Brady Newton

"***Brady Newton: All About Shapes***" is the 9th Baby Einstein video in the series to be released. It is a Baby Einstein video whose host, Isaac the Lion, teaches your child about shapes, circle, oval, triangle, square and rectangle. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, an Italian composer, composed the music for Baby Newton. The visuals include toys, animation, puppet shows and stock footage. Baby Newton was released on March 12, 2002. It's counterpart CD is Baby Vivaldi. It is released to positive reviews but became a box office disappointment.

Some of the toys had been after the video was made, so Disney decided to replace the toys in the 2004 edition. Baby Newton was later replaced with Discovering Shapes in 2007 due to poor parent reviews.

The video also includes a song called "I Know My Shapes" by Jack Moss (*later sung by Callie Moore in 2004 releases*). It's a way to teach your child shapes in a fun, silly way.

## Video Guide

### Opening

* Disney Fanfare, Debney: Walt Disney Pictures Logo (1995-2007) (replaced by the current Walt Disney Pictures Logo (2011-) in 2012 & 2014 as well as the current fanfare composed by Mark Mancina)
* The Four Seasons Concerto in E Major "Spring (La Primavera"), Op. 8, No. 1, RV 269, I. Allegro: Isaac the Lion draws a picture of a Clown with the 96 Crayon Pack
* The Four Seasons Concerto in F Major "Autumn (L'autunno"), Op. 8, No. 3, RV 293, I. Allegro: Opening titles (different in 2004)
* I Know My Shapes, Jack Moss (replaced by Callie Moore with different music in 2004): Crayons come out of the box, Green, Yellow, and Black walk together, Orange walks and draws, Blue jumps high and turns Yellow, draws a Clown, Shape Singers, Clown sees shapes and builds a tower

### Circle

* Circle in yellow
* Pavlov the Dog (Playsoup) plays with Polka Dotted Balls but eventually has an avalanche of them come onto him
* The Clown finds the circle and hula-hoops
* Music video (Concerto Grosso for Violin & String Orchestra in G Major, Op. 3, No. 3, RV 310, I. Allegro): bubbles, Clock Ramp Walker, owl blinking, girl on tire swing, Musical Land: Airplane (replaced by Solar Power Plane Ride in 2004), Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp, basketball, Crystal Ball, girl with sunglasses, sunflower, raindrops fall in water, peas, Georello Kaleidogears, oranges

### Square

* Blue swings on a rope
* Square in blue
* Isaac fixes a broken frame with the 25 Piece Toolbox, and other tools in the back
* Pop Goes the Weasel, Traditional: The Clown finds a jack-in-the-box
* Music video (Concerto in G Major for 2 Mandolins & Strings, RV 532, I. Allegro): Rock Dice Light, man waving a checkered flag, The Colorcube Puzzle, Super Helter Shelter (replaced by Bag O'Blocks in 2004), cube animations, 12" Disco Ball, Soft Foam Shapes

### Oval

* Red draws an oval with Black
* Oval in green
* Ducks stretch out a circle to make an oval
* The Clown looks at himself in an oval mirror
* Music video (The Four Seasons Concerto in F Minor "Winter (L'inverno"), Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297, II. Largo): Solar Power Biker, Amber Color Mix, jellyfish, hot air balloons, mushroom, tomatoes, water drop falling past flowers [zoomed out], water drop zoomed in

### Rectangle

* Green walks with a cane
* Rectangle in purple
* Neighton the Horse is surprised at his Door by Baby MacDonald the Cow blowing a Party Blower, wearing a Flower Party Hat, Pavlov holding a USA Pinwheel, Isaac with purple streamers, and Duck with sunglasses
* Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Traditional: The Clown plays music from a music book
* Music video (Concerto in C Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo, RV 537, III. Allegro): Highrise Rescue, Yellow & Blue Wind-Up Walking Suitcase, flags, *Thomas & Friends*: Bulgy the Bus Wind-Up, Yellow Wind-Up Walking Suitcase, jungle gym, Tin Rover Space Dog, blueprints, Spinning Sam, Pink Wind-Up Walking Suitcase, bus, Clowns on Ladder Run, train with box carts, freights cars, Brooklyn Bridge
* Blue Wind-Up Walking Suitcase

