Koopas Rock!

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Studio: Ncircle Entertainment Release Date: 05/05/2009

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The Legend of Frosty the Snowman

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Frosty the Snowman goes where he is needed most, and the town of Evergreen sure needed a visit. Mr. Tinkerton, the mayor, runs a tight ship and there’s no room for talk of magic or any other such nonsense. But, when Frosty the Snowman blows through town, he shows the town’s children that magic is real. Tinkerton’s sons, Charlie and Tommy, along with their friends Sarah and Walter, want to spread the word about Frosty’s fun-loving, magical antics, but meet resistance from Evergreen Elementary’s dastardly principal Hank Pankley. In the end, good wins out and all the citizens of Evergreen happily learn that magic is real and fun is for everyone!

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This is the story of the children from the original frosty all grown up with kids of their own. A small town where everything is perfect till one day frosty returns and the kids learn to have fun and loosen up. My kids and I enjoyed it and it was nice to have a slightly longer film to watch together

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Brush With Fate

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BASED ON THE NOVEL "GIRL IN HYACINTH BLUE" Inspired by love, sold in desperation, bought in passion and stolen in greed: this priceless masterpiece has played a pivotal role in the lives of everyone who has owned it. As he settles into his new job at an American prep school, an art teacher, (Thomas Gibson) is approached by a reclusive historian Cornelia Engelbrecht (Glenn Close, Sarah, Plain and Tall) who believes he alone will appreciate a secret treasure she has long guarded - an unknown Vermeer painting. Although Richard is overwhelmed by its beauty, he doubts its authenticity. How could such a masterpiece be hidden for centuries? Drawing upon a lifetime of singularly focused devotion to its history, Cornelia reveals the secrets behind the mystery of "Girl in Hyacinth Blue." From the moment three centuries ago when an impoverished Dutch artist painted the beautiful image of his daughter seated at an open window, the legendary masterpiece has been admired, coveted and pursued by its owners - from impoverished farmers to a wealthy society woman (Ellen Burstyn). All forever entwined in its legacy and unknowing participants in its future. Based on Susan Vreeland's best-selling novel, Brush With Fate traces the history of a masterpiece that has changed many lives, but still has a greater secret yet to reveal.

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Georgeous movie which inspired the whole family. Our son, (16 yrs old) is in IB art class, spent the whole evening checking the facts about Jan Vermeer and Dutch paintings.

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Baby Beethoven

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Introduce your little one to an exciting world of musical fun with this lively celebration of Beethoven's most cherished works. Inspire your baby to laugh, move and play as you share the beautiful classical music, baby-friendly real-world images, imaginative puppet shows and much more!

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• Introduce your little one to an exciting world of musical fun with this lively celebration of Beethoven's most cherished works. Inspire your baby to laugh, move and play as you share the beautifulical music, baby-friendly real-world images, imaginative puppet shows and much more! Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN Rating: NR Age: 786936765359 UPC: 786936765359 M

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My 4 months old baby loves it! She stays concentrated on the DVD for the whole half an hour! Especially on the puppets

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

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Based on the novel by Sloan Wilson, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit stars Gregory Peck as a haunted New York executive whp defies convention and decides his family is more important than his career in this post-war melodrama scripted and directed by the celebrated Nunnally Johnson (The Three Faces of Eve).

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Gregory Peck plays a young New York executive who defies the wisdom of the corporate class by deciding his family is more important than the offer of a new job. Lots of melodrama, guilt, and a revelation about a wartime affair (told in flashback), but this well-oiled, good-looking 1956 film still holds up pretty well. Based on a novel by Sloan Wilson, the script and direction are by Nunnally Johnson (The Three Faces of Eve). --Tom Keogh


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This was a gift for my grandaughter. who is a film buff. Her collection wouldn't have been complete without this film

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Off Season

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When 10-year-old Jackson makes up his mind that elderly Sam Clausner is really Santa Claus, little wishes begin to come true. Is Sam the real deal or just a clever con man? You never know what will happen in this heart-warming and engaging film.

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The screenplay justifiably won an Emmy. The movie was nominated for five (5) Emmies and won two (2). The dialog is brilliant and the leading characters are very appealing. It is one of the best movies that I have ever seen (I am reviewing the movie, not the DVD). It is a movie that the whole family would really enjoy.
The plot twist at the end is wonderful.

