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Spoiler-Free Review: Iron Man 3 Changes the World
Posted on May 3, 2013 | 4 CommentsI’ve said before that it is very difficult to choose a favorite Avenger movie; I do love Captain America and his storyline (and am excited for part two to come out soon), but I do believe Iron Man holds the biggest place in my heart as far as the Marvel... -
Top 5 Oz-tacular Moments in Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsI was recently treated to two screenings of the highly anticipated Oz the Great and Powerful (one through the Disney Parks Blog’s Oz Meet-Up and a media screening). When deciding how I would put my thoughts about the movie into words, some things kept popping out at me. Eye Candy.... -
Wreck-It Ralph Goes Turbo on Blu-ray and DVD – Review of Bonus Features
Posted on March 5, 2013 | No CommentsWreck-It Ralph is, aside from Tangled, one of the few Disney releases that I have willingly watched again and again. It’s just a delight to watch and my whole family feels the same way. After having seen it at a Disney Parks Blog meet-up, a media screening, on the Disney... -
Disney’s Classic Peter Pan Flies onto Blu-ray
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsPeter Pan has always been one of my absolute favorite Disney films. The scenes over London, the first time we see Tinker Bell, the second star to the right, and the mermaid lagoon, all stand out in my mind as wonderful memories of this classic tale. Now the movie is... -
REVIEW: Les Misèrables – a Triumph from Stage to Screen
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 3 CommentsLes Misérables is one of the first stage productions I saw as a teenager in high school, after having grown up seeing musicals and other shows with my family. I’ve mentioned before how my mother was in the Corps de Ballet at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, and a... -
Stocking Stuffer: Pixar Short Film Collection Volume 2 Now on Blu-Ray
Posted on December 5, 2012 | No CommentsPixar’s short films are what made me fall in love with them, many years ago. I’ve discussed in the past how I first saw Tin Toy back at an Animation Film Festival in Boston back in the 1990′s, so the Pixar shorts collections are always a favorite in our house.... -
Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln: A Powerful Look At Our Nation’s History
Posted on November 15, 2012 | No CommentsIn our present day of social media, apps and instant gratification, it can be hard to impart the lessons of our U.S. history and the people that made our land great, in a way that has a memorable effect. Because of this, the motion picture industry can be a powerful... -
Disney Pixar’s Brave Comes to DVD and Blu-Ray-What to Expect
Posted on November 13, 2012 | 1 CommentI absolutely loved Brave when it came out, perhaps because of the strong mother-daughter theme, perhaps because of the simply gorgeous animation from Pixar. Either way, I was thrilled to be sent the Brave 5-Disc Ultimate Collector’s Edition Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray 3D, DVD and Digital Copy. It really IS the ultimate... -
REVIEW: Wreck-It Ralph Is a Game-Changing Masterpiece From Disney Animation
Posted on November 2, 2012 | No CommentsI will admit, I fell in love with Wreck-It Ralph before I even saw one clip from the movie. We first heard about it at the Disney D23 Expo in Anaheim in August of 2011. When I heard it was an 8-bit game bad guy that traveled to other video... -
Pete’s Dragon on Blu-Ray for Die-Hard Disney Fans
Posted on November 1, 2012 | No CommentsIt had been quite some time since I’d seen Pete’s Dragon, other than Elliott lighting up the end of the Main Street Electrical Parade here at the Magic Kingdom. I was probably quite young and may have seen it when it was played on the original Disney Channel, but I... -
Disney’s Secret of the Wings Brings Magical Messages Home
Posted on October 17, 2012 | 1 CommentA magical fairy adventure for the whole family, Secret of the Wings invites audiences to join Tinker Bell and friends on their new adventure into the never-before-seen mysterious Winter Woods, where Tinker Bell finds out that she has a sister and discovers other incredible secrets that will change her life... -
Disney’s Classic Cinderella Comes to Blu-ray
Posted on October 15, 2012 | No CommentsWhen I was first sent Cinderella on Blu-ray, I was instantly amazed at how flawless the animation looked. As a Disney fan, we sometimes take the classics for granted, especially when we so often see different incarnations of the films in the theme parks. When you see Cinderella as a... -
Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie – A Fun Homage To Creepy Movies Past
