Walt Disney Supreme Masterpiece Collection

[Big Disney Fan]

Here's a very fancy DVD idea I came up with. It's called "The Walt Disney Supreme Masterpiece Collection", a set of VERY fancy multi-disc DVD sets the likes of which is what would happen if you wedded two of the most important Disney DVD sets: Platinum Editions and Walt Disney Treasures. These sets are a very fancy look at Disney animated features the likes of which would put the PEs to shame. The covers will be gold in color and be housed in tins, like the Treasures sets, only these ones are gold in color, not silver. And to tell exactly what movie is covered, there will be a movie poster label on it. I will put up my first set at a later date. In the meantime, what do all y'all think of my idea here?

[Kileli]

I would love it! As long as Song of the South is in there, lol. My only problem would be the price. With all those DVD's in the special cases, the $ amount would go WAY up. Maybe if all of them were released individualy too, then people would be able to pick the specifics that they want.

[Big Disney Fan]

Here is the first DVD in the list, all about one of my all-time favorite Disney films, Pinocchio! Now, before I start, bear in mind that the list will not be in chronological order of the movies that were released. Anyway, here it is now the five-disc DVD release of Pinocchio!

Here is the cover of the DVD:
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DISC ONE
Experience the classic as never before!

An all-new digital restoration!
When Walt Disney and his staff created Pinocchio, they broke new ground in the animation field, in more ways than one. And now, modern-day technology and Walt Disney’s vision have come together! Pinocchio sparkles with a superb and beautiful new brilliance, resulting from one of the most expansive restorations in Disney history. Film, computer and animation experts began with the nitrate negatives and working one frame at a time to remove dirt and scratches. The final digital images are pristine, resulting in this Disney classic coming alive as never before.
In addition, Pinocchio's original theatrical soundtrack was completely restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (DEHT). This remix was created by digitally cleaning the soundtrack, removing pops, hisses, clicks and other intrusive noises. The result is a dynamic audio experience designed specifically for modern-day home theater systems, thus enabling the extraordinarily beautiful Academy Award?-winning musical score to hop forth and embrace the viewer.

Additional Bonuses:

Audio Commentary: Take a look behind the scenes with some very fascinating people through some audio commentary to see how the film developed. The commentary tracks are moderated by Roy E. Disney, with pre-recorded comments from film historians Leonard Maltin and John Canemaker, animators Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, producers Don Hahn and Jeff Kurtti and the original voice of Pinocchio, Dickie Jones!
Archival Audio Interviews: Another audio commentary section on the development of the film. This time, it is hosted by none other that Walt Disney himself, who explains why he decided to undertake the creation of this landmark film. It is co-hosted by John Canemaker.
The Art of Pinocchio's Animation Text Commentary Track: This is yet another way to view the film and learn of the history behind it. This time, you see numerous text-set facts on the development of the film and the animation's art displayed on the screen as the film progresses. Learn why the film was not always intended to be like it is today, different and alternate approaches to many of the film's sequences, and so much more!
Disney Time Capsule: 1940, The Year of Pinocchio: Step back in time for a look at this year via historical footage, vintage music and rare photos. This feature highlights the events of 1940, from sports, fashions and art to entertainment, the early days of World War II and many famous people born during this year.
Foreign Language Tracks: You can view the film in two different languages: French and Spanish!


DISC TWO
Main Feature

Pinocchio: A Work In Progress From the Disney Archives: This is a new and unique way to view the classic Disney film as really never before: through the film's various pencil tests and story reels for the film's segments, via one of six different angles. In one angle, you can view the film as the finished product that you see now. In another, you can watch the film as seen through storyboards. A third angle reveals the film through pencil tests. The fourth angle shows the film in the form of live-action references. The fifth angle plays the film as developed from rough or limited animation. Finally, you can view the entire film in all five of the above angles on one screen, allowing for multi-screen comparisons between story development, animation development and the final product now seen, thus making for a very innovative way of viewing Disney films today!


