geniuswalt wrote:Two questions:
1.Is content in the US edition the same as the one on the Peter Pan bluray released so far abroad?
2.Has the US released been confirmed region free? I'm asking because blu-ray.com still lists this release as region B untested.
Thanks
1) The audio mix is different, the restoration is the same with a few colour alterations (nothing major as far as I can tell for the time being).
The new extras are these
Introduction by Diane Disney-Miller (HD): Diane Disney-Miller provides a quick introduction to the film, touching on her father's attraction to adapting J.M. Barrie's tale and the artwork created during the film's development.
Growing Up with Nine Old Men (HD, 41 minutes): The name started as a joke. A term of playful endearment Walt Disney gave to his lead animators. But it soon became a badge of honor for the most legendary and influential animators in Disney history. Hear about the Nine Old Men from those who were closest to them -- their children, now upwards in years themselves -- and learn about the artists' contributions and work, both personal and professional.
Deleted Songs and Scenes (HD, 15 minutes): Unearthed from the Disney Vault, two deleted scenes and two deleted songs, presented via original storyboards, concept art, rough cel elements and key frames: "The Journey Home," "Alternate Arrival," "Never Smile at a Crocodile" and "The Boatswain Song."
Disney Intermission (HD): Pausing at any point during the film allows younger viewers to tackle "Pirate Training," a series of tips, mini-activities and video clips helmed by the first mate of the Jolly Roger.
Peter Pan Sing-Along (HD): An optional Sing-Along track, easily engaged or skipped when selecting the "Play" option in the main menu. It's a simple subtitle feature, though. No karaoke-style guide marker or highlighting.
DisneyView Side Bars (HD): Fill the black bars to either side of the image with artwork from Walt Disney background painter Cristy Maltese (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin).
Don't know about the UK version but the Greek version also misses the
Audio Commentary: Roy Disney hosts this extensive audio commentary, taken from the film's previous DVD release. Disney dryly reads from preprepared notes, but the interview excerpts and commentary bits featured over the course of the commentary allow the film's animators, voice actors and filmmakers to offer their insight as well. Smartly compiled and edited, the track touches on every aspect of Peter Pan, without wasting a single second.
You also get a
- - nice slip-cover with brand new artwork
- a digital copy
- a DVD of the film
- animated menus
2) Most of Disney's releases are region-free these days. I have ordered it without even worrying about it.