Family Entertainment

Nick Jr. will spin off Dora the Explorer's wildly popular cousin Diego to his own action-adventure series this fall.

Aug 23, 2006 - Nicholas Moreau

NOGGIN, the commercial-free, educational network for preschoolers, celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic-themed programming Monday, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

Sep 15, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Amberwood Entertainment, Canada announced recently that it has signed a development deal with YTV, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc., for RollBots, a major 3D animated series for the international kids market.

Sep 13, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

In response to the recent news and concerns surrounding the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has updated its website to offer parents and caregivers tools that will help children cope during the aftermath of this stressful weather event. In addition, the nonprofit organization will re-air Sesame Street’s hurricane series, starting September 12th and related Public Service Announcements, starting September 2nd.

Sep 12, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Calling it a cynical ploy to get young children to watch more television, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is urging parents to keep children away from Tickle U, the Cartoon Network’s new block of preschool programming.

Aug 24, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Nick Jr. will spin off Dora the Explorer's wildly popular cousin Diego to his own action-adventure series this fall.

Aug 23, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Jiyu Nanohana is an ordinary junior high girl who happens to be not so ordinary. She is the resurrected soul of none other than the famous samurai Yagyu Jubei…or is she?

Jun 12, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Melody of Oblivion is part adventure, part action, part quest, mystery and even contains elements of horror. The story is set in the near future after a cataclysmic battle was lost by humanity to monsters.

Jun 11, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

It was truely the one that started it all. Toy Story comes to DVD in a 10th anniversary edition, jam packed with features.

Jun 8, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

What's new at the US of A's top rated kids broadcaster? The Looney Tunes have gone techno, for one. Two is a bunch of talking fruit, and three's a show with a very inspecific plot, at least for now.

Jun 7, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Right away the opening catches you; a snazzy Japanese rap song infects you with its kinetic tone. The characters of the anime leap right off the pages of the manga to - wait for it - breakdance during the opening theme.

Jun 3, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

2005 winners of the Young Artist Awards, part 2.

May 27, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

2005 winners of the Young Artist Awards.

May 26, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

The so-called "MMVA season" has been kicked of this year. The "People's Choice Nominations" for the 16th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards (MMVAs) have been announced, with a coast-to-coast chance for fans to get involved in Canada's premier music and media event.

May 13, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at Star Wars mastermind George Lucas' two new shows, to start production next year. One is a live action series following lesser known characters, the other is a 3D cartoon. Also, remembering "Ewoks", "Droids", "Clone Wars", and that wash out called "The Star Wars Holiday Special".

May 12, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Analysing the pros and cons of Video on Demand from PBS Kids and Treehouse, first in a two part series.

May 11, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

All the latest news about Shrek 3, and upcoming animated flicks Howl's Moving Castle and Igor.

May 10, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Information on anime DVD releases Star Ocean EX: Dragon's Teeth, Tenjho Tenge: Round One, and Ultramaniac: Magical Girl.

May 9, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

New Geneon Entertainment anime DVD titles Koi Kaze: The Reunion, Kyo Kara Maoh!: God (?) Save Our King!, Paranoia Agent: Serial Psychosis, and Requiem from the Darkness: Eternal Rest.

May 8, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Here's some info on new releases from anime distributor Geneon Entertainment. They are almost guaranteeably not family entertainment (even if they're only "7 up"), but their plot summaries are here in my column anyway, because they sent me screeners.

May 7, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Sesame Beginnings is a new infant brand that teaches parents interactive techniques and fun activities that encourage early learning in a way both they and their child will enjoy. Featuring favorite Sesame Street characters such as Elmo, Big Bird, and Cookie as babies, the line of infant products will inform and inspire parents while entertaining and delighting their little ones.

May 5, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

It's time for your kids to meet Scott, Rich, Dave, and Scotty, the Imagination Movers. These blue-coverall'd New Orleanians are among the most creative kids' music groups to hit the scene in years.

Mar 27, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at recent DVD releases, shiped by the crate-load over from Japan, by Geneon Entertainment.

