Family Movies News Monitoring

‘Instant Family’ Movie True Story: Meet the Actual Family Who Inspired the Mark Wahlberg Movie on Netflix

The 2018 Mark Wahlberg movie, Instant Family, is now streaming on Netflix and audiences can’t get enough of this heartwarming comedy. Over the weekend, this feel-good family film shot to the top of Netflix’s Top 10 trending movie titles list, knocking off …

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Family film company Howell Media expands into Sunderland's North East BIC

A North East film production company that started life as a one-man operation has expanded into Sunderland to capitalise on the area’s growing media scene. Howell Media was originally launched in 1989 by Chris Howell as a graphic design studio, but in 2010 …

Check out the lineup for this summer's family movie series at Forum 8

Need a bit of summer cool before hitting the pool? Mid-morning, midweek movies are back at Columbia's Forum 8 theater as part of the GQT Movies Summer Family Flicks series. For 10 weeks from early June through early August, the theater will screen a …

Smurfs, dragons and aliens: Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

[Source: AP] “How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns. In Hollywood’s quest to get family audiences to movie theaters, the industry has often opted to re-package something familiar, lately in the form of a …

Family movies lean into magic and wonder this summer

Lindsey Bahr Associated Press “How to Train Your Dragon” filmmaker Dean DeBlois has heard the “remake fatigue” concerns. In Hollywood’s quest to get family audiences to movie theaters, the industry has often opted to re-package something familiar, lately …

The Goonies: Every Main Character, Ranked

Between movies about Christmas presents you shouldn't feed after midnight and aliens that need to make a phone call, the 1980s were rife with family films that became iconic in their own right, one in particular being the Richard Donner-directed, …

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake (Based on Early Buzz)

The live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch is set to arrive in theaters worldwide later this week, to the excitement of fans who have been looking forward to its release. Considering the mixed reception to the recent Disney live-action remake releases, …

Brooklyn's Finest: Spike Lee on Future of Hollywood, Latest Film, and What Happens if Knicks Win It All

Spike Lee is happy. The legendary director is running around the headquarters of his world-famous production studio, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, getting ready to sit down for this interview and photo shoot. Like most artists whose time is money, he …

Best couch brands in 2025 for every style and budget

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Sunfest is Just Weeks Away

SUNFEST Bartlesville 2025, Oklahoma’s biggest backyard picnic, returns to Sooner Park on May 30, 31, and June 1 with the theme "Hometown Heroes" honoring police, fire, and EMS workers. Platinum sponsors are DSR and ConocoPhillips.   Appearing on …

ITV The Chase viewers spot hilarious 'link' between contestants

The Chase fans were quick to spot a hilarious link between the contestants' names. Four fresh players were ready to take on one of the UK's best quizzers in a bid to take home a whopping cash prize. Bradley Walsh welcomed Alvin, Simone, Theo and …

Netflix just got a hilarious new adventure movie with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes — stream ‘Paddington in Peru’ now

After James Bond, you could argue that a very polite brown bear could these days be the U.K.’s most recognizable big-screen star — and his most recent adventure just came to Netflix. Having starred in two family classics, Paddington Bear made his long- …

Netflix Just Surprise-Added the Best Family Movie of 2025

Netflix usually announces its new arrivals on a monthly basis, but there are times that the streamer adds new titles without including them on the newsletter — or even announcing them ahead of time. This especially tends to happen with theatrical releases …

Indonesia Open For Co-pros, Box Office Booming; But Lack Of Screens Hampering Further Growth – Cannes Market

Indonesian cinema is booming, with local films breaking admissions records last year and on course for even further growth in 2025, but the lack of screens in the country has created a distribution bottleneck, said speakers on a Cannes Marche panel.  Linda …

Parks in the Borderland to host free outdoor family movies this summer

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Parks around the borderland will be hosting movie nights for the kiddos. This summer, parks in El Paso and Horizon City will host free outdoor movie screenings for the whole family. Movies at the park will start at 7:30 p …

24 years of Ek Rishtaa: Suneel Darshan recalls, "The success and appreciation for Jaanwar strengthened my conviction in ...

en Bollywood News Subhash K. Jha https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ 24 years of Ek Rishtaa: Suneel Darshan recalls, “The success and appreciation for Jaanwar strengthened my conviction in strong emotional human drama” By Subhash K. Jha - May 19, …

Post-Premiere "Lilo & Stitch" Social Opinions Promise What Could Be Disney's Best Live-Action Adaptation Yet

With the premiere of Lilo & Stitch now officially behind us, fans and critics alike have taken to Social Media to voice their initial thoughts on the highly-anticipated live-action remake of the 2002 original. The general consensus appears to be that …

NYT ‘Connections’ Today: Hints And Answers For Monday, May 19

Find the links between the words to win today's game of Connections.getty Before we get to today’s Connections hints and answers, here are Sunday’s: ForbesNYT ‘Connections’ Hints And Answers For Sunday, May 18thBy Erik Kain Hey there, Connectors! I …

Ora Streaming Debuts in Asia-Pacific with Fully Managed Private CDN Built for Streaming

Ora Streaming, a fully managed private CDN-as-a-service purpose-built for modern video streaming platforms has now launched in Asia-Pacific. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Varnish Software, in strategic alliance with …

