2 Big Shows & Back to TV 2008-04-01 05:02:51 April is our 'Jump Back' Month. Why? CD RELEASE PARTY On April 19th, we celebrate our CD release of "Juice Box Heroes" with a special 3 pm outdoor show at the Louisiana Children's Museum, the very place we performed our first ever CD release. Even if you can't make it to the show, celebrate it in spirit by jamming to a copy of Juice Box Heroes available at your local Target, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Borders or your indie retailer. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift! JAZZ FEST 2008 The Movers rock Jazz Fest on the Gentilly stage on Saturday, April 26th. Showtime starts at 12:35. This marks our fifth appearance at the Fest and a chance to debut some new tunes and always - HAVE FUN! RETURN TO FILMING Having completed 12 of the 26 episodes before the writer's strike interrupted the process, the Movers jump back into production in mid-April. They'll complete the rest of season one and look to hit the road in August. REQUEST OUR SONG "Can You Do It?" is on the XM Kids Countdown. Please consider emailing them requesting our song(s) or calling in the show (866-328-2345)! iTunes Contest Winners to be Announced We had a great time raising money for KID smART, a local New Orleans nonprofit that brings art education to public schools, with our iTunes download. Part of that process was to phone some fans. Check back as we will be contacting winners soon. Juice Box Heroes in stores NOW! 2008-03-18 13:18:56 After five long years, our first national release is in stores now. Please pick up a copy at your local Target, Best Buy, Borders, Barnes & Noble and other retail outlets. It makes a great birthday gift or thoughtful present for that kid who needs to get up and dance and sing. Although it goes without saying - YOU (our fans) are the reason we are where we are. Spread Mover Music. Movers at the White House? 2008-03-20 09:58:33 March is proving to be a busy month for the Movers. Here's the recap: I. On 3/11, we released a special single "Can You Do It?" Proceeds from the iTunes download went to arts education in our public schools. II. On 3/18, our first ever NATIONAL release - Juice Box Heroes - hit stores. Now, you can pick up a copy of this 'Boys in Blue' treasure at your local Target, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc. III. We had a great article in the Times-Picayune. Hope you like the new hairdos. IV. We found out our picture was on the wall in one of our favortie places to eat in NOLA, Theo's Neighborhood Pizza. How cool is that! V. AND NOW - The Movers at the White House! Yes, on Monday, March 24th, the Movers will jam on the South Lawn. These 'stage performers' will rock out at 8:30 am & 11:30 am at old 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for the White House Easter Egg Roll. For more details, click here. Special iTunes Single 3/11 2008-02-28 23:15:17 ♦ From March 11 - March 18, we would love for you to download the Movers’ special iTunes single “Can You Do It?” In doing so, you’ll be supporting arts education in New Orleans, the Movers hometown. All of our proceeds from your download will raise funds for the nonprofit group KIDsmART, which brings visual and performing arts education to public schools throughout New Orleans. iTUNES CONTEST Here are the contest rules - send us only the receipt number from your download of our special iTunes single to contest@imaginationmovers.com. We will select 5 GEARHEADS at random to receive a personal phone call of thanks from the Movers. REQUEST "CAN YOU DO IT?" Email, call or write your favorite radio stations: XM - SIRIUS - RADIO DISNEY and ask for this new Mover single!! Juice Box Heroes set for March 18. 2008-02-06 22:02:12 Starting March 1st, you can begin preordering our newest audio CD - JUICE BOX HEROES - online. JUICE BOX HEROES will be available for shipment, starting on March 18. All online orders for JBH during the month of March ONLY will come with an autographed booklet. It's been over two years since the Movers released an audio CD, but the long wait is now over. JBH is the definitive introduction to the musical stylings of the Movers. It features new songs like Mover Music (Jump Up) and Can You Do It? and classics, remastered and remixed. You can find copies of Juice Box Heroes in stores nationwide (on 3/18). So please pick up a copy at Target, Borders, Barnes & Noble and your local indie retailer. 4 New Mover Videos on Playhouse 2008-03-02 11:08:18 New Vids & Big Moves If you haven't had the opportunity to join our make a link to external site: email newsletter, please consider it -- you'll always get the latest, greatest info of the Movers. Well, here's some news - four new vids will start debuting on Playhouse Disney soon. They are: 1) CAN YOU DO IT? - This is a brand new song although it's already a part of the Movers live show. We shot this as a faux concert. Our kids are sprinkled throughout the crowd, jumping and rocking out. This one is sure to get the kids up and moving. 2) CALLING ALL MOVERS - This punk/pop ditty is a high energy call for kids to 'reach high, think big, work hard and have fun!' The mini-story in the video is the Movers saving the day or at the very least a kitty cat from a tall tall tree. Amazing what we can accomplish when we gear up! 3) NUMBERS IN A BAG - This jazzy old school rap song takes listeners along on a 'dare I say' math journey of numbers in the real world. Also, look out for the Movers in their Barbershop get up. Doh! 4) The 'new' Disney Playhouse Anthem - You've probably heard bits of this one if you ever watch Playhouse Disney. It comes on 'almost always' between shows. Well now, you'll catch the entire song. This Movers original catalogs some of the characters you enjoy each and every day on Playhouse (Tigger, Johnny). To listen to it in its entirety, all you have to do is visit Playhouse Disney online (it's the song that plays in the background). Mover Gras Tees Are BACK! 2008-01-21 22:36:20 Due to popular demand, we've brought back our Mardi Gras-fused Mover shirts. Celebrate the carnival season in style with your very own purple, green and gold Movers shirt. Mover Gras Shirts Also catch the Movers live at Family Gras on Sunday, January 27th in Metairie, LA. Family Gras Give