A dense fog falls over Southern California, sending a group of discontent vacationers to a mysterious island occupied by a jolly old soul whose Christmas magic works all year round. Before this trip is over, each of the weary travelers learn to see their lives through a more optimistic lens. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
A dog decides to quit the slapstick comedy of cartoons and go to his country home to concentrate on Shakespeare, but two troublesome yet polite gophers foil his grand plans.
As every year, German brewery tycoon Karl Schneibel spends the summer holiday on an Italian island with his beloved grandson Christian, near the children's home run by his ma, Dr. Gioia. This year however, Christian's heart isn't in his summer fling but his lover at home, Anna, daughter of Karl's general manager Dr. Werner. Christian has a bad eye in Veronica, the woman who became Karl's much younger lover 'by travel fate', the first thing soon proved untrue. But by then, the Schneibel firm and estate have been taken over according to an elaborate conspiracy, which Christian takes on with some help from his friends.
Threatened daily by the deadly residents and harsh environment of Australia’s Outback, a lonesome bilby finds himself an unwitting protector, and unexpected friend, to a helpless (and quite adorable) baby bird.
Bugs and Daffy perform and act out their own version of the classic "Carnival of the Animals."
Follow the exciting early adventures of Brainy, Jokey, Vanity, Grouchy, Handy, Smurfette, Papa Smurf and the rest of the gang as they try to live in peaceful harmony and avoid the dangerous traps of the evil Gargamel and his wicked cat Azrael. This first season of the hit cartoon has the Smurfs confronting a baby dragon, finding an amulet that grants wishes and discovering a magical horn that puts listeners to sleep.
Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos.
Bamse's friends go on a quest to find the Thunderbell, the ingredient that makes Bamse strong. Meanwhile, the sly Reinard pretends to be a good guy to supplant Bamse as the hero of the town and win the affections of Mickelina.
The Sound of Music engages with the deep-rooted sexual and class-based politics of a seemingly arbitrary and violent culture.
Do penguins live at the North Pole? Where do polar bears go in the winter? Why do beluga whales "sing"? Curious children want to know, so Santa calls on his furry friends to help explain it all - in song! Now your family can join in the fun as National Geographic Video combines classic wildlife footage with your favorite holiday tunes.
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.
Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
Bimbo becomes a long distance accordion champ and comes through with a load of credit.
Calvin the elf can't stay out of trouble. He bungles the job of making toys for Santa to deliver because he can't pay attention to his work.
Docu-series featuring short documentaries from six directors.
Many people have to deal with the crisis, including the less successful and hard businessman Brutus Brein. Brutus sees the figures of his company fall further and further into the red. The only person who is not affected by the crisis is Sinterklaas. Brutus sees his chance to get rid of his debt by selling his products to the saintly man. When Brutus notices that Sinterklaas is not interested in his products, he and his mother devise Dr. Brein and her accomplices Joris and Boris plan to rob Sinterklaas. The two children Milan and Eva have intercepted the plans of the mean Brutus and do everything they can to inform Sinterklaas. Milan and Eva enter a race against time to save the upcoming Sinterklaas party.
Which child would not want to discover how to become a helper of St. Nicholas? But for that you should be allowed to enter the castle in Spain! This year St. Nicholas gives one child the chance to make this dream come true. A Golden Pepernoot is hidden somewhere in the Netherlands. The child who finds it can go to the helpers school in Spain. But if two Golden Pepernoten are found, the helpers have to take Coole Piet fan Lucas and a mysterious man to the castle. Who will pass the exam to become a helper and can join st. Nicholas on the boat to the Netherlands?
This 14-minute animated video looks at the ways children and young people respond to grief, and what the adults around them can do to help. It gives parents and carers an insight into the process of grieving, its physical and emotional effects, and the special needs of children and young people.
In "The Three Investigators and The Secret of Skeleton Island" the cult detective trio from Rocky Beach, California, fall into a breath-taking mixture of adventure, thriller and mystery. Only by a hairs-breadth did they escape with their lives after the successful completion of their last case.
As Batman hunts for the escaped Joker, the Clown Prince of Crime attacks the Gordon family to prove a diabolical point mirroring his own fall into madness.