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Paul McCartney: The Music And Animation Collection

A fantastic collection of rare ex-Beatle produced animation, with the standouts being Rupert And The Frog Song and Tuesday – both warm animation treats!

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?: The Complete First and Second Seasons

This set was one of the first Hanna-Barbera DVD sets, which mean that the extras are terrible. However, there is still lots of Scooby goodness here for fans to enjoy.

Brother Bear: Special Edition

Disney’s new-agey adventure comes to disc in a packed edition that does justice to this sweet little film.

The Flintstones: The Complete First Season

Though the DVD set is not exactly worthy of the show, one should not miss getting this first classic season of the groundbreaking show— TV’s first original primetime animated series! Yabba dabba doo!!

Looney Tunes: Back In Action

Joe Dante’s Looney Tunes feature isn’t the Termite Terrace in-joke project he’s long cherished but is the best such combination since Roger Rabbit and extremely fun entertainment.

Walt: The Man Behind The Myth

The Disney Family’s own telling of Walt’s life is surprisingly non-whitewashed and provides a well-rounded depiction of a unique man.

The Lion King 1½

The Lion King gets a makeover, Timon and Pumbaa style, in a very funny spoof that plays to the strengths of the original and provides a fun outing on DVD.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

Cool World

Ralph Bakshi’s train-wreck of a movie might keep you glued to the screen for all the wrong reasons.

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.

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.

Pinocchio In Outer Space

This 1965 film may be obscure, but Image produced a real gem of a DVD.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.