Category: Family

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on VHS. Adventure comedy family movie starring Johnny Depp. With Deep Roy, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox. Based on the story by Roald Dahl. Directed by Tim Burton. 2005.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on VHS. Starring Johnny Depp. With Deep Roy, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox. Based on the story by Roald Dahl. Directed by Tim Burton. 2005.

From the wrapper:

What wonders await you in Willy Wonka’s factory? Explore fields of soft minty sugar grass in the Chocolate Room… Sail along the Chocolate River in a pink sugar boat… Experiment with Everlasting Gobstoppers in the Inventing Room… Observe talented squirrels in the Nut Room and travel to the Television Room by a glass elevator… You’ll find a lot that’s funny, a little that’s mysterious… and an adventure as sweet and satisfying as a Wonka Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight bar.

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Star Kid

Star Kid on VHS with 3D lenticular box cover. Family sci-fi movie starring Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, Corinne Bohrer, Alex Daniels. Directed by Manny Coto. 1997.

Star Kid on VHS with 3D effect lenticular cover. Starring Joseph Mazzello, Richard Gilliland, Corinne Bohrer, Alex Daniels. Directed by Manny Coto. 1997.

From the 3-D lenticular VHS box cover:

Kick Some Alien Butt!

Things can’t get much worse for Spencer Griffith (Joseph Mazzello, Juarassic Park); hailed as a dork in school and a dweeb at home, Spencer’s only escape is in the comic book adventures of the “Midknight Warrior.” But truth turns stranger than fiction when a weird meteor shower leaves behind a giant 7-foot tall warrior called “Cy,” with super powers and a mind of its own! Spencer’s social stock suddenly begins to rise. When a roving pack of intergalactic bounty hunters come gunning for Cy, it becomes the ultimate test of bravery as the giant and Spencer combine forces to save themselves — and the planet — in this spaced-out adventure the whole family will love!

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Rocketman

Rocketman on VHS. Comedy family romance movie starring Harland Williams, Jessica Lundy, William Sadler. Directed by Stuart Gillard. 1997.

Rocketman on VHS. Starring Harland Williams, Jessica Lundy, William Sadler. Directed by Stuart Gillard. 1997.

The VHS box transmission:

He’s Just Taking Up Space!

This outrageous laugh-filled comedy entertained moviegoers nationwide! Funnyman Harland Williams (Down Periscope, Dumb and Dumber), stars as a bumbling computer nerd picked as a last-minute replacement on the first manned mission to Mars. The decision fulfills his lifelong dream of space travel… but he soon becomes NASA’s ultimate nightmare! With fun and laughter for everyone, Rocketman is a truly out-of-this-world comedy you don’t want to miss!

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Labyrinth

Labyrinth VHS cover art. Adventure fantasy movie starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly. With Toby Froud, Brian Henson, Christopher Malcolm. Directed by Jim Henson. 1986.

Labyrinth on VHS. Starring David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly. With Toby Froud, Brian Henson, Christopher Malcolm. Directed by Jim Henson. 1986.

From the box:

Where Everything Seems Possible And Nothing Is What It Seems.

Frustrated with baby-sitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah — a teenager with an active imagination — summons the Goblins from her favorite book, “Labyrinth,” to take her baby stepbrother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into the world of the fairy tale to rescue him from the wicked Goblin King (Bowie)!

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Lego Jack Stone

Lego Jack Stone VHS box cover art. Short movie starring Marc Smith, Martin Sherman, Andy Loudon. Directed by Robert Dorney. 2001.

Lego Jack Stone on VHS. Starring Marc Smith, Martin Sherman, Andy Loudon. Directed by Robert Dorney. 2001.

From the box:

We hope you enjoy this free Jack Stone video from your friends at LEGO! Join Jack Stone as he uses his wits and imagination to save the victims of a flood, break up a bank robbery, and put out a blazing fire. It’s all part of another exciting day in the life of Jack Stone.

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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, Richard Boone, Otto Preminger, Hans Conried, Cyril Ritchard, Glenn Yarbrough. 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!

The adventure begins when the great wizard Gandalf enlists Bilbo’s aid in retrieving a fabulous treasure stolen from friendly dwarves. All Bilbo must do is brave dark forest, towering mountains, hobbit-eating trolls, a slimy Gollum, gigantic spiders, a flame-breathing dragon and more terrors that would alarm any hobbit who’d much rather be home eating buttered muffins. But, reluctantly, off Bilbo goes — so dragons beware!

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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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