The Black Hole Disney DVD Press Release

Post by **Luke** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 6:18 pm

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NEW TO DISNEY DVD ON AUGUST 3

Disney’s
THE BLACK HOLE

The Outer-Space Adventure Finally Arrives In Digital Format</center>

BURBANK, Calif., June 1, 2004 – For the first time ever, Disney’s fabled science-fiction
adventure THE BLACK HOLE comes to Disney DVD. Available on August 3, THE
BLACK HOLE includes a special featurette on this stellar epic, as well as the original
extended trailer for the film. In the spirit of Disney’s "Tron” and “Flight of the
Navigator,” THE BLACK HOLE is family adventure at its finest.

In THE BLACK HOLE, the explorer craft U.S.S. Palomino is returning to earth after a
fruitless 18-month search for extraterrestrial life when the crew comes upon a supposedly
lost ship, the magnificent U.S.S. Cygnus, hovering near a Black Hole. The crew's
admiration for Cygnus commander Dr. Hans Reinhardt turns to horror when they
discover he and his monstrous robot companion, Maximillian, plan to turn his crew into
robots and fly through the Hole. As they try to escape, a meteorite shower damages the
ship, and the survivors hang on as they are plunged into the most powerful force in the
universe, heading toward whatever eternity awaits them.

The cast of THE BLACK HOLE features Maximilian Schell; Anthony Perkins; Robert
Forster; Joseph Bottoms; Yvette Mimieux; Ernest Borgnine; Tommy McLoughlin;
Roddy McDowall; Slim Pickens. Written by Bob Barbash; Gerry Day; Richard H.
Landau; Jeb Rosebrook. Directed by Frank Phillips; Gary Nelson.

STREET DATE: August 3, 2004
Prebook: June 22
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99 for DVD.
Feature Run Time: Approximately 98 minutes
Rated: PG
Bonus materials not rated.
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1, formatted for 16x9 screens
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound
French language track: Available
French subtitles: Available
Spanish subtitles: Available

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a
recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and
distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and
Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

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MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 6:39 pm

I never seen The Black Hole movie.
I don't care about it.
I might just rent it.

TheZue · Post by **TheZue** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 7:21 pm

I'll be renting this one before I make any decisions on it too. I know I liked it when I was little, but the 8 year old zue judgement wasn't always great...after all I was adicted to the care bears

Joe Carioca · Post by **Joe Carioca** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:05 am

Even though I'm not going to buy this DVD, it is nice to see they are taking the expense of including a few bonus features.
I heard Disney was going to release a collector's edition LD of "The Black Hole" (one of those Archive Editions), but they dropped the ball when the LD of "TRON" didn't sell well.

DisneyQuack · Post by **DisneyQuack** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:34 am

I will have to rent this also before choosing to pick it up. I can't remember seeing it when I was a kid.

MQ

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:32 pm

Never saw it. Tron and Navigator are listed as its contemporaries. I can't stand Tron, but love Navigator, so maybe this one is in between?

-Aaron

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:39 pm

awallaceunc Wrote

Never saw it. Tron and Navigator are listed as its contemporaries. I can't stand Tron, but love Navigator, so maybe this one is in between?

-Aaron

Both Tron and Navigator are 80's Disney films but for some reason I like Tron more then Navigator. I guess it's because I recently seen Tron and it's been a long time since I seen Navigator.

indianajdp · Post by **indianajdp** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:47 pm

We got cable (and HBO) back in December of 1979 and this was run on HBO a lot. I haven't seen it since 1980 but do have fond memories of it and might pick this one up.

Maerj · Post by **Maerj** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 12:45 am

I have the first DVD release of this one, if this new one is cheap enough I could rebuy it. I saw this film in theaters when it first came out and always enjoyed it. It has some Disney style elements, mainly in the robots V.I.N.C.E.N.T. and OLD BOB.

On the other hand, there are quite a few non-Disney like elements in the film and a really wacko ending.

