Jessica Biel says she won't hand her son acting roles just because he's "part of this family":
"There are kids who work really hard ... Show more
Den of Geek Oct 18
Kids' movies used to have absolutely no problem traumatizing an entire generation. And we loved them for it. 🍿
From The NeverEnding Story and The Dark ... Show more
'Minimum Wage' fits in with a lot of the more web-friendly programming that the streamer has been tiptoeing around recently with podcasts and ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Oct 12
Paul Bettany when asked if he will return as Vision in ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’:
“I’m just trying to keep the kids in shoes and if I tell you that, I’ll get fired ... Show more
We ranked the 15 best 90s kids movies, making heartbreaking exclusions and surprising picks that prove the decade was peak family entertainment.
Josh Hartnett on having two hits at once with “Verity” and “Below”:
"It is wild. At the same time, because I live so far outside of the system ... Show more
“Laura is a dragon mom. That’s what they call mothers raising kids with life-limiting conditions.” Alan Ng reviews; which screened @nbff ... Show more
Dragon Mom | Film Threat
Dragon Mom | Film Threat
Deadline's Damon Wise reviewed Taika Waititi's 'Klara and the Sun' starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.
“On paper ... Show more
Sebastian Stan Interview on 'Fjord' Politics, 'Batman: Part II': Sebastian Stan talks about playing a religious Romanian father trying to get his kids back in ...
indiewire.com/features/interviews/sebastian-stan-fjord-politics-batman-part-ii-bald-1235221322/
Film Updates Oct 08
Aldis Hodge and Wunmi Mosaku are set to star in new thriller ‘ONE NIGHT OUT’ from director George Tillman Jr.
Follows a married couple with marital issues ... Show more
7 Movies From 1995 That All 1980s Kids Still Love Today: From animated masterpieces to anthems for MTV youth, 1995 had some incredible gems that rewired our ...
screenrant.com/best-1995-movies-1980s-kids-love/
Ben Affleck says he’d “be a terrible influencer” and doesn’t think actors need to be on social media:
“I got banned from Instagram twice for impersonating ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Sep 30
Jesse Plemons says he has permanently lost the title of “cool parent” after Kirsten Dunst got cast as Alex in ‘MINECRAFT 2’ ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Oct 08
Wunmi Mosaku and Aldis Hodge will star in a new thriller ‘ONE NIGHT OUT’.
The film follows a couple who leave their kids with a babysitter for a night out but ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Oct 11
Mike Flanagan tells us that he thought about his own kids when writing the ‘CARRIE’ series.
“My oldest son was about to start high school when I started ... Show more
Why Netflix, Amazon Kids Content Orders Have Fallen: Streamer orders, Gen Alpha viewing and other kids conent metrics have been unveiled by Ampere Analysis at ...
variety.com/2026/tv/global/netflix-amazon-kids-content-industry-gen-alpha-mipjunior-1236907379/
Paid articlePaywall Alex Warren to Host Kids’ Choice Awards, Airing on CBS for the First Time; Taylor Swift Leads Nominees
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2026-kids-choice-awards-host-nominees-where-its-airing-1236724873/
Paid articlePaywall“Now drunk and paranoid, Franklin is convinced Tango isn’t just there to entertain the kids.” Alan Ng reviews Big Shoes To Fill.Big Shoes to Fill #SupportIndieFilm #BigShoesToFill #Comedy #Short
Hollywood Kids PR Veteran Lilah Kojoori Launches Initiative to Help Young Talent Navigate Life in the Public Eye
hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/next-generation-collective-young-talent-mental-health-1236722780/
Paid articlePaywall Perez Hilton Reunites With Mother and Three Kids for Supervised Visits: “A Lot of Emotions”
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Paid articlePaywall How FX’s ‘Adults’ Found Its Voice (and a Bigger Audience) In Season 2: Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw on their approach Adults season 2 and where they'd ...
