The Animated Movie Guide

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Going beyond the box-office hits of Disney and Dreamworks, this guide to every animated movie ever released in the United States covers more than 300 films over the course of nearly 80 years of film history. Well-known films such as Finding Nemo and Shrek are profiled and hundreds of other films, many of them rarely discussed, are analyzed, compared, and catalogued. The origin of the genre and what it takes to make a great animated feature are discussed, and the influence of Japanese animation, computer graphics, and stop-motion puppet techniques are brought into perspective. Every film analysis includes reviews, four-star ratings, background information, plot synopses, accurate running times, consumer tips, and MPAA ratings. Brief guides to made-for-TV movies, direct-to-video releases, foreign films that were never theatrically released in the U.S., and live-action films with significant animation round out the volume.

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Who's Who in Animated Cartoons: An International Guide to Film and Television's Award-Winning and Legendary Animators

Who's Who in Animated Cartoons: An International Guide to Film and Television's Award-Winning and Legendary Animators Review

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Who's Who in Animated Cartoons: An International Guide to Film and Television's Award-Winning and Legendary Animators Feature

Here is the long overdue first biographical reference and first book of its kind to chronicle the amazing careers of nearly 300 of animation's most honored and recognized animator-directors and animator-producers from around the world. Publication coincides with the 100th anniversary celebration of the very first American animated cartoon, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces, released on April 16, 1906. From Max Fleischer (Betty Boop, Popeye) to Brad Bird (The Simpsons, The Incredibles), Ralph Bakshi (Fritz the Cat) to Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), they are all here. With more than 70 never-before published photos and illustrations, including a full-color section of animation art, culled from private collections and many animators' personal collections, this book is an invaluable guide to the people who have shaped cinematic and television animation for decades to come.

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The Rough Guide to Kids' Movies 1 (Rough Guide Reference)

The Rough Guide to Kids' Movies 1 (Rough Guide Reference) Review

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The Rough Guide to Kids' Movies 1 (Rough Guide Reference) Feature

Kids’ Movies – where do you start? There are hundreds of them out on video and DVD, and life (or at least, childhood) is too short to discover the gems, or to endure the dross. Which is where this Rough Guide comes in, reviewing the best kids’ films across genres from action to fantasy to westerns, and telling you, crucially, if they’re any good. The Rough Guide includes reviews of more than 250 kids’ movies, celebrating recent hits such as Finding Nemo and Elf, as well as classics like The Wizard of Oz and lesser-known gems like Miyazaki’s Kiki’s Delivery Service. There is also full coverage of more than 100 ‘grown up’ movies, from James Bond to Jane Austen, which should divert and delight older kids. For each entry there is advice on content and suitablility the film, noting scenes or language which might disturb younger viewers – or their parents!

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What Would Buffy Do: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide

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What Would Buffy Do: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide Feature

What Would Buffy Do? explores the fascinating spiritual, religious, and mythological ideas of television's hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer--from apocalypse and sacrifice to self-reliance, redemption, and the need for humor when fighting our spiritual battles.

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Bite Me!: The Chosen Edition The Unofficial Guide to Buffy The Vampire Slayer ( Seven Seasons One Book)

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Bite Me!: The Chosen Edition The Unofficial Guide to Buffy The Vampire Slayer ( Seven Seasons One Book) Feature

This comprehensive analysis sinks its teeth into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, examining the development of the show's characters and charting mythical, historical, and religious themes across all seven seasons. It's been 10 years since the wildly popular franchise made its television debut, and the rabid fan interest following the show remains as impressive as ever, having somehow outlived the series itself. Extensively revised and updated from its previous edition for the show's "10th Buffyversary," this book offers fans the definitive retrospective of the series and its legacy.

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Scooby-Doo! groovy guide to party fun

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Scooby-Doo! The Essential Guide

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Scooby-Doo! The Essential Guide Feature

This colorful guide to the world of Scooby-Doo is packed with fantastic facts about Scooby-Doo and the gang, including their scariest adventures, creepiest moments, and deepest secrets. Find out what is inside a haunted house, who's in the Doo family tree, and what exactly the gang keeps in the Mystery Machine. Specially commissioned artworks, stills from all 25 original episodes and the live-action movies, and classic images of the gang and their ghostliest villains make this a unique insight into the spooky world of Scooby-Doo.

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Scooby-doo's Guide To Life

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Scooby-doo's Guide To Life Feature

This must-have Scooby book contains everything fans need to make every day a Scooby day. Readers can upgrade their Scooby cool level by taking the Amazing, Mysterious Scooby-Doo Personality Quiz, decoding Scooby Stumpers, solving Riddle-me Scoobys, learning tips on dog-people relationships, and making Scooby Snacks!.

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