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• Tarzan (1999) Disney - Collector's Edition (2 Disc) | DVD | (04/09/2000) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  After viewing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote to Walt Disney about adapting his novel of an ape-man into a feature animated cartoon. Sixty odd years later, the tale is finally told with brilliant design work that looks unlike any previous animated film. The story is a natural for Disney since the themes of misunderstood central figures have been at the heart of most of its recent hits. Disney's Tarzan doesn't wander far from the familiar story of a shipwrecked baby who is brought up by apes in Africa. What gives the film its zing is its clever use of music (the songs are sung by Phil Collins himself rather than onscreen characters) and the remarkable animation. Deep Canvas, a 3-D technology, was developed for the film, creating a jungle that comes alive as Tarzan swings through the trees, often looking like a modern skateboarder racing down giant tree limbs. The usual foray of sidekicks, including a rambunctious ape voiced by Rosie O'Donnell, should keep the little ones aptly entertained. The two lead voices, Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan and Minnie Driver as Jane, are inspired choices. Their chemistry helps the story through the weakest points (the last third) and makes Tarzan's initial connection with all things human (including Jane) delicious entertainment. Disney still is not taking risks in its animated films, but as cookie-cutter entertainment, Tarzan makes a pretty good treat. On the DVD: It's the dish--mistakes, unused footage, creative differences, embarrassing behind-the-scene stories--that makes collector's editions so much fun. Unfortunately, this goes against the Disney philosophy of picture-perfection, and this two-set disc shows it; only half of the new material is engaging. The other half of this second disc, the "Tarzan Archives," is a slickly produced filler--more publicity fluff than real insight on the development of the film and the animation process. Much better are the three abandoned scenes (with voices and storyboards), including a much fiercer opening and ending, plus dozens of sketches made over the years as the designers pursued the luscious look of the film. The original audio demos Phil Collins made for the film are also intriguing (mostly filled with dummy or place-holding lyrics). The new audio commentary (by the producer and two directors) is a "fireside chat" variety, hardly worth more than one listen. Two side-by-side comparisons of storyboards to final film are a great tool to show youngsters how the animated process works, as is animator Glen Keane's talks on animating Tarzan. Also for kids: a read-along book and trivia game. --Doug Thomas

• Wide Awake | DVD | (02/11/2004) from £6.73   |  Saving you £8.26 (55.10%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Rosie O'Donnell stars with Denis Leary and Dana Delaney in this feel-good comedy about the laughter excitement and fun that come with being a kid! Joshua is a thoughtful 10-year-old looking for some simple answers to life's eternal questions. The problem is that no one including his concerned parents and his colorful 5th-grade teacher - seems to be making any sense! Therefore Joshua makes it his personal mission to unravel the mysteries himself... and in the process reminds every

• Show Business - The Road To Broadway | DVD | (17/03/2008) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Over the course of one Broadway musical season (2003-2004) Show Business follows the four high-profile productions that would eventually become Tony nominees for Best Musical: the retelling of the story of the witches of Oz Wicked the Rosie O'Donnell / Boy George collaboration Taboo the much-anticipated Tony Kushner musical Caroline or Change and an irreverent puppet show named Avenue Q. From casting to staging from previews to red-carpeted opening nights from the announcement of Tony nominations to the suspense-filled Tony Awards Show Business provides a never-before-seen look at the inner workings of Broadway musicals. Allowed unprecedented backstage access director Dori Berinstein casts a camera's eye on rehearsals backstage highs and lows and the mysterious and wondrous creative process. Featuring a star-studded array of Broadway icons as well as ambitious new faces Show Business proves that 2003-2004 was truly a season to remember.

• Who Do You Think You Are? US - Series Two | DVD | (20/02/2012) from £18.88   |  Saving you £1.11 (5.60%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Second series of the US version of the hit BBC Series. Featured stars are Vanessa Williams, Tim McGraw, Rosie O Donnell, Kim Cattrall, Lionel Richie, Steve Buscemi, Gwyneth Paltrow And Ashley Judd

• The Flintstones | DVD | (29/02/2016) from £7.99   |  Saving you £7.00 (87.61%)   |  RRP £14.99

