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Walt Disney Treasures - Celebrated Shorts, 1920s - 1960s (Disney Rarities) Format: DVD |
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Walt Disney Treasures - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Format: DVD |
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Pixar Short Films Collection (Volume 1) Format: DVD |
Disney / /Pixar invite you to discover these masterpieces of storytelling from the creative minds that brought you Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo and many more. With revolutionary animation, unforgettable music and characters you love, these dazzling short films have changed the face of animation and entertainment and are sure to delight people of all ages for years to come. Experience them now – for the first time together in an amazing collection including never-before-seen footage. |
Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color (1937) Format: DVD |
During the mid-'30s, Mickey Mouse's fans ranged from the more than one million children who were members of the Mickey Mouse Club to Franklin Roosevelt, Mary Pickford, and the Nizam of Hyderabad; theater marquees announced "A Mickey Mouse Cartoon" with the feature titles. These wonderful shorts, many of which have never been released to the home market, remind viewers just how charming Mickey was before his popularity and role as a corporate symbol restricted his behavior. In these cartoons Mickey's personality was boyish, appealing, and slightly mischievous. The superb animation emphasizes that impish appeal. When Mickey dances with a deck of cards in "Thru the Mirror," he displays a stylish grace Fred Astaire might envy; in "Brave Little Tailor," his expressions and body language reveal his thoughts as he outwits Willie the Giant. It's virtually impossible to watch him without smiling. These shorts overflow with color and motion, and their lavish visuals pack an increased impact in an era of minimal television animation. Only Walt Disney would spend the money to animate a full deck of cards, a band flying through the air in a tornado, or a clutch of semitransparent ghosts, and only his animators could make those characters live on the screen. The prints have been lovingly restored without pumping up the color too much: the nuances of the delicate watercolor backgrounds still come through. Parents, Disney buffs, and animation fans will want this superb collection in their home libraries.
A collection of twenty-six animated shorts in color starring everyone's favorite, Mickey Mouse, released between 1935 and 1938. Introduction by Leonard Maltin. Cartoons: The Band Concert, Mickey's Garden, Mickey's Fire Brigade, Pluto's Judgement Day, On Ice, Mickey's Polo Team, Orphan's Picnic, Mickey's Grand Opera, Thru the Mirror, Mickey's Rival, Moving Day, Alpine Climbers, Mickey's Circus, Mickey's Elephant, The Worm Turns, Magician Mickey, Moose Hunters, Mickey's Amateurs, Hawaiian Holiday, Clock Cleaners, Lonesome Ghosts, Boat Builders, Mickey's Trailer, The Whalers, Mickey's Parrot, Brave Little Tailor. |
Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color Part 2 (1937) Format: DVD |
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Walt Disney Treasures - Chronological Donald Format: DVD |
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Walt Disney Treasures - Chronological Donald Volume 2 (1942-1946) Format: DVD |
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Walt Disney Treasures - On the Front Lines Format: DVD |
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Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Black and White Format: DVD |
Although it's fun to look at the old sketches and pencil tests, the high point of the supplementary material is the discussion host Leonard Maltin conducts with Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, the last surviving members of the justly celebrated "Nine Old Men" of Disney animation. Thomas and Johnston were nearly 90 at the time of the interview, but their enthusiasm for their work, for Mickey, and for the man who made it all possible remains undimmed. (Unrated; suitable for all ages: cartoon violence) |
Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy (1944) Format: DVD |
In Stand By Me (1986), one of the boys asks, "If Mickey is a mouse and Donald is a duck, what's Goofy?" The answer: he's a dog. Originally named Dippy Dawg, the Goof, as the animators called him, made his debut as an obnoxious hayseed in "Mickey's Revue" (1932). This generous collection includes 46 of the 48 shorts that starred Goofy between 1939 and 1961 (but none of the great Mickey-Donald-Goofy films from the mid-'30s). The "How to Ride a Horse" sequence in The Reluctant Dragon (1941) set the pattern for many of these cartoons. An elegant narrator (artist John Ployardt) explains a sport that Goofy attempts to demonstrate. The character that animator Art Babbitt described in a 1935 lecture (quoted in the DVD bonus material) as an easygoing dimbulb gave way to an enthusiastic but spectacularly maladroit figure. One of the funniest entries in the series, "Hockey Homicide," contains several studio in-jokes: dueling stars Icebox Bertino and Fearless Ferguson, and referee Clean-Game Kinney are named for artists Al Bertino, Norm Ferguson, and director Jack Kinney. During the '50s, Goofy was transformed into a genial suburban Everyman in such domestic sitcoms as "Fathers Are People," "Two Weeks Vacation," and "Father's Day Off." The animators reduced his floppy ears and buck teeth, improved his posture, and gave him a brisker walk. The best-known short from this period is "Motor Mania" (1950), a mildly didactic spoof of American behavior on the road that was shown in driver's education classes for decades. |
Walt Disney Treasures - Silly Symphonies (1934) Format: DVD |
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Disney's Timeless Tales : Volume 1 (The Prince and the Pauper / Three Little Pigs / The Tortoise and the Hare) Format: DVD |
These five classic, time-honored stories, carefully chosen from the Disney vault, are sure to delight and entertain your child for years to come. You'll laugh as Mickey plays both roles in "The Prince And The Pauper," and similarly enjoy the two Academy Award-winning shorts "Three Little Pigs" and "The Tortoise And The Hare" (Best Short Subject, Cartoon, 1932-33 and 1934). With beautiful animation, unforgettable music, and ageless themes about liking yourself for who you are and the value of preparing for the future, this collection of Timeless Tales is a must-own for every family.
