Mirrormask (DVD)
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Mirrormask (DVD)
IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 30, 2005Reminiscent of ALICE IN WONDERLAND and LABRYNTH, MIRRORMASK is a fantasy tale of an intelligent young girl on a journey through a magical world. It is also a visually astounding piece of filmmaking, updating the fairy-tale quest in a coming-of-age story imbued with dark beauty. Written by Neil Gaiman (SANDMAN) and directed by frequent collaborator and illustrator Dave McKean, the film mixes live action and animation, and manages to keep the graphic novelists
aesthetic largely intact: the frames are full of weirdly-skewed perspectives, foggy patches, and mismatched textures that appear grandly decayed. Stephanie Leonidas plays Helena, a young girl who juggles in her father s circus, but longs for a
normal
life. She spends her free time drawing elaborate, fantastical black-and-white pictures which cover every surface of her bedroom. One night, after an argument with her mother (Gina McKee) during which Helena lets fly some rather painful pronouncements, Mom falls ill with an unspecified affliction. As the family waits for news and the circus struggles financially, Helena blames herself for the misfortune. The night before her mother s surgery, Helena is mysteriously transported to a world which bears a strong resemblance to her own drawings, and is populated by strange creatures who follow an even stranger logic. Helena and her traveling companion, fellow juggler Valentine (Jason Barry), sign on to find a mysterious charm which will wake the queen of the city--also played by McKee--from her deep sleep, defeating the forces of darkness and returning Helena home. The film s outstanding art direction is complemented by witty dialogue and some genuinely creepy moments (the words
don t let them see you re afraid
are chill-inducing). Meanwhile, Leonidas s performance is remarkable, maintaining a likeability, charm, and freshness that is all the more amazing considering it was delivered against a green screen, with her special-effec
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Sesame Street - Stories, Games and Songs (DVD)
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Sesame Street - Stories, Games and Songs (DVD)
The STORIES, GAMES,& SONGS collection combines three fun-filled SESAME STREET volumes: in BIG BIRD`S STORY TIME, Maria reads charming fairy-tale adaptations to Big Bird and Snuffy; in PLAY-ALONG GAMES& SONGS, Big Bird leads a series of fun activities that teach skills such as rhyming, shapes, and counting; and in SLEEPYTIME SONGS& STORIES, the Sesame Street gang share their secrets for getting ready for bed.
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It`s Cooking Time with Sesame Street (DVD)
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It`s Cooking Time with Sesame Street (DVD)
The loveable puppets of SESAME STREET educate and entertain in this triple feature of food-themed episodes. In
Let`s Eat! Funny Food Songs,
Grover sings the praises of all types of food when he meets a picky eater who refuses to eat anything but pizza. In
Elmo`s Magic Cookbook,
the exuberant red puppet explores the fun world of cooking with help from guest stars Emeril Lagasse and Heather Headley. And in
Cookie Monster`s Best Bites,
the beloved blue one waxes poetic about his favorite food with guest star Annette Bening.
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Recess: School's Out (DVD)
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Recess: School's Out (DVD)
In this animated film from Disney based on the popular children's television show RECESS, the evil school principal Dr. Benedict is trying to eliminate summer vacation from the calendar. To do so, he has devised a way to alter the weather and make it perpetually winter. To help the save summer vacation, T.J. Detweiler gets the teachers and students to band together, determined to stop the principal's deranged plans.Bonus Music Videos - Robert Goulet -Green Tambourine
Myra -Dancing in the Street
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Pete's Dragon (DVD)
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Pete's Dragon (DVD)
This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and the great Red Buttons. An ITA Award winner. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song (Candle on the Water), Best Original Song Score.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseSingle Side - Single LayerFull Frame - 1.33:1Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 - English Dolby Digital 2.0 - French Dolby Digital 2.0 - SpanishAdditional Release Material: Animated Short -The Reluctant Dragon Disney TV PromosDisney Family AlbumInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus Interactive Game -Where's Elliot?Text/ Photo Galleries: 3 Stills Galleries - 1. Production Materials
2. Art Development
3. Advertising and Merchandising
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Teacher's Pet (DVD)
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Teacher's Pet (DVD)
Nathan Lane hams it up beautifully in this animated film version of the Disney/ABC TV series. He provides the voice for Spot, a talking dog who longs to be a boy so much that he even dresses up as one so he can accompany his owner Leonard (Shaun Fleming) to school, where he gets the best grades in the class. Fast-paced fun abounds here, with plenty of sly humor geared to the parents in the audience. The truly strange storyline follows Spot down to Florida where he gets himself genetically transformed into a human at the hands of controversial wacko, Dr. Crank (Kelsey Grammar). The trouble is, he becomes a man, not a boy, and the lunacy reaches peak heights when Leonard's mom falls in love with the new dog-man. This creates all sorts of bizarre emotional havoc for Leonard, as he realizes his own pooch might become his step-dad. Meanwhile Dr. Crank is in hot pursuit, determined to take Spot with him on a world tour. There's plenty of zippy, irreverent musical numbers, and it all goes speeding by so fast and fresh it's nearly impossible to catch all the details in one viewing. The animation bursts off the screen in bright colors. Lane is consistently inventive and hilarious. And the supporting voices are all terrific--Paul Reubens plays one of Crank's earlier experiments gone wrong (a dim-witted alligator boy), and Barry Stiller plays a tough-talking parrot.DVD Features:Region [unknown]Keep CaseLetterboxed Widescreen - 1.66Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English DTS 5.1 Surround Sound - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Featurettes - 1. Series Premiere Episode
