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Up: 3D Edition
Up returns in 3D and, several more viewings over the couple of years on from its original release it can now be seen as the almost Pixar-perfect movie that it is. The 3D is a worthy addition, for once, even if the extras are the same as before. |
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Disney Historian J.B. Kaufman on the greatest Snow White books of all!
Jeremie speaks to Disney historian JB Kaufman about his two new books on Walt Disney’s Snow White, each of which present rare, never before seen artwork and stories from the film’s production! |
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ParaNorman
The latest stop-motion feature from the Coraline team pushes the boundaries of the technique even further once more, even if the resulting film is ironically a little lifeless. Universal’s disc presentation, however, is absolutely first rate. |
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The Charlie Brown And Snoopy Show: The Complete Animated Series
The Emmy-nominated Saturday morning series finally gets a complete series set thanks to the Warner Archive program. The creations of Charles Schulz dispense gentle wisdom about the harshness of life. |
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition
Pixar’s medieval Scottish-set fairytale adventure has the required magic to cast its spell, even if it’s not quite as robust as usual from the Studio, but Disney’s disc treatment is excellent. |
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Prep & Landing: Totally Tinsel Collection
Disney’s three Christmas television specials come to disc together for the first time and, with a great selection of extras, make for a great stocking filler! |
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AV Readers’ Best of the Decade List: 2001-2010
You voted on the top animated films of the 2000’s. Which movie was your choice as the best of the decade? |
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Bugs Bunny Superstar
Larry Jackson and Bob Clampett’s documentary tribute to Termite Terrace is a unique, one of a kind retrospective that should be on any serious cartoon buff’s shelf! |
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Don’t be a jerk! It’s a SpongeBob Christmas with Screen Novelties!
As SpongeBob prepares to make his stop-motion debut on television this Christmas, Jeremie goes behind the scenes to speak with his new animators! |
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Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume Two
Another excellent collection of classic Tunes swings the attention from Chuck Jones and onto his stable-mates, particularly Tex Avery and Friz Freleng, with a host of welcome old and new documentary profiles. Essential! |
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Artist Bob Camp recalls the ill-fated Space Jam 2
Storyboard artist Bob Camp recalls how the Looney Tunes and NBA superstar Michael Jordan almost re-teamed for another out-of-this-world game of basketball, against the villainous Berserk-O! |
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The Flintstones Prime-Time Specials Collection: Volume 1
These TV specials from the 1970s show that there was still life in the Flintstones franchise a decade after the original series ended. Fred and Barney fight monsters and battle each other on the ball diamond. |
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Rise of an animator: Pierre Perifel reveals secrets of the Guardians
As DreamWorks’ fantasy epic rolls out on screens across the country, Jeremie speaks with Rise Of The Guardians animation supervisor Pierre Perifel about his craft. |
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Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Third time around for one of DreamWorks’ most popular franchises and it’s back to what made the first film fun, with a fresh take, lots of comedy and heart, and a great disc presentation. |
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Disney Director of Development Maggie Malone on The Art of Wreck-It Ralph
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Maggie Malone speaks to Jeremie Noyer about the unique approach the visual artists took to the Studio’s latest animated feature. |
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Secret Of The Wings
Tinker Bell finds family but brings danger to the fairy world. This movie carries on the strong tradition of the Tink franchise, with a good story and beautiful visuals. A 3D disc adds to the cost, but at least a fine TV special is also included. |
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Pete’s Dragon: 35th Anniversary Edition
Disney’s live-action and animated combination is a winning family fantasy that provides classic entertainment. This new disc actually has less extras than any before, but the film itself looks great in a new transfer. |
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Frankenweenie: Cinematographer Peter Sorg’s shades of grey
Sparky returns to screens in Tim Burton’s stop-motion update of his own 1984 live-action featurette and here Jeremie speaks with cinematographer Peter Sorg to see how they brought the visuals to life! |
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The Halloween Tree
In time for All Hallows Eve, Ray Bradbury’s tale of ghosts and magic debuts on DVD from the Warner Archive. The disc is skeleton barebones but contains enough other mummies, witches and creatures to spell a suitably spooky Halloween treat. |
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Secret Of The Wings Composer Joel McNeely gives wings to Tinkerbell’s latest adventure!
As Tinkerbell returns to screens in the fourth entry in the Disney Fairies series, composer Joel McNeely reveals his inspiration for the films’ musical scores! |
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The Great Mouse Detective: Mystery In The Mist Edition
Disney’s Blu-ray update adds nothing but an HD transfer to the Studio’s hugely entertaining 1986 adventure, which allowed the new generation of artists to flourish. |
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Hotel Transylvania Art Director Noëlle Triaureau sheds light on the monsters’ domain
As Hotel Transylvania continues its monstrous box-office run, the film’s art director talks vampires, monsters and things that go bump in the light… |
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Cinderella: Diamond Edition
Walt Disney turns the classic fairytale into one of his most definitive examples of the genre, with a charming Prince, wicked Stepmother and comedy animal sidekicks complimenting the detailed animation. |
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Down Under with Rescuers composer Bruce Broughton
With The Rescuers and The Rescuers Down Under recently debuting on Blu-ray high-definition for the first time, composer Bruce Broughton revisits the sequel’s adventurous music! |
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Hotel Transylvania Production Designer Marcelo Vignali’s “Suite” Time!
Check in as Marcelo Vignali speaks with Jeremie about how his Imagineering career was a plus in bringing Dracula’s guest house to…er…life! |
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Hotel Transylvania composer Mark Mothersbaugh’s DEVO-tion to animation
As Hotel Transylvania arrives on screens and breaks box-office records, the man behind the film’s music speaks about his approach to Sony’s Animation projects! |
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Heidi’s Song
Hanna-Barbera’s animated musical take on the classic story of Heidi provides all the elements you’d expect, but with an artistry of craftsmanship rarely seen from the Studio. WB’s disc adds nothing to a lovely presentation. |
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Looney Tunes’ Mouse Chronicles
Three of Chuck Jones’ lesser-known Looney Tunes characters come to the fore in this very nice looking but otherwise non-too essential collection for all but the biggest fans. |
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Mia And The Migoo
The mystical elements turn out ot be an unncessary diversion in a story about two kids seperated from their fathers. Focus on that aspect, and the beautiful hand-drawn animation, and you will enjoy this lovely film. |
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The Heathcliff And Dingbat Show
A cat who creates fun for himself while annoying others, and a crew of creepy but goofy friends are a part of this 1980 Ruby-Spears show. It’s tempting to dismiss it as mediocre entertainment, but the voice cast does shine. |
