disney dvd and video newsletter -- september 2002

onsters, Inc."
Now On Video And DVD!

From the Academy Award®-winning creators of Toy Story comes the world's #1 computer-animated film that captured the hearts of fans and critics everywhere. Monsters, Inc., is "visually dazzling, action-packed, and hilarious" (Boston Herald), featuring groundbreaking animation, imaginative storytelling, and unforgettable voice talent.

Disney’s Greatest Villains Together For The First Time Ever In "Mickey’s House Of Villains" The best meet the baddest when Mickey comes face-to-face with all of Disney’s greatest villains. Packed with nonstop mischief and mayhem, and featuring an array of classic animated gems, Mickey’s House Of Villains will have the whole family in stitches.

Get Ready For Halloween With Winnie The Pooh And Friends Celebrate the most "BOO-tiful" time of the year with two new titles from Pooh: The Book Of Pooh: Just Say BOO! (now on VHS) and Winnie The Pooh: Frankenpooh/Spookable Pooh Double Feature DVD.

Get "Monster" Savings
On Your Favorite Disney/Pixar Movies

Now’s a great time to pick up your favorite Disney/Pixar movies, including Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug's Life, and Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command -- for less! These titles are available on DVD and Video at new low prices, and when you buy Monsters, Inc., you’ll get a $2 savings coupon toward any of these Disney/Pixar titles! (See "Inside Offer," this issue.)

"Tuck Everlasting"
Coming To Theaters October 11

Based on the magical, award-winning book by Natalie Babbitt, Walt Disney Pictures’ Tuck Everlasting captures the dreamlike story that enchanted readers for two generations in a new film starring Academy Award®-winners Ben Kingsley (Best Actor, 1983, Gandhi), Sissy Spacek (Best Actress, 1981, Coalminer’s Daughter), and William Hurt (Best Actor, 1986, Kiss Of The Spider Woman). Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel), a teenage girl on the cusp of maturity, longs for a life outside the control of her domineering mother (Amy Irving). When lost in the woods near her home, she happens upon Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson), a boy unlike any she’s ever met before. He and his family (William Hurt, Sissy Spacek, Scott Bairstow) are kind and generous, and they immediately take her in as one of their own. However, the Tucks hold a powerful secret, and with the mysterious Man in the Yellow Suit (Ben Kingsley) tracking them down, they fear that the world as they know it could end. Ultimately, Winnie must decide whether to return to her life or stay with her beloved Jesse and his family forever.

Rated PG for some violence.

	Video
1	RETURN TO NEVER LAND
2	TARZAN® & JANE
3	THE ROOKIE
4	ROLIE POLIE OLIE: THE GREAT DEFENDER OF FUN
5	SPY KIDS
6	THE ADVENTURES OF TOM THUMB & THUMBELINA
7	MAX KEEBLE’S BIG MOVE
8	SNOW DOGS
9	AIR BUD: SEVENTH INNING FETCH
10	THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!

	DVD
1	RETURN TO NEVER LAND
2	THE ROOKIE
3	THE ROOKIE (WIDESCREEN ED.)
4	TARZAN® & JANE
5	SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK! 30TH ANNIVERSARY ED.
6	SPY KIDS
7	SNOW DOGS
8	MONSTERS, INC.
9	PETER PAN: SPECIAL EDITION
10	REMEMBER THE TITANS (WIDESCREEN ED.)

Figures are for video and DVD sales 8/1/02 - 8/31/02



	Buy "Monsters, Inc." And Get A $2 Savings Coupon! Treat your family to a Disney/Pixar double feature -- for less! When you buy Monsters, Inc., you’ll receive a $2 instant savings coupon good toward any of the following movies: Toy Story, Toy Story 2, A Bug’s Life, and Buzz Lightyear Of Star Command: The Adventure Begins. Look for the coupon inside Monsters, Inc., DVDs and Videos. Offer good in U.S.A. and its territories and Canada. Expires December 31, 2002.

		Sulley’s feathery blue green-and-purple-spotted coat includes nearly 3 million individual hairs -- made possible by breakthroughs in computer animation.
		Early versions of the story involved a 32-year-old man who had monsters appear that only he could see. But as the story developed, the filmmakers realized a little girl would make the best foil to the 8-foot tall, 800-pound Sulley.
		Sulley went through some monster-sized changes as the story developed – from a janitor to a down-on-his-luck loser to the superstar scarer he ended up being. At one point, he even wore glasses and had tentacles!
		One of the filmmakers’ biggest challenges was to come up with a reason for the monsters to scare kids. At one point, they played with the idea that the monsters entertained each other by scaring children.



	What's New On-line At Disney DVD And Video Sneak Peek Movie Previews: Click here for a glimpse at one of Disney’s most acclaimed and beloved films, Beauty And The Beast: Special Edition, set for release October 8. This groundbreaking 2-Disc Platinum Edition features the all-new song "Human Again," three versions of the film, never-before-seen movie secrets, exciting games featuring all-new animation, and more. Fun And Games: What did the monster say to the mummy who was all wrapped up in his work? Don’t unravel when the going gets tough! Be a hit at the water cooler or your child’s next birthday party with "monstrous" quips and quotes from the Monsters, Inc., calendar screensaver (in the M.I. Lounge), which has a joke or quote for each day of the year (yep, that’s 365 in all). Coming Soon: Exciting news! We’ve listened to your suggestions and have redesigned the Movie Finder Web site to bring you even more information about all of your favorite Disney movies with greater ease and convenience. Be sure to check back for the new pages, which are set to launch next month. Attention Schoolhouse Rock! Fans: Last month’s column directed readers to the Schoolhouse Rock! Web site for lyrics to the Top 25 songs. However, we were not able to publish the lyrics on the site. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you're interested, you can get the "Schoolhouse Rock! Songbook," published by Cherry Lane books.