Barbie goes to Hollywood Sep 25, 2009
Barbie is set to make her debut on the big screen in a family movie based on the iconic toy doll, entertainment industry press reported. The 50-year-old figurine fashionista, reputedly the biggest selling toy of all time, will be brought to life by Universal Pictures following a deal between the studio and manufacturer Mattel, Variety reported. (The Age, Australia)
How to Reduce Entertainment Expense... Sep 25, 2009
Other libraries offer video games for checkout, family movie nights and other free activities for kids and groups. The major television networks have kept up with the times by offering free access online to view previously aired prime time shows. (Suite101.com)
Religion: Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
8 a.m. Networking Group; 4 p.m. Family Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride ; 7:30 p.m. Teaching Parish Committee. Tuesday, Sept. 29. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Hugh Laurie on Film Sep 22, 2009
Besides animated films, Laurie has also featured in various other family movies, often adaptations of much loved works of children s fiction. Laurie played the henchman, Jasper, in the live action version of Dodie Smith s 101 Dalmatians, and he also appeared in The Borrowers in 1997 and the swashbuckling musketeer movie The Man in the Iron Mask in 1998. (Suite101.com)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
"This family movie looks and sounds amazing in IMAX 3D, and we believe the 3D storytelling will resonate with IMAX audiences worldwide," said IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond. "Our growing commercial theatre network has enabled us to open this film to more IMAX audiences, and we're looking forward to offering another fun and exciting IMAX 3D release from our partners at Sony.". (Primezone Releases)
Time Warner Cable Calls MSNBC "The No. 2 News Network" Sep 18, 2009
SetAsia Channel - family entertainment channel from Southeast Asia with family movies, game shows, concerts, news and talk shows in Hindi. Available on Channel 561 for $14. (Multichannel News)
Laying odds on Dancing: Who will win? Sep 15, 2009
She's stayed on the radar making cutesy ABC Family movies, and plenty of people know who she is. In many seasons, just having a base to build on is enough to carry you a few weeks while you try to learn to actually dance. (MSNBC -- News)
• Events calendar Sep 11, 2009
Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. at Twin Falls Public Library, 201 Fourth Ave. E. Free admission. 733-2964. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Lights, camera - agenda! Sep 8, 2009
We understand not all movies can be family movies, nor do we suggest it. We also see the need for worthwhile tales that may not be for the masses. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pewamo gears up to celebrate 150 years next weekend ... Funding comes in for high-risk Ionia County roads ... Pribis to discuss reducing cancer risks ... Jobless rate at 9.7 pct.; 216K jobs lost in Aug. ... Tiny Michigan town to promise scholarships to all ... Howell sailor killed in Afghanistan ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, September 05, 2009 Sandy Wolniakowski and Donna Droste work on the finishing touches for Pewamo’s historical display. The display is being set up for Pewamo’s Sesquicentennial Celebration Sept. 11-12. Sentinel-Standard/HOLLY SETTER Pewamo gears up to celebrate 150 years next weekend Sep 6, 2009
An old family movie will be shown outdoors at dusk and guests are invited to bring their own blankets and chairs. Visitors may also want to check out the historical area photos, household items and other Pewamo artifacts will be on display all weekend. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Rhythm & Roots Sep 4, 2009
Each evening family movies are shown in the tent to help the little ones settle in for the night and keep teenagers entertained. There s also a family dance workshop for future Cajun and Zydeco enthusiasts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Aug 27, 2009
Family movie and snack night at 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse on East Starr Avenue. Call 863-676-8015 for more information. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Movie night rescheduled for tonight Aug 20, 2009
ROTTERDAM -- Schenectady County's Family Movie Night at Esposito Park, postponed last night because of thunderstorms, is rescheduled for 7 tonight. The movie is "Kung Fu Panda.". (Albany Times Union)
All-New Disney Family Movies Offers Its First Free Preview Aug 19, 2009
Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, Disney Family Movies, has partnered with content providers Comcast, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-verse, Suddenlink and Verizon FiOS to offer a special preview nationwide from Thursday, September 3 through Monday, September 7. Disney Family Movies offers the ultimate in family entertainment from one of the world's largest film libraries, giving customers unlimited access to a selection of classic and contemporary films and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
VOD Newsletter Aug 19, 2009
Verizon is packing more on-demand content into FiOS TV -- which currently offers more than 15,000 VOD titles per month -- through deals with Rainbow Media's AMC, Disney Family Movies, 20th Century Fox, Univision and others. After 10 years with the purveyor of movies, events and other on-demand content, Rob Jacobson has left In Demand Networks. (Multichannel News)
Learning Curve: Teachers say ... what? Aug 18, 2009
