The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition DVD Press Release

[MerXAN]

They should have included the original demo recordings instead. But anyway, I'd love to see the new music video of Poor Unfortunate Souls by the Jonas Brothers.

I am really guessing what Part of Your World (Single) is.

[ichabod]

But...this is the second disc of the special edition CD soundtrack!

Then there is a God!

[Disney's Divinity]

They should have included the original demo recordings instead. But anyway, I'd love to see the new music video of Poor Unfortunate Souls by the Jonas Brothers.

I'm surprised anyone's tried to re-sing that song. I always thought it was one of those movie-only songs, but maybe it'll actually sound good...?

[Lucylover1986]

I'm not too keen on the Jonas Brothers, they're like 13 & 16 or something? It'll be a little tolerable at best.

[Dottie]

I always think it sounds kinda weird when some odd popstar or someone else is singing the Disney songs we love and know since we've been kids. There hasn't been one decent re-sung single of a Disney movie! I'd prefer the demo tapes, too.

[Ting Ting]

There hasn't been one decent re-sung single of a Disney movie!

Though I agree with you for the most-part, I'm one of the few people who actually think Jessica Simpson's version of "Part of Your World" was good. Of course it's nothing compared to the original, but I don't expect anyone to live up that!

[jeremy88]

I dont really mind new renditions of these songs from singers today. But I always like the original versions ways better...the only version i dont like at all is Kiss the Girl by No Secrets on the first Disney Mania CD...that was like..extremly girly. I actually like the Ashley Tisdale version its not too bad.

[Kram Nebuer]

I am really guessing what Part of Your World (Single) is.

There are two single versions of this song that I could think of. One is the single version heard over the credits of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea by some artist I can't remember.

The other is the single version currently on Disney Wishes! and is done by Olivia Newton John. I'm sure that this is probably it since TLM was in 1989 and the 80s was about when ONJ started her music career. Also, she must be a bigger name than the aforementioned artist if I can't even remember the name. I'm betting it's Olivia Newton John's single.

JONAS BROTHERS COVER AND MUSIC VIDEO!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What troubles me is that the song is sung by a female and has evident female lyrics ("I'm a very busy woman..") and is just a plain odd song to choose to cover for a boy rock band. I guess just the title "Poor Unfortunate Soul" does sound like a boy rock band anyhow...

[rb_canadian181]

I found the specs for the UK DVD on DVDanswers.com
It includes "art galleries", "original theatrical trailer" and a couple things that we havent heard mention of for the Reg. 1 DVD. Do you think the features will be shared??

Buena Vista Home Entertainment has announced the release of The Little Mermaid: Special Edition for the 6th of November, priced at around £21.99. Full specs for the two-disc release can be found below, along with the artwork.

Highlights Include


Music Video 'Kiss the Girl'
A Sneak Peek of the All-New Movie 'The Little Mermaid 3'
Treasures Untold: The Making of The Little Mermaid
The Story Behind the Story
Disney Song Selection and Little Mermaid Art Galleries
Backstage at Disney
Storm Warning: The Little Mermaid Special Effects Unit
Original Theatrical Trailer

Games and Activities


The Little Mermaid Under the Sea Adventure: The Virtual Ride
Behind The Ride That Almost Was with Disney Imagineers
DisneyPedia: Life Under the Sea

Deleted Scenes


Backstage with Sebastian
Sebastian Lost in the Castle
Advice from Sebastian
Fight with Ursula

Their release date is also more than a month later, why should they have to wait??Hi-res artwork is on the article at their site.http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/ ... ition.html

[MerXAN]

I am really guessing what Part of Your World (Single) is.

There are two single versions of this song that I could think of. One is the single version heard over the credits of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea by some artist I can't remember.

The other is the single version currently on Disney Wishes! and is done by Olivia Newton John. I'm sure that this is probably it since TLM was in 1989 and the 80s was about when ONJ started her music career. Also, she must be a bigger name than the aforementioned artist if I can't even remember the name. I'm betting it's Olivia Newton John's single.

JONAS BROTHERS COVER AND MUSIC VIDEO!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What troubles me is that the song is sung by a female and has evident female lyrics ("I'm a very busy woman..") and is just a plain odd song to choose to cover for a boy rock band. I guess just the title "Poor Unfortunate Soul" does sound like a boy rock band anyhow...

Chely Wright's version is the one heard over the credits of TLM2.

Olivia Newton John's version would be great but I am hoping another one if Jodi's.

As for the Jonas Brothers, I think they'll sing lyrics fit for a boy rock band.

[PheR]

will this dvd have a spanish track?

Yes, the 2-disc DVD will port over the French and Spanish 5.1 dubs from the 1999 Limited Edition.

If you're still not sure, go the official web site, click on "2-Disc DVD" and then click on "DVD Bonus Features". The Technical Specifications of the DVD indicates there is both French and Spanish language tracks.

Thank you so much azul!!

[Lucylover1986]

Wow, one month left to go only now!

Hopefully some detailed reviews start to show up online soon. The UltimateDisney one should come online then in a few weeks.

[Ting Ting]

Wow, one month left to go only now!

Oh my goodness! We're getting closer and closer! I'm just glad that there are a few releases coming up to tide me over while I wait.

[MerXAN]

Wow, one month left to go only now!

Oh my goodness! We're getting closer and closer! I'm just glad that there are a few releases coming up to tide me over while I wait.

The wait will be finally over! C'mon October!

[DisneyVillains]

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Not sure if this means we are getting a box set, which would be awesome, or it could be something else. The other thing that makes me think it could be true is the price point is about where the other sets have been.

[rb_canadian181]

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Not sure if this means we are getting a box set, which would be awesome, or it could be something else. The other thing that makes me think it could be true is the price point is about where the other sets have been.

That's awesome! Thanks for finding it! I don't know, it seems like horribly short notice for a gift set, usually it's mentioned in the first press release, but I know for sure that tons of people have been nagging Disney for it, sending e-mails etc. which leads me to believe its possible.
Keep watching that page for any changes, it might have just been put there empty because of the pattern in the past Platinum DVD's, but this is making things sounds better and better.

[TheSequelOfDisney]

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Not sure if this means we are getting a box set, which would be awesome, or it could be something else. The other thing that makes me think it could be true is the price point is about where the other sets have been.

I hope this is TRUE!!!

[Ting Ting]

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YAY! I'm assuming that it's real because they have it available for pre-order.

I'm so happy about this news! DisneyVillains, you deserve four of these for pointing this out to us:

[TheSequelOfDisney]

Someone should call or email or something and see if this is absolutely true. Because if it is, I'll have to borrow some money from someone in the family.

[DisneyVillains]

I'm so happy about this news! DisneyVillains, you deserve four of these for pointing this out to us:

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Haha, thanks for the elephants, Prince Ali. I am definitely excited about this news because, like many others, this was going to be the one gift set I was actually going to buy. Also, maybe there is a chance that the box set is a BestBuy exclusive. Either way, hopefully it turns out true...