Growing up is hard to do… especially for a baby polar bear, walrus and seal, each who find themselves very far from home in Animal Planet: Growing Up Arctic, a collection of episodes from Animal Planet’s top-rated series from Genius Products. Each adventure focuses on the rescued and endangered creature and the passionate individuals who help to create a new loving, healthy and natural environment. From an orphaned Alaskan walrus; a Canadian polar bear cub; an artic seal; to an endangered Humboldt penguin chick, the episodes in the Animal Planet: Growing Up Arctic DVD follow the animals through the trials and tribulations of daily life as they embark on incredible journeys into adulthood. SRP: $14.95.
Young Madeline may be small in size but she stumbles upon the greatest adventures. This curious and brave red-headed schoolgirl likes to explore the unknown — even when trouble follows. With her undeniable wit and charm, Madeline always has a fun-filled, whimsical time — especially in Paris! SRP: $14.98
John Cusack stars in this “inspirational and uplifting journey”
(Cynthia Wickenkamp, Starz Entertainment) as a lonely science-fiction writer who adopts a boy who claims to be from Mars. With the help of his quirky friend (Amanda Peet) and his sister (Joan Cusack), this new father discovers that being a parent means anything is possible. Rated PG. SRP: $28.98
Animal Planet has reinvented the BIG GAME with the cutest, fuzziest and - at times - fiercest players on the field. When they say "rookie" they aren't kidding - some of these athletes are just nine weeks old. From bulldogs to boxers and everything in between, it's fantastic teams playing in a spectacular brand new stadium. See the tackles, fumbles and fouls on Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl III! SRP: $14.95
Alan Arkin stars as rural handyman, Flagg Purdy in Neal Miller’s Raising Flagg, a comedy about family and forgiveness. Lovable but stubborn to the core, Flagg is easily overwhelmed by life’s little annoyances. He and his neighbor Gus Falk (Austin Pendleton) have been dogged competitors since childhood, and their latest flair-up escalates to the point where, devastated by community ridicule, Flagg climbs into bed and refuses to leave it – insisting he’s about to meet his maker. The Purdy offspring are reluctantly summoned to the family farmhouse for the “final rites” where their doubts about Flagg’s condition generate several plots to raise him from his “deathbed.” They all backfire, stirring long simmering resentments and sibling conflicts. Flagg’s antics eventually help them work through their differences and reestablish their familial bonds. SRP: $24.95
