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Review Walt Disney Home Video / The Fox And The Hound [1981]
Actors & Directors
  • Jack Albertson
  • Sandy Duncan
  • Art Stevens
  • Kurt Russell
  • Richard Rich
  • Mickey Rooney
  • Ted Berman
  • Pearl Bailey
Release date: 2001-10-15
Run time: 79 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £8.97

Review The Fox And The Hound [1981] / Walt Disney Home Video:

One of Disney's less popular animated movies, for absolutely no good reason at all, because it's an excellent story, simply and expertly told. The box blurb rather confusingly compares it to Bambi, but this is a story which has rather more to do with how social conventions can divide friendships than the coming-of-age subtext which underlies the latter. The story is perhaps predictable-a fox cub and a puppy play together as friends, not realising that their places in the scheme of things dictate that they will grow up to become hunter and hunted. Of course, eventually they see the light and it all ends happily, but even so the story promotes the importance of tolerance. The master-stroke, however, is the gradually evolving realisation that the aggressive prejudices which we all stand to inherit from society are nothing more that the products of stupidity and manipulation, and should be treated with the contempt they deserve. Good stuff for kids and adults alike. Trivia buffs might like to know that this is one of the films Tim Burton worked on at Disney, his first job after graduating from college. -Roger Thomas This special 25th Anniversary edition includes the classic 1981 The Fox and the Hound movie in its entirety and an abundance of special features including a Backstage Disney featurette, two interactive hide-and-seek games, sing-along, read-along, art gallery, and two Disney shorts. The fascinating six-and-a-half minute Backstage Disney segment "Passing the Baton" emphasizes the The Fox and the Hound's place as a historical turning point in Disney animation; chronicling the process by which legendary animators Woolie Reitherman, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston, three of "Disney's Nine Old Men" whose names were synonymous with Disney Animation from the Snow White era, began work on The Fox and the Hound characters and their relationships and then encouraged a whole new generation of young Disney animators including Glen Keane, Randy Cartwright, Ron Clements, and John Musker to build upon that foundation, completing the movie's animation and effectively initiating a whole new chapter in Disney animation that would later culminate in movies like Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. The "Passing the Baton" segment also touches upon The Fox and the Hound's underlying messages about friendship, racial prejudice, stereotyping, and bigotry. [+]
The "Art Gallery" features a large selection of original art from the movie and includes concept art rendered in both pastels and storyboard pencil sketches, live action footage shot with co-director Art Stevens acting as Amos Slade, footage of voice and musical talent, as well as merchandising and publicity art. Two captivating, eight-minute bonus shorts are also included. The 1951 Lambert the Sheepish Lion tells the story of a young lion cub mistakenly delivered to a mother sheep by a confused stork and promotes acceptance and tolerance of diversity. And the 1941 Lend A Paw is a Mickey Mouse short in which Pluto rescues a drowning kitten and learns important lessons about kindness and acceptance. -Tami Horiuchi.

Review Walt Disney Video / South Pacific [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Richard Pearce
  • Lori Tan Chinn
  • Jack Thompson
  • Rade Serbedzija
  • Glenn Close
  • Harry Connick Jr.
Release date: 2001-08-28
Run time: 135 min.
Price: £2.87

Review South Pacific [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / The Nightmare Before Christmas (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1993]
Actors & Directors
  • William Hickey
  • Danny Elfman
  • Tim Burton
  • Catherine O'Hara
  • Chris Sarandon
  • Glenn Shadix
Release date: 2008-10-06
Run time: 73 min.
RRP: £17.99
Price: £12.98

Review The Nightmare Before Christmas (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1993] / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Storybook Classics / Storybook Classics - Wind In The WIllows [2006]
Release date: 2006-09-11
Run time: 50 min.
RRP: £3.99
Price: £1.00

Review Storybook Classics - Wind In The WIllows [2006] / Storybook Classics:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Triassic Triumph
Actors & Directors
  • James Napier
  • Jason David Frank
  • Kevin Duhaney
  • Emma Lahana
  • Jeffrey Parazzo
Release date: 2005-08-22
Run time: 110 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £3.00

