There is a new Blu-ray double feature release of Babe and Babe: Pig in the City. Both Babe and Babe: Pig in the City have been released by Kino Lorber separately on 4K UHD, however the new double feature is only on Blu-ray. The double feature has plenty of fun entertainment for hours of family viewing with the adorable little pig known as “Babe.”
When Babe came out in 1995, kids enjoyed the adventure of the little piglet who was won and adopted by farmer named Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell). The mild-mannered farmer keeps the pig, who was destined for Christmas dinner, and not as a guest. Farmer Hoggett captured the hearts of viewers for saving the little fellow.
Babe became friends with the other animals on the farm, however there were some who do not care for the newcomer. Nevertheless, this sweet little pig captured the love of viewers of all ages.
And with the love the little pig received by young and old, the studio made a sequel three years later. This time Babe is taken to the city with the intent of winning a big prize to save the farm. Unfortunately, the little pig gets separated from Esme Hoggett.
In the city, Babe is now trying to survive and find a way back to Esme, the farmer’s wife, who is in the city with him to hopefully win the big prize money. Their objective is to save the farm from bankruptcy, but now Babe needs to save himself, and along the way joins with other animals who are also trying to survive.
On cold winter nights, this double feature provides plenty of fun pig adventures with the little pig who is beloved by all ages and who has been a favorite for over 30 years!
Babe: Pig in the City is little darker story than the original Babe. They are both rated G and are fun entertainment for kids and the whole family. They are filled with adventure, friendships, heart, and the cuteness of one little pig named Babe.
There is a “making of” bonus feature on Babe about how the filmmakers made a realistic “talking” pig.
The new Babe and Babe: Pig in the City Double Feature from Kino Lorber is a nice addition to a family video library. And being in Blu-ray, it is much clearer with enhanced video and audio.
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