Dumbo, it’s Dumbo and its released from the Vault! Well, not yet but on September 20th you can get your own copy in stores! My girls were jumping with joy when this arrived. The cover alone got them! What a joy it was to watch this classic movie with them. And it looks A-MAZING on Blu-Ray!!
In celebration of this landmark film’s 70th anniversary, experience the daring adventures of the world’s only flying elephant with a dazzling all-new digital restoration and brilliant Disney Enhanced High Definition Theatre Mix Sound. The inspirational tale of Dumbo, the courageous baby elephant who uses his sensational ears to soar to fame with the help of his clever best friend Timothy Q. Mouse, will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. And now, the award-winning music and empowering messages about friendship and belief In yourself reach new heights in this must-have Blu-ray high-definition presentation of Walt Disney’s classic Dumbo!
“Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment invites audiences to let their spirits soar with the release of the beloved animated classic Dumbo, for the first time ever in high definition as a 70th Anniversary Edition, coming on September 20, 2011…”
I just wanted to share this little tid-bit with you too because I thought it was pretty cool how they restored it:
“Faced with the daunting task of restoring the film to its original pristine condition, the Walt Disney Studios Restoration Team turned to the US Library of Congress who store the original 70 year old nitrate camera negative in their film vaults, and for reference, to an original 1941 ‘release’ print, held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Using this rare nitrate “dye-transfer” Technicolor print for color reference, the team was able to restore Dumbo to the color settings most likely approved by Walt Disney himself, which will be seen in their full splendor for the first time in 70years, on the Blu-ray debut…”
Dumbo 70th Anniversary Edition :: $21.99 on Amazon right now if you pre-order! Normally $39.99.
*I received product to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed are my own.*
