Call of the Wild-Complete Series Review

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(More customer reviews)I saw this show when it was originally shown on The Animal Planet. I believe it was their first drama series, but not positive. The show isnt actually the same as the book Call of the Wild, but is an old fashioned western type series like some of us oldies used to watch as kids. Miles is a 15 year old boy with his mother and stepfather, John Thornton. They moved to the Yukon where John Thornton and his wife run their own store. John was a hero back in the days before he married and still is. The story centers on Miles trying to become his own person outside of the shadow of his stepfather and of his adventures with his dog and other characters from the town and strangers as they come in. Some of the shows were humorous and some serious....you slowly got to learn more about each of the characters throughout the series and all of the scenery is breathtaking. There are a lot of good scenes with John Thornton and his wife and she was one of the first career women. In one scene a man tells John and his wife that when he comes back he'll take him up on that homecooked meal he promised and Mrs. Thornton quickly remarked that as soon as John learns to cook then he can offer the homecooked meal. It's too bad it ended after only 13 episodes, but what a treat to have it all on dvd.

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Call of the Wild The Complete Series 13 Episodes
Jack London s Beloved Story is Brought to Life!.....A Delightful Adventure Series for the Whole Family!

...it hits the right notes and packs plenty of snowy, dog action... -DVD Verdict.com

Based on the classic novel by Jack London, this exciting adventure series follows Miles Challenger (Shane Meier), a 15-year-old boy living in an Alaskan mining town at the turn of the century, whose life changes forever when he encounters a heroic and powerful dog named Buck.

This outdoor adventure series follows the thrilling exploits of 15-year-old Miles Challenger (Shane Meier) and his loyal canine companion Buck, who together battle nature's toughest elements, stand up against hardened criminals and rescue people in danger. Inspired by Jack London's classic novel, this exhilarating television series provides quality entertainment for the entire family.

Jack London's classic adventure story has been interpreted several times, but this stunning TV series captures all the excitement and the drama of London's timeless coming-of-age tale. Starring Nick Mancuso and Shane Meier, this endearing series is perfect for the entire family.

STARRING:
Shane Meier (The Matthew Shepard Story)
Nick Mancuso (Under Siege, Stingray)
Rachel Hayward (Jake 2.0)
Crystal Bublé (sister of Michael Bublé)
William MacDonald (The X-Files) ....... and many more!


EPISODES:
Episode 01: Pilot (1)
Episode 02: Pilot (2)
Episode 03: The Attack
Episode 04: The Arrival
Episode 05: Foxfire
Episode 06: Survival
Episode 07: Fool's Gold
Episode 08: The Epidemic
Episode 09: The Haunting
Episode 10: Doc
Episode 11: Storm Warning
Episode 12: Molly Brown
Episode 13: Betrayal


Additional Features:
Featuring all 13 episodes from this award-winning TV series based on Jack London s classic novel
Filmed in British Columbia, the stark backgrounds add authenticity to the Yukon Gold Rush-era.
Emmy Award Nominee Outstanding Theme Music
Originally aired Mar-Oct 2000 on Animal Planet

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She-Ra - Princess of Power - Season One, Vol. 1 (1985) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you were pleased with the DVD releases of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, you should be equally pleased with the She-Ra Princess of Power DVD box sets. She-Ra Princess of Power Season One, Vol. 1 features the first thirty two episodes of the series. This is the first season set release for She-Ra, as the prior She-Ra release was a ten episode best of release.
It's clear from the packaging and beyond that Ink & Paint put as much effort into the She-Ra release as they did the He-Man series. The box design is similar and similar to the He-Man sets there is artwork on the spine of the box that will one day form a complete picture. The She-Ra DVD box set also includes two collectible 4X6 art cards and a plethora of bonus material.
The DVD set begins with the five part episode The Secret of the Sword. If you purchased The Best of She-Ra this past summer, these are the same episodes that were featured on that set. For those who don't recall, The Secret of the Sword is the animated movie that introduces the She-Ra character. Prince Adam makes a trip to Eternia and before all is said and done, Adora finds her power as She-Ra when she raises the sword aloft, she fights being brainwashed by the Horde, and much more. Basically, this is the movie that introduced the She-Ra character and tells her background. Adora is the twin sister that He-Man never knew about. Both have alter ego's, his is He-Man, hers is She-Ra.
The episode quality is really good. She-Ra is a show that appealed to both boys and girls. Although She-Ra was a female heroine, many of the shows episodes featured strong storylines by supporting characters. One character who enjoyed a lot of screen time was Bo. In the episode, "The Red Knight," Bo feels his manhood was challenged when the mysterious Red Knight beats him in a series of physical events. Feeling down, Bo leaves home and sets out for the Whispering Woods along. In another episode, two young boys tell Bo that their father's axe was stolen, when actually they lost it. Bo goes off to retrieve the axe and finds danger. She-Ra rescues him.
She-Ra has many friends including Castaspella, Madame Razz, Glimmer, and Cowell. Light Hope and Madame Razz are among the few who know share the secret that Adora is She-Ra.
Similar to the He-Man series, there is a moral or lesson at the end of the episode which is explained for viewers. She-Ra is an enjoyable series, and it's good to see the show on DVD after waiting for so long.
Special Features
The Stories of She-Ra, Part 1 (documentary)
2 Full Episode Commentaries
Full length animated storyboard with interactive comparison
2 collectible 4 x 6 exclusive She-Ra cards
50 detailed profiles of various characters
Loo-Kee's Fun Facts and Trivia
DVD Rom features and language audio tracks



