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Home, motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: man-about-town Gaston (Louis Jourdan) offers them all to Gigi (Leslie Caron). But she, who’s gone from girlish gawkishness to cultured glamour before our eyes, yearns for something money can’t buy. Producer Arthur Freed, director Vincente Minnelli and a cast rife with Gallic charm join for this lavish winner of nine Academy Awards including Best Picture. Its Alan Jay Lerner/Frederick Loewe songs sparkle like “The Night They Invented Champagne” or caress with title-tune tenderness. “I Remember It Well”, Maurice Chevalier sings to Hermione Gingold. You’ll remember Gigi forever.

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This was the studio’s first live-action musical fantasy.

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One of the most popular movie musicals ever made! Funny Girl follows the early career of stage comedienne Fanny Brice, a role that earned Barbra Streisand the 1968 Oscar(R) for Best Actress. As the film opens, only her mother believes Fanny can make it in show business. When she gets her first break at Keeney’s Music Hall, her hilarious debut as a roller-skating chorus girl gets her hired as a comedienne. A year later Fanny is working for Florenz Ziegfeld in his famous Follies and brings the house down with an outrageous and unplanned number. Fanny becomes a star, falls in love and marries Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif), a handsome gambler whose luck doesn’t hold up. The film’s many memorable songs include “Don’t Rain On My Parade” and the Streisand classic “People.”

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Laughter, romance and rockin’ good times are just what the doctor ordered as Elvis plays an inner-city M.D. who falls for social worker Mary Tyler Moore. But this guitar-atrumming doc will be playing a different tune when he discovers his would-be girlfriend isn’t who – or what – she seems to be! Featuring Elvis at the peak of his phenomenal popularity, it’s a hilarious romantic comedy highlighted by the King’s unforgettable performances of classic rock hits including “Rubberneckin'”, “Let Us Pray” and “Change of Habit.”

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Synopsis: Winner of six Oscars(R) including Best Picture, this sparkling musical showcases the incomparable Gene Kelly with the lovely Leslie Caron amid the glorious melodies of Gershwin. Director: Vincente Minnelli Actors: Leslie Caron, Gene Kelly Awards: ACADEMY AWARD – BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY ACADEMY AWARD – BEST COSTUME DESIGN ACADEMY AWARD – BEST DIRECTOR ACADEMY AWARD – BEST ORIGINAL STORY ACADEMY AWARD – BEST PICTURE ACADEMY AWARD – BEST SCORE ACADEMY AWARD – BEST SCREENPLAY ACADEMY AWARD – BEST SET DECORATION AFI – TOP 100 MOVIE AFI – TOP 100 PASSIONS ZAGAT SURVEY MOVIE SELECTION

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Australia released, NTSC/Region 1 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), French ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind the scenes, Booklet, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Remastered, Scene Access, Storyboards, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The Beatles agree to accompany Captain Fred in his Yellow Submarine and go to Pepperland to free it from the music hating Blue Meanies . …The Beatles – Yellow Submarine

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This nostalgic history lesson in the treasures of MGM musicals touches upon the obvious highlights–An American in Paris, Singin’ in the Rain, many others–and includes clips of wonderful though more obscure performances by Esther Williams, Jimmy Durante, Eleanor Powell, and even Clark Gable singing and dancing. It’s a film lover’s box of candy and perfect for musical mavens, and getting a chance to see so many legends host the whole affair (many of whom have died since the film’s 1974 release) is as pleasing as the old footage. –Tom Keogh

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The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this wonderful musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumental made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Steve Allen, Donna Reed and Sammy Davis, Sr. star in this unforgettable tribute to Goodman and his music with performances by the original Benny Goodman Quartet (Gene Krupa, Teddy Wilson, Ben Pollack, Edward “Kid” Ory and Lionel Hampton) along with Harry James, Martha Tilton and Ziggy Elman. The priceless soundtrack highlights Goodman himself with classic renditions of “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “One O’Clock Jump,” “Stompin’ At The Savoy,” “Moonglow” and “Goody, Goody” and many more.

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (1993) (DVD)

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Though it may be thought of as sacrilegious to remake a classic such as The Wizard of Oz, this 1978 film directed by Sidney Lumet (The Pawnbroker, Serpico) is a vibrant and entertaining retelling of the modern fable, featuring an all black cast in the familiar story of a rural small-town girl whose dreams transport her to a magical world where the battle between good and evil gives the real world a sense of perspective. Rendered in the style of a musical (based on a successful Broadway run), the film benefits from using new contemporary music from stars Diana Ross (Mahogany, Lady Sings the Blues) as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the shy Scarecrow, with music arranged by Quincy Jones. This visually and musically exciting film is less a remake than a reinvention that stands and dances very well on its own. –Robert Lane

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Experience the high-spirited adventures of Oliver Twist in this Oscar(r)-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale! Young Oliver (Mark Lester) is an orphan who escapes the cheerless life of the workhouse and takes to the streets of 19th-Century London. He’s immediately taken in by aband of street urchins, headed by the lovable villain, Fagin (Ron Moody), his fiendish henchman, Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed), and his loyal apprentice, The Artful Dodger (Jack Wild). Through his education in the fine points of pick-pocketing, Oliver makes away with an unexpected treasure… a home anda family of his own. Set to a heartfelt score that includes such favorites as “Consider Yourself,” “Where Is Love?” and “As Long As He Needs Me,” OLIVER! leads us on a journey in search of love, belonging and honor among thieves. Winner of six Academy Awards(r) (1968), including Best Picture and BestScore, OLIVER! will steal your heart!

