Synopsis
KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions is a weekly radio show hosted by the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics - 24 youth, ages 7 to 16 from across the country. These reporters review the latest films and DVDs, interview celebrities and chat about media related events. They attend premieres and press screenings of just about every new film rated PG-13 or younger and bring you the scoop so you can make informed decisions about what you wish to see. At KIDS FIRST! we believe that Smart Kids Make Smart Consumers.brbrKIDS FIRST! Film Critics, a program of the 23-year-old Coalition for Quality Children's Media, is the country's most valued source for reviews of children's media. As a national, nonprofit organization, KIDS FIRST! teaches children critical viewing skills and kids as reporters to help you make informed decisions about what films you select for yourself.brbrListen to KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions every Tuesday at 1PM Pacific Time on the Voice America Kids Channel.
Episodes
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ABC Monsters, Doozers, Gumby, ZTE Maven and Sonata 2 and More
08/09/2015 Duration: 52minListen in as we review two three new programs coming out on DVD this month and next, ABC Monsters: Starring ABCD for preschoolers, Doozers, and Gumby (yes, the original 1950s show is being re-mastered and released) We will also review the ZTE Maven and Sonata 2 cell phones and share a discussion with two of our reporters about Why do we love movies? Hosts Gerry Orz and Keefer Blakeslee are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Willie Jones and special guest Candace Carteen.
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ABC Monsters, Ricki and the Flash, Crayola DJ, Boot Camp
01/09/2015 Duration: 47minListen in as we review Ricki and the Flash and ABC Monsters: Starring ABCD, interview Ariella Lehrer from Legacy Games about their new app, Crayola DJ and interview Ryan Rivera about his KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp experience and welcome him as a new member to our film critics team. If you want to apply to our film critics program, visit our website for details on our local film search which is going on now through September 30 in select cities.
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The 7th Dwarf, Z for Zacharia, Shaun the Sheep, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Mary Flynn from N Circle Entertainment. Tom Hanks debate
25/08/2015 Duration: 49minListen in to our reviews of The 7th Dwarf, Z for Zacharia, Shaun the Sheep and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. We also interview Mary Flynn, CEO of N Circle Entertainment about their new slate of DVDs including ABC Monsters, Gumby and more and be sure to catch our debate about which of Tom Hanks' films is his quintessential best. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Willie, Tre'ana, Gerry and Morgan.
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Fantastic Four, Ricki and the Flash, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Shaun the Sheep, Kidzworld.com, Are Comic Book Films Art?
18/08/2015 Duration: 50minListen in as we review the new films Fantastic Four, Ricki and the Flash, Mission Impossible Rogue Nation, Shaun the Sheep and interview James Achilles from Kidzworld.com about their new app. We also bring you our first debate between two of our reporters about whether or not comic book films can be considered art. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Michelle, Lainey, Samantha, Morgan and Willie.
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Paper Towns, All Work All Play, Ant-Man, Pixels, The Peanuts Movie
04/08/2015 Duration: 50minListen in as we review the new films Paper Towns, All Work All Play, Ant-Man and Pixels and share with you our exclusive coverage of the new Peanuts Museum in Santa Rosa, California.
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Pixels, Ant-Man, 2nd Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, New Games
28/07/2015 Duration: 46minListen in as we review the films Pixels, Ant-man, The Look of Silence, Second Best Marigold Hotel, and interview Dale LeFevre, developer of New Games Leadership. Hosts Raven Devanney, Brianna Hope Beaton and Gerry Orz are joined by Morgan Bertsch and Tre'ana Hickson.
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Ant-man, Minions, Terminator Genisys and The 7th Dwarf
21/07/2015 Duration: 47minListen in as we review the films Ant-man from Marvel, the animated Minions, Terminator Genisys and The Seventh Dwarf. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Willie J., Jorge L., Kamren W. and Tre'ana H.
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Minions, Self-less, the Lego Brickumentary and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
14/07/2015 Duration: 53minListen in as we review Minions, Self-less, the Lego Brickumentary and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Hosts Raven Devanney and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Kayla P.
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Terminator Genisys
07/07/2015 Duration: 46minListen to our reviews of the new sequel Terminator Genisys, along with the documentary Batkid Begins about the young boy with leukemia whose hero wish reached millions of well-wishers. Also, we'll tell you about Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Disney's made for TV movie Descendants which plays on the Disney Channel in July. Hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Will, Tre'ana, Brandon and Brooke. Before you spend your hard earned bucks at the movies, list to what our youth film critics have to say about them.
