The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition DVD Press Release

Disney-Fan · Post by **Disney-Fan** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:47 am

Aladdin from Agrabah wrote:Whether I agree or not with them, nobody has the right to insult something that for many people is holy or sanctuary.

Actually, they do. The religious have the right not to listen to it. Two entirely different things. I'm not supporting such actions (regardless of my religious views), but it is part of the whole freedom-of-speach rule.

Post by **Luke** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:58 am

enigma, you're right. It wasn't the "no", but the stutter/repeat before that was edited/cleaned up/fixed/tweaked/censored.

Thanks for correcting me!

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:15 pm

Luke wrote:enigma, you're right. It wasn't the "no", but the stutter/repeat before that was edited/cleaned up/fixed/tweaked/censored. Thanks for correcting me!

Finally I know what that was all about! Thanks Luke.

Anyway, I don't want to get too off topic, but I just wanted to say, that when it comes to insulting holy or sacred things, sometimes people do this because they feel that people are brain-washed by religion and they are trying to send out a message that what is holy is really evil(in that it is lying to/brain-washing people). They are actually trying to do good, they are voicing their beliefs. You can't say that some people's beliefs should be voiced and not others'. Some of the people insulting "holy" things believe that these things are not holy and actually quite the opposite, so they sing about it.

Aladdin from Agrabah · Tue Jun 20, 2006 1:49 pm

Disney-Fan wrote:Actually, they do. The religious have the right not to listen to it. Two entirely different things. I'm not supporting such actions (regardless of my religious views), but it is part of the whole freedom-of-speach rule.

Then everybody has the right to insult you or your family using the worst words in public. But of course, you wouldn't be furious, like every normal person would be, but you would stay calm, thinking; "I will just ignore them because they have the right to slander my name, according to the freedom-of-speech rule." I know that you'l say it's not the same thing, but for people who think that their religion defines their whole existence, it is even more than a personal insult. So, IMHO, everyone has the right to disagree or to not accept every kind of religion, but NOONE has the right to insult other people's sanctuary,using unacceptable words. We have the right to disagree with other people, we also have to respect them and their beliefs. It is part of the whole my-freedom-stops-where-your-freedom-begines rule.

mormon_mermaid_mia · Post by **mormon_mermaid_mia** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 2:21 pm

Pasta67 wrote:I agree with you, Lucylover & Disneyfan, that was a pretty crappy press release. There isn't one bonus feature listed.

*Gasp* Maybe that WAS the complete press release! Maybe Disney's giving us our first barebones platinum! Disc 1 will be for the movie and disc 2 will be for burning your own bonus material. It's Disney's new marketing tool, folks, embrace it.

Right...but you kinda need to go to the site to see it all...it has photos on the bottom of the page on what the screen drops...(is that what they are called)...look like and they have some a deleted song, deleted scene, and at least one song sang by Ashley Tisdale. It is really exciting i think...but then again...anything TLM is exciting for me...it was the first word i ever said...only it was something along the lines of Arilmeraid...sounds like a drink or something

Wonderlicious · Post by **Wonderlicious** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:24 pm

mormon_mermaid_mia wrote:Right...but you kinda need to go to the site to see it all...it has photos on the bottom of the page on what the screen drops...(is that what they are called)...look like and they have some a deleted song, deleted scene, and at least one song sang by Ashley Tisdale.

I think that Pasta67 was joking hence the wink.

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

TheSequelOfDisney · Post by **TheSequelOfDisney** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 3:38 pm

I'm just happy that I have enough money for the DVD. I asked my mom if she would pre-order the movie from DisneyShopping.com (the DVD/Plush toys/pin/lithos one) and she said that I had to finish my book by the end of this week. So, I'm hoping that I will finish my book, even though I think I will. Today is an off day, because today is LATT2 Day! I'm celebrating, by watching the movie/bonus features!

Just Myself · Post by **Just Myself** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:07 pm

*GASP* A fellow Mormon! YAY!

Welcome to the forum, Mia!

-JM

Elladorine · Post by **Elladorine** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:44 pm

Luke- Whew!!! Thought I had totally missed something!

