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Disney March 12th Blu-ray Releases

December 18, in the year of our Lord 2012 - On March 12th, Disney will release the following titles on Blu-ray for the first time!

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT: 25th Anniversary Edition
MULAN & MULAN II: 15th Anniversary Edition – 2 Movie Collection
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME & THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME II – 2 Movie Collection
BROTHER BEAR & BROTHER BEAR 2 – 2 Movie Collection

Synopsis: Two warm and wonderful Disney adventures arrive together for the first time ever in a Blu-ray Combo Pack! Families can share the heartwarming and hilarious tale of “Brother Bear” — the 2003 Academy Award® nominee for Best Animated Feature—and “Brother Bear 2” in one incredible 2-Movie Collection. Bring home an entire forest full of fun, complete with digitally restored high definition picture and sound.

After an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he and his little brother bear, Koda, take a courageous (and often hilarious) journey to see the Northern Lights. Experience the excitement of these two fantastic films like never before on Disney Blu-ray March 12!

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix as voice of Kenai
Rick Moranis as voice of Rutt
Michael Clarke Duncan as voice of Tug
Patrick Dempsey as voice of Kenai
Mandy Moore as voice of Nita
Wendie Malick as voice of Aunt Siqiniq
Director: Aaron Blaise & Robert Walker
Ben Gluck

Blu-ray Contents: Two Feature Films in Disney Enhanced HD Picture and Sound
Deleted Song
Deleted Scenes
Hilarious Animated Outtakes
Rutt & Tuke’s Commentary
Bear Legends
Sing-Along Songs
Music Video
The Making of “Brother Bear”
Behind the Music of “Brother Bear 2”

Street Date: March 12, 2013
Direct Prebook: January 15, 2013
Distributor Prebook: January 29, 2013
Rating: “G” in the U.S. and Canada (“Brother Bear”)
“G” in the U.S. and Canada (“Brother Bear 2”)
Bonus material is not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 85 minutes (“Brother Bear”)
Approx. 73 minutes (“Brother Bear 2”)
Suggested Retail 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo (1 Blu-ray + 2 DVDs) = $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 1080P High Definition:
“Brother Bear” 2.35:1
“Brother Bear 2” 1.78:1
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
English 2.0 Dolby Digital
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
French 5.1 Dolby Digital
English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles

Synopsis: Rediscover the majestic musical adventure of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame II,” together for the first time on Blu-ray in a 2-Movie Collection! Families can come together and enjoy the extraordinary tale of Quasimodo in a soaring celebration of the beauty inside all of us.

Join the world’s most unlikely hero as he meets his first real friend, Esmeralda, while fighting to save the people and city he loves. The legendary story continues as Quasi reunites with his gargoyle friends to protect the cathedral’s most famous bell and find true love. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” soars with a magnificent score by Academy Award Winning composer Alan Menken. Enjoy both magical films, bursting with brilliant animation and unforgettable characters, together on Disney Blu-ray March 12!

Cast: Jason Alexander as voice of Hugo
Demi Moore as voice of Esmeralda
Tom Hulce as voice of Quasimodo
Kevin Kline as voice of Phoebus
Jennifer Love Hewitt as voice of Madellaine
Michael McKean as voice of Sarousch
Directors: Gary Trousdale & Kirk Wise
Bradley Raymond
Blu-ray Contents: Two Feature Films in Disney Enhanced HD Picture and Sound
The Making of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Audio Commentary
Multi-Language Reel—“A Guy Like You”
Behind the Scenes with Jennifer Love Hewitt
A Gargoyle’s Life

Street Date: March 12, 2013
Direct Prebook: January 15, 2013
Distributor Prebook: January 29, 2013
Rating: “G” in the U.S. and “PG” in Canada (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”)
“G” in the U.S. and Canada (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame II”)
Bonus material is not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 91 minutes (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”)
Approx. 66 minutes (“The Hunchback of Notre Dame II”)
Suggested 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo (1 Blu-ray + 2 DVDs) = $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 1080P High Definition:
1.78:1 “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
1.66:1 “The Hunchback of Notre Dame II”
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
English 2.0 Dolby Digital
Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
French 5.1 Dolby Digital
English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles

Synopsis: Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney’s critically-acclaimed masterpiece “Mulan” with this sensational 2-Movie Collection – presented for the first time in Blu-ray High Definition. Mulan’s triumphant tale of honor, courage and family pride shines brighter than ever with new digitally mastered picture and sound!

Disney’s original animated classic magically transforms an ancient Chinese legend into a spectacular motion picture event. Relive all the wonder and excitement as Disney’s most courageous princess breaks tradition by joining the Imperial Army accompanied by her hilarious guardian dragon, Mushu.

The adventure continues in Mulan 2, as newly engaged Mulan and Shang journey to a distant city in a valiant quest to save their beloved empire. Families will adore these two extraordinary films on Disney Blu-ray.

Cast: Ming Na as voice of Mulan
Eddie Murphy as voice of Mushu
Miguel Ferrer as voice of Shan-Yu
Harvey Fierstein as voice of Yao
June Foray as the voice of Grandmother Fa
James Hong as the voice of Chi Fu
Pat Morita as the voice of The Emperor
Donny Osmond as the voice of Shang
Lea Salonga as the singing voice of Mulan
George Takei as the voice of First Ancestor
BD Wong as the voice of Shang
Mark Moseley as the voice of Mushu
Directors: Tony Bancroft & Barry Cook
Darrell Rooney & Lynne Southerland

Blu-ray Contents: Two Feature Films in Disney Enhanced HD Picture and Sound
11 Deleted Scenes
15 Backstage Disney featurettes
Six music videos including Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, 98 Degrees,
Jackie Chan & more
Audio Commentary
Street Date: March 12, 2013
Direct Prebook: January 15, 2013
Distributor Prebook: January 29, 2013
Rating: “G” in the U.S. and Canada
Bonus material is not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 88 minutes
Approx. 79 minutes

Suggested Retail 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo (Blu-ray + 2 DVDs) = $39.99 U.S. and $46.99 Canada
Prices: 2-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S. and $39.99 Canada
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray: 1.66:1 1080p High Definition
DVD: 1.66:1 Widescreen — enhanced for 16x9 televisions
Sound: Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio; Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles: Blu-ray & DVD: English, French and Spanish

Synopsis: A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. Four time Academy Award® Winner (1988) for Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing and Special Achievement in Animation Direction.

Cast: Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant, Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom, Joanna Cassidy as Dolores, Charles Fleischer as Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Greasy & Psycho voice
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Writers: Novel “Who Censored Roger Rabbit”- Gary K. Wolf
Screenplay - Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman
Exec. Producers: Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy
Assoc. Producers: Don Hahn and Steve Starkey
Producers: Frank Marshall and Robert Watts
Release Date: March 12, 2013 (Direct Pre-book:1/15; Distributor Pre-book: 1/29)
Suggested Retail Price: $26.50 U.S. / Canada (Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD in both amarays available in US only)
Bonus Features: The Roger Rabbit Shorts (Digitally Restored)
o Tummy Trouble, Roller-Coaster Rabbit & Trail Mix-Up
Who Made Roger Rabbit?, Theatrical Trailer, Deleted Scene: “Pig’s Head”, On Set! Benny The Cab, Behind The Ears: The True Story, Before & After Split-Screen, Toon Stand-Ins, Feature Audio Commentary, Toontown Confidential Feature Trivia Subs, “The Valiant Files"
Interactive Set-Top Gallery
Ratings: PG
Feature Run Time: 104 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: Dolby Digital Surround Sound
Languages: English, French
Subtitles: English, French & Spanish

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