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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
Directed by Klay Hall

The tale of Disneys favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, continues in an all-new magical adventure beyond Pixie Hollow! Discover how the Pixies make their magic dust! Let your imagination soar as Autumn comes to Pixie Hollow. Take off in a hot air balloon with Tinker Bell and her new friend Blaze, a lightning bug who lights her way, on an enchanting secret journey to find a new moonstone, the source of the Pixies mystical dust. But hold on tight! There ll be amazing encounters, some close calls, and a daring rescue by her old friend Terence! In her biggest adventure yet, Tinker Bell not only learns a lesson in responsibility, she discovers the true meaning of friendship. From the creators of Tinker Bell, Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure is a captivating journey of self-discovery everyone will want to take.

Tinkerbell is back for a whole new season of adventure in Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure. Pixie Hollow is all abuzz with preparations for autumn and Tinkerbell is hard at work on her latest invention when she is unexpectedly summoned by Queen Clarion and the Minister of autumn. Tinkerbell fears that she's in trouble again, but is instead delighted to find out that Fairy Mary has recommended her for the important job of creating a one-of-a-kind scepter that will focus the light of an unusual blue harvest moon through a rare moonstone in order to replenish the pixie dust tree's supply of pixie dust. Tinkerbell gladly rises to the challenge, accepting her dust-keeper friend Terrence's offers of help, but as the days fly rapidly by, pressure begins to build and Tinkerbell becomes annoyed by Terrence's constant attention. Sending Terrence away on an errand seems like a good idea, but what he brings back inadvertently causes the almost finished scepter and the incredibly rare moonstone to break into pieces. Tinkerbell lashes out at Terrence and then departs alone on a desperate quest to fix the moonstone. What Tinkerbell learns on her journey is that she must take responsibility for her own actions and that the power and value of true friendship is much greater than she'd ever imagined. Like the first Tinkerbell, the colors and clarity of animation are simply breathtaking in this production, but the story lags somewhat thanks to a lengthy set up and a general lack of suspense in the first half of the film. Still, it's a perfectly entertaining movie that will delight children ages 3 and up as well as satisfy most parents. Returning voice talent includes Mae Whitman, Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Horrocks, Anjelica Huston, Jesse McCartney, and Raven-Symone. --Tami HoriuchiStills from Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure Review Character DescriptionsTinker Bell: Tink is feisty, rebellious, impatient, impulsive, determined, persistent, and temperamental... yet still charming and lovable. Her talent for tinkering has earned her the coveted duty of creating a new autumn scepter to hold a beautiful moonstone, the key to renewing the Pixie Dust tree. But when the scepter accidentally breaks, she embarks on a perilous adventure to a lost island far north of Never Land, in search of a spooky shipwreck that may hold the key to fixing the scepter.The Four Gals: (Silvermist, Fawn, Rosetta, Iridessa): Big Sisters to Tink, they are fairies who travel to the mainland for the change of seasons, to nurture nature.Rosetta a garden fairy: Brimming with confidence, grace and charm, Ro wants every friend, flower, and fairy to look their best. She will patiently spend hours turning a pumpkin the perfect shade of orange or mixing up a brilliant blend of flower petals for fairy fireworks. Both sweet and sassy, Ro watches over her friends like an older sister.Silvermist a water fairy: With her calm demeanor and sympathetic ear, Sil is always eager to lend a friend a helping hand or give some timely advice. Her go-with-the-flow attitude can make her wishy-washy, and sometimes she takes things way too literally, but her heart is always in the right place. Whether she s placing delicate dewdrops on a spider web or training tadpoles to blow bubbles for the Autumn Revelry, Sil approaches everything with an offbeat, cheerful manner.Iridessa a light fairy: Dess is a brilliant, detail-oriented perfectionist. When she hangs firefly lanterns for a celebration, you can be sure that every lantern will be placed just right and every firefly properly lit. She tries to look on the bright side of things, but is often the first to smell disaster brewing and certainly the first to worry about it.Fawn an animal fairy: A pony-tailed tomboy full of mirth and mischief, the only thing Fawn loves more than playing with her fairy friends is playing with her animal friends. And the more rough-and-tumble the game, the better. Always encouraging and supportive, Fawn is an excellent teacher. If the goose she s teaching to land mows her down, she ll pop right back up, pat his beak, and give it another go.Fairy Mary a tinker fairy: Big, bold, brash and bossy. A mentor to Tink. Fairy Mary has grown to respect and admire Tink s tinker talent... to the point where she recommends Tink for the most prestigious assignment of creating the autumn scepter. Fairy Mary lives by the motto: Tinker fairies never fail. If Tink messes up, it will reflect badly on Fairy Mary Clank and Bobble tinker fairies: Boy tinkers and best pals who love their jobs. Clank is a big lug who always has his ears plugged with fluff (for banging on stuff), so he s always shouting. Bobble is a little guy with dewdrop goggles (for detail work) whose myopia often gets him in others personal space he s a close talker . They re good-natured geeks who are always talking shop.Queen Clarion: An ethereal being, she is practically Mother Nature and is like a Mother to all the fairies. Kind and loving, but also serious and firm when necessary.Vidia a fast-flying fairy: Vidia is a classic loner; she is one of the most special of special talent fairies and makes sure everyone knows it. Works with all the talents, creating breezes to blow down leaves in the autumn and spread pollen in the spring. She and Tink started off on the wrong foot. Vidia is the first to criticize Tink and expect the worst... but she is capable of acknowledging when Tink succeeds. --Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Review More Character DescriptionsTerence: Terence is a male fairy (sometimes called a sparrow man) and a dust-keeper. He distributes the daily ration of Pixie Dust to all fairies in Pixie Hollow. Terence is loyal to his friends, eager to please and a bit over-enthusiastic which can get him in trouble. He has a special soft spot for Tink -- we know it's a crush, but he's too innocent to realize it.Blaze: Blaze is a young firefly; he's mischievous, inventive and enthusiastic. He communicates with impeccable pantomime motions and buzzing. He can use his light as a flashlight, spotlight or SOS. Despite his diminutive size, he is courageous and supremely loyal to his friends.The Bridge Trolls: This curmudgeonly, yet comical duo have been on a lost island far north of Never Land for hundreds of years, guarding a bridge formed by an elevated bramble branch tunnel. They are a frightful, stinky pair, made partially of wood and covered in bumps and boils. Although their bugged eyes and pointy ears may help them detect trespassing travelers, they have a hard time focusing on the task at hand. When confronted by a guest, the trolls take turns delivering an ominous warning, threatening to grind their bones to make their bread. However, neither is very good at delivering their proclamation and things usually end up with them bickering like brothers and hurling insults at one another including the most offensive of them all garden gnome. Fairy Gary: The plump, Scottish-accented head of the Pixie Dust distribution center is a stickler to detail, protocol and the rules. If a fairy has already received her share of Pixie Dust, there is no emergency great enough for him to give her more. Still, he's a good boss and treats his fellow Pixie Dust distribution fairies like family.Lyria: A pretty Story-Teller Fairy, Lyria is Pixie Hollow's equivalent of a Troubadour. She entertains fairies by telling them stories of old -- most times with an appropriate moral or lesson. Her beautiful pixie dust holograms help tell her elaborate tales.Viola: A Summoning Fairy, whenever Queen Clarion needs to see a fairy, Viola is dispatched to summon them with her kazoo. Tinker Bell tends to avoid Viola because getting summoned is usually a sign of trouble. --Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
The Granddaughter's Review? Aaaaaa-mazing!!! My five year old granddaughter loved the first Tinker Bell movie (Tinker Bell (BD Live) [Blu-ray]) and has been anticipating this one with regular updates to me on just how many days still remained until it would be "available in stores everywhere on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc". I picked it up early today and we were able to watch it together this afternoon. Though my enjoyment of the film could not possibly have matched the pleasure I took in watching my granddaughter's face glow with joy, gasp with dismay and dissolve into laughter as SHE watched the film, I'm happy to admit that I darned well liked it, too. Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure in a genuine delight. Moms, dads and grandparents should be entertained right along with the little ones. The story of friendship, arguments, placing blame and taking responsibility is a very good one for the target audience (and the rest of us as well, for that matter). But above and beyond the story, what really stands out for me in this film is the incredible amount of creativity that lies behind it. The Imagineers have done a wonderful job "tinkering" with the natural elements of Pixie Hollow to make everything: clothing, tools, everyday items, machines to complete each fairy's work, etc. It's so much fun to see what they come up with. My favorite touch was the cricket clock. I also enjoyed getting a chance to go beyond Pixie Hollow and see a little more of the world surrounding Neverland. I liked seeing more of Terence, got a big kick out of the wise owl (there are more scenes with the owl in the extras), loved the calla lily trumpets and found the trolls very amusing. Extras: Though I'm sure she wasn't getting all the jokes, the "bloopers" had both my granddaughter and me laughing out loud. I was also happy to see some of the beautiful drawings from In the Realm of the Never Fairies: Secret World of Pixie Hollow, The (Disney Fairies), which I absolutely loved, used in one of the other bonus features, "The Magical Guide to Pixie Hollow". I've heard that two or three additional Tinker Bell films are planned, with the next being Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue. I can only hope my granddaughter anticipates the coming films with the same enthusiasm she anticipated this one and that I'll be with her as she views each of them for the first time so that I can watch her face reflect their magic as well. Happily recommended. Note: Even if purchasers don't currently have a Blu-ray player, they might want to consider purchasing the Blu-ray Combo Pack (Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (Two Disc + BD Live) [Blu-ray]) rather than this DVD because it includes both the Blu-ray disc AND the DVD. That way, should they get a Blu-ray player sometime down the road, they would have the Blu-ray version already. (I only paid about $5 more for the combo pack, which I thought was a good buy.) The sequel is better than the first! Excellent! I had extremely low expectations for the first Tinker Bell but was very pleasantly surprised. Still, I wasn't quite sure that this particular "franchise" needed a sequel. So, with trepidation I put this disc into my player. "Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure" actually blows away its predecessor. Sure, the story is a tad predictable, but with fantastic new characters (including Blaze the firefly, and the two Trolls at the Troll Gate), returning favorites (Garden fairy Rosetta whose bubbly personality is pure Dolly Parton), and top-notch animation, this movie will be a joy to watch for all ages. The story: Tinker Bell is entrusted with the creation of the scepter for the Autumn Revelry. Her friend Terence offers to help, but his micro-managing of Tink sets her off, and in her anger, she accidentally breaks the precious and rare moonstone, threatening the life of everyone in Pixie Hollow. Lashing out at Terence, the friendship between these two fairies is jeopardized, and Tink must find a way to fix the moonstone...and the friendship. The rest you'll have to watch on your own; this synopsis is greatly simplified, but I do not want to give away any spoilers. On Tink's journey to repair the moonstone, she is joined by Blaze, a firefly. He is absolutely adorable, and given plenty of spunk and character by the Disney animation team. The animation team deserves a plethora of kudos; on Blu-ray (good reason to upgrade from DVD!) this movie will take your breath away; especially the scene in the Fairy Tale Theater. The lighting effects are amazing; absolutely beautiful. All throughout the movie there are many visual touches that will show that the people behind this movie took special care to elevate this many notches above the usual straight-to-video movie. Hidden Mickeys, Skull Rock, and plenty of other details that bear repeated viewings. The Celtic-style music is back, but I feel it is blended much better into the movie than it was in the original film. I really can't say enough good things about this movie. SPECS: Video: Widescreen, 1.78:1 * Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, French & Spanish; subtitles: English, French & Spanish. While the audio is crystal clear and pleasing to listen to, there are really no dynamic uses of the surround that seemed memorable to me. EXTRAS: Backstage Disney Tinker Bell Comes to Disney World (8:20): Both Disneyland in Anaheim & Disney World in Orlando have Pixie Hollow areas, but this featurette focues on the Orlando version which has beautiful topiaries and 3-dimensional recreations of objects from this movie. With careful attention to colors and characterization from the movie, garden designer Carla Schuman and team discuss how it all came together. Deleted Scenes (16:00): Includes intros by Director Klay Hall and Producer Sean Lurie Alternate Scenes (4:00): These are pretty much manufactured bloopers that are fun to watch, including gaffes, some bodily function jokes, as well as a few other mildly funny/amusing bits. Bonus Short (4:46): This is a magical guide to the Autumn area of Pixie Hollow, led by Terence & Tinker Bell. Pleasant to watch, it does appear to be more of an advertisement for [...] than a true short. Even the animation style is a little static and looks more like a 2-dimensional book illustration with simple movement than an animated film. "The Gift of a Friend" music video, performed by Disney Channel's Demi Lovato Previews include Dumbo (70th Anniversary Edition on Bluray in Spring 2010), The Princess & The Frog, Tinker Bell & The Great Fairy Rescue (the next installment!), Blu-ray/High Def Disney movies, Santa Buddies-The Legend of Santa Paws (with Christopher Lloyd), Ponyo, G-Force, Beauty & The Beast (Diamond Edition in High Def), and Disney on Ice-Worlds of Fantasy (including Tinker Bell & Friends) FINAL WORDS: You'd have to be extremely curmudgeonly not to enjoy this film and appreciate the high quality of animation and characterization! 80 Minutes of silence with a good message! I have two young daughters who both loved the first Tinkerbell, especially my 2 year old, so I got this last night hoping it would be as big of a hit as the first one. My 4 year old sat through the whole thing without budging, and my 2 year old kept telling Daddy "I love you" while she watched it (overly appreciative toddler FTW!). Both girls got giggles from parts of the movie. My youngest apparently laughed every time Tink counts. This movie is on par with the first one in regards to the visuals and music, but I think the message is much better this time around. I also like that Terrence is more involved in this film, and Blaze is just as cute as can be. I'm still out on my opinion of Tinks new outfit. My kids seem to like it though. The "scenes you never saw" are absolutely hilarious and frankly almost better than the movie itself. And if anyone from Disney reads these I know some little girls who would LOVE more about Silvermist, Iridessa, Fawn, and Rosetta too. ;)

