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DVD Review: Peanuts 1960's Collection: Bill Meléndez, Vince Guaraldi, Adapt Charles M. Schulz Cartoon

In: Vintage Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Celebs Play Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader: Playing for Charities Friday Nights in July

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Review of The Princess Bride on DVD: Special Edition Provides Behind-the-Scenes Info on Rob Reiner Film

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Dollhouse and Glee Premiers Now Set: Fox Rearranges its September 2009 Calendar

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Review of Five's The Hotel Inspector: Episode 1 of the Fifth Series of the Renovation Show

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

DVD Review: Family Guy Volume Seven: Seth MacFarlane's Animated Comedy on Fox Television

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Review of Torchwood: Children of Earth Day One: Captain Jack and co. Move to Prime Time BBC1 for Series 3

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

DVD Review of Bakugan Battle Brawlers Vol. 5: Nelvana, Teletoon Turns Sega Toy Into Anime Series

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Harper's Island Finale: The 2-Hour Series Ending Will Finish the Storyline

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Bear Grylls Born Survivor on Channel 4: The New UK Chief Scouts Tackles the West Coast of Ireland

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Stephen Graham Actor Profile: British Actor Who Plays Baby Face Nelson in Public Enemies

In: British Films

By: Feature Writer Michelle Strozykowski

DVD Review: Tom And Jerry Greatest Chases Vol.2: Warner Home Video Releases Award-Winning Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

In: Vintage Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Moon, a Philosophical Sci-Fi Film, Reviewed: Sam Rockwell stars in Duncan Jones exploration of hope and lonelines

In: Independent Films

By: Feature Writer Robert Bell

Drag Me to Hell - Horror Film Review: From the Director of the Evil Dead Trilogy

In: Horror Films

By: Feature Writer Michael Pantazi

Corrie, The Clangers and The Crystal Maze: Coronation Street and Great Work of Oliver Postgate in Retrospect

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Michael Jackson's White Glove to Be Sold: The King of Pop's Symbolic Glove on Display at Comic Con

In: Film Dramas

By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

Moonshot on History Channel: Docudrama Explores the Historic Mission of Apollo 11

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Movie Review: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs: Fox/Blue Sky Movie Stars Ray Romano, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Super WHY! and Classic Children's Literature: PBS Kids TV Program Interests Preschoolers in Classic Fairy Tales

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

7/7 The Conspiracy Files on BBC Two: Alternative Theories of the London Bombings Investigated

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Richard Scarry's Best Busy People Video Ever! Educational DVD to Teach About Community Workers

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

1939: Hollywood's Best Year Revisited in July: 70th Anniversary of Studios’ Finest Year is Saluted by Cable's TCM

In: Classic Films

By: Feature Writer Barry M. Grey

Top Movie Genre Picks for July 2009 DVDs: Vin Diesel, Nicolas Cage, Keira Knightley in Best New Releases

In: Romantic Films/Comedies

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

DVD Review: Stan Lee Presents The Condor: POW! Entertainment, Starz Media, Film Roman's Hispanic Superhero

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DVD Review: Karas Volume 1: Manga Entertainment, Starz Home, Anchor Bay Entertainment Anime

In: Anime

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Best Silly Stories & Songs Video Ever! Review: Educational Preschool DVD from Richard Scarry's Busytown Books

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Drama Desperate Romantics Coming to BBC Two: Fact-based Series about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

A Tribute to Farrah: WGN America’s Weekend Broadcast

In: Classic/Vintage TV Shows

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Best Sing-Along Mother Goose Video Ever! Nursery Rhymes Bedtime DVD from Richard Scarry Books

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

DVD Review: Tom and Jerry Chuck Jones Collection: Warner Home Video Releases Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoon

In: Vintage Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Movie Review: The Fortune Cookie: Billy Wilder’s 1966 Black Comedy About Insurance Fraud Holds Up Well

In: Classic Film Comedies

By: Feature Writer Barry M. Grey

Jon Izen on Black and White - Interview: March Entertainment Micro-Shorts at Toronto Short Film Festival

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Interview - Black and White's Jon Izen: March Entertainment Micro-Shorts at Toronto Short Film Festival

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Filmmaker Jon Izen on Black and White: March Entertainment Micro-Shorts at Toronto Short Film Festival

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Romantic Comedies About Beauty: How Perceptions About Physical Appearance Can Delay Movie Love

