You are sure to enjoy Gerry O.’s interview with industry veteran Glenn
Ross, sharing his wisdom and advice for kids wanting to pursue a career in the
entertainment business. Take a look at his video interview below and read here
more about him.
A veteran in the global entertainment arena, Glenn Ross has served as
General Manager and Executive Vice President of Universal 1440 Entertainment since March 2005.
He oversees the development and production of live-action and animated
productions for distribution in all media worldwide, fueling Universal’s
aggressive strategy of capitalizing on the power of its high-profile properties
and franchises to create top-quality filmed entertainment content.
Mr. Ross and his team have produced movies based on
the wildly successful Bring It On
film franchise. Additionally, he was responsible for the Tony Award-nominated
Broadway Musical, Bring It On: The
Musical. Mr. Ross oversaw the fall 2006 production of the Daytime Emmy
Award®-winning Curious George series,the
#1 animated television pre-school program on PBS Kids.
Universal 1440 Entertainment has also produced
sequels to The Land Before Time, American
Pie Presents, Death Race, Scorpion King, Beethoven, The Little Rascals, Veggie Tales, Dragonheart, The Little Engine
That Could and the latest installment in the Chucky franchise.
Mr. Ross
came to Universal from Lionsgate Family Home Entertainment where he served as
Executive Vice President and was responsible for the acquisition, production,
marketing and day-to-day activities for the company’s family entertainment
projects. Concurrently, as EVP of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Mr. Ross
oversaw all the marketing efforts for the division. He joined the company in January 1998 when it
was formerly known as Artisan Home Entertainment.
Prior to his tenure at Lionsgate, Mr. Ross worked as Senior Vice President of Hallmark Home Entertainment where he was responsible for the acquisition, marketing and sales for a broad range of films. Before Hallmark, Mr. Ross held the position of Senior Vice President of Republic Pictures, overseeing worldwide theatrical, home video and television marketing. Previously, he served as Vice President of Marketing at RCA/Columbia Home Video. Mr. Ross began his career as Director of Creative Services for RSO (The Robert Stigwood Organization) Records. He holds a BS from the Philadelphia College of Art, and is a Trustee of the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Today in our third installment of our CSuite Interviews, we’d like to introduce you to Geneva Wasserman, SVP Motion Pictures, Condé Nast Entertainment.
Wasserman, a nearly 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry,
previously was co-founder and executive producer of Project Z Entertainment
where she is credited for producing Door
Man and Godfrey. While
there, Wasserman and Tim Marlowe struck a deal with Microsoft to develop and
implement proprietary artificial intelligence software tools to better predict
market reaction to entertainment and advertising content.
Previously, Wasserman was president of Whitener Entertainment Group, a
film/TV production house focused on family and animation, and president of WV
Enterprises, Wilmer Valderrama’s film and television production company, where
she produced Seoul Searching and Gnome Alone. She also co-founded
publishing and advertising platforms True360VR and 360 AdSpots.
Wasserman started her career as an attorney with law firm Gray Cary. She has worked as an entertainment licensing attorney and in business development, finance and production roles on projects at Disney, Lionsgate, Oxygen, DreamWorks Animation, Fox Searchlight, 20th Century Fox and Discovery, among others.
Condé Nast
Entertainment (CNE) is an award-winning next generation studio and distribution
network with entertainment content across film, television, premium digital
video, social, virtual reality and OTT channels. CNE develops, produces and
distributes video content across 17 brands, including Bon Appétit, Glamour, GQ, Vanity
Fair, Vogue and Wired. We can’t wait to see what Ms. Wasserman brings to
life at CNE.
Interview
by Nathalia J., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11
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It’s a Sonic
you haven’t seen before an ensemble comedy that pokes fun at action-adventure
storytelling, but still manages to deliver plenty of adrenaline! Wherever he
goes and whatever he s up against, Sonic the Hedgehog is aided by his sidekick,
Tails, and his friends Knuckles, Amy, and Sticks and, of course, attacked by
his arch nemesis, Dr. Eggman. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ethan P. comments, “I
like this DVD because it is very entertaining. Each story line is funny;
it has a lot of action and delivers a lot of adrenaline. The graphics are
amazing and the colors are very bright. The voice-overs are funny and
they fit each character. The music is okay. I especially like the theme
song, which is very catchy. Will C. adds, “Sonic Boom: Season 1 Volume 2 is nearly five hours of
laugh-out-loud, animated fun, featuring your favorite hedgehog. The physical
humor and amusing adventures will keep kids entertained for hours on end. The
message of this series is that friends are stronger together.” Denise B., KIDS
FIRST! Adult Reviewer wraps it up with, “I am quite aware of Sonic the Hedgehog
as a video game character, but have never watched any of his shows. I was
pleasantly surprised as I watched this action-packed Season One, Volume 2 DVD. There
is a lot of action as Sonic and his friends outwit Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman.”
