Heidi was slated to serve only as the host of Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion Show in New York City on November 19th, but surprised the audience by leading out the ‘Enchanted Forest’ collection towards the end of the night.  Her outfit was relatively modest for VS.  It was a well-fitted corset dress.  Everyone knows corsets are a girl’s best friend (or at least her waistline’s best friend).  But corset or not, it takes a pretty rocking body to fit into anything that size.

All joking aside, I think that it is awesome that Heidi could pull that off.  You can’t be mad  at the woman for being good at what she does.  I just wish I knew her secret.  I have a 6-week-old baby and, without going into details, I’ll just say I doubt that corset would fit on my thigh.  In all fairness though, I started my pregnancy as a size 6 not a size 0.  You can see Heidi in all of her post-partum glory on Tuesday, December 1.  The Fashion Show will air on CBS at 10:00 pm ET/PT.

The late night shows late Thursday Nov. 19, early Nov. 20 of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” made $26.27 million in 3,514 theaters breaking the old record set by “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” with $22.2 and “The Dark Knight” with $18.4 million.

Next up in the film’s sights are the one day record held by “The Dark Knight” of $67.1 million.

Of course, these records get broken all the time and don’t account for inflation or anything but your Twi-hard kids will probably be excited to know that “New Moon” is on track to be one of the biggest hits ever.

“Finding Entertainment Appropriate for Kids,” or FEAK, runs every Friday and discusses places – mainly the movie theaters – where parents can look to find things for their kids to watch over the weekend.

No matter where you look this weekend, everything is about “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” People are talking about it, lining up to see it and fans, in general, are walking out satisfied. We reviewed the film (and so did our sister site Twirlit) and – long story short – fans will like it and it’s appropriate for your tween daughter. Younger girls might get scared at the imagery though and your sons will probably simply not relate.

So if you don’t want to see “New Moon” this weekend, luckily, there are actually other options. Good ones from the looks of it. With Thanksgiving later this week, Hollywood is rolling out the family friendly fare. Let’s see what is worth seeing.

First up is the animated film “Planet 51″ featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as an American astronaut who finds himself on an alien planet…and he, the human, is now the alien. Let the messages about accepting people who are different begin!

Well, the reviews of the film are decidedly mixed. Among the best are The Hollywood Reporter which said “Kids will enjoy the swift action and slapstick gags, and adult minders can chuckle at a few more suggestive jokes” but ultimately said that it’s not as ambitious or well rounded as some other fare because the aim is solely on kids. Roger Ebert also gave the film a mild 2.5/4 star thumbs up saying that “Although not bowling me over, ‘Planet 51′ is a jolly and good-looking animated feature in glorious 2-D.” Other reviews are down right venomous. The Los Angeles Times calls it “a missed opportunity” explaining that “‘Planet 51′ displays an almost criminal lack of curiosity about the small details that would bring its story to life.”

Still, with its PG rating “for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor” no one says the film isn’t totally appropriate for your kids.

Laced with slightly more mature themes, and also better reviews, is the Sandra Bullock vehicle “The Blind Side.” The film is based on the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless African American boy who is taken in by a wealthy Southern family and turned into an NFL prospect through hard work and family love.

The reviews are, by in large, positive for the film – though most seem to agree it’s basically just a better than average sports movie. “A feel-good crowd-pleaser, but it also drains the film of the kind of subtle nuances that might have separated it from other Hollywood Hallmark-like efforts,” said Glenn Whipp of The Associated Press. The Washington Post was pleasantly surprised by the film but also noted that “Depending on your lens, it either celebrates the colorblind society America should aspire to, or neatly elides issues about race and class that are so often distorted or ignored.”

And that might be a little to much for your kids to grasp. So take them if they like sports movies but don’t forget that the film is rated PG-13 for “one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references”

“Fantastic Mr. Fox” is expanding further this week too and, if that’s playing, we highly recommend you check that out.

All in all, it’s a very good weekend to be a parent and take your child out to the movies. Plenty of choices, plenty of variety and even more to come next week.

Miley herself wasn’t on the bus and is fine.

“There were 10 people on board the bus that crashed and one is a fatality,” Virginia State Police Sgt. Thomas Molner told E! News. “One is a minor injury and that person was transported to Southside Regional Hospital in Petersburg.”

