When you look back on your childhood through a rainbow haze of nostalgia and Kool-Aid binges, everything looks pretty darn spectacular. Life was simpler, Saturday morning cartoons were your heaviest commitment, Twizzlers were a lot cheaper, and every movie was super awesome.
How awesome were they, though, when you finally recover from your Kool-Aid hangover? Look, it's tough to rag on kids' movies -- no one wants to be the person to call out adorable anthropomorphic animals. It's not a good look. But we're here to do the hard jobs: To save our children from suffering through some horrible sequels. To save you from watching the same terrible movie 12 times per week with tiny, obsessive humans. To cut through the crap once and for all.
'Son of the Mask' (2005)
Let's get this one out of the way. Jim Carrey is "The Mask." "The Mask" is Jim Carrey. The...
How awesome were they, though, when you finally recover from your Kool-Aid hangover? Look, it's tough to rag on kids' movies -- no one wants to be the person to call out adorable anthropomorphic animals. It's not a good look. But we're here to do the hard jobs: To save our children from suffering through some horrible sequels. To save you from watching the same terrible movie 12 times per week with tiny, obsessive humans. To cut through the crap once and for all.
'Son of the Mask' (2005)
Let's get this one out of the way. Jim Carrey is "The Mask." "The Mask" is Jim Carrey. The...
- 5/17/2016
- by Dan Ketchum
- Moviefone
When you look back on your childhood through a rainbow haze of nostalgia and Kool-Aid binges, everything looks pretty darn spectacular. Life was simpler, Saturday morning cartoons were your heaviest commitment, Twizzlers were a lot cheaper, and every movie was super awesome.
How awesome were they, though, when you finally recover from your Kool-Aid hangover? Look, it's tough to rag on kids' movies -- no one wants to be the person to call out adorable anthropomorphic animals. It's not a good look. But we're here to do the hard jobs: To save our children from suffering through some horrible sequels. To save you from watching the same terrible movie 12 times per week with tiny, obsessive humans. To cut through the crap once and for all.
'Son of the Mask' (2005)
Let's get this one out of the way. Jim Carrey is "The Mask." "The Mask" is Jim Carrey. The...
How awesome were they, though, when you finally recover from your Kool-Aid hangover? Look, it's tough to rag on kids' movies -- no one wants to be the person to call out adorable anthropomorphic animals. It's not a good look. But we're here to do the hard jobs: To save our children from suffering through some horrible sequels. To save you from watching the same terrible movie 12 times per week with tiny, obsessive humans. To cut through the crap once and for all.
'Son of the Mask' (2005)
Let's get this one out of the way. Jim Carrey is "The Mask." "The Mask" is Jim Carrey. The...
- 5/17/2016
- by Dan Ketchum
- Moviefone
Does Hollywood try to remake/sequelize/franchise-extend every single one of its successful movies? Sometimes it feels that way, but there’s a little more nuance to studio practices than that. If you’re looking for meaning in this summer’s blockbuster season – not always easy – you could call it Dr. JurassicMax or How Hollywood Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Reboot. Rebooting franchises isn’t as common, well-received, or lucrative as you might think. Today let’s look briefly at the history of the reboot – and how this summer changed it.
First, what technically counts as a reboot? One school would say that anytime the cast shuffles, it’s a reboot, meaning we’re now on the second reboot (and third iteration) of Spider-Man films. That’s pretty rare; far more often, duration between films is the deciding factor, and it just doesn’t feel right to slap...
First, what technically counts as a reboot? One school would say that anytime the cast shuffles, it’s a reboot, meaning we’re now on the second reboot (and third iteration) of Spider-Man films. That’s pretty rare; far more often, duration between films is the deciding factor, and it just doesn’t feel right to slap...
- 7/26/2015
- by Daniel Smith-Rowsey
- SoundOnSight
Sequels and spinoffs are all the rage on the big screen these days, but the news that Disney is moving forward with a Frozen 2 still comes as something of a surprise considering the studio has been reticent to pump out theatrically-released follow-ups to its biggest hits - only The Three Caballeros, The Rescuers Down Under, Fantasia 2000 and Winnie the Pooh are part of the Disney Animated Canon.
However, throughout the '90s and '00s Disney had a lucrative side-business in direct-to-video sequels that were turned around quickly and cheaply and made the studio a fast buck. Many execs felt that these cheapened the originals and John Lasseter put the brakes on them, although the recent Tinker Bell films (branching out from Peter Pan) have their roots in this release model.
Digital Spy revisits 13 of Disney's most unnecessary straight-to-video sequels below:
Aladdin: The Return of Jafar (1994)
The very first...
