KIDS FIRST! Film Festival

Titles for Fall 2004 Festivals

VIDEO PREMIERE
The Amanda Show: Girls' Room - 88 minutes.
Created from a collection of favorite episodes, the Amanda Show: Girls' Room centers on a variety of amusingly fresh impressions. Re-enter the competitive world of girls in this DVD with new activities including the search for the lost paper clip…or rid yourself of those bad lunches on Lunch Bay.com. And when Amanda interviews random people on the street you won't believe their responses. Closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Ages 5-8. From Paramount Home Entertainment/Nickelodeon.

VIDEO PREMIERE
The Amanda Show: Amanda, Please! - 88 minutes.
In each episode of the Amanda Show: Amanda, Please!, new interactive activities are introduced as viewers join in a roof top square dance, preview terrible movies at Blockblister or ardently watch as the Klutzes try to run a restaurant without turning everything into a complete disaster. Closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Ages 5-8. Paramount Home Entertainment / Nickelodeon.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Blue's Clues: Classic Clues. 100 min. Animation.
Includes four unaired Steve episodes, 25 min. each. From Paramount Home Entertainment
Blue's School. Hop on board our cardboard bus and help Steve pick up our friends for a day of pretend school, where Blue isthe teacher! We play Blue's Clues to figure out where we'll be going for our final activity-the field trip. Blue has listed all of the day's activities and we follow this schedule along with our school buddy, Steve. Our studies consist of: weather time, art time, snack time, ABC time and of course, mail time. Ages 2-5. From Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon.

DVD PREMIERE
Benji Off the Leash! - 100 min.
This is a story about heroes: Three unlikely, unsuspecting souls who come face-to-face with that moment in their lives when they must stand and be counted. For Sheldon, it's difficult because he doesn't appear to be the brightest guy in the world (although he might be the funniest). For Colby, it's even more difficult because he's only 14 years old, and up against enormous odds. For Benji, it's almost impossible...because, after all, he's just a dog, lost and alone, with nothing but a belligerent bird and a stray mutt to help. A band of unlikely comrades brought together by the least likely of the bunch, for a common, courageous purpose. Things will change. Lives will be saved. Because Benji is off the leash! Produced by Margaret Loesch and Joe Camp; Directed and written by Joe Camp; Composer: Anthony DiLorenzo; Actors: Nick Whitaker, Chris Kendrick, Randall Newsome, Duane Stephens, Neal Barth, Nate Bynum, Melinda Haynes, Christy Summerhays. Ages 6-12. From The Hatchery LLC.

VIDEO PREMIERE
Blue's Clues: Bluestock - 102 minutes. Animation.
Blue's Clues: Bluestock is a new Blue's Clues music festival with a fun-to-learn celebration in a backyard concert filled with favorite songs and musical clues. "Bluestock" features Toni Braxton and Tickety, Macy Gray and Periwinkle, India Arie and Mailbox, They Might Be Giants, and Blue! In "Skidoo Adventure," Joe and Blue skidoo into Wacky Wild World, where they need to collect four magic letters in order to get back home. Then they skidoo into Blue's Room for a sing-along about home. Includes "Morning Music" where Joe sings through morning routines as he collects clues to figure out what Blue wants to do and "A Surprise Guest," where Joe and friends play Blue's Clues to figure out who Blue invited over. Ages 2-5. From Paramount Home Entertainment / Nickelodeon