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Disney's Timeless Tales : Volume 2 (The Ugly Duckling / The Wind in the Willows / The Country Cousin) Format: DVD |
Some of the most endearing stories the world has ever known are contained here in Walt Disney's Timeless Tales : Volume 2. You'll fall in love with the title characters in the two Academy Award®-winning shorts "Ugly Duckling" and "The Country Cousin" (Best Short Subject, Cartoons, 1939 and 1936) and revel in the hilarious antics of Mr. Toad in "The Wind In The Willows." With dazzling animation, unforgettable music, and time-honored themes about facing responsibilities and liking yourself for who you are, this collection of four stories is a must-have for every child's video collection.
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Disney's Timeless Tales : Volume 3 ( Casey at the Bat / Little Hiawatha / Morris the Midget Moose ) Format: DVD |
Disney has immortalized some of the world's most famous fairy tales in its animated productions. Between the mid-1930's and the mid-1950's, Disney embraced and mastered a new sound technology that allowed the synchronization of music and animated action and produced a vast array of musically driven productions that included the "Silly Symphony" cartoon shorts. This collection is comprised of six animated tales, both musical and non-musical, produced in the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's that range from 7-1/2 minutes to 21-minutes in length and explore themes like cooperation, overconfidence and greed. The Academy Award nominated 1953 short "Casey at the Bat" is a musical recitation of the tale of a baseball player whose overconfidence proves his downfall. The short "Morris the Midget Moose" (1950) shows how even the smallest of creatures can do great things when they collaborate with others. Oscar-nominated "Ben and Me" (1953) is the longest production at 21-minutes and tells the fanciful tale of a small country mouse who claims to be the inspirational force behind many of Ben Franklin's greatest inventions. The final three programs are Silly Symphony cartoon shorts that exhibit Disney's masterful intertwining of music and action. "The Golden Touch" (1953) spins a tale of the great King Midas felled by greed, "The Wise Little Hen" (1934) espouses the value of cooperation, and "Little Hiawatha" (1937) follows a young hunter whose compassion for animals curtails his hunting successes, but eventually saves his own life. Each of these timeless tales features rich animation, preserves an important piece of American folklore, and represents a historical stage of animation.
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Vintage Mickey Format: DVD |
Celebrate one of the world's most famous characters in this timeless collection of Mickey's most memorable cartoons. Vintage Mickey features the classic "Steamboat Willie," which marked the first appearance of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as other landmark animated shorts, including the Academy Award(R)-nominated "Mickey's Orphans" (Best Short Subject, Cartoons, 1931-32) and "Building A Building" (Best Short Subject, Cartoons, 1932-33). It's an exciting, fun, and wonderful look back at the funny little mouse who became a family favorite all around the world. |
Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Mickey (Volume 1) Format: DVD |
The world's most beloved cartoon character, Mickey Mouse, is back in a timeless collection of his greatest animated shorts. Chosen from the most memorable Disney cartoons, each Mickey adventure is packed with laughs and sure to entertain the whole family over and over again. Go along on a "Hawaiian Holiday" as a troublesome starfish turns Mickey and Pluto's vacation into a hilarious disaster, and watch as Mickey battles the dreaded Peg-Leg Pete in "Moving Day." The fun never stops in this collection of seven wonderful cartoons overflowing with the magic of classic Disney animation.
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Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Donald (Volume 2) Format: DVD |
Don't miss the world's most loveably cranky duck in this must-have collection of Donald's greatest cartoon shorts. Each hilarious adventure is filled with the irresistible antics that have made Donald a fan favorite for generations. Laugh along with "Chef Donald" as the irritable duck accidentally mixes rubber cement in with his waffle batter to create a very sticky situation, and catch the first appearance of Daisy Duck as Donna in the hysterical "Don Donald." Get in on the fun with this cartoon collection of Donald's funniest moments -- it's great.
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Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Goofy (Volume 3) Format: DVD |
It's nonstop laughs as Goofy, the world's wackiest hound dog, returns in a hilarious collection of his greatest cartoon shorts. The whole family will enjoy Goofy's patented brand of comedy chaos. Travel to the circus as Goofy matches wits with Delores the elephant (guess who wins?) in "The Big Wash," and laugh out loud when the loveable loser leaves his house in shambles after helping out with the household chores in "Father's Day Off." You'll love every minute of Goofy's outrageous antics in this delightful collection, overflowing with the magic of Disney animation.
