Scott McNeil Movies

Seven inner-linking monologues highlight the growing chasm between environmentalists and those who make their living from the land in director Mark Leiren-Young's poignant look at an ongoing conflict. Who loves trees more, the logger or the protestor? Dylan and Ben both love trees, but while Dylan proves his dedication by living on a small platform high above the forest floor, Ben would prefer to chop down Dylan's tree and build a home for a family. Who's to say whose position is more valid? Actors Tricia Helfer, Tahmoh Penikett, Brendan Fletcher, Babz Chula, Jillian Fargey, and Scott McNeil all lend their talents to a project that proves protecting our environment is never as easy as black and white. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

This animated adventure based on the Candy Land board game follows little Jib Gingerbread as he travels away from home for the first time on the day of the Sweet Celebration when all of Candy Land celebrates the new tasty candies that crop up that year. Lord Licorice, however, has plans to turn Candy Land into Licorice Land and the only one who can stop him is Jib. ~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

America's favorite teenage canine-led crime fighters earn a second shot at the big screen in this sequel to the hit comedy Scooby-Doo. The reunited Mystery Inc. team -- Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard), and Scooby-Doo (voice of Neil Fanning) -- return to their hometown of Coolsville as heroes when a local criminology museum offers an exhibition of the many ghostly disguises used by villains they've subdued over the years. However, their warm welcome is not long-lived; mean-spirited television reporter Heather Jasper-Howe (Alicia Silverstone) has aired a series of stories calling the team's intelligence and bravery into question, and even worse, a number of the weird creature costumes on display in the museum are coming to life and wrecking havoc on the people of Coolsville. Some of the clues seem to point to Old Man Wickles (Peter Boyle), whose attempts to pose as the Black Knight Ghost were foiled by the Mystery Machinists in the past, but is he looking for revenge or just a red herring? And what is Velma supposed to do about Patrick Wisely (Seth Green), a curator at the museum who's warm for her helmet-haired form? Scooby-Doo 2 also co-stars Tim Blake Nelson and features a cameo appearance from American Idol star Ruben Studdard. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Under Goku's guidance, Goten and Trunks attempt to undergo the Fusion process. In the Supreme Kai's world, Goku prepares to be the first to extricate the fable Z Sword (shades of King Arthur!), thereby arming himself against Majin Buu. Meanwhile, Buu and Babidi continue to cut a swath of destruction across the world in search of Goten, Trunks and Piccolo. This episode made its American TV debut on September 23, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

A rogue star threatens the very existence of New Namek and the only hope for the planet is Goku and his friends in this feature entry in the popular DragonBall Z anime series. The Big Gete Star is closing in on New Namek, and as Goku and friends struggle to come up with a defense plan, an army of Cycolpian Guards descends upon the unsuspecting Namekians. As if the invading force wasn't enough to deal with, Goku soon learns that his old nemesis Cooler may be the driving force behind the surprise invasion. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

This animated cable-TV special deftly illustrates the pitfalls of our over-litigous society. The "hero" of the piece is 6-year-old Anton Stingley, who awakens on Christmas morning to discover that Santa Claus has apparently ignored his 16-page, 600-item gift list, and has instead given Anton a single, solitary orange. Egged on by sourpuss lawyer Studpustle, Anton takes Santa to court, suing him for "breach of contract." The disillusioned old elf vows never to deliver another Christmas present--leaving it up to a chastened Anton to save the day. Based on the award-winning 1998 children's book written by Don Gillmor and illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay, The Christmas Orange originally aired December 9, 2002, as part of the ABC Family Channel's "25 Days of Christmas". ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

With the original Japanese telecast of "Goku. . .Super Saiyan" on November 7 1990, DragonBall Z's 27-episode "Namek Saga" came to an end. Arriving on Nemek after innumerable delays, Goku summons his new-found powers to defeat Recoome. Two of the villain's cohorts, Burter and Jeice, launch a counterattack against Goku. The astonishing results lead Vegeta to conclude that Goku has graduated to the lofty position of Super Saiyan--something to which Vegeta has long aspired, and is now summarily denied him. "Goku. . .Super Saiyan" was first seen in America on May 23 1998. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The battle between Vegeta and Zarbon heats up as Vegeta reveals his enhanced powers. But Zarbon likewise has a trick or two up his sleeve, and it is Vegeta who loses the fight--or so it seems. And in the domain of King Kai, the spirits of the departed Team members try to pass their first test by capturing the elusive chimpanzee Bubbles. Originally broadcast in Japan on June 27 1990, "Zarbon Transformed" was first aired in America on November 1 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Awakening in the revitalization chamber, Vegeta grabs six Dragon Balls and escapes from Frieza. His flight is interrupted by a skirmish with Krillin--and another confrontation with the ubiquitous Zarbon. And in the domain of King Kai, the spirits of the departed team warriors hone their battle skills by engaging one another in combat. First seen in Japan on August 1 1990, "Vegeta Revived!" aired in America on November 8 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

With a final burst of strength, Tien tries to destroy the rampaging Nappa. With the outcome of the battle leaning in favor of the Saiyans, Vegeta calls a three-hour "time out". This provides Goku the opportunity to arrive on earth in time for the "moment of truth." While awaiting his confrontation with Goku, Nappa whimsically destroys several Earthly battle vehicles. Originally seen in Japan on November 1, 1989, "Tien Goes All Out!" made its American TV debut on February 22, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Selected to do battle against the tiny but vicious Saibaman, Tien emerges victorious. It is then Yamcha's turn to take on five of the little nemeses. A tragedy ensues, prompting a retaliation from Krillin. The final confrontation pits the surviving Team members against their original foes, Vegeta and Nappa, with Nappa assuming the upper hand. Originally telecast in Japan on October 18, 1989, "The Sabaimen Strike" made its American TV debut on February 8, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

His training completed, Goku steels himself for his return to earth -- and his subsequent take-no-prisoners battle with the Saiyan. Meanwhile, the evil Nappa and Vegeta begin their reign of terror and destruction. It is up to Gohan and Piccolo to half the two villains in their tracks, but first the other members of Dragon Ball Team must also take decisive action. "A Black Day for Planet Earth" originally aired in Japan on September 27, 1989; its American TV premiere occured on January 14, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide