Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Deluxe Edition , The Smurfs Holiday Celebration , and Twas the Night Before Christmas Review

Frosty’s Winter Wonderland Deluxe Edition

The sequel to the original animated Frosty the Snowman, Frosty's Winter Wonderland originally appeared on television in 1976. Narrated by Andy Griffith, it tells the story of Frosty's friends, the children, who decide to make him a snow-wife named Crystal. Jack Frost is not happy about the childrens' idea and tries to spoil everyone's fun, especially Frosty's.

Who doesn't love Frosty!   I had not seen this cartoon since childhood and it brought back so many memories.   I am excited to share this holiday feature with my family and have a new tradition of watching it every year!

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HAVE YOURSELF A SMURFY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

WITH WARNER HOME VIDEO’S
THE SMURFS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

AVAILABLE ON DVD OCTOBER 4, 2011

DVD Offers Two “Smurftastic” Specials for One Low Price

Warner Home Video (WHV) brings two very merry specials, ‘Tis The Season to be Smurfy and The Smurfs’ Christmas Special onto one DVD with the release of The Smurfs Holiday Celebration on DVD, available October 4, 2011. In these two delightful tales, our little blue friends touch the lives of those in need and spread Christmas cheer to everyone around them, as they impart valuable lessons about the spirit of giving and sharing. The DVD will retail for $14.97 SRP.

In the Emmy® Award nominated The Smurfs’ Christmas Special, the Smurfs encounter two children, Guinevere and William, who have lost their way in the snowy woods after a mysterious stranger prompts their sleigh to turn over. Before reuniting the kids with their family, the Smurfs invite them to their village to enjoy in their annual Christmas celebration which includes gifts, treats, singing and dancing. Thinking Papa Smurf is Santa Claus and the rest of the Smurfs are his Elves, Guinevere and William blissfully partake in the holiday merry making. The mysterious stranger however, still lurks in the woods in hopes of capturing the kids. He goes so far as enticing the evil Gargamel to help him kidnap the two. Will the Smurfs help Guinevere and William reunite with their family?

In ‘Tis The Season To Be Smurfy, Grandpa Smurf and Sassette visit a village to witness how human beings celebrate the holidays. While at the village, they are touched by the plight of Gustav, a poor, aging toymaker whose wife Elise is hopelessly ill. Determined to help them, Grandpa and Sassette call on their fellow Smurfs to bring some Christmas cheer into the old couple’s lives. Overnight, they lavishly decorate Gustav and Elise’s home with a Christmas tree, gifts and treats. The authorities however, accuse the poor couple of having pick-pocketed a villager in order to afford their extravagant feast. Will the Smurfs come to their rescue before the sheriff arrests Gustav on Christmas day?

“The Smurfs Holiday Celebration offers consumers a set of two heartwarming stories that are sure to bring viewers into the spirit of the holiday season,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WHV Executive Marketing Director of Non-Theatrical Franchise. She added, “What’s wonderful about both of these specials is that not only are they entertaining and enjoyable to watch, but they also offer young viewers important messages about selflessness and compassion. The Smurfs Holiday Celebration is a fun, seasonal title to own and also makes a great gift-giving idea.”

I grew up watching the Smurfs and nothing beats the classic version of the show! The Smurfs Holiday Celebration is the perfect addition to the Holiday movie collection.   You will laugh and enjoy two great episodes that send the perfect holiday message of giving!  This is the perfect collection to curl up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn, blanket and snuggle with your kids and enjoy the holiday season!

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New to Blu-ray™:

In the newly re-mastered, deluxe edition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas [Blu-ray], for some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some resident has angered St. Nick, calling Christmas “a fraudulent myth!” Skeptical Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses “and let up a little on the wonder why.” How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa’s jolly return to town – and the joyous finale of the animated fable inspired by Clement Moore’s poem and produced by the merrymaking conjurers of Rankin/Bass Studios. The voice talents of Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver and George Gobel make this festive fable even more fun.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas BD Bonus Feature Includes:

• Christmas: A Global Holiday – An animated comic book that explores Yuletide traditions around the world.

This is one of my favorite holiday cartoons and it is a must to watch on Christmas Eve.   This is a a classic that is a must for any home!

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