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DISNEY’S DISAPPEARING CLASSICS
Four Legendary Disney Classics Go Into The Vault

Vault Closes On January 31, 2007


BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION

LADY AND THE TRAMP 5OTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE - 2006 EDITION

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
FOUR-DISC EXTENDED EDITION & GIFT SET

BURBANK, Calif., September 21, 2006 – Time is running out as four of Disney’s biggest DVD titles will return to the vault and be non-saleable on January 31, 2007. Treasured by families, fans and coveted by collectors, BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION, LADY AND THE TRAMP 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE - 2006 EDITION, and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE FOUR-DISC EXTENDED EDITION & GIFT SET offer outstanding animated and live-action entertainment. Each title includes bonus features created especially for these Disney releases.

BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION - one of the greatest milestones of Disney’s first ‘golden age’ of animation, “Bambi” is a true cinematic icon that has enchanted generations. LADY AND THE TRAMP: 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - filled with unforgettable songs, adventure and romance, “Lady And The Tramp” is a true Disney animated classic. LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE - 2006 EDITION – this worthy successor to “Lady And The Tramp” expands the original classic’s heartwarming story, with new songs, new characters, as well as some of your favorites, and more Disney magic. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE – the live-action fantasy-adventure that turned the literary genius of C.S. Lewis into a landmark film, “Narnia” is a wondrous blend of superb story and brilliant special effects. This majestic epic won the Academy Award® for Best Makeup (2005) and earned Oscar® nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing 2005.

This will be the last chance for families to add these exciting, timeless titles to their collections. After January 31, these titles will no longer be available from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

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BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION
Beloved by generations, Walt Disney’s timeless masterpiece BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION is a magnificent 2- disc DVD worthy of this great classic, and is now part of the Platinum Series. BAMBI is one of Walt Disney’s greatest triumphs and one of the all-time most requested Disney animated masterpieces. The young deer Bambi grows to adulthood as he experiences the wonder and adventure of life in the forest. BAMBI’s unforgettable iconic characters include Thumper the playful rabbit, Flower the lovable skunk and Owl, the wise friend. Through changing seasons, fans will be “twitterpated” by the endearing classic tale of Bambi, the young prince of the forest.

The BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION Disney DVD features a forest-full of bonus materials. Included are “Inside Walt’s Story Meetings” – a trip back in time where viewers experience the production of “Bambi” with Walt Disney himself and his creative team; never-before-seen deleted sequences created from original storyboards; the “Forest Adventure Game” with eight games in multiple levels of challenge with something for all age groups from color recognition to trivia; DisneyPedia; Disney Time Capsule 1942: the Year of Bambi; “Disney’s Storytime: Thumper Goes Exploring” an original story based on the classic; “The Making of Bambi;” original story concepts; music design, production stills; and more.


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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Enter a world filled with mystical creatures, wondrous lands and stunning special effects, as Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media present C.S. Lewis's timeless tale of wonder. Four children embark on an adventure through a magical wardrobe into the enchanted land of Narnia, where they help the great lion, Aslan, conquer the dark magic of the White Witch and restore peace to a land threatened with eternal winter.

A perfect gift, The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Four Disc GIFT SET, in a limited supply features the 4-disc DVD plus a pair of heirloom-quality bookends from the master creative artists at WETA Ltd., the innovators who designed the breathtaking creatures for the film. While other SKUs will still be available, the 4-Disc Set and the 4-Disc Gift Set will “disappear” after 1/31/07, so hurry before time runs out!

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LADY AND THE TRAMP: 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION
The song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish mutt from across the tracks, is a true Disney animated classic. The iconic “spaghetti scene” is one of the most famous romantic moments in film history. Lady, Tramp, Trusty, Jock and all the other dogs make up one of the most irresistible canine casts ever, and such memorable music as “Bella Notte,” “He’s A Tramp,” “The Siamese Cat Song” and more timeless tunes songs of Hollywood legend are all here. The 50th Anniversary is the seventh addition to the Platinum Collection, and presents this rousing movie in a sparkling, digitally-restored edition with second-to-none enhanced picture and sound

The 50th Anniversary Edition has bonus features for every member of the family. There are deleted scenes; a newly discovered, alternate original storyboard version of the film; “Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady And The Tramp” with rare footage of Walt; Disney Dogs Trivia virtual board game; Disney’s Virtual Puppy DVD Rom feature; excerpts from the beloved “Disneyland” TV shows; Theatrical trailers, loads of production art galleries, and more.