See their full reviews below.
Sonic Boom Season 1, Volume 2 By Ethan P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 11
I like this DVD because it is very entertaining. Each
story line is funny; it has a lot of action and delivers a lot of adrenaline.
The Sonic Boom, Season 1, Volume 2 DVD, is over
four hours of action, fun and entertainment. The package comes with two DVDs,
which include 26 episodes. What is nice is the gift set comes with two
toys, Knuckles and Tails. Sonic (Roger Craig Smith) is a blue hedgehog
that has a sidekick, Tails, who helps him in his adventures. Sonic’s friends –
Knuckles (Sebastian Desjours), Amy (Cindy Robinson) and Sticks (Nika Futterman)
– help him attack his arch nemesis Dr. Eggman (Mike Pollock). Each
episode has a different story line. The episodes do not follow a
sequence, which it means that each episode is always a different adventure and
that’s what makes it so entertaining.
The graphics are amazing and the colors are very
bright. The voice-overs are funny and they fit each character. The
music is okay. I especially like the theme song, which is very catchy. My
favorite episode is “Bro Down Showdown,” because it’s extremely funny. It
is about how Amy had to leave for a little bit, so Sonic and Knuckles ask her
if they can stay at her house while she is gone. Amy says yes, but there
is one rule – no foolish things in her house. So the first thing they do
is eat nachos and spill on the couch. Conveniently a commercial
comes on saying, “if you win the best bros contest you win a brand new
couch.” They immediately enter the contest. It turns out Dr. Eggman
is spying on them. He arrives and starts bickering with Sonic about a
bogus little thing. A guy working there sees them fighting and pairs them
up, even though Knuckles is going to be Sonic’s buddy. Knuckels finds a
new partner and tries to win the couch. This is my favorite episode
because this all happens, just because they spilled a nacho.
The moral to the stories is about “teamwork making the dream
work,” because in each episode Sonic is helped by his sidekick and best friend,
to either defeat Dr. Eggman or to enjoy their different adventures.
I give Sonic Boom, Season 1, Volume 2, 5 out of
5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 18, but adults can watch it with their
kids and may find it amusing too. This DVD is available now so look for
it!
Sonic Boom: Season 1 Volume 2 By Will C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10
Sonic Boom: Season 1 Volume 2 is nearly five hours of
laugh-out-loud, animated fun, featuring your favorite hedgehog. The physical
humor and amusing adventures will keep kids entertained for hours on end.
The DVDs
include 26 action-packed episodes, and if you get the limited edition gift set,
you’ll also get two action figures—either Sonic with Dr. Eggman or Knuckles
with Tails. In every episode, Sonic and his friends protect their village from
the evil Dr. Eggman. Of course, no matter how crazy the situation, Sonic and
friends are able to save the day in the end.
There are some
really funny storylines, like when Sonic and Knuckles spill nacho cheese on
Amy‘s couch while house-sitting. They try cleaning it up with grape soda, which
just makes it worse! Their next idea is to try to win a new couch by going on a
game show, but they fail and one of Dr. Eggman’s missiles ends up exploding the
couch anyway. In another episode, it’s hilarious when Sonic grabs the last
chili dog that Dr. Eggman wanted, so to be nice Sonic goes all the way to the
warehouse to bring his nemesis a chili dog. But Dr. Eggman wanted extra relish,
so he throws a tantrum by trying to destroy the whole town by shooting it with
lasers and attacking it with robots. Of course this is nothing Sonic and
friends can’t handle. One of the best jokes is when the boys compete against
the girls in a survivor challenge. The girls decide the losers will have to do
everyone’s laundry, but Sonic says, “That’s not fair for us boys – we don’t
even wear pants!”
The message of
this series is that friends are stronger together. There’s probably not a lot
of content that parents will object to, but there is some cartoon violence that
kids might be tempted to copy. The only thing that’s a problem for me is that
there is one episode out of the 26 that’s only available with Spanish audio, no
English at all. Unfortunately I can’t understand what they’re saying in the
episode, “Fire in a Crowded Workshop.”