DISC THREE
Main Feature

Wish Upon a Star: The Making of Pinocchio: Discover the history of Pinocchio in this one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes tribute to the film. With both historical and all-new interviews from the film's animators, historians and modern-era Disney artists, this exciting and entertaining documentary allows you to discover the artistry, music, voice talent and so much more that had created Walt Disney's influential animated masterpiece. Hosted by Robby Benson.


Backstage Disney

The Story Behind the Story: Learn how Walt Disney and his team had developed the famous book by Collodi into the famous movie you see today.
The Pinocchio That Almost Was: Learn about the many concepts for the film developed throughout the late 1930s that almost were used in the film. For instance, Pinocchio was originally depicted as very brash and Jiminy Cricket was depicted as a real and less anthropomorphic cricket.
Mel Blanc: Take a look at the immortal Man of 1000 Voices, who was originally called on for this film to voice Foulfellow's feline stooge, Gideon, before it was decided for Gideon to be mute. This featurette is complete with sample snippets of Blanc's dialogue in the context of the film.
"Tricks of Our Trade": The magic of Disney animation is hosted by Walt Disney himself in this entertaining excerpt from a classic 1957 episode of the Disneyland TV program. Herein, Walt explains the development of the Academy Award-honored multiplane camera and demonstrates how this technological breakthrough made the breathtaking worlds of his films, including Pinocchio, possible.
The Art of Gustaf Tenggren: A tribute to the legendary art director and set designer of several early Disney productions, including Pinocchio.


DISC FOUR
Main Feature

Jiminy Cricket: An Insect of All Trades: A brand-new documentary that provides an overview of the history of the iconic insect in the film, from original story to screen to corporate mascot. Hosted by Robby Benson.


Backstage Disney

Disney Legend: Cliff Edwards: A featurette/tribute to Cliff ("Ukelele Ike") Edwards, the voice of Jiminy Cricket. It touches on the history of Edwards’ career in radio as well as on the screen.
A Cute Kitty: A featurette on the development of Figaro the kitten from the film. It talks of the kitten proving so popular that he was seen in numerous subsequent shorts, especially as a foil for Pluto.
Location, Location, Location: Take a look at where exactly the film might specifically be set in reality.
Restoring Pinocchio: A featurette describing and comparing the film in a before/after split-screen comparison, complete with explanations from the people behind the restoration in both video and audio to make the film look better than ever.
The Effect of Pinocchio: A featurette on the film’s impact on the world.
Pinocchio Production Timeline: Trace the history of the film's development, going into a bit more detail than the documentary from Disc Three.
"Pinocchio's Daring Journey": How To Relive the Film At the Disney Parks: A featurette about the film-based dark ride found at the various Disney parks worldwide, touching on the attraction’s development and popularity.
Virtual Ride-Thru: Virtual ride-thru of "Pinocchio's Daring Journey".
Still Galleries: Listed below...

Visual Development
Gustaf Tenggren Concept Art
Layouts and Backgrounds
Photo Gallery

Live-Action Reference
Studio Production
Voice Talent

Character Design

Pinocchio
Geppetto
Jiminy Cricket
Figaro and Cleo
Blue Fairy and Monstro
Foulfellow and Gideon
Stromboli and Marionette Puppets
Posters and Production Stills
Miscellaneous

Character Model Sheets

Pinocchio
Geppetto
Jiminy Cricket
Figaro and Cleo
Blue Fairy and Monstro
Foulfellow and Gideon
Stromboli and Marionette Puppets
Miscellaneous

Disney Theme Parks

Characters
Attractions
Miscellaneous




Deleted Materials

Deleted/Alternate Scenes: This section talks about concepts that were never used in the film. Robby Benson explains why they were never used or were shown in an alternate way and provides them in full.

