Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts

Soul Surfer

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, SOUL SURFER
Bethany was born to surf. A natural talent who took to the waves at a young age, she was leading an idyllic, sun-drenched, surfer girl's life on the Kauai Coast, competing in national competitions with her best friend Alana, when everything changed in a heartbeat. On Halloween morning, Bethany was on a typical ocean outing when a 14-foot tiger shark came out of nowhere and seemed to shatter all her dreams. In the moving aftermath of this headline-making story, Bethany fights to recover and grapples with the future. Strengthened by the love of her parents, Tom and Cheri, she refuses to give in or give up, and begins a bold return to the water. Still, the questions keep hammering her: Why did this happen? Why did she have to lose everything? Will she ever feel the joy and power of riding the waves again? And if she can't be a surfer, then who is she? The devastating 2004 tsunami in the Pacific Ocean unexpectedly gives Bethany a new perspective. Traveling to Phuket, Thailand with her youth-group leader Sara Hill, she witnesses life beyond her own shoreline and discovers her greater purpose--she can make a difference in the lives of others. Filled with a new sense of hope and direction, she returns home with a renewed resolve to conquer her own limitations and set an encouraging example for people facing adversity. At the National Championships, Bethany bravely faces off with her fiercest rival, Malia Birch, and takes her astonishing one-armed surfing technique to the limit. But as the horn blows, and the suspenseful competition kicks off, Bethany is no longer thinking about the challenges of her body. Now, her surfing, her biggest dreams and her life have become about pushing her own physical limits to touch the souls of others.

Genres : Drama, Kids/Family, Adaptation, Biopic and Sports
Release Date : April 8th, 2011
Starring : AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Kevin Sorbo, Lorraine Nicholson
Directed by : Sean McNamara
Produced by : David Zelon, David Tice, Ricardo S. Galindez

Hop

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Hop
E.B. is the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, and on the eve of taking over the family business, he leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream of becoming a drummer. Once there, he encounters Fred, an unemployed slacker with his own lofty goals. Feigning injury, E.B. persuades Fred to take him in, and Fred finds himself living with the world's worst houseguest. Back on Easter Island, a power-hungry chick who has lived in the shadows for far too long has been plotting a coup to take over one of the biggest jobs in the world. Now that E.B.'s gone, he's got his chance. As E.B. discovers who he really wants to be and who he's meant to become, everything will lead him and Fred in an epic showdown to try and save Easter.

Genres : Comedy, Kids/Family, Animation and Holiday
Running Time : 1 hr. 35 min.
Release Date : April 1st, 2011
Starring : Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins, Hugh Laurie, Tiffany Espensen, David Hasselhoff, Chelsea Handler
Directed by : Tim Hill
Produced by : Christopher Meledandri, Michele Imperato-Stabile, John Cohen

Flipped

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Flipped
When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it's love. Bryce isn't so sure. Beginning that day, and for the next six years, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm's length, which isn't easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. Smart, dreamy, independent and willing to stand up for what she believes in, Juli is different from anyone else he knows and, frankly, it's a little overwhelming. What's a guy supposed to do when a girl tells him his hair smells like watermelon or wants him to sit in a tree for the spectacular view? There's just no telling what Juli will do next, and Bryce is one guy who'd rather be safe than sorry. Though disappointed by Bryce's unwillingness to see things her way, or even to see the things in life she finds most meaningful, Juli continues to give her potential dreamboat the benefit of the doubt. Until those doubts stack up so high that she finally thinks maybe she was wrong about him. It's just about the same time Bryce starts to think maybe he was wrong about her, too. But is he too late?

Genres : Kids/Family, Adaptation and Teen
Release Date : August 6th, 2010
Distributors : Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
Starring : Madeline Carroll, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Penelope Ann Miller
Directed by : Rob Reiner
Produced by : Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer, David Siegel

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves - and their humans.

