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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"Twilight; Breaking Dawn," "Rise of the Guardians," Life of PI," and the 26th American Cinematheque Awards Red Carpet Tribute to Ben Stiller
27/11/2012 Duration: 55minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature films, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Pt. 2 Rise of the Guardians, and Life of Pi. And, we'll chat with Morgan about the red carpet for the 26th American Cinematheque Awards Ben Stiller Tribute. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Morgan Bertsch and Brianna Hope Beaton
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"Life of PI," "Lincoln," "Rise of the Guardians," "Paranorman!"
20/11/2012 Duration: 47minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature films, Life of Pi, Lincoln, and Rise of the Guardians. Check out our interview with the directors of the film, Paranorman coming out in DVD/Blu-ray this week. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Cheyenne Nguyen and Morgan Bertsch.
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"Skyfall," "Wreck It Ralph," Cirque de Soleil Totem!"
13/11/2012 Duration: 47minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature films, Skyfall and Wreck-it Ralph, and the new Cirque du Soleil show, Totem, now playing in Atlanta. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Victoria Burns, Cheyenne Nguyen and Brianna Hope Beaton.
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"Chasing Mavericks," "Wreck It Ralph," "Fun Size" and "Space Buddies!"
06/11/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our reviews of the new feature film, Chasing Mavericks, Wreck-it Ralph, and Fun Size. We'll also review the classic film, Space Buddies playing all month on HDNet Movies KidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Victoria Burns, Cheyenne Nguyen, Brianna Hope Beaton and Anthony Aranda.
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Wild Kratts, Sylvia Binsfeld Dorme and the 2013 Kids First Critic Search Competition
30/10/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and join us for a chat with Chris Kratts, from the popular PBS show, Wild Kratts. Hear from Sylvia Binsfeld, creator of the book/DVD, Dorme - designed to ease you into a peaceful sleep and dream state. Hear what our youth critics think about the new feature film, Here Comes the Boom and learn more about how you can enter the 2013 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Julia Chestnut.
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Hallmark's A Christmas For Princess, Director Michael Damian, Actor Sam Heughan, Muppets Take Manhattan and Flight Before Christmas
23/10/2012 Duration: 56minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our review of the Hallmark film, A Christmas for Princess and our interviews with director, Michael Damian and star, Sam Heughan. Then, we'll give you the scoop the classic films Muppets Take Manhattan and Flight Before Christmas, playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Brianna Hope Beaton and Julianna Noone.
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E.T. Extra Terrestrial, Andre and Happily N'Ever After, Trouble With The Curve and Won't Back Down
16/10/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our review of the classic film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial - one of the official films in our KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition. We'll also give you the inside scoop on the new feature films Won't Back Down and Trouble with the Curve as well as the classic films, Andre and Happily N'ever After playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Brianna Hope Beaton, Cheyenne Nguyen, Morgan Bertsch and Anthony Aranda.
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Hotel Transylvania, Titanic Blu-Ray 3D, Battle for Terra and Jumanji
02/10/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our reviews of the new feature film, Hotel Transylvania as well as Titanic, the class film now out on Blu-ray 3D. We will also review the beloved family films Battle for Terra and Jumanji, playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScend. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Cheyenne Nguyen, Blake Hawes, Brianna Hope Beaton, Julianna Noone and Camille Bajema
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Finding Nemo 3D, Barbie:The Princess and the Popstar and Titanic 3D Blue Ray
18/09/2012 Duration: 55minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the films Finding Nemo 3D, recently released in theaters, Barbie: The Princess and the Popstar a direct to DVD movie just released and the classic Titanic which just came out in 3D/Blue-Ray. Listen to our youth critics talk about their experience as a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic and what you can expect when you enter our 2013 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition, open now through December 31. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Morgan Bertsch.
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The Possession, Kids First! Film Critic Search Competition and More!
11/09/2012 Duration: 53minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the new films and The Possession. Listen to our youth critics talk about their experience as a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic and what you can expect when you enter our 2013 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition, open now through December 31. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Brianna Hope Beaton and Blake Hawes.
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Oogieloves: The Big Ballon Adventure, Mia and the Migoo and The Odd Life of Timothy Green
28/08/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the new film, Oogieloves in the BIG Balloon Adventure and meet Kenn Viselman, the creator of the show. Listen to our youth critics review the animated film, Mia and the Migoo, released this month on DVD and the feature film, The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Morgan Bertsch, Julianna Noone, Julia Chestnut and Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Odd Life of Timothy Green, Kermit's Swamp Years, Camp Nowhere, and HDNet Movies
21/08/2012 Duration: 53minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the new films, Odd LIfe of Timothy Green and the family films, Camp Nowhere, Kermit's Swamp Years and Space Camp - all playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Anthony Aranda, Camille Bajema and Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Diary of a Whimpy Kid: Dog Days, Dr Seuss' The Lorax and Alex Rider:Operation Stormbreaker
14/08/2012 Duration: 52minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the new films, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, which just came out in DVD-Blu-ray today and the family film, Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your hosts Julianna Noone and Brianna Hope Beaton who are joined by critics Anthony Aranda and Julia Chestnut.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, The Lorax DVD Blu Ray and Air Bud on HDNet Movies KidScene
07/08/2012 Duration: 48minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear all about the new films, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days which just came out this week; The Lorax, which releases in DVD-Blu-ray today and the family film, Air Bud playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Julianna Noone, Victoria Burns and Cheyenne Nguyen.
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Ryan Ochoa, Star of the Disney; XD series "Pair of Kings," Faith Rogow and the Aurora Colorado Movie Theater Shooting
31/07/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our interview with media literacy specialist, Faith Rogow about the recent shootings in Colorado and with Ryan Ochoa, star of the Disney; XD series Pair of Kings. We will also review the film Dark Knight Rises recently released in theaters and the classic film, Dark Crystal playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Julianna Noone, Victoria Burns and Blake Hawes.
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" Dark Knight Rises," "Teacher's Pet," "Labyrinth," " and "Dark Crystal!"
24/07/2012 Duration: 55minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our review of the new blockbuster hit, Dark Knight Rises as well as reviews of the classic films, Teacher's Pet, Labyrinth, and Dark Crystal playing this month on HDNet Movies kidScend. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Brianna Beaton, Cheyenne Nguyen, Ajay Rashba, Hunter Willow Jones, Black Hawes, Morgan Bertsch and Julianna Noone.
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"I Kissed a Vampire," "Ice Age: Continental Drift," "The Amazing Spiderman," and "Big Fat Liar!"
17/07/2012 Duration: 55minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our interview with Drew Seeley and Amy Paffrath, stars of the new film, I Kissed a Vampire. Also, our critics will review the new films, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Amazing Spider-man, and the classic film, Big Fat Liar playing this month on HDnet Movies kidScene. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Julianna Noone, Cheyenne Nguyen and Morgan Bertsch.
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Amazing Spiderman, An American: Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, Ed Arentz, Music Box Films
10/07/2012 Duration: 54minTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to our coverage of The Amazing Spider-man red carpet, coverage of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastic trials in association with the DVD release of An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars, an interview with Ed Arentz from Music Box Films about their release of Quill: Life of a Guide Dog, and reviews of the new film, Katy Perry: Part of Me as well as the DVD release of Mirror Mirror. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Camille Bajema, Daniel Menegaz, Julianna Noone and Brianna Hope Beaton.