A Mighty Tree: Geppetto tells a bedtime story to Pinocchio in which his grandfather was a proud monarch of the forest.
Stromboli's Puppet Show: An alternate take on the puppet show scene, including a jungle-themed climax with unusually modern music and racially stereotypical African puppets.
Pleasure Island: An alternate montage of the forbidden things to do on Pleasure Island, as well as a darker adjunct, Bogyland, which is full of bizarre monsters.

Deleted Songs: A look at some of the songs recorded for the film but never used therein.

"As I Was Saying To the Duchess": By Foulfellow
"I'm a Happy-Go-Lucky Fellow": By Jiminy Cricket (this song eventually surfaced in Fun and Fancy Free)
"Three Cheers For Anything": By Lampwick, Pinocchio and the other boys during the trek by coach to Pleasure Island



DISC FIVE
Main Features

The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue: A 1980s video program that was released around the same time as Pinocchio's first VHS release. It's a collage of Disney classics, mixed with comedy and magic. Films include Pinocchio, Mary Poppins, Son of Flubber, Robin Hood, The Love Bug, Return To Oz and Swiss Family Robinson.
"Escape From Pleasure Island" Set-Top Game: Pinocchio has just learned the shocking truth of Pleasure Island. Now he’s in grave danger! It's up to you and Jiminy Cricket to save him and yourself before either of you turn into a donkey! With Jiminy Cricket as your guide, escort Pinocchio off the dangerous island, all the while completing a slew of missions as you go. Sounds like an easy task, doesn't it? And perhaps it would be, had the villainous Coachman (who wants you both to turn into donkeys) not heard of your attempted escape and laid numerous traps in your path to slow you down. If you spring a trap, you will be forced to answer a trivia question about the film. And even if you do make it to the cliff at the end of Pleasure Island, beyond which lies the sea and the route to the mainland, you still have to make a brave decision...


Music and More

"When You Wish Upon a Star" Music Video: A music video of the rendition of the song as performed by Jesse McCartney.
The Making of the Music Video: A featurette on the development of the above music video.
Song Demos: A collection of audio tests and recording sessions for some of the film's songs.

Turn On the Old Music Box
Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee
When You Wish Upon a Star (with a deleted intro)

Victor Young 78-RPM Album: Another set of audio recordings. In 1940, Victor Young conducted a four record 78-RPM Decca album of the songs from the film.

Jiminy Cricket
Turn On the Old Music Box
Three Cheers For Anything

Radio Broadcasts: More audio features, this time on the radio broadcasts about the film.

Lux Radio Broadcast (Christmas Day, 1939)
1962 Reissue Radio Spots
1971 Reissue Radio Spots

Sing-Along Songs

Hi-Diddle-Dee-Dee
Give a Little Whistle
I've Got No Strings

Multi-Language Reels: Listen to your favorite songs from the film in various foreign languages.

When You Wish Upon a Star
Give a Little Whistle
I've Got No Strings

(There is one caveat: during all audio segments, there is a single still frame projected on the TV screen. Reportedly, this can cause screen image burnout, so try to turn the TV off while listening to these materials.)


Cartoon Shorts
Pinocchio was one of the few Disney movies whose characters would go on to lead lives in cartoon shorts.

Figaro

Figaro and Cleo (1943): Figaro causes trouble and makes messes that a racial Mammy Two-Shoes has to clean up along with his attempts to catch Cleo for supper.
First Aiders (1944): Pluto and Figaro compete to become the subject of Minnie's self-instructed nurse lessons. The dog's success only leaves him splinted, bandaged, and at a disadvantage against Figaro when Minnie leaves them alone to get more supplies. Needless to say, shenanigans ensue.
Bath Day (1946): Minnie, in spite of some resistance, gets Figaro nicely cleaned up with bubble bath, a red bow, and a spray of kitty perfume. Not long after this, though, Figaro winds up among a pack of tough alley cats and must live down his pampered reputation.
Figaro and Frankie (1947): Poor Figaro has it rough: Minnie's pet canary Frankie torments him. When the cat tries to defend himself, Minnie verbally and physically gives him what for. Still, with the help of his shoulder spirits, Figaro seizes an opportunity to be heroic, especially when the canary is menaced by a vicious pitbull.
Cat Nap Pluto (1948): A hyper little Figaro wishes to play with Pluto, but the dog just wants to take a nap after a night on the town. Constantly being awakened by Figaro, Pluto envisions a coolie hat-wearing sandman putting him to sleep.
Pluto's Sweater (1949): Minnie knits a horrendously pink sweater for Pluto, which reduces Figaro to fits of laughter and makes Pluto the laughingstock of the dog community. He gets the idea to shrink it down in the wash... and make it the perfect size for Figaro in the process.

