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Directors: Bert Felstead
Producers: David Hand
Format: PAL
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
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Studio: Carlton
DVD Release Date: 28 July 2003
Run Time: 70 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4 customer reviews
ASIN: B00009W35E
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 110,565 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)
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- #8442 in DVD & Blu-ray > Children & Family

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Welcome to Animaland, a collection of nine animated adventures set in an enchanted make-believe wood, created by renowned Disney artist David Hand. The characters include Ginger Nutt the Squirrel, Chester the Cat, Zimmy the Lion, Loopy Hare and Boko the Parrot.

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A must for animation buffs and film historians

ByTrevor WillsmerHALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERon 9 September 2006

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David Hand's Animaland cartoons are an interesting historical oddity with a lot going for them despite their problems. Part of the Rank Organisation's attempts to build a post-war British film empire when the UK briefly banned all American films in 1948 to boost the local industry (which explains the proud boast `Made in Cookham-on-Thames' on the end credits), they boast some fine animation but fall down on plot and characters. Somehow occasional stars red squirrel Ginger Nutt and his girlfriend seem such close relatives to Chip `n' Dale and Thumper that the very, very well spoken received English pronunciation just seems plain wrong. Ginger's also not a particularly memorable character, so the cartoons that rely more on spot gags than plots fare better. But the animation is certainly lavish, as you might expect from the codirector of Bambi and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Before UPA introduced the minimalist/economy of line concept that would lead to TV's limited animation techniques, these boast detailed backgrounds and rich, warm colors (even though the DVD transfers are clearly a few generations away from the originals). Nearly all of them have something going for them: 'The Cuckoo' boasts a wondrously vivid dream sequence in monochromatic color that's a close cousin to Dumbo's `Elephants on Parade', 'The Ostrich' finds itself falling in love with and becoming a hieroglyphic, 'The Platypus' has some wonderful animation in and under a stream and in 'The House Cat' a kitten's imagination turns a curtain ring into a tiny man in a bath-towel to torment. Probably more for animation aficionados than general audiences, but certainly of interest.

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Beautiful creations from Cookham-on-Thames

ByLord Syredon 25 December 2013

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My recent visit to Cookham, parking just outside Moor Hall, reminded me of these wonderful cartoons. Not as anarchically funny as Warners or MGM efforts but quietly pastoral in a true British style. The fact that the characters speak with unexpected English accents adds a charm and wry amusement to the experience. They are certainly great for younger children and the history of this ill-fated attempt to create a British canon of theatrical shorts is fascinating. There was another series of ten films, Musical Paintbox, which explored the British regions and their folklore. I would love to see these restored too - I have seen a couple enterprisingly screened on BBC2 about twenty years ago. "Made in Cookham-upon-Thames" it said at the end! "What"? I exclaimed!

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At last uncut and unexpurgated...

ByR. A. Catonon 6 September 2004

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Animaland. The generic title for a series of cartoons made for Rank in Great Britain by David Hand (supervising director of "Snow White" and "Bambi"). Apparently it was thought that all but four of these titles were lost until another five turned up in an odd lot sale; They make interesting viewing because of the immense difference between this homegrown British product and the stuff coming from MGM, Warners and of course Disney at this time. I first came upon some of these cartoons on 8mm from Walton Films who issued quite a few in 200 ft (6 minute sound)cutdowns, but it is a pleasure to see them complete and in sparkling quality.
At the price I can recommend them wholehearedly as cartoons that you can show to young children with no fears about inappropriate content, no "hidden" gags for the adults, just good clean fun for all. (I've just thought of a gag at the climax of "The House Cat" that some may think a little off but trust me the toddlers won't understand that one)
Everyone should see these...they are of great interest and consummate charm. And they are BRITISH.

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Good British cartoons

ByALF LEEKon 7 August 2013

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Enchanting cartoon stories featuring likeable animal characters, made in the late 40s/ early 50s & superbly animated. Great for Kids & adults alike.

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A fascinating glimpse into a nearly forgotten animated world.

ByJoe Ekaitis: Gray Haired Geekon 25 November 2007 - Published on Amazon.com

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A film archivist in Burbank, California named Ken Kramer bought several reels of movie film, paying $50 to the guy who was selling them just to get rid of him. The haul was mostly movie trailers. Then, he struck pure cinematic gold. Four of the reels contained a series of theatrical cartoons that were thought to have been lost forever. The 9 cartoons had the look and feel of vintage 1940s Disney with a liberal splash of Looney Tunes lunacy. Each was identified as "A David Hand ANIMALAND Cartoon".

A phone call to Leonard Maltin revealed David Hand to be the same David Hand who was Walt Disney's supervising director of the animated features "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Bambi". After progressing as far as he could in the enforced anonymity of the Disney studios, Hand was lured to England by J. Arthur Rank to establish a similar animation studio on the British Isles. The "Animaland" cartoons were released theatrically in Europe but could never find an American distributor, possibly because of pressure from Warner Bros., MGM, Columbia Pictures and Hand's former employer, one Walter Elias Disney, all of whom had their own thriving animation divisions.

When the Rank Organisation closed Hand's studio, the fate of the "Animaland" cartoons remained a mystery for the past 50 years. Hand returned to the USA and turned his back on animation. He spent most of the rest of his career producing industrial training films. In Europe, 4 "Animaland" cartoons eventually turned up and were released on home video overseas. They were thought to be the ONLY extant specimens.