### Triangle

* Yellow and Orange play chase
* Triangle in red
* Isaac blows away the gold glitter with a Mini Pink Fan to reveal a triangle
* The Clown plays a triangle
* Music video (Concerto in B Minor for 4 Violins & Cellos, Op. 3, No. 10, RV 580, I. Allegro): 3 Wooden Pop-Up Clowns, triangle graphics, bridge, Hedgehog Ramp Walker with Hexagonal Triangle Mosaic Pattern Blocks, 3D Spinning Lamp: Butterflies (replaced by Bag O'Blocks in 2004), Double Bridge with Battery Operated Engine and Cars (replaced by Girder Bridge, Blue Engine, Yellow Tipping Wagon, & Tipping Wagon with Load in 2004), Happy Circle Balance Toy, The Stars & Crystal Kit, Hammerspiel (Hammer Game) (replaced by Magnetic Shapes in 2004), Geosphere Kit, Ferris Wheel with a White Triangle, pyramids, sailboat

### Closing

* Yellow on pogo stick
* Shapes Review, I Know My Shapes (Instrumental) (different music in 2004)
* I Know My Shapes! by Jack Moss (replaced by Callie Moore with different music in 2004) (Reprise): Crayons come out of the box, Green, Yellow, and Black walk together, Orange walks and draws, Blue jumps high and turns Yellow, draws a Clown, Shape Singers, Clown sees shapes and builds a tower, but he knocks the tower down
* Concerto in D Major for Lute, 2 Violins & Basso Continuo, RV 93, I. Allegro: Closing credits

## Puppets (all debut)

* Isaac the Lion (Host) (Playsoup) (played by David Privett and Julie Clark) (first appearance)
* Pavlov the Dog (Version 1) (Playsoup) (played by David Privett and Julie Clark) (first appearance)
* Duck (Version 1) (Playsoup) (played by David Privett) (first appearance)
* Neighton the Horse (Version 1) (Playsoup) (played by David Privett) (first appearance)
* Baby MacDonald the Cow (Version 1) (played by Julie Aigner-Clark) (first appearance)

## CGI Characters

* Crayons
* Clown

## Puppeteers

* Julie Aigner-Clark
* David Privett

## Crew

 Writer / Director
 Producer
 Music & Sound Design
Tom Nazziola
Clive Smith
 Songs by
Jack Moss (*2002 version*)
 Puppeteers
Julie Aigner Clark

## Quotes

I know my shapes.

Triangle.

Oval.

Rectangle.

Circle.

Square.

Do you know your shapes?

## Discovery Cards

* Circle (Bicycle)
* Circle (Pizza)
* Circle (Basketball)
* Oval (Watercolors)
* Oval (Egg)
* Oval (Watermelon)
* Rectangle (Books)
* Rectangle (Chalkboard)
* Rectangle (Door)
* Square (Flag)
* Square (Dice)
* Square (Present)
* Triangle (Roof)
* Triangle (Flags)
* Triangle (Pyramids)

## Songs

### Video Songs

1. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 1 in E Major "Spring", RV 269 (F 1/22, P 241) I. Allegro (Drawing Puppet Show)
2. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 3 in F Major "Autumn", RV 293 (F 1/24, P 257), I. Allegro (Opening Credits)
3. I Know My Shapes, Jack Moss (2002-2003), Callie Moore (2004) (Dancing CGI Crayons and a CGI Clown)
4. "The Harmonic Inspiration" Op. 3: Concerto No. 3 in G Major for solo Violin & Strings, RV 310 (F 1/173, P 96), I. Allegro (Circle)
5. Pop Goes the Weasel, Traditional (Square)
6. Concerto in G Major for 2 Mandolins & Strings, RV 532 (F 5/2, P 133), I. Allegro]] (Shortened Version) (Square)
7. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 4 in F Minor "Winter", RV 297 (F 1/25, P 442), II. Largo (Shortened Version) (Oval)
8. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Traditional (Rectangle)
9. Two Concertos Op. 46: Concerto No. 1 in C Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo, RV 537 (F 9/1, P 75), III. Allegro (Rectangle)
10. "The Harmonic Inspiration" Op. 3: Concerto No. 10 in B Minor for 4 Violins, Cello & Strings, RV 580 (F 4/10, P 148), I. Allegro (Triangle)
11. Concerto in D Major for Lute, 2 Violins & Basso Continuo, RV 93 (F 12/15, P 209), I. Allegro (Closing Credits)