A Gift 2007-12-07 11:09:36 The Movers would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah. To inspire you - here's a free download of our seasonally-inspired Mover song Give a Gift. Please consider visiting our Mover Store for a special gift for your Gearhead this year. Deadline to place orders for Christmas delivery is Saturday, December 15 (unless express delivery is selected). WORKING HARD ON THE TV SHOW I'm sure a lot of you Gearheads are wondering what's going on with us. We'll we've been working very hard on creating an amazing show full of Mover Music and hilarious Idea Emergencies! We're so excited about all the new songs we are working on for the show and cannot wait to share them with all of our fans. Moreover, the buzz for the show is beginning. Recently, we've had photos and write ups in the Hollywood Reporter and the Louisiana Film & Video Magazine. MINI MOVER SUITS By Popular Demand - make sure your Mover fan is dressed for success in our exclusive, official Mini Mover Suits. Handmade in New Orleans, these bright blue coveralls are the perfect gift for the Gearhead who has everything. Order Now! Will be in stock December 10th. Cover Boys! 2007-10-03 13:15:03 Read the latest happenings of you favorite boys in blue, the Imagination Movers in David Winkler-Schmit's cover story "Four Men & Your Babies." Request Our Song on Radio Disney 2007-07-20 22:36:12 Time for Gearheads of all ages to submit a request for "I Want My Mommy" on Radio Disney. For the first time, we've made the 'Request a Song' list on Radio Disney's website. And kids make sure you ask your parents if it's okay! Click the following link and scroll to Imagination Movers - I Want My Mommy. A mighty thanks in advance - Radio Disney Vids Available on iTunes 2007-06-21 14:58:01 If you want one of the five new videos playing on Playhouse Disney - they are available on iTunes. For a wee $1.99 you can download one of the songs and watch the Movers sing and dance . . . forever and ever and ever. Hey Mover Scott already downloaded them all on his ipod. He says they're really pretty good. Movers Videos on iTunes Playhouse Disney TV Series Announced 2007-06-07 12:06:03 From the Hollywood Reporter, June 7, 2007 Dis rocks with preschool 'Movers' By Kimberly Nordyke Disney Channel has given a series pickup to "Imagination Movers," a show for the preschool-targeted "Playhouse Disney" daily programming block that stars the New Orleans-based music group of the same name. In addition, the group, whose music videos have been airing on Disney Channel since the fall, has signed with Walt Disney Records. "Movers," which will include music performances, stories and skits, is intended to emphasize creative problem-solving skills and introduce "high-energy" rock music to kids. It will feature the band members as "everyday guy" brain-stormers working hard to solve "idea emergencies." The band comprises former journalist Rich Collins, former teacher Scott Durbin, architect Dave Poche and Scott "Smitty" Smith, a New Orleans firefighter who was a member of the Hurricane Katrina search-and-rescue team. Three of the band members lost their homes, production office, instruments and props to Katrina. The series, which begins production at the NIMS Center in New Orleans in early October, is targeted for a 2008 premiere. "After seeing the musical group perform at Jazzfest 2005 in New Orleans, we were determined to find a way to bring their energetic and infectious music to preschoolers everywhere," Disney Channel senior vp original programming Nancy Kanter said. "They have already struck a resounding chord with our viewers through their music videos, and we look forward to adding this talented group to our series lineup." Skot Bright and Sascha Penn are executive producers on the series. The band members are co-executive producing with Rick Gitelson. In October, Walt Disney Records will release a "definitive introduction" to the Movers with a collection of songs titled "Juicebox Heroes," culled from the group's three albums. A new studio album will follow next year that will feature original songs from the series. The group is on tour. Playhouse Disney Online and more 2007-05-26 11:01:28 ONLINE The Movers have a presence on Playhouse Disney Online. The Movers are glad fans who look for any Mover information there will be rewarded for their surfing. BEHIND THE EARS Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty were recently seen at the Magic Kingdom in Florida filming a spot for Disney 365 "Behind the Ears." The segment will start airing at the beginning of June. Viewers will get the inside scoop on the "Little Ones Magic Hour" and the Playhouse Disney in Concert Series featuring such notables as Dan Zanes and Friends, Johnny & the Sprites and us. New Vids Debut 2007-04-19 22:07:25 New videos are scheduled to roll on Playhouse Disney starting Saturday, April 21. Here's how they shape up: 4/21: "Imagination Movers Theme Song" Fitting that the song that starts off every live show is the first of the new videos to be seen on Playhouse. Secret note: This one features the first glimpse of what the Idea Warehouse looks like on the inside. 4/23: "Seven Days a Week" A Mover calendar comes to life and hilarity ensues. You'll definitely hear our 80s musical influences, such as Big Country and the Proclaimers, on this one. 4/25: "Shakable You" Starts with an video homage to Talking Heads and strangely enough Bell Biv Devoe. You'll understand when you see it. Then it's Movers in three parts, literally. 4/30: "Farm" One of the group's favorites. By the way, Annie the Cow happens to be an award-winning cow. We were in good company, folks. But don't ask Rich about the pig . . . at least we think it was a pig. 5/2: "Mover Music" Cool. Only one word describes it. Thanks Trish for the 'gross' dance moves. Secret: Gross = Dance Fever! Movers in the News 2007-04-14 10:36:02 Times-Picayune's reporter Keith Spera wrote a nice piece on the Movers recently. Check it out: Disney Dreamin' Where Y'at New Orleans Monthly Entertainment Magazine ran a Jazz Fest preview of our show. Enjoy: Movers Preview The Daily Advertiser - Lafayette, Louisiana's Newspaper on the Movers appearance at Fest International. Fest International Offbeat Magazine's Jazz Fest A-Z Offbeat