Bluray Review - Captain Planet: The Complete Franchise

About the Series
Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Heart! The beloved educational superhero series created by Ted Turner and Barbara Pyle that began with the Captain Planet and the Planeteers animated series in 1990 leading into The New Adventures of Captain Planet animated series has now come together for the first time ever on DVD with all 113 episodes from the iconic franchise. The series features an all-star voiceover cast including Martin Sheen, Meg Ryan, Whoopi Goldberg and LeVar Burton. The power is yours to own Captain Planet: The Complete Franchise on DVD on October 15 from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Synopsis:
The Planeteers, five teenagers from different parts of the earth, each receive a ring of elemental power--earth, wind, water, fire or heart--to combat eco-villains everywhere in the world. And when they combine the powers of their rings, a new superhero, Captain Planet, is created, with powers far greater than the sum of the five.

Captain Planet has received a Film Advisory Board Award Of Excellence. The multimedia franchise also spawned into a video game, several toys, comic books, and more!

In addition to the series, Captain Planet continues to inspire and empower young people to be environmental stewards through the Captain Planet Foundation. Established by Ted Turner and Barbara Pyle, the foundation has funded over 3,700 projects worldwide, supporting hands-on environmental education and activism.

My Take on the Series
I grew up with this series. Before kids were really active as eco-agents, this series challenged all kids to do their part to be a planeteer and help the planet to be stronger. That being said I loved seeing the entire series becoming available. I had wished that this series was available when my kids were young. Even though they are older now, I shared some of the episodes with them and while I think they thought that it was a bit young for them, it definitely brought me back. The series is timeless in the message and I love how it gets kids active to make changes in their own communities! 

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Book Review - Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder: A retrospective collection of artwork featuring iconic Disney characters from the past 100 years

About the Book

In Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder you can travel back through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company with 240 pages of art instruction and animation history with Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder.

Featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends, the Disney Princess characters, Pixar characters, and so much more, Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder is a must-have collector's item which celebrates beloved animated characters through step-by-step drawing projects, character sketches, and vintage artwork from the Disney archives. Each section of drawing lessons is categorized by decade in Disney history, along with historical context and interesting anecdotes and facts sprinkled throughout.

In each decade, learn how Disney animators have drawn the following characters and dozens more:

• 1920s: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit 1930s: Donald Duck, the Big Bad Wolf, and Snow White
• 1940s: Pinocchio, Dumbo, and Bambi
• 1950s: Cinderella, Alice, and Tinker Bell
• 1960s: Cruella De Vil from One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Baloo from The Jungle Book, and The Sword and the Stone’s Arthur
• 1970s: Marie from The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and Winnie the Pooh
• 1980s: Tod and Copper from The Fox and the Hound and The Little Mermaid's Ariel
• 1990s: Aladdin and Jasmine, Simba from The Lion King, and Woody from Toy Story
• 2000s: Stitch, Lightning McQueen from Cars, and Tiana from The Princess and the Frog
• 2010s:Frozen’s Elsa and Anna, Moana, and Coco’s Miguel
• 2020s: Ian and Barley from Onward,Encanto’s Mirabel, and Meilin from Turning Red

Artists and Disney fans alike will be entertained and enlightened by the well-rounded collector’s experience that is Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder.

My Take on the Book
For anyone who loves Disney and Disney animation, this is a must-have! The book really explores 100 years of Disney history and places it smack-dab in front of you where you can explore and enjoy it thoroughly. On top of learning more about the behind-the-scenes aspects of Disney, you also can learn about drawing some of your favorite Disney characters as well (though the book is not really a drawing book per se). The book offers a plethora of information on the history of animation and I found myself completely drawn into every page and I came out of the book knowing so much more! The book is an enjoyable read and one that you will not forget! 

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Book Review - Catwad: It's Me

About the Book


An all-new series from New York Times bestselling author, Jim Benton!

From New York Times bestselling author Jim Benton, meet Catwad! He's blue, he's a bit of a grouch, and his best friend is a dim-witted cat named Blurmp who can see the bright side of anything. From pizza and computers, to love and happiness, this crabby tabby has a funny take on just about everything, and he's not afraid to share it. This collection of short comic stories will make even the grumpiest of grouches crack up and is not to be missed!



