Family Television and Cinema Resources

Chuck Jones - Award-winning animator Chuck Jones recently passed away at his home in Califorina. An animation pioneer, he helped shape the personalities of numerous Looney Tunes characters. From his child acting days to his most recent online 'toons, Mr. Jones' goal was simply to make people laugh. We look back at his career and life

Big Fat Liar - An unscrupulous Hollywood producer steals Frankie Muniz's script. Joined by Amanda Bynes, he sets out to get it back and get even.

Orange County - Surfing and his girlfriend are Shaun Brumder's passions. That is, until a friend's freak surfing accident pushes Shaun to search for the meaning of his life. He finds it, buried in the sand, an old copy of Marcus Skinner's Straight Jacket. Inspired by the novel, Shaun decides to become a writer.

Snow Dogs - When it comes to producing wilderness action adventure films for the family, Disney is hard to top. With Cuba Gooding, Jr., in the lead and James Coburn in a supporting role, we can count on great acting.

Make a Home Movie - Sometimes while we're watching television shows, we come up with ideas for stories. Go ahead, put your ideas into action. Make a home video of your story.

Family Screen Scene Fun and Games - These games, puzzles, and activities are from around the world and are based on kids' TV shows and movies.

Little Kids - Younger children will enjoy discovering all their favorite characters.

Admit One Film School - This filmmaking guide for teens is special. The authors guide young filmmakers through each step of the process from a definition of what constitutes a movie, to the credits that appear at the end. It is designed for students from middle school through high school.

Beauty and the Beast - Buena Vista is re-releasing Disney's Beauty and the Beast in a special tenth anniversary edition. The IMAX/Giant Screen release of Disney's beautifully adapted Beauty and the Beast will delight old and new audiences.

Crocodile Hunter Collision Course - If you like the series, get ready for Steve Irwin on the big screen!

Harry Potter - Pottermainia has made it to the big screen and everyone is wild about Harry!

Jimmy Neutron - The film is aimed at kids from age 3 - 13. It's a perfect fit. And a few parents will enjoy both the animation and the story, too.

Lord of the Rings - Based on J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novels The Lord of the Rings, the movie is a three-part series. The trilogy includes The Fellowship of the Ring (in theaters Dec. 19, 2001), The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. The first installment, Fellowship of the Ring premiers in North American theaters December 19, 2001.

Monsters Inc. - James P. "Sully" Sullivan (voice of John Goodman) and Mike Wzowski (voice of Billy Crystal) are the pride of Monsters, Inc. They're two of the best kid scarers in Monsteropolis. Because it's their job to scare children, not be friends with them, no humans are allowed into monster world.

Movies, DVD's and VHS - These are the movies for children and families that I have previewed before release or reviewed when in theaters. If they have been released on video and DVD, there is purchase information.

A to Z TV - Dramas, Comedies, Sci-Fi, Reality, Games, Dramedies. We will be updating this list as new TV series web sites go live and as The Family Screen Scene grows. If you're looking for animated shows, check out our Cartoon Files.