It always comes up when people are comparing their most traumatic movie experiences: "the death of Bambi's mother," a recollection that can bring a shudder to even the most jaded filmgoer. That primal separation (which is no less stunning for happening off-screen) is the centerpiece of Bambi, Walt Disney's 1942 animated classic, but it is by no means the only bold stroke in the film. In its swift but somehow leisurely 69 minutes, Bambi covers a year in the life of a young deer. But in a bigger way, it measures the life cycle itself, from birth to adulthood, from childhood's freedom to grown-up responsibility. All of this is rendered in cheeky, fleet-footed style--the movie doesn't lecture, or make you feel you're being fed something that's good for you. The animation is miraculous, a lush forest in which nature is a constantly unfolding miracle (even in a spectacular fire, or those dark moments when "man was in the forest"). There are probably easier animals to draw than a young deer, and the Disney animators set themselves a challenge with Bambi's wobbly glide across an ice-covered lake, his spindly legs akimbo; but the sequence is effortless and charming. If Bambi himself is just a bit dull--such is the fate of an Everydeer--his rabbit sidekick Thumper and a skunk named Flower more than make up for it. Many of the early Disney features have their share of lyrical moments and universal truths, but Bambi is so simple, so pure, it's almost transparent. You might borrow a phrase from Thumper and say it's downright twitterpated. --Robert Horton
Elmo's World: Wake Up With Elmo And Dancing Music And Books
Based on the award-winning children's book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler The Gruffalo comes to magical musical life in this live stage show. Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep dark wood in this wonderful adaptation of the much loved story. Mouse can scare hungry animals with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo but what happens when Mouse comes face to face with a real Gruffalo? Songs laughs and interactive fun. Let your imagination run wild...
The original animated classic, now includes a never seen before Roald Dahl documentary AND free GIANT EARS! Follow the adventures of lonely orphan girl Sophie as she meets her twenty-five foot high prince and is whisked off into the wonders of Dreamland. Tasked with harvesting dreams and blowing them into the minds of children with his magical trumpet, the Big Friendly Giant pulls Sophie into his magical Giant Country, full of snozzcumbers and whizzpoppers, to help him defeat the evil gargantuan grumps who are filling the heads of England's children with fear and dread. Together, and with the help of Her Majesty the Queen, they deliver the most spectacular dreams imaginable, and now you too can revisit the magic of this wonderful and inspiring tale. Special Features: Never before seen interview with Roald Dahl Interview with the movie creator Brian Cosgrove Songs from the Movie Before/After restoration video Storyboards
J.M. Barrie's classic children's tale is brought to the big screen for the first time in a visually stunning, live-action spectacle.
Episodes Comprise: Fairytale Adventure: Once upon a time Dora and Boots went exploring in Fairytale Land. But when Boots falls under a mean witch's spell Dora must set out on her toughest adventure yet - she must become a true princess to awaken Sleeping Boots! Will you help her become la Princess Dora? Dora Saves The Mermaids: Dora is a cute little Hispanic girl with mismatch clothes who goes on adventures with her little red boot wearing friend named Boots. During her adventures we also get to meet her talking backpack or mochila and the map who sings a cute song. City Of Lost Toys Dance To The Rescue Catch The Stars
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Detective Minnie
The magical story of a boy who finds a reindeer and a family that finds itself... Eight-year old Charlie Holton's life is about to change; deep in the mountain woods he discovers a gangly baby reindeer all alone. Believing this must be Prancer Santa's reindeer Charlie takes the gentle creature home to care for him until Christmas. Charlie emails Santa hoping he'll pick up Prancer on Christmas Eve...
