lundi 13 février 2012

Prokofiev: Cinderella - Zurich Ballet

Prokofiev: Cinderella - Zurich  BalletEvery story has a beginning but only one begins under the sea…now for the first time ever discover the story you never knew in The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning, an all-new motion picture only on Disney DVD. Long ago, in a kingdom where music is outlawed, King Triton’s youngest daughter, Ariel, discovers her love for music in a secret, underground music club. Torn with the choice of whether to hide her passion or share it with her father and risk losing everything, Ariel sets off on a daring adventure to restore music to Atlantica.

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Cinderella - Birmingham Royal Ballet Blu-ray

Cinderella - Birmingham Royal Ballet Blu-rayAward-winning choreographer David Bintley creates his own stunning new Cinderella fairy story, with an unsettling edge of darkness, reflecting Prokofiev's searing score.

Designer John Macfarlane conjures up a magical world to bring this much loved fairytale to life. He transforms the cold grey kitchen into a dreamlike fantasy, all magical and shimmering; the glittering coach, brought on by mice and lizards, gleams with frost; the ball scene is a feast of swirling decadence; and Cinderella vanishes at the stroke of midnight through the whirring mechanism of a simply amazing clock. The piece ends with a vast celestial body melting on to the stage.

Elisha Willis' forlorn Cinderella is brutally treated by her two bullying stepsisters in their grim kitchen, encouraged by their elegant but superbly cruel mother. The sisters tread a nimble line between comedy and nastiness, while never descending to caricature. Their raucous behavior, as they attempt to attract the attention of every eligible bachelor they see, is brought to life with hilariously faulty footwork. But the show is made truly heartwarming through the vision of Cinderella's suffering being transformed into deserved joy as she meets her Prince and lives happily ever after.

'This Cinderella is a theatrical banquet for the eyes' THE TELEGRAPH

' ...a potent, imaginative and emotionally intoxicating version of an oft-told tale' THE STAGE

' ...the real achievement is Bintley's, for uniting a 17th-century fairy tale and a bittersweet 20th-century score in a production of real emotional resonance.' GUARDIAN

'In ballet terms, this is a good Cinderella; as theatre, it is sensational' EXPRESS

Director and Choreographer: DAVID BINTLEY
Set and Costume Designer: JOHN F. MACFARLANE
Stage Lighting Design: DAVID A. FINN
Music: SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Cinderella: ELISHA WILLIS
The Prince: IAIN MACKAY
Skinny: GAYLENE CUMMERFIELD
Dumpy: CAROL-ANNE MILLAR
Cinderella s Stepmother: MARION TAIT
The Fairy Godmother: VICTORIA MARR
Spring: MOMOKO HIRATA
Summer: LEI ZHAO
Autumn: ANGELA PAUL
Winter: DELIA MATHEWS
Prince s Friends: JAMIE BOND, JOSEPH CALEY, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, MATHIAS DINGMAN
ROYAL BALLET SINFONIA
Conductor: KOEN KESSELS

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dimanche 12 février 2012

ELLE-MODERN CINDERELLA TALE

ELLE-MODERN CINDERELLA TALEELLE'S DREAMS OF BECOMING A SINGER/SONGWRITER ARE CUT SHORT BY A TRAGIC CAR CRASH, KILLING HER PARENTS WHILE ON ROUTE TO HER PERFORMANCE. ELLE'S FEELINGS OF LOSS & MISPLACED GUILT BUILD AS SHE TRIES TO FIT INTO THE POP MUSIC ENVIRONMENT. WHEN SHE MEETS A FAMOUS POP SINGER, HER LOVE FOR MUSIC IS REVIVED.

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Cinderella - Birmingham Royal Ballet

Cinderella - Birmingham Royal BalletAward-winning choreographer David Bintley creates his own stunning new Cinderella fairy story, with an unsettling edge of darkness, reflecting Prokofiev's searing score.

Designer John Macfarlane conjures up a magical world to bring this much loved fairytale to life. He transforms the cold grey kitchen into a dreamlike fantasy, all magical and shimmering; the glittering coach, brought on by mice and lizards, gleams with frost; the ball scene is a feast of swirling decadence; and Cinderella vanishes at the stroke of midnight through the whirring mechanism of a simply amazing clock. The piece ends with a vast celestial body melting on to the stage.

