1996

**1996** was the year when the Nintendo 64 & Tyler Bronze Series was introduced.

## Movie trailers released this year

* Twister (March 8, 1996)
* Face (March 29, 1996)
* Alaska (March 29, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (Teaser) (April 12, 1996)
* Code 5 (Teaser) May 3, 1996
* Space Jam (Teaser) (May 17, 1996)
* Jingle All the Way (Teaser) (May 22, 1996)
* Matilda (May 22, 1996)
* Star Trek: First Contact (Teaser) (June 14, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (June 27, 1996)
* Jerry Maguire (Teaser) (July 2, 1996)
* Dante's Peak (Teaser) (July 10, 1996)
* Alaska (July 26, 1996)
* Hercules (July 12th, 1996),(upcoming 1997 sneak peek on teaser on debut 1996)
* Beavis and Butt-head Do America (August 2, 1996)
* Jungle 2 Jungle (Teaser) (August 9, 1996)
* Men in Black (Teaser) (August 14, 1996)
* Zeus And Roxanne (Teaser) (September 13, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (October 4, 1996)
* Cats Don't Dance (Teaser) (October 4, 1996)
* The Road to Augustana (Teaser) (October 18, 1996)
* Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (Teaser) (November 22, 1996)
* George of the Jungle (Teaser) (November 27, 1996)
* The Lost World: Jurrassic Park (Teaser) (November 27, 1996)
* Face/Off (Teaser) (November 27, 1996)
* Batman & Robin (Teaser) (November 27, 1996)
* Air Force One (Teaser) (December 6, 1996)
* Good Burger (Teaser) (December 6, 1996)
* The Full Monty (Teaser) (December 6, 1996)
* The Little Mermaid (Re-Release) (Teaser) (December 13, 1996)
* Jungle 2 Jungle (December 13, 1996)
* Pippi Longstocking 1st: the movie (December 20, 1996) (Teaser)

## Movies released in theaters this year

### North America

* Eye for an Eye (January 12, 1996)
* Two if by Sea (January 12, 1996)
* Bed of Roses (January 26, 1996)
* Big Bully (January 26, 1996)
* Black Sheep (February 2, 1996)
* The Juror (February 2, 1996)
* White Squall (February 2, 1996)
* Broken Arrow (February 9, 1996)
* City Hall (February 16, 1996)
* Happy Gilmore (February 16, 1996)
* Mr. Wrong (February 16, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (February 16, 1996)
* Mary Reilly (February 23, 1996)
* Up Close and Personal (March 1, 1996)
* The Birdcage (March 8, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (March 8, 1996)
* Ed (March 15, 1996)
* Executive Decision (March 15, 1996)
* Flirting with Disaster (March 22, 1996)
* Race the Sun (March 22, 1996)
* All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (March 29, 1996)
* A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (April 5, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (April 12, 1996)
* Primal Fear (April 12, 1996)
* Fear (April 19, 1996)
* The Truth About Cats and Dogs (April 26, 1996)
* The Craft (May 3, 1996)
* The Great White Hype (May 3, 1996)
* Twister (May 10, 1996)
* Flipper (May 17, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (May 22, 1996)
* Spy Hard (May 24, 1996)
* The Arrival (May 31, 1996)
* Dragonheart (May 31, 1996)
* Eddie (May 31, 1996)
* The Phantom (June 7, 1996)
* The Rock (June 7, 1996)
* The Cable Guy (June 14, 1996)
* Eraser (June 21, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (June 21, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (June 28, 1996)
* Striptease (June 28, 1996)
* Independence Day (July 3, 1996)
* Phenomenon (July 5, 1996)
* Harriet the Spy (July 10, 1996)
* Courage Under Fire (July 12, 1996)
* Kazaam (July 19, 1996)
* Multiplicity (July 19, 1996)
* Fled (July 19, 1996)
* The Frighteners (July 19, 1996)
* A Time to Kill (July 24, 1996)
* The Adventures of Pinocchio (July 26, 1996)
* Kingpin (July 26, 1996)
* Chain Reaction (August 2, 1996)
* Matilda (August 2, 1996)
* Escape from L.A. (August 9, 1996)
* Jack (August 9, 1996)
* Alaska (August 14, 1996)
* Tin Cup (August 16, 1996)
* Carpool (August 23, 1996)
* A Very Brady Sequel (August 23, 1996)
* First Kid (August 30, 1996)
* Bulletproof (September 6, 1996)
* Fly Away Home (September 13, 1996)
* Maximum Risk (September 13, 1996)
* The First Wives Club (September 20, 1996)
* D3: The Mighty Ducks (October 4, 1996)
* The Glimmer Man (October 4, 1996)
* That Thing You Do! (October 4, 1996)
* The Chamber (October 11, 1996)
* The Ghost and the Darkness (October 11, 1996)
* The Long Kiss Goodnight (October 11, 1996)
* Sleepers (October 18, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (October 18th, 1996)
* To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday (October 18, 1996)
* The Associate (October 25, 1996)
* High School High (October 25, 1996)
* Dear God (November 1, 1996)
* Larger than Life (November 1, 1996)
* Romeo + Juliet (November 1, 1996)
* Dear God (November 6, 1996)
* Ransom (November 8, 1996)
* The Mirror Has Two Faces (November 15, 1996)
* Space Jam (November 15, 1996)
* Jingle All the Way (November 22, 1996)
* Star Trek: First Contact (November 22, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (November 27, 1996)
* Sling Blade (November 27, 1996)
* Daylight (December 6, 1996)
* Jerry Maguire (December 13, 1996)
* Mars Attacks! (December 13, 1996)
* The Preacher's Wife (December 13, 1996)
* My Fellow Americans (December 20, 1996)
* One Fine Day (December 20, 1996)
* Scream (December 20, 1996)
* Michael (December 25, 1996)

### Latin America

* Babe (January 4, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (March 7, 1996)
* Dead Man Walking (March 14, 1996)
* City Hall (March 21, 1996)
* The Juror (April 4, 1996)
* Broken Arrow (April 18, 1996)
* Before and After (April 25, 1996)
* Mary Reilly (June 20, 1996)
* Twister (June 28, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (July 4, 1996)
* Jumanji (July 11, 1996)
* Independence Day (July 18, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (July 25, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (October 3, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (December 5, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (December 19, 1996)

### Brazil

* Jumanji (January 26, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (March 1, 1996)
* Executive Decision (May 3, 1996)
* The Birdcage (May 10, 1996)
* Two Much (May 24, 1996)
* Diabolique (May 31, 1996)
* Twister (June 20, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (June 28, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (July 5, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (July 12, 1996)
* All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (July 19, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (July 26, 1996)
* Fargo (July 26, 1996)
* Independence Day (August 1, 1996)
* Balto (August 8, 1996)
* Up Close and Personal (September 21, 1996)
* Matilda (October 11, 1996)
* The Frighteners (October 25, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (December 14, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (December 21, 1996)
* D3: The Mighty Ducks (December 28, 1996)
* Under the Blue Sea (December 28, 1996)

### UK

* Jumanji (February 16, 1996)
* The Pebble And The Penguin (February 16, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (February 23, 1996)
* Toy Story (March 22, 1996)
* Primal Fear (May 24, 1996)
* A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (June 28, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (July 5, 1996)
* The Substitute (July 12, 1996)
* The Truth About Cats and Dogs (July 19, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (July 19, 1996)
* Twister (July 26, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (August 2, 1996)
* Independence Day (August 9, 1996)
* Mulholland Falls (August 30, 1996)
* The Quest (September 20, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (October 4, 1996)
* A Goofy Movie (October 18, 1996)
* The Adventures Of Pinocchio (October 18, 1996)
* The Wind in the Willows (October 18, 1996)
* Happy Man (November 1, 1996)
* Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (November 8, 1996)
* Balto (November 15, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (November 22, 1996)
* Fear (November 29, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (December 13, 1996)
* Matilda (December 20, 1996)
* D3: The Mighty Ducks (December 27, 1996)

### France

* Dead Man (January 3, 1996)
* The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (January 17, 1996)
* Jumanji (February 14, 1996)
* Babe (February 21, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (February 28, 1996)
* Toy Story (March 27, 1996)
* A Goofy Movie (July 3, 1996)
* Barb Wire (July 17, 1996)
* Spy Hard (July 17, 1996)
* The Craft (July 24, 1996)
* Heaven's Prisoners (July 24, 1996)
* Flipper (August 7, 1996)
* Twister (August 21, 1996)
* Last Dance (August 28, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (September 4, 1996)
* Independence Day (October 2, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (October 23, 1996)
* Dragonheart (October 30, 1996)
* The Wind in the Willows (November 20, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (November 27, 1996)

### Australia

* Sense and Sensibility (February 29, 1996)
* Jumanji (March 21, 1996)
* All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (May 15, 1996)
* Balto (May 22, 1996)
* Twister (May 30, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (June 20, 1996)
* The Cable Guy (June 20, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (June 26, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (June 27, 1996)
* Twister (July 6, 1996)
* The Rock (July 25, 1996)
* Striptease (August 1, 1996)
* Independence Day (August 29, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (September 12, 1996)
* Moll Flanders (September 19, 1996)
* Eraser (September 19, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (September 19, 1996)
* Matilda (September 19, 1996)
* The Phantom (September 26, 1996)
* Happy Man (October 31, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (December 5, 1996)

### Japan

* The Net (January 13, 1996)
* Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (January 20, 1996)
* First Knight (February 1996)
* Babe (March 9, 1996)
* Jumanji (March 20, 1996)
* Toy Story (March 23, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (June 1, 1996)
* The Rescuers Down Under (June 8, 1996)
* All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (June 15, 1996)
* Balto (June 22, 1996)
* Twister (June 28, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (July 13, 1996)
* The Pebble And The Penguin (July 20, 1996)
* Kids (July 20, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (July 27, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (August 24, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (September 7, 1996)
* Harriet the Spy (September 14, 1996)
* Kazaam (September 21, 1996)
* The Cable Guy (September 28, 1996)
* Fly Away Home (October 3, 1996)
* Happy Man (November 2, 1996)
* Courage Under Fire (November 2, 1996)
* Independence Day (December 7, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (December 14, 1996)
* Matilda (December 21, 1996)
* The Adventures Of Pinocchio (December 28, 1996)
* A Time to Kill (December 28, 1996)

### South Korea

* Babe (January 13, 1996)
* Jumanji (January 20, 1996)
* Something to Talk About (January 27, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (March 16, 1996)
* Hard Target (April 27, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (June 15, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame (July 6, 1996)
* Twister (July 13, 1996)
* Independence Day (July 27, 1996)
* Andre (August 17, 1996)
* The Stupids (August 24, 1996)
* The Fan (October 19, 1996)
* Jack (October 26, 1996)
* Chain Reaction (November 23, 1996)
* The Crow: City of Angels (November 30, 1996)
* Under the Blue Sea (December 14, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (December 21, 1996)
* D3: The Mighty Ducks (December 28, 1996)

