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The Iron Giant
Airs on Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 PM
<img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004UGAV.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" align="right" vspace="10" hspace="10">In October of 1957, America had plenty to be worried about. Rock ’n’ roll. Television. The bomb. And on the fourth day of that month, the Soviets successfully launched the first manmade satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. The space race had officially begun. The Cold War just got colder. People were unsure about their neighbors, even questioning their friends.
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine, Annie Hughes (voice of JENNIFER ANISTON) is just worried about putting supper on the table for herself and her nine-year-old son, Hogarth (voice of ELI MARIENTHAL). A single mother holding down a job at the local diner, Annie has her hands full with Hogarth—headstrong and imaginative, always on the lookout for the latest attempted takeover by mutant aliens or subversive invaders. So when a local fisherman comes into the diner with a tall tale about a huge metal man falling into the sea, the only one to pay him much attention is Hogarth, who sets out exploring to find the enormous robot. What he does find is a 50-foot giant with an insatiable appetite for metal and a childlike curiosity about its new world.
Rumors of everything from an alien invasion to a Russian secret weapon bent on destroying Rockwell soon spread through the small town, prompting the arrival of government agent Kent Mansley (voiced by CHRISTOPHER McDONALD). Keeping one step ahead of Mansley, Hogarth convinces his beatnik friend Dean (voiced by HARRY CONNICK, JR.) to hide the Iron Giant (voiced by VIN DIESEL) in Dean’s junkyard.
But it isn’t long before the rumors turn into paranoia—the situation escalates and the possible destruction of Rockwell looms. Hogarth turns to his friend, the Iron Giant, who ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving the town’s residents from their own fears and prejudices.In times like these, you really find out what your friends are made of…sometimes, it’s even metal.
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Notes:
It has been a network tradition to air this movie every holiday season. This year, we're only getting one airing on Thanksgiving. No need to worry since, this year we also have the SPECIAL Edition DVD coming out. If you're interested in purchasing it, check out the Toon Zone Store (http://store.toonzone.net/), which is connected to Amazon.com (assure delievery before Christmas, and currently 30% off retail!). Yes, its a plug, so sue me.
The movie stars the voice of Vin Disel (Fast and the Furious, Chronicles of Riddick), Jennifer Aniston (Friends), Harry Connick Jr. (My Dog Skip, Basic) and directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles).
The movie has three official websites! Including one for the theatrical release (http://movies.warnerbros.com/irongiant/index.html), the DVD (http://www.warnervideo.com/irongiantdvd/), and the VHS (http://irongiant.warnerbros.com/cmp/ig_video_frame.htm).
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Comments:
This movie has been a personal favorite of mine for its emotional depth and wonderful visuals. I hope you're all able to enjoy it with your families.
The Iron Giant
Airs on Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 PM
<img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004UGAV.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" align="right" vspace="10" hspace="10">In October of 1957, America had plenty to be worried about. Rock ’n’ roll. Television. The bomb. And on the fourth day of that month, the Soviets successfully launched the first manmade satellite, Sputnik, into orbit. The space race had officially begun. The Cold War just got colder. People were unsure about their neighbors, even questioning their friends.
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine, Annie Hughes (voice of JENNIFER ANISTON) is just worried about putting supper on the table for herself and her nine-year-old son, Hogarth (voice of ELI MARIENTHAL). A single mother holding down a job at the local diner, Annie has her hands full with Hogarth—headstrong and imaginative, always on the lookout for the latest attempted takeover by mutant aliens or subversive invaders. So when a local fisherman comes into the diner with a tall tale about a huge metal man falling into the sea, the only one to pay him much attention is Hogarth, who sets out exploring to find the enormous robot. What he does find is a 50-foot giant with an insatiable appetite for metal and a childlike curiosity about its new world.
Rumors of everything from an alien invasion to a Russian secret weapon bent on destroying Rockwell soon spread through the small town, prompting the arrival of government agent Kent Mansley (voiced by CHRISTOPHER McDONALD). Keeping one step ahead of Mansley, Hogarth convinces his beatnik friend Dean (voiced by HARRY CONNICK, JR.) to hide the Iron Giant (voiced by VIN DIESEL) in Dean’s junkyard.
But it isn’t long before the rumors turn into paranoia—the situation escalates and the possible destruction of Rockwell looms. Hogarth turns to his friend, the Iron Giant, who ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving the town’s residents from their own fears and prejudices.In times like these, you really find out what your friends are made of…sometimes, it’s even metal.
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Notes:
It has been a network tradition to air this movie every holiday season. This year, we're only getting one airing on Thanksgiving. No need to worry since, this year we also have the SPECIAL Edition DVD coming out. If you're interested in purchasing it, check out the Toon Zone Store (http://store.toonzone.net/), which is connected to Amazon.com (assure delievery before Christmas, and currently 30% off retail!). Yes, its a plug, so sue me.
The movie stars the voice of Vin Disel (Fast and the Furious, Chronicles of Riddick), Jennifer Aniston (Friends), Harry Connick Jr. (My Dog Skip, Basic) and directed by Brad Bird (The Incredibles).
The movie has three official websites! Including one for the theatrical release (http://movies.warnerbros.com/irongiant/index.html), the DVD (http://www.warnervideo.com/irongiantdvd/), and the VHS (http://irongiant.warnerbros.com/cmp/ig_video_frame.htm).
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Comments:
This movie has been a personal favorite of mine for its emotional depth and wonderful visuals. I hope you're all able to enjoy it with your families.