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    Wallace & Gromit's World Of Invention

    Featured In Issue 167, May/June 2012

    Picture3.5
    Sound3.5
    WSR Score5
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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    32177
    (MPAA Rating):
    Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $14.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    175
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    A
    (Theatrical Year):
    2010
    (Theatrical Release):
    No
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    Yes
    (Disc Release Date):
    03/13/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Ed Davies & Roger Power
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    DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    From Aardman Animations, see beloved British inventor Wallace and his loyal friend Gromit in their return to the television screen in this six-part BBC1 TV series, Wallace is featured as host introducing viewers to a number of amazing, real-world contraptions shown as live action. Set in the basement of 62 West Wallaby Street, they take an enthusiastic look at some real-life cracking contraptions, from gadgets that help around the home to the mind-boggling world of space travel and much more in between. The six episodes are entitled: "Home Sweet Home," "Getting From A To B," "Nature Knows Best," "Reach For The Sky," "Better Safe Than Sorry," and "Come To Your Senses." This is a fabulous look at the impact that technological invention will have on mankind's future. (Gary Reber)

    Special features include Build Your Own Cracking Contraptions—"Upside-Down-O-Scope" (HD 04:54), "Wind-Powered Sprinkler" (HD 06:42), "Atmospheric Railway" (HD 06:06), "Fin Ray Grabber" HD 06:32), "Spy Camera" (HD 06:24), and "Air Rocket" (HD 07:22).

    The 1.78:1 1080p AVC picture exhibits varied source material, including the classic Wallace & Gromit stop-motion claymation animation and live action stock and archival footage. Some of this archival material is sourced from 16 mm and 8 mm film, which exhibits grain and artifacts. The Wallace & Gromit presentation segments are nicely resolved and nearly as sharp as some of their feature films. The contemporary narrative and presentations are nicely produced with good resolution and clarity, as well as natural color rendering. Overall, this is a wonderful educational presentation that will absolutely delight both young people and adults. (Gary Reber)

    The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is comprised of mostly narrative and occasional interview segments. Thus, surround envelopment is not a strong point here, though, the background music sounds nicely spatial. The Wallace & Gromit presentation segments feature effective directionalization of sound effects, and fidelity is excellent. Overall, the sonics effectively support the educational purpose of this wonderful BBC1 television series. (Gary Reber)

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