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A spin-off of HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE the 1980s cartoon series SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER fashioned a girl-power version of its parent show's hallmark brand of action-fantasy. Vibrantly animated and creatively told the series followed the mythical adventures of He-Man's twin sister Princess Adora as she transformed into her super-heroine alter-ego She-Ra to defeat the villainous Evil Horde and bring peace to the kingdom of Etheria. This collection presents the first 32 episodes of the series' first season.DVD Features:Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 2.0) Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0)Commentary by: Writers Larry DiTillo and J. Michael Straczynski editor Rick Gehr and storyboard artist Michael Swanigan ("The Sea Hawk" "King Miro's Journey")Dolby Digital 2.0Episodes 1-32 from the 1985-86 season on five discsThe Stories of She-Ra Part I: Documentary features with interviews on episodes 1-32Full-length animated storyboard with interactive comparison for "Into Etheria"Loo-Kee's fun facts & triviaInteractive "Where's Loo-Kee?" gameEaster eggsDVD-ROM features: Scripts of five episodes Princess of Power series Bible The Secret of the Sword comic book coloring bookExclusive She-Ra collectible 4x6" art cards50 detailed profiles of various characters creatures and artifactsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating:NR UPC:787364721498

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The New Adventures of Superman - (DC Comics Classic Collection) (1966) Review

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(More customer reviews)"Superman! Rocketed to Earth as an infant when the distant planet Krypton exploded. And who disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet fights a neverending battle for truth, justice and freedom with super powers far beyond those of ordinary mortals!"
That's how announcer Jackson Beck opened this classic show from 1966. The opening scene showing Superman smashing meteorites to the show's very '60s jazz main title theme still looks cool.
Following the '40s Fleischer Superman (made for theaters) and the '50s Adventures of Superman (first done as a movie then a TV series), Filmation's New Adventures of Superman (1966) was the first Superman done specifically for television. Paid a sum of $36,000 per completed half-hour by CBS (who struck a deal with DC Comics to create the show), Superman also was the then-little studio's first major TV deal.
The legacy of the more revered Fleischer Superman shorts was not lost on Filmation. "The Fleischers did, as far as I'm concerned, the definitive one. So much so that we actually managed to hire some of them to work for us," producer Lou Scheimer said.
In additon to comics faithful character designs, and effective yet limited [compared to today] animation, The New Adventures of Superman also featured the voices of Fleischer Superman's Bud Collyer and Joan Alexander (alternating with Julie Bennett) as the animated Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane.
As a result, the series was a breakout hit. So much so Filmation was given a bonus and a 2nd season where the show expanded to "The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure" adding heroes Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Flash, the Atom, Teen Titans, and Justice League to the lineup.
Due to the ongoing Siegel/DC/Time Warner battle for Superboy copyrights, the Superboy episodes originally sandwiched between the Superman episodes are not included in this set. Despite this, I still recommend the set solely on the strength of the thirty-six 6 min. Superman eps that are included.
The New Adventures of Superman is a 2-disc set featuring all 36 Superman episodes from the show's first season; Full Frame (1.33:1) video; Dolby Surround Stereo English audio; Closed Captioning; plus the following Special Feature: "Superman in '66" - Featurette explores how the '60s era influenced the character of Superman and led to his Filmation debut on this groundbreaking show.
Episodes:
1. The Force Phantom
2. Mermen Of Emor
3. The Prehistoric Pterodactyls
4. Merlin's Magic Marbles
5. The Threat of the Thrutans
6. The Wicked Warlock
7. The Chimp Who Made It Big
8. The Deadly Icebergs
9. Robot of Riga
10. The Invisible Raiders
11. Neolithic Nightmare
12. The Return of Brainiac
13. The Magnetic Monster
14. The Toys of Doom
15. The Iron Eater
16. The Ape Army of the Amazon
17. The Fire Phantom
18. The Deadly Dish
19. Insect Raiders
20. Return of Warlock
21. The Abominable Ice-Man
22. The Men from A.P.E.
23. The Tree Man of Arbora
24. The Image Maker
25. Superman's Double Trouble
26. The Deadly Super-Doll
27. Lava Men
28. Luthor Strikes Again
29. Mission to Planet Peril
30. The Pernicious Parasite
31. The Two Faces of Superman
32. The Imp-Practical Joker
33. Superman Meets Brainiac
34. Seeds of Disaster
35. The Malevolent Mummy
36. The Bird-Men From Lost Valley
Highly Recommended!

