Family Movies News
 Sony Pictures will make more family movies (The Tennessean) HOLLYWOOD — Sony Pictures could begin to look more like Disney.
Talking 'Madagascar' (Detroit Free Press) The Yak, being a big furry critter himself, just loves good family movies about animals. And "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" is filled with funny critter characters and catchy music. (The Yak can't get that "I Like To Move It" song out of his mind!) Anyway, before the movie opened, we got a chance to yak with the stars who give voice to Gloria the hippo and Marty the zebra. Here's what they shared ...
Brothers Honored For 'Chitty Chitty,' Other Ditties (NPR) Songwriting brothers Richard and Robert Sherman were honored at the White House Monday for all the songs they've written for family movies, including the theme for the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang . The brothers, who also wrote "It's a Small World (After All)," received the National Medal of Arts from President Bush.
Movie review: 'Christmas Tale' (San Francisco Chronicle) RATING: (POLITE APPLAUSE)A Christmas Tale: Comedy-drama. Starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Anne Consigny and Melvil Poupaud. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin. In French with English subtitles. (Not rated. 152 minutes. At Bay Area...
Holmesburg library's impending closing puzzles its users (The Philadelphia Inquirer) With its quiet bustle and benevolent purpose, a library has the look and feel of a sanctuary.After 3 p.m. most weekdays, the population of that sanctuary often explodes with students doing homework, socializing, or waiting in a safe place for parents to return from work.
HERO is helping to make Huxley a better place to live (Mid-Iowa News) It began as a group of people who were interested in supporting their community, and has turned into a treasure-trove of activities and services in Huxley.
Selectmen OK chief's request to fill position (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) CLINTON - Fire Chief Richard J. Hart last night asked selectmen to consider replacing a retiring firefighter, install an up-to-date fire alarm system at the station, and set a date to honor tenants and firefighters who took part in a dramatic rescue during a house fire on Sterling Street last month.
Hallmark Channel and Comcast, Minneapolis Make $8,000 Donation to AchieveMpls to Support Back-to-School Programs (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News) Hallmark Channel and Comcast, Minneapolis are pleased to announce that they have partnered to award a local educational grant in the amount of $8,000 to AchieveMpls located in Minneapolis, MN.
Sony's future film slate highlights family's value (Los Angeles Times) Having missed out on a lucrative box-office trend, the studio is broadening its strategy. Sony Pictures could begin to look more like Disney.
Local leaders to read (Stearns-Morrison Enterprise) Local Leaders Read will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Local area leaders, including Dr. Daron Gersch, Police Chief Jim Stueve, elementary school principals Ann Schulz, Bonnie Massmann and Jean Weis-Clough and a local veterinarian, will share storytime favorites.
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