Welcome, Tori Michel!
Thursday June 28, 2012
I'm very excited to introduce you all to Tori Michel, our new Kids' Cartoons writer. Covering cartoons for kids ages 5-12, Tori will have the scoop on older kids' animated ... Read More
Movie/Book Clubs for Preschoolers: It's a Dr. Seuss Kind of Summer
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Since my older daughters are both in book clubs this summer, I decided a club for my preschooler is in order. The amazing Dr. Seuss' The Lorax will hit store ... Read More
Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom -- And Other Mermaid Stories
Tuesday June 26, 2012
Available today on DVD, Dora's Rescue in Mermaid Kingdom finds Dora and boots on an under-the-sea adventure helping the mermaid Maribel find her way back home to her mommy. Through ... Read More
Travel the World One Animated Flick at a Time!
Thursday June 21, 2012
The first two animated movies of the summer -- Madagascar 3 and Brave -- both take viewers to animated versions of real world places. My kids and I have actually ... Read More
Maleficent - March 14, 2014
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Disney Studios announced today that production began Wednesday, June 13th, on Maleficent, starring Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie. The movie is being directed by two-time Oscar-winning production designer Robert Stromberg ... Read More
Avatar: The Last Airbender -- Books Top NYT Bestsellers List
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Avatar: The Last Airbender aired on Nickelodeon and was a highly popular, martial arts heavy, cartoon saga that captivated kids and adults alike. You can find the Avatar: The ... Read More
The Disney Channel's Let it Shine Rocked the Weekend
Monday June 18, 2012
The latest Disney Channel Original Movie, Let it Shine, lived up to the DCOM standard over the weekend with 5.7 million Total Viewers tuning in for just the Friday night ... Read More
Happy Father's Day to Every King of the Castle
Sunday June 17, 2012
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! You're no galoot. Like King Fergus, you are the king of your castle, and crivens, you deserve more than a wee ... Read More
"Don't Be a Jerk, It's Christmas" -- A SpongeBob Stop-Motion Christmas Special
Friday June 15, 2012
Yep, you read that right. Nothing says Christmas spirit like the phrase "don't be a jerk." Now, while the title of this new SpongeBob special normally would have elicited just ... Read More
Care Bears on The Hub
Friday June 15, 2012
I'm sure many of you, like me, have fond childhood memories of the loveable Care Bears with their iconic tummies. In fact, I shared the Care Bears with my ... Read More
Let it Shine - A New Disney Channel Original Movie Premieres Tomorrow!
Thursday June 14, 2012
Disney Channel Original Movies have become a celebrated tradition of the younger generation, and tomorrow night, June 15, 2012 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT), marks the premiere of Let it Shine, the ... Read More
American Girl Celebrates Best Friends Day
Friday June 8, 2012
Did you know that today is best friends day? It was news to me! But, American Girl is celebrating the day with two new clips from the upcoming direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray ... Read More
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted -- Making a Circus out of a Movie Theater Near You
Friday June 8, 2012
"Da da da da da da Afro Circus, Afro..." Wild, colorful, zany and absolutely animal, Madagascar 3 will be a winner with the kiddos. Personally, I wanted to see ... Read More
Summer Book Clubs and Movie Parties
Tuesday June 5, 2012
We've got three summer book clubs going this summer, and I'm contemplating a fourth. My oldest in involved in two run by other people and organizations, so I helped ... Read More