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DVD Releases For March 4

101 DALMATIONS RE-RELEASED ON DISNEY DVD.

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment unleashes 101 of the world's most famous dogs when Walt Disney's original dog classic, 101 DALMATIANS: PLATINUM EDITION comes to DVD March 4 for a limited time.

This all-new two-disc Platinum Edition is a must-own for fans big and small, featuring beloved characters Pongo, Perdita, and their 99 puppies, as well as one of Disney's most deliciously evil villains of all time -- Cruella De Vil (ranked on American Film Institute's Best Villains of All Time List).

101 DALMATIANS: PLATINUM EDITION is brilliantly restored with enhanced picture and sound and includes all new, never-before-seen bonus features that will have fans of all ages howling with delight: An all-new interactive "Virtual Dalmatian" game with over 101 possibilities to adopt, train and care for your very own virtual puppy, deleted songs, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and an in-depth look at the personal correspondence between Walt Disney and Dodie Smith, (author of the book THE HUNDRED AND ONE DALMATIANS).

When Pongo and Perdita, a pair of adorable Dalmatians play Cupid for their human pets, wedding bells soon ring! In a short time, the dogs become the proud parents of 15 winsome puppies, but their happiness is short-lived.

The wicked Cruella De Vil wants to buy the all puppies -- to make a coat! When her dastardly offer is turned down, she orders her bumbling henchmen Horace and Jasper to abscond with the puppies as well as every other Dalmatian puppy in London. Pongo and Perdita must rally a network of animals across England with the "twilight bark" to help find Cruella's secret hideaway and rescue 99 precious puppies.

ADULT SWIM's BLOOD NOW ON DVD

The popular Adult Swim series is now on DVD. Part 1 includes 25 episodes plus bonus features on six discs in collectible packaging plus a branded T-shirt. Volume 1 includes the first five episodes.

High school senior Saya Otonashi doesn't remember anything that happened before one year ago. Despite the lack of memory, she lives a happy life with her adoptive family -- that is, until a blood-sucking vampire called "chiropteran" attacks her and her brother.

The attack triggers the unraveling of her past, and Saya soon discovers that she is the only one who can defeat the chiropterans. With the help of her family, friends and her faithful servant Hagi, Saya starts to revisit her past life and accepts her role battling the vampires that have plagued Japan for centuries.

DETECTIVES TIGGER AND POOH ON DVD

MY FRIENDS TIGGER & POOH: FRIENDLY TAILS -- There's a hundred acres of fun awaiting on Disney DVD from Tigger and Pooh on March 4.

MY FRIENDS TIGGER & POOH: FRIENDLY TAILS is new to DVD featuring the entire gang as they discover new mysteries in the Hundred Acre Wood.

In this triple-length adventure, the Super Sleuths embark on fun new mysteries, learning to work together as a Super Sleuth team to solve even the hardest of problems.

In MY FRIENDS TIGGER & POOH: FRIENDLY TAILS, the gang hunts for pirate treasure, Darby wants a tail just like her friends and Buster goes missing. Never-before-seen episode "Darby, Solo Sleuth / Doggone Buster" add to the fun and emphasize lessons of friendship, teamwork and cooperation at every turn.

The DVD also includes "Darby's Super Sleuth Challenge" game, in which you can test yourself and become a Super Sleuth just like Darby.

MY FRIENDS TIGGER & POOH is a top-rated preschool series on Playhouse Disney.

UNSTABLE PIGS AND A BABY ON DVD

Family comedy, UNSTABLE FABLES: 3 PIGS AND A BABY, debuts on DVD March 4.

The first film in the new UNSTABLE FABLES line of animated family features that irreverently and unfaithfully retell classic stories, 3 PIGS AND A BABY is created by the renowned Jim Henson Company, Flame Ventures and Prana Animation Studios.

3 PIGS featuring an all-star cast including Emmy-Award winner Brad Garrett (RATATOUILLE, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND) and nominee Jon Cryer (TWO AND A HALF MEN), Steve Zahn (DADDY DAY CARE, CHICKEN LITTLE) and teen sensation Jesse McCartney (SUMMERLAND, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS).

UNSTABLE FABLES: 3 PIGS AND A BABY is brought to life in breathtaking CG animation and goes way beyond the Big Bad Wolf's failed attempts to bring down the house.

Hilarious, heartwarming, and showing that families can come in all shapes, sizes and snouts, the UNSTABLE FABLES: 3 PIGS AND A BABY DVD also features exclusive bonus material including a behind the scenes look at the animation process and the voice recording sessions.

ENCHANTING WONDER EMPORIUM RELEASED TO DVD

Enter a world of enchantment when MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM opens its doors on DVD and Blu-ray Disc March 4 from Fox Home Entertainment.

Written and directed by Zach Helm (STRANGER THAN FICTION), the fantastical tale features an all-star cast including Dustin Hoffman, Natalie Portman and Jason Bateman in an engaging and unusual story about the strangest, yet most wonderful toy store in the world.

For centuries, the eccentric 243-year-old Mr. Magorium (Hoffman) has owned and operated the incredible store, but when he announces that he will be handing over the reins to his reluctant young manager Molly (Portman), the store throws a tantrum turning everything extraordinary to just plain ordinary.

In order to restore order to this whimsical store, Molly must learn not only to believe in her abilities, but also to find the magic within.

The MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM DVD includes multiple featurettes -- "Strangely Weird And Weirdly Strange: The Magical World Of A Wonder Emporium" and "A Magical Toy Store" (among others) -- that give audiences a look behind the scenes at the making of the film and access to never-before-seen interviews with the cast and crew.

Honored with the Family Approved Seal by The Dove Foundation and winner of the Heartland Truly Moving Picture Award, MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM is available for the suggested retail price of $29.98 US/$43.48 Canada.

It will also be available day-and-date in high-definition format on Blu-ray Disc priced at $39.98 U.S./$49.98 Canada.

Blu-Ray Disc Specs: MR. MAGORIUM'S WONDER EMPORIUM BD will be authored in BD-Java with AVC (MPEG 4 compression) on a dual-layer 50 GB disc with English 5.1 DTS HD Lossless Master Audio plus English, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital sound.

The disc will feature all of the above special features in high-definition.

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