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Review Hit Entertainment / Fireman Sam - Action Stations (The classic original series)
Actors & Directors
  • Fireman Sam
Release date: 2004-05-31
Run time: 134 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £1.46

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Review Bear in the Big Blue House / Bear In The Big Blue House - Shapes, Sounds And Colours
Release date: 2005-04-04
Run time: 90 min.
RRP: £12.99
Price: £4.98

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Review Metrodome / Super Mario Bros - The Original Motion Picture [1993]
Actors & Directors
  • Bob Hoskins; Dennis Hopper; John Leguizamo; and Samantha Mathis
Release date: 2007-09-04
Run time: 104 min.
RRP: £5.99
Price: £3.10

Review Super Mario Bros - The Original Motion Picture [1993] / Metrodome:


Review Warner Home Video / Corpse Bride [HD DVD] [2005]
Actors & Directors
  • Mike Johnson
  • Richard E. Grant
  • Helena Bonham-Carter
  • Albert Finney
  • Emily Watson
  • Johnny Depp
  • Tim Burton
Release date: 2007-06-04
Run time: 74 min.
RRP: £25.99
Price: £3.73

Review Corpse Bride [HD DVD] [2005] / Warner Home Video:


Review Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm / Ice Princess
Actors & Directors
  • Hayden Panettiere
  • Michelle Trachtenberg
  • Joan Cusack
  • Kim Cattrall
  • Tim Fywell
Release date: 2005-08-22
Run time: 94 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.85

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Review delta home entertainment / Worzel Gummidge - All Of Series One [2002]
Actors & Directors
  • Jon Pertwee;Jeremy Austin;Charlotte Coleman;Barbara Windsor;Joan Sims;Bill Maynard;Una Stubbs;Sarah Thomas;Denis Gilmore;Thorley Walters;Mike Berry;Lorraine Chase;Megs Jenkins;Geoffrey Bayldon;Norman Bird
  • James Hill
Release date: 2002-05-27
Run time: 175 min.
RRP: £14.99
Price: £2.99

Review Worzel Gummidge - All Of Series One [2002] / delta home entertainment:


Review 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment / Ice Age & Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Double Pack
Actors & Directors
  • Carlos Saldanha
Release date: 2006-10-23
Run time: 164 min.
RRP: £28.99
Price: £5.00

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Review Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK / Mirrormask [2005]
Actors & Directors
  • Dora Bryan
  • Dave McKean
  • Stephanie Leonidas
  • Andy Hamilton
  • Rob Brydon
  • Gina McKee
Release date: 2006-06-05
Run time: 97 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £3.75

Review Mirrormask [2005] / Sony Pictures Home Ent. UK:

This visually stunning film is the product of a collaboration of award-winning graphic novelist Neil Gaiman (creator of the much-lauded Sandman series), his frequent collaborator Dave McKean (Cages), and The Jim Henson Company, themselves no strangers to elaborate fantasies such as The Dark Crystal. and Labyrinth. As with the latter film, MirrorMask focuses on a young woman unhappy with her daily existence; here, the artistically inclined Helena (Stephanie Leonides), is at odds with her circus performer parents. When a careless insult appears to send her mother (Gina McKee) into a coma, Helena withdraws into the dark and elaborate world of her drawings, in which a scenario very similar to her predicament in the real world is unfolding. Gaiman and director McKean create arresting images to populate Helena's world, and the Henson Company brings them vividly to life with CGI; though the story is occasionally murky, the fantasy elements are imaginative enough to enthral what will undoubtedly be the film's toughest customers-younger viewers. -Paul Gaita.

Review Entertainment in Video / The Golden Compass (2 disc Special edition) [2007]
Actors & Directors
  • Ben Walker
  • Eva Green
  • Daniel Craig
  • Nicole Kidman
  • Clare Higgins
Release date: 2008-04-28
Run time: 109 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £9.34

Review The Golden Compass (2 disc Special edition) [2007] / Entertainment in Video:


Review Little Einsteins / Little Einsteins - Rocket's Firebird Rescue [2007]
Release date: 2008-08-11
Run time: 43 min.
RRP: £8.99
Price: £6.49

Review Little Einsteins - Rocket's Firebird Rescue [2007] / Little Einsteins:

