Mary Poppins - 45th anniversary edition (*groans*)

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I was almost going to say that perhaps 'established' titles can 'afford' bland DVDs - I mean, by now most parents/consumers are aware of Oliver and Mary. Except Gourd is 'new' in that it didn't come to American theaters, so it needs a fancier DVD to attract more attention as it isn't established.

However, Caspian's bland DVD/colored Blu discrepancy discredits that theory.
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But the disc is inside the case, so consumers can't see it until they buy. My theory is that since Gourd is 2 years old, maybe cover and disc art was designed a while ago, but Disney just took a long time to release it, whereas these releases of Mary Poppins and Oliver were more recent decisions and to cut costs, they didn't create or produce disc art.
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I have a theory:

Disney is doing this with the disc art so that in a few months they can re-introduce the greatest bonus feature of all-time!!!!

FULL COLOR ARTWORK ON DISC!!!

GO DISNEY LOL!
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I believe this is the new way of Disney.

Oliver & Co. has the gray/silver.
Mary Pop does
Caspian does
The BOLT preview disc does

...cost saving devices, I guess.
You know what I found hilarious? Discs 1 and 2 of Prince Caspian were bland grey but yet the Digital Copy disc was full color. Talk about your waste of money :lol:

Anyway, is there ANY reason whatsoever to buy this set? And "because you don't already own it on DVD" is not a proper answer - my alternative would be to snatch up a 40th Anniversary set before it becomes too hard to find.
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drf wrote:Anyway, is there ANY reason whatsoever to buy this set? And "because you don't already own it on DVD" is not a proper answer - my alternative would be to snatch up a 40th Anniversary set before it becomes too hard to find.
Well if you want stuff about the musical, it's only on the 45th Anniversary Edition. But it comes at the expense of a few stuff from the 40th Anniversary Edition (2 Deconstruction of a Scene featurettes, Gala World Premiere: The Party, I Love To Laugh set-top game).

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So all they "added" was stuff about the musical?

I guess I'll try to find the older set, though.

Although I don't consider menu games as actual features, more like "wasted space that could be used for better things"... I have no problem with them removing the games. (though since they also removed other stuff... no new set for me!)
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Thanks for the review of this dvd! I have yet to receive my copy (yes, I double-dipped even though I was mad about it not coming on blu-ray - I really love musicals and wanted to see that bonus feature) from Amazon.com. What's up with them? They used to ship early, so you received it on release day. Not so much anymore, I guess.

Anyway, I just wanted to comment that I loved the review - it was very well written and I appreciate it.
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kbehm29 wrote:Thanks for the review of this dvd! I have yet to receive my copy (yes, I double-dipped even though I was mad about it not coming on blu-ray - I really love musicals and wanted to see that bonus feature) from Amazon.com. What's up with them? They used to ship early, so you received it on release day. Not so much anymore, I guess.

Anyway, I just wanted to comment that I loved the review - it was very well written and I appreciate it.
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yeah, I am passing on this one. No need to rebuy it again for the Broadway Bonus features. Not intrested at all in it. :)
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The new documentary on the Broadway show is very well produced, but I didn't feel that the filmed version of the show's "Step In Time" number came anywhere close to the excitement and spectacle of it when you see it live.

The brand new menus for this 45th addition are awesome. So much better than the 40th anniv addition's menus. They are really beautiful. Out of her carpet bag comes the hat stand that blooms like a flower into the lamp, daisies, cherries, then the weather vane. The scene goes up to her on the cloud as kites rise into the background sky. All the sub-menus then branch off and bloom into iron work adorned with cherries, chimneys, medicine bottles, birds, etc. It's really gorgeous.
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So, does it have the original Buena Vista title card, or not?
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Rudy Matt wrote:So, does it have the original Buena Vista title card, or not?
No, it doesn't. It still has the blue and white castle logo.
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If people have pics, I would love to see a insert/disc art comparison of BOTH editions for curiosity purposes.

But given my lack of funds. I don't think I can afford this movie in any form right now. I'm going for Oliver & Company over this...( :shock: I know).

Perhaps by the time the 50th Anniv comes around I can afford it! :lol:
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I have an unused DMR code from my Mary Poppins DVD if someone wants to trade with me for a title I don't have, please let me know.
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Chris wrote:
Rudy Matt wrote:So, does it have the original Buena Vista title card, or not?
No, it doesn't. It still has the blue and white castle logo.
The more recent Disney logo, circa 2006? Or the one that came in 1985?
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Can anyone upload the MP3 that came on the DVD? :)
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Neal wrote:I believe this is the new way of Disney.

Oliver & Co. has the gray/silver.
Mary Pop does
Caspian does
The BOLT preview disc does

...cost saving devices, I guess.
The gray/silver disc art is the exact same kind you'd see on Paramount DVD releases since late 2006.
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According to Colin Jacobson over at HTF contrary to the UD review the Mary Poppins 5.1 remix is not the same as stated here & Oliver & Company is NOT the same transfer (as also listed in the UD review). He reviews for dvdmg.com & really knows his stuff. I've read several other reviews from dvd-basen and they also confirm a Poppins redone 5.1.
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Even though I think this is a redundant release I rented it simply because I missed out on the 40th anniversary release.

Really enjoying the extras. The new Broadway extras were nice. It was fun seeing how they try to make a play that faithful to both the book and the movie and the challenges it took to make that happen. I really liked the scenes in which the stage composers talked to the Sherman brother over the phone and discussed music.

Still watching the extras but the hour long documentary was also nice. Informative but still brief and enjoyable. It was great seeing "Jane" again, as well as "Mrs. Banks" and such.

I never expected P.L. Travels to be so demanding! I was amazed how such a sweet looking woman was so demanding and even questioned and rejected Disney on more than one occasion.

So far really nice set, but they should have waited five more years for the 50th anniversary.
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drfsupercenter wrote:
You know what I found hilarious? Discs 1 and 2 of Prince Caspian were bland grey but yet the Digital Copy disc was full color. Talk about your waste of money :lol:
My Bu-Ray discs of Prince Caspian aren't bland grey, they're in full color.

Yet another reason to stop buying DVDs.
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