“Race to Witch Mountain” is coming to theaters on March 13th. I am so excited for this film and will be seeing it on opening night, so I’ll have a review for you the next day.

Just as this new movie is being released, the original films that launched the Witch Mountain saga, Escape to Witch Mountain and Return to Witch Mountain, are returning to DVD in special new editions from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. You can get your copy on March 10, 2009.

Although these films are older than I am sure most of you are used to watching, I really think you might like them. They would be great for you to watch before you head to the theaters for the newest one. We watched both of these and just loved the story of these two kids.

Escape to Witch Mountain and Return from Witch Mountain are about two children who learned to use their magical powers. The first one was released in 1975, with the second following in 1978.

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On March 10th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the Disney classic “Pinocchio” on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s the 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition and is one of those timeless classics that just doesn’t get old.

The movie features the Academy Award winning song “When You Wish upon a Star”. Have you seen the music video with “Camp Rock’s” Meaghan Jette Martin? It’s a fabulous music video!
Join Gepetto’s beloved puppet— with Jiminy Cricket as his guide—on a thrilling quest that tests Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy.

The special 2-Disc Blu-ray release not only includes a bonus standard definition DVD of the classic animated film in the same package, allowing viewers the opportunity to enjoyPinocchio on a standard def DVD while they are preparing to upgrade to a 1080p Hi-Def Blu-ray experience in the near to present future, but provides viewers accessibility to Disney’s popular BD-Live Network, a backstage pass for Blu-ray Disc owners to chat, video stream, participate in communal games and download exclusive content unavailable to general DVD owners.

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“High School Musical” sweethearts Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens did a photoshoot with famous photographer Annie Leibovitz that I think we are all going to love.

In the shoot, they are portraying Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip from the Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. Wow! I can not wait to see these pictures!

JJ has said that he’s seen them and although there’s not any lip lock, he said it’s pretty close. I am not sure when the photos will come out, but hopefully soon.

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Meaghan Jette Martin sings “When You Wish Upon a Star” for the Disney classic Pinocchio. Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition arrives on DVD and Blu-ray March 10th.

Meaghan also announced the other day that her movie 10 Things I Hate About You is a go! Meaghan plays Bianca.

Check out her video below!

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Walt Disney’s “Oliver & Company: 20th Anniversary Edition” is available on DVD February 3rd.

Oliver, an adorable stray kitten (voiced by Joey Lawrence), takes Manhattan by storm leading a pack of resourceful pooches (voiced by Billy Joel, Robert Loggia, and Bette Midler) against a would-be kidnapper. Disney’s 27th full-length animated film features original songs performed by Billy Joel, Bette Midler, Huey Lewis and Barry Manilow. Bonus material includes animated shorts, A History of Animals in Disney Films featurette, and much more!

I loved this movie! If you are into the Disney classics, then this is a must see. My whole family enjoyed this movie and the bonus features kept us all entertained for awhile. What DID we do before bonus features!?

BONUS FEATURES
Games & Activities
• All-New Game
Backstage Disney
• The Making of Oliver & Company
• Puss Café – A delightful animated short starring Disney favorite Pluto and friends
• The History of Animals in Disney Films – A Disney animated featurette
• Return of a Classic – A look at the 1996 theatrical re-release of Oliver & Company
Bonus Short
• Lend a Paw— Pluto rescues a kitten and saves the day in an Academy Award® (1941 Short
Subject -Cartoon) winning animated short.

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 “Mary Poppins” celebrates its 45th anniversary with a two-disc special edition DVD release. It’s filled with great bonus features and an all-new, exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit Broadway show.

Mary Poppins has always been one of my favorite Disney classic movies and I was so excited when Walt Disney Studios came out with this special edition copy. The movie is based on the popular children’s novels by P.L. Travers. Mary Poppins is a magical nanny who changes the lives of two little trouble makers, who managed to run all of their other nannies off.

The ground-breaking special effects and music won 5 Academy Awards. In 1965, Julie Andrews (who plays Mary Poppins) took home Best Actress.

This is a movie that touches both kids and adults a like. If you haven’t seen this movie, you have to!

For a LONG list of amazing bonus features and video clips from the movie, see below.

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Walt Disney Studios has announced their exciting Blu-ray options for 2009. Now consumers have greater accessibility and value than ever before. They are offering some great combo packs that include both Blu-ray and DVD discs. I think that is an excellent idea!

Here are a few of the Disney Blu-ray 2009 titles (I’ve included titles in which Disney is a parent also):

• High School Musical 3 (February 17, 2009)
• Pinocchio: 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition (March 10)
• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Platinum Edition in October
• Swing Vote (Touchstone Pictures) on January 13
• Miracle At St. Anna (Touchstone Pictures) on February 10
• Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Walt Disney Pictures) on March 3
• Morning Light (Walt Disney Pictures) in summer of 2009
• Space Buddies (Walt Disney Pictures) on February 3

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I just heard on the radio that in 2010, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will be releasing ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in 3D. Disney is all about 3D these days!

The film creators will be taking the original pictures from the film and creating a 3D movie out of them. It’s not an easy task, which is probably why we won’t see it until 2010.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ is one of my all-time favorite Disney movies. I love the story behind it and the fact that I could see this movie in 3D is very exciting. What do you all think about all these 3D movies? Is Disney going overboard, or is this really what audiences want?

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The Disney Channel caught up with Emily Osment, who sings One Upon a Dream for Sleeping Beauty, and asked her what her traits of a prince are. She said they need to be handsome (duh, can’t have an ugly prince!), be able to bust a move, sing (but not all that time, that would be annoying) and they need to know how to have fun. I think that’s a good list.

Although, I would like to add he needs to be tall, can make me laugh and doesn’t ask "How much did those shoes cost?".

What are YOUR traits of a prince? See what Emily Osment has to say in the video clips below.

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To celebrate the release of the Sleeping Beauty (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) DVD, I have a lot of fun extras for you to look at and download. There are activity sheets, tips on hosting a Princess tea party and photos/bios of some of the legendary voices behind the movie.

Be sure and check out my review of the DVD. There are some great pictures from the movies, as well as tons of video clips.

The activity sheets and everything else is below.

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