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Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Chip 'n Dale (Volume 4) Format: DVD |
The world's favorite pair of chipmunks, Chip 'n Dale, are back in this wildly entertaining collection of their greatest animated cartoons. Each episode is filled with laughs and is sure to entertain the entire family again and again. Come along with Chip, Dale, and Donald as the two fairy tale-loving chipmunks go "Dragon Around," mistaking Donald's steam shovel for a dragon, and enjoy Chip 'n Dale's hilarious mishaps on the farm in "Chicken In The Rough." The fun never ends in these nine classic cartoons that mark some of the greatest moments in Disney's animated collection.
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Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun (Volume 1) Format: DVD |
On May 16 get ready to see an all new fun collection of Disney shorts named It's A Small World Of Fun, Volume One. The animated shorts on this disc are The Flying Gauchito (1943), In Dutch (1946), Goliath II (1960), Mickey Down Under (1948), African Diary (1945), A Cowboy Needs A Horse (1956) and Grievance Of A Starmaker. The run time is fifty-four minutes. There are no bonus features or introductions for this DVD. The Japanese short Grievance Of A Starmaker is making it's debut in English on this DVD. |
Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun (Volume 2) Format: DVD |
On May 16 get ready to see an all new fun collection of Disney shorts named It's A Small World Of Fun, Volume Two. The animated shorts on this disc are Pedro (1943), The Olympic Champ (1946), The Brave Little Tailor (1938), Susie The Little Blue Coupe (1952), Peter And The Wolf (1946) and Crazy With The Heat (1947). The run time is fifty-six minutes. There are no introductions or bonus features for this DVD. This DVD may be played in French. |
Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun (Volume 3) Format: DVD |
Join your favorite Disney characters as they travel the globe in this fun-filled collection of classic shorts. Six unforgettable adventures with an international flavor prove that it truly is a small world after all. The journey begins with Disney's take on the legend of "Johnny Appleseed," one of the most colorful characters of the American frontier. Volume 3 also finds Mickey, Donald and Pluto involved in a Swiss mishap in "Alpine Climbers," and Goofy's trip to India goes hilariously awry in "Tiger Trouble." this magical collection is a treasure trove of classic tales to share with the whole family. |
Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun (Volume 4) Format: DVD |
Get ready for a magical journey around the world with this collection of classic animated shorts. Follow a cast of lovable Disney characters as they bring you fun-filled stories from across the globe. Prepare to meet the fire breathing, poetry-loving star of "The Reluctant Dragon," and experience the adventure of "The Goddess of Spring" in this hilarious and touching compilation. Disney favorites Donald Duck and Goofy are along for some international comedy in this treasury of tales that will enchant the entire family. |
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) Available Formats: |
This 1949 Disney feature has never been available on video in its original form until now. The 68-minute film contains two shorts: The Wind in the Willows and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The former is a lively version of Kenneth Grahame's book of animal adventures, including Mr. Toad, a rambunctious sort with a passion for motorcars. Basil Rathbone narrates the story. Sleepy Hollow is the Washington Irving story of a stuffy schoolmaster and his ability to win the love of the fair Katrina from the brutish Brom Van Brunt. Many fans will see a resemblance to Disney's masterpiece created some 40 years later, Beauty and the Beast, in style and story. The end is still scary enough to send youngsters under the table. Bing Crosby supplies the narration, character voices, and songs. The opening number in a library including two stories has been included in this good-looking restoration. The shorts were made in Disney's prime, a year before Cinderella, and the look is wondrous. The exaggeration of Ichabod's skinny frame and his slumping horse is a glorious example.
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American Legends (2002) Available Formats: |
American history and pioneer mythology blur in this collection of animated Disney shorts hosted by James Earl Jones. From Disney's Golden Age come the marvelous Johnny Appleseed (1948), a fanciful, folksy, story-song tale of the real-life planter who seeded the Midwest, and The Brave Engineer (1950), a screwball version of "The Ballad of Casey Jones." Paul Bunyan (1958) is pure tall tale turned energetic American myth: the giant lumberjack is a homespun Zeus in flannel and logger boots creating the mountains and valleys of the American West with his big, blue ox, Babe. Joining these classics is Disney's stylized new take on the folk song John Henry (2000), narrated by Alfre Woodard. The sketchy, roughed-up style echoes Jacob Lawrence in moments, and the rich soundtrack soars with spiritual-influenced music. Like the best of Disney, these spirited folk tales speak to both children and adults.
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Ben & Me Available Format: |
Can one little mouse change the course of history? Yes, for now it can be told: Benjamin Franklin may never have become the great man he was without the help of one Amos Mouse! Amos reveals how man and mouse first met and how this accidental encounter grew into a lifetime friendship. Together, they create new and exciting inventions, each one an adventure of its own. As American as the 4th of July, Ben and Me is a funny, witty, and whimsical delight for any season!
