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Category Archives: Blu-Ray & DVD
It’s sure to be a bella notte when you bring home Lady & the Tramp on Blu Ray!
On the back cover of the new Diamond edition Blu Ray you will find a quote from a Time magazine reviewer, “A winner that delights every new generation of children.” Not only does Richard Corliss have it right, but I have yet to meet anyone that doesn’t like this movie young and old alike. There is something magical about this movie even before it was remastered for the HD edition.
There are 2 different editions of this new Diamond Edition Lady & the Tramp, the 2 disc combo pack which comes with Blu Ray and DVD and the 3 disc edition that comes additionally with a digital copy of the film.
Let me start by saying this film looks stunning and sounds sensational. Who would have ever thought that a movie almost 50 years old could have been remastered to look so magnificent. You will have trouble seeing or hearing a single flaw, as Disney magic shines right into your living room.
As if the quality of this classic film weren’t enough there are tons of bonus features! It has a Disney Second Screen option with iPad and laptops as well as an optional introduction from Diane Disney Miller and audio commentary. Additionally there is a really great featurette called “Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad” which you can watch on the DVD or Blu Ray and is a must for Walt Disney fans. This focuses on Walt’s apartment over the Disneyland firehouse and Diane’s memories from when her father was working on this film. The Blu Ray & DVD also both feature a children’s feature that is called PuppyPedia and helps identify the breeds found in the film.
The Blu Ray additionally has three deleted scenes (played out through storyboard), a never-before-heard song written during the original creation of the film called “I’m Free as a Breeze”. And as if these aren’t enough to have you spending hours watching this movie, there are additional featurettes about the making of Lady & the Tramp (specifically focusing on Lady and then Siamese Cats).
As if being an amazing copy of a classic film, have discs filled with special features and viewing options weren’t enough there are also lots of Sneak Peaks including the sequel’s upcoming Blu Ray release and other titles from the Walt Disney family of companies.
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$8 Off Lady and the Tramp on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
Lady and the Tramp is coming to Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on Tuesday, February 7th. If you have an existing copy of Lady and the Tramp (on either DVD, VHS or LaserDisc), you can enter that UPC code on the Disney Movie Rewards website to print a coupon for $8 off the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack or $5/1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack.
Plus if you need Tangled, Beauty & the Beast, Dumbo, Lion King, Bambi or Winnie the Pooh, you can get a really great deal at Target:
Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack Deal:
Buy Lady and the Tramp Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack — $27.99
Buy either Tangled, Beauty & the Beast, Dumbo, Lion King, Bambi or Winnie the Pooh — $19.99
Save $8 instantly at the register when you buy both movies
Use the $8/1 Lady and the Tramp Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack coupon
Total: $31.98 for both movies!
Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Deal:
Buy Lady and the Tramp Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack — $22.99
Buy either Tangled, Beauty & the Beast, Dumbo, Lion King, Bambi or Winnie the Pooh — $19.99
Save $8 instantly at the register when you buy both movies
Use the $5/1 Lady and the Tramp Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack coupon
Total: $29.98 for both movies!
Thanks Couponing to Disney!
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- Cinderella & Lady and the Tramp added to Disney’s 2012 Diamond Collection Releases (chipandco.com)
- Lady and the Tramp: Diamond Edition on Blu-ray & DVD February 7, 2012 (chipandco.com)
Thomas and Friends: Curious Cargo DVD Review.
Thomas the Friend’s Curious Cargo is Thomas’ wildest ride yet. Settle in and watch as Thomas and his friends deliver furry friends to the Sodor Wildlife Center. In these three episodes, Thomas learns how to overcome the challenges of transporting a very tall giraffe, Percy learns the importance of being gentle with animals, and Belle and Toby discover why it’s so important to listen to others. All good lessons presented in a fun way that you can reinforce after you watch the video with your child.
Thomas the Tank Engine has been around for 65 years and yet the stories never fail to convey the importance of friendship and hard work. This episode is no exception. My four-year old twins laughed at Thomas silly predicament and loved the fact that the trains’ mouths moved in these episodes. The animation is top-notch and the stores are entertaining yet easy for a young child to follow. Unlike a lot of cartoons aimed at children, there’s never any violence or inappropriate humor in these videos, something I appreciate as a parent.
My kids are huge animal lovers and they also love Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, so this video was the perfect combination. If you have a little boy or girl at home who likes Thomas, this is a great addition to your video collection.