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/how-fx-adults-season-2-grew-up-whats-next-1236709479/
Chris Rock explains what “making it” in Hollywood means to him today:
“Most people don’t make it in Hollywood. Making it is, to me ... Show more
New ‘Sesame Street’ Film In Works, More ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’, ‘Bad Dinosaurs’ In Netflix’s Kids Slate
deadline.com/2026/09/sesame-street-movie-netflix-gabbys-dollhouse-kids-slate-1237112560/
Paid articlePaywallLisa says she “eventually” wants to raise children:
“Everything is a step of learning. And my dad says this in the film, but I love kids ... Show more
The Bizarre Story of How a Kids’ Horror Movie Became ‘Leprechaun’: Director Mark Jones was envisioning something more 'Scooby-Doo'-ish ...
vice.com/en/article/the-bizarre-story-of-how-a-kids-horror-movie-became-leprechaun/
Lea Salonga says she hopes her star inspires other Filipino kids as she becomes the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame:
"I ... Show more
Be Afraid Media Sep 07
“While walking by an abandoned building, Bridget spots a dog that has been chased off by Phil, the dog catcher.” Alan Ng reviews Not My Dog ... Show more
Not My Dog
Not My Dog
Disney Inks Content and Development Deal With Kids Creator Brand ‘Like Nastya’: Lika Nastya coming to Disney Jr. and Disney+ in content and developmnt deal with ...
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/like-nastya-coming-disney-content-deal-1236704449/
Paid articlePaywallWhile filming “Harry Potter,” Alan Rickman would bring kids “from the hospital” to set, revealed co-star Gary Oldman.
“He would bring them in from a school ... Show more
‘The Last Photograph’ Review: Zack Snyder Tries Indie Filmmaking on for Size, With Painfully Ponderous Results
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-last-photograph-review-zack-snyder-1236699771/
Paid articlePaywallRei Ami says she wrote her new single “2 Loud” after “overanalyzing and second-guessing everything”:
"I thought, 'I’m not safe for your work ... Show more
thefilmstage.com Sep 13
How Zach Cregger Put His Fears About Having Kids Into ‘Resident Evil': The 'Weapons' filmmaker tells IndieWire how his own uncertainty about fatherhood ...
indiewire.com/features/interviews/zach-cregger-resident-evil-austin-abrams-kids-interview-1235215779/
DiscussingFilm Sep 16
Directors Joel Crawford & Januel Mercado hope ‘FORGOTTEN ISLAND’ can help remove the stigma that animated films are only for kids ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson Says Goodbye To Daytime Talk Show Amid Tears, Her Kids & Kellyoke: “You Don’t Have To Attend The Negative Party You Were Invited To”
deadline.com/2026/08/kelly-clarkson-goodbye-daytime-talk-show-tears-final-words-1237063591/
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Life Growing Up As a Child Star With Michelle Trachtenberg: The kids at school misunderstood Trachtenberg. In our group of child stars, we all wanted to be like ...
vulture.com/article/mara-wilson-essay-child-actress-michelle-trachtenberg.html
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Duane "Keffe D" Davis speaks to THR in his first interview since being convicted of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Sep 04
First clip from ‘BUDDY’, starring Buddy the Unicorn.
The film follows a girl and her friends who must escape a demented kids TV show.
(Source: @Fandango )
Disney Almost Built a ‘Dick Tracy’ Ride Where Kids Shot Tommy Guns at Gangsters: The scrapped attraction would have sent guests through a high-speed gangster ...
vice.com/en/article/disney-almost-built-a-dick-tracy-ride-where-kids-shot-tommy-guns-at-gangsters/
Susanne Bier says recasting Evan Rachel Wood’s character in #PracticalMagic2 was “not personal”: “The kids in the story are right out of college ... Show more
“Heroes” creator Tim Kring pays tribute to Hayden Panettiere in an essay for Variety:
"Unlike many actors who start working as kids ... Show more
We’re getting a closer look at ‘Incredibles 3’ at #D23 Pete Docter reveals it’s the kids turn to take the spotlight
Releasing in theaters June 2028
Heir to Groupon Fortune Becomes the Face of Nepo Baby Plague: The tech kids are not alright.
gizmodo.com/heir-to-groupon-fortune-becomes-the-face-of-nepo-baby-plague-2000804445
Robin Williams’ Kids Fight Against AI Slop By Reactivating His Instagram: “As Technology Evolves, We Want This To Be A Safe, Trusted Place”
deadline.com/2026/08/robin-williams-kids-fight-ai-slop-reactivating-instagram-1237044919/
Paid articlePaywallOpenAI Launches ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ to Prevent Kids From Emotionally Bonding With Bots
gizmodo.com/openai-launches-chatgpt-for-teens-to-prevent-kids-from-emotionally-bonding-with-bots-2000799944
Key FactsOpenAI announces ChatGPT experience for teens
Aug 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: axios.com
- According to OpenAI, the version will use Study Mode, scheduled study hours and reminders to support teenagers in working through school assignments independently.