Posted on October 6, 2012 | 3 CommentsFans of Tim Burton will no doubt have seen or heard of the original incarnation of Frankenweenie, which was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 1984 as a live action black and white short film. Burton was fired for making the film, for “wasting company resources.” Disney later saw the... -
Disney Classics Old and New Now On Blu-ray Combo Packs
Posted on August 24, 2012 | No CommentsOne thing I love about Disney Pictures bringing out new movies on special edition or Blu-ray release is that I get to see movies I haven’t seen in decades, and usually hold some wonderful childhood memory for me or now, my family. Disney has now released a handful of new-to-Blu-ray... -
Guest MOVIE REVIEW: The Bourne Legacy
Posted on August 22, 2012 | No CommentsA few weeks back, my husband had the opportunity to attend a screening of Universal Pictures The Bourne Legacy – here’s his review of the film: The Bourne Legacy is a good movie, and good addition to the Bourne franchise. It can best be reviewed by breaking the movie down... -
REVIEW: The Odd Life of Timothy Green – A Heartwarming Instant Classic
Posted on August 5, 2012 | 2 CommentsI was almost reluctant to attend a media screening of Disney’s The Odd Life of Timothy Green, simply because I knew it would be a tear-jerker. Since I cry at the drop of a hat (just watching or listening to other people’s kids at Walt Disney World makes me tear... -
Treasure Planet and Home on the Range Now on Blu-ray
Posted on July 15, 2012 | No CommentsI’m always thrilled when Disney releases more of its feature animated films on Blu-ray, because I know it means the best quality picture, and I usually get to introduce my children to a film they either hadn’t seen or have forgotten about. In this case, Treasure Planet was one of... -
Pixar Short “La Luna” – A Heartwarming Tale Of Generations
Posted on June 18, 2012 | 1 CommentTin Toy the very first Pixar short I saw back in the early 1990′s when I’d attend animation festivals in Boston. I fell in love with their ability to pull you in to the story and tug at your heartstrings. Who else could show you a silly wind-up toy or... -
Spoiler-Free REVIEW of Disney-Pixar’s #Brave-A Role Model is Born
Posted on June 15, 2012 | 4 CommentsSince first hearing about a fiery redheaded girl who could shoot a bow and arrow, I knew I would love this movie – Brave. Last year, we were treated to a preview at the D23 Expo in Anaheim and I’ve been waiting impatiently ever since to see the full film.... -
GIVEAWAY – JOHN CARTER Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack [CLOSED]
Posted on June 12, 2012 | 32 CommentsIt’s no secret that I love John Carter. Now that John Carter is available on DVD and Blu-ray, there are even more cool things to discover about the movie and film-making process. Along with bonus footage, interviews, and bloopers, Disney’s Second Screen allows you to learn all sorts of behind-the-scenes... -
REVIEW: Marvel’s The Avengers Lives Up to the Hype For Fans and Newbies
Posted on May 1, 2012 | 3 CommentsI must confess, I am sort of a half-hearted comic book geek-girl. I never really got into superhero comics, but I certainly grew up reading others. My summers were filled with Archie and Jughead comics, peppered with Casper the Friendly Ghost and Donald Duck for good measure. I’ve also always... -
Tween Movie Must-Sees: Geek Charming and The Three Musketeers
Posted on March 26, 2012 | 1 CommentI love sharing movie reviews of films I love, such as Disney classics or newly released masterpieces. Sometimes there are a few that aren’t exactly Oscar-worthy, but are still fun DVDs to have in stock – especially if you have a tween or teen in the house and need to... -
It’s Actually Pretty Easy Being Green. Muppets DVD Review + Soundtrack Giveaway!
Posted on March 19, 2012 | 26 CommentsI feel as though of all the DVD/Blu-ray reviews I do here on Zannaland, this one – The Muppets, is probably the most unnecessary of all. (I know, I’m a great promoter ) Everyone I’ve talked to or shown a photo of the dvd to, has said “Oh, we can’t... -
10 Things Parents Should Know About Disney’s John Carter
Posted on March 8, 2012 | No CommentsI was recently pointed to this article and thought it was a brilliantly written breakdown about the film, for parents and any adult wondering about the film. While I discuss my thoughts on John Carter here, this article gives a Q&A style top ten for those hesitant to see the... -
John Carter – The Greatest Movie You Don’t Want to See
Posted on March 6, 2012 | 3 CommentsWhen buzz first surfaced about John Carter, I took little notice. I thought it was cool that Andrew Stanton was branching out from Pixar animated films, the fact that it was an Edgar Rice Burroughs story piqued my interest slightly, but seeing the first teaser trailer, it was lost again...
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