   

Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth
By J. V. Hart

With his long black curls, a shadowy family tree, and an affinity for pet spiders, James Matthew bears little resemblance to his starched-collar, blue-blooded peers at Eton. Dubbed King Jas., he stops at nothing to become the most notorious underclassman in the prestigious school's history. For James, sword fighting, falling in love with an Ottoman Sultana, and challenging the Queen of England are all in a day's skullduggery. But when he sets sail on a ship with a mysterious mission, King Jas.' dream of discovering a magical island quickly turns into an unimaginable nightmare.
Amazon Sales Rank: #553160 in Books Published on: 2007-05-01 Released on: 2007-04-24 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 368 pages
From School Library Journal Grade 6 Up–Opening with young James's arrival at Eton and following him to the beginning of his life at sea, this is a disturbing and engaging portrait of a young villain. At school, he feuds with the young Arthur Darling and falls in love with the forbidden Sultana Ananova. After taking his revenge on Darling and pursuing Ananova, James and his friend Roger join the crew of the Sea Witch, a ragged ship with a cruel captain. When its identity as a slave ship is revealed, James sides with the slaves to earn his own name, Hook. Throughout the story, his dreams of finding a magical Neverland set the stage for his future role in Barrie's classic story. Hart, whose screenwriting credits include the movie Hook, has taken information from Barrie's Peter Pan, including his protagonist's attendance at Eton, his yellow blood, and his unusual appearance, and used it to create a character of his own. James's illegitimate status and its prominence in the story seems to be Hart's own invention, and while it provides ample motivation for James's actions, it takes away from the story's appeal to younger Peter Pan fans, who may also be confused by some aspects of British school life. This is a much darker Pan prequel than Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson's Peter and the Starcatchers (Hyperion, 2004). Helquist's illustrations add slightly to the text, but seem an attempt to appeal to Unfortunate Events fans. Overall, this is a detailed look both at Victorian life and what a young Hook may have been like.–Beth L. Meister, Pleasant View Elementary School, Franklin, WI Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Gr. 7-10. Hart wrote the screenplay for the 1991 film Hook and in this sprawling novel, he imagines the notorious villain's troubled youth. When he enters England's storied Eton school as a teen, James (the future Hook) has never known his mother and has only met his aristocratic father a few times. He channels his loneliness and rage into superior scholarship, plotting wild "devices of revenge" against sadistic classmates. At last, he escapes to the high seas, but he unwittingly boards a slave ship that reveals horrifying brutality and family secrets. Hart's novel is much more challenging and dense than Peter and the Starcatchers (2004), Ridley Pearson's and Dave Barry's spin on the Peter Pan story. The elevated language, slow pacing, and lengthy specifics of swordplay and Etonian culture may deter some readers; others may be startled by the bloody torture, both at school and at sea. Still, some determined, sophisticated readers will be pulled in by the magical, tall-tale details; James' triumph over bullies; the exciting adventures; and the thought-provoking portrait of a villain who is capable of both murder and great sympathy. Gillian EngbergCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved About the Author J.V. Hart has written the screenplays for several feature films, including Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Hook, Tuck Everlasting, Contact and Muppet Treasure Island. He lives in New York with his wife. His son and daughter are both writers and directors in theater and film. Capt. Hook is his first novel. In the spirit of the Peter Pan charitable legacy, a portion of the author’s royalties will go to the Peter Pan Children’s Fund, an organization that supports children’s hospitals through philanthropy programs.
Amazing! Very intriguing and well written. Not recommended for younger readers. The book develops Capt Hook's character much more fully than "Peter Pan," explaining and humanizing the antagonist exponentially. Wonderful book about a complex character James Matthew is a very strange boy, with his long and curly black hair, yellow blood, ability to speak with spiders, and exaggerated sense of revenge. But, when he is dropped into Eton College, the cruelty and repression he finds there hones him into a weapon. This is the story of James Matthew, who becomes notorious as a youth, and notorious as a sea captain - Captain James Hook. Overall, I found this to be a wonderfully interesting book. It is set in 1860s England, mostly in Eton, and succeeds in bringing that world to life. Indeed, if anything, the author does go a little too far, using Etonian slang words that are bound to leave most readers far behind. But, that said, even the most casual of readers should not be put off of this book. The story is quite interesting, with James being presented as a complex character who is quite difficult to describe. He's not cruel to anyone who isn't cruel to him, and is capable of a good deal of love and devotion. No, this is a complex book with a complex story about a complex main character. Definitely not a feel-good book, but one that will keep you glued to your chair, waiting to see what happens next. An Eloquent Dramatic Narrative- A Satisfying Read! Five Stars! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! 'Capt. Hook: The Adventures of a Notorious Youth' is English language at its finest! A recommended read for all teens and adults seeking fun, dramatic literature to drive their imagination wild. Inspired visuals accompany Hart's attention-grabbing text; Brett Helquist of Lemony Snicket fame illustrates. A must-have addition to every literature-lover's library. Trust me on this one...

