2000

The year 2000 marked the end of the 20th century.

Movie trailers released this year

 * Monsters, Inc. (Teaser) (October 17, 2000)
 * Shrek (Teaser) (November 21, 2000)

North America

 * The Tigger Movie (February 11, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (May 19, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (June 23, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (July 21, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (November 17, 2000)
 * Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (November 17, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (November 22, 2000)
 * The Emperor's New Groove (December 15, 2000)

Latin America

 * Stuart Little (January 27, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 13, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (June 2, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (July 5, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (August 16, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (November 30, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (December 6, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (December 20, 2000)

Brazil

 * Pokemon: The First Movie (January 7, 2000)
 * The Iron Giant (January 14, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 14, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (June 16, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (June 30, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (July 21, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (December 1, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 8, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (December 22, 2000)
 * The Emperor's New Groove (December 29, 2000)

UK

 * Toy Story 2 (February 11, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The First Movie (April 14, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 14, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (May 26, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (June 30, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (July 21, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (October 13, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 1, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (December 8, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (December 22, 2000)

France

 * Toy Story 2 (February 2, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The First Movie (April 5, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (April 12, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (May 24, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (October 18, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (November 29, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 6, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (December 13, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (December 20, 2000)

Australia

 * The Iron Giant (April 6, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (April 6, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 6, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (June 1, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (June 15, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (September 7, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (November 30, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (December 7, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (December 26, 2000)

Japan

 * Toy Story 2 (March 11, 2000)
 * The Iron Giant (April 15, 2000)
 * Pokemon 3: The Movie (as Pocket Monsters: Lord of the Unknown Tower Entei) (July 8, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (July 15, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (July 15, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (July 15, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (December 9, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 16, 2000)

South Korea

 * Stuart Little (January 8, 2000)
 * The Iron Giant (May 4, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (May 4, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (July 15, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (August 5, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (December 16, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 16, 2000)
 * 102 Dalmatians (December 23, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The First Movie (as Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo Strikes Back) (December 23, 2000)

Hong Kong

 * Fantasia 2000 (January 1, 2000)
 * Toy Story 2 (February 3, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (April 20, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 20, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (July 13, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (September 28, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 21, 2000)

Republic of China (Taiwan)

 * Stuart Little (February 5, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (April 1, 2000)
 * Dinosaur (July 15, 2000)
 * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (December 16, 2000)

Thailand

 * Fantasia 2000 (January 1, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (March 31, 2000)

ABC

 * The Mask (May 21, 2000)
 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (October 22, 2000)

FOX

 * Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (September 21 and December 21, 2000)

HBO

 * Home Alone (December 3 and 6, 2000)

The Movie Channel

 * Matilda (March 3 and June 26, 2000)

Showtime

 * Matilda (February 1, May 30 and August 1, 2000)

TBS

 * Hook (January 29, 2000)
 * The Wizard of Oz (November 19 and 25, 2000)
 * The Goonies (December 4, 2000)

TCM

 * The Wizard of Oz (July 3, 2000)

TNT

 * The Goonies (October 28, 2000)
 * The Wizard of Oz (November 19 and 25, 2000)

Boomerang

 * The Flintstones (April 1, 2000)
 * The Huckleberry Hound Show (April 1, 2000)
 * The Yogi Bear Show (April 1, 2000)

Lifetime

 * The Nanny

Nickelodeon

 * As Told by Ginger (October 25, 2000)
 * Dora the Explorer (August 14, 2000)
 * Double Dare 2000 (January 24, 2000)
 * Shining Time Station (Seasons 2-3) (aired on Nick Jr.) (June 5, 2000)

PBS

 * Between the Lions (April 3, 2000)
 * Caillou (September 4, 2000)
 * Clifford the Big Red Dog (September 4, 2000)
 * PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch (September 30, 2000)

ABC

 * Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (Season 2)

Cartoon Network

 * Ed, Edd n Eddy (Season 2, continued)
 * The Powerpuff Girls (Season 3) (July 28, 2000)
 * Sailor Moon (S and Super S seasons) (June 12, 2000)

Comedy Central

 * South Park (Season 4) (April 5, 2000)

FOX

 * Digimon: Digital Monsters (Season 2) (August 19, 2000)
 * The Simpsons (Season 12) (November 1, 2000)

