November 28, 2003 - Today's featured film in our Top Animated Classics Countdown takes us sixty years beyond the previous few films to a Hawaiian island where a lonely little girl befriends a mischevious little extraterrestrial. (#15)

I know many folks are looking forward to Tuesday's 2-disc release of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (40% off at Amazon.com). Here's a peek at some of the DVD-ROM extras. On the left, you can transform yourself (or someone else) into a hideous looking pirate. On the right, explore a gallery of conceptual artwork.

Oh and you might want to check back soon for some truly scooptastic news on things to expect on the horizon of Disney DVDs.

November 27, 2003 - Happy Thanksgiving to those of you who are celebrating the holiday in America today! The Animated Classics Countdown proceeds with the 16th-highest ranked film from our forum poll. It's another film from the '40s, one whose original title was going to be The Concert Feature. (#16)

November 26, 2003 - Our UltimateDisney.com Animated Classics Countdown continues! Today's featured films were made over six decades ago, but they still move us today - the elephant who flies (#18) and the deer who cries (#17).

November 25, 2003 - We recently concluded our website forum poll to rank the best of Disney's animated classics. Over the next few weeks, we'll be counting down the films that received the most points in the UltimateDisney.com Animated Classics Countdown. Today, we profile a llama (#20) and an ape-man (#19). We'll continue the countdown with a new profile or two each weekday until we crown the most beloved animated classic, determined by ultimatedisney.com site visitors. Be sure to check back!

November 21, 2003 - There is a $5 off coupon (on a $10 or higher purchase) good for all Half.com customers: videos & DVDs at Half.com. Coupon code is HOHOHO. Also, a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to vote for your 10-20 favorite Disney animated classics on our forum - see here. The top films will be part of a daily feature over the next couple of weeks.

November 19, 2003 - Admittedly, it's been a very slow week for news. With The Santa Clause 2 and Frank & Ollie hitting store shelves yesterday, we're left with just six new Disney DVD releases for the rest of the year. Here's a look at two menus from one of the six: Freaky Friday (More info & pre-order).

November 16, 2003 - The third contest is complete and the two winners have been randomly selected. First prize winner is Laura from Arkansas, who will be receiving a Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl as her free DVD selection. Second prize winner Stephanie from North Carolina will receive a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. Thanks to all who participated, but not so much those who just copied-and-pasted entries. You can see the complete answer list, as well as all past prize winners here.

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