from concept to completion, the interactive book integrates videos, vibrant music, and original sketches to offer readers a fully immersive behind-the-scenes look into the making of the movie. Available on the iBookstore, this book is Disney Publishing’s first to be created with Apple’s iBooks Author.Read More
NEW Finding Nemo Apps from Disney Publishing
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Sep 17, 2012 | Comments 0
On the heels of the 3D re-release of Finding Nemo in theaters this past Friday and in anticipation of the upcoming Finding Nemo Blu-Ray DVD release, Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today *two* exciting NEW apps — Finding Nemo: Storybook Deluxe and Finding Nemo Interactive Comic.Read More
Pocket God Comics Dives 20,000 Leagues Below with Seaweed Monster in Issue No. 17
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Aug 10, 2012 | Comments 0
Ape Entertainment and Bolt Creative announced today that Pocket God Comics issue No. 17 is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In part three of “Gem Cell Research,” the tribes may or may not survive the Seaweed Monster. And with the girls’ regeneration gem still busted, they are all out of second chances.Read More
Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book now available as an Oceanhouse Media Digital Book
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Aug 07, 2012 | Comments 0
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book is now available as an Oceanhouse Media digital book (omBook). Offered for the special introductory price of $3.99 for Apple and Android devices, this delightful story follows one small yawn that spreads from bedroom to bedroom across the country until finally ninety-nine zillion, nine trillion and three Seussian creatures are sound asleep. The story is perfect for nap or bedtime and features wild Seussian characters and scenes that you’ll want to come back to night after night.Read More
Oceanhouse Media Releases Smithsonian’s Alligator at Saw Grass Road
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jul 24, 2012 | Comments 0
Oceanhouse Media’s Smithsonian omBooks* is growing, with their latest offering, Alligator at Saw Grass Road, now available on the App Store for the special introductory price of $1.99. Part of the Smithsonian’s Backyard series, this beautifully illustrated omBook takes children on an exciting adventure through the dangerous life of an alligator and her young. While Alligator is hunting for food, a red-bellied turtle climbs into the nest to lay eggs. Will Alligator discover the turtle eggs?Read More
Ape Entertainment to Develop Comic Series for Fruit Ninja
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jul 16, 2012 | Comments 0
Ape Entertainment, developers of the massively popular Pocket God Comics and Cut the Rope: Comic, along with Halfbrick Studios, developers of Fruit Ninja, announced a new licensing agreement to create a series of original digital comic books and graphic novels based on the game that has been downloaded over 300 million times. The comic series will explore the yet untold backstory of the juicy Fruit Ninja universe and its new colorful characters.Read More
Disney Publishing Announces Two “Brave” Apps for iOS Based on New Disney·Pixar Feature Film
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jun 18, 2012 | Comments 0
Disney Publishing Worldwide today announced the release of two new apps featuring the original characters and storyline from Disney·Pixar’s action-adventure summer release, Brave (2012). The “Brave: Storybook Deluxe” and “Brave Interactive Comic” Apps, available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, incorporate dynamic animation and interactive content as readers follow the story of Princess Merida, who defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom and must rely on her bravery to undo a beastly curse.Read More
Pocket God Comics Now Free for Father’s Day
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jun 15, 2012 | Comments 0
Pygmies have dads too! Ape Entertainment and Bolt Creative are proud to announce that Pocket God Comics, the digital comic book series based on one of the best-selling iPhone apps of all-time, Pocket God, is now free in honor of Father’s Day. The comic app, including the first issue, is free through Sunday, June 17.Read More
Oceanhouse Media Releases New Little Critter App, Just a Mess
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jun 13, 2012 | Comments 0
The folks at Oceanhouse Media are excited to release a new Little Critter omBook (Oceanhouse Media digital book) to add to your child’s summer reading list. Little Critter’s search for his baseball mitt leads him to the doorway of his bedroom which is “just a mess.” Little Critter’s unique attempts at cleaning, accompanied with humorous illustrations, will leave parents and children laughing and wondering if he will ever find his baseball mitt.Read More
The Aristocats App – a 1970’s classic goes digital!
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | Jun 04, 2012 | Comments 0
Disney Publishing is excited to release the newest storybook in its Disney Classics series – The Aristocats! Parents can relive the classic story of the 1970 “homeward bound” adventure and introduce it to a new generation with this interactive app featuring rich illustrations, professional narration, and music from the original film.Read More
Dreamworks Comic App for iPhone and iPad Now Available
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 31, 2012 | Comments 0
Ape Entertainment proudly announces the launch of their Dreamworks Comics App for iPhone and iPad this morning. It’s currently featuring the Madagascar 3 Prequel graphic novel in anticipation for the movie debut next week. Free to download, the app includes 40 pages of free content including previews, prequels, short stories and more from Kung Fu Panda, Megamind, The Penguins of Madagascar, Puss In Boots and Shrek comics. Most individual comics are available for $1.99 each through In-App purchase.Read More
Don Bluth’s Dragon’s Lair Digital Comics No. 4-6 Released
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 10, 2012 | Comments 0
zuuka Comics, developer of the Cut The Rope digital comic engine, announced today the launch of Issues No. 4-6 of Don Bluth’s Dragon’s Lair Comic series. Based on the original classic arcade game released in 1983, the first-ever digital release of Don Bluth’s Dragon’s Lair Comic is available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store.Read More
Pocket God Comics Goes Sharktastic with “Gem Cell Research: Part 2 of 4”
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 09, 2012 | Comments 0
Ape Entertainment and Bolt Creative announced today that Pocket God Comics issue No. 16 is now available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In part two of “Gem Cell Research,” the girls’ gem is still in disrepair and the only way to fix it is with a laser.Read More
Disney Publishing Celebrates ‘Free Comic Book Day’
Posted by Mary Ann Neder | May 04, 2012 | Comments 0
With the Avengers movie out today and this weekend’s “Free Comic Book Day,” Disney Publishing is offering up a few ways for comic fans to celebrate for the whole week!Read More