Nickelodeon

 * All That (Season 6) (January 29, 2000)
 * The Amanda Show (Season 2) (July 15, 2000)
 * Blue's Clues (Season 3, continued)
 * CatDog (Seasons 3-4)
 * Hey Arnold! (Season 5) (March 4, 2000)
 * The Angry Beavers (Season 4) (September 2, 2000)
 * SpongeBob SquarePants (Season 2)
 * The Wild Thornberrys (Season 3) (September 12, 2000)

PBS

 * Arthur (Season 5) (September 4, 2000)
 * Dragon Tales (Season 1, continued)
 * Sesame Street (Season 31) (January 3, 2000)
 * ZOOM (Season 2)

WB Network

 * Batman Beyond (Season 3) (September 16, 2000)
 * Pokemon (Season 3) (October 14, 2000)

Syndication
(*) A new theme song was introduced for this season.
 * Jeopardy! (Season 17) (September 4, 2000)
 * Wheel of Fortune (Season 18) (September 4, 2000)*

Cartoon Network

 * Animaniacs
 * The Cat in the Hat (1971)
 * Cow and Chicken
 * Dexter's Laboratory
 * Dr. Seuss on the Loose
 * The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat
 * Halloween is Grinch Night
 * The Hoober-Bloob Highway
 * The Lorax (1972)
 * Pontoffel Pock, Where Are You?

FOX

 * Family Guy
 * Futurama

Fox Family

 * America's Funniest Home Videos (1998-1999)

Nickelodeon

 * The Amanda Show (Season 1)
 * The Brady Bunch (aired on Nick at Nite)
 * Doug
 * Happy Days (aired on Nick at Nite)
 * The Ren & Stimpy Show
 * Rugrats
 * SpongeBob SquarePants

Noggin

 * 3-2-1 Contact
 * Bill Nye the Science Guy
 * Blue's Clues
 * Doug
 * The Electric Company
 * Ghostwriter
 * Sesame Street
 * Square One Television

PBS

 * Arthur (Seasons 1-4)
 * Barney & Friends (Seasons 4-6)
 * The Kidsongs Television Show
 * Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
 * Reading Rainbow
 * Wishbone

Toon Disney

 * 101 Dalmatians: The Series
 * Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Aladdin: The Series
 * DuckTales
 * Jungle Cubs
 * The Little Mermaid: TV Series
 * The Littles
 * The Mighty Ducks
 * The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
 * Timon & Pumbaa

USA Network

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

Syndication

 * Full House
 * Jeopardy! (Season 16)
 * Wheel of Fortune (Season 17)

Disney Channel

 * Jungle Cubs

FOX

 * Monster Rancher

Nickelodeon

 * Double Dare 2000 (November 10, 2000)
 * Garfield and Friends (May 31, 2000)
 * Inspector Gadget (August 31, 2000)
 * Rocko's Modern Life
 * Shining Time Station (Seasons 2-3) (aired on Nick Jr.) (August 11, 2000)

PBS

 * Barney & Friends (Seasons 2-3)

UPN

 * Sonic Underground (May 30, 2000)

WB Network

 * Superman: The Animated Series (February 12, 2000)

DVD trailers released this year

 * Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (Teaser) (January 11, 2000)
 * Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (October 3, 2000)

Region 1 (North America)