I give this
series 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 3 to 12, and adults might
enjoy watching with their kids as well. Sonic
Boom: Season 1 Volume 2 isavailable on DVD February 2020.
Sonic Boom Season 1, Volume 2 By Denise B., KIDS FIRST! Adult Reviewer
I am quite
aware of Sonic the Hedgehog as a video game character, but have never watched
any of his shows. I was pleasantly surprised as I watched this action-packed
Season One, Volume 2 DVD. There is a lot of action as Sonic and his friends
outwit Sonic’s arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman. I like that there isn’t just the
typical “good wins over evil.” It is expected that good will win, but
it is fun to watch too. Some of the
humor is a bit dry if you are an adult watching the show. But, it is
appropriate for children ages 5 through 12. I like that it shows teamwork and
friendship, and all of the action makes it very entertaining to watch. The
characters are very likable; my favorites are Sonic and Amy. I like that the
characters are unique and each brings something to the show. Of course, Dr. Eggman
is not a favorite of mine, but he also makes the series entertaining, especially
since Sonic and his pals usually outwit him. I give this 4 out of 5 stars for
its entertainment value. This DVD would make a great gift for a Sonic fan, since
it is a Limited Edition Gift Set that includes Knuckles and Tails figurines. Reviewed
by Denise B., KIDS FIRST! Reviewer
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Set in a
suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover
if there is still magic out there. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Calista B. comments,
“As of now, this film is easily one of my favorite Pixar films. I adore the
touching story and especially the world building. Overall, Onward is an
amazing film.” Zoe C. adds, “Onward is fun, exiting, adventurous, and an
emotional roller coaster. Pixar delivers another wonderful film that is very
appealing to new generations and easy to relate, despite characters from
another world.” Jolleen M. contributes, “I loved every bit of this movie so
much that I cannot pick one part as my favorite. The film induces such a wide
range of emotions. Tears of joy, as well as sympathy were shed, because of all
the beautiful moments. Ian and Barley have a sweet relationship from the
beginning, but the way that their relationship as brothers develops is
wonderful to watch.” Will C. says, “The animators have created a beautiful
imaginative world with lots of clever details that will make you want to watch
again and again. The voice acting is top notch, with Tom Holland and Chris
Pratt showing a range of emotions and humor as Ian and Barley. Octavia Spencer
as Manticore brings her character to life with frantic energy.” And Katherine
S. wraps it up with, “The messages of this movie are that family is the most
important thing and sometimes what you’re looking for has been with you the
whole time. This film does have some magical scenes that kids should not
imitate. It also reminds us to always pay your parking tickets.” See their full
reviews below.
Onward By Calista B., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16
As of now,
this film is easily one of my favorite Pixar films. I adore the touching story
and especially the world building. Overall, Onward is an amazing film. Onward
takes in a world much like our own, except it’s populated with fantasy
creatures. We follow two elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot as they
discover magic still exists and thus go on a quest to revive their father for
one day.
So, first
the animation. I feel like this is pretty self-explanatory. Since it is Pixar,
the animation is absolutely outstanding. But, I specifically want to discuss
the world in which Onward takes place. There are so many creative and
diverse character designs and representations of mythological creatures (which
I appreciate as a mythology fan). The world building is probably some of the
best I’ve ever seen. I have contemplated the idea of a suburban fantasy, so I’m
really happy seeing that idea brought to life. There’s a lot of really funny
gags surrounding this idea, such as an historically accurate “Dungeons and
Dragons” and unicorns becoming the equivalent of raccoons. You can tell the
artists really enjoyed designing the settings.
However, the
world is not the only enjoyable aspect of this film. The characters are
especially fun. The two brothers, Ian and Barley, have amazing chemistry. This
is probably thanks to their voices actors – Tom Holland playing Ian and Chris
Pratt playing Barley. They already have a connection from the Marvel movies, so
their relationship feels real. But Ian and Barley aren’t the only great
characters in this movie. I would say my personal favorite character is The
Manticore, played by Octavia Spencer. The Manticore is probably the funniest
character and I really like her friendship with the brothers’ mom, Laurel (Julia
Louis-Dreyfus).
Speaking of
which, Onward is really funny. There’s a specific scene involving The
Manticore that caused me to laugh probably the hardest I’ve ever laughed at a
Pixar movie. There are also a lot of gags involving the fact that the world is
populated with fantasy creatures.