### Hong Kong

* Toy Story (February 16, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (March 21, 1996)
* Jumanji (March 28, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible (June 13, 1996)
* Independence Day (July 11, 1996)
* Balto (July 18, 1996)
* Twister (July 25, 1996)
* Happy Man (August 1, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (September 19, 1996)
* The Frighteners (November 13, 1996)

### Republic of China (Taiwan)

* Independence Day (July 13, 1996)
* The Adventures Of Pinocchio (July 27, 1996)
* Twister (August 18, 1996)

### Thailand

* 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (November 30, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (December 1, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (December 8, 1996)
* The Wind in the Willows (December 15, 1996)
* Under the Blue Sea (December 22, 1996)

## Movies re-issued in theaters this year

### North America

* Oliver & Company (March 29, 1996)
* The Jungle Book (August 14, 1996)
* Bambi (August 16, 1996)

### Japan

* Dumbo (June 22, 1996)
* The Great Mouse Detective (July 13, 1996)
* Melody Time (September 14, 1996)

## Movies aired on television this year

### ABC

* Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (December 21, 1996)
* Hook (December 26, 1996)
* Lethal Weapon 3 (April 25, 1996)
* The Lion King (November 3, 1996)
* The Muppet Christmas Carol (December 15, 1996)

### CBS

* Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (September 10, 1996)
* Mickey's Christmas Carol (December 19, 1996)
* My Fair Lady (November 28, 1996)
* The Price is Right 25th Anniversary Special (August 23, 1996)
* The Wizard of Oz (May 10, 1996)

### Cinemax

* Batman (April 17, 22 and 28, 1996)
* Batman Forever (August 6, 9, 25, 28 and 31, and October 5, 13 and 17, 1996)
* Beverly Hills Cop III (June 3 and 30, 1996)
* Full Metal Jacket (July 6 and 25, and August 22, 1996)
* Gremlins 2: The New Batch (June 8, 1996)
* Lethal Weapon 2 (April 12, 20 and 24, October 13–14 and November 1, 1996)

### Disney Channel

* 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (April 28, October 6 and 12, November 16–17 and 26–27, and December 7–8, 1996)
* The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (May 17 and June 2, 1996)
* Angels in the Outfield (June 16–17 and 23–24, July 10, 19–20 and 27–28, September 6–7 and November 3–4, 13, 17–18 and 23–24, 1996)
* Babes in Toyland (October 22–23 and December 22, 1996)
* Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (November 12–13 and December 13, 1996)
* Benji the Hunted (August 3, 17 and 23–24, September 22–23 and November 30, 1996)
* The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic (June 6, 1996)
* The Brave Little Toaster (November 12 and December 29, 1996)
* The Care Bears Movie (July 23 and August 10, 1996)
* Cheetah (August 26 and September 9, 1996)
* D2: The Mighty Ducks (June 23 and 29–30, 1996)
* Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (May 28, June 5, and August 7 and 30–31, 1996)
* Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (July 4, 1996)
* Dumbo (July 28, August 3, 20 and 24, and September 14 and 27, 1996)
* FernGully: The Last Rainforest (July 6, 16, 21 and 31, and August 10 and 24, 1996)
* The Fox and the Hound (January 1, 1996)
* A Goofy Movie (November 10, 22, 26 and 30, and December 11 and 15, 1996)
* The Goonies (September 7, 20 and 30, 1996)
* Gremlins (October 5, 10, 18, 27–28 and 31, 1996)
* Heathcliff: The Movie (October 21 and November 5, 1996)
* Heidi (May 12–13 and 25, and June 26–27, 1996)
* Hocus Pocus (October 27 and 30–31 and November 11–12 and 28, 1996)
* Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (July 21–22 and 27–28, August 1, 13 and 23–24, September 15, 21–22 and 26, and December 8, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame Festival of Fun Parade (June 19, 1996)
* The Incredible Journey (1963) (July 13 and 18, August 1 and September 21, 1996)
* The Jungle Book (1994) (April 28, May 4, 11–12, 16–17 and 25, June 15 and September 8 and 13, 1996)
* Kidnapped (April 30 and May 11, 1996)
* The Land Before Time (September 13–14, 18 and 24–25, October 5 and 19, November 10–11 and December 13, 1996)
* The Lion King (September 8, 1996)
* Make Mine Music (August 31, 1996)
* The Making of The Hunchback of Notre Dame (June 16, 19, 23, 25 and 29, and July 3, 1996)
* The Making of The Lion King (July 31, August 25 and September 1, 1996)
* The Making of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (May 1, 1996)
* Mary Poppins (September 22 and 27, October 1, 12 and 20–21, November 9, 24–25 and 29, and December 12 and 25, 1996)
* Mickey and the Beanstalk (November 24, 1996)
* Mickey's Christmas Carol (December 21, 1996)
* The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (October 22, 1996)
* The Monkey's Uncle (April 10 and 19, August 27 and October 22, 1996)
* The Muppet Movie (April 6–7 and 13, May 5 and 18, and September 5–6 and 29, 1996)
* Never Cry Wolf (August 11, 17–18 and 28, and November 2 and 14, 1996)
* Old Yeller (August 3, 13 and 31, September 1 and 25, and November 5, 1996)
* The Parent Trap (September 9, October 9 and November 2–3, 1996)
* Pete's Dragon (January 7 and December 7–8 and 14, 1996)
* The Rescuers (March 30, April 20, August 7 and September 10, 1996)
* The Rescuers Down Under (June 2, 8, 16 and 29, July 9 and 28, August 4 and September 10, 1996)
* The Return of Jafar (April 7, 16, 21 and 27, 1996)
* Return to Snowy River (March 31, June 21–22 and July 11, 1996)
* Robin Hood (January 6 and November 1 and 19, 1996)
* Saludos Amigos (August 3 and 8, 1996)
* The Santa Clause (July 14, 20–21 and 27, November 24–25 and 29, and December 14, 20 and 22–24, 1996)
* Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (November 8 and 16, 1996)
* So Dear to My Heart (December 7, 1996)
* The Sword in the Stone (January 1, May 10, July 6, August 18 and September 18 and 28, 1996)
* The Three Caballeros (August 24, 1996)
* The Three Lives of Thomasina (June 1 and September 1, 1996)
* Tiger Town (July 1 and 19, 1996)
* Totally Minnie (November 18, 1996)
* Treasure Island (January 7–8 and 12, April 29 and May 4, 1996)
* Vacationing With Mickey and Friends (November 18, 1996)
* White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf (May 3 and 19–20, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh and Friends (July 28, 1996)

### Family Channel

* Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (April 7, 1996)

### FOX

* Beethoven (November 5, 1996)
* Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (December 8, 1996)

### HBO

* Batman (May 4, 20 and 22, 1996)
* Batman Forever (May 7, 12, 15–16 and 23, July 28, September 8 and December 1, 7, 20 and 25, 1996)
* Beverly Hills Cop III (April 13 and 25, and August 1 and 25, 1996)
* Full Metal Jacket (October 11 and 22, 1996)
* Gremlins 2: The New Batch (August 3, 14 and 24, 1996)
* Lethal Weapon 2 (July 3, 7, 15, 20–21 and 25, November 13, 17 and 23, and December 1, 1996)
* The Nightmare Before Christmas (June 2, 1996)

### Lifetime

* The Color Purple (November 28 and December 24, 1996)

### The Movie Channel

* Angels in the Outfield (March 31, August 12 and 18, and November 23 and 29, 1996)
* Gremlins (December 14, 1996)
* The Santa Clause (April 1, 15 and 20, July 14, October 5 and 8, 1996)
* Showgirls (October 6, 17 and 27, 1996)\*
* Terminator 2: Judgement Day (May 11, 24 and 30, August 4, 10–11 and 26–27, November 1, 9–10, 17–18, 25–26 and 30, and December 1, 1996)
* Toy Story (November 7, and December 3, 8, 13, 18, and 29, 1996)

### NBC

* Batman (August 9 and December 30, 1996)
* Beethoven's 2nd (November 30, 1996)
* D2: The Mighty Ducks (November 29, 1996)
* Home Alone (November 28, 1996)
* Jurassic Park (December 1, 1996)
* Lethal Weapon 2 (August 14, 1996)
* The Sound of Music (December 20, 1996)

### Sho**wtime**

* Angels in the Outfield (May 5 and 25, June 7, July 10 and September 7, 1996)
* The Santa Clause (March 30, June 9–10 and 19, September 18 and 29, and December 24, 1996)
* Showgirls (August 9 and 24, September 2 and 17, October 22, November 2 and 4, and December 31, 1996)\*
* Terminator 2: Judgement Day (April 20, June 5 and 8, October 4, 9 and 24, and December 14 and 16, 1996)

### TNT

* Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (October 12, 1996)
* 2001: A Space Odyssey (November 28, 1996)
* Back to the Future (November 24, 1996)
* Close Encounters of the Third Kind (April 14, July 2 and November 27–28, 1996)
* E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (April 14 and November 27, 1996)
* Gremlins (November 29–30, 1996)
* The Goonies (November 23–24, 1996)
* Jaws (April 14–15 and December 31, 1996–January 1, 1997)
* Scarface (April 20, August 8–9, October 14 and December 15, 1996)
* Star Trek: The Motion Picture (July 23 and October 28, 1996)
* The Secret of NIMH (November 16 and 20, 1996)

### USA Network

* Back to the Future Part II (August 9–10 and December 24, 1996)
* Back to the Future Part III (August 9–10 and December 24, 1996)
* Beverly Hills Cop II (June 22, August 11 and December 2, 1996)
* Dead Poets Society (December 27, 1996)
* Good Morning, Vietnam (May 2 and 4, 1996)
* Jaws 3 (July 26–27 and December 28, 1996)
* Splash (June 28–29, 1996)
* Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (August 14 and 18, and December 18, 1996)
* Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (August 15 and 18, and December 19, 1996)
* Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (August 16 and 18, and December 20 and 25, 1996)
* The Terminator (June 20, 1996)
* The Wizard (August 11, 1996)

### WB Network

* The Goonies (July 22, 1996)
* Overboard (July 29, 1996)
* See No Evil, Hear No Evil (August 5, 1996)
* Death Wish II (August 12, 1996)
* In the Line of Duty: The FBI Murders (August 19, 1996)
* The Distinguished Gentleman (August 26, 1996)
* Tootsie (September 2, 1996)

### Syndication

* 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (May 28 and June 2, 1996)
* Amadeus (December 24, 1996)
* Beetlejuice (November 12, 1996)
* Dumbo (November 17, 1996)
* The Golden Child (November 23, 1996)
* Gone With the Wind (October 24 and November 12–13, 1996)
* The Goonies (May 5, 1996)
* Herbie Rides Again (August 11, 1996)
* Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (November 29, 1996)
* Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (November 3, 1996)
* Old Yeller (May 25, 1996)
* One Magic Christmas (December 15, 1996)
* The Parent Trap (June 16, 1996)
* Raiders of the Lost Ark (November 14, 1996)
* The Rescuers (December 1, 1996)
* Super Mario Bros. (October 20, 1996)
* Superman (September 5, 1996)
* Swiss Family Robinson (July 28, 1996)
* White Fang (September 8, 1996)

(\*) When aired on premium TV networks, Showgirls carried an R rating instead of its original NC-17 rating.