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These adventures were the first time that Superman (and his alter ego Clark Kent), Lois Lane and Perry White had been seen in animated form since they were immortalized in the iconic Superman short films of the 1940s. In addition, this series marked the animation debut of Jimmy Olsen and classic Superman villains like Lex Luthor and Brainiac. This animated Superman was forerunner show that lead to all the subsequent animated superhero programming.

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Special Ops Mission Review

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(More customer reviews)This show, while not entirely realistic (even the most elite of military forces is never going to deploy a single operator on their own) definitely gives a good idea of how small units operate in the real world. You'll see realistic gun fights, tactical movement and infil / exfiltration techniques. You even get a rare peek at some of the grittier, decidedly less glamorous details of special operations (in one episode, Wil is clandestinely moving about a ship and has to pee: "I hate pissing in my wet suit, but I just did.")
Though there is only a single "good guy", the episodes stay interesting because the defending force never knows for sure how many people are going to be attacking them and behaves accordingly. The show does an excellent job of keeping you aware of the situation, with helpful maps that show where various operators are at any given time. Over the course of an episode, you get to hear from Wil and the members of the opposing force, giving an insight into how both sides are approaching their tactical problem.
Wil Willis served as both a US Army Ranger and an Air Force Pararescueman, and the show features service members from the Marine Corps, Army and Navy. Overall, a very interesting show, and I hope there will be a second season.

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Each week, Special Operator Wil Willis must complete a nearly impossible 'Spec Ops' mission - all by himself! His task is to complete a complex series of military objectives, using his Army Ranger and Air Force Para-Rescue skills to survive, evade, resist and escape. In each episode, he faces a highly trained and highly motivated 'Op-For', or Opposition Force, that's determined to stop him.

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Jerry Springer: Undressed Unleashed & Uncensored 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)While this DVD was actually filmed in 2004, it has just become available to the general market. Prior to this time, it was available only as a pay per view item and that excluded a lot of potential viewers. The DVD contains three shows, filmed at a rate of one a month and each is about 55 minutes in length.
For Springer fans, this is a must see and have. It features the usual assortment of bizarre characters, with a few twists added. It is not just an average Springer show! From nudity to some rather strange fetishes to the typical cheating significant other, it has a feeling of a typical show on steroids. And, let's not forget fights...only with clothes removed. And, the audience is much more involved than in regular shows!
If you are a Springer fan, you will love this DVD. If you aren't a fan of Springer, stay away. There won't be any midpoint to this. Either you will love it or hate it!


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Arrested Development - Season Two (2003) Review

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(More customer reviews)Normally I hate it when people (including myself) write reviews for DVDs that haven't even come out yet. But I'm so excited for the 2nd season of Arrested Development to come out on DVD that I'm going to write one anyway! (Don't worry, I'll come back and update the review once I actually get the DVD.)
This is, in my opinion, the funniest show on television. My favorite thing about this show is how it is a "comedy for smart people." If you like dumb and "easy" humor, then there is probably still some stuff in here that you'll enjoy... BUT if you like clever/witty humor, you'll LOVE this show. The more you watch it, the more jokes you'll understand and the more funny the jokes will be. There are even jokes foreshadowing other jokes several episodes down the road (e.g. Buster's "I never thought I'd miss a hand so much" when looking at his old hand chair in "Amigos"). There's no way you could ever catch everything on your first viewing, and that's why the DVDs are so great.
While the 1st season is incredible, I'd have to say that the 2nd season might be even better. The jokes just keep building (so it's even funnier if you've seen the 1st season). The running storyline of Tobias as an "on call" understudy of the blue man group is great... even at the end of the season (well after that story has ended) you can still see blue smudges on everything in the house. The whole thing about Buster losing his hand is hilarious and contributes greatly to my favorite episode of the season, "Motherboy XXX" (which has one of the funniest endings I've ever seen). I could go on and on: the Veals, Gene Parmesan, Mrs. Featherbottom, GOB's wife, Maeby's job, "Scandalmakers"... it just never stops!
FOX cut back this season's original order of 22 episodes to only 18 (allegedly so they could introduce "American Dad"... but there are even jokes about the cut, like when the Bluth Company's order for homes is cut from 22 to 18). While it's disappointing to think we could have had four more episodes, I'm more than willing to trade those four episodes for a whole 3rd season. This is the funniest show on TV!