The Little Einsteins are a talented group of musically-inclined, preschool-age friends who just happen to have a rocket ship named Rocket for a friend and a knack for helping those in need. In this animated adventure, it's up to Leo, Annie, Quincy, and June to preserve music around the world by traveling to Russia to free the magical Firebird from the grip of a music-hating ogre named Katschai. Set to themes from Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird" and featuring the art of Wassily Kandinsky, Faberge eggs, and Matryoshka Nesting Dolls, this full-length Little Einsteins adventure conveys the basic gist of Stravinsky's "Firebird" ballet in which the Firebird casts a spell of energetic dance and sleep upon the creatures of a magical kingdom. Prominent musical themes are emphasized by linking them to specific onscreen characters and their actions and basic musical terms like adagio and allegro are introduced while the Little Einsteins promote friendship, cooperation, and compassion and engage the active participation of young viewers by encouraging them to clap, sing, dance, and pretend to play musical instruments. The bonus episode "Rocket Soup" emphasizes teamwork and introduces orchestral instruments with the help of Dvorak's "Humoresque No. 7" and Paul Klee's painting "Moonrise. " Engage the "Magic Mission Mode" and children can view "Rocket's Firebird Rescue" with animated pop-up facts. (Ages 3 to 7)-Tami Horiuchi.

Review Stax Entertainment Ltd / The Moomin - Series 1 - Complete [1990]
Actors & Directors
  • Ryosuke Takahashi
Release date: 2008-03-03
Run time: 328 min.
RRP: £9.99
Price: £6.73

Review The Moomin - Series 1 - Complete [1990] / Stax Entertainment Ltd:


Review Warner Home Video / Lassie Come Home / Son Of Lassie / Courage Of Lassie (3 Disc Box Set)
Actors & Directors
  • Fred M. Wilox
  • June Lockhart
  • Donald Crisp
  • Roddy McDowall
  • Elizabeth Taylor
  • Tom Drake
Release date: 2008-06-02
Run time: 271 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £9.97

Review Lassie Come Home / Son Of Lassie / Courage Of Lassie (3 Disc Box Set) / Warner Home Video:


Review Universal / Prince of Egypt [1998]
Actors & Directors
  • Sandra Bullock
  • Michelle Pfeiffer
  • Ralph Fiennes
  • Brenda Chapman
  • Jeff Goldblum
  • Steve Hickner
  • Val Kilmer
  • Simon Wells
Release date: 2006-07-03
RRP: £19.99
Price: £3.85

Review Prince of Egypt [1998] / Universal:

Nearly every biblical film is ambitious, creating pictures to go with some of the most famous and sacred stories in the Western world. DreamWorks' first animated film, The Prince of Egypt was the vision of executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg after his ugly split from Disney, where he had been acknowledged as a key architect in that studio's rebirth (The Little Mermaid, etc. ). His first film for the company he helped create was a huge, challenging project without a single toy or merchandising tie-in, the backbone du jour of family entertainment in the 1990s. Three directors and 16 writers succeed in carrying out much of Katzenberg's vision. The linear story of Moses is crisply told, and the look of the film is stunning; indeed, no animated film has looked so ready to be placed in the Louvre since Fantasia. Here is an Egypt alive with energetic bustle and pristine buildings. Born a slave and set adrift in the river, Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) is raised as the son of Pharaoh Seti (Patrick Stewart) and is a fitting rival for his stepbrother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). When he learns of his roots-in a knockout sequence in which hieroglyphics come alive-he flees to the desert, where he finds his roots and heeds God's calling to free the slaves from Egypt. Katzenberg and his artists are careful to tread lightly on religious boundaries. [+]
The film stops at the parting of the Red Sea, only showing the Ten Commandments-without commentary-as the film's coda. Music is a big part (there were three CDs released) and Hans Zimmer's score and Stephen Schwartz's songs work well-in fact the pop-ready, Oscar-winning "When You Believe" is one of the weakest songs. Kids ages 5 and up should be able to handle the referenced violence; the film doesn't shy away from what Egyptians did to their slaves. Perhaps Katzenberg could have aimed lower and made a more successful animated film, but then again, what's a heaven for? -Doug Thomas.