Mar 15, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Another look at recent DVD releases, shiped by the crate-load over from Japan, by Geneon Entertainment.

Mar 14, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Following almost two years of negotiations, Twentieth Century Fox Animation has acquired rights to turn the Dr. Seuss classic, Horton Hears a Who, into a computer generated animated feature film.

Mar 11, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

This March 22, keep an eye out for a new home video line called Hot Wheels AcceleRacers. Announced recently, the titles are produced by Mattel, and distributed worldwide by Warner Home Video.

Mar 8, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Wizards of the Coast today announced Duel Masters all new starter set featuring its latest expansion: Stomp-a-trons of Invincible Wrath.

Mar 7, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

This Thursday March 10 at 1:30 p.m., a class of kindergartners at Jean Parker Elementary School, 840 Broadway Street in San Francisco, will be the first local students to see and participate in the "We Are Family" DVD and lesson.

Mar 7, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Help fight your kids¹ winter blues with the Yakkity Yak Marathon on U.S.-based Nicktoons on February 5th & 6th.

Feb 5, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Participant Prods. is teaming up with International Street Prods. to produce a documentary called "The World According to Sesame Street". It was announced Tuesday that the 2005 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships will take place in San Diego, California.

Jan 31, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Simple yet satisfying, Pocket Snails is a worthy introduction for developing kids to learn the alphabet. Young Jake's snails travel on missions to help him out, being the supportive friends that they are.

Jan 25, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Spin Master Ltd., manufacturers of Bella Dancerella, are about to make one lucky girl a star. Looking to young girls everywhere, Spin Master is holding an open call audition in Toronto, in search of the next Bella Dancerella.

Jan 14, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Coming of age can be a tough time for anyone. Responsibilites, emotions, relationships. But what if you had to face this period of your life while your teachers were yammering on about how you "have been chosen to carry the burden of being humanity's advance into the universe"?

Jan 13, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Okay, so there's this hotel run by a guy named Gregory. "Lost souls" come to Gregory House, and end up questioning their troubled personal lives. In this CG-animated horror/comedy program, we explore a strange alternate dimension, from which there's no escaping.

Jan 12, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Based on a popular manga by Yuu Watase (Ayashi no Ceres, Alice 19) and animated by Studio Pierrot (Ceres, Yu Yu Hakusho), volume 3 of Fushigi Yûgi: The Mysterious Play contains seven episodes from the 1995 International Channel series.

Jan 11, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at a few family movies being released in theatres this year.

Jan 10, 2005 - Nicholas Moreau

Starting YTV's New Year off with a blast, Being Ian centres on Ian's expectably quirky friends and family, and the hijinks that they get into as his imagination often turns the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Dec 24, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

In the Popotan DVD series from, we meet three sisters and their maid, forced to come of age as their house travels through dimensions and they talk to dandelions.

Dec 22, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Taking over the family business means more than delivering toys in "Snow," an original new holiday movie that reinvents the Santa Claus myth.

Dec 14, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Unafraid to take on new challenges, a blind student joins the high school wrestling team in the inspirational Disney Channel original movie "Going to the Mat."

Dec 13, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Thinkeroo, best known for their Way Cool Science for Kids series of DVDs, launches The Monkeydoos Movement and Learning Series to encourage kids to get up off the sofa and move to the music.

Dec 8, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

ASIFA-Hollywood, the International Animated Film Society, announced nominations today for the 32nd Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's finest achievement in animation across film, television, commercials and short subjects. Seen as a precursor to the Oscar for animation, the Annie’s are the industry’s oldest and most prestigious awards.

Dec 8, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Sociology professor Dr. Jerome Krase is taking action to join the call for help in creating "a greater awareness of troubling biases reflected in children's media and more responsible actions on the part of leaders in the industry." Shark Tale is a current example of this, with highly stereotyped Italians and African Americans.

Sep 28, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

While it has little to do with Family Entertainment, the Primetime Emmy Awards are a popular topic around the watercooler these days. So if you missed them, and still don't know who won, here they are.

