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In this dazzling sequel to the 1995 blockbuster Andy heads off to summer camp leaving the toys behind to fend for themselves. In much the same way Buzz discovered he is a mass-produced product in the first installment Woody discovers that he is a valuable collectible spawned by a popular 1950s kiddie-puppet TV show "Woody's Roundup Gang" when he is kidnapped by an evil toy collector Al McWhiggin. Through Al who plans to sell him to a Japanese toy museum Woody is reunited with the toy versions of his TV cohorts--plucky cowgirl Jessie Cusack prospector Stinky Pete Grammer and trusty horse Bullseye. Woody must choose between seeing Andy grow up and forsake him and living a sterile but eternal life behind glass being admired--but not played with. Meanwhile the rest of the original toy troupe... Less

In the first full-length computer- animated movie a little boy's toys are thrown into chaos when a new Space Ranger arrives to vie for supremacy with the boy's old favorite a wooden cowboy. When the feuding toys become lost they are forced to set aside their differences to get home. This extremely popular and successful film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks Tim Allen Don Rickles Wallace Shawn Laurie Metcalf and others. Academy Award Nominations: 3 including Best Original Screenplay. Director John Lasseter also won a Special Achievement Academy Award for the film.

In the first full-length computer- animated movie a little boy's toys are thrown into chaos when a new Space Ranger arrives to vie for supremacy with the boy's old favorite a wooden cowboy. When the feuding toys become lost they are forced to set aside their differences to get home. This extremely popular and successful film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks Tim Allen Don Rickles Wallace Shawn Laurie Metcalf and others. Academy Award Nominations: 3 including Best Original Screenplay. Director John Lasseter also won a Special Achievement Academy Award for the film.

Combining a family-oriented superhero adventure with the brilliant animation of Disney's Pixar the creators of MONSTERS INC. and FINDING NEMO THE INCREDIBLES charts new territory in the technical wizardry of computer- generated cartoons. Using complex angles and a filmic sensibility the animation feels like live action and smart techniques such as cuts to "grainy film stock" give this movie instant sophistication. Writer-director Brad Bird with his creative storytelling and well-paced character development does the rest. This tale is set in a slightly futuristic society where superheroes are no longer appreciated Read: But I didn't want to be saved! and are forced to assume a very low profile. So for Mr. Incredible Craig T. Nelson his wife Elastigirl Holly Hunter and his three fledgling... Less

In England during World War II three young kids are forced to evacuate their home and move in with the eccentric Eglantine Price Angela Lansbury. At first the youths are unhappy--until they discover that Eglantine is studying to become a witch. Eglantine teaches the children magic using her new powers to take them on fantastic fun-filled adventures all of which they experience on a flying bedframe. But when the neophyte witch decides to use her powers to help the Brits win the war will she succeed...or will she just create more havoc? Robert Stevenson directs this delightful Disney film that mixes live action and animation splendidly.

This exciting fun-filled Disney classic adventure pits legendary mouse super sleuth Basil against Professor Ratigan the world's greatest criminal mind. With the help of Dawson and a sweet little mouse named Olivia Basil must outwit the ruthless rodent to save all of Mousedom. Features the voices of Vincent Price Barrie Ingham Val Bettin Susanne Pollatschek Candy Candido Eve Brenner Alan Young and Melissa Manchester.

A feisty septuagenarian teams with a fearless wilderness ranger to do battle with a vicious band of beasts and villains in this computer- animated adventure scripted by Pixar veteran Bob Peterson and co-directed by Peterson and MONSTERS INC. director Peter Docter. Carl Fredricksen voice of Ed Asner is a 78-year-old balloon salesman. His entire life Carl has longed to wander the wilds of South America. Then one day the irascible senior citizen shocks his neighbors by tying thousands of balloons to his home and finally taking flight. But Carl isn't alone on his once-in-a-lifetime journey because stowed away on his front porch is an excitable eight-year-old wilderness explorer named Russell. Later as the house touches down on the world's second largest continent Carl and his unlikely... Less

Based on the graphic novel by Robert Venditti and Brett Weldele this thriller is set in a future where people buy robots that look like them--only better--and can live their lives for them. But trouble enters the equation when a pair of FBI agents played by Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell must discover who killed a college student with a connection to the robots' inventor.

In this comedy Robin Williams and John Travolta play single men who have to take on a huge responsibility: six-year-old twins! Then men are used to making business deals but will they be able to take care of a couple of kids? OLD DOGS is a family affair: John Travolta's daughter Ella Bleu Travolta makes her film debut and Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston reunite on film for the first time in decades.

This release from the high-octane animated series X-MEN offers episodes 63-76 of the show on two discs following the titular mutant super heroes as they face off once again with mutant villain Magneto - this time with their mentor Professor Xavier's life on the line.