Cyrus was on a “different route” and wasn’t anywhere near the scene, but is said to be friendly with everyone on the production crew. She hasn’t yet released a statement.

The bus crashed about 45 minutes south of Richmond, VA on I-85 in Dinwiddie County. They were on their way to Greensboro, North Carolina for a concert on Sunday.

Check out this video from the scene thanks to WTVR in Richmond.

Your younger daughter will probably love it, your son will probably fall asleep and you’ll definitely be left scratching your head. In a nutshell, that’s “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” the second film in the “Twilight” film series based on the wildly successful books by Stephenie Meyer.

A disclaimer at the beginning of this review: I’m not the audience for this movie. I’m a single, 29 year old with no kids. I actually have read the first book, but didn’t like the first film. However, I like to think I’m familiar with the franchise and have the Alice like ability to see things – especially movies – from multiple points of view. And with a movie like “New Moon,” that’s necessary simply because it’s a phenomenon that lives beyond the screen.

We find the next chapter of this phenomenon picking up where the first left off. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is still living in Forks, WA and is still in love with perfect, god like vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). However, something happens that makes Edward realize (again) that he’s no good for Bella, so he leaves her. And Bella is sad. So she finds solace in the massive arms of her neglected friend Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Unfortunately, Jacob turns out to be a werewolf who can only kill vampires and that becomes an issue when Bella leaves him to help the departed Edward.

That’s the basic story. And really, a few twists, turns and car drives aside, that’s pretty much it. The film drags for long stretches basically because the entire series is based on the intense, indescribable emotion that Bella feels towards Edward. Understanding and feeling that emotion in Bella’s every action is essential to the franchise but, unfortunately, is just totally implicit in the movies (In the books, and possibly in real life, it works much better).

So that becomes the biggest of the many problems “New Moon” has. Audience members unfamiliar with the material – or who have had any kind of life experience whatsoever – will find themselves completely unconvinced of anyone siding with Team Edward. Team Jacob, on the other hand, is looking pretty good. Lautner gives a layered, likable performance that truly saves the movie from being unwatchable. Jacob is the kind, charismatic person we are simply meant to assume Edward is. So the scenes with Jacob and Bella are actually kind of interesting. There’s a chemistry and emotion there. Add to that some interesting werewolf lore, and “New Moon” has its share of cool moments (even if the effects don’t really hold up).

But that main story of Bella and Edward keeps rearing its ugly head. Almost out of nowhere, Bella finds herself in Italy in front of vampire royalty called the Volturi, and it’s an okay scene which seemingly serves little purpose other than giving the film something to build to.

All of that, though, won’t matter much to your Twi-hard daughters who can hardly contain themselves at the sight of veiled romance taking place with not-so veiled boys. On the other hand, your sons will probably be rolling their eyes until there’s an action scene and when that comes, be kind of disappointed. And you, as a parent, will be wondering why dumb Bella can’t stand up for herself or make an educated, adult decision. Ever.

Yes, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” is going to be a massive hit, just like the first movie. And if your kids can handle the PG-13 material (there are some, but not many, scary visuals to be aware of) then chances are they will want to see it just so they can talk about it with their friends. But on the way out, be sure to educate them that the world of “Twilight,” in oh so many ways, is a total fantasy.

Instead of hair pulling and controversy, the world of soccer can come together today and enjoy a good laugh over a schmuck.

A goalie at a recent soccer match was too interested in taunting the opposing team’s kicker to actually block the ball.

This video can actually be quite educational, if you think about it.  If your kid has a problem with show boating, or just to ensure your child realizes how foolish it looks, show them this clip. They’ll be sure to think twice about any smack talking.

At the very least, it will teach them to wait to gloat until after the point is scored (like the kicker.)

The World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) has released their list of the 2009 “10 Worst Toys”. How many of these are in your kids toy box? You’d be surprised. There is a large mixture of action figures to books. Here is the list and why that toy made it:

Disney/Pixar Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher

($9.50) – Due to potential for eye and other impact injuries.

Mood Board Pogo Board

($29.99) – Due to potential for head and other impact injuries.

Spy-Gear Viper Blaster

($15.00) – Due to potential of eye injuries.

