Hoodwinked, the surprise box office hit from Kanbar Ent. and The Weinstein Co., arrives on home video today. The CG-animated, comical take on the classic Brothers Grimm fable of Little Red Riding Hood is joined on retail shelves by the sixth season of FOX’s long-running primetime toon, King of the Hill, which recently got a new lease on life when the network ordered an eleventh season.
Written and directed by Cory Edwards, Todd Edwards and Tony Leech, Hoodwinked centers on a band of creatures investigating a domestic disturbance at Grandma’s famous cottage. As the investigation unfolds, the story is told from the various perspectives of a karate-kicking Red, a smart-aleck wolf, a goofy Woodsman and a thrill-seeking Granny. Hollywood talent lending their voices to the film include Glenn Close, Jim Belushi, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Anderson, Andy Dick and hip-hop artist Xzibit. A sequel titled Hood vs. Evil is currently in the works.
The Hoodwinked DVD features commentary by the film’s writers and directors, five deleted and extended scenes, a How to Make an Animated Film featurette with producers Sue Bea Montgomery and David K. Lovegren, and a music video for the song “Critters Have Feelings.” The film is available in widescreen and full-screen versions and lists for $29.95.
King of the Hill Season Six is a three-disc set containing all 21 episodes from the 2001-2002 run. Mike Judge, the twisted mind behind Beavis & Butt-Head, and Greg Daniels co-created this relatively wholesome family series that chronicles the adventures of Texas propane salesman Hank Hill and his loveably goofy family and friends. The sixth season offers such noteworthy episodes as ‘Bobby Goes Nuts,’ ‘Beer and Loathing,’ ‘Tankin’ it to the Streets,’ ‘Returning Japanese,’ ‘Unfortunate Son’ and ‘My Own Private Rodeo.’ The Fox Home Entertainment release carries a suggested retail price of $39.98.
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