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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Reminder, we're combining our Disney VHS and DVD
newsletters. We hope this change will make our service even more
useful to you. While our emphasis may at times lean toward DVD, we
will always be sure to provide links to the VHS versions when
available. Of course, you will still be able to rely on our Disney
Delivers to provide you with recommendations and the early word on
upcoming releases including new titles in Disney's Gold Collection.
POSTED 25 JUN 2001
"This is not... Beverly Hills!"
--Doug Robinson (Martin Mull) stating the obvious to his
shipwrecked family in the Disney movie "Beverly Hills Family
Robinson," costarring Sarah Michelle Gellar, now on VHS
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND VHS
"The Book of Pooh - Stories From the Heart"
...more here.
While Disney didn't invent Winnie the Pooh, nor first animate him,
it certainly has Americanized the British bear into a cartoon
character hardly resembling A.A. Milne's original 1924 creation.
Although Disney's four "Storybook Classics" titles (from 1966) were
somewhat faithful to Milne's concept, subsequent titles (especially
in the "Playtime" and "Learning" series) descended into second-rate
TV fare. All this to say that Disney has redeemed itself...
Also available on VHS.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON VHS
"The Kid"
...more here.
Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is an ultracynical, 40-year-old Los
Angeles image consultant who fashions bogus facades for scumbag
clients. Oblivious to his own need for a makeover, he's a tyrant in
the office (to the chagrin of his sarcastic assistant, played to
perfection by Lily Tomlin), and he's emotionally unavailable to the
morally centered woman (Emily Mortimer) who senses goodness beneath
Russ's hardened veneer. Not a moment too soon...
Also available on DVD.
...more here.
"Tourist Trap"
...more here.
Take Chevy Chase's screwball "Vacation" movies, plug in Daniel
Stern and Julie Hagerty as the parents of two can't-be-bothered kids
coerced into holing up in an RV with their well-intentioned dud of a
dad and mild-mannered mom for three weeks, and file down the funny
parts just enough so no one gets offended, and what you get is
"Tourist Trap," a likable movie with heart and a message. George
Piper (Stern) is a disgruntled...
"Balloon Farm"
...more here.
The town of Waterston is facing a severe drought, so it seems odd
when a mysterious farmer named Harvey Potter moves into the
community and attempts to plant a new crop. Thus begins Disney's
"Balloon Farm," a tale about keeping one's trust and belief even in
the bleakest of times. Rip Torn stars as the farmer who finds
skepticism in all of the residents except one, a small girl named
Willow (Mara Wilson, of "Matilda"). Greater suspicion...
"Flash"
...more here.
When it comes to films about a lasting friendship between a boy and
his horse, it's hard to follow in the footsteps of the 1979 classic
"The Black Stallion." Nonetheless, "Flash" makes a valiant effort.
Set in a rural Southern town, the story revolves around the title
character, a 2-year-old racehorse who is the prized possession of
14-year-old Connor Strong (played by Lucas Black from "Sling
Blade"). When financial troubles...
EARLY WARNING--DISNEY OPENS THE VAULTS
Disney has announced five very special titles for later this year.
"Dumbo" celebrates its 60th anniversary with its DVD debut and a VHS
reissue. Also, four double-disc DVD collectibles are available
through the new "Walt Disney Treasures" series. Details are sketchy
at press time, but the premiere line should contain some outstanding
features and shorts from the vast vault of Disney productions.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Living Color"--A collection
of color adventures
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies"--The historic musical
animated shorts
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Disneyland USA"--Includes original telecast
of the park's opening and rare additional footage
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Davy Crockett Televised
Series"--The original three-part miniseries, plus subsequent
Crockett adventures, featuring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen
...more here.
* "Dumbo"--Contains a toy in each DVD or video package
...more here.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
* "Recess: School's Out"--August 7
...more here.
* "Anne Frank: The Whole Story"--August 28
...more here.
* "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific"--August 28
...more here.
See more in our Disney Store
...more here.
POSTED 22 MAY 2001
"So let me get this straight: I turn out to be a loser?!"
--Rusty Duritz (Spencer Breslin) gets the shock of his young life
when he meets his 40-year-old self (played by Bruce Willis) in the
comedy-drama "The Kid." It's available on DVD and will be released
on VHS next month at a low price.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND VHS
"Disney's The Miracle Worker"
Our price: $25.49 | You save: $4.50
...more here.
