During Family Time, Take It Slow And Steady “Life goes by pretty fast. If you pr dont stop and look around once in a while, you could missit.” —Ferris Bueller (NAPSA)—In this frantic, highspeed world, it’s always a good idea to slow down and takeit easy every so often. Perhapsit’s taking a walk or bike ride instead of the car. Or lingering over a meal, sharing a conversation instead of dashing off to somewhere else. Or putting aside at least one night a In the new “Tortoise vs. Hare” film, it’s 15 years later, and the racing rivalry continues. One feature film that’s likely to week to do something together as a family. Here are a few suggestions inspired by the beloved tale of the tickle everybody’s funny bone— while accentuating the notion of slow and steady in the company of yarn. Featuring an all-star celebrity voice cast including Danny Glover, Tortoise and the Hare—newly reimagined on DVD—for takingit loved ones: eGame night: Board games, card games, even video games can serve as a terrific pastime for everyone. Take the time to go over the rules for the little ones. And take an interest in the electronic games the kids enjoy; you may find yourself caught up in the excitement. Family meal: There’s more to enjoying a meal than just eating what’s on the table. Get everyone involved; there are many jobs that younger kids can do. For instance, little ones can set the table. Or mix ingredients. With supervision, older kids can cut vegetables or cook items on thestove. For little more adventure, let the younger generation plan the menu. slowing down—is an inspired and irreverent take on a traditional Jay Leno, Vivica A. Fox, Drake Bell and Keke Palmer, “Tortoise vs. Hare”—the next film in the “Unstable Fables” series—fast-forwards 15 years beyond theoriginal, fabled race to reveal that the rivalry between Walter the Tortoise and Murray the Hareis alive and well. Ready for a rematch, the competitive duo makes the event a family affair by recruiting their offspring to join the race. Clever and quick-witted, the film boasts edgy humor that appeals to adults and childrenalike. From The Weinstein Company and Genius Products, “Unstable Fables: Tortoise vs. Hare” is a fun, modernretelling of the classic cre- ated by The Jim Henson Company Movie night: There are plenty of films that, if not targeted with brilliant CGI animation from Prana Animation Studios and able for the whole family to watch. But it can also makefor a extras is a behind-the-scenes look at how a movie transforms from drawings to animatics to CGI animation. directly at kids, are certainly suit- pleasant evening when the adults sit down and watch with the kids. Flame Ventures. Among the DVD
