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September 2005

Buena Vista Home Entertainment

9/27 THE PARENT TRAP: 2 MOVIE COLLECTION (Rated: G) THE PARENT TRAP: What could be better than one Hayley Mills? How about two? Academy Award ®* winning actress Hayley Mills (“Pollyanna”) shines playing twin daughters of a divorced couple (Brian Keith and Maureen O’Hara). The girls, who have long been separated, meet accidentally for the first time at summer camp. After discovering they are long-lost twin sisters, the two concoct an outrageous scheme to switch places in an effort to get their parents back together. In her dual role, Mills moves from slapstick to serious, refined to rock ‘n’ roll. Her delightful performance, coupled with a charming story, will capture your heart and have you doubling up with laughter.

THE PARENT TRAP II: First time on DVD! In the full-length sequel THE PARENT TRAP II, Hayley Mills returns to reprise her roles as identical twins Sharon and Susan. Now all grown up, Sharon is a single mom whose 11- year-old daughter Nikki is just as mischievous as she was! During summer school Nikki and her new friend Mary turn into scheming matchmakers when they try to get Sharon and Mary’s widowed father together. Not quite able to make it happen, they turn to the one person who can really help — Sharon’s twin Susan!

9/27 WALT DISNEY’S CLASSIC CARTOON FAVORITES: WAVE 3 (Not Rated) WALT DISNEY’S CLASSIC CARTOON FAVORITES is a terrific DVD collection featuring Disney’s classic characters and their animated shorts. These superb collections feature Disney’s most adored characters in some of their most hilarious and entertaining film moments. VOLUME 8: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH MICKEY AND PALS The Small One Pluto’s Christmas Tree Mickey’s Christmas Carol VOLUME 9: CLASSIC HOLIDAY STORIES Mickey’s Good Deed Peculiar Penguins The Clock Watcher Rescue Dog Corn Chips Lend A Paw Toy Tinkers

9/27 DISNEYLAND 50 TH CELEBRATION SING ALONG SONGS (Not Rated) It’s Disneyland’s 50 th Anniversary, and in honor of this wonderful event, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing four Disney Resort-themed Sing-Along Songs for the first time on DVD. A favorite with children and families, each “Sing-Along Song” title features fun Disney-themed songs and on-screen lyrics. SING-ALONG SONGS: DISNEYLAND FUN (1 st time on DVD!) Your host, Mr. Owl, invites you to celebrate a musical day at Disneyland with many Disney friends. SING-ALONG SONGS: BEACH PARTY

AT WALT DISNEY WORLD (1 st time on DVD!) Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Tigger and more hit the waves and have a ball at Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Shark Reef, and more cool places at Walt Disney World. SING-ALONG SONGS: CAMPOUT AT WALT DISNEY WORLD (1 st time on DVD!) Mickey, Minnie and the gang pitch their tents and explore Discovery Island, River Country, and more. SING-ALONG SONGS: FLIK’S MUSICAL ADVENTURE (1 st time on DVD!) With Flik, the outrageously fun hero from Disney/Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” as your guide, and Mickey at your side, jump aboard the Wildlife Express on a journey through Disney’s fabulous Animal Kingdom.

9/27 HUGO THE MOVIE STAR (Not Rated) Meet Hugo, the rarest and cutest of all animals. Through songs, stories and lots of laughs, you’ll learn about his inspiring and heartwarming journey from the woodlands to Hollywood! Hugo is kidnapped from his jungle home and forced to perform in a Hollywood movie by the most dangerous of all creatures: humans! Just when stardom starts going to his head, Hugo’s best friend, a fox named Rita, helps him escape. Together they take off on exciting adventures and begin to build a new life with their animal friends. Celebrate friendship and fun in Hugo The Movie Star, a delightful new animated movie full of humor and heart!

9/27 THE PHOENIX AND THE CARPET (Not Rated) Based on the novel by E. Nesbit, this live-action adventure tells the story a family of children and their marvelous adventures with the Phoenix and his magic carpet. Jane, Robert, Cyril and Anthea hope for “something to happen” and their wish is granted most spectacularly! Quite by accident, they become the owners of an ancient talking bird, the Phoenix, when it hatches from a magnificent egg after 2000 years of rest. With his encouragement, the children climb aboard his magic carpet and are transported anywhere they want to go—to tropical islands, in search of treasures and on daring rescues! With a magical mix of fantasy and fun, The Phoenix And The Carpet is an extraordinary journey for the whole family. Academy Award® winner Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor “Good Will Hunting” 1998) stars as Adrian Cronauer, the irreverent and humorous radio deejay brought to Saigon in 1965 by the Army to raise morale through a morning radio show. Directed by Barry Levinson (“Wag The Dog”), the film’s superb cast also includes Forest Whitaker (“Phone Booth”, “Panic Room”), Robert Wuhl (TV’s “Arli$$”), and J.T. Walsh (“Pleasantville”). Available for $19.99 (SRP) from Touchstone Home Entertainment.

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