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Pet alligators roaming the conservatory, A Bible-and-boxing school in the stables, and a delightfully eccentric millionaire make for unrestrained pandemonium in this musical Disney extravaganza! Fred MacMurray presides over a Philadelphia mansion where just about anything can happen! Lovely Lesley Ann Warren and handsome John Davidson make their motion picture debuts in a delightful story brimming with sparkling songs and irresistible dances.

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It’s time to celebrate as Disney’s phenomenal HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL hits new heights in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR! Fresh from the big screen, this motion picture extravaganza delivers nonstop entertainment from start to finish! It’s almost graduation day for high school seniors Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Chad, Ryan and Taylor and the thought of heading off in separate directions after leaving East High has these Wildcats thinking they need to do something they’ll remember forever. Together with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical reflecting their hopes and fears about the future and their unforgettable experiences growing up together. But with graduation approaching and college plans in question, what will become of the dreams, romances and friendships of East High’s senior Wildcats? Find out what happens to all your favorite characters in the big screen musical sensation, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR! It’s a fabulous celebration the whole family will love! Bonus Features include Extended Version Of The Movie, DisneyFile Digital Download Copy Disc, BD-Live(TM), DVD Copy Of The Extended Movie, Cast Goodbyes, Bloopers, Deleted Scenes, Night Of Nights, It’s All In The Dress, Sing-Along Mode, Senior Awards, New Cast Profiles

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FernGully – The Last Rainforest

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969)

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No Description Available.
Genre: Musicals
Rating: NR
Release Date: 26-APR-2005
Media Type: DVD

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A funny thing happened to Finian’s Rainbow in between its debut as a Broadway musical in 1947 and its appearance as a film in 1968. After 21 years, its theme of racial tension in the American South was no longer cutting edge, and the fact that its heroes are a group of sharecroppers called the Rainbow Valley Tobacco Cooperative dates it even further. Add a number of subplots and the heavy hand of a 29-year-old Francis Ford Coppola directing his first and only musical, and the two-and-a-half-hour running time feels bloated. Hermes Pan (best known for the classic Astaire-Rogers movies) is credited with choreographing the overbusy musical numbers, but he was reportedly overruled by Coppola at every turn. Still, there is a lot to enjoy in this movie, most notably Fred Astaire in his last lead role in a musical. Fred plays Finian McLonergan, an Irishman who has traveled to America in hopes of planting a pilfered pot of gold near Fort Knox and watching it grow. Even at 69, Fred shows he is still capable of a sprightly step and warbling “Look to the Rainbow.” Another plus is the casting of ’60s pop icon Petula Clark as his daughter, as she sings with an unaffected loveliness. Finally, the score by Burton Lane and E.Y. Harburg includes two of the best Broadway songs ever written–“Old Devil Moon” and “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?”–as well as the comic ditty “When I’m Not Near the Girl I Love.” –David Horiuchi

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Visually beautiful, full of imaginative sets, and splendidly photographed in rich Technicolor, this enchanting fantasy was Twentieth Century Fox’s answer to “The Wizard of Oz”. In a rare departure from her usual screen persona, Shirley plays a selfish, spoiled little girl named Mytyl, who doesn’t appreciate her loving family. Only after a good fairy sends her and her brother (Johnny Russell) on a journey to find “the bird that means happiness” does she end up discovering happiness right in her own home.

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PAJAMA GAME (DVD) PERFORMING ARTS

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Speedway (DVD) (Commemorative Amaray)

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The power of music explodes like never before in this spectacular Blu-ray(TM) Disc Remix Edition of the Emmy(R) Award-winning HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! The smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie now features theater-quality sound, the best picture available, and awesome bonus features that will rock your world. Get a prime spot on the red carpet for the star-studded Hollywood premiere, and join the High School Reunion where the cast reunites in an exclusive interview to share how the movie phenomenon has changed their lives. Plus, stand up and experience the Dance Along, in which Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan give step-by-step instructions to popular dance sequences “Get’cha Head In The Game” and “We’re All In This Together.” Watch five hot music videos, including two specially remixed versions of your favorite songs. In pristine picture, sound and quality only Blu-ray(TM) can deliver, this HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL REMIX EDITION is bigger, bolder and more rockin’ than ever!

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