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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

The best-selling novel by ... for every mention of the titular rock. Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, and Fiona Shaw co-star. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Call Me Claus

As a child, Lucy ... of new songs for the occasion. Call Me Claus debuted over the TNT cable network on December 2, 2001. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Land Before Time: The Big Freeze

The seventh sequel to ... of the other films in this warm-hearted family series can expect more of the same from this new entry. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Braceface [Animated TV Series]

Debuting June 2, 2001 ... three 26-episode seasons; the Canadian run, seen on Teletoon, was broken up into six seasons of 13 episodes each. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Cats and Dogs

This talking-animal action comedy ... as well as the vocal talents of Susan Sarandon, Alec Baldwin, Jon Lovitz, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Joe Pantoliano. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Spy Kids

In this reteaming of ... used in the film's original cuts (including special effects sequences that couldn't be completed within the film's original budget). [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

No Place Like Home

After discovering an alien ... best to ferret out the truth and be the first to get undeniable proof of life on other planets. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Winning London

Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley ... way. Winning London was the Olsen twins' fifth direct-to-video feature film and appeared in stores on March 27, 2001. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Holiday in the Sun

The Olsen twins have ... this movie sustains the wholesome image of the Olsen twins, while allowing them to grow up a little bit. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Legend of the Candy Cane

In this animated story ... Legend Of The Candy Cane features the vocal talents of Florence Henderson, Ossie Davis, Tom Bosley, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Princess of Thieves

Keira Knightley stars in ... Thieves originally aired on March 11, 2001, as a part of the ABC anthology The Wonderful World of Disney. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Beethoven's 4th

The rude, crude, slobbering ... at the Newton's while Beethoven ends up at the Sedgwick estate, confusing the humans who live in both households. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Snow White: The Fairest of Them All

Shown theatrically in Europe ... Them All, and was first broadcast March 17 2002 as an episode of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Angelina Ballerina [Animated TV Series]

"A little star with ... (as Angelina). The 26 fifteen-minute Angelina Ballerina episodes were broadcast in America, courtesy of PBS, beginning May 10, 2002. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Trial of Old Drum

In the 1950s, a ... jury and a judge. Vest's climactic closing argument had better be good, or they'll be playing "Taps" for Drum. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Barbie in the Nutcracker

Through the use of ... choreographed by the director of the New York City Ballet. The orchestration is provided by the London Symphony Orchestra. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Impossible Elephant

In this comic fantasy ... his new friend has magical powers. Also released as The Incredible Elephant, The Impossible Elephant also stars Mia Sara. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

Disney's 1955 classic Lady ... adventure he was looking for, Scamp finds his thoughts returning to home and the loved ones he left behind. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Ozzie

Eight-year-old Justin Morton (Spencer ... no choice but to try and get Ozzie back "down under" using every trick and gadget he can muster. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Max Keeble's Big Move

After having been outmatched ... Move is the second feature film from Tim Hill, the nephew of famed director George Roy Hill (The Sting). [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch

With her older brother, ... a mobile home kidnap the pooch and his offspring in the interest of their experiments to clone sports-prone animals. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Recess the Movie: School's Out

Based on the popular ... School's Out was directed by Chuck Sheetz, who has helmed episodes of The Simpsons and King of the Hill. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Rembrandt: Fathers and Sons

The six-part made-for-television Artists' ... the Dancer, and Monet: Shadow and Light. The highly acclaimed series is designed for youngsters age eight and older. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Tune Buddies: The Brass

Tune Buddies is a ... to low tubas, and learn how the instruments were designed and how they're played in a variety of styles. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Tune Buddies: The Woodwinds

Tune Buddies is a ... and the other members of the woodwind family, and learn how they're played and how they came to be. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Veggie Tales: Esther - The Girl Who Became Queen

Veggie Tales is a ... the Queen of Persia. Veggie Tales proves to be an entertaining and original program for adults and children alike. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Wiggles: Toot Toot!