My Take on the Book
We love Jim Benton and in this book you are going to meet a whole new character that is so much fun. The book brings you hilarity that any preteen or teen would love. The illustrations were fun and engaging. As a family that has three cats of our own we know that cats are unlike other pets. We loved reading about the two cats in the book. These cats are completely different but for them it works. The book has a number of short stories within it that allows you  to get to know the cats even more. he book is full of humor that definitely made my daughters laugh! This was a great book that you will love!
 
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Book Review - Lucy: Speak Out!

About the Book

Move over, Charlie Brown! Lucy takes the spotlight in this latest collection of Peanuts comics for kids.

In this delightful collection of classic Peanuts comics for younger readers, Lucy rallies her friends to speak out for equal rights for women. Between social causes and dropping fly balls in the outfield, Lucy decides to write a biography of Beethoven, much to Schroeder's dismay. Meanwhile, life in the Peanuts gang is as hilarious as always: Woodstock takes up farming, Peppermint Patty struggles to make the grade, and Charlie Brown's rotten luck lands him in the hospital. You won't want to miss this latest edition of outstanding Peanuts fun.

My Take on the Book
If you are a fan of The Peanuts, this book will bring you some of the best of Lucy. I loved reading this with my daughter as it really was a fun book with many comic strips that I loved seeing again. There were also a ton of new comics that I had not seen in the past that were so much fun as well. Great illustrations and inking as well as humor that also makes you think! Get ready to get your Lucy on with this great book!


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Book Review - The Little Book of Cartooning & Illustration

About the Book
In The Little Book of Cartooning & Illustration, beginning cartoonists, animators, and illustrators will discover key concepts associated with learning the art of traditional cartooning and animation.

With this guide, dozens of tips from the pros will help you find the materials and tools you need to develop your own unique style. A combination of creative step-by-step projects and open practice areas offer encouragement and invite participation for those artists who want to put their newfound skills to immediate use.

You'll learn all the cartooning and animation tricks of the trade, including:

• The squash and stretch principle
• Exaggerating details
• Rendering faces and expressions
• Anthropomorphizing inanimate objects
• Creating original characters
• Mastering body shapes and movement
• Writing gags and jokes
• With so many tools at your disposal, why wait any longer to start animating? Get started, get drawing!

The Little Book of ... series focuses on delivering fun, approachable, and interesting art instruction in a fresh, portable format. With its contemporary design, open practice pages, creative exercises, and prompts that encourage interactivity, beginning artists learn the fundamentals of their craft, often with immediate results.

My Take on the Book
This is a great book that really walks you through how to illustrate and create fun cartoons. I loved that the book walks you step by step through the process of creating specific characters. The characters that you can create are fun and can allow you to create some great comics. I tend to make comics for my kids' lunches and this was a great book that allowed me to do just that!

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DVD Review - Pound Puppies: Showstopping Pups

About the DVD
The canines find new pup-ularity in five fun-tastic tales! In this new DVD join the pound puppy pals in a brand new DVD!

The Pound Puppies are in the spotlight for this brand-new collection of adventures from Shelter 17! Join Lucky, Niblet, Cookie, Squirt and Strudel as they display their song-and-dance skills, solve a mystery, become superheroes and encourage a faded TV star to return to glory!

Episodes Include:

• The Accidental Pup Star
• It's Elementary, MY Dear Pup Club
• Hot Dawg!
• The Watchdogs
• Back in Action

My Take on the DVD
This is a great DVD that has some great episodes in it that are a ton of fun to watch and experience with your kids. As a father I have to say that I love this series not only because of the characters but also because of the messages of friendship, teamwork and more. This is a great DVD that offered amazing music, fun and more to give you five episodes that were fun for the whole family!

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DVD Review - Shaun the Sheep

About the Movie
From Aardman, the producers of Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes Shaun the Sheep Movie, a farm-tastic adventure for the whole family, arriving just in time for the holidays on Digital HD November 10 and Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on November 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Perfect for the young and young-at-heart, this “world-class winner” (Rolling Stone) is rated 99% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and was the #1 movie on their Summer Movie Score Card for 2015.