Ben and Me is the fun-filled story of Benjamin Franklin's friendship with a little mouse named Amos. In the 1700's, Amos the mouse set out to make his way in early America. He soon found himself at the home of Benjamin Franklin, a young, unsuccessful printer and bookbinder. Seeing an opportunity to help Ben out and find a place for himself, Amos supplies Ben with helpful ideas to improve his life and business. Together they work on Ben's paper, and Amos invents the Franklin stove and bifocals. Soon, thanks to Amos, Ben is the successful and well respected publisher of the Pennsylvania Gazette, and he is fast becoming one of the most popular men in America. But Ben and Amos have a falling out one day, when Ben's experiments with electricity prove to be hazardous to Amos's health one time too many. The two spend several years apart, until war is in the air and America is ready to separate from its mother country of England. Ben goes to Amos for help, wanting his little friend to return home with him and resume their partnership, but Amos is still bitter after all these years. Amos draws up a contract that Ben must agree to if they are to be friends again, a contract that reads remarkably similarly to our own Declaration of Independence! Ben and Me is a wonderful Disney Classic featurette about Ben Franklin and America's struggle for Independence. It is definitely a must watch around the 4th of July, and a must have for any fan of Ben Franklin, the American Revolution, or Disney Animation in general! I'm thrilled to have it in my video collection! Pick your copy up before it's gone! PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures : Celebrated Shorts 1920s - 1960s DVD.
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The Three Little Pigs Available Format: |
Presenting Disney Favorite Stories ... a collection of timeless tales told through captivating music, brilliant animation, and colorful Disney characters! Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf? Not the Three Little Pigs! This Academy Award(R)-winning classic tells the story of two playful little pigs and their very hard-working and wiser brother. When a very hungry wolf huffs and puffs their houses away, it's up to big brother pig to save the day! Disney's retelling of the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" (THE BIG BAD WOLF) and the "Three Little Wolves" also included!
As an adult I enjoyed watching this video with my three-year-old daughter; she loves to watch this video over and over and laugh and giggle. We both found many parts of the video funny and laughed together, however some parts frightened her as there is a bit too much violence at the end of the video. In some cases I feel kids can get "ideas" put into their heads from watching the video; there is one part where the kid wolves are chasing the pigs with meat knives. If you get this video and have very young kids, sit with them for the first 4-5 times the video is played and explain to them that it is just a cartoon or make-believe. PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Silly Symphonies DVD.
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Willie the Operatic Whale Available Format: |
This is one of Disney's cutest shorts - the tragic story of a
whale who can sing grand opera. Nelson Eddy does all the voices,
and the result is a true Disney delight. Both of my daughters
have loved this story and the two others accompanying it:
Ferdinand the Bull and Lambert the Sheepish Lion, to the point
of watching the video many times over the years. All three
shorts are simply superb.
Willie the Operatic Whale is the thoroughly charming story of a melodious mammal who is destined to be the biggest thing yet to hit the Met! Plus, don't miss two fun bonus titles! First, it's the Academy Award®-winning short, Ferdinand the Bull. He's a lover, not a fighter, but when push comes to shove, Ferdinand's got a bullish side too! Then, get ready for a double dose of animal courage in Lambert, The Sheepish Lion, when Lambert, a pitiful outcast, becomes a beloved hero, proving that miracles really do happen! PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Make Mine Music DVD.
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Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) Available Formats: VHS and VHS Dubbed in Spanish |
"Mickey and the Beanstalk" is one of those rare Disney shorts that has the feel and look of one of the studio's feature length animated works, mainly because it was originally part of the 1947 grab-bag feature "Fun and Fancy Free." Donald and Goofy get as much screen time as Mickey in this amusing revision of the tale of Jack. The best sequence is when the magic beanstalk starts growing at night and the animators also do a nice job of making the giant look, uh, gigantic! One of the best Disney "mini-classics," and a treat for parents as well as kids.
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Fun and Fancy Free DVD or the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two DVD.
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Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) Available Formats: VHS |
"Mickey and the Beanstalk" is one of those rare Disney shorts that has the feel and look of one of the studio's feature length animated works, mainly because it was originally part of the 1947 grab-bag feature "Fun and Fancy Free." Donald and Goofy get as much screen time as Mickey in this amusing revision of the tale of Jack. The best sequence is when the magic beanstalk starts growing at night and the animators also do a nice job of making the giant look, uh, gigantic! One of the best Disney "mini-classics," and a treat for parents as well as kids.
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Fun and Fancy Free DVD or the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two DVD.
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Bongo Available Format: |
Jiminy Cricket narrates the story of Bongo the Wonder Bear whose amazing circus act has made him a superstar. Yet, Bongo is lonely and yearns to be as free as the bears frolicking in the wild. When he makes his big escape, he meets and falls in love with sweet slaphappy Lulubelle. But a bully bear wants Lulubelle for himself, forcing Bongo to pull out a few show biz surprises to defeat his opponent. You'll love Bongo -- it's a three-ring circus of thrills, music, and merriment!
