The UK Announcement Thread

[Jeffel]

just thought i'd post and say that as of today's 101 dalmatians release i now have all 46 (47 including the wild WHICH DOESN'T COUNT!!) animated classics

I still need Fantasia! It costs soooo much on eBay, it's ridiculous. I've already paid a bomb load to get Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty, but Fantasia looks like it'll cost even more

Need to hope I spot it in a charity shop or something.

[Big Disney Fan]

Any news on more Treasures? Namely, Donald 2 and Pluto 1?

[ichabod]

Well i thought I'd post pics of the 101 collector's set. Unlike the pics of the Brazilian? set posted, the UK version has the book and DVD housed inside a mock book just like the UK JB did.



The book is brilliant, much better than that worthless excuse for a book that came with the JB set.

Having not looked at the galleries on the disc, I can't yet say if the book simply takes the stuff from the gallery. Here are a few shots anyway. Incidentally the cover is quite cool, it's actually a black and white photo of London, which has the house and dogs drawn over it.

[PatrickvD]

what an improvement over the Jungle Book companion book. Thanks for sharing, I'll order this first thing tomorrow!

[Atlantica]

That book is just wonderful !

I wonder why Disney has taken so much time to include them on their releases. . . I hope SB has one. Which releases have had them so far ?

Snow White, Jungle Book and 101 Dalmations ?

Also, I've pre-ordered a DVD for the very first time from HMV; do you usually get it before the actual release date ? Or after ?

[ichabod]

I wouldn't get too excited about the following *just* yet. Buth the BBFC have passed a trailer for Sword in the Stone 45th anniversary. Interestingly, it's in full frame. What that will mean for the DVD though...

Also it would appear a 2 disc SE of National Treasure is also coming. No date yet, but I would assume it would be 9th June, the same date as:

<a href="http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/5274 ... ">National Treasure - (bluray)</a>

<a href="http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/5274 ... ">National Treasure: Book of Secrets (bluray)</a>

<a href="http://www.play.com/DVD/Blu-ray/4-/5274 ... oduct.html"> National Treasure/Book of Secrets double pack (bluray) </a>

<a href="http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/5274550/ ... oduct.html"> National Treasure/Book of Secrets double pack (DVD) </a>

[ichabod]

16th June 2008
<a href="http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/5 ... genre">The Jungle Book 2: SE</a>

[Jules]

Well at least they bothered to make new cover-art - I'll put a shiny star sticker in my Buena Vista UK report book.

[Balto123]

Bleugh. That's a film I really don't want to be reminded of.

[ichabod]

Well at least they bothered to make new cover-art - I'll put a shiny star sticker in my Buena Vista UK report book.

Although the "Disney" instead of "Walt Disney Pictures Presents" doesn't half look cheap.

[Atlantica]

Why does this warrent a 'Special Edition'? A new game or something ... ? Isnt it sad that Disney can give TJB2 a Sepcial Edition, but not a Classic like Hercules or Hunchback ?

It's funny; Play.com has no record of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, but they have a Little Mermaid: Triple Disc Boxset 'coming soon'. So I guess we will get a little mermaid trilogy then ?

[ichabod]

Yes I spotted that a while back, but I don't think it is the Disney Little Mermaid.

[Jules]

[Although the "Disney" instead of "Walt Disney Pictures Presents" doesn't half look cheap.

Truth be told, that doesn't really bother me. "Disney's" would have worked better though, I guess.

What I really want from the company is mature, artsy covers! Covers like the Beauty and the Beast UK Collector's Edition, or the UK or French Sleeping Beauty, or the French Pocahontas, or the Fantasia Anthology. All the Platinum titles seem to be interested in is to make their covers bright and kiddish. I'll admit that the revealed Sleeping Beauty cover art for the upcoming Autumn is beautifully drawn, but once again, it is not artistic or mature in its compositions. They make my collection look like one suited for a baby in a nursery than an adult fan.

Of course, I expect that's Disney's whole point. Nevertheless, I'm sick and tired of Disney's apparent constant denial of adult fans. I once used to scoff at UD members bickering over cover art, deeming it unimportant. Lately, I've really begun to care though!

[ichabod]

Sword in the Stone has a release date.

August 18th 2008.

[Jules]

Hmm. Our American cousins beat us once again at the release date race.

On another note, remember ichabod when you once implied your doubt as to whether BVHE-UK would be consistent in their covers following The Jungle Book's Platinum Banner in the UK? It actually seems they will be, as 101 Dalamtians shows. And it seems new releases of other Walt Disney Classics are dropping the yellow "Walt Disney Classics" banner at the top of the DVD case. Will pigs fly now?

[Jules]

Answer me you coward!












(oh my ... he's going to make me pay for this ... )

[universALLove]

Well at least they bothered to make new cover-art - I'll put a shiny star sticker in my Buena Vista UK report book.

Although the "Disney" instead of "Walt Disney Pictures Presents" doesn't half look cheap.

Tell me about it! I know it sounds petty but I'm really brassed of with BVUK for changing the "Disney" logo. They've started doing it since Jungle Book and now it doesn't match the rest of my collection. I mean, what's the point of changing it now?! They've released all of the disney classics onto DVD now and soon will probably be replaced by Blu-Ray altogether, so why can't they change it then when it transitions onto a new format altogether. It's stupid!

[ichabod]

2nd June
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets DVD (Play exclusive bonus disc)
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/3 ... type=genre

National Treasure: 2 Disc Special Edition DVD steelbook
http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/5 ... type=genre

16th July
Underdog DVD

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/3 ... type=genre

22nd September

The Little Mermaid 3
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... sku=813937

The Little Mermaid triple pack
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDet ... sku=813944

[ichabod]

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/5 ... type=genre#

Soar away on a magical carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular adventures of all times!

In the heart of an encharted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu battle to save the free-spirited Prinvess Jasmine from the schemes of the evil sorcerer Jafar. Aladdin's whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape shiftin Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery!

This Musical Masterpiece edition of Aladdin lets you sing along to five of your favourite songs from this classic film!

Special Features:

Lyric Book
Music Modes
Downloadable song

[ichabod]

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/-/46/61/-/5 ... type=genre#

Teaching Mermaids to Dance:Before making her directing debut with The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, Peggy Holmes was a sought after choreographer. Go behind the scenes and watch as she uses her background in dance to create a totally unique animation experience.

Disney Song Selection:When this fun interactive option is turned on, the words to the songs appear on the screen allowing viewers to sing along with the film.

World Wide Water Webb: Fans can now visit the dedicated web pages of Ariel and her sisters. Each of Triton's seven lovely daughters has her own page, where she posts personal information, gets to know new friends and keeps her own personal blog!

The Little Mermaid - The Broadway Musical: A look behind the scenes of smash hit Broadway musical from Disney Theatrical productions.

Deleted Scenes