Review Walt Disney Home Video / Atlantis - The Lost Empire [2001]
Actors & Directors
  • Kirk Wise
  • John Mahoney
  • Corey Burton
  • Michael J. Fox
  • Gary Trousdale
  • Claudia Christian
  • James Garner
Release date: 2002-03-04
Run time: 95 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £4.00

Review Atlantis - The Lost Empire [2001] / Walt Disney Home Video:

The Disney Studio was built on innovation in animation, so it seems ironic that Atlantis is both a bold departure and highly derivative, borrowing heavily from anime, video games and graphic novels. Instead of songs and fuzzy little animals, the artists offer an action-adventure set in 1914: nerdy linguist Milo Thatch (Michael J Fox) believes he's found the location of the legendary Lost Continent. An eccentric zillionaire sends Milo out to test his hypothesis with an anachronistic crew that includes tough Puerto Rican mechanic Audrey (Jacqueline Obradors), demolition expert Vinnie (Don Novello), and butt-kicking blonde adventurer Helga (Claudia Christian). When they find Atlantis, its culture is dying because the people can no longer read the runes that explain their mysterious power source-but Milo can. Nasty Commander Rourke (James Garner) attempts to steal that power source, leading to the requisite all-out battle. Atlantis offers some nifty battle scenes, including an attack on a Jules Verne-esque submarine by a giant robotic trilobites and fishlike flying cars. But the film suffers from major story problems. If Princess Kida (Cree Summer) remembers her civilisation at its height, why can't she read the runes? Why doesn't Milo's crew notice that the Atlanteans live for centuries? The angular designs are based on the work of comic book artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy), and the artists struggle with the characters' stubby hands, skinny limbs and pointed jaws. The result is a film that will appeal more to 10-year-old boys than to family audiences. -Charles Solomon, Amazon. [+]
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Review Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Herbie: Fully Loaded [2005]
Actors & Directors
  • Breckin Meyer
  • Lindsay Lohan
  • Angela Robinson
  • Matt Dillon
  • Justin Long
  • Michael Keaton
Release date: 2005-11-28
Run time: 97 min.
RRP: £19.99
Price: £3.49

Review Herbie: Fully Loaded [2005] / Buena Vista Home Entertainment:


Review Warner Home Video / Black Beauty [1994]
Actors & Directors
  • Jim Carter
  • David Thewlis
  • Sean Bean
  • Alun Armstrong
  • Peter Davison
  • Caroline Thompson
Release date: 2000-08-21
Run time: 84 min.
RRP: £13.99
Price: £2.52

Review Black Beauty [1994] / Warner Home Video:

Don't waste this one on your children: buy it for yourself. A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children. Unfortunately, director Caroline Thompson did not resurrect her magical touch a few years later with another animal tale, Buddy. -Rochelle O'Gorman, Amazon. com.

Review Mike Myers (Voice) / The Shrek Collection - The Story So Far (Shrek 1 & 2 Box Set) [2004] [2001]
Release date: 2004-11-01
RRP: £32.99
Price: £6.58

Review The Shrek Collection - The Story So Far (Shrek 1 & 2 Box Set) [2004] [2001] / Mike Myers (Voice):

Both of the hit animated movies in one package. Full of verve and wit, Shrek is a computer-animated adaptation of William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare but it's the jokes that make Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humour is fun enough for the 10-year-old but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keeps the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its cross-town rival, Disney. [+]
-Doug Thomas In Shrek 2, the newlywed Shrek and Princess Fiona are invited to Fiona's former kingdom, Far Far Away, to have their marriage blessed by Fiona's parents-which Shrek thinks is a bad, bad idea, and he's proved right: the parents are horrified by their daughter's transformation into an ogress, a fairy godmother wants her son Prince Charming to win Fiona, and a feline assassin is hired to get Shrek out of the way. The computer animation is more detailed than ever, but it's the acting that make the comedy work-in addition to the return of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek 2 features the flexible voices of Julie Andrews, John Cleese and Antonio Banderas, plus Jennifer Saunders as the gleefully wicked fairy godmother. -Bret Fetzer.

