Stories from the Heart

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Disney Princess Stories, Vol. 1 - A Gift From The Heart

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average, and a bit disappointing
My daughter loves it!
This dvd is BAD
It's not for Us it is for our little Princess
I think this qualifies as a rip off

Disney Princess Stories, Vol. 1 - A Gift From The Heart
Starring: Princess Stories-Gift from the Heart
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B0001I5600
Release Date: 2004-09-07

Customer Reviews:

average, and a bit disappointing.......2007-06-20

Those hoping to see newly-animated tales featuring Belle, Cinderella, Ariel and Jasmine will instead be sorely-disappointed with the first entry of Disney's "Princess Stories" DVDs.

There are two fully-animated stories that feature Ariel ("Wish Upon a Starfish") and Jasmine ("Bad Mood Rising"), taken from the syndicated prints of THE LITTLE MERMAID and ALADDIN television series (the animation quality for those shows was quite rough, but the presence of original voice artists Jodi Benson as Ariel, Linda Larkin as Jasmine, and Scott Weinger as Aladdin reprising their roles made them special for the hardcore Disney fans).

The two new stories, as promised on the DVD cover featuring Belle ("The Big Surprise") and Cinderella ("The Favourite Gift"); are nothing more than slide-shows with narration, peppered with some clips from the movies!

On the plus side, the added craft activities and interactive aspects of the DVD are quite well done. I just wish Disney had gone to more effort with compiling the animated stories.

A purchase for the hardcore Disney fans, but don't expect a lot of substance. (Single-sided, dual-layer disc).

My daughter loves it!.......2007-05-13

I bought this as a 5th birthday present for my daughter, and she loves it! She watches it quite often.

This dvd is BAD.......2007-03-18

We bought my daughter the Princess Songs video - it's great. Based on that, we bought Princess Stories - it's AWEFUL. The animation is very poor - this is Cartoon Channel quality, not Disney. The stories are age inappropriate. The first two are very uncomfortable to watch with a kid -way too much "dark" imagery and too scary. The third story is actual still photos with verbal narrative. I wouldn't want this dvd if it was free.

It's not for Us it is for our little Princess.......2006-08-17

I was reading the other reviews and noticed a common theme. Many parents didn't care too much for the film. Well, I just want to say, that 1) it's not that bad and 2) IT IS FOR THE CHILDREN, NOT US!. Jasmine Monet, my 3 year old (very sophisticate 3) loves this film and could care less if Ariel's lips don't move at the right time. Even my 2 year old son will sit quietly through this movie calling, "Princess..." It's enjoyable for me to see the children's enjoyment. There is a Princess music video as an extra on the disk. It is awesome! I even enjoy this part. There are 2 stories that look like the TV is reading the children a story. This is pleasant for us. Also, the first movie is a Little Mermaid feature. Nothing from the original movie so it's all new to the children. Great stuff in here!

I think this qualifies as a rip off.......2006-04-30

I paid $19.99 for this DVD. For $19.99, I expected full animation for the whole duration of the film(s). The first story on this DVD was full animation. The 2nd and 3rd were stills with story telling (I guess you can call it voice acting). I don't even know what the 4th story was because it just skipped the whole story. This is a total rip off. If Disney has some self-respect, they should set the list price of this DVD at $5.

The Book of Pooh - Stories From the Heart

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Super Super Wonderful
Avoid this Pooh movie!
Get a REAL book about Pooh
WONDERFUL POOH DVD!!!!
A nice replacement to the now cancelled show.

The Book of Pooh - Stories From the Heart
Starring: Jim Cummings , John Fiedler , Ken Sansom , Peter Cullen , and Andre Stojka
Director: Dean Gordon , and Mitchell Kriegman
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00005A1RF
Release Date: 2001-07-17

