New Sleeping Beauty Art?

[Prince Phillip]

Thanks I think it is like Supah Genius at 500 and then Collector's Edition at 550, unless Luke changed it, and it's just Collector's at 500.

Also I am trying out some new avatars, since you were curious why I diodn't have one

[DVDisney]

Sleeping Beauty, imo, the best looking Disney movie of all time, with a great story. But as everybody else has said, terrible cover!, all though its not that bad compared to The Lion King.

[Prince Phillip]

I like the Lion King cover.

[Sulley]

I haven't lost all hope that it won't be that cover. It seems that half the websites display the new art, and half display the originally planned art. Besides, the preview on the Piglet's Big Movie DVD (Thanks a lot, MMB) show the originally planned artwork, which isn't so bad. I'd really just like an official confirmation on what it's going to be!

[Luke]

It IS final artwork - all of Disney's promotional materials feature it.

[Prince Phillip]

Well, this advetisement shows the old cover art:


While this advertisement shows the "new" cover:

Perhaps they are trying to mislead us, so it will be a surpirse when it is released? Who knows, mybe they will surprise us with a totally different cover!! (Well probably not) or maybe they will just wind up releasing 2 different covers...

[Luke]

Not likely. All their mock retail ads show the new cover art. That preview was probably one of the last places to feature the old artwork. I really wonder why they'd do a change like this after releasing the first artwork. They must be booking on the "adventure" element of the cover bringing in additional sales.

[MickeyMouseboy]

(Thanks a lot, MMB)

You're Welcome Sulley! part of the Thanks is also for our fearless leader Luke! for taking the time to put those snapshoots up! next release will be Lizzi Maguire Movie and Stitch! the Movie in 2-3 weeks i might get the disc! woo hoo! Ultimate Disney Rocks!

[Sulley]

[Prince Phillip]

Complete Specs for the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, coming September 9:

-2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and 1.33:1 pan & scan presentations
-THX-Certified
-5.1 Dolby Digital
-"Once Upon A Dream: The Making Of SLEEPING BEAUTY"
-SLEEPING BEAUTY 3-D Virtual Art Gallery
-Story Reel: "The Capture Of The Prince" -- View The Original Story Sequence In Which Maleficent Captures Prince Phillip
-Story Reel: "The Fairies Put The Castle To Sleep" -- View The Original Story Sequence In Which Flora, Fauna, And Merryweather Put Everyone In The Castle To Sleep.
-Widescreen-to-Fullscreen Comparison
-The Design -- Film Historian Leonard Maltin, Original SLEEPING BEAUTY Artists Eyvind Earle And Ollie Johnston, And POCAHONTAS Co-Director Eric Goldberg Share Their Thoughts On
-The Design Of The Film.
-Creating The Backgrounds
-Helene Stanley Dance Reference -- Live Action Reference Footage Featuring Helene Stanley Dancing As Princess Aurora While Disney Animators Sketch Her.
-Live Action Reference Of Prince Phillip
-The Music
-Original Trailers: (1) Original Theatrical Teaser, (2) Original Theatrical Trailer, (3) 1995 Trailer
-The Restoration -- A Highly Sophisticated Computer-Aided Restoration Of The Film Was Undertaken In 1998, Which Involved Meticulously Restoring 118,000 Frames Of Film.
-"The Peter Tchaikovsky Story" -- Originally Broadcast On The 1959 "Disneyland" TV Show
-"Grand Canyon" Film Short (Academy Award-Winner - Best Live-Action Short, 1959)
-Four Artists Paint One Tree -- Walt Disney Hosts This Special Look At The Techniques Used By Four Of The Artists Who Worked On SLEEPING BEAUTY.
-Rescue Aurora Set-Top Adventure Game
-SLEEPING BEAUTY Ink And Paint Game
-Princess Personality Game
-New Music Video: "Once Upon (Another) Dream" performed by No Secrets
-Collectible Packaging, Opens Like a Book

I'm sorrry, but what is that!?! It is not nearly enough! I WANT MORE!!! Hopefully, there will actually be more than just that, or perhaps, I will have to wait until the Platinum rerelease to be satisfied. It will mean having to buy this twice, but if it is worth it, then I don't care, but come on!!! Surely they can do better than that!!!!^^^^^^ I hope we don't have to wait long for the Sleeping Beauty rerelease, they should just, IMO, rerelease the titles that already exist as different versions. In other words, Peter Pan and Pinocchio Platinums should be released, but not counted as the March or October Platinums, which should only consist of the original 10. Therefore the "platinum" Sleeping Beauty could be rereleased next year sometime, w/o having to go on moratorium for 5-7 years...

[2099net]

Relax Phillip - there are loads on supplements there. The press release doesn't mention in detail the stunning galleries that I personally guarantee will entrance you for hours. The Backgrounds alone are simply stunning.

Literally nothing on the 2 disc international releases (bar the "Make Your Own Enchanted Castle" Art Attack project) is fluff. The 2 disc set is bursting at the seams with interesting content - even if some of it (the The Peter Tchaikovsky Story, Four Artists Paint One Tree and Grand Canyon features have only minor links to the film itself). And let's face it, it will be fun to duplicate the original cinema experience at home by screening Grand Canyon first won't it?

But I'd rather watch these features rather than some of the fluff that appeared in Chip's section of the Beauty and the Beast disc, or the "Intergalactic Space Adventures" - or whatever it is - section, on the Treasure Planet disc.

