The Polar Express (WS/DVD)
Director Robert Zemeckis revolutionized the art of animated film in 1998's WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT by dropping cartoon characters into the same frame with flesh-and-blood actors. In THE POLAR EXPRESS, live action and animation have merged seamlessly, resulting in sparkling super-realism. A landmark technique Zemeckis and his Sony Pictures Imageworks team call Performance Capture perfectly suits the tenor of this wondrous children's Christmas story by Chris Van Allsburg. A disillusioned little boy, just old enough to doubt the existence of Santa Claus, has the adventure of a lifetime one fateful Christmas Eve. Clad in his pajamas, he climbs aboard a magic train to the North Pole, driven by a kindly train conductor (voiced by Tom Hanks who starred in both of Zemeckis's Academy-Award winning films FORREST GUMP and CASTAWAY). Among myriad jaw-dropping moments, the train plummets brakeless through crystalline mountains in a simulated roller coaster ride. Going off the rails, skidding sideways, and snaking violently across a frozen lake, the train arrives at the North Pole (a vast, glowing city of brick buildings). At that moment, the car carrying the kids detaches and they're sent tumbling down never-ending chutes and slides until they land in the middle of Santa's Workshop. With its fascinating tale and impressive technical frolics, THE POLAR EXPRESS is destined to become both a holiday classic and a new turning point in the art of animated cinema.
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An edgier version of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, the Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV premiered in 1977 and ran for three seasons in a half-hour format before being picked up by NBC and expanded to 90 minutes in 1981. Unusual for a sketch comedy series, SCTV`s skits were tied together by the framing device of a fictional television network populated by feuding newscasters, dishonest talk show hosts, failed cabaret singers, fishing musicians, and other eccentric show biz types. In between were sketches of biting contemporary satire delivered by an inspired cast of future stars: Joe Flaherty, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Catherine O`Hara, Dave Thomas, and the late-great John Candy. This collection includes the first disc of SCTV - VOLUME ONE for a total of two 90-minute episodes:
One on the Town,
which features the skits
Leave it to Beaver 25th Anniversary,
Masterpiece Theatre: All the Long-Leggedy Beasties,
and
Play It Again Bob;
as well as
Polynesiantown,
featuring the 5 Neat Guys and
The Sammy Maudlin Show.
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For personal use only.
All rights reserved.
The romantic design of this necklace sections of delicate heart-shaped links set in a classic Singapore chain.
Specifications:
14-karat yellow gold
Polished finish
Heart-shaped links set in a Singapore chain
16-inch necklace closes with a spring ring clasp
All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.
The whimsical artwork of Guy Buffet is brought home to you in this charming casual shirt designed for comfort as well as style.
The Sportif shirt features the character drawings of several men involved in their favorite pastime 'drinking'.
Guy Buffet Sportif Men's Printed Silk Camp Shirt:
Click here to view our men's sizing guide.
Available in blue
100-percent silk
Dry clean only
Made in China
Model number GB1007-440
Features include:
Button front opening with standard collar
Short sleeves
Single breast pocket
Cut long for wear without tucking in
Imported