## Programs debuted on television this year

### ABC

* World's Funniest Videos (February 1, 1996)
* Second Noah (February 5, 1996)
* High Incident (March 4, 1996)
* Muppets Tonight (March 8, 1996)
* The Faculty (March 13, 1996)
* The American Athlete (June 1, 1996)
* Caryl and Marilyn: Real Friends (June 10, 1996)
* The Mighty Ducks (September 6, 1996)
* The Oz Kids (September 14, 1996)
* Spin City (September 17, 1996)
* Townies (September 18, 1996)
* Clueless (September 20, 1996)
* Relativity (September 24, 1996)
* Sabrina the Teenage Witch (September 27, 1996)
* Dangerous Minds (September 30, 1996)
* Jungle Cubs (October 5, 1996)

### Cartoon Network

* Dexter's Laboratory (April 28, 1996)
* Big Bag (June 2, 1996)

### FOX

* C Bear and Jamal (February 3, 1996)
* The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (February 24, 1996)
* Local Heroes (March 17, 1996)
* The Show (March 17, 1996)
* Profit (April 8, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo (April 20, 1996)
* Fox News Sunday (April 28, 1996)
* The Last Frontier (June 3, 1996)
* L.A. Firefighters (June 3, 1996)
* Fox After Breakfast (August 12, 1996)
* Big Deal (September 1, 1996)
* Big Bad Beetleborgs (September 7, 1996)
* Lush Life (September 9, 1996)
* Party Girl (September 9, 1996)
* Beast Wars: Transformers (September 16, 1996)
* Millennium (October 25, 1996)

### Nickelodeon

* Space Cases (March 2, 1996)
* The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo (March 16, 1996)
* Kenan and Kel (August 18, 1996)
* Blue's Clues (September 8, 1996) (aired on the Nick Jr. block)
* Happy Days (September 9, 1996) (aired on the Nick at Nite block)
* Hey Arnold! (October 7, 1996)
* Kablam! (October 11, 1996)
* The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (October 13, 1996)

### PBS

* Katie and Orbie (January 28, 1996)
* Kratts' Creatures (June 3, 1996)
* Arthur (September 2, 1996)
* Adventures from the Book of Virtues (September 2, 1996)
* Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales (October 7, 1996)
* Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (October 7, 1996)
* For Your Home (December 28, 1996)

### USA Network

* Campus Cops (January 6, 1996)
* The Big Easy (August 11, 1996)
* Grill Me (September 9, 1996)
* WWF LiveWire (September 21, 1996)
* Sonic Christmas Blast (November 24 and December 22, 1996)

### WB Network

* Savannah (January 21, 1996)
* The Steve Harvey Show (August 25, 1996)
* The Jamie Foxx Show (August 28, 1996)
* Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (August 28, 1996)
* Superman: The Animated Series (September 7, 1996)
* Road Rovers (September 7, 1996)
* Life with Roger (September 8, 1996)
* Waynehead (October 19, 1996)

## Programs airing new seasons this year

### ABC

* Home Improvement (Season 6) (September 17, 1996)
* America's Funniest Home Videos (Season 8) (September 22, 1996)\*

(\*) Bob Saget retires as host after this season.

### CBS

* The Mask: The Animated Series (Season 2) (September 3, 1996)
* Timon & Pumbaa (September 14, 1996)
* The Nanny (Season 4) (September 18, 1996)

### FOX

* Spider-Man (Season 3) (April 27, 1996)
* The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (Season 2) (September 7, 1996)
* Goosebumps (Season 2) (September 7, 1996)
* The Simpsons (Season 8) (October 27, 1996)
* High School Whenever (Season 3) (October 27, 1996)

### Nickelodeon

* Allegra's Window (Season 3)
* Gullah Gullah Island (Season 3)
* Rocko's Modern Life (Season 4) (July 8, 1996)
* Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (Season 3) (September 7, 1996)
* All That (Season 3) (November 16, 1996)

### PBS

* Bill Nye the Science Guy (Season 4)
* The Puzzle Place (Season 2) (January 15, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus (Season 3) (September 14, 1996)
* Sesame Street (Season 28) (November 18, 1996)
* Reading Rainbow

### WB Network

* Animaniacs (Season 4) (September 7, 1996)
* The M&M's Show (Season 2) (September 22, 1996)

### Syndication

* Timon & Pumbaa (September 2, 1996)
* Jeopardy! (Season 13) (September 2, 1996)\*
* Wheel of Fortune (Season 14) (September 2, 1996)

(\*) A new set for this show debuted on November 11, 1996.

## Programs broadcasted in reruns this year

### Nickelodeon

* All That (Seasons 1-2)
* Double Dare
* Doug
* Legends of the Hidden Temple
* The Ren & Stimpy Show
* Rugrats (Seasons 1-3)
* Tiny Toon Adventures

### PBS

* Barney & Friends (Seasons 1-3)
* Barney Live! in New York City (March 3, 1996)
* The Kidsongs Television Show (Seasons 1-2)
* Kino's Storytime
* Lamb Chop's Play-Along
* The Magic School Bus
* Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
* The Puzzle Place (Seasons 1-2)
* Shining Time Station
* Wishbone

### TBS

* America's Funniest Home Videos (1989-1994)

### TNT

* The Cat in the Hat (November 16, 1996)
* The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (November 16, 1996)
* Halloween is Grinch Night (October 25, 1996)

### Syndication

* Full House
* Jeopardy! (Season 12) (September 7, 1996)\*
* Wheel of Fortune (Season 13) (September 7, 1996)

(\*) After the USA Cartoon Express ended, this show was later transferred to the new USA Action Extreme Team block.

## Programs ended this year

### PBS

* Ghostwriter (August 31, 1996)
* Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? (October 4, 1996)
* Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales (November 11, 1996)

### Syndication

* Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (November 10, 1996)
* Sailor Moon (65 episodes aired so far)
* Jeopardy! (Season 11) (August 31, 1996)
* Wheel of Fortune (Season 12) (August 31, 1996)

### WB Network

* The M&M's Show (Season 1) (May 19, 1996)

## Anime released this year

* Dragon Ball GT (February 7, 1996) (64 episodes)
* Sailor Moon Sailor Stars (March 9, 1996) (34 episodes)

