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Re: new 20K animated

From: rick walter <rick1walter~at~comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 18:52:03 -0700
To: "Jules Verne Forum" <jvf~at~gilead.org.il>

Brian--
Sounds interesting, but where's it available from? I couldn't find it at
Amazon. Do you have any further information--ISBN, etc.?

Best, Rick Walter in Albuquerque.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Taves" <btav~at~loc.gov>
To: "jvforum" <jvf~at~math.technion.ac.il>
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:02 PM
Subject: new 20K animated


>
> I recently picked up a DVD issued last year by DIC of a new animated
> version of 20K. I have to say it is the best version, by far, in that
> medium I have seen. It simulataneously makes the story accessible to
> children while preserving the purity of Verne's narrative and harshness of
> characterization and situation. This despite the fact there is a girl in
> it--which will put off some of you before you even know how she fits in,
> although I'll maintain that her insertion into the narrative ideally
> serves the needs of the intended audience. Highly recommended, about 75
> minutes, not to be confused with other animated versions, such as
> Hanna-Barbera.
>
>
> Brian Taves
> Email: btav~at~loc.gov
>
>
> Disclaimer--All opinions expressed are my own.
>
>
>
>
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