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One Hundred And One Dalmatians: Platinum Edition

Disney’s tail-wagging classic gets the Platinum treatment, in a surprisingly strong showing for the series. A solid restoration and perfectly formed extras bring this close to top dog status, save for a couple of spotty oversights.

Andreas Deja hits the spot!

Andreas Deja is seeing spots in our latest interview, plus contest winners!

Disney blasts into franchise-heavy 2011

Announcing their 2011 slate, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has revealed a host of sequels and franchise extensions that will power their movie year. As Dark Horizons reports, 2011 will see the return of Benjamin Gates in National Treasure 3 and Jack Sparrow in Pirates Of The Caribbean 4. Rumored but now finally confirmed sequels […]

Seeing more spots in our Dalmatians coverage!

Anita Radcliffe herself, voice artist Lisa Davis, is seeing spots all over again in our new interview!

Potter, Austen, de Vil…and lots of spots!

We talk with Marc Davis’ wife Alice, plus your last chance to win a copy of One Hundred And One Dalmatians, The Beatrix Potter Collection reviewed, and a few comments on the recent Becoming Jane DVD.

The Beatrix Potter Collection

Miss Potter’s sweet imagination comes to life in these delicately produced BBC specials, packaged here in a decent three-disc set.

One on one on One Hundred And One Dalmatians!

A “spotty” start to the week, interviewing Mel Leven’s son Bill, plus our take on Archie’s Funhouse!

Meet Madame Tutli-Putli and one of her directors!

Our latest interview: Jeremie speaks to the co-director of the Oscar-nominated Madame Tutli-Putli!

It's the Superman music box set, Charlie Brown!

We review the latest WB Peanuts release, plus the announcement of an awesome looking Superman music score collection!

Warner Bros. Academy Award Animation Collection: 15 Winners, 26 Nominees

15 winning cartoons and 26 nominated ones make up a terrific 41-short film collection, and while there are some drawbacks, the bonus material makes this a winner.

And the Academy Awards went to…; plus much more in our Oscars Special!

Oscar Special, with 2008 coverage, interviews with nominees Jan Pinkava and Michael Giacchino, Warners’ Oscar cartoon collection reviewed, contest winners announced, new contests and more!

Enchanted Giveaway – Winners Announced!

Magic yourself one of three copies of Disney’s Enchanted – Winners Announced!

One Of One Hundred And One Dalmatians – Winners!

Walt Disney’s One Hundred And One Dalmatians: Platinum Edition – Winners Announced!

Archie’s Funhouse: The Complete Series – Winners!

Archie’s Funhouse: The Complete Series – Winners Announced!

Oscar night approaches, as does Bravestarr!

The Oscars are coming! Bravestarr is here!

Warners adapting Akira with DiCaprio

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Leonardo DiCaprio is developing a live-action take on the classic manga feature Akira. DiCaprio will produce the film, which will be distributed by Warner Bros.

Walt Disney Treasures Wave VIII announced!

Over at Animated Views, we have an official announcement and commentary on Disney’s just-revealed plans for an eighth wave of Walt Disney Treasures: Destino; Dr. Syn, Alias The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh and The Chronological Donald, Volume 4, which should complete the duck’s animated shorts on DVD. The three titles are expected to come to […]

More Walt Disney Treasures!!

Disney Treasures Wave VIII revealed: look for Destino; Dr. Syn, Alias The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh and The Chronological Donald, Volume 4 on November 11 2008!

Blu-Thunder: the format war is as good as over; plus Turok!

Turok: Son Of Stone reviewed, plus comments on the end of the HD format war!

What's New Scooby-Doo? The new Indy trailer, that's what!

What’s New Scooby-Doo? Season 3 reviewed, and thoughts on the new Indiana Jones trailer!

Warner's Academy Award Collection is here, and we have two to give away!

Details on the Warner Bros. Academy Awards Animation Collection: 15 Winners, 26 Nominees, plus your chance to win one of two copies!

WB Academy Award Animation Collection – Winners!

Two copies of the Warner Bros. Academy Award Animation Collection – Winners Announced!

Clone Wars extends its battle to Cartoon Network

A project that had every animation-themed channel battling over who got bragging rights, it has been announced that Cartoon Network has landed the all-new CG-animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars from creator George Lucas. A full press-release and new artwork follows:

Awards, Neverland's composers, and a 2-disc for the Rat!?

Annies and BAFTA winners, Rataotuille‘s UK 2-disc, interviews with Return To Neverland‘s composers, plus Aqua Teen winner and our Oscar contest!

BAFTA The Future…

The British Academy of Film and Television Awards were announced this Sunday evening in London’s West End. In the face of the almost concluded WGA strike, the ceremony proved to draw the glittering celebrities who might not have otherwise gotten a chance at walking down a red carpet had the Oscars not gone ahead later […]

It's The AristoCats, Charlie Brown! Plus contest winners!

The AristoCats gets the once over, plus Charlie Brown’s Valentine DVD reviews and this week’s contest winners’ names!

The AristoCats: Special Edition

Disney’s exuberant comedy thriller doesn’t always get the credit it should, but it’s certainly no cat-astrophe and deserves another welcome look on DVD, with a handful of decent supplements.

Oscars, Richard Sherman, SuperFriends and more – it's another packed Monday!

Our annual Oscar contest kicks off, and we speak to Richard Sherman! Plus SuperFriends and Ten Commandments reviews, Warner’s Oscar animation release and more!

Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Season 5 – Winner!

Aqua Teen Hunger Force Season 5 – grab a copy!

The Ten Commandments

Moses gets the short thrift in this budget adaptation that boasts a solid cast but can’t match the strength of the soundtrack with its sometimes painfully amateur visuals.