However, throughout the '90s and '00s Disney had a lucrative side-business in direct-to-video sequels that were turned around quickly and cheaply and made the studio a fast buck. Many execs felt that these cheapened the originals and John Lasseter put the brakes on them, although the recent Tinker Bell films (branching out from Peter Pan) have their roots in this release model.
Digital Spy revisits 13 of Disney's most unnecessary straight-to-video sequels below:
Aladdin: The Return of Jafar (1994)
The very first...
- 3/14/2015
- Digital Spy
Planes: Fire & Rescue, much like the Cars sequel, spins us into an entirely new world, and though the Cars franchise sequels haven’t been quite the blockbusters Pixar might have hoped for, this broader sequel theory has made them both far better films than simpler “add-on” efforts might have managed.
Dusty finds himself out of the racing game, and quickly joins with a crew of rescue vehicles who keep an eye on a vast forest in order to contain fires. Naturally, this isn’t something that sounds like a great time to Dusty at first, but he learns that there’s a lot more to life than being in the spotlight.
This all kicks off because Dusty continually pushes himself too far, damaging a part that can’t be replaced. In a fairly obvious maneuver, he ends up crashing, and causing a fire. This leads to the airport being shut down,...
Dusty finds himself out of the racing game, and quickly joins with a crew of rescue vehicles who keep an eye on a vast forest in order to contain fires. Naturally, this isn’t something that sounds like a great time to Dusty at first, but he learns that there’s a lot more to life than being in the spotlight.
This all kicks off because Dusty continually pushes himself too far, damaging a part that can’t be replaced. In a fairly obvious maneuver, he ends up crashing, and causing a fire. This leads to the airport being shut down,...
- 2/17/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Pixar
The home video revolution changed the way we watch movies. Suddenly the cinema wasn’t the be all and end all of film; we could now watch what we want, when we want. VHS didn’t just bring big budget blockbusters to our livings rooms, however. Just as streaming sites are now making their own ‘TV’ shows, video distributors started having their own stab at movie making. Although the results weren’t quite Orange Is The New Black.
Cheaply made with exploitive titles and garish cover art, direct-to-video films sit in stores as the bastard cousin of their cinematic fellows. Ranging from cheap knock-offs of big blockbusters (Transmorphers) and one-note B-Movies (Sharknado) to sequels to existing movies (those crummy American Pie sequels were released this way), direct-to-video tends to show the worst movies have to offer.
One of the most infamous examples are Disney’s spew of cheap sequels...
The home video revolution changed the way we watch movies. Suddenly the cinema wasn’t the be all and end all of film; we could now watch what we want, when we want. VHS didn’t just bring big budget blockbusters to our livings rooms, however. Just as streaming sites are now making their own ‘TV’ shows, video distributors started having their own stab at movie making. Although the results weren’t quite Orange Is The New Black.
Cheaply made with exploitive titles and garish cover art, direct-to-video films sit in stores as the bastard cousin of their cinematic fellows. Ranging from cheap knock-offs of big blockbusters (Transmorphers) and one-note B-Movies (Sharknado) to sequels to existing movies (those crummy American Pie sequels were released this way), direct-to-video tends to show the worst movies have to offer.
One of the most infamous examples are Disney’s spew of cheap sequels...
- 8/1/2014
- by Alex Leadbeater
- Obsessed with Film
Wamg has your passes to take all your little peeps to see Disney’s Planes: Fire And Rescue!
The movie is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.
When world-famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous team, including spirited air tanker Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voice of Wes Studi), ex-military transport Cabbie (voice of Captain Dale Dye) and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
The movie is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.
When world-famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous team, including spirited air tanker Dipper (voice of Julie Bowen), heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter (voice of Wes Studi), ex-military transport Cabbie (voice of Captain Dale Dye) and a lively bunch of brave all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.
- 7/9/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Disney has released a set of beautiful vintage posters ahead of the release of Planes 2: Fire And Rescue.
Dusty and the gang are the focus of the posters – designed by Art Director Toby Wilson early in the production of the movie. The Americana-style concepts for the look of Piston Peak National Park were inspired by vintage 1930s Wpa-era prints.
©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Planes 2: Fire And Rescue is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.
When world-famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous team,...
Dusty and the gang are the focus of the posters – designed by Art Director Toby Wilson early in the production of the movie. The Americana-style concepts for the look of Piston Peak National Park were inspired by vintage 1930s Wpa-era prints.
©2014 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Planes 2: Fire And Rescue is a new comedy-adventure about second chances, featuring a dynamic crew of elite firefighting aircraft devoted to protecting historic Piston Peak National Park from raging wildfire.