Here at last on one DVD are the most requested childrens programmes! Danger Mouse: The classic episode 'Custard' is presented in its original TV broadcast form (5 x 5 min daily episodes). Will our intrepid duo defeat Baron Greenback and make it safely back to earth? Victor And Hugo: In 'Pandamonium' our two crazy criminals are in London at the behest of Mr X - they have been employed to bear-nap a tree Panda. Will things run to plan? Alias The Jester: T
Brian Jacques' has a dedicated following of young readers across the globe who are totally enthralled by his Tales of Redwall books. Fans of the series will be pleased to hear that the atmosphere of the bestselling books is captured perfectly in this stunning full-length feature, which follows the story of a young Matthias, a heroic mouse in search of his destiny, and the beautiful and brave mousemaid Cornflour. Together, they begin their quest to find the lost sword of the legendary Martin the Warrior so they can save Redwall Abbey from the evil Cluny the Scourge--a wicked one-eyed rat intent on bringing Redwall to its knees. Adapting such a popular book for the screen could so easily have detracted from the essence of the original story, with its battle of good versus evil interspersed with warmth and humour, and its ability to truly capture a child's imagination. But this team have pulled it off with aplomb: the animation is spot on, the atmosphere is highly charged, the characters are true to Jacques' originals and, although those who know the book well will spot that some detail is missing, the important, magical, elements of the story are all there. This is exciting stuff, filled with heroism and humour, and packaged into 85 minutes of pure, unadulterated pleasure for lovers of fantasy and adventure. Age range: 7 and over. --Susan Harrison.
Kids love Muppet Treasure Island, a take on Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate classic, about the pirate Long John Silver (Tim Curry) and his takeover of a ship in order to track down buried treasure. His friend and then nemesis is earnest cabin boy Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop), who teams with the captain of the ship (Kermit the Frog) and several shipmates (including Gonzo, Ratso, and Fozzie) to foil Long John's nefarious plot. An odd subplot finds Captain Kermit stopping at a desert island to find his long-lost love (Miss Piggy--who else?). The Muppets have not lost their wild sense of humour, which works on enough levels to amply entertain children and their parents in imaginative fashion. --Marshall Fine
The adventures of Jimbo the little jet plane with a big heart! Episodes comprise: 1. The Little Big Problem 2. The Bermuda Triangle 3. Jimbo And The Whale 4. Jungle Jimbo 5. Jimbo And The Astronaut 6. Jungle Down Under 7. Quiet Please 8. The Chief Gets A Rocket 9. The Controller's Apprentice 10. Jingle-Bell Jimbo 11. The Penn And Inca Story 12. The Great Air Race 13. The Little Red Devil 14. Chinese Panda-Monium 15. The Computer Clanger
Nickelodeon's popular animated series chronicles the wacky adventures of a good hearted enthusiastic sea sponge and his undersea pals Squidward Patrick the Starfish and Sandy the Squirrel in the town of Bikini Bottom. Fun enough for kids but smart enough for adults SpongeBob SquarePants will delight just about anyone!
Since defeating Master Chen and his army, the Ninja team has never been more united and capable, yet Lloyd still mourns the loss of his father to the Cursed Realm and questions his path ahead. Kai makes a solemn promise to look after him as Nya looked after Kai upon their parents' demise. But that promise is put into jeopardy when a cold wind blows through and possesses Lloyd.
Get set for mighty morphin adventure and nonstop thrills as the Power Rangers discover a new ally: the Purple Ranger! But when the Purple Ranger decides to leave the team, it will take all of the Power Rangers skills to battle the villainous Sledge and find a new hero fit for the Purple Energem in this action-packed collection that features the bonus episode Race to Rescue Christmas.
Rhyming fun with the timeless children's favourite.
The Sooty Show was a hugely popular children's TV series featuring the puppets Sooty and Sweep.
Invisible Mom Ii
Peter Capaldi returns as Doctor Who for twelve thrilling adventures. He is joined by new companion, Bill (played by Pearl Mackie), along with returning loveable alien, Nardole (played by Matt Lucas). This first volume contains the opening 6 episodes of the new series, as well as 6 exclusive Series 10 art-cards.
The world's greatest mouse detective Danger Mouse with the aid of his bumbling sidekick Penfold embark on six devilishly dangerous and definitely death-defying missions. Episode titles: One Hundred and Fifty Million Years Lost The Planet Of The Cats 4 Heads Are Better Than Two The Tower Of Terror The Great Bone Idle and Public Enemy Number One.
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