The Australian band The ... Wiggles and crew make learning about important things like crossing the street and healthy eating a joy for kids. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trackside Tunes

Thomas the Tank Engine, ... learn the words. Funny comedian George Carlin and actor Alec Baldwin also star as readers of exciting adventure stories. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Teletubbies: Go! Exercise with the Teletubbies

The Teletubbies urge kids ... real people participating in different forms of exercise, including firefighters, rugby players, and other real children around the world. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo's Magic Cookbook

Children are introduced to ... Headley also contribute their knowledge, skills, and talent, as they follow an amusing recipe and Elmo's wish is granted. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Adventure - The Story of Peter and the Wolf

Sesame Street goes to ... introduces preschoolers to the experience of hearing an orchestra with the help of the familiar characters from Sesame Street. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Veggie Tales: Lyle the Kindly Viking King - A Lesson in Sharing

In the Veggie Tales ... does a "High Silk Hat" routine in the style of great American musicals, and leads the audience in song. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Baby Einstein: Neighborhood Animals

From the Baby Einstein ... soundtrack. This video was released in 2001 and runs 30 minutes. The companion video is Baby Dolittle: World Animals. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Pokemon the Movie 3: Spell of the Unknown

A handful of strange ... accompanying short subject, Pikachu and Pichu, which finds the most popular Pokemon visiting the city with his new friend. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Escape From the Fiery Furnace

Every episode of Awesome ... and shows how their faith sustained them in that hour. Particular attention is paid to the story of Daniel. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: God Destroys the Tower of Babel

Every episode of Awesome ... strength from. This particular episode presents the story of the Tower of Babel, exposing the awful consequences of pride. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Jesus' Amazing Miracles

Every episode of Awesome ... from. This particular episode presents the story of Jesus and some of his miracles including the loaves and fishes. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Joshua's Awesome Victory

Every episode of Awesome ... how each story is a lesson to draw daily strength from. This particular episode presents the story of Joshua. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Lot's Amazing Adventure

Every episode of Awesome ... escape for the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The program includes a look at the fate of Lot's wife. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Moses' Great Escape

Every episode of Awesome ... from. This particular episode presents the story of Exodus, when Moses lead the people from Egypt into the wilderness. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Moses Receives the Ten Commandments

Every episode of Awesome ... Moses and his fateful meeting with God that resulted in his acquisition of the tablets bearing the Ten Commandments. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Noah's Incredible Voyage

Every episode of Awesome ... strength from. This particular episode presents the story of Noah, the man saved by God during the Great Flood. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Awesome Bible Adventures: Samson's Super Strength

Every episode of Awesome ... to draw daily strength from. This particular episode presents the story of Samson, who rose, fell, and rose again. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo's World - Birthdays, Games and More

Join Elmo and his ... More, Elmo's World: Dancing Music Books, Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More, and Elmo's World: Singing, Drawing & More. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Vacation Parties

You're Invited to Mary-Kate ... at the historic Lincoln Center for the Arts, and a skiing holiday during the Christmas season in Vail, CO. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors

This kid-friendly animated adventure ... Governor of Egypt. But the one thing Joseph prays for above all is to once again see his father. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Baby Einstein: World Animals

The Baby Einstein video ... soundtrack. This video was released in 2001 and runs 30 minutes. The companion video is Baby Dolittle: Neighborhood Animals. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Little Bear Movie

This animated feature blends ... friends, who set out to find Cub's parents. Grammy Award-winner Shawn Colvin lends her earthy vocals to the soundtrack. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Magic of Santa Claus

Two children eager for ... the children of the world by delivering their special package to Rudolph and keeping the spirit of Christmas alive. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Disney's Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

Whispers: An Elephant's Tale ... work together to improve their lives. The film features live-action footage of elephants and voice-over work from human actors. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse

This home video release ... holiday-themed short films. There is something for every member of the family on this look at Disney older efforts. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street

The popular Disney series ... the vocal work of Moonlighting's Allyce Beasley, Andrew Lawrence, and Robert Goulet, who sings the holiday standard "Jingle Bells." [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy

Thomas the Tank Engine ... Tank Engine and Friends: Percy and the Signal, and Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends: Percy Proves a Point. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart

Part of The Book ... storytelling and lesson learning. The program, based on stories and characters created by A.A. Milne, features six new songs. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Ballet For Boys

World-renowned ballet teacher Richard ... geared towards strengthening the body and mind, the areas focused on include bending, extending, rising, jumping, turning and darting. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Elmo's World - Wild Wild West!

Elmo joins a handful ... country music star Travis Tritt. Parents can continue to count on Sesame Street for consistently entertaining and educational programming. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase

Scooby-Doo and the Cyber ... available for many home game systems. Scooby fans young and old should be interested in this family friendly videotape. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Barney: Let's Go to the Zoo

This video features television ... for the children at home to join in on, as they enjoy the sights and sounds of the zoo. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Our Gang: Little Rascals Varieties

Our Gang: Little Rascals ... collection of favorite Little Rascals routines. Musically focused, the compilation features famous songs by Alfalfa, Darla, Spanky, and more. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas

This program contains several ... Percy & the Mail Train," "Percy Runs Away," "Percy and the Signal," "Percy Proves a Point," and "Percy's Promise." [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Veggie Tales: The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown

