Global Arts Perspective

Cars 2[review]

Cars 2[review]

Jun 22, 2011

Cars2 goes global, taking your now big kids on a beautiful 3D European tour, through London, Paris, Tokyo and Italy. In true Pixar tradition, they weave a strong environmental message into the script...

The imbee FILM CHALLENGE Wants You To Be Magnificent!

The imbee FILM CHALLENGE Wants You To Be Magnificent!

Mar 21, 2011

imbee, the kid’s social network, has partnered with The National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) and HarperCollins Publishers for the imbee FILM CHALLENGE, the first-ever national film contest of its kind.  The contest kicks off today and tasks aspiring filmmakers with executing their film vision of select chapters from author Michael...

Harry Potter: The Exhibition Opens at New York’s Discovery Times Square on April 5, 2011

Harry Potter: The Exhibition Opens at New York’s Discovery Times Square on April 5, 2011

Mar 16, 2011

Harry Potter fans in New York City can rejoice, as they will soon have the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which opens at Discovery Times Square on April 5, 2011.  The previously unscheduled stop in New York City will serve as the tour’s final North American destination before going ...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Roderick Rules

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Roderick Rules

Mar 15, 2011

If you have a child in your home who reads these books, then part of your weekend will be checking this out. Diary of a of a wimpy kid is definitely a family friendly movie. Watching Greg navigate his way through middle school social life is a fun ride. We're really glad to see that they gave Karan Brar more lines!

‘Of Boys and Men’ DVD giveaway! Tell us what a REAL man is!

‘Of Boys and Men’ DVD giveaway! Tell us what a REAL man is!

Jan 18, 2011

Ladies, win a DVD for the special man in your life by sharing with us, on our fanpage what makes a REAL man in today's world! Everyone who comments will be entered into a drawing to win this DVD for yourself or your man!

Andrew Garfield as Spiderman

Andrew Garfield as Spiderman

Jan 13, 2011

Photo of the new Spiderman, Andrew Garfield who recently portrayed Eduardo Saverin in 'The Social Network'

Rango [trailer]

Rango [trailer]

Dec 14, 2010

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Raven Symone, Jaleel White, Debbie Allen Talk “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”

Raven Symone, Jaleel White, Debbie Allen Talk “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”

Dec 10, 2010

One of the many advantages to living in a show biz town is being able to see spectacular performances throughout the year. That said, Debbie Allen‘s “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker,” does not disappoint! It’s a wonderful show for young people and for those of us who still have a lot of kid left in us, especially during the holiday...

Teen Nick ‘Halo’ Awards Tonight at 8pm

Teen Nick ‘Halo’ Awards Tonight at 8pm

Dec 10, 2010

Join Teen Nick December 10, 2010 at 8 pm et as Wyclef Jean, Ashton Kutcher, Rosario Dawson, and Mariah Carey help us honor four more amazing teens who can truly inspire us all.

Shari Rosenfeld, International V.P. of Sesame Workshop[Interview]

Shari Rosenfeld, International V.P. of Sesame Workshop[Interview]

Dec 8, 2010

A chat with Shari Rosenfeld about Galli Galli Sim Sim, the Indian version of Sesame Street.

Yogi Bear in Theatres Dec. 17th

Yogi Bear in Theatres Dec. 17th

Dec 8, 2010

Everyone’s favorite pic-a-nic basket-stealing bear comes to the big screen in “Yogi Bear,” a new adventure, filmed in 3D, that combines live action with computer animation. Dan Aykroyd stars as the voice of Yogi, Jellystone Park’s notorious troublemaker, and Justin Timberlake as the voice of Boo Boo, Yogi’s faithful pal and...

Harry Potter And The International Appeal

Harry Potter And The International Appeal

Nov 29, 2010

The Deathly Hallows is said to top Guzaarish by NRI audiences - what makes it so popular?

Happy Birthday Steamboat Willie!

Happy Birthday Steamboat Willie!