   

PETER PAN


The magic, the excitement, the wonder of the true Peter Pan comes to life for the first time in this spellbinding fantasy that critics proclaim "a fun and fantastic tale!" (Daily Herald). Brimming with spectacular special effects and non-stop action, this all-new adventure is sure to be a family favorite for years to come! "One of the finest films of the year!" (Daily Gazette)

Fine casting, genuinely special effects, and a keen combination of whimsy and danger make this Peter Pan the one to beat among all previous adaptations of J.M. Barrie's classic children's fantasy. The technical advances of CGI make the magic of Barrie's tale come alive, and the spectacular effects combined with luminous live action create an action-packed Neverland that's both believable and breathtakingly artificial, like a Maxfield Parrish landscape springing vividly to life before your eyes. More important, however, is the fact that director P.J. Hogan (whose splendid films include Muriel's Wedding and My Best Friend's Wedding) has taken care to develop a substantial, pre-adolescent affection between the boyish sprite Peter (Jeremy Sumpter) and resourceful London girl Wendy, played by Rachel Hurd-Wood in a marvelous screen debut. This emotional bond--and the mixed blessing of Peter's eternal childhood--is what gives Hogan's Peter Pan its rich emotional subtext, added to an already bountiful adventure that's equal parts delightful and menacing, especially when the villainous pirate Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs, doubling as Wendy's father) threatens to spoil the fun. With a mischievously dazzling Tinker Bell (played by Swimming Pool's Ludivine Sagnier) and no expense spared on its lavish Australian production, this Peter Pan gets it entirely right by presenting childhood as fun and frightening, in all its wondrous joys and sorrows. --Jeff Shannon
One of the greatest children's films for adults of all time I do not think that most kids can appreciate how great of a movie P.J. Hogan has made with this new version of "Peter Pan." However you really have to be familiar with not only all of the various versions of the story from Disney to Steven Spielberg but also J. M. Barrie's original plays and books to really appreciate everything that is in this movie. Hogan's purpose was to go back to that original material, but it is impossible not to touch upon everything that has come since then. My generation cannot hear the words "I do believe in fairies" without thinking of Mary Martin beckoning out from our television sets beseeching us to clap (or when Smee turns and gives an aside to the viewer).On the one hand there are the fantastic elements as Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter) and the Darling children Wendy (Rachel Hurd-Wood), John (Harry Newell), and Michael (Freddie Popplewell) fly off to Never-Land. But this is a more realistic Never-Land than every before for all the wonderful computer generated images. More importantly, these are more realistic children than ever before. Peter Pan is the boy who will never grow up, but he is also on the cusp of puberty, as is Wendy. Into the Darling household comes Aunt Millicent (Lynn Redgrave), who insists that Wendy is not a girl anymore and while her father should start looking for marital prospects at the bank where he works, the more immediate goal is to move her out of the bedroom she shares with her brothers. When Peter Pan appears on the windowsill and requires his shadow to be sewn back onto this feet, Wendy not only does the sewing but accepts his offer to come to Never-Land because she too desperately wants to avoid growing up.In this "Peter Pan" a kiss is more than just a thimble. This is not to suggest that there is a sexual element to these children or this film that parents need to worry about, but there is the potential for sexuality in Peter and Wendy. It is around the corner and that is important because there is a price to pay for never growing up, and never before has the tragic flip side of Peter Pan's joyful and magical existence been so obvious in telling this tale. Adults will recognize that period of their life it all it's metaphoric splendor in this film.We also have the most realistic Captain Hook (Jason Issacs) of our acquaintance as well. Hogan continues the long-standing tradition of having the actor who plays Hook do double duty as Mr. Darling as well, but in this richer vision of the story they are as opposite as night and day. When this Hook crosses swords with Peter we know that they it might look like great fun, but these two are deadly serious about the final, fatal outcome. More importantly, when this Hook blusters and bellows he manages to do it without falling into parody. This is Hook as Barrie intended him to be, larger than life, but still a real figure.Ultimately the power running throughout this story is the power of the story. The Lost Boys are despearate for a mother and to them Wendy can fulfill the role because she has what they consider to be the single requirement: she can tell stories. But there is another, more important requirement for a mother, and this film remembers that as well in the end when the Darling children return to their mother (Olivia Williams). I especially liked the way the film plays the beginning of the reunion of the scene, a nice underscoring of the idea that you can wish for something so hard that you do not notice when you have it. This is a stunning visual film, but it is also a film of substance that mines Barrie's idea of the boy who would not grow up for everything it is worth. This "Peter Pan" has a depth greater than every all the other versions we have seen on the silver screen to date. This is a glorious film and even if few will really appreciate it the way it truly deserves, there is still the fact that just coming into contact with it will open the minds of its viewers to the greater realm of meaning and significance. Besides, there is always the possibility that somewhere down the road as they enjoy this beautiful film again and again, that eventually they will appreciate what it is all about. "Second star to the right and straight on til morning!" This live-action version of Peter Pan stars Jason Isaacs as Captain Hook and Jeremy Sumpter as Peter. The story begins in London, where motherless Peter has come to listen to stories told by young Wendy (Rachel Hurd-Wood). He takes her and her brothers to Neverland to live the wild pirate life, until it is time for them to return home and grow up. All the characters you remember from your childhood are here: The ticking crocodile (computer-animated and scary), the fiesty Indian Princess, funny Pirate Smee, spunky Tinkerbelle, and even Nana, the dog-nanny. The film is photographed almost entirely in dark, moody lighting to heighten the feeling of magic and danger. Jason Isaacs hams it up just right as the dashing and outrageous Captain Hook and he is good as the timid clerk, Mr. Darling. Jeremy Sumpter looks just like Peter should look - beautiful, cocky, and fun-loving. Definitely darker and more sinister than the old Disney version, this film has a lot to offer adults: It is visually stunning and reminds us about the innocence and fun of childhood. It's an interesting movie that will put a smile on your face and perhaps a few wistful tears in your eye. "That was no Thimble!" The last time J. M. Barrie's infamous creation hit the big screen was in the lacklustre "Return to Neverland", the latest in a long line of pitiful animated sequels that the Disney Company have been mechanically churning out. The time before that was in Steven Spielberg's critically ill-received "Hook". With these two movies as a somewhat stale background for writer/director P. J. Hogan's attempt to recreate the fairytale, it was not surprising if audiences at large were somewhat cynical.But children's literature translated onto the big screen is always successful when it is done faithfully and respectfully, and that is precisely what Hogan and his team have done. For the first time ever (if you can believe it) a young boy plays the part of the Boy Who Never Grew Up: Jeremy Sumpter, complete with bare feet, pan pipes and captivating smile. Following in the pantomime tradition, Jason Issacs plays both George Darling and Captain Hook, meek and clumsy in one role, charismatic and brutal in the next. Ultimately a figure to be pitied, Hook is more aware of his dependence on Pan than he lets on, and the two are more similar than either would like to admit.Olivia Williams plays the beautiful and graceful Mrs Darling, whilst Richard Briers makes a humorous Smee, often making side-comments directly to the audience. John, Michael and the Lost Boys are played by some wonderful child actors, in particular Slightly (Theodore Chester) who creates most of the laughs for the movie: "Okay boys, look lovable." Ludivine Sagnier takes on the rather difficult role of Tinkerbell. The role means she has to rely solely on exaggerated facial expressions to present Tink's "one emotion at a time", though I was disappointed in the failure of creating the bond between Peter and Tinkerbell, which somewhat lessens the impact of her later sacrifice.The real star of the story however belongs to Wendy, and new-comer Rachel Hurd-Wood breaths her to life. Gone is the prissy Wendy of the Disney productions, thankfully replaced by a young woman who is both mischievous and wise, playful and sensual, with a hidden kiss in the corner of her mouth. She is a remarkable find, and shows considerable talent for one who has no previous experience. There are a few changes to the original story (mostly surrounding the considerably heightened romantic inclinations between Wendy and Peter), but they are sparse. The inclusion of Aunt Millicent was something that intially didn't appeal to me, but luckily she is not portrayed as a grumpy, aristocratic matriarch, but a somewhat befuddled, though loving aunt. And let's face it, Lynn Redgrave never fails to deliver a performance. The changes are slight and understandable, but those kept true are breathtaking. My main concern was that of Tinkerbell's cure, would could come across as cringe-worthy if done badly, but just try to refrain from smiling when Peter, then Wendy, then the Lost Boys, then the children of London begin to chant: "I do believe in fairies! I do! I do!" (and I was especially glad to see adults included in this declaration - I'm certainly one of them!)The visual creation of Neverland is something I can't really comment on, as it is entirely a matter of opinion - let's just say it's bright, vibrant and doesn't hesitate to bend the rules of reality. I thought it was beautiful, but only wish I had more time to enjoy it, as sequences of potential awe (such as flying through London and the fairy-covered pirate ship) flashed by too quickly to really soak in.There is one fault (if you can even call it that) in the telling of the story, and as it's playing on my mind, you'll have to bear with me in sorting it out. By creating a mutual attraction between Peter and Wendy (whereas in the book he called her "Mother" like the Lost Boys), the screenwriters begin a personal development in Peter that is not brought to a conclusion that makes sense. Throughout the story, Peter shows signs of perhaps wanting to leave Neverland: he is horrified at the thought Wendy might marry someone else, it is discovered he loves Wendy's stories because they all end in love, her "thimble" saves his very life, and he even admits to himself at the conclusion - "to live would be an awfully big adventure". And yet, he still returns to Neverland. It would seem all that Wendy has shown him, all that he has discovered about himself comes to nothing, and there is no doubt in audience's minds that the choice he made was the wrong one.But of course the alternative was that Peter actually *does* grow up, and that defeats the very purpose of Barrie's book. It was a no-win situation for the screenwriters: they could either stay true to the novel, or continue with their own creation and complete Peter's self-awareness. They choose the former, making the conclusion not just bittersweet, but truly heartbreaking.There is no real right or wrong answer to my comments, its just something I wanted to bring up for people to think about. Ultimately, the story of Peter Pan is as Hook says: a tragedy - a boy is trapped in youth without any experiences of love or marriage or fatherhood. Whilst Wendy will one day embark on what her Aunt Millicent called "the greatest adventure of all", Peter remains a boy that cannot give her what she seeks. Only a hidden kiss connects these two soulmates as a testimony to what might have been.