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LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE - 2006 EDITION
From the impeccable pedigree of Walt Disney’s beloved classic “Lady And The Tramp” comes the hit sequel LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE - 2006 EDITION, told with the same stunning animation, charming musical style and purebred fun as the original. This irresistible, heartwarming “tail” presents a new group of irresistible characters and reunites audiences with beloved characters from the original, including Lady, Tramp, Jock and Trusty.

Now a happy couple, Lady and Tramp busily raise their well-behaved puppies, except for 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.

With music and lyrics by legendary award-winning composers Melissa Manchester (1982 Grammy-Award winner, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female, “You Should Hear How She Talks About You”) and Norman Gimbel (Academy Award®-winner, 1980, Best Song, “It Goes Like It Goes” from “Norma Rae”) Lady And The Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure contains heartwarming ballads and show-stopping, finger-popping tunes, set to a spirited, contemporary beat.

Bonus features include all-ages fun “Junkyard” and “Hide and Seek” games; Disney song selection (viewers can sing along with five musical song scenes from the film, as decorative lyric titles pop up on screen); “The Making of Lady and The Tramp II – From Tramp To Scamp” on how the original classic inspired the sequel; audio commentary from the filmmakers, and three classic Disney shorts “Bone Trouble,” “Pluto Jr.” and “Pluto’s Kid Brother.”


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VAULT DATE: January 31, 2007

BAMBI SPECIAL EDITION
Suggested retail price: U.S. $29.99 (2-disc DVD). Canada $36.99 (2-disc DVD).
Feature run time: Approximately 67 minutes
Rated: “G” Bonus materials not rated.
Technical specifications may only apply to feature
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 enhanced for 4x3 screens – the aspect ratio in which the film was originally created.
Sound: All-New 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix
Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Dolby® Digital 2.0 Restored Original Mono Theatrical Mix
Languages: French, Spanish 5.1 audio tracks

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
4-DISC EXTENDED EDITION
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Suggested retail price: U.S. $42.99, Canada $59.99 (4-disc DVD)
Feature run time: Approximately 150 minutes
Rating: U.S. Extended Edition not rated
Canada: Extended Edition rating is pending
Bonus materials not rated
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2.35:1) enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: 5.1 Dolby® Digital Surround Sound
5.1 DTS Digital Home Theatre Mix
Languages: English, French, Spanish audio
French, Spanish subtitles
Not all technical specifications apply to all elements.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
4-DISC EXTENDED EDITION AND GIFT SET
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Suggested retail price: U.S. $79.99 Canada $119.99

LADY AND THE TRAMP 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Suggested retail price: U.S. $29.99, Canada $36.99 (2 disc DVD)
Feature run time: Approximately 76 minutes
Rating: “G”.” Bonus materials not rated
Aspect ratio: Widescreen (2.55:1) and Fullscreen (1.33:1)
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, French, Spanish audio
Not all technical specifications apply to all elements.

LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE 2006 EDITION
Suggested retail price: U.S.:$29.99 (DVD) Canada: $36.99 (DVD)
Rated: “G.” Bonus materials not rated.
Feature run time: Approximately 70 minutes
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV screens
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound (English only)
Languages: English, Spanish, French audio.
Not all technical specifications apply to all elements

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Announcements for Upcoming Disney and Buena Vista DVDs:
The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition (October 3)
The Fox and the Hound: 25th Anniversary Edition (October 10)
Cars (November 7)
Disney's Adventures of The Gummi Bears: Volume 1 (Seasons 1-3) (November 14)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey Saves Santa and Other Mouseketales (November 14)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (December 5)
Disney DVD Game World: Disney Princess & Disney Dogs Editions (December 5)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Four-Disc Extended Edition & Gift Set (December 12)
Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 6 (December 19)
Disneyland: Secrets, Stories and Magic of the Happiest Place on Earth (Date TBA)

Related DVD Reviews:
Bambi (2-Disc Platinum Edition)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Special Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Lady and the Tramp (2-Disc Platinum Edition)
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2006 version)

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Posted October 4, 2006.