KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★ - 15 ratingsKIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions is a weekly radio show hosted by the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, 60 youth, ages 8 to 21 from across the country. They review the latest films, interview celebrities, and give you insight into upcoming new films, TV shows and Digital media. The KIDS FIRST! Film Critics are a nationwide team of 60 plus youth entertainment reporters, ages 8 to 21, who attend press screenings, press junkets, premieres and red carpets and other media events. They give you the latest news about media for kids, by kids. Before your spend your hard earned money at the movies, listen to what we have to say.
KIDS FIRST! Film Critics is a project of the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, a national, nonprofit (501-c-3) organization founded in 1991 whose mission is to teach kids to critically select media that’s suitable, enjoyable and fun.
Listen to KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions every Sunday at 4 PM Pacific Time on the Voice America Empowerment Channel.
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Episodes
Sandbox Summit Claire Green, Kids Choice Awards, Alvin and the Chipmunks:Chipwrecked, Hunger Games and Mirror Mirror
April 10, 2012 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to learn about the Sandbox Summit from co-founder Claire Greene. Get a first hand report on the Kids Choice Awards and the DVD Release party of Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. Listen to our reviews of the blockbuster movie, Hunger Games and Mirror, Mirror. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Cheyenne Nguyen, Morgan Bertsch, Blake Hawes and Anthony Aranda.
Weiner Dog Nationals, Growing Up With Hello Kitty, My Little Pony and Mission Impossible
March 27, 2012 07:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions. Tune in this week as we interview Kevin Peterson, screenwriter of the award-winning screenplay, Weiner Dog Nationals. Listen to reviews of the new DVD releases, Growing Up with Hello Kitty, My Little Pony, and Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. Catch all this and more with your host, Raven Devanney and critics Morgan Bertsch, Gabriella Chu and Cheyenne Nguyen.
Growing Up With Hello Kitty
March 20, 2012 07:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions and listen to our review of the new feature film, John Carter plus the classic films Tall Tale and Newsies playing on HDNet kidScene this month. Catch our interview with the anime visionary, Robert Woodhead, co-founder of Animego Films who just released two new DVDs, Growing Up with Hello Kitty 1 and 2. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Gabriella Chu, Blake Hawes, and Brianna Beaton.
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2, Tin Tin, Tooth Fairy 2
March 13, 2012 07:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions and listen to our review of the new feature film, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax starring the voice talent of Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Danny Devito and Ed Helms. We also review the two direct to DVD films, Tooth Fairy 2 starring Larry the Cable Guy and Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 and the wonderful film, Adventures of Tintin, coming out in DVD this week. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Blake Hawes, Cheyen...
Nim's Island, Happily N'ever After 2 and New 2012 Kids First Film Critics
March 06, 2012 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions and listen to our review of the newly released PG-13 thriller, Gone, starring Amanda Seyfried as well as Nim’s Island and Happily N’ever After 2 - two classic films airing on HDNet Movies KidScene this month. Meet one of our new 2012 KIDS FIRST! Film critics, Camille Bajema from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and critics Makai Webber Colvin, Gabriella Chu and 2012 film critic search w...
Chronicle and the Secret World of Arriety, The Borrowers, HD Net Movies and Casey Chandler
February 28, 2012 08:00 - 54 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to listen to our youth film critics reviewing the new feature films Chronicle and The Secret World of Arriety. We also review the classic family film, The Borrowers, which is the same story as The Secret World of Arriety and playing on HDNet Movies kidScene next month. Meet one of our new 2012 KIDS FIRST! Film Critics, Casey Chandler from Santa Fe New Mexico who is one of the winners of our annual film critics search campaign. ...
"Little Angels" by Roma Downey from "Touched By An Angel," The Lorax and The Kids First! Film Critic Search Competitions
February 21, 2012 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to listen to our discussion with Katie Zieff, voice star for the new preschool DVD series, Little Angels produced by Roma Downey from Touched by an Angel. We will be reviewing the newly re-mastered film, The Lorax from Warner Home Video and interviewing two of the winners from our 2012 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Competition - Julianna Noone and Talia Rashba. Catch all this and more with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST...
Journey 2: Mysterious Island, "The Rock Johnson," Big Miracle, Dragon Boy Trilogy
February 07, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to listen to our discussion with Jim Ferguson from KGUN ABC Tucson about the Oscar nominations in the Best Animated Feature category. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic finalist, Blake Hawes will review film, Journey 2: Mysterious Island and talk about his interviews with Dwayne The Rock Johnson and the rest of the actors from the film. Guest Donald Sampson joins us to discuss his fascinating books from the Dragon Boy Trilogy. And Anthony A...
