Davis biopic 'The Express' doesn't fumble the telling Oct 10, 2008
But The Express is being promoted the way studios do when they think they have a crowd-pleaser, and certainly it's a better family movie than a lot of junk hyped as such. It would be nice to see a kinescope of that Cotton Bowl game on DVD.. (USA Today -- Life)
Dinner, Movie Friday Oct 3, 2008
SEBASTOPOLArea residents will again have the opportunity to enjoy a family movie and dinner as part of initial activities associated with the upcoming Sebastopolooza Festival later this month. The Scarecrow Committee of Sebastopol will sponsor Dinner and a Movie Friday night in Bishop Park. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Olson: Fall film lineup seems to offer more than usual Oct 3, 2008
In the summer of 2006, Monster House was the animated family movie that got lost in the shuffle ... More than two years later, however, director Gil Kenan gets another chance with City of Embers, a family movie about a futuristic city that s been living in the dark for decades and is just about to lose its generators. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Astro Boy in '09 Sep 25, 2008
September 24, 2008 - Summit Entertainment will release Astro Boy in North America on Friday, October 23, 2009, it was announced today by Rob Friedman, Co Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment, and Erin Corbett, President of Imagi Studios U.S. Summit and Imagi are putting together the final details on a marketing plan designed to reach both the family movie going audience and adult fans of Astro Boy alike. Plan includes a commitment from a major fast food restaurant partner as well as... (IGN FilmForce)
'My Best Friend's Girl' may get boost from Dane Cook's blog rant Sep 19, 2008
Other new releases include the animated, PG-rated "Igor" from Exodus Film Group and MGM, which might take advantage of the recent lull in the family movie market with a respectable opening, and DreamWorks Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment's PG-13 comedy "Ghost Town," starring Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni and Greg Kinnear. "Lakeview Terrace," produced for about $20 million by Sony's genre arm Screen Gems and Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment, is tracking slightly ahead of the competition in... (Los Angeles Times)
Series starts Sep 12, 2008
Monthly activities include family movie nights at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. "Monster House" is scheduled for Oct. 8, "Fly Away Home" will be shown Nov. 12 and "The Santa Clause" will be the film Dec. 10. (The News-Herald)
Weekend calendar Sep 12, 2008
Family movie night presents "Nim's Island." Rated PG. Free popcorn. 7 p.m. today. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
9 Ways to Save on Movie Tickets Sep 12, 2008
Many theaters offer free showings of family movies, especially during the summer, says Mary Hunt, founder of , a consumer advocate web site. Regal Entertainment Group (), for example, hosts a Free Family Film Festival every Tuesday and Wednesday morning through the end of August, showing flicks like "Curious George" and "Alvin and The Chipmunks." Clearview Cinemas' Kid's Club kicks off an eight-week series of free movies starting June 26. (SmartMoney)
Back to the good old ways Sep 7, 2008
In this animated family movie, John Cusack provides the voice of the title character, a mad scientist's sidekick who'd rather be a mad scientist. "Lakeview Terrace" After shocking theater- and moviegoers with biting tales of the gender wars, writer-director Neil LaBute has looked increasingly lost of late. (Boston Globe)
Annual Delavan Fall Festival begins Friday Aug 29, 2008
A family movie, Alvin hipmunks, will be shown at dusk Friday on the big screen at the Lake Park amphitheater. Saturday at dusk, National Treasure II will be shown. (Pekin Times, IL)
Dodgers to host Blue Heaven sleepover Aug 28, 2008
Fans are invited to bring their sleeping bags to Friday's third annual Blue Heaven Sleepover that will include the Dodgers-D-backs game on DodgerVision, dinner, catch on the field, a family movie and breakfast Saturday morning after sleeping under the stars. Attendees are asked to bring their own sleeping bags as tents are not allowed inside Dodger Stadium. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Guy and Madonna's dream Aug 26, 2008
