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Need some Charlie Brown? Peanuts 1960s Collection coming to DVD

Jane Boursaw — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:45:00 +0000

With all the bad news in the world, I think we can all use a little Charlie Brown right about now. "Peanuts: 1960s Collection" is coming to DVD, and it has lots of favorites from the 1960s, including "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "Charlie Brown’s All-Stars," "It’s the Great Pumpkin," "You’re in Love," "He’s Your Dog," and "It Was a Short Summer."

Charles Schultz knew exactly how to get to the heart of things with his simple characters with complex problems, whether it was Lucy’s quest to get Schroeder’s attention or Charlie Brown’s to kick that football.

This re-mastered set hits DVD July 7, 2009. Here’s a sneak peak:

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DVD Giveaway – "Shrek the Halls" with Beanie Baby!

Jane Boursaw — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:37:46 +0000

Here’s a fun one for kids of all ages. I’ve got a giveaway package that includes a "Shrek the Halls" DVD, along with a cute Beanie Baby plush toy (value: $18.99). Isn’t he cute?!

Released Nov. 4, 2008, this 22-minute DVD finds the Big Green Guy wanting to throw the "perfect Christmas" for Fiona and the kids. The only problem is, he has no Yule experience. He’s an ogre, after all. So he uses a book called "Christmas for Village Idiots," and gets so caught up in trying to do it the "right" way, he loses sight of the magic.

TO ENTER: I have ONE "Shrek the Halls/Plush" to give away. To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. Be sure to include a valid email address. A winner will be drawn randomly. I’ll email the winner for their snail-mail address after the contest ends. Good luck!

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"Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa!" – DVD Info and Trailer

Jane Boursaw — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:57:52 +0000

I’ve been a big fan of “Wallace & Gromit” for years, so I was happy to see another Nick Park/Aardman series, “Shaun the Sheep,” show up on the Disney channel.

Now “Shaun the Sheep: Off the Baa!” is coming to DVD on Nov. 11, 2008. While the Disney episodes are “shorts,” aired in between other shows, the DVD features eight full-length episodes that revolve around Shaun and his barnyard pals, Shirley, Timmy and the Naughty Pigs.

More after the jump, including a trailer…

The episodes include:

“Off the Baa” – Shaun turns a head of cabbage into a soccer ball for the ultimate midday soccer match. But he has to watch out – the neighboring Naughty Pigs look to steal the ball for an afternoon snack!
“Timmy in a Tizzy” – Little lamb Timmy is in tears when his stuffed teddy bear is in the clutches of the Farmer.
“Buzz Off Bees” – An altercation with a lone bee incites the hive into retaliation against the flock. Can Shaun take the sting out of a bad situation?
Who is the Mummy” – The newly-hatched chicks think Shaun is their mom. Will Shaun be able to get rid of them?
“Mower Mouth” – Here’s a goat with an appetite for…everything. When the mad muncher gets loose, he takes Shaun for the ride of his life!
“Fleeced” – It’s wool-shearing time. From sabotaging the clippers to hiding in disguise, the flock will do anything to keep their wool on. It’s The Great Escape! Sheep style.
“Shaun Shoots the Sheep” – Say cheese! When tourists leave a camera behind, the sheep are ready for their close-ups. But when the Naughty Pigs swipe the clicker, it becomes a fight to the photo finish!
“Mountains Out Of Molehills” – It’s a mole lotta trouble! When a mole creates earthly havoc around the barnyard, the flock takes action to get rid of him.

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Meet the Animals
Video Game Sneak Peaks – Nintendo’s “Shaun the Sheep” and Telltale Games’ “Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures”

The DVD is also available as a 2-pack “Unsheared Edition” that includes Wallace and Gromit’s “Three Amazing Adventures.”

Check out the DVD trailer:

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Images: Aardman Animations, 2008

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