18 April 2011
Each year the Disney Vault opens to release exclusive Walt Disney Classics on DVD. The prestigious nature of these classics see them available for a limited time only and in fact it could be up to seven years before these Disney Classics appear on DVD again.
Walt Disney was the original custodian of the Disney Vault, and began the Vault practice by re-releasing Disney classics theatrically every seven years. Walt’s time-honoured tradition continues today, as animated titles which once entered the Vault in VHS format now emerge in re-mastered and technically superior DVD and Blu-ray™ technology.
From 30 June 2011, two immortal classics Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Edition and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will return to the Disney Vault for further tender loving care. Featuring pristine restoration, creative special features and hours of family entertainment,
these two magical titles have been given the royal treatment and are a must for any collector or Disney fan.
So be quick, Walt Disney’s unforgettable characters – Pinocchio, Snow White, Geppetto, the Seven Dwarfs, Jiminy Cricket, Prince Charming and of course the evil Queen will only be available to complete your collection until 30 June 2011, grab them before they disappear!
This timeless classic full of magic, adventure and iconic music, had every one of all ages wishing upon a star, pining for their dreams to come true. Complete with some of Walt Disney’s most endearing characters, Pinocchio is about a small wooden puppet who is brought to life by the beautiful Blue Fairy after his creator, toy maker Gepetto, wishes upon a star.
However to stay a real boy forever, Pinocchio must prove himself worthy by displaying honesty, bravery and loyalty, while embarking on a extraordinary adventure with his friend, and conscience, Jiminy Cricket. But Pinocchio gets led astray on his journey, and sees him in a world where boys are turned into donkeys and his nose grows for every white lie told, leading to a challenging test of his true character.
Pinocchio won the Academy Award for Best Original Song (When you wish upon a star) and Academy Award for Best Original Score.
DVD Bonus features
· All-new music video – When you wish upon a star music video by Meagan Jette Martin.
· Disney song selection – Sing along with your favourite songs, including:
o When you wish upon a star;
o Little wooden head;
o Give a little whistle;
o Hi Diddle Dee Dee; and
o I’ve got no strings.
· Audio commentary with Leonard Maltin, Eric Goldberg And J.B. Kaufman.
· Pinocchio’s ‘Matter of facts’ – Fun facts about the movie as you watch it.
· No strings attached: The making of Pinocchio.
· Deleted scenes – Story of the Grandfather tree, a sequence planned for the film that never materialised.
· The Sweatbox – demystifying one of the lesser known animation processes.
· Geppetto’s ‘Then and Now’.
· Live action reference footage.
· Pinocchio art and collectable galleries.
· Collection of theatrical trailers, including:
o Original theatrical trailer (1940)
o Theatrical trailer (1984)
o Theatrical trailer (1992)
· Deleted song: Honest John
Blu-ray and DVD Value Pack Bonus Features
• Contains all DVD bonus features
• All-new Disney View – Utilising Blu-ray technology, audiences can now expand their viewing experience beyond a beloved film’s original aspect ratio. Drawing beyond the borders of classic full-frame cinema, Disney View fills the otherwise dark edges of the screen with beautiful original imagery created specifically to enhance the film-viewing experience.
· Pinocchio Knows trivia challenge
· Pleasure Island carnival games
· Cine-Explore
Disappearing back in the Vault: 30 June 2011
Rated: G
Price: 2 Disc DVD $39.95
Blu-Ray Value Pack $49.95
It’s the one that started it all, alive with magic, suspense and adventure, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been entertaining children, families and movie goers across the world for decades as Walt Disney’s first ever feature animated film.
The time-honoured story begins with the beautiful Snow White dreaming of her handsome prince, while her evil stepmother the Queen is obsessed with being the fairest in the land. However when her magic mirror identifies Snow White as the fairest of them all, the Queen sends the huntsman to kill the young princess.
Fleeing into the forest, Snow White takes refuge in an enchanted cottage where she meets seven lovable dwarfs – Dopey, Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy, Doc and Grumpy. However, the jealous Queen soon discovers Snow White is still alive. Disguising herself as
an old woman, the Queen presents Snow White with a poison, shiny, red apple which, with just one bite, makes her fall into a deep sleep, which can only be broken by her true love’s kiss. Luckily Prince Charming finds his Princess and they ‘live happily ever after’.
DVD Bonus Features
• Audio commentary with Walt Disney
• Music Video “Someday my Prince Will Come” by Tiffany Thornton
• Feature “Snow White Returns”
• Deleted Scenes
• All The Classic Bonus Features from the 2001 DVD Release
• Plus All New Exclusive Bonus Content:
Blu-ray Value Pack Bonus Features
• DisneyView
• All-new wide-screen viewing experience
• Hyperion Studios – Immersive Virtual Tour
• Featurettes
• Games & Activities
Disappearing back in the Vault: 30 June 2011
Rated: G
Price: 2 Disc DVD $39.95
Blu-Ray Value Pack $49.95