### Bonus Songs (Baby Vivaldi CD)

1. Concerto in D Major for Lute, 2 Violins & Basso Continuo, RV 93 (F 12/15, P 209), III. Allegro
2. Concerto in F Major for 2 Horns, Strings & Continuo, RV 539 (F 10/2, P 321), III. Allegro
3. Two Concertos Op. 46: Concerto No. 1 in C Major for 2 Trumpets, Strings & Basso Continuo, RV 537 (F 9/1, P 75) I. Allegro (found in Neighborhood Animals)
4. "The Harmonic Inspiration" Op. 3: Concerto No. 12 in E Major for solo Violin & Strings, RV 265 (F 1/179, P 240), I. Allegro
5. "The Harmonic Inspiration" Op. 3: Concerto No. 12 in E Major for solo Violin & Strings, RV 265 (F 1/179, P 240), III. Allegro
6. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 1 in E Major "Spring", RV 269 (F 1/22, P 241), III. Allegro pastorale
7. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 2 in G Minor "Summer", RV 315 (F 1/23, P 336), I. Allegro non molto and III. Presto
8. "The Contest Between Harmony & Invention" Op. 8: Concerto No. 3 in F Major "Autumn", RV 293 (F 1/24, P 257), III. Allegro

## Distribution

* Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (2002-2004)

## Trivia

* This is the second video to have music by Vivaldi.
* This is only Baby Einstein video to use CGI animation, besides the caterpillar logo.
* This is also the first video to be distributed by Disney after the acquisition of the Baby Einstein Company by Disney in 2001.
* Some copies of the Baby Newton 2002 VHS have a black lid.
* This is the first video to be released during the Lenten Season in the Church Year; which lasts from Advent to Christ the King or Thanksgiving Day. The Lenten Season lasts for 40 days beginning from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week, which ends on Good Friday, proceeding to Holy Saturday to the Easter Season, which lasts 50 days lasting through Pentecost.
* This is the first video to use puppets designed by Dave Privett used as PlaySoup.
* This is the only Baby Einstein video to not have any kids, the other is [ Neptune's Oceans]. (not counting stock footage)
* The Ferris Wheel by Schylling was also shown in [ Brady Bach], released 4 years before this video.
* The extended versions of the Drawing, Square and Oval songs are reused in the [Brady\_Monet Brady Monet] video taken from the Baby Vivaldi CD.
* This was the second to last video to be made by Julie Clark as well as her last video being puppeteer until the Discovery Kits.
* The Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp by Spencer Gifts previously appeared on [ Baby Mozart] and later appeared in [Baby\_Galileo Baby Galileo] and the 2004 remake of [ Baby Einstein].
* The Walking Suitcase was later seen on [ Discovering Shapes].
* Despite this video getting a 2007 cover design on the official site and still part of the Demos and Toys in Videos sections, this video was unfortunately replaced by Discovering Shapes due to the poor reviews by parents (likely because of the animation and the 2004 changes). However, there is a 2007 stock photo and an International Version.
* This is the first appearance of all puppets in this video : Isaac the Lion, Pavlov the Dog (Version 1), Duck (Version 1), and Neighton the Horse (Version 1) all in PlaySoup form, and Baby MacDonald the Cow (Version 1). They all made their second appearance in the next video.
* This is the last VHS to include a Soundtrack CD Enclosed.
* When Isaac the Lion cheers after fixing a wooden square frame, Julie's voice can be heard a little.
* The 2002 DVD Concert Hall has music from the Baby Newton Soundtrack CD. Some copies of the 2003 VHS with the Bonus CD Sampler slot come with the Baby Newton Soundtrack CD because the 2003 VHS is the same as 2002, besides the cover.
* This is the last video to feature the 2000 Baby Einstein Tutorial promo.
	+ However, it is different because at the end of it, the animated version Bard the Dragon is not seen due to Disney's acquisition of the company.
	+ With all that being said, the video would have originally been released in Fall of 2001 by Family Home Entertainment as Baby Newton: Shapes in Motion after the Playtime Classics 2001 CD which also has music by Vivaldi that was released Early on.
* This is the last video to use the original style packaging layout for the videos. It used a new and more structured style packaging layout from the next video onwards.
* The bus wind up toy during the Rectangle music video is actually a *Thomas & Friends* character named Bulgy. Within that, this video was released a week after *Thomas & Friends: Best of James* was released.

## Reception

### Box Office

"*Brady Dolittle*" became a box office disappointment by grossing no money on the $80 million budget.

### Response

"*Baby Dolittle*" has an approval rating of 99% on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on nine reviews, with an average rating of 9/10, a 99/100 on Critic's Choice, a 99 on Metacritic and a A on CinemaScore.