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Fun and Fancy Free DVD.
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Mickey's Christmas Carol (1997 Release) Available Format: |
Despite being released in 1983 this lovely little animated Christmas story has the real mark of the late great Walt Disney on it. It has a slightly old fashioned look about it which is just right and harks back to all the outstanding work done at the Disney Studios during its golden age under Walt Disney.
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" tells pure and simple the story of Charles Dickens immortal tale "A Christmas Carol" with all the well known Disney characters being superbly cast in the main roles of the story. Despite there being countless versions of this classic story this adaption is excellent and ideal family entertainment. Scrooge McDuck, always one of my favourite Disney characters takes centre stage here as , you guessed it Ebenezer Scrooge. As befitting to Scrooge his character starts out as mean, uncaring, and cold before the necessary reformation at the conclusion. His voice is provided by Disney veteran Alan Young. Mickey Mouse plays the sympathetic role of the down trodden Bob Cratchit and Goofy makes a most memorable, accident prone Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former coworker. Playing the three spirits who make the visit to Scrooge on Christmas Eve are Willie the Giant, Jiminy Cricket and Pete. The beautiful animation for the Christmas settings is unsurpassed with the snow covered town, gaslighted streets, Christmas Decorations and Victorian costumes of the characters and it just seems that the well known personalities of the various animated characters match perfectly with their Dicken's counterparts. I'm frankly surprised that this wonderful story had never been adapted by Walt Disney before, what with all the potential that it holds. As an alternative to all the live action versions of this great classic story I feel "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is an excellent effort and still manages to get across the essential message that Charles Dickens was trying to make about forgiveness and love for one another. Put aside the thirty or so minutes this story takes to tell and it will definately instill the Christmas spirit in you. As a lover of fine animation with lovable characters, it's a particular favourite of mine and I hope you too will find a place for it in your home. PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two DVD.
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Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983 Release) Available Format: |
Despite being released in 1983 this lovely little animated Christmas story has the real mark of the late great Walt Disney on it. It has a slightly old fashioned look about it which is just right and harks back to all the outstanding work done at the Disney Studios during its golden age under Walt Disney.
"Mickey's Christmas Carol" tells pure and simple the story of Charles Dickens immortal tale "A Christmas Carol" with all the well known Disney characters being superbly cast in the main roles of the story. Despite there being countless versions of this classic story this adaption is excellent and ideal family entertainment. Scrooge McDuck, always one of my favourite Disney characters takes centre stage here as , you guessed it Ebenezer Scrooge. As befitting to Scrooge his character starts out as mean, uncaring, and cold before the necessary reformation at the conclusion. His voice is provided by Disney veteran Alan Young. Mickey Mouse plays the sympathetic role of the down trodden Bob Cratchit and Goofy makes a most memorable, accident prone Jacob Marley, Scrooge's former coworker. Playing the three spirits who make the visit to Scrooge on Christmas Eve are Willie the Giant, Jiminy Cricket and Pete. The beautiful animation for the Christmas settings is unsurpassed with the snow covered town, gaslighted streets, Christmas Decorations and Victorian costumes of the characters and it just seems that the well known personalities of the various animated characters match perfectly with their Dicken's counterparts. I'm frankly surprised that this wonderful story had never been adapted by Walt Disney before, what with all the potential that it holds. As an alternative to all the live action versions of this great classic story I feel "Mickey's Christmas Carol" is an excellent effort and still manages to get across the essential message that Charles Dickens was trying to make about forgiveness and love for one another. Put aside the thirty or so minutes this story takes to tell and it will definately instill the Christmas spirit in you. As a lover of fine animation with lovable characters, it's a particular favourite of mine and I hope you too will find a place for it in your home. PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two DVD.
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Peter & The Wolf Available Format: |
Disney brings a magical, musical classic to life! Peter, a precocious young boy, goes hunting despite his grandfather's warning. He joins forces with some new animal friends, who help him match wits against a hungry wolf! Includes the musical shorts "Music Land" and "Symphony Hour."
This is one of the most endearing and enduring Disney cartoons ever! Serge Prokofieff's timeless music orchestrates the Russian folk tale of little Peter and his "hunting party" who go off to trap the big bad wolf. Sterling Holloway's voice is perfect as narrator. Each character in the tale has his/her own theme played by a different orchestral instrument - teaching the viewer to distinguish sounds and themes while enjoying the show. Warning: As a child (many, many years ago) I found Sonia the Duck's encounter with the snapping, snarling, hungry Wolf much scarier and distressing than Oz's Wicked Witch of the West and her Flying Monkeys - so you might want to pre-view this before showing it to a very young child. Also included on the video are the cute and funny "Silly Symphony" a non-verbal lesson in international harmony and "Music Land" featuring favorite Disney cartoon characters. If you like this video, I recommend you also try the CD Heigh-Ho! Mozart. PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Make Mine Music DVD.