And as
expected from a Pixar film, it’s pretty emotional. And, given the context of
the plot, I feel this might be one of Pixar’s most heart wrenching films. When
you think about it, who wouldn’t want to bring someone back, even for one day?
I give this
film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 18. It comes out on March
6, 2020 so look for it.
Onward By Zoe C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11
Onward is fun, exiting,
adventurous, and an emotional roller coaster. Pixar delivers another wonderful
film that is very appealing to new generations and easy to relate, despite characters
from another world.
Onward is a computer
animated, urban fantasy film directed by Dan Scanlon, who also co-wrote the
script with Jason Headley and Keith Bunin. The story follows brothers Ian (Tom
Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (Chris Pratt), two teenage elf’s who embark on an
extraordinary quest. Their goal is to try and see if there is magic left in the
world, in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they
were younger. This is a story about bonding between father and son, and between
two brothers.
(Zoe’s interview
with Carlos Felipe Leon,
shading art director, in Spanish)
Tom Holland, as
Ian, the younger of the two brothers delivers a very subtle, but engaging
interpretation that makes the audience immediately connect with his loner
behavior. Chris Pratt, as Barley, the eldest brother, is vibrant, optimistic
and his personality is almost opposite to his younger brother. Octavia Spencer
plays Manticore, a fearless creature who can fly and sends people on quests). I
absolutely love Octavia’s performance and Manticore is my favorite character.
I’ve always loved Octavia as an actress, so I was really exited that she voices
this character. Another great voice is Laurel, the brother’s mother, by super
fun and charismatic Julia Louise-Dreyfus.
The animation in
this movie is very detailed and sometimes photo realistic. Pixar has developed
digital animation over the years to a fine art, and truly this film displays
that. You can see so many details in the characters’ facial expressions. If you
look very closely you can see that the elves all have freckles! There is also a
lot of emotion in this movie and the animation displays it so well.
I’m pretty sure
everyone who watches this movie will cry at one point. I sure did. One of the
fascinating aspects of Onward is how these fantasy creatures interact
with each other and go through a journey of redemption and self discovery.
Onward is entertaining
all the way, but some jokes don’t work out and, at some point, it’s a little
hard to feel fully invested in one of the characters that appears only from his
waist to his feet.
The message of this
film is – believe. The magic in the film is a metaphor for our own ability of
make things happen and letting out the light within ourselves.
I give Onward
4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 4 to 13. Make sure to check out Onward
in theaters on March 6, 2020.
Onward By Jolleen M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 15
Onward has an amazing plot with lots of humor. The whole theater was laughing so much throughout, but there were also so many other emotions. Watching the film was an amazing rollercoaster and I learned a lot from it.
The
film takes place in a fantasy world where many different species of creatures
live. It follows the journey of two elves who are brothers, Ian (Tom Holland)
and Barley (Chris Pratt). Ian is a shy, cautious person, while his older
brother Barley is fearless and obsessed with quests and adventure. After Ian
turns 16, their mother reveals a gift that their late father left for them.
Their father died before Ian was born and Barley only has four memories of him.
The gift includes a magical staff and a spell that will bring back their father
for a day, so that he can see what his boys grew up to be. Ian manages to start
the spell, but he is only able to resurrect the lower half of his father’s body
before the crystal in the staff breaks. To be able to meet his father is
everything to Ian, so along with Barley they go to find another crystal and
bring the rest of their father back.
Tom
Holland and Chris Pratt have worked with each other before on other films, so
they have a close relationship. You can see this when they voice Ian and
Barley. It makes the film more enjoyable to watch, because they have such good
chemistry. The animation is full of vibrant colors and magic. The creatures are
all unique and have distinct personalities. The entire film is unique and
filled with creative ideas, which pleasantly surprises the audience.
I
loved every bit of this movie so much that I cannot pick one part as my
favorite. The film induces such a wide range of emotions. Tears of joy, as well
as sympathy were shed, because of all the beautiful moments. Ian and Barley
have a sweet relationship from the beginning, but the way that their
relationship as brothers develops is wonderful to watch.
There
are so many lessons and messages that you could take away, but the most
prominent one is about being grateful for what you have. Ian was always so
focused on the fact that he was never able to meet his father that he looked
past the things that he did have. Fortunately, he is able to realize that he’s
had his brother Barley all his life, before it is too late.
Onward is such
a well made and creative movie that kept me intrigued the entire time. I give
it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 18, plus adults. It comes
out in theaters March 6, 2020 so be sure to go and watch it!
