Inflatable Movie Screen Items of Interest
The Original Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol / Little Drummer Boy / Cricket on the Hearth)Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
This classic 1964 television special featuring Rudolph and his misfit buddies set the standard for stop-motion animation for an entire generation before Tim Burton darkly reinvented it in the early 1990s. Burl Ives narrates as Sam the Snowman, telling and singing the story of a rejected reindeer who overcomes prejudice and saves Christmas one particularly blustery year. Along the way, he meets an abundance of unforgettable characters: his dentally obsessed elf pal Hermey; the affable miner Yukon Cornelius and his motley crew of puppies; the scary/adorable Abominable Snow Monster; a legion of abandoned, but still chatty, toys; and a rather grouchy Santa. In addition to the title song that inspired it, this 53-minute tape is crammed with catchy tunes such as "Silver and Gold" and "Holly Jolly Christmas." Those who grew up looking forward to watching Rudolph every Christmas season will undoubtedly be able to recite the quotable quotes ("I'm cuuuute. She said I'm cuuuute." "Herbie doesn't like to make toys.") as well as any Casablanca cult audience. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town:
This 53-minute, 1970 animated film may be the most delightful of those sundry, stop-motion animated Christmas perennials that show up on television during the holidays. The clay animation production, boasting a wonderful musical score and art direction that occasionally underscores the flower-power era in which it was born, tells the story of Santa's origins, in which Kris Kringle decides to get toys into the hands of poor children in gloomy Sombertown. Charmingly narrated by Fred Astaire and featuring voices by Mickey Rooney and Keenan Wynn, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town presents a nice bridge between two generations of entertainment, the classic and the hip. --Tom Keogh
Frosty the Snowman:
Jimmy Durante narrates this Christmas story that is based on the song of the same name. To make up for the fact that her students are in school on Christmas Eve, the local schoolteacher hires the magician Professor Hinkle to entertain the kids. Unfortunately, he's not a very good magician. Frustrated in his attempt to pull a rabbit out of his hat, he throws it away in anger. Outside, the kids build a snowman (what to call it? Harold? Oatmeal? Frosty!), and when the hat blows onto it--Happy Birthday!--it comes to life. Professor Hinkle decides he wants the hat back so he can make money off of its newfound magical properties, but the kids want to save Frosty. When the temperature starts to rise, a new problem threatens Frosty's existence. Karen, the leader of the children, comes up with a plan to save him: take him on a train to the North Pole, where it's always cold. With a cameo by Santa Claus, and the promise of Frosty's return every year, this story of life, death, and holiday cheer is glazed with the sweet frosting of hope and happiness. A true holiday classic. --Andy Spletzer
Frosty Returns:
n the same way that many a Hollywood sequel has little to do with the first film, Frosty Returns has almost nothing in common with the original Frosty the Snowman, aside from a man made of snow. The biggest difference is that this Frosty doesn't need a magic hat to come to life. The story: In the town of Beansboro, old Mr. Twitchell has invented an aerosol spray that can remove snow without the hassle of shoveling or plows. This frightens Frosty, who enlists the help of amateur magician Holly and her friend Charles to stop the old coot. Made in 1992, Frosty Returns has an animation style that looks like a cross between the old Schoolhouse Rock and Peanuts cartoons, with voice talent that includes Jonathan Winters, Andrea Martin, Jan Hooks, Brian Doyle-Murray, and John Goodman as Frosty. The story may be divisive, pitting children against adults and a pro-snow contingent against anti-snow people, but the songs are catchy and the message is one that ultimately empowers kids. Like a hero from an old Western, this Frosty is a wanderer who leaves when his job is done so he can work his magic elsewhere. --Andy Spletzer
Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol:
This 1962 special marked the last hurrah of Mr. Magoo, who starred in 43 cartoon shorts, including two Oscar® winners, from the UPA Studio between 1949 and 1959. Magoo appears as Scrooge in a Broadway production of "A Christmas Carol" in this minimally animated hour. The play-within-the-show features forgettable songs by Jules Styne and Bob Merrill: Tiny Tim ("played" by the animated character Gerald McBoing-Boing) sings, oddly, of "razzle berry dressing" and "woofle jelly cake." This retelling of Dickens's holiday standard is much tamer than Richard Williams's Oscar-winning adaptation: the ghosts aren't scary, nor does Magoo confront the specters of Ignorance and Want. Small children who might be frightened by more dramatic versions of the story will enjoy this mild program. And the self-satisfied chuckles and bromides Jim Backus gives Magoo in his lighter moments remain as delightful as ever. This film is suitable for ages 6 and older. --Charles Solomon