Elisha Willis's forlorn Cinderella is brutally treated by her two bullying stepsisters in their grim kitchen, encouraged by their elegant but superbly cruel mother. The sisters tread a nimble line between comedy and nastiness, while never descending to caricature. Their raucous behavior, as they attempt to attract the attention of every eligible bachelor they see, is brought to life with hilariously faulty footwork. But the show is made truly heartwarming through the vision of Cinderella's suffering being transformed into deserved joy as she meets her Prince and lives happily ever after.

'This Cinderella is a theatrical banquet for the eyes' THE TELEGRAPH

' ...a potent, imaginative and emotionally intoxicating version of an oft-told tale' THE STAGE

' ...the real achievement is Bintley's, for uniting a 17th-century fairy tale and a bittersweet 20th-century score in a production of real emotional resonance' GUARDIAN

'In ballet terms, this is a good Cinderella; as theater, it is sensational' EXPRESS

Director and Choreographer: DAVID BINTLEY
Set and Costume Designer: JOHN F. MACFARLANE
Stage Lighting Design: DAVID A. FINN
Music: SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Cinderella: ELISHA WILLIS
The Prince: IAIN MACKAY
Skinny: GAYLENE CUMMERFIELD
Dumpy: CAROL-ANNE MILLAR
Cinderella s Stepmother: MARION TAIT
The Fairy Godmother: VICTORIA MARR
Spring: MOMOKO HIRATA
Summer: LEI ZHAO
Autumn: ANGELA PAUL
Winter: DELIA MATHEWS
Prince s Friends: JAMIE BOND, JOSEPH CALEY, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, MATHIAS DINGMAN
ROYAL BALLET SINFONIA
Conductor: KOEN KESSELS

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The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)

The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)One of the most popular Disney films ever, THE JUNGLE BOOK is a song-filled celebration of friendship, fun, and adventure set in a lush and colorful world. Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's "Mowgli" stories, Disney's 19th animated masterpiece was the last animated feature that had Walt Disney's personal touch. The jubilant adventure begins when Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves, is urged by his friend Bagheera, a wise old panther, to seek safety in the man village. Feeling very much at home in the jungle, Mowgli resists and runs off. Much to Bagheera's dismay, Mowgli meets a new friend with a happy-go-lucky philosophy of life -- Baloo the Bear, a lovable "jungle bum." Together, the three buddies find the journey back to civilization anything but civilized! They encounter a crazy orangutan, the hypnotic and sly snake Kaa, and the menacing Shere Khan! Fully restored for this 30th anniversary edition, this enduring classic swings with jazzy toe-tapping music, including the Academy Award(R)-nominated "The Bare Necessities," and the freewheeling "I Wan'na Be Like You"! A thrilling story for all ages, THE JUNGLE BOOK is an absolute necessity for your video collection.

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Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition)

Lady and the Tramp (50th Anniversary Edition)Walt Disney's LADY AND THE TRAMP, filled with memorable music and purebred fun, now shines like never before with an all-new digital restoration! Embark on a thrilling adventure with the most unforgettable characters: Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel; Tramp, a mutt from across the tracks with a heart of gold; Jock and Trusty, Lady's best friends; and Si and Am, two of the most devious cats to prowl across the screen. The happiest of endings takes place on a lovely bella notte as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free. Unleash all the fun and excitement in this 2-Disc Special Edition, including never-before-seen deleted scenes, 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, all-new games, making-of secrets, and much more!

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Cinderella 2000

Cinderella 2000This 1977 sci-fi cult classic from drive-in movie legends Al Adamson & Sam Sherman (Dracula vs. Frankenstein, Blazing Stewardesses) takes the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale into the farthest reaches of a way-out future and puts an Orwellian spin on it…with a helping heaping of sexy shenanigans tossed in for good measure. It’s seeing its premiere release on DVD! A sinister Big Brother government has declared sex illegal in the year 2047, but poor Cindy could care less. Dressed in rags and a slave to her wicked step-sisters, the beautiful young woman knows that escape and passionate romance are dreams never to be fulfilled. But one day Cindy meets a handsome young man and falls head-over-heels in love and lust. Braving the Fornication Police, a wise-cracking, sex-sniffing robot, and the government’s impotent omnipotent leader who’s not "up" to the task, sexy Cindy must overcome every erotic obstacle and funky musical interlude to be with her prince.

Price: $12.99


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