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While Disney didn't invent Winnie the Pooh, nor first animate him, it certainly has Americanized the British bear into a cartoon character hardly resembling A.A. Milne's original 1924 creation. Although Disney's four Storybook Classics titles (from 1966) were somewhat faithful to Milne's concept, subsequent titles (especially in the Playtime and Learning series) descended into second-rate TV fare. All this to say that Disney has redeemed itself with The Book of Pooh, a fresh batch of Pooh stories evoking a nostalgic nod to the original. The Disney Channel's full-length film Stories from the Heart is a puppet rendition of Pooh, set in a sparkling world of computer animation (not unlike Bear in the Big Blue House, which shares the same executive producer and director, Mitchell Kriegman). The puppets (by Shadow Projects) may take some getting used to by viewers accustomed to animated cartoons, yet they'll appreciate the characters' lifelike personalities. The 77-minute program is a collection of six tales focusing on Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and the gang (though Kanga and Roo are noticeably absent). Mark Zaslove deserves writing kudos for subtle humor (reminiscent of Milne) and storytelling restraint uncharacteristic of Disney. Highlights include "Eeyore's Tailiversary," in which Eeyore receives a surprise party to celebrate the day he and his tail became attached, and "Tigger's Replacement," which chronicles Tigger's attempts to teach Piglet how to be a Tigger. (Lessons in bouncing and Tiggerisms are part of his Rigorous Tiggerous Training Program.) Many of the puppets' voices are familiar, such as Jim Cummings (The Tigger Movie) as Pooh and Tigger. Six musical numbers round out this welcome entry in Disney's Winnie the Pooh collection. --Lynn Gibson

Description

Get ready for the most wonderful, most special Pooh adventure ever! The beloved bear and his playful pals meet up in Christopher Robin's room, where they discover Christopher's treasured storybook filled with endearing tales written about them! These amazing stories come magically to life and the whole cast of Pooh characters appears in a fresh new way in chapter after enchanting chapter! "The tubby little cubby never looked so wholesomely cuddly," raves Child Magazine. See what happens when Tigger believes he's lost his bounce; when Kessie and friends get lost in the Hundred Acre Wood; when Eeyore experiences a most exciting day -- and much, much more! THE BOOK OF POOH: STORIES FROM THE HEART features innovative, lifelike puppetry and computer animation, six great new songs, plus the wonderfully familiar voices you've grown to love. For learning, fun, and imagination that never ends, join Winnie the Pooh and his lovable friends!

Customer Reviews:

Super Super Wonderful.......2007-01-27

My 17 month old absolutely loves this DVD. I have other Pooh DVDs, but the baby would only watch this one.

Avoid this Pooh movie!.......2007-01-26

My 18 mo. daughter and I watch lots of Pooh movies (more than 12 now) and this one is the worst by far. The animation is annoying and cheesy and did not hold her interest at all like the other Pooh films. Piglet's Big Movie, The Tigger Movie, Adventures of Winnie the Pooh are her favorites. Very Merry Pooh Year is a good one as well.

Get a REAL book about Pooh.......2006-03-17

Sorry, but this movie had me almost grinding my teeth the whole time I was watching it. I was tempted to turn it off a number of times, but thought, "I'll at least give it a chance." Well, it had its chance, and it failed miserably.

Why did they get rid of Kanga and Roo and replace them with some annoying little bird named Kessie? Was it so Owl could have a bird companion? I have no idea what the logic behind that decision was, but I think it was a very poor one. Kanga and Roo added a lot to the original "Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" and I miss Kanga's mothering influence (the only female in the whole story) and Roo's childish innocence. Kessie sticks out like a sore thumb, and though she's a female, she doesn't have the warmth and sweetness of Kanga.

I haven't even mentioned the puppets and backdrops. Ug. That's about all I can say. The puppets don't move in even a remotely convincing way and the backdrops are way too bright and blurry. It doesn't even look like the Hundred Acre Wood.

The dialogue is, in keeping with other recent Pooh failures, dull and lacking humor. The stories themselves, if re-written with a more witty dialogue, would maybe be okay, but not done with puppets. If they took those stories (except for the one about Tessie -- they would have to replace that one with a story about Kanga and Roo), and animated them in the same style as the original Pooh shorts, that may be something.

The American Christopher Robin is all wrong. I always loved to hear that sweet, gentle voice with the delicate British accent he had in the original movie. Making him an American makes him seem just like any other American boy, not Pooh's Christopher Robin. His mother in "The Book of Pooh" is ridiculous. One minute, the room is obviously a mess, and the next minute it's clean. Any mother would have been like, "How the heck did that happen?" Instead, she says, "Oh, I must have made a mistake." Yeah right! She must have short-term memory loss! And what's with cutting their heads off? Why is it so terrible to see their faces?

I did like how reading was emphasized in this movie, but the cons far out-weighed the pros, and I'm sure I can find another much better movie that illustrates how important reading is. Or, I could just do what I've always done and read actual paper books to my kids. Doesn't that illustrate the same point much better? There are lots of very cute Pooh books out there, and my son has quite a few and loves them. My advice to you is to skip this "Book of Poo" (purposely miss-spelled) and instead spend your money on a real paper book, or a few, about Pooh.

