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In 2001, a new addition to the Scooby-Doo franchise was released. Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (2001) is an animated science fiction comedy mystery film, direct-to-video like its predecessors. The plot follows Mystery Inc. as they reunite with old friend and college student Eric, who has created a computer game based on their adventures and a high-tech laser for a science fair. However, things take a dangerous turn when a ‘Phantom Virus’ emerges from the game and causes chaos on campus. The gang must investigate suspects such as Eric, Professor Kaufman, Bill, and Officer Wembley to stop the virus before someone sends them all into the game using ...

Planet of the Apes (2001) is an American science fiction adventure film directed by Tim Burton and written by William Broyles Jr., Lawrence Konner, and Mark Rosenthal. Serving as the sixth installment in the Planet of the Apes film series, it is loosely based on Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel and also acts as a remake of the 1968 movie adaptation. In 2029, Leo Davidson works closely with trained apes on the United ...

The American animated film, Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (2000), follows a group on their search for alien lifeforms at the SALF station. As they receive a loud reading that suddenly disappears, Max, Laura, and Steve pick up something strange on the radar. This leads them to a desert where the Mystery Machine takes a wrong turn into government property during a sandstorm. The van crashes in a small town after Shaggy mistakes a UFO for a turn signal. While Shaggy and Scooby-Doo stay with the van, the rest of the gang seeks help at a nearby diner. However, Shaggy and Scooby’s encounter with two aliens leaves them in panic as they seek refuge in the diner. ...

For the Birds (2000) is an American computer-animated short film from Pixar, written and directed by Ralph Eggleston. A small blue egg-shaped bird lands comfortably on a powerline, soon joined by another of its kind. The two begin to quarrel and are soon joined by 13 other birds just like them, all jostling for room. Suddenly, a large shoebill-like bird appears on a nearby power pole, interrupting the commotion with loud honks. The smaller birds mockingly mimic its appearance and sounds until the big bird attempts to join them, causing them to huddle together and whisper about it. Undeterred, the bigger bird sits ...

Chicken Run (2000) is an animated comedy film, a joint production of Pathé, Aardman Animations, and DreamWorks Animation. Set in the Yorkshire countryside, the film follows a flock of chickens living on an egg farm that resembles a prisoner-of-war camp. The farm is under the control of Mrs Tweedy and her husband, Mr Tweedy, who have no qualms about killing and eating any chicken that can no longer lay eggs. Led by the rebellious Ginger, the chickens continuously devise new escape plans but are always caught. Despite Mr Tweedy’s suspicions that they are organizing resistance, his wife dismisses his theories while becoming increasingly frustrated with their meager ...

Created by John R. Dilworth for Cartoon Network, Courage the Cowardly Dog (1999–2002) is an animated comedy horror series that follows the story of Courage, a kind but easily scared dog who was abandoned as a puppy. His parents were sent into outer space by a deranged veterinarian. He was rescued by Muriel Bagge, a friendly Scottish woman who took him in and gave him his name after their chance meeting in an alleyway. Currently, Courage lives with Muriel and her husband Eustace Bagge at an isolated farmhouse near the town of Nowhere. Eustace is a grumpy and greedy man who constantly belittles Courage with insults like ...

Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost (1999) is an American direct-to-video animated film that combines elements of supernatural horror and comedy. It is the second in a series of direct-to-video films based on the popular Scooby-Doo Saturday morning cartoons. After renowned horror writer Ben Ravencroft helps Velma Dinkley and Mystery Inc. with a case at a museum, he invites them to his hometown of Oakhaven, Massachusetts. Upon arrival, they discover that Mayor Corey has turned the town into a tourist spot centered around the ghost of Sarah Ravencroft, an ancestor of Ben’s who was believed to be a witch and executed by Puritan townspeople in 1657. ...

Join Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc gang as they encounter a range of puzzling predicaments in Scooby-Doo’s Greatest Mysteries (1998). In A Clue for Scooby Doo, our favorite canine stumbles upon a sinister seaweed-covered ghost, while in Hassle in the Castle they face off against a mysterious ship and its vanished crew. Then, witness their quick thinking as they outsmart a bank robber in Jeepers Its the Creeper. Finally, see them showcase their investigative skills on stage in The Backstage Rage. Along with his owner Shaggy and friends Velma, Daphne, and Freddie, lovable and comical Scooby-Doo leads the group through countless ...

Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island (1998), an American animated film based on the popular franchise, follows Mystery, Inc. as they embark on a new adventure. Tired of constantly unmasking human culprits, the group has split up and pursued other interests. Daphne Blake and Fred Jones have found success with a television series focused on hunting down real ghosts. Meanwhile, Velma Dinkley, Shaggy Rogers, and Scooby-Doo are brought back together when Fred reaches out for Daphne’s birthday celebration. Determined to find authentic supernatural entities for her show, the gang travels across the country and eventually arrives at Moonscar Island in New Orleans. Despite their ...

The American survival thriller film, The Edge (1997), was written by David Mamet and directed by Lee Tamahori. Billionaire Charles Morse, photographer Robert ‘Bob’ Green, and Bob’s assistant Stephen are joined by Charles’s wife Mickey, a model, and a team of photographers at a remote Alaskan resort. Upon arrival, they are warned by Styles, the lodge proprietor, to be cautious with food as it may attract bears. During a surprise birthday celebration for Charles, he receives a watch from Mickey while Bob gifts him a pocket knife. As they continue ...