 * Toy Story (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (January 11, 2000)
 * Mulan (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (February 1, 2000)
 * Tarzan (February 1, 2000)
 * An Extremely Goofy Movie (February 29, 2000)
 * Pinocchio (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (March 7, 2000)
 * Sing a Song With Tigger (March 7, 2000)
 * Hook (DVD) (March 21, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The First Movie (March 21, 2000)
 * The Aristocats (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (April 4, 2000)
 * Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (April 4, 2000)
 * The Mighty Ducks (DVD) (April 11, 2000)
 * Tarzan (2-Disc Collector's Edition) (DVD) (April 18, 2000)
 * Stuart Little (April 18, 2000)
 * The Fox and the Hound (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (May 2, 2000)
 * Saludos Amigos (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (May 2, 2000)
 * The Three Caballeros (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (May 2, 2000)
 * Pocahontas (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (June 6, 2000)
 * Make Mine Music (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (June 6, 2000)
 * Melody Time (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (June 6, 2000)
 * Fun and Fancy Free (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (June 20, 2000)
 * A Goofy Movie (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (June 20, 2000)
 * Alice in Wonderland (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (July 4, 2000)
 * Mary Poppins (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (July 4, 2000)
 * Robin Hood (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (July 4, 2000)
 * Winnie the Pooh Storybook Classics (July 11, 2000)
 * A Bug's Life (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (August 1, 2000)
 * Hercules (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (August 1, 2000)
 * The Rescuers Down Under (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (August 1, 2000)
 * Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (August 8, 2000)
 * The Tigger Movie (August 22, 2000)
 * Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (September 5, 2000)
 * The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (September 19, 2000)
 * The Black Cauldron (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (October 3, 2000)
 * The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (October 3, 2000)
 * James and the Giant Peach (Special Edition) (October 3, 2000)
 * Jurassic Park (DVD) (October 10, 2000)
 * The Lost World: Jurassic Park (DVD) (October 10, 2000)
 * Toy Story & Toy Story 2 (2-Pack DVD) (October 17, 2000)
 * Toy Story 2 (VHS) (October 17, 2000)
 * Toy Story (Ultimate Toy Box Collector's Edition) (October 17, 2000)
 * Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (Disney Gold Classic Collection) (November 7, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (November 14, 2000)
 * Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (November 14, 2000)
 * Chicken Run (November 21, 2000)

Region 2 (Japan)

 * Tarzan (June 16, 2000)
 * The Iron Giant (July 20, 2000)
 * Toy Story 2 (November 2, 2000)

Region 2 (UK)

 * Pinocchio (March 27, 2000)

Region 3 (South Korea)

 * Mulan (DVD) (June 9, 2000)
 * A Bug's Life (DVD) (June 9, 2000)
 * Hercules (DVD) (July 13, 2000)
 * Pinocchio (DVD) (July 13, 2000)
 * Lady and the Tramp (DVD) (September 2000)
 * Tarzan (DVD) (September 5, 2000)
 * The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (December 1, 2000)
 * Toy Story (DVD) (December 7, 2000)
 * Toy Story 2 (December 7, 2000)
 * Fantasia 2000 (December 22, 2000)

Region 3 (Taiwan)

 * The Aristocats (DVD) (November 14, 2000)

TV Shows

 * Barney in Concert (Classic Collection re-release)
 * Barney's Talent Show (Classic Collection re-release)
 * Barney's Fun & Games (Classic Collection re-release)
 * Barney's Musical Scrapbook (Classic Collection re-release)
 * Pokemon Vol. 13: Wake Up Snorlax! (January 18, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 14: Jigglypuff Pop (January 18, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 15: Charizard!! (February 22, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 16: Totally Togepi (February 22, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 17: Picture Perfect (May 30, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 18: Water Blast (May 30, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 19: Our Hero Meowth (July 18, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 20: The Final Badge (July 18, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 21: The Po-Ké Corral! (September 19, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 22: Hang Ten, Pikachu (September 19, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 23: Show Time! (November 14, 2000)
 * Pokemon Vol. 24: Into the Arena (November 14, 2000)

Movies

 * Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (DVD) - $22.99 (December 12, 2000)
 * The Mask (Widescreen) (VHS) - $14.98

TV Shows

 * Barney's Musical Scrapbook (VHS) - $12.99 (September 2000)

Movies

 * 101 Dalmatians (Live Action) (1997 VHS)
 * 101 Dalmatians (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 6, 2000)
 * The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1999 VHS)
 * Alice in Wonderland (1999 VHS)
 * A Bug's Life (1999 VHS)
 * Dumbo (1998 VHS)
 * A Goofy Movie (1995 VHS)
 * Hercules (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 6, 2000) (re-packaged in Gold Classic Collection cases)
 * The Jungle Book (Limited Issue) (DVD) (February 7, 2000)
 * Lady and the Tramp (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 19, 2000)
 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (VHS) (January 19, 2000)
 * The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 19, 2000)
 * The Little Mermaid (Limited Issue) (DVD) (February 7, 2000)
 * Mary Poppins (1999 VHS)
 * Mulan (1999 VHS)
 * Mulan (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 6, 2000) (re-packaged in Gold Classic Collection cases)
 * Pete's Dragon (1998 VHS)
 * Peter Pan (Limited Issue) (DVD) (January 19, 2000)
 * Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (1998 VHS)
 * The Rescuers (1999 VHS)
 * Robin Hood (1999 VHS)
 * The Sword in the Stone (1998 VHS)

Logos introduced this year
(*) Many VHS tapes and some DVDs still used the 1993 logo of this home video company.
 * Columbia Tristar DVD/Home Video - "The Boxes of Splendor"*
 * Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection (May 2, 2000)**
 * Walt Disney Pictures - "Metallic Orange Castle" (May 19, 2000)#

(**) This logo only appeared on VHS; DVDs under this series contain the standard logo from 1991-2001.

