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Created by: Hanna-Barbera Studio: Warner Archive DVD Release Date: September 14, 2012 Run Time: 72 minutes Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to Hanna-Barbera, they are the masters of animation. I have been a fan of their work for over 30 years. This Christmas collection includes the C-grade of specials. If [...]
James Taylor “James Taylor At Christmas” Label: Universal Music Enterprises Tracks: 14 Release Date: October 30, 2012 Running Time: 50 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “James Taylor At Christmas” was released back in 2006 and it is being released this year with two new tracks. The first track is Taylor’s French rendition [...]
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John “This Christmas” Label: Universal Music Enterprises Tracks: 13 Release Date: November 13, 2012 Running Time: 44 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John are back. It has been 35 years since their last duet “You’re The One That I Want” in “Grease”. The track in [...]
Actors: Alastair Sim, Kathleen Harrison, Jack Warner, Mervyn Johns, Hermione Baddeley Directors: Brian Desmond Hurst Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: VCI Entertainment Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 86 minutes Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars When you think about “A Christmas Carol”, you think about Alastair Sim [...]
Author: David Lucas Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Walker Childrens Paperbacks Release Date: October 4, 2012 David Lucas is an internationally acclaimed author/illustrator. This is the second installment in this series, the first was “Lost in the Toy Museum”. This large format book includes wonderful watercolor and ink illustrations. It is a charming tale that entertains both [...]
Author: Birdie Black Illustrator: Rosalind Beardshaw Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Nosy Crow Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When I see a book from Nosy Crow, I can’t help but pick them up. I do not think that I have seen a disappointing [...]
Author: Candlewick Press Illustrator: Ladybird Reading level: Ages 2 and up Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When it comes to Christmas, I am a big sap for anything relate to the holiday. The U.K.’s beloved, and award-winning Peppa Pig hops for the first [...]
Author: Lucy Cousins Reading level: Ages 3 and up Hardcover: 22 pages Publisher: Candlewick Release Date: September 11, 2012 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Maisy has become such a well-known icon with children. Her stories and adventures have taught and entertained kids for years. This latest edition is guaranteed to bring a sparkle [...]
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Actors: C. Thomas Howell, Tom Arnold, Karan Brar, Brooke Langton Directors: Gregory Poppen Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: ANCHOR BAY DVD Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 84 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to this direct-to-video or TV family Christmas movies, they are usually not the greatest pieces [...]
Starring: Michael Caine, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, David Rudman Director: Brian Henson Rated: G (General Audience) Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 85 minutes Film: 5 out of 5 stars EXtras: 4 out of 5 stars There is no film that I think about Christmas [...]
Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Ashley Jensen Director: Sarah Smith Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Release Date: November 6, 2012 Run Time: 97 minutes Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars When it comes to Christmas films, I always [...]
Blake Shelton “Cheers, it’s Christmas” Release Date: October 2, 2012 Label: Warner Bros. Running Time: 42 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars In my early years, I would never be caught dead listening to country music. In the last five years or so though, I have changed that tune quite a bit. Blake [...]
Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul World Premiere Recording Release Date: October 22, 2012 Tracks: 18 Label: Masterworks Broadway Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars What is the holidays without “A Christmas Story”? This film has been the highlight of all of my holiday seasons since I was a young kid. You [...]
Directed by: Rankin/Bass Starring Angela Lansbury Rated: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Warner Home Video DVD Release Date: October 2, 2012 Run Time: 22 minutes Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Even though it is not Halloween yet, I am never going to turn down watching a Christmas film. In fact, I like to watch [...]
Directed by: Kieth Merrill Actors: Danielle Chuchran, D.B. Sweeney, Sean Patrick Flanery Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD Release Date: October 9, 2012 Run Time: 102 minutes Film: 2 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars I saw the first “12 Dogs of Christmas” on TV a [...]
Francesca Battistelli “Christmas” Release Date: October 16, 2012 Tracks: 11 Label: Fervent Records Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Francesca Battistelli is one of the notable rising stars in music today. She only entered the spotlight in 2008 and has earned a Grammy nomination (Best Gospel Performance) and has over 700,000 in album sales [...]
Edie Adams “The Edie Adams Christmas Album: Featuring Ernie Kovacs (1952)” Release Date: October 9th, 2012 Label: Omnivore Recordings Tracks: 15 Running Time: 29 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Omnivore Recordings is the label behind releasing this gem of a Christmas record. Edie Adams sings the best Christmas tracks along with Ernie [...]
Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson Starring: John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, Thomas Lennon, Danny Trejo Distributed by: Warner Bros Home Entertainment MPAA Rating: R (Theatrical) / Unrated (Extended) Running time: 90 minutes (Theatrical) / 96 minutes (Extended) Film: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3 out of 5 stars Traveling back to 2004 with [...]
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Director: Jules Bass Narrated by: Joel Grey Studio: Warner Home Video Rated: G Run Time: 25 minutes Overall Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” is one of the little known Christmas classics. It has always been a fun short special, another great from Rankin-Bass. The video on this Blu-ray is [...]
Black Label Society “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” EP eOne Music Tracks: 3 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Glorious Christmas Songs That Will Make Your Black Label Heart Feel Good” is the Newest EP by the Zakk Wylde fronted group Black Label Society. The EP consists [...]
Welcome to the 12 Days of Arthur Christmas! Between November 12 and running for 12 days, Arthur Christmas will be touring throughout Orlando on his way to the theaters when ARTHUR CHRISTMAS opens on Wednesday, November 23. All of the events are open to the public. Some events may require a ticket. Complete Schedule: 11/12 [...]
Funny to its core and filmed in gloriously rendered, over the top 3D
She & Him A Very She & Him Christmas Label: Merge Records Length: 33 minutes 12 Tracks Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars There is only one way to describe this album…”An instant classic”. I have been waiting for Zooey Deschanel to release a Christmas album since she teased us with her amazing singing [...]
Directed by: Jalmari Helander Starring: Tommi Korpela, Per Christian Ellefsen, Jorma Tommila, Jonathan Hutchings, Onni Tommila, Risto Salmi, Peeter Jakobi, Rauno Juvonen, Ilmari Järvenpää Distributed by: Oscilloscope MPAA Rating: R Running time: 84 min. Overall Score: 4 out of 5 stars There is definitely something about this film that makes it stick. I have had [...]
The dark comic gem RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE will be released on DVD and Blu Ray on October 25th. Based on the award winning shorts from director Jalmari Helander that have already acquired a cult reputation on the internet, this re-imagining of the most classic of all childhood fantasies features a Santa that you [...]
Anything Is Possible This Holiday Season THOMAS KINKADE PRESENTS CHRISTMAS LODGE The Enchanting Family Film Arrives On DVD October 11 From Vivendi Entertainment and Nasser Entertainment DVD Includes Limited Edition Thomas Kinkade Painting And 3 Free Holiday Music Downloads UNIVERSAL CITY, CA – Expect the unexpected and witness a sweet Christmas miracle in the heartwarming [...]
Directed by: Henry Selick Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Ken Page Distributed by: Walt Disney Pictures MPAA Rating: PG Running time: 76 minutes 3D Blu-ray Film: 5 out of 5 stars Extras: 5 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” [...]