Dr. Toy, Bedknobs and Broomsticks
January 24, 2012 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions for 2012! This week, we are reviewing the new app by Dr. Toy and interviewing Dr. Toy herself. Also, our youth critics will review one of the classic family films playing on HDNet Movies KidScene next month: Bedknobs & Broomsticks and the family film about an autistic pitcher who joins a minor-league baseball team and profoundly affects the entire team. Catch all of this with your host Raven Devanney and critics Gabriella Chu, Sam Connan and Makai Webe...
North, Explorers, Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland, Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 3D
January 17, 2012 08:00 - 55 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions for 2012! This week, we are reviewing the all new 3D release of the beloved Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. Also, our youth critics will review three classic family films playing on HDNet Movies KidScene this month: Explorers, Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland and North. Catch all of this with your host Raven Devanney and critics Gabriella Chu and Makai Weber Colvin
Mission Impossible, Sherlock Holmes, Valiant, Faith Rogow, HDNet Movies KidScene
January 10, 2012 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into our first episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions for 2012! This week, we are interviewing media literacy expert, Faith Rogow who discusses her new book, The Teacher's Guide to Media Literacy. Then, our youth critics give you their take on the recently released films, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocal as well as the classic animated family film, Valiant - playing this month on HDNet Movies KidScene. Catch all of this with your host Raven De...
Steven Spielberg's War Horse, Mr. Poppers Penguins, Alvin and the Chipmunks:Chip Wrecked. Adventures of Tin
December 27, 2011 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to hear about the new Steven Spielberg film, War Horse opening on Christmas Day. Anthony Aranda will talk about his experience at SeaWorld coinciding with the DVD/Blu-Ray release of the film, Mr. Popper's Penguins. Our critics will review three more new theatrical releases: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip Wrecked, We Bought a Zoo and Adventures of Tin - all showing in theaters now. Catch all of this with your host Raven Devanney ...
Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, War Horse
December 13, 2011 08:00 - 57 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to talk with Mallory Lewis (yes, daughter of Shari Lewis) and the absolutely adorable little Lamb Chop about their new show opening this month. We visit with the leading candidate of the KIDS FIRST! 2012 critic search, Brianna Beaton and review the HDNet KidScene movie, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and talk about Gabriella Chu's experience on the Red Carpet for the new Steven Spielberg movies, War Horse which opens on Christmas da...
Mr. Popper's Penguins, Choose Your Own Adventure, Spy Kids: All The Time In The World, Mama Doni and Music Video Chanukah
December 06, 2011 08:00 - 59 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week's episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to listen to Maxwell Cotton Perry talk about his role as Billy in the film Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Are you a fan of the best-selling children's book series, Choose Your Own Adventure? We're interviewing the author, Ray Montgomery, who talks about the $25 donation to KIDS FIRST! Chooseco is making this holiday season for sales of autographed copies of their books. Learn about Mama Doni and her music video, Chanukah. Listen to our...
Titus Markin Jr., Game of Your Life, Twilight:Breaking Dawn, Happy Feet 2, Arthur Christmas and The Muppets
November 29, 2011 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week's episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions for some a special interview with Titus Makin Jr. from Game of your Life, the new Walmart and P & G made for TV Movie airing December 2 on NBC at 8E/7C. Hear our youth critics' reviews on the new films Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Happy Feet 2, Arthur Christmas 3D and The Muppets. This week's show is hosted by Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Critics: Jonah and Daniel Menegaz, Gabriella Chu, Anthony Aranda, Ny’asia Bella and Makai Co...
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2, Jack and Jill, My Dog Skip and Universal Studios Wizarding World Orlando Florida
November 22, 2011 08:00 - 56 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to hear Raven talk about her interviews with cast and crew of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2. Raven and Makai will also talk about their experience visiting Universal Studios Wizarding World in Orlando, Florida. Get our feed back about My Dog Skip- one of the great classic films playing this month on HDNET Movies kidScene and the new theatrical release, Jack & Jill . Catch all of this with your host Raven Devanney...
The Littlest Angel, Executive Producer Lance Thompson, Glee Season 2, Barbie A Perfect Christmas, Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer
November 15, 2011 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions as we visit with Lance Thompson executive producer for the new holiday film, The Littlest Angel. Hear what our youth critics have to say about the new DVD releases Glee: Season 2, Barbie: A Perfect Christmas and Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer - all perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Catch all of this with your host Raven Devanney and KIDS FIRST! Critics Gabriella Chu, Makia Weber Colvin, Sam Connan and Ny’...
Puss N' Boots, Barbie: A Perfect Christmas, Happy Feet, Kermit's Swamp Years
November 08, 2011 08:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions to discuss the fantastic new feature film, Puss in Boots starring Antonio Banderas. Our critics will give you the latest on Barbie: A Perfect Christmas and the original Happy Feet, being released on DVD-Blu-Ray to coincide with the theatrical release of Happy Feet 2 in theaters. Both Barbie and Happy Feet are official titles in the 2012 KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Search Campaign - underway now through Dec 31. Last, a review of the...
