Films for children news articles 
Becoming an adult, the rite of passage into adulthood and the loss of one's innocence
Set in the breathtaking Brazillian shores of Búzios in the early 1980s, Adrift tells the story of teenage girl Filipa (Laura Neiva), in a defining summer that sees her evolve from child to adult. She slowly uncovers the fact that life is far more complex when the surface is severely scratched and uneasy truths are divulged. This is a film about the difficult and sometimes painful transition into becoming an adult. Its central theme is the rit... [more]
The Big Knights now available for the first time on DVD
The Big Knights first crashed onto our screens in 1999 on BBC TV, picking up multiple animation awards along the way. When the series finished it left a legacy of Big Knights fans who have tirelessly petitioned for the series to be released on DVD. On 25th October their wish will finally be granted, courtesy of Entertainment One. From the creators of Peppa Pig and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom comes The Big Knights, the hysterical animation ser... [more]
Character World is launching a special 3D Toy Story range in time for Christmas
Licensing business Character World is predicting Disney's third Toy Story will be its biggest license of 2010. The film, one of the most anticipated films of the year has already taken film goers over the pond by storm with takings at $350m at the box office in its first weeks, and this success is set to be replicated in the UK. There is already a 90 per cent awareness of the Toy Story brand across Europe. Character World has seen a surge o... [more]
Four classic Maisy DVDs this summer to celebrate its 20th Anniversary
Maisy and her friends are 20 years old. The famous mouse became an instant hit from the moment she “drew herself” one day in 1989, according to author / illustrator Lucy Cousins, who has seen Maisy become a publishing and TV phenomenon for generations of pre-school children and parents, 27 million books sold worldwide. And to mark this special anniversary Universal Pictures (UK) is releasing four classic Maisy DVDs in July and August with all ... [more]
New Adventures for Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs
Originated from the best selling books by Ian Whybrow and Anthony Reynolds who just last year celebrated their 10th anniversary with worldwide book sales of over 3 million, Harry and his Bucket Full of Dinosaurs is adored by children the world over. Abbey Home Media are about to release a brand new set of adventures featuring Harry and his bucket full of Dinosaurs. This is a wonderfully imaginative programme produced by CCi Entertainment Ltd. ... [more]
Other Films for children news and reviews
Resident films children’s TV program
For more than 11 years, musician Ralph Covert has entertained children and families with kid-friendly rock music through his children’s music group, Ralph’s World.
Animal-centered movies nominated for Genesis Awards
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "War Horse" and the documentary "Buck" were among the films nominated for the 26th Genesis Awards by the Humane Society of the United States, the HSUS announced on Tuesday. The Genesis Awards honor films with animal-friendly themes and creative portrayals of animal protection. (In the case of "Planet of the Apes," that means a film in ...
Mackenzie Crook nominated for book award
Actor Mackenzie Crook's book The Windvale Sprites picked with 17 other titles to compete for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
Dad films children on hidden camera
A MAN who hid a video camera in his family's bathroom captured images of his children and their friends showering and dressing.
Dad films children on hidden camera - court
MAN who hid a video camera in his family's bathroom captured images of his children and their friends showering.
Grandfather John Gibson racks up $11k Netflix bill after letting family watch films on vacation
Canadian John Gibson took his family on vacation to Arizona, and allowed his two children to watch Shrek and other films on his laptop, via the popular streaming service Netflix.
"Up There" and Plummer's "Barrymore" winners at Santa Barbara
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - The afterlife comedy "Up There" and the Christopher Plummer showcase "Barrymore" are among the films that have won awards at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which concluded its 11-day run on Sunday by handing out 10 jury and one audience award. Ken Scott's "Starbuck," about a sperm donor sued by some of the 500-plus children he fathered, won the ...
Daniel Radcliffe: Harry Potter overlooked by Oscars due to snobbery
"I don't think the Oscars like commercial films, or kids' films, unless they're directed by Martin Scorsese," the actor said.
A Minute With: Rachel McAdams on remembering her "Vow"
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Eight years ago, Rachel McAdams hit Hollywood's map in teary, romantic drama "The Notebook." Since then, she has broadened her range of work to include laugh-out-loud comedies such as "Wedding Crashers," adventure films like "Sherlock Holmes" and recently, the Woody Allen movie "Midnight in Paris." But the Canadian actress has returned to her romantic roots with new drama ...
D3Publisher and DreamWorks Animation Announce Multi-Property Agreement for Next Three Animated Feature Films
D3Publisher , a publisher and developer of interactive entertainment software, today announced a worldwide publishing agreement with DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. .