## VHS trailers released this year

* Leaving Las Vegas (January 2, 1996)
* Party Girl (January 9, 1996)
* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (January 10, 1996)
* Disney's Princess Collection Promo (January 10, 1996)
* Disney's Favorite Stories Promo (January 10, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Promo (January 10, 1996)
* Disney's Sing Along Songs Promo (January 10, 1996)
* The Baby-Sitters Club (January 16, 1996)
* A Walk in the Clouds (January 16, 1996)
* Showgirls (January 16, 1996)
* Hackers (January 16, 1996)
* Something to Talk About (January 16, 1996)
* Bloodknot (January 23, 1996)
* Braveheart (January 23, 1996)
* Barney Songs (January 23, 1996)
* Tremors 2: Aftershocks (January 23, 1996)
* MGM/UA Family Treasures Promo (January 23, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers All-Time Favorites Promo (January 30, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Morphin Series Promo (January 30, 1996)
* Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (January 30, 1996)
* Double Happiness (January 30, 1996)
* Live Wire: Human Timebomb (January 30, 1996)
* Hard Justice (January 30, 1996)
* Never Talk to Strangers (January 30, 1996)
* To Die For (January 30, 1996)
* The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth Promo (January 31, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island: Sing-Along Songs (January 31, 1996)
* Gargoyles: The Movie (January 31, 1996)
* Gordy (January 31, 1996)
* A Kid in King Arthur's Court (January 31, 1996)
* The Big Green (January 31, 1996)
* Sesame Street Promo (February 6, 1996)
* Home for the Holidays (February 6, 1996)
* The Run of the Country (February 13, 1996)
* Jade (February 13, 1996)
* It Takes Two (February 13, 1996)
* Dead Presidents (February 13, 1996)
* Balto (February 20, 1996)
* Copycat (February 20, 1996)
* Assassins (February 20, 1996)
* Fair Game (February 20, 1996)
* Empire Records (February 20, 1996)
* War of the Buttons (February 20, 1996)
* Family Home Entertainment Easter Classics Collection Promo (February 20, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers All-Time Favorites Promo (February 20, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers Karate Club: The White Ranger Kata (February 20, 1996)
* The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (February 28, 1996)
* The Aristocats (February 28, 1996)
* Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection Promo (February 28, 1996)
* Walt Disney Family Film Collection Promo (February 28, 1996)
* Strange Days (March 5, 1996)
* Bushwhacked (March 5, 1996)
* A Month by the Lake (March 12, 1996)
* Mighty Aphrodite (March 12, 1996)
* The Tie That Binds (March 12, 1996)
* The Innocent (March 12, 1996)
* Money Train (March 12, 1996)
* The City of Lost Children (March 12, 1996)
* Jumanji (March 12, 1996)
* The Man in the Attic (March 12, 1996)
* Vampire in Brooklyn (March 12, 1996)
* Father of the Bride Part II (March 19, 1996)
* Tom and Huck (March 19, 1996)
* The Crossing Guard (March 19, 1996)
* Francis the Talking Mule Promo (March 19, 1996)
* Cartoon Network Video Promo (March 19, 1996)
* Classic Jonny Quest Promo (March 19, 1996)
* The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible and Hallmark's Timeless Tales Promo (March 19, 1996)
* The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Promo (March 19, 1996)
* Kids for Character (March 26, 1996)
* Barney's Talent Show (March 26, 1996)
* Rumble in the Bronx (March 26, 1996)
* Lawnmower Man 2: Jobe's War (March 26, 1996)
* Delta of Venus (March 26, 1996)
* Toy Story (March 27, 1996)
* Babe (April 2, 1996)
* Waiting to Exhale (April 2, 1996)
* Dead Man Walking (April 2, 1996)
* Carrington (April 2, 1996)
* Screamers (April 2, 1996)
* Shanghai Triad (April 2, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (April 2, 1996)
* Blue in the Face (April 9, 1996)
* Nixon (April 16, 1996)
* Mr. Holland's Opus (April 16, 1996)
* Yankee Zulu (April 16, 1996)
* Nick of Time (April 16, 1996)
* Theodore Rex (April 16, 1996)
* Bed of Roses (April 16, 1996)
* The American President (April 16, 1996)
* The Juror (April 16, 1996)
* The Rocky Collection Promo (April 16, 1996)
* Warner Bros. Doris Day Collection Promo (April 23, 1996)
* Dunston Checks In (April 23, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (April 24, 1996)
* Masked Rider: Ferbus' First Christmas (April 30, 1996)
* Masked Rider Promo (April 30, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest (April 30, 1996)
* Columba Tri-Star Family Collection Promo (April 30, 1996)
* Heavy Metal (April 30, 1996)
* Oliver & Company (May 1, 1996)
* Mr. Wrong (May 1, 1996)
* From Dusk till Dawn (May 7, 1996)
* Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (May 7, 1996)
* How the West Was Fun (May 7, 1996)
* The Journey of August King (May 14, 1996)
* Two Bits (May 14, 1996)
* Georgia (May 14, 1996)
* Four Rooms (May 14, 1996)
* White Squall (May 14, 1996)
* Cry the Beloved Country (May 14, 1996)
* Sabrina (May 21, 1996)
* Eye for an Eye (May 21, 1996)
* Wild Bill (May 21, 1996)
* Richard III (May 21, 1996)
* Heat (May 21, 1996)
* Get Shorty (May 21, 1996)
* Darkman III: Die Darkman Die (May 21, 1996)
* The Sound of Music (May 28, 1996)
* GoldenEye (May 28, 1996)
* Les Miserables (May 28, 1996)
* Bio-Dome (June 4, 1996)
* Grumpier Old Men (June 4, 1996)
* The Bridges of Madison County (June 4, 1996)
* Two if by Sea (June 4, 1996)
* Restoration (June 11, 1996)
* Heaven's Prisoners (June 11, 1996)
* Executive Decision (June 18, 1996)
* Disney's Sing-Along Songs Promo (June 25, 1996)
* Barney's Fun and Games (July 2, 1996)
* Two Much (July 2, 1996)
* Down Periscope (July 2, 1996)
* Before and After (July 9, 1996)
* Up Close and Personal (July 9, 1996)
* Wee Sing Series Promo (July 9, 1996)
* Full Body Massage (July 16, 1996)
* Black Sheep (July 16, 1996)
* Moonshine Highway (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Promo (July 16, 1996)
* Spot the Dog Promo (July 16, 1996)
* Ed (July 16, 1996)
* Sgt. Bilko (July 16, 1996)
* Parachute Express: Come Sing with Us! (July 16, 1996)
* The Star Maker (July 16, 1996)
* French Twist (July 16, 1996)
* Faithful (July 16, 1996)
* The Celluloid Closet (July 23, 1996)
* The Last Supper (July 23, 1996)
* Anne Frank Remembered (July 23, 1996)
* Mulholland Falls (July 23, 1996)
* It's My Party (July 23, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (July 30, 1996)
* Big Bully (July 30, 1996)
* Getting Away with Murder (July 30, 1996)
* Barney's Once Upon a Time (August 6, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo: It Came from Angel Grove (August 6, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo and Masked Rider Christmas Promo (August 6, 1996)
* Masked Rider Promo (August 6, 1996)
* Classic Scooby-Doo Promo (August 6, 1996)
* Cartoon Network Video Halloween Promo (August 6, 1996)
* The Borrowers Promo (August 6, 1996)
* Dr. Seuss Series Promo (August 6, 1996)
* Mary Reilly (August 6, 1996)
* If Lucy Fell (August 6, 1996)
* Hard Eight (August 6, 1996)
* Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (August 6, 1996)
* Diabolique (August 6, 1996)
* The Truth About Cats and Dogs (August 6, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (Live-Action) (Teaser) (August 13, 1996)
* Celtic Pride (August 13, 1996)
* Beautiful Girls (August 13, 1996)
* Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (August 13, 1996)
* Hidden Assassin (August 13, 1996)
* Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (August 13, 1996)
* Hellraiser: Bloodline (August 13, 1996)
* Warner Bros. Animation Promo (August 13, 1996)
* Warner Bros. Classic Tales Promo (August 13, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest (August 20, 1996)
* Sweet Valley High Promo (August 20, 1996)
* Spy Hard (August 20, 1996)
* Fargo (August 20, 1996)
* MGM/UA Family Entertainment Promo (August 27, 1996)
* My Fair Lady (August 27, 1996)
* A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (August 27, 1996)
* Disney's Princess Collection Promo (August 27, 1996)
* Disney's Favorite Stories Promo (August 27, 1996)
* Family Home Entertainment Christmas Classics Series Promo (September 3, 1996)
* Jesus of Nazareth (September 3, 1996)
* Sesame Street Video and Audio Collection Promo (September 3, 1996)
* Elmocize (September 3, 1996)
* Sesame Street All-Time Platinum Favorites (September 3, 1996)
* Elmo Saves Christmas (September 3, 1996)
* Cartoon Network Video Christmas Promo (September 10, 1996)
* Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (25th Anniversary) (September 10, 1996)
* The Little Engine That Could (September 10, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Promo (September 10, 1996)
* The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (September 10, 1996)
* Last Dance (September 10, 1996)
* Jane Eyre (September 10, 1996)
* The Pallbearer (September 10, 1996)
* Boys (September 10, 1996)
* Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (September 10, 1996)
* Fear (September 10, 1996)
* Cemetery Man (September 10, 1996)
* Earthworm Jim Promo (September 17, 1996)
* The Shirley Temple Collection Promo (September 17, 1996)
* Universal Comedy Classics Promo (September 17, 1996)
* The Wizard of Oz (September 17, 1996)
* Primal Fear (September 17, 1996)
* Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (September 24, 1996)
* Loaded (September 24, 1996)
* Toy Story (September 24, 1996)
* Harriet the Spy (October 1, 1996)
* Rugrats Promo (October 1, 1996)
* Paramount Family Favorites Promo (October 1, 1996)
* Allegra's Window Promo (October 1, 1996)
* Independence Day (October 1, 1996)
* The Portrait of a Lady (October 1, 1996)
* Lost Highway (October 1, 1996)
* Twin Town (October 1, 1996)
* The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (October 8, 1996)
* Jonny Quest: The Real Adventures Promo (October 8, 1996)
* Cartoon Network Video Valentine Promo (October 8, 1996)
* High School High (October 8, 1996)
* Welcome to the Dollhouse (October 8, 1996)
* Sunset Park (October 8, 1996)
* Dragon Flyz: The Legend Begins (October 8, 1996)
* Matilda (October 8, 1996)
* Magic in the Mirror: Fowl Play (October 15, 1996)
* The Rock (October 15, 1996)
* Flirting with Disaster (October 15, 1996)
* Kazaam (October 15, 1996)
* The Phantom (October 15, 1996)
* Chungking Express (October 22, 1996)
* Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (October 22, 1996)
* Phat Beach (October 22, 1996)
* Bambi (October 29, 1996)
* The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (October 29, 1996)
* Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (October 29, 1996)
* The Adventures of Pinocchio (October 29, 1996)
* The Stupids (October 29, 1996)
* Pie in the Sky (October 29, 1996)
* The Island of Dr. Moreau (October 29, 1996)
* A Time to Kill (October 29, 1996)
* Tin Cup (October 29, 1996)
* Carpool (October 29, 1996)
* Kingpin (October 29, 1996)
* Fled (October 29, 1996)
* Eraser (October 29, 1996)
* Barney's Sense-Sational Day (November 5, 1996)
* Captives (November 5, 1996)
* Of Love and Shadows (November 5, 1996)
* The Horseman on the Roof (November 5, 1996)
* Eddie (November 5, 1996)
* Phenomenon (November 5, 1996)
* Jack (November 5, 1996)
* Magic Adventures of Mumfie: The Movie (November 5, 1996)
* Trainspotting (November 12, 1996)
* Emma (November 12, 1996)
* The Fan (November 12, 1996)
* Solo (November 12, 1996)
* Flipper (November 12, 1996)
* Apollo 13 (November 12, 1996)
* Mission Impossible (November 12, 1996)
* Dead Man (November 12, 1996)
* First Kid (November 19, 1996)
* Extreme Measures (November 19, 1996)
* A Very Brady Sequel (November 19, 1996)
* All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (November 26, 1996)
* Supercop (December 3, 1996)
* Fly Away Home (December 3, 1996)
* Wee Singdom: The Land of Music and Fun (December 10, 1996)
* Dragonheart (December 17, 1996)
* Bordello of Blood (December 17, 1996)
* She's the One (December 17, 1996)
* Joe's Apartment (December 24, 1996)
* Set it Off (December 24, 1996)
* The Long Kiss Goodnight (December 24, 1996)
* Last Man Standing (December 24, 1996)
* Escape Clause (December 24, 1996)
* Moll Flanders (December 24, 1996)
* Twister (December 31, 1996)