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Beth Cloutier on Building World Peace: Interview: New York Filmmaker Screened at Toronto Worldwide Short Film Festival

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

New York Filmmaker Beth Cloutier on Building World Peace: Indie Filmmaker's Stop Motion Short Screened at Toronto Worldwide Short Film Festival

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Jack the Ripper: Tabloid Killer – Revealed: Investigation of the Press Involvement in Whitechapel Murders

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

WSFF 2009 Shorts For Shorties Kids' Animation: CFC Showcase With Wallace and Gromit, Jungle Beat, Black and White

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DVD Review: Shaun the Sheep on the Loose: Aardman Animation Produces Claymation Shaun the Sheep

In: Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Dark Blue Premiers on TNT July 2009: Dylan McDermott and Jerry Bruckheimer Join for a New Cop Show

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Leverage Returns to TNT: Timothy Hutton Leads this Team of Con Artists

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

The Day of the Beast: Horror Film Review: From Cult Spanish Director Álex de la Iglesia

In: B Movies

By: Feature Writer Michael Pantazi

Review: CFC Film Festival Trilogy of Trilogies: Animation Extravaganza Features Bill Plympton, Osbert Parker

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Spine Director Chris Landreth - Interview: National Film Board, CORE Copperheart Entertainment Short

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Oscar Winning Director Chris Landreth Discusses Reaction to The Spine: National Film Board, CORE Copperheart Entertainment Short

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Interview with The Spine Director Chris Landreth: Oscar-Winning Animator Directs Film For NFB, CORE, Copperheart

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Drop Dead Diva Series Preview: Lifetime’s New Series

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Up Animator Jason Boose Talks About Technical Challenges: Animating Carl, the Hero of Disney/Pixar's Latest Movie Starring Ed Asner

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Disney's A Christmas Carol IMAX 3-D: Holiday Movie Too Intense for Children?

In: Film Dramas

By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

Interview: Animator Jason Boose on Up: Animator Works with Pete Docter, Bob Peterson on Disney/Pixar Film Starring Ed Asner

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Top Gear and James May on the Moon – BBC Two: Series 13 and Captain Slow’s Doc about Voyages to Space

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

NOVA scienceNOW Returns for 4th Season: Super Science Tuesdays on PBS

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Fox Announces Premier Dates for 2009-2010 Season: Several Returning Shows and New Premiers Have Their Start Dates

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

TV Review of BBC Two's Psychoville: Comedy Thriller from Half The League of Gentlemen Team

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Blackadder, Big Brother and Brass Eye: Great Comedy of Richard Curtis and Chris Morris, Plus Reality TV

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Animator Bill Plympton on Independent Movies: Hair High, Idiots and Angels, Guard Dog Director Speaks

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Animated Short Review: The Spine: Chris Landreth Directs National Film Board of Canada Short

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Interview: Independent Animator Bill Plympton: Idiots and Angels, Hair High, Guide Dog Director Talks

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Wind That Shakes the Barley: Director Ken Loach's Brave Emotional Film is 2006 Palm d'Or Winner

In: British Films

By: Feature Writer Michelle Strozykowski

Animated Short Review: Spare Change: Ryan Larkin, Laurie Gordon Short For National Film Board of Canada

In: Online Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Torchwood – Children of Earth for BBC One: New Five-Part Serial of the Doctor Who Spin-off

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Previewing TNT's HawthoRNe: Jada Pinkett Smith Stars in this New Dramatic Series

In: Prime Time Dramas

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

TV Review – Kingdom on ITV1: Episode 2 of the Third Series of the Comedy Drama

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Interview with Victoria Day Filmmaker David Bezm: Filmmaker Looks at Growing Up in the '80's in North Toronto

In: Film Drama Directors

By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

Top Chef Masters - Semifinal Episode 1: Four Culinary Masters Battle for One Prize

In: Reality TV Episode Summaries

By: Feature Writer Kimberly Kunaniec

Blu-Ray Review Final Fantasy VII Advent Children: Sony Releases Square Enix Film Based on Video Game

In: Anime

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Film Review - Looking For Eric - at Cannes 2009: Ken Loach Movie Starring Eric Cantona is Big Hit at French Festival

In: British Films

By: Feature Writer Michelle Strozykowski

Ab Fab, Abigail's Party and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: Jennifer Saunders, Mike Leigh and Jimmy Nail's Geordie builders

