Based on the classic children's book series (over 260 million copies sold to date) from Stan and Jan Berenstain, THE BERENSTAIN BEARS have fascinated children for more than four decades. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS TV and home video success has proven that their enduring message of love and patience easily translates from the printed page to the small screen. THE BERENSTAIN BEARS: CHRISTMAS TREE represents the latest SPHE release of the popular brand. Like all other titles CHRISTMAS TREE also contains Sony Pictures Home Ent.'s "Quick-Start" auto-play feature.

Episodes Include

"Christmas Tree" -- In this holiday classic, the Berenstain family sets out to find the perfect Christmas tree. Papa takes Brother and Sister Bear along on his trek, only to discover that all the trees he desires are the homes of other animals. Papa hurries back to buy a tree, but they are all sold out. To their surprise, the woodland creatures have made a special gift, giving the family a Christmas they won't soon forget.

"The Ice Monster" -- Papa prepares for the festivities at the Winter Carnival, but the next day the townspeople are stunned to find a giant Ice Monster stomping through the carnival grounds. Is it truly a monster, or are the bears letting their imaginations get away from them?

"Learn About Strangers" -- Concerned for his sister, Brother Bear cautions her about speaking to strangers. After Sister reads a story about a missing cub, she comes to view every stranger with mistrust. Mother provides much-needed comfort explaining to Sister how to behave around strangers when Mama and Papa Bear are not around.

"Forget Their Manners" -- Mama Bear is beside herself when she realizes the Bear family's poor manners have gotten out of hand. So clever Mama Bear plans to have each Bear perform a chore every time they are rude. Mama Bear is delighted to see that not only is the house cleaner, but her family has quickly embraced good manners.

"Get Stage Fright" -- After the bear cubs are cast in the school play, Sister worries about remembering her lines while confident Brother Bear hasn't a concern about his performance. Sister learns that practice makes perfect after Mama encourages her to rehearse her lines frequently.

THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS on DVD

Emma Roberts (NANCY DREW, AQUAMARINE) and funnyman Norm MacDonald (THE NORM SHOW, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE) round out the all-star cast in this touching CG animated tale. A perfect addition for the holiday season, A FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS will keep the whole family smiling from The Weinstein Company and Genius Products.

A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father who he believes is a member of Santa's famous Flying Forces. Despite suffering from severe vertigo, he sneaks out of his home to take flying lessons from his friend Julius, a clumsy flying squirrel. Soon after, Niko and Julius learn that Santa and his reindeer are in serious trouble so the pair gather their forest friends and head North to save the day.