## VHS releases this year

### Movies

* Showgirls (January 2, 1996)
* Safe (January 2, 1996)
* The Glass Shield (January 2, 1996)
* The Net (January 9, 1996)
* Priest (January 9, 1996)
* Nine Months (January 16, 1996)
* Lord of Illusions (January 16, 1996)
* Poison Ivy 2: Lily (January 16, 1996)
* Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (January 16, 1996)
* Waterworld (January 23, 1996)
* Jade (January 23, 1996)
* Love and Human Remains (January 23, 1996)
* Brian Wilson: I Just Wasn't Made For These Times (January 23, 1996)
* Dangerous Passion (January 23, 1996)
* Hourglass (January 30, 1996)
* Desperado (January 30, 1996)
* Something to Talk About (January 30, 1996)
* Kids (January 30, 1996)
* Roosters (February 6, 1996)
* Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (February 6, 1996)
* The Usual Suspects (February 6, 1996)
* Bushwhacked (February 6, 1996)
* Under the Hula Moon (February 6, 1996)
* Dangerous Minds (February 13, 1996)
* Virtuosity (February 13, 1996)
* Beyond Rangoon (February 13, 1996)
* Jeffrey (February 13, 1996)
* Living in Oblivion (February 13, 1996)
* Saints and Sinners (February 20, 1996)
* Copycat (February 20, 1996)
* Without Mercy (February 20, 1996)
* To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (February 20, 1996)
* Hackers (February 20, 1996)
* Unzipped (February 20, 1996)
* Mute Witness (February 20, 1996)
* Live Wire: Human Timebomb (February 27, 1996)
* A Walk in the Clouds (March 5, 1996)
* Fair Game (March 5, 1996)
* The Brothers McMullen (March 5, 1996)
* Empire Records (March 5, 1996)
* Moonlight and Valentino (March 5, 1996)
* Party Girl (March 5, 1996)
* Braveheart (March 12, 1996)
* Assassins (March 12, 1996)
* Muriel's Wedding (March 12, 1996)
* Never Talk to Strangers (March 12, 1996)
* The Prophecy (March 12, 1996)
* Clockers (March 12, 1996)
* The Tie that Binds (March 19, 1996)
* Hard Justice (March 19, 1996)
* Tracks of a Killer (March 19, 1996)
* The Takeover (March 19, 1996)
* Seven (March 26, 1996)
* Mallrats (March 26, 1996)
* Crumb (March 26, 1996)
* Delta of Venus (March 26, 1996)
* Blue in a Devil Dress (April 2, 1996)
* Strange Days (April 2, 1996)
* Home for the Holidays (April 2, 1996)
* Persuasion (April 2, 1996)
* Smoke (April 9, 1996)
* Tremors 2: Aftershocks (April 9, 1996)
* The Innocent (April 9, 1996)
* To Die For (April 16, 1996)
* Vampire in Brooklyn (April 16, 1996)
* Terminal Impact (April 16, 1996)
* Now and Then (April 16, 1996)
* The Scarlet Letter (April 16, 1996)
* Cutthroat Island (April 16, 1996)
* Unstrung Heroes (April 16, 1996)
* Beyond Desire (April 23, 1996)
* The Bridges of Madison County (April 23, 1996)
* Money Train (April 30, 1996)
* How to Make an American Quilt (April 30, 1996)
* White Man's Burden (April 30, 1996)
* Doom Generation (April 30, 1996)
* Mr. Stitch (May 7, 1996)
* Dead Presidents (May 7, 1996)
* Carrington (May 7, 1996)
* Dead Cold (May 7, 1996)
* The American President (May 14, 1996)
* Powder (May 14, 1996)
* A Month by the Lake (May 14, 1996)
* Goldeneye (May 21, 1996)
* Portraits of a Killer (May 21, 1996)
* Casino (May 21, 1996)
* Nick of Time (May 21, 1996)
* Get Shorty (May 28, 1996)
* Wild Bill (May 28, 1996)
* Leaving Las Vegas (June 4, 1996)
* Grumpier Old Men (June 4, 1996)
* Father of the Bride Part II (June 11, 1996)
* Sabrina (June 11, 1996)
* Sudden Death (June 11, 1996)
* Two if by Sea (June 11, 1996)
* Bio-Dome (June 11, 1996)
* Blue in the Face (June 11, 1996)
* Heat (June 18, 1996)
* Mighty Aphrodite (June 18, 1996)
* Richard III (June 18, 1996)
* The Crossing Guard (June 18, 1996)
* Dead Man Walking (June 25, 1996)
* Sense and Sensibility (June 25, 1996)
* Bed of Roses (June 25, 1996)
* One Man's Justice (June 25, 1996)
* Dracula: Dead and Loving It (June 25, 1996)
* Broken Arrow (July 2, 1996)
* Mr. Holland's Opus (July 2, 1996)
* Theodore Rex (July 2, 1996)
* 12 Monkeys (July 9, 1996)
* Nixon (July 9, 1996)
* The Juror (July 9, 1996)
* Shanghai Triad (July 9, 1996)
* Rumble in the Bronx (July 16, 1996)
* Happy Gilmore (July 16, 1996)
* Eye for an Eye (July 16, 1996)
* Four Rooms (July 16, 1996)
* Cry the Beloved Country (July 16, 1996)
* Unforgettable (July 23, 1996)
* Georgia (July 23, 1996)
* The City of Lost Children (July 23, 1996)
* Screamers (July 23, 1996)
* The Dogfighters (July 23, 1996)
* Othello (July 23, 1996)
* City Hall (July 30, 1996)
* Diabolique (July 30, 1996)
* Ghost in the Shell (July 30, 1996)
* Executive Decision (August 6, 1996)
* Black Sheep (August 6, 1996)
* Down Periscope (August 6, 1996)
* Girl 6 (August 6, 1996)
* Big Bully (August 6, 1996)
* From Dusk till Dawn (August 13, 1996)
* White Squall (August 13, 1996)
* Restoration (August 13, 1996)
* It's My Party (August 13, 1996)
* The Substitute (August 20, 1996)
* Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (August 20, 1996)
* Barb Wire (August 20, 1996)
* Mr. Wrong (August 20, 1996)
* Mulholland Falls (August 27, 1996)
* Mary Reilly (August 27, 1996)
* Faithful (August 27, 1996)
* Gulliver's Travels (August 27, 1996)
* Sometimes They Come Back Again (August 27, 1996)
* Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite (September 3, 1996)
* Up Close and Personal (September 10, 1996)
* Sgt. Bilko (September 10, 1996)
* The Truth About Cats and Dogs (September 10, 1996)
* Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (September 10, 1996)
* The Birdcage (September 17, 1996)
* Deadly Outbreak (September 17, 1996)
* The Quest (September 17, 1996)
* Brain Candy (September 17, 1996)
* French Twist (September 17, 1996)
* A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (September 24, 1996)
* Before and After (September 24, 1996)
* Two Much (September 24, 1996)
* Moses (September 24, 1996)
* If Lucy Fell (September 24, 1996)
* Lifeform (September 24, 1996)
* Carried Away (September 24, 1996)
* Bottle Rocket (September 24, 1996)
* Fargo (October 1, 1996)
* The Great White Hype (October 1, 1996)
* Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (October 1, 1996)
* The Craft (October 8, 1996)
* Race the Sun (October 8, 1996)
* I Shot Andy Warhol (October 8, 1996)
* Blood and Donuts (October 8, 1996)
* Antonia's Line (October 8, 1996)
* Primal Fear (October 15, 1996)
* Fear (October 15, 1996)
* Celtic Pride (October 15, 1996)
* The Arrival (October 22, 1996)
* Pinocchio's Revenge (October 22, 1996)
* Multiplicity (October 22, 1996)
* Beautiful Girls (October 22, 1996)
* Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (October 22, 1996)
* The Last Supper (October 22, 1996)
* Eraser (October 29, 1996)
* Heaven's Prisoners (October 29, 1996)
* Moll Flanders (October 29, 1996)
* Lover's Knot (November 5, 1996)
* Spy Hard (November 5, 1996)
* Mrs. Winterbourne (November 5, 1996)
* Stealing Beauty (November 5, 1996)
* Last Dance (November 5, 1996)
* Jane Eyre (November 5, 1996)
* Original Gangstas (November 5, 1996)
* Fist of the North Star (November 5, 1996)
* The Pallbearer (November 12, 1996)
* Cold Comfort Farm (November 12, 1996)
* Phat Beach (November 12, 1996)
* Hellraiser: Bloodline (November 12, 1996)
* Striptease (November 19, 1996)
* The Phantom (November 19, 1996)
* Kazaam (November 19, 1996)
* Dragonheart (November 26, 1996)
* Sunset Park (November 26, 1996)
* Pie in the Sky (November 26, 1996)
* The Cable Guy (December 3, 1996)
* The Crow: City of Angels (December 3, 1996)
* Virus (December 10, 1996)
* Daddy's Girl (December 10, 1996)
* The Rock (December 10, 1996)
* Bird of Prey (December 10, 1996)
* Tin Cup (December 17, 1996)
* Chain Reaction (December 17, 1996)
* The Frighteners (December 17, 1996)
* Joe's Apartment (December 17, 1996)
* The Island of Dr. Moreau (December 23, 1996)
* A Family Thing (December 23, 1996)
* Carpool (December 23, 1996)
* Of Love and Shadows (December 24, 1996)
* The Stupids (December 30, 1996)
* A Time to Kill (December 30, 1996)
* Welcome to the Dollhouse (December 31, 1996)

#### Region 1 (North America)

* Sweetheart Stories (January 10, 1996)
* Mickey Loves Minnie (January 10, 1996)
* Disney Favorite Stories: The Wind in the Willows (January 10, 1996)
* The Indian in the Cupboard (January 16, 1996)
* A Kid in King Arthur's Court (January 31, 1996)
* The Big Green (January 31, 1996)
* The Amazing Panda Adventure (February 13, 1996)
* The Land Before Time (February 20, 1996)
* Harriet the Spy (February 25, 1996)
* Pocahontas (February 28, 1996)
* Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (March 12, 1996)
* The Baby-Sitters Club: The Movie (March 12, 1996)
* Babe (March 19, 1996)
* Operation Dumbo Drop (March 19, 1996)
* The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (March 27, 1996)
* Balto (April 2, 1996)
* Kids for Character (April 23, 1996)
* Waiting to Exhale (April 23, 1996)
* The Aristocats (April 24, 1996)
* Tom and Huck (May 1, 1996)
* It Takes Two (May 7, 1996)
* Jumanji (May 14, 1996)
* Dunston Checks In (May 28, 1996)
* Heavy Metal (June 4, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Topsy-Turvy (June 25, 1996)
* Disney Favorite Stories: Three Little Pigs (July 2, 1996)
* How the West was Fun (July 23, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (July 30, 1996)
* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (August 13, 1996)
* All Dogs Go To Heaven 2 (August 27, 1996)
* The Sound of Music (August 27, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (September 10, 1996)
* Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (September 10, 1996)
* The Wizard of Oz (September 10, 1996)
* Oliver & Company (September 24, 1996)
* Twister (October 1, 1996)
* My Fair Lady (October 1, 1996)
* Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (25th Anniversary) (October 1, 1996)
* A Girl from Mars (October 8, 1996)
* Flipper (October 8, 1996)
* Stanley's Dragon (October 8, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach (October 15, 1996)
* Toy Story (October 29, 1996)
* Fluke (November 5, 1996)
* The Adventures of Pinocchio (November 5, 1996)
* Toy Story: Collector's Edition (November 12, 1996)
* Mission Impossible (November 12, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor (November 12, 1996)
* Independence Day (November 22, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Pongo & Perdita (November 26, 1996)
* The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (December 10, 1996)
* Matilda (December 17, 1996)
* Disney Favorite Stories: Mickey's Christmas Carol (December 24, 1996)
* Magic Adventures of Mumfie: The Movie (December 24, 1996)
* The Willows in Winter (December 31, 1996)

#### Region 1 & 4 (Latin America)

* Disney Sing Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (March 1, 1996)
* The Aristocats (April 24, 1996)
* Toy Story (October 29, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (November 26, 1996)
* Pocahontas (November 26, 1996)
* Matilda (December 17, 1996)

#### Region 2 (Japan)

* Peter Pan (March 15, 1996)
* The Rescuers Down Under (April 19, 1996)
* Sleeping Beauty (July 19, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Colors of the Wind (August 1996)
* Pocahontas (September 13, 1996)
* The Wizard of Oz (October 31, 1996)
* Toy Story (November 1, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Topsy Turvy (November 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of Christmas (November 1996)
* The Nightmare Before Christmas (November 21, 1996)
* The Mask (December 1, 1996)

#### Region 2 (UK)

* Sleeping Beauty (January 8, 1996)
* Pocahontas (April 29, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: From the Hunchback of Notre Dame (August 19, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (September 2, 1996)
* Toy Story (October 28, 1996)
* The Willows in Winter (November 15, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (November 18, 1996)
* The Santa Clause (November 18, 1996)
* Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (November 18, 1996)

(\*) Toy Story was actually rated PG by the BBFC due to dangerous behavior involving Sid and his toys, reminiscent of Beavis and Butthead. It is still rated PG in the UK today.

