Allen, Tim 1953-Overview
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Toy story
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14 editions published between 1995 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,675 libraries worldwide Woody the cowboy and Buzz Lightyear, two talking toys, have a fantastic adventure when they go out into the world. This new version contains improved video and audio along with several new bonus features, including all-new games and music videos, new deleted scenes, documentary featurettes, and more.
Toy story 3
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5 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 2,085 libraries worldwide Andy is 17 years old and headed off to college, meaning he doesn't have a place in his life for childhood things. The toys (save for Woody), fearing they'll be packed away in the attic and forgotten about forever, are mistakenly donated to the local daycare facility. There, their wishes to be played with once again are fulfilled all too well. They also meet a new collection of toys, including Barbie, Ken, Mr. Pricklepants, Chuckles the clown, and the grandfatherly Lots-O' Huggin' Bear, who may not be exactly who he seems to be. When Woody realizes that Andy still wants his toys, it's up to him to stage a daring rescue effort and break his friends out of Sunnyside Day Care.
Don't stand too close to a naked man
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12 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 2,071 libraries worldwide Takes a light-hearted look at the differences between the sexes, growing up male in the United States, sexuality, marriage, cars and other machinery, and other topics.
The Santa clause
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26 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in English and held by 1,955 libraries worldwide Comedy/fantasy about single father Scott Calvin and his young son Charlie whose house is visited by Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. When Santa falls off their roof and is injured, Charlie persuades his dad to take over Santa's job.
Toy story 2
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7 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and Spanish and held by 1,701 libraries worldwide The fun and adventure continues when Andy goes off to cowboy camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody, who hasn't the slightest clue that he's a greatly valued collectible.
I'm not really here
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8 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and held by 1,510 libraries worldwide The book opens with Tim suddenly waking from a strange dream. He's been reading late into the night about today's hot scientific topic - quantum physics - and what he's learned about the nature of reality really disturbs him. Fortunately, he's got plenty of time to mull it over. Tim's wife and daughter are going away on a camping trip, and Tim is left at home with their dog, Spot. At first, he's excited at the opportunity to eat what he wants (bologna and potato chip.
Galaxy Quest
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28 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 1,498 libraries worldwide For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector set off on thrilling and often dangerous missions in space--and then their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken the Galaxy Quest television transmissions for "historical documents" and beamed up the crew of has-been actors to save the universe. With no script, no director and no clue, the actors must turn in the performances of their lives.
Wild Hogs
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,493 libraries worldwide Four middle-aged men decide to take a motorcycle road trip from Cincinnati to the Pacific in order to get away from their lives which are leading them nowhere. These "Wild Hogs" tear up the road and eventually stop in New Mexico for a drink, not knowing that the bar belongs to the Del Fuegos, a mean biker gang. When the Del Fuegos steal a bike that belongs to the Wild Hogs, Woody, one of the Hogs decides to steal the bike back. Woody cuts the fuel pipes of the bikes and provokes an accident that explodes the bar, but he does not tell the truth to his friends. When they stop in the small town of Madrid without gas, Dudley falls in love with the waitress and owner of the local bar Maggie. The Del Fuegos pursue the Hogs and trap them in the town.
Christmas with the Kranks
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10 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and German and held by 1,391 libraries worldwide When only child, Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora decide to book an cruise and skip Christmas altogether. Their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fianceĢe, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever.
Santa clause 3 the escape clause
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14 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 1,380 libraries worldwide With another Christmas season fast approaching, Santa Claus/Scott Calvin is feeling even more pressure. Mrs. Claus is expecting a little Claus. She is also longing for the company of some "tall people." So Scott agrees to let her parents visit as long as they believe that they're really in Canada rather than at the North Pole. Further complicating matters is a visit by Scott's ex-wife, her husband, and their daughter, Lucy. A member of the Council of Legendary Figures, Jack Frost is a very bad boy. He is supremely jealous of the figures who have their own holidays, especially Santa. So he launches a plan to sabotage the toy factory and compel Scott to invoke the little-known Escape Clause and wish he'd never become Santa. The resulting chaos has Scott rewinding 12 years and juggling a full house of family and the mischievous Jack Frost, who is scheming to take over the 'big guy's' holiday.
