Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Kids and Family Video Editor, Doug Thomas FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: "Labyrinth" * New Releases for Sale: "The Prince of Egypt," "One Magic Christmas," "The Storyteller," Pokemon * Thomas the Tank Turns 10 * Disney Classics on DVD * Advance Orders: "The Wizard of Oz," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"/"Horton Hears a Who," "Madame Blueberry" WORD FOR WORD ************* "It's a crystal, nothing more. But if you turn it this way, and look into it, it will show you your dreams. But this is not a gift for an ordinary girl, who takes care of a screaming baby. Do you want it?" --Jareth (David Bowie) with a tempting offer at the beginning of "Labyrinth" The Jim Henson fantasy is back on video. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JPH5/entertainmentsit NEW RELEASES FOR SALE ********************* "The Prince of Egypt" (PG) with the voices of Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, and Michelle Pfeiffer http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0783236689/entertainmentsit OK, OK, so DreamWorks' first animated film wasn't a home run. Yet this distinctive story of Moses holds up better on repeated viewings than most other animated "events." The film's Sunday school lessons are touted lightly and the film is glorious to watch, with some of the best animation ever created. Ages 5 and up. "One Magic Christmas" (G) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764007211/entertainmentsit http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/076400722X/entertainmentsit (widescreen) starring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton; directed by Philip Borsos Finally available on video again, this realistic Christmas drama is actually a variation on "It's a Wonderful Life." Mary Steenburgen stars as the soul losing her faith during the holiday season, and Harry Dean Stanton is the peculiar angel who lends a helping hand. The film has always taken it on the chin for its grimness--there's a sudden death--but this is one of few modern remakes that works. Watch it with the kids. Ages 8 and up. "The Storyteller: Sapsorrow/The Luck Child" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JQAA/entertainmentsit "The Storyteller: The Soldier & Death/A Story Short" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JQAC/entertainmentsit "The World of Jim Henson" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K509/entertainmentsit In the excellent PBS "Great Performances" biography, "The World of Jim Henson," the late Muppet master's collaborators state that one of Henson's more complete visions was his HBO series "The Storyteller." If you view the first two tapes (with two episodes per tape), available on video for the first time, it's easy to see why. A beautiful mix of fantasy and adventure creates true family features for ages 6 and up. "Pokemon: Primeape Problems" (PG-13) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JSI9/entertainmentsit "Pokemon: Fashion Victims" (PG-13) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JSIA/entertainmentsit "Pokemon: Fighting Tournament" (PG-13) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JSIB/entertainmentsit The next three installments for the Pokemania fan. Read our list of Kids & Family videos weekly bestsellers. Kids & Family THOMAS THE TANK TURNS 10 ************************ This little train that could celebrates a decade of fine storytelling this year. Amazon.com contributor Kim Heinrichs shows us what makes this series so delightful for the 2- to 5-year-old set and a glance at its eclectic mix of hosts: Ringo Starr, George Carlin, and Alec Baldwin. The latest tape contains highlights of the decade. Kids & Family "10 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JXVT/entertainmentsit DISNEY CLASSICS ON DVD ********************** It's finally happened: Disney has released some of their best-loved films on the format of the future, DVD. "Pinocchio," "Mulan," and "The Little Mermaid" lead the way. For a complete list, see our article. Kids & Family Want to know more about DVD? Read our primer. DVD ADVANCE ORDERS ************** Find out what is about to be released on VHS. Kids & Family "The Wizard of Oz" (G) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JS61/entertainmentsit The all-time classic is fresh from its 60th anniversary, newly remastered for video. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "Horton Hears a Who" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JJHI/entertainmentsit Two of Dr. Seuss's best on one video for the first time. "Madame Blueberry" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/6305268924/entertainmentsit The latest VeggieTales video teaches a wonderful lesson in thankfulness. ****** You'll find more great videos, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Kids & Family Video section at Kids & Family
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