Hosted by The Pirates ... to introduce children to the basic tenets of faith and morals and how to apply them in everyday situations. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

There's No Such Thing as a Chanukah Bush, Sandy Goldstein

A young girl attempting ... release designed to teach children facing a similar dilemma to take pride in their beliefs and share them others. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Kids' Favorite Songs, Vol. 2

Big Bird and the ... classics. The fuzzy creatures from the popular kids' program guide tots through each song with their enthusiastic vocal encouragement. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Wiggles: Yule Be Wiggling

This program presents Australian ... Field. Joyous dance and music bring the spirit of the season to the young and the young at heart. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Super Grand Prix

A young racer with ... invited to participate in the famed sunset-to-sunrise Monte Carlo Grand Prix and prove his worth once and for all. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Baby Ballet

Baby Ballet is an ... on stretches and movements for beginners, and follows up with demonstrations by the dance instructor and her tiny students. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Junior Jazz

This educational program features ... young viewers to give jazz dance a try themselves, and develop an appreciation for this unique American music idiom. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Tot Tap

The instructional dance video ... utilizes music written specifically for it that emphasizes the beat - allowing children to more easily absorb the lessons. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 1

The Bee Smart Baby ... to hasten the development the earliest language skills in babies, and is recommended for viewing by parents as well. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 2

The Bee Smart Baby ... to hasten the development the earliest language skills in babies, and is recommended for viewing by parents as well. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 3

The Bee Smart Baby ... hasten the development of the earliest language skills in babies, and is recommended for viewing by parents as well. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 4

The Bee Smart Baby ... verbs to images and their printed-word appearance, maximum memorization skills can be absorbed by children four to 16 months. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder, Vol. 5

The award winning Bee ... for babies, this series is also appropriate for late talking toddlers and older toddlers with speech or developmental impediments. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Hip Hop Shop

Kids who want to ... for preteen viewers, Hip Hop Shop breaks down the latest dance styles and makes them easier for novice dancers. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

This animated feature from ... (2001) features the vocal talents of Debi Derryberry, Carolyn Lawrence, Rob Paulsen, Martin Short, Andrea Martin, and Patrick Stewart. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Balto II: Wolf Quest

The heroic half-dog/half-wolf returns ... find her. Balto II: Wolf Quest also features the voice talents of Mark Hammil, Peter MacNicol, and David Carradine. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Sesame Street: Computer Caper

Elmo and his friends ... his friends try to find out who Telly's mystery friend is, they learn more about computers and their uses. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Babyscapes: Zooper Phonics - Letter Sounds

Similar to the popular ... a child's vocabulary and encouraging reading skills. Phonics are often recommended for children with a penchant for learning visually. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Wiggles: Wiggly Wiggly World!

Australian children's performers the ... a Leaky Boat," and "I Love to Have a Dance With Dorothy" features Aussie country music legend Slim Dusty. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Wiggles: Wiggly Play Time

In this video, join ... performs 13 songs, including "Go Captain Feathersword, Ahoy!," "Get Ready to Wiggle," and "We're Dancing with Wags the Dog." [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Who Do Ewe Follow

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Who Do Ewe Trust

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Baby Newton: All About Shapes

The Baby Einstein company ... the standards parents have come to expect after the company's Baby Van Gogh, Baby Shakespeare, and Baby Mozart titles. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Easter in Bunnyland

In this animated adventure ... partner in crime, J.J. Can Flip, Bitsy, and Buck rescue the Easter Bunny in time to save the holiday? [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Fun Songs for Kids: Old MacDonald Had a Farm

This release, aimed at ... Doggy in the Window?", "The Old Grey Mare", "Three Little Pigs", "Humpty Dumpty", and "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Here's Looking at You, Kid!

The children's educational video ... play in the park with his other dog pals. This video is OK for children ages two and up. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Jungle Girl and the Lost Island of the Dinosaurs

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Horse Crazy

In this drama for ... mustang first so no harm will come to him. Horse Crazy stars Scott Subiono, Dallin Christensen, and Marvin Payne. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Tales From the Neverending Story: The Beginning

Directed by Giles Walker ... It's up to Bastian and the heroic Atreyu (Tyler Hynes) to save Fantasia and its Childlike Empress (Audrey Gardiner). [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 1

The Bee Smart Baby ... Vol. 1 introduces small children to essential verbs, linking them to images and their printed-word appearance for maximum memorization. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 2

Designed for children age ... the child should begin to absorb the definitions of the words, and may help facilitate a child's speech development. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bee Smart Baby: Action Words, Vol. 3