Jiminy Cricket

I'm No Fool With Fire (1956): Jiminy shows mankind's reliance on fire down through the ages, as well as the importance of fire safety.
You the Human Animal (1956): Jiminy shows people's unique abilities to think and reason, setting humans apart from other living creatures. He explains humans' adaptability, language skills and intelligence.
You and Your Five Senses (1956): Jiminy explains and compares the human responses to stimuli and how they’re highly developed due to reasoning power. This reasoning ability separates humans from other animals that have senses.
I'm No Fool Having Fun (1957): Jiminy stresses the importance of recreation and points out observable rules on how to have fun safely.
I'm No Fool In Water (1957): Jiminy summarizes the rules of water safety and shows how to behave while swimming.
You the Living Machine (1958): Jiminy discusses the "human machine" and how it converts food into energy to perform properly.



Publicity Galleries

Theatrical Trailers Gallery: A gallery containing trailers from the film's releases in theaters.

1940 Original Release
1945 Reissue
1954 Reissue
1962 Reissue
1971 Reissue
1978 Reissue
1984 Reissue
1992 Reissue

Additional Trailers Gallery: A gallery from the film's non-theatrical releases, including home video previews, TV spots and TV previews.

1954 Reissue TV Spot
1962 Reissue TV Spot
1971 Reissue TV Spot
1978 Reissue TV Spot
1984 Reissue TV Spot
1992 Reissue TV Spot
1985 VHS Trailer
1993 VHS Trailer
2000 DVD Trailer
TV Preview: The Disney Channel (1986)
TV Preview: ABC (2002)

Archive of News Articles and Movie Reviews: A gallery containing reviews of the film, allowing you to view them in close-up with a magnifying glass icon.
Promotional Posters Gallery: An extensive gallery of posters for the film's many releases over the years, both domestically and internationally.

Domestic: Gallery for the film's original release in the United States
International: Gallery for the film's releases in practically every country, including Great Britain, France, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Hong Kong and Australia
Reissue: Gallery for the film's reissues over the years
Lobby Cards: Gallery containing lobby card posters for the film
Virtual Pressbook: Gallery of pressbooks and press releases for the film over the years
Home Video: Gallery of covers for the film's release in the home video market, including VHS, laserdisc and DVD. There is also a 1986 Disney Channel magazine cover.

Memorabilia Gallery: An extensive gallery containing various images of books, record albums and other film-related merchandise from the time of release and many of its reissues.


PACKAGING AND DISC ART

Full-Color Eight-Tray Spinal Digistak with pocket for booklets
A booklet with Production Notes, Scene Listings, and Bonus Materials Listings
Color Disk Artwork:

DISC 1: Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket
DISC 2: Geppetto, Figaro and Cleo
DISC 3: The Blue Fairy
DISC 4: J. Worthington Foulfellow and Gideon
DISC 5: Stromboli and Monstro

Lobby Cards, Character Design Sheets and a Collectible Poster
Film Cel Reproductions
Pinocchio: The Inside Guide: Hardcover Collector's Book with rare photos, essays, interviews, and more
Pinocchio: The Soundtrack: Multi-disc Soundtrack with the original recordings and even unused songs and radio broadcasts
Dual-Disc Digipak for CD with pocket for booklet.
16-page booklet with liner notes and lyrics.


