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June 2009 DVD and TV Recommendations
From Ranny Levy at KIDS FIRST!
 KIDS FIRST! is a project of the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to empower children to make wise media choices and to promote quality media products that enrich their lives.
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 30 Minutes to a Quiet Baby. Because every parent deserves: R.E.S.T! Relaxation, entertainment and sensory stimulation for your tot! Sooth and relax your baby with our delightful animations, adorable puppet scenes and calming visuals. A must-have for anyone trying to quiet a fussy child. Created by parenting expert/author of “Baby Prodigy: A Guide to Raising A Smarter, Happier Baby.” Featured in parenting publications everywhere, Baby Prodigy products have won over 19 National Awards. DVD. 30 min.; $14.98; Ages 0-3. Baby Prodigy.
TV Father's Day Special!
 Cyberchase. In a special “Father’s Day” episode of “Cyberchase,” on PBS KIDS GO! (check local listings for times), Matthew Broderick voices the character of Max who, along with the help of the CyberSquad, tries to stop Hacker from setting out to ruin Father’s Day. June 19 episode.
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 Bob The Builder: Truck Teamwork. Team up with Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew in five fun-tastic episodes as they build an exercise park at Bobland Bay, construct a new ice cream parlor complete with a giant ice-cream cone on top, and help with the new shelter to keep the machines cool. Join Muck in a machine wash you won’t forget and see how Benny and Scoop learn that they can accomplish anything with a Can-Do attitude. Get ready for a truck-tacular experience and see that teamwork and friendship are the building blocks for fun and adventure! DVD. 57 min.; $14.98; Ages 2-5. Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Street Date: 6/9/09
 Scholastic Storybook Treasures: Treasury of 25 Storybook Classics: Fairytales, Magic and More offers an imaginative and magical collection of stories, from new adaptations of classic tales like James Marshall’s hilarious version of “Cinderella” and “Red Riding Hood” to beloved Hans Christian Anderson stories “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Also includes 4 DVDs: “The James Marshall Collection,” “The Hans Christian Anderson Collection,” “Fairytale Classics Collection” and “Strega Nona... And More Stories About Magic.” All whimsical and enchanting stories which have stood the test of time; they'll quickly become new classics in any household. DVD. 360 min.; $29.95; Ages 2-5. New Video. Street Date: 5/19/09
 Sesame Street Birthday Fun With Elmo & Abby. Birthdays can be filled with lots of fun and surprises including cake, games, presents and songs, and Elmo is getting ready to throw a big party for his pet gold fish. As the preparations are made, Abby Cadabby teaches Elmo about some of her birthday traditions in Fairytaleland, but can’t remember the spell to send them back to Sesame Street. Will the two make it in time for Dorothy’s birthday celebration? Teaching children life lessons about wishes and more, “Elmo and Abby’s Birthday Fun” also features new songs and music videos. DVD. 45 min.; $14.93; Ages 2-5. Genius Products. Street Date: 6/2/09
 Shaun the Sheep: Sheep on the Loose. Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard gang are back with more chaos in the countryside! The Oscar®-winning creators of “Wallace and Gromit™” do it again with sheep-tacular new adventures and shear wackiness. Shaun is a sheep who doesn’t follow the flock, and along with the other sheep and those naughty pigs, there’s sure to be plenty of mayhem in the meadow. Follow along with Shaun and his barnyard buddies Shirley, the Farmer, Bitzer the sheep dog and the naughty flock in six hilarious episodes. DVD. 40 min.; $14.98; Ages 2-5. Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Street Date: 6/9/09
 VeggieTales®: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah’s Umbrella. Minnesota Cuke is on the search for Noah’s famous ark when he learns of a mysterious and powerful umbrella – and a clever villain who wants it for his own schemes. Will Minnesota have the confidence to face the challenges and keep searching – or will all hopes of finding the ark be washed away for good? DVD. 50 min.; $14.93; Ages 2-5. Genius Products. Street Date: 5/09