Children hear those expletives in so-called family movies now. However, I was surprised when I overheard my 9-year-old and three of her pals chatter about how their exasperated teacher called one of them a retard for acting silly in class. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Abington police to host movie nights in September Aug 18, 2009
The Abington Police Department and the Abington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association are going to host free family movie nights on four consecutive Saturday nights Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26. The movies will be shown on the side lawn of the police department and the police department will provide free drinks and popcorn for everyone. (Abington Mariner, MA)
“Bandslam” is Napoleon Dynamite meets Juno meets High School Musical Aug 16, 2009
This is truly a fun filled, clean, family movie everyone is bound to enjoy. I'm going to give this film a BURNING HOT rating (4. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Offbeat but tame Aug 16, 2009
Such is the mild disappointment of "Bandslam," a mostly offbeat family movie with a mostly solid backbeat that isn't as hip as it wants to be. It's odd to find Vanessa Hudgens, the sunny Gabriella from all those "High School Musicals," in a role that demands more or less constant scowling, but she's not half bad at it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Househusbands' a bland, unreal show Aug 14, 2009
There's also now an on-demand premium channel, Disney Family Movies, which costs $5. 99 per month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pool plans movie, teen nights Aug 12, 2009
First up is Family Movie Night on Wednesday. The Albany Parks and Recreation Department will show Ratatouille from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite inflatable and watch the movie while you swim. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 11, 2009
Verizon is packing more on-demand content into FiOS TV -- which currently offers more than 15,000 VOD titles per month -- through deals with Rainbow Media's AMC, Disney Family Movies, 20th Century Fox, Univision and others. Attendees at CableLabs Summer Conference 2009 on Monday voted a 3-D sensing system that uses an infrared camera to let a TV viewer interact with a set-top box or television -- including type on a virtual keyboard in midair -- as "the best new product idea." Four technology... (Multichannel News)
Getting hungry with Julie and Julia Aug 8, 2009
I also wouldn't classify this as a family movie, at least not a young family movie as there is some implied sexuality and some mild language. Nevertheless I'm going to give this film a HOT rating (4 of 5). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Indiana locations sought for Hollywood film Aug 8, 2009
and are conducting a statewide search for an isolated, undisturbed, privately owned or public property that has an early frontier atmosphere for locations in an upcoming Hollywood family movie. Hickory Pictures is especially interested in property with. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Wayne to celebrate 125 years Aug 6, 2009
The day concludes with a parade at 6:30 p.m., teen dance at the Wayne State Student Center from 9 p.m. to midnight and an outdoor family movie at 9:30 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. On Sunday, a celebration dinner will be served at City Auditorium in two seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. "Country Tales and Truths," a Nebraska Humanities Program will be at 2 p.m. at the Library/Senior Center. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Guy Ritchie Explains The Tender Bromance In 'Sherlock Holmes' Aug 5, 2009
"That's really the idea for it to be a family movie," Ritchie said. "It has dark moments, but it's accessible. I'm a dad, and I want to go to my movies with kids as well.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
CARLSBAD: Family movie nights saved by donation Aug 4, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel' Video Game for Wii(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) Aug 4, 2009
"As a family movie event, the holiday sequel is positioned for similar success and we are excited to offer those fans the ability to interact with The Chipmunks and The Chipettes in a whole new way.". "For all those people who loved Alvin, Simon and Theodore in the first film, there's even more to love now with the introduction of The Chipettes," said Gary Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President of New Media Licensing for Fox Licensing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bill Nighy Interview Aug 2, 2009
It's a nice, big, fat family movie. Jerry Bruckheimer says that he makes films that he would want to see, and it seems that that coincides with what a lot of people want to see. (IGN FilmForce)
Aliens vs. Pearsons: A clever, exciting matchup Aug 1, 2009
Published: Friday, July 31, 2009 4:19 PM MDT Aliens in the Attic proved to be a relatively fun family movie. The troupe of kids battling the aliens were clever and funny, and acted, on a whole, much more rationally than I ve come to expect from characters in intense situations in most action-oriented kid movies. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Maynard recreation holding swap meet Jul 29, 2009
Please look to future editions of The Beacon-Villager for announcements to the upcoming Family Movie Night at The Gym, scheduled for later in August along with an update to our departments 2009/2010 events. Loading commenting interface. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Tips to create fun home theater Jul 29, 2009
