Our Holiday Gift Guide: Girl Power
Posted Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 10:30 AM Central
by John Couture
Here are our holiday gift suggestions for the fun-loving and independent teenage girl on your list, ready to take the world by storm. These choices will be ideal for young ladies aged 13 to 18.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Two Disc Collector's Edition
Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, dare I need to say more? This second installment in the Disney epic based on their wildly popular theme park ride will surely tickle the toes of any recipient. This is a movie that crosses over all sort of demographics and age groups, but it's here that the leading men will find their most appreciative audience.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Two-Disc Special Edition
In the latest installment of the Harry Potter franchise, Harry is forced to prove his worth in a wizard's tournament after it becomes clear that someone is trying to get Harry killed. The mix of intrigue, romance and adventure will swoon all the young girls. The Winter Ball alone will be a scene that's played over and over again.
The Polar Express: 2 Disc Special Edition
Each list is required to have its holiday movie on it and this new special edition of The Polar Express is a perfect fit for this age group. The mystical adventure and computer animation is a hit with teenagers and the ever talented Tom Hanks is a new holiday staple.
The O.C.: The Complete Third Season
Much like Beverly Hills 90210, this series seems to resonate with this generation unlike anything else on TV. It doesn't hurt to have Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie to pine over either. This will surely make any young lady happy this Christmas and keep her tuned to the tube for many hours.
High School Musical: 2 Disc Remix Edition
Is there a bigger phenomenon amongst this age group right now other than High School Musical? It is literally taking over the pop culture world of teenagers in record time. You throw in Monique Coleman's recent turn on the hit TV series "Dancing with the Stars" and this DVD that came out last week is certain to be a huge hit. Even if you already have a copy of the original sitting at home, the new deluxe edition is the bomb and a must-own for every teen girl.
The Cheetah Girls 2: Cheetah-Licious Edition
Don't ask me anything about The Cheetah Girls because I just don't get it. But, if I were a teenage girl, I'd be heartbroken if this DVD wasn't under the tree this Christmas. Apparently, they're Raven and Adrienne Bailon and others and they're sort of a girls band ala the Spice Girls, but they make movies and tour around the country performing. Trust us, they're completely hot right now!
Hannah Montana: Livin' the Rock Star Life
Who would have ever thought that a TV series starring Billy Ray Cyrus would be a huge hit? Well, enter his daughter Miley Cyrus in the titular role and exit his mullet and you've got yourself one of the hottest shows on the Disney Channel. This first DVD offering from the hit show will surely be on many DVD want lists this holiday season.