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The Prince & The Pauper Available Format: |
The Walt Disney Studios present Mickey Mouse in his long-awaited return to the big screen in the box office hit, The Prince & The Pauper! An all-star Disney cast joins Mickey in his first film in almost a decade, featuring classic animation and Disney storytelling at its very best! Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto star in this lively version of Mark Twain's immortal classic! There's a majestic mix-up at the castle when the pampered Prince and a humble peasant, who look exactly alike, temporarily switch lives and 'mouse-querade' as each other! But our friends get 'throne' for a loop when an evil guardskeeper discovers the switch and plots to gain control of the kingdom! The fun-filled finale is a royal race against the clock to return the rightful heir to the throne! Viewers of all ages will treasure the captivating music, magical characters, and inspirational tale of The Prince & The Pauper.
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two DVD.
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The Small One (1978) Format: VHS |
A poor young boy braves the big city to sell the family donkey, Small One. But there doesn't seem to be anyone who can offer a warm home and tender care to the beloved beast and the boy becomes thoroughly disheartened. When a gentle stranger appears, in need of a very special animal for a very special journey, a bright stars shines reassuringly in the December sky. The Small One is an animated Christmas treasure and a touching, inspiring tale for all ages!
This is a wonderful short story from Disney that gives a new perspective to the Nativity story - from the viewpoint of the little donkey that carried Mary to Bethlehem, and the boy who owned him. The songs are lovely to listen to, especially 'Small One' and 'Friendly Face'. There is a charm and warmth in this tale that I find is lacking in many of the animations that Disney are producing of late. |
Paul Bunyan (1958) Available Formats: VHS |
Baby Paul Bunyan washed up on the coast of Maine after a great storm. Although he was 10 axe handles high, the townspeople cared for him and gave him a double-bladed axe of his own. And Paul, along with his blue ox, Babe, helped the farmers prosper.
Put on your hob-nailed boots and sing along with Paul and the gang. Fun story of American folk lore. The children will love it. My son has been singing the song ever since we rented it. Sure he will enjoy having a copy of his own. PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the American Legends DVD.
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Cartoon Classics Volume 4: Silly Symphonies Available Format: |
These are a few a Disney's great works. This video contains "Three Little [Pigs]", "Toby Tortoise Returns" (a new take on the rivalry between the Tortoise and the Hare), and "Water Babies". These are classic Disney cartoons, and a must for any Disney enthusiast.
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of the Walt Disney Treasures - Silly Symphonies DVD.
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Cartoon Classics Volume 8: Silly Symphonies : Animals Two by Two Available Format: |
This volume of the silly symphonies features animal antics. The titles include: "Father Noah's Ark," "Peculiar Penguins," and "The Tortoise and the Hare."
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The Reluctant Dragon (1941) Available Format: |
Ever wanted to go behind the scenes at The Walt Disney Studios to see how such classics as DUMBO, BAMBI, and others were created? Now you have a studio pass to step back in time! Our tour guide is on his way to see Walt Disney to present a movie idea called The Reluctant Dragon. As he stumbles through the maze of the backlot, we discover how a cartoon is created through art, sound, and color. Along the way, we meet Donald, Pluto, Goofy, and other Disney favorites, witness the birth of "Baby Weems," a brilliantly funny animated work-in-progress, and enjoy the complete animated short The Reluctant Dragon.
Having seen this feature in the movies when I was a child, I always remembered the delightful dragon and his fear of violence, and the fierce loyalty of the boy. Not only is the story theme a bit novel, and also a bit silly, about the dragon being forced to fight when he did not want to, it is resolved so delightfully that children will remember it well as I. I wish it would be available as children are always so curious about Dragons and this film has no real violence in it, except the "pretend" fight between the knight and the dragon. We need this happy film. I used to enjoy watching this when I was a kid (and before the days of videotape). I've been waiting for Disney to re-issue the tape version so I can get it for my kids. In a nutshell, it's about a dragon who does not particularly enjoy terrorizing peasants, a knight who does not particularly enjoy fighting dragons, and -- of course -- the charming little boy who tries to keep them from hurting each other. |
The Wind in the Willows Available Format: |
The English story of life among the small animals on the riverbank has been recreated with loveable characters and lots of humor and excitement. Mr. Toad is a wealthy, devil-may-care madcap who buys a motor car, goes to jail, and escapes dressed a girl! This is a funny movie that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. A classic!
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad DVD.
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The Wind in the Willows Available Format: |
The English story of life among the small animals on the riverbank has been recreated with loveable characters and lots of humor and excitement. Mr. Toad is a wealthy, devil-may-care madcap who buys a motor car, goes to jail, and escapes dressed a girl! This is a funny movie that can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. A classic!
