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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Grayson Russell, Space Warriors, Epic, Fast and Furious, Star Trek into Darkness
28/05/2013 Duration: 55minListen in as our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics interview Grayson Russell, starring in the new space adventure, Space Warriors which airs on the Hallmark Channel on May 31. We'll also review three new feature films - Epic, Fast & Furious, and Star Trek into Darkness. Catch all this and more with your hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Adam Chernick and Gerry Orz.
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Reviews""Space Warriors", "XPRIZE", "After Earth", and "Peeples" on Kids First Coming Attractions show May 21, 2013
21/05/2013 Duration: 59minListen in as our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics interview the Education Director for XPRIZE, Chanda Gonzales about their tie in with the new film, After Earth starring Will and Jaden Smith. Then, we'll give you a little insight into the film, Oblivion starring Tom Cruise, Tyler Perry's Peeples and the new space adventure, Space Warriors which airs on the Hallmark Channel on May 31. Catch all this and more with your hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Keefer Blakeslee and Adam Chernick.
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"Iron Man 3" , "The Great Gatsby", "Muscle Shoals" on Kids First Coming Attractions show May 14, 2013
14/05/2013 Duration: 57minListen in as our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics review the new theatrical blockbuster Iron Man 3 starring Robert Downey Jr. , The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan and the new documentary, Muscle Shoals about the recording studio where all the greats recorded - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Percy Sledge, Gregg Allman, Clarence Carter, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Bono, and Julian Lennon. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Keefer Blakeslee, Johntae Lipscomb and Gerry Orz.
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Reviews great films including "Iron Man 3" and Two DVD releases, "A Monster in Paris", "Koala Kid" with interview with celebrity Jenni Pulos
07/05/2013 Duration: 56minListen in as our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics review four great films including the new theatrical blockbuster Iron Man 3 starring Robert Downey Jr. Next up, the two DVD releases, A Monster in Paris and Koala Kid including an interview with celebrity Jenni Pulos who stars in the film. Last but not least, we'll have a discussion with the filmmaker, Joey Blackburn about his brilliant indie film, Pieces of War. Catch all this and more with your hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Keefer Blakeslee, Canela Roey, Gerry Orz and Jailene Aires.
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Film Critics Review four great films-42, Jackie Robinson, Life of Pi, A Day of Silence, Prayers for Peace
30/04/2013 Duration: 56minListen in as our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics review four great films including new theatrical film 42 followed by Life of Pi, now available in DVD/Blu-ray and two indie films, A Day of Silence by KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry Orz and Prayers for Peace by animator Dustin Grella. Catch all this and more with your hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Johntae Lipscomb and Gerry Orz.
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Reviews of 42, Jackie Robinson, NYU Future Film Scholars, Tall Tale, White Fang
23/04/2013 Duration: 01h28sListen in as our youth film critics interview KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gabriella Chu about her experience in the NYC Future Film Scholars program. We'll also review three great films including new theatrical film 42 followed by Tall Tale and White Fang playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Keefer Blakeslee, Patrick Nguyen and Jailene Aires.
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"42 The Life Story of Jackie Robinson," "Like Mike" and "Ice Age!"
16/04/2013 Duration: 59minListen in as our youth film critics interview Naomi Hirabayashi from the cool nonprofit Do Something.org. We'll also review three great films including new theatrical film 42 about the life of legendary baseball hero Jackie Robinson followed by Like Mike and Ice Age playing all month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney who are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Keefer Blakeslee.
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"Admission," "Return To Nim's Island" and "Bartock the Magnificent!"
09/04/2013 Duration: 01h02minListen in as our youth film critics review the new theatrical film Admission, Return to Nim's Island which was released to DVD last week and Bartok the Magnificent playing all month on HDNet Movies kidScene. We'll also review the new app Mibblio designed for our younger listeners. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Gerry Orz, Canela Roey and Adam Chernick.
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"The Croods," "Epic," "Ice Age," and "Rio" plus "Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius on HDNet Movies KidScene
02/04/2013 Duration: 55minListen to our reviews of Parental Guidance - the multi-generational film that just came out on DVD/Blu-ray and The Croods, released in theaters this week. Also, hear about the new film, Epic from Blue Sky Studios, the folks who brought you Ice Age and Rio and stars the voice talent of Josh Hutcherson and Amanda Seyfried. Last, we'll review the all-time family classic, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius playing all month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Brianna Hope Beaton and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Morgan Bertsch and Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Michael Flaherty, Walden Media and producer of their latest film, "Return to Nim's Island" along with the film, "Parental Guidance", new feature film, "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone."
19/03/2013 Duration: 55minListen in as we interview Michael Flaherty, the genius behind Walden Media and producer of their latest film, Return to Nim's Island starring Bindi Irwin which we will also review along with the film, Parental Guidance now available on DVD and the new feature film, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Cheyenne Nguyen, Jailene Arias.
