Kudzu Christmas

Kudzu Christmas Review

Recently divorced Nina Taylorson (Wilson) and her young son Mason move to a small Georgia town to start a new life. Mason befriends Gaitus Stevens (Lawhorn), a lonely recently widowed older gentleman, and together they attempt to save several abandoned puppies hiding in the thick Kudzu bush. Their love, faith and determination help them cope with loss and separation and realize the blessings they share during the holiday season.

The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary Edition)

The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary Edition) Review

The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary Edition) Feature

• Featuring lovable characters, brilliant animation, and heartwarming messages, THE FOX AND THE HOUND is "Vintage Disney," raves The Washington Post. And now, Disney'sic tale about an unlikely friendship is a new transfer for a special 25th Anniversary Edition. When a feisty little fox named Tod is adopted into a farm family, he quickly becomes friends with a fun and adorable hound puppy named C

The Fox and the Hound marked the last collaboration between Disney's older artists, including three of the "Nine Old Men" (Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, and Woolie Reitherman), and the young animators who would make the record-breaking films of the '90s. Based on a book by Daniel P. Mannix, the film tells the story of a bloodhound puppy and a fox kit who begin as friends but are forced to become enemies. Tod and Copper barely establish their friendship before Copper begins his training as hunting dog. Unfortunately, neither character develops much of a personality, which makes it difficult to care about them. The screen comes alive near end of the film, when Tod and Copper have to join forces to fight off an enormous bear. It had been years since Disney produced a sequence with this kind of feral power--and years would pass before they surpassed it. The Fox and the Hound ranks as one of the studio's lesser efforts, but it suggests that better films were soon to follow. (Ages 5 and older) --Charles Solomon A mischievous fox cub named todd and a hound puppy named copper meet in the forest and become fast firends. As they grow older their friendship is put to the ultimate test. A heartwarming tale of best friends who didnt know they were natural enemies. Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/19/2008 Run time: 83 minutes Rating: G

Walt Disney Animated Anthology - The Classic Collector's Set

Walt Disney Animated Anthology - The Classic Collector's Set Review

All nine of Disney's first collection of animated classics on DVD are included in this set. Some of the nine titles include bonus features, and the DVD format will provide optimum sound and picture quality for the young and old collector alike. The crown jewels are Pinocchio and The Little Mermaid. The former celebrates its 60th anniversary with a brand new print, while the latter is the 1989 film that revitalized Disney's animation wing and brought new audiences to the art form. Both offer Oscar-winning songs. Two of the popular classics from the '60s are represented with 101 Dalmatians and The Jungle Book, which was the last animated feature that Walt Disney directly worked on and which saved the animation department when it was a box-office hit in 1967. Hercules and Mulan make great strides in the look of animation. The mythical figures of the former are based on the radical designs of Gerald Scarfe, and the latter makes bold advancements in computer animation in the refreshingly unknown legend of a Chinese girl. The collection rounds out with Lady and the Tramp in a grand widescreen format, the charming Peter Pan that hardly shows its age, and 1998's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, a made-for-video sequel. Although the sequel is entertaining, it's frustrating to note the original The Lion King has been kept out of circulation completely for a few years (as Disney does with many classics), gearing towards a grand future release into theaters. --Doug Thomas

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Review

Inspired by Victor Hugo's classic novel, Disney brings the heroic adventures of Quasimodo, the gentle and lonely bell ringer of Notre Dame, to spectacular life. This critically acclaimed Disney masterpiece is an "uplifting, thrilling story with a heart-touching message that emerges from the comedy and song" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times). At the urging of his hilarious gargoyle pals Victor, Hugo, and Laverne, Quaismodo leaves the solitary safety of his tower, venturing out to find his first true friend, the gypsy beauty Esmerelda. The most unlikely of heroes, Quasi fights to save the people and the city he loves and, in turn, helps us to see people for who they are, rather than how they appear. The star-studded voice cast includes Jason Alexander, Tom Hulce, Kevin Kline, and Demi Moore in a magnificent Disney musical from renowned composer Alan Menken.

Bear in the Big Blue House: Shapes, Sounds & Colors With Bear!

Bear in the Big Blue House: Shapes, Sounds & Colors With Bear! Review

Bear in the Big Blue House: Shapes, Sounds & Colors With Bear! Feature

• A Wagon Of Different Color it s a colorful day at the big blue house when bear s friends turn this old red wagon into a dazzling masterpiece. shape of bear have fun with Ojo™ Pip and Pop™ - shape Explorers - as they discover a wonderful world of shapes in everything they see! listen upjoin bear and friends as they go camping and listen to the sounds of the great outdoors! Special