Genres : Comedy, Kids/Family and Sequel
Release Date : July 30th, 2010
Distributors : Village Roadshow Pictures Entertainment, Mad Chance Productions
Starring : James Marsden, Nick Nolte, Christina Applegate, Katt Williams, Bette Midler, Neil Patrick Harris
Directed by : Brad Peyton
Produced by : Brent O Connor, Bruce Berman, Andrew Lazar, Polly Johnsen

Despicable Me

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Despicable Me
In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon, yes, the moon. Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Genres : Comedy, Kids/Family and Animation
Release Date : July 9th, 2010
Distributors : Universal Pictures
Starring : Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, Will Arnett, Danny McBride
Directed by : Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin
Produced by : Nina Rappaport-Rowan, Christopher Meledandri, Janet Healy

The Last Airbender

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, The Last Airbender
Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara, a Waterbender, and her brother Sokka to restore balance to their war-torn world.

Genres : Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time : 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date : July 1st 2010
Distributors : Paramount Pictures
Starring : Noah Ringer, Nicole Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Aasif Mandvi
Directed by : M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by : Kathleen Kennedy, Scott Aversano, Michael DiMartino

Cyrus

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Cyrus
With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life - her son. Still single seven years after the breakup of his marriage, John has all but given up on romance. But at the urging of his ex-wife and best friend Jamie, John grudgingly agrees to join her and her fiance Tim at a party. To his and everyone else's surprise, he actually manages to meet someone: the gorgeous and spirited Molly. Their chemistry is immediate. The relationship takes off quickly but Molly is oddly reluctant to take the relationship beyond John's house. Perplexed, he follows her home and discovers the other man in Molly's life: her son, Cyrus. A 21-year-old new age musician, Cyrus is his mom's best friend and shares an unconventional relationship with her. Cyrus will go to any lengths to protect Molly and is definitely not ready to share her with anyone, especially John. Before long, the two are locked in a battle of wits for the woman they both love - and it appears only one man can be left standing when it's over. Using the innovative improvisational techniques that have earned them critical accolades and a devoted following, Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass enter the mainstream with a touching, original story that blends humor and heartbreak, much like life itself.

Genres : Comedy, Drama and Kids/Family
Running Time : 1 hr. 32 min.
Release Date : June 18th, 2010
Distributors : Fox Searchlight Pictures
Starring : John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh
Directed by : Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass
Produced by : Tony Scott, Ridley Scott, Michael Costigan

Marmaduke

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Marmaduke
For Phil and Debbie Winslow, moving their family from Kansas to the O.C. is a big deal. For their enormous Great Dane "Marmaduke," however, the move means a whole new way of life. It's chaos at home and awkward at work as the Winslows struggle

Genres : Comedy, Kids/Family and Adaptation
Release Date : June 4th, 2010
Distributors : 20th Century Fox Distribution
Starring : William H. Macy, George Lopez, Judy Greer, Lee Pace, Emma Stone
Directed by : Tom Dey
Produced by : Tariq Jalil, John Davis

Shrek Forever After

MOVIE SYNOPSIS, Shrek Forever After
After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do? Well, if you're Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. What's happened to this ogre's roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all he's done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love.

Genres : Kids/Family, Animation and Sequel
Running Time : 1 hr. 34 min.
Release Date : May 21st, 2010
Distributors : Paramount Pictures
Starring : Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Jon Hamm
Directed by : Mike Mitchell
Produced by : Aron J. Warner, Andrew Adamson, John H. Williams

The Tale of Despereaux

Tiny and graced with oversized ears, Despereaux was born too big for his little world. Refusing to live his life cowering, he befriends a Princess named Pea and learns to read (rather than eat) books -- reveling in stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens. Banished from Mouseworld for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is rescued by another outcast, Roscuro, who also wants to hear the tales. But when the Princess dismisses Roscuro's friendship, he becomes the ultimate rat and plots revenge with fellow outsider Mig. After Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux discovers he is the only one who can rescue her...and that even the tiniest mouse can find the courage of a knight in shining armor.

Genres : Comedy, Kids/Family, Animation and Adaptation
Running Time : 1 h. 34 min.
Release Date : December 19th, 2008
Distributors : Universal Pictures
Starring : Matthew Broderick, Tracey Ullman, Emma Watson, Tony Hale, Frances Conroy
Directed by : Sam Fell, Rob Stevenhagen
Produced by : Robin Bissell, William Sargent, Ryan Kavanaugh

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Year of the Fish

An optimistic young girl travels alone to New York City where she hopes to earn money to send home to her ailing father. Expecting work in a beauty salon, the girl is instead delivered into the hands of her father's distant cousin, an embittered woman who runs a seedy massage parlor. The girl surrenders her passport as collateral for her "debt" and is informed of her duties.

