January 26th, 2016
In celebration of our 200th show, today, 25 of our reporters share with you their stories about how KIDS FIRST! helped them “Find their Voice” through their experience reviewing films, talking about them on our radio show, interviewing talent on and off the red carpet and how their experience has helped them in school and in talking with people everywhere. We also review the new Disney Blu-ray/Digital HD release of the classic film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Little Prince: The Planet of Bubble Gob. Thanks for being part of our audience and remember, before you spend your hard earned money at the movies, check out what our youth reporters have to say about them.
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January 19th, 2016
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as we review the new animated feature Norm of the North, Yellow Day and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Hosts Lainey Anderson and Keefer Blakeslee are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Ryan and Brianna. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, hear what kids your age have to say about them.
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January 12th, 2016
Listen in to our 2nd show of the year as our reporters discuss their favorite films from 2015 and make their Oscar predictions. Hosts Gerry Orz and Brandon Cela are joined by Willie, Michelle, Raven and Brianna. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, be sure to check out what our youth reporters have to say. Kids reviewing films for kids.
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January 5th, 2016
Happy New Year! Listen in to our first show of the year as we review the films Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Concussion and the DVD Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab: Secret Lab Meeting. We also interview Naomi Hirabayashi, part of the senior management team of DoSomething.org, the largest volunteer organization in the country for youth volunteers with over 4 million members. Hosts Gerry Orz, Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters. Abigail L., Benjamin P., and Harmony M. Before you spend you hard earned dollars at the movies, listen to what the KIDS FIRST! team has to say about them.
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December 29th, 2015
Listen in to our last show of the year as we review the film Concussion and the DVD Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab: Secret Lab Meeting. We also interview two incredible people who are great role models for kids. Moziah Bridges, the 14-year-old CEO of Mo’s Bows which won the hearts of audiences everywhere and a mentorship by Daymond John when Mo pitched his company on Shark Tank two years ago. Naomi Hirabayashi, part of the senior management team of DoSomething.org, the largest volunteer organization in the country for youth volunteers with over 4 million members. Hosts Gerry Orz and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters. Abigail L., Benjamin P., and Harmony M. Before you spend you hard earned dollars at the movies, listen to what the KIDS FIRST! team has to say about them.
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December 22nd, 2015
Listen in as we review the new, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Daddy’s Home, Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip and Thomas Edison: Secret Lab (DVD). This week’s guest star is Lani Lazzari, the youth entrepreneur of Simple Sugars that Marc Cuban invested in three years ago on Shark Tank. Learn how Lani became a millionaire before she graduated from high school! Hosts Keefer Blakeslee and Brandon Cela are joined by KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Gerry, Ryan, Nathaniel, Morgan and Haley. Before you go spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, listen to what kids your age have to say about them right here! http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/1950/kids-first-coming-attractions
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December 15th, 2015
Listen in as we interview Mike Young, CEO of Splash Entertainment and Kabillion, Lisa Sniderman, award-winning musician and producer of the new CD Aoede, talk about Star Ward 4,5,6 in preparation of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens and discuss the merits of film editing. Hosts Gerry Orz and Keefer Blakeslee are joined by guests Mike Young and Lisa Sniderman.
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December 8th, 2015
Listen in as we review Hunger Games: Mockingjay, part 2, Matilda the Musical, The Good Dinosaur, Creed, Victor Frankenstein and LEGO Dimensions (the game). Hosts Raven Devanney and Brianna Hope Beaton are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Shelby, Tre’ana, Ryan, Nathaniel, Harmony and Lainey. So, before you go spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, check out what our kid critics have to say about these films, games and live show! Listen here.
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December 1st, 2015
Listen in as we interview Mike Young, CEO of Splash Entertainment, Lisa Sniderman, musician and composer of Aoede, discuss Star Wars #4, 5 and 6 in preparation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens which opens Dec 18 and discuss the importance of film editing. Hosts Gerry Orz and Keefer Blakeslee will charm you with their interviews and insights. Be sure to follow us on our YouTube Channel and subscribe to our radio show for the latest updates on the entertainment industry. Listen here.
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December 1st, 2015
Listen in as we review new feature films The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – part 2, The Good Dinosaur and Creed as well as the new DVDs Mike the Knight and Up on The Wooftop. Listen to our special guest, the lead animator for The Snowman & Snowdog, Camilla Deakin. Hosts Gerry, Keefer and Brianna are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Morgan, Kayla Hailee, Willie and Tre’ana. Before you go spend your hard earned dollars at the theaters, listen to what our KIDS FIRST! youth reporters have to say. Listen here.
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