When world-famous air racer Dusty (voice of Dane Cook) learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire-and-rescue helicopter Blade Ranger (voice of Ed Harris) and his courageous team,...
- 5/30/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride
Directed by Darrell Rooney
Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Starring Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Jason Marsden, Nathan Lane, Suzanne Pleshette, Andy Dick, Moira Kelly
Is it enough for a movie to not be terrible? On the face of it, this question’s pretty easy to tackle. Any movie, no matter the intended audience or the genre, needs to be more than not awful. But I do wonder if my standards for certain movies should be lowered depending on the context. I bring this up, of course, in reference to direct-to-dvd sequels from the Walt Disney Company. It’s fair to say that no one expects these movies to be on the same level of quality as their predecessors. That’s why, for example, it’s so notable to remember that Toy Story 2 was originally going to be a direct-to-dvd sequel...
Directed by Darrell Rooney
Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus
Starring Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Jason Marsden, Nathan Lane, Suzanne Pleshette, Andy Dick, Moira Kelly
Is it enough for a movie to not be terrible? On the face of it, this question’s pretty easy to tackle. Any movie, no matter the intended audience or the genre, needs to be more than not awful. But I do wonder if my standards for certain movies should be lowered depending on the context. I bring this up, of course, in reference to direct-to-dvd sequels from the Walt Disney Company. It’s fair to say that no one expects these movies to be on the same level of quality as their predecessors. That’s why, for example, it’s so notable to remember that Toy Story 2 was originally going to be a direct-to-dvd sequel...
- 11/17/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
Warner has rounded up a new gang for A Christmas Story 2.
Warner has produced a sequel to the now classic 1983 comedy A Christmas Story, which regularly makes the top or close to top spot on Best Christmas Movie lists. A Christmas Story 2 brings up only one thought:
Really?
Back when DVD was still relatively new and studios realized people didn’t mind buying movies they hadn’t heard of as long they were familiar and on DVD (which didn’t have the stink VHS had always carried), we got a slew of these films: numerous Bring It Ons, American Pies and others.
Warner even created a division solely to produce these low-budget straight-to-dvd sequels, called Warner Premiere (which made A Christmas Story 2). And the studio wasn’t alone.
At first, Hollywood stuck with sequels of new theatrical hits, but soon they started digging into older titles, like The Scorpion King...
Warner has produced a sequel to the now classic 1983 comedy A Christmas Story, which regularly makes the top or close to top spot on Best Christmas Movie lists. A Christmas Story 2 brings up only one thought:
Really?
Back when DVD was still relatively new and studios realized people didn’t mind buying movies they hadn’t heard of as long they were familiar and on DVD (which didn’t have the stink VHS had always carried), we got a slew of these films: numerous Bring It Ons, American Pies and others.
Warner even created a division solely to produce these low-budget straight-to-dvd sequels, called Warner Premiere (which made A Christmas Story 2). And the studio wasn’t alone.
At first, Hollywood stuck with sequels of new theatrical hits, but soon they started digging into older titles, like The Scorpion King...
- 8/23/2012
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
The Fox and the Hound 2
Directed by Jim Kammerud
Written by Roger S.H. Schulman and Rich Burns
Starring Reba McEntire, Patrick Swayze, Jeff Foxworthy
There are a few sure ways to get me uninvolved in a story, and prequels are at the top of the list. Considering how prevalent prequels are in our culture these days, it’s worth clarifying why they almost always do nothing for me. I’m sure, for example, I’ll go into more detail on this topic when we discuss Monsters University on the podcast next summer, but now’s just as good a time to get into it. What prequels do chiefly is eliminate tension. For this discussion, we can extend that into midquels, a shudder-worthy term referring to stories that take place within the larger timeline of its predecessor. Whether it’s a prequel or a midquel, such a story features as...
Directed by Jim Kammerud
Written by Roger S.H. Schulman and Rich Burns
Starring Reba McEntire, Patrick Swayze, Jeff Foxworthy
There are a few sure ways to get me uninvolved in a story, and prequels are at the top of the list. Considering how prevalent prequels are in our culture these days, it’s worth clarifying why they almost always do nothing for me. I’m sure, for example, I’ll go into more detail on this topic when we discuss Monsters University on the podcast next summer, but now’s just as good a time to get into it. What prequels do chiefly is eliminate tension. For this discussion, we can extend that into midquels, a shudder-worthy term referring to stories that take place within the larger timeline of its predecessor. Whether it’s a prequel or a midquel, such a story features as...
