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DRAGON TALES: LET'S SHARE! LET'S PLAY
[Dragon Length: 65 minutes
Screen Formats: Full Screen
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0
Sides: 1
Extras:
  • Scene selection/Jump to any scene.
  • Sing-A-Long Songs: Shake Your Dragon Tail, Betcha Can and Wiggle.
  • Trailers for "Bear in the Big Blue House," "Stuart Little," "The Trumpet of the Swan" and "Jay Jay the Jet Plane."
    • "Quetzal's Magic Pop-Up Book" - Quetzal pulls out his special magic book that allows the kids and dragons to go inside its blank pages where they can create and become part of tales that come to life just by thinking about them. Once inside, however, all start thinking different thoughts at once and chaos ensues. Zak derails Emmy's wild jungle adventure with his leisurely tea party, which is then interrupted by a humongous watermelon that Ord conjures up. They soon realize that by taking turns, everyone's story gets to be heard.

    "The Fury Is Out on This One" - Max is "it" in a competitive game of Dragon Tag. He races around in hot pursuit of the others but they delight in remaining just out of reach. He gets angry, hurls a pinecone-like pod and out pops Fury, an intimidating little man with steam rising from his head. The madder Max gets, the bigger (and happier) Fury becomes...until his Dragon friends teach him a few tricks to let off some steam.

    "Much Ado About Nodlings" -- Max ignores Cassie's warnings to watch out for Nodlings in the grass and accidentally drives his toy bulldozer into a wagon the tiny Nodling gnomes are using to gather mushtrees. Initially Max is reluctant to take responsibility, but as he and the gang try various ways to fix the situation and none of them work, he begins to feel bad and becomes determined to do the right thing. He offers the trailer from his bulldozer as a replacement, and everyone is happy.

    "Four Little Pigs" -- Max and Emmy decide to put on a puppet show in Dragon Land. They choose to act out "Three Little Pigs," and Ord, Max and Cassie offer to play the pigs. Emmy wants to be the wolf, but so do Zak and Wheezie, who are tired of always having to provide the music. They don't want to play if they can't be the wolf, so they leave.

    "Quibbling Siblings" --Zak is excited about trying to find a rare Jugglebug for school sharing time. But Wheezie's being a real pain -- making noise while Zak's trying to sleep, ruining his breakfast, and losing his magnifying glass. Zak retreats by placing a large cone over his head to block her out. She doesn't understand why he's so angry, so Emmy and Max explain and Wheezie begins to realize how important the mission is to Zak.

    Dragon Tales - Let's Share! Let's Play! is now available for purchase by clicking here.

    THE PRINCESS BRIDE
    [The Length: 98 minutes
    Screen Formats: 1.85:1, 16x9
    Languages: English, Spanish
    Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
    Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
    Sides: 1
    Extras:
  • Scene selection/Jump to any scene.
  • Running audio commentary by director Rob Reiner.
  • Running audio commentary by screenwriter William Goldman.
  • "As You Wish: The Story of The Princess Bride" Documentary - 27+ minute look at the film, including clips from it, behind the scenes footage and stills and interviews with various cast and crew members.
  • Cary Elwes Video Diary - 3+ minutes of footage shot by the director with commentary from him and others.
  • The Making of the Princess Bride - 6+ minute look from 1987 about the film, including clips from it, behind the scenes footage, and interviews with various people associated with it.
  • 1987 Featurette about the film (7+ minutes of interviews, clips and behind the scenes footage).
  • TV Spots (2+ minutes of back to back spots).
  • Photo Gallery (88 photos).
  • 2 Theatrical Trailers.
  • "Easter Egg" - Hidden Feature with audio clips from various characters (accessible from top of main menu page).
    • As told by a grandfather (Peter Falk) to his grandson (Fred Savage), the film returns back to a time long ago when, heartbroken over the death of her beloved Westley (Cary Elwes), beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) finally succumbs to the advances for the wicked Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Yet, when she is suddenly kidnapped by a motley band of deviants, her gallant Westley, alive and well, comes to her rescue.