MEET SHAUN! He’s a little sheep with big dreams, and lately, life on Mossy Bottom Farm has become a bit dull. When Shaun takes the day off for some fun in the Big City, he gets a lot more action than he bargained for. Now Shaun and his flock must use their wits to hatch a baaaa-rilliant plan to get back home in an adventure the whole family will love.

The Shaun the Sheep Movie home entertainment release comes loaded with bonus features including a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of the making of the film as well as interviews with the cast and crew. The Blu-Ray™ combo pack (plus Digital) and DVD (plus Digital) will be available for $34.99 and $29.95, respectively.

BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*

• “Making the Shaun Movie” Featurette
• “Meet the Characters” Featurette
• “Join Shaun Behind the Scenes” Featurette
• “Meet the Crew” Featurette
• Parody Poster Gallery

CLIPS: VOICE OF SHAUN:

IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC:

MEET SHAUN:

CREATING THE MODELS:





My Take on the Movie
This was a very cute movie, and though there are really no words in the movie, the message comes across without fail. The movie itself is very funny but also has a ton of heart. My kids and I watched this together and we loved watching these new heroins work to thwart a very cruel villain while trying to save their master. The movie was fast-paced and my kids and I loved the characters and the amount of heart that each of the characters brought to the screen. By the end of this film, my girls and I were wanting to see more of Shaun and his family and you leave the film with a smile on your face and with your heart warmed through-and-through!


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DVD Review - My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Games Ponies Play

About the DVD
We’re all winners when we participate in the Games Ponies Play! The newest DVD release of the phenomenally popular My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic contains 6 episodes and will arrive September 29, 2015 in the U.S. and Canada from Shout! Kids in collaboration with Hasbro Studios.

Sportsmanship is put to the ultimate test in Equestria as your favorite Ponies — Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy — prepare for the Games Ponies Play! Included are six awesome adventures that will teach you all about overcoming the challenges of competition through the magic of friendship. Will Spike be able to build up the courage to light the ceremonial Equestria Games torch? Who’s the best athlete in Equestria? And will it matter, when true friendship is on the line? Find out!

My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Games Ponies Play Episodes Include:

• Fall Weather Friends
• Games Ponies Play
• Power Ponies
• Equestria Games
• Appleoosa’s Most Wanted
• The Lost Treasure Of Griffonstone

Some Clips from the DVD












My Take on the DVD
My girls love My Little Pony and they continue to love watching the DVD's and the overall cartoons even after all of these years (so I guess they are a bit timeless). This was a great DVD for any My Little Pony fan. It has six great episodes you get to see the the Ponies in their prime. You also get great messages that support and reinforce the idea of working hard to overcome obstacles and challenges as well as the importance of friendship. A great DVD for the whole family! 

My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic: Games Ponies Play Episodes Include:

Fall Weather Friends
Games Ponies Play
Power Ponies
Equestria Games
Appleoosa’s Most Wanted
The Lost Treasure Of Griffonstone
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DVD Review - Scaredy Squirrel & Bink & Gollie Double Feature

About the DVD
Scaredy Squirrel never leaves his nut tree. It’s way too dangerous out there! But one day he suddenly finds himself out in the unknown world and ends up discovering something surprising!

Bink and Gollie are marvelous companions who often do not agree…on socks…or goldfish…or venturing to the Andes. But with compromise these two different girls remain the best of friends.

Complete list of stories includes: Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend, Scaredy Squirrel, Bink and Gollie Two For One, and Bink and Gollie



My Take on the DVD
This is a great DVD that is a ton of fun to watch with the family, The characters are fun, and the stories make a ton of sense for kids because of the message that they share. You get to see messages on topics such as friendship, compromise and more - all of which are important for kids to learn.


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Strange Magic - Now on Blu-ray & DVD

About the Movie

George Lucas brings you the story of a music-filled fairy tale about finding love in the unlikeliest of places in Strange Magic on DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19th! This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood) who has sworn off love, a dubious villain (voiced by Alan Cumming), a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth) and a knight who is no Prince Charming (voiced by Sam Palladio). Bonus features include a Musical Mash Up: Outtakes and more!