- 8/1/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
Once more into the fray, dear friends. Yes, this week on Mousterpiece Cinema, Josh and Gabe return to the regular schedule by ripping off another painful bandage known as the 2006 direct-to-dvd midquel The Fox and the Hound 2. But it features the voices of Reba McEntire and Patrick Swayze! What could go wrong? Well, the unfortunate answer is quite a lot. Josh and Gabe are joined by special guest Corey Atad to talk about exactly what did go wrong with this uninvolving and dull story, to discuss whether or not these types of movies destroyed Disney’s reputation, and to reveal which of them worked on The Dark Knight Rises. No, the last point doesn’t have much to do with The Fox and the Hound 2, but you may be surprised by the answer. You’ll have to check out the new Mousterpiece Cinema to find out!
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- 8/1/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
Once more into the fray, dear friends. Yes, this week on Mousterpiece Cinema, Josh and Gabe return to the regular schedule by ripping off another painful bandage known as the 2006 direct-to-dvd midquel The Fox and the Hound 2. But it features the voices of Reba McEntire and Patrick Swayze! What could go wrong? Well, the unfortunate answer is quite a lot. Josh and Gabe are joined by special guest Corey Atad to talk about exactly what did go wrong with this uninvolving and dull story, to discuss whether or not these types of movies destroyed Disney’s reputation, and to reveal which of them worked on The Dark Knight Rises. No, the last point doesn’t have much to do with The Fox and the Hound 2, but you may be surprised by the answer. You’ll have to check out the new Mousterpiece Cinema to find out!
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- 7/28/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
The Fox and the Hound 2
Directed by Jim Kammerud
Written by Roger S.H. Schulman and Rich Burns
Starring Reba McEntire, Patrick Swayze, Jeff Foxworthy
There are a few sure ways to get me uninvolved in a story, and prequels are at the top of the list. Considering how prevalent prequels are in our culture these days, it’s worth clarifying why they almost always do nothing for me. I’m sure, for example, I’ll go into more detail on this topic when we discuss Monsters University on the podcast next summer, but now’s just as good a time to get into it. What prequels do chiefly is eliminate tension. For this discussion, we can extend that into midquels, a shudder-worthy term referring to stories that take place within the larger timeline of its predecessor. Whether it’s a prequel or a midquel, such a story features as...
Directed by Jim Kammerud
Written by Roger S.H. Schulman and Rich Burns
Starring Reba McEntire, Patrick Swayze, Jeff Foxworthy
There are a few sure ways to get me uninvolved in a story, and prequels are at the top of the list. Considering how prevalent prequels are in our culture these days, it’s worth clarifying why they almost always do nothing for me. I’m sure, for example, I’ll go into more detail on this topic when we discuss Monsters University on the podcast next summer, but now’s just as good a time to get into it. What prequels do chiefly is eliminate tension. For this discussion, we can extend that into midquels, a shudder-worthy term referring to stories that take place within the larger timeline of its predecessor. Whether it’s a prequel or a midquel, such a story features as...
- 7/28/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
This is the Mousterpiece Cinema schedule for the first six months of 2012:
January 7th, 2012: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs(1937)
January 14th, 2012: The Mighty Ducks (1992)
January 21st, 2012: The Love Bug (1968)
January 28th, 2012: Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002)
February 4th, 2012: Mary Poppins (1964)
February 11th, 2012: The Black Cauldron (1985)
February 18th, 2012: Herbie Rides Again (1974)
February 25th, 2012: The Secret World of Arrietty (2012)
March 3rd, 2012: D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
March 10th, 2012: Lady and the Tramp (1955)
March 17th, 2012: John Carter (2012)
March 24th, 2012: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
March 31st, 2012: The Wild (2006)
April 7th, 2012: D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
April 14th, 2012: Fantasia (1940)
April 21st, 2012: Cool Runnings (1993)
April 28th, 2012: The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
May 5th, 2012: Chimpanzee (2012)
May 12th, 2012: The Avengers (2012)
May 19th, 2012: Fantasia 2000 (1999)
May 26th, 2012: Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
June 2nd, 2012: Wall-e (2008)
June 9th,...