What do you think here? More will come to this thread at later times, I promise.

[Big Disney Fan]

What does everyone think of my Pinocchio DVD here? Just remember that this is only the start of more things to come!

[AraBrokenDreamer]

I think that it's an interesting idea, but they wouldn't need to produce them by the thousands. These are the sort of packages that we hard-core Disney/film buffs buy, or those in or planning to be in that field. Also, I believe that since this is a collection, there should be one containing the Mickey Mouse and Co. shorts and the evolution of the Mouse and his friends over the early years of Disney from black and white, to talking, to color.

This set could also include a documentary series over the history of the company, spread out over the time in which each film is set. That would boost your sales, as it would draw in more people.

-Ara, Dreamer of the Broken

[Big Disney Fan]

I think that it's an interesting idea, but they wouldn't need to produce them by the thousands. These are the sort of packages that we hard-core Disney/film buffs buy, or those in or planning to be in that field.

Well, I was thinking of maybe having a limited number of them produced, like the actual Disney Treasures. What do you think of that?

Also, I believe that since this is a collection, there should be one containing the Mickey Mouse and Co. shorts and the evolution of the Mouse and his friends over the early years of Disney from black and white, to talking, to color.

This set could also include a documentary series over the history of the company, spread out over the time in which each film is set. That would boost your sales, as it would draw in more people.

Well, then I will do those, too, and also at least one season DVD at a time of the Disneyland TV show, too. And whenever possible, they will be shown in color, even though they originally aired in black and white. Only where color prints can't be located in the show will b&w prints be substituted.

As for the cartoon series, I will do that, but some of them, where necessary, will be put in the semi-obligatory "From the Vault" section, just to be on the safe side. I mean, I know these sets are really intended for the hardcore Disney fans, like you and me, but we should also be sensitive to the opinions of society, too. Also, the cartoon shorts sets will contain no more than 20 cartoons per disc.

Anyway, look for more DVDs to appear REAL soon.;)

[Big Disney Fan]

Sorry for the delay, but I've been busy. But I promise I'll try and get some more up when I have the time. And the meantime, one of the next (but not THE next) DVDs will be "Song of the South". And ALL DVDs will have a superb video quality transfer including SOTS. In that instance, to give you an idea of the great video quality for that movie, just look at this picture below:

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Granted, that was actually taken from the Alice In Wonderland DVD, whose bonus features include "One Hour In Wonderland", from which an excerpt of SOTS came from, but it should give you an idea of the type of video quality to expect in movies like these.

Anyway, look for more DVDs to appear soon, I guarantee.

[Big Disney Fan]

This is one of the many cartoon shorts DVDs on the Supreme Masterpiece Collection. It is called the Cartoon Shorts Series and each volume is comprised of cartoons shorts starring a specific Disney character or set of Disney characters. The volumes in this series are as follows:

Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Goofy and Pluto
The Silly Symphonies and Other Cartoons
The 1920s


Anyway, this is the Supreme Masterpiece Collection for Volume 2 of the Cartoon Shorts Series, which is of Donald Duck and ALL of his cartoons. Where necessary, however, some cartoons have been relegated to a semi-obligatory "From the Vault" sections. Rest assured, however, ALL of the cartoons are uncut. And ALL of the cartoons will have superb picture quality (not like the Donald Part Two DVDs on the Disney Treasures). In addition, all of the duck's original theatrical soundtracks have been completely restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (DEHT). And there will be a whole slew of bonuses to make this set worthy of a Supreme Masterpiece! Anyway, let's begin, shall we...

Here's the cover for the set.

