Holiday Home Entertainment Definitive Guide September-November 2009
Sept. 1The Fourth Wise Man VISION prebook now; DVD $19.99 Family: A Magi (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah.
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Sept. 8
The Original Christmas Classics Limited Keepsake Edition CLASSIC/GENIUS prebook 7-28; DVD $39.98 Family: Includes Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and The Little Drummer Boy.
The Secret of the Nutcracker BFS prebook 8-25; DVD $19.98 Family: Adapted from E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic novel.
Sept. 29
WordWorld: Happy Holidays WordFriends NCIRCLE prebook 9-1; DVD $6.99 Family: Includes two episodes, “The Christmas Star” and “A Christmas Present for DOG.”
A Charlie Brown Christmas Deluxe Edition WARNER prebook 9-1; BD $29.99 Family: This 1965 TV special is about Charlie Brown trying to find the true meaning of Christmas.
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Deluxe Edition WARNER prebook 9-1; BD $29.99 Family: This 1966 TV special is about Grinch, a bitter, cave-dwelling creature, who tries to ruin Christmas in Whoville.
Frosty Friends HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 8-9; DVD $14.98 Preschool: Kids can bundle up with their favorite preschool pals from Hit.
Home Alone 2 FOX prebook 9-9; BD $34.99 Family: Kevin McCallister is back, as are the Wet Bandits, but this time they are all in the Big Apple.
I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown WARNER prebook 9-1; DVD $19.98 Family: In this TV special, Rerun wants a dog for Christmas.
Little Spirit GENIUS prebook 8-25; DVD $16.95 Family: When a friendly cabbie (Danny DeVito) tells two young sisters the story of a boy who moved to Manhattan, a magical adventure begins.
Miracle on 34th Street FOX prebook 9-9; BD $34.99 Family: In this 1994 remake, when a little girl meets a department store Santa, she is given something to believe in.
A Miser Brothers’ Christmas WARNER prebook 9-1; DVD $19.98 Family: Snow Miser and Heat Miser are framed for an accident involving Santa, and the two brothers must fill in for him in this TV movie.
VeggieTales Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving BIG IDEA/GENIUS prebook 8-25; DVD $14.93 Family: Tells the story of St. Nicholas, the world’s great giver, and features a duet by Amy Grant and the song’s writer, Matthew West.
Oct. 13Barney Tee-Riffic Holiday Collection HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 9-16; DVD $19.98 Preschool: Barney stars in this special holiday collection.
Bob the Builder: Building Crew Holiday Collection HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 9-16; DVD $19.98 Preschool: Bob the Builder has some holiday fun in three snowy tales.
Christmas Story LIGHTNING/ANCHOR BAY prebook 9-10; DVD $19.97 Family: Reveals the untold story of Santa’s life, as he overcomes personal tragedy and hardship in his youth to develop a big and pure heart filled with love for children around the world.
Gotta Catch Santa Claus LIONSGATE prebook 9-16; DVD $19.98 Family: William Shatner voices Santa in this story of a boy who sets out on a mission to catch St. Nick in order to prove his existence.
Home for Christmas FIRST LOOK prebook 9-9; BD $19.98 Family: Transforms the TV into a cozy fireplace with soothing Christmas music.
Last of the Summer Wine: Christmas Specials 1978-1982 BBC/WARNER prebook 9-8; DVD $24.98 Comedy: For Foggy, Compo and Clegg, the holiday season is no exception for wild adventures, gross misunderstandings and good old-fashioned fun.
My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure SHOUT! FACTORY/VIVENDI prebook 9-14; DVD $14.99 Preschool: All the ponies can’t wait for the Winter Wishes festival, where the Wishing Star grants each pony one special wish.
An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving SONY prebook 9-3; DVD $24.96 Family: Based on the short story by Louisa May Alcott.
Thomas & Friends: Sodor Friends Holiday Collection HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 9-16; DVD $19.98 Preschool: Travels down the tracks for cheery holiday adventures through the Island of Sodor.
Oct. 20In Search of Santa Claus: The True Story SMITHSONIAN/INFINITY prebook 9-15; DVD $9.98 Documentary: This family title explores the story of St. Nick.
Oct. 27Holiday in Buenos Aires: Felicidades & Jews in Space FACETS prebook 9-29; two-DVD $39.95 Family: Buenos Aires is the setting for these two comedy dramas about trying to connect with loved ones.
Nothing Like the Holidays ANCHOR BAY/STARZ prebook 9-24; DVD $29.98, BD $39.98 Comedy drama: John Leguizamo stars in this film about a Puerto Rican family in Chicago who may be celebrating their last Christmas together.
Nov. 3First Christmas VIVENDI prebook 10-6; DVD $19.99 Family: This story is told through the imagination of a young girl who discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Scruff: A Christmas Tale BKN/IMAGE prebook 10-6; DVD $9.97 Family: Scruff learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of friends and sharing.
Thomas & Friends Holiday Express HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 10-7; DVD $16.98 Preschool: Thomas enjoys snowy adventures on the Island of Sodor in this release packaged with an exclusive holiday train.
Nov. 10A Christmas Carol BKN/IMAGE prebook 10-13; DVD $9.97 Family: Charles Dickens’ holiday classic is told in CGI animation.
Magical Christmas Collection BKN/IMAGE prebook 10-13; DVD $14.98 Family: Four children’s stories filled with animals, love and original songs.
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