Pucci Pups Maltese

($15.00) – Due to potential of strangulation and aspirations injuries.

CAT “Rugged Mini”

($4.99) – Due to potential for puncture injury wounds.

Just Kidz Junior Musical Instruments

($15.00) – Due to potential choking hazards.

Lots to Love Babies “Mini Nursery”

($6.99) – Due to potential choking hazards.

X-Men Origins Slashin’ Action Wolverine

($14.99) – Due to potential eye and other impact injuries.

The Dark Knight Batman Figure

($39.98) – Due to potential for blunt impact and penetration injuries.

Curious Baby Curious George Counting

- My First Book of Numbers ($6.74) – Due to potential choking hazards.

Be sure to check toy boxes and take these dangerous toys off the shopping list for the upcoming holiday season.  W.A.T.C.H. has been successful in the past getting some dangerous toys off store shelves, so some of these could be hard to find in the coming months.

In 2008, there were at least 19 toy-related deaths in the United States.  On top of that, there were 235,300 toy-related injuries that caused trips to the emergency room.  With numbers this high, it is important to remind parents to monitor their children while playing.

There was recently a poll completed by BabyCenter that asked mothers if they spank their children.  Surprisingly, 69 percent of mothers said they DO spank their children.  Am I surprised that many mothers spank? Absolutely not.  I am surprised that many admitted to it though. Spanking was common years ago, however is currently a sore subject with many.

Many experts believe spanking should never be done and there are other ways to discipline your children.  While there are other ways to discipline, are they as effective?  Experts say that instead of spanking, parents should use time out or take away privileges.  Is a swat on the bottom that big of a deal?  Some say it is and causes kids to have self-esteem issues.

Spanking was very common when I was growing up.  It didn’t cause self-esteem pills, it taught you to take responsibility for your actions and not act up.  If you were out of line, be ready for the consequences.  Simple as that.  It was unheard of for a parent to simply put their four-year-old in time out for four minutes because they were screaming and throwing a tantrum.  If your child was acting up, you took care of it right then and it was done.

If 69 percent of mothers are spanking their children, why is it so looked down upon?  If more than half of all mothers are spanking, why is it such a hush hush subject?  I understand that some parents don’t know the difference between a swat on the butt and beating their child bu there is a difference.  Is that why spanking is looked down upon?  Because a few people can’t tell the difference and have gone overboard? Regardless if you spank or not, do what works best for your family.  You will know if spanking works best to discipline your child.

Be honest.  Doesn’t the mere hint of the whimsical Winnie The Pooh theme song transport you back to some of your fondest memories of childhood?  Every time I hear Pooh’s chuckle or Tiger’s bounce it instantly brings a smile to my face.  So I was excited to hear that after 81 years, a Winnie The Pooh sequel has just been released.   This prompted me to wonder how a storyline could still be so successful after all this time.  So many shows and books don’t last two months,  nevermind decades.  What is it about our friends in the hundred Acre Wood that makes them perpetually popular?

I think that a big part of its charm is the simpleness of it all.  It takes place in a town with a population of just under a dozen characters. They live a humble life with dirt floors and widdled wood for furniture.  Why, Pooh’s biggest extravagance is honey!  I know that as an adult I have dreamed of living Pooh’s lifestyle more that once.  No mortgage, no car payments, no keeping up with the Jones’.  Just enjoying life as it comes one day at a time.   Similar to their viewers, these characters are trying to figure out the world around them.  Most often Pooh and friends are wrong on their first approach, but eventually they figure it out when they all selflessly work together.  I think that this  is the part that appeals to kids.  I watch my son play with his friends on our cul-de-sac and they stop talking to each other if don’t want to play the same game.  Kids yearn for that unconditional friendship that only seems attainable on TV.  When you add to this the adventures that Pooh and his friends embark on and all of  the silliness that occurs in between, its attraction is undeniable to growing young minds.

Recently Disney/Pixar director extrordinare, John Lasseter, announced news of a 2D Pooh movie set for release in Spring 2011.  It will adhere closely to the original animation and storyline.  Because Winnie The Pooh doesn’t need fancy animation or catchy punch lines to attract a crowd.  All Pooh needs is a little nonsensical adventure and his friends.

