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Spider-Man: The New Animated Series: Special Edition
Spidey looks pretty cool in “comic noir CGI” although the medium does have its pluses and minuses. This may be remembered in the future as an oddity in the career of Spider-Man, but it has some great moments and is well worth a look on this amazingly feature-packed DVD set. |
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Space Jam: 2-Disc Special Edition
It was a terrible idea, but a hit of sorts nonetheless, and if you must own this movie then this disc is the way to go. |
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2003: ’Tis The Season To Buy Presents!
With the end of the year upon us and the holiday gift-giving season coming up fast, we share what we thought would make great stocking fillers for the animation fan in your life! |
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Frank And Ollie: Special Edition
Spend a couple of hours in the terrifically warm company of true old friends and soak up some animation history along the way in Frank’s son Theodore Thomas’ delightful peek into the lives of these “Two Old Men”. |
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Batman: Mystery Of The Batwoman
This direct-to-video movie brings us back to the Batman: The Animated Series universe. While it does not hit the highs of that show, it has a decent story with a good hook. |
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Sinbad: Legend Of The Seven Seas
DreamWorks’ big-budget but bloated “tradigital” adventure isn’t a classic despite some effective moments, and has a hard time sustaining interest. |
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Cool World
Ralph Bakshi’s train-wreck of a movie might keep you glued to the screen for all the wrong reasons. |
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Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume One
Warners springs their classic characters to DVD in truly deluxe style, setting the scene for a hopefully continuing series of essential collectors’ editions. |
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Finding Nemo: 2-Disc Collector’s Edition
Pixar’s fishy fun comes to disc in a very enjoyable Disney DVD packed to the gills with something for everyone. |
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Bob Clampett’s Beany And Cecil: The Special Edition
This disc is a real treasure that a lot of you probably haven’t seen. You owe it to yourself to read about the disc then get yourself a copy. Seriously. |
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The Lion King: Platinum Special Edition
Disney’s unexpected blockbuster comes to disc in an expectedly top-notch package, with a stunning transfer of the film itself and a fine selection of supplements. |
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Lady And The Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure
Disney’s direct-to-video sequel surprises in its faithfulness to the original, and contains a very nice selection of extras to make up a premium-grade all-round package. |
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The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume Three
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part Three of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
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Heavy Metal: Collector’s Edition
The movie may be juvenile, but it makes no apologies for being all about sex and rock and roll. Strong attitude makes up for some weak drawing, and the soundtrack can’t be beat. Add in a pile of extras, and this is simply one of the best animation DVDs out there, a grand tribute to the rock cartoon classic. |
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Gay Purr-ee
UPA’s theatrical outing isn’t a total cat-astrophe, but the slow pacing and somewhat melancholy mood denies it purr-fect entertainment status. |
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The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume Two
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part Two of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
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Dumbo: 60th Anniversary Edition
Walt Disney’s classic gets suitable treatment on DVD, with a crisp transfer and some better than usual bonus features making for a fitting 60th Anniversary package. |
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The Art Of Tom And Jerry: Volume One
The cat chases the mouse into the LaserDisc Archives for Part One of an extensive three-part Toon Review of their entire career, captured forever in these exhaustive LD sets! |
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The Jungle Book 2
Disney’s theatrical sequel is merely a DTV with high aspirations, despite its “greatest hits” package feel and the overwhelming sense of déjà vu! |
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The Rescuers
Disney’s transitional film, where the baton was passed from the Nine Old Men to the younger generation of artists, gets a good transfer but skimpy extras. |
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A Bug’s Life: Collector’s Edition
Pixar’s second animated feature is an exciting adventure story with beautiful designs, and memorable characters. It also is a great uplifting tale about rising up to one’s potential and working together. |
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The Complete Uncensored Private Snafu
This early DVD is not up to current day standards for cartoons on disc, but it does provide collectors the opportunity of having all these unique WWII films in one place. Looney Tunes fans should be especially interested. |
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The Animatrix
Some of Japan’s top animators and directors give their own take on The Matrix universe revealing and adding some great new dimensions to the film. The shorts include: Kid’s Story, Final Flight Of The Osiris, A Detective Story, The Second Renaissance Part I, The Second Renaissance Part II, World Record, Beyond, Matriculated, and Program. |
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Balto
The Toon Review‘s LaserDisc Archives makes sure Balto gets his dues in a look at the correctly framed widescreen edition. |
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The Incredible Adventures of Wallace & Gromit
This is THE best way to collect the amazing, original three Wallace & Gromit featurettes, with lots of bonus material not found on the other versions. |
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Treasure Planet: Special Edition
Disney’s interplanetary adventure gets the thumbs up and a nice representation on disc. |
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The Adventures Of Ichabod And Mr Toad: Gold Classic Collection
Two fabulous characters come together for Walt Disney’s final 1940s anthology film, and the first completely animated production since World War II, that’s full of excitement, mystery and adventure! |
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The Sword In The Stone: Gold Classic Collection
Disney’s take on the young King Arthur legend, with magician Merlin guiding the boy through life’s ups and downs in an infectious comic fashion. |
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Studio Idefix #2 – Lucky Luke: Daisy Town and Ballad Of The Daltons
In Part Two of a LaserDisc Archives special, Toon Review looks back on French animators Studio Idefix and their Lucky Luke western spoofs. |

