Video Trailer HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 12-18 Topic - Family Description - After her mother's death, a young girl finds happiness with her estranged father when they embark on a migration adventure with their newly adopted flock of baby geese. Inspired by true events. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Charming, wholesome movie with powerful acting by likable characters. Without being overly sentimental, shows how parent and child can reconcile differences. Offers inspiring insights into flight, migration, death and self-strength. Beautiful cinematography, heartfelt theme. The scene where the Mom dies in a car accident is emotionally upsetting and there is one mild profanity. Re-release by HDNet - kidScene. Origina... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
coming soon… Runtime: 107 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
7-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12, ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - With the help of his magical dragon, an orphan boy runs from his abusive adoptive parents. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Creative, fanciful show. Lets your imagination grow. Charming mix of animation and live action. Shows how valuable it is have friends you can count on when you need help. "Believing in children can help them accomplish many things." Re-release by HDNet - kidScene. Originally released in 1977. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
coming soon… Runtime: 128 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - A very special pig turns Hoggett's orderly farm on its ear. A naive newcomer, Babe boldly forges friendships among all the animals and convinces the entire farm that only in the absence of prejudice can one truly be free to soar. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Charming. Great. Fabulous. You may have seen animals talking in movies before, but make no mistake - Babe stands above the rest. The animals' lips are in sync with their lines and Babe is a model of goodness. Really, all the animals are adorable, particularly the singing mice who you have to see to believe. Nominated for many Academy Awards, and awarded "Best for Visual Effects." There are some frightening scenes - ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Babe is a marvelous family classic! The movie tells the story of an innocent piglet who befriends animals on a farm and becomes especially close to a sheepdog named Fly. With Fly's help and all of the animals on the farm, Babe enters a sheepherding competition. Will Babe win the competition even though he is just a piglet? Watch the movie for yourself! I liked this movie a lot because all of the animals are great act... read more Runtime: 89 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews HDNET MOVIES LLC Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - When Farmer Hoggett is injured, the gallant pig makes his way to the big city in order to save the farm. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Babe is a marvelous family classic! The movie tells the story of an innocent piglet who befriends animals on a farm and becomes especially close to a sheepdog named Fly. With Fly's help and all of the animals on the farm, Babe enters a sheepherding competition. Will Babe win the competition even though he is just a piglet? Watch the movie for yourself! I liked this movie a lot because all of the animals are great act... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This movie is a wonderful sequel to the 1995 film "Babe." Most of the movie takes place in Metropolis. This city looks like a perfect dream town. It has the golden bridge, the word trade center, Eiffel tower and the River City like Italy. It's so epic to see all the famous places in one City. Babe the "best Sheep Heard pig" seems to get in trouble everywhere. It is amazing to see how well Babe was able to exp... read more Runtime: 97 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - When Toby (Clint Black) takes on a job at a stable with Flicka in tow, the owner's teenage daughter Kelly (Kacey Rohl), quickly bonds with the wild horse. A budding equestrian rider, she hopes to break Flicka for an upcoming competition, despite her mother's (Lisa Hartman Black) disapproval. With the competition approaching, a rival trainer stealing business, and a growing fear they may be forced to sell the stable, ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This is a very moving and touching film with great country music. I truly like this film because of all the bonding it has between a horse and her rider. They bond quickly which allows them to trust each other to ride and compete. The acting by everyone is really good; however Stephanie Meyers (Siobhan Williams) acts extremely well and she stands out from the rest. It really makes me not like Stephanie because of how... read more Runtime: 111 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
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Video Trailer Click to see video reviews TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 5-12 Topic - Family Description - When Toby (Clint Black) takes on a job at a stable with Flicka in tow, the owner's teenage daughter Kelly (Kacey Rohl), quickly bonds with the wild horse. A budding equestrian rider, she hopes to break Flicka for an upcoming competition, despite her mother's (Lisa Hartman Black) disapproval. With the competition approaching, a rival trainer stealing business, and a growing fear they may be forced to sell the stable, ... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - coming soon KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This is a very moving and touching film with great country music. I truly like this film because of all the bonding it has between a horse and her rider. They bond quickly which allows them to trust each other to ride and compete. The acting by everyone is really good; however Stephanie Meyers (Siobhan Williams) acts extremely well and she stands out from the rest. It really makes me not like Stephanie because of how... read more Runtime: 111 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
5-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
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Video Trailer Click to see video reviews PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT Series: FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12 ANIMATED Topic - Family Description - From Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson comes the epic adventures of Tintin. Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune - but also an ancient curse - Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey around the world that critics are calling "fun for the whole family." http:..www.us.movie.tintin.com KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - From beloved director, Steven Spielberg comes this wonderful animated film that will win a place in your family's video library. A wonderful here, exotic locations, compelling storyline - what's not to like. Tintin may not be well known in the US but he is one of Europe's favorite comic strip characters. This is an adventure that you will enjoy as much as your children. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This movie is really cool. This movie was one of the best adventure movies that I have ever seen. It kept me on the edge of my seat! This movie is all about Tintin who sees a model of a boat called the Unicorn, which has a secret passage to find a riddle. There are three models and if he finds all three and holds them up to the sun he would see a clue to find out where the real Unicorn sunk so that he can find all th... read more Runtime: 107 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews SHOUT! FACTORY Series: TV SERIES, AGES 5-12, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Princess Celestia selects unicorn Twilight Sparkle to learn about the most important magic of all: Friendship. Includes 5 episodes and bonus features like a sing-a-long and coloring sheet. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - We love the animation. She captures a whole world and draws you in. The ponies are adorable, sassy and magical. The story lines are funny and uplifting. I love the style, even better than the original. There is an added element of adventure and fun. The overall visual appeal, sound quality and production are excellent. The voice acting and singing is fantastic and the animation is brilliant. It shows that friends are... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