  1994 s The Flintstones brought the modern Stone Age family - immortalized in the first animated series in prime-time history to the live-action big screen. After an aptitude test mix-up, Fred Flintstone (John Goodman) trades his job as a Slate & Company Bronto-crane operator for a vice presidency. But there s trouble brewing in Bedrock: An evil executive (Kyle MacLachan) and his sinister secretary (Halle Berry are now plotting to use Fred as the fall guy in an embezzlement scheme! Rick Moranis (Barney Rubble), Rosie O Donnell (Betty Rubble), Elizabeth Perkins (Wilma Flintstone) and Elizabeth Taylor co-star in a Steven Spielrock production filled with classic sight gags, dino-sized production values and sensational special effects. BONUS MATERIAL Discovering Bedrock an original documentary on the making of the film featuring interviews with Brian Levant, cast members John Goodman, Rick Moranis, Elizabeth Perkins, Rosie O Donnell, producer Bruce Cohen and key production crew members./Feature commentary with director Brian Levant/Teaser Trailer/Theatrical Trailer/Production Photographs/Art Department Concept Sketches/Opening Sequence Comparisons (Cartoon vs. Movie)/Production Notes/Cast & Filmmakers Notes.

• Tarzan/Hercules (Disney) | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Tarzan:The classic tale of Tarzan an orphan who is brought up by apes and believes them to be his family. This changes when on an expedition he rescues Jane and discovers that he is human after all. Now he must decide where he really belongs. Tarzan was the last Disney animated blockbuster for the 20th century and it pulled out all the stops with star studded voice-overs by the likes of Nigel Hawthorne Minnie Driver Glenn Close and Rosie O'Donnell while all the songs are performed by Phil Collins. Hercules:Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus a flying horse and Phil a personal trainer Hercules is tricked by the hilarious hotheaded villain Hades who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus! Hercules must now choose between his legendary strength and his true love the Grecian beauty Meg. Only by learning a valuable lesson... that it's not the size of your strength that counts but the strength of your heart... will Hercules save Mount Olympus and be proclaimed a hero!

• Chicken Little/Robin Hood/Hercules/Tarzan/The Wild (Disney) | DVD | (01/10/2007) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £39.99

  Title Comprise: Chicken Little:The all-animal town of Oakey Oaks's most infamous resident Chicken Little (voiced by Zach Braff) causes panic when he claims the sky is falling. A year later he's still shunned by everyone including his dad (Gary Marshall) a single rooster with an incredibly wide tie. Determined to end his losing streak the bespectacled Little joins the baseball team even though he can barely lift the bat. Luckily his three equally outcast friends have faith in him: a pig with a yen for '70s disco (Steve Zahn); a Harpo Marx-esque goldfish in a diving helmet; and Abby a buck-toothed female duckling (Joan Cusak). According to her sources in magazines such as Modern Mallard Abby is sure Chicken Little merely needs ""closure"" with dad over the sky incident. But when the sky really does start falling due to a full-on alien invasion and only Chicken Little knows why dad still doesn't want to believe him... Robin Hood The legend of Robin Hood one of the most popular stories of all time is brought magically to life in this full length animated Disney classic. The spirit of fun and romance abounds as Robin Hood the swashbuckling hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekick Little John plot one daring adventure over another. Hercules Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus a flying horse and Phil a personal trainer Hercules is tricked by the hilarious hotheaded villain Hades who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus! Hercules must now choose between his legendary strength and his true love the Grecian beauty Meg. Only by learning a valuable lesson... that it's not the size of your strength that counts but the strength of your heart... will Hercules save Mount Olympus and be proclaimed a hero! Tarzan:The classic tale of Tarzan an orphan who is brought up by apes and believes them to be his family. This changes when on an expedition he rescues Jane and discovers that he is human after all. Now he must decide where he really belongs. The Wild In this wild and outrageous computer-animated comedy-adventure an odd assortment of animals from the New York Zoo - including a lion a giraffe an anaconda a koala and a squirrel - discover what a jungle the city can be when one of their own is mistakenly shipped to the wild and they embark on a dangerous mission to rescue him. The film boasts an impressive vocal ensemble - Kiefer Sutherland (as the respected lion leader Samson) Greg Cipes (as Samson's son Ryan) Jim Belushi (as Benny the street savvy squirrel and Samson's best friend) Janeane Garofalo (as a quick-witted giraffe) Richard Kind (as a dim-witted anaconda) William Shatner (as a wicked wildebeest) and Eddie Izzard (as Nigel an acerbic koala) - along with cutting edge animation and a story filled with hilarious s

• Blues Clues Collector's Box Set | DVD | (28/09/2015) from £20.00   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A