James and the giant peach
(DVD) 

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Contributors
Leeves, Jane. Actor
Postlethwaite, Pete Actor
Dreyfuss, Richard Actor
Callow, Simon, 1949- Actor
Sarandon, Susan, 1946- Actor
Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2010].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 79 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
Status
On Shelf
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Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [2010].
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
786936799446

Notes

General Note
Based on the beloved children's book by Roald Dahl.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1996.
General Note
Special features: Production featurette ; "Good news" music video [performed by Randy Newman] ; Theatrical trailer ; Tim Burton's The nightmare before Christmas trailer ; Sneak peeks.
Restrictions on Access
Classroom use may be subject to licensing restrictions.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Stan Webb ; director of photography, Pete Kozachik and Hiro Narita ; music, Randy Newman.
Participants/Performers
Miriam Margolyes, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Terry, Jane Leeves, Richard Dreyfuss, Simon Callow, Susan Sarandon.
Description
After the daring rescue of a spider, a young boy named James gains possession of some magic crocodile tongues. When James spills them in the garden, out sprouts an enormous peach! Climbing inside, he meets an astonishing cast of characters and embarks on a magical odyssey full of thrills and adventure.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG; for some frightening images.
System Details
DVD, widescreen (1.66:1) presentation, enhanced for 16x9 televisions, Disney's FastPlay; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound; NTSC, region 1.
Language
English, French or Spanish dialogue with French and Spanish subtitles and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Action
cc 2020-05-23 JD
Awards
Academy Award Nomination 1996 Music (Original Musical or Comedy Score).

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Leeves, J., Postlethwaite, P., Dreyfuss, R., Callow, S., Sarandon, S., Selick, H., Kirkpatrick, K., Roberts, J., Blum, S., Di Novi, D., Burton, T., & Dahl, R. (2010). James and the giant peach . Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jane. Leeves et al.. 2010. James and the Giant Peach. Burbank, CA: Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jane. Leeves et al.. James and the Giant Peach Burbank, CA: Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2010.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Leeves, J., Postlethwaite, P., Dreyfuss, R., Callow, S., Sarandon, S., Selick, H. and Kirkpatrick, K. et al (2010). James and the giant peach. Burbank, CA: Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Leeves, Jane., et al. James and the Giant Peach Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 2010.

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