Miley Cyrus is the queen of ‘tweens right now.  She has the girls dancing, singing and wearing boots.  The next most popular ‘tween pop culture trend is ‘Twilight’.  I see the girls at school with ‘Twilight’ backpacks, shirts, books, pens, notebooks…most anything you could think of.  One would think the two would be intertwined, but that is far from the case.

During an interview with Ohio Radio Station Q92, Miley stated she does not like ‘Twilight’ and has not, nor will she ever watch the movies.When asked if she was on Team Edward or Team Jacob, Miley replied, “I don’t believe in it. I don’t like vampires, I don’t like any of the stuff, like the wolf that pops out of the screen when I’m watching my TV at night. I don’t like it, I don’t want anything to do with it. I don’t like the shirts, any of it.”

It was a little surprising her say that, since ‘Twilight’ is such a HUGE success in the pop culture, how can she be so against it? Kudos to her for sticking to her guns and not giving into something she doesn’t believe in.  I wonder what she would think about the ‘Twilight’ Barbie Dolls playing with the Hannah Montana dolls?  Would she be against my six-year-old making Hannah Montana marry Edward?

If successful, the healthy ice cream (my brain keeps screaming ‘oxymoron!’) will be considered a “functional food,” one that contains ingredients proven to benefit health above and beyond normal nutrition.

But it’s still ice cream. Sure, you will breathe easier knowing that your kid’s after dinner snack has ingredients that promote health, but can we really call it healthy? Ice cream contains saturated fat, sugar, and is extremely calorie dense. Is calling it a “functional food” and labeling it healthy another example of marketing unhealthy foods as nutritious to boost sales, or is any improvement on a normally nutritionally devoid product a lesser of two evils?

“The intent is that instead of feeling guilty because you are eating this ice cream, which has received a bad rap because it is so high-fat, to really say that ‘Yeah I treated myself to a full-fat ice cream, but I did contribute to my nutritional needs in regard to my gut health, my antioxidant needs and my dietary fiber,’” said ice-cream researcher Ingolf Gruen, a professor of food chemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia, told MSNBC.com.

Okay, I’ll take that, but will your kids know the difference?  You betcha.  Nutrients add a bitter taste that no amount of fat and sugar can cover, and researchers say texture will also be an issue.

I’m also curious how much this ice cream will cost, and if you are getting the same amount of fat and sugar, shouldn’t just buy the regular stuff and make sure you eat some fruits and veggies in your day?  Ice cream is supposed to be an occasional treat, and a healthy diet should be the norm.  I think teaching your child how to eat their fill of fruits and vegetables and lean proteins, with a nice, rich treat every once in a while, will instill better nutritional habits than trying to mask unhealthy options as healthy by slapping some extra nutrients on it and calling it good.

The product is slated to be available to the public within two years.  Will you be trying to pull one over on your kids?

For fans of Miley Cyrus, which we assume includes many of your daughters, it’s hard to look at her and not see some version of “Hannah Montana.”

Well, the trailer for her new movie “The Last Song” isn’t going to change that. It’s based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks (”The Notebook”) about a young girl who goes to visit her father for the summer, rebels, and meets a boy. To me, that basically sounds like “Hannah Montana” without the wig.

But it’s romance, it’s Miley actually acting and it features all new music. As well as Oscar nominee Greg Kinnear.

So check it out here, thanks to Yahoo Movies, and let us know what you think. It’ll be released April 2 and is rated PG for thematic material, some violence, sensuality and mild language.

The message they left? “Think about the safety in your social media life to the same extent you do in your real life.”

Facebook has thousands of groups, which are different from personal accounts.  Groups are joined by members with like interests; anything from TV shows, careers, school alumni to charitable organizations.  The exact number of groups hacked in unknown, but the total is believed to be in the hundreds.

Facebook users checking their group’s updates were met with this message:

“Hello, we hereby announce that we have officially hijacked your Facebook group. This means we control a certain part of the information about you on Facebook. If we wanted we could make you appear in a bad way which could damage your image severely.

“For example we could rename your group and call it something very inappropriate and nasty, like ‘I support pedophile’s rights.’ But have no fear — we won’t. We just renamed it Control Your Info. Because this is really all we want:

“Think about the safety in your social media life to the same extent you do in your real life.

