Synopsis:The Expendables are back and this time it's personal...
Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Jason Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren),Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) -- with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard -- are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc and shutting down an unexpected threat in the nick of time - six pounds of weapons-grade plutonium; enough to change the balance of power in the world. But that's nothing compared to the justice they serve against the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother.
In addition to the holiday themed releases of your favorite children’s shows, there’s a smattering of less seasonally specific fare hitting the stores this winter.
The Shaun the Sheep Season 2 Gift Set includes 40 episodes of this adorable creation from Aardman Animation, five of which never aired on television and none of which have ever aired in their entirety in America. Bonus features include a behind-the-scenes gallery, interactive games, a sing-along with Shaun, making-of videos, and a Timmy Time sneak peek.
Did you enjoy the Timmy Time clip? You are in luck! Timmy Time: Go Kart Timmy also makes its way to DVD this winter. This 45 minute collection features five sporty episodes of Timmy TIme, a bonus episode of Shaun the Sheep, and the “Timmy’s Tune” music video.
If your kids prefer Thomas and Friends, they’re in luck with the Steam Team collection. This 4 DVD set includes “Splish Splash Splosh!”, “The Lion of Sodor”, “Creaky Cranky”, and “Thomas and the Runaway Kite”. Each DVD has its own special features which allow kids to engage in interactive games and songs. Also new in the Thomas department is Rescue on the Rails, a four episode collection focusing on the rescue adventures of our favorite trains. A bonus game and music video rounds out the fun.
Finally, if you’d like to cover all your bases with one DVD purchase, the Friends and Family collection is a good bet. Featuring episodes of Barney, Kipper, Thomas and Friends, Angelina Ballerina,Roary the Racing Car, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, and Timmy Time, this collection emphasizes loyalty and cooperation in a fun and lively context that kids are sure to find relatable.
We may still all be munching on leftover Halloween candy, but If the decorations in stores and commercials are on TV are any indication, it must be time to look ahead to Christmas. This winter our pals Shaun the Sheep, Angelina Ballerina, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Barney are all back in Yuletide adventures for the kids. Nothing like spending the holidays with your favorite animated friends!
In We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas, Shaun the Sheep and his farmyard friends show their Christmas spirit in seven animated shorts. They save The Farmer from a very lonely holiday, rescue him when he's snowbound, and engage in a variety of other wintry shenanigans. Bonus features include a Sheep Shearing Game, and a sneak peek at Timmy Time "Timmy's Tune #1".
This year, Barney, Angelina, and Thomas pull out all the stops in 3-DVD gift sets which boast holiday favorites and oodles of extras. Barney: Holiday Favorites includes Barney: Night Before Christmas - The Movie, Barney: Christmas Star, and HIT Favorites: Frosty Friends, a collection of wintertime tales from Barney, Kipper, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Pingu. Bonus features include interactive games, sing along songs, read alongs, and a behind the scenes info guide. Still can't get enough Barney? The all new holiday special, Barney: A Very Merry Christmas - The Movie is also available.
The Angelina Ballerina: Holiday 3-DVD Gift Set includes Angelina Ballerina: Nutcracker Sweet, Angelina Ballerina: Love To Dance, and Angela Ballerina: Ballet Dreams. Bonus features include Karaoke songs and interactive games. Angelina also stars in an all new DVD, Angelina Ballerina: Dancing on Ice. This collection features five animated adventures and an interactive matching game.
Finally, Thomas & Friends: Holiday Favorites 3-DVD Gift Set includes Thomas & Friends: Merry Winter Wish, Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas, and Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express. Bonus features include interactive games, sing along songs, and read along stories. Another compilation of festive favorites, Merry Christmas, Thomas is also available this year and includes a matching game and a bonus episode.
