Category Archives: Family Films

New character posters for Dreamworks’ “Rise of the Guardians” debut.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Where else are you going to find the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus fighting side by side? The movie opens Nov. 21. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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First trailer for Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” released.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

No, I don’t know either. But here it is:

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First Look: The Trailer For “Arjun: Warrior Prince.”

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at the trailer for UTV’s first animated feature since its takeover by Disney. And a synopsis: “Legend knows him as an archer of unwavering focus, the soldier who fought a battle in his own heart before … Continue reading →

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New Character Posters For “Brave” Debut.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Looks like Katniss Everdeen won’t be the only bow-wielding heroine in the multiplex this summer. A new character poster for Disney/Pixar’s Celtic-themed fantasy “Brave” also feature a heroine with a knack for archery. (h/t Entertainment Weekly)

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New “ParaNorman” Poster Is Very Silly, Indeed.

Posted on March 10, 2012 by jlmicek

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Chris Butler (“Coraline,” “Corpse Bride”) writes and directs. Voice talent includes Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. The film opens Aug. 17. (via HeyUGuys)

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An Appreciation: Composer Robert B. Sherman.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re a parent who’s ever taken your child to Disney World or Disneyland, and, let’s face it, that’s most of us, then you’ve no doubt wished mightily that the Mouse served alcohol before hopping on the “It’s A Small … Continue reading →

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New TV Spot For Pixar’s “Brave” Debuts.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the latest from the juggernaut animation house. This one looks like a good one to see if you’re the parent of a daughter (as I am): Here’s a synopsis: “Brave is set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, where Merida … Continue reading →

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SnowWhiteAPalooza: New “Mirror, Mirror” and “Huntsman” Images Released.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Has there ever been this much fuss made over Who’s The Fairest of them All? Courtesy of the folks at /Film, here’s a new featurette for Tarsem Singh’s “Mirror Mirror,” starring Lily Collins and a new image from the much … Continue reading →

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Dueling “Snow White” Trailers Hit The Web.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jlmicek

So You May Not Have Heard … … but filmgoers are soon going to be treated to not one, but two, reimaginings of the classic Grimms’ fairy tale “Snow White.” One of them, “Mirror, Mirror” (with Julia Roberts as the … Continue reading →

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New “Muppets” Trailer Hits.

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jlmicek

C’mon … haven’t you always wanted to travel by map? The movie opens on Thanksgiving. Guess I know where I’ll be on Black Friday this year.

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