   

Peter Pan
By James M. Barrie

Peter Pan is a book written by James M. Barrie. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Peter Pan is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by James M. Barrie is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, Peter Pan would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

   

Bad
Michael Jackson

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essential recording "We wanted a tough album," producer Quincy Jones recalls in a bonus interview on this special edition of Bad. Though the 1987 blockbuster would appear to be Michael Jackson's most personal statement to date--9 of its 11 cuts were written solely by him--its appeal also rested more on craft than the idiosyncratic art of Thriller and Off the Wall. At the same time, most of Bad has aged well in spite of its digital brittleness and MIDI treatments of gems like Jimmy Smith's organ solo on the title track. While the third best of his first three Epic solo discs, Bad carries a lot of what people love about Jackson's music. This disc also benefits from two fine outtakes, the exciting, uptempo "Streetwalker" and the Carpenters homage "Fly Away." Either could easily have extended the record's run of hit singles. --Rickey Wright
A Very Good Album And I Even Like it Better Than "Thriller!" I know some of you are going to say it's just plain sacrilegious but hey, just because everybody jumps into the lake.... "Thriller" is a great album with great tracks and because of a variety of fortunate reasons e.g. timeliness, MTV etc, has become the biggest selling album of all-time but that doesn't mean that everything else that MJ comes up with later that doesn't sell as much is crap. In fact, this is the album when MJ's weirdness first became pretty obvious. "Hey! Is that really Michael on the cover?" was my reaction as well but I chose to look beyond the looks and not to judge the book by the cover and just listened to the tunes. Some of my favourite MJ songs ever are on this disc. "The Way You Make Me Feel" is an MJ classic and clearly among his top 5 ever songs. "Smooth Criminal" was always a great track even before Alien Ant Farm showed us why, "Liberian Girl" and "Man in the Mirror" are also great tracks and the rest of the tracks cannot be called album filler by any stretch of the imagination. The sound quality of this special edition has also been remastered to near perfection and the bonus interviews and tracks are a real bonus to fans. This album grows on you over time and for me has aged a lot better than "Thriller" has. Maybe I've heard "Thriller" too many times but give me a choice between the two if I had to put one of them on the cd player, I'd choose "Bad" any time and if not "Off the Wall" before I'd reach for "Thriller." Get over the Wacko Jacko hangup and just judge the cd for the tracks if you can and then you'll see just how great this album really is. This very well remastered and special edition is very highly recommended. Have You Seen My Childhood? I grew up almost solely on this album and I'm sure many 80s children can relate to that. A little too young when Thriller was at it's peak it was the relative pop perfection of "Bad" that appealed to this young child and a few million other new inductees. This is not to say it doesn't stand up to repeated listenings by the more critical adult ears though... it very much does.The title track kicks things off in boastful style, with MJ assuring he's "Bad". This big hit was initially hoped to be a duet with 80s rival Prince however the line "Your butt is mine..." meant the MPLS Genius was less than enthused. ;)"The Way You Make Me Feel" is a catchy pop effort, recently re-immortalised in his excellent single "Rock My World" (Both concept wise and video scenario)."Speed Demon" is amongst the more experimental music on "Bad" with it's clunking chain sample and unusual tempo. It all works well however as Producer Quincy Jones doesn't allow duds onto any MJ material."Liberian Girl" is an exotic sounding ballad with a celebrity packed video. "Just Good Friends" is a duet with the legendary Stevie Wonder, a brave move as you just know you can't out-do that man! MJ holds his own however in this funky pop tune. "Another Part Of Me" continues this tempo in good style."Man In The Mirror" is a very inspiring tune which builds to the familiar gospel finale we expect from MJ's big numbers. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is a beautiful love duet with Siedah Garret.The album ends in very strong style with the final three tracks. "Dirty Diana" is a superb atmospheric song which makes use of great guitar work and crowd samples. It seemed quite spooky when I was younger and remains dark to this day.My album highlight is "Smooth Criminal" (Like "The Way You Make Me Feel" it's excellent video was also recycled in the recent "Rock My World") it's got a superb bassline and addictive melody. It's a real shame that to many it's more associated with Alien Ant Farm now after their parody cover version."Leave Me Alone" begins MJ's disillusionment with the attention he gets (Leading to "Scream" etc) and is a fitting end to the CD album.Though not even approaching the commercial success of Thriller's sales it still easily slots in alongside it, "Off The Wall" and the underrated "Dangerous" in terms of quality. This is a great compliment in such legendary company.The re-mastering and bonus tracks only add to the appeal on this re-issue. Bad-Ass Mo'Fo Of An Album! Michael Jackson was always going to have trouble with a follow-up to his multi-Grammy award winning, record breaking, revolutionary and 50 million selling "Thriller" album. After all, it was the biggest selling record in history and spent a remarkable 37 weeks at No.1 on the US chart. So along came 1987, and with it, Michael's long-awaited follow up, "Bad." It's a well-known fact that it wasn't as good as Thriller, but it's definitely still an excellent and classic record too - and 25 million sales prove it, even if this was only half of its predecessor. As with all Michael Jackson albums, "Bad" spawned a string of massive worldwide hits which topped the charts worldwide and set new trends, broke records and revolutionized the way the world listens to music. Bad contains an impressive eight singles that were released in the UK. Bad opens with the superb title track, "Bad." As the second single to be taken from this album, the song peaked at No.3 in the UK and was another massive US No.1 for Michael in September 1987. The beat is heavy on this song, and the vocals from Michael are nasty - they really do give the sense of bad and evil. The verses are subdued, while the chorus is a full-on assault in which Michael proudly declares his 'badness,' perfectly built up with the bridge. "The Way You Make Me Feel" is just an absolute classic. By far one of Michael's best ever songs, the song peaked at No.3 in the UK and was a US No.1 in December 1987. The deep and very tight bassline on this song is absolutely amazing, which runs the entire five minutes of the song. The way the song is arranged is just perfect, and Michael's voice is excellent as it rises and falls. "Speed Demon" is another excellent song, with a clunky beat that captures the imagination. The highlights include Michael's high-pitched vocals halfway through and the car engines revving up. "Liberian Girl" is one of the most laid-back and relaxing songs on Bad, yet it isn't really a mid-tempo song. Michael's subdued vocals are perfectly contrasted with the deep beat and the mysterious woman's foreign chant every so often. Not the best song, but still a good song overall. "Just Good Friends" is perhaps the worst song on Bad, despite it being rather good. It tries too much to rely on past songs from Michael's previous two albums, in which people speculate a romance over the two, so they publicly declare they are 'just good friends'. The formula worked well on previous albums, but fails here. "Another Part Of Me" is one of the best songs on the album, with its nasty and ear-catching beat. It was a very radio-friendly song, which only peaked at No.15 in the UK. "Man In The Mirror" was Michael's 10th US No.1 single, but charted at a disappointingly low No.21 in the UK. The message behind the song is that if you want to make a difference in the world you should start with yourself, and if you're not happy with yourself, you probably won't be bothered in making that difference. The song has a memorable chorus with a catchy hook, but the verse lacks this. "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is without a doubt one of Michael's best-ever songs. A UK and US No.1 hit single in August 1987, this remarkable mid-tempo ballad opens with spoken text by Michael, about how much he loves the lady in his life. The song then begins after around 37 seconds with a beautiful tune. The verses that follow have a catchy and smooth arrangement, and the chorus is amazing. Michael also shares the song with Siedah Garrett - her contribution to the song is equally thrilling. "Dirty Diana" is another absolute classic and a favourite amongst many fans. This is the perfect song to sum up the atmosphere of the album - dark and bad, but in a good way. The verses are rather slow and swaying, before the chorus jumps in with its heavy-rock chorus and Michael's screeching vocals. "Smooth Criminal" is yet another amazing song. The song has a funky beat, with brilliant and flamboyant vocals, along with Michael's classic line "Annie are you ok? So, Annie are you ok? Are you ok, Annie?" The video is legendary and features Michael pulling off some amazing moves in his white suit, and who could forget the scene where he throws a quarter in the club before it lands in the jukebox at the other side of the room? The final song on Bad is the extraordinary "Leave Me Alone." Michael addresses all those critics who have only negative things to say about him. The song is rather different to anything Michael has every done, and works very well. The chorus has layered vocals which give it a perfect sound, while the beat is typical Jackson. The song was never released in the US, but peaked at No.2 in the UK in February 1989. Even more amazing is the video. It is mainly an animated video, with the media's perfect world which has destroyed Michael, but he gets up off the floor, taller than any building or mountain and starts ripping the place to bits. OVERALL GRADE: 10/10 Michael Jackson is one of the biggest selling male recording artists of all-time. His musical style has run all the way through society. From "Rock With You" to "You Rock My World" and "Billie Jean" to "Black And White," Michael has always been there setting the trends, breaking records and literally ruling the world. He is the best male artist ever, and no one anytime soon will replace him. Therefore, his records are essential in your collection - the most essential are "Off The Wall," "Thriller," "Bad" and "Dangerous." Bad is probably the worst, but still a classic record for anyone's collection.

