The Sword in the Stone SE DVD Discussion

[AlwaysOAR]

I actually prefer the fullscreen open-matte versions of these films because they show more picture, but get no joy in seeing other fans getting disapointed when they were expecting something based on what they were initially told the disc would be by Disney.



Also, regarding the aspect ratio, perhaps that is only a mistake and the 1.66:1 is still correct. As much as I prefer the fullscreen for these titles (NOT because it fills my screen, but because it shows the entire drawn frame) I don't take pleasure to see other people get disapointed. I remember how I felt when the lack of an open-matte transfer made the Jungle Book, Robin Hood, and Aristocats releases disapointing for me and I had to track down the OOP first versions.

Again, they should just put these films out in both ratios.

Agreed on putting both ratios on DVD from this era of films. Disney would please both camps in the animated/theatrical ratio debates.

[ToyStoryFan]

Escapay I cannot stop laughing I could actually picture that exact meeting happening too!

But no slipcover converstation?! Gasp!

[Widdi]

For Escapy.

If this DVD is the same AR as the gold collection then there is no chance I will ever buy it. What the hell would be the point?

[Escapay]

For Escapy.

Thanks for the compliments, everyone!

And ToyStoryFan, I actually FORGOT to do a slipcover bit in there! So just for you, I've modified the ending...

BVHE Exec 1: Okay, that's it for today. We'll meet again in a couple months to discuss Oliver & Company.

BVHE Exec 4: Why don't we just re-release the existing disc with new cover art and different preview trailers?

BVHE Exec 1: That sounds good. Consider it done. See you guys in September, I'm off to Tahiti!

BVHE Exec 2: Wait a minute, what about the slipcover?

BVHE Exec 1: What about it?

BVHE Exec 2: Well, aren't we going to discuss what kind it will be? Open-like-a-book, embossed, holographic, fuzzy surface, scratch-and-sniff, or give-you-a-paper-cut?

BVHE Exec 3: My god, you mean we're gonna figure out what kind of tree-killing DVD condom to put on the case, but we can't find room on the DVD for a half-hour documentary???

BVHE Exec 4: (harshly) Shut up, BVHE Exec 3.

BVHE Exec 3: (timidly) Okay.

BVHE Exec 1: Hmm...what kind of slipcover have we not done in awhile?

BVHE Exec 4: Let's do an open-like-a-book. We haven't done those in years!

BVHE Exec 2: I think a scratch-and-sniff that smells like squirrels would be good.

BVHE Exec 4: Squirrels? How do you even know what squirrels smell like?

BVHE Exec 2: I...just do.

BVHE Exec 1: Look, all this talk is cutting into my vacation time. BVHE Exec 3, tell them to do the usual scented paper condom or whatever it is, and make it no more different than the actual cover. Now, I've got to catch my plane or the mistress - er, missus - will get annoyed.

(Everyone leaves. BVHE Exec 3 has a frisky glimmer in his eye... A few months later, The Sword in the Stone hits DVD shelves in stores across the country)

Little Boy: Look, Mommy! It's a new Disney movie!

Mommy: Yes, Little Boy, it's The Sword in the Stone! I loved that movie when I was your age.

Little Boy: You were my age? No way!

Mommy: Yes way! Come on, we'll pick it up.

(Mommy picks up the DVD case, and reads the back of it.)

Mommy: Oh look, Little Boy, it's got a Merlin's Academy game for you!

Little Boy: (unexcited) Hurray...

Mommy: And there's also a...hold on, there's something covering the words...

(Mommy takes a closer look at the strange little package that's between the case and the shrinkwrap)

Mommy: (reading) "Official Disney DVD Condom...squirrel-scented?!?!!"

If this DVD is the same AR as the gold collection then there is no chance I will ever buy it. What the hell would be the point?

To prove to quilly you're a true Disney fan.

Albert

[ToyStoryFan]

BVHE Exec 2: Well, aren't we going to discuss what kind it will be? Open-like-a-book, embossed, holographic, fuzzy surface, scratch-and-sniff, or give-you-a-paper-cut?

BVHE Exec 3: My god, you mean we're gonna figure out what kind of tree-killing DVD condom to put on the case, but we can't find room on the DVD for a half-hour documentary???

BVHE Exec 4: (harshly) Shut up, BVHE Exec 3.

You are a genious. Nothing else needs to be said.

[WilbyDaniels]

Does anyone know what is included in the "and much more"track of the DVD. Does it have the original trailer and subsiquent rereleases?Has anyone obtained a copy yet?

[gregmasciola]

Does anyone know what is included in the "and much more"track of the DVD. Does it have the original trailer and subsiquent rereleases?Has anyone obtained a copy yet?

Usually when they say "Much More" or "And More" on the special features list, it means "And Nothing Else". I've seen it a bunch of times where they say "Much More" and there is nothing more than what is listed above it (and I don't just mean Disney DVDs).

[2099net]

Does anyone know what is included in the "and much more"track of the DVD. Does it have the original trailer and subsiquent rereleases?Has anyone obtained a copy yet?

Usually when they say "Much More" or "And More" on the special features list, it means "And Nothing Else". I've seen it a bunch of times where they say "Much More" and there is nothing more than what is listed above it (and I don't just mean Disney DVDs).

Well, technically the "More" could include sneak peeks and other promotional stuff - perhaps weblinks on the disc or other PC based content.

[David S.]

Perhaps "full color artwork on disc" could also be included in the "and more!", "and much more!" and "and much much more!" category, since that no longer gets it's own listing

[Escapay]

Every time I see "And Much More!" now, I can't help but think of this clip...

More Pure Enchantment and More Sheer Delight!



Albert

[Simba3]

Every time I see "And Much More!" now, I can't help but think of this clip...

More Pure Enchantment and More Sheer Delight!



Albert

That is incredible obnoxious! But amusing.

[REINIER]

Does anyne ever bother to check the pc-related material, I usually think it's rather hollow!

[SwordInTheStone777]

I've been doing some seraching around and found on this one site, that this release will have a few "easter eggs" on it.

[Escapay]

For anyone upset at the sparsity of production material regarding The Sword in the Stone: Special Edition, there's an article that somewhat makes up for it (and is a good read in itself) over at The Digital Bits.

Robert Siegel's Golden Hollywood: The Sword in the Stone

It comes off more encyclopedia-ish than article-ish (almost like an extended entry in Dave Smith's Disney Encyclopedia), but has some rather interesting bits about the animation/production process, background information and name-droppings of people involved in the film, etc. There's also quite a few interesting images that show posters, artwork, merch, etc. Re-reading it, there's really not much that major Disney fans wouldn't already know, and it's more of a general knowledge piece for people who are only casually acquainted with the film. Still, it's quite an interesting read, even if there are a few errors (one of which may not be an error, though a few here may believe it to be so). But I won't post about them simply because I don't want discussion about the article to focus on a few errors in the article, but on the actual information that's presented.

Albert

[Barbossa]

Every time I see "And Much More!" now, I can't help but think of this clip...

More Pure Enchantment and More Sheer Delight!



Albert

This clip could be the new rickroll!

[jrboy]

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[Disney's Divinity]

Now I wish I had been more compelled to join the DMC.

[katielb]

Now I wish I had been more compelled to join the DMC.

This makes two of us.

[Mooky]

The wallpapers on the official site won't open for me . Does anyone else have the same problem?

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