(#) Used as an alternate logo.

Logos ended this year
(*) The logo did appear in a 2001 re-print of Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of Christmas, but still looks like as if it were released in 1994.
 * Columbia Tristar Television - "CGI Boxes" (May 20, 2000)
 * Walt Disney Home Video - "Sorcerer Mickey" (July 11, 2000)*

Video games unveiled this year

 * Wario Land 3 (January 2000)
 * Paper Mario (also known as Paper Mario Story) (June 14, 2000)
 * Mario Party 3 (August 25, 2000)
 * Mario Kart: Super Circuit (also known as Mario Kart Advance)

Nintendo 64

 * Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (March 24, 2000)
 * The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (April 27, 2000)
 * Paper Mario (as Mario Story) (August 11, 2000)
 * Mario Party 3 (December 7, 2000)

Game Boy Color

 * Super Mario Bros. Deluxe (March 1, 2000)
 * Wario Land 3 (March 21, 2000)
 * Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble (August 26, 2000)

Nintendo 64

 * Mario Party 2 (January 24, 2000)
 * Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (June 26, 2000)
 * The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (October 26, 2000)

Game Boy Color

 * Wario Land 3 (May 30, 2000)
 * Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color (November 20, 2000)

Europe

 * The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (November 17, 2000)

North America

 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (July 8, 2000)

UK

 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (July 8, 2000)

South Korea

 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (February 15, 2000)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (October 25, 2000)

Albums released this year

 * Lee Ann Womack: I Hope You Dance (May 23, 2000)

Operating Systems

 * Windows 2000 (February 17, 2000)
 * Windows Me (September 14, 2000)

PC Components

 * Internet Explorer 5.5 (July 12, 2000)
 * Windows Media Player 7 (July 17, 2000)
 * Macromedia Flash 5 (August 2000)

Service Pack Updates

 * Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 1 (July 6, 2000)

Websites launched this year

 * MarioParty2.com (January 27, 2000)

Vehicles introduced this year

 * 2001 Acura CL (March 2000)
 * 2001 BMW 325i/330i (July 2000)
 * 2001 BMW 525i/530i (September 2000)
 * 2000 Cadillac Eldorado ESC/ETC
 * 2001 Chrysler Sebring (April 18, 2000)
 * 2001 Chrysler Town & Country (July 24, 2000)
 * 2001 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan (July 24, 2000)
 * 2000 Dodge Intrepid R/T
 * 2001 Honda Civic (September 2000)
 * 2001 Hyundai Elantra
 * 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
 * 2001 Kia Rio (August 2000)
 * 2000 Kia Spectra (Q1 2000)
 * 2001 Lexus IS 300
 * 2001 Lexus GS/LS 430 (August 2000)
 * 2001 Mazda Tribute
 * 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240/C320 (July 2000)
 * 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
 * 2000 Nissan Sentra (February 2000)
 * 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (February 2000)
 * 2001 Suzuki XL-7 (November 28, 2000)
 * 2001 Toyota Highlander
 * 2001 Toyota Prius (September 2000)
 * 2001 Toyota RAV4
 * 2001 Volvo S60
 * 2001 Volvo V70

Vehicles discontinued this year

 * BMW 323i/328i
 * Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 (2-door convertible)
 * Chrysler Cirrus
 * Dodge Avenger
 * Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique (October 19, 2000)
 * Geo Metro (2-door hatchback)
 * Honda Civic (sixth generation)
 * Hyundai Elantra (4-door station wagon)
 * Isuzu Hombre
 * Land Rover Range Rover 4.0 SE
 * Lexus GS 400
 * Lexus LS 400 (July 2000)
 * Lexus SC 300/400 (July 7, 2000)
 * Mercedes-Benz C230/C280 (July 18, 2000)
 * Mercury Cougar I4/V6
 * Plymouth Breeze (January 7, 2000)