 Wonder Pets: Ollie's Slumber Party. In Ollie's Slumber Party, the excitement comes closer to home as the colorful critters dress up in their favorite pajamas for a subterranean sleepover with Ollie the Bunny! Ollie the rabbit is planning to have everyone over to his warren for a sleepover, but Ming-Ming is not sure about sleeping underground. Luckily, Linny is on-hand to help convince her that a good time will be had by all. DVD. Time. $16.99; Ages 2-5. Paramount Home Entertainment. Street Date: 6/09/09
 Wubbzy's Big Movie. Lights! Camera! Action! Join Wubbzy and his Wuzzleburg pals for tons of fun filled adventures in “Wubbzy's Big Movie!” When Wubbzy loses his memory, his friends help him to recall who he is by reminding him of all the good times they've had together. Join along and help Wubbzy remember where to find marshmallows to make a birthday lasagna, why splashing in mud puddles is not always a good idea and why scary movies may make him afraid of the dark! There are tons of laughs and wholesome lessons in this new collection from the Emmy Award winning Nick Jr./Noggin Series. So grab you poppity-popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show! DVD. 77 min.; $16.98; Ages 2-5. Anchor Bay Home Entertainment. Street Date: 5/12/09
 The Zula Patrol: Animal Adventures in Space! follows the intrepid team from Zula in humor-filled stories that begin with a challenge, and end with a resolution, as they explore how insects, reptiles, mammals, plants and rocks form and interact with each other. In “Larvae or Leave Me “(the first episode), Skip the grasshopper can’t find his friend Wriggly the caterpillar – until he discovers, with help from The Zula Patrol, that Wriggly has transformed into a beautiful butterfly! Four additional stories on the DVD are: “Egg Hunt,” “There Goes the Neighborhood,” “Choosing Sides” and “Camp Worm.” DVD. 60 min.; $14.98; Ages 2-5. Well Go USA. Street Date: 6/209
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 Dragon Hunters (Chasseurs de Dragons).Richly detailed and beautifully rendered 3D computer animation tells the story about a young girl, Zoe who dreams of going on a dragon hunt. When the most fearsome dragon of all, World Gobbler poses a threat, Zoe recruits Gwizdo and Lian-Chu to hunt him down. Combining futuristic medieval imagery with an imaginative universe of floating landscapes, this tale is packed with humor, adventure and fantastical creatures while it offers an uplifting tribute to the power of friendship and self-belief. 80 min.; Ages 5-12. Peace Arch Home Entertainment. 06/23/09
 Garfield's Pet Force. In another universe, one which exists parallel to Garfield's own, a team of five superheroes known as "Pet Force" serve Emperor Jon as protectors of his throne. Ruling the galaxy from the planet Polyester, Jon's reign is constantly opposed by the evil Vetvix. When Vetvix uses a new weapon to strip Pet Force of their powers and send them to a ghostly dimension where they will be trapped forever, Jon is forced to have his right-hand man, Sorcerer Binky, use a dimensional portal to find five alternate versions of the heroes to take their place. In Garfield's universe, Pet Force is a best-selling comic book, and when Nermal buys the limited-edition 100th issue, it becomes a portal through which they are pulled into the alternate universe, becoming the new Pet Force. Although they return to their own universe after the initial adventure, they subsequently return to fight Vetvix and other evils when needed. DVD. 70 min.; $19.98; Ages 5-12. Twentieth Century Home Entertainment. Street Date: 6/16/09
 Labou. Three unlikely friends set out on a journey to find the dreaded ghost of Captain LeRouge whose treasure-laden ship was lost in the Louisiana bayou over two hundred years ago. What they find is an adventure beyond their wildest imagination and the magical swamp creature "Labou" whose whistles are rumored to be the original inspiration for jazz. With the help of Labou, the kids race to stay one step ahead of two crazy oil moguls, but can they find the long lost treasure and save the swamps before its too late? DVD. 95 min.; $26.98; Ages 5-12. MGM Home Entertainment. Street Date: 5/19/09
 Marley and Me. Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson unleash huge laughs as John and Jenny Grogan, a young couple contemplating the decision to have a baby. Then came Marley...an adorable Labrador pup who flunks obedience school and quickly turns his new home into a disaster area. But as mischievous Marley sees the Grogans through the ups and downs of life and love, they ultimately realize that "the world's worst dog" truly brings out the best in them. Starring Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner, Alan Arkin, Nathan Gamble, Haley Bennett. DVD. 140 min.; $29.98; Ages 8-12. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 5/19/09.