Fans of "Pepsi Girl" Hallie Kate Eisenberg will find her scarcely
recognizable as the silent, sullen young Helen Keller. Blind, deaf,
and mute, Helen is unable to communicate with her family except
through temper tantrums. She is allowed to eat with her hands, tear
buttons off the clothes of others, and even knock over the baby's
cradle. She is barely pacified with candy and headed toward
institutionalization when Annie Sullivan enters her life....
Also available on VHS.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON VHS
"Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
Disney's delightful whodunit mystery "Murder She Purred" is told
through the eyes of two four-legged critters considerably smarter
than the humans they are observing. Based on the novel by Rita Mae
Brown, the film is set in a small Virginia town where secrets run as
deep as Southern-style charm. Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen (Ricki
Lake) calls the shots around town as she runs the post office. But
the real brains of the burb belong to Harry's cat....
"The Love Bug"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
The box-office success of Disney's 1969 classic "The Love Bug"
inspired a slew of Herbie sequels, and, ultimately, this 1997
remake. Though remakes occasionally best the original (consider
Disney's "The Parent Trap"), this one does not. It is difficult to
match the talents of the original cast--namely Dean Jones, Buddy
Hackett, and David Tomlinson. At least the car hasn't diminished
during its 30-year absence. Herbie is still the smart, quirky
Volkswagen Beetle....
"A Knight in Camelot"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
The premise for Disney's "A Knight in Camelot" is an intriguing
one. What if we could go back in time, with the wisdom and knowledge
of our present day, and improve history? In this made-for-television
comedy inspired by Mark Twain's fable "A Connecticut Yankee at King
Arthur's Court," Whoopi Goldberg plays Dr. Vivien Morgan, a computer
research scientist studying gravitational pull. Through a
programming malfunction...
"Noah"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
In this modern adaptation of the biblical tale, Tony Danza stars as
Norman Waters, a nice yet conniving building contractor called upon
to build the legendary ark when God decides to destroy the Earth a
second time. Reluctantly accepting the challenge presented by God's
liaison, Zach (effectively portrayed by veteran character actor
Wallace Shawn), Norman slowly learns...
"Tower of Terror"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
Kirsten Dunst stars as plucky teen niece to Steve Guttenberg in
this 1997 telefilm that sets out to provide background for one of
Disney/MGM Studios' popular thrill-rides, the Twilight Zone Tower of
Terror. Guttenberg plays Buzzy, a down-on-his-luck former journalist
relegated to concocting stories for a Weekly World News-inspired
tabloid. When an elderly woman approaches Buzzy with a compelling
ghost story...
RECENT BESTSELLERS
"The Emperor's New Groove"
Our price: $22.49 | You save: $7.50
...more here.
Originally developed as an epic called "Kingdom of the Sun," "The
Emperor's New Groove" lost scale and most of Sting's song score on
its way to the screen. The end result is the lightest Disney film in
many a moon, a joyous romp akin to "Aladdin" in its quotient of
laughs for kids and adults.
The farce is also available in a deluxe two-disc DVD Ultimate Edition
and on VHS.
...more here.
"102 Dalmatians (Widescreen Edition)"
Our price: $23.99 | You save: $6.00
...more here.
Don't be fooled by the title. Rather than 102, there are 4 reasons
to like this sequel to the successful live-action remake of Disney's
animated classic: that original mob of spotted pooches, Glenn Close
back in fine form as Cruella De Vil, Oddball (a spotless Dalmatian
pup), and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler,
voiced by Eric Idle.
Available as a DVD two-pack with the first movie and on VHS.
...more here.
See more Disney bestsellers on VHS and DVD.
...more here.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
* "The Book of Pooh"--July 17 (also on VHS)
...more here.
* "Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin"--July 17
(also on VHS)
...more here.
See more in our Disney Store
...more here.
SAVE ON DISNEY AND MORE
NOW AVAILABLE
"The Emperor's New Groove"
...more here.
Originally developed as an epic called "Kingdom of the Sun," "The
Emperor's New Groove" lost scale and most of Sting's song score on
its way to the screen. The end result is the lightest Disney film in
many a moon, a joyous romp akin to "Aladdin" in its quotient of
laughs for kids and adults. The farce is also available in a deluxe
two-disc DVD Ultimate Edition and on VHS.
