Category: Family

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings VHS cover art. Movie starring Timothy Stultz, Ken Mitzkovitz, Erika Ann, Steven Barry Prince. Directed by Kevin Summerfield. 2002.

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings on VHS. Starring Timothy Stultz, Ken Mitzkovitz, Erika Ann, Steven Barry Prince. Directed by Kevin Summerfield. 2002.

From the box:

“A fantasy epic in the tradition of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.” — Science Fiction Chronicle

Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings is a magical tale about young Max, a shy, bullied boy. His life is forever changed when he receives an ancient magical book that opens a mystical door into an enchanted kingdom where an adventure filled with warriors, elves, queens and sorcerers awaits.

Once the young magician learns that an evil underworld king threatens the beautiful forest realm, Max must summon the courage and knowledge to help them survive.

Join him on his magical adventure to a world where people and forests are one, kings and queens still rule, animals talk and mysterious villains haunt the shadows. Follow Max’s journey as he transforms from a timid weakling to a skilled warrior and master of sorcery, returning to his own world after saving another with more confidence and wisdom than ever imagined.

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The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz VHS cover art. Movie starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton. Directed by Victor Fleming. 1939.

The Wizard of Oz on VHS. Starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Bert Lahr, Billie Burke, Margaret Hamilton. Directed by Victor Fleming. 1939.

From the box:

Judy Garland is bewitching in her immortal role as Dorothy, the Kansas farm girl who flew over the rainbow and forever into the hearts of the world. The film’s legendary status has seemingly transcended the medium itself, making it a permanent part of Americana and an everlasting cinematic treasure. The movie owes much of its magic to the extraordinary performance and voice of Judy Garland (who won a special Academy Award) singing the unforgettable songs of Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “We’re Off To See The Wizard,” “If I Only Had A Brain,” “The Merry Old Land Of Oz” and more.

Dorothy’s only hope of returning home, say the Munchkins, is to follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City, the home of the magnificent and all-powerful Wizard of Oz. During her quest, Dorothy enlists the aid of a ‘brianless’ Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), a ‘heartless’ Tin Man (Jack Haley) and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr). With Toto, too, they must battle the Wicked Witch of the West for their dreams to come true. Long live Dorothy–and the Wizard of Oz!

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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad VHS cover art. Movie starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, Torin Thatcher. Directed by Nathan Juran. Visual effects by Ray Harryhausen. 1958.

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad on VHS. Starring Kerwin Mathews, Kathryn Grant, Richard Eyer, Torin Thatcher. Directed by Nathan Juran. Visual effects by Ray Harryhausen. 1958.

From the box:

The legendary Sinbad’s incredible adventures continue in this spectacular epic. Sinbad (Kerwin Mathews), bold sailor and prince of Baghdad, sets out for the mysterious island of Colossa where he hopes to obtain the egg of a roc–a fierce, giant bird. The egg will help restore to normal size the Princess Parisa (Kathryn Grant) who has been reduced to the size of a man’s thumb by the evil magician, Sokurah (Torin Thatcher). On Colossa, Parisa liberates the Genie of the magic lamp (Richard Eyer) and together, Sinbad, Parisa and the Genie battle a man-eating cyclops, a two-headed roc, a fire-breathing dragon and a skeleton brought to life by Sokurah. All of these creatures must be defeated before Parisa can be restored. As always, the fantastic animated special effects by Ray Harryhausen are featured in this classic Sinbad adventure.

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The Hobbit

The Hobbit on VHS. Starring Orson Bean, John Huston, Brother Theodore. Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. 1977.

The Hobbit on VHS. Starring Orson Bean, John Huston, Brother Theodore. Directed by Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. 1977.

From the box:

The place is Middle Earth. The time is long ago, when man shared his days with elves, wizards, goblins, dragons, heroes… and hobbits. Bilbo Baggins is a hero and a hobbit, a roundish, peaceable homebody who sets off on a dangerous quest–even though adventures make hobbits late for dinner!

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Going Ape!

Going Ape! on VHS. Starring Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito, Frank Sivero. Directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg. 1981.

Going Ape! on VHS. Starring Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito, Frank Sivero. Directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg. 1981.

From the box:

Eccentric circus owner Max Sabatini’s legacy to his only son, Foster, includes $5 million, with a stipulation: Foster (Tony Danza) must keep Max’s three prized orangutans for at least five years. With the apes comes high-wire artist Lazlo (Danny DeVito). The four additions are too much for Foster’s live-in girlfriend (Stacey Nelkin) whose mother (Jessica Walter) encourages her to move out. Moving in is the Zoological Society, which stands to inherit if Foster fails with the apes. To ensure their success, the society dispatches mobsters to wreak havoc. Comic zaniness ensues as everyone really goes “ape.”

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