A Little Bit About Disney's 70th Anniversary Edition Of Dumbo
Disney 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, available now on Blu-ray and DVD. The Academy Award®-winning (1942, Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture) favorite will take flight for the first time with a premium restoration in stunning Blu-ray™ high definition featuring pristine 7.1 Digital Theater System High-Def Surround Sound, allowing fans to see more, hear more, interact more and share more of this timeless adventure about believing in yourself.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.
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.
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!
Our Experience
One of the very first Disney films that my mother purchased for me as a child on VHS, was Dumbo. It was one my absolute favorite Disney movie's as a when I was little, so I was thrilled when we had the chance to check out the 70th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray with the kid's this past Friday, for our family movie night. The digital restoration of this film, was done beautifully. The brilliant colors, timeless story line, and classic soundtrack collectively won over my little one's immediately! As a mother, I love the message that this film conveys within it's storyline. This beloved classic teaches our little one's that difference is not only something that is beautiful, it's something that should be celebrated! After all, is what makes this world a more interesting place (how bored would we all be if everyone were to look and act exactly the same!). This timeless Disney Classic, is one that you'll definitely want to add to your child's collection! I'm sure it will continue to be equally endearing for many generations to come.
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Disney's 70th Anniversary Edition of Dumbo is available now at a retailer near you and online at http://www.amazon.com/ DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review purposes. I am not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