The Bee Smart Baby ... to images and their printed-word appearance, maximum memorization skills can be absorbed by children four months to three years. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Standard Deviants: ¿Habla Español? - Learn to Speak Spanish - Beyond the Basics

Featuring a style that ... Speak Spanish -- Beyond the Basics provides lessons on topics ranging from numbers to adjectives to months and seasons. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Miss Pattycake: Hullabaloo Zoo

Miss Pattycake is the ... the Weather Be", "Jungle Jamba", "Pattycake Praise", "I Praise You Lord with the Hands You Made", and four more. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Classical Art of Ballet: Basic Positions and Movements

Dance along with young ... basic ballet positions are explained, as well as the essential movements of plié (bending), relevé (rising), and sauter (jumping). [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Calm Baby

The soothing sound of ... relaxing sounds anywhere they choose and always have a handy tool ready for when the little ones get restless. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Stanley: Kangaroo Clean-Up

This episode of the ... to clean his room and getting some helpful ideas on the subject when he and Dennis learn about kangaroos. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Juana la Iguana: Adventuras y Pinturas

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Juana la Iguana: La Búscueda de el Dorado

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Juana la Iguana: Conociendo a los Animales

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Juana la Iguana: Historia de Piratas

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The Winslow Story Book: The Christmas Bear

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A Little Inside

The directorial debut from ... at first unable to find common ground, they gradually learn from each other and begin building a life together. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

In Desert and Wilderness

Adventure awaits two siblings ... few other African children and make their way back to civilization alone for a long-awaited reunion with their families. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Little Kicks: Fitness Workout for Kids, Vol. 1 - 100% Pure Fun

This fitness program for ... and up is designed to help kids increase flexibility, strength, and balance, as well as confidence and self discipline. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Little Polar Bear

Based on a series ... and his friends plot to crash a ship that has been stealing all the fish out of the sea. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Standard Deviants School: Human Nutrition, Module 2 - The Digestive System

Following up on the ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Standard Deviants School: American Government, Module 7 - The Congress

Whereas the sixth installment ... entry in the Standard Deviants School series comes from Cerebellum and is specially designed for classroom use by teachers. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Bug Off!

An anarchic, off-the-wallsci-fi family ... grows bleaker, Krista must find a way to save the day and bring her long-lost brother down to Earth. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Second Star to the Left

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Magic Gift of the Snowman

A brother helps her ... does what he can by telling her stories of a magical snowman and the special place where he lives. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Senor Calabaza

Halloween has come once ... out on a mission to save the local barnyard critters from what promises to be the dullest Halloween ever. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Families of the World: Families of Korea

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Cubix: The Search For Solex

Earth is in imminent ... his faithful robot vow to protect mankind at any cost in this animated sci-fi adventure for the entire family. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Hamilton Mattress

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Out of the Wilderness

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Pokemon: Season 04

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The Krew

Candace Cameron stars in ... of professionals. Some of the issues that the Krew tackles include handling strangers both on the street and online. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

War Game

Based on the children's ... young men on both sides of the conflict suddenly and unexpectedly strike up a soccer match on Christmas Day. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Nine Dog Christmas

When Santa's trusty reindeer ... a daring escape in a last ditch effort to reach the North Pole and get Christmas back on track. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Children's Bible Heroes: The New Testament

Introduce your little ones ... that allows parents to rest easily as their children witness the tales that have been passed down for generations. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Children's Bible Heroes: The Old Testament

Introduce your little ones ... Elijah, Jeremiah, and Ester in one exciting package that brings the lessons of Sunday school right into your home. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Zack Files: Season 01

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Betaville

The debut feature from ... state spend their summers. Betaville's cast features the likes of John Astin, Judge Reinhold, and soul singer Lou Rawls. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Bellflower Bunnies [Animated TV Series]

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Raggs Kids Club Band: Pawsuuup!

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Raggs Kids Club Band: Red, White and Raggs

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The Berenstain Bears: Bears out and About

The Berenstain Bears find ... a "quick start" feature, which allows children to play the disc without having to use the onscreen menu functions. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Little Drummer Boy

The classic Christmas tune ... need all of the faith and strength he can muster to fulfill his historic mission and escape to freedom. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

Serafin: La Pelicula

Serafin: La Pelicula follows ... brings together a group of kids to help find a magic star that will help save a mutual friend. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]

The Nightmare Room: Fear Games

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The Nightmare Room: Full Moon Halloween

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Hannah Montana: Pop Star Profile

From the creators of ... a boy who gives our heroine a run for her money both in the halls and on the set. [ best children's/family films - 2001 ]




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