 Tom and Jerry: Chuck Jones Collection. The distinct artistic style of legendary animator Chuck Jones is the focus of the latest release of classic “Tom and Jerry” cartoon shorts collection that includes 34 theatrical shorts and all-new documentaries. Jones brought his own unique sensibilities to the characters of Tom & Jerry, giving the cartoons a contemporary feel, and relying more on subtlety and satire for comedy vs. the more traditional slapstick gags of the earlier Tom and Jerry cartoons. This collection from WHV brings these shorts to DVD, together for the first time, completely re-mastered in their original theatrical widescreen format for stunning picture and sound quality. DVD. 360 min.; $26.99; Ages 8-12. Warner Home Video. Street Date: June 23, 2009
 Train Master. Jeremiah works for the Western Railroad in the Pacific Northwest. He lives, breaths, and eats railroad. After Brett Banner, the heir to New York Eastern, purchases the Western Railroad, he fires Jeremiah. But, when Brett's nine-year-old son, Justin, Jeremiah's grandchildren, Thomas and Sarah, and two other children end up on an old runaway train engine together, the two men must join forces to save the kids. In this film for the entire family, "Train Master" is an adventure about friends, family and the value of respecting others. DVD. 94 min.; $24.95; Ages 8-12. MPI. Street Date: 5/12/09 |
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 The Diary of Anne Frank 50th Anniversary Edition. Following the Nazi invasion of Amsterdam, 13-year-old Anne and her family go into hiding in the confines of an attic. Anne’s remarkable account of their lives, their growing fear of discovery, their deplorable living conditions and even the blooming of her first love are intimately portrayed in this extraordinary portrait of humanity. Nominated for eight 1959 Oscars® and winning three, “The Diary of Anne Frank” remains one of cinema’s most astounding and enduring treasures. DVD. 180 min.; $19.98; Ages 12-18. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 6/16/09
 Home. Experience the wonderment of our world in a way that will enthrall, captivate and inspire you! Award-winning aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand and narrator Glenn Close take you on a spectacular voyage around the world in Home, a unique film with such breathtaking imagery, you’ll want to enjoy it time and time again.DVD. 120 min.; $19.98; Ages 12-18. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 6/5/09
 Love Takes Wing. From award-winning author Janette Oke comes the seventh chapter in the “Love Comes Softly” series, “Love Takes Wing.” The story picks up where the last chapter left off as Dr. Belinda Simpson (Sarah Jones) returns from Boston and takes on a new adventure as she makes her way to Missouri with her best friend Annie (Haylie Duff) to become the town doctor. DVD. 88 min.; $22.98; Ages 12-18. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 5/5/09
 The Pink Panther 2. Steve Martin returns to the scene of the fun as the brilliant, bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau in this side-splitting slapstick comedy for the whole family! When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther diamond, Clouseau is assigned to a dream team of international detectives who are under pressure to bring the master thief to justice before he strikes again. Co-starring Jean Reno, Alfred Molina, Andy Garcia, Lily Tomlin and John Cleese, “The Pink Panther 2” will steal your heart...and keep you laughing! DVD. 92 min.; $29.98; Ages 12-18. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Street Date: 6/23/09
 Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music. This DVD is a four-hour director's cut of the 1970 Oscar®-winning documentary about the landmark music event that featured some of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll performers in history. With two extra hours of rare performance footage -- some of it newly-discovered, some only seen in part and some never seen at all -- the Ultimate Collector's Edition is destined to make its own history. DVD. 360 min.; $59.98; Ages 12-18. Warner Home Video. Street Date: 6/9/09
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