This movie is about friendship and teaches how evil can be disguised. Twilight Sparkle loves to read and study. Sometimes she does not talk to any of her friends and just study. The princess sent her on a mission and reminded Twilight Sparkle to make friends. Her mission to search for all six gems of the magic spell to make the darkness pony vanish, so night will not last forever. Five other ponies join Twilight S... read more Runtime: 120 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
3-12 Suggested Retail Price: $ 14.97
Media: DVD
ISBN # 978-1-60399-710-2
SHOUT! FACTORY Series: TV SERIES, AGES 2-5, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - They might look like regular dogs, but the Pound Puppies of Shelter 17 are on a sworn mission to find great homes for all the lonely pooches under their watch. Join the puppies as they attempt to match their canine friends with loving families and have a few adventures along the way. Includes 5 episodes plus a bonus feature: Learn to Draw Lucky! KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - The premise is that there is an organization within the pound, ran by dogs, to help puppies find new homes. In "Homeward Pound," we find out that the Pound Puppies is an international organization. It is fun to think that there is a secret organization around the world to help puppies. The characters are diverse, but slightly stereotyped; the Chihuahua has a Spanish or Mexican accent and a temper, while the Dachshund... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"The dog is funny." The kids laughed at the dogs, and though they played throughout, they never left the room and frequently turned their attention back to the story. The boys played with trains, pretending to go pick up dogs and other little animals and deliver them to the adults in the room. They included character names from the stories in their games. The length of the stories and complication of the story lines ... read more Runtime: 115 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
ISBN # 978-1-30699-713-3
SHOUT! FACTORY Series: TV SERIES, AGES 2-5, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Follow Chuck The Dump Truck and his incredible cast of friends, in this delightfully fast-paced, song-filled, high-energy series. Every visitor to the truck stop where Chuck lives fuels his exciting fantasies, and he enlists his pals Digger, Boomer, Rowdy, Soku, Biggs and Handy to turn them into reality. Includes ten episodes plus a bonus: Color your very own cover! KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Boy-friendly, uncomplicated and fun. Focuses around truck friends and their love of racing, but interjects simple life lessons about being a good friend and helping others. For instance, in Race to the Race, Chuck makes the decision to stay and help a friend out, risking missing his brother's race. These stories are easy to follow and will appeal to young boys especially. The characters model honesty and responsibili... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"I like the trucks and how they build stuff without any hands." The kids relayed stories and recalled details in each. "My favorite part is when they fall down, and then were upside down, and were racing upside down, and then the dump truck won." Kids laugh out loud, even slapped their knees. The stories are fun and keep their attention easily. They watched it over and over again. "I want to watch it again! I want to... read more Runtime: 110 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
2-8 Suggested Retail Price: $ 12.99
Media: DVD
SPANISH MUSTANG FOUNDATION Series: INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, 8-18 Topic - Family Description - Chronicles the North American horse as it became one of the most significant animals in human history — the virtual engine of civilization: moving material, plowing fields and propelling large armies to victory. The horse returned home to America with Spanish explorers, quickly re-adapting to its native habitat and developing into a distinct breed commonly known as the Mustang. KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Return of the Horse is an interesting documentary that both children and adults will enjoy watching together. It shows the real history of the Horse, specifically the wild horse. It is quite educational and you are guaranteed to learn something new about this amazing animal. KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
"It was very interesting." "I learned a lot." He was glued to the screen. Although it was violent, my son commented that there are things in history that are violent and showing horses being killed was appropriate to the story. Though a bit long, he seems to be interested. This made kids want to learn more about wild animals and wild horses. "My favorite part was learning about the history and name Genu Equus. I didn... read more Runtime: 61 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
8-18 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD
Video Trailer Click to see video reviews ANIMEIGO, INC Series: SHORT, AGES 2-5, ANIMATION Topic - Family Description - Hello Kitty and her twin sister Mimmy look identical, but have very different personalities. Your children will enjoy watching them learn important life lessons from their loving parents and friends, such as how to share, how to be polite and why it's important to put away toys and eat vegetables. This episode contains six stories about eating our vegetables, cleaning up our mess, sleeping by oneself, helping out, ta... read more KIDS FIRST!® Adult Jurors say - Hello Kitty, the Japanese animated character, is a familiar one in out culture as well. These new stories are pretty sweet, with beautiful music, good lessons, nicely presented. Each episode deals with a different life situation most common to kids ages 2-6. Some older children, familiar with the characters, may enjoy watching how the kittens interact with one another. The children and the parents shown, care about o... read more KIDS FIRST!® Kid Jurors say -
Kitty learns with her little sister and she tries to be a good girl. Mimi (her sister) tries too, and they work together. "They treat each other very nice." "They are friends and don't want to fight." "Hello Kitty is nice to everyone." "It gave me the idea to be a good helper. It makes you feel good and makes others happy." When Hello Kitty suggested to her sister that they try to eat green peppers, one of the childr... read more Runtime: 45 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age:
2-5 Suggested Retail Price: $ 0
Media: DVD