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Sesame Street: Being Green

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SESAME S-BEING GREEN (DVD)

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The Wiggles – Dance Party

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Studio: Lions Gate Home Ent. Release Date: 03/06/2007 Rating: NrThe Wiggles, that wacky outfit wowing kids from Down Under, welcome preschoolers for a lively, loopy musical fiesta on their sixth release, Dance Party. In addition to Murray, Greg, Jeff, and Anthony, Oz’s answer to the Fab Four, chiming in on this 15-song charmer of a dance- and sing-along are the usual wiggly suspects–Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and the remarkably light-on-her-feet hostess of the party, Dorothy the Dinosaur. Along with all the fancy footwork, expect the frenetic pace of all Wiggles offerings (nobody’s attention span is apt to be challenged by a 15-segment, 40-minute video), but also expect a less polished production than in previous titles. The gang’s unfamiliar hair styles and other telltale clues bear the trappings of an early performance. Which in no way dilutes the fun-for-all delirium. In fact, the goofier-than-ever gags and graceful child dance troupes featured on a couple of numbers here propel this tape into top-shelf Wiggles territory. Songs include “Can You Point Your Fingers and Do the Twist?,” “Wags the Dog,” “Five Little Joeys,” “Di Dicki Do Dum,” “I’m a Cow,” “Do the Flap,” “On Your Holiday,” “Hat on My Head,” “The Magic Bag,” “Brown Girl in the Ring,” “Georgia’s Song,” “Our Boat Is Rocking on the Sea,” “Nicky Nacky Nocky Noo,” “Dorothy’s Dance Party,” and “The Big Red Car.” –Tammy La Gorce

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The History of Rock and Roll

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Ten titanic hours of the greatest rock extravaganza ever! This definitive 10-part documentary covers rock ‘n’ roll history from its humble beginnings in the ’50s to Lollapalooza in the ’90s. Fans can experience their favorite rock ‘n’ roll moments all over again through hundreds of exclusive interviews, classic footage, and unforgettable in-concert performances from rock ‘n’ roll’s biggest stars. A must-own for any rock ‘n’ roll fan!Serving as an introduction for neophytes and a refresher course for experts, The History of Rock and Roll is a mammoth and, when considered on its own terms, frequently successful undertaking. The series, which was first presented in 1995, consumes some 578 minutes, with 10 episodes (there are no bonus features) spread out over five discs. Its pedigree (executive producers include Quincy Jones, while respected writers Peter Guralnick and Greil Marcus are listed as consultants) is impressive, as is its scope, beginning in the pre-rock days of bluesman Muddy Waters and boogie woogie master Louis Jordan and continuing through the death of Kurt Cobain and the birth of the Lollapalooza festival in the mid-1990s. Along the way, dozens of big-name performers (with the notable exception of the Beatles) are on hand to lead us through the story.

On the minus side, the format–clips of musical performances cut short by a parade of talking heads–while typical of the genre, will frustrate those who come for the music alone. Nor is it likely that anyone who studies such things will find much here that hasn’t already been seen. To be sure, there are some terrific moments, like the profile of Bob Dylan (in part 5, “Plugging In”), some cool clips of relatively obscure legends like James Burton and T-Bone Walker (in part 7, “Guitar Heroes”), and rarely seen live bits with Jimi Hendrix, Steely Dan, Iggy Pop (goofing on the Dinah Shore Show in ’77), and many others scattered throughout the set. Part 8, which chronicles the ’70s, is surprisingly compelling (one forgets how many major artists–Bruce Springsteen, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder–came into their own in a decade remembered largely for disco and faceless arena rock), while part 9, “Punk,” is arguably the most entertaining of the lot.

In the end, it’s the lack of complete musical performances that is the set’s Achilles’ heel. Then again, with their appetites whetted here, perhaps viewers will move on to other, more detailed looks at their heroes–beginning with, say, The Beatles Anthology. –Sam Graham

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Plaza Sesamo: Me Gusta Ser Yo

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Me Gusta Ser Yo – I Like Being Me Nuevos episodios creados con base en la imagen y reputación de Sesame Street, un lugar confiable y alegre donde los niños preescolares aprenden cosas básicas. Me Gusta Ser Yo lleva a los niños en un recorrido por algunas partes del cuerpo…los ojos, la nariz, las orejas. ¡Que divertido! Lola hace su debut en las actividades con los niños y los personajes favoritos de Plaza Sésamo: Abelardo, Elmo, Beto y Enrique.

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World War I in Color

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Rare historical footage made vivid with new technology

World War I claimed the lives of 10 million soldiers and shaped an entire century. Narrated by four-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh, this extraordinary documentary brings the war’s horror and heroism to life in a way never before revealed. Rare archival film–meticulously colorized under the guidance of expert historians–makes the past fresh, relevant, and alive.

