Tuesday DVD/Blu-ray Round-UP

Which movie will dominate DVD and Blu-ray sales today -- Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure or Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs? Ice Age has an advantage in that it was a major theatrical release, but it wasn't nearly as good as the previous two movies in the franchise. Still, kids like movies about talking animals, and this one even includes a bunch of scary dinos in an underground world, so the movie will be a hit among kids who are into dino movies. My guess is that both titles will generate lots of money this week and in the coming holiday season. Considering that both the Tinker Bell and Ice Age franchises also offer corresponding toys and merchandise available in most stores that carry such items, the DVD or Blu-ray versions of these movies make great gifts for kids or families and can be paired with character merchandise to create a themed gift at varying price levels. Also, both titles are available in a Blu-ray combo pack which includes the DVD, so you can't go wrong there.

Also out on DVD/Blu-ray today:

• Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1960s Vol. 2 (Compare Prices): Remember those oldies but goodies, like Porky Pig, The Jetsons, and Tom & Jerry? This collection contains some favorites that are great for reliving fond memories or sharing childhood favorites with your own kids.
• Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Vol. 2 (Compare Prices): Ah yes, I remember The Hair Bear Bunch. This collection features them plus other famous cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny/Road Runner and Grape Ape.

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