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Alice in Wonderland 60th Anniversary Special Edition on BLU-RAY and DVD
Premiering on Blu-ray Hi-Def And As A Movie Download on February 1, 2011
With interest in all things ALICE IN WONDERLAND at an all-time
high following the record-breaking theatrical performance of
Disney’s epic live-action fantasy adventure, Walt Disney Studios
Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly unveils aone-of-a-kind 60th
Anniversary Special Edition of Walt Disney’s original animated
version of the whimsical classic tale ALICE IN WONDERLAND on
Blu-ray -- on February 1st, 2011. Released just in time for
Valentine’s Day, the 60th Anniversary Special Edition will be
available across the country as a Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray +
DVD) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 in the US and
$44.99 in Canada, a Standard Definition Movie Download for
$29.99 in the US and $35.99 in Canada and High-Definition Movie
Download for $39.99 in the US and $44.99 in Canada.
The new ALICE IN WONDERLAND 60th Anniversary Special Edition
takes viewers on magical adventure like never before with a
fantastically odd and fun-filled world of colorful characters in
brilliant high-definition and crystal clearsound. Additionally,
the disc comes specially-packed with never-before-seen footage
hosted by Kathryn Beaumont, an all-new interactive game and
more.
In the film, viewers can look forward to following Alice’s
adventures as she chases the White Rabbit on a magical journey
into the fantastical world of Wonderland. It’s a topsy-turvy
place that gets “curiouser and curiouser” as Alice’s madcap
adventures introduce her to some truly unforgettable characters
– the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum,
Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and more. It’s a great
animated story that has pleased the eyes and ears of old and new
generations alike.
The animated version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND still remains an
all-time American-favorite to this day. Produced by Walt Disney
himself and based primarily on Lewis Carroll's Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland with a few additional elements from
Through the Looking-Glass, the film was made complete with help
from filmmakers Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton
Luske and the voices of Kathryn Beaumont as Alice, Ed Wynn as
the Mad Hatter, J. Pat O’Malley as Tweedledee and Tweeledum,
Verna Felton as Queen of Hearts, Sterling Holloway as the
Cheshire Cat , Richard Haydn as Caterpillar and Bill Thompson
as the White Rabbit.
Walt Disney first created the idea of creating Lewis Carroll’s
ALICE IN WONDERLAND book into a full-length animated movie back
in 1923 when he was just a young twenty-one year filmmaker
trying to make a name for himself. After more than 30-years in
the making, and after four successful animated releases under
his belt (i.e., Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio,
Fantasia and Bambi), Walt finally released his true vision for
the animated film Alice in Wonderland.
This 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray release of ALICE IN
WONDERLAND celebrates many of Walt’s accomplishments with this
film showcasing its amazing artwork,spectacular songs and
dazzling animation. And be sure to dive deeper into the rabbit
hole and check-out all of its unique bonus features.
Film Synopsis:
ALICE IN WONDERLAND is a story about a young girl who grows
bored listening to her older sister read aloud from a history
book about William I of England. While dozing off, she dreams
about falling down a rabbit hole (“Wonderland”) that is
populated by a peculiar series of misadventures. The always
sensible Alice whirls through a world of contradictions,
imagination and surprises where she encounters amazing creatures
- including a pocket watch-toting White Rabbit, the imperious
Queen of Hearts and her army of playing cards, a Cheshire Cat
with a lingering smile in an unforgettable fantasy, and the
off-kilter Madhatter – and tests her sensibility and courage. In
the end it’s all a dream, she is awakened by her sister’s voice,
and as the two of them return home for teatime where she
realizes that perhaps logic and reason exist for purpose. And in
return, her sister realizes affectionatelythat Alice is still
young, but will grow-up in time.
Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features:
Brand-New Blu-ray Features:
§ Through the Keyhole: A Companion's Guide to Wonderland - View
the movie in this special mode and discover references to the
original Lewis Carroll classic. Kathryn Beaumont introduces.
§ Disney View - Watch the movie in this expanded viewing
experience with new Disney art in the wings of the screen.
§ Painting the Roses Red Game - Help paint the roses red in the
Queen's garden. Careful, or someone could lose their head.
§ Walt Disney Color TV Introduction (1959) - A never-before-seen
color TV intro by Walt.
§ Reference Footage: Alice and the Doorknob - Kathryn Beaumont,
the voice of Alice, provides an introduction to this newly
discovered reference footage of Alice talking to the doorknob.
§ Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks - Kathryn Beaumont introduces a
newly discovered pencil test of Alice shrinking.
Plus, Classic Features:
§ "I'm Odd" Newly Discovered Cheshire Cat Song + Intro
§ Thru the Mirror Mickey Mouse Animated Short (Now in Hi-Def)
§ Art Gallery (with new design and new images)
§ Reflections on Alice
§ Operation Wonderland (Now in Hi-Def)
§ One Hour in Wonderland
§ An Alice Comedy: Alice's Wonderland
§ Original Theatrical Trailers (1951 & 1974)
§ Walt Disney TV Introduction (1954 & 1964)
§ The Fred Waring Show (Excerpt)
§ Deleted Materials:
Ø Deleted Scene: Pig and Pepper
Ø From Wonderland to Neverland: The Evolution of a Song - An
entertaining look at how a song originally written for Alice in
Wonderland, finally found its home in another Disney favorite,
Peter Pan.
Ø Deleted Storyboard Concept: Alice Daydreams in the Park -
Deleted storyboard sequence set to music.
Ø Original Song Demos: "Beware The Jabberwock"; "Everything Has
A Useness"; "So They Say"; "Beautiful Soup"; "Dream Caravan";
"If You'll Believe In Me"
Movie Download Bonus Features (SD & HD):
§ Pencil Test: Alice Shrinks
§ Thru The Mirror Mickey Mouse Animated Short
§ Reflections on Alice
DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
Street Date: February 1 2011
Direct Prebook: December 7, 2010
Distributor Prebook: December 21, 2010
Suggested Retail Price: Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD)
$39.99 U.S./ $44.99 Canada
Standard Definition Movie Download $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
High-Definition Movie Download $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada
Feature Run Time: Approximately 75 minutes
Rated: G
Aspect Ratio: 1:33:1; Adjusted to fit 16x9 Television
Sound: 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, DisneyEnhanced Home
Theater Mix, Original Theatrical Sound Track
Languages: English, French & Spanish
Subtitles: French & Spanish