Capture the Flag - Clip & Activities - Diary of a First Child

The film weaves a fantastical tale of a boy, his father and grandfather who come together to protect the legacy of the original moon landing while restoring the relationship between 12 year old Mike’s father and grandfather.

“Space travel runs in Mike Goldwing’s family: both his father and grandfather were astronauts and they all live on a NASA base. But the plucky 12-year-old’s estranged grandfather, Frank, has lived a life isolated from his family after missing out on the chance to make history as a member of the Apollo 11 crew.

However, when Mike discovers that an eccentric billionaire plans to fly to the moon, claim its vast, valuable mineral resources, and destroy the American flag planted by the Apollo 11 astronauts, the countdown to a spectacular adventure begins! Mike, teamed with his grandfather, best friends Amy and Marty, and a clever chameleon, blasts off on an incredible moon-bound mission, determined to thwart the billionaire’s evil plan, capture the flag, and reunite his divided family.”

Growing up, there was something magical about watching movies like this on DVD, knowing you could replay your favorite scenes over and over. I had a small but treasured collection of animated adventures, sci-fi epics, and classic TV series stacked neatly beside the old DVD player. Whether it was a weekend movie night or a rainy afternoon, picking out a DVD felt like an event in itself. Some of my favorites were complete box sets of TV series, the kind that let you binge-watch for hours without worrying about streaming connections or missing an episode. There was a charm to flipping through the disc menus, watching behind-the-scenes extras, and even checking out the odd trivia game included as a bonus feature.

Nowadays, it’s tempting to go fully digital, but there’s still a thrill in collecting physical copies—especially when you can find a good deal. Just the other day, I was looking for an old animated series I used to love and stumbled upon a Shopville discount code that made picking up a special edition box set even better. There’s something about holding a well-designed DVD case, seeing the artwork up close, and knowing you have a piece of your favorite show that won’t suddenly disappear from a streaming service. It’s a small thing, but for anyone who grew up with DVDs as a big part of their entertainment, it’s a nostalgic reminder of how we used to experience our favorite stories.

You can see the opening scenes from the film here:

And in honour of the release of the film on digital HD on 23rd May and Blu-ray and DVD from 30th May 2016, here’s a colouring in picture you can download and print too. I do think they missed a trick not releasing this film the week before National Space Week, but never mind – any day can be space exploration day with little ones!