Oscar Nominees
Our hearty congratulations to all the 2009 Oscar Nominees but, in partidular to those in the Animated Feature Category: Bolt, Kung-Fu Panda; WALL-E.
All three of these are excellent films for children that KIDS FIRST! has recommended.
WALL-E – After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL•E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet’s future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home). Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen. Joining WALL•E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future, is a hilarious cast of characters including a pet cockroach, and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.
Kung-fu Panda – Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po works in his family’s noodle shop while daydreaming about becoming a Kung Fu master. His dreams soon become reality when he is unexpectedly chosen to join the world of Kung Fu and study alongside his idols-the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey-under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it’s up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu hero into reality? Po puts his heart and his girth into the task, and ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths. 
Bolt – From the creator of Cars and Finding Nemo, meet Disney’s newest hero, Bolt and his faithful hamster sidekick Rhino, in the fully awesome comedy adventure event of thee year. As the star of the biggest TV show in Hollywood, Bolt s life if filled with adventure, danger and intrigue. So when the super pup is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penney, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt immediately springs into action to save her from the forces of evil. But he s not alone, with the help of Rhino, his number one fan and loyal partner, and a crafty alley cat named Mittens, they embark on an extraordinary mission filled with high flying, action packed stunts. Showcasing the vocal talents of John Travolta and teen sensation Miley Cyrus and featuring a never before seen animated short starring the pint sized rolling ball of thunder, Rhino, this movie will have your whole family cheering for the good guys and getting for more. 