WONDERFUL POOH DVD!!!!.......2006-01-07

My 19 mnth. old daughter watches this every day and LOVES it. She is even trying to sing the very catchy songs. I love it also, they really do come to life, the colors are so bright, and the songs are adorable. Highly recommended!!

A nice replacement to the now cancelled show........2005-12-03

With Playhouse Disney turning ever more away from traditional Disney (such as cancelling this charming show), I highly recommend this DVD. Your child can play at least a few episodes again and again. Not as rambunctious and hyper as some of the newer shows on the channel. This show has a lot of the heart of the original "Many Adventures" movie unlike the "New Adventures" cartoon which was moved outside of the Playhouse Disney environment and loaded with all of their self promotional commercials.

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Disney Princess Stories, Vol. 1 - A Gift From the Heart
Starring: Princess Stories
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B000GB7GHS
Release Date: 2006-09-12

Description

Now every little girl can enter the world of Disney Princesses -- a kingdom of fantasy where dreams begin, where enchantment never ends, and happily-ever-afters happen every day. The journey of fun begins with a treasure chest of beloved stories starring Ariel and Jasmine, and two all-new stories featuring Belle and Cinderella. Your little princess will fall in love with this engaging experience that combines the magic of storytelling with the wonder of "let's pretend." As their tales unfold, your child will meet her favorite Disney Princesses, take part in wonderful adventures, and discover that when you give a gift from the heart, magical things can happen!

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Heartwarming

Stories from the Heart 10 Movie Pack
Starring: Orson Welles , Laurence Olivier , Romy Schneider , Robert Conrad , and Michael Redgrave
Manufacturer: Brentwood Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00005B7B0
Release Date: 2001-10-16

Customer Reviews:

Heartwarming.......2007-06-15

The STORIES FROM THE HEART 10 MOVIE PACK is just brimming with famous actors-- 30 of them! The films are mostly non-USA or made-for-TV, or both. There's only one real duck out of water here, that being a Philippino Kung Fu stinker. The rest deal with topics as diverse and complex as love itself. This is a fine collection of little-seen public domain movies.

Bonus features include a DVD glossary that is a concise tutorial on the latest digital and audio technologies and manufacturing techniques. Some sides have movie trivia quizzes, and Little Rascals shorts or cartoons (most notably the first two FAMOUS STUDIOS "Casper the Friendly Ghost" features). Some also have CD-ROM capability for WIN 95/98 and up PCs.

For all drama fans, another excellent BRENTWOOD 10 DVD package is their CLASSIC LITERATURE ON FILM 10 MOVIE PACK.

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The following alphabetized program list provides viewer poll ratings (based on a 1 to 10 scale), plus original theatrical titles (where indicated), country of origin (if other than USA), years of release and principal actors.

(5.2) The Affair (TV-1973) - Natalie Wood/Robert Wagner/Bruce Davison
(5.7) Born To Win (1971) - George Segal/Karen Black/Paula Prentiss/Hector Elizondo/Robert DeNiro
(5.6) Coach Of The Year (TV-1980) - Robert Conrad/Erin Gray/Red West
(7.5) Cry Of The Penguins ("Mr. Forbush and the Penguins") (UK-1971) - John Hurt/Hayley Mills
(6.0) David Copperfield (TV-UK-1969) - Richard Attenborough/Cyril Cusick/Edith Evans/Ron Moody/Laurence Olivier/Michael Redgrave/Ralph Richardson
(5.6) The Lady And The Highwayman (TV-1989) - Emma Samms/Oliver Reed/Claire Bloom/Hugh Grant/Michael York/John Mills/Robert Morley
(7.5) The Last Train (Italy/France-1973) - Jean-Louis Trintignant/Romy Schneider/Maurice Biraud
(1.0) Murder In The Orient (Philippines-1974) - Ron Mancini/Leo Fong/Eva Reyes
(5.2) Napoléon (Italy/France-1955) - Orson Welles/Yves Montand/Erich von Stroheim (all in support)
(2.7) One For The Road ("Against All Hope") (1982) - Michael Madsen/Maureen McCarthy

Charlie Rose with Dan Rather (June 5, 2001)

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Charlie Rose with Dan Rather (June 5, 2001)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose, Inc.
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Dan Rather has been the host and managing editor of the CBS Evening News and the face of the network for the last 20 years. He is also currently the anchor for 48 Hours and a contributor to 60 Minutes II. Most recently, he is the author of the book, The American Dream: Stories From the Heart of our Nation. He talks with Charlie about the book, his career and a life in news.

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