“Watch the video clip for more information or check out www.controlyour.info for more tips soon!

“We promise to restore your group name and leave the group by the end of next week. Don’t worry — we won’t mess anything up.”

A Facebook representative released a statement saying, “There has been no hacking and there is no confidential information at risk.  We are still investigating this situation, but an extremely small number of groups have been affected.”

I don’t know how taking over the administration of someone’s site isn’t hacking, but it’s true that groups do not hold any personal information- you opt in and you opt out.  All of your personal information is contained in your profile, but if someone can easily take over Facebook groups, it wouldn’t be surprising if some ill intentioned hacker could break into your personal profile.

Control Your Info is right, while their methods may have clouded their message, that your social and online information should be protected just as heavily as your real life information.  You shred your bank statements, junk mail and lock up your documents- what information do you leave saved into your computer and online? Bank passwords? Word docs full of you access codes and usernames for easy reference?

Think twice what you store on your computer or someone else may end up controlling your info.

Daniella Delaney, editor of Practical Parenting and Pregnancy, says that it’s normal to remove blotchy coloration from skin and spittle, but neither confirmed nor denied that fat rolls were removed. ” … we don’t have a hit list of thing[s] we look out for.”

This is an alarming trend that has been in the media for years, but it never once occurred to me that it might be applied to babies. I’d think the reasoning behind retouching adult models is to project an ideal to the reader that they can emulate if they choose to, and the magazine is then filled with advertisements for products that will help them do that. But babies look the way they do naturally, and develop the way they do according to biological imperatives. Why on Earth would you want to slim down your infant, or even pretend that that is a desirable outcome?

This expectation of an arbitrarily-decided perfection is insidious in many respects, not the least of which is the fact that it’s non-functional. If you are a horrible person, your physical appearance will not change that. The beauty industry emphasizes all the wrong aspects of humanity, and it needs to stop. No one can ever look as “good” as they do in a photo, nor should they. Parents, please raise your children to understand that outward appearances are never as important as inner beauty. You will spare us all a lot of grief in the long run.

Clint Eastwood

First of all, Clint Eastwood gets to say whatever he wants; I certainly won’t argue with him. Second of all, that’s an unfair remark to teens, who cannot be so glibly and simply categorized. Third of all, I kind of see his point. It seems like the news has been so full of pettiness, with people taking personal shots at media and political figures, focusing more on appearance than substantive issues. Culturally, we’ve developed a society of entitlement, where our every whim is expected to be satisfied. And it’s true: this sort of behavior is somewhat common in teenagers, but there are ways to manage this.

My son and I have a statement we use when working on projects, or trying new things that may be challenging to him. I say “How do we succeed?” and he says “Hard work!” And that is perhaps the most important thing you can promote in your child. Stay away as much as you can from telling your child she’s so cute, or so smart, or so talented. History is full of failures who leaned too hard on the expectation of their talent to succeed for them. Hard work, on the other hand — which is in a great part what Eastwood references when he mentions the Greatest Generation — will always provide results. Hard work plus intelligence, hard work plus attractiveness, hard work plus talent — these things are what lead to success, and ultimately, a generation of people who do great things for society as a whole, and not just for themselves.

Police are seeking the duo but have little to go on other than a general description. The crime occurred at the 6100 block of East 21st Street just after 8:30 AM. If anyone has any information on this matter, they are advised to call the IMPD or Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.

Is it possible to show compassion and cruelty at the same time? One of the masked men assaulted one of the adults twice, causing the man to pass out from the beating. How to categorize this kind of behavior that still allows for mercy toward a baby? Is there really honor among thieves? These burglars brought guns into the home, presumably with the intent to use them if they had to. It’s unlikely that, once they’ve been caught, their one act of compassion will result in any kind of clemency regarding punishment. So how to react to this news? We can be thankful this didn’t end in bloodshed, and be done with it.

Yeah, pretty much this is every parent’s nightmare if they go to Disneyland. Liveleak captured the Disney performer dressed as Pluto chasing a kid down, then having some words with a parent and more.

It’s funny, yes, but also a little scary and creepy. We wonder if this has anything to do with Disney’s idea to make Mickey a bit more edgy.