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Inside Out, Max, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
30/06/2015 Duration: 51minListen in as re review the new Disney / Pixar animated film Inside Out, the teen drama Me and Earl and the Dying Girl and Max - about a Marine dog with PTSD. Hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Mia, Lainey and Willie.
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Inside Out, Jurassic World, The Legend of Longwood, Max, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
23/06/2015 Duration: 47minListen in as we review the new films Inside Out, Jurassic World, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Legend of Longwood and Max. We'll also hear about Gerry's experience meeting the cast and crew of Max this week and how 7 dogs played the title role in this incredible film. Hosts Raven Devanney and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Willie, Tre'ana, Will, Declan, Clayton and Nathaniel reporting from Orlando, Denver, Boulder, New York City and Los Angeles!
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Tomorrowland, Barely Lethyl, Calling All the Elephants
09/06/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review the films Tomorrowland by Disney, Barely Lethyl and interview Randy Sharp and Dave Kinnoin about their CD Calling All the Elephants which just received a KIDS FIRST! Endorsement. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Harmony M., Katie G. and Kendyl P.
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Tomorrowland, Pitch Perfect 2, Andy Z's Classic Songs & Traditional Tunes
02/06/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review Disney's Tomorrowland starring George Clooney and Brit Robertson, the aca-favorite, Pitch Perfect 2 starring Rebel Wilson, Anna Kendrick and Hailee Steinfeld. We'll also interview the uncomparable Andy Z about his new CD Classic Songs and Traditional Tunes which just received an All-Star KIDS FIRST! endorsement. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Raven Devanney are joined by KIDS FIRST! Reporters Lainey A., Tre'ana H., Simone S. and Clayton P.
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Tomorrowland, Sunshine Superman, Noble, Classic Songs & Traditional Tunes, Dancin' In The Kitchen,
19/05/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review the films Tomorrowland, Sunshine Superman and Noble followed by interviews with Grammy award-winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer about their new CD Dancin in the KItchen, CD and Warren Brown and Adam Goddard about this music DVD, Big Block Singsong Volume One. Hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Adam Chernick and Hailee Hutton.
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Reviews of Far from the Maddening Crowd, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Maya the Bee Movie and Age of Adaline
12/05/2015 Duration: 54minListen in to our reviews of the latest fims: Far from the Maddening Crowd, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Age of Adaline, Maya the Bee Movie and the TV series now out on DVD: Wild Kratts: Shark-tastic. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Raven Devanney are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Willie Jones, Kamren Washington and Adam Chernick.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron, Little Boy, Paddington, Faith of Our Fathers and The Sparrows: Nesting.
05/05/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review Avengers: Age of Ultron, Little Boy, Paddington, Faith of Our Fathers and The Sparrows: Nesting.Hosts Brianna Beaton and Gerry Orz are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Keefer, Katherine, Tre'ana, Brooke, Kendyl and Kayla.
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Maya the Bee Movie, Iris and Beyond the Mask
28/04/2015 Duration: 54minListen is as we review the new faith-based adventure film, Beyond the Mask and interview its producer Aaron Burns. We'll also review the new films, Maya the Bee, in theaters now and on DVD in May and Iris, a documentary by Albert Maysles. Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Raven Devanney are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Justin Storey, Kayla Powell and Kendyl Powell
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Learn about the latest XPRIZE; Reviews of Paddington, The Longest Ride, Monkey Kingdom, Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain and Storied Streeets
21/04/2015 Duration: 54minLearn all about the latest XPRIZE Challenges from Chanda Gonzales. Hear our reviews of Paddington (out now on DVD), The Longest Ride, Monkey Kingdom, Bhopal, A Prayer for Rain and Storied Streets. Today's show is hosted by Brianna Hope Beatorn and Gerry Orz joined by KIDS FIRST, Film Critics Kamren Washington, Samantha Alexander, and Haley Powell.
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Reviews of Women in Gold, Furious 7 and The Longest Ride
14/04/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review Furious 6 starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne, the Rock, Johnson and Michelle Rodriguez, Women in Gold starring Helen Mirren and The Longest Ride, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks - All playing in theaters now. Hosts Raven Devanney and Keefer Blakeslee are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Willie Jones and Shelby Ronae.
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Reviewing Home, Woman in Gold and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
07/04/2015 Duration: 54minListen in as we review Dreamworks new animated film Home with music by Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, Woman in Gold starring Helen Mirren and Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, now out on DVD/Blu-ray. Hosts Brianna Beaton and Raven Devanney are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Madeline, Katherine, Susana, Katie and Harmony.