SOCIAL MEDIA:                
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StrangeMagicMovie
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Instagram: instagram.com/strangemagicmovie
YouTube www.youtube.com:user:TouchstonePictures
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/Strange_Magic/
Google Plus: plus.google.com/+TouchstonePictures/videos
Hashtags: #StrangeMagic

Activities and Games



My Take on the Movie
This was a visually stunning movie that had a great story along with it. I loved the connection that this had to Midsummer Night's Dream. As a person who loves the theater and Shakespearean plays, it was nice to see some new life shaken into a new cartoon! Filled also with come great talent, you will enjoy every minute of this movie! My girls are already asking me to play it again and if that is not an indication of success I do not know what is...



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DVD Review - Digimon Tamers Volume 2

About the DVD
In DIGIMON TAMERS VOLUME 2, the adventures continue with episodes 18-34 of Digimon Season 3! Takato, Henry and Rika, three normal kids who are mega fans of the Digimon card game, quest through the Digital World, which is plagued by wicked Digimon Gods. In an effort to defeat those who seek to annihilate the World’s barriers and networks, they pair up with good Digimon and together battle the heinous forces. But in an epic battle with Meramon the group is split in two, each cast off in a different direction. As they traverse strange and sometimes dangerous dimensions in order to reunite, the fate of the Digital World hangs in the balance.



My Take on the DVD 
Get ready to experience a whole new world in this great collection of episodes in this series. Whether you are a Digimon fan or not you will still enjoy watching this series. The art was strong and the writing solid. Even if you missed the first season you can still catch up with this DVD and there is a lot to catch up on! These characters are doing a bit of everything throughout all of the episodes and this non-going action makes it even more exciting to watch and experience. All-in-all this was a strong character


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DVD Review - The Magic School Bus: Season Two

About the DVD
Seatbelts everyone! Take a wild ride on The Magic School Bus with the Complete Second Season! All 13 episodes of THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SEASON 2 are available for the first time in this 2-DVD set. Ms. Frizzle and her class journey inside a volcano, take flight high in the sky and go back in time to visit the Dinosaurs in these super fun classics! Where will the Magic Bus take you?

DISC 1:

• BLOWS ITS TOP
• FLEXES ITS MUSCLES
• THE BUSASAURUS
• GOING BATTY
• BUTTERFLY AND THE BOG BEAST
• WET ALL OVER
• IN A PICKLE

DISC 2:

• REVVING UP
• TAKING FLIGHT
• GETTING ENERGIZED
• OUT OF THIS WORLD
• COLD FEET
• UPS AND DOWNS

My Take on the DVD
This is a great collection of Magic School Bus episodes. My girls love learning from Ms. Frizzle and as a parent I like what she teaches too. Each episode teaches something new and interesting to the viewer and the DVD is made to be watched together as a family. That being said this was well made and quite extended. You will get a lot of screen time and learning from watching this!


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DVD Review - Slam Dunk: Season 1, Vol. 1

About the DVD
Hanamichi Sakuragi is a high school punk who hates basketball, mostly because the girls he likes always prefer basketball players to him. Things change, however, when he meets the cute and available Haruko Akagi. She loves basketball and thinks Hanamichi has the height and prowess to play. Hanamichi, quite willing to settle for collateral affection, immediately takes up the sport, never mind the fact that he doesn’t know the rules, cannot dribble and is constitutionally unsuited to teamwork and sportsmanship. If playing basketball will get Haruko to look at him then he’ll be a basketball star! However, a weird thing happens to Hanamichi while struggling to make the team and play the game: he kind of starts to like it! And what’s more, he’s getting good.



My Take on the DVD
I had never heard of this series before, but I am always game for a new cartoon so I tried it out. For anyone that likes basketball, this is a series that will keep you going. It is filled with action and a pretty solid plot line too. I liked that the main character has to work to get good at the spot and shows the viewer that it does not come naturally to him. The message behind this is strong and is something that any parent would want their aspiring athlete to hear. Working hard pays off!