Mr. Toad · Post by **Mr. Toad** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 1:59 am

Tron was far better than the Black Hole.

Those stupid star wars rip off robots. In the words of Men on Film - Hated it.

disneyfella · Post by **disneyfella** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 12:26 pm

Tron was by far a better picture. The reason that the Black Hole doesn't work is that there are way too many story problems. Truth be told, Disney was so excited to work on a space type picture with all the Star Wars hype that they didn't care about the story as long as they could showcase the awesome talents in the special effects department at the studio. I read somewhere that no one knew what the ending to this film would be while it was being made. I can believe this because the plot has no coherent direction. As for the religious trip to heaven and hell in the end when they go through the black hole....let's just say I still don't get it (like the ending to 2001: A Space Odyssey

). I am glad that Disney is honoring this release with a featurette and am curious as to what they might have in store for it. Will there be any cast interviews, or will it just be the special effects guys at Disney talking? Either way, I'm grateful that they are also leaving the extended theatrical trailer on from the Anchor Bay disc. Honestly, the special effects DO rival those of Star Wars and there are amazing and beautiful matte shots throughout the film. However, due to the story problems facing this picture I only pull it out to watch clips from time to time and listen to the totally awesome and haunting score!

By the way, the Anchor Bay version has the theatrical overture from this picture beforehand. Let's hope that stays as well

Burning Mickey · Post by **Burning Mickey** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 4:17 pm

MickeyMousePal wrote:I never seen The Black Hole movie.
I don't care about it.
I might just rent it.

you are a complete morron. black hole deserves to be owned.

Disney Guru · Post by **Disney Guru** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 4:35 pm

I love Black Hole to it is one of the best Disney Sci Fis I think I own the origional 1985 White VHS Clamshell Release and I will deffinately be buying this.

Hennie · Post by **Hennie** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 6:17 pm

I think it is a great movie, you should watch it for sure, have the dvd for more than 1 year and seen it 3 times so far

mickeymack · Post by **mickeymack** » Sat Jul 03, 2004 6:34 pm

I would love to get that for my birthday!

interactivemojo · Post by **interactivemojo** » Sun Jul 11, 2004 10:26 am

This movie is a great homage to Disney's '80's Faze. And no it wasn't the greatest of movies in terms of story development per-say. But for those of us growing up in the '80s I can definaly say it's part of our history being that in the '80's not alot of product flowed from Disney during those times.

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 12:30 pm

Thanks for the input, everyone. I'm sure I'll eventually give it a chance, but if most consider it to be not as good as Tron, then it's not sounding very promising.

Burning Mickey wrote:
MickeyMousePal wrote:I never seen The Black Hole movie.
I don't care about it.
I might just rent it.

you are a complete morron. black hole deserves to be owned.

What's up with all this name calling from new members? That's uncalled for. If you're going to make such statements, then don't bother posting here. And how is your avatar so freaking big?

-Aaron

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 4:40 pm

Burning Mickey wrote:
MickeyMousePal wrote:I never seen The Black Hole movie.
I don't care about it.
I might just rent it.

you are a complete morron. black hole deserves to be owned.

awallaceunc wrote: What's up with all this name calling from new members? That's uncalled for. If you're going to make such statements, then don't bother posting here. And how is your avatar so freaking big?

Don't forget, Burning Mickey is the same person who wrote the insightful comment:

"What is everyones playslist"

"Yes

"

Besides of which...
I have seen The Black Hole movie.
I care about it.
I might not rent it.

deathie mouse · Post by **deathie mouse** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 5:17 pm

awallaceunc wrote:And how is your avatar so freaking big?

Aaron:

http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/vie ... php?t=4349

mmm.. I haven't seen the Black Hole. I like Tron, tho.

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Fri Jul 16, 2004 8:35 pm

Thanks, deathie, I haven't made my way down to Feedback yet, either, lol.

Loomis- funny.

-Aaron

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