January 7th, 2012: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs(1937)
January 14th, 2012: The Mighty Ducks (1992)
January 21st, 2012: The Love Bug (1968)
January 28th, 2012: Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002)
February 4th, 2012: Mary Poppins (1964)
February 11th, 2012: The Black Cauldron (1985)
February 18th, 2012: Herbie Rides Again (1974)
February 25th, 2012: The Secret World of Arrietty (2012)
March 3rd, 2012: D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
March 10th, 2012: Lady and the Tramp (1955)
March 17th, 2012: John Carter (2012)
March 24th, 2012: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
March 31st, 2012: The Wild (2006)
April 7th, 2012: D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
April 14th, 2012: Fantasia (1940)
April 21st, 2012: Cool Runnings (1993)
April 28th, 2012: The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006)
May 5th, 2012: Chimpanzee (2012)
May 12th, 2012: The Avengers (2012)
May 19th, 2012: Fantasia 2000 (1999)
May 26th, 2012: Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
June 2nd, 2012: Wall-e (2008)
June 9th,...
- 1/7/2012
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
When the subject of Disney movies comes up, one film always stands out to me as not getting enough attention. The Fox and the Hound is now out in a 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray release which includes The Fox and the Hound 2, and I'm hopeful that the re-issue allows another generation to add some support to the popularity of both films.
For all that weaves of complicated friendship are not at all uncommon, there is a unique mix at play in The Fox and the Hound that delivers exceedingly well to younger audiences. Not only, as we all know, a fun and engaging movie, but an interesting and relatable situation for all kids, who find friendships waxing and waning.
The presentation of how all aspects of one's life can put pressure on actions, and perspectives can be complex and blurry, is wonderfully drawn, and surprising purposeful to kids who only...
For all that weaves of complicated friendship are not at all uncommon, there is a unique mix at play in The Fox and the Hound that delivers exceedingly well to younger audiences. Not only, as we all know, a fun and engaging movie, but an interesting and relatable situation for all kids, who find friendships waxing and waning.
The presentation of how all aspects of one's life can put pressure on actions, and perspectives can be complex and blurry, is wonderfully drawn, and surprising purposeful to kids who only...
- 8/18/2011
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
For the sake of this review, there are two different types of Disney animated features: originals and sequels. Thanks to the total disrespect Disney had for its own franchises in the late 90s and most of the last decade, there’s a collection of half-baked sequels to many of their most beloved films. The amount of effort that went into them often was as little as reversing the character roles of the original and rehashing it all over again. In their release of The Fox and the Hound on Blu-ray we get one of each type, as they’ve also seen fit to include the half-assed, direct-to-video 2006 sequel, The Fox and the Hound 2, which might be one of the worst as it actually destroys the atmosphere of the first and has animation with nowhere near the beauty of the original. It would stand to reason then that most will...
- 8/16/2011
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Chicago – As far as kiddie tearjerkers go, “The Fox and the Hound” is one of Disney’s finest. It’s not a great film, and certainly not in the same league as the watershed game-changers that came before or the renaissance masterworks that followed. But it is a tender and bittersweet fable with a message of refreshing complexity. At its heart is a friendship that society has deemed unsustainable, and the film doesn’t shy away from its troubling repercussions.
Based on the novel by Daniel Mannix, this 1981 effort functioned as a crucial turning point in the history of Disney studios, when veteran animators like Wolfgang Reitherman were replaced by a slate of new talent including Ron Clements and John Musker (future co-directors of “The Little Mermaid”). Creative differences intensified between the old guard and the rookies, many of whom found the project to be distressingly bland. This caused the...
Based on the novel by Daniel Mannix, this 1981 effort functioned as a crucial turning point in the history of Disney studios, when veteran animators like Wolfgang Reitherman were replaced by a slate of new talent including Ron Clements and John Musker (future co-directors of “The Little Mermaid”). Creative differences intensified between the old guard and the rookies, many of whom found the project to be distressingly bland. This caused the...
- 8/12/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The Movie Pool loves them some classic Disney, especially the new Fox and the Hound 2-Movie Collection on Blu-ray and DVD!
Blu-ray And DVD Specs
Aspect Ratio: Fox and the Hound 1.66:1; Fox and the Hound II 1.78:1
Running Time: Fox and the Hound 83 minutes; Fox and the Hound II 69 minutes
Rating: G (both films)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, English Descriptive Video Service 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French
Subtitles: English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, French, Spanish
Special Features: "Unlikely Friends" featurette (on the Blu-ray only), "Passing the Baton" Making of featurette (Fox and the Hound DVD only), "The Making of the Music" featurette (Fox and the Hound II DVD only), Lucas Grabeel music video (Fox and the Hound II DVD only).
The Set-up
The Fox and the Hound: A young hound dog named Copper befriends a baby fox named Tod, but after the two begin to get older,...