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Veggie Tales: Gedeon: El Guerrero de Las Tubas

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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 04/03/2007 Run time: 44 minutes

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This is a great video for children to learn the stories of the bible at a level the can relate to and in a way they can enjoy. I feel the spanish transaltions are great and accurate. My son even at 8 months enjoys it and is learning not only spanish but the word of God!!

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Mermaid

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Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 03/25/2003 Run time: 94 minutes

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This is a great movie, and a tear jerker! It is based on a true story about a five year old girl whose dad dies and she writes him a letter in heaven, which then gets found by a family living in a place called "Mermaid!"

It is well acted, and the little girl who plays the title role is just great in it!

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For the Love of Grace

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Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 03/02/2010 Run time: 88 minutes Rating: Pg13

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This is a great movie. There is no suggestive dialogue, language, violence or sex scenes. Grace (Chandra West) writes How To Books, Mark Consuelos is a Fire Firefighter and Corbin Brensen is Chief of Firehouse 22. The firefighters when they aren't fighting fires or saving peoples lives cook gourmet meals. An off duty firefighter walks by Grace's house that is on fire. He saves her life. The next time that Hallmark airs this movie is January 24, 2010 at 7 pm, Feb. 13 at 3 pm and Feb 28 at 1 am. You will not be disappointed.

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Signing Time! Volume 9: The Zoo Train DVD

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Signing Time! Volume 9: The Zoo Train

All Aboard! Let's get on the Zoo Train with Rachel, Alex, Leah and Hopkins and learn signs for all your favorite animals that you see (and sometimes don't see!) at the zoo.

ASL Signs you will learn:

* Rhinoceros * Bat * Seal * Panda * Hippopotamus * Zebra * Tiger * Lion * Shark * Dolphin * Whale * Octopus * Crab * Lobster * Starfish * Shrimp * Monkey * Kangaroo * Camel * Gorilla * Crocodile * Elephant * Penguin * Giraffe

DVD version includes special features and ASL tips.

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This is a great pre-zoo video for all children. I use it with my speech & development delayed son and he loves it! It is a great way for him to tell us what he saw in real life or books.

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Just the Facts - Declaration of Independence

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"...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..."

These words grace The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, which remain as true today as when it was conceived. It is critical for American citizens to understand their importance in defining our freedoms and the foundation of democracy. This captivating program explores the political forces that existed before 1776 and the socioeconomic realities that made it necessary to declare to the world our independence from Great Britain. Examine the body of knowledge that contributed to The Declaration of Independence, such as the Magna Carta of 1215.

Fresh meaning to this extraordinary document is presented and these questions are answered: Why is John Hancock's signature so prominent? Considering it was adopted on July 2nd, 1776, why do we celebrate our independence on the 4th of July? Who is generally credited as the principal author of The Declaration of Independence? Great American thinkers, political leaders and presidents have reflected on this document long after it was written. Noted educators and elected officials share their thoughts and insights on one of America's most important manuscripts.

The Just The Facts Learning Series explores United States history in a fast-paced style that makes learning fun!

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• Interactive Full-Motion Menus
• Scene Index
• A Teacher's User Guide
• Bonus Profile of Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine
• Multiple-Choice Quiz
• The Declaration of Independence Complete Text with Printable PDF
• Trailers

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Beethoven's Dog-Gone Best Movie Pack

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BEETHOVENS DOG GONE BEST MOVIE PACK (DVD) (3DISCS)

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If you love dogs you've got to get this. Hours of fun and laughter.

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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

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Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), a handsome but bumbling Medfield College student, accidentally becomes The Computer Who Knew Too Much when he is effortlessly transformed from half-wit to genius in an electriyfing computer mishap. Gamblers, gangsters, and greedy college deans are quick to fight for control of his computer-like brain ... especially when Dexter nonchalantly starts blabbing the syndicate's secrets! A riotous comedy, programmed for hours of laughter and fun!

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He's Dexter Riley (Kurt Russell), just a regular-guy college student at Medfield College--until one fateful night he is accidentally transformed into a human computer. His newfound genius makes him an overnight sensation when he gets all the answers right on a college quiz show. This instant celebrity status also brings an instant massive ego, which threatens his friendships as well as his safety. Caught up between battling college deans (Joe Flynn and Alan Hewitt) and a dangerous mobster (Cesar Romero), Dexter soon learns friends are more valuable than money. This movie, released in 1970, is a true romp with silly situations and madcap misadventures. The size of the computer itself is now good for a sight gag. It's likable but goofy, with no real weight. A fun, innocent diversion that the whole family can look and laugh at, each for different reasons. Did people really dress like that? --Peggy Maltby-Etra


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this movie is from the same triology of the advantures of Dexter Railly
and i loved it very much..all the three of them...