Toy story 2
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27 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,337 libraries worldwide The fun and adventure continues when Andy goes off to cowboy camp and the toys are left to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector kidnaps Woody, who hasn't the slightest clue that he's a greatly valued collectible.
The shaggy dog
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 1,327 libraries worldwide Deputy District Attorney Dave Douglas takes his job very seriously -- so seriously, that his wife and family hardly ever see him. A case involving an animal laboratory finds Dave once again taking an extended leave of absence from his frustrated family. His luck takes a turn for the worst after he is inadvertently infected by a top-secret genetic-mutation serum that transforms the two-legged lawyer into a four-legged sheepdog. Though his current situation has its drawbacks, the fly-on-the-wall perspective afforded to Douglas in his newfound state alerts the well-intending father and husband that all is not well on the home front. Moved by the unfulfilled needs of his neglected family and determined to become a better father, Dave's unique new vantage point could offer just the motivation needed to bring the nefarious forces behind the serum to justice and win back his wife and kids once and for all.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command the adventure begins
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7 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in English and held by 1,199 libraries worldwide Buzz Lightyear takes on the evil Emperor Zurg, who has invaded the Planet of the Little Green Men in a diabolical quest to take control of the universe.
Santa clause 2
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18 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,132 libraries worldwide Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his elves consider him the best ever. But Santa's world is turned upside down when his son gets on the naughty list, and if Scott doesn't marry soon, he'll stop being Santa forever.
Zoom Academy for Superheroes
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 930 libraries worldwide An aging superhero is called on to help train a new batch of young superhero recruits from a private academy, who are needed to help save the world.
Jungle2jungle
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 860 libraries worldwide When Michael Cromwell, king of Wall Street jungle, travels to the Amazon to finalize the divorce from his wife, a jungle doctor, she reveals that he has a blowdart-shooting, giant spider-carrying 13-year-old son.
Santa clause 2
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 815 libraries worldwide Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for the past eight years, and his elves consider him the best ever. But Santa's world is turned upside down when his son gets on the naughty list, and if Scott doesn't marry soon, he'll stop being Santa forever.
Toy story
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56 editions published between 1955 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 784 libraries worldwide A boy's favorite toy feels threatened by the arrival of a new birthday present, a high-tech spaceman model advertised on TV. Clever, incredible-looking animated film, produced entirely on computer. A grownup story masquerading as a kid's film, this story of friendship, fickleness, and the need for acceptance features a colorful cast of characters led by Woody and his rival, Buzz Lightyear.
Toy story 2
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20 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and Spanish and held by 674 libraries worldwide While Andy is away at summer camp, Woody is toynapped by Al, a greedy collector. Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Rex and Slinky Dog spring into action in a thrilling and hilarious rescue mission.
Joe Somebody
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12 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and Spanish and held by 642 libraries worldwide Joe Scheffer is a mild-mannered single dad who's overworked and underappreciated at the office. But when the company bully knocks him down in front of his daughter, this Nobody decides to become Joe Somebody and kick some butt! more
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Animated films Animated films Bars (Drinking establishments) Children's films Christmas decorations Christmas films Christmas films Comedy films Comedy films Computer animation films Drama Families Fantasy films Fantasy films Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Films Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Friendship Frost, Jack (Fictitious character) Group problem solving Human-alien encounters Humor Interpersonal relations Juvenile works Life on other planets Lightyear, Buzz (Fictitious character) Male friendship Man-woman relationships Men Midlife crisis Motorcycle gangs Motorcyclists New Mexico Public prosecutors Road films Santa Claus Science fiction films Science fiction television programs Sheep dogs Television actors and actresses Television comedies Tools Toys Toys--Collectors and collecting United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Dick, Tim, 1953-
Dick, Timothy 1953-
Dick, Timothy Allen, 1953-
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English
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