Dumbo: Big Top Edition DVD Press Release & Discussion

[Luke]

<center><b>Disney’s Timeless Classic, Restored And Remastered

<i>DUMBO
New Big Top Edition

<u>Bonus Features Include New Educational DisneyPedia’s “My First Circus”
With Matching Game Learning Cards, Plus DVD Storybook,
Sing Along Songs and More</i>

The Perfect First Film For Every Family Is Available on June 6</b></u>

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BURBANK, Calif., March 10, 2006 – The Big Top is up and the circus is ready as Walt Disney Home
Entertainment presents Walt Disney’s timeless classic Dumbo in a new Big Top Edition. One of Walt’s
most inspirational and heartwarming animated films of all time, this DVD features a new digital transfer to
provide the most pristine visual experience for a new generation of fans, and 5.1 Dolby® Digital Surround
Sound. Bonus features for all ages include a new educational DisneyPedia about circus animals,
accompanied by in-pack, collectible matching-game learning cards, a new “Baby Mine” music video; and
special family features like the DVD Storybook “Dumbo’s Big Discovery,” delightful Sing Along Songs,
and bonus animated shorts “Elmer Elephant” and “The Flying Mouse.”

With its heartwarming story, wonderful characters such as Dumbo and Timothy Mouse, and positive
messages about friendship, acceptance, courage and believing in yourself, Dumbo Big Top Edition is
the perfect film for every household. Available on DVD June 6, 2006 for $29.99 (S.R.P.).

<b><u>Bonus Features</b></u>

• <b>DisneyPedia: “My First Circus” (New)</b>
Children are encouraged to learn about different animals seen at the circus, in a fun
matching/memory game.

• <b>“Baby Mine” Music Video (New)</b>
Performed by Jim Brickman and Kassie DePaiva

• <b>DVD Storybook “Dumbo’s Big Discovery”</b>
A full-color booklet for young children with an original ‘Dumbo’ story.

• <b>Sing Along Songs</b>

• <b>“Celebrating Dumbo” Featurette</b>
A retrospective on the making of ‘Dumbo’ with commentary by Roy E. Disney and Don Hahn
(executive producer of Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’)

• <b>Walt’s Original TV Introduction For The Film</b>

• <b>Dumbo Art Gallery</b>
Rare concept art from the film

• <b>Bonus Animated Shorts</b>
“Elmer Elephant” and “The Flying Mouse”

<b><i>Dumbo</b></i> is the inspirational tale of love and adventure about an adorable baby elephant who overcomes
all odds. Mrs. Jumbo, an elephant in a touring circus, is visited by the stork one day and is blessed with
a baby elephant, whose huge ears cause the other elephants to mockingly nickname him “Dumbo.”
When Dumbo is separated from his mother, he finds a loyal friend in little Timothy Mouse, who tries to
steer Dumbo in the right direction. Although the circus views him as an outcast, Dumbo and Timothy
discover Dumbo’s hidden talent: his huge ears enable him to fly! Dumbo and Timothy team up to
overcome all obstacles as they soar to fame and fortune around the world.

<b><i>Dumbo</b></i> is an Academy Award® winner for Best Musical Score (1941), and the film’s lovely songs include
“Baby Mine,” “Casey Junior” and “When I See An Elephant Fly.” <b><i>Dumbo</b></i> features classic Disney
animation from the “golden age” of the Disney Studio. Made shortly after “Fantasia,” <b><i>Dumbo</b></i>’s team of
filmmakers includes members from Walt’s famous “nine old men” of directing animators. The lush,
beautiful animation gives life to such famous scenes as the “Pink Elephant” sequence, a brilliant scene
that features the wonderful song “Pink Elephants On Parade.”

<b><u>STREET DATE: June 6, 2006</b></u>
<u>Direct prebook</u>: April 11, 2006
<u>Distributor prebook</u>: April 25, 2006
<u>Suggested retail price</u>: $29.99 (DVD)
<u>Rated</u>: Rated “G.” Bonus materials not rated or subtitled.
Bonus materials subject to change.
<u>Feature run time</u>: Approximately 64 minutes
<u>DVD aspect ratio</u>: 1.33:1 formatted 4x3
<u>DVD Sound</u>: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
<u>Languages</u>: English, Spanish, French audio. Close captioned for the hearing impaired.

This DVD is enhanced with Disney’s FastPlay, an easy start-up feature that plays the movie and a
selection of bonus features automatically, without using your remote control.

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized
leader in the home entertainment industry. Buena Vista home Entertainment is the marketing, sales and
distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista
videocassette and DVD product. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., is a subsidiary of the Walt
Disney Company.

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[MICKEYMOUSE]

Do you guys like it?

I don't know by the cover if the DVD is 2 Discs or not.


This tell you what's going to be on the DVD.

I am sure Luke will have more on this DVD later today!!!

[PheR]

yes, I really like it, is a pretty cool cover, I love the logo.
This is a more colorful and happy cover that the 60th anniversary edition one, though I think Dumbo is a really sad movie.

I might be getting this dvd since the other dvd I have has a terrible transfer.