- Teen accounts will receive added protections against content involving self-harm, eating disorders, violence, dangerous activities, and sexually explicit or graphic material.
- ChatGPT will avoid romantic language, make fewer suggestions that it has human qualities, and give more frequent break and sensitive-image upload warnings during extended use.
- OpenAI faces legal action over its interactions with young people, including a lawsuit by the family of a 16-year-old whose suicide followed lengthy interactions with ChatGPT.
If you don't build a safe space for them, they're going to go to a less safe model experience.— Lauren Jonas, OpenAI's head of youth & families
DiscussingFilm Aug 20
Final teaser for ‘BUDDY’, a new horror movie starring Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace and Michael Shannon.
• The film follows a girl and her friends who must ... Show more
We’re getting a closer look at ‘Incredibles 3’ at #D235 Pete Docter reveals it’s the kids turn to take the spotlight
GamesRadar+ Aug 15
Incredibles 3 is coming in summer 2028! It will focus on the kids taking centre stage, with Violet and Dash wanting to prove they’re ready to be real Supers - ... Show more
Nerdist Aug 15
INCREDIBLES 3 Reveals Summer 2028 Release, Plot: Incredibles 3 has set a summer 2028 release date and revealed some of its plot. This Incredibles movie will ...
nerdist.com/article/incredibles-3-summer-2028-release-date-plot/
DiscussingFilm Aug 18
New teaser for ‘BUDDY’, a new horror movie starring Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace and Michael Shannon.
The film follows a girl and her friends who must escape ... Show more
Trump Kids Back Venture That Sidesteps Trump Administration’s AI Firewall: The not-so-great walling off of China.
gizmodo.com/trump-kids-back-venture-that-sidesteps-trump-administrations-ai-firewall-2000799468
Den of Geek Aug 09
15 Movies That Feel Completely Different as an Adult
denofgeek.com/msn/15-movies-that-feel-completely-different-as-an-adult/
EXCLUSIVE: Amazon has greenlit its first-ever multi-cam sitcom, which hails from none other than the legendary "Friends" co-creator Marta Kauffman ... Show more
Brie Larson's First Major Movie Role Was A Surprising Box Office Flop: Before Brie Larson became an Academy Award-winner and Captain Marvel, she starred in an ...
slashfilm.com/2232859/brie-larson-first-major-movie-hoot-box-office-flop/
10 Best Nickelodeon Shows Of The '90s, Ranked: Nickelodeon gave kids lucky enough to have cable a new era of programming made just for them ...
slashfilm.com/2224555/best-nickelodeon-shows-90s-ranked/
DiscussingFilm Aug 02
Andy Muschietti confirms ‘IT: WELCOME TO DERRY’ Season 2 will be set in 1935.
“Derry is a graveyard almost. It’s a carcass of something because people are ... Show more
Space Aug 08
'Transformers: The Movie' at 40: the cartoon spin-off that traumatized a generation of kids
space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/transformers-the-movie-at-40-the-cartoon-spin-off-that-traumatized-a-generation-of-kids
Despite Critic’s Warnings, Kids Online Safety Act Advances to Senate for Full Vote
gizmodo.com/did-kosa-pass-senate-yet-2000794830
John Leguizamo Says 'Ice Age' Money Paid for Kids to Go to College: The "Ice Age" franchise as a whole has grossed $3.2 billion since its inception.
variety.com/2026/film/news/john-leguizamo-ice-age-money-paid-kids-college-1236823639/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Aug 03
Eli Roth’s Ice Cream Man Is a ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse Episode on Crack’ | Interview: Ice Cream Man director and co-writer Eli Roth spoke with ComingSoon about his ...
comingsoon.net/movies/features/2170661-eli-roth-ice-cream-man-interview
Social Media Ban For Kids Approved in France in First For an EU Country: Opponents of the ban worry about online anonymity.
gizmodo.com/social-media-ban-for-kids-approved-in-france-in-first-for-an-eu-country-2000788723
Key FactsFrance Enacts Social Media Age Verification Law
Jul 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- France's parliament approved a law banning social media use for under-15s beginning January 2027.
