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• Five Summer Movies for the Kids

  It may feel like spring break just ended, but I've got news for you: Summer vacation is right around the corner. How do I know? Because "Iron Man" comes out in two weeks, and that officially kicks off the summer movie season. And once the blockbusters start, long, hot days with kids underfoot can't be far behind. If you're already concerned about how to keep the little ones entertained -- and no, "Go outside and time how long it takes until you get sun poisoning" is not an appropriate parental response to the situation -- take a look at this list of five summer flicks you can take your children to see. Keep in mind that release dates, as well as my assessment of these films once I see them, is subject to change. Read More... Posted Apr 15 2008, 11:32 AM by Jen Chaney with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: films, pixar, speed racer, Kung Fu Panda, Wall-E, Space Chimps, Kit Kittredge, American Girl movie, summer movies, family fare

• Straight-to-DVD Disney Sequels Get the Axe

  When superstar Pixar animators and new Disney hotshots John Lassetter and Ed Catmull announced last week that Disney, now their parent company, is putting the kibosh on their extremely lucrative and truly crappy straight-to-DVD sequel line, my first thought was "What took so long?" Those movies are truly lame.  Have you seen Lady and the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure? Don't.  The only things dumber than the story is the music, which is grating at best.  And don't even get me started on Return to Neverland, the sequel to Peter Pan, which is set against the charming backdrop of the Nazi regime's blitz on London during WWII.  You know, because you're never too young to learn about the Third Reich.  Good times! Read More... Posted Jul 24 2007, 10:20 AM by Alisyn with | with 4 comment(s) Filed under: entertainment, Movies, disney, DVDs, pixar, family films, hayao miyazaki, ed catmull, john lassetter