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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today plans to appeal the MPAA's decision to assign an "R" rating to its forthcoming documentary BULLY, an urgent and intimate look at America's bullying crisis by award-winning filmmaker Lee Hirsch. The "R" rating was made on the basis of "some language," and restricts children under 17 from seeing the film unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. As a result, BULLY could not be screened in U.S....

DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With over $40,000 in support from Kids 'R' Kids Schools and Academies across the nation, Helping A Hero (a Texas nonprofit) has built a customized home for a highly decorated Army veteran. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kids-r-kids-supports-helping-a-hero-139090349.html Helping a Hero officially welcomed Sgt. First Class John Walding and his family into...

A portion of every Kids Birthday Party Invitations purchased from Announcingit.com will benefit children's charities Joy Jars by Jessie and NEGU (Never Ever Give Up), inspired by Jessica Joy Rees, who lost her 10-month fight with cancer. Foothill Ranch, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012 "For 2012, we have chosen to support Joy Jars by Jessie and The NEGU Foundation," said Jeanette Herren, President of Announcingit Invitations. "These children's charities touched my heart, not only because...

Lowe's, Carter's Kids and Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade begin Community Revitalization WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rebuilding Together will partner with affiliate Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade, Lowe's and Carter's Kids Jan. 10-11 to build a new playground for John G. Dupuis Elementary School and renovate two nearby homes for local families. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090421/REBUILDINGLOGO) (Logo:...

Passion 4 K.I.D.S. Children's Charity honors Jacob Wallis, the 22-year-old father of baby Izaiah, who was hit by a teen drunk driver while being wheeled in his stroller on the sidewalk by his grandfather on the way to the park. Izaiah remains paralyzed from the waist down, on a feeding tube, colostomy, tracheotomy and ventilator. Jacob has left his job to be his son's full-time caregiver, learning all the intricate medical equipment keeping his son alive. Never complaining, Jacob...

Many disabled children fail to reach their full potential because they continue to be marginalized in schools, health and social care, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). "We found that disabled children often experience discrimination, exclusion and even violence," say Professor Dan Goodley and Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole, who implemented the study at the Manchester Metropolitan University. "The biggest barriers they meet are the attitudes...

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books and magazines, today announces the launch of 'FamilyFun Kids', a new, bi-monthly magazine that encourages kids' creativity with hands-on crafts, skill-building recipes, imaginative games, brainteasers, and puzzles. The magazine, geared to 6- to 12-year-olds, is created by the staff of 'Disney FamilyFun' magazine, which millions of moms turn to each month for...

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Klever Kids, designer of fun, stylish and high quality children's clothing, will be showcasing their Spring/Summer 2012 collection at this year's ENK Children's Club Trade Show. Debuting a line of everyday playful brights juxtaposed with their elegant Klever Kouture pieces, this collection is sure to secure a top spot on every parent's shopping list this season with its mass appeal and reasonable price points. Designed to capture the essence of...

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that Tom Quinn and Jason Janego have joined forces with TWC Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein to create a new TWC label to bring new films and other specialty entertainment to audiences simultaneously across multiple digital and traditional platforms. Quinn and Janego will serve as Co-Presidents of the yet-to-be named label, which will be based in New York. The announcement was made by TWC COO David...

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps announced today that two of its Kid Reporters, ten-year-old Topanga Sena of Orlando, Florida, and eleven-year-old Jacob Schroeder of Albuquerque, New Mexico, conducted an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama at the White House in time for back-to-school. This is the first time in its decade-long history that members of the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps®, the country's largest and longest-running...