"102 Dalmatians (Widescreen Edition)"
...more here.
Don't be fooled by the title. Rather than 102, there are four
reasons to like this sequel to the successful live-action remake of
Disney's animated classic: that original mob of spotted pooches,
Glenn Close back in fine form as Cruella De Vil, Oddball (a spotless
Dalmatian pup), and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a
rottweiler, voiced by Eric Idle. Available as a DVD two-pack with
the first movie and on VHS.
"Wide Awake"
...more here.
When his beloved grandfather passes away, fifth-grade Catholic
schoolboy Joshua (Joseph Cross) has a crisis of faith. He asks both
the nuns and his parents (Denis Leary and Dana Delany) difficult
questions as he sets out on a mission: to find God and make sure his
grandfather is OK. Also available on VHS.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
See our Disney Store
...more here.
Reminder, we're combining our Disney VHS and DVD newsletters. We hope this change will make our service even more useful to you. While our emphasis may at times lean toward DVD, we will always be sure to provide links to the VHS versions when available. Of course, you will still be able to rely on our Disney Delivers to provide you with recommendations and the early word on upcoming releases including new titles in Disney's Gold Collection.
POSTED 25 JUN 2001
"This is not... Beverly Hills!"
--Doug Robinson (Martin Mull) stating the obvious to his
shipwrecked family in the Disney movie "Beverly Hills Family
Robinson," costarring Sarah Michelle Gellar, now on VHS
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND VHS
"The Book of Pooh - Stories From the Heart"
...more here.
While Disney didn't invent Winnie the Pooh, nor first animate him,
it certainly has Americanized the British bear into a cartoon
character hardly resembling A.A. Milne's original 1924 creation.
Although Disney's four "Storybook Classics" titles (from 1966) were
somewhat faithful to Milne's concept, subsequent titles (especially
in the "Playtime" and "Learning" series) descended into second-rate
TV fare. All this to say that Disney has redeemed itself...
Also available on VHS.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON VHS
"The Kid"
...more here.
Russ Duritz (Bruce Willis) is an ultracynical, 40-year-old Los
Angeles image consultant who fashions bogus facades for scumbag
clients. Oblivious to his own need for a makeover, he's a tyrant in
the office (to the chagrin of his sarcastic assistant, played to
perfection by Lily Tomlin), and he's emotionally unavailable to the
morally centered woman (Emily Mortimer) who senses goodness beneath
Russ's hardened veneer. Not a moment too soon...
Also available on DVD.
...more here.
"Tourist Trap"
...more here.
Take Chevy Chase's screwball "Vacation" movies, plug in Daniel
Stern and Julie Hagerty as the parents of two can't-be-bothered kids
coerced into holing up in an RV with their well-intentioned dud of a
dad and mild-mannered mom for three weeks, and file down the funny
parts just enough so no one gets offended, and what you get is
"Tourist Trap," a likable movie with heart and a message. George
Piper (Stern) is a disgruntled...
"Balloon Farm"
...more here.
The town of Waterston is facing a severe drought, so it seems odd
when a mysterious farmer named Harvey Potter moves into the
community and attempts to plant a new crop. Thus begins Disney's
"Balloon Farm," a tale about keeping one's trust and belief even in
the bleakest of times. Rip Torn stars as the farmer who finds
skepticism in all of the residents except one, a small girl named
Willow (Mara Wilson, of "Matilda"). Greater suspicion...
"Flash"
...more here.
When it comes to films about a lasting friendship between a boy and
his horse, it's hard to follow in the footsteps of the 1979 classic
"The Black Stallion." Nonetheless, "Flash" makes a valiant effort.
Set in a rural Southern town, the story revolves around the title
character, a 2-year-old racehorse who is the prized possession of
14-year-old Connor Strong (played by Lucas Black from "Sling
Blade"). When financial troubles...
EARLY WARNING--DISNEY OPENS THE VAULTS
Disney has announced five very special titles for later this year. "Dumbo" celebrates its 60th anniversary with its DVD debut and a VHS reissue. Also, four double-disc DVD collectibles are available through the new "Walt Disney Treasures" series. Details are sketchy at press time, but the premiere line should contain some outstanding features and shorts from the vast vault of Disney productions.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Living Color"--A collection
of color adventures
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Silly Symphonies"--The historic musical
animated shorts
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: Disneyland USA"--Includes original telecast
of the park's opening and rare additional footage
...more here.