Wild Africa is the setting for one of Disney's most successful animated classics THE LION KING. THE LION KING TRIOLOGY features the adventures of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. In THE LION KING Simba dodges danger befriends some oddball characters and wanders the Earth until he can take over the throne. The film won two Academy Awards including Best Original Score and Best Original Song Elton John and Tim Rice: "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?". In the direct-to-video sequel THE LION KING 2 majestic jungle king Simba prepares his daughter Kiara to inherit the throne of the Pride Lands. While out roaming the countryside she meets Kovu who has been chosen by the defeated Outland Pride to destroy Simba. The two lions thwart the... Less

This collection from Pixar includes both of the feature-length CARS films as well as compiling all of the MATER'S TALL TALES shorts.

Arizona 1879. Legendary Dodge City marshall Wyatt Earp his wife Mattie and his brothers Virgil and Morgan just rode into Tombstone. These veteran frontiersmen hope to open a small business and settle into a quiet life. But they get more than they bargained for: Tombstone is a lawless municipality inhabited by a bunch of carousing locals. To make matters worse the entire village is victimized by a gang of infamous outlaws. Wyatt Virgil and Morgan may be the only formidable force around to confront them head-on.

Disney Nature presents this stunning film from renowned nature filmmakers Matthew Aeberhard and Leander Ward. This documentary explores the world of Tanzania's crimson-winged flamingos beautiful creatures whose lives--as well as their species as a whole--are threatened by the world around them.

Though Tinker Bell might have played second fiddle to Peter Pan and Captain Hook in Disney's 1953 classic the beloved fairy gets top billing--and a speaking role--with this animated adventure. In TINKER BELL young audiences can journey to Pixie Hollow the home of the fairies in Never Land. The spirited sprite is joined by a number of her magical friends: Iridessa the light fairy Rosetta the garden fairy Fawn the animal fairy Silvermist the water fairy and Clank and Bobbie the tinker fairies. Fans of the Disney Princess series will find much to like in this offering that introduces characters that children can identify with. Like other Disney films TINKER BELL boasts beautiful CG animation and a number of celebrity voices: Mae Whitman Kristin Chenowith Anjelica Huston Kathy Najimy and... Less

Hearts race and pistons pump in this sequel to the beloved Pixar film CARS. In this 3-D adventure Mater and McQueen's high-speed action takes them beyond the borders of Radiator Springs and out into the world.

Along with new friends Pip Zelda Rodney Skip and a friendly ghost the buddies roam the halls of a mysterious mansion in hopes of putting an end to Warwick the Warlock's mean-spirited plans.

THE PROPOSAL could have been a strictly script-by-numbers affair but hilarious performances by Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds improve this romantic comedy. Publishing powerhouse Margaret Tate Bullock TWO WEEKS NOTICE is used to getting her way. She bullies her ambitious assistant Andrew Paxton Reynolds DEFINITELY MAYBE earning the ire of all the underlings at Colden Books in New York City. But Margaret a native Canadian finds her career in jeopardy when she is denied a visa and learns she will be sent northward. She forces Andrew to become her fianc but she'll have to take a trip home to Alaska with him to prove to U.S. Immigration that their impending union is genuine. What ensues is a combination of GREEN CARD THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA and GREEN ACRES with the hell-in-heels boss trying to... Less

Everyone's favorite canine film series continues with this installment following five chatty pups as they venture to Egypt in search of a mythical jewel that was once the treasure of Cleocatra's collection. Upon learning that the famed Cat's Eye jewel is hidden somewhere in Egypt Rosebud Budderball B-Dawg Mudbud and Buddha set out on the adventure of a lifetime. But they're not the only ones racing to procure the Cat's Eye because a treacherous feline named Ubasti seeks to harness the gemstone's power to gain the ultimate advantage in the eternal war between cats and dogs. Perhaps with a little help from a friendly camel named Cammy and an artful orangutan named Babi our four-legged heroes can track down the Cat's Eye first and prevent a true catastrophe from disturbing the balance in the... Less

A film that marks Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's first leading role in a family-friendly comedy THE GAME PLAN finds the former pro wrestler starring as Joe Kingman a popular NFL quarterback happily entrenched in a carefree single lifestyle. Kingman's world is turned upside-down however when a young girl named Peyton Kelly Madison Pettis appears from out of the blue claiming to be his daughter from a brief former marriage. Reluctantly Kingman must learn how to shake his self-absorption and become a father leading to hijinks that involve the inevitable clash of macho-man and little-girl cultures. Directed by Andy Fickman SHE'S THE MAN this likable Disney movie is hoisted up by the muscular Johnson who finally gets a chance to showcase his winking charm and impressive comic timing at length... Less

In the first full-length computer- animated movie a little boy's toys are thrown into chaos when a new Space Ranger arrives to vie for supremacy with the boy's old favorite a wooden cowboy. When the feuding toys become lost they are forced to set aside their differences to get home. This extremely popular and successful film features the voice talents of Tom Hanks Tim Allen Don Rickles Wallace Shawn Laurie Metcalf and others. Academy Award Nominations: 3 including Best Original Screenplay. Director John Lasseter also won a Special Achievement Academy Award for the film.

