Children and Media Australia

23/06/2026

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At last! The first of the blockbusters for kids, for the upcoming school holidays! 'Toy Story 5' is a modern twist on the classic 'Toy Story' films – the original having been released in 1995! In this 5th instalment of the franchise, the focus shifts to cowgirl Jessie and her horse Bullseye. It is a fun watch and likely to appeal to most families looking for a sweet, heartfelt film, and is best suited for children over the age of 5, with parental guidance recommended to 8 due to bullying themes and mild violence.
Follow this link for the full review and talking points for shared conversations: https://childrenandmedia.org.au/movie-reviews/movies/toy-story-5

18/06/2026

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- Susie, teacher and mum of an 8-year-old

17/06/2026

We are deeply grateful to everybody who has contributed to our fundraising so far - to enable us to keep providing those age-based movie recommendations, helping families create the most positive media environment for their children. It means the world to know you support our mission.

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16/06/2026

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Still nothing new in cinemas for kids this week as the new releases are all waiting for the upcoming school holidays! So, here's one from 2003 that you might not have seen - streaming on Disney+, 'You Wish!' is a fantasy comedy that ties in magic and adventure, and is based on the 1991 novel, 'If I Had One Wish' by Jackie French Koller's. The movie draws on family breakdown, sibling rivalry and hoping one disappears. On the other hand, towards the end of the movie, when Alex experiences life without his brother, he learns that his family really was better the way it was. The movie is likely to be enjoyed by families with children aged 9 and up, and with parental guidance for ages 6 to 8.
Follow this link for the full review and talking points for shared conversations: https://childrenandmedia.org.au/movie-reviews/movies/you-wish

16/06/2026

We are very proud to have Anthea's support - maybe we can have yours too?

15/06/2026

The wonderful Dr Anthea Rhodes, developmental paediatrician, gives us some important facts about the interaction between screen use and child development, starting at the earliest age.

Stay tuned for the next instalment!

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13/06/2026

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10/06/2026

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Our recent review of The Fox and the Hound 2 might have got you thinking about the original. Well here is Daniela, one of our reviewers, giving you the full breakdown.

Have you watched either movie with your children? Let us know what you think!

https://youtu.be/MRlSypLCtQA?si=FyJCPLnPNcCv1_1W

Our movie reviewer Daniela has watched The Fox and the Hound, the f...