by A.L.Smith

Created on: November 20, 2009

The hottest new animation DVD will make a great Christmas gift for any young movie lover on your list. Not only are animated DVDs a great gift for children, they make a wonder family gift as well. Presented on their own, or included in a gift basket, animated movies are always a big hit.

Some of the hottest animated DVDs this year are:

A Christmas Carol

Adapted from the classical Charles Dickens novel, the movie is directed by Robert Zemeckisand stars the hilarious Jim Carey as Scrooge. This animated DVD is a definite must see for the holiday season.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

An adorable movie centered around a town named Chewsandswallows where it rains food. Taken from the children's book, of the same name, written by Judi Barrett. This delicious movie stars the voices of Bill Hader and Anna Faris. An endearing comedy the whole family will enjoy.

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

The third installment in the Ice Age series. For every child who has enjoyed the first two movies, this is a must have Christmas gift. This time around, Manny and the herd discover a lost world of ferociously funny dinosaurs. Staring the reoccurring voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary, Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a prehistoric laugh a minute.

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Carl Fredericksen, and old man with a dream of adventure, ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies it away. On his adventure he meets Dug, a dog with the ability to speak thanks to his translating collar. Staring the voices of Ed Asner as Carl and Christopher Plummer as Charles Muntz. Jordan Nagaiis the voice of Russell, the young stow away in Carl's floating house. Children would love to see this DVD floating under the tree this Christmas.

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Easily one of the best of the Barbie movies. "All for one and one for all" is definitely the theme through out this movie. The movie sends the message to girls of all ages, that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Lovely music and colourful scenery weaves this enchanting story together. Kelly Sheridan lends her voice once again to the character of Barbie. A great gift for the Barbie girl on your list.

The hottest new animated DVDs make a great Christmas present for both boys and girls. They are usually available at most major retailers and are reasonable priced.

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