Review Walt Disney Video N/A / Beauty and the Beast [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Actors & Directors
  • Kirk Wise
  • Gary Trousdale
  • Richard White
  • Jerry Orbach
  • David Ogden Stiers
  • Paige O'Hara
  • Robby Benson
Release date: 2002-10-08
Run time: 90 min.
Price: £39.95

Review Beauty and the Beast [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC) / Walt Disney Video N/A:

The film that officially signalled Disney's animation renaissance and the only animated feature to receive a Best Picture Oscar nomination, Beauty and the Beast remains the yardstick by which all other animated films should be measured. It relates the story of Belle, a bookworm with a dotty inventor for a father; when he inadvertently offends the Beast (a prince whose heart is too hard to love anyone besides himself), Belle boldly takes her father's place, imprisoned in the Beast's gloomy mansion. Naturally, Belle teaches the Beast to love. What makes this such a dazzler, besides the amazingly accomplished animation and the winning coterie of supporting characters (the Beast's mansion is overrun by quipping, dancing household items) is the array of beautiful and hilarious songs by composer Alan Menken and the late, lamented lyricist Howard Ashman, (winning the 1991 Oscar for Best Song and Menken's score won a trophy as well). The downright funniest song is "Gaston", a lout's paean to himself (including the immortal line, "I use antlers in all of my de-co-ra-ting"). "Be Our Guest" is transformed into an inspired Busby Berkeley homage. Since Ashman's passing, animated musicals haven't quite reached the same exhilarating level of wit, sophistication and pure joy. -David Kronke, Amazon. comOn the DVD: Beauty and the Beast's regular DVD release still offers some special features, but doesn't hold a candle to the Collector's Edition. The "making-of" featurette is informative charting the production from Walt Disney's original idea to the final musical version. [+]
"The Story Behind the Story" shows the origins of many of Disney's adapted fairy tales. The two games are fun, if a little slow to load. Celine Dion's original video is slightly on the dull side, but Jump 5's remixed version of "Tale as Old as Time" is just ridiculous. As always the sing-along track is great fun for all budding Belles or Beasts in the house. The transfer is as pristine as could be expected from a 1991 release. On the DVD: Beauty and the Beast's two-disc Collector's Edition really is the stuff of fairy tales. Disc 1 has three versions of the movie, the best being the "Work in Progress" edition which offers the unfinished film, sketch lines and all. The theatrical cut has a pristine transfer and the sound is immaculate. The director's commentary relies on a lot on name-dropping and you'll find more interesting insight in the "making-of" feature on the second disc. The sing-a-long track (as with all Disney releases) is fantastic, particularly for such a well-loved score. Disc 2 is packed full of information, fun and games. The best of the informative features is "Animation Magic", an intelligent look into the production of Disney cartoons. In the games section you'll need to head straight for the West Wing to continue an adventure with Chip (Tip: finish the game "Maurice's Workshop" first), but get your fingers warmed up as it needs a little remote control action. This disc only really falls down on the slowness of some of its games and the appalling remix video of "Tale as Old as Time". -Nikki Disney.

Review Revelation Films / Swallows And Amazons Forever! - The Coot Club / The Big Six [1983]
Actors & Directors
  • Colin Baker
  • Rosemary Leach
  • Andrew Morgan
  • John Woodvine
Release date: 2003-02-24
Run time: 120 min.
RRP: £15.99
Price: £3.98

Review Swallows And Amazons Forever! - The Coot Club / The Big Six [1983] / Revelation Films:


Review Universal Pictures UK / All Creatures Great And Small - Series 4 - Complete
Actors & Directors
  • Peter Davison
  • Robert Hardy
  • Christopher Timothy
Release date: 2006-12-26
Run time: 524 min.
RRP: £24.99
Price: £9.73

Review All Creatures Great And Small - Series 4 - Complete / Universal Pictures UK:


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Fireman Sam - Action Stations (The classic original series), Bear In The Big Blue House - Shapes, Sounds And Colours, Super Mario Bros - The Original Motion Picture [1993], Corpse Bride [HD DVD] [2005], Ice Princess, Worzel Gummidge - All Of Series One [2002], Ice Age & Ice Age 2: The Meltdown Double Pack, Mirrormask [2005], The Golden Compass (2 disc Special edition) [2007], Little Einsteins - Rocket's Firebird Rescue [2007], The Moomin - Series 1 - Complete [1990], Lassie Come Home / Son Of Lassie / Courage Of Lassie (3 Disc Box Set), Prince of Egypt [1998], Atlantis - The Lost Empire [2001], Herbie: Fully Loaded [2005], Black Beauty [1994], The Shrek Collection - The Story So Far (Shrek 1 & 2 Box Set) [2004] [2001], Beauty and the Beast [1992] (REGION 1) (NTSC), Swallows And Amazons Forever! - The Coot Club / The Big Six [1983], All Creatures Great And Small - Series 4 - Complete

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