The coolest activity on a hot summer evening might be family movie night at home. Create state-of-the-art fun with simple upgrades to your TV room. (AZCentral -- Home)
‘G-Force’ leads the way at the box office Jul 27, 2009
The one-two of PG-rated movies reinforces the fact that summer is family movie time, said Paul Dergarabedian, box-office analyst for. This summer is all about packaging and escapism, Dergarabedian said of the strong showing for G-Force. (Boston Globe)
Movie Stars: capsule reviews Jul 25, 2009
G-Force If you can t squeeze a decent family movie out of talking 3-D super-agent guinea pigs, you may as well throw in the towel. Despite a high-end cast - Sam Rockwell, Pen. (Boston Globe)
Kid's Day at Farmers' Market Hollow Park, Woodbury Jul 25, 2009
Following the concert at 8:30 p.m. will be an Outdoor Family Movie, featuring "Hotel For Dogs.". The Nonnewaug cheerleaders will sell candy and glow sticks, and the Nonnewaug Grad Nite Committee will sell water and baked goods. (Voices, CT)
Rocks Baptist to host 'Family Movie Night' at Pamplin Ballpark this Saturday, July 25 Jul 24, 2009
Rocks Baptist Church would like to invite everyone out for a "FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at the BALLPARK.". The event will take place this Saturday evening, July 25, at 8:30 p.m. at the Pamplin Ruritan Ballpark. (Appomattox Times Virginian, VA)
Verner's Views - Edition V Jul 24, 2009
We also had a family movie night and watched "The Knowing" with Nicolas Cage. It was a weird movie with a strange ending. (Uclabruins.com)
Family-Friendly G-Force Fails To Bring A-Game Jul 24, 2009
Published: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:59 PM MDT Hollywood is really trying to cater to the family movie crowd these days (finally they recognize that family movies make MONEY) and with G-Force they managed to craft a film that is family-friendly yet only appeals to the under 13 crowd. And that may not be all badunless you are the adult overseeing the weekend movie excursion. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
No games at parks/rec budget meeting Jul 22, 2009
Mayor Strange is also challenging facilities like the Riverfront to charge minimal prices for 'staycations' and weekend events, even a small fee for the family movies at the amphitheater. "Had you thought about maybe charging a buck a head - maximum five bucks - just to offset the maintenance and clean up costs down there?" the mayor asked. (WSJA.com, AL)
Two years is a lifetime for these formerly troubled stars Jul 22, 2009
" Five days later, though, she was stopped by police after her car was chasing another vehicle. She was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor DUI and driving on a suspended license. She checked back into rehab at Cirque Lodge treatment center in Utah. In August, she was sentenced to one day in jail after she pleaded no contest to DUI counts related to the two incidents. By October, Lohan had checked out of Cirque Lodge. Summer 2009 Romantic ties: Lohan's... (USA Today -- Life)
SHELF LIFE - Can’t find a book? Try Partner Libraries Jul 19, 2009
- Family movie: On Thursday at 2 p.m., see a children s movie on our big screen. Bring your own snacks. (Missoulian, MT)
Religion Calendar Jul 18, 2009
Showing a family movie to be determined. Take lawn chairs or blankets. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Georgetown religion listings Jul 18, 2009
Free Friday Family Movie Nights. Community United Methodist Church invites everyone to Free Friday Family Movie Nights beginning Friday, July 17, at 7 p.m., at Community UMC, 11 Central St., Byfield ... Family movies, hot popcorn and drinks are provided and participants are encouraged to guess the featured flick, dress-up and act along. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Pregnancy plot barely holds water in 'Labor Pains' Jul 17, 2009
Lindsay Lohan (right, with Cheryl Hines) fakes pregnancy to avoid getting fired in the ABC Family movie Labor Pains. By Globe Staff / July 17, 2009. (Boston Globe)
What's going on... Jul 17, 2009
On July 17, festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. with a family movie at the modern campground program shelter. At 5:30 p.m., July 18, gather to decorate the shelter. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Cox Launches New Subscription On DEMAND Christian-Themed Movie Service Jul 16, 2009
Faith & Family Movies is a new service that offers Christian-themed, family-friendly movies -- produced by Faith & Family Entertainment LLC -- directly to subscribers each month ... "Subscribers can add to their movie library by subscribing to Faith & Family Movies On DEMAND and watch great programs whenever they want." ... Every month, Faith & Family Movies will feature six brand new films in addition to a library of content not available anywhere except with Faith & Family Movies on Cox On... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Faith & Family Entertainment LLC Launches Subscription Video-On-Demand Movie Service With Cox Communications Jul 16, 2009
The new service will be accessible to Cox Communications Digital Cable customers who subscribe to the package by selecting the "Faith and Family Movies" category from the On DEMAND menu ... The original films produced by Faith & Family Entertainment LLC to premiere on "Faith & Family Movies" will be based on stories of faith, love, hope, redemption and family. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sizzling summer deals for families Jul 7, 2009
There's a new poolside arcade (complete with Wii), yoga classes for all ages, family movies, princess mani-pedis by the pool (by appointment), and smores over a fire pit. The hotel can also provide complimentary rollaway beds, cribs andcue the squealingin-room pop-up tents. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Latest 'Ice Age' a summer blast for all ages Jul 5, 2009