#### **Region 3 (South Korea)**

* 101 Dalmatians (January 15, 1996)
* Full Metal Jacket (February 17, 1996)
* The Wind in the Willows (June 16, 1996)
* Pocahontas (July 26, 1996)
* Sleeping Beauty (September 16, 1996)
* Toy Story (November 22, 1996)
* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (December 15, 1996)
* The Willows in Winter (December 31, 1996)

#### Region 4 (Australia)

* 101 Dalmatians (February 29, 1996)
* Robin Hood (April 18, 1996)
* A Goofy Movie (July 4, 1996)
* Pocahontas (October 3, 1996)
* Toy Story (November 14, 1996)

### TV Shows

#### Region 1 (North America)

* The Big Stuffed Dog (January 9, 1996)
* It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (January 9, 1996)
* Why, Charlie Brown, Why? (January 9, 1996)
* The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show: Volume Eight (January 9, 1996)
* The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show: Volume Nine (January 9, 1996)
* Snoopy Double Feature: Volume Eight (January 9, 1996)
* Snoopy Double Feature: Volume Nine (January 9, 1996)
* Barney's All Aboard for Sharing (January 23, 1996)
* Barney's Musical Challenge Ever! (January 23, 1996)
* Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders: Jewel Quest (January 23, 1996)
* Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders: Wizard's Peak (January 23, 1996)
* Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders: For Whom the Bell Tolls (January 23, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Karate Club: The White Ranger Kata (January 30, 1996)
* ReBoot: The Great Brain Robbery (January 30, 1996)
* ReBoot: Animal Talent (January 30, 1996)
* Jim Henson's Animal Show: The Kangaroo and the Frog (January 30, 1996)
* Jim Henson's Animal Show: The Owl and the Octopus (January 30, 1996)
* The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: The Brush in the Stone (January 30, 1996)
* The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: An Eye for a Tooth (January 30, 1996)
* The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Rainy Day Adventure (January 30, 1996)
* Kidsongs: Let's Put on a Show! (January 30, 1996)\*
* Kidsongs: Baby Animal Songs (January 30, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: Hangin' with Baby (January 30, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: Grub's On (January 30, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: True Guts (January 30, 1996)
* Thomas & Friends: Thomas and His Friends Help Out (February 2, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Do the Alphabet (February 6, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Learning to Share (February 6, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Plays Ball (February 13, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed (February 13, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Kicks Up a Storm (February 13, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers All-Time Favorites: Volume 1 (February 20, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers All-Time Favorites: Volume 2 (February 20, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers All-Time Favorites: Volume 3 (February 20, 1996)
* Picture This! / The Queen of Make-Believe (February 20, 1996)
* Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Easter Chipmunk (February 21, 1996)
* The Best of Roger Rabbit (February 21, 1996)
* The Donut Man: The Donut Repair Shop (February 24, 1996)
* The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Shark Encounter (February 27, 1996)
* The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the U.S. Space Camp Mission (February 27, 1996)
* Wishbone: Twisted Tail (February 27, 1996)
* Wishbone: Homer Sweet Homer (February 27, 1996)
* Wishbone: The Slobbery Hound (February 27, 1996)
* Wishbone: The Prince and the Pooch (February 27, 1996)
* Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Magic and Mystery (February 28, 1996)
* Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: True Hearts (February 28, 1996)
* Littlest Pet Shop: Wrecking Havoc (March 5, 1996)
* Littlest Pet Shop: Treasure of Sierra Pet Shop (March 5, 1996)
* Littlest Pet Shop: Scaredy Dog (March 5, 1996)
* Jirimpimbira: An African Folktale (March 19, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Birthday Special (March 19, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Cuddles Avenue (March 19, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: The Snowstorm (March 19, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: A Trip to the Moon (March 19, 1996)
* Jonny Quest: Race Bennon in an Army of One (March 19, 1996)
* Jonny Quest: Dr. Zin in Master of Evil (March 19, 1996)
* Jonny Quest: Hadji in Mysteries of the East (March 19, 1996)
* Jonny Quest: Bandit in Adventure's Best Friend (March 19, 1996)
* Jonny Quest vs. the Cyber Insects (March 19, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Live: The World Tour Live on Stage (March 19, 1996)
* Barney's Talent Show (March 26, 1996)
* Playing it Safe / Twice is Nice! (March 26, 1996)
* Caring Means Sharing / Oh, What a Day! (March 26, 1996)
* A Camping We Will Go! / Hoo's in the Forest? (March 26, 1996)
* A Welcome Home / Camera Safari (March 26, 1996)
* The Donut Man: After School (April 5, 1996)
* Earthworm Jim: Bring Me the Head of Earthworm Jim (April 9, 1996)
* Earthworm Jim: Conqueror Worm (April 9, 1996)
* Earthworm Jim: Assault and Battery (April 9, 1996)
* Earthworm Jim: The Book of Doom (April 9, 1996)
* Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me (April 9, 1996)
* Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Fearless Friends (April 10, 1996)
* Aladdin's Arabian Adventures: Team Genie (April 10, 1996)
* Gargoyles: Deeds of Deception (April 10, 1996)
* Gargoyles: Brothers Betrayed (April 10, 1996)
* Street Sharks: Shark 'n Roll (April 10, 1996)
* Street Sharks: Shark Quest (April 10, 1996)
* Beavis and Butt-Head: Feel Our Pain (April 16, 1996)
* The Maxx (April 16, 1996)
* Hop to It! / Transportation Fun with Barney (April 23, 1996)
* Highlander: The Animated Series: The Adventure Begins (April 23, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Imagine That! (April 30, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Slimey's World Games (April 30, 1996)
* Saban's Masked Rider: Escape from Edenoi (April 30, 1996)
* Saban's Masked Rider: Super Gold (April 30, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: Don't Get Mad, Get Happy (May 8, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: Live and Learn (May 8, 1996)
* Timon and Pumbaa's Wild Adventures: Quit Buggin' Me (May 8, 1996)
* Four Seasons Day / Falling for Autumn! (May 14, 1996)
* Barney's Fun & Games (May 21, 1996)
* Honk! Honk! A Goose on the Loose! / Any Way You Slice It (May 21, 1996)
* Phantom 2040: The Ghost Who Walks (May 21, 1996)
* Wishbone: Salty Dog (May 21, 1996)
* Wishbone: Terrified Terrier (May 21, 1996)
* Laff-a-Lympics: Yippee for the Yogi Yahooeys! (May 28, 1996)
* Laff-a-Lympics: On Your Mark, Get Set--Go Scoobys! (May 28, 1996)
* Laff-a-Lympics: Something Smells Really Rotten (May 28, 1996)
* Laff-a-Lympics: Heavens to Hilarity, This is It, Sports Fans! (May 28, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Elmocize (June 11, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: The Best Babysitter Ever (June 18, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: Summer Picnic (June 18, 1996)
* Alvin and the Chipmunks: Bigger! (June 19, 1996)
* Alvin and the Chipmunks: Star Wreck: The Absolutely Final Frontier (June 19, 1996)
* What's That Shadow? / Practice Makes Music (June 25, 1996)
* Barney's Playmate Collection (June 25, 1996)
* Barney's Patriotic Sing-Along (July 1, 1996)
* Barney's Exercise Circus & Parade of Numbers (July 2, 1996)
* My Favorite Things / Eat, Drink and Be Healthy! (July 2, 1996)
* Classical Cleanup / Hi, Neighbor! (July 2, 1996)
* Skysurfer Strike Force: City of Terror (July 9, 1996)
* Skysurfer Strike Force: Voodoo Master (July 9, 1996)
* Skysurfer Strike Force: Titan of Terror (July 9, 1996)
* Wee Sing: Animal Songs (July 9, 1996)
* Wee Sing: Classic Songs for Kids (July 9, 1996)
* A World of Music / Hola, Mexico! (July 9, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Playtime Collection: Happy Pooh Day (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Learning Collection: Working Together (July 16, 1996)
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Get Shredder (July 23, 1996)
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cry H.A.V.O.C. (July 23, 1996)
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cyber-Turtles (July 23, 1996)
* Princess Gwenevere and the Jewel Riders: Full Circle (July 23, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Show Business (July 30, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Pink Spots (July 30, 1996)
* Dr. Seuss Sing-Along Classics: Grinch Night (August 6, 1996)
* Dr. Seuss Sing-Along Classics: Pontoffel Pock and His Magic Piano (August 6, 1996)
* Dr. Seuss Sing-Along Classics: The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (August 6, 1996)
* Thomas & Friends: The Gallant Old Engine and Other Thomas Stories (August 6, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo: Zeo Quest (August 6, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo in Arabian Nights (August 6, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: Foul Play in Funland (August 6, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts (August 6, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: Scooby-Doo and a Mummy Too! (August 6, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: Which Witch is Which? (August 6, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: New Kid on the Block (August 6, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: Sally's First Day at School (August 6, 1996)
* Barney's 1-2-3-4 Seasons (August 6, 1996)
* Stop, Look and Be Safe! / I Can Be a Firefighter! (August 6, 1996)
* Barney's Super Challenge Ever! (August 6, 1996)
* Tiny Toon Adventures: Night Ghoulery (August 13, 1996)
* Tiny Toon Adventures: It's a Wonderful Tiny Toons Christmas Special (August 13, 1996)
* Animaniacs Sing-Along: Mostly in Toon (August 13, 1996)
* Animaniacs: Spooky Stuff (August 13, 1996)
* Pinky and the Brain: A Pinky and the Brain Christmas (August 13, 1996)
* Pinky and the Brain: World Domination Tour (August 13, 1996)
* Highlander: The Animated Series: The Suspended Village (August 20, 1996)
* Highlander: The Animated Series: The Cursed (August 20, 1996)
* Highlander: The Animated Series: The Valley of the Thorn Pods (August 20, 1996)
* Wishbone: Bone of Arc (August 20, 1996)
* Wishbone: Frankenbone (August 20, 1996)
* Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Lord Zedd's Monster Heads (August 20, 1996)
* Power Rangers Zeo: It Came from Angel Grove (August 20, 1996)
* Sweet Valley High: Dangerous Love (August 20, 1996)
* Sweet Valley High: Kidnapped (August 20, 1996)
* Sing Me a Story with Belle: Chapters of Enchantment (August 27, 1996)
* Sing Me a Story with Belle: Beauty and the World of Music (August 27, 1996)
* What-a-Mess: Monsters, Goblins and Ghosts, Oh My! (September 3, 1996)
* Littlest Pet Shop: Do Not Solve Until Christmas (September 3, 1996)
* A Monster Christmas (September 3, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh: Spookable Pooh (September 4, 1996)
* Let's Start a Band! (September 4, 1996)
* The Flintstones: A Haunted House is Not a Home (September 10, 1996)
* The Scooby-Doo Show: The Headless Horseman of Halloween (September 10, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: The Ghoul, the Bat and the Ugly (September 10, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo: A Halloween Hassle at Dracula's Castle (September 10, 1996)
* The Borrowers (September 10, 1996)
* The Return of the Borrowers (September 10, 1996)
* The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth: Big Mouth Gulch (September 10, 1996)
* I Can Do That! / I Just LOVE Bugs! (September 17, 1996)
* Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas (September 17, 1996)
* The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper (September 17, 1996)
* A Flintstone Christmas (September 24, 1996)
* Scooby-Doo's A Nutcracker Scoob (September 24, 1996)
* The Town Santa Forgot (September 24, 1996)
* A Flintstone Family Christmas (September 24, 1996)
* What-a-Mess: Here Comes Santa Paws (October 1, 1996)
* Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (October 1, 1996)
* Sesame Street: Elmo Saves Christmas (October 1, 1996)
* Rugrats: Phil and Lil Double Trouble (October 1, 1996)
* Rugrats: Tommy Troubles (October 1, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Blows its Top (October 1, 1996)
* The Magic School Bus Going Batty (October 1, 1996)
* Super Mario Bros. Super Christmas Adventures (October 1, 1996)
* Jingle Bell Rock (October 2, 1996)
* The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest: The Alchemist (October 8, 1996)
* The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest: The Darkest Fathoms (October 8, 1996)
* The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest: Escape to Questworld (October 8, 1996)
* The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest: Rage's Burning Wheel (October 8, 1996)
* 1-2-3-4-5 Senses! / May I Help You? (October 15, 1996)
* Barney's Preschool Day (October 15, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Big Parade (October 22, 1996)
* Bananas in Pyjamas: Wish Fairies (October 22, 1996)
* The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley: The Case of the Hotel-Who-Done-It (October 22, 1996)
* You're Invited to Mary-Kate and Ashley's Hawaiian Beach Party (October 22, 1996)
* Tiny Toy Stories (October 29, 1996)
* Barney's Once Upon a Time (November 5, 1996)
* Everyone is Special / A Very Special Delivery! (November 5, 1996)
* The Busy World of Richard Scarry: The Best Christmas Present Ever (November 5, 1996)
* Wishbone: A Tail in Twain (November 5, 1996)
* Look at Me, I'm 3! / Love to Read, with Barney (November 12, 1996)
* Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (November 12, 1996)
* Wee Singdom: The Land of Music and Fun (December 10, 1996)
* A Camping We Will Go! / Room for Everyone (December 24, 1996)