- Age verification will be introduced in two phases: from September 2026 for new accounts and January 2027 for all existing users.
- Social media platforms must use age-check tools authorized by the French privacy regulator, raising privacy concerns.
- This law aligns with similar restrictions in Australia and the UK, reflecting growing European efforts to protect children's online wellbeing.
Young people need to be part of this conversation so that a ban is done with them and not to them.— Tama Leaver, Professor of Internet Studies at Curtin University, Western Australia, told the BBC that 'Young people need to be part of this conversation so that a ban is done with them and not to them.'
‘People named their kids after us!’ Lost’s Penny and Desmond on being one of TV’s best ever romances
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/28/lost-penny-desmond-best-tv-love-stories-interview
DiscussingFilm Jul 21
New teaser for ‘BUDDY’, a new horror movie starring Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace and Michael Shannon.
The film follows a girl and her friends who must escape ... Show more
‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ Returns: Disney+ Orders Pilot For Reboot Of Kids Show That Made Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake & Ryan Gosling Famous
deadline.com/2026/07/the-mickey-mouse-club-disney-plus-pilot-1236983470/
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First look at ‘BABIES’, starring Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick.
The film follows a couple who struggle with whether to have kids or not until their ... Show more
BFI Jul 22
Bugsy Malone at 50: original drawings and cartoons from the making of Alan Parker’s kids-with-splurge-guns classic
bfi.org.uk/inside-the-archive/features/bugsy-malone-alan-parker-drawings
Jennifer Garner Rails Against Paparazzi Who 'Knocked Over' Kids: Jennifer Garner railed against paparazzi who 'knocked over' kids just to get photos of ...
variety.com/2026/film/news/jennifer-garner-paparazzi-knocked-over-kids-ben-affleck-1236817776/
Christopher Nolan on how his own dog impacted the Argos storyline in #TheOdyssey :
"It’s funny when you look at the films you’ve made and how they parallel your ... Show more
15 Best Family Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked: We're a quarter of the way through the 21st century, so what are the the best family movies that have ...
slashfilm.com/2212411/best-family-movies-21st-century-ranked/
Decider Jul 13
Sam Neill Was The Thinking Man's Scream King: RIP to a true Scream King (and real-life friend to animals).
decider.com/2026/07/13/rip-sam-neill-78-thinking-mans-scream-king/
Key FactsFarewell to Legendary New Zealand Actor Sam Neill
Jul 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nine.com.au
- Sam Neill passed away at 78, concluding a distinguished acting career spanning more than 60 years.
- Figures like Nicole Kidman and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised his artistic impact and personal warmth.
- He played a key role in elevating New Zealand’s film industry onto the international stage.
- Peers remembered him as a witty, kind, and inspiring individual deeply missed by the global community.
"He started out when there was barely a film industry in this country to speak of. For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today – one of our greatest cultural exports," Luxon said. "His work will be watched and loved long after all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends tonight. Rest in Peace."— Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, said this in tribute to Sam Neill; he highlighted Neill's role in bringing New Zealand stories to the world and shaping the national film industry.
Zombies, gore and creepy kids – why we can’t stop playing horror games: As global anxieties multiply, video games from Resident Evil to Mouthwashing are ...
theguardian.com/games/2026/jul/15/pushing-buttons-horror-game-cultural-crisis-scholars
Waymo Narcs on Kids Allegedly Boozing and Shooting Gel Blasters: Cops said the kids were having "afternoon libations."
gizmodo.com/waymo-narcs-on-kids-allegedly-boozing-and-shooting-gel-blasters-2000782977
Minions & Monsters First Reviews: A Silly, Entertaining Romp and a Love Letter to Classic Hollywood
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