Blu-ray And DVD Specs
Aspect Ratio: Fox and the Hound 1.66:1; Fox and the Hound II 1.78:1
Running Time: Fox and the Hound 83 minutes; Fox and the Hound II 69 minutes
Rating: G (both films)
Audio: English 5.1 DTS-hd Master Audio, English Descriptive Video Service 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, French
Subtitles: English Subtitles for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired, French, Spanish
Special Features: "Unlikely Friends" featurette (on the Blu-ray only), "Passing the Baton" Making of featurette (Fox and the Hound DVD only), "The Making of the Music" featurette (Fox and the Hound II DVD only), Lucas Grabeel music video (Fox and the Hound II DVD only).
The Set-up
The Fox and the Hound: A young hound dog named Copper befriends a baby fox named Tod, but after the two begin to get older,...
- 8/8/2011
- Cinelinx
In case you missed it, for the month, we were Obsessed With Pixar, a site-wide take-over on our previous home Obsessed With Film that was designed to show our appreciation for the greatest animation studio in the history of film-making. But what makes Pixar so great? Is it just the films? Is it the characters? Is it the joyful and playful ethos behind the company? Or is it all of the above?
Well, follow the link to find out exactly why we love Pixar…
1. The characters: Woody and Buzz
The relationship that a lot of Pixar’s modern reputation was built on, the sometimes volatile dynamic between the “wimpy cowboy doll” and his Space Ranger best buddy is built on the solid foundation of exceptional character development and wonderful, appropriate voice work by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
2. The Alternative Posters
Not content with merely making incredibly beautiful primary materials,...
Well, follow the link to find out exactly why we love Pixar…
1. The characters: Woody and Buzz
The relationship that a lot of Pixar’s modern reputation was built on, the sometimes volatile dynamic between the “wimpy cowboy doll” and his Space Ranger best buddy is built on the solid foundation of exceptional character development and wonderful, appropriate voice work by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
2. The Alternative Posters
Not content with merely making incredibly beautiful primary materials,...
- 7/15/2011
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
We’ve received all the details of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s upcoming release of Blu-ray and DVD combo packs of The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2.
As we told you a couple of months back, the 1981 animated film The Fox and the Hound (featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell) and its 2006 DVD premiere movie prequel The Fox and the Hound 2 (with voices provided by Reba McEntire and Patrick Swayze) will be available on Aug. 9 as 30th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection packs.
The original The Fox and the Hound from 1981.
Here’s the breakdown and list prices on the Blu-ray and DVD sets:
3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack ($39.99 srp)
1 Blu-ray Disc that has both films on it
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound 2
2-dvd Set ($29.99 srp)
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound...
As we told you a couple of months back, the 1981 animated film The Fox and the Hound (featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell) and its 2006 DVD premiere movie prequel The Fox and the Hound 2 (with voices provided by Reba McEntire and Patrick Swayze) will be available on Aug. 9 as 30th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection packs.
The original The Fox and the Hound from 1981.
Here’s the breakdown and list prices on the Blu-ray and DVD sets:
3-Disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack ($39.99 srp)
1 Blu-ray Disc that has both films on it
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound 2
2-dvd Set ($29.99 srp)
1 DVD of The Fox and the Hound...
- 5/9/2011
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
In the tradition of heart-warming films, such as Bambi and Dumbo, comes Disney.s classic tales that taught us the power of friendship in The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2, in a special 30th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection. For the first time ever in high-definition, consumers can now experience the brilliant, humor-filled adventures of best friends Copper and Tod in an all-new digitally restored version of the original 1981 film, arriving to stores on August 9, 2011.
Featuring an all-star cast of voice talents, toe-tapping music and fantastic bonus features, consumers can take home two of Disney.s beloved ―tails.∥ The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2, 2-Movie Collection features both movies in a single 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack. This release provides families with the value, versatility and opportunity to enjoy their favorite movies how they want, when they want and on the...
Featuring an all-star cast of voice talents, toe-tapping music and fantastic bonus features, consumers can take home two of Disney.s beloved ―tails.∥ The Fox and the Hound and The Fox and the Hound 2, 2-Movie Collection features both movies in a single 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack. This release provides families with the value, versatility and opportunity to enjoy their favorite movies how they want, when they want and on the...
- 5/9/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Our favorite talking mouse is coming to Blu-ray on June 28. That day, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release in high-definition four family movies based on well known children’s books: Stuart Little and its sequel, Jumanji and Zathura: A Space Adventure.
