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Two christmasy classics

Advantages: Two great christmas films on one DVD, classic family films
Disadvantages: Grumpy Father Christmas may put some off, no extras on the DVD

The Snowman was originally a childrens book written by Raymond Briggs. The Snowman was written in 1978 and was turned into a 26 minute long animated film in 1982. The Snowman is introduced by David Bowie, who claims to be the boy from the story (and has the scarf to prove it). The story of The Snowman starts on a snowy, winters morning - all the houses, fields and trees are covered in thick snow. A young boy (James) wakes up in his bed, sees the ...
...begins to get dark and the boy has go to indoors to bed, but all he can think about is his snowman. He eventually gets in his bed and falls asleep, but shortly before midnight the boy wakes up and goes downstairs to have another glimse at his snowman. The clock strikes midnight and the boy can't believe his eyes when his snowman comes to life! The boy and snowman embark on an all night adventure which sees them exploring the boys house, riding a ...

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Review of The Snowman/Father Christmas (DVD)

Norman Price up to his old tricks in the Fun Run

Advantages: Full of humour
Disadvantages: None

...is a big fan of Fireman Sam, we bought him this dvd a while ago and at the moment it is one of his favourites. Fireman Sam is set in a fictitious village called Pontypandy, the series first came onto S4C in the early 1980`s. Fun Run There is a fun run in Pontypandy, at the start of the race Norman price trips up the twins Sarah and james with his show laces, and poor Mandy lands up falling over some marbles. Norman gets ahead of the others ...
...sarah goes to get help, Fireman Sam and the team then go and rescue him. Will Mandy get to see a carnival? Birthday Surprise It is Sam's birthday and he does not recieve any birthday cards in the mail, what he doesn't know is that there is going to be a surprise birthday party for him. Norman Price is in charge of making sure Sam does not go near the fire station until 1pm. Bella makes a cake and Norman hands her some magic candles, he is ...

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Review of Fireman Sam - Fun Run (DVD)

Fun and Games with Peppa pig

Advantages: Saves space on sky+ , My son loves games
Disadvantages: None

Peppa pig Flying and Kite and other stories who is Peppa pig Peppa pig is well known TV series that revolves around the pig family: mommy and Daddy pig and there younger brother George. This is currently shown on channel 5 on milkshake in the morning and Nick Jnr. at various times of the day. Peppa pig is a well merchandised toy and this is part of it. This is a DVD of the episodes theatre featured on TV. About the DVD The DVD ...
...grown up girl and when Peppa suggests games to play Chloe tells her they are for little girls. Peppa tried to keep up with Chloe as she wants to be all grown up. Peppa suggests jumping up in muddy puddles but Chloe tells her big girls don't jump in muddy puddles but finally temptation is too much. 3 Daddy loses his glasses Daddy is a little grumpy when he loses his glasses so Peppa and George help Daddy pig to find his glasses. Unfortunately they ...

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Review of Peppa Pig Flying A Kite And Other Stories (DVD)

THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE.

Advantages: Better than the animated series
Disadvantages: Nothing

CAPTAIN SCARLET and The Mysterons. ~ INTRODUCTION ~ ************************* Here we are again with another Gerry Anderson Brain child. Captain Scarlet followed hot on the heels of Gerry’s global success of Thunderbirds and he didn’t disappoint. 2065 ******* Captain Scarlet and Captain Black are on Mars when Capt Black, against Scarlets wishes fires upon a Martain base and destroys it. The Martains or Mysterons ...
...edge to it. Captain Scarlet was a true hero and even had a resemblance to Roger Moore but sounded very much like Cary Grant. This is a series worth revisiting but probably kiddies today would prefer the cartoon type version. The total series spanned 32 episodes of wonderful nostalgia that will really take you back to proper kids TV. Highly recommended. Greg. ...

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Review of Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons - Vol. 2 - Episodes 7 To 12 (DVD)

You probably think this is a dream come true. Well, you're wrong.

Advantages: Great storyline and an amazing director! Amazing characters!
Disadvantages: May be a bit scary for young children.

Coraline Details: Directed By Henry Selick Release Date8 May 2009 Certification PG Runtime 96 minutes Starring Dakota Fanning Teri Hatcher Jennifer Saunders Dawn French Keith David John Hodgman Robert Bailey Jnr Introduction When this film was advertised on TV, the words my 13 year old brother used were “that looks rubbish”, myself, I thought it looked quite good. I usually love animated films, and I loved the ...
...had nothing to do with Coraline as far as credits are concerned, though I cannot say he didn’t do some art work behind the scenes as I wouldn’t know. So just to clear things up, Tim Burton is nothing to do with this film! :) So anyway, I decided to watch this film on Movies on Demand last night with my husband, I had heard it was a little scary, and that although it had been widely acclaimed, it wasn’t really suitable for young children as it did ...

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