Child’s Play (1980)
September 1, 2010 – 1:00 am | View Comments

Child’s Play or An American Short Story is a short film released in the United States in 1980. The atmosphere of the film can easily be compared with some of the earliest adaptations of the books of Stephen King while, at the same time, the story is told in a manner not much different than one would expect to find in the tales of Hans Christian Anderson.

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Movie reviews that focus on the psychosocial development of a youth and often involves great conflict and transformation

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Reviews of coming of age shorts. (films that have a duration > than 1 minute and < than 15 minutes with focus on the character ,the visual drama or plot twists)

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Billy Elliot the Musical

Profiles of the young actors who play the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical as well as other BETM related articles.

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Introducing Oleg Aleksandrov
August 29, 2010 – 6:56 pm | View Comments

Oleg AleksandrovTheSkyKid.com is constantly searching across the globe for young talent in music and the performing arts. Lately, thanks to the constant development of the social media, by the time a youthful star is “discovered” the word about him has already spread.  Even so, we pride ourselves here at TheSkyKid for spotlighting, not only known and famous stars and actors, but  lesser known ones who come to our attention by various channels – being recommended by our readers, a producer,  friend or sometimes even a random “stumble upon” of a news article or YouTube clip.

In this article, we have the pleasure of introducing Oleg Aleksandrov. He is seven years old, lives in the Ukraine and has a tremendous talent behind the microphone.  Oleg astonishes the audience in each venue he performs, singing covers of such big name performers as Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong and The Beatles. While English is Oleg’s second language, one could hardly know that by watching and listening to this young entertainer.

Below, you can see Oleg performing What a Wonderful World and Love Me Tender during the second day of the first International Children’s Jazz Festival (OKeshkin Jazz) in  Kiev, Ukraine. Oleg Aleksandrov amazed the festival audience with the unexpectedly technically gifted compositions that belied his age — mesmerizing them with his presentation of adult music that possessed such childish sincerity and spirit!

There’s no doubt the world will be hearing much more in the future from this talented young singer.

For more information about Oleg and the festival please refer to the Jazz in Kiev official web site .

Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)
August 27, 2010 – 10:17 pm | View Comments
Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007)

Have Dreams, Will Travel is an enjoyable coming of age tale. The viewer follows two young people, Benjamin and Cassie, and their adventures, as they cross several states on their escape to Baltimore.

An Exclusive Interview: Krissy-Jo Williams
August 24, 2010 – 10:32 pm | View Comments
An Exclusive Interview: Krissy-Jo Williams

Excerpt from the interview with Kristy-Jo Williams: “I don’t know why I am so connected to that song (Me and Bobby McGee) but it is really emotional. I just love playing it. (Sigh) I don’t know why, maybe because I love sixties and classic rock. I’ve grown up with that music.”

The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut
August 23, 2010 – 3:13 am | View Comments
The Orphans – Original Director’s Cut

Films are predominantly made for entertainment. However some, such as the Russian movie The Orphans (1977) — thanks to its intelligently composed narrative — lead its viewers to powerful conclusions about life.

2 Boys: Norway’s Newest Pop Phenomenon
August 18, 2010 – 3:32 am | View Comments
2 Boys: Norway’s Newest Pop Phenomenon

2 Boys are Marcus and Sondre from Norway. They have been so busy doing live performances this summer that it has been hard to hold them down long enough for an interview. But I was finally able to catch up with them and was able to ask them a few questions.

Privacy in the digital age
August 17, 2010 – 12:52 am | View Comments
Privacy in the digital age

Privacy is a fundamental right and the basis of a free society. Not so anymore ?

Billy Elliot the Musical Has Official Opening in South Korea
August 16, 2010 – 12:05 am | View Comments
Billy Elliot the Musical Has Official Opening in South Korea

After three years of preparation, Billy Elliot the Musical: Korea had its official Opening Night at the LG Art Center on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:00pm.

The Top 5 Coming of Age Books for Girls
August 15, 2010 – 4:48 am | View Comments
The Top 5 Coming of Age Books for Girls

Coming of age books for girls are somewhat interesting in that they look not at the physical aspects of the shift between girlhood to womanhood, but at the mental gears that have to be shifted. There are some great books that cover this area; these are the Top 5.

Avoidance
August 15, 2010 – 4:34 am | View Comments
Avoidance

”Avoidance is about love and choice and responsibility and community and other things that affect every human, and I tried to write it with the widest possible audience in mind.”

Looking For Alibrandi: For Any Girl Looking To Fit In
August 14, 2010 – 9:13 pm | View Comments
Looking For Alibrandi: For Any Girl Looking To Fit In

Born to a teenage mother and raised with the well meaning assistance of an intrusive Italian family, Josie believes her heritage to be the burden that defines her young life. Her Catholic upbringing taught her about martyrdom, and she applies the term with passion every day, delighting in any opportunity to remind others how hard she has it; “We live in the same country but we’re different. What’s taboo for Italians isn’t taboo for Australians.”

Apollo 3 Releases a New Single
August 13, 2010 – 11:07 pm | View Comments
Apollo 3 Releases a New Single

The ever so popular German rock band Apollo 3 has just released a new single called Unverwundbar (Invulnerable). Read the details here.

Christian Beadles
August 12, 2010 – 5:49 am | View Comments
Christian Beadles

If you follow the world musical scene and are entranced by young and budding performers such as Justin Bieber, Jordan Jansen, Cody Simpson and MattyB, chances are you have also heard of Christian Beadles. Remember the name — and remember that you heard it here that this talented young performer is going places — and very soon.

Billy Elliot the Musical: Korea Holds 1st Preview
August 11, 2010 – 4:30 pm | View Comments
Billy Elliot the Musical: Korea Holds 1st Preview

The Korean production of Billy Elliot the Musical had its first preview on the evening of August 10, 2010. Read about it in this article.