Little Drummer Boy:
The model animation techniques in this 1968 Rankin and Bass TV chestnut are primitive by today's standards, and picky kids may reject them out of hand. The story, however, which elaborates on the popular Christmas song about a shepherd boy who plays his drum for the baby Jesus and makes the animals dance, is a little more tough-minded than you might expect. The kid begins the story as what we'd now call a neglected child, a surly urchin who says he hates all people. He's pulled back from the brink, first by learning to make music, and then by his encounter with the Christ child. The underlying message alone--that everybody has something worth contributing--qualifies the show for holiday-perennial status. The big-name voice performers, Jose Ferrer and Greer Garson (who narrates), may be a little too ponderous for the occasion, but the familiar cartoony tones of Paul Frees (aka Boris Badenov) and June Forey (aka Rocket J. Squirrel) help liven up the proceedings. It's only 23 minutes long, so it's worth a shot for younger children. --David Chute
The Dick Van Dyke Show - Season FourAll 32 episodes from season four--including "My Mother Can Beat Up Your Father," "The Ghost of A. Chantz," "4 1/2," "It Wouldn't Hurt Them to Give Us a Raise," and "The Redcoats Are Coming"--are collected in a five-disc set. 13 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; audio commentary by Van Dyke, Reiner; rehearsal footage; featurettes; photo gallery; TV spots; TV special; interviews. **32 episodes on 5 discs. 13 1/2 hrs.**
The Dick Van Dyke Show - Season One (5 Disc Box Set)Before The Dick Van Dyke Show, suburbia was never portrayed on television as a haven of sophistication. We never followed Ozzie Nelson to work. And we never, ever fantasized what Ward and June Cleaver did behind closed doors. But Your Show of Shows veteran Carl Reiner's groundbreaking series broke the staid, sitcom mold. Just consider Mary Tyler Moore's Laura Petrie, the ravishing wife of Dick Van Dyke's comedy writer, Rob Petrie. "I'm just a housewife," she proclaims in the episode "To Tell or Not to Tell," just before breaking into an incendiary bossa nova in the Petrie living room. In "The Return of Happy Spangler," she is jokingly identified as Jackie Kennedy. But the comparison is apt. She's got style (those capri pants scandalized the show's sponsors!); she's got grace. The Dick Van Dyke Show boasts a peerless ensemble, gold-standard writing, and characters who have become icons. How many comedy writers were inspired to get into the business by watching Rob and his staff, man-hungry Sally Rogers (Rose Marie) and old school "human joke machine" Buddy Sorrell (Morey Amsterdam), brainstorm sketches for tyrannical boss Alan Brady (much discussed, and much feared, but never seen in season 1)?
Much of the comedy in the first season springs from Rob juggling his glamorous career with his harried home life. In the first episode, he compels his over-protective wife to attend a party at Alan Brady's, though she is worried son Ritchie (Larry Matthews) is sick ("He turned down his cupcake"). In "Washington vs. the Bunny," Rob must choose between a business trip and seeing Ritchie in a school play. In another episode, Rob forgets "Forty-Four Tickets" he had promised to the P.T.A. But back to Laura (and about time!). As the season unfolds, Moore comes into her own as a gifted comedienne, and she takes her stock character to dizzy new heights, as witness "My Blonde-Haired Brunette" and the classic "The Curious Thing About Women," the one with the inflatable boat. A pop culture benchmark, The Dick Van Dyke Show is must-own television. --Donald Liebenson
Nightmare Before Christmas Jack & Sally 6' Inflatable NBX Inflatables : JackFrom "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Jack and Sally life size inflatables. These inflatables stand six feet tall. These are perfect to decorate your household or front yard for Halloween and Christmas. Make your holiday unique this year!
Camp Chef 120-Inch Portable Outdoor Movie Theater ScreenWhether your agenda calls for movie night at the campsite or a PowerPoint presentation to raccoons (that's your business), you'll appreciate the portability and versatility of this giant outdoor screen. Show a movie, a slide show or anything else you can think of on this 120in. diagonal screen with super-tough 600 x 600 denier oxford nylon construction. You can use it indoors, too! Features a wide screen (16:9) aspect ratio and rugged 1.5in. powder-coated steel tube construction that holds up to a variety of conditions. Also includes 4 guy ropes and stakes for added stability, along with a zippered storage bag. Best of all, the screen folds to a compact 3.5in. thick when not in use, making storage easy. Requires a projector, not included.