Plus the US release is superior in that it includes the trailers missing from the International releases (and a "new" music video too, if that rocks your boat)

The only worry is Disney are cramming a full screen version of the film into the set as well as the widescreen version.

You have nothing to worry about Phillip regarding the supplements and you will not be disappointed.

[Prince Phillip]

I hope you're right... it's just when I see specs listed for the Platinum releases they are so much longer than the ones for Sleeping Beauty, but I guess that doesn't neccessarily make them better... Well regardless I can't wait to own this!!!! Only 1 and 1/2 more months!!!! Well, I guess that's all that I have to say on the matter for now...

Oh and to answer your question: NO, the stupid music video does not impress me!

[2099net]

[Holds finger to lips]
Hush Phillip. If we're very patient and very quiet, perhaps Loomis will tell us what he thinks about his UK Sleeping Beauty set next time he logs on.

[Loomis]

[Holds finger to lips]
Hush Phillip. If we're very patient and very quiet, perhaps Loomis will tell us what he thinks about his UK Sleeping Beauty set next time he logs on.

The elusive Loomis pops his head up, glances around to make sure the quiet means that it is safe. He tentatively makes his way to the keyboard and types his thoughts. Remember, when provoked, the Loomis can bite and call you names.

The Sleeping Beauty set does rock. It is a beautiful looking film, and is done justice by the DVD. The US has nothing to worry about.

2099 is right - although some features have loose links to the actual film, they are far more substantial than some of the fluff features on other Disney flicks. I always think stuff like 'Grand Canyon' etc are fun as they do provide the cinematic feel of the original.

Hope my comments were worth the wait, PP...

[2099net]

Ah, that's our Loomis. Cute, Fluffy and Shy

[Loomis]

Ah, that's our Loomis. Cute, Fluffy and Shy

Hee hee hee...you crack me up.

And make me blush

And just to keep this post on topic - Sleeping Beauty ROCKS!

Loomis curls up into a ball and rolls off home...

[Prince Phillip]

So, what is Grand Canyon short about?

Was it the original short shown before the movie in cinemas?

On a side note, I hope a future SE of Honey I Shrunk the Kids includes the original RR cartoon...

[MickeyMouseboy]

[2099net]

So, what is Grand Canyon short about?

Was it the original short shown before the movie in cinemas?

On a side note, I hope a future SE of Honey I Shrunk the Kids includes the original RR cartoon...

It's not a cartoon short. It's sort of like a Walt Disney's True-Life adventure. Basically it's a "documentary" - personally I think most was staged - filmed in the Grand Canyon and set to music. I think it's main claim to fame is that it was shot in Cinemascope (obviously to match Sleeping Beauty). One of the few live action Disney productions to be filmed this way.

Yes it was shown before Sleeping Beauty.

It won an Oscar for "Best Short Subject, Live Action Subjects" in the 1959 Oscars.

[Joe Carioca]

Sleeping Beauty ROCKS, and the 2-disc DVD rocks too! I have the UK version, and I think it is a very comprehensive set! Great bonus features and excelent quality of picture and sound.
Prince Phillip, you don't have anything to worry about - it's a great set! I made a list of the thecnical aspects and extras from the UK version, so you may decide for yourself!

SLEEPING BEAUTY - COLLECTOR'S EDITION


Technical Specifications
Widescreen 16x9 (2.35:1)
Digitally Restored And Mastered
Dolby Digital 5.1 Track
DTS 5.1 Track
THX Certified (including THX Optimizer)
Chapter stops: 30


Bonus Features

Disc 1

· Once Upon A Dream: The Making Of Sleeping Beauty (16:22)
· Rescue Aurora Adventure Game
· Ink And Paint Studio
· Art Attack: How To Build A Magic Castle (04:36)

Disc 2

STORY
· The History Of The Story (10 screens of text)
· The 1951 Outline (46 screens of text)
· Storyboard Sequences
-Seq 15: The Fairies Put The Castle To Sleep (02:52)
-Seq 17: The Capture Of The Prince (01:30)

PRODUCTION
· The Music Of Sleeping Beauty (02:46)
· The Design (03:22)
· Creating The Backgrounds (01:07)
· Live Action Reference
-Briar Rose Dance Reference (00:48 )
-Prince Phillip And The Dragon Reference (01:02)
-Photographs (23 pictures)
· The Restoration (02:57)
· Widescreen To Pan-And-Scan Comparison (05:58 )

SLEEPING BEAUTY GALLERIES
· Layouts And Backgrounds (90 pictures/4 screens of text)
· The Sleeping Beauty Storybook (17 pictures/1 screen of text)
· Posters (15 pictures)
· Disneyland Walkthrough (14 pictures/3 screens of text)
· Concept Art (143 pictures/3 screens of text)
· Character Design
-Aurora/ Brier Rose (55 pictures/1 screens of text)
-Maleficent And Her Minions (58 pictures/1 screens of text)
-The Three Good Fairies (32 pictures)
-The Royal Households (32 pictures)
-Miscellaneous Characters (42 pictures)
· Storyboards (42 pictures/1 screen of text)

SLEEPING BEAUTY SCRAPBOOK
· Behind The Scenes (27 pictures)
· Publicity (21 pictures)
· Merchandise (18 pictures)
· Theme Parks (10 pictures)


· Four Artists Paint One Tree (16:07)

· The Peter Tchaikovsky Story (29:00)

· Grand Canyon (28:55)