The Holiday Movie Season is just about here. Chances are you’ve already seen the trailers and know what’s coming. But here’s a look at the Family Films that will be hitting theaters this Winter, after Santa has come and gone:
“Hotel For Dogs” – Paramount/Nickelodeon. Emma Roberts, Don Cheadle. A group of kids start up a home for strays and try not to get caught. January 16.
“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” – Sony/Columbia. Kevin James stars as a crazy mall security guy who has to stop criminals from taking over his mall. January 16.
“Inkheart” – New Line Cinema (WB). This is Brendan Fraser’s 3rd adventure film is 6 months. Oscar winner Helen Mirren co-stars. The story involves characters from books that come to life. Januart 23.
“The Pink Panther 2” – MGM. Steve Martin reprises his role as Inspector Jacques Clouseau. Lily Tomlin is also in the cast. February 6.
And finally…OH MY GOSH…“The Jonas Brothers:Burning-Up!” Disney. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. February 27.
Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written nearly 1,000 reviews of new releases. All together he has seen more than 1,500 films. In 2010, Jackson became the youngest person to win a NY Emmy Award, for his on-air movie reviews on Time Warner TV station, Capital News 9.
LCJ appears every Friday morning on WGNA-FM . His movie reviews are also posted on his website, his YouTube channel and the popular website Cultjer.com. He is also a contributing writer for Jerry Beck’s AnimationScoop.com. Jackson hosts the weekly internet pop culture news show “LCJ LIVE” (every Sunday at Noon ET). And “The LCJ Q&A Podcast” features interviews with celebrities and filmmakers. Among those who have joined LCJ on the show are comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried, “Wallace & Gromit” creator Nick Park, Emmy-winning game show host Todd Newton and Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody.