Anastasia [Family Fun Edition] [2 Discs] DVD

Anastasia
The first feature from the 20th Century-Fox animation unit in Phoenix, Arizona, this is the ninth film produced and directed by the Don Bluth/Gary Goldman duo (An American Tail) and the first animated feature to be made in CinemaScope since Disney's Sleeping Beauty (1959). This $50 million animated fantasy retells the story of Anastasia, daughter of Czar Nicholas, beginning with her childhood in 1916 Russia. After Rasputin's curse on the Romanovs, little Anastasia is separated from her grandmother, the Dowager Empress Maria. After growing up in an orphanage, Anastasia emerges as a young woman called Anya. With no clear memory of her youth, Anya encounters entrepreneurs who seek an Anastasia look-alike in hopes of collecting a reward in Paris from the aged Dowager Empress. Despite demonic interference from Rasputin, the three travel to Paris where another problem awaits: the Dowager Empress is now skeptical of the parade of imposters. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Bartok the Magnificent
Ace animator Don Bluth directed this direct-to-video follow-up to his 1997 hit Anastasia, concentrating on the adventures of Bartok the Albino Bat (voice of Hank Azaria). Bartok and his best friend, Zozi the Bear (voice of Kelsey Grammer), are now making their way as street performers, but they find themselves drawn in when Prince Ivan is kidnapped by the wicked Ludmilla, who wants to get rid of the man who stands in her way as heir to the throne. Bartok and Zozi decide they must come to Prince Ivan's rescue, and they confront the evil and powerful witch Baba Yaga. Along with Azaria and Grammer, who repeat their roles from the original, Bartok the Magnificent features voice performances from Jennifer Tilly, Catherine O'Hara, and Tim Curry. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Cast Meg Ryan as Anastasia John Cusack as Dimitri Kelsey Grammer as Vladimir Christopher Lloyd as Rasputin Hank Azaria as Bartok Bernadette Peters as Sophie Kirsten Dunst as Yound Anastasia Angela Lansbury as Empress Dowager Marie Fedorovna Liz Callaway as Anastasia [singing] Lacey Chabert as Young Anastasia [singing] Jim Cummings as Rasputin [singing] Jonathan Dokuchitz as Dimitri [singing] Hank Azaria as Bartok Kelsey Grammer as Zozi Andrea Martin as Baba Yaga Catherine O'Hara as Ludmilla Tim Curry as Jennifer Tilly as

Crew Rob Nason - Art Director Kenneth Valentine Slevin - Art Director Len Simon - Animation Director Don Bluth - Director Gary Goldman - Director Lori Foster - Executive Producer Stephen Flaherty - Composer (Music Score) Lynn Ahrens - Songwriter Gary Goldman - Producer Don Bluth - Producer Mark Server - Sound/Sound Designer Jay Lacopo - Screenwriter Rob Nason - Art Director Kenneth Valentine Slevin - Art Director Len Simon - Animation Director Don Bluth - Director Gary Goldman - Director Lori Foster - Executive Producer Stephen Flaherty - Composer (Music Score) Lynn Ahrens - Songwriter Gary Goldman - Producer Don Bluth - Producer Mark Server - Sound/Sound Designer Jay Lacopo - Screenwriter

Anastasia
(not reviewed)
 

Bartok the Magnificent
(not reviewed)
 

Disc Title: Anastasia - People Awards: David Newman: Academy, Best Musical or Comedy Score (nominated) Lynn Ahrens: Academy, Best Musical or Comedy Score (nominated) Lynn Ahrens: Academy, Best Song (nominated) Lynn Ahrens: Golden Globe, Best Original Song (nominated) Stephen Flaherty: Academy, Best Musical or Comedy Score (nominated) Stephen Flaherty: Academy, Best Song (nominated) Stephen Flaherty: Golden Globe, Best Original Song (nominated)

Anastasia - Film Awards: Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Family Film (winner)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, French, Spanish Subtitle Options: English, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.1: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DDS: Dolby Digital Surround Additional Features: cc Sing-along: "Once Upon a December" Sing-along: "Learn to Do It" Interactive feature: Learn to sing two different songs in over a dozen languages Learn to draw Anya, Dimitri, Rasputin & Bartok "Anya's Day Out" interactive paper doll "Explore the Palace" 3-D walk-through Exciting puzzle game: "Rasputin's Revenge" Interactive coloring book: "Help Anya Remember" "Journey to the Past" music video Anastasia's Music Box Favorites Commentary by director Don Bluth and producer Gary Goldman "The Making of Anastasia" in-depth documentary - Story, Characters, Animation & more Exciting look at the making of Aaliyah's "Journey to the Past" music video Russian history clickables DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1: Cinemascope MPAA Rating: G DVD Discs Included: 2 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 94 min   DVD Chapters: Disc #1 -- Anastasia: Feature 1. Imperial Russia 2. Once Upon a December (Prologue) 3. Rasputin 4. Main Title: A Rumor in St. Petersburg 5. Fork in the Road 6. Journey to the Past 7. Dimitri and Vladimir's Plan 8. The Old Palace 9. Once Upon a December 10. Dimitri and Anya 11. Bartok 12. The Return of Rasputin 13. In the Dark of the Night 14. Bound for Paris 15. Runaway Train 16. Jump to Safety 17. The Long Walk 18. Learn to Do It 19. The Boat to Paris 20. Learn to Do It (Waltz Reprise) 21. Dangerous Sleep 22. Rasputin Loses His Head 23. Sophie and the Dowager Empress Marie 24. Paris Holds the Key (To Your Heart) 25. The Ballet 26. Dimitri and the Empress 27. Anastasia 28. Once Upon a December (Reunion) 29. Royal Party Plans 30. Memories 31. A Change of Heart 32. Anastasia's Destiny 33. Rasputin Appears 34. Long Live the Romanovs 35. A Perfect Beginning 36. End Credits Disc #2 -- Anastasia: Special Features 1. Main Titles 2. Bartok the Magnificent 3. A Bear! 4. Prince Ivan 5. Behind the Scenes 6. He's Gone! 7. A Possible Hero 8. The Iron Forest 9. Someone's in My House 10. The Witch's Test 11. The Crown of Oble 12. The Magic Feather 13. The Magic Potion 14. The Real Ludmilla 15. Bartok's Big Finish 16. End Titles