Sep 22, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at new TV series for kids starring superheroes, traditional and comic. The list includes Atomic Betty, Danny Phantom, Disney's Dave the Barbarian, Delta State, Jason and the Heroes of Mount Olympus, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, and Xiaolin Showdown.

Sep 4, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at the action packed series coming this season for kids or teens, including Battlestar Galactica, Code Lyoko, Da Boom Crew, Dark Oracle, Diagunder, Spy Academy, and revamped version of SpyNet.

Sep 4, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at new and returning preschool series, including The Backyardigans, Dragon, Farzzle's World, Franny's Feet, Grandpa's Garden, Lilly, Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, Peppa Pig, The Secret World of Benjamin Bear, and This is Daniel Cook.

Sep 3, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at the TV shows The Sleepover Club, The Winx Club, The Zack Files, and TV movies Dragons: Fire and Ice, The Fairly Odd-Parents: Abra Catastrophe, and Zolar.

Sep 3, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at the new real and reality show on TV, including Edible Incredible, Gagsters, Guinness World Records, My Brand New Life, Popular Mechanics for Kids, and Very Odd Jobs.

Sep 2, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at the programs 15/Love, 6Teen, Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series, Being Ian, and Brady's Beasts.

Sep 2, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

While it could be much better, this upcoming TV season looks pretty good for kids. This section of the Kids TV 2004 overview includes a variety of programs.

Sep 1, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Want a summary of what some channels are offering for kids this season? Here's the best place for a quick summary.

Sep 1, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A review of a series of new CDs, including Tom Arma's Animal Songs.

Aug 25, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Two new videos for toddlers 6 months to 3 years, the Brainy Baby series is an all-around stimulating experience.

Aug 24, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Features of classics "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe", "Wind In The Willows" and "Rapuzel" coming soon, as well as original features "American Dog" and "Wilbur Robinson". A 3D Mickey and Minnie are all on the horizon. Also, Aladdin's DVD website has new games and clips.

Aug 22, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

An article exploring a recent trial of a Tigger costumed character actor, and how he was acquitted, as well as the aftermath of a deadly accident at Walt Disney World.

Aug 21, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Oscar winner Finding Nemo makes the transition to ice production this fall, with as 25th season of Disney On Ice. Also, a quick review of Disney's The Three Musketeers.

Aug 20, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Two new videos for toddlers 6 months to 3 years, the Brainy Baby series is an all-around stimulating experience.

Aug 20, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The Canadian National Exhibition has hundreds of attractions to experience; I highlight a few kids TV related stage shows and activities.

Aug 20, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Disney ranks among the best movie songs of all time, iTunes creates an exclusive store, the Hunchback becomes a musical, the Musketeers soundtrack, and a symphony tour.

Aug 16, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

What movie based on a cartoon is bombing in theatres? What movie based on a cartoon won't be a trilogy? What cartoon is infurating the White House? What director is creating a studio for Western/anime hybrid CG animation? Find out here!

Aug 15, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Timon and Pumbaa get a second feature film, Bambi returns, Clay Aiken's "Proud of Your Boy" on the upcoming Aladdin release, plus Pooh and the Gargoyles.

Aug 14, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Tons of titles will be released on DVD in the next few months, I'll tell you a bit about them. Also, Build-An-Elmo, Sesame Street Monopoly, and Wooly Willy.

Aug 13, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A mediocre musical release, meant to teach the ABCs and classical music appreciation.

Aug 10, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A neat science release from Thinkeroo helps kids 6-10 explore space.

Aug 9, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Colourful dogs characters dance to the music in this all new series.

Jul 23, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A great new option when potty training your tot, Potty Power is a fun new home video.

Jul 13, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Hasbro and Paramount Home Entertainment are teaming up to release a line of animated movies, based on popular toys and games, like GI Joe, Transformers, Tonka, and Candyland. Also, a teaser about Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper.