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Princess Protection Program

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Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming royal reality check in Princess Protection Program, the new smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie starring Selena Gomez, Wizards Of Waverly Place, and Demi Lovato, Sonny With A Chance. Plus, this Royal B.F.F. Extended Edition DVD features an insider s look at the realities and responsibilities of being a real-life princess and lets you listen in as real-life best friends Selena and Demi dish about their lives on and off the set!

The worlds of royalty and roughing-it collide when the lovely Rosalinda, Lovato enters the Princess Protection Program and moves in with her new cousin Carter, Gomez, a total tomboy. In an unexpected role reversal, Rosie learns how to act like an everyday girl and Carter finds her own inner princess. Once they discover what they have in common, they prove that best friends really are forever.

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What teenager doesn't dream of someday making a difference in the world? While one would assume that Princess Rosalinda (Demi Lovato) has a better chance of achieving that dream than regular Louisiana teenager Carter Mason (Selena Gomez), life is very unpredictable. Carter is a tomboy who lives with her dad, Major Mason (Tom Verica), and works in his bait shop. She’s a fairly typical teenager who’s crushing on a boy who barely knows she exists, and she has a strong aversion to her shallow and ultra-popular classmates Chelsea (Jamie Chung) and Brooke (Samantha Droke). Carter's dad works for the virtually unknown International Princess Protection Program and when he's called away on an emergency mission, he returns with rescued Princess-in-distress Rosalinda Maria Montoya Fiore (Demi Lovato) whose ascension to the throne of small island country Costa Luna is in peril thanks to militant dictator General Magnus Kane (Johnny Ray). Clueless dad that he is, Major Mason has no idea of how upset Carter will be at the intrusion of a total stranger into her life or of how difficult it will be for ""Rosie"" to blend in and pretend she's an average American teenager. While Carter and Rosie take an immediate dislike to one another, they eventually realize that they are not so inherently different and they join forces against Chelsea and Brooke, becoming friends in the process. When Princess Rosalinda's cover is blown, it's Carter who engineers a dangerous plan that could make a huge difference in her friend's future and the future of Costa Luna.

A Disney Channel Original Movie about finding what one has to offer the world and then giving it freely, Princess Protection Program is a nicely crafted, entertaining, and inspirational film for tweens and young teens. Bonus features include a look at the relationship between real-life best friends Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, an examination of what being a modern princess is really all about, including interview footage with real-life princess India Oxenberg, and Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato's music video ""One and the Same."" --Tami Horiuchi

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This dvd arrived in a timely manner and was in excellent condition on arrival. It has not been played as yet since I will be giving it as a gift.

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The Mighty Ducks

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Screen favorite Emilio Estevez (STAKEOUT, YOUNG GUNS) stars in THE MIGHTY DUCKS, the hilarious comedy that made moviegoers stand up and cheer! Tough trial lawyer Gordon Bombay (Estevez) never loses. But when he's slapped with a community service assignment, he must coach a ragtag team of pee wee hockey players who can't skate, can't score, and can't win! Reluctantly, Bombay takes on the assignment and soon realizes there are more important things than winning. Armed with this new attitude, feathers fly as Bombay and the Ducks battle along to the toughest game of their lives!

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Disney had an unexpected hit with this predictable comedy about a smug lawyer (Emilio Estevez) busted for drunk driving and ordered to coach a sad-sack team of hockey-playing kids as community service. The kids triumph over their sundry problems, and Estevez's character grows up a little. End of story. A perfectly harmless movie for kids and adults who are giving their brains a night off. --Tom Keogh


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The kids classic The Mighty Ducks does everything right; case-end-point, Although there is much to be said for this beloved Disney tale.

Gordon Bombay(Emilio Estevez) was once a boy who loved hockey more then anything, when his father passes away and he loses the final shot for his team and their pee-wee championship he's scarred for life, and turns to a dark future as a no-good defense lawyer. When he gets court mandated community service to coach a pee-wee hockey team, (which seem to look more like a group of misfits then any sort of team) his hatred of children becomes a love, which leads him back to his greater love of the game itself.

