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‘Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears’ Coming to DVD December 16

November 25, 2008 / / 0 Comments

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The classic “Goldilocks” fairytale gets a modern makeover in the upcoming release of the computer animated movie, GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS.

Once again, the Jim Henson Company, Prana Animation Studios and Flame Ventures produce another addition for the Unstable Fables collection.

Brought to you by Genius Products and The Weinstein Company, this revamped children’s classic will be debuting on DVD December 16th.

UNSTABLE FABLES: GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS meets up with the famous porridge-lover as a spoiled television star.

In order to bump up her career, she and the Bears agree to star in a reality television show which puts them live in front of the world 24/7 as they live in a house together.

The house faces struggles as they have to find a way to peacefully co-exist in order to boost ratings and get Goldilocks’ career back on track.

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Weekly ‘Wonder Woman’ Q&A: Director Lauren Montgomery

November 25, 2008 / / 0 Comments

After her successful co-directorial debut on Superman Doomsday, Lauren Montgomery takes helm of Wonder Woman, the next entry in the series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 films.

Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new film on March 3, 2009, distributed by Warner Home Video. It will be available on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, OnDemand and Pay-Per-View.

Montgomery has directed an origin story for Wonder Woman that remains true to the title character’s various incarnations while setting the tale in more modern times to allow greater accessibility for a wider audience.

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‘IGOR’ heads to DVD & Blu-ray

November 20, 2008 / / 0 Comments

In a land of mad scientists and diabolical inventions, one lowly lab assistant has a chance to achieve his dreams in IGOR, debuting on DVD and Blu-ray Disc January 20th from MGM Home Entertainment. IGOR features an ensemble voice cast including John Cusack, John Cleese, Steve Buscemi, Jay Leno, Jennifer Coolidge, Christian Slater, Molly Shannon, Eddie Izzard and Arsenio Hall.

Synopsis: Determined to prove he can create his own diabolical invention, a mad scientist’s nice-guy assistant, Igor, creates a female Franken-monster. But his creation, Eva, is sweet and sings show tunes! That is, until she falls into the clutches of Dr. Schadenfreude and his shape-shifting girlfriend. Now it’s up to Igor and his sidekicks to save Eva – and their country – from real evildoers, including sneaky Prince Malpert.

The IGOR Blu-ray Disc is presented in widescreen and features an alternate opening scene and commentary by Director Tony Leondis, writer Chris McKenna and producer Max Howard.

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‘Wonder Woman’ DVD info and artwork

November 17, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Warner Premiere, DC Comics and Warner Bros. Animation are set to release the all-new animated original movie Wonder Woman on March 3, 2009, distributed by Warner Home Video. Wonder Woman will be available as a Single Disc DVD, 2 Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray Disc. The animated original movie will also be available OnDemand and Pay-Per-View as well as available for download day and date, March 3, 2009.

Produced by the multiple Emmy Award winning animation legend Bruce Timm, Wonder Woman is an origin story and features a celebrity voice cast including Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Alfred Molina, Virginia Madsen, Rosario Dawson, Oliver Platt and David McCallum.

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6 minute preview of ‘Tinker Bell’

October 27, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Disney Online is celebrating the release of Tinker Bell on Blu-ray and DVD by previewing the first six minutes of the film exclusively at www.disney.com/tinkerbell on October 27 and 28. Tinker Bell is set for release on October 28th.

The preview will be available to view on Disney.com’s newly launched full-screen video player. Additionally, Disney Online’s latest virtual world, Disney Fairies PIXIE HOLLOW (www.PixieHollow.com) is marking Tinker Bell’s arrival with a special in-game event.

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‘Peter & the Wolf’ heads to DVD

October 23, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Academy Award winner this year for Best Animated Short Film, Peter & the Wolf, will make its DVD debut on December 9th.

Magnolia previously released the short film as part of an animation collection DVD in May, but the new version will have extras, including a making-of documentary, commentary and the following featurettes: “The Musical Themes,” “The Story in Pictures” and “The Making of Peter & the Wolf.”

And if you’re a long time reader, you’ll remember that The Animation Blog interviewed the producer of the movie, where he revealed that the DVD would be out later this year. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the interview.