The 'RocknRolla' director famed for his violent gangster movies and Madonna wrote a script for a family movie a long time ago, and the couple still haven't given up hope of seeing it brought to life on the big screen. Richie said: "Honestly, I can't remember its name. It keeps changing. But I will certainly end up making a kids' movie at some point. If you have kids, you end up watching lots of kids' movies and you often find some of their movies are infinitely more sophisticated than adult... (iAfrica.com)
'House Bunny' could be box-office leader Aug 23, 2008
Dimension Films and MGM's "The Longshots," a PG-rated, football-themed family movie starring Ice Cube and Keke Palmer, is tracking for a $7-million opening. That would be enough for a spot in the top 10 but not another hit on the scale of 2005's "Are We There Yet?". (Los Angeles Times)
No brakes allowed Aug 19, 2008
After that, maybe Ill start making some family movies. Until then, Ill continue to crank out stuff like Death Race. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New computers, sharper visuals Aug 17, 2008
What's driving companies to focus on better graphics and displays is the continued growth in consumer demand for everything from high-definition movies and gaming on the Internet to digital photography and family movies at home. That will only grow as computer companies move toward making things like 3D visualization in software and on the Internet more commonplace. (The Palm Beach Post)
Inventive 3-D lifts 'Moon' above silliness Aug 16, 2008
Between these guys, last year's "Ratatouille," and the cockroach sidekick in "WALL-E," vermin are the current must-have family movie accessory. Leeches, call your agents. (Boston Globe)
Schenectady movie night postponed to Wednesday Aug 13, 2008
Schenectady County has postponed tonight's Family Movie Night at Niskayuna Town Hall because of thunderstorms expected this evening. The event has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Town Hall, One Niskayuna Circle. (Albany Times Union)
Movie to be shown on Capitol lawn Aug 8, 2008
The Stars under the Stars family movie series will feature ET at 7:30 p.m. Friday on the south lawn of the Missouri Capitol. Sponsored by U.S. Cellular, the event will be preceded by an instructional Family Safety Event to provide wireless safety and etiquette tips. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Family fun at Nara Park Aug 5, 2008
On Friday, Aug. 1, a free surprise family movie night will be held at the pavilion. The snack bar will be open with lots of great movie treats. (Acton Beacon, MA)
REGION: North County libraries see surge at summer reading programs Aug 3, 2008
They've been able to tie this year's theme into family movie nights featuring the children's hit "A Bug's Life" and they've hosted science-related presentations on bugs. Escondido hosted an event Thursday where children could meet bugs from around the world ---- and then eat some. (North County Times)
August Delivers Good Movies for a C... Aug 2, 2008
Then add the cheap horror film Mirrors and The Longshots, another Ice Cube family movie directed by none other than Fred Durst. THE Fred Durst. (Suite101.com)
Home for the Summer: Ten Happy, Healthy Ideas for Kids Jul 30, 2008
Arm the kids with a video camera to make family movies. Or, take still pictures and create an online scrapbook that you can share with friends and family. (Pekin Times, IL)
Actor Shia LeBeouf Suspected Of DUI Jul 28, 2008
His other credits include the family movie "Holes" and Disney Channel series "Even Stevens.". LaBeouf is next slated to appear in the action thriller "Eagle Eye" in September. (Click2Houston, TX)
New librarian at Cross' Mills Library catches reading bug Jul 27, 2008
She hopes to be a support to families who are home schooling and plans to offer more programs that involve parents and children together like the family movie night that is going on now. The movie is free and the library provides the popcorn. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Wild about Reading program on Aug. 1 Jul 24, 2008
The whole family can join us as we bring the wild things to the library for Family Movie Night on Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.. Amazon. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Distinctive style in Buckhead Jul 24, 2008
The couple and their kids, Peyton, 11, Emily, 10, and Jenna, 3, have a regular family movie night. They sit down with home movies and popcorn and take a trip down memory lane. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
When a bad seed grows up Jul 24, 2008