Onward By Will C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 10
Onward is Disney/Pixar’s new action-packed animated movie with lots of magical laughs! There’s hilarious physical humor, exciting chases and fights, but it’s also a very moving film. You really feel the main characters’ sense of loss at not growing up with their father.
Ian (Tom
Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (Chris Pratt) are teenage elf brothers who live
in a suburban mushroom house in a land that was formerly full of magic. They
use a spell to bring their dad back to life, but only get his bottom half! They
have 24 hours to complete a quest to finish the spell and see him one more
time. All they need to finish the spell is the Phoenix gem, but finding it proves a lot more
complicated than they first think. While they are working to bring him back,
they have to bring their dad’s legs and feet along with them for the ride.
The animators
have created a beautiful imaginative world with lots of clever details that
will make you want to watch again and again. The voice acting is top notch,
with Tom Holland and Chris Pratt showing a range of emotions and humor as Ian
and Barley. Octavia Spencer as Manticore brings her character to life with
frantic energy. The introduction of her character is hilarious! She’s a former
magical adventurer turned family restaurant owner. I really like the part when
Barley shrinks down to a tiny size due to Ian messing up a spell. I also like
when Ian turns their boat into a cheese puff so they can eat their own
transportation! I love Officer Colt and his catchphrase where he asks everyone
if they are “working hard or hardly working.”
There are a lot
of positive messages in this film about family and loyalty. Another message is
that you can go searching for things you’ve never had in life, but you might
find they were right with you all along. Parents of younger kids might want to
watch out for some of the risky actions the brothers take, like when Ian walks
off a cliff, trusting in his magic to keep him safe.
I give this
movie 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for kids ages 5 to 17, and adults
will like it too. You can see Onward
in theaters everywhere starting March 6, 2020.
Onward By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
I love Onward! It is a whimsical story filled with colorful and eccentric characters. Pixar nailed the animation, and the cast of voices is pure perfection.
Onward takes place in a magical world, that
isn’t quite so magical anymore. Brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris
Pratt) are complete opposites in every way. Brave Barley is never is afraid to
take a risk, especially when it involves magic. Ian, on the other hand, is
quirky, and lacks confidence. Their mom, Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), is an
important character as she is the glue keeping their family together.
The movie is
inspired by the director, Dan Scanlon’s own childhood. I love the setting of
this movie. It takes place in a modern town, where everyone lives in
mushroom-shaped houses. Unicorns, once a majestic creature, are now more like
raccoons than anything else. Adorable mini dragons are kept as pets. The voice-over
actors are wonderful. Mel Rodriguez, who voices Officer Bronco, has the
funniest laugh. Octavia Spencer, who voices The Manticore, acts as wild as a Manticore
should. Tom Holland (Ian) perfectly portrays an awkward kid. My favorite
character is Barley, because he is a classic rock loving boy.
The messages
of this movie are that family is the most important thing and sometimes what
you’re looking for has been with you the whole time. This film does have some
magical scenes that kids should not imitate. It also reminds us to always pay
your parking tickets.
I give Onward
5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 18. People with siblings will
especially like it as will adults. Onward opens in theaters March 6,
2020.
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Llama Llama springs to life in these heart-warming tales
based on the award-winning book series by author and illustrator Anna Dewdney.
Join Llama Llama, Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy Goat as
they explore their friendly hometown and make childhood memories. KIDS FIRST!
Film Critic Cadence G. comments, “I like the Llama Llama Family Fun Collection DVD because every episode has a
different main idea with an interesting story to tell. The animated characters
each have their own thoughts about things and how to approach a situation.”
Ruby A., follows with, “Llama Llama Family Fun Collection is a cute,
fun, and family-friendly DVD that is based on an award-winning book and TV
series. The storyline and adorable personalities of the characters combine to
make the viewing experience enjoyable. The characters’ companionship is very
sweet, and they care a lot about one another. They always have each other’s
back.” Christine R. wraps it with, “Upbeat, positive messages about friendship
and family make these great for family viewing.” See their full reviews below.
Llama Llama
Family Fun Collection
By Cadence G., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10
I like the Llama Llama Family Fun Collection DVD because every episode has a different main idea with an interesting story to tell. The animated characters each have their own thoughts about things and how to approach a situation. The only part I didn’t really like is that the characters sometimes talk too slow and you want to make them talk faster, but it probably makes it easier for little kids to understand.