The Disney-drawn residents of the Beast's castle return for a Christmas adventure. Belle plans a Christmas celebration that she hopes will delight the standoffish Beast but a scheming pipe-organ Forte drowns out her carols with his dismal dirges. It's up to Belle Lumiere Cogsworth and the rest of the gang to bring the Beast back around with a healthy dose of Yuletide cheer. Features classic carols like "Joy to the World" in addition to five new songs composed by Rachel Portman.

Disney's first venture into the realm of CGI animation without Pixar tells the tale of all-animal town Oakey Oaks's most infamous resident Chicken Little voiced by Zach Braff who causes town-wide panic when he claims the sky is falling. A year later he's still shunned by everyone including his dad Gary Marshall a single rooster with an incredibly wide tie. Determined to end his losing streak the bespectacled Little joins the baseball team even though he can barely lift the bat. Luckily his three equally outcast friends have faith in him: a pig with a yen for '70s disco Steve Zahn; a Harpo Marx-esque goldfish in a diving helmet; and Abby a buck-toothed female duckling Joan Cusak. According to her sources in magazines such as Modern Mallard Abby is sure Chicken Little merely needs "closure"... Less

With astounding animation inspirational messages and endearing characters Pixar Animation Studios THE INCREDIBLES CARS and Walt Disney Pictures have whipped up something special with RATATOUILLE. A rat named Remy Patton Oswalt lives in Paris with a dream and the talent to be a chef. Opting to raid the kitchens of Paris rather than the garbage cans and sewers of the city with his family Remy is inspired by the philosophy of one of the city's most legendary chefs the late Gusteau Brad Garrett. One night Remy can't resist practicing his skill in Gusteau's restaurant. While his guard is down Remy is discovered by a klutzy young man Linguini Lou Romano who cleans the kitchen. Together Remi and Linguini become a culinary duo with Remy playing puppeteer by concealing himself under Linguini's... Less

A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking to track and destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller from director D.J. Caruso DISTURBIA EAGLE EYE. With three dead and one on the run the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith Alex Pettyfer never gets too comfortable in the same identity and along with his guardian Henri Timothy Olyphant he is constantly moving from town to town -- the perpetual new kid in a series of strangely familiar schools. Despite the fact that his nomadic lifestyle has made it difficult to form meaningful connections John experiences the joy of first love with a beautiful young woman Dianna Agron and begins to unlock his full potential after arriving with Henri in a... Less

Deceptively simple beautiful moving and hilarious DUMBO is often overlooked when considering Disney's greatest films because perhaps of its lack of extravagance its brief running time and its simple story. Baby elephant Jumbo Jr. is delivered by the stork to his elephant mom with much fanfare but soon receives a cold shoulder from the snobby female pachyderms and the rest of the circus due to his oversize ears. When his mother goes on a rampage in order to protect him from some snickering rubes she winds up locked away. Dumbo is left without a friend in the world until the street-smart Timothy Mouse decides to become his manager and a telephone line full of delightful jive-talking crows convince him he can fly. Highlights include Dumbo accidentally getting drunk and experiencing the... Less

This installment in the BABY EINSTEIN video series promises to help foster thinking and learning skills in young viewers around age two following host Bard the Dragon as he walks tykes through fun and engaging content about letters and sounds through songs puppetry animations and more.

Even for Pixar this might be a first: an animated film that contains not only a fully realized world as photorealistic as it is teeming with wonder but also the Gargantuan themes and visuals of 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY the kind of stripped-down sad-clown pathos reserved for classic Buster Keaton comedies and one of the most moving love stories in a long time. Director Andrew Stanton kicked up the visual acuity of an already-stellar Pixar Studios in 2003 with his reflective refractive color-shimmery realization of FINDING NEMO's oceanic world which genuinely felt as though it spanned the entire earth. Now with WALL-E Stanton replaces an estranged journeyer of an apprehensively fishy disposition with a curious and love-struck robotic one allowing the quest for eternal love to extend from a... Less

Belle the Beast Lumiere Cogsworth and the rest of the castle residents use their imagination to enjoy three magical adventures while sharing a storybook. An anthology "sequel" to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Disney Nature presents this stunning film from renowned nature filmmakers Matthew Aeberhard and Leander Ward. This documentary explores the world of Tanzania's crimson-winged flamingos beautiful creatures whose lives--as well as their species as a whole--are threatened by the world around them.