" Back at the beginning of June, I posted a in my column asking for ideas for family videos that might be a little off the beaten track. I knew readers would be interested; it's a nearly universal question. What can parents, kids of various ages and other adults watch together during the inevitable summer-vacation downtime, without recycling the usual Disneyfied computer-animated spectacles or some product of the George Lucas universe? I've got nothing against Buzz Lightyear or the Ewoks,... (Salon)
Carlisle Theatre hosts film focused on soldier issues Jul 19, 2008
We havent had a family movie night for, what, 10 years. she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Recreational activities abound in Fairfield Jul 18, 2008
There are plenty of activities that cater to children during the summer in Fairfield including the "Peanut Butter Jam Session," the "Sand Jam Family Fun Dance, and movie nights. The "Peanut Butter Jam Session" is a series of shows on Sherman Green for young kids. The next show is Wednesday, July 23, at 12:30 p.m., which will feature Les Julian, a singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer. The "Sand Jam Family Fun Dance" is a free event, sponsored by the Fairfield Parks ation Department and... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Getting Together, Plantation Style’ in Koloa all week Jul 18, 2008
Kauai Garden Island News. Getting Together, Plantation Style in Koloa all week. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ crisp with its 3D effects Jul 17, 2008
(They need to have more family movies like it. insagent, montgomery,TX. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Recreation Department programs cancelled Jul 17, 2008
The only one that might come back is a big family movie night, Olivieri said. We might pull all those four nights into one night. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Elements of Making Digital Short Fi... Jul 16, 2008
Before rushing into buying, one must decide what type of movie to create: a family movie, an animation, or a well acted story. Then, obtain the correct information to make a start and plan for success. (Suite101.com)
Abbas Tyrewala's next film an adult comedy Jul 16, 2008
"Jaane Tu... was a fairly clean film and catered to 21-year-old people. Although I couldn't get down with the idea of a 21-year-old not knowing about sex, I wanted my first to be a very family movie," Tyrewala said. "But I want to get naughtier in my next film. I will be raising the age bracket of my audience to 28 and 30-year-old. Through that, I want to tell people that when the heart breaks, it breaks seriously," Tyrewala said. (Sify)
Awesome family videos: The list goes on! Jul 15, 2008
If I can't come up with something more interesting (not to mention less nauseating) than "The Little Mermaid" or "Pocahontas" on family movie night, I'm just about a worthless pop.. Andrew O'Hehir. (Salon)
Shelf Life - Dabble in true crime this summer Jul 14, 2008
Family Reading's Family Movie: Join us for the summer reading Thursday movie at 2 p.m.. Cheap Date Night. (Missoulian, MT)
It's a cool, cool summer 101 things to do in Weehawken before Labor Day Jul 13, 2008
The Waterfront Complex is hosting Family Movies Under the Stars at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays. The features include Shrek 3 on July 22, The Spiderwick Chronicles on July 29, Surf's Up on Aug. 5, and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on Aug. 12. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Stay in Disneys neighborhood for less Jul 13, 2008
Check out the video arcade, two playgrounds, and even free nightly screenings of family movies in the hotels movie theater. Theres also a convenience store and a food court for meals on the run, and kids 12 and under eat free at breakfast in the hotels restaurant. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Brendan Fraser: Invisible action hero Jul 13, 2008
If Will Smith or Tom Cruise had two potentially huge movies coming out this summer in a one-two punch like that, especially if one was the third film in a monstrously money-making, pizza-box-embossment-worthy franchise and the other was a tech-heavy, 3-D family movie about being sucked down into a giant sinkhole, youd never stop hearing about it, them, their families, their shaving habits, their charities, their travails, their recent purchase of an island or castle or baseball team or family... (MSNBC -- News)
Millbrook Library news Jul 13, 2008
" Participants are encouraged to keep a reading log at the library in order to be eligible for weekly raffles and an opportunity to pick from our Treasure Box of prizes. Programs, activities, contests, raffles and fun are just a small part of summer at your local Library. Programs will include: a family movie night, crafts, games, teen events, tween events and events for children of all ages! We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant to purchase a Nintendo Wii system to... (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Make the library a summer destination Jul 13, 2008