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Return to Nim's Island, Tugg, Earth Day, Life of Pi, Batman, Dark Knight Returns, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Cheyenne Nguyen, Brianna Hope Beaton, Julianna Noone, Morgan Bertsch
12/03/2013 Duration: 50minJoin our interview with rising Australian actress, Bindy Irwin, star of the new Movie, Return to Nim's Island airing March 15 on the Hallmark Channel and available at Walmart on March 19. Learn about Nicholas Gonda, co-founder of Tugg.com, who has partnered with KIDS FIRST! to bring films into local theaters for special events - starting with a special Earth Day Celebration. Hear about the much heralded new film, Oz the Great and Powerful and the much-awaited DVD release of the Oscar-winning film, Life of Pi and the animated favorite Batmen: Dark Knight Returns 2. Catch all this and more with your host Brianna Hope Beaton and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Julianna Noone, Cheyenne Nguyen and Morgan Bertsch.
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The Real Hero of the Film "Chasing Mavericks"
05/03/2013 Duration: 50minFrosty Hesson, the real life hero of the film, Chasing Mavericks (just released to DVD) joins us this week to share his life story. Our critics also review of the new Dreamworks film, The Croods (coming out later this month) and Jack the Giant Slayer which is in theaters now. Last, we review the classic film, White Fang playing all month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Tonya Holly Ditrector of "When I Find The Ocean," also KIids First Reviews "Beautiful Creatures" and "Safe Haven!"
19/02/2013 Duration: 54minTonya Holly, director of the When I Find the Ocean which was recently released in WalMart stores nationwide. Also, our critics review the new films, Beautiful Creatures and Safe Haven. And, Jaheem Toombs, one of our new 2013 youth critics joins us to share a little about himself. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney.
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When I Find the Ocean, Open Season, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Canela Roey, Gerry Orz.
12/02/2013 Duration: 56minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the films When I Find the Ocean from KIDS FIRST! producer member Tonya Holly and available nationwide in Wal-Mart. We also review the family film, Open Season playing this month on HDnet Movies kidScene. And, listen to our interviews with two new KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, winners of our 2013 search competition, Canela Roey and Gerry Orz. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney.
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Warm Bodies, Black Stallion, HDNet Movies, youth film critics, Kids First Coming Attractions
05/02/2013 Duration: 50minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our report of President Obama's Inauguration, as well as our reviews of the new feature films, Warm Bodies and the thriller Mama both rated PG-13 and the classic G-rated film Black Stallion playing this month on HDnet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Victoria Burns.
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Karate Kid, Arctic Tale and Hook
22/01/2013 Duration: 49minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature film, Parental Guidance as well as the new direct to DVD, Ruby's Studios: The Friendship Show. We'll also review 3 great classic family films playing this month on HDnet Movies kidScene: Karate Kid, Arctic Tale and Hook. Catch all this and more with your host Brianna Hope Beaton and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Morgan Bertsch and Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Les Miserables, The Hobbit, Academy Awards and More!
15/01/2013 Duration: 53minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature films, Les Miserables, Parental Guidance and The Hobbit. We'll also review the new DVD release Ruby's Studios: Friendship. Catch all this and more with your hosts kffcs Brianna Hope Beaton and Raven Devanney.
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Parental Guidance, Monsters Inc. 3D and Cirque du Soleil!
25/12/2012 Duration: 50minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature films, Parental Guidance, Monsters Inc. 3D and Cirque du Soleil. We'll also learn about the new releases that Dreamworks and Fox have in store for 2013 - Turbo, Mr. Peabody and Sherman and The Croods. Catch all this and more with your host Brianna Hope Beaton and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Morgan Bertsch, Cheyenne Nguyen and Anthony Aranda.
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Big Top Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry:Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse also N91Live's Party for a Cause
18/12/2012 Duration: 56minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reporters interview Abbie Schiller, CEO/Founder of The Mother Company, creator of the Ruby's Studio series. We will also review the films, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and ice Age: Continental Drift which are being releases to DVD/Blu-Ray on December 11 as well as the made for DVD films, Big Top Scooby Doo and Tom & Jerry: Robin Hood & His Merry Mouse which are available now! Last, learn all about our reporter, Morgan, at the 26th Hollywood Christmas Parade and the N91Live's Party for a Cause which was a fundraiser for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Brianna Hope Beaton, Cheyenne Nguyen and Morgan Bertsch
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"Great Muppet Caper," Karate Kids," Space Buddies," and "Stuart Little 2!"
04/12/2012 Duration: 52minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the cool family films playing on HDNet Movies kidScene all of December - Great Muppet Caper, Karate Kids, Space Buddies and Stuart Little 2, Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Brianna Hope Beaton, Julianna Noone, Camille Bajema and Blake Hawes.