Outdoor Entertainment Gear OS115 Indoor/Outdoor Big ScreenFeatures:
Huge 115" Screen (diagonal)
Light weight aluminum frame big screen
Oxford nylon sivler screen for great viewing quality
Designed for front and rear projection
Easy to assemble and set up
Hanging straps and hardware included
Hangs easily from most home or patio structures or walls
Product Specifications:
Screen Size: 115"
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Wide Screen
Silver Screen Material: Oxford Nylon Reflection
Light weight 3/8" diameter aluminum frame - 5 lbs
Assembled size 113" x 74"
Sima XL-72 72" Inflatable Home Theater Kit72"16:9 HDTV FORMATDURABLE FRAME & SCREEN MATERIAL FOR INDOOR/OUTDOOR USESEALED AIR SYSTEM INFLATES IN 5 MIN & REMAINS INFLATED (NO CONTINUOUS AIR PUMP NEEDED)INCLUDES 1 SET OF 16" PONTOONS TO RAISE SCREEN HEIGHT FOR LARGE GROUP VIEWINGUPC : 018359184869Shipping Dimensions : 32.00in X 19.50in X 13.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 48.8675
Backyard Outdoor Home Theater In a Box, Portable dvd Projector with Outdoor Movie Screen and Projector Stand!GrahamGannon& Co. Does it again introducing our most exciting product launch of all time! Our latest addition to our Line of quality custom home entertainment products is the VibrantMedia "all in One" Portable Backyard Movie Theater in a box! All you need is Power and the Fun begins! Our Finest Projector with Built in DVD player, 120"Portable Outdoor Movie Screen and Portable Lightweight Projector Stand! Great for Family movie night! Camp outs! or the outdoor UFC Party!, Portable and So fast and easy to set up make this system perfect! No more bored kids as they will now be Thrilled while they watch their favorite movies or play their favorite games on the "big Screen" as you relax! As Always 2-5 day Express Delivery is provided free of charge through our manufacture, via DHL Express. Tracking numbers are always provided within 24 hours and we are always here for your support needs!
Sima XL-PRO 480p Projector Bundle with 72-Inch Inflatable ScreenProduct Details: Create a drive-in experience at home, host a gaming tournament, or watch the big game! Sima Product's Inflatable Indoor/Outdoor Home Theater kit, the XL-PRO, now includes a projector to make viewing television, gaming systems, computers/laptops, cable boxes or DVD/BluRay movies even easier. It takes as little as 5 minutes to inflate and has a huge 16:9 HD format screen. Includes air pump to inflate and deflate, two 5W speakers, projector, carrying case, and all required audio cables. Product Specifications: 72 inflatable screen 1 pair 5W amplified speakers LCD projector with LED technology (remote included) 2 sets of pontoons for added height 120V inflation/deflation pump, volume control, 3.5mm audio cables, screen repair kit, and nylon carrying case 16:9 widescreen HD format Durable frame and screen material Fully inflates in 5 minutes!
Epson MovieMate 72 High-Definition Projector, DVD and music player combo (V11H257220)The ultimate high-definition projector, DVD and music player combo, Epson MovieMate 72 takes big-screen entertainment to a new level with precision 720p resolution.
Enjoy larger-than-life entertainment. Itâ?TMs the all-in-one product with built-in progressivescan DVD/CD player and four 5 W Dolby® 5.1 DTS® stereo speakers. Epson MovieMate 72 displays standard DVDs in even more detail at high-definition 720p resolution. It projects images up to eight times larger than on a 40-inch, widescreen TV.
Simply plug it in and let the fun begin. There are no additional cables or equipment to hook up. Epson MovieMate 72 has an unique swivel base for versatile DVD loading. It delivers natural colors and bright, vibrant images with 3-chip 3LCD technology.
Use Epson MovieMate 72 for videogames, movies and more. It works with your Apple® iPod,® Nintendo® Wii,â"¢ Sony® PS3â"¢ or Microsoft® Xbox 360â"¢ video game system for more entertainment options. Connect it to high-definition devices via HDMI for even more entertainment value. Epson MovieMate 72 displays an 80-inch, widescreen image fromjust 6 1/2 feet away, or a 120-inch image from just 10 feet away
