Welcome to 'Toons For Toddlers (TFT)

We’re thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful program to families across Canada. Thanks to your requests and our own challenging experiences with theatre offerings for toddlers, this program was conceived.

Toons for Toddlers is a brand new concept in family entertainment. It enables families with toddlers and young children (ages 2-5) the opportunity to enjoy great entertainment in a toddler-friendly environment.

What does toddler-friendly mean? Many parents (including the creators of TFT) have wanted to take their youngsters to enjoy a movie on the big screen with popcorn and big seats. However, many of us have found that the movies are too long, too loud, too dark and too scary for little ones.

TFT has created a program that brings some of the best children’s entertainment on to the big screen for your toddlers’ delight. The entire screening length is just under 60 minutes. We reduce the theatre sound significantly so that it’s loud enough to enjoy but not too loud to be scary. Most importantly, we leave the lights on dim enough for parents and little ones to find their way out of their seats for washroom breaks if necessary.

Please enjoy the experience and we encourage your feedback and suggestions.

NEWS UPDATE

Thanks to everyone for staying in touch!  We’re pleased to announce our next screening is In the Night Garden “Fun in the Garden” the weekend of February 27th & 28th.  Please be sure to check the location of your choice and verify which day the screening will take place.

Thank you for your continued support of our program, and we look forward to seeing you in February.

Birthday Party Packages Are Available!
For a fun birthday party, come to TFT! Package includes reserved seating, admission, your child's photo and happy birthday greeting on screen as part of the pre-show slide show, and a special happy birthday greeting! For information and reservations phone: 905-707-8866.

Partners with The Licensing Shop Inc. for Content Programming

Launches with the BBC/Ragdoll property In the Night Garden

TORONTO (March 12, 2009) -- Robyn Green-Ruskin, President of Sunflower Productions and Owner of the highly successful cinema series, “Movies for Mommies” today announced the start-up of a Canadian first - “‘Toons for Toddlers^TM.”

The concept offers parents with children, aged two to five years, the opportunity to experienc “going to the movies” with preschool content at a shorter viewing length of 60 minutes compared to full-length feature films. All participating theatres will turn up their lights slightly and soften the sound for little ears. Additionally Sunflower Productions plans to introduce added value features before and after the exhibition.

Sunflower Productions will handle all the theatrical operations and marketing execution while The Licensing Shop will manage the programming of content and coordination with sponsors.

Read the full press release here (opens in a new window)
Toons For Toddlers launches.

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Toons For Toddlers

About 'Toons For Toddlers

'Toons For Toddlers was created by two moms with toddlers themselves. Robyn Green-Ruskin is the owner and creator of the successful Movies For Mommies (MFM) - Canada’s Original Parent & Baby Film Event. MFM was launched 8 years ago and thousands of moms and babies have enjoyed matinees at its host theatres. In the last few years, many requests have come from moms asking for toddler programming. With second or third or fourth kids and a baby, they wanted a venue where they could bring all their kids to enjoy a theatre experience. The complaint they consistently had was that full length feature films were still too long for their kids to sit through and the movies were so loud it scared their kids.

Enter Nancy Fowler, co-founder of The Licensing Shop Inc., and her experience with a multitude of the world’s top entertainment producers for young children. She put together a plan and works closely with various companies to secure the most popular, quality and entertaining programming appropriate for the young audience. Together, we are striving to build a fun and consistent cinema experience to you and your toddlers. We appreciate that this is most likely a “first” cinema experience for your toddler and we want it to become a cherished memory for you both.

TFT events run at all theatres in Canada where Movies For Mommies is hosted. The program has trained staff to help with any concerns or accommodations that may be required by families.

Are these actual movies that you’re screening?
We are securing great quality family entertainment from blue-chip entertainment producers but our rule is that the length of play will not be longer than 60 minutes. Most big box-office animated feature films go longer at 75-90 minutes. We will have some “movies” at 45 minutes in length while other entertainment will be composed of two half-hour episodes. Whenever possible we are striving for entertainment that has yet to be seen on television or home entertainment in Canada.

How often does TFT run at my local theatre?
Toons For Toddlers runs once a month either on a Saturday or Sunday morning (10:30 AM) at selected theatres. We’ve made it early enough in the day that you can get to the theatre, see the show, and be home in time for lunch and naptime; and, late enough in the morning that you can enjoy your cup of coffee without a panic to get out the door. Please check our locations page for exact screenings dates frequently as we will be updating often.

How much is TFT?
Our program is reasonably priced at $5.00 per person! This allows us to cover our production costs and makes it an affordable family outing. Gift cards and birthday party packages are available.

I have a toddler and a baby – can I take the baby with us?
That’s the beauty of Toons for Toddlers, we’re baby friendly too! The reduced sound levels and low lighting makes it a comfortable environment for babies as well. Each of our theatres also have Bottle Warmers at the concession counters.

January 14, 2010

Please join us for our next screening of episodes from the newly released DVD of In the Night Garden "Fun in the Garden".

Screenings run on Saturday or Sunday depending on the theatre. Please check theatre listings below for the correct date in your area.

January 14, 2010

Please join us for our next screening of episodes from the newly released DVD of In the Night Garden "Fun in the Garden".

Visit the Theatre section for screenings and showtimes in your area.
See you at the movies!

'Toons For Toddlers Screening and Sponsorship Info
info@toonsfortoddlers.com  (905) 707-8866

For information about Entertainment Programming
Nancy Fowler nancy@thelicensingshop.com  (647) 438-4689

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