The animated short film, The Chicken from Outer Space (1996), follows the journey of Courage, a timid pink dog, as he attempts to thwart an alien chicken’s plot to take over Earth. It gained recognition with its nomination for Best Animated Short Film at the Academy Awards and was also featured on Cartoon Network’s What a Cartoon! from 1995 to 1997. As a bonus treat, it was included as an episode after the end credits of the home video release of Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost.

Joe Johnston’s film, Jumanji (1995), tells the story of a boy named Alan Parrish living in Brantford, New Hampshire with his parents, Sam and Carol. When he is chased by bullies one day, Alan seeks refuge in Sam’s shoe factory where he comes across a new prototype made by their friend Carl Bentley. Unfortunately, Alan accidentally damages the shoe and although Carl takes the blame, he is fired from his job. As if that wasn’t enough trouble for one day, the bullies also steal Alan’s bicycle. Desperate to get it back, Alan follows the sound of tribal drumbeats to a nearby construction site where he ...

Congo (1995), an American sci-fi action-adventure film, is based on Michael Crichton’s 1980 novel. Directed by Frank Marshall, it follows TraviCom employees Charles Travis and Jeffrey Weems as they search for rare blue diamonds with the potential to power a revolutionary communications laser. During their journey through the Congo jungle, they stumble upon the remnants of an ancient city near a remote volcano. However, when Karen Ross (Charles’s ex-fiancée and former CIA operative) and R.B. Travis (TraviCom CEO and Charles’s father) lose contact with the ...

In the made-for-television film Scooby-Doo in Arabian Nights (1994), produced by Hanna-Barbera, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are hired as royal food tasters for the young Caliph upon arriving in Arabia on a magic carpet. Their insatiable appetites lead to no food being left for the Caliph and an angry reaction from him and the Royal Chef. In order to avoid getting caught, Shaggy disguises himself as a harem girl and catches the eye of the Caliph, who is searching for a bride. Believing Shaggy to be a woman, he decides they should be wed. Hoping to escape during their nuptials, Shaggy tells two stories to put the Caliph to sleep. The ruler ...

Pet Sematary II (1992) is a chilling American supernatural horror film directed by Mary Lambert and written by Richard Outten. Taking place several years after the first movie, it follows 13-year-old Jeff Matthews and his veterinarian father Chase as they relocate to Ludlow, Maine – the hometown of Jeff’s late mother, Renee. In this new town, Jeff meets the aggressive sheriff, Gus Gilbert, and his stepson Drew, who is subjected to Gus’ relentless mistreatment. Unfortunately for Jeff, he also encounters local bully Clyde Parker who shares with him the ...

Graveyard Shift (1990) is a horror film helmed by Ralph S. Singleton. John Hall, a widowed drifter, lands a job at an old and rat-infested textile mill next to an abandoned graveyard. His boss, Warwick, is a sadistic individual who has been carrying out numerous affairs with female workers, including Nordello. To rid the mill of rats, Warwick brings in the eccentric exterminator Tucker Cleveland. However, Cleveland confides in Hall that the infestation is beyond his control and the mill should be shut down. As time passes, Hall faces harassment from his coworkers Danson, Brogan, and Stevenson, as well as the despotic ...

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (1989–1990) is a popular American animated adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. Created by Tad Stones and Alan Zaslove, it follows the adventures of iconic Disney characters Chip ‘n’ Dale in a new setting. Originally premiering on The Disney Channel, the series later entered national syndication on September 18, 1989. It often aired alongside other beloved shows such as DuckTales and TaleSpin in the afternoons. From 1990 to 1993, it was also included in The Disney Afternoon lineup for reruns. It was briefly shown on Toon Disney in 1998 before being removed ten ...

Pet Sematary (1989) is an American supernatural horror film, adapted from Stephen King’s 1983 novel of the same name. Directed by Mary Lambert, it follows the Creed family – Louis, Rachel, their two children Ellie and Gage, and their cat Church – as they relocate from Chicago to rural Ludlow, Maine. After Louis takes on a job as a local physician, they become friendly with their neighbor Jud Crandall. During a visit to an isolated pet cemetery in the forest behind their new home (misspelled ‘sematary’), Jud shares some unsettling stories ...

Turner & Hooch (1989), an American comedy starring Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dog respectively, follows the story of Scott Turner, an attentive police investigator in serene Cypress Beach, California, who is preparing to move to a more thrilling job in Sacramento. As he introduces his replacement David Sutton to the town’s sights, Scott bids farewell to his close friend Amos Reed. However, their plans are interrupted when they are called to investigate the discovery of $8,000 at the beach. Meanwhile, local seafood mogul Walter Boyett has one of his employees ...

A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–1991), developed by Tom Ruegger, is the eighth version of Hanna-Barbera’s popular Scooby-Doo franchise. The animated mystery comedy series follows a younger version of the title character and his human friends as they solve cases, similar to the original TV show. It first aired on September 10, 1988 on ABC and ran for three seasons until August 17, 1991 during the syndicated block The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. After the initial season, many of Hanna-Barbera’s production staff, including Ruegger, left the studio to create Tiny ...