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Sequels and Adaptations of Legally Blonde: 2001 Romantic Comedy Inspired Sequels, a Musical, and a TV Series

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

The Biggest Loser is Casting for Season 9: Hit NBC Reality Weight Loss Series Looking for Overweight Pairs

In: Reality TV

By: Feature Writer Kimberly Kunaniec

Director James Cameron Joins Heavy Metal: Avatar Director Joins Zack Snyder, Gore Verbinski, Jack Black

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Persepolis Review – Animated Film About Iran: French Film Based on Graphic Novelist Marjane Satrapi's Life

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Michelle Strozykowski

Comparison of The House Bunny and Legally Blonde: Anna Faris and Reese Witherspoon Characters Have Much in Common

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Yasmina Siadatan Wins The Apprentice 2009: The Fifth Year of the BBC’s Business Series Concludes

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Paul Blart Mall Cop DVD Bonus Features: Kevin James Comedy Film Also Stars Jayma Mays, Keir O’Donnell

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Killer Hair on Lifetime Movie Network: Previewing the first Crime of Fashion Movie

In: Prime Time TV

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Marx Bros. Duck Soup Arguably Their Best Film: Landmark Comedy Takes Shots at Upper Class, Politicians, War Machine

In: Classic Film Comedies

By: Feature Writer Barry M. Grey

DVD Review: Johnny Test Johnny and Dukey: Cookie Jar Entertainment, Vivendi Canada Distribute Teletoon Show

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DVD Review: Fireman Sam Hero Next Door: HiT Entertainment, Lionsgate Films' BBC Stop-Motion series

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

TV Review – Paul Merton in India (Five): The Comedian Continues his Tour Across Asia

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde on DVD: 2001 Romantic Comedy Also Stars Luke Wilson, Matthew Davis

In: Romantic Comedy Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Film Noir Reflects Dark Times: Dames, Whiskey, Murder and the Lure of the Dark

In: Film Dramas

By: Feature Writer Anne Brodie

DVD Review: Nickelodeon's Celebrate Family! Paramount Home Video, Dora the Explorer, Wonder Pets, Yo Gabba Gabba

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DreamWorks Animation's Upcoming Films: How to Train Your Dragon,Shrek 4,Oobermind,Kung Fu Panda

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Orphanage Spanish Horror Film Review: From Debut Director Juan Antonio Bayona

In: Horror Films

By: Feature Writer Michael Pantazi

Ladette to Lady on Nine Network/ITV1: The Australian Take on the Self-improvement Etiquette Series

In: British/Australian TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Rec: Spanish Horror Film Review: From Director Jaume Balagueró and Starring Ángela Vidal

In: Horror Films

By: Feature Writer Michael Pantazi

The Mod Squad Season 2 Volume 2 DVD Review: These Hip, Young Cops Made History

In: TV Show DVDs

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Ben Stiller and Hank Azaria Movies: Actors Appear in Many Films Together Including Night at the Museum 2

In: Comic Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern

Review of How Super WHY Can Teach Kids to Read: Preschool PBS Kids TV Show Develops Literacy Skills

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Busytown Mysteries Hurray for Huckle Review: Animated Kids TV Program Teaches the Scientific Method

In: Educational TV

By: Feature Writer Renee Carver

Two and a Half Men Season 5 DVD Review: The Humor Continues in This Fun-Filled Season

In: TV Show DVDs

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Best Bits of Have I Got News For You: Top Moments from the BBC’s Current Affairs Quiz

In: British TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Movie Review: Up: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson Directs Disney/Pixar Film, Stars Ed Asner

In: Hollywood Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DVD Review: Team Up With Thomas: Lionsgate, HiT Entertainment Present Thomas the Tank Engine

In: Children's DVDs

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

DVD Review: The Jetsons Season 2 Volume 1: Warner Home Video 1980's Revival of Classic Hanna-Barbera Cartoon

In: Vintage Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

Joan Alexander (1915 - 2009): Actor Voiced Lois Lane In The Adventures of Superman

In: Vintage Animated Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Chaser's War on Everything (ABC1): Third Season for the Kings of Australian Satire

In: Australian/NZ TV

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

Best Comedy DVD Releases for June 2009: Comedy Classics Return With Fletch, Ghostbusters, and Spaceballs

In: Comic Films

By: Feature Writer Leslie C. Halpern