KIDS FIRST! Film Club
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom... - 25 min.
CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM (By Bill Martin, Jr. & John Archambault; Illustrated by Lois Ehlert): The letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. But is there enough room for all of them?TRASHY TOWN (By Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha; Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino): Dump it in! Smash it down! Follow Mr. Gilly around Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage.ROSIE’S WALK (By Pat Hutchins): A clumsy fox can’t quite catch an unsuspecting hen on this fun-filled walk through the farm.THE CATERPILLAR AND THE POLLIWOG (By Jack Kent): The polliwog watches the caterpillar grow up and turn into “something else.” But the caterpillar isn’t the only one who’s changing! Ages 2-5. From Weston Woods/Scholastic/New Video.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type - 52 min.
In this hilarious rendition of the Caldecott Award honored book, a group of literate cows go on strike after Farmer Brown refuses to give them electric blankets. When the hens don't get blankets, they go on strike too! How can Farmer Brown run his farm with no milk and no eggs? Narrated by Randy Travis. Ages 2-5. From Weston Woods/Scholastic/New Video.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Curious George Rides a Bike - 57 min.
(By H.A. Rey) The man in the yellow hat gives Curious George a brand new bicycle. What adventures are ahead for this little monkey and his new bike? (17 min) Also includes: THE GREAT WHITE MAN-EATING SHARK, (By Margaret Mahy; Illustrated by Jonathon Allen) Norvin, a boy who closely resembles a shark, uses his talents to scare away all the swimmers at Caramel Cove – except for one female shark in love. FLOSSIE & THE FOX (By Patricia McKissack, Illustrated by Rachel Isadora; Narrated by Patricia McKissack) Flossie meets up with a clever fox who has been making trouble around town. Can Flossie outfox a fox, even if she's never seen one before? "The Happy Lion" and "Cat and Canary. Ages 2-5. From Weston Woods, Scholastic Productions and New Video.

VIDEO PREMIERE
Cyberchase: Starlight Night - 80 Minutes.
Cyberchase: Starlight Night features the episodes "Starlight Night" and "Snow Day to Be Exact." In "Starlight Night," the CyberSquad gang celebrates the annual holiday in which all the stars in Cyberspace are refreshed with brand new circuitry and attempt to stop Hacker from turning off the light in Cyberspace forever, while "Snow Day to Be Exact" has the kids on a quest to discover the power and speed of estimation in order to recover the glowing orb stolen by Hacker before the temperature reaches zero and Cyberworld freezes forever. Special features include the bonus episode titled "A Time to Cook." Closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Ages 6-11. From PBS and Paramount Home Entertainment.

VIDEO PREMIERE
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fairytale Adventure - 100 min.
Lost in Fairytale Land, Dora and Boots run into an evil witch and embark on a difficult journey. Boots accidentally eats a banana that the witch has put a spell on and turns into Sleeping Boots. The only hope for reversing the spell is for Dora to become a true princess using her tools to execute specific activities. Includes two bonus episodes: "Star Catcher" and "The Magic Stick."Sneak peek, "Dora's Magical Matching Game," sing-along and song selection. Ages 2-5. From Nickelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Dora the Explorer: Meet Diego - 50 min.
Meet Diego, Dora's super cool cousin. Diego works at the Animal Rescue Center. He can make animal noises and talk to wild animals! Suddenly, Baby Jaguar calls for help. Mreow! Mreow! She's stuck by the edge of a waterfall! To save her, we'll zipcord through the rainforest, move like the animals, and learn to talk to howler monkeys, snakes, condors, dolphins, and baby bears too! From Paramount Home Entertainment; ages 2-5

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Dora the Explorer: Super Silly Fiesta
In "Super Silly Fiesta" there's a whole lot of silliness as Big Red Chicken loses his party cake and Dora and Boots must save the fiesta. In "Boots's Special Day," join Boots as he does everything he loves – like leading the Big Drum Parade, visiting the animals at Diego's Animal Rescue Center, and visiting his Daddy at work. Includes bonus episodes "Stuck Truck" and "The Big Potato." Ages 2-5. From Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon.

VIDEO PREMIERE
The Fairly Odd Parents: Channel Chasers - 108 min. Animation.
Timmy wishes for a magic remote control that will allow him to travel inside television. When the magic remote winds up in Vicky's hands, it takes Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda to race through television to stop Vicky from using it to take over every channel, and ultimately the world. Includes: "Spaced Out," "Microphany" a"This is Your Wish" and "Butch's Sketchbook Photo Gallery." From Paramount Home Entertainment / Nickelodeon.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Giggle, Giggle Quack -10 min.
Duck has the last quack in this hilarious romp from the team that brought us CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE. Farmer Brown goes on vacation, leaving his brother Bob in charge. Little does Bob know that Duck has gone around and changed all of Farmer Brown's instructions on how to take care of the animals. Narrated by Randy Travis with music by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds. Directed by Maciek Albrecht and MaGik Studio, produced by Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly. Awards: Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video; ALA Notable Video; ALA Notable Audio Recording. Ages 4-8. From Scholastic/Weston Woods