2. Deleted Scenes
3. Music Video by Christy Carlson Romano
4. Disney's Song Selection
5.The Art of Gary Baseman
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The Three Musketeers (DVD)
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The Three Musketeers (DVD)
In this first animated, musical feature that presents Mickey, Donald, and Goofy together, the three beloved characters play janitors with dreams of the fame and fortune that go along with being a musketeer. When Princess Minnie fears for her safety, Pete, the Musketeer captain, assigns pals Mickey, Donald, and Goofy to protect her. The ensuing comedy and chaos make this a classic Disney film.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseLetterboxed Widescreen - 1.78Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound - English DTS 5.1 Surround Sound - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Featurettes - 1.Build Your Own Opera
2.The Many Hats of Mickey
3.The Making of THE THREE MUSKETEERS Commentary - 1. Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pete - Animated Stars Deleted ScenesInteractive Features:Disney's Song Selection
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Pooh`s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (DVD)
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Pooh`s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (DVD)
Back at the Hundred Acre Wood, Pooh and friends misinterpret a farewell note from Christopher Robin, who has gone away to school. The gang sets off on an important mission to rescue their friend, mistakenly believing he has instead gone to
Skull --a fate, they imagine, fraught with many perils.
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Where The Red Fern Grows (DVD)
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Where The Red Fern Grows (DVD)
The classic children's novel by Wilson Rawls is given a second film adaptation with WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS. Billy Coleman is a boy who loves dogs, and more than anything else he wants a hunting dog of his own. After working hard, he saves up his money and buys a pair of them, Little Ann and Old Dan. Billy trains the dogs himself, and encounters numerous adventures with the duo while exploring the valley where he and his family lives. WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS has taught stalwart American values like loyalty, bravery, and the value of hard work to generations of children through Rawls's novel. Lyman Dayton, who produced a previous adaptation of Rawls' work, and therefore has had a longtime understanding of the story, is the co-writer and director. The film also features the acting debut of best-selling recording artist Dave Matthews as Billy's father. WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS premiered at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in New York, and went on to win the Crystal Heart award at the Heartland Film Festival, which is dedicated to recognizing and honoring filmmakers whose work explores the human journey by artistically expressing hope and respect for the positive values of life.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
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Pooh's Heffalump Movie (DVD)
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Pooh's Heffalump Movie (DVD)
A welcome dose of old-fashioned animation for parents and a delightful, easy-to-follow experience for kids, this is a nostalgic cartoon feature for fans of the Pooh series. Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, Eyore, Winnie the Pooh, Kanga, and Roo, are all on hand for a lesson in how to fearlessly face new and possibly strange experiences. The plot concerns the hysterical panic that arises when the gang learns of a nearby family of dreaded heffalumps. Their subsequent excursion into Heffalump Hollow to capture the beasts is not a great success, but the littlest member of each side--Lumpy (Kyle Stanger) and Roo (Nikita Hopkins)--end up meeting and becoming friends. Mutual distrust lingers amongst the other animals however, and when Pooh and company try to capture Lumpy, his well-meaning but overprotective mom (Brenda Blethyn) charges to the rescue. The always relevant don't judge a book by its cover moral is conveyed with subtlety and wit, the animation style is clean and calming, and the scenery is rendered with an easy-on-the-eye pastel palette. There's an assortment of fun and lovely songs as well, including: The Horrible, Hazardous Heffalumps, Shoulder to Shoulder, and Little Mister Roo by Carly Simon. Parents may heave a nice sigh of relief to see that an animated film doesn't have to be rife with hyperkinetic action and over-the-top clowning to excite their kids' imagination.
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Batman Beyond: Season 1 (DVD)
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Batman Beyond: Season 1 (DVD)
Batman Beyond: Season 1 (DVD)
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Tom and Jerry Spotlight - Collection: Vol 2 (DVD)
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Tom and Jerry Spotlight - Collection: Vol 2 (DVD)
Containing 40 of the finest TOM AND JERRY cartoons to ever hit television and cinema screens, this second collection of cat and mouse classics offers a great chance for viewers to revel in their escapades once again. Interestingly, this collection reaches far back into the TOM AND JERRY archives, with a selection of early screen appearances from the feuding feline and the mercurial mouse. An impressive three Academy Award nominations were picked up by various cartoons included here, while a behind-the-scenes documentary on the actors who voice the characters sheds further light on the creative process that brings these loveable and enduring characters to life.
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