A spoonful of sugar, as they say, helps the medicine go down. In the case of Saving Mr. Banks, John Lee Hancock needn’t any help coaxing people to eat up his charming quasi-biopic. But still, that idea of needing something to sort of grease the rails to get a job done really captures the spirit and the idea of the entire film itself and does make the film so much more palatable. On the surface it’s fun to see the crotchety British writer thumb her nose at Disney’s candy-coated empire, but there’s so much more to it than that. Now Saving Mr. Banks, despite the appeal and allure of one Walt Disney (played…
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Off the Shelf…’Frozen’
Awards season sure was kind to Walt Disney’s Frozen and that’s because it is so deserving of all the praise. This clever and hilarious throwback to the princess films of the past was a huge hit in theaters but it also managed to snag some praiseworthy Oscars for “Best Animated Film” but also “Best Original Song” at the 86th Annual Academy Awards. Chris Buck’s endlessly delightful film really helps carry the torch for the studio’s new direction while staying true to the Disney legacy. Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, even Bolt to some degree, were solid attempts at Disney getting into the CG game but Frozen has shown the world that…
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CONTEST CLOSED – Win A Copy of ‘Frozen’ Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
Attention: CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. All winners have been notified. Thanks for your interest in Walt Disney’s FROZEN. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk and Walt Disney Home Entertainment are offering TWO lucky fans a copy of Frozen (Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack) which hit retail shelves Tuesday, March 18th. To enter, send an email to contest@goseetalk.com with “FROZEN“ in the subject line and answer this question for us: ‘Let It Go‘ won an Oscar for “Best Original Song” at The 86th Annual Academy Awards this year. What is your favorite Disney song of all time? Remember to include your first and last name and mailing address. That’s it! Contest is open to US/Canadian residents only. One entry per household. Two (2) winners will be picked at random…
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CONTEST CLOSED – Win A Copy of ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
Attention: CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. All winners have been notified. Thanks for your interest in Walt Disney’s SAVING MR. BANKS. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk and Walt Disney Home Entertainment are offering TWO lucky fans a copy of Saving Mr. Banks (Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack) which hits retail shelves Tuesday, March 18th. To enter, send an email to contest@goseetalk.com with “BANKS“ in the subject line and answer this question for us: Mary Poppins is such a popular and memorable part of the Disney library…but we’ve never had a follow-up to the world ‘tuppence’ and chimney sweeps. So what film, or iconic Disney character would you want to see get a sequel? Remember to include your first and last name and mailing address. That’s it! Contest…
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Off the Shelf…’The Jungle Book’
If you were to peek into the famous “Disney Vault” you might be overwhelmed with the plethora of titles the Mouse House has to its name. Moreover, a cross-section of the legendary studio reveals a myriad of success and skill at spinning and reworking all manner of titles ranging from Shakespeare to Hans Christian Andersen to The Brothers Grimm. With more than 50 features (more if you count their various labels and distribution arms) The Walt Disney Company, simply put, is king of animated interpretations and adaptations. 1967’s The Jungle Book is a feature inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name. It is one of their older titles,…
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Off the Shelf…’The Little Mermaid’
Walt Disney Studios can stake their claim on a myriad of things, one of which is having some of the very best Blu-Ray transfers out there. Adding to their growing list of re-released classics getting the HD treatment is The Little Mermaid. This adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen‘s iconic and timeless story is one of the studio’s gems and nearly defines what it means to be Disney – it’s colorful, creative, engaging, emotional, funny, fanciful and perfect for fans of just about any age. Many times, Disney pics are near Herculean productions that necessitate the skill of not one but a duo of directors at the helm. Enter Ron Clements…
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Off the Shelf…’Oz the Great and Powerful’
In this prequel to the 1939 classic, Sam Raimi shows us how the “Wizard of Oz” became so Great and Powerful. This Blu-Ray release allows us to go much deeper into this so-called prequel than even the well-intentioned 3D transfer would allow. Thankfully a second helping of this saccharine world is a more enjoyable affair and and a slightly more exciting outing. Who wouldn’t want to travel to the wondrous and imaginative worlds we’ve seen grace the silver screen? Chief among the most magical candidates has to be the Land of Oz. Usually it’s with extreme hesitation that one would chose to add to the mythology of property as legendary as The Wizard of Oz. Others smartly…
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CONTEST CLOSED – Win A Copy of Walt Disney’s ‘Mulan I & II’ Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – Winners have been notified. Thanks for your interest in Disney’s MULAN. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Go,See,Talk and Walt Disney Home Entertainment are offering FIVE lucky fans a copy of MULAN I & II Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack which hit retail shelves this week on Tuesday, March 12th (check out our review of it here). To enter, send an email to contest@goseetalk.com with “MULAN” in the subject line. Remember to include your first and last name and mailing address in the email. Contest is open to US/Canadian residents only. One entry per household. One (1) winner will be picked at random and notified by e-mail at noon on March 19th. Good luck to all!! Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney’s critically-acclaimed masterpiece Mulan with this sensational…
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Off the Shelf…Walt Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame I & II’
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, is a very different type of Disney film and further a bold step for Walt Disney Feature Animation. To some Hunchback can be considered a classic as well as a paradigm shift that marks a divergent tone in series of features previously found in the Disney catalog. For years Disney films were filled with a mix of fanciful characters and/or led solely by an assortment of cute and fuzzy (sometimes feathered) animals. But when, save for The Lion King, have we got a misunderstood male character that was actually a male (read: human, not animal)? The answer, we think, is never. Anyway this story, about…
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Off the Shelf…Walt Disney's 'Mulan I & II'
In their 36th animated feature, Walt Disney Feature Animation brings an ancient legend to life in this colorful tale about the brave Chinese warrior Mulan. The story of the titular heroine, Hua Mulan, follows the tomboyish girl who disguises herself as a young man so she can fight with the Imperial Chinese Army against the invading Huns. This rousing adventure, one that blends fact and fiction, is as exciting as it is fun and full of the familiar Disney mainstays; a trifecta of colorful characters, kooky sidekicks and an almost fantasy-based story line. Walt Disney Home Entertainment releases this underrated story, and its less than flattering sequel, in a glamorous Blu-Ray Collector’s…