Easton Sports, along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a voluntary recall of all their  bicycles with EA30 Stems.  This stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury to anyone riding.  So far there has only been one reported incident of minor injury but Easton Sports is cooperating to make sure no others occur.

The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap. “EA30” is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.  Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.

Easton and the CPSC are urging anyone who has purchased a product with these stems immediately cease use and contact any authorized Easton Sports dealer for a free replacement.  You can contact Easton Sports at 866-892-6059 or visit the website EastonBike.com

For more information on other recalls that may affect you, please visit these links:

• Maclaren Stroller Recall
• RECALL – Pacifiers May Come Apart And Be Swallowed
• RECALL – Daiso Issues Two Recalls On More Than 10 Different Children’s Toys
• RECALL – Targets Issues Recall and Pays $600,000 For Knowingly Violating Lead Paint Ban
• RECALL – ‘Wooden Bunk Beds’ Sold At Big Lots Stores May Collapse
• RECALL – O’Neill Hoodies Could Cause Strangulation
• RECALL – MAXI-COSI Child Safety Seats

“This is an infant, and they require 24-hour care,” Hughes said. “It was very, very stressful, just too much for me to deal with.” She runs a daycare center at home, and also takes care of her own mother and sister, who are ill, and another child with special needs. With no further involvement with the father, Hutchinson felt that she had no options in place, so refused to take her deployment flight. She was arrested and remains in Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, awaiting an investigation.

Kevin Larson, spokesman for Hunter Army Airfield, feels that Hutchinson was given misleading information. “If she would have come to the deployment terminal with her child, there’s no question she would not have been deployed,” he states.

This is a sad case of misinformation and fears run amuck. It will no doubt be resolved before too long, but one can imagine the desperation felt by Hutchinson as she faced her first deployment ever, with no one to take care of her only child. Never let it be said that the military is an organization that cares only for the blood and sweat of its troops; clearly, they value the bonds of parenthood as well.

Mattel released the Jacob Barbie November 13, a Barbie doll of Jacob Black, the buff werewolf from The Twilight Saga.  Jacob Barbie joined Bella Barbie and Edward Barbie, to cover the whole Twilight love triangle.

What does your Jacob Black Barbie come with?  Shorts, shoes, washboard abs, and that’s about it.  The Barbie doesn’t come with a shirt- the way we are used to, and enjoy seeing Jacob, but something Taylor Lautner would rather avoid.

Lautner, who plays Jacob Black in the movies, had to gain 30 pounds of muscle meat to keep up with his character’s transformation from the first movie, Twilight, to the second, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, due in theaters November 20th.

Jacob’s beef up launched him from cutie to heart throb- a role he’s not quite comfortable with. Ladies, he is not a piece of meat.

“I worked hard to get in shape for this role,” Lautner explains. “My motivation was the movie and the fans, but I don’t want to become known as just a body. If I had to choose, I would never take my shirt off again in a movie, but I guess that’s not very realistic. I certainly won’t be asking to do it, though.  It’s so uncomfortable knowing that so many people are seeing pictures of me shirtless.  It’s weird. It’s kind of embarrassing.”

Granted, Jacob doesn’t wear a shirt throughout most of the movie, but come on, the best part about Barbies is their accessories!

Are you Team Jacob? Enter our giveaway by voicing your love for your fave wolf and win one of 10 Team Jacob or Team Edward t-shirts!

Here at KidGlue, we try and give you advice or suggestions to help you be a better, cooler parent. It’s not an easy task, but we do our best. And when we are at our best, we tell you about things that maybe your kids haven’t heard of, but will eventually love if they give it a shot.

Today, we do that again.

A few weeks ago I was at a film festival here in Los Angeles and saw a film called “A Town Called Panic.” It’s a stop motion animation film, much like “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” but it stars inanimate toys like a horse, a cowboy and an Indian. It’s from Belgium, so it’s in French with English subtitles, but the story and characters are so wacky and out of this world that even if your kids CAN’T read, they are sure to eat this film up. It’s one of my favorite of the year and I’m an adult. (I’m not the only one either, most critics love this movie.)

The film will be out in very limited release on December 16 so it qualifies for an Oscar and then slowly roll out to other theaters in January. You can check the full list here to see if it’s going to be in your town. And if it’s not, just click this link and add it to your Netflix queue now. Trust us. “A Town Called Panic” is a blast on multiple levels for the whole family.

