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Captain America: Brave New World * an Amazing, Action Packed, Film With Great Acting, Choreography And Direction

Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Eli C. comments, “There are three words to describe how I feel about Captain America: Brave New World. Wow, wow, and wow! The action scenes had me at the edge of my seat. They are so exciting and suspenseful. The acting is especially good, as are the sets, and the graphics are amazing.” Isabella V. adds, “Captain America Brave New World is an amazing, action packed, film with great acting, choreography and directing. This film left me speechless and wanting … -
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Paddington in Peru * Beautifully Executed With Great Characters And Acting, Hilarious Timing, And A Heart-Warming Storyline

Full of Paddington’s signature blend of wit, charm, and laugh-out-loud humor, Paddington in Peru finds the beloved, marmalade-loving bear on an exciting, high-stakes adventure. When Paddington discovers his beloved Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, he and the Brown family head to the wilds of Peru to look for her, the only clue to her whereabouts a spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to solve the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling quest through the rainforests of the Amazon to find his aunt…and may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jackson N. comments, “While sequels are often a letdown, Paddington in Peru is beautifully executed with great characters and acting, hilarious timing, and a heart-warming storyline - making it the best of the Paddington series to … -
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KIDS FIRST! 34th Anniversary Year

KIDS FIRST! will celebrate its 34 anniversary in 2025! Amazing, huh. Since 1991 KIDS FIRST! has been empowering young people to become critical media consumers. Our program equips kids with the tools to select age-appropriate content and make informed choices.
Our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics program is a cornerstone of these efforts, with a team of tween and teen reporters who review the latest film, TV and streaming released. Take a look at what they do!
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Our team of 65 dedicated young reporters, ages 9 to 22, immerse themselves in the world of film, attending press screenings, junkets, and … -
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Join our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Team

Are you a kid who loves film, loves talking about film and loves to be on-camera? If so, we want you on our national KIDS FIRST! Film Critics team! This audition is open to those wishing to be join our national KIDS FIRST! Film Critics team. To audition, click on the link below to apply. Auditions are open tweens and teens, ages 9 to 16. There are three short steps to enter. There is no fee to participate in this program; there is a nominal fee to take one of our boot camps.
Go here to for more information: https://www.kidsfirst.org/become-a-juror/
Before applying, please familiarize yourself with our program by visiting our website … -
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From the Jury
Allison Wonderland * Sci-Fi, Fantasy, And Adventure All Meet And Make A Delightfully Entertaining Book

In a world ravaged by ecological disaster and war, controlled by the AI-driven corporation known as GAMMA, a hidden realm endures—ruled with wisdom, magic, and resilience by the benevolent Once and Future Queen. Thirteen-year-old Allison is thrust into a universe of shifting realities and cryptic realms, guided by a mercurial White Rabbit, a mysterious Viking Sunstone necklace, and an array of newfound allies. On a quest to find her father—the inventor of an experimental virus capable of toppling GAMMA—Allison uncovers secrets that could change the fate of her world. As she faces dangerous foes, unexpected betrayals, and powerful … -
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