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Pokémon Detective Pikachu – Funny With Lots of Twists To Keep You Guessing
The story begins when ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself. Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City--a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world--they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ethan P. … -
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The Biggest Little Farm: Former City-Dwellers Create A Sustainable Farm
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testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows
two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and
the land. When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction
notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that
takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one
of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The
land they've chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering
from a brutal drought. The film chronicles eight years of daunting work and
outsize idealism as they attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting
10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, and bringing in animals of
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Granny Ranny's Coming Attractions
KIDS FIRST! Partners with Xerb.tv to Launch Family Streaming Service
KIDS FIRST! and Xerb.tv are proud to announce the launch of
a new, ad-free digital streaming service for high quality children’s
programming, on March 1, 2019. The content is curated from filmmakers from all
around the world and the bulk of the revenue from the
channel will go directly to the filmmakers. The rapidly growing Xerb.tv,
which launched in January, 2019 is providing KIDS FIRST! a platform to deliver
a collection of family-friendly content that is
inspirational, enriching and motivational.
“What the KIDS FIRST! Digital Channel (https://xerb.tv/channel/kidsfirst) offers
families is engaging, informative and fun content with … -
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KIDS FIRST! Radio
Shazam!, Teen Spirit, The Best of Enemies, Missing Link, Breakthrough…
Listen in as we review Shazam!, Teen Spiritn, The Best of Enemies, Little, The Missing Link and Breakthrough. Hosts Keefer and Arjun are joined by KIDS FIRST! Critics Katherine, SaniyaRain, Jordan, Siaki, Calista and Ivey. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, be sure to listen to what our youth reporters have to say. -
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From the Jury
Fighting With My Family – Captures Your Heart With Big Family Values
Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for the WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her loved ones behind and face this new cutthroat world alone. Paige's journey pushes her to dig deep and ultimately prove to the world that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star. KIDS FIRST! Adult Reviewer Kimbirly O. comments, " When I heard about this film, I thought, “What a crazy title!” Well, it is not so crazy; it is enchanting." See her full review below. … -
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