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DISC ONE
Cartoon Shorts

The Wise Little Hen (1934)*
Donald and Pluto (1936)
Don Donald (1937)*
Modern Inventions (1937)
Donald's Ostrich (1937)*
Self Control (1938)
Donald's Better Self (1938)*
Donald's Nephews (1938)*
Polar Trappers (1938)*
Good Scouts (1938)
The Fox Hunt (1938)*
Donald's Golf Game (1938)*
Donald's Lucky Day (1939)*
Donald's Cousin Gus (1939)*
Beach Picnic (1939)*
Sea Scouts (1939)
The Riveter (1940)*



"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

Donald's Penguin (1939)
The Autograph Hound (1939)*
Officer Duck (1939)


Bonus Features

Introduction: A look at the very early history of Donald Duck and a brief overview of his history, putting the explosive character into proper context.
Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
Donald's Cartoon Physics: An excerpt from an episode of the Disneyland TV show called "The Plausible Impossible" is shown. Here, Walt Disney explains that implausibility is the most important thing for cartoon characters. He explains this using a pencil that comes to life and draws Donald on a piece of paper. Donald then interacts with Walt, who uses the duck as the subject of plausibility through sound, effects and sound effects.
Donald Duck Souvenirs: Herein, Disney archivist Dave Smith exposes the various merchandise pieces all about the irascible sailor-suit-clad duck.
The Donald Duck Story: In one of the first episodes of the Disneyland TV show, Walt talks of the story of the origins of Donald and his later career.
The Volunteer Worker: A short cartoon short, which, like others Disney created, was used to promote businesses or organizations. Here, Donald is an agent representing a charity organization. He goes door to door trying to collect donation money for a worthy cause, but to no avail. Eventually, however, his spirits are lifted when he meets a man who once benefited from a charity himself.


DISC TWO
Cartoon Shorts

Donald's Dog Laundry (1940)
Billposters (1940)*
Mr. Duck Steps Out (1940)*
Window Cleaners (1940)
Fire Chief (1940)*
Timber (1941)*
Golden Eggs (1941)
Early To Bed (1941)*
Truant Officer Donald (1941)
Old MacDonald Duck (1941)*
Chef Donald (1941)*
The Village Smithy (1942)*
Donald's Snow Fight (1942)
Donald's Garden (1942)*
Donald's Gold Mine (1942)


"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

Put-Put Troubles (1940)
Donald's Vacation (1940)*
A Good Time For a Dime (1941)*
Donald's Camera (1941)*
Donald Gets Drafted (1942)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
The Man Behind the Duck: Clarence "Ducky" Nash: This is a historic look at the original voice actor behind Donald Duck for a whopping 50 years. It is much longer than the short documentary on the Donald set of the Treasures. Nash lucked out and was hired for his unique whistle. In the course of his career, in addition to voicing Donald, Nash voiced other duck characters and was also heard doing miscellaneous voices in both Bambi and 101 Dalmatians.
"The Reluctant Dragon": Two different sequences from this 1941 Disney movie with Robert Benchley are featured here, both involving Donald Duck:

Sequence #1: In this scene, in black and white, Benchley stumbles onto a recording session, where he witnesses Clarence Nash and Florence Gill as the voices of Donald Duck and Clara Cluck, respectively. When the session ends, Nash explains to Benchley how he talks like a duck and Benchley then asks him if he can talk like a dragon.
Sequence #2: In this scene, in color, Benchley learns how cartoons come to life, with Donald himself explaining.

Donald's Decision: This 1942 cartoon, made for Canada and reusing two older Donald cartoons, in time of war, Donald must make a decision: he can either follow his angel self and enlist as a war saver or side with his devil self, who emerges from a mailbox whose flag spins so fast it forms a swastika and encourage him to spend his way.
A Day In the Life of Donald Duck: The complete 1956 episode of the Disneyland TV program. Herein, Donald struggles through a typical day at the Walt Disney Studios. In the process, he meets with Jimmie Dodd, Roy Williams, the Mouseketeers from "The Mickey Mouse Club" and even Clarence Nash, who, of course, not only voiced Donald, but was his alter ego, too.