Review Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Triassic Triumph / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:


Review Walt Disney Home Video / Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938]
Actors & Directors
  • James MacDonald (II)
  • Marion Darlington
  • Roy Atwell
  • Otis Harlan
  • Billy Gilbert
  • David Hand
Release date: 2001-10-01
Run time: 80 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £95.00

Review Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938] / Walt Disney Home Video:

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was nicknamed "Disney's Folly" by contemporary observers; they doubted that the short cartoons shown before the main film could ever successfully make the transition from filler to feature presentation. Surely, no one would sit still for over an hour to watch an animated film, their eyes smarting from the bright colours on screen? Fortunately, Walt Disney and his army of artists persisted and the world's first full-length animated feature was finally released in 1937 to widespread acclaim. Adapted from the Grimm fairytale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is chillingly dark in places, reflecting its roots in European folklore, but the deft Disney touch ensures that the overall tone remains light and the story develops apace, swept along on the perfect musical score. Any lingering gloom is quickly dispelled by the superbly characterised dwarfs and by the humorous antics of the various irresistible fauna that threaten to steal the show in several scenes. The pioneering animation is breathtaking and songs such as "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho" and "Whistle While You Work", now firmly embedded in popular culture, are seamlessly interwoven with the action. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs happens to be an interesting technological milestone in cinema history-it is also an enduring masterpiece of family entertainment. To the millions who have fallen under its spell over the years, this magical fairy tale remains one of Disney's most enchanting and best-loved films. Only Grumpy could resist. -Helen Baker On the DVD: the video quality on this DVD is stunningly clear. Though it is noticeable that the film is nearly 65 years old, Disney has done a great job in the cleaning process: the bright colours shine clearly, the blacks are deep and the whites clear. [+]
There is little to no visible wearing on the film and the digital transfer has done wonders in restoring Snow White and her seven little pals. The sound is very clear and you get a real sense, in places, of the newly mastered 5. 1 Dolby Sound enhancements that have been added, making for enjoyable listening to the well-loved songs. The extras on disk one are plentiful and give a real insight into the making of Snow White. Little was done in 1937 for the filming of behind-the-scenes documentaries, but what could have been included has been. The audio commentary is strung together from interviews with Walt Disney himself, all of which are fascinating, and to keep the kids happy there is a familiar Disney sing-along and a Dopey game to play. The disk two extras are packed with information on the movie and Disney, from the 3-D virtual tour of the Snow White kingdom, that also has some documentary information, to an outtakes section showing abandoned footage and ideas that were never included in the final movie. There is also an informative timeline of the creation of the Walt Disney Studios that includes some deleted scenes from the movie. Altogether, great additions to a classic film. -Robert Hyde.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Herbie Goes Bananas [1981]
Actors & Directors
  • Cloris Leachman
  • Stephen W. Burns
  • Vincent McEveety
  • John Vernon
  • Charles Martin Smith
  • Elyssa Davalos
Release date: 2004-01-12
Run time: 88 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.40

Review Herbie Goes Bananas [1981] / Walt Disney Home Video:


Review Hit Entertainment / Bob The Builder - The Great Race / Scoop The Disco Digger
Actors & Directors
  • Greg Proops
  • Neil Morrissey
  • Sarah Ball
  • Kate Harbour
  • Rob Rackstraw
  • Liz Whitaker
  • Brian Little
  • Rupert Degas
Release date: 2004-07-05
Run time: 126 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £1.40

Review Bob The Builder - The Great Race / Scoop The Disco Digger / Hit Entertainment:


Review Walt Disney Video / Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Benny Goodman
  • Nelson Eddy
  • Hamilton Luske
  • Clyde Geronimi
  • Bob Cormack
  • Joe Grant
  • Maxene Andrews
  • Joshua Meador
  • Laverne Andrews
  • Dinah Shore
Release date: 2000-06-06
Run time: 67 min.
Price: £6.40

Review Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:


Review Walt Disney Home Video / Babes In Toyland [1961]
Actors & Directors
  • Annette Funicello
  • Jack Donohue
  • Ed Wynn
  • Tommy Sands
  • Ray Bolger
  • Tommy Kirk
Release date: 2006-05-01
Run time: 71 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.89

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Review Walt Disney Video / Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Oprah Winfrey
  • Thandie Newton
  • Kimberly Elise
  • Jonathan Demme
  • Beah Richards
  • Danny Glover
Release date: 1999-05-18
Run time: 171 min.
Price: £3.76

Review Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:

This layered film, a labour of love from director Jonathan Demme and star Oprah Winfrey, covers a lot of turf in its nearly three-hour running time. Part slavery fable, part mother-daughter tale, part ghost story, Beloved demands an audience's full attention from its dramatic, slightly bewildering opening, when a family dog comes down on the wrong side of some angry, unseen force. But Demme and his talented cast provide an unforgettable payoff for those who surrender. The film traces the life of Sethe (played in her middle years by Winfrey), a former slave who has rebuilt what seems to be a peaceful, productive life in Ohio. Yet through chilling, sparing use of flashback, Demme slowly unveils, as does the Toni Morrison masterpiece on which the film is based, the horrors of Sethe's former life, and the terrible event that led to the haunting of Sethe's home. While the horrors of slavery and the bloody event in Sethe's family leave undeniable impressions, the film's brilliance is also evidenced in smaller, equally satisfying ways. Rachel Portman's spiritual-influenced score is as uplifting as it is haunting, and the glimpses of the post-slavery African American world-as with a simple family outing to a local carnival, or a ladies' sewing-and-gospel circle-make this a treat for the intellect as well as the heart. The members of the cast, especially Kimberly Elise as Sethe's struggling daughter and Thandie Newton as the mysterious title character, are supremely affecting. -Anne Hurley, Amazon. com.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Disney Christmas Favourites
Release date: 2008-09-29
RRP: £11.99
Price: £5.93

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Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006]
Release date: 2008-09-15
Run time: 2004 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £14.99

Review High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006] / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:

High School Musical The Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is a combination of backstage action and Grease without the unwholesome habits. Scoring record ratings at the time of its US January 2006 broadcast, it's a smash hit with tween audiences (ages 6 to 10), but appealing for all ages. At a New Year's Eve party, Troy (Zac Efron of Summerland) has a chance meeting with Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) when they share a karaoke song. Lo and behold, when school resumes, they discover that Gabriella has just transferred to Troy's East High School, a campus divided into tight cliques of jocks, cheerleaders, brainiacs, and skater dudes. Eager to recapture the magic they'd discovered during karaoke, Troy and Gabriella consider auditioning for the school's upcoming musical, much to the dismay of the school's frost queen/theatre goddess, Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale of The Suite Life of Zack and Cody). Problem is, Troy is also the star of the basketball team and Gabrielle is being recruited to compete in the Scholastic Decathlon. Will they give up their cliques to start something new, or will they do as the show's first big anthem urges and "Stick to the Status Quo"? Well, this is a Disney movie, so maybe the sacrifices won't be that hard, and even the hints of romance are mild. The Remix Edition of High School Musical retains all the bonus features of the original DVD and adds 34 minutes of new features. -David Horiuchi High School Musical 2 Disney’s huge hit franchise of the moment never has, and perhaps never will, see the inside of a cinema. But given the millions upon millions of followers across the globe, the DVD release of High School Musical 2 will nonetheless rival the sales of any blockbuster you care to mention. [+]
And why shouldn’t it? Grounded firmly in the family spirit that classic Disney movies are renowned for, High School Musical 2 isn’t the most radical movie you’re ever likely to see, but it’s had few recent rivals where outright fun is concerned. The plot this time sees Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Chad, Taylor and Sharpay in the midst of organising a talent competition during their school holidays, which proves all the excuse the film needs to bring on the musical entertainment. Packed in with insanely addictive tunes, and playing very firmly to its fan base, it’s hard not to conclude that High School Musical 2 is a success. What’s more, there’s immense re-spin potential to the disc, and given the raging success of the first movie, this one too is set to be enjoyed time and time again. Not jumped on the High School Musical wagon yet? Here’s a perfect place to start. is a fun family movie, and one that sits both as a worthy sequel, and a warm slice of entertainment in its own right. -Jon Foster.

