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Extinction: Animals Unite! * Fast-Paced Film With Vivid Animation, Endearing Characters, Original Soundtrack And A Wholesome Story

A young boy helps an endangered tiger escape from an evil hunter and takes him back to his home where an unlikely friendship is developed. When the boy learns of the hunter’s wicked plan to capture the powerful “Heart of the Forest” and bring about total destruction, he teams with all the wilderness animals to thwart their scheme before it’s too late and their home is lost forever. KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Ruhi K. says, “Extinction: Animals Unite! is a fast-paced film filled with vivid animation, endearing characters, a completely original soundtrack and a story that, despite being tangled at times, is wholesome and inspiring.”  Ashton P. adds, “Extinction: Animals Unite! has great comedic presence and is a terrific animated film.  In just the first scenes, I realized that this film isn’t just for kids. The … - read more...

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A Magnificent Life * Great Emotional Depth Examining The Legacy Of Marcel Pagnol

In 1955, 60-year-old Marcel Pagnol is a well-known and acclaimed playwright and filmmaker. When the editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine commissions a weekly column about Pagnol's childhood, he sees this as a great opportunity to go back to his artistic roots: writing. Realizing his memory is failing him and deeply affected by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol starts doubting his ability to pursue his work. That is until Little Marcel - the young boy he used to be - appears to him as if by magic. Together, they will explore Marcel Pagnol's incredible life and bring back to life his most cherished encounters and memories. KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Juliana S. comments, “The animated movie A Magnificent Life has great emotional depth and a unique artistic style. At first, it seems like it is going to be a simple story about someone’s life, but … - read more...

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Granny Ranny's Coming Attractions

Jump Start Your Acting Career As A KIDS FIRST! Reporter

Do you love film, love talking about film and love being on-camera? If so, we have a job for you on our international KIDS FIRST! Film Critics team! This audition is open to those wishing to be join our team. The KIDS FIRST! Film Critics is an international team of 65 tween and teen reporters who attend various industry events - press screenings, red carpets, press junkets - and review the latest films and media plus they and interview industry professionals -- actors, directors, production designers, animation directors and more!Auditions are open to tweens and teens anywhere in the world, ages 9 to 16. You must be able to write and speak English as … - read more...

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Exciting News: Our Podcast is Back – and on iHeartMedia!

We have exciting news for you, our loyal follower! Now you can get all our KIDS FIRST! reviews in 3 to 4 minutes that you can listen to anytime, anywhere, and keep up on the latest kid-friendly entertainment news – reviews, interviews, behind the scenes insights. Exclusive to you on our new KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions Podcast on IHeartMedia. Listen here: https://iheart.com/podcast/277638809. Or, on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/46ib2cH A special shout-out to KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Ashleigh Clyde and Tiana Sirmans for their invaluable contributions as hosts and for expertly navigating … - read more...

From the Jury

Preschool * Constantly Amusing With Twists And Turns Constantly; It Just Keeps Getting Funnier

In London, two dads (Josh Duhamel & Michael Socha) set their sights on the last open spot at an ultra-posh preschool. What begins as a simple application snowballs into a wildly escalating rivalry packed with big-hearted laughs, outrageous one‐upmanship, and surprising consequences. As schemes spiral and families get pulled into the madness, both fathers discover what they're really willing to do for their kids--and what it means to be a parent. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jackson N. comments, “Preschool captures exactly how stressful the preschool application process can feel for parents. The plot is constantly amusing, with twists and turns at … - read more...

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