Family movies will be shown between Monday and Wednesday, with the days and times announced at the library and on its Web site at www. stevensmemlib. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
More of this story Jul 8, 2008
Bring a blanket or beach chair and get ready to enjoy a family movie with a little sand between your toes. The Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Big Screen Movie on the Beach with "Surf's Up," on Tuesday, July 8, at 8:30 p.m. at Misquamicut Beach, Westerly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Crown Media Holdings to Hold Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast on August 6th Jul 8, 2008
Crown Media also operates a second 24-hour linear channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, which plays the greatest family movies of all time, and launched Hallmark Movie Channel HD on April 2, 2008. Significant investors in Crown Media Holdings include: Hallmark Entertainment Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Incorporated, Liberty Media Corp., and J.P. Morgan Partners (BHCA), LP, each through their investments in Hallmark Entertainment Investments Co.; VISN Management Corp., a for-profit... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Movie matinees return to Ringgold: Family programs Tuesdays at the Depot Jul 5, 2008
Family Movie MatineesTuesdays 11 a.m. in JulyRinggold Depot. Ringgold is rolling back the clock and once a week throughout July children may do what their grandparents did and attend a Family Movie Matinee at the historic Ringgold Depot for free. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Monster Artists Take Over Blackpool Beach Jul 5, 2008
LONDON, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Family movie channel Disney Cinemagic has created Britain's biggest piece of beach art with a monster size picture today (Friday 4 July 2008) to celebrate the start of the summer holidays and their "Monster Summer", kicking off with Monsters Inc. on Sunday 6th July. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Off with the leather pants, on with the sensible suit Jul 4, 2008
I can tell you, I see every family movie now with my kids, and it's like pulling hairs trying to sit through some of these movies. But this one works. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Take That, Barbie Jul 3, 2008
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl: Family movie. Starring Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack, Chris O'Donnell, Julia Ormond, Stanley Tucci, Wallace Shawn and Madison Davenport. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chatham Community Center offers aerobics, yoga Jul 3, 2008
The new community center also will host church and civic meetings, family and class reunions, birthday parties, family movie nights, and community events. To register for aerobics or yoga or for more information about the community center's programs, call Cook at 432-3115. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Nick at Nite's on Top, Finishes First with Adults 18-49 in Second Quarter 2008 Jul 2, 2008
Original programming coming to Nick at Nite this year include the original TV family movie Gym Teacher, premiering Sept. 12 and starring Christopher Meloni; My Family's Got Guts, a family game show airing Sept. 15; Worldwide Fido Awards, a canine competition in October. Also coming in 2009 is the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris, from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock and inspired by his real-life childhood experiences. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" is an enjoyable time Jul 1, 2008
Instead, this tale of a little girl's determination and grit during the Depression is an honest-to-goodness family movie, one that parents and children can enjoy equally and together. While it's unashamedly sweet, it's never cloying; director Patricia Rozema doesn't skimp on human tragedy. (Shreveport Times)
Tribe mailbag: Trade options for deadline Jul 1, 2008
If he had needed a few extra bucks, he could have rented it out for family movie nights at the local YMCA.. It was a 27-incher. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Kit Kittredge Tackles the Great Depression Jun 30, 2008
