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Dr. Toy’s Recommendations for Vacation Play

posted by Nell Minow

Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Children’s Products for 2012 report is now available to parents, teachers, caregivers, grandparents, and others responsible for children.  As children enjoy the summer, these toys will help them play safely with toys that stretch their imaginations and curiousityat home, [...]

Don’t Trust the Toy Lady

posted by Nell Minow

The LA Times reports that back to school reports on a number of national and local newscasts have included commentary from “a young mother and ‘toy expert’ named Elizabeth Werner,” described as “perky and positive-plus” in her demonstration of seven [...]

The Other Toy Story

posted by Nell Minow

It’s a shame that a movie about the enduring pleasures of imagination and re-purposing and recycling treasured toys is also one long infomercial for more than 300 new products specifically tied to “Toy Story 3.” Susan Linn of the Center [...]

What’s the Worst Toy of the Year?

posted by Nell Minow

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has announced its nominees for the TOADY award (Toys Oppressive And Destructive to Young Children). Anyone can vote to select the worst from candidates that include a Halo toy for children promoting a violent [...]

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BFCA Television Award Nominees
 The nominees for this year's Broadcast Film Critics Association television awards were just announced: BEST COMEDY SERIES ·      The Big Bang Theory – CBS ·      Louie – FX ·      The Middle – ABC ·      New Girl – FOX ·      Parks and Recreation –

posted 9:14:41am May. 22, 2013 | read full post »

More from Disney's Next Release: Planes
[iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HjcPOZ_z3Ts"] This video, featuring music by the film's composer, Mark Mancina, is much more appealing than the trailer.  I'm beginning to look forward to it.  And do we get a hint that train and boat movies may follow?

posted 8:00:45am May. 21, 2013 | read full post »

Jerry Lewis is Back (in France) With a New Movie -- A Drama
They really do love Jerry Lewis in France, so where better to premiere his first movie in 23 years than Cannes?  The 87-year-old legendary funny man appears in a drama called "Max Rose," about an elderly widower, co-starring with Claire Bloom.  The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive clip.

posted 3:41:59pm May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

Opening This Week: Three Big Movies for a Three-Day Weekend
Three big movies are opening up this week to make sure there's something for everyone this holiday weekend. "Hangover III" is the final chapter in the saga of the Wolf Pack, with Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, and Zach Galifianakis making many more bad decisions.  Heather Graham and Ken Jeong return.

posted 8:00:06am May. 20, 2013 | read full post »

See "Star Trek: Into Darkness" Stars in This Underrated British Gem
Long before they starred in this week's "Star Trek: Into Darkness," Benedict Cumberbatch and Alice Eve appeared in the sweet indie romantic comedy "Starter for 10," also featuring James McAvoy ("X-Men First Class") and Rebecca Hall ("Iron Man 3"). [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5JwoOHPm

posted 3:59:12pm May. 19, 2013 | read full post »


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