   

Disney Fairies - Flutter Wing Fawn 5" Doll
From Disney

Soar through the wonders of nature with our Flutter Wing Disney Fairies Fawn Doll. The animal fairy doll's flutter-action wings help bring a smile to all the forest creatures of Pixie Hollow.
Amazon Sales Rank: #109398 in Toys & Games Brand: Disney Model: 200016

She's so pretty! I have this particular doll for my computer desk. She is my little fluttering piece of inspiration and she is as beautiful as I had hoped.

   

Child of Mine
By Molly McDonald Thomas




Beautiful words, beautiful music! I've played this cassette many times for my children and even myself! The words to the songs are tender and loving and both the vocals and instrumentals are wonderful. Both of my children are Peter Pan fans, so they especially like listening to those songs. I also love to give this as a "new baby" gift.

   

Tinkerbell
Disney



Album Description Have you ever wondered how nature has it's glow? Who gives it light and color as the seasons come and go? The secret is, it's all the work of the fairies! And within a special place called PIXIE HOLLOW fairies of every talent practice their magical abilities and prepare for the change of seasons..... but one day a very special fairy would arrive... with a magic like nothing they'd ever seen... you know her name....TINKER BELL! Now discover the story of the world's most beloved fairy, how she came to be, found her place, and changed her world forever! TINKER BELL... an ALL NEW MOVIE and SOUNDTRACK featuring Brand New Songs by LOREENA MCKENNITT, Disney Channel's, SELENA GOMEZ and KATHARINE MCPHEE. Also includes a FREE COLLECTABLE POSTER!
Memo to Disney-put out REAL soundtrack & leave garbage on Disneymania CDs I hate it when instead of putting out a real soundtrack to a movie, they put out a bunch of crap and call it "songs inspired by" the movie. This is not a true soundtrack to the "Tinker Bell" DVD. Only 4 of the tracks actually appear in the movie. I only bought the 3 tracks worth having: the two parts of "To the Fairies They Draw Near" by the wonderful Loreena McKennitt, and the "End Credit Score Suite" by composer Joel McNeely, which SHOULD have comprised an entire CD of separate tracks, because it's lovely music that really fits the story well. The other track that was actually in the movie was "Fly to Your Heart" by Selena Gomez, an abysmally wretched listening experience typical of the prepubescent caterwauling that Disney likes to trot out on the Disneymania CDs. I don't know how bad the non-movie songs are, but since the truly awful Katharine McPhee is one of the "singers" listed, I can only imagine that they are even worse than "Fly to Your Heart." I'm not interested enough to find out. Disney should have released the actual soundtrack to the movie, not this collection of songs, most of which have no real connection to the movie. Great for kids, and maybe adults as well I was stunned while watching this movie to hear Loreena McKennitt, and immediately ordered the CD soundtrack on that basis alone. It contains the 51-second intro song, as well as McKennitt's full version-- an unexpected treat on an album like this. However, if you're looking for more of those beautiful Celtic-inspired songs on this CD, you'll be disappointed. The rest of the songs are very light pop tunes reminiscent of the pop tracks on the Barbie soundtrack CDs-- I happen to like this genre, but I know many adults may not care for it. Of course all of the songs are suitable for children, and are easy on the ears. The only score music is the last track, which is quite lovely, but I wish there had been more of it. Overall this is an excellent purchase for kids. Adults will want to preview the sample MP3s first if they are considering this for themselves. As for me, this was a pleasant surprise, and I'll be looking out for more CDs like this from Disney. this gets a 5 star review for 2 wonderful songs! Fly with me and Shine are 2 of the best songs I have ever heard the lyrics are beautiful about our planet and nature and the singing and music is amazing, this cd is a must have for those songs or just download those 2 , they are brilliant masterpieces.

   

Hook & Jill
By Andrea Jones




Hook & Jill - a must read The main characters in Andrea Jones' Hook & Jill bear an outward likeness to those appearing in your childhood copy of Peter Pan. But Jones delves deeply into the personalities of them all, in particular Hook, Pan, and little Wendy Darling. And Wendy isn't little anymore. After Time in Neverland, she has become a grown-up young woman who, along with ultimately changing her name, changes her mind. She stops trusting the obvious, and learns that "good" can be deadly and "bad" can be... very, very enticing. A mother to all the boys on the island, she must protect them and herself from a lethal opponent, one she didn't expect. Read this engaging and well-written story about coming of age in a fairy-tale. Once you've succumbed to this one, you will demand "Other Oceans", Jones' sequel to "Hook & Jill." A fine spin on the classic Never growing up only sounds good until you grow up a little. "Hook & Jill" is an original take on the fairy tale of Peter Pan and Neverland. Taking place after the events of the classic fairytale, "Hook & Jill" has Wendy acting as a mother to the Lost Boys - but when Hook returns, Wendy is faced with the dark, more adult reality of growing up, and she is split between her childhood innocence and the joys of adulthood. "Hook & Jill" is a fine spin on the classic, and very much recommended. This is worth your read This is an excellent book. The Peter Pan fairy tale has been updated for us as adults. All the characters are there from the original, Peter, Wendy, the Lost Boys, Tinker Bell, the crocodile, the Indians, and, of course, Captain James Hook and the pirates. This story departs from the original because time does pass. The Lost Boys are aging and how does that conflict with Peter's inviolate rule that no one gets old? And, Wendy is turning into a young woman who catches the eye of both Peter and Captain Hook. Through all this conflict, alliances are made and attempted, in some cases from unexpected sources. The imagery places us in the midst of Neverland among all characters, just as the original story by Barrie, but Jones shows us a different story, one that we adults are now ready for.

   

Walt Disney's Peter Pan
From Dalmatian Press




Great book My boys love this book, this is actually our second copy. The first was warn out from reading it every night. This is a cute, quick version of the story with very bright colorful pictures. Great companion to the Disney Peter Pan DVD! I recently purchased this book for my friend's 3 year old daughter's birthday. I made it part of a "gift set" by putting it together with the Disney Peter Pan DVD and a Tinkerbell barbie doll (all through amazon.com). Needless to say, her 3 year old LOVED it and was flipping through the pages immediately. The book features great color illustration and everything she can identify from the movie. It's not too much writing, where a young child might lose interest, it's just right. And for the price, a cute and affordable add-on for any ocassion. Great childrens book for a Peter Pan lover! My 2 1/2 yr old daughter loves "Peter Pan," so I wanted to get her a book so we could read together instead of always having to watch the movie to get her "Peter Pan" fix. This book definitely came through for us with great illustrations, being true to the Disney movie story, and costing under $5 (you can't beat that!) I highly recommend it to any parent who needs a "Peter Pan" storybook.

   

Walt Disney Best Animation Collection (10 Disc) (Dual Language English & Korean)(all Region)


~~PLEASE NOTE THAT DEFAULT LANGUAGE FOR THIS MOVIES IS KOREAN~~YOU MUST SET THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE WITH YOUR YOUR REMOTE CONTROL AND YOU WILL GET THE ORIGINAL ENGLISH SOUNDTRACK~~THIS MOVIES WERE PRODUCED FOR KOREA AND THE PACKAGING HAS KOREAN AND ENGLISH PRINT. THIS ARE THE GENUINE DISNEY MOVIES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS ~~SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS~~DUMBO~~PINOCHIO~~FANTASIA~~ALICE IN WONDERLAND~~LADY AND THE TRAMP~~PETER PAN~~BAMBI~~CINDERELLA~~FUN AND FANCY FREE~~ ALL THIS MOVIES COME IN A SLIM CASE DESIGN


Great Gift Set for My Family! This is a great buy! I haven't been able to find these DVDs together in one set anywhere else. The main screens at the start are in Korean so it took a few minutes to figure out how to change the soundtrack to English, but once I did this, the picture quality and sound were perfect. I would recommend this to others. Don't! When I bought this through Amazon, the picture did not show the Korean symbols, and this was affirmed in the note the seller included in the box, with instructions on how to changed the alarming dubbed Korean to english (all the menus are also in Korean symbols). It didn't work, however, and I have yet to get a refund! Please note that this production may be great only if you speak (and preferably also read) Korean! Otherwise, save your money. Great deal if they work on your player! GOOD: It's a great set with all the classic movies that we wanted. The box is nice and I prefer it to 10 separate boxes. We were thrilled to get them all for less than $100. QUIRKY: The menu is in Korean and the default audio is in Korean. The easiest work-around is if your DVD remote has an "audio" button. You can use that botton to toggle from Korean to English while DVD is playing. FATALLY BAD: 6 of the 10 DVDs won't play in our Honda factory DVD player in the car. That's the whole reason we bought the set! They do play at home, but the car player doesn't recognize them.