Genres : Kids/Family and Animation
Running Time : 1 hr. 36 min.
Release Date : August 29th, 2008
Distributors : Gigantic Films
Starring : Tsai Chin, Randall Duk Kim, Ken Leung, Hettienne Park, Lee Wong
Directed by : David Kaplan
Produced by : Janet Yang, Rocco Caruso, David Kaplan

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

Aspiring reporter Kit Kittredge can't resist bringing home strays, whether it's Grace, an abandoned basset hound, or Will and Countee, a pair of young hobos willing to trade work for meals. Bright, inquisitive and generous, Kit is a natural born leader. But her happy childhood is abruptly interrupted when her father loses his car dealership and must leave Cincinnati to look for work. Kit and her mother Margaret are left to manage on their own, growing vegetables, selling eggs and even taking in an assortment of boarders including an itinerant magician, a vivacious dance instructor on the prowl for a husband and a zany mobile librarian. When a crime spree sweeps Cincinnati, all signs point to the local hobo jungle, where Will and Countee live with a group of their impoverished companions. Kit, who always has her antennae out for a good news story, convinces her new friends to take her to see the hobo camp for herself and writes an article that creates a sympathetic portrait of the camp's residents. But when Kit's mother and their boarders become the latest victims in a string of robberies, Kit's loyalties are tested. Will is accused of the crimes and, with all of their savings gone, the Kittredges face losing their house to foreclosure. Determined to recover the stolen money and believing Will is innocent, Kit recruits her friends Ruthie and Stirling to help her track down the real culprit. Together they uncover a plot that goes far beyond Cincinnati!

Genres : Kids/Family and Adaptation
Release Date : July 2nd, 2008
Distributors : Picturehouse
Starring : Abigail Breslin, Stanley Tucci, Glenne Headly, Jane Krakowski, Julia Ormond
Directed by : Patricia Rozema
Produced by : Marisa Yeres, Julia Roberts, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who

The imaginative elephant Horton hears a cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Suspecting there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community which thinks he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to help.


Genres : Kids/Family, Animation and Adaptation
Running Time : 1 hr. 28 min.
Release Date : March 14th, 2008
Distributors : 20th Century Fox Distribution
Starring : Jim Carrey, Steve Carell, Dan Fogler, Carol Burnett, Seth Rogen
Directed by : Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
Produced by : Christopher Meledandri, Chris Wedge, Audrey Geisel

CJ7

Ti is a poor father who works all day, everyday at a construction site to make sure his son Dicky Chow can attend an elite private school. Despite his father's good intentions to give his son the opportunities he never had, Dicky, with his dirty and tattered clothes and none of the "cool" toys, stands out from his schoolmates like a sore thumb. Ti can't afford to buy Dicky any expensive toys and goes to the best place he knows to get new stuff for Dicky--the junk yard! While out "shopping" for a new toy for his son, Ti finds a mysterious orb and brings it home for Dicky to play with. To his surprise and disbelief, the orb reveals itself to Dicky as a bizarre "pet" with extraordinary powers. Armed with his "CJ7" Dicky seizes this chance to overcome his poor background and shabby clothes and impress his fellow schoolmates for the first time in his life. But CJ7 has other ideas and when Dicky brings it to class, chaos ensues.

Genres : Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Comedy, Kids/Family and Science Fiction/Fantasy
Running Time : 1 hr. 28 min.
Release Date : March 7th, 2008
Distributors : Sony Pictures Classics
Starring : Stephen Chow, Xu Jiao, Zhang Yuqi, Tin Kai-man, Lee Sheung Ching
Directed by : Stephen Chow
Produced by : Stephen Chow, Han San Ping, Chui Po-chu

The Spiderwick Chronicles


From the beloved best-selling series of books comes "The Spiderwick Chronicles," a fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seem to be happening on a daily basis, the family blames Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate what's really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and of the creatures that inhabit it.

Genres : Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time : 1 hr. 37 min.
Release Date : February 14th, 2008
Distributors : Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies
Starring : Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker, Nick Nolte, Joan Plowright, David Strathairn
Directed by : Mark Waters
Produced by : Julia Pistor, Holly Black (II), Tony DiTerlizzi