"I don't think of it as a girls' movie, and I thought originally thought only girls were going to be into this, but you see the picture and it's a kids' movie but it's also a family movie. I don't see it as one gender or another will like the movie more than the other.". "It's really about families pulling together and the thing I think is the most cool is that even if you don't have a lot, you can still share what you do have. I think that's what I learned from this movie," Breslin agreed. (ComingSoon.net)
Shelf Life - Libaries outpace Golden Arches Jun 30, 2008
Family Reading's Family Movie: Join us for a buggin' good time with the Family Reading Program Thursday movie at 2 p.m. We'll show free movies every Thursday through July 31. n Teen Writing Group: Youth ages 15 to 18 are invited to join our small group of writers who share words, ideas and energy every Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.. (Missoulian, MT)
Church window Jun 29, 2008
A recent major family movie will be shown at 3 p.m.. The public is invited to attend for an afternoon of friends, food and fun. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
'WALL-E' is out of this world Jun 27, 2008
A "family movie" in name and MPAA rating only, it's a major visionary work, a sci-fi parable of astonishing scope and depth that is anchored by an adorable bucket of bolts and yoked to a sensibility that is - there's no other word for it - furious. It's also, by a substantial margin, the best American film of the year to date. (Boston Globe)
Review: Out Of This World 'Wall·E' Amazes Jun 27, 2008
Unlike some "family movies," however, parents won't be looking beyond the story out of boredom, but instead possibly pondering the environmental message. Perhaps the perils of the planet aren't so far fetched. (WNBC.com, NY)
Affordable Vacation Alternatives Jun 26, 2008
Other ideas for family staycations include: fairs, carnivals, amusement parks, water parks, camping trips, local historical attractions, music concerts, art exhibits and family movie day. How to Find Local Activities and Events. (Suite101.com)
WALL-E: If Charlie Chaplin were a robot Jun 26, 2008
Even if landfills are currently overstuffed with their Buzz Lightyear dolls and talking Nemo toys, Pixar and Disney still deserve a salute for making a family movie that so confrontationally addresses this generations spending habits and its impact on the environment. That its also a movie that relies upon kids to follow a story with minimal dialogue represents a refreshingly bold step in the genre. (MSNBC -- Movies)
The New TV Trend: Call Girls Jun 21, 2008
I've heard somewhere that the average return on investment of a family movie is SIGNIFICANTLY higher than the average return on investment of the average non-family movie. You'd think simple economics would dictate that those seeking to make money would invest in making family movies. (Human Events Online)
Film critic Ty Burr took your questions Jun 18, 2008
Andreas__Guest_: Do you think family movies have become more violent ... Ty_Burr: Oh, yes, family movies have become a lot more violent in the past 2 decades. (Boston Globe)
PLACES OF WORSHIP: Kingsburg Community Church Jun 14, 2008
Key ministries: Children's Church, youth, Outpour contemporary service Sundays, college group, women's ministry, men's fraternity, music, downstairs Bible study, KCC cafe, downstairs Bible study, Moms in Touch, 10 Great Dates, world missions, family movie night, 12 Steps With Jesus, Summer Reading With Pastor Ed, vacation Bible school, fireworks booth fundraiserOf special note: A Father's Day breakfast at 8 a.m. today in the church's social hall and "pies for guys" after both services Sunday The... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Jay Siers prepares to open Js steakhouse in Fremont Jun 11, 2008
Movies are cheap (if you can get it back by the time its due) and family movies are free. I hope it does well, also. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Campaign Notes Jun 10, 2008
The summer will kick off with a Family Movie Night at the NARA Park bathhouse pavilion on Friday, June 13, at dusk. The first concert of the summer will be Quintessential Brass beginning at 6:30 p.m. on June 19. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Mother develops film distribution business Jun 9, 2008
Here's a sampling of family movies Phoenix-based Maitland Primrose Group distributes. The Legend of Tillamook's Gold': A teenage girl searches for a treasure amid a troubled time for her family (ages 5 to 12). (AZCentral -- Business)
Beat Ben @ the Box Office: Can Adam Slay 'Em? Jun 7, 2008
Kung Fu panda looks like the best family movie. 7. (E! Online)
