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Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends Complete Series

derrick — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:38:52 +0000

The complete Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends series on DVD, including Season 5 on DVD for the first time. It s the whole shebang, featuring 91 trips in the WABAC time machine, 38 attempts to catch Snidely Whiplash, 91 tales fractured and 50 bits of wisdom from Mr. Know-it-All.

[Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends Complete Series]

VeggieTales Happy Together

derrick — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:14:01 +0000

Stories about family, friendship and faith. “Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler” takes you on a mysterious adventure with Sheerluck Holmes and his venerable sidekick Dr. Watson as they work together, their forensic fortitude can solve any crime. “The Grapes of Wrath”… What do you get when a bunch of very cranky grapes make fun of Junior Asparagus? One sad asparagus and one big problem. Will Junior ever be able to forgive them?! “Esther The Girl Who Became Queen” tells the story of a new queen. When Esther has the weight of the world on her shoulders and the fate of her people in her hands, can she find the courage to do what’s right.

[VeggieTales Happy Together]

Tangled

derrick — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:54:47 +0000

Disney presents a new twist on one of the most hilarious and hair-raising tales ever told. Your whole family will get tangled up in the fun, excitement and adventure of this magical motion picture. When the kingdom’s most wanted — and most charming — bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower — 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo set off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense. Let your hair down and get ready to cheer for TANGLED.

[Tangled]

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

julie — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:03:06 +0000

This classic and much-loved Peanuts story centers on the romantic yearnings of that eternally hapless hero Charlie Brown. As Valentine’s Day approaches Lucy tries to get Schroeder to give her a card Sally chases after Linus and poor Charlie Brown dreams of getting just one valentine. Even Snoopy’s mailbox is stuffed with those red heart-shaped cards–doesn’t ANYONE love Charlie Brown?

[Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown]

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: The Original Christmas Classics Blu-ray

derrick — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:04:02 +0000

Image Credit: Classic Media

The iconic special, which first debuted in 1970, tells the story of how Santa Claus and several honored Christmastime traditions came to be. The consistently highly-rated special remains an enduring part of American culture, and each year, millions of viewers look forward to watching it with their families and friends. In honor of the occasion, Classic Media is inviting Entertainment Tonight hosts and naughty and nice celebrities everywhere to watch this special and much more as part of the ultimate holiday Blu-ray gift set: The Original Christmas Classics.

The box set contains four of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including the Rankin/Bass classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “Frosty Returns.” It’s the first time any of them are available on Blu-ray and they’ve never looked better!

[2010 Holiday Gift Guide: The Original Christmas Classics Blu-ray]

Where the Wild Things Are

julie — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:16:28 +0000

“Let the wild rumpus start!” Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the sea to become king of the land Where the Wild Things Are. King Max rules a wondrous realm of gigantic fuzzy monsters–but being king may not be as carefree as it looks! Filmmaker Spike Jonze directs a magical, visually astonishing film version of Maurice Sendak’s celebrated children’s classic, starring an amazing cast of screen veterans and featuring young Max Records in a fierce and sensitive performance as Max. Explore the joyous, complicated and wildly imaginative wild rumpus of the time and place we call childhood.

[Where the Wild Things Are]

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

julie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:43:28 +0000

Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs will be the most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children’s book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.

[Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs]

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition

julie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:09 +0000

In this charming film based on the popular L.Frank Baum novel, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado’s path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she encounters some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage.

DVD Features:
Disc 1 – Movie Commentary by Historian John Fricke and Others; Archival, Making-of and Retrospective Featurettes; Harold Arlen’s Home Movies; Tornado Tests and Outtakes and Deleted Scenes Extensive Stills and Theatrical Trailer Galleries Audio Vault (6 Hours +) Jukebox of Recording Session Materials, Radio Shows and Promos Off to See the Wizard TV Series Excerpt.

Disc 2 – All-New Documentary Victor Fleming: Master Craftsman TV Movie The Dreamer of Oz Starring John Ritter, Annette O’Toole and Rue McClanahan Follow the Yellow Brick Road: The Munchkins’ Walk of Fame 7 Earlier Short-Subject/Feature-Film Screen Visualizations of Oz.

[The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition]

Wee See Collections 1 & 2

derrick — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:19:40 +0000

Part art installation, part pacifier, Wee See is a collection of black-and-white animations built from basic shapes to delight both child and parent. As vision develops slowly over the first months of life, Wee See provides surfaces of bold, well-defined artwork to engage your baby’s curious mind and bring the screen to vibrant life. With both DVDs containing an original score by Tim DeLaughter, each moment has extra meaning. The same level of playfulness and care at the heart of the imagery also shines through in the music.

[Wee See Collections 1 & 2]

Yo Gabba Gabba DVD The Dancey Dance Bunch

jason — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:00:28 +0000

The Dancey Dance Bunch is the DVD launch of YO GABBA GABBA!. The DVD includes four episodes: “Friends,” “Eat,” “Dance,” and “Happy” plus special features. Hosted by DJ Lance Rock, YO GABBA GABBA! infuses retro-style and modern-day music to teach simple life lessons through a vibrant world of puppet characters who play and dance when they hear the magic words… “Yo Gabba Gabba!”

Also wouldn’t it be a dream come true to receive a phone call from your favorite Gabbaland Friends such as DJ Lance Rock, Plex, Foofa, and Brobee for example? Well, you CAN! The wonderful folks at Yo Gabba Gabba! are excited to call your family to chat with you and the kids! Enter to win over at Gabba Friends Fan Site!

[Yo Gabba Gabba DVD The Dancey Dance Bunch]