Movie review: 'Ice Age' a welcome family movie. 07:23 PM PDT on Saturday, July 4, 2009. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
WATCHWORDS: Summer brings lots to do in Carriagetown Jul 3, 2009
The Best Friends Team from the Amesbury Public Library will be hosting a family movie night on Friday, July 24 at the Cultural Center in the Millyard, downtown Amesbury. They will be presenting the hit Disney movie Bolt at 6:30 p.m. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society. (Amesbury News, MA)
Summer fun at the Holbrook Public Library Jul 2, 2009
A family movie night will be held on July 21 at 6 p.m. Space Buddies will be shown, and popcorn and drinks will be served. A teen movie night will take place the following week on July 28 for students entering seventh grade and above. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Movie review: 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' Jul 2, 2009
The animated family movie genre isn't supposed to be documentary filmmaking. (Seen any helium-balloon-powered houses flying through the air lately. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ice Age 3: Dawn of Boredom Jul 2, 2009
And while adults may use this film to take a nap, this is a family movie that will at least be entertaining for young children, and for that reason alone I'd recommend seeing this film in theaters. RATING WARM (3 of 5). (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Jon & Kate clip show was bittersweet Jul 1, 2009
We re-witnessed "family movie night" and "family camping night" (the latter in the back yard), which Kate described back then as "a family bonding-uniting experience." As with any family undergoing the trauma of divorce, all these memories were both heartbreakingly sweet and bitterly ironic. There was a brief flurry of "all new episodes" coming up, which seem to consist of a lot of trips that solo-Jon and solo-Kate each conduct with the kids. (MSNBC -- News)
More of this story Jun 27, 2009
Some of the baskets featured are Daddy s Champ Baby Boy Gift Set, Premier Designs Jewelry Basket, 4th of July Basket, Family Movie Night Basket. At 10:30 p.m., a luminaria ceremony will be held to honor survivors and to remember those who have been lost. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Inkheart Review Jun 27, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. It fizzled at the box office, but how does it fare on DVD. (IGN FilmForce)
Disney museum set for Presidio Jun 27, 2009
The museum will include 10 galleries with interactive features, bits of family movies, early drawings and countless snippets of TV and film. There are audio recordings of Disney, including one of him recollecting his idea to name his signature character Mortimer Mouse. (San Francisco Chronicle)
3-D Film Goes Mainstream Jun 19, 2009
"The family movie business has largely moved to 3-D," Climan continues, pointing to films like "Journey to the Center of the Earth," "Coraline," and "Up" - the last two having being taken far more seriously than standard 3-D matinee fare. On the grownup front, Climan says that for sports and concerts, there's nothing like the 3-D movie or TV experience. (CBS News)
Coming soon in Braintree: three free family movie nights Jun 19, 2009
By Robert Aicardi GateHouse News Service Posted Jun 18, 2009 @ 09:29 AM. Beginning on July 15, families in town are invited to three free movie nights at the high school Carson Soccer Field. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Stake out a Staycation (252) Jun 19, 2009
Tickets for the shows, which are all previously released family movies, are $1 each. The summer movie series kicks off with Tale of Despereaux, and concludes with Kung Fu Panda, Aug. 11-13. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Plano Public Library system receives grants Jun 19, 2009
The programs include Kidz Science, Photographer s Eye, preschool story time and family movie nights. Korns said the library has seen about a 15 percent increase in traffic and circulation because of the current economic times. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Faith & Values briefs for the week of June 19 Jun 19, 2009
Family Movie Night is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a free family-oriented film with popcorn and water provided. July 1 features Wet and Wacky Water Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Parents are requested to attend with their children. (North County Times)
The Proposal - charming and funny, but ultimately more of the same Jun 19, 2009
I would recommend seeing this movie in theaters it certainly isn't a family movie but it is a great date movie, so take your spouse out this weekend. RATING: WARM BORDERING ON HOT (3. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
3 Appetizer Recipes for Casual Gath... Jun 18, 2009
The next time family movie night comes around, replace the popcorn with sausage balls or pizza snacks. When guests are invited for an evening of fun, or the gang is coming over to watch the big game on television, be ready with tasty appetizers that won't blow the monthly food budget. (Suite101.com)
Bresnan Brings Back Summertime Family Movie Fun With Another Tour of 'Bresnan Under the Starz' Jun 17, 2009
Bresnan Brings Back Summertime Family Movie Fun With Another Tour of 'Bresnan Under the Starz ... For details on the specific family movie programming title and other local event details, please go to or 1 (877) BRESNAN (273-7626). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