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In this 5 time Emmy®-winning comedy's hilarious second season, Michael Bluth, once again determined to be free of his dysfunctional family, packs up the car and his son George-Michael and heads for Arizona. But he's soon pulled over by the police who tell him that his father, George Sr., has broken out of prison. Due to the company's shady business deal with Iraq, Michael could face prison time, so he returns home to clear his name even as George Sr. secretly flees to Mexico, Tobias decides to be an understudy for the Blue Man Group, and Lucille begins a torrid affair with her husband's twin brother, Oscar. Arrested Development Season 3 will begin airing this fall on FOX.

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Justice League - Season Two (DC Comics Classic Collection) (2001) Review

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(More customer reviews)Justice League season 1 was good, but flawed. Characters lacked depth, dialogue was occasionally cliche, plot holes were everywhere, stories felt padded to fill the running time. With season 2, the creative staff went back and did some major tweaking. The end result is not only a much better season all around, but one that almost feels like a brand new series.
Where to begin? Superman is finally back to his super-powered self, and the season opener pits him against his long-time nemesis Darkseid in an epic-yet-personal space opera. Green Lantern begins to get more imaginative with his energy ring, and Wonder Woman is less a powerhouse barbie and more a rounded character. Continuity has a heavy role this season, with plot threads from both season 1 and the prematurely cancelled Superman series finding continuation here.
The stories themselves are an interesting yet strong mix. You have your standard action stories, but also some downright creepy moments (Only a Dream, Wild Card) and others that are just randomly bizzare (Hereafter). A holiday-themed episode lightens the mood just before everything hits the fan with the season finale "Starcrossed," which if you've bought the previous dvd already know what it means for a certain Justice Leaguer. Overall there's definitely some stories fans will prefer more than others, but there's really not a dud in the bunch. It helps that strong character moments really hold everything together and give the stories a more personal edge. That and the tons of unexpected cameos and nods to the source material.
Animation is much improved over season 1, and the distracting CG elements are better implemented. It helps that the season is animated in true widescreen, and if Warner Bros. keeps its promise, that's what we'll be seeing on this set. Beyond all that, this is really a show that appeals to both kids and adults. Cartoon Network had a great hands-off policy, and season 2 pulls no punches. Kids will love the action and costumed characters, adults will do double-takes at the implied deaths, veiled innuendo, and all-around maturity. Bravo.
Below is a list of the 26 episodes for those interested. If you have any interest in superhero-related material, you will not be disappointed with this set. By far the best of American animation.
Twilight (2 parts)
Tabula Rasa (2 parts)
Only a Dream (2 parts)
Maid of Honor (2 parts)
Hearts and Minds (2 parts)
A Better World (2 parts)
The Terror Beyond (2 parts)
Eclipsed (2 parts)
Secret Society (2 parts)
Hereafter (2 parts)
Comfort and Joy
Wild Card (2 parts)
Starcrossed (3 parts)

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Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl - they have all used their unique powers to fight evil across the galaxy. These 7 super heroes unite to become the Justice League. Dangers across the galaxy threaten Deep-rooted feelings of mistrust and insecurity surface and plauge the Justice League, causing internal strife and leaving them vulnerable to attacks from their enemies. But when one of their own commits the ultimate betrayal, it could be the end of the Justice League and Earth forever. Don't' miss one second of suspense or one iota of excitement with this 4-disc, 26 episode collection. DVD Features:Additional Scenes:Justice League Declassified Phil LaMarr (The Voice of Green Lantern) Takes You Behind the Scenes with the Show?s Creative Team. Audio Commentary:Audio Commentaries on 3 select episodes with the creators and directors of the series.Easter Eggs:Easter Egg ?Not to Savage?, A Never Seen Before Deleted Scene with an Introduction by Producer Bruce Timm

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