KIDS VIDEO.Disney has another winner on its hands. ``Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World,'' arriving on video Aug. 25, continues the story of the American Indian American Indian or Native American or Amerindian or indigenous American Any member of the various aboriginal peoples of the Western Hemisphere, with the exception of the Eskimos (Inuit) and the Aleuts. princess who fell in love with a white man. Now home in England, John England, John, 1786–1842, Irish Roman Catholic churchman in America, b. Cork. He studied, was ordained, and ministered to several parishes in Co. Cork. Smith has been accused of treason and faces death, but after he escapes, the king turns to the matter of defeating the Americans and claiming the land for England. But it is John Rolfe This article is about the Virginia colonist. For other uses, see John Rolfe. John Rolfe (c. 1585 – 1622) was one of the early English settlers of North America. who convinces him not to battle the savages until he meets with their chief. The king dispatches Rolfe to bring the chief back to Britain but it is Pocahontas who decides to go to England in his place. Irene Bedard reprises REPRISES. The deductions and payments out of lands, annuities, and the like, are called reprises, because they are taken back; when we speak of the clear yearly value of an estate, we say it is worth so much a year ultra reprises, besides all reprises. 2. her role of the spirited teen, Russell Means is back as Chief Powhaten, David Ogden Stiers David Ogden Stiers (born October 31, 1942) is an American character actor, voice actor and musician, most noted for his role in the television sitcom M*A*S*H, and the science fiction drama The Dead Zone. again plays Gov. Ratliffe, Michelle St. John returns as Nakoma, along with Flit, Meeko and Percy. Several new characters are introduced in this sequel including Billy Zane as the dashing British diplomat Rolfe, Jean Stapleton as his kindly housekeeper Mrs. Jenkins and Donal Gibson, real-life brother of Mel Gibson, in the role of Smith. Five new songs are introduced including ``Where Do I Go From Here?'' and ``What a Day in London!'' And Disney has spared no expense in re-creating a breathtaking 1600s England, complete with cobblestone streets, lush greenery and colorful costumes. This sequel to the 1995 film completes the Pocahontas story. Viewers will enjoy the young woman's English adventures, her new love interest and the appearance of a friend from the past. Our rating: Three Stars - Nancy Hewitt Stirring the pot: Disney has also released its 1985 animated feature ``The Black Cauldron'' ($26.99; one hour, 20 minutes) whose failure at the box office put the chill on animation projects until it heated up in 1989 with ``the Little Mermaid.'' This sword and sorcery This article is about a fantasy sub-genre. For information on the game company, see Sword & Sorcery. Sword and Sorcery (S&S) is a fantasy subgenre generally characterized by swashbuckling heroes engaged in exciting and violent conflicts. tale was aimed at kids who were gaga ga·ga adj. Informal 1. Silly; crazy. 2. Completely absorbed, infatuated, or excited: They were gaga over the rock group's new album. 3. Senile; doddering. over ``Star Wars,'' complete with a farm boy, actually a pig boy in this case, who's called upon to save the world. The plot's a little confusing, and there are no catchy songs, but some of the animation is quite lively. (Director Tim Burton was one of the animators). ``The Black Cauldron'' isn't for the little ones, but the 8-and-older crowd should enjoy it. Our rating: Three Stars - Rob Lowman |
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