Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Kids and Family Video Editor, Doug Thomas FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: "Tarzan" director Kevin Lima * New Releases for Sale: "Madeline: Lost in Paris," "Famous Fred," "Return to Oz," "Sailor Moon R" * Little Girl, Big Britches: Madeline on Video * Food for Thought: The Back-to-School Bookshelf * Advance Orders: "The Prince of Egypt," "Labyrinth," "The Wizard of Oz" WORD FOR WORD ************* "I would say that the film that made me want to get into this was "The Jungle Book." I saw that when I was 5 years old, and I remember my mom loving it, and it sort of cemented my relationship with drawing for film." --Kevin Lima, director of Disney's "Tarzan." Read about Lima and codirector Chris Buck's favorite videos in Amazon.com's Celebrity Picks. Kids & Family NEW RELEASES FOR SALE ********************* "Madeline: Lost in Paris" (G) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IBKK/entertainmentsit Change is bad. Last year's ho-hum live-action film of Madeline can now be forgotten. This 75-minute animated feature is a bright new adventure for Ludwig Bemelmans's French heroine made by the same folks who have created Madeline shorts over the years. With a spirit, look, and tone faithful to the original tales, "Madeline: Lost in Paris"--the first "Madeline" video released by Disney--is a keeper. "Famous Fred" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0738920479/entertainmentsit The Doors of Wonder series (now with four videos including "The Rainbow Fish") has a great addition with the spry 30- minute short from England. We learn of a beloved, lazy cat who was actually a rock & roll star in the cat world. This 1997 short was nominated for an Oscar. "Return to Oz" (PG) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JMQC/entertainmentsit A bit too intense for young viewers, this 1985 sequel to the classic "Oz" has plenty of fans. Young Fairuza Balk is wonderful as Dorothy, who returns to Kansas in a daze. The film's brilliant design work can be traced to director Walter Murch and--get this--it's the only film the three- time Oscar-winning editor and sound man ever directed. Based on L. Frank Baum's novels "Ozma of Oz" and "The Land of Oz." "Return to Oz" is also available in widescreen format. Kids & Family "Sailor Moon R" (NR) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JDIL/entertainmentsit Alongside "Pokemon," this action series--made with girls in mind--is another popular import that has played in a slightly edited version on cable over the years. Ages 7 and up are best for this 60-minute feature, especially since it's only available in a subtitled edition (look for the dubbed version next year). Although it's fresher and more inventive than its peers, parents need to know the action is a bit more intense than much cartoon superhero fare, there's some spooky imagery, and ghostly, naked figures are seen (think Barbie doll). Read our weekly list of Kids & Family video bestsellers. Kids & Family LITTLE GIRL, BIG BRITCHES ************************* Madeline looks great for a senior citizen. After a long life on the printed page, Ludwig Bemelmans's intrepid young heroine appears in more than a dozen short videos and now has a new feature-length animated tale, "Lost in Paris." Amazon.com contributor Kimberly Heinrichs explores the world of Madeline on video. Kids & Family FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOKSHELF ********************************************** Spanning picture books for children with first-day jitters, novels for fifth-grade comedians, and world-expanding encyclopedias, these books are sure to lighten the load of your favorite student this season. Kids & Family ADVANCE ORDERS ************** Find out what is about to be released on VHS. Kids & Family "The Prince of Egypt" (PG) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0783236689/entertainmentsit The Oscar-winning animated feature comes to video. "Labyrinth" (PG) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JPH5/entertainmentsit Jim Henson, George Lucas, and David Bowie combine for this unique fantasy film finally available on video again. "The Wizard of Oz" (G) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JS61/entertainmentsit Fresh from celebrating its 60th anniversary, the all-time classic is newly remastered for video. ****** You'll find more great videos, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's Kids & Family Video section at Kids & Family
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