* "Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Davy Crockett Televised
Series"--The original three-part miniseries, plus subsequent
Crockett adventures, featuring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebsen
...more here.
* "Dumbo"--Contains a toy in each DVD or video package
...more here.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
* "Recess: School's Out"--August 7
...more here.
* "Anne Frank: The Whole Story"--August 28
...more here.
* "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific"--August 28
...more here.
See more in our Disney Store
...more here.
POSTED 22 MAY 2001
"So let me get this straight: I turn out to be a loser?!"
--Rusty Duritz (Spencer Breslin) gets the shock of his young life
when he meets his 40-year-old self (played by Bruce Willis) in the
comedy-drama "The Kid." It's available on DVD and will be released
on VHS next month at a low price.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD AND VHS
"Disney's The Miracle Worker"
Our price: $25.49 | You save: $4.50
...more here.
Fans of "Pepsi Girl" Hallie Kate Eisenberg will find her scarcely
recognizable as the silent, sullen young Helen Keller. Blind, deaf,
and mute, Helen is unable to communicate with her family except
through temper tantrums. She is allowed to eat with her hands, tear
buttons off the clothes of others, and even knock over the baby's
cradle. She is barely pacified with candy and headed toward
institutionalization when Annie Sullivan enters her life....
Also available on VHS.
...more here.
NOW AVAILABLE ON VHS
"Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
Disney's delightful whodunit mystery "Murder She Purred" is told
through the eyes of two four-legged critters considerably smarter
than the humans they are observing. Based on the novel by Rita Mae
Brown, the film is set in a small Virginia town where secrets run as
deep as Southern-style charm. Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen (Ricki
Lake) calls the shots around town as she runs the post office. But
the real brains of the burb belong to Harry's cat....
"The Love Bug"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
The box-office success of Disney's 1969 classic "The Love Bug"
inspired a slew of Herbie sequels, and, ultimately, this 1997
remake. Though remakes occasionally best the original (consider
Disney's "The Parent Trap"), this one does not. It is difficult to
match the talents of the original cast--namely Dean Jones, Buddy
Hackett, and David Tomlinson. At least the car hasn't diminished
during its 30-year absence. Herbie is still the smart, quirky
Volkswagen Beetle....
"A Knight in Camelot"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
The premise for Disney's "A Knight in Camelot" is an intriguing
one. What if we could go back in time, with the wisdom and knowledge
of our present day, and improve history? In this made-for-television
comedy inspired by Mark Twain's fable "A Connecticut Yankee at King
Arthur's Court," Whoopi Goldberg plays Dr. Vivien Morgan, a computer
research scientist studying gravitational pull. Through a
programming malfunction...
"Noah"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
In this modern adaptation of the biblical tale, Tony Danza stars as
Norman Waters, a nice yet conniving building contractor called upon
to build the legendary ark when God decides to destroy the Earth a
second time. Reluctantly accepting the challenge presented by God's
liaison, Zach (effectively portrayed by veteran character actor
Wallace Shawn), Norman slowly learns...
"Tower of Terror"
Our price: $13.99 | You save: $1.00
...more here.
Kirsten Dunst stars as plucky teen niece to Steve Guttenberg in
this 1997 telefilm that sets out to provide background for one of
Disney/MGM Studios' popular thrill-rides, the Twilight Zone Tower of
Terror. Guttenberg plays Buzzy, a down-on-his-luck former journalist
relegated to concocting stories for a Weekly World News-inspired
tabloid. When an elderly woman approaches Buzzy with a compelling
ghost story...
RECENT BESTSELLERS
"The Emperor's New Groove"
Our price: $22.49 | You save: $7.50
...more here.
Originally developed as an epic called "Kingdom of the Sun," "The
Emperor's New Groove" lost scale and most of Sting's song score on
its way to the screen. The end result is the lightest Disney film in
many a moon, a joyous romp akin to "Aladdin" in its quotient of
laughs for kids and adults.
The farce is also available in a deluxe two-disc DVD Ultimate Edition
and on VHS.
...more here.
"102 Dalmatians (Widescreen Edition)"
Our price: $23.99 | You save: $6.00
...more here.
