Josh Shepherd

This mix of educational, adventurous and faith-based shows offers something for a range of ages — and parents may even find themselves also watching.

The family comedy 'Coyote vs. Acme' recasts Wile E. Coyote's age-old fanatical pursuit of the Roadrunner as an ode to perseverance ... and a legal case.

The adorable puppies in tricked-out rescue vehicles are back -- with dinosaurs! -- as 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie' proves to be a box-office success.

In advance of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event coming on Aug. 14, a host of contributors preview what could happen, including Josh Shepherd with analysis of the Muppets and Bluey: The Movie.

The anime-inspired saga returns in a 99-minute animated feature, 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender,' which premieres July 25 on Paramount+.

The fifth installment of Disney/Pixar's 'Toy Story' franchise takes on the effects of Internet-connected technology on a child -- and her traditional toys.

'Toy Story' 5 treats children's immersion in tech as inevitable. But parents can reject that premise, giving kids freedom to play IRL while setting screen boundaries.

A new film that reframes the pivotal lead-up to D-Day as a character study amid a high-stakes strategic dispute speaks to current events, illuminating how inconvenient truths clash with modern political rhetoric. Premiering last weekend at No. 7 on

Filmmakers and producers Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes and Rita Mbanga dive into the animated Biblical epic.

As immigration remains one of America’s most divisive political issues, a new Christian-produced cop drama is attempting to bring the debate to television audiences — a move one leading advocate commends while noting it misses nuances.

An animated version of George Orwell’s 'Animal Farm' opens in theaters May 1 from Angel Studios. To quote the marketing, attempting to turn this violent, politically dense classic into a cute kids’ movie is a "cautionary tail" indeed.

After the littles have gone to bed, it's time for parents and older kids to gather for some worthwhile dramas about history, fantasy, monsters, and crime.

In the new Pixar feature film 'Hoppers,' a young woman driven to save animals learns some unexpected lessons when she poses as one.

'The Muppet Show' has returned on Disney+ with a half-hour 50th-anniversary special that’s better than it has any right to be.

So what does faith-based kids streaming service Minno have, and is it a good value for Christian families? Let’s dive in.

Sunrise Animation film directors Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes join journalist Josh Shepherd for this exclusive interview.

A big-budget animated musical adaptation of the Old Testament story, 'David' arrives in theaters on Dec. 19, reflecting the work of hundreds of artists.

Turns out that good old DVDs and Blu-Rays can still be a great deal for families -- and the best holiday deals are coming up soon.

'Sarah’s Oil' dramatizes how spirited 11-year-old Sarah Rector became one of America’s first Black millionaires in an era of widespread discrimination.

A spin-off of 'The Chosen,' animated series 'The Chosen Adventures' offers equal parts comedy and biblical lessons in a kids’-eye view of First-century Judea.