Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:36 am
Oh how stunning and original !
NOT.
NOT.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:50 am
Now, if there were going to recycle old cover art, why couldn't they have used the one from the '80s, with the Big Ben in the background? One of the most beautiful covers Disney has ever done if you asked me...
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:13 am
Want to know the worst part of recycling covers?atlanticaunderthesea wrote:Oh how stunning and original !
NOT.
That when it comes to DVDs, Disney is shamelessly selling the orignal/old ones and passing them as new.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:14 am
How do you mean?
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:37 am
Here in Spain, several of those movies were out of print prior to the release; I know beause I tried to get The Rescuers Down Under for a friend and was told so.
Now that the movies have been released on Blu Ray you also find the DVD´s counterparts and are the same old ones that weren´t available before.
Another example of how you can tell?
The original Pocahontas DVD info on the box said that the movie han an aspect ratio of 4X3.
Now, you go ahead and look for the DVD and the box still says 4X3.
If it was a new release that came algongside the DVD the box should read 16X9. The movie has gotten a new restoration, right?
Now that the movies have been released on Blu Ray you also find the DVD´s counterparts and are the same old ones that weren´t available before.
Another example of how you can tell?
The original Pocahontas DVD info on the box said that the movie han an aspect ratio of 4X3.
Now, you go ahead and look for the DVD and the box still says 4X3.
If it was a new release that came algongside the DVD the box should read 16X9. The movie has gotten a new restoration, right?
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:51 am
While I think the Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast "restorations" look disgusting, I have to say that I love the one from the 2007 Peter Pan dvd.
Although the picture is very clear, the colors and atmosphere still feel right, like the time when the film came out. Watching it I don't feel the big style/time clash, as I feel with watching the flashy and pinky Cinderella.
I think they did it just right with Peter Pan. The 2002 dvd looks way too sharp and it sucks all the life out of the film (the saturday morning cartoon look). The 2007 version is much more toned down, dreamier, which makes it richer and full of life. And because of the pastel colors, paler skins, etc, it actually looks like it was made in the time it was made in.
I hope they put this version on blu ray too.
Which makes me think about an important aspect of 2d animation;
"Sharper is not better".
2002 SE DVD
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2007 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... D.jpg"><BR>
2002 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... C.jpg"><BR>
2007 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... D.jpg"><BR>
Although the picture is very clear, the colors and atmosphere still feel right, like the time when the film came out. Watching it I don't feel the big style/time clash, as I feel with watching the flashy and pinky Cinderella.
I think they did it just right with Peter Pan. The 2002 dvd looks way too sharp and it sucks all the life out of the film (the saturday morning cartoon look). The 2007 version is much more toned down, dreamier, which makes it richer and full of life. And because of the pastel colors, paler skins, etc, it actually looks like it was made in the time it was made in.
I hope they put this version on blu ray too.
Which makes me think about an important aspect of 2d animation;
"Sharper is not better".
2002 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... C.jpg"><BR>
2007 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... D.jpg"><BR>
2002 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... C.jpg"><BR>
2007 SE DVD
<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f112/ ... D.jpg"><BR>
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:59 am
Oh dear .....DC Fan wrote:Here in Spain, several of those movies were out of print prior to the release; I know beause I tried to get The Rescuers Down Under for a friend and was told so.
Now that the movies have been released on Blu Ray you also find the DVD´s counterparts and are the same old ones that weren´t available before.
Another example of how you can tell?
The original Pocahontas DVD info on the box said that the movie han an aspect ratio of 4X3.
Now, you go ahead and look for the DVD and the box still says 4X3.
If it was a new release that came algongside the DVD the box should read 16X9. The movie has gotten a new restoration, right?
Such a shame. I would love to know the reasoning behind Disney losing interest in their home releases. And I don't think the whole 'going digital' thing is an excuse.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:06 pm
Disney : Hey we are a bunch of morons and we want our classic fans to loose interest over the Disney classics !
Disney : I know ! Lets re-use the DVD cover for the 2012 Bluray release for Peter Pan !
Disney : Genius ! Lets celebrate by making a new Disney Channel TV programme about a girl whom can't sing become a star in High School !
Disney : We R so SMRT !
Disney : I know ! Lets re-use the DVD cover for the 2012 Bluray release for Peter Pan !
Disney : Genius ! Lets celebrate by making a new Disney Channel TV programme about a girl whom can't sing become a star in High School !
Disney : We R so SMRT !
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:36 am
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 6:56 am
WOW! It's never gonna happen - but I so wish the cover art would be like this!
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:07 am
I love that cover!
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:11 am
Can't wait. I'm skipping the bound to be stupid European release.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:15 am
Same here. I expect the U.S. disc will be more carefully compiled than the European release.PatrickvD wrote:Can't wait. I'm skipping the bound to be stupid European release.
Still, I'll look around for reviews to see what the UK Blu-ray is like, when they are published. For all we know, the European and U.S. releases may be identical.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:26 am
I heard the most dramatic reveal music in my head when I saw 'Diamond Edition'. 
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:58 am
I still would have preferred that we get Aladdin next. But apparently, beggars can't be choosers.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:49 am
Genie's Reaction:
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Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 11:45 am
BINGO!271286 wrote: It seems to me that Disney is in a real hurry to release as many catalogue titles as possible before Blu-Ray gets replaced by streaming.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:25 pm
This !DisneyJedi wrote:I still would have preferred that we get Aladdin next.
Peter don't make me hate you !
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:21 am
OMG that would make a great cover!
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:13 am
Wait, what ???
So 'Diamond Editions' aren't world wide any more ? I am truly gutted. I love Peter Pan, and am sad the European release will just be a vanilla disc.
Are US Blu rays region free?
And if they use that image as the cover, it would be absolutely beautiful. And -shock, horror-quite imaginative for Disney !
So 'Diamond Editions' aren't world wide any more ? I am truly gutted. I love Peter Pan, and am sad the European release will just be a vanilla disc.
Are US Blu rays region free?
And if they use that image as the cover, it would be absolutely beautiful. And -shock, horror-quite imaginative for Disney !