Jul 10, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

With a long list of professional accolades, Vancouver's Studio B Productions is one of the most applauded names in the industry. Three more awards have been added in June, both acknowledging the results studio's amazing efforts in the kids TV industry.

Jul 9, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

This month, I check out a few television cartoons to come to DVD, including a General Mills promotion, kid news reporters at the time of the American Revolution, Pokemon's sixth movie, and previews of its seventh, Shrek's extra features, bye-bye VHS, and a The Simpsons: Season Four contest.

Jul 8, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A little late? Sure. Great DVDs? Yup.

Jun 29, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Will the Pirates of the Caribbean come to TV? Leslie Neilsen is Zeroman! Plus, news on The Muppets of Oz, Transformer's 20th, and Duelmasters.

Jun 24, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Shrek plays dirty, in the great, time honoured tradition of DreamWorks films past.

Jun 23, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

This month, I check out a few television cartoons to come to DVD, including a General Mills promotion, kid news reporters at the time of the American Revolution, Pokemon's sixth movie, and previews of its seventh, Shrek's extra features, bye-bye VHS, and a The Simpsons: Season Four contest.

Jun 22, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Eminem's moon eclipsed at MTV Movie Awards, Spongebob movie details.

Jun 14, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

MuchMusic launches another year of its youth federal election content, MuchVote 2004.

Jun 9, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A quarter of a century in existance, the Young Artist Awards have come a long way. This article chronicles the reason for the awards, as well as listing all of this year's nominees.

May 24, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

With the Daytime Emmys freshly presented, take a look at daytime television's best. While all winners in all genre categories are included, children's television winners are highlighted.

May 24, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

MuchMusic Video Award People's Choice nominees announced recently, and the list of stars nominated.

May 20, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A list of nominees for the 2004 Young Actor Awards.

May 18, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Nominee list for the 2004 YAA.

May 17, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Two interesting new interactive titles in this musical series, designed to stimulate physical, visual, verbal, musical, inter- and intrapersonal learning for even the youngest of viewers.

May 12, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Created and lead voiced by comedian Howie Mandel, Emmy-nominated series Bobby's World comes to a new generation on a fun-filled, "best of" DVD.

May 7, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The Pink Panther turns CG, Rex Havoc being written for DreamWorks, and a remark and poll about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread.

Apr 29, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Overview of the winners at the second annual Spacey Awards, brought to you by Space- The Imagination Station.

Apr 29, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at upcoming CGI feature films from Disney and from Pixar, direct-to-video features, and live-action projects. Also, news of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Series.

Apr 21, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

To join The Apprentice in NBC's post-Friends Thursday line-up are Seigfried and Roy's talking white lion family. An all-star cast leads the series, but will the show survive in the wilds of the broadcast universe?

Apr 20, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Lots of new animation studios, founded abroad, are producing a solid slate of feature films. Surprisingly these contenders all seem to have historical themes, taking us from the age of the Vikings to the post-World War II era in Italy.

Apr 17, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

All about The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread, of Disney's novel adaptation One for Sorrow, Two for Joy, DreamWorks' Master P: Kung-Fu Panda and Rex Havoc, and a lost chihuahua, South of the Border.

Apr 16, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at two recent lawsuits against Disney, one by Winnie the Pooh's dumpster diving owners, and one by (Roy) Disney against Disney (Company).

Apr 15, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The story of a man who claims Pixar animated Finding Nemo in a single year, Disney and Pixar trying to rekindle their relationship once more, Pixar switching to Macs, and news on the upcoming features Cars, Rats, and other four letter words.

Apr 14, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A slightly non-sequitorial look at Nicholas Moreau's first year as a writer for Suite101.com's Children's Television section.

Apr 10, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

An overview of the Sesame Street 35th anniversary special, "The Street We Live On", airing on PBS, Sunday April 4 at 8:00 PM and Monday April 5 in the daytime.

Apr 2, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

An edited list of nominees for the 2004 Daytime Emmy awards, narrowed down to categories relevant to children's television.