Abduction, The Big Year and Monte Carlo
November 01, 2011 07:00 - 41 minutes - 4.51 MBTune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions to get an inside look at the Cars 2 press Junket with Anthony Aranda interviewing John Lasseter and his crew. Listen to what our critics think about the teen movies Abduction and Monte Carlo and hear about the new PG-rated film The Big Year. Catch all this with your host Raven Devanney, joined by KIDS FIRST! Critics Anthony Aranda and Gabriella Chu.
Babar and Father Christmas, The Greatest Game, Little Engine That Could
October 25, 2011 07:00 - 51 minutes - 4.51 MBAre you a baseball fan? Listen to our youth film critic's review of the new release, Moneyball. Hear all about the super cute film ‘Babar and Father Christmas’ coming out in DVD this holiday season. Also, our kid critics review the classic films ‘Little Engine That Could,' ‘Because of Winn Dixie’ and ‘The Greatest Game’ playing on HDNET Movies KidScene this month. Tune into this week’s episode of KIDS FIRST! Coming attractions and listen to the KIDS FIRST! film critics. Hosted by Raven Deva...
Dolphin Tale, Contagion and The Dog That Saved Halloween
September 20, 2011 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to hear what your host Raven Devanney, joined by guest critics Sam Connan, Makai Colvin, Anthony Aranda and Gabriella Chu have to say about the films Dolphin Tale, Contagion and the Dog who saved Halloween. Also get inside stories and details about the KIDSFIRST! 20th Anniversary party in New Mexico.
Glee The Movie, Barbie: A Princess Charm School and Battle For Terra, Lion King
September 13, 2011 07:00 - 53 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to listen this week to listen to the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics review 4 films: The new Lion King 3D /Blu-Ray, Glee - The Movie 3D, Barbie: A Princess Charm School and Battle for Terra. Host Raven Devanney is joined by fellow critics Makai Weber Colvin, Anthony Aranda and Gabriella Chu. Don't listen to adult critics, tune in to hear what the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics have to say
Warrior, Star Kid, PBS Kids Interactive and Kids First
September 06, 2011 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to listen to Sara Dewitt, Vice President of PBS Kids Interactive talk about the Arthur Vining Davis Foundation grant they just received to develop innovative educational gaming for school-aged kids. Hosts Raven Devanney and Makai Weber Colvin talk about the new film Warrior coming to theaters September 9 as well as the classic film Star Kid, playing on HDNet Movies Kidscene in September and the new DVD release Babar: School Days. Do you want to become a KIDS FIRST! Film Critic? Listen...
Walmart Family Entertainment/Marley and Me
August 30, 2011 07:00 - 52 minutes - 4.51 MBTune in to listen to Ben Simon, Head of Walmart's Family Entertainment Initiative talk about the Walmart's commitment to bringing family films back to television. Their newest film, Game Time: Tackling the Past premieres September 3 on NBC. Hosts Sam Connan and Raven Devanney talk about Game Time as well as three other films, Marley & Me: The Puppy Years, PROM, and The 5th Quarter all coming out this month on DVD. Wonder if you would like these films? Don't listen to adult critics, tune in to...
HDNet Movies, Babe Pig in the City, James and the Giant Peach
August 16, 2011 07:00 - 50 minutes - 4.51 MBDo you know about HDNet Movies kidScene? It is a special block of family-friendly movies and programming airing on Mark Cuban's high def cable channel, HDNet Movies, between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm ET every day! Tune in to hear Raven and Anthony interview Lindsay Jordheim, a Kidscene producer. Then, listen to their reviews, from a 9- and 14-year-old's perspective about the classic family films 101 Dalmations, Babe: Pig in the City and James and the Giant Peach. It's sure to make you want t...
Cowboys and Aliens, Smurfs, Babe, Fly Away
August 09, 2011 07:00 - 50 minutes - 4.51 MBHear what our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics have to say about 2 new and 2 classic films in this week's show and what age kids they think will like them best. This episode features Raven Devanney (age 14) and Gabriella Chu (age14) as hosts. They share their enthusiasm for two new movies that just opened, The Smurfs and Cowboys and Aliens. Joining them in discussing these two films are Makai Weber Colvin (age 10) and Sam Connon who are also KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. In the latter part of the show, Ra...
Kids First Coming Attractions
August 02, 2011 07:00 - 49 minutes - 4.51 MBThis episode features two KIDS FIRST! Film Critics as hosts Raven Devanney (age 14) and Anthony Aranda (age 9) from Boulder and San Diego, respectively. In this first show, the kids share their enthusiasm about attending the KIDS FIRST! Boot Camp last week on the lot at Disney Studios in sunny Burbank. Their week was awesome by all accounts and they talk about everything they did from interviewing Craig Ferguson (Owl), Tom Kenny (Rabbit), Jim Cummings (Pooh / Tigger) and Travis Oates on the H...