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- Coming to DVD Thomas and Friends: Curious Cargo. (chipandco.com)
Jane By Design: Volume 1 on DVD March 20
Volume 1 of the Hot New ABC Family Show Available on DVD March 20
Relive all the Drama and Excitement Just Two Weeks After the Season Finale
Synopsis:
When mistaken for an adult, sixteen year-old Jane (Erica Dasher) finds herself working for a high-powered executive (Andie McDowell) at a hip fashion house. From classes to couture, relive all the drama, romance and non-stop excitement as Jane juggles her life as a regular teenager and her job in the cutthroatworld of fashion…all while trying to keep her true identity a secret. Bring home ABC Family’s Jane By Design: Volume 1, available on DVD March 20th, just two weeks after the season finale!
Cast:
Erica Dasher (The Lake) asJane Quimby
Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day, Shortcuts) as Gray Chandler Murray
Nicholas Roux (Lemonade Mouth) asBilly Nutter
Rowly Dennis (TV’s “Desperate Housewives”) as Jeremy Jones
India de Beaufort (TV’s “One Tree Hill”) as India Jourdain
Meagan Tandy (10 Things I Hate About You) as Lulu Pope
Matthew Atkinson (TV’s “CSI”) as Nick Fadden
David Rogers (TV’s “Cougar Town”) as Ben Quimby
Executive Producers:
Gavin Polone (TV’s “Gilmore Girls”), John Ziffren (Melissa & Joey) and April Blair (Lemonade Mouth)
Street Date: March 20, 2012 (Direct Prebook: 1/24/2012; Distributor Prebook: 2/7/2012)
Rating: TV-14 DLSV in U.S.
Feature Run Time: Approximately 430 minutes
Suggested Retail Price: 2-Disc DVD = $29.99 (U.S. only release)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1/Widescreen
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English
Check out the First Look from Season 1: http://youtu.be/FscbGfJApqM
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- Official ABC Family’s Jane by Design Opening (chipandco.com)
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DVD Review: “Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath” Clean Fun For the Kiddies
What’s the DVD about?
Timmy Time follows a day in the life of barnyard preschoolers. With diverse animal characters along with a rich and colorful nursery school backdrop, Timmy and his friends learn life lessons that every preschooler needs to know. Whether fleeing bath time, becoming a walking collage, being bitten by the cleaning bug or engaging in a paint war, Timmy and his pals always bring joy, heart and a little silliness to any situation.
Timmy Time™ is part of Disney Channel’s Disney Junior programming for kids ages 2-7 and their families, which airs in more than 99 million U.S. homes. The show is created by Aardman Studios, the Academy Award®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit™ and Shaun the Sheep™.
The lowdown…
Timmy, a cute little lamb, gets into all kinds of trouble but with the help of his teachers and furry friends he learns something along the way. If your’re not familiar with the stop-motion style of Wallace and Gromit you’re in for a treat. The animation/clay-mation is brilliant. The colors are vibrant and the work is amazing. It will leave you and your little ones amazed and entertained. The one drawback for me is also one of the charming points of the series. There is no dialog. The characters all make animal noises and although it caters to the very little (ages 2-5) it can get very repetitive. What makes this collection fun for the family is the story. Using limited dialog with vivid visuals and gestures your children should be able to pick up on some of the elementary lessons told in this collection: cleanliness, organization, responsibility and interaction with their peers. Something that most adults could stand a lesson or two on.
Extras…
As you might expect for a kiddie title it’s “short” on extra content. “Timmy’s Tune #2″ is a short music video featuring the cast of his animal buddies and the “Shaun the Sheep” bonus episode “Supersize Timmy” is a nice bit of extra animation. The autoplay feature is also nice for parents and children who want to dive right in.
Bottom line…
The quality of storytelling and animation are it’s strong point. What’s not to like about these cute little creatures? If you can handle the kiddie “sheep talk” that this video would be a great addition to your family’s library and would be perfect for travel trips to keep your child visually entertained.
Grab your rubber ducky and get ready to soak in some lamb-tastic good fun as preschool favorite Timmy Time™ returns for an all new family-friendly, good-hearted release, Timmy Time: Timmy Needs A Bath, available on DVD January 24, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.
Purchase “Timmy Time: Timmy Needs a Bath” on DVD today!
Synopsis:
Enjoy some good clean fun with Timmy and his friends! Adventures with mud, glue and paint leave Timmy in some sticky situations. This clever little lamb uses his creativity to make tub-time fun and turn a paint fight into a masterfleece! Timmy cleans up and discovers the most fun of all is being with friends! Soak up the good times with Timmy…just don’t forget to wash behind your ears!
Episodes:
- “Timmy Needs A Bath”
- “Sticky Timmy”
- “Tidy Timmy”
- “Timmy Goes Camping”
- “Timmy The Artist”
DVD Bonus Features:
- Timmy’s Tune #2 – Music Video
- Shaun the Sheep Bonus Episode: Supersize Timmy
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timmytime
Program Website: www.timmytimedvd.com