These were all the new DVDs released for the 2007 Christmas season. Some were new to DVD, some were re-releases, and some were just new to this site. I've noted which is which, with info about the re-releases.
(NOTE: Also added an all new TV Specials section!)
Special Features: 2-Disc Set includes: Black and White and Colorized Version, Audio Commentary by Marcus Hearn and George Cole, "Spirit of Christmas Past"--George Cole remembers Alistair Sim, "Richard Gordon Remembers George Minter & Renown Pictures", "Charles Dickens--His Life and Times", Before & After Restoration Comparison, Optional Narrative for the Blind, Photo & Press Book Gallery, Cast Bios, Original American and British Theatrical Trailers, "Scrooge" (1935 Seymour Hicks Version)
*I can't say how the video quality is, though reviews so far are good, but these bonus features might be worth a "double-dip" if you're a big fan of the movie. Especially with the 1935 Scrooge added in the mix.
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Diane Keaton, Luke Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes, and Craig T. Nelson.
Special Features: Audio commentary by stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Dermot Mulroney and one by the writer/director and crew, 6 deleted scenes with optional commentary, Behind-the-scenes featurette, Q&A session with the cast, gag reel, and more.
Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, and Henry Travers.
Special Features: *Features the remastered black and white transfer from the previous release, but also a brand new colorized version as well. Also contains the same special features from the previous releases: Documentary "The Making of It's a Wonderful Life" narrated by Tom Bosley, A special tribute to Frank Capra, "A Personal Remeberance" from "Frank Capra Jr," and the Original Theatrical Trailer.
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Jake Lloyd, Rita Wilson, and Robert Conrad.
Special Features: 5-minute extended version of the movie (supervised by director Brian Levant), "Turbo Man: Behind the Mask" featurette, "The Making of a Hero" featurette, a "Super Kids" featurette, and games.
*The previous DVD release had zero extras, so if you're a fan of the movie and don't mind the "double dip," this is worth it.
Starring: Dyllan Christopher, Dominique Saldana, Gina Mantegna, Quinn Shephard, Tyler James Williams, Brett Kelly, Lewis Black, and Wilmer Valderrama.
Special Features: Original Opening, Audio Commentary with Lewis Black, director Paul Feig and writers Jacob Meszaros and Mya Stark, and a "Guards in the Hall" featurette.
Special Features: Includes 7 Holiday Favorites: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol, The Little Drummer Boy, and Cricket on the Hearth.
*This is the first time Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol has been included in a Rankin/Bass-filled box set.
Special Features: Classic holiday tunes with the original Rankin/Bass cartoons Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, Frosty the Snowman, and The Little Drummer Boy. Songs included are: Holly Jolly Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, First Toy Maker to the King, Jingle Jingle Jingle, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Put One Foot in Front of the Other, Frosty the Snowman, We are Santa's Elves, Give A Little Love, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and The Little Drummer Boy.
Special Features: Includes four DVDs: Frosty's Winter Wonderland (w/ Twas the Night Before Xmas), How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Deluxe Edition, Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas In July, and The Year Without A Santa Claus: Deluxe Edition
Special Features: Includes seven christmas-themed episodes: "Mr Hankey, the Christmas Poo," "Merry Christmas, Charlie Manson," "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics," "A Very Crappy Christmas," "Red Sleigh Down," "It's Christmas in Canada," and "Woodland Critter Christmas."
Special Features: All new Christmas adventure based from the Playhouse Disney series My Friends Tigger and Pooh; Includes: Bonus episode of My Friends Tigger and Pooh, Snowman dance along, and a 100 acre wood downhill challenge.
Special Features: Bonus cartoons: Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) and Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977); New featurettes: We Are Santa's Elves: profiling Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass, Stop Motion 101: the Chiodo Brothers show how it's done, step by step.
Note: This is the movie with the famous "Heat Miser" and "Snow Miser" songs.