In addition to these newly reclaimed sights and sounds, surviving WWI veterans share their experiences, personally testifying about life in the trenches, the terror of “going over the top,” and the courage and sacrifice of battle. Analysis by military historians, detailed maps, and excerpts from the diaries and letters of men and women in the struggle offer a full range of perspectives on this unimaginably brutal, bloody clash of empires.

Since 1990, the British team of Philip Nugus and Jonathan Martin has created popular, critically acclaimed historical documentaries, including Hitler’s Bodyguard and The Century of Warfare.

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Sesame Street – Do the Alphabet

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Movie DVDWhen Baby Bear must learn his alphabet in one day, Big Bird patiently takes him under his wing in Do the Alphabet. Only “The Method,” (a hilarious combination of dance, song, visualization, and group therapy) can help Baby Bear on such short notice. The result is 40 minutes of ABC’s Sesame Street style, where vibrant educational cartoons, enthusiastic kids, famous guest stars (here, Billy Joel), and harmonizing Muppets make lasting educational impressions. Children age 2 to 6 will enjoy the upbeat musical numbers dedicated to various letters; a favorite segment features the Boogie Woogie Piggies and their flashy rendition of the alphabet song. Throughout the well-paced show, Big Bird offers just the right blend of coaching and friendship, much like the ace support group leader he’s mildly spoofing. Hats off to Sesame Street for helping Baby Bear–and his viewing audience–understand that learning takes time, patience, and a team effort. –Liane Thomas

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IMAX: Fighter Pilot- Operation Red Flag [Blu-ray]

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A state-of-the-art, edge-of-your-seat experience! Get in the cockpit with the world’s best pilots to witness the most challenging flying of their careers! Follow a young American pilot as he makes his way through Red Flag – the world’s most intense, simulated air war, training event – where U.S. and international pilots, ground crews, mechanics and rescue personnel are taken to the limits of their endurance. Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag delivers speeds of up to 800 miles per hour with thundering, roaring, screaming sound and stunning aerobatics that will blow you away! Filmed over the Nevada desert with unprecedented access to military procedures, the film features an enormous armada of aircraft!

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Israel: Birth of a Nation

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Sir Martin Gilbert hosts this compelling look at Israel’s first three years, featuring never-before-seen footage and eyewitness accounts of the nation’s birth.

Israel: Birth of a Nation

Fifty years ago the United Nations passed a resolution which partitioned Palestine into Arab and Jewish states, and the state of Israel was officially born. Dislocated after the turmoil and horrific events of World War II and the Holocaust, hundreds of thousands of Jews streamed into Israel to find peace and safety in their newly declared official homeland. But the area given to the state of Israel was taken at the expense of the Arabs in the region, causing a bitter animosity between these two peoples that continues to the present day. This documentary provides an account and analysis of the formation of the nation of Israel and the trials and tribulations of establishing a Jewish state in Palestine, and the inevitable Arab-Israeli war that followed. Israel: Birth of a Nation would be useful for classes on World History, the Middle East, Religion, World Culture and Political Science. It is appropriate for middle school and high school.

Part 1

Vocabulary

• abstain
• beleaguered
• coalition
• colleagues
• convoy
• emissary
• euphoric
• havoc
• kibbutz
• manifestation
• onslaught
• partisan
• siege
• simulated
• simultaneously
• sovereignty
• strategic
• tumultuous
• unanimous
• venture

Discussion Questions

1. The impetus for Zionists to establish a Jewish state vastly increased during the 20th century. Why did Jews feel it was so important to establish a state? What is the significance of the state being established in Palestine?

2. What is meant by a mandate? How is this term used politically? Why did Great Britain possess a mandate Palestine in the aftermath of World War I?

3. The United Nations resolution that created Israel flamed centuries-old antagonisms between Arabs and Jews. Why is there, and why has there been, such animosity between these two peoples? Who is entitled to Palestine?

4. Discuss the contributions of David Ben-Gurion in the creation and establishment of the state of Israel.

5. Why were the “iron skeletons” left on “Sha’ar Hagai,” the road to Jerusalem?

6. Over six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. What did the establishment of a Jewish State mean to those who had survived the Holocaust?

7. Great Britain limited Jewish immigration to Palestine during its British occupation. Why do you think Great Britain did this? How did this affect Jews trying to flee the horrors of Hitler’s Europe?

8. Discuss how women were a part of the establishment of Israel. How do Jewish and Arab cultural ideas about women differ? Why do you think women were more involved in politics and warfare in Israel than in other countries?

Extended Activities

1. Divide the class into two sections and assign each section a pro-Arab or pro-Israeli stance and moderate a debate on the occupation and possession of Palestine.

2. On an outline map of the Middle East, mark off the area of Palestine and highlight/indicate the areas that belong to Israel and the areas that belong to the Arabs. Use your findings to discuss how the geographic boundaries of the states help fuel Arab-Israeli animosities.

Part 2

Vocabulary

• acquiesce
• armistice
• dispersed
• dissident
• emissary
• exhilaration
• logistics
• paltry
• potent
• procurement
• somber
• spontaneity
• vulnerable

Discussion Questions

1. Israelis considered the Arab-Israeli war a “terminal war.” What does this term mean? Why did the Israelis consider this war a “terminal war?”

2. Jerusalem is one of the most famous cities in the world, and one of the most contested sits. Why is Jerusalem such a contested site? What is the significance of this city? Discuss how Jerusalem is an integral part of the three of the world’s greatest religions.

3. Discuss the importance of airplanes for Israeli in the Arab-Israeli war.

4. The ship Altalena smuggled in arms and supplies to Israel. How did these supplies create tensions among the Israelis that almost resulted in a civil war?

5. Research and discuss the careers and influence of Israeli patriots such as Moshe Dayan, Golda Meir, Menachem Begin, and Yizhak Rabin.

6. What is the basis of Israel’s Citizen Army and how and why was it established?

7. This year marked the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the nation of Israel. Discuss some of the political and national advances made by Israeli in the last century. What has been Israel’s influence on the rest of the world?

8. Arab-Israeli relations have always been strained at best. Discuss the current state of these relations and what you think the future might hold for these two peoples.

Extended Activities

1. Create a timeline that chronicles Israel’s history for the last fifty years.

2. Imagine that you were a soldier in the Israeli Army during the Arab-Israeli War. Write down your experiences and feelings at the creation of Israel and the subsequent war so your grandchildren will have a first-hand account of the historic time.

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Baraka

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Shot in breathtaking 70mm in 24 countries on six continents, BARAKA is a transcendent global tour that explores the sights and sounds of the human condition like nothing you ve ever seen or felt before. These are the wonders of a world without words, viewed through man and nature s own prisms of symmetry, savagery, harmony and chaos. Format: BLU-RAY DISC Genre: MISCELLANEOUS Rating:&nb

FULLY RESTORED – The only movie ever transferred with an 8K HD Scan

Shot in breathtaking 70mm in 24 countries on six continents, BARAKA is a transcendent global tour that explores the sights and sounds of the human condition like nothing you ve ever seen or felt before. These are the wonders of a world without words, viewed through man and nature s own prisms of symmetry, savagery, harmony and chaos.

BARAKA produced by Mark Magidson and directed and photographed by Ron Fricke, award-winning cinematographer of KOYAANISQATSI and creators of the IMAX® sensation CHRONOS has now been fully restored from its original camera negative via state-of-the-art 8K UltraDigital mastering to create the most visually stunning Blu-ray ever made.

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Baraka: A Closer Look
Baraka: RestorationThe word Baraka means “blessing” in several languages; watching this film, the viewer is blessed with a dazzling barrage of images that transcend language. Filmed in 24 countries and set to an ever-changing global soundtrack, the movie draws some surprising connections between various peoples and the spaces they inhabit, whether that space is a lonely mountaintop or a crowded cigarette factory. Some of these attempts at connection are more successful than others: for instance, an early sequence segues between the daily devotions of Tibetan monks, Orthodox Jews, and whirling dervishes, finding more similarity among these rituals than one might expect. And there are other amazing moments, as when sped-up footage of a busy Hong Kong intersection reveals a beautiful symmetry to urban life that could only be appreciated from the perspective of film. The lack of context is occasionally frustrating–not knowing where a section was filmed, or the meaning of the ritual taking place–and some of the transitions are puzzling. However, the DVD includes a short behind-the-scenes featurette in which cinematographer Ron Fricke (Koyaanisqatsi) explains that the effect was intentional: “It’s not where you are that’s important, it’s what’s there.” And what’s here, in Baraka, is a whole world summed up in 104 minutes. –Larisa Lomacky Moore

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The Brain

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THE BRAIN is an astonishing voyage of discovery into our last biological frontier. Although today s computers can make calculations in one-100th of a second and technology can transport us outside the bonds of Earth, only now are we beginning to understand the most complex machine in the universe.Using simple analogies, real-life case studies, and state-of-the-art CGI, this special shows how the b

THE BRAIN is an astonishing voyage of discovery into our last biological frontier. Although today s computers can make calculations in one-100th of a second and technology can transport us outside the bonds of Earth, only now are we beginning to understand the most complex machine in the universe.

Using simple analogies, real-life case studies, and state-of-the-art CGI, this special shows how the brain works, explains the frequent battle between instinct and reason, and unravels the mysteries of memory and decision-making. It takes us inside the mind of a soldier under fire to see how decisions are made in extreme situations, examines how an autistic person like Rain Man develops remarkable skills, and takes on the age-old question of what makes one person good and another evil.

Research is rushing forward. We’ve learned more about the workings of the brain in the last five years than in the previous one hundred. This DVD from HISTORYTM brings it all to spellbinding life.

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