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The Emperor’s New Groove: 2-Movie Collection
Disney’s raucous comedy is still a laughfest, but this barren Blu-ray set only provides a decent picture upgrade: a video sequel is here but limited extras are only on DVD. |
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Oz, The Great And Powerful (regular and 3D editions)
Sam Raimi’s return to Oz is more lame and disappointing, truth be told, with surprisingly bad effects only countered by Danny Elfman’s score. Disney’s two conflicting disc options offer great extras or 3D, not both. |
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit: 25th Anniversary Edition
Roger is back in the limelight for a 25th anniversary revisit of the groundbreaking contemporary classic that put animation back on the map. The Disney renaissance started here, the set celebrates the film well. |
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MoviePass – Does It Work?
Last month we looked at the new movie theatre subscription service MoviePass. After a month of using it, does it actually work and is it worth it? |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #39: Rise of the Guardians – Guardians of Liberty
Mason, Morgan, and Chelsea take on Rise of the Guardians! This episode hits the history of the film, all the highs and lows of the movie, characters and a million tangents! |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: The Art of Epic
In the latest installment of their continuing coverage of “Art of…” books, Morgan Stradling and Chelsea Robson review the The Art of Epic, showcasing the latest feature film from Blue Sky Studios. |
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Howl’s Moving Castle
A young old woman, a bird-man, and an animated house all figure in this brilliant but confounding film from Miyazaki. It may be our most negative positive review ever. |
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My Neighbor Totoro
Miyazaki’s most beloved film makes the jump to hi-def, while carrying over all the best feaures of the previous DVD. This gentle but great family film has never looked better. |
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Superman Unbound
Superman has to save the Earth from the alien cyborg known as Brainiac, while learning how to cope with the two women in his life: cousin Supergirl and girlfriend Lois. |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Epic and A Monster In Paris
Chelsea talks about the first of the 2013 summer animated releases, Epic. Then Morgan joins her to review the recent Blu-ray release of A Monster In Paris. |
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The Hunchback Of Notre Dame: 2-Movie Collection
Proving musical Hugo doesn’t just mean Les Mis, Disney’s bold take on Gothic literature looks gorgeous here, even if an almost total lack of extras and a truly risible sequel somewhat spoil the original’s legacy. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #38: How To Train Your Dragonite…I Mean, Dragon
Morgan, Chelsea, and Mason are flying high as they discuss DreamWorks’ How to Train your Dragon — and much, much more! |
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MoviePass – How It Works
Would you pay $35 a month to see every movie you want to see on the big screen? MoviePass offers a subscription service that allows just that at almost any theatre in the country. |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Frozen facts, rumors, and spoilers
Morgan and Chelsea discuss what they know about Disney’s Frozen — from rumors, officially released info, and a video accidentally posted online and quickly removed. Spoilers abound, so beware! |
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Win My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle
Animated Views and Disney are giving you a chance to win the new Blu-ray editions of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle! |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #37: Tinker Bell – They’re Breaking Canon
Morgan and Chelsea are flying solo as they discuss DisneyToon Studios’ first installment in the Tinker Bell franchise – Tinker Bell! Join the fun as they discuss Tinker Bell’s origins and first movie! |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Cinderella, Tinkerbell – Secret of the Wings, Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
The Rotoscopers review the Cinderella Diamond Edition set, the Tinkerbell film Secret of the Wings, and a unique play venue in the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre. |
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From Snow Queen to Pinocchio II: Robert Reece’s animated adventures in screenwriting
Reece recalls his journey thus far as a screenwriter, having co-penned Disney projects Tin Man of Oz, The Emperor’s Nightingale and Dumbo II. |
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Win Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie on Blu-ray – Winner announced!
Animated Views is giving away Cheech & Chong’s Animated Movie on Blu-ray to one lucky reader! |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: The Art of The Croods and Q&A Part 2
Morgan and Chelsea check out the book The Art of The Croods. Then they finish up their Q&A series with questions about Disney problems and favorite films, and the story of how they met. |
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Animation Addicts Podcast #36: Howl’s Moving Castle – Beast’s Moving Batcave
The Rotoscopers take an introspective dive into Howl’s Moving Castle. Join in as they review, discuss, analyze, think deeply and talk shallowly on this Miyazaki film! |
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Director Bergeron, actress Paradis talk A Monster in Paris
Director Bibo Bergeron and actress Vanessa Paradis share insight into their critically-acclaimed French hit A Monster in Paris, now available to own on Blu-ray. |
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Superman Classic creator Robb Pratt unveils Flash Gordon Classic
In an Animated Views exclusive, Robb Pratt talks Planes, sequels to his visionary Superman fan film – and gives us a sneak peek at Flash Gordon Classic! |
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Win a Monster in Paris Blu-ray 3D combo pack – Winners announced!
Animated Views is giving away the Monster in Paris Blu-ray 3D combo pack to two lucky readers! |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Q&A Part 2
Morgan and Chelsea continue to answer your questions! In this installment they discuss topics including when Disney might go back to hand drawn animation and what can be done to improve job loss in the film, gaming, and visual effects industries. |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Planes test screening
Chelsea and Morgan had the opportunity to see a test screening of the upcoming Disney film Planes. And what do you know? They LIKED it! Check out their spoiler free video review. |
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Rotoscopers YouTube: Q&A Part 1
Morgan and Chelsea asked what you want to know and now they answer your questions! In this installment they discuss the greatness of DuckTales, Disney crossovers and spinoffs they’d like to see, and how to make animation appealing to more people. |
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Mulan: 15th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection
Mulan returns in a gorgeous digital transfer that retains the beauty of the movie, and a very decent package includes a sequel and (mostly) all previous DVD extras! |
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Brother Bear: 2-Movie Collection
Disney’s quality animated animal adventure and its better than average video follow-up make for a strong Blu-ray package, especially with all their previous DVD extras also included! |
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The Croods
Though you might not naturally select it based on the ads, The Croods might surprise you. Full of fun, stunning to look at, and filled with heart, DreamWorks’ latest is a step up the evolutionary ladder. |