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In response to the religious/heavy metal/freedom of speech tangent here in this thread and at the risk of getting controversial, I've got something to contribute. I'll try not to get too off-topic, but the whole freedom of speech thing works as long as you don't infringe upon the rights of anyone else. So people do have the right to express their opinions, even ones that are viewed negative by religious groups, as long it's not threatening individuals in the process.

Oh, and do keep in mind there are christian heavy metal bands out there. . . http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/bands.cfm I don't feel that the genre should be given a negative label as a whole.

But if we are to go on about this, perhaps it's best to start a thread in the off-topic area.

TheSequelOfDisney · Post by **TheSequelOfDisney** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:21 pm

I know that Disney hasn't released the "Backstage Disney" menu for TLM, but does Disney ever release any DVD's "Backstage Disney" menu, I mean, before the DVD is out in stores?

I'm so excited that there will be a commentary!

Disneykid · Post by **Disneykid** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 5:32 pm

TheSequelofDisney wrote:I know that Disney hasn't released the "Backstage Disney" menu for TLM, but does Disney ever release any DVD's "Backstage Disney" menu, I mean, before the DVD is out in stores?

I'm so excited that there will be a commentary!

Yes, they do. They always release the main menu of each major section, and sometimes if they're nice enough, will show us the menus for some sub categories like galleries and publicity.

BATBfan1 · Post by **BATBfan1** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:31 pm

Luke wrote:
enigmawing wrote:If the company was to admit to any wrong-doing here, I'm sure they would have digitally altered the scene in the subsequent VHS and DVD release, both of which remained untouched.
One would think so but both the Aladdin "take off your clothes" and "Sex in the clouds" of <i>The Lion King</i> were tinkered with for DVD. Add in the Beast's repetitive "no" that was "cleaned up" and <i>The Little Mermaid</i> could make it 4 for 4 in the controversial changes department. Of course, I'm being slightly facetitious, but it is true that all three instances are not as they were on video. But like you said, it seems reasonable that the scene would have been changed in 1997 or 1999.

I don't think the would edit it in this release because it seems like they just wanted to hurry up with the limited issues. Remember they didn't even remaster ANY of the limited issue pictures. They started to edit the gold classic collection because I guess they got more money lol

Lucylover1986 · Post by **Lucylover1986** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:32 pm

I got my e-mail back from Disney about the gift set. It's different from the one posted on the previous page so here it is:

Dear Kevin,

Thank you for your e-mail regarding THE LITTLE MERMAID Collector's Gift
Set. We appreciate your interest.

THE LITTLE MERMAID is tentatively scheduled for release on October 3,
2006. We have no details regarding a Collector's Gift Set at this time.
Please feel free to contact us closer to the October release date for
further details.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Regards,

WDHE Consumer Relations
US and Canada

xxhplinkxx · Post by **xxhplinkxx** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:27 am

well, I e-mailed and just got my response...

Chris,

Thank you for your e-mail regarding THE LITTLE MERMAID. We appreciate your interest.

We will forward your request for release of a Collector's Gift Set to our Marketing Department for consideration.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Regards,

WDHE Consumer Relations
US and Canada

271286 · Post by **271286** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:10 pm

xxhplinkxx wrote:well, I e-mailed and just got my response...

Chris,

Thank you for your e-mail regarding THE LITTLE MERMAID. We appreciate your interest.

We will forward your request for release of a Collector's Gift Set to our Marketing Department for consideration.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.

Regards,

WDHE Consumer Relations

US and Canada

I got the exact same one as did many in here... It seems that its a standard message... But isnt this a good thing? I mean it has to mean that they have already gotten lots of requests for this particular item...

271286 · Post by **271286** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:55 pm

Ok so i was bored - and desperate to see some screencaps TLM PE soon... So I did a little restoration by myself in PSP... I need something to do hehe...

Disney-Fan · Post by **Disney-Fan** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:08 pm

Awesome man! How'd you do it?

TheSequelOfDisney · Post by **TheSequelOfDisney** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:14 pm

That's AMAZING 271286! Yeah, how did you do that?

271286 · Post by **271286** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:19 pm

Thank you... First I adjusted the lightnig, then I corrected the contrast, and then finally I removed the noise, and artifacts...

rodis · Post by **rodis** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:11 pm

Oooo I love it! Especially the one from "Kiss The Girl". At first I thought they were new promotional photos because they look so authentic... Great job.

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