Review Hit Entertainment / Pingu - Boogaloo Pingu
Actors & Directors
  • Pingu
Release date: 2006-04-10
Run time: 53 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £1.81

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Review Sesame Street / Sesame Street: Old School, Vol. 2 (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Release date: 2007-11-06
Run time: 489 min.
Price: £14.48

Review Sesame Street: Old School, Vol. 2 (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Sesame Street:


Review Barbie Island Princess / Barbie Musical Box-Set (Includes Island Princess & The Princess and the Pauper) [2004]
Release date: 2007-10-22
Run time: 168 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £12.44

Review Barbie Musical Box-Set (Includes Island Princess & The Princess and the Pauper) [2004] / Barbie Island Princess:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Bionicle 2
Actors & Directors
  • Paul Dobson
  • Terry Shakespeare
  • David Molina
  • Christopher Gaze
  • Michael Dobson
Release date: 2004-10-11
Run time: 72 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £6.97

Review Bionicle 2 / Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm:

Following the exciting, 2003 animated spectacle Bionicle: Mask of Light, Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui extends Lego's movie franchise based on its Bionicle line of robotic warriors. Legends is actually a prequel to Mask of Light, which focused on the Toa, six guardians of the Matoran tribe on the island of Mata Nui, and the imminent arrival of a seventh member to their ranks. Legends tells the story of how the Toa came to be, chosen from the pool of Matoran youth in the great city of Metru Nui and, though physically transformed, hardly prepared for increased size and superheroic powers. In short order, the Toa-who babble and bicker like agitated adolescents-have to master their new gifts, impress their leader, and prepare to protect their home. Sprawling adventure, nonstop action, and real emotional complexity make this computer-generated universe a continually viable source for endless story possibilities. -Tom Keogh.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Winnie The Pooh - The Book Of Pooh - Fun With Manners
Actors & Directors
  • Winnie The Pooh
Release date: 2003-06-16
RRP: £15.99
Price: £4.72

Review Winnie The Pooh - The Book Of Pooh - Fun With Manners / Walt Disney Home Video:


Review Walt Disney Video / Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Bernadette Peters
  • Robert Iscove
  • Veanne Cox
  • Natalie Desselle
  • Brandy Norwood
  • Paolo Montalban
Release date: 2003-02-04
Run time: 88 min.
Price: £5.10

Review Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video:


Review Hit Entertainment / Bob The Builder - Speedy Skip
Actors & Directors
  • Neil Morrissey
  • Rob Rackstraw
  • Sarah Ball
  • Liz Whitaker
  • Kate Harbour
  • Greg Proops
  • Brian Little
  • Rupert Degas
Release date: 2003-06-16
Run time: 65 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £1.29

Review Bob The Builder - Speedy Skip / Hit Entertainment:


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Models & Brands:
The Fox And The Hound [1981], South Pacific [2004] (REGION 1) (NTSC), The Nightmare Before Christmas (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1993], Storybook Classics - Wind In The WIllows [2006], Power Rangers - Dino Thunder: Triassic Triumph, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs - Ltd Edition Collector's Box Set (2 Disc + Book) [1938], Herbie Goes Bananas [1981], Bob The Builder - The Great Race / Scoop The Disco Digger, Make Mine Music [1946] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Babes In Toyland [1961], Beloved [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Disney Christmas Favourites, High School Musical - Remix/High School Musical 2 - Extended Dance Edition [2006], Pingu - Boogaloo Pingu, Sesame Street: Old School, Vol. 2 (REGION 1) (NTSC), Barbie Musical Box-Set (Includes Island Princess & The Princess and the Pauper) [2004], Bionicle 2, Winnie The Pooh - The Book Of Pooh - Fun With Manners, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Bob The Builder - Speedy Skip

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