It’s a Star Wars world, after all.
Disney, which made “It’s a small world” famous, now is looking to expand its newly acquired “Star Wars” empire. It has gotten off to a flying start, as Walt Disney Home Entertainment has released “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The Lost Missions” on DVD.
“Phineas and Ferb” is an absolute gem. Instead of spoofing the franchise, the DVD adds the animated characters alongside the events for absolute hilarity. The characters are thrown into action as the blueprint and plans for the Death Star accidentally fall into their hands, inevitably thrusting them into a galactic rebellion. The lovable characters blurt out the funniest lines that will have the whole family laughing. The DVD contains five additional episodes.
“Clone Wars” is available on Blu-ray Disc or DVD and completes the sixth season. In 2013, the Cartoon Network canceled the cartoon in midseason, leaving 13 episodes unfinished and unaired. They now have been completed to constitute the final season. The episodes are knee-deep in Darth Sidious’ treachery against the Jedi and include possible betrayal of the closest relationships to Anakin Skywalker. The episodes are simply not strewn out; they are cohesive, well-plotted, smartly dialoged and visually appealing.
Other titles
For a touch of class, “The Paradise: Season Two” (BBC Home Entertainment) is the answer. Set amid the Victorian splendor of Britain’s first department store (The Paradise), the show tells the rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the charms of the modern world. Available on Blu-ray or DVD, the second season includes a love triangle, and of course, high fashion.
“What If” (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) debuts on Blu-ray and DVD, telling the tale of two 20-somethings who attempt to decipher what they mean to each other and what they might become. The roles are played brilliantly by Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan for an enchanting escape. Bonus features include vignettes, plus the Blu-ray exclusive of deleted scenes.
The holidays are coming soon, and “Oh Christmas Tree” (Monarch Home Entertainment) will get you in the mood. A career-driven woman has no time for Christmas, but after losing her job, she begains to find the true meaning of the holidays. But she meets other characters who can use some Christmas cheer, but she finds it difficult to crack their scrooge exterior. Reminiscent of “You’ve Got Mail,” this is a nice romantic comedy centered around the holidays.