Come on into the big blue house and learn all about shapes, sounds, and colors with Bear and his friends. This crystal-clear DVD features three separate episodes and four sing-along numbers. In "A Wagon of a Different Color," Ojo plans to surprise Bear by giving his red wagon a new coat of paint--and not just solid red, either. With a little help from Bear, Pip, and Pop, Ojo learns how to combine colors to create a real masterpiece. "Shape of a Bear" takes a look at the many shapes around us and celebrates everyone's unique form. "Listen Up" finds Bear and his friends camping out at the otter pond and listening to, imitating, and identifying the sounds around them. Sing-along tracks with karaoke-style captions include "Some of the Colors I See," "Me, I'm the Shape of a Bear," "Listen Up," and "What's in the Mail Today?" Since most kids can't get enough of Bear's jazzy songs, these sing-along tracks are sure to have kids dancing and singing along to their favorite Bear songs. (Ages 2 to 7) --Tami Horiuchi Give preschoolers their best start with BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE! This award-winning series provides your child with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. Get in shape with Bear(TM) and his buddies in three colorful tales, featuring four sing-along songs -- while teaching pattern recognition, listening, and creative self-expression! Prepare to be dazzled when Bear's friends turn his red wagon into a true work of art in "A Wagon Of A Different Color." Have fun with Ojo(TM), Pip(TM) & Pop(TM) as they watch their world take shape in "Shape Of A Bear," and "Listen Up" With Bear for the sounds of the great outdoors in three delightful stories sure to set your creativity free!

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party Review

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party Feature

• In a beautiful palace garden, under a shining sapphire sky, the most delightful celebration in all the land is about to begin. It's an enchanted royal tea party, and your little princess is the guest of honor! On the wings of music and magic, your child will discover a lovely kingdom of happiness, harmony, and dreams come true. There, she can sing along with all her favorite Disney Princesses

In a beautiful palace garden, under a shining sapphire sky, the most delightful celebration in all the land is about to begin. It's an enchanted royal tea party, and your little princess is the guest of honor! On the wings of music and magic, your child will discover a lovely kingdom of happiness, harmony, and dreams come true. There, she can sing along with all her favorite Disney Princesses as they perform their best-loved songs from Disney's award-winning classics. Plus, she'll be the belle of the ball as she learns wonderful dance moves and sings karaoke-style too! So give your little girl the crown jewels of Disney's musical library, and let the enchantment reign forever and a day.

Fantasia & Fantasia 2000 Special Edition

Fantasia & Fantasia 2000 Special Edition Review

Walt Disney's animated musical masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound-now brilliantly restored for the first time ever in high defi nition! Blu-ray technology fi nally allows you to experience Fantasia-and Fantasia 2000, the triumphant classic it inspired-the way Walt envisioned! Plus, for the first time ever on Blu-ray, experience the 2003 Academy Award®-nominated animated short Destino-the extraordinary collaboration between Walt Disney and legendary artist Salvador Dali!

Revealing new bonus features and commentary bring the Fantasia experience to life, allowing generations of moviegoers all over the world to enjoy this timeless classic like never before. See the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia over and over again.

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist Review

Oliver Twist Feature

• The popular Dickensic comes to life as never before with an all-star cast including Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS) as the notorious Fagin, and Elijah Wood (THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) as The Artful Dodger. Set in bustling 19th-century England, the story follows the journey of young Oliver Twist, a poor orphan who dares to ask for something more. Oliver soon finds himself on the stree

The popular Dickens classic comes to life as never before with an all-star cast including Richard Dreyfuss (MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS) as the notorious Fagin, and Elijah Wood (THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy) as The Artful Dodger. Set in bustling 19th-century England, the story follows the journey of young Oliver Twist, a poor orphan who dares to ask for something more. Oliver soon finds himself on the streets of London, and gets caught for a crime he didn't commit. Experience this sweeping tale of loyalty, greed, and compassion that is sure to win the hearts of your entire family!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Review

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Feature

• Condition: New
• Format: DVD
• AC-3; Animated; Color; Dolby; Dubbed; DVD; Full Screen; NTSC; Restored; Subtitled

One of the brightest nuggets from Disney's golden age, this 1937 film is almost dizzying in its meticulous construction of an enchanted world, with scores of major and minor characters (including fauna and fowl), each with a distinct identity. When you watch Snow White's intricate, graceful movements of fingers, arms, and head all in one shot, it is not the technical brilliance of Disney's artists that leaps out at you, but the very spirit of her engaging, girl-woman character. When the wicked queen's poisoned apple turns from killer green to rose red, the effect of knowing something so beautiful can be so terrible is absolutely elemental, so pure it forces one to surrender to the horror of it. Based on the Grimm fairy tale, Snow White is probably the best family film ever to deal, in mythic terms, with the psychological foundation for growing up. It's a crowning achievement and should not be missed. --Tom Keogh

Stills from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Click for larger image)

No film in history has captured the worlds imagination like Walt Disneys first full-length animated masterpiece. Through astonishing Blu-ray high definition technology, experience this timeless classic in its most spectacular presentation ever! With an all-new, state-of-the-art digital restoration and Disney Enhanced High Definition sound, the breathtaking animation and unforgettable music of the most revered Disney film of all time will enthrall you like never before!

Join the beautiful princess Snow White as she escapes her jealous stepmother, the queen, and befriends a lovable group of dwarfs. But when she falls under the queens wicked spell, only true loves kiss can save her.