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Monsters, Inc. 2 New Release Date!

One of JJJ’s favorite Disney/Pixar films just got a new release date!

Monsters, Inc. 2 will be hitting theaters on November 2nd, 2012 — EXACTLY 11 years after the first film opened. Cool!

The flick was originally planned to open in theaters on November 16 — the same day as the final Twilight film released.

Monsters, Inc. followed Sulley (John Goodman) and Mike (Billy Crystal) as they tried to keep word of a child escaping into their world, secret. The film’s song “If I Didn’t Have You” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2001.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE Disney/Pixar film?

Kelsey Chow keeps Hutch Dano at a distance in this still from Den Brother.

JJJ caught up with Kelsey on the set of the upcoming DCOM and got to know what her favorite scene to film was, working with G Hannelius and even working with the Sprouse Twins! Check it:

On her character Matisse: “She’s a junior helper for her sister’s Bumblee Troop and she’s definitely into Alex Pearson but she’s very aware that Alex is very into himself so…

On her bond with the Bumblebees: “Oh my gosh, I love them. I really had a great chance to bond with them. From the time from the beginning of the shoot where we went to a really cool amusement center all the way till now. We eat lunch together and hang out off set. We went to Park City the other day which is really, really cool. So yeah, I love them. They’re adorable.”

On her favorite scene to film: “My favorite scene is one that we’re probably filming tonight [earlier this year]. It’s where Alex brings Matisse home from the Bumblebee leadership pow-wow and I think it’s the first time that Alex is speechless and he’s nervous. It’s really cute and endearing. I think it’s also the first time she sees Alex in a new light.”

On working with the Sprouse Twins on Suite Life: “Oh, they’re so great! I actually got to see them. They came on set for the pilot of Pair Of Kings and they’re all grown up now. It’s kind of crazy. They’re so outgoing. Really professional too and I’d really like to work with them again. I think it would be really cool.”

Stay tuned to JJJ for more of Kelsey — we’ll have more in the week leading up to the premiere!

Source:

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/08/05/monsters-inc-2-new-release-date

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/08/05/kelsey-chow-the-bumblebees-are-adorable

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•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

Caramel apples have always been a favorite, but when you use candies to make them monsters they become the life of the party.

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce bag individually wrapped caramel candies (about 50)
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 4 to 6 medium apples (see guide, page 123)

• Craft sticks
• Assorted candies  

Instructions

1. Place the unwrapped caramels in a shallow microwave-safe bowl.
2. Mix in the milk and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute (the caramels will keep their shape as they soften, so be sure to stir them).
3. When the caramels are melted, remove the dish from the microwave with pot holders and stir the sauce until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. To thoroughly coat an apple, roll it in the caramel sauce, then hold it upright so the sauce slides down the sides.
5. Generously butter a baking sheet. Twist off the apple stems and spear each fruit with a craft stick.
6. Roll one apple in the caramel sauce until it’s thoroughly coated. Place it, stick pointing up, on the baking sheet.
7. Working quickly, coat the remaining apples in the caramel sauce. The caramel coating will be gooey, so refrigerate the apple for 15 minutes or until the caramel is slightly hardened.
8. Holding the apple by the stick, use candy to turn it into a monster.
9. Refrigerate again until the caramel is hardened and the candy is set. Makes 4 to 6.

Source: http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/cooking-with-kids/caramel-apple-monsters-683198

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•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

You will love these tasty finger food. Your parents will also love the fact that it is candy-free. Try some for a party or pre-trick-or-treating dinner. Enjoy!!!

Recipe Ingredients:

Cocktail wieners
6-inch tortillas
Ketchup or mustard
Toothpicks

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut a wedge into the end of each cocktail wiener to make a toenail.
2. Cut the tortillas into strips about 4 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Discard the ends.
3. Soften the strips in the microwave between damp paper towels for 10 to 30 seconds.
4. Roll each wiener in a tortilla strip and secure with a toothpick.
5. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove them from the oven, then fill the toenail with ketchup or mustard. Remove the toothpicks before serving.

Source: http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/recipe/famf0900montoe

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