Thursday, September 18, 2014

Calling All Young Innovators!


I love a good idea that really gets kids thinking, and I know that a lot of you do too. Big Hero 6, a Disney movie opening on November 7, has teamed up with XPrize, to offer a contest for children between the ages of 8 - 17. It is designed to really get those creative juices flowing. Entrants need to think about, and then describe in a video, how they would use S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics) to solve a problem, big or small, that effects their school, community, or even the world.

SIX winners will win a trip to LA to walk the Red Carpet at the Hollywood Premiere of the movie. They will also get a behind-the-scenes tour of Walt Disney Animation Studios.



The entry form and rules can be found here: https://www.xprizechallenge.org
Good luck to all who enter!
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41 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughSeptember 18, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    The movie looks really cute. I'm bummed it's coming out the same day as Interstellar. Will just have to make it a double feature that weekend.

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  2. Holy Ghost WriterSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Great idea to get their minds working

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  3. SandeeSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    What a great idea. Anything to help kids excel is more than okay.

    Have a fabulous day. ☺

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  4. Pat HattSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    A great idea indeed. The movie looks really good too

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  5. Ann JonesSeptember 18, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Love this idea! My oldest is science obsessed right now, he would love this :)

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  6. Susan KaneSeptember 18, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    When I saw the trailers early in the summer, I thought this movie would never be successful. But now the trailers are revealing more, and I am intrigued. We will check it out with our gr-kids.

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  7. alissa apelSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    My son Mica would like this. He says he wants to be an inventor when he grows up. He's a thinker, and loves all the subjects that you mentioned - except math.

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  8. Susan Flett SwiderskiSeptember 18, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    What a neat idea! I would've loved entering something like that when I was a kid. The movie looks like fun, too.

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  9. CarlaSeptember 18, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    Elliott is really looking forward to this movie. I just hope it's still playing in theaters when we get home from vacation. It comes out while we are in Missouri, the day before we leave for Florida, so we won't have time to see it until after Thanksgiving, if it's still playing then.

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  10. Masshole MommySeptember 18, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    My kids are dying to see this movie. It looks super cute.

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  11. Mel@Mellywood's MansionSeptember 18, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    Ooh I love Disney! The steam comp sounds very clever.

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  12. Sandy OlsenSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Super cute movie. So many movies to watch with the kids over Christmas! :)

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  13. Ai SakuraSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    That movie's so cute!!

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  14. FrancSeptember 18, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    I'm sure Big Hero 6 would be a big hit. The teaser makes me want to watch it.

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  15. slehanSeptember 18, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Anything to get kids excited about inventing stuff.

    slehan at juno dot com

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  16. Theresa MahoneySeptember 18, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    The movie is going to be so cute! But what a fun giveaway! I know my girls would just die if they won!!

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  17. Michele DSeptember 18, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Can't wait to see it with my son. Looks like a great movie.

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  18. HilLesha O'NanSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Wow, that is such a wonderful prize!

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  19. Misa LeeSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:19 PM

    I saw the trailer of this movie when I was watching echo. And I just can't wait to watch this movie

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    1. Ben ButlerSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:37 AM

      It's going to be epic. The comic books are great, so I'm sure the movie will be awesome.

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  20. BinkySeptember 18, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    I wish they had contest like that when I was young!

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  21. DanielleSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    This movie looks so fun. My son is excited for it to come out.

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  22. Ben ButlerSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    I am totally stoked about Big Hero 6. I've got all the comic books.

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  23. Rochkirstin SantosSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    I like to think about limitless possibilties in terms of innovation. Kids have great minds and for sure have great ideas to bring into creativity.

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  24. Sharon RuggieriSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    How fun! I'd love to go and I'm for sure taking my kids to see this for sure

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  25. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmSeptember 19, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, how cool. My oldest would love this.

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  26. MelissaSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Looks like a great movie! & my oldest is 8 so she's going to be thrilled when I tell her about the contest.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    This is a cool contest! Looks like a fun movie.

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  28. Catherine SargentSeptember 19, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    What a neat and great contest for kids. It looks like it will be a good movie.

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  29. Kenya G. Johnson @ KenyaGJohnson.comSeptember 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM

    Wow that's a neat prize! I hadn't seen the preview or heard of it before you mentioned it. We didn't go to the movie theater at all this summer. I look forward to seeing this one.

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  30. Theresa Beauteeful LivingSeptember 19, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    This movie looks great. I'd definitely want to bring my kids to see this. Great contest too.

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  31. Ann BSeptember 19, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    Looks like a great movie and this is a fantastic giveaway. I would love to go to LA to see a movie,.

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  32. Raluca L.C.September 19, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I saw the trailer of this movie a few days ago and it did catch my interest, I can't wait to see it. The contest is very tempting too, those lucky winners will have a blast for sure.

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  33. (Terry) My Journey With CandidaSeptember 20, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    This would be one I can take my Grandson to. He would like it.

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  34. Ashley NicholasSeptember 21, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    What a wonderful program! I'll spread the word!

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  35. MaryJane TauyanSeptember 22, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    this is nice idea! getting information to those ordinary kids will make disney and other movies more fun

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  36. Margarita IbbottSeptember 22, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Me... me... me. I want to go to the red carpet event... Pick me...

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  37. Of Coffee and CrackersSeptember 23, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Wow! This challenge is pretty cool specially for those smart-ass kids!

    On the movie: I'll be looking forward watching this with my kids..

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  38. Colette SSeptember 23, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    I saw this and thought it was a good idea for kids to show their creative side.

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  39. Sharon WongNovember 6, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    Really want to go see that movie. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  40. Miguel Cruz CairoNovember 6, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    That movie looks cool. That's a nice contest for kids to join.

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