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad DVD.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949) Available Formats: |
This classic cartoon features the voice of Bing Crosby in Washington Irving's tale of the schoolmaster who loved the fair Katrina, but also believed in spooks! Children over age 7 will love to be scared by this funny Halloween tale...but keep the lights on! 5 stars!
PLEASE NOTE: This animated short is also available as a part of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad DVD.
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Donald in Mathmagic Land (1959) Format: VHS |
Viewers of all ages will treasure this magical collection of Disney animated storytelling at its very best! In this highly acclaimed, award-winning film, a curious Donald Duck ventures into a mystical world of fantasy. Mathmagic Land is his destination -- a wondrous land of discovery where trees have square roots and rivers are brimming with numbers! During his journey, Donald discovers that you can have mirth with math, fun with fractions, and laughs with logic in this fascinating milestone in Disney's animation legacy.
Product Description from Manufacturer As a Middle School math teacher, I have found "Donald in Mathmagic Land" to be a very useful tool in introducing middle school students to the master egghead, Phythagoreas. I have shown this video in class every year for the past 5 years. The students find it to be very informative as well as entertaining. You know you have a hit on your hands when a 12 or 13 year old tells you a math video is COOL! I remember seeing this video when I was 8 years old, it made a huge impact on me. Perhaps it was the moment when I realized it was OK to be a math nerd. Donald travels through a surreal journey where everyday examples of math, which kids can relate to, come alive in the way only Disney animation can make them. The magic of angles is explained while donald gets "snookered" in a pool game; eights and twelves dance to the mystery of chords and notes, and the ultimate mystery of the secret geometers of Greece places fives and tens on a pedestal. I have been looking for this video for years and still can't find one in print, but would heartily recommend it for curious young and old thinkers. Way to go Disney! |
Sweetheart Stories (1995) Format: VHS |
Sweethearts Mickey and Minnie Mouse invite you to share some classic memories from their unforgettable courtship! They're joined by Donald, Pluto, and more of your favorite Disney characters for cartoons that celebrate love in bloom! The heartwarming, romantic fun includes "Mickey's Rival," "In Dutch," and "Nifty Nineties."
"Society Dog Show," "Donald's Double Trouble," and "The Brave Little Tailor."
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Life With Mickey! (Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition) Format: VHS |
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Minnie Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition (1985) Format: VHS |
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Kids is Kids Starring Donald Duck Format: VHS |
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Disney's Best The Fabulous '50s (Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition) Format: VHS |
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The Disney Dream Factory: 1933-1938 (Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition) Format: VHS |
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How the Best Was Won: 1933-1960 (Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition) Format: VHS |
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Silly Symphonies (Cartoon Classics Limited Gold Edition) Format: VHS |
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Mickey's Crazy Careers (Disney Cartoon Classics) Format: VHS |
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Donald Duck and Friends (1989) Format: VHS |
This vintage group of cartoons include Spirit of "43" (Donald Duck), Silly Symphony (The Cookie Carnival), Hooked Bear & Alice Gets Stung |
Mickey Loves Minnie (1996) Format: VHS |
Here's a Disney bouquet of heart-tugging escapades starring the world's most compatible cartoon couples, including Donald and Daisy, Pluto and Fifi, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse! It's love, laughter, and romance in these engaging stories, including "Society Dog Show," "Donald's Double Trouble," and "The Brave Little Tailor."
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Love Tales (1994) Format: VHS |
Love is in the air for Mickey, Pluto, and Donald! So make a date with your favorite Disney characters for cartoons filled with romance and laughter! Episodes that will win your heart include "Mickey's Delayed Date," "Pluto's Heart Throb," and "Mr. Duck Steps Out."
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Here's Mickey (1991) Format: VHS |
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Starring Mickey & Minnie (1991) Format: VHS |
The cartoons in volume 6 of the Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Collection are great but now thanks to DVD you will find each cartoon on this video {except for the little whrilwind} on DVD in Mickey Mouse in Living Color.
When I was very young, my parents bought me this video, and I still watch it sometimes today. What's great about vintage Disney toons(and not just the one's on this tape), is that they're truly not just for kids. This particular video begins with "The Little Whirlwind", an inspired animated short in which Minnie Mouse makes a delicious-looking cake, which Mickey desperately wants to eat, but Minnie won't give it to him unless he earns it, so Mickey offers to clean up her yard, and I won't reveal what happens next! The other cartoons, "Hawaiian Holiday" and "The Brave Little Tailor" are very entertaining also. Includes the animated shorts:
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Mickey & the Gang (1991) Format: VHS |
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Fun on the Job (1992) Format: VHS |
Fun on the Job is a special edition of Disney's Cartoon Classics. This delightful video stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in their most hilarious on-the-job adventures. Working together is fun, especially when you're laughing on the job with Mickey, Donald, and Goofy! All three team up for some hilarious hi-rise high jinks in "Clock Cleaners." Then, you'll love the funny tricks Goofy has up his sleeve when he discovers a magician's trunk in "Baggage Buster." When the fire roars out of control in "Mickey's Fire Brigade," so do the laughs as Goofy and the gang rush to the rescue! Finally, Goofy has a dream job working for the circus, but finds himself up to his bubbles in troubles when he tries to clean an elephant in "The Big Wash." For all play and no work, it's time to have some Fun on the Job!