    Before these two can live happily ever after, however, they must first overcome formidable odds and encounters with various characters -- such as the conniving Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), the hulking Fezzik (Andre the Giant), and Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), who's on a quest of his own -- to eventually triumph in this romantic action-adventure.

    Penned by screenwriter William Goldman ("Misery," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid") who works from his own children's novel and directed by Rob Reiner ("A Few Good Men," "Stand By Me") this is a delightful revisionist fairy tale that "kids" of all ages will whole-heartedly enjoy.

    Featuring an engaging and delightful story, and terrific performances from the entire cast who seem to be having as much fun playing their parts as viewers will have watching them, the film - part comedy, part swashbuckler and part romance -- is nothing short of a highly infectious and incredibly enjoyable experience that we highly recommend.

    The Princess Bride (Special Edition) is now available for purchase by clicking here.

    WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED AMERICA
    [When Length: 90 minutes
    Screen Formats: 2.35:1, 16x9
    Languages: English
    Subtitles: English
    Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
    Sides: 1
    Extras:
  • Scene selection/Jump to any scene.
  • Animator Interview - Onscreen, text-based pages of questions and answers.
  • Behind the Scenes 1 - 3+ minutes look at the feature.
  • Behind the Scenes 2 - 2+ minutes look at the feature.
  • Music Video showing behind the scenes footage (1+ minutes).
  • Dinosaur Quiz - Onscreen, text-based quiz about dinosaurs.
  • Dinosaur Facts - Onscreen, text-based info about dinosaurs.
  • Dinosaur Graphics - Computer graphics of various dinosaur species.
  • Paleontologist Interview -- Onscreen, text-based pages of questions and answers.
  • Biographies for On-air Paleontologists and Consultants (onscreen text).
  • Information about the music score (onscreen text accompanying the score).
    • Take a journey back to prehistoric American when might dinosaurs ruled the continent. From New York to New Mexico, these powerful animals lived, hunted and died in the very place you call home. Watch millions of years of violent evolution unfold before your eyes. By combining state of the art computer animation with beautiful live-action landscapes, you'll witness these fearsome creatures roar to life.

    Faster, stronger and fiercer than ever, these dinosaurs are based on the most recent and scientifically accurate research ever assembled. Faithfully recreated, these dinosaurs move, look and sound like you've gone back in time.

    You'll meet the never before seen Zuniceratops, a uniquely North American creature that was the first of its kind to have horns over its eyes. You'll also visit all your favorites including the T-Rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurs and the ferocious Raptor, with a startling new appearance that will surprise you. You won't see more authentic and terrifying dinosaurs anywhere…except buried in your own backyard.

    When Dinosaurs Roamed America is now available for purchase by clicking here.

    WHEN GOOD GHOULS GO BAD
    [When Length: 93 minutes
    Screen Formats: 1.78:1, 16x9
    Languages: English
    Subtitles: English, Spanish
    Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
    Sides: 1
    Extras:
  • Scene selection/Jump to any scene.
  • Featurette - 11 minute look at the film, including clips from it, some behind the scenes footage, and interviews with various cast and crew members.
    • Twelve-year-old Danny Walker (Joe Pichler) has moved with his father, James (Tom Amandes) and Uncle Fred (Christopher Lloyd) to a new town in Minnesota. He soon finds that the town is haunted by a curse that prevents it from celebrating Halloween.

    All hell breaks loose when a series of pranks, and a fatal accident leading to the death of Uncle Fred, unleash the curse of the town legend, Curtis Danko. Danny takes us through a wild adventure with dead Uncle Fred - who's back for a visit - as he tries to save the town from Danko's prankster ghouls that are rising from the ground. Danny and Uncle Fred become heroes as they prove Halloween is not cursed and the town should celebrate it once and forever.

    This straight to video release - from writer/director Patrick Read Johnson and co-writer John Lau - is an adaptation of the kid-friendly scary tale penned by R.L. Stine ("Goosebumps") and is rated PG for "mild horror action."

    When Good Ghouls Go Bad is now available for purchase by clicking here.

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