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Where the Wild Things Are

Nine-year-old Max runs away from home and sails across the open sea. There, he becomes the king of a wondrous land inhabited by giant, furry monsters – but ruling may not be as easy as it seems! Maurice Sendak’s acclaimed classic about the joys and wonders of childhood has been transformed into a magical and visually stunning film by director Spike Jonze.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

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Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue

Paws to the Rescue! – An Unexpected Adventure is a 2024 animated film that follows the surprising journey of two very different pets: Molly, a refined pedigree dog, and Pelle, a wild stray cat. When they get separated from their family amidst the chaos of moving, they must work together to find their way back home. Along the way, they encounter a variety of funny and unique animals who help them realize that their worlds may not be as different as they first thought.

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The Wild Robot

An epic adventure follows robot ROZZUM unit 7134, more familiarly known as Roz. When the robot is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island, she must learn to adapt to the harsh environment and build relationships with the island’s animals. Eventually, she becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling.

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Ricky Rapper and Cool Wendy

Risto Räppääjä and Nelli Nuudelipää head to an island where Elvi Räppääjä works as the hostess of a holiday resort. They are joined by Venla, a little older than Risto and Nelli, with her father Uolevi Horsmaniemi. Venla’s arrival complicates Risto and Nelli’s relationship, as Nelli begins to enjoy Venla’s company more and more. At the same time, old friends Pakastaja-Elvi and Uolevi start getting closer to each other.

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

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Risto Räppääjä ja polkupyörävaras

Summer vacation has just begun. To celebrate, Rauha Räppääjä and Lennart Lindberg decide to go on a holiday trip. During their absence, strict Aunt Elvi is left in charge of Risto Räppääjä and Nelli Nuudelipää. Luckily, Risto receives a brand-new bicycle as a consolation—but it mysteriously disappears soon after. Risto and Nelli set off together to find the bike, kicking off an exciting adventure.

No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray.

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Risto Räppääjä

Risto the Rapper is a drumming and rapping boy who lives with his aunt Rauha. Risto and Rauha find themselves in the most peculiar adventures, even though they try to lead a perfectly ordinary, peaceful life. The film won a Jussi Award for Best Music.

Pentujengi ja joulupentu elokuvan juliste.

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Santa Buddies

When Puppy Paws, the fun-loving son of Santa Paws, gets bored, he finds Budderball on Santa’s naughty list and figures he’s just the dog to show him how to be an ordinary pup. When the magical Christmas Icicle starts to melt however, and the world begins to forget the true meaning of the season, it’s up to Puppy Paws and his newfound Buddies to journey back to the North Pole and save Christmas.

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Transformers One

Transformers One (2024) is the first fully computer-animated Transformers movie, telling the origin story of Optimus Prime (formerly Orion Pax) and Megatron (formerly D-16). Before becoming enemies, they were close friends, but a growing conflict between them led to the creation of the Autobots and Decepticons, marking a turning point in Cybertron’s history.

The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the fight for justice. Its voice cast includes Chris Hemsworth as Optimus and Brian Tyree Henry as Megatron.

Transformers One is part of the Transformers film series, but it stands alone as an origin story, focusing on Optimus Prime and Megatron’s early lives before their iconic rivalry. The movie deepens the characters’ backstories and Cybertron’s lore. While it is a self-contained story, it connects to the broader Transformers universe, which has mostly featured live-action films in the past.

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Despicable Me 4

The movie continues the fun adventures of the Gru family and the Minions, delivering action and comedy. This time, the story introduces Gru’s son, Gru Junior, who brings even more chaos to the family. Gru’s arch-nemesis, Maxime Le Mal, and his girlfriend, Valentina, force the entire family to go on the run.

The film is directed by Chris Renaud and features English voice talents such as Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig. The Finnish voice cast includes well-known names like Ville Haapasalo and Katja Aakkula.

If you enjoyed the previous installments, this sequel offers a familiar blend of warm family dynamics, humor, and the Minions’ crazy energy!

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The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute offers a new interpretation of the classic Nutcracker story. The film combines traditional ballet, fairy tales, and fantasy elements, while also incorporating musical moments, and is particularly aimed at families and children.
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The film’s main character is a young girl named Maria, who faces several challenges in the lead-up to Christmas. She longs for an escape from her everyday life and finds herself in a magical world, where she discovers that her toy, the Nutcracker, is actually a real prince who has been turned into a toy by the evil Mouse Queen’s curse. Along the way, Maria encounters magical creatures and embarks on an adventure in an enchanting world filled with danger and magic.

The story follows the traditional Nutcracker plot but introduces new elements, such as the magic flute, which plays a crucial role in the film’s storyline. The flute has special significance, helping Maria and the Nutcracker in their quest to save the kingdom and break the curse of the evil queen.
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The film highlights Christmas themes such as courage, friendship, love, and hope. Through the fantasy and fairy-tale world, the film brings the classic Nutcracker story to life, while adding exciting new elements and visually stunning animation. Music is a key part of the film, with beautiful musical performances that enhance its magical atmosphere.

The Nutcracker and the Magic Flute is a heartwarming and visually captivating animated film, perfect for the whole family to watch during the Christmas season.