(\*) Production for these videos was completed in Spring 1995.

#### Region 2 (UK)

* Thomas & Friends Season 4 Vol. 4: Story and Song Collection (March 4, 1996)
* Thomas & Friends: The Biggest Ever Christmas Collection (December 31, 1996)

#### Region 3 (Japan)

* Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (November 15, 1996-)
* Animaniacs (December 13, 1996-)

## VHS re-releases this year

### Movies

* The Land Before Time (February 20, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Campout at Walt Disney World (February 28, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Let's Go to the Circus! (February 28, 1996)
* Disney Sing Along Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World (February 28, 1996)
* Alice in Wonderland (April 24, 1996)
* Bedknobs and Broomsticks (April 24, 1996)
* Dumbo (April 24, 1996)
* Mary Poppins (April 24, 1996)
* Pete's Dragon (April 24, 1996)
* Robin Hood (April 24, 1996)
* So Dear to My Heart (April 24, 1996)
* The Sword in the Stone (April 24, 1996)
* The Three Caballeros (April 24, 1996)
* The Wizard of Oz (September 10, 1996)\*

(\*) The Wizard of Oz was remastered by THX Limited in 1996.

### TV Shows

* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Campfire Sing-Along (April 23, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Barney Goes to School (April 23, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Barney in Concert (April 23, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Rock With Barney (April 23, 1996)
* Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (April 23, 1996)
* Barney's Birthday (April 23, 1996)
* Barney Rhymes with Mother Goose (April 23, 1996)
* Barney's Home Sweet Homes (April 23, 1996)
* Barney Live! in New York City (April 23, 1996)
* Barney's Imagination Island (April 23, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: The Backyard Show (June 25, 1996)
* You're a Good Sport, Charlie Brown (June 25, 1996)
* It's an Adventure, Charlie Brown (June 25, 1996)
* Is This Goodbye, Charlie Brown? (June 25, 1996)
* What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? (June 25, 1996)
* Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories\*
* Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories\*
* Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue and Other Thomas Stories\*
* Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories\*
* Winnie the Pooh Playtime Collection: Cowboy Pooh (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Playtime Collection: Detective Tigger (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Playtime Collection: Pooh Party (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Playtime Collection: Fun 'n Games (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Learning Collection: Making Friends (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Learning Collection: Sharing and Caring (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Learning Collection: Helping Others (July 16, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh Learning Collection: Growing Up (July 16, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Three Wishes (August 6, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh: Frankenpooh (September 4, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: Waiting for Santa (September 10, 1996)
* Barney's Best Manners (September 10, 1996)
* Let's Pretend with Barney (September 10, 1996)
* Barney's Alphabet Zoo (September 10, 1996)
* Be a Friend / Our Earth, Our Home (September 10, 1996)
* Barney Celebrates Children (September 10, 1996)
* Barney's Making New Friends (September 10, 1996)
* Riding in Barney's Car (September 10, 1996)
* Barney Songs (September 10, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too (October 2, 1996)
* Barney and the Backyard Gang: A Day at the Beach (November 5, 1996)
* Barney Safety (November 5, 1996)
* Barney's Surprise Party (November 5, 1996)
* Barney & Friends: The Complete First Season (December 24, 1996)
* Barney & Friends: The Complete First Season (December 24, 1996)
* Barney & Friends: The Complete First Season (December 24, 1996)

(\*) Re-released by Video Treasures.

## VHS Tapes discontinued this year

### Movies

* The Lion King (1995 VHS) (April 30, 1996)
* Cinderella (1995 VHS) (April 30, 1996)
* Star Wars Trilogy (1995 VHS)

### TV Shows

* All Season 1 episodes of Barney & Friends on video
* All Sonic the Hedgehog videos

## Toys

### McDonald's

* VR Troopers (January 19-February 15, 1996)
* Muppet Treasure Island (February 16-March 14, 1996)
* Littlest Pet Shop (March 15-April 11, 1996)
* Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection (April 19-May 16, 1996)
* Marvel Super Heroes (May 17-June 13, 1996)
* Babe (June 14-July 11, 1996)
* Hot Wheels (July 12-August 15, 1996)
* Aladdin and the King of Thieves (August 16-September 12, 1996)
* Eric Carle (September 20-October 10, 1996)
* Halloween McNugget Buddies (October 11-31, 1996)
* Space Jam (November 1-26, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians (November 27, 1996-January 2, 1997)

## Logos introduced this year

* Barney Home Video Classic Collection (Q1 1996)\*
* Columbia Tristar Home Video - "Rising Boxes" (May 14, 1996)\*\*
* Columbia Tristar Television - "Sliding Boxes" (July 12, 1996)#
* FUNimation Productions Logo #1
* PBS - "The Windowsill" (September 2, 1996)

(\*) The "Classic Collection" variant of the 1995 Barney Home Video logo was used concurrently with its standard counterpart.

(\*\*) Alternate copies of Jumanji contain the 1993 logo. Countries outside of North America also still continued to use the 1993 logo on all Columbia Tristar releases as well.

(#) Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! still used the 1994 Columbia Tristar Television logo until May 1997, when these game shows began using this logo.

## Logos updated this year

* Columbia Pictures - "90s Torch Lady"\*
* PBS Kids - "P-Pals" (Q4 1996)#
* Tristar Pictures - "CGI Pegasus"\*
* Universal Pictures - "1990s Globe"\*\*

(\*) These logos now include the byline "A Sony Pictures Entertainment Company".

(\*\*) Universal Pictures is no longer an MCA company as of 1996.

(#) An e/i balloon appears on the second half of the 1993 PBS Kids logo. In 1997, this entire updated logo was forced at the end of all children's programming on PBS when the TV Parental Guidelines was introduced.

## Logos ended this year

* PBS - "Orange CGI P-Heads" (September 1, 1996)

## Video games unveiled this year

* Mario Kart 64\*
* Star Fox 64\*

(\*) Starting with these games, the characters are modified. For example, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Wario, Donkey Kong, Toad and Bowser now appear in their N64-era designs with new voice actors; Fox McCloud, Falco Lombardi, Slippy Toad and Peppy Hare now appear in their N64-era designs looking a little cartoonish as Slippy Toad does not wear beads around his neck and new voice actors for each character.

## Video games released this year

### Japan

#### Super Famicom

* Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (March 9, 1996)
* Kirby Super Star (March 21, 1996)
* Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (November 23, 1996)

#### Super Game Boy

* Pokemon (Red/Green Versions) (February 27, 1996)
* Pokemon (Blue Version) (October 10, 1996)

#### Nintendo 64

* Super Mario 64 (June 23, 1996)
* Mario Kart 64 (December 14, 1996)

### North America

#### Super NES

* Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (May 13, 1996)
* Kirby Super Star (September 20, 1996)
* Pinocchio (November 1996)
* Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (November 22, 1996)

#### Super Game Boy

* Kirby's Block Ball (May 1996)
* Pocahontas (June 10, 1996)

#### Sega Saturn

* Baku Baku Animal (April 1996)
* Panzer Dragoon II Zwei (May 10, 1996)
* Nights into Dreams (August 20, 1996)

#### PlayStation

* Black Dawn (September 30, 1996)
* Wipeout XL (September 30, 1996)
* The Adventures of Lomax (October 22, 1996)
* Perfect Weapon (November 21, 1996)
* Cool Boarders (December 31, 1996)

### Europe

* Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (December 19, 1996)

### South Korea

* Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
* Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

## Player's Choice re-releases this year

* The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
* Super Dr. Mario
* Super Mario All-Stars
* Super Mario Kart
* Super Mario Land
* Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
* Super Mario World
* Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3

## Books released this year

### North America

* Disney Classic Storybooks: The Aristocats
* Disney Classic Storybooks: Toy Story
* Disney Classic Storybooks: The Jungle Book
* Disney Classic Storybooks: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
* Barney and BJ Go to the Fire Station (February 1, 1996)
* Barney Says, "Play Safely" (March 1, 1996)
* Barney Plays Nose to Toes (April 1, 1996)
* Barney's Number Friends (May 1, 1996)
* Bedtime for Baby Bop (June 1, 1996)
* Barney's Friends (July 1, 1996)
* Winnie the Pooh: Eeyore, You're the Best! (July 1, 1996)
* Spot Bakes a Cake (September 26, 1996)
* Spot Visits His Grandparents (October 15, 1996)
* Prima's Game Secrets to Super Mario 64 (October 16, 1996)