Stuart Little 2
Based on the books by renowned children’s book author E.B. White, 1999’s Stuart Little and 2002’s Stuart Little 2 star Hugh Laurie (TV’s House) and Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise) as Mr. and Mrs. Little, who adopt the lovable talking mouse Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox, Back to the Future movies). Stuart must adjust to his new family as he tries to get along with his new brother (Jonathan Lipnicki, Jerry Maguire) and the family cat (voiced by Nathan Lane, The Lion King). Chazz Palminteri (The Dukes), Steve Zahn (TV’s Treme), David Alan Grier (Astro Boy), James Woods (Once Upon a Time in America...
Stuart Little 2
Based on the books by renowned children’s book author E.B. White, 1999’s Stuart Little and 2002’s Stuart Little 2 star Hugh Laurie (TV’s House) and Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise) as Mr. and Mrs. Little, who adopt the lovable talking mouse Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox, Back to the Future movies). Stuart must adjust to his new family as he tries to get along with his new brother (Jonathan Lipnicki, Jerry Maguire) and the family cat (voiced by Nathan Lane, The Lion King). Chazz Palminteri (The Dukes), Steve Zahn (TV’s Treme), David Alan Grier (Astro Boy), James Woods (Once Upon a Time in America...
- 4/19/2011
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Jeff Foxworthy has turned his Blue Collar comedy into a multimillion-dollar franchise that translated to books, TV shows, and as learned on his recent appearance in "Shark Tank," beef jerky. Now, the "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" host is taking his redneck power to the big screen. He is executive producing and taking an acting role in the sports comedy indie Crackerjack. The story stars Wes Murphy (Robert Pattinson's Twilight stand-in) as a southern guy trying to keep his girlfriend while dealing with abandonment issues all while trying to win the Church League softball championship. Foxworthy will play a sports announcer. Filming starts in Savannah, Ga., today.
Foxworthy has, of course, been on the big screen before as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour movie (where he just performed his act). He's also voice characters in animated movies like Racing Stripes, The Fox and the Hound 2...
Foxworthy has, of course, been on the big screen before as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour movie (where he just performed his act). He's also voice characters in animated movies like Racing Stripes, The Fox and the Hound 2...
- 4/15/2011
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy will make his live-action onscreen feature debut with the sports comedy Crackerjack, which he is also exec producing.
Bryan Coley is writing and directing the indie project, while Darren Moorman, Mil Cannon, and Matthew Pope are producing. The production started shooting yesterday in Savannah, Georgia.
Newbie Wes Murphy stars as the titular Bo “Crackerjack” Bailey Jr., a homegrown irresponsible southern boy trying to deal with abandonment issues and maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, all while leading his church softball team to victory. Jeff Foxworthy is set for a supporting role as a softball announcer.
Coley is a theater director who used several local actors to round out the cast including Bethany Anne Lind, who plays Crackerjack’s love interest.
While Foxworthy had his own eponymous TV show in the mid-1990s, his only other movie performances were voiced roles in Racing Stripes (2005) and direct-to-video The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006). Besides,...
Bryan Coley is writing and directing the indie project, while Darren Moorman, Mil Cannon, and Matthew Pope are producing. The production started shooting yesterday in Savannah, Georgia.
Newbie Wes Murphy stars as the titular Bo “Crackerjack” Bailey Jr., a homegrown irresponsible southern boy trying to deal with abandonment issues and maintain his relationship with his girlfriend, all while leading his church softball team to victory. Jeff Foxworthy is set for a supporting role as a softball announcer.
Coley is a theater director who used several local actors to round out the cast including Bethany Anne Lind, who plays Crackerjack’s love interest.
While Foxworthy had his own eponymous TV show in the mid-1990s, his only other movie performances were voiced roles in Racing Stripes (2005) and direct-to-video The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006). Besides,...
- 4/14/2011
- by Nikola Mraovic
- Filmofilia
Jeff Foxworthy has been entertaining (or, alternatively, annoying the crap out of) audiences for the better part of two decades with his “redneck” act making fun of his Southern upbringing. Even if you somehow avoided his short-lived TV show in the 90′s or those comedy tour specials that helped launch Larry the Cable Guy into superstardom (yes, it’s his fault), you know his “You Might be a Redneck” act or his stint hosting Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? for Fox. Weirdly enough, despite his many appearances on the small-screen, his only movie work has consisted of a couple of voice roles, one that landed in theaters (2005′s Racing Stripes) and one that went straight-to-video (2006′s The Fox and the Hound 2). In essence, Foxworthy is one of the few comedians to not care about starting a high-profile movie career, and as much as I hate to say it,...
