Category Archives: television

Time Bandits

Apple TV “Time Bandits: Season 1” Trailer and Images

Based on the 1981 film Time Bandits, Apple TV brings us a new rendition of the classic tale. The story is about an unpredictable, thought-provoking journey through space and time.

In this epic reimagining of the iconic film, eleven-year-old Kevin’s, played by Kal-El Tuck, passion for history faces a test as he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure.

Lisa Kudrow, Taika Waititi and Charlyne Yi as included in the supporting cast.

Children's trilogy

“WondLa” Bestselling Trilogy Arrives on Apple TV

bestselling Children's Trilogy

WondLa is based on the bestselling dystopian fantasy trilogy by Tony DiTerlizzi. The story follows Eva Nine, a girl raised underground by a robot.

She comes to the surface and discovers a mystical world of fanciful creatures. With their help, she searches for humans and tries to survive the unknown world.

“Camp Snoopy” Trailer

Kids can enjoy the great outdoors with Peanut characters by watching Camp Snoopy on Apple TV.

An episodic program, the storyline follows Snoopy after he discovers the troop is in danger of disbanding. Through Snoopy’s leadership and use of the Beagle Scout Manual, the troop immerses themselves in the great outdoors with nature and to earn their badges.

Kids love the muppets.

“Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock S2” Trailer

Apple TV brings kids season two of Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. We follow Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, Boober and new Fraggle friends on hilarious adventures—epic musical tales about the magic that happens when we care for the world.

“X-Men ’97” Trailer, Featurettes and Clips

Created by Beau DeMayo, X-Men ’97 is an animated series streaming from Disney+, based on the Marvel superhero team X-Men.

It’s a revival of the X-Men, continuing from where the series ended under DeMayo’s guidance.

Voice actors include Cathal J. Dodd, Ray Chase and Jennifer Hale.

https://youtu.be/USsf322HDtA

“Lego Marvel Avengers: Code Red” Trailer

The Avengers team up to save New York City. After an argument between Black Widow and her father, he disappears under mysterious circumstances.

The Avengers need to determine where her father has gone, and it’s up to the Black Widow to lead the team to locate the villainous Collector.

Kids should enjoy this episodic program on Disney Plus.

“Frog and Toad” Apple TV

Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common, but they are also very different.

Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common but embracing the things that make you different.

Since our differences make us special, Frog and Toad celebrate what makes them unique.

The voice actors include Nat Faxon and Kevin Michael Richardson.

Chuggington Dash at the Docks

Delivery Dash at the Docks is the newest installment in the adventurous Chuggington DVD collection. The DVD holds six episodes from the fifth season of the Disney Junior series. The disc even has extra bonus features like Badge Quest Episodes: Buddy Badge and Follow the Leader and Coloring Pages. Kids should enjoy the bonus features as a special treat. We even meet two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu.  Mothers know this preschool storyline is even fun to watch with their kids.

We follow Koko, and he is thrilled to be spending the day training with Chuggington’s new express delivery engine, Daley. Together they pick up and deliver important packages all around Chuggington, frequenting the bustling docks where Skipper Stu, Chuggington’s new Dock Master, is loading and unloading the ship. All of them go on adventures that any child will enjoy and learn the importance of patience, paying careful attention to detail and teamwork.

Of course, all the delightful engines will entertain and inspire youngsters again and again. They will be able to visit with Brewster, Koko, and Wilson, along with the other engines in Chuggington, on these grand adventures.

Power Rangers: Dino Charge Unleashed

PowerrangdinoI believe kids, young and old, will like the new Power Rangers series. It is cool how they get their powers from gems, called Energems. There is even a Power Ranger who is a caveman. He is still alive and looks young because the gems stop the aging process of any Individual who holds it. Each ranger uses a gem and is ageless. Each ranger also has a unique talent they bring to the team.  There is a new evil villain named Sledge, and he has minions that the rangers go against

Watching the new episodes (1 – 4), I saw the fledging rangers work together and grow as a team. Fighting together, they became familiar with each other while at the same time working together at the Dino Café. Dino Charge can easily be a favorite of any Power Ranger fan since the story is unique and different from all the others.

Sledge is an intergalactic bounty hunter, and he wants to get his hands on the Energems, which the rangers unearthed and use for their own powerful dinosaur spirit. The rangers use Dino-fueled weapons, new Mega Zords, too. Together they must protect these gems at all costs from Sledge’s monster minions while keeping the whole universe safe.

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds Zexal Season 2

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Season 2The second season of Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal 5D’s covers episodes 27 to 64 with some season 3 and 5 episodes added, and is titled Earthbound Immortals for the English language viewers, though my DVD has the original title. The story spins around the waging war between the united Signers, and the evil Dark Signers. The box set is very similar to the season 1 box set.

You open up the box and see four individual DVD cases each with two discs per case. By combining both Season 1 and 2 box sets you will have the complete series about Yusei and Jack. You might be sad to know this is the last DVD release for Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s because there are a total of three seasons.  The third season is estimated at only 30 episodes that are not dubbed. For that reason, the set will not be released. No telling if that is a final decision.

With all that packaging of the series out of the way, the second season of this amine adventure takes place much like first season. There are some episodes that are not well dubbed. For example, the time Jack goes to the Nazca where he receives his Red Nova Dragon, and Team 5Ds go against another opponent during the WRGP tournament.  Other episodes with questionable dubbing are the Divine Temple and Ark Cradle Arc.

The anime is filled with many monsters going against other monsters like in Duel Runner Tournament, Duels for fun, and Plot build.  Like I wrote earlier, you will be surprised to see some of Season 3 and 5 in the set.

All in all, the set looks and seems perfect for any anime fan, but with the added episodes from the preceding seasons and some dubbing flaws makes the set haphazardly put together. But, I don’t think it is a reason not to purchase or view the episodes.  Being an amine fan or fanatic is all the reason to own this set.