Nov 18, 2010

On Nov. 18, 1928, Walt Disney's first sound-synchronized animated cartoon, "Steamboat Willie" starring Mickey Mouse, premiered in New York

Michael Caine in ‘Cars 2!’[trailer]

Michael Caine in ‘Cars 2!’[trailer]

Nov 16, 2010

Not only do we get to enjoy Michael Cane be the voice of a British intelligence agent, but Mater and the gang will be headed to the Grand Prix, where Pixar will take our children on a fantastic global...

Tangled-In theatres Nov. 24th

Tangled-In theatres Nov. 24th

Nov 10, 2010

In the middle of all the Tron promotions, Tangled a Disney adaptation of the story Rapunzel, will be released in 3D and 2D for the Thanksgiving holiday. Synopsis: “Walt Disney Pictures presents Tangled, one of the most hilarious, hair-raising tales ever told. When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider (voice of Zachary Levi)...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1;In theatres NOW!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1;In theatres NOW!

Nov 9, 2010

By: Lizerne Guiting The beginning of the end is near for the Harry Potter stars. For Daniel Radcliffe, who’s played the title character for the past decade, parting with the cast and crew will be sweet sorrow. During our Deathly Hallows Part 1 set visit, the Boy Who Lived stopped by for a chat and shared details on the seven Potters scene, one of his...

PBS Kids Ranked #1 Kids Site for Free Videos

PBS Kids Ranked #1 Kids Site for Free Videos

Nov 2, 2010

For the first time, PBSKIDS.org is the #1 kids site for free videos streamed based on the number of videos viewed, according to the latest numbers from comScore Video Metrix (September 2010). Kids spent an average of 47 minutes watching free, educational videos on the site in September, twice the monthly average for other top kids’ sites, with close to 88...

First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign

First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign

Oct 28, 2010

The Let’s Move! campaign, started by First Lady Michelle Obama, has an ambitious national goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will reach adulthood at a healthy weight. Let’s Move! will combat the epidemic of childhood obesity through a comprehensive approach that will engage every sector...

Happy Birthday Sam I am, 50 years of “Green eggs and Ham”

Happy Birthday Sam I am, 50 years of “Green eggs and Ham”

Oct 28, 2010

2010 marks the anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. This classic has outsold Harry Potter and is still the foundation of any child’s library. This book takes us on a journey where children learn to taste something at least once, before declaring they do not like it, no matter how strange it may look to the eye. Sam bugs and bugs his friend...

Willow: “Whip my Hair”[video]

Willow: “Whip my Hair”[video]

Oct 18, 2010

Willow Smith's debut music video for her hit song "Whip My Hair"

Bollywood 101

Bollywood 101

Oct 14, 2010

Thanks to our new friends over at the Bollywood Ticket ,we are able to bring you a little Bollywood for Beginners. Some readers have asked us what to watch, why we watch and why is Bollywood getting so popular. So here you are, from our friends in Chicago and beyond, a lesson in Bollywood! We hope you give it a try! By Jennifer Hopfinger What is...

DVD and Dinner

DVD and Dinner

Oct 8, 2010

It’s 5:48pm Friday evening and you’re picking up the kids from the after school program. You are JUST thinking about dinner and how you’re going to spend your Friday evening. Your spouse reading your thoughts, calls from the RedBox and ask you what DVD you all want to watch, you then ask them what they want for dinner. Not only can TBBO staff...

Denzel Whitaker: The “My Soul to Take” Interview

Denzel Whitaker: The “My Soul to Take” Interview

Oct 5, 2010

Denzel Dominique Whitaker was born in Torrance, California on June 15, 1990 to Dale and Younalanda Whitaker. He made his acting debut at 11 in Training Day opposite his namesake, Denzel Washington, and he was subsequently directed by and co-starred with Denzel in The Great Debaters. Whitaker has also been on the big screen in The Bad Lieutenant and as the voice...

Mariska Hargitay to host power of play block party in central park

Mariska Hargitay to host power of play block party in central park

Sep 29, 2010

Thousands of Local Kids and Families Come Out to Play – And Learn – at First-Ever Ultimate Block Party! Law & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay to Help Celebrate the Power of Play at Free and Fun-Filled Event that Kicks Off National Learning Movement. Experience the Arts and Science of Play at the Ultimate Block Party! WHO: *Thousands of local...