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Happy Summer Days (1992) Available Format: |
There are two facts about the two cartoons in this delightful video, in tea for 200 it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cartoon Short Subject of 1948 also in the simple things we say "goodbye" to Mickey for a while because that was his last cartoon for 30 years until Mickey's Christmas Carol.
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Mickey's Magical World (1991) Format: VHS |
Enter Mickey's Magical World and celebrate all the joy, laughter, and enchantment that are the essence of the one-and-only Mickey Mouse. It's timeless fantasy. It's memorable, magical animation. It's an ever-changing, thrill-filled adventure that includes Mickey's classic appearance as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" from Fantasia. It's Mickey's Magical World ... a realm that knows no bounds!
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Here's Donald (1991) Format: VHS |
Yes, there are classic Disney cartoons featuring Donald Duck on this video, but the problem is that there are just three of them running a grand total of 22 minutes. "Here's Donald!" is Volume 2 in the Dinsey Cartoon Classics series and here is what you get: (1) "Wide Open Spaces" (1947) finds cheapskate Donald unwilling to pay for a hotel room. So, instead, he spends the night out in the great outdoors dealing with an air mattress, a boulder, and other headaches; (2) "Crazy with the Heat" (1947) has Donald and Goofy stuck in the desert when their car breaks down. As they walk across the hot burning sand they start seeing things they are not really there (or are they?); and (3) "Donald's Ostrich" (1937), which was the third Donald Duck cartoon, find our hero having to deal with Hortense, the Ostrich, who tends to eat everything in sight, whether it is food or not. This cartoon was written by the great Carl Barks, who went out to write and draw the classic Scrooge McDuck comic book stories, so I have a special fondness for that particular cartoon. All three of these cartoons are more than decent example of the world's most irascible duck in action, but given how little is here you want to make sure you pick this one up for only a couple of bucks to get your money's worth.
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Mickey Knows Best (1989) Format: VHS |
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Starring Donald & Daisy (1991) Format: VHS |
A wondrous collection of cartoon masterpieces from Disney. Each volume in this fabulous series is filled with the kind of joy and laughter that have made these cartoons timeless. Yours to enjoy now ... and forever. Donald's fiery "wisequacks" are often tempered by his one true love: Daisy Duck. Join Donald and Daisy in these three hilarious cartoons. "Don Donald": Daisy Duck makes her screen debut as Donna Duck, a pretty Spanish senorita who sets Donald's heart a-flutter! "Donald's Double Trouble": Donald sees red when a Donald look-alike steals Daisy's affection. "Donald's Diary": Donald's dream of married life with a wife and kids is a laugh-filled nightmare!
The obvious complaint about the Disney Cartoon Classics series is that they offer only three cartoons per volume. Volume 7 focuses on "Donald & Daisy": (1) "Don Donald" (1937) finds the irascible duck riding a donkey over to visit his girl friend, senorita Donna (do not worry, it is still Daisy), and predictable havoc ensuing. Don Donald trades the donkey in for a hot little sports car, but that only makes things worse (2) "Donald's Double Trouble" (1946) finds Donald trying to make up with Daisy after a fit by hiring a gentlemanly look alike to make amends. This only sounds like a good idea; and (3) "Donald's Dairy" (1954), the best of the bunch, as Donald finds out what happens when he married Daisy and tries to live happily ever after. It is not that Donald and Daisy are star-crossed lovers, but it sure might seem that way after watching these three cartoons which span almost two decades in the long running relationship. Worth a couple of bucks, but not much more given the total running time of 23 minutes. |
Here's Pluto (1991) Format: VHS |
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Starring Pluto & Fifi (1991) Format: VHS |
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Canine Commando (1986) Format: VHS |
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Tiny Toy Stories (1996) Format: VHS |
Before Toy Story, there was Tin Toy (1988's Academy Award-winner for Best Animated Short). John Lasseter and the creative geniuses at Pixar made landmark short films that paved the way for their feature-length films. This dandy collection contains their five shorts made between 1984 and 1989. The only throwaway is The Adventures of André & Wally B., the earliest short, barely two minutes long. The famous hopping lamp (now part of the company's logo) appears in Luxo Jr. and illustrates how Pixar's sense of humor is so crucial to its success. There is real personality here, as a "father" lamp is surprised by his "son." That essence comes to life in the Oscar-winning Tin Toy. This film about a baby playing with a wind-up doll is a blueprint for Toy Story as is Knickknack, a delightful and very funny short about a snowman who will do anything to get out of his snow globe. An essential for any fan of computer animation.
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