Apr 1, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Want to know what Kids' WB! shows are renewed, and what ones are set to debut? I've got all the info you want to know on next year's programming.

Mar 30, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

DreamWorks mob comedy tries to avoid controversy, a third feature animation studio rises from the dust of Walt Disney Florida, Pixar's CFO retires, notice of a Home on the Range preview.

Mar 30, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A group of washed up basketball players get coaching from a washed up star, who they think is a reincarnation of Jewish figure Judah Maccabee.

Mar 29, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A review of Thomas and Friends: New Friends For Thomas, a new 6-episode DVD from HIT Entertainment and Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Mar 18, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A look at the characters of Thomas and Friends, and the DVDs of their adventures.

Mar 17, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

An overview of notable moments in the development of the Thomas and Friends series of books, TV series, and DVD series.

Mar 16, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The best of the March Break in Canada, on YTV and the Family Channel.

Mar 8, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The DVD release of the 1971 ballet picture of Beatrix Potter's tales are absolutely stunning.

Mar 4, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

"Long before the first migration, there raged a Great Battle between the Birds and the Beasts. This was fought to establish the balance of nature and the territorial limits of every species. The bats, being neither birds nor beasts, would not choose sides in the conflict. For this, a law was passed that forever condemned the bats to darkness. One young bat, Shade Silverwing, dared to break the law..."

Feb 26, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A list of kids DVD released on February 10, 2004.

Feb 10, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Boy geniuses, caped crusaders, capsized millionaires, elephant kings, killer whales, men of steel, trains, witches, wooden boys, horses in grey flannel suits, and computers wearing tennis shoes all illuminate TV screens starting February 3rd, 2004.

Feb 3, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Hang out with Zoe, Lauren, Jessica, Dana and Alex at their fun, activity-filled sleepover in "My Best Friend Forever: Best Ever Sleepover!" A new series, MYBBF is a great new DVD series for pre-teen girls.

Jan 29, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

A French man in his underpants, baseball playing birds, a comedic yak, titans in their teenage years, and a kids named Ian and Mimi. These are just some of the stories told by Studio B over the past decade and a half.

Jan 16, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

The 31st annual Annie Awards for animation are coming up. Who will win?

Jan 15, 2004 - Nicholas Moreau

Enrique, Clay, LeAnn, Jessica, Raven, Lance, Wayne, Bear, Bob and Doug are just of the thirty-five celebrity guests joining Regis and Kelly at the 20th Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade broadcast on ABC this 25th. Tours of new attractions, great preformances, and a great parade all are showcased in this two-hour long special.

Dec 23, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Alvin, Simon, Theodore. You know them as kids, but now, those kids have released a fantastic feature on DVD. Despite being 45 year old, the trio and the Chipettes are just pre-schoolers in "Little Alvin and the mini-Munks".

Dec 17, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A collection of family-friendly movies, specials and special episodes to air this holiday season, on American and Canadian television.

Dec 3, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

As Lilo and Stitch prepares to debut this weekend on Canada's The Family Channel, I review the fun, all-around strong series, and explain why its one of the best new shows of the season, and one of the best shows ever for Disney.

Oct 30, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Postman Pat and his black and white cat return to TV next spring.

Oct 29, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A medley of news flashes from the land of kids TV.

Oct 20, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Catch up on lots of kids movies in development, as well as the industry news that matters to you. This article includes the "Curious George" flick with Will Ferrell's voice, "Green Monkeys" by Nickelodeon, and "The Heffalump Movie" from Disney, as well as news Disney's Japan animator will respond "Oh Pooh!" to. If they know English.

Oct 19, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Want to know what spooky episodes, specials and movies are on television this Halloween? You've knocked on the right coffin.

Oct 17, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Believe it or not, one of TV's newest enduring father figures is based on KISS' Gene Simmons. This new cartoon on Teletoon is a fun look at the life of Willy Zilla, a 12-year-old who just wants to be a boy, not a spectacle.

Oct 7, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Eggington Productions has created a new educational 3-D series about-- algebra? Also, the Nicktoons digital cable channel, CSI goes family friendly, and Finding Nemo's nomination for the Hollywood Movie of the Year Award.