Circuit Cinema Pioneers Immersive Live-Action Storytelling with VR TV Series

Groundbreaking 360° VR Series 'Perspective' Premieres on Meta Quest May 23rd CANNES, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whose dreams do you subscribe to? Circuit Cinema, an emerging subscription video-on-demand network will …

Craig Alan Brandwein Releases New Opera

“Longing – A Love Across The Ages (An Opera In One Act)” is Available Now NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the tradition of great “art song” composers, such as Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Gabriel Fauré, …

Micaela Wittman Signs With Brillstein Entertainment Partners, Joins Julia Fox in Queer Romance 'Perfect'

She also leads “We’re Already There,” directed by Arthur de Larroche, and previously debuted as writer-director with acclaimed mockumentary “Clairevoyant.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actress, writer, and director …

Sean James Named Exclusive Stylist Behind Jamie Lee Curtis’ Powerful New Hair Transformation

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a moment that’s resonating across Hollywood and social media alike, legendary actress Jamie Lee Curtis unveiled her empowering new haircut on Instagram. The man behind the …

George Clinton’s P-Funk Alum Satori Shakoor Breaks Menopause Stigma With “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale”

Bold, Comedic Stand-Up Storytelling Concert Film Explores Aging, Empowerment, and Life Beyond Hot Flashes—Premieres June 12 on VOD DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- George Clinton's P-Funk alum and host of PBS…

Highly Anticipated Indie Feature 'Lovebug' Screening at the IFS Film Festival.

Snead Films is proud to announce a special screening of the indie feature 'Lovebug' at L.A. Live, as part of the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SNEAD Films to …

Award-Winning Director Tony Savo Brings Anime-Inspired 'Shape of Things to Come' to Roseville Gamers Expo

Sacramento Filmmaker Turning Fandom Into Film SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning Sacramento director Tony Savo will be showcasing his groundbreaking new anime-inspired sci-fi epic, "Shape of …

M Film Lab Amplifies Arab and Women Filmmakers at Cannes Film Festival

M Film Lab Co-Sponsors “Women Leading Change Through Storytelling” Panel at the American Pavilion CANNES, ON, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- M Film Lab, a champion of diverse storytelling in the film industry, is proud to co-sponsor …

LiteraryGlobal.com Announces Winners of the 2025 Children’s Book Awards & Independent Author Awards

Celebrating the World’s Most Inspiring Storytellers in Children’s and Independent Literature DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LiteraryGlobal.com is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Children’s Book Awards …

'Agustina Palma's Showstopping White Gown Turns Heads at Cannes 2025'

The actress drew media attention in a voluminous Pronovias gown, challenging the new festival protocol with elegance and boldness. CANNES, FRANCE, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agustina Palma Turns Heads and Challenges the New Protocol at the 78th …

Official Film Released for “KIWA” – The Tea Room of Light at NIWA, Kyoto Station Building

TOKYO, SHIBUYA-KU, JAPAN, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Tea Ceremony of Tradition and Innovation” Held by Seiji Kawajiri, Donor of the Artwork Seiji Kawajiri, founder of the public interest incorporated foundation KAWAJIRI FOUNDATION, is …

Hip Hop Star Sparky D and Entrepreneur Tina Greenlee Appear on 'This Is My Story' on Apple TV and VTV Television Network

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hip Hop Pioneer Sparky D and Entrepreneur Tina Greenlee appeared as guests on "This Is My Story" hosted by iHeartRadio’s own Lee Michaels. This special episode of " …

A Powerful Memoir from Susan Calvin: A Life of Truth, Transition, and Tenacity

INDEPENDENCE, MO, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Changeling: The Unremarkable Story of My Remarkable Life, author Susan Calvin opens a window into a life shaped by hardship, determination, and ultimately, authenticity. This memoir …

'Journey Through Time' is an enlightening exploration of RCIA by Laurence F. Aucella

Dive into a groundbreaking study blending history, theology, and hard data to uncover what drives and sustains adult converts in the RCIA process. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz and Sons LLC is honored …

“Life of Abuse to Success: A Child’s Story” is a poignant memoir of resilience by Walter Paul Lawrence

A heart-rending yet hopeful journey from childhood trauma to triumph, offering guidance for families, teens, and every soul seeking healing. GREENVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kravitz and Sons LLC is delighted to …

Intelligent Diva Unveils Landmark AI Fashion Show Alongside Major Music Releases

JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-talented artist and entrepreneur Intelligent Diva is redefining the boundaries of fashion and music with the simultaneous release of multiple projects that showcase her …

Award-Winning Filmmaker and Author Carolyn Wilson to Speak at IBDFF on the Importance of Sexual Assault Survivor Voices

Breaking the Silence Amplifying Survivor Voices: Carolyn Wilson’s Mission to Heal and Empower After Sexual Abuse PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sexual assault is a pervasive issue that affects millions of …

Craymo Delivers Uplifting Anthem of Unity with New Single 'Love Together'

FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indie electronic pop artist Craymo is back with another heartfelt anthem for the world. His latest single, “Love Together,” bursts with positivity and infectious energy, blending a modern- …

Join the Second Annual EverWalk Denver Outside 25 at the Outside Festival on June 1

Walk Five Miles in Denver, Colorado, with Endurance Icons Diana Nyad & Bonnie Stoll DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The second annual EverWalk Denver Outside 25 five-mile walk is set to take place on Sunday, …