Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack)
- DVD Release Date: September 20, 2011
- Rated: G (General Audience)
- Run Time: 64 minutes
- Number of discs: 2
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
- Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
- ASIN: B003H9M1QM
ABOUT DUMBO
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. In addition, the rare film print (housed as part of the UCLA Film and Television Archives collection) proved to be the earliest surviving generation of the original audio for Dumbo which provided a unique source from which to build the new Disney Enhanced Home Theatre (DEHT) mix for the Blu-ray release.
Released theatrically in 1941, Dumbo, Walt Disney’s fourth animated film, was an immediate success with audiences and critics alike. In addition to its Academy Award® for Best Music, Dumbo was also Oscar®-nominated for Best Song, for the haunting lullaby, “Baby Mine.” Additional songs from the film, written by renowned composer Frank Churchill and lyricist Ned Washington, have become popular standards. They include the infectious “When I See an Elephant Fly,” sung by a chorus of hip crows who befriend Dumbo and his friend, Timothy Mouse, and “Pink Elephants on Parade,” which accompanies Dumbo’s feverish dream-sequence.
Film Synopsis
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!
Bonus Features
DVD:
· Deleted Scene – “The Mouse’s Tale
· Deleted Song – “Are You a Man or a Mouse?”
· Taking Flight: The Making of Dumbo – A journey back to the origins of the film as everybody’s favorite baby elephant takes wing.
· The Magic Of Dumbo: A Ride of Passage – Witness the excitement and magic of Disneyland’s most popular ride through the eyes of a child.
· Audio Commentary with Pete Docter, Paula Sigman and Andreas Deja
· Sound Design Excerpt from The Reluctant Dragon
· Original Walt Disney Television Introduction
Blu-ray:
Everything on the DVD plus:
· Cine-Explore
· Disney View
· “What Do You See?” Game
· “What Do You Know?” Game
· “Celebrating Dumbo” Featurette
· Animated Short: “The Flying Mouse”
· Animated Short: “Elmer Elephant”
Movie Download (Standard Definition & High Definition Versions):
· Deleted Scene – “The Mouse’s Tale”
· Deleted Song – “Are You a Man or a Mouse?”
· “Celebrating Dumbo” Featurette
MY THOUGHTS
I received an advance copy of the Dumbo Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. I hadn’t watched this movie since I was a young child. I remembered watching it and liking it, as well as the storyline. I found this time around, as a 45 year old mother of a child with special needs that this movie really hit home. The brightly colored movie is a good illustration on how people can be very ignorant towards anyone that is different. You see, Dumbo is a baby elephant that is mute and has really big ears. I cried as he was teased and taunted by other elephants, until his mother struck out to defend him, taking actions for which she is labeled “mad” and causing her to be shackled and caged. Dumbo is left alone. Timothy Q Mouse is the only one, human or animal, that doesn’t make fun of him and tries to look out for him. After accidentally causing a pyramid of adult elephants to topple Dumbo is only allowed to perform with the clowns. Timothy Q Mouse tried to help Dumbo with his act and boost his self confidence. After accidentally drinking some water that the clown’s liquor had spilled into, Timothy and Dumbo wake to find that they aren’t on the ground, they’re in the middle of the air in a tree. That’s when they realize that because of the size of his ears, Dumbo can fly. With the confidence provided by a magic feather, Dumbo practices flying and is going to incorporate it in that night’s act. Unfortunately, he drops the feather as he begins the act. I cried again when Dumbo learned he was able to fly anyway, putting all those that made fun of him in their place and becoming star of the circus. In the end he is reunited with his mother.
Dumbo: 70th Anniversary Edition is available for purchase as a 2-Disc Blu-ray + DVD Combo Pack (with the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./$44.99 Canada), a 1-Disc DVD (with the suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada), High Definition Movie Download (for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./44.99 Canada) and/or Standard Definition Movie Download (for the suggested retail price of $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada). All versions come packed with a variety of special bonus features including such features as deleted scenes, interactive games, audio commentary, behind the scenes details and more.
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