Want proof? Watch this trailer below.

This is the first such recorded instance of a comatose birth and doctors are unsure if the coma is reversible. However, the patient’s body presumably remains able to nurture her newborn, with the ability to express breast milk. There will likely commence a period of assisted bonding of mother to child, given that the patient is unable to hold her baby on her own. The attachment phenomenon at this stage is extremely important for the baby, who needs a stable environment to help it grow.

Science has made a great many leaps over the decades, but it can’t do everything. The baby’s father has an arduous task ahead of him, and an emotional one. Let’s hope for everyone’s sake that the mother revives soon, so she can share in an experience that might not be repeated in her lifetime.

Where else can you and your kids see Kristin Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner LIVE other than right here at KidGlue.com?

We’ve got a live stream from the premiere of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” thanks to our friends at MySpace.com. They are going crazy with “Twilight” with their “New Moon” Premiere page as well as their “Twilight” home page where you can get tickets or watch trailers.

The premiere happens at 5pm Pacific time TONIGHT (that’s Monday Nov. 16) live from Los Angeles. So be sure to grab your Twi-Hard kids and get them in front of this page. All the stars from the film are going to be there and you can watch it below.

And while you wait, why not enter our “Twilight” contest that ends tomorrow or read about the current Burger King promotion, an upcoming “Twilight” restaurant, the “Twilight” dolls or any number of other kid related “Twilight” stuff right here.

Then check back Friday for our exclusive KidGlue review of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” Is it appropriate for your kids? Will your boys like it as much as your daughters? We’ll let you know first thing Friday.

But first, check out the premiere. (Images courtesy of Summit Entertainment.)

MySpace Twilight Saga: New Moon Red Carpet Live Stream

Parents are snatching up the latest toys for the upcoming holiday season early this year, and it may cause trouble for parents who wait to shop.

Experts are predicting a hot toy shortage this holiday season, but the shortage isn’t due to the phenomenal popularity of the toys themselves, like the Beanie Baby craze that left many trampled, but the fact that toy retailers are scared to order a big stock of even the most popular toys, after last year’s economic crisis left them holding millions of dollars of unpurchased inventory.

The result is that shoppers are already finding it hard to find the toys their kids are begging for, and most shoppers aren’t even prepping for the holiday season just yet.

Experts say the hardest toys to find are probably going to be Zhu Zhu Hamsters, adorable little mechanical hamsters kids are snatching up like the Nano Pets of yester-year,and as MSNBC.com reports, Mattel’s Mindflex, a game that measures brain activity through a helmet, Nerf N Strike, a Nerf dart thrower from Hasbro Inc. and Barbie Fashionista.

So even if you are prepared to spend a little more this year than last, you might be hard up to find what you are looking for.  Your best bet? If you see it, buy it. Ask your kids today what their top few choices are for Christmas so you can start keeping an eye out for them.  The internet is also a great place to look- check the manufacturer’s site first, and then hit up Ebay.com to try and find a deal.

Or you can be like my parents and ignore what your child asks for, buy your kids what you think they should like, and then get mad when they aren’t overly excited about it.  Ah, the holidays.

I know, I know, we are on “Fantastic Mr. Fox” overkill this weekend. We posted a review, a feature story featuring interviews and a behind the scenes video. But this movie – great for both kids and adults – is that good and as it opens in theaters (New York and LA today, in your city in the coming week) you need to see it out.

So, in that theme, we present the following video thanks to HitFix. Here you’ll see the director and co-director Wes Anderson act out scenes from the film. Wait, what? Let us explain.

1. Anderson wrote the screenplay with Noah Baumbach.
2. Actors recorded their parts on a real farm in New England.
3. Storyboards were drawn and put together detailing every single shot of the movie.
4. Anderson acted out many of these story boards as a reference for animators who were about to start the stop motion animation process
5. Stop motion animation

This video gives us a hint at step 4. The people who animated the character each subtle movement at a time watched these videos and it gave them an idea of how the director wanted each one to move.

If you kids are fans of this movie, they will be blown away by this video as it gives a unique an cool glimpse at the filmmaking process.

Enjoy!