DISC THREE
Cartoon Shorts

Bellboy Donald (1942)*
Donald's Tire Trouble (1943)*
The Flying Jalopy (1943)*
Trombone Trouble (1944)
Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944)*
Contrary Condor (1944)
The Plastics Inventor (1944)*
Donald's Off Day (1944)*
The Clock Watcher (1945)*
The Eyes Have It (1945)*
No Sail (1945)


"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

The Vanishing Private (1942)*
Sky Trooper (1942)
Der Feuhrer's Face (1943)*
Fall Out ? Fall In (1943)*
The Old Army Game (1943)
Home Defense (1943)
Commando Duck (1944)*
Donald's Crime (1945)*
Duck Pimples (1945)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
South of the Border With Donald: A featurette about Donald's escapades in Latin America.
Donald Joins Up: A featurette all about Donald's involvement in World War II.
Drawing and Talking "Duck" With Tony Anselmo: Leonard Maltin meets with the present day voice of Donald Duck, Tony Anselmo, who has been voicing the irascible star since the mid-1980s and remains as loyal as ever to the character as Clarence Nash was.
Donald the Taxpayer: Two wartime shorts in which Donald encourages people to pay taxes and help support the war effort.

The New Spirit: An announcement on the radio encourages Donald to do something really important: willingly pay his income taxes, because the country is at war and the country needs "taxes to beat the Axis".
The Spirit of '43: A companion piece to "The New Spirit" has Donald struggling with two sides of his personality, one a spendthrift, the other a Scrooge McDuck-type tightwad, and in the end deciding to show the proper spirit and pay his income tax.

The Art and Animation of Carl Barks: A look at the man who, early on, served as an animator and storyman for Donald shorts, but attained greater fame for the creation of Donald Duck's adventures in the realm of comics.


DISC FOUR
Cartoon Shorts

Cured Duck (1945)
Old Sequoia (1945)*
Donald's Double Trouble (1946)
Wet Paint (1946)
Lighthouse Keeping (1946)*
Frank Duck Brings 'em Back Alive (1946)*
Straight Shooters (1947)
Sleepy Time Donald (1947)
Donald's Dilemma (1947)*
Bootle Beetle (1947)*
Wide Open Spaces (1947)
Chip an' Dale (1947)*
Drip Dippy Donald (1948)
Daddy Duck (1948)*
Donald's Dream Voice (1948)*
The Trial of Donald Duck (1948)*
Inferior Decorator (1948)*


"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

Dumb Bell of the Yukon (1946)
Clown of the Jungle (1947)*
Crazy With the Heat (1947)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
Donald Duck: Movie Star: A retrospective on the duck's brilliant career in full-length motion pictures.
This Is Your Life, Donald Duck: This episode of the Disneyland TV series is a spoof on the TV show, "This Is Your Life" (the creator of which, Ralph Edwards, is given special acknowledgement in the closing credits). Jiminy Cricket is all set to give a testimonial to Donald Duck ? but alas, Donald is relaxing at home and has no intention of leaving. Literally dragged to the Disney studios by his nephews, an outraged Donald relaxes a bit when he realizes that he's the guest of honor. The rest of the episode combines newly animated footage with clips from vintage theatrical cartoons, as Donald's life is recounted by such colleagues as Daisy Duck (who explains why she and Donald never married), Chip 'n' Dale, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and even a few guest stars who never made a picture with the duck, including the Three Little Pigs, Lady and the Tramp, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Donald Duck 101: Tony Anselmo, who not only voices Donald now, but also drew him for time, speaks about the value of studying classic cartoon shorts to aid in his ability to animate successfully. He then takes the viewers to his drawing board where he shows how to bring to Donald to life.
The Two Jacks: A history of Donald's two main directors for many years, both named Jack: Jack King and Jack Hannah. Comparisons and contrasts between these two are explained in great detail.