   

Peter Pan (1924) [VHS]
Directed by Herbert Brenon



J.M. Barrie's play about the boy who refused to grow up has become a stage classic and a revival standard, but in the movies Disney's animated musical version remains the most famous incarnation. Nearly forgotten is the original 1924 live-action version, a lavish silent fantasy that captures the fairy tale magic of flying children, wicked pirates, and a wondrous storybook land where kids never grow up. Tomboyish Betty Bronson, with an innocent smile and a mischievous spontaneity, is the eternally adolescent boy while towering Ernest Torrence (the burly comic actor best known as Buster Keaton's gruff father in Steamboat Bill Jr.) plays a gleefully flamboyant Captain Hook. This faithful adaptation flies from the Darling nursery to the thick tangle of the Lost Boys' forest, where elaborate, cartoonishly exaggerated animal costumes wander the trails and a floating ball of fairy light reveals herself as a lovely, petite girl in a gossamer gown and glowing hair. A curious thread of American patriotism peaks in the pirate ship climax when the Lost Boys replace the Jolly Roger with the stars and stripes and fly the ship into the stars. Long thought lost, a beautiful 35mm print was recovered years ago and serves as the basis for this restoration. Anna May Wong costars as Princess Tiger Lily, and a fine new score by Philip C. Carli accompanies the film. The DVD also features a 30-minute interview with costar Esther Ralston, an essay by film historian Frederick C. Szebin, and a treasure-trove of archival stills and promotion materials in a photo gallery. --Sean Axmaker
Silent Peter Paramount's 1924 production was a major film in its day, an epic and a hit. Although James Barrie had written extensive screen treatments (totally new Peter Pan material now lost, apparently), for this film, none of it was used by the studio. However, Barrie retained casting approval, even after a massive search for the woman to play Peter. Nevertheless, the creator's presence and imprimatur proved to be good fortune for the studio. This 1999 dvd of a restoration of the film is important, although I believe it deserves a better overall presentation for us today. The story is an adaptation of the little fairy play we're all familiar with. Though stiffly directed by the temperamental Herbert Brenon, the story takes its own time and was filmed on a stage. The picture looks fine, and the orchestral score composed for this release shows affection for the material. The special effects are often simple, ingenious, and charming. However, it includes a real pirate ship in open water and mermaids on an island shore. George Ali's performance as Nana and the crocodile are almost worth the price of the disc; if you see it, you'll know what I mean. The special features of the disc, goodies we've all come to enjoy, are the bargain basement variety here. There is a fine essay on screen describing the film's background. But the feature of Esther Ralston's remembrances (she played Mrs. Darling) doesn't work on my disc. Selecting it stops the disc. Cold. The feature of production stills is adequate but incomplete. Perusing other books on the subject and the silent film era reveals many more production and publicity stills than are on the disc, including a theater lobby photo of Michael Darling (7 year old Philippe de Lacy) standing up bare in the bathtub while Nana, with cloth in paw,washes him. The adaptation also includes many of the traditional errors relating to Peter Pan, for example, Peter (Betty Bronson) crows like a rooster, but in the real story Peter doesn't do that, that is, his "crowing" means that he's bragging and strutting around; and it's not Never Never Land, it's the Neverland. At the end, after some patriotic American sloganeering, the Lost Boys fly off in the Jolly Roger and raise the Star and Stripes. The meeting between Peter and Wendy is described in the essay as "fey", and that's accurate. One of the things they got right was how unapproachable Peter is. Both Wendy and Tiger Lilly (played by Anna Mae Wong) want Peter as a husband. Well, boyfriend. All Peter wants is a mother. There's always been a problem understanding Peter Pan. There've been Freudian and Jungian interpretations, such as, Hook is Peter's father and Peter represents the collective myth of eternal youth. I see Peter as representing the Green Man myth. Barrie, from Scotland, would've known this Celtic myth. The Green Man wears a mask of leaves, comes in the Spring, and often takes a consort, the Spring or Flower Maiden, back to the forest. Peter Pan wears only leaves, comes in the Spring, and takes Wendy to Neverland. The Green Man is a symbol of new or reborn life after Winter, and Peter states he is like the little bird just hatched. There is Spring in Neverland whenever Peter's in residence. Peter has almost always been played by a woman in professional, commercial productions (there have been a few men who've done it). Even the famous statue in Kensington Gardens, which Barrie deplored because it doesn't "show the Devil in Peter", was modeled by a girl in a dress. There is a new film opening this December 25, based more on the novel, that has a young boy, 13 year old Jeremy Sumpter, in the role. A little revolution, now and then, is a good thing. Contrary to the publicity, though, he's not the first boy to play Peter Pan in a professional production. That would be the famous child star, Freddy Bartholomew, in a radio play in 1936. Given Bartholomew's precise, educated British treble, that show would've been charming to hear. It's a pity it is lost to the ether. Curiously, almost every major production has claimed to follow Barrie's intentions, but none, including this famous film from 1924, ever has. Like with productions of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, the grown ups or censors squash the fun or alter the characters. They can't help themselves. But I've read of people, including Walt Disney, who recalled seeing this film in 1924 and always had fond memories of it. It opened Christmas morning; just imagine what a treat for the children then! Despite its flaws and the disc's faults, this is an important film of the silent era, and is fun to watch. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the history of cinema or even Peter Pan. I know Peter would love it; he loves any story about himself. PETER PAN: An Enchanting Silent Film I watched the Kino DVD of PETER PAN last night and was delighted to have this most charming of silent films finally available in a quality video release.The picture quality, which was subtly tinted, will disappoint no one, although it looked more like a really good 16mm print than a 35mm to me. Perhaps I'm spoiled because I've never seen the film in any gauge but 35mm. A great deal of the magic in PETER PAN was supplied by cinematographer James Wong Howe. Scenes that could have been foolish in other hands became enchantment in his.Phil Carli's score works perfectly: It had that "turn of the century, concert in the park on Sunday afternoon" feel to it. It wouldn't have worked with many silent films, but for PETER PAN it was marvelous------a tribute to Carli's ability to match a narrative theme with it's programmatic musical compliment.PETER PAN is filled with magical touches that never seem to go too far or become foolish. Peter's heart to heart talk with the crocodile when they conspire to "get" Captain Hook was one of my favorites, as were the mermaids on the beach. The only point that has ever bothered me is at the end when Peter actually stabs and kills two of the pirates. Somehow I thought this was out of place and brought too much realism to a light hearted fairy tale. But this is very minor nit-picking of an otherwise flawless silent film.The "value ads" are production stills from the film along with a poster and lobby card. There are also interviews with Esther Ralston (one video and three audio), who plays Mrs. Darling. The things she has to say about Louis B. Mayer are more than just interesting.A title card at the very beginning tells the audience that the acting may seem whimsical to an adult but that "all the characters are seen with a child's outlook on life.....even to the adults in the story. Pull the beard on a pirate and you would find the face of a child." So for 102 minutes, clap your hands and pretend you believe in fairies.Jay F. the unsung masterpiece This film is the unsung masterpiece of cinema, along with Harold Lloyd's KID BROTHER and a couple of others. Enchanting and ravishing in the most deepest meaning of these words. Though I cry easily, this one got me crying all along - tears of joy. And there are no words to describe that kind of tears. Kino's edition is a must and it should be in every collection. It would even be better if this film was to be the first element of a new collection - it has everything to make you want to see more things like this. But I believe it's one of a kind.

   

JIM SHORE PETER PAN FLYING FIGURINE "SOAR TO THE STARS"
From ENESCO

Jim Shore takes his flights of fancy to Neverland with visually stunning interpretations of Walt Disney's Peter Pan. Their adventures are chronicled in delightful tributes to this time-honored film.
Amazon Sales Rank: #167601 in Kitchen & Housewares Brand: Disney Model: 4009043

   

Peter Pan and Tinker Bell 3-DVD Gift Set
Directed by .




Never Land My daughter LOVES Peter Pan and Tink. We only had peter pan on VHS, yes i still own a VCR, So when i got this set for her she was thrilled. she watched the first two at once. We haven't got as far as watching the extra features yet though. there is a bunch of special features including Peter Pans alternate opening, deleted songs, Games like Sudoku challenge (i don't know any kids that can play sudoku) and Tarrrget practice and Pixie Hollow clips that are not in movie are placed in all three movie extras. Also included are three pictures one from each film. They are now in my daughters room of course. The first is Peter with Wendy and her brothers flying by the clock. The second shows Jane holding on to Peter and a little angry Tinker Bell in front of them. The third is of tinker bell sprinkling fairy dust, over what, who knows i can't remember what scene that was from. The movies are great, they arrived quickly and it was a great price about $35 i see now they bumped it up to $44 so i got lucky. Peter Pan 2-disc Platinum edition Peter Pan in Return to Never Land And Tinker Bell

   

Tigerheart
By Peter David

Paul Dear is a good and clever boy, but he’s special in ways that even his adoring parents could never have imagined. For by day, in London’s Kensington Gardens, he walks and talks with the pixies and sprites and other magical creatures that dwell among the living–but are unseen by most. Then everything changes when tragedy strikes–and a quest begins that will lead Paul to a curio shop where a magical ally awaits him and launches him into the starry skies, bound for a realm where anything is possible. Far from home, Paul will run with fierce Indian warriors, cross swords with fearsome pirates, befriend a magnificent white tiger, and soar beside an extraordinary, ageless boy who reigns in a boundless world of imagination.
Amazon Sales Rank: #97388 in Books Published on: 2009-05-12 Released on: 2009-05-12 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 320 pages
From Bookmarks Magazine Peter David’s vast experience in comics and media tie-ins is apparent in Tigerheart, a good old-fashioned Victorian story all the more appealing because it will resonate with adults and younger readers alike (though as Paul Di Filippo points out, “I don’t recall the original Tinker Bell swearing quite as much as Fiddlefix”). Tigerheart is by turns whimsical, poignant, and touched with humor. The suspense and adventure make up for any thought that the book tries to be too many things at once: a coming-of-age tale, an adventure, a parable. David is a versatile storyteller and an accomplished stylist, and he hits all the right notes here. The novel won’t replace Barrie’s original, but it will make a nice companion piece to that beloved classic.Copyright © 2004 Phillips & Nelson Media, Inc. Review Advance praise for Tigerheart “By far the most charming and clever reimagining of the Boy Who Never Grew Up story that I have ever encountered. Readers of all ages, prepare yourselves for a very big adventure.”–Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of The Elves of Cintra“Peter David sees the world a bit differently from everyone else–strangely, wonderfully, stunningly differently. Reading Tigerheart gave me the feeling of walking a comfortably familiar road, but seeing things from angles I never knew existed. A beautiful, delightful story.”–R.A. Salvatore, New York Times bestselling author of The Orc KingFrom the Hardcover edition. Review “By far the most charming and clever reimagining of the Boy Who Never Grew Up story that I have ever encountered. Readers of all ages, prepare yourselves for a very big adventure.”—Terry Brooks, author of The Elves of Cintra“Peter David sees the world a bit differently from everyone else–strangely, wonderfully, stunningly differently. Reading Tigerheart gave me the feeling of walking a comfortably familiar road, but seeing things from angles I never knew existed. A beautiful, delightful story.”—R.A. Salvatore, author of The Orc King“David has blended the best of Victorian fairy tales with his own brand of originality, and produced a stunning novel. . . . The best book I’ve read in a long time.”—The Davis Enterprise“The voice here is one of wonder and discovery. . . . Though elements of Tigerheart put one instantly in mind of Peter Pan, this is not a retelling of J. M. Barrie’s classic story. . . . If anything, it is more.”—January magazine“Simply delightful, loaded with exotic and cunning characters . . . Tigerheart might be one of the most clever and charming books you’ll encounter this summer.”—Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A swashbuckling tale filled with delight, derring-do, wit and whimsy! Peter David's dazzling imagination shines again in this timeless story of a boy, Paul Dear, who wants to make his mother happy after tragedy strikes. Paul's journey to solve this dilemma leads him to the Anyplace, a fantasy realm inhabited by many colorful characters including The Boy, the pixie-with-a-potty-mouth Fiddlefix, Gwenny, the Indian Princess Picca, and a wise snow tiger. The bad guys, Captain Hack & his sister Mary Slash, and their merry band of pirates, are also interesting and scary adversaries for our hero. As Paul and his allies fight Hack, Slash and the Bully Boys, their struggle leads them to several surprising discoveries, The Boy facing his worst fears and the transformation of Paul over the course of this journey into a hero. David creates a world captured perfectly through the eyes of a child: the naïveté of Paul, the arrogance of The Boy, the overly-responsible Gwenny, the distrust of all adults and the fears of growing up and losing your imagination all infuse the story with a sense of wonder and magic of the Anyplace while still making you scared of the bad guys, curious as to what will happen next. The characters are deep and richly created, with their emotions and motivations grounding the story while allowing them to drive the story forward without it feeling forced. The decisions the characters make are true to themselves and you feel for them when they are in danger, making a funny remark or feel touched by their perceptions of the world they live in. It mixes all of these elements well, along with a witty narrator breaking the fourth wall, talking to the reader and making you laugh out loud in between filling the reader in on what's happening. David has a wonderful knack of writing humorous material and incorporating it into the story. I particularly enjoyed little asides, like how the origins of the eensy weensy spider, liars whose pants are on fire and chickens who absolutely, positively, must cross the road, all come from the Anyplace. The Boy's opinion that people don't know what they want because children want to grow up into adults while adults just want to recapture their youth was also funny, yet rings true for many people. It also represents the core philosophy of The Boy and his inner motivations. Gwenny contemplating being a social worker when she grows up was too perfect for words and a great character beat for her as well. While many of these characters and situations appear to be analogous to certain aspects of "Peter Pan", the classic upon which this tale is based, the novel stands on its own as a wonderful work in its own right. As someone who hasn't read "Peter Pan" but is familiar with the characters and the animated Disney movie, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story, as it is engaging and original. David excels at taking something familiar and uses it as the foundation to create something new and different, effortlessly moving the story in unexpected directions into an exciting, touching and fitting climax. At its heart, amidst all the adventure of pirates and flying children, is a boy who just wants to make his mother happy and to have a complete & happy family, a story I think we all can relate to. This is a tale for all ages to read and enjoy, whether you are reading it to your children curled up in your lap or by yourself under a nightlight, conjuring up images of distant and magical lands as you explore a world made of dreams. 4 stars Paul grew up with stories of pirates, fairies, and The Boy (aka, Peter Pan), but when he began to realize that perhaps, just maybe he was in fact, The Boy, his world changed. Pixies began to visit him and he started regularly visiting the land where Pan ruled. Yet, things are not what J.M. Barrie, much less Disney, made it out to be. He finds a world darker than his dreams, where he needs courage, and he finds he is not sure he wants to be The Boy. **** If I had to pick only one word, I'd review this with the word unusual. Mr. David mirrors the linguistic style of Barrie and of Frank Baum, both writing intelligently and keeping it simple enough for young readers to comprehend at least the superficial meanings. Though there are parts that are unclear, this seems to be the author's intention, so I will not quibble. There is a psychological profundity like unto Alice or to the classic movie, Labyrinth, which may be explored or not, but you can enjoy the story without pondering it. **** For children and adults! Delightful! Tigerheart is NOT another rendition of the Peter Pan story as "The Boy" is not the main character. Paul Dear is the star of this tale! Paul is an imaginative young boy encouraged to believe the impossible by his fun-loving, whimsical father and yet grounded by his no-nonsense mother. When his baby sister dies and his parents marriage is dissolving under the stress, he decides that he, Paul, must do something to save his family and make everything right again. So Paul travels to "The Anyplace" to find another baby sister for his mother to love and make everyone happy again. Of course things don't exactly go as Paul plans and that is where the adventure comes in-with a white tiger, wild Indians, wicked pirates, and of course "The Boy." I thoroughly enjoyed reading Tigerheart and have started reading it again with my 10-year--old son who is also enthralled by the imaginative tale. This is a marvelous book to read with your children. Author David narrates Paul's tale with a lot of humorous and enlightening asides to make sure the reader gets all the details straight. The story is filled with charm and wit as well as suspense and adventure. This is truly a story for all ages. The adult reader will have no trouble understanding the underlying messages and humor while the children are wrapped up in the trials and tribulations that Paul is experiencing on his quest to find a little sister in "The Anyplace." There are some new and entertaining characters in Paul's tale. "The Boy" had gotten rid of Captain Hack in the old stories, but not his vengeful sister, Captain Slash. And I particularly liked the white tiger, which is only associated with Paul. Go ahead, grab a comfortable seat, gather your family, and enjoy spending time together reading this book! Armchair Interviews says: Another excellent book for middle reader/young adult.

   

Peter Pan
By J. M. Barrie

Peter Pan is a novel filled with unforgettable characters, now brought to life by the magical brush of Michael Hague. Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Michael and Tinker Bell as they fly to Never Never Land, where they meet Indians and pirates and a crocodile that ticks. Full-color illustrations. Size C. 1 free book with the purchase of 10.

Review "Hague is very much at home in the world of Peter Pan.... This Peter is the King of the Wild Things.... This is a Peter who would be right after J. M. Barrie’s heart." -- School Library Journal
Best edition of Peter Pan! I had checked out a copy of this exact edition of Peter Pan in a library and just had to buy it! The beautiful illustrations by Michael Hague bring to life the magic of Neverland as never before. The large pages and the simply storybook layout of the book makes it easier for children to read and enjoy. Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie is a must read for all, and with this illustrated version of the unedited story as it was meant to be, you won't be able to put it down! the most popular book of all time "Peter Pan" is one of the popular books of all time. I saw the play on television and read the book. If you like the book, I suggest you buy the illustrated edition. Michael Hague's perfect Peter Pan ... if you are looking for a good copy of Peter Pan to keep on the shelf and read to or with your children, there are none better than this. Michael Hagues's illustrations of Peter Pan are absolutely perfect - you'll have no difficultly believing this boy fell out of his pram as a baby and has been motherless! The pirates are fantastic, and no one captures a better mushroom. Ah, and of course, J.M. Barrie's work is wonderful too! If you only have one copy of Peter Pan, make it an edition illustrated by Hague.

   

Peter Pan in Scarlet
By Geraldine McCaughrean


Amazon Sales Rank: #136847 in Books Published on: 2008-05-06 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 320 pages
Book Description:In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J.M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do! Exclusive Tony DiTerlizzi on Illustrating the Cover for Peter Pan in ScarletI grew up with J. M. Barrie's Peter and Wendy and later read Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens which was illustrated by the great turn-of-the-century artist, Arthur Rackham. Peter's carefree spirit and nature is what I adored as a child and long for now as an adult. And these are the feelings I tried to convey into my rendition of the boy-who-would-not-grow-up. In working on an image for the American jacket of this authorized sequel, I went through many designs trying to capture the spirit of the 100-year-old character while making him intriguing to the readers of today. This, of course, is much easier said than done. Many of us have an idea of what Peter Pan should look like based on stage plays, movies, and the myriad of illustrated books, but in actuality both J. M. Barrie and Geraldine McCaughrean describe very few of his physical features. This opens up a lot of room for visual interpretation for an illustrator, however anything too severe in redesign would lead to confusion of identifying who this iconic and (dare I say) mythic character is. So I tried to breathe some new life into his appearance, but still remain faithful to the Peter Pan we all know and love. --Tony DiTerlizzi
Fits the original like a hand in a glove. Geraldine McCaughrean's "Peter Pan in Scarlet" is different from all other additions to the Peter Pan mythos in that it reads like an extention of the original story instead of a fanfiction. There is a comforting feel to reading this book, like the feeling of coming home. It was definately a treat to read after having read the original novel. This book fills in many holes left by it's predecessor, and answers all the nagging questions that haunted me after reading the first one. It expands and deepens the characters of all the familiar faces, including the Lost Boys, the Darlings, and even Captain Hook himself. I was especially moved by Hook's story and fell in love with the character all over again. For anyone who is worried that this is just a badly written marketing ploy, or a violation of their childhood, I say that there is nothing to fear. This book is a marvel and a fitting tribute to an amazing writer. Buy the book, and even if you don't enjoy the story within it's pages at least you will be helping a children's hospital in need. "Peter Pan in Scarlet" will have an honored place next to "Peter Pan" on my bookshelf. Fly Peter, Fly!!!! Wonderful! Geraldine McCaughrean has created a fantastic sequal for all of us who believe in NeverLand! In this wonderful follow-up to Peter Pan, we are taken back to Neverland, where there is great adventure waiting Peter and his crew of familiar and unfamiliar cast. However, Neverland is a bit darker and more dangerous than what Peter first experienced, and the challanges he faces is much more than what he expects! From one adventure to another, readers of all sorts will completely cherish this wonderful book that picks up in rythem and beat from the initial story about the young boy who never wanted to grow up. I can simply say that the world at large has waited for THIS book written by THIS author. Ms. McCaughrean has done an amazing job in creating a sequeal that is as much a continuation as it is a new adventure. Peter Pan in Scarlet is a must read for every person who reads. Take flight and let your imagination soar . . . and fly with Peter Pan! A wish for Neverland only Half-Granted Before I get into this review I will warn you, I am over-critical of things I care about, and Peter Pan is one of those things. So sometimes this review will sound like an obsessed fan whining and for that, I apologize, but I will try to keep it to a minimum. Peter Pan in Scarlet is a good book; I will read it again. However, that does not mean it is a classic in the making, following in the ever so hard to fill footsteps of the original. It is not great, is not sensational, and at the very least is worth waiting for the paperbound edition. And if you have dotted on Peter since you were small enough to fly to Neverland you will probably feel an underlying wrongness in this book. First the whining part, the crowing. I know Peter crows. Acknowledged, accepted, but to have it spelled out, repeatedly, in double-sized print, bothered me. The end. And since when did Captain Codfish have two first mates? Starkey and Smee where both credited the post here. There are other inconsistencies as well, like the shadows and flying. But enough of that, let's move on. The writing style was a shadow of Barrie's, in my opinion. Almost as if the author would forget that she was trying mimic it, the style would wander away, popping back now and then in a bizarre game of hide and seek. The theme of the story was rather violent, mature one could say. Yes, there were dangers in the original, lives threatened, but still, it was held together with the magic of child's innocence that Peter Pan is meant to encompass. This story ripped that rug right out from underneath you. Peter does seem not quite his-self, though in the beginning that can rather well be attributed to his being completely alone. No one to share his adventures with, no one to tell stories to, I wasn't surprised by it. And later, well, clothes do make the man, or boy, and that theme is well used in this book. Though it isn't the first time I've run into it. Fox Network had a cartoon series called Peter Pan and the Pirates about fifteen years ago. Very good series, but I do remember an episode with Hook's Hat. So in short, this is a good book, but not worth the hardbound price. Enjoy!

   

Hook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
From Sony




Magic Flows Through This Music! I must start by saying that Hook really was a good movie. It not only lives up to J.M Barrie's vision, but added even more! Thanks to Mr. Speilberg. The music is nothing short of magic. John Williams packed this album with themes. A tinkerbell theme, a neverland theme, a hook theme, and a lost boys theme! He even does his orchestra "swirly thing" "see tracks 5 and 6. :) This excellent album is a must have for any John Williams fan, or just a fan of good music. Faith, trust.. and pixie dust I saw Hook when it first came out in the theater. I was six at the time. I was quite the imaginative kid and I loved adventure movies (especially ones wiht pirates, like Hook and the Goonies).. When I was 6, Hook was magic. If I'd seen Hook for the first time now, I probably wouldn't think as highly of it.A year ago I rediscovered the soundtrack and I couldn't stop listening to it. The music was so powerful that I really did feel like a kid again, and I still do, whenever I listen to the soundtrack. The score to Hook is what made that movie - without it, I don't believe the film would have been very successful at all.I put on this soundtrack whenever I'm feeling too grown-up. If my work is stressing me out, I take a break, put my headphones on, and just let the music take me into all of those old childhood fantasies.I would recommend this soundtrack to anyone. It never got the recognition it deserved, but I think that it's a very easy score to fall in love with. Delightful music This is best described as a cross between Star Wars and Home Alone, with a few hints of E.T., and an overall fairy tale tenor like Edward Scissorhands. All that to say though, it is a pretty, engaging soundtrack. My main complaint is that the songs included are cheesy, especially the first one. The third track, Banning Back Home, is also quite different than the rest of the score, although that is not saying it's bad. A big plus is the length, about 75 mins., and combine that with an excellent price, and you get a soundtrack that's definitely worth getting. One thing I must say though after reading a number of other people's reviews of Williams' work, is that a lot of his music does sound alike, contrary to what a lot of die-hard "Williams is the greatest" fans. I'm not saying Wiliiams isn't a great composer, and maybe even the best of our era, I'm just saying his music often does sound like "Williams" music, as I described this soundtrack at the beginning. But it's definitely a score worth getting, although I recomend also getting both Home Alone soundtracks, which are in my opinion, even better. Those, along with Hook, are some of Williams' best, most unheralded scores, and definite must-haves for Williams fans, and pretty music lovers alike.

   

Peter Pan Peanut Butter, Crunchy Honey, 18-Ounce Jars (Pack of 12)
From Peter Pan

Peter Pan is the smooth, creamy peanut butter that the whole family can enjoy. One bite will remind kids of all ages that they never outgrow the simple pleasure and magic of Peter Pan peanut butter.
Amazon Sales Rank: #80243 in Grocery Brand: Peter Pan Released on: 2008-04-21 Number of items: 12 Dimensions: 1.23 pounds

Peter Pan Honey Roast Crunch Rocks! My wife bought Peter Pan Honey Roast peanut butter when she lived in Kansas City and we haven't been able to find it in Seattle until Amazon started selling it online last year. We regularly order it in packages of 12 and love it. You have to be careful to avoid high shipping costs though - last time I ordered, the shipping costs almost doubled the bill. It's a great product! The BEST crunchy peanut butter. Hands down, this is the best PB out there. I eat it every single day. The honey provides just enough sweetness without turning it into candy, and it's not overwhelmingly crunchy like some others I've tried. It has the perfect ratio of crunch/creamy and it has converted many "I don't like crunchy peanut butter" people in my family over to the dark side. I wish I could get it locally, but stores in my area only carry the creamy variety (which is amazing in it's own right). I'm ecstatic that Amazon carries this ... it's so good that I don't mind buying a case of it at a time! Side note for those who might be concerned about expiration dates - I ordered in Feb '09 and my case came with a "best by" date of Nov '09. Peter Pan Honey Nut Crunchy I just love this product. If you like crunchy peanut butter. give this a try. You will not be dissapointed. Availability might be a problem. The "smooth" version can be located at many retail grocers. Thanks to Amazon.com for the variation that I enjoy.