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Despicable Hollywood

Hollywood’s desperate searching for ideas has started to see tinsel town cannibalizing its own sub-genres, as not one but two upcoming animated superhero spoofs follow the success of The Incredibles.

Walt’s Museum, a drab Muppet Christmas, plus more Up!

Didier Ghez talks about the opening of the Walt Disney Family Museum, Muppets’ Letters To Santa reviewed, plus the final four Up poster giveaways!

A Muppet Christmas: Letters To Santa

There’s little genuine Christmas cheer enclosed with these Letters, I’m very sorry to write, in this labored and unauthentic special, which is probably not destined to become a Christmas classic and where the old Muppets magic fails to sparkle.

Disney historian Didier Ghez on the Walt Disney Family Museum: a flame more alive than ever

Walt’s People historian Didier Ghez speaks to Jeremie Noyer about the recent opening of The Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio in San Fransisco.

A London Rendezvous! Plus printable posters Up for grabs!

The French Connection: when Ben met Jeremie, plus Pixar’s Up comes in for a landing on disc with some cool poster giveaways and bonus clips!

Superman: Ruby-Spears on their Man Of Steel

Television animation veterans Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the executive producers behind 1988’s Superman series, reminisce about their Man of Steel.

Animated Views 2.0 is here!

The re-launch of Animated Views is here, plus a whole heap of fresh content with news, reviews and interviews among them, including Disney Legend Floyd Norman!

Mega Christmas Contest DVD Bundle – Winner Announced!

A stuffed stocking of DVD goodies featuring Winnie The Pooh, Mickey and Co, Air Bud, Schoolhouse Rock, Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Lilo & Stitch – Winner Announced!

Wallace And Gromit: The Complete Collection

The charming British inventor-and-dog team get their best disc yet, including their newest effort, A Matter Of Loaf And Death. With only a couple of minor caveats, this is the best way to collect their adventures.

Zorro: How Disney Legend Floyd Norman was put in jail by Sergeant Garcia!

Disney Legend Floyd Norman recalls visiting the Zorro set on the Disney back lot in our exclusive interview!

Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving – 10th Anniversary Edition

This would-be-classic originally came out in 1999 on video and has recently been repackaged in a tenth anniversary edition along with a collectible Christmas stocking.

Michael Jackson’s This Is It

High School Musical director Kenny Ortega gives fans a chance to see Michael Jackson in rehearsal for his never-to-be London concerts.

Tom and Jerry’s Greatest Chases: Volume 3

The cartoons included on this set are some of the best in the cat and mouse duo’s career. They include several Academy Award nominated shorts spanning over one decade.

Gigantor: The Collection, Volume Two

More giant robot action is always good, I suppose, but there’s more history than excitement in these primitive shows.

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure‘s director and producer take us to a Once-in-a-Blue-Moon experience!

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure‘s producer/director team of Sean Lurie and Klay Hall discuss Tink’s latest adventure.

Superman, Batman…and Tink!

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies reviewed, and Tinkerbell And The Lost Treasure‘s art director Ellen Jin Over interviewed!

Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure: Ellen Jin Over on art directing Pixie Dust and Art Nouveau!

Jeremie Noyer speaks to art director Ellen Jin Over about her latest adventure: bringing a touch of Art Nouveau to Tinkerbell And The Lost Treasure!

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

This is a wild ride, though far from the best story to adapt from the comics. There are some nice extras on the disc, however.

New announcements and Saturday Morning clips!

Disc announcements including Spaceballs, District 9, Pooh’s Valentine, Coraline, TCM’s Marx Bros. and Sci-Fi, Ghost In The Shell 2.0, Scooby’s All-Star Laff-a-lympics and Batman: Brave And The Bold!

Wild about Wild Things, Up, Sister Act and more!

Boffo box office for animated fare, plus the big disc sellers, Transformers Season Two reviewed, and an exclusive chat with Sister Act‘s Michael Kosarin! Plus Disney historian Christian Renaut needs your help!

Sister Act‘s music supervisor Michael Kosarin takes us to Heaven!

Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively to Alan Menken’s musical director Michael Kosarin about the new stage musical adaptation of Sister Act!

The Transformers: Season Two, Volume One (25th Anniversary Edition)

The second season of The Transformers continues the success of the show with new episodes featuring the continuing battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons.

We’re off to see the Wizard!

Comments on the wonderful Wizard Of Oz box set, South Park‘s movie on Blu-ray, plus Tezuka Osamu’s Astonishing Work reviewed!

The Astonishing Work Of Tezuka Osamu

Art triumphs over commerce! Here are thirteen less commercial works from the creator of Astro Boy, each marvelous to behold.

Not quite the fairest of them all…

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition reviewed in full, plus the last chance to enter our signed Marge Champion photo contest!

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition

In short, Disney’s new Diamond Edition of Walt’s first boasts a beautifully clean new transfer, but for all the bells and whistles, the supplements are not the fairest in the land.

Some Day My Prints Will Come…!

A full review of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs: Diamond Edition is on the way!

Snow White‘s musical legacy explored…

Jeremie Noyer looks back on Snow White‘s production, plus Amazon’s less than $20 offer for the BD set!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: With a Smile and a Song!

Jeremie Noyer reveals the impressive aspects and musical legacy in Walt Disney’s production of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

Exclusive interview with Snow White herself!

More of our Snow White celebrations: Jeremie Noyer speaks exclusively to Marge Champion, plus a chance to win a signed photo!