On a small Japanese island, life revolves around the changing seasons. Winter is time for ice hockey at school, but Takuya isn’t too thrilled about it. His real interest lies in Sakura, a figure skating rising star from Tokyo, for whom he starts to develop a genuine fascination. Coach and former champion Arakawa, spots potential in Takuya, and decides to mentor him to form a duo with Sakura for an upcoming competition. As winter persists, feelings grow, and the two children form an harmonious bond. But even the first snow eventually melts away.
The life of the Schouten family revolves around tulips and top sport. Together they run a large international tulip company and children Irene and Simon skate at world top level. When mother Jolanda unexpectedly needs a lot of care and attention due to a brain haemorrhage, everything changes. How does the family relate to each other, skating and the company in this new situation?
MYSTERY invites you into the world of magic, the mysterious and the macabre. Opening with a visit to the mysterious East, Mystery incorporates elements of magic and the unknown into an elaborate skating extravaganza. An amazing journey into the imagination – on ice.
A taciturn Zamboni driver finds comfort in his work, preferring the company of his icy rink to other people. When his shift is suddenly called off one day, he grapples with his newfound freedom by following a discarded coupon to an underground massage parlor.
IJswee is a documentary film about an ice club, a village and the warm winters. In the film we follow Oringers, the inhabitants of Odoorn, through the winter. The Oringers all experience IJswee in their own way. You will also see the Icecounter (Rafael van der Ziel), who builds ice sculptures and drinks frozen milk. You see the Drenthe countryside changing with the weather. You see animations, archive material and you hear the mysterious sounds of IJswee in the music of Wietse de Haan. And there are two trumpet players, who welcome winter with their music and say goodbye to it.
The show Festival is a grand celebration – inspired by the very best Holiday on Ice moments of the past, and full of stunning, multi-coloured contemporary scenes. From the moment the audience enters the arena it is obvious something dramatic is going to happen: The giant and stunning, explosive and colourful “tornado” set hovers over all, giving the feeling the party is about to get started.
With Tropicana, Holiday on Ice takes everyone on an American journey: from the streets of New York, to the energetic colourful beach clubs. Imposing orchestral arrangements switch from Latin-pop and dream ballads to swinging Big Bang rhythms and Rock ‘n Roll feelings of the fifties.
Three young female speed skating athletes help and compete with each other, and all get outstanding achievements.
Behind the scenes in the making of “The Wizard of Oz on Ice”.
A promising young figure skater in 1990s Turkey has to overcome the self-doubt that is jeopardizing her performance.
A musical holiday special aired on CBS.
STEP INTO THE RINK WITH YU-NA KIM AS SHE AIMS TO MAKE HISTORY AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST FIGURE SKATERS
Features uncut version of figure skating performances by Mao Asada, which are selected by herself. Special Feature / Bonus Track: 10 performances at All Japan Medalist On Ice.
The throne of ice skating sees a change of regent when Hans takes over as “The King”, and the sports press can’t seem to get enough of him.
A documentary about the some athletes of South Korea and how can they inspire a new generation.
The continuation and conclusion of the story of the famed Zeider Zee youth Hans Brinker, who desperately needing money for his father's operation, strives to win an ice-skating race.
From North America to Europe, Robby Glantz continues to be hockey's most requested skating instructor. His innovative methods for teaching the foundations for speed are used by players at all levels - from youth hockey to the pros. Now these same techniques are available to you in Secrets of Hockey Speed Volume 1... the first video to truly detail the step-by-step methods that will generate top speed. And with demonstrations from NHL stars Steve Duchesne and Tony Granato, easy-to-grasp terminology, and creative camera angles, you are sure to learn what it takes to attain that extra step you have always been looking for. Here are just a few highlights: Breakdown of all stride techniques Backwards skating movement How to increase your stride Acceleration while turning Edgework and counterbalancing Explode in your starts Plus, much more! Pro teams he has worked with include the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Thrashers, Malmo Sweden,etc.
Based on the true story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, rivals for the USA Olympic Ice Skating team. When Kerrigan is savagely attacked, people begin to wonder if the intense rivalry between the two was motivation for someone.
In this NBC Christmas Special from 1984, Mr. T plays a street Santa Claus who meets a young boy, played by Emmanuel Lewis of TV's Webster, who doesn't share the spirit of Christmas. Mr. T sets out to change Billy's mind, taking him around the city to FAO Schwartz, where he gets a magic lesson from David Copperfield, and then to Radio City Music Hall, where he listens to Christmas songs sung by Maureen McGovern, imagines himself as one of the toy soldiers in the Rockettes' Christmas Show, meets Willie Tyler and his dummy Lester, and finally is moved to realize the true meaning of Christmas, before being reunited with his parents.
Based on the 40th Annual Carnival of the Toronto Skating Club.