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Coming up for Kids in August

What's New for Kids in Movies and TV

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Coming up for Kids in August

'Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie' Airs August 28

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Every month of the year brings new theatrical releases, DVDs, and TV specials for children. There are so many new movies and shows for kids, it is almost impossible to keep track of them all. Here is an overview of what's coming up for August, 2009. You can check out the new movies and make sure you catch all the TV specials featuring your kids' favorite characters.

New TV Movies

Theatrical Releases for Kids and Families

G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (August 7, PG-13*)
SHORTS (August 7, PG)
BANDSLAM (August 14, PG)
PONYO (August 14, G)

*Some PG-13 movies are listed, like those that are based on toys or super heroes, because they are marketed toward kids and kids may ask to see them. We list these movies so parents have the information they need to decide if the movie is appropriate for their family or not.

8/4 8/11
  • 17 Again
  • Olivia
  • Barney: Sharing Is Caring!
  • Baby Einstein: Baby Neptune
  • Baby Einstein: Baby Noah
  • National Geographic: Sea Monsters

8/18
  • Hannah Montana the Movie
  • LeapFrog:Let's Go to School
  • Pete's Dragon
  • Donald in Mathmagic Land
  • iCarly: Season 2, Vol. 1
  • The Smurfs: Smurfy Tales
  • Swan Princess: Secret of the Castle
8/25
  • The Suite Life on Deck: Anchors Away!
  • Sonny with a Chance: Sonny's Big Break
  • Yo Gabba Gabba!: Halloween!
  • Fireman Sam: Help Is Here!
  • The Berenstain Bears: Halloween Treats


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