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Fantastic Mr. Fox

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:59:59 +0000

With this animated adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic, director Wes Anderson moves from quirky films for adults, such as The Darjeeling Limited and The Royal Tenenbaums, to imaginative children’s fare. The Fantastic Mr. Fox reunites Anderson with previous collaborators Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett, and it marks his first work with Oscar winner George Clooney.

Ponyo

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:03:14 +0000

From the Academy Award®-winning director and world-renowned Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes PONYO, a story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.” Already a box-office success in Japan, the story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo (voiced by NOAH CYRUS) and her quest to become human features an outstanding roster of voice talent, including CATE BLANCHETT, MATT DAMON, TINA FEY, CLORIS LEACHMAN, LIAM NEESON, LILY TOMLIN, BETTY WHITE and FRANKIE JONAS as Sosuke, a young boy who befriends Ponyo. –© Walt Disney Pictures

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

admin — Sat, 09 May 2009 07:00:47 +0000

Ice Age 3. The sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters “Ice Age” and “Ice Age: The Meltdown” are back, on an incredible adventure…for the ages. Scrat is still trying to nab the ever-elusive nut (while, maybe, finding true love); Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth, Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs; and Diego the saber-toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into a mysterious underground world, where they have some close encounters with dinosaurs, battle flora and fauna run amuck – and meet a relentless, one-eyed, dino-hunting weasel named Buck.

The AristoCats

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:33:55 +0000

Set in 1910, this Disney animated classic offers plenty of adventure, humor and music (especially performances by Maurice Chevalier). After high-society cat Duchess (Eva Gabor) and her three kittens inherit a fortune from their mistress, a greedy butler plots to get rid of them–and collect the cash himself. The villainous servant kidnaps the entire feline family and takes them far away from their comfortable Paris home. A bunch of animal pals come to the rescue however, and help restore the cats to their proper place. The heroic rescuers include the friendly alley cat Thomas O’Malley, the gallant mouse Roquefort, and the hilarious hounds Lafayette and Napoleon. THE ARISTOCATS was the last film personally supervised by Walt Disney himself.

Bambi II

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:22:30 +0000

One of the silver screen’s most cherished characters makes his triumphant return in Disney’s spectacular all-new movie, BAMBI II. The eagerly awaited next chapter of Bambi’s unforgettable story continues for a whole new generation in a film that’s sure to delight your entire family. Join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn and teach him the ways of the forest. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers that there is much that he can learn from his spirited young son. Thumper, Flower, Owl, and your favorite characters return — and you’ll meet some wonderful new friends — as Bambi’s magnificent legacy continues. Illustrated in the breathtaking animation style of the original classic and bursting with enchanting new songs, BAMBI II is truly a wonder to behold.

The Jungle Book

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:08:03 +0000

The 19th animated feature produced by Disney studios and the last film supervised by Walt Disney himself. This endearing feature is based on Rudyard Kipling’s children’s story about a boy named Mowgli raised by wolves in the wilderness of India. During his delightful and scary adventures with a series of wild creatures, Mowgli learns he must leave the jungle and be what nature intended him to be — a man. Delightful jazz-inspired songs make this a Disney classic.

The Lion King 1½

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:11:16 +0000

In this hysterical update to THE LION KING, Timon, Pumbaa, and the rest of the gang reunite to explain how events really unfolded. Packed with funny, behind-the-scenes stories, Timon and Pumbaa explain what really happened when King Mufasa introduced his heir and the secrets behind other happenings in the story. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, along with the original voice cast, again bring to life some of film’s most beloved characters. In addition to the new spin on this timeless story, there’s a new song – “That’s All I Need.

The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:38:30 +0000

In this direct-to-video sequel to one of Disney’s most beloved animation classics, the majestic jungle king Simba prepares his daughter Kiara, who has come of age, to inherit the throne of the Pride Lands. While out roaming the countryside, she meets Kovu, chosen by the defeated Outland Pride to destroy Simba. The two lions thwart the plan when they fall for each other, and discover their union may be the key to resolving the two warring Prides. Featured are the voices of original stars Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella. This special edition release, which has vivid images from the digital master, includes entirely new scenes that were not featured in other releases.

The Lion King

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:23:43 +0000

Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father’s crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom (borrowing elements of both Hamlet and Richard III). Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub wanders until the day he’s ready to return. Songs by Elton John and featuring the voices of Whoopie Goldberg, Cheech Marin, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Jeremy Irons. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including 3 for Best Original Song. Academy Awards: 2, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Elton John and Tim Rice: “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”).

Surf’s Up

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:15:30 +0000

This animated mock documentary directed by Chris Buck (TARZAN) and Ash Brannon (TOY STORY 2) follows penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he’s a surfing fool, to the “Big Z Memorial Surf Off” on Pen Gu Island. This teenage penguin is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of “Big Z,” a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader), isn’t about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek (Jeff Daniels), a recluse living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two. The documentary/reality show format is a delightful surprise, and side interviews with other characters make it particularly effective. The attention to detail in this feature is terrific. The foam, waves, sand, expressions, and movements are all quite realistic, and the voices are spot on. Shia LaBeouf hits the mark perfectly as Cody, and Jeff Daniels is fun as the aging former surfer, Geek, who imparts his wisdom to the newbie. Mario Cantone voices the perpetually exasperated talent scout, Mikey, who works for sports promoter Reggie (James Woods). Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel also lend their talents as midwestern surfer dude Chicken Joe and the lovely lifeguard Lani, respectively. Sports Penguin Entertainment Network (SPEN) correspondents Kelly Slater and Rob Machado are voiced by their real-life surfing-legend counterparts. A soundtrack including a number of past pop hits is also a nice touch.