Disney has released the latest installment in its Diamond Edition collection, and The Lion King lives up to everything fans have come to expect from this truly special set of releases. Timed with the recent release of The Lion King in 3D in theaters, you can now own a variety of Diamond Edition possibilities, including a Blu-Ray 3D version. There isn't much anyone can say about the family … [Read more...]
Prom is one of those films that comes along every once in a while with the general purpose of proving yet again that John Hughes was (not counting anything after 1990) a God, and moreover that the "era" spanning roughly 1986-1994 was perhaps the greatest time to grow up in all of history. As a High School effort, focusing on a lot of angst, relationship woes, rebels, and a philosophic geek who … [Read more...]
With the release of Beauty and the Beast (and The Little Mermaid a few years before), Disney returned to a more serious status in the theatrical release department, and what a return it was. Now, Disney is also making great strides in upping their game when it comes to home releases of their titles with Diamond Editions. The second installment in the Diamond Edition series, the Beauty and the … [Read more...]
Now available on DVD, Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse has managed to become a favorite since it first hit the scene almost ten years ago. I'm actually a tough sell when it comes to animated holiday efforts (my plate is full), but this one is a great combination of stories, and it's put together in a way that's great fun for the kids. Mine, for example, are huge fans of … [Read more...]
Disney.com is celebrating Halloween (and more) with a special Haunted Holidays site, and there's a lot to explore and a lot of fun and spookiness to find. You want to make sure to really look around, because some of the best stuff is a little hidden, and several of the video clips are quite interesting. Overview: Disney.com is celebrating in spooky fashion this Fall with the new “Haunted … [Read more...]
After spending several years trying (apparently) to alienate anyone who has ever liked anything Disney (by sequeling everything into absurdity), and moreover seemingly championing Pixar as their only hope (by proving they can do nothing nearly as well), Disney returns to their only competent in-house team, Ron Clements and John Musker. What we learn, by the time we’re done watching Treasure … [Read more...]
