Bee Movie
Children DVD
Call#: DVD Children Bee
A bee sues the human race after finding out that they have been stealing honey from bees for centuries and eating it.
Submitted by Laura Berube 1/09
CLAMP Double Feature: Tsubasa the Movie-The PRincess in the Birdcage Kingdom, and Xxxholic the Movie - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie - Anime
Call#: 920 Rob
Two worlds created by the CLAMP creative team come together in intertwining movies; one about a land, The Birdcage Kingdom, where an evil king seeks to end the existence of both light and happiness; the other takes place in a mysterious mansion where Yuko and her servant Watanuki attend an unusual auction where collectors have come to complete their various collections, or so they believe..
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/09
Enchanted
Children DVD
Call#: DVD Children's Enchanted
A fairytale princess from another world is sent to New York City by the evil queen and then learns to fend for herself, finds love and eventually defeats the evil queen.
Submitted by Laura Berube 1/09
Encounters at the End of the World
DVD
Call#: DVD 998 Enc
An up-close and personal look at one of Antactica's lesser-known inhabitants: the human. Join Werner Herzog as he shows those amazing individuals who work, play, and struggle to live in some of the world's worst conditions. Rated G
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/09
Man on Wire
DVD
Call#: DVD 791.34 Man
A look at the high-wire walk made by Philippe Petit in 1974 between the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City, and how it is still considered one of history's most artistic crimes. Rated PG-13
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/09
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, vols. 1-4
Children's Anime
Call#: DVD Children's Pokemon
2008 brought 34 brand new episodes and a new team character, 10-year-old Dawn, for avid Pokemon fans.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/09
Pucca: Kung Fu Kisses
Children's Anime
Call#: DVD Children's Pucca
Pucca is the sweet daughter of a Chinese restaurant owner. She loves to eat ja jang myung (Korean black noodles), but she is even more in love with Garu, an aspiring ninja. He does not return her affection, which leads to many funny situations. The Pucca series comes from Korea and is giving Pokemon some good competition.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/09
Speed Racer: The Next Generation-The Beginning
Children Anime
Call#: DVD Children Speed
Speed Racer series will not necessarily win any "Best of" prizes, but it's an enjoyable choice both for followers of the original series and a new young audience of car racing cartoon fans.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/09
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Children DVD
Call#: DVD Children's Spiderwick
When the Grace family moves into an old house, Jared discovers a book that turns out to be a field guide to some amazing creatures.
Submitted by Laura Berube 1/09
Standard Operating Procedure
DVD
Call#: DVD 956.704 Sta
It started as photographs taken by soldiers of the abuse and torture prisoners were suffering in Abu Ghraib prison, and turned into a media frenzy full of scandal and cover-ups. Rated R
Submitted by Nanette Alderman 1/09
Vexille
Adult/Older Teen Anime
Call#: DVD Animation Vexille
In the year 2077, Japan has been cut off from the world for 10 years because of its refusal to halt further research into biotechnology. No one has been able to see inside its borders, until American Special Forces Commander Vexille and her team, SWORD, attempt to break through, only to discover a post-apocalyptic community where modern Tokyo used to be, and the shocking threat it poses to the future of all humanity.
Submitted by Patricia Foster 1/09