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The Essential Bugs Bunny

Bugs’ 70th anniversary is (un)marked with this so-so collection of previously released shorts and new to DVD television specials, though the added featurette is certainly not a reason to buy again.

Arrietty, the Borrower and Cecile Corbel, the Composer…

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively with musician Cecile Corbel, composer of the score – and songs – of Studio Ghibli’s latest feature, Arrietty, the Borrower!

Megamind

Megamind may be uneven, but the humor saves the day. DreamWorks makes what could have been a bad film look so good!

She-Ra: Princess of Power – Season 1, Volume 1

With the magical Sword of Protection, Adora invokes the grace of Castle Greyskull and becomes She-Ra, Princess of Power! Now she’s back on DVD.

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: Season One, Volume Four

Four classic episodes and one episode from a newer version are featured in this budget-priced compilation. You can’t go wrong with an alien astronaut ghost, pirates, and a zombie!

Toy Story 3: Pixar writer Michael Arndt tells the story behind the story

Jeremie Noyer joins a recent roundtable discussion with the Pixar screenwriter about his approach to the Studio’s latest blockbuster and final chapter in the Toy Story series.

Thundarr The Barbarian: The Complete Series

Warner Archive does fans a huge favor by putting out this 1980 gem of a show from Ruby-Spears, which featured contributions by comic book legends Steve Gerber, Alex Toth, and Jack Kirby.

It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

The classic special is as great as ever, but can Blu-ray make it better?

Fifty Years With Brutus!

Popeye buff Fred Grandinetti joins us again to take a special look at Popeye’s nemesis.

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

A bad comic becomes a mediocre movie, but there’s lots of action and some decent bonus features, including a fun Green Arrow short.

Bugs Bunny’s Howl-Oween Special

The 1970s Looney Tunes compilation specials are always nostalgic fun, but Warners need to pack more quantity and quality on these releases to make them good value.

The Secret Of Kells: Special Edition

I’m afraid despite the widespread acclaim, Oscar nomination and beautifully stunning visuals, I struggled to engage with The Secret Of Kells’ story and characters, but the disc treatment is first class and many may find the film worth a look.

He’s Your Dog, Charlie Brown: Remastered Deluxe Edition

Snoopy is sent to obedience school, but ends up with Peppermnt Patty in this special’s second DVD in just over a year. The bonus is good too, but this double-dip’s best part is the extra on Charles Schulz’s ice arena.

The Secret Of Kells BD/DVD Combo Pack – Winner Announced!

Celebrating the release of this year’s Best Animated Feature Oscar nominated The Secret Of Kells, we had one BD/DVD Combo Pack to give away – Winner Announced!

Danger Man / Secret Agent: The Complete Collection

If you’re a Prisoner fan, then it’s well worth going back to see what Patrick McGoohan was doing as the day job, before waking up in the Village, in this classic spy show.

Beauty And The Beast: Glen Keane on discovering the beauty in The Beast

As Beauty And The Beast comes to Blu-ray, Jeremie joins a roundtable discussion with the Beast’s animator, the legendary Glen Keane, about how he discovered the beast – and the human – inside the character.

Beauty And The Beast: Diamond Edition

Although we still don’t get the original version of the film, Disney’s almost 20 year-old classic gets the top-drawer treatment in an excellent package that is certainly more Beauty than Beast!

Warner Archive: Atlantis: The Lost Continent / The Power

Two of animator-turned-director George Pal’s underrated works come to the Warner Archive, and what the discs lack in quality, the films manage to overcome with their sheer entertainment value.

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare

Scooby-Doo and the rest of the Mystery, Inc. gang go to Camp Little Moose to relive Freddy’s old camp stories and end up in the middle of a mystery involving a a scary campfire ghost.

Rudolph / Frosty / Santa Claus: The Original Christmas Classics

Christmas arrives early with this Blu-ray collection of Rankin/Bass’ classic holiday specials, almost vanilla discs but for a surprise CD extra and unexpectedly very good HD transfers.

King Kong iTunes Download – Winner Announced!

The original movie monster has just smashed his way on to iTunes – Winner Announced!

Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time

Unfortunately living up to its box-office reputation, Disney and Bruckheimer’s visual effects blockbuster dud is ultimately a waste of time, even if it looks perfectly fine in both HD format and on the included DVD.

Tinker Bell And The Great Fairy Rescue

Tinker Bell’s third movie may be the weakest, but it’s still got plenty of Disney magic in it. Overall, this movie series has been surprisingly impressive.

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes

Tom and Jerry meet up with the legendary Sherlock Homes to solve a mystery involving a series of jewelry heists in London.

The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Edition

Disney’s dark fantasy looks as bright as it ever could do on this standard definition disc, which presents a spotless new transfer and fascinating deleted scene, but not much else. It’ll look great on Blu-ray…

Win a 300 iTunes Download – Winner Announced!

Zack Snyder’s high-octane adaptation of Frank Miller’s comic is now on iTunes – Winner Announced!

The Pirates of Dark Water: The Complete Series

Ren and a team of adventurers battle against pirates, dark water, and monsters in order to find the thirteen treasures of Rule necessary to rid the world of Mer from the threat of Dark Water.

The Black Cauldron: Producer Joe Hale talks munchings and crunchings…

Producer Joe Hale speaks to Jeremie Noyer about making Disney’s darkest animated feature, the epic Black Cauldron, newly released in a 25th Anniversary Edition.

Timmy Time

Aardman’s Shaun The Sheep spin-off, new to Playhouse Disney, is characteristic pre-school fare, but the visually strong storytelling and social lessons to be learned are wrapped up in a typically proficient and entertaining package.

Batman – The Brave And The Bold: Season One, Part One

After years of living in the shadows as a dark vigilante, Batman enjoys being a superhero again, joined by a league of friends in a show that celebrates the imagination of comic books – a ton of fun.