- 4/13/2011
- by Jonathan Sullivan
- The Film Stage
If there's one thing that Disney has learned throughout the decades, it's to not let go of a good acting duo when it happens. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen have been voicing the loved Pixar animated characters Woody and Buzz for years, but could the two team up in a live-action feature soon? That's what Disney has in mind, signing the two for the film entitled "Jungle Cruise."Yes, before you start asking the question, is it based off the Disneyland ride. You know, the one where they're going through the river banks of the African jungles. There's no director attached, but Roger S.H. Schulman will be writing the script. Schulman's previous writing credits include "Shrek," "The Fox and the Hound 2" and several episodes of the Disney channel original series "Jonas."Tom Hanks will next be seen in his newly directed film "Larry Crowne." He'll be acting alongside Julia Roberts in the dramedy,...
- 3/2/2011
- LRMonline.com
Patrick Swayze was a charming cinematic rogue who starred as Sam Wheat in the romantic fantasy Ghost (1990). He portrayed the murdered lover of Demi Moore, who was able to communicate with his wife through a psychic, played by Whoopi Goldberg in an Oscar-winning performance.
Swayze was born in Houston, Texas, on April 18, 1952. His mother was choreographer Patsy Swayze, and Patrick trained as a dancer in the early 1970s. He made his film debut in the roller-disco flick Skatetown, U.S.A. in 1979.
Swayze earned honorary membership in `the Brat Pack’ with his role as Rob Lowe and C. Thomas Howell’s older brother in the 1983 film The Outsiders. He starred as Jed Eckert, leader of the Wolverines, the young freedom fighters who battled Soviet invaders in John Milius’ 1984 Cold War classic Red Dawn.
He was featured in an episode of Steven Spielberg’s fantasy television series Amazing Stories. He was...
Swayze was born in Houston, Texas, on April 18, 1952. His mother was choreographer Patsy Swayze, and Patrick trained as a dancer in the early 1970s. He made his film debut in the roller-disco flick Skatetown, U.S.A. in 1979.
Swayze earned honorary membership in `the Brat Pack’ with his role as Rob Lowe and C. Thomas Howell’s older brother in the 1983 film The Outsiders. He starred as Jed Eckert, leader of the Wolverines, the young freedom fighters who battled Soviet invaders in John Milius’ 1984 Cold War classic Red Dawn.
He was featured in an episode of Steven Spielberg’s fantasy television series Amazing Stories. He was...
- 11/6/2009
- by Harris Lentz
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Jeff Foxworthy will be an ox.
The comedian will voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in "Bunyan & Babe," the animated feature from MGM and Exodus Film Group.
The pic puts a modern twist on the classic folk tale of Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe, with the pair embarking on a mission to save a town from a rapacious real estate developer. John Goodman is set to voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer is the developer.
Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel are directing the pic, with Exodus execs John Eraklis and Max Howard producing. MGM acquired the project this year and will look to release it in 2011.
The CAA- and Parallel Entertainment-repped Foxworthy, known for his populist brand of stand-up comedy, has had voice roles in 2006's "The Fox and the Hound 2" and other pics. He hosts the Fox quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?...
The comedian will voice the role of Babe the Blue Ox in "Bunyan & Babe," the animated feature from MGM and Exodus Film Group.
The pic puts a modern twist on the classic folk tale of Paul Bunyan and his sidekick Babe, with the pair embarking on a mission to save a town from a rapacious real estate developer. John Goodman is set to voice Bunyan, and Kelsey Grammer is the developer.
Tony Bancroft and Jim Rygiel are directing the pic, with Exodus execs John Eraklis and Max Howard producing. MGM acquired the project this year and will look to release it in 2011.
The CAA- and Parallel Entertainment-repped Foxworthy, known for his populist brand of stand-up comedy, has had voice roles in 2006's "The Fox and the Hound 2" and other pics. He hosts the Fox quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?...
- 9/2/2009
- by By Steven Zeitchik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lucas Grabeel was born on November 23, 1984 to Stephen and Jean Grabeel in Springfield, Missouri. He has an older sister, Autumn. He was always interested in performing and even at a very young age, he and his sister would entertain their parents and friends with short skits, commercials and plays. School was always important to Lucas. He attended Logan-Rogersville Elementary and Middle Schools (Rogersville High School), and then Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri - as well as attending the Missouri Fine Arts Academy. In school he was a very good speaker on his feet and took 5th place in the Mshsaa Speech & Debate Championships in 2003. He also participated in all of the school’s theatrical productions - beginning with his sixth grade performance in The Secret Garden. He was in eight different school productions before graduating. In addition, he was also involved with the Y.E.S. Troup in his area.
- 6/19/2008
- by cjoyce@corp.popstar.com (Colleen Joyce)
- PopStar
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