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The American West is brought to the screen in vivid purple and blue animation in Disney's barnyard adventure HOME ON THE RANGE. With geometric patches representing a vast expanse of farmland, and landscapes ranging from rocky desert to lush green pastures, this classic cartoon--no Pixar influence here--is visually pleasing in its simplicity. The lively personalities of Roseanne Barr, Judi Dench, and Jennifer Tilly bring raucous fun to the three bovine heroines: Maggie (Barr)--a big brash prize-winning cow, Mrs. Caloway (Dench)--a refined and ladylike cow who won't be seen without her purple bonnet, and Grace (Tilly)--a New Age cow who swears by peaceful, holistic solutions. These girls are determined to save their farm from the greedy land baron Alameda Slim (Randy Quaid) and they set off on a trek as self-appointed bounty hunters to win the $750 prize for Slim's capture. Along the way they lock horns with the sheriff's horse Buck (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) who, in the end, helps them save the day. Catchy music by Bonnie Raitt and K.D. Lang adds to the fun-filled adventure of HOME ON THE RANGE, a movie that is sure to please family members of all ages.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.66Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Deleted Jokes Music Video Animated Short of The Three Little Pigs

Kuzco (David Spade) is the young, arrogant emperor of a vast kingdom. For his entire life, he has always had everything his own way. When his adviser, Yzma (Eartha Kitt), decides to usurp his power for herself, she has her servant Kronk (Patrick Warburton) poison Kuzco--but something goes wrong, and instead of dying, Kuzco is transformed into a talking llama. The former emperor winds up in the company of Pacha (John Goodman), a simple peasant just evicted from his land by Kuzco`s plans for a new summer home. Pacha and Kuzco grudgingly agree to work together to restore Kuzco to his throne--and back to human form--but a series of wacky misadventures and the schemes of Yzma ensure that their journey will be a treacherous one. With THE EMPEROR S NEW GROOVE, Disney takes a break from the more serious, epic dramas of recent years in order to focus on nonstop comedy and slapstick dialogue. Featuring a series of hilarious stunts and a quick, lighthearted pace, THE EMPEROR S NEW GROOVE is a bubbly pleasure for viewers of all ages. The film also features Sting`s Oscar-nominated song
My Funny Friend and Me.

The classic Felix Salter story Bambi provides the basis for this near-perfect Disney animated feature. We follow the male deer Bambi from birth, through his early childhood experiences with woodland pals Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk, the traumatic sudden death of Bambi's mother at the hands of hunters, his courtship of the lovely doe Faline, and his rescue of his friends during a raging forest fire; we last see the mature, antlered Bambi assuming his proper place as the Prince of the Forest. In the grand Disney tradition, Bambi is brimming with unforgettable sequences, notably the young deer's attempts to negotiate an iced-over pond, and most especially the death of Bambi's mother--and if this moment doesn't move you to tears, you're made of stone (many subsequent Disney films, including Lion King, have tried, most in vain, to match the horror and pathos of this one scene). The score in Bambi yielded no hits along the lines of
Whistle While You Work,
but the songs are adroitly integrated into the action. Bambi was the last of the
classic
early Disney features before the studio went into a decade-long doldrums of disjointed animated pastiches like Make Mine Music. Hal Erickson

The sequel to a Walt Disney animated hit, LILO AND STITCH 2 continues the adventures of the title characters, respectively a young Hawaiian girl and her best friend, an experimental alien creature. In their tropical paradise, Lilo and Stitch have a fun-loving life, as Stitch helps his friend prepare for the annual Hula festival. But things take a turn for the worst when a glitch in Stitch`s genetic makeup causes him to go haywire, creating chaos and destruction all over the island. Now Lilo and the rest of Stitch`s friends have to find him and stop his rampage before someone gets hurt. LILO AND STITCH 2 contains the same distinctive animation as its predecessor, and also features classic Elvis Presley tunes.

PRESCHOOL POWER is a series of videos that address the physical and mental needs of a child getting ready to enter preschool. Using Montessori inspired activities, the series concentrates as much on mental skills as it does the often overlooked physical skills like hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity as well. Thanks to experienced instructors (4 year-old children, like the series' intended audience), important skills such as flipping on a jacket, pouring milk without spilling and holding a pencil correctly become fun activities and have children brimming with confidence on their first day of school. Featuring over twenty songs and many Montessori-based demonstrations, JACKET FLIPS AND OTHER TIPS is the perfect primer for any preschooler.DVD Features:Region 0Keep CaseFull FrameAudio: Stereo - EnglishInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus

Anyone with a parachute and a desire for fun will find THE NEW PARACHUTE GAMES a useful educational title. Instructor Dale LeFevre and his group of happy children present how to play 20 games and activities with a large parachute. LeFevre explains the rules, and then the kids are more than happy to participate in a sample demonstration of the game. Although they may not realize it, the games teach the children valuable social skills like teamwork and physical self-control, tied into the very rules themselves.

Three of the top Israeli television stars in Israel take children on a historical trip around Israel through a celebration song favorites. Dafna Dekel, Dalik Vilinitz, and Uzi Hitman all star.DVD Features:Region 1, 2Keep CaseDual Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 - HebrewInteractive Features: Scene Access

The exceptional powers possessed by a young boy form the focus for this outstanding animated drama. The plot is based on stories that have entered into African legend as tales of a remarkably gifted child have been handed down through the generations. Physically strong, incredibly intelligent, and able to talk from an inexplicably early age, the boys talents are harnessed by local villagers in an attempt to lift a curse that has been placed on them. A noteworthy entry into the canon of animated features, KIRIKOU AND THE SORCERESS is an impressively rendered tale that should captivate young and old alike.DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseAdditional Release Material: Director's CommentsInteractive Features: Scene Access