Oct 4, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A great show from Studio B, new to America is D'Myna Leagues, baseball playing bird who are a load of fun to watch.

Sep 18, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Remembering John Ritter ("Clifford", "8 Simple Rules") and the voice of Calliou, rumour of Gargoyles on DVD, theme song facts, "Finding Nemo", DVD releases, movie previews and musicals, limo stunt drivers, TV contests and more.

Sep 14, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Here’s the last bunch of kid shows for this fall’s preview. They include a mini-series where bats are the good guys, tingling spider senses, Fame revisited, turtles in a half-shell revisited, Scooby revisited, a variety show, and a rich Japanese hacker girl.

Aug 30, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A comedic Brit superhero, a very non-traditional family, the music in everyday life, a survival game, a rag-tag mining ship, reality rocks, and finally Rugrats revisited.

Aug 30, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A world inside a head, a world under a bed. Video game addicts and video game inhabitants. Gonzo filmmakers, a hooded fang, three Gadgets for the price of one and a Regina ghetto. Also KISS rocker Gene Simmons’ new brainchild idea, a semi-autobiographical story of his family life.

Aug 29, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A multi-platform sign-language show, 101 little woof-woofs, Daffy Duck in space, and bird playing baseball. Also, a unique three network block. For the 18+ crowd, a surreal comedic soap opera.

Aug 29, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Thirty-nine shows for those 6-18, it's an alphabetically ordered tossed salad of new programs. A jet-setting talking dog, a failed resort town, tame Tom Green-style stunt show, a hit Brit fox, historic character revisited, hockey lessons and video game characters in reality.

Aug 28, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

The foremost picks for the 2-5 year old crowd. Despite the "preschool" name, lots of these shows can be enjoyed by kindergardeners, or even grade ones. All educational in some way, tons of different themes. From monkeys to dolls, and ghosts to little robots, there's certainly a wide selection.

Aug 23, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A run-down of kid-oriented DVDs available on August 19th, 2003, including Tom and Jerry: Hijinks and Shrieks, What's New Scooby-Doo?, Mucha Lucha: Heart of Lucha, Back To School With Franklin, and Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles - The Zephyr Campaign.

Aug 16, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Quick snippets on the Muppet Babies 20th anniversary, and why you might see them on teens around town. Also, Telly Monster getting hit in the tummy in Philly, hot kids edutainment software titles, Marty Robinson of Sesame Street design a plant, Spongebob merchandise and a movie, and finally, I learn of an upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! movie.

Aug 13, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Quick snippets on a Rocket Power special, Spiderman cartoon DVD, a Simpson's University course, WB's morning fall line-up, Teen Titans shattering records, German stations getting Nick shows.

Aug 13, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

An overview of DVD for kids, to be released in the first half of this month.

Aug 1, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

The Care Bears are making a surprisingly healthy comeback, and are new contenders on the children's scene once again, though not on television itself. As the series' release onto DVD and a new CG feature-length movie are announced, I look at where the $1.5 billion dollar, box-office record breaking cubs came from, and where they're going.

Jul 27, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Article discusses reasons for the end of Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, as well as the new shows they will be replaced with. Also, preview of a celebrity infested CD of songs for Sesame Street's 35th featuring the sixty best tracks from the past 3 and a half decades.

Jul 23, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Review of a great new social sciences show "Timeblazers", featuring two characters who answer question by travelling through time. Also, a "where are they now?" on Kathryn Long, Goosebumps star, and a retro link to see old Goosebumps clips.

Jul 12, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

Overviews the return of The Big Comfy Couch, an upcoming Macy Gray cartoon, reviews Clifford the Big Red Dog, highlights new software and answers reader mail on the two-headed monster on Sesame Street.

Jul 1, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau

A review of Nicholas Moreau and the upcoming Children's Television column, and two short reviews of Sesame Street and Stuart Little.

Apr 23, 2003 - Nicholas Moreau