The cast of children is full of wide-eyed talent, lead by an adorable Charlie(Joshua Jackson) and hilarious Goldberg(Shaun Weiss) that still constantly make me laugh time and time again.

A fun film for anyone young at heart, hockey lover or not!

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Bolt (Three-Disc Edition w/ Standard DVD + Digital Copy + BD Live) [Blu-ray]

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Bolt (voiced by John Travolta) is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks the whole thing is real. When the super dog is accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny (voiced by Miley Cyrus), his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt springs into action to find his way home. Together with his hilarious new sidekicks  Rhino (voiced by Mark Walton) – Bolt’s #1 Fan – and a street-smart cat named Mittens(voiced by Susie Essman), Bolt sets off on an amazing journey where he discovers he doesn’t need super powers to be a hero.

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All-New Exclusive Super Rhino Short
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A New Breed Of Director: A Filmmaker's Journey
Act, Speak! The Voices Of Bolt
Creating The World Of Bolt
Miley Cyrus And John Travolta Sing The Song I Thought I Lost You In Studio
Bolt's Be-Awesome Mission Game
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• Let it begin! Get ready for the most totally awesome adventure ever as Bolt, the coolest action hero on Earth, and me, Rhino, his faithful partner and right-hand hamster, set off on a super secret mission! As one half of the Dynamic Duo, I'll let you in on the action. One day I'm watching Bolt on TV, and the next thing I know I'm working alongside my all-time favorite hero in stealth m

Bolt is a funny animated film about a dog who thinks he has superpowers. It is also a movie about friendship, perseverance, and the power of believing in oneself. Everyone knows that superheroes on television are not real, but super-dog Bolt (John Travolta) is a canine star who has been carefully raised to believe that he really possesses superpowers. Bolt is completely devoted to his human co-star Penny (Miley Cyrus), so when Penny is captured by the evil Dr. Calico (Malcolm McDowell) in their latest television episode and then Bolt accidentally gets loose in the real world, Bolt sets off on a journey to save her. Bolt is confounded when his super powers are suddenly ineffective, but inspiration strikes and Bolt quickly discovers the mysterious, power-stealing effects of Styrofoam packing peanuts. An encounter with alley cat Mittens (Susie Essman) gives Bolt some eye-opening lessons about being a real dog in the real world, while star-struck, ball-enclosed hamster Rhino (Mark Walton) revels in the opportunity to serve as Bolt's sidekick in the quest to rescue Penny. The trio traverses the United States from waffle house to waffle house on a hysterical quest to find Penny and prove that the relationship between Penny and Bolt is real. In the end, Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino learn that everyone is special in their own way and they discover the true power of believing in oneself and one's friends. Select theaters showed Bolt in Real-D 3-D which features some nice effects, but the film is probably equally enjoyable in the traditional format. A fun film with a nice message and a huge dose of cute, Bolt is good entertainment for the entire family. --Tami Horiuchi

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"Bolt," brilliantly animated and spectacular in Blu-Ray, has an intriguing premise. Bolt is the wonder TV dog that performs outstanding physical and mental feats in order to protect his "person," his owner, young Penny. The hook for the film is a long section of action footage in which Bolt and Penny are doing super-hero work against the evil Dr. Calico. Bolt is isolated from the real world, locked in his studio trailer, and doesn't realize he's acting, the stunts are faked, and he's just an ordinary dog who deeply loves his mistress and will do anything for her.
Bolt gets inadvertently shipped to New York from Hollywood. In New York Bolt encounters an extortionist cat named Mittens whom he ties up and takes with him on his cross-country trip. He befriends a hamster named Rhino, but what is the rodent doing in a plastic sphere?
The movie has its slow parts particularly Bolt's gradual realization of his ordinariness. It's a journey to self-awareness. A thunderbolt had been painted on his flank, and he discovers that it's just paint.
Most animated films seem to have a didactic quality, preaching lessons of inspiration to children, building up their egos, making them more open to loving others and themselves. On his way back across country, what Bolt learns from his friend Mittens: love conquers all, and despite his lack of super powers, he still has to fight to get back to his Penny and never give up his sense of self-worth just because he isn't a super dog. Better to be a real dog than a fake TV dog.
John Travolta's voice is perfect for the part of Bolt--very believable, sincere, and earnest. Penny's chunky mother and the greedy agent add to the story line. A lot of background stuff about moviemaking is well-done.
It's a great movie for kids. There's no inappropriate adult humor, and dogs nosing around each other shouldn't be offensive.