DISC FIVE
Cartoon Shorts

Soup's On (1948)
Sea Salts (1949)
Winter Storage (1949)
Honey Harvester (1949)*
All In a Nutshell (1949)
The Greener Yard (1949)
Slide, Donald, Slide (1949)*
Lion Around (1950)
Crazy Over Daisy (1950)*
Trailer Horn (1950)
Hook, Lion and Sinker (1950)*
Bee At the Beach (1950)
Out On a Limb (1950)
Dude Duck (1951)*
Corn Chips (1951)*
Test Pilot Donald (1951)


"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

Three For Breakfast (1948)
Tea For Two Hundred (1948)*
Donald's Happy Birthday (1949)*
Toy Tinkers (1949)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
Going Quackers: A stop-motion segment that aired as part of a primetime TV special for Donald's 50th Anniversary in 1984. It starts with Daisy receiving a phone call from celebrity Dick Van Dyke (who hosted the special) who asks her to bake a cake to give to Donald. While she's off doing her duties, the viewers are treated to a song called "Going Quackers". It's weird in a good way. The stop motion part of this comes from a cornucopia of Donald toys and figures and other Disneyana coming to life to perform the song. At the end of all this, we see what looks like the birthday cake for Donald's 50th.
The Duck Family Tree: A look at the many family members of Donald Duck.
"Quack Quack Quack Donald Duck" Sing-Along
Trailer for "Donald Duck and His Companions"


DISC SIX
Cartoon Shorts

Lucky Number (1951)*
Out of Scale (1951)*
Bee On Guard (1951)
Donald Applecore (1952)
Let's Stick Together (1952)*
Trick or Treat (1952)*
Don's Fountain of Youth (1953)
The New Neighbor (1953)*
Rugged Bear (1953)*
Working For Peanuts (1953)*
Canvas Back Duck (1953)
Donald's Diary (1954)*
Dragon Around (1954)
Grin and Bear It (1954)*
The Flying Squirrel (1954)
Grand Canyonscope (1954)*
Bearly Asleep (1955)


"From the Vault" cartoons: A skippable introduction is viewed, explaining to modern viewers the content of questionable content in the featured cartoons in this section and puts them in a proper context.

Uncle Donald's Ants (1952)*
Spare the Rod (1954)*
No Hunting (1955)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
Down and Out With Donald Duck: This "duckumentary", done in the style of "60 Minutes", traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy, and after a long night of weird dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.
Donald and the Present: This is a complete showing of all the various interludes on the Disney Channel TV show, "Donald Duck Presents", in which Donald is watching TV, when it turns into a present that Donald eagerly unwraps to see something different each time.

The Horse: When Donald opens up this package, a horse pops its head out of the present and gives Donald a great big kiss, angering the duck.
The Dragon: When Donald opens up this present, a dragon, bearing more than a passing resemblance to the Reluctant Dragon, pops its head out of it and playfully breathes fire on Donald, burning him to a crisp
The Fish: When Donald opens up the package, he is surprised to learn that it's full of water! Furthermore, a fish leaps out of the water in the present and spits water on his face.
Mickey and the Gang: When Donald opens this present, his many other cartoon co-stars all come out of the package, one by one, by walking over him, leaving him a crushed wreck. In order, the characters that emerge from the package are: Mickey, Pluto, Goofy, Black Pete and Huey, Dewey and Louie.
Sound Effects: Before Donald can fully open up this present, he hears the sound of a train chugging. Suddenly, it's heard blasting its whistle while the headlight projects out of the package, whose flaps part to reveal the light. Due to the sounds being heard, the present bounces around and Donald becomes terrified and tries to cover the present it up. Meanwhile, a car's screeching tires is heard, followed by a crash that causes the package to start smoking and the sides all collapse.
The Bear: When Donald opens up this present, a bear pops out and growls at him, scaring the duck. Donald quickly jumps on the bear's head and bounces on it, forcing the bear back down into the package. Then Donald forces the flap lids of the present shut and pants for relief.
The Alien: When Donald opens up this package, an alien comes out of it. Donald is aghast to see that it's leveling a space gun at him. The alien fires its gun, reducing Donald to a pile of ashes.
Bