DVD for Girls Purchasing Guide July-September 2008

Compiled by Barbara Wexler -- Video Business, 6/2/2008

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Allumination

Bamboo Bears: Forest Adventure The animated Bamboo Bears are on a mission to save the planet. Street July 8, prebook now; DVD $14.98

Anchor Bay

Alice Upside Down This movie is about a young girl who has moved to a new town with her widowed dad and teenage brother. Street July 29, prebook June 26; DVD $19.97

BBC/Warner

Charlie and Lola Vol. Eight: I Am Collecting a Collection Based on the children’s books, the latest volume of the preschool series features six animated episodes plus bonus features. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 1; DVD $14.98

Disney

The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning Available for a limited time, this new animated movie from the franchise goes back to the story’s beginning. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 15; DVD $29.99

Genius

Royal Diaries Based on Scholastic’s best-selling book series Dear America: The Royal Diaries, this follows three princesses in different times and places in history: Egypt’s Cleopatra VII, Isabel of Spain and England’s Elizabeth I. Street July 1, prebook now; DVD $14.95

Kultur

Butterflies, Dreams and Rhymes This mixes live-action and animation with a child’s voyage of discovery through a gallery of paintings. Street July 29, prebook June 24; DVD $19.99

Lionsgate

Bratz Interactive: Lil’ Bratz Party Time! Fans of the brand can plan a party for their favorite Lil’ Bratz, including choosing invitations and selecting a cake. Street July 15, prebook June 18; DVD $14.98

MGM/Fox

Picture This Ashley Tisdale stars in this comedy as an unpopular high school senior who lands a date to the biggest party of the year with the school’s hottest guy. Street July 22, prebook June 25; DVD $26.98

Her Best Move A high school soccer prodigy juggles life, love and sports on her way to becoming the youngest player ever selected to the U.S. National Team. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 23; DVD $26.98

Sony

Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman Movie As Serenity Falls prepares for its 150th birthday celebration, everyone is alarmed when a priceless crystal is suddenly missing. Street July 15, prebook June 12; DVD $19.95

Holly Hobbie: Fabulous Fashion Show Holly Hobbie and her friends put on a fashion show. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 3; DVD $12.99

Universal

Barbie and the Diamond Castle Barbie embarks on a journey to the hidden Diamond Castle. Street Sept. 9, prebook Aug. 5; DVD $19.98

Cheers for preschoolers

Fox Home Entertainment is bringing to DVD the family film Nim’s Island and a trio of preschool titles that should be of special interest to girls. The latest releases in the Strawberry Shortcake, Madeline and Care Bears franchises should brighten some summer smiles. —Cindy Spielvogel

Fox

Nim’s Island When a girl’s father goes missing, she reaches out to her favorite author in this $45.3 million-grossing family film starring Jodie Foster and Abigail Breslin. Street Aug. 5, prebook July 9; DVD $29.98, BD $39.98

Strawberry Shortcake: Rockaberry Roll More adventures from the animated preschool favorite. Street Aug. 12, prebook July 16; DVD $14.98

Madeline We’re Off to Africa (DVD $14.98) This new animated adventure DVD includes collectable stickers; Care Bears: Care-A-Lot Collection (two-disc set $22.98) A collection of animated Care Bears favorites. Both street Aug. 26, prebook July 30

Shout! for girl power

Shout! Factory is bringing something old and something new to DVD, a family film and a classic TV series, both starring girls. Based on the children’s books, Jane and the Dragon is a CG-animated film that was shown on NBC and other networks. Also coming from Shout! is another season of That Girl, starring Marlo Thomas. And to spice things up a little further, Shout! will release Raw Spice: The Unofficial Story of the Making of the Spice Girls. —C.S

Shout/Sony BMG

Raw Spice: The Unofficial Story of the Making of the Spice Girls This is the story of the pre-fame Spice Girls, highlighted with never-before-released footage of the girls candidly discussing their ambitions and fears, as well as their trademark outrageous behavior and some titanic blowouts. Street July 1, prebook June 3; DVD $19.98

Shout/Vivendi

That Girl: Season Four The landmark TV series was the first to spotlight a young female taking charge of her life. Street Aug. 12, prebook June 27; four-disc set $39.99

Jane and the Dragon: A Dragon’s Tale In an English kingdom, an adolescent girl begins training as a knight’s apprentice with the gentle, wisecracking Dragon by her side. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 22; DVD $14.99

Fishtales swims to DVD shores

Screen Media Films knows girls want to have fun—and that they want to do well in life. The company will release family film Fishtales as well as educational documentary 14 Women, narrated by Annette Bening, which shows how female senators balance family and politics. —C.S.

Screen Media/Universal

14 Women When the historic 109th Congress convened, the number of women in the Senate increased to an unprecedented 14. Street Aug. 19, prebook July 22; DVD $24.98

Fishtales When Thomas takes a trip to Greece with his daughter, things get complicated when he falls in love with a beautiful mermaid and battles an evil sea captain. Street Aug. 26, prebook July 29; DVD $24.98

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DVD for Girls Purchasing Guide July-September 2008

Compiled by Barbara Wexler -- Video Business, 6/2/2008

Cheers for preschoolers

Shout! for girl power

Fishtales swims to DVD shores

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