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Hammy the Hamster, Vol. 7

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Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 02/28/2006 Run time: 104 minutes

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Very good for young children and parents too. The characters are great and the storylines are wonderful.

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Our Gang: Little Rascals Varieties

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Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 08/13/2002

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This is a 1959 theatrical compilation re-issue of the Hal Roach musical Our Gang comedies. Good for the novelty of seeing what some of these compilations look like, but these are best seen in their original form as on the Cabin Fever DVDs.

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Disney Animation Collection 3: Prince & The Pauper

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The legendary tale of "The Prince And The Pauper" gets a magical Disney makeover in tis adventure-filled DISNEY ANIMATION COLLECTION DVD, part of a series of beloved classic short films! In a faraway kingdom, two boys who look exactly alike meet by chance and decide to switch places: a pauper named Mickey, who dreams about a life of luxury, and the Crown Prince, who wishes he could be as free as his subjects. Each boy faces extraordinary challenges in his new role, and together they must figure out how to save the kingdom from an evil Captain who wants the throne for himself!

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• The legendary tale of "The Prince And The Pauper" gets a magical Disney makeover in this adventure-filled Disney Animation Collection DVD, part of a series of belovedic short films! In a faraway kingdom, two boys who look exactly alike meet by chance and decide to switch places: a pauper named Mickey, who dreams about a life of luxury, and the Crown Prince, who wishes he could be as free a

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The Disney Classic Short Films collection abounds with animation gems that have been wiling away the last few years. In the third installment of this collection, headlined by the more well-known The Prince and the Pauper, we get one the better animated features in the old Disney library. Accompanying the main cartoon we have five additional cartoons of starkly varied age, style and quality (more so than on the other sets).

The Prince and the Pauper (1990)

Directed by George Scribner, Written by Gerrit Graham and Sam Graham

Here we have one of the best Disney shorts to come of the pre-Pixar era. Created back in 1990, the animation here stands up to the test of time - in fact, seeing it for the first time in what must have been a decade, I was shocked at how beautiful it still looks. Based on the classic story by Mark Twain, it has all the Disney characters in their modern personas with some of the old classics (Clarabelle Cow) mixed in. As far as classic animated shorts go, it's certainly younger than the others on the disc, but it's also the one your kids will be able to watch and enjoy over and over again. We have some of the beloved voice actors like Wayne Allwine (Mickey), Bill Farmer (Goofy) and Tony Anselmo (Donald) returning as well as alums like Frank Welker popping up for smaller bit parts.

Old King Cole (1933)

Directed by David Hand

This one will take you back. With a genuinely classic style, Old King Cole will entertain with its simple melody and clever words. Old King Cole throws a party and invites every (yes, literally every) nursery rhyme character. If the animation loses your children's interest, all of the classic nursery rhyme characters will recapture it in no time. It definitely shows its age, but then again it was made in 1933 and still has appeal - that's pretty impressive.

The Pied Piper (1933)

Directed by Wilfred Jackson, Written by Robert Browning

Set to a whimsical rhyme, the animated classic tells yet another classic tale with a lesson about keeping your word. After the Pied Piper rids Hamelin of its rat problem they renege on the deal causing the piper to take his revenge. With a magical tune he leads the children of the town away. It's another genuine classic and in this case the narration helps make it quite enjoyable.

A Knight For A Day (1946)

Directed by Jack Hannah, Written by Bill Peet

Setting the stage for the Goofy World of Sports which would follow decades later, A Knight For A Day takes place in a medieval time where everyone looks like Goofy. That Goofy is the blueprint for every character in this piece is somewhat odd, but the story still manages to keep up a decent level of slapstick. A squire finds knighthood thrust upon him, when his master is knocked unconscious shortly before a jousting match. The squire takes his place and, as you would expect in a world of Goofy-looking characters, hilarity ensues. Like The Pied Piper a narrator guides the story along with a good sense of humor. The short is made even more palatable by the fact that the animation style is pretty close to modern hand-drawn standards. Had it not been on a disc with the overly remarkable The Prince and the Pauper, the animation style would seem terrific in comparison to the other entries on the disc.

