Home Media Magazine - June 8-14, 2008 - (Page 18)

PRODUCT GUIDE I ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS Due July 8 is Bamboo Bears: Forest Adventure (DVD $14.98), three animated environmentally themed episodes featuring bears on a mission to save the planet. Tim Curry as a mouse stranded on a desert island; and The Marzipan Pig (DVD $14.95), based on the award-winning book by Russell Hoban and narrated by Tim Curry. KIDVID Edited by Kyra Kudick I LIONSGATE Coming July 1 from HIT Entertainment are Fireman Sam: To the Rescue and Bob the Builder: Let’s Build the Beach (DVD $14.98 each). and The Lampies: Dustywuppy (DVD $14.98). Out July 29 (prebook June 25) is 64 Zoo Lane (DVD $14.98). I GENIUS PRODUCTS July 1 brings The Royal Diaries (DVD $14.95), a series of fictional stories based on historical events told from the point of view of princesses throughout history. I FIRST RUN FEATURES Out July 22 (prebook June 17) are Abel’s Island (DVD $14.95), featuring the voice of I PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT Streeting June 24 are Loopdidoo (DVD $14.98), The Lampies: Bikey (DVD $9.98) I SCHOLASTIC MEDIA June 24 sees the children’s classic tale The Mouse and the Motorcycle (DVD $14.95). I SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT Arriving July 15 (prebook June 12) is Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman (DVD $19.95), as seen on Nickelodeon. Due Aug. 12 (prebook July 10) is The Berenstain Bears: Family and Friendship (DVD $12.99), with six episodes from the PBS Kids series. FROM ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE FOUR CLASSIC CHILDREN’S STORIES on TWO DVDs! -New York Daily News MICHAEL SPORN “THE NATION’S PREMIERE ANIMATOR.” “MICHAEL SPORN IS A POET OF ANIMATION. HIS ARTISTRY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP ARE FIRST-RATE, AND HE INVESTS EACH OF HIS HANDMADE PROJECTS WITH KEEN INTELLIGENCE, INTEGRITY, AND HEART.” -John Canemaker, Academy Award-Winning Animator I 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT Aug. 5 (prebook July 9) comes Garfield’s Fun Fest (DVD $19.98). Out Aug. 12 (prebook July 16) is Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll (DVD $14.98). Coming Aug. 26 (prebook July 30) are Care Bears: CareA-Lot Collection (DVD $22.98) and Madeline: We’re Off to Africa (DVD $14.98). THE MARZIPAN PIG “One of the finest children’s films ever made!” -New York Daily News Based on the award-winning book by Russell Hoban, a marzipan pig falls behind a sofa and is lost. In his loneliness, the pig’s feelings of love reach out to an owl, a mouse, and a hibiscus flower, causing a strange chain of events. JAZZTIME TALE “Superb wonderful!” -New York Daily News “Charming enjoyable for all!” -Los Angeles Times I WARNER HOME VIDEO Due July 8 is Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! Vol. 2 (DVD $14.97). Streeting July 29 (prebook June 24) is You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (DVD $14.98), featuring 20 new songs and dances from The Wiggles. Out Aug. 5 (prebook July 1) from Cartoon Network is Ben 10: Season 4 (DVD $19.98). Also arriving from Cartoon Network Aug. 26 (prebook July 22) is Bakugan: Battle Brawlers Vol. 1 (DVD $14.98). Set in 1919 Harlem, two girls – one white, one black – form a lifelong friendship through a chance encounter and the jazztime music of young “Fats” Waller. WINNER • SILVER APPLE National Educational Film and Video Festival American Film and Video Festival WINNER • BLUE RIBBON SRP: $14.95 / Canada: $14.95 Catalog #: FRF 913324D • 60 minutes (total), color BONUS FEATURES (on each DVD): • Documentary: Inside the Animation Studio • Art Gallery • Animatics (animation storyboard) I WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT Streeting June 17 are The Suite Life of Zack & Cody: Lip Synchin’ in the Rain Vol. 3 (DVD $19.99), The Jungle Book 2: Special Edition (DVD $29.99) and The Sword and the Stone: 45th Anniversary Special Edition (DVD $29.99). Due Aug. 19 (prebook July 8) is Hannah Montana and Mily Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert (two-DVD set $34.99, Blu-ray $35.99). Due Aug. 26 (prebook July 15) is The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning (DVD $29.99). ABEL ISLAND ’S BASED ON THE BOOK BY WILLIAM STEIG, AUTHOR OF SHREK THE STORY OF THE DANCING FROG “Lovely wonderful!” -Entertainment Weekly “A+! Inspiring and touching!” -Entertainment Weekly “A delight! The animation is lovely!” -Children’s Video Report A mother tells her young daughter a curious story from their family history: Great-Aunt Gertrude and a talented frog she names George achieve fame and success as they travel the world performing, before eventually retiring to the south of France, never to be seen or heard from again. “Delightful! A simple yet sophisticated adventure that will captivate children of all ages!” -Child Magazine Based on the beloved classic from William Steig, this Emmy-nominated film relates the story of Abel, an elegant and romantic mouse who gets swept away in a flood and stranded for over a year on a deserted island. WINNER • GOLD MEDAL Parent's Choice Award SRP: $14.95 / Canada: $14.95 Catalog #: FRF 913317D • 60 minutes (total), color Both DVDs Pre-book: JUNE 1 • Street: JUL 22 7 Y TO ORDER CALL 1-800-229-8575 OR CONTACT YOUR DISTRIBUTOR Email: sales@firstrunfeatures.com Website: www.firstrunfeatures.com 18 http://www.firstrunfeatures.com http://www.firstrunfeatures.com

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