Christmas Gift Ideas from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group

With less than two weeks to Christmas many of us are rushing around trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on our lists.  Today I’m going to profile two new releases (from this year) and one classic, now all available on Blu-Ray/DVD from WBHEG. First up is the final installment in the Harry Potter… Read More Christmas Gift Ideas from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

On November 26th, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas on Blu-ray & DVD.  The short TV special follows Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the gang as they travel to the North Pole in an attempt to save Christmas.  This is an amusing companion piece to the three enjoyable feature… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

DVD Review: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Mr. Popper’s Penguins – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.popperspenguins.com/penguinwintergames/ DVD Release Date: December 6th, 2011 Rated G for some mild crude humour Running time: 94 minutes Mark Waters (dir.) Sean Anders (screenplay) John Morris (screenplay) Jared Stern (screenplay) Based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater Rolfe Kent (music) Jim Carrey as Mr.… Read More DVD Review: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

DVD Release: Prep & Landing

Today, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the great Prep & Landing on DVD.  Originally airing in 2009, the animated TV special follows Wayne (voice of Dave Foley) and Lanny (Derek Richardson), two little elves who are in charge of preparing houses for Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.  Brilliantly conceived and beautifully animated, Prep &… Read More DVD Release: Prep & Landing

DVD Release: The Liam Neeson Film Collection

On November 1st, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released The Liam Neeson Film Collection on DVD.  The ten-disc set holds nine of the actor’s films, including Peter Donaldson’s The Bounty (1984), the crime drama A Prayer For The Dying (1987), the horror-comedy High Spirits (1988), the WWII-set Shining Through (1992), the psychological drama Nell (1994),… Read More DVD Release: The Liam Neeson Film Collection

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas on Blu-ray & DVD today.  A straight to video spin-off from 1997, the film takes place during the original 1991 classic as Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara) and the Beast (Robby Benson) get the castle ready to celebrate Christmas.  Although obviously… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

DVD Review: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World – An Alliance Films’ Release http://spykidsmovie.net/ DVD Release Date: November 22nd, 2011 Rated PG for some language Running time: 89 minutes Robert Rodriguez (dir.) Robert Rodriguez (writer) Robert Rodriguez (music) Carl Thiel (music) Jessica Alba as Marissa Wilson Joel McHale as Wilbur Wilson Rowan Blanchard as Rebecca… Read More DVD Review: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

DVD/Blu-ray Release: DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury on Blu-ray & DVD.  Inspired by last year’s brilliant animated film How To Train Your Dragon, the Holiday special follows Hiccup (voice of Jay Baruchel) and the other residents of Berk as they get ready to celebrate their upcoming winter celebration and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

DVD Review: Becoming Santa

Becoming Santa – An Alliance Films’ Release http://becomingsantathemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: November 8th, 2011 Rated G Running time: 92 minutes Jeff Myers (dir.) Jack Sanderson (writer) Zack Ryan (music) Jack Sanderson as Himself Our reviews below: ____________________________________________ Becoming Santa DVD Review By John C. ***1/2 (out of 4) Directed by Jeff Myers, Becoming Santa lovingly… Read More DVD Review: Becoming Santa

DVD Review: Cave of Forgotten Dreams

Cave of Forgotten Dreams – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.caveofforgottendreams.co.uk/ DVD Release Date: November 8th, 2011 Rated G Running time: 90 minutes Werner Herzog (dir.) Werner Herzog (writer) Based on an article titled First Impressions by Judith Thurman Ernst Reijseger (music) Werner Herzog as Himself (also Narrator) Our reviews below: ________________________________________ Cave of Forgotten Dreams… Read More DVD Review: Cave of Forgotten Dreams

DVD Review: Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants – A 20th Century Fox Release DVD Release Date: November 1st, 2011 Rated PG for mature theme, violence, language may offend Running time: 121 minutes Francis Lawrence (dir.) Richard LaGravenese (screenplay) Based on the novel by Sara Gruen James Newton Howard (music) Robert Pattinson as Jacob Jankowski Reese Witherspoon as Marlena Rosenbluth… Read More DVD Review: Water for Elephants