Ye Olden Days (1933)

Directed by Burt Gillett

Good luck getting your chitlins to sit still for this one. Noticeably antiquated even by comparison to The Pied Piper and Old King Cole, Ye Olden Days will seem downright foreign to your kids. The characters don't have the personalities they've come to know and the style is very rough.

Of the six DVDs in the Disney Classic Short Films set, this one easily earns its place on your shelf. The Prince and the Pauper alone earns makes the DVD worthwhile, the fact that it has four complementary shorts of memorable quality just sweetens the pot. The older films on the set might not be your kids' first choice, but The Prince and the Pauper will be watched over and over - it's just that good.

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The Buttercream Gang

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OK, so it's cheesy. It's lame at times. The first time I saw it, I thought, "Dumb!"

However, this movie gets better with time. It has heroes, damsels in distress, villians, great morals, and a idyllic view of small town Midwestern America (without the bitter Sinclair Lewis flavor). Now that I'm 10-12 years older, this is one of those feel-good movies that make you think, "I can do it!"

And if the 'realism' of the ending bothers you, I really suggest you stay away from most TV in general.

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Harry Potter Years 1-3

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The Harry Potter Collection is a set of Years 1-3, including each of the three 2-disc sets of Harry Potter 1, Harry Potter 2, Harry Potter 3.

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The filmed version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, adapted from the wildly popular book by J.K. Rowling, stunningly brings to life Harry Potter's world of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The greatest strength of the film comes from its faithfulness to the novel, and this new cinematic world is filled with all the details of Rowling's imagination, thanks to exuberant sets, elaborate costumes, clever makeup and visual effects, and a crème de la crème cast, including Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and more. Especially fine is the interplay between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his schoolmates Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), as well as his protector, the looming Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The second-half adventure--involving the titular sorcerer's stone--doesn't translate perfectly from page to screen, ultimately because of the film's fidelity to the novel; this is a case of making a movie for the book's fans, as opposed to a transcending film. Writer Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus keep the spooks in check, making this a true family film, and with its resourceful hero wide-eyed and ready, one can't wait for Harry's return.

First sequels are the true test of an enduring movie franchise, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets passes with flying colors. Harry's second year at Hogwarts involves a darker, more malevolent tale (parents with younger children beware), beginning with the petrified bodies of several Hogwarts students and magical clues leading Harry, Ron, and Hermione to a 50-year-old mystery in the monster-laden Chamber of Secrets. House elves, squealing mandrakes, giant spiders, and venomous serpents populate this loyal adaptation (by director Chris Columbus and screenwriter Steve Kloves), and Kenneth Branagh delightfully tops the supreme supporting cast as the vainglorious charlatan Gilderoy Lockhart. At 161 minutes, the film suffers from lack of depth and uneven pacing, and John Williams's score mostly reprises established themes. The young, fast-growing cast offers ample compensation, however, as does the late Richard Harris in his final screen appearance as Professor Albus Dumbledore. Brimming with cleverness, wonderment, and big-budget splendor, Chamber honors the legacy of J.K. Rowling's novels.

Some movie-loving wizards must have cast a magic spell on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, because it's another grand slam for the Harry Potter franchise. Demonstrating remarkable versatility after the arthouse success of Y Tu Mamá También, director Alfonso Cuarón proves a perfect choice to guide Harry, Hermione, and Ron into treacherous puberty as the now 13-year-old students at Hogwarts face a new and daunting challenge: Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison, and for reasons yet unknown (unless, of course, you've read J.K. Rowling's book, considered by many to be the best in the series), he's after Harry in a bid for revenge. This dark and dangerous mystery drives the action while Harry and his third-year classmates discover the flying hippogriff Buckbeak (a marvelous CGI creature), the benevolent but enigmatic Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), horrifying black-robed Dementors, sneaky Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall), and the wonderful advantage of having a Time-Turner just when you need one. The familiar Hogwarts staff returns in fine form (including the delightful Michael Gambon, replacing the late Richard Harris as Dumbledore, and Emma Thompson as the goggle-eyed Sybil Trelawney), and even Julie Christie joins this prestigious production for a brief but welcome cameo. Technically dazzling, fast-paced, and chock-full of Rowling's boundless imagination, The Prisoner of Azkaban is a Potter-movie classic. (Ages 8 and older)


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