Don't be fooled by the title. Rather than 102, there are 4 reasons
to like this sequel to the successful live-action remake of Disney's
animated classic: that original mob of spotted pooches, Glenn Close
back in fine form as Cruella De Vil, Oddball (a spotless Dalmatian
pup), and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler,
voiced by Eric Idle.
Available as a DVD two-pack with the first movie and on VHS.
...more here.
See more Disney bestsellers on VHS and DVD.
...more here.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
* "The Book of Pooh"--July 17 (also on VHS)
...more here.
* "Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin"--July 17
(also on VHS)
...more here.
See more in our Disney Store
...more here.
SAVE ON DISNEY AND MORE
NOW AVAILABLE
"The Emperor's New Groove"
...more here.
Originally developed as an epic called "Kingdom of the Sun," "The Emperor's New Groove" lost scale and most of Sting's song score on its way to the screen. The end result is the lightest Disney film in many a moon, a joyous romp akin to "Aladdin" in its quotient of laughs for kids and adults. The farce is also available in a deluxe two-disc DVD Ultimate Edition and on VHS.
"102 Dalmatians (Widescreen Edition)"
...more here.
Don't be fooled by the title. Rather than 102, there are four reasons to like this sequel to the successful live-action remake of Disney's animated classic: that original mob of spotted pooches, Glenn Close back in fine form as Cruella De Vil, Oddball (a spotless Dalmatian pup), and Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he's a rottweiler, voiced by Eric Idle. Available as a DVD two-pack with the first movie and on VHS.
"Wide Awake"
...more here.
When his beloved grandfather passes away, fifth-grade Catholic schoolboy Joshua (Joseph Cross) has a crisis of faith. He asks both the nuns and his parents (Denis Leary and Dana Delany) difficult questions as he sets out on a mission: to find God and make sure his grandfather is OK. Also available on VHS.
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
See our Disney Store
...more here.
Doug Thomas, Editor, in association with amazon.com and ncdn, © 2001
"A llama?! He's supposed to be dead!"
--Yzma (Eartha Kitt), whose slightly altered curse creates "The
Emperor's New Groove." Disney's latest animation feature is coming to
DVD in May in standard and ultimate collector's editions.
"The Sword in the Stone"
"Remember the Titans (Widescreen Edition)"
ALSO AVAILABLE
"Toy Story"
"Toy Story 2"
COMING SOON FROM DISNEY
Order Now, Get Them Later
"102 Dalmatians"
--Take 2 for Glenn Close as the live-action incarnation of
Cruella De Vil
"Oliver & Company"
--Gold Collection debut for the 1988 animated feature, sparked with
Billy Joel's songs
"So Dear to My Heart"
--1949 classic with Burl Ives
"Wide Awake"
--Family dramedy from The Sixth Sense director M. Night Shyamalan
"The Miracle Worker"
--Fresh from its premiere on the Disney Channel
"The Book of Pooh"
--DVD debut for this latest Disney series
"Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin"
--1997 tale of the 100-Acre Wood gang
See more in our Disney Store
Amazon.com © Editor, Doug Thomas; ncdn associate
WORD FOR WORD
...Disney DVD here.
Charming tale of a good witch (Angela Lansbury) who helps out three
children in World War II England. Star David Tomlinson reteams with
his "Mary Poppins" director Robert Stevenson with solid
success. Winner of the Oscar for Visual Effects (and nominated for
five others), the film has been shortened over the years. This
30th-anniversary edition is restored to the original length, and the
DVD contains cartoon shorts, a still-frame art gallery, and
behind-the-scenes coverage.
...Disney DVD here.
The King Arthur legend gets the Disney treatment. Wolfgang Reitherman,
the director of the original "Winnie the Pooh" shorts and "The Jungle
Book," keeps the keen visual styles of those films, though the "Stone"
script hasn't aged as well as other Disney classics. The DVD contains
cartoon shorts, a still-frame art and photo gallery, and a 1957
half-hour TV special on magic hosted by Walt Disney.
...Disney DVD here.
With only one major star (Denzel Washington), an appealing cast of
fresh unknowns, and a winning emphasis on substance over
self-indulgent style, Boaz Yakin's "Remember the Titans" is, like
"Rudy" before it, a football movie that will be fondly remembered by
anyone who sees it. Also available in a full-screen format.
...Disney DVD here.
--Groundbreaking computer-animated feature in a single-disc edition
...Disney DVD here.
--Take 2 from Woody and Buzz Lightyear
...Disney DVD here.
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