Tim Curry
Author
Language
English
Description
Charles Dickens' classic tale of the stingy Ebenezer Scrooge in a full-length animated musical. In the course of a single night, Christmas Eve, Ebenezer's cold heart is warmed forever and he grasps the true meaning of Christmas when he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. This tender tale of hope and redemption comes to life with the voices of Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Ed Asner and Michael York.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
1990.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (26 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Based on the award-winning book by Russell Hoban, a marzipan pig falls behind a sofa and is lost. In his loneliness, the pig's feelings of love reach out to an owl, a mouse, and a hibiscus flower, causing a strange chain of events. Narrated by Tim Curry.
Publisher
Touchstone Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In an imaginative and lighthearted tale, a young schoolgirl saves the life of a noble cat and is rewarded with a shocking proposal of marriage - to the Cat King's son - and a fateful journey to the extraordinary Kingdom of Cats.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
1988.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Based on the beloved classic from William Steig (author of Shrek), this Emmy-nominated film relates the story of Abel, an elegant and romantic mouse who gets swept away in a flood and stranded for over a year on a deserted island.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 90 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Every human being has asked the questions: who am I, what is my purpose, why am I here? The answers are in the sustaining allegories of myths that have been passed from generation to generation. With gorgeous stop-motion animation by the creators of The dark crystal and Labyrinth and stimulating interviews with Deepak Chopra and other spiritual leaders, Mythic Journeys reveals the power of myth to transform lives into journeys. With the voices of...
8) Clue
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2000, c1985
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 96 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A wonderful comedy in which the board game's characters are involved in a series of murders at Mr. Body's mansion.
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 81 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and the Man With the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end learn that with family, friends and determination you can achieve anything.
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 85 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
While deep in the heart of Africa, Eliza must foil the plans of greedy poachers, and it will take all her courage, strength, and exceptional gifts to do it. Can one small girl save these majestic animals from grave danger?
Recommended.--Video Librarian
An adventure families can enjoy together.--Jam! Movies
Lions, tigers, and baboons, oh, why can't there be more family fare like this?--E Online
11) Valiant
Publisher
Disney
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 76 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of Valiant, a tiny carrier pigeon who works his way into the Royal Air Force during World War II. Against the odds and an evil German falcon, Valiant is called upon for a very important assignment.
...nonstop action and lively visual design. --Washington Post
A soar-away success.--London Times
This cleverly told animated World War II adventure aims high and scores a pretty lofty goal.--TV Guide's Movie Guide
Publisher
Starz Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 45 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4in.
Language
English
Description
Nanny enrolls Eloise in the prestigious Hawthorne Academy, but she soon finds out it isn't exactly what she was expecting. There are mean girls on the playground, very strict teachers, and so many rules. Can Eloise fit in at her new school?
13) The chosen one
Publisher
Indican Pictures
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 80 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Lou Hanske is having a bad day and as it goes on it gets worse. He is discovered by a cult that believe he is the chosen one. He must over come The Devil, Ninjas Thugs for hire, Femme Fatales the baddest group of priest, and one mean Robot.
Love this movie, it's a blast of fun...--Variety
...thoroughly quotable, absurdly funny...--Palm Beach New Times
Publisher
MPI Media Group
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (103 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
Thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather (Dakota Blue Richards, The Golden Compass) is sent away to live with her eccentric uncle, Sir Benjamin (Ioan Gruffudd, Fantastic Four) at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. Although crumbling apart, Moonacre Manor and the surrounding lands are a place of magic and wonderment, and before long Maria finds herself a part of an ancient feud with the sinister De Noir family. As she unravels ever more of the mystery...
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 76 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Magic and adventure await in FernGully, a spectacular rainforest where a bat named Batty, whose radar has gone haywire, joins together with Crysta, Pips, and the Beetle Boys to save their marvelous world from the evil Hexxus.
It sings its message unobtrusively...never forgets to be delightful...--Washington Post
a useful lesson...pleasant to watch for its humor and sweetness.--Roger Ebert
Publisher
Shout! Factory
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 76 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
There's magic in the rainforest and it's called FernGully! Deep in the heart of the forest awaits a paradise filled with tiny sprites, winged fairies, and tree spirits who all live in joyful harmony. But when their home is threatened by humans, one courageous sprite gives her all to save it!
17) Saving Santa
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A lowly stable elf (Martin Freeman) must travel back in time to save Santa's Kingdom from the evil billionaire scoundrel Neville Baddington (Tim Curry).
18) Charlie's angels
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Angels use feminine charm, high-tech gadgets, and hand-to-hand combat to stop an elaborate murder-revenge plot that could destroy individual privacy, corporate security, and put an end to Charlie and his Angels.
19) Burke & Hare
Publisher
MPI Home Video
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (92 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Set in the 1820's. William Burke and William Hare luck into some easy money when they discover they can sell a fresh cadaver to Dr. Knox at Edinburgh Medical College for dissection. However, the next cadaver is not quite so easy to obtain, and when word gets out of how profitable the trade is, the duo find themselves blackmailed and in dire need of more bodies. Based on a true story.
20) The Oscar
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Oscar night. The crowd cheers Frankie Fane for the top award. Not far from him, sits the actor's best friend who knows that fame has been achieved by cynical manipulation of past events. Frankie deliberately leaked true stories about his disreputable life on the basis that they were falsehoods spread by his opponents. He hopes that the subsequent wave of public sympathy will sweep him to the Oscar... Nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Costume...