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Lottie is the new buddy for Pooh!
October 1, 2009
The silly old bear with a great soft heart and a big tummy is now back in the latest release of “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood” penned by David Benedictus and illustrated by Mark Burgess. After getting the green signal from the Pooh trustees, Winnie the Pooh bear has got a new chum; Lottie, the Otter, a charming and pretty female who exemplifies Miss Attitude. The cartoon world is excited with the new entry of this spicy character who loves to wear pearls and wants everyone to follow the rules of life as she does. Wondering what would be its influence on our lovely, rumbly-tumbly Pooh? Well, there lies the real fun. The amazing introduction of Lottie includes enthralling activities like a swim in Robin’s bath and her great craze for cricket which is sure to attract readers from every age-group. The long awaited book, which has kept its lovers waiting for over 80-years, it to be released in October.
It occurred to the writer of the book around 20-years ago that bringing out a sequel to the first ever written book on Pooh is not such a bad idea. Thanks to his interest, and the reception from the native and foreign English publishers, the Chairman of Pooh trustees, gifted to the world a brand new, yet interesting and laugh-a-minute book circling around our hero, Pooh! The author has succeeded in maintaining excitement till the last page of the book and has not failed to maintain the tone of the writer of the first book and the father of the fluffy bear.
The new silver screen big hit featuring Winnie
September 10, 2009It’s been 35 years now when the Cinema halls had last echoed the music of Pooh humming out his tunes in his debut animated movie “Winnie the Pooh and the Honey tree”. The Disney world has planned to bring out another rocking animation movie starring this old bear with little brain but a big heart. Burny Mattinson would be seen once again as the lead story artist in this new movie which is expected to be released in the spring of 2011. Pooh has left million hearts engrossed in his silly yet loving antics.
The makers of the movie have successfully maintained the originality and essence of the original writings of the tales of Edward Bear (the name given by Winnie’s author). The good news is that the movie is to include a wonderful compilation of five stories about Winnie written by A. A. Milne. Pooh bear lovers and all those who are also excited about his amazing comeback, get ready as Pooh is back and ready to entertain you! The cartoon king John Lasseter publicly declared about the movie’s release in London. The project is aimed to target not young children, but also original fans alike. It is set to be great fun, watching Pooh’s sometimes witty, sometimes naughty, yet very cute and loving nature, filled with humor. A few new characters have also been introduced in the movie. The best part of all, is that it will be making use of water color background for the movie, retaining the essence of the original feel of the book as we watch the movie.
A sequel book after eighty long years
September 4, 2009It is indeed amazing news that Disney has now planned to release a new book featuring the honey-loving cuddly bear Winnie as a sequel to the first Pooh book by A. A. Milne. The book will hit the shelves very soon and is set to grab the attention of lovers of Pooh. Other companions of the bear, namely Eeyore, Piglet and Christopher Robin have been portrayed excellently. The author of the new book “Return to the Hundred Acre Wood”, David Benedictus has done enough justice to the original classic storyline.
Inspired by Pooh bear’s popularity, publishers have approved for the book to be translated and published into around 50-languages. The extent to which the silly old bear has influenced and attracted people across the world is obvious. Throughout his outings, Winnie has won million hearts for being a cuddly, emotional and rarely witty bear. The authors and publishers of the book have worked for twenty long years to make an effort to bring out the best sequel ever. Frequent visits to the original settings of the first book, thorough reading and examination of Milne’s book have been a great guide to Benedictus who has been successful in bringing hopefully crafting a great book with Winnie.
David Riley, director of Egmont Publishing, said: "Return to the Hundred Acre Wood is set to be a huge hit this year with children and parents alike. We are delighted to be publishing the sequel to a wonderful children’s classic, making new Winnie-the-Pooh stories available to current and future generations around the world".
New Pooh Toy - Peek-a-Pooh
May 2, 2009For all you crazy Pooh fans who would like to have everything Pooh available in the market there is some great news for you. There is a new Pooh toy available in the market and is the must-have item for the elementary school set.
Peek-a-Pooh is a tiny rubber Winnie-the-Pooh character attached to a small string. The product is the latest Pooh offering from Walt Disney and it has children very excited. The price is just $1 and can be bought from a vending machine.
But there is news that just a week after the new Peek-a-Pooh toy became a fad schools had called upon teachers to not allow children to bring such toys to school which is in keeping with school policies to not allow toys-at-school.