Flash forward to Ken Kramer's incredible find. The 9 cartoons are, to date, the biggest collection from the series. The good news is that David Hand's son, David Hale Hand, agreed to their release on home video in the USA. Since David Hale Hand owns the American rights to his father's work, there are even plans for an animated feature film starring the cast of the "Animland" cartoons.

Many of the cartoons feature Ginger Nutt, a fiery red squirrel who's easily as cute as Thumper the rabbit from "Bambi" but can be intimidating enough to fend off the 3 forest troublemakers Corny Crow, Dusty Mole and Loopy Hare. Ginger Nutt's love interest is a female squirrel named Hazel. The rest of the cartoons are one-shots with obbligatory production numbers about such species as the cuckoo, the duck-billed platypus, the ostrich, the lion and the house cat.

Anyone who enjoys classic Disney and Warner animation won't be able to stop watching these cartoons. They offer a glimpse into another cartoon world located somewhere between Disney's unrelenting cuteness and Warner Bros. Looney Tune madness. There's also a sense of sadness of what might have been, had David Hand been able to continue the series.

Thanks to this collection, Animaland will always be around, waiting for animation aficionados to pay a visit.

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Virtually unknown in the U.S., and it's a shame

ByGrouchoMarxiston 8 October 2007 - Published on Amazon.com

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I first saw some of Hand's "Animaland" cartoons on a classic cartoon program that airs on cable every Saturday morning, and was completely enchanted. Apparently, Hand had worked for Disney, and when he went out on his own, the wonderful feature cartoons he created were not shown in the U.S., although popular in his native England. (My assumption is that megalomaniac Disney had a hand -- no pun intended -- in that.) Some of these beautiful cartoons were lost for over 50 years. Now that they have been rediscovered, "Animaland" and its creator will receive, albeit very late, the veneration in the U.S. that they and he so richly deserve...at least that's my hope.

If you are a fan of "Bambi"-era Disney cartoons (Hand was supervising director on "Bambi"), pop in this DVD, sit back, and enjoy Ginger Nutt and his friends...and hearken back to a more innocent time.

There is a brief biography of Hand included on the DVD; I'll admit that, in my hurry to rave over "Animaland," I've not yet watched it. So if any of my information about Hand is incorrect, I apologize...and will correct it soon enough!

Cutest movie!

ByB. McGillon 27 February 2009 - Published on Amazon.com

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This is the sweetest collection of old cartoons my kids & I have ever seen. Been searching for a copy of our own ever since the libraries copy became worn out. They are too old for cartoons now, but we all still enjoy it very much!

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A fascinating glimpse into a nearly forgotten animated world

ByJoe Ekaitis: Gray Haired Geekon 14 May 2005 - Published on Amazon.com

A film archivist in Burbank, California named Ken Kramer bought several reels of movie film, paying $50 to the guy who was selling them just to get rid of him. The haul was mostly movie trailers. Then, he struck pure cinematic gold. Four of the reels contained a series of theatrical cartoons that were thought to have been lost forever. The 9 cartoons had the look and feel of vintage 1940s Disney with a liberal splash of Looney Tunes lunacy. Each was identified as "A David Hand ANIMALAND Cartoon".

A phone call to Leonard Maltin revealed David Hand to be the same David Hand who was Walt Disney's supervising director of the animated features "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Bambi". After progressing as far as he could in the enforced anonymity of the Disney studios, Hand was lured to England by J. Arthur Rank to establish a similar animation studio on the British Isles. The "Animaland" cartoons were released theatrically in Europe but could never find an American distributor, possibly because of pressure from Warner Bros., MGM and Hand's former employer, one Walter Elias Disney, all of whom had their own thriving animation divisions.

When the Rank Organisation closed Hand's studio, the fate of the "Animaland" cartoons remained a mystery for the past 50 years. Hand returned to the USA and turned his back on animation. He spent most of the rest of his career producing industrial training films. In Europe, 4 "Animaland" cartoons eventually turned up and were released on home video overseas. They were thought to be the ONLY extant specimens.

Flash forward to Ken Kramer's incredible find. The 9 cartoons are, to date, the biggest collection from the series. The good news is that David Hand's son, David Hale Hand, agreed to their release on home video in the USA. Since David Hale Hand owns the American rights to his father's work, there are even plans for an animated feature film starring the cast of the "Animaland" cartoons.

Many of the cartoons feature Ginger Nutt, a fiery red squirrel who's easily as cute as Thumper the rabbit from "Bambi" but can be intimidating enough to fend off the 3 forest troublemakers Corny Crow, Dusty Mole and Loopy Hare. Ginger Nutt's love interest is a female squirrel named Hazel. The rest of the cartoons are one-shots with obbligatory production numbers about such species as the cuckoo, the duck-billed platypus, the ostrich, the lion and the house cat.

Anyone who enjoys classic Disney and Warner animation won't be able to stop watching these cartoons. The most fascinating thing about the cartoons is that they offer a glimpse into another cartoon world located somewhere between Disney's unrelenting cuteness and Warner Bros. madness. There's also a sense of sadness of what might have been, had David Hand been able to continue the series.

If you think this collection would make a great gift for your favorite vintage cartoon fan, think again. You'd better pick up 2 copies, for yourself and for the lucky recipient.

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