[Evil Genie Jafar]

Well, by what the extras mention it is filled with just games. The only thing I can recall as a documentary is: CELEBRATING DUMBO; and even that reads "featurette".

So aside from a new video transfer I don't see it as a worthy edition (because basically I don't think the audio will be that much improved either).


As for the cover: Dumbo off model, but great looking.

[Lucylover1986]

Disney hasn't issued a press release so they'll be plenty of good extras besides games and a documentary. I like the cover art. Really stands out.

[kbehm29]

I love the cover art - great improvement. Thumbs up!

Again, since I don't currently own Dumbo....this is a must-buy for me. I'm guessing it will be a single-disc release, although I hope not.

[PheR]

a mouse that´s half the size of a human being, that is scary!!

[RyougaLolakie]

a mouse that´s half the size of a human being, that is scary!!

I agree on that one, Pher. Timothy is much smaller than that!

I'd say that the cover art is much, much better than the 60th Anniverary Edition cover. I like it!

[kbehm29]

The front page confirms this is a one-disc release. Why??? Maybe I'm wrong that Dumbo has never had a 2-disc release? It's not fair that it doesn't get a 2-discer.

Anyway -- I still can't wait.

[TM2-Megatron]

Anyway -- I still can't wait.

Maybe; but a single-disc simply isn't good enough for this release. And if we actually made Disney's wallet suffer for some of these half-assed releases, we might see a change. But, if people keep on buying them however bad the extras are, they'll never see a need to put more effort into it.

[Disney-Fan]

GREAT cover. I'm still confused over the mystery that is the number of discs to this so-called "Special Edition".
I'll probably buy it since it's a classic I don't own yet, but I hope the features are worth the trouble of getting a new edition.

[Luke]

It's quite possible there just isn't enough content to justify a two-disc release. Keep in mind that, at 64 minutes, <i>Dumbo</i> is one of Disney's shortest animated features. If the only new additions are going to be games and a music video (presumably replacing Michael Crawford with something more currently marketable), then it doesn't make too much sense to stretch everything out to two lightweight discs. As of now, it's definitely looking like this is in the tone of <i>Tarzan</i> and <i>The Emperor's New Groove</i>. "Put on a slipcover, get it in the new releases section, and those putting off buying it will finally get it with opening week sales." At least there's room for improvement in the picture department on <i>Dumbo</i>. Though I'm somewhat skeptical that this new release will take advantage of that, unless a new high-definition master is being or has been created.

[Robin Hood]

I really like the cover art.

[kbehm29]

Maybe; but a single-disc simply isn't good enough for this release. And if we actually made Disney's wallet suffer for some of these half-assed releases, we might see a change. But, if people keep on buying them however bad the extras are, they'll never see a need to put more effort into it.

I can't wait because I don't own any version of Dumbo! Although I would rather have a 2-disc, maybe there isn't enough content for one...like Luke said. And I really do love the cover art for this one - the more I look at it, the better it gets!

[Lars Vermundsberget]

IMO, there's not much point in making it two discs just for the sake of making it two discs...

A movie of just over one hour and a fair amount of quality supplemental materials can fit well into one DVD.

I have yet to understand what's so terrible about the previous Dumbo DVD, though.

[Disneykid]

The cover's actually pretty good, though I was taken back at first at how Dumbo popped out at me (I actually moved my head backwards when the cover came up). The fact that this is just a single disc is a bit disappointing, but since Dumbo isn't one of my favorite Disney movies, this doesn't really bother me. I just hope the film gets a Lowry (now known as DTS, though I prefer Lowry) restoration. Luke is probably right in saying that the film is too simple to really have a jam-packed 2-disc SE. I'm not taking this as a sign that Disney is quitting with 2-disc re-releases of animated classics. Tarzan and The Emperor's New Groove were due to flat-out laziness, and it seems Dumbo is due to lack of real content to produce. I have hopes that other animated re-releases in the future (Lilo, Hunchback, Peter Pan) will be 2-disc affairs .

[Lars Vermundsberget]

Oh yeah, the cover. Quite nice, I guess, but is it "outstanding...?

Something more faithful to the actual film, such as original poster/publicity material would speak better to me.

[Timon/Pumbaa fan]

I like the cover. It's not perfect, but it's really good!

As far as a Special Edition goes, I'm going to buy it anyway, since this is one of my favorites and I don't own Dumbo yet.

Give me a terrific transfer and all the old bonus features, I'll care less whether it's a 2-Disc or not.

[Beast]

The cover is a bit jarring, isn't it.

Sad to hear that it's not going to get a 2-disc treatment. Hopefully they retain all the extras from the 60th Anniversary Edition and include a few new things as well. Makes me wonder if next year's Peter Pan is going to get dubbed: The Neverland Edition.

[PatrickvD]

Looks like a fun set. I am not sure about wether there is enough content for 2 discs. But it really is a short and intimate film. It didn't get major re-releases either unlike most of Disney's films. Eventhough it's as much a milestone as, say Lady and the Tramp, 101 Dalmatians and Junlge Book (in my opinion)