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DVD Review - Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal: Season 1

About the Series
A Duel Monsters player teams up with a ghostly visitor from another world to help the spirit regain his memories, which have been scattered among 99 monster cards.



My Take on the Series
For anyone who loved this series, you have been anxiously awaiting this to come out for some time and now it is here. Cinedigm did a great job at putting this series back together for all fans and you set the whole first season all in one place which was awesome!  This series has always been a favorite one of mine and I was definitely excited to watch it all again. Cinedigm did a great job at putting this all together and you will appreciate the artistry and overall story if you have never watched this before and you are a Yu-Gi-Oh fan.



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DVD Review - Yu-Gi-Oh! Collection: Volume 1

About the DVD
With his world crumbling into chaos, a masked menace known as Paradox travels into the past to eliminate the source for his world s destruction the Duel Monsters card game! Standing in his way are three legendary duelists who will do whatever it takes to save what s on the line their friends, their family and the game they love. For the first time ever, Yugi, Jaden and Yusei will team together and battle with all their hearts in a duel that will decide the past, present and future!

Also available in this collection sample each of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Seasons, featuring episodes from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D s and Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL!

My Take on the DVD
This is a great collection of Yu-Gi-Oh episodes from a number of the different Yu-Gi-Oh DVD's that are on the market. They have pulled together what I think of as the best of all of them and put them in one place. If you are a fan of the show, but have not purchased the DVD's in the past, this is a great DVD that will pull some of your favorite episodes together in one place. If you have not kept up with the series you will be impressed with the artistry, plot and action in the series too!


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DVD Review - Strawberry Shortcake Snowberry Days

About the DVD
‘Tis the season for winter fun in these berry cool Strawberry Shortcake episodes. A fun-filled playtime is interrupted when someone notices that the squirrels are low on supplies in “The Berry Long Winter.” Blueberry’s success with her own specially designed ice skates have the other girls feeling left out in “The Big Freeze.” And Raspberry’s spring fashion show plans are put “On Ice” when cold weather and an out-of-control fountain covers the catwalk fruit-colored ice. Join Strawberry and her berry best friends as they discover working with others ensures a Snowberry good time for everyone.



My Take on the DVD
You all know that I am a father of two girls and yes, my girls like Strawberry Shortcake, so whenever I get the opportunity to get a new movie with her, and her friends in it, they are ecstatic. That being said, this is a fun DVD that again brings forth Strawberry Shortcake and the whole gang on a whole new adventure. As a parent, one of the things that I love about this series of shows is the messages that they share with kids, especially about friendship, teamwork, sportsmanship and more. The DVD was well made and the illustration was pristine. Any fan of Strawberry Shortcake will love this DVD, and even those that may not know much of the series, will also find it light and fun. So take some time today to just let loose and let go and hang out with Strawberry Shortcake and her friends!


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DVD Review - The Aviators

About the DVD
An animated story of heroism, bravery and friendship, Brad Garrett (Finding Nemo, Ratatouille) and Jeff Foxworthy (Smurfs, Fox & The Hound) headline the family-friendly, high-flying tale, The Aviators, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD February 3 from VIVA Pictures and Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM). Directed by famed animator Miquel Pujol, the unforgettable adventure features the original song “We’re Fighting For Survival,” performed by Foxworthy.

Based on a true story set during World War I, The Aviators follows the adventures of a courageous, albeit clumsy, group of pigeons and their sidekick, a resourceful engineer mouse (Foxworthy). When their small farm is turned into a military training post and communications centre for the Allies, the group of unlikely heroes enlists as carrier pigeons and bravely complete airborne missions to assist the soldiers on the battlefield. When given their biggest assignment yet, the team bands together to save the day and soar into history!

My Take on the DVD
This was a fun DVD that combines history and fiction to create a family friendly movie that, while relatively unknown (or at least it was for my family) was still heart-warming and enjoyable. The animation was strong and there were a number of well-known actors that did a great job creating characters that you will definitely remember. For me, one of the great things as a parent though that I saw was that the movie has a great moral that in the end any parent will want their child to experience.



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