Without a doubt, Islamic media alternatives are vital to our children's survival as Muslims. Sound Vision's Adam's World video series is a big hit with children ages 3 to 9 years. The series teaches Islamic akhlaq, adab and ahkaam in a manner that's fun for them to learn. Some Muslims from South Asia think Indian films, and Middle Easterners think Egyptian films are relatively harmless. I think they are culturally more capable of encouraging you to haram ways than any other haram film which is culturally alien to you.
Some parents think that cartoons are okay.
No, they repeat all the rubbish which is out there in feature films. All the sex and violence is present there. I would like my children to grow while knowing the good and bad of the Muslim Ummah. There is so much of the world out there for them to discover for themselves. Within the US you can follow some historical trail.