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Hamtaro: Little Hamsters Big Adventures 75 min.
The adventurous Ham-Hams get themselves into trouble sniffing out scoops for the "Ham-Ham Times" and visiting a museum! Will the Ham-Hams get home safely? Ages 5-10. From Viz Communications.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Happy to be Nappy and Other Stories of Me - 30 min.
Did you know that nobody else in the world is just like you? So what if you look, move, or speak differently from others? The joy of it is that we all do! So what if your hair isn't straight! Be happy to be nappy! No matter who or what we are - big, little, black, white, a boy or a girl - we're all special and unique. This HBO Family special reminds us that it's important to be accepting of all people...especially yourself. From HBO Family Channel.

KIDS FIRST! Film Club Selection
Harold and the Purple Crayon...and More Harold Stories - 50 min.
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON: Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Now he is on a fantastic voyage! A PICTURE FOR HAROLD’S ROOM: Harold draws a picture for his room. Soon he’s bigger than a mountain. Next he’s smaller than a bird. How will he ever get home?HAROLD’S FAIRY TALE: With his purple crayon, Harold takes a trip through an enchanted garden, where he meets a king, an invisible giant witch, and a fairy with one magic wish.(All stories written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson) Ages 2-5. Weston Woods/Scholastic/New Video

VIDEO PREMIERE
Legend of Johnny Lingo - 90 min.
Far Away on a tropical island, an orphaned boy named Tama is "cursed" by his tribe and finds comfort with a fellow outcast: Mahana, a feisty girl shunned for her ragged appearence. When Tama sails off in search if a new life, he promises a tearful Mahana to return for her someday. But Tama's journey leads him to Johnny Lingo, a wealthy trader who makes Tama his apprentice and heir. Now, as Tama embraces his new life, he must learn that the measure of a man is not in his possessions, but in love, friendship and - in Tama's case - honoring a promise from the past. Ages 8-12. From MGM Home Entertainment.

VIDEO PREMIERE
Sho'Nuff: A Nu'Awlins Jazz Story - 90 min.
In this age of hip hop, 13-year-old Labi strives to play the traditional New Orleans music of his father and grandfather, by organizing a brass band of his peers. Join the excitement and suspense as he hurdles one obstacle after another fulfill his dream. Ages 8-12. From JuJu Films International.

DVD PREMIERE
SpongeBob Squarepants: Sponge for Hire
Includes: Krusty Krab Training Video, a must-see for every newly hired Krusty Krab employee. Can You Spare a Dime? - Squidward takes advantage of SpongeBob's hospitality. Missing Identity - Help! SpongeBob has lost his name tag. Krabby Land - Mr. Krabs opens a makeshift playground to lure children and their money to the Krusty Krab. Wet Painters - SpongeBob and Patrick get permanent paint on Mr. Krabs' first dollar. Ages 8-12. From Nicckelodeon and Paramount Home Entertainment.

Sneak Preview
Where the Red Fern Grows - 86 min.
What 10-year-old Billy Coleman (Joseph Ashton) wants most in the world is a hunting dog. After two long years of hard work, he saves up enough money to buy a pair of redbone hound pups, and it's love at first sight! Before long, Billy trains "Old Dan" and "Little Ann" to be the finest hunting team in the valley. As the inseparable trio chase the wily "ghost raccoon" and confront danger together, Billy learns the meaning of loyalty, courage, and perseverance. Ages 6-12. From Buena Vista Home Entertainment

Sneak Preview
The Young Black Stallion - 51 min.
When courageous young Neera becomes separated from her family in the desert, she chances upon a wild colt. Together they find friendship, trust, and their way back home only to discover her family is about to lose everything! So Neera devises a daring plan to save it all by risking what she loves most -- the young black stallion. Filled with exciting adventures and messages of friendship and loyalty, this is an outstanding movie for the entire family. Ages 6-12. From Walt Disney Home Entertainment