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‘The Nutty Professor’ transforms on DVD

October 22, 2008 / / 0 Comments

When Harold Kelp gets his hand on his grandfather’s “cool” elixir, the effects aren’t exactly what he had planned. While Harold now embodies the chill, confident personality he desired, the elixir has also added an unwelcome air of conceited arrogance. Like his grandfather Julius, he must learn along the way to find true happiness in himself and not rely on magic elixirs to do the trick.

The DVD, starring Drake Bell as young Harold and Jerry Lewis as Julius Kelp, will be in stores on November 25, 2008.

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‘Shaun the Sheep’ ready for DVD debut

October 20, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Shaun the Sheep is heading to DVD for the first time on November 11th with the release of “Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa!” This all-new disc includes eight episodes from the popular show, which airs on the Disney Channel in the US and is one of the top five shorts on the channel. DVD bonus features include: Meet the Animals and a sneak peak at the “Shaun the Sheep” and “Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures” videogames.

Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa! contains these eight shorts: “Off the Baa,” “Timmy in a Tizzy” “Buzz Off Bees,” “Who is the Mummy,” “Mower Mouth,” “Fleeced,” “Shaun Shoots the Sheep” and “Mountains Out Of Molehills.”

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‘Oliver & Company’ 20th Anniversary Edition heads to DVD

October 20, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Oliver & Company 20th Anniversary Edition is heading to DVD on February 3, 2009 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

Oliver, a stray kitten, wanders Manhattan when Dodger, a street-smart mutt with a weakness for mischief, befriends him. He introduces his new pal to his pack of pickpocket pooches, run by the evil Sykes, and just as Oliver is about to begin a life of crime, he is rescued by a rich girl named Jenny, who takes him home to live in luxury. But when Sykes finds out about Oliver’s new benefactor, he hatches a plot to abscond with the little girl and hold her for ransom. Now it’s up to Oliver and his pals to search the city and save Jenny.

Bonus features include:
Games & Activities
• All-New Game

Backstage Disney
• The Making of Oliver & Company
• Puss Café – A delightful animated short starring Disney favorite Pluto and friends
• The History of Animals in Disney Films – A Disney animated featurette
• Return of a Classic – A look at the 1996 theatrical re-release of Oliver & Company

Bonus Short
• Lend a Paw — Pluto rescues a kitten and saves the day in an Academy Award (1941 Short Subject -Cartoon) winning animated short.

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‘Family Guy’ Vol. 6 DVD in stores Oct 21st

October 20, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Fox will release the Family Guy Volume Six DVD collection in stores tomorrow, October 21st. Family Guy Vol. 6 includes the show’s 100th episode and a total of 12 episodes from Seasons Five and Six. Episodes include Stewie’s not-so-successful attempt to kill Lois, Brian’s discovery that he is a father and patriarch Peter’s frequent visits to the Drunken Clam.

Check out some behind the scenes videos below:

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‘Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition’ comes to DVD and Blu-ray

October 17, 2008 / / 0 Comments

The Walt Disney original classic, Pinocchio, is heading to DVD and Blu-ray as “Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition” on March 10, 2009. Available for the first time on Blu-ray and 2-Disc DVD, Pinocchio is restored with enhanced picture and sound. The movie will be available for a limited time only and comes loaded with bonus features.

The special 2-Disc Blu-ray release not only includes a bonus standard definition DVD of the film in the same package, but provides viewers accessibility to Disney’s popular BD-Live Network, which allows viewers to chat, video stream, participate in communal games and download exclusive content.

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‘The Flintstones: The Complete Series’ heads to DVD

October 15, 2008 / / 0 Comments

Launched as an animated version of “The Honeymooners,” Hanna-Barbera’s cartoon classic “The Flintstones” is heading to DVD in a complete series box set. From the town of Bedrock, modern Stone-Age couple Fred and Wilma Flintstone and their goofy best-friend neighbors Barney and Betty Rubble comically trudge through prehistoric daily lives. Rounding out the cast are pet dinosaur, Dino, Flintstones daughter, Pebbles, and Rubbles son Bamm Bamm. The DVD collection includes all 166 episodes of the animated sitcom’s six seasons and will be available in stores on October 28, 2008.

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