The Llama Llama Family Collection has 15
episodes and is based on the book series written and illustrated by Anna
Dewdney. The animated collection is about a llama and his friends who have
awesome adventures together. Each episode has a moral to the story. For
example, in one of the episodes, Luna (a giraffe, voiced by Vania Gill) is very
scared to go on stage to perform a solo in front of an audience. Then Llama
Llama and Nelly Gnu get a dance machine and it really helps Luna lose her fear
of performing in front of an audience.
Another story tells about Llama Llama, Euclid and Gilroy Goat having a
sleepover, where they experience new and different things while at a friend’s
house. I know when I go to a sleepover, I find myself trying a new food or
doing any activity that I wouldn’t necessarily have done at my house.
I didn’t
recognize the voices of any of the characters, although after looking at who
does the voices, I recognize Jennifer Garner, who voices Mama Llama. I like
Luna’s personality, but my favorite character is Euclid (Brendon Sunderland).
He’s smart, but in a funny way. I like when the group of friends take swimming
lessons with Mama Llama in Eleanor Elephant’s (Kathleen Barr) pool. Even though
Llama Llama (Shayle Simons) isn’t a great swimmer, his friends are supportive.
And it is cute seeing Llama Llama’s grandpa (David Hoole) learn to swim, too.
The message
of the film is to be nice to others. It’s important to help your friends,
rather than make fun of them or bring them down. When I see someone making fun
of someone, I try to stand up for them. It is nice to watch a film where a
group of friends support one another.
I rate this
DVD 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 9. This DVD is available
now, so go look for it!
Llama Llama Family Fun Collection By Ruby A. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12
Llama Llama Family Fun Collection is a cute, fun, and family-friendly DVD that is based on an award-winning book and TV series. The storyline and adorable personalities of the characters combine to make the viewing experience enjoyable. The characters’ companionship is very sweet, and they care a lot about one another. They always have each other’s back.
The Llama Llama Family Fun Collection DVD is collection of episodes about
a group of animal companions that go on a lot of adventures, meet new friends
and solve problems along the way. In one episode, Llama Llama’s friend, Luna
the Giraffe, struggles with bad stage fright. She has a dance recital the next
day. Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu have to help her, or she won’t be able to
perform without becoming nervous on stage. In another episode, Llama Llama and
two of his friends, Gilroy Goat and Euclid Sheep, plan a sleepover together.
What they don’t know is that strange things will happen just as they are about
to go to sleep. But maybe the friends’ imaginations will wander too far…
Some of the lead characters are Mama Llama (Jennifer Garner)
and Llama Llama (Shayle Simons). They are an adorable mother-son duo, and they
love each other very much. What really stands out in this collection is the incredibly detailed and expressive
animation. The vibrant colors and homey scenery go hand in hand to create a
wholesome, fun show for children and their families to watch. It really is a
great choice for teaching good lessons to young minds.
The message of the DVD Llama Llama Family Fun Collection is that you should always be willing to help
your friends, and that problems can be solved through the effort of a team. It
is definitely successful in communicating its message through the close-knit
friend group, and how they stick together and help each other face their fears.
The message is definitely positive and uplifting, and can teach young children
that companionship is an important life skill to have. There really isn’t
anything to worry about when children are watching this series. There is no bad
language at all, and there isn’t any negative behavior that young children may
attempt to imitate.
I give this series 4 out of 5 stars, and recommend it for
ages 2 to 10. The Llama Llama
Family Fun Collection DVD is
available now
Llama Llama Family Fun Collection By Christine R., KIDS FIRST! Adult Reviewer
The Llama Llama Family Fun Collection DVD features the animated friends from Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama book series in 15 stories, including holiday stories for Halloween, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. The friends learn to use their unique talents with some creativity to overcome day to day problems by following grown up advice and helping each other.
In “Stage Fright,” Luna Giraffe’s upcoming dance recital is giving her performance jitters, but Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu are there to offer support, calming breaths and remind her to just have fun. Nelly Gnu is jealous of the attention her baby brother receives in the story “Jealous Nelly.” Her new tree-house takes a backseat to babysitting and party planning for the baby. She misses her parents’ and friends’ attention, but soon realizes that being a big sister is the perfect role for her. The friends accept the challenge to do without their electronic gadgets when Grandma Llama and Mama Llama take them on an overnight campout in “Let’s Go Camping.” They use their five senses to appreciate the sights and sounds of nature. Upbeat, positive messages about friendship and family make these great for family viewing. Children ages 4 to 8 should enjoy these fun, engaging episodes. I give this 5 out of 5 stars. Reviewed by Christine R., KIDS FIRST! Adult Reviewer.
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