Family Video: 'Pooh Year' Merry Holiday DVD
Disc Includes Games, Songs, Lessons
UPDATED: 6:03 p.m. EST November 27, 2002
'Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year' (G)
Hundred Acre Wood fans will once again be enamored with "Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year," a new adventure of the beloved classic character and his friends.
The action begins with Pooh bringing home of a Christmas tree. That night, he and his friends plan to decorate it and exchange gifts. When Pooh's guests arrive, they reminisce about one Christmas that Santa almost didn't make it.
With the usual mishaps and eventual happy ending, the evening ends with the swapping of gifts, and a bevy of lessons, to boot.
The story follows through to New Year's Eve and the friends making resolutions for the new year. They take on each other's personalities to bring him home (Eyore becomes Pooh, so he'll be happier; Piglet becomes Tigger, so he won't be so afraid all the time, etc.).
Rabbit, though, has left (they think for good) because he's unhappy with his friend's behavior. In the end, he teaches a valuable lesson to all about being one's self.
DVD special features include a singalong with the movie, two simple games (Covered in Snow and New Year's Eve Party) for kids, and an Enchanted Environment site. The games are easy for younger children, 4 to 5 years old, but not very challenging for older children.
Also on the Enchanted Environment site, you're treated to a cozy animated living room with a burning fireplace enhanced by a series of holiday songs. If you're not ready yet, this new Winnie the Pooh adventure is sure to put you in the holiday mood. (Walt Disney Home Video)
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The action begins with Pooh bringing home of a Christmas tree. That night, he and his friends plan to decorate it and exchange gifts. When Pooh's guests arrive, they reminisce about one Christmas that Santa almost didn't make it.
With the usual mishaps and eventual happy ending, the evening ends with the swapping of gifts, and a bevy of lessons, to boot.
The story follows through to New Year's Eve and the friends making resolutions for the new year. They take on each other's personalities to bring him home (Eyore becomes Pooh, so he'll be happier; Piglet becomes Tigger, so he won't be so afraid all the time, etc.).
Rabbit, though, has left (they think for good) because he's unhappy with his friend's behavior. In the end, he teaches a valuable lesson to all about being one's self.
DVD special features include a singalong with the movie, two simple games (Covered in Snow and New Year's Eve Party) for kids, and an Enchanted Environment site. The games are easy for younger children, 4 to 5 years old, but not very challenging for older children.
Also on the Enchanted Environment site, you're treated to a cozy animated living room with a burning fireplace enhanced by a series of holiday songs. If you're not ready yet, this new Winnie the Pooh adventure is sure to put you in the holiday mood. (Walt Disney Home Video)
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'Big Fat Liar'(PG)
Even though "Malcolm in the Middle" star Frankie Muniz and "Amanda Bynes Show" namesake Amanda Bynes essentially play the same type of characters, their comedic talents are perfect for "Big Fat Liar," an entertaining film that's appealing to both kids and adults.
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On the way, he collides with movie producer Mary Wolf's (Paul Giamatti) limousine. With only minutes to spare, he coerces Wolf to give him a ride to his school. But when Jason accidentally leaves his story in the back seat of the limo, the corrupt producer steals the story and it is promised in headlines to be next summer's big hit.
Since Jason's parents don't believe him and he wants to earn his father's trust back, he collects his savings and travels with his friend Kaylee (Amanda) to Los Angeles to find Wolf, get his confession and have him call his father to tell him Jason was telling the truth.
While Muniz and Bynes shine, Giamatti is equally as entertaining as the snakelike producer, making you hate him one minute and love him the next. Look for cameos from a handful of notable actors.
DVD features include commentary with Muniz, director Shawn Levy, and writer Dan Schneider, a "making-of" featurette and deleted scenes. (Universal Studios Home Video)
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