| I came across some
interesting 2001 DVD release details, and I thought I'd share them with you. The first
is not a Disney release, but it has a very strong tie to Disney history - it's about the
1964 World's Fair. I don't know exactly what is covered in this 1996 documentary, but
based on the relatively large role Disney played in this fair, I'm sure some of the Disney
attractions are bound to be covered. At the very least, it sounds like an interesting and
fairly inexpensive disc! If I get any additional details, I'll post them.
| 1964 World's Fair |
| Street Date: |
1/2/01 |
| Retail Price: |
$19.99 |
| Studio: |
Image Entertainment |
| Year: |
1996 |
| Running Time: |
52 minutes |
| Rating: |
Not Rated |
| Details: |
Color, Stereo, No Region Code |
| Summary: |
Relive the dazzle, wonder and fun of
The 1964 World's Fair. An extraordinary documentary, narrated by Judd Hirsch, that takes a
fresh look at the sights and sounds of this once- in- a- lifetime event. Part futuristic
exhibition, part glittery strip mall, the 1964 New York World's Fair was planned amid the
optimism of the late 1950s, but the Fair's two- year run often mirrored the chaos of the
1960s. The Fair was a brawling, costly and altogether chaotic event, but few of the 52
million people who attended noticed. So jump in that old station wagon and take a ride
back to the 1964 New York World's Fair! |
Here are some additional details on several Disney releases for 2001.
The last two titles below are the only 2001 Gold Classic Collection
titles that have been announced - Disney has not announced or confirmed any
other animated classic releases beyond March 2001.
| Dinosaur (Movie-Only
Edition) |
| Retail Price: |
$26.99 |
| Year: |
2000 |
| Running Time: |
82 minutes |
| Rating: |
PG |
| Details: |
Widescreen: 1.85:1, Enhanced for
16X9 TVs, Pan & Scan, Color, 5.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 DTS, Additional Languages: French,
Region 1 |
| Features: |
Making Of, "Dinopedia" -
Learn fun and interesting facts about the dinosaurs from the film; Two games:
"Aladar's Adventure" - Help Aladar find water, his friends, and to free himself
from a maze of caves, and "DinoSearch" - Find the hidden pieces and assemble
three dinosaurs. |
| Summary: |
Set 65 million years ago,
"Dinosaur" follows the adventures of an Iguanodon named Aladar, separated from
his own species and raised on an island paradise by a clan of lemurs. When a devastating
meteor shower plunges their world into chaos, Aladar and several members of his lemur
family escape to the mainland and join a group of migrating dinosaurs desperately
searching for safe nesting grounds. A milestone in cinema history, "Dinosaur"
features an incredible cast of computer- animated dinosaurs set in a jaw- dropping
photorealistic world. A wondrous animated masterpiece in the grand Disney tradition,
created directly from the digital source. |
| Dinosaur
(Special Edition) |
| Street Date: |
1/30/01 |
| Retail Price: |
$39.99 |
| Year: |
2000 |
| Running Time: |
82 minutes |
| Rating: |
PG |
| Details: |
Widescreen: 1.85:1, Enhanced for
16X9 TVs, Color, 5.1 Dolby Digital, 5.1 DTS, Additional Languages: French, Region 1 |
| Features: |
Audio Commentary by the directors,
special effects supervisor and digital effects supervisor, Audio Commentary by producer
Pam Marsden and members of the production team, Making Of, Trailers & TV spots,
Character designs, Deleted Footage. Two-disc set; History and
development; Original story treatment; 3-D workbook to final film comparison; Featurettes
on dinosaur design, locations, voice cast; Visual development; Computer animation tests;
Hidden "easter egg" extras; "Dinopedia" - Learn fun and interesting
facts about the dinosaurs from the film; Two games: "Aladar's Adventure" - Help
Aladar find water, his friends, and to free himself from a maze of caves, and
"DinoSearch" - Find the hidden pieces and assemble three dinosaurs. |
| Summary: |
Set 65 million years ago,
"Dinosaur" follows the adventures of an Iguanodon named Aladar, separated from
his own species and raised on an island paradise by a clan of lemurs. When a devastating
meteor shower plunges their world into chaos, Aladar and several members of his lemur
family escape to the mainland and join a group of migrating dinosaurs desperately
searching for safe nesting grounds. A milestone in cinema history, "Dinosaur"
features an incredible cast of computer- animated dinosaurs set in a jaw- dropping
photorealistic world. A wondrous animated masterpiece in the grand Disney tradition,
created directly from the digital source. |
| Lady and
the Tramp 2: Scamp's Adventure (Special Edition) |
| Street Date: |
2/17/01 |
| Retail Price: |
$29.99 |
| Year: |
2000 |
| Running Time: |
70 minutes |
| Rating: |
G |
| Details: |
Widescreen: 1.66:1, Enhanced for
16X9 TVs, Color, 5.1 Dolby Digital, Closed Captioned, Region 1 |
| Features: |
Audio Commentary by the filmmakers
and stars; Making Of; "Tramp's Hunt: Search for Scamp and Friends" game; 3
classic Disney shorts |
| Summary: |
From the impeccable pedigree of
Disney's beloved classic "Lady and the Tramp" comes an all- new story -- told
with the same stunning animation, charming musical style and purebred fun. Along with
their well-behaved girl puppies, Lady and Tramp are busy raising mischievous Scamp --
who's always in the doghouse. Longing for freedom, Scamp ventures far from home and meets
a lovely, reluctant stray named Angel. She introduces him to the Junkyard Dogs, led by
streetwise Buster. When Buster challenges Scamp to the ultimate test of a collar-free
life, Scamp finds himself torn between a world of adventure and love for the family he's
left behind. Features 5 new songs by Melissa Manchester and Norman Gimbel, plus a new
rendition of "Belle Notte." |
| Bedknobs
And Broomsticks |
| Street Date: |
3/20/01 |
| Retail Price: |
$29.99 |
| Year: |
1971 |
| Running Time: |
139 minutes |
| Rating: |
G |
| Details: |
Color, Region 1 |
| Features: |
Restored to its original length
including 3 deleted songs; Productions Stills |
| Summary: |
In World War II-era England, three
young orphans are sent to live with Eglantine Price (Angela Lansbury), a woman taking a
mail order course in witchcraft who uses her new powers to repel an invading German unit. |
| Sword In
The Stone |
| Street Date: |
3/20/01 |
| Retail Price: |
$29.99 |
| Year: |
1963 |
| Running Time: |
79 minutes |
| Rating: |
G |
| Details: |
Color, Closed Captioned, Region 1 |
| Features: |
Deleted Songs; Production Stills;
Goofy short "Knight for a Day" |
| Summary: |
A young scullery boy named Wart is
taught amazing lessons by the wizard Merlin in preparation for his destiny as King of
England. Based on T.H. White's The Once And Future King. |
That's it for now,
but stay tuned for more! |
10/13/00
8/29/00 |