### Japan

* Kirby of the Stars by Yoshiko Sakuma (April 25, 1996)
* Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Who Lives in Pupupu Vol. 3 (April 26, 1996)
* Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Who Lives in Pupupu Vol. 4 (September 28, 1996)

## Albums released this year

* Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood: The Soundtrack (January 9, 1996)
* Dead Man Walking: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (January 9, 1996)
* Mr. Holland's Opus: Original Motion Picture Score (January 23, 1996)
* From Dusk till Dawn: Music from the Motion Picture (January 23, 1996)
* Bed of Roses: Soundtrack from the Motion Picture (January 30, 1996)
* Beautiful Girls: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (January 30, 1996)
* A Thin Line Between Love and Hat: From the Motion Picture (February 13, 1996)
* Girl 6: Music from the Motion Picture (March 19, 1996)
* All Dogs Go to Heaven 2: Music from the Heavenly Movie (March 29, 1996)
* The Substitute: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (April 9, 1996)
* James and the Giant Peach: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack (April 12, 1996)
* Sunset Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (April 23, 1996)
* Songs from The Aristocats (CD) (April 24, 1996)
* Original Gangstas: The Soundtrack (April 30, 1996)
* The Great White Hype: Music from the Motion Picture (April 30, 1996)
* The Craft: Music from the Motion Picture (April 30, 1996)
* Twister: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (May 7, 1996)
* Mission: Impossible: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (May 14, 1996)
* The Cable Guy: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (May 21, 1996)
* The Hunchback of Notre Dame: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack (May 28, 1996)
* Eddie: The Soundtrack (May 28, 1996)
* The Nutty Professor Soundtrack (June 4, 1996)
* Striptease: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (June 25, 1996)
* Classic Disney Vol. 3: 60 Years of Musical Magic (July 2, 1996)
* Phenomenon: Music from the Motion Picture (July 2, 1996)
* Independence Day: Original Soundtrack Recording (July 2, 1996)
* Trainspotting: Music from the Motion Picture (July 9, 1996)
* Super Mario 64: Original Soundtrack (July 19, 1996)
* The Crow: City of Angels: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (July 30, 1996)
* Supercop: Music from and Inspired by the Miramax Motion Picture (July 30, 1996)
* Tin Cup: Music from the Motion Picture (August 20, 1996)
* Bulletproof: Music from the Motion Picture (September 3, 1996)
* High School High: The Soundtrack (September 10, 1996)
* The First Wives Club: Music from the Motion Picture (September 17, 1996)
* Set it Off: Music from the New Line Cinema Motion Picture (September 24, 1996)
* That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (September 24, 1996)
* Get on the Bus: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (October 8, 1996)
* Swingers: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture (October 22, 1996)
* Romeo and Juliet: Music from the Motion Picture (October 29, 1996)
* Shine: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (November 5, 1996)
* Beavis and Butt-Head Do America: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (November 12, 1996)
* Evita: The Motion Picture Music Soundtrack (November 12, 1996)
* Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (November 12, 1996)
* The Mirror Has Two Faces: Music from the Motion Picture (November 12, 1996)
* 101 Dalmatians: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack (November 19, 1996)
* The English Patient: Original Soundtrack Recording (November 26, 1996)
* The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album (November 26, 1996)
* All That: The Album (November 26, 1996)
* One Fine Day: Music from the Motion Picture (December 10, 1996)
* Michael: Music from the Motion Picture (December 17, 1996)

## Software released this year

### Beta Versions

* Windows Memphis Build 1351 (December 15, 1996)

### Service Pack Updates

* Windows 95 OEM Service Release 1 (February 1996)
* Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (August 24, 1996)\*
* Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 5 (September 19, 1996)
* Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 1 (October 16, 1996)
* Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 (December 14, 1996)

(\*) Windows 95 OSR2 was the first version of Windows to support FAT32 hard drive partitions with about 4–8 gigabytes of space.

### PC Components

* NetScape Navigator 2.0 (March 1996)
* Internet Explorer 2.0 for Mac (April 23, 1996)
* AOL 3.0 (June 1996)
* Internet Explorer 3.0 for Windows (August 13, 1996)\*
* Macromedia Flash 1.0 (August 1996)
* Adobe Acrobat 3.0 (November 1996)
* Microsoft Office 97 (November 19, 1996)

(\*) Included with Windows 95 OSR2.

### CD-ROMs

* MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head: Wiener Takes All (1996 PC Game)
* MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head: Little Thingies (1996 PC Game)
* MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head: Calling All Dorks (1996 PC Game)
* Living Books: Sheila Rae, the Brave (February 27, 1996)
* Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (March 5, 1996)
* Descent II (March 13, 1996)
* Les Ani'Malins Numéro 3 (French Edition) (April 1996)
* Indiana Jones and His Desktop Adventures (April 1996)
* Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster and the Beanstalk (April 9, 1996)
* Disney's Animated Storybook: Toy Story (1996 PC Game) (April 24, 1996)
* Charlton Heston's Voyage Through the Bible: New Testament (May 24, 1996)
* Pete Townshend Presents Tommy: The Interactive Adventure (June 7, 1996)
* Kid Phonics 2
* The Pandora Detective (July 31, 1996)
* Z (July 31, 1996)
* Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Adventure in Tinkertown (1996 PC Game)
* Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Topsy Turvy Games (1996 PC Game)
* Living Books: The Berenstain Bears in the Dark (August 1996)
* Living Books: Green Eggs and Ham (September 1996)
* Sonic CD for Windows (September 26, 1996)
* Meridian 59 (September 27, 1996)
* You Don't Know Jack Sports (September 30, 1996)
* Living Books: Stellaluna (October 1996)
* Pyst (October 8, 1996)
* Timelapse (October 16, 1996)
* Golden Nugget (October 26, 1996)
* The Neverhood (October 31, 1996)
* Virtua Squad (October 31, 1996)
* Disney's Activity Center: Toy Story (1996 PC Game)
* Tom Clancy's SSN (November 12, 1996)
* Tomb Raider (November 14, 1996)
* Toonstruck (November 14, 1996)
* Kidsongs Musical Mystery (November 25, 1996)
* You Don't Know Jack: Vol. 2 (November 30, 1996)
* Phantasmagoria: A Puzzle of Flesh (November 30, 1996)
* Disney's Animated Storybook: 101 Dalmatians (1996 PC Game)
* Disney's Animated Storybook: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 PC Game)
* Banzai Bug (December 2, 1996)

## Media unveiled this year

* Living Books: Green Eggs and Ham (August 1996)
* Living Books: Stellaluna (August 1996)
* Living Books: Arthur's Reading Race (September 1996)

## Websites launched this year

* GameSpot (May 1, 1996)
* The Unofficial World of Nintendo (June 13, 1996)
* LivingBooks.com (August 26, 1996)
* IGN.com (September 1996)
* Disney.com
* GameFAQs (formerly the Video Game FAQ Archive)
* Lion's Den (the official website for MGM)
* Nintendo Power Source (www.nintendo.com)
* Video Game Music Archive (December 19, 1996)

## Vehicles introduced this year

* 1997 Acura CL (March 15, 1996)
* 1997 Acura Integra (August 22, 1996)
* 1997 Audi A4 (October 1996)
* 1997 Audi A8 (December 20, 1996)
* 1996 BMW 328i (February 1996)
* 1997 BMW 528i
* 1997 Buick Century
* 1997 Buick Park Avenue (Q4 1996)
* 1997 Buick Regal
* 1997 Cadillac Catera
* 1996 Chevrolet Camaro RS
* 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (Q3 1996)
* 1996 Chevrolet Express
* 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ
* 1997 Chevrolet Malibu (October 7, 1996)
* 1997 Chevrolet Venture (August 1996)
* 1996 Chrysler Sebring (2-door convertible)
* 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX
* 1997 Dodge Dakota
* 1996 Dodge Viper GTS
* 1997 Ford Escort/Mercury Tracer (May 23, 1996)
* 1997 Ford Expedition (August 6, 1996)
* 1997 Honda Prelude (November 7, 1996)
* 1997 Hyundai Accent (GL and GS)
* 1997 Hyundai Accent GT (December 19, 1996)
* 1997 Hyundai Sonata (August 1, 1996)
* 1997 Infiniti Q45 (October 1996)
* 1997 Infiniti QX4 (September 1996)
* 1996 Isuzu Oasis
* 1997 Jaguar XK8
* 1997 Jeep Cherokee (August 9, 1996)
* 1997 Jeep Wrangler (Q2 1996)
* 1997 Kia Sportage (August 29, 1996)
* 1997 Land Rover Defender 90 (April 3, 1996)
* 1997 Lexus ES 300 (September 1996)
* 1997 Lincoln Continental (October 1996)
* 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII (October 1996)
* 1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 (August 1996)
* 1997 Mercury Mountaineer (Q2 1996)
* 1997 Mitsubishi Diamante
* 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage
* 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette (August 6, 1996)
* 1996 Plymouth Breeze
* 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (August 12, 1996)
* 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (September 19, 1996)
* 1997 Toyota Camry (September 3, 1996)
* 1996 Volvo 850 Platinum Limited Edition
* 1997 Volvo S90/V90

## Vehicles discontinued this year

* Acura Integra SE
* Acura Legend (as a carryover 1995 model)
* Audi S6
* BMW 525i/530i
* BMW 850CSi
* Buick Century (4-door station wagon)
* Buick Regal Custom, Gran Sport and Limited
* Buick Regal (2-door coupe)
* Buick Roadmaster
* Cadillac Fleetwood (December 13, 1996)
* Chevrolet Beretta (July 30, 1996)
* Chevrolet Caprice/Impala SS (December 13, 1996)
* Chevrolet Corsica (June 26, 1996)
* Chevrolet Corvette (C4) (June 20, 1996)
* Chevrolet Lumina Minivan
* Chrysler New Yorker
* Dodge Stealth
* Eagle Summit
* Ford Bronco (June 12, 1996)
* Honda Prelude (S, Si and VTEC)
* Infiniti G20 (first generation) (July 19, 1996)
* Jaguar XJ12/XJS
* Lexus GS (first generation)
* Mercedes-Benz C220
* Mercedes-Benz E320 (2-door convertible, 2-door coupe, 4-door station wagon)
* Mitsubishi Galant S
* Mitsubishi Mighty Max Pickup
* Nissan 300ZX
* Nissan Pickup V6
* Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera (August 30, 1996)
* Oldsmobile Ninety Eight (May 31, 1996)
* Oldsmobile Silhouette (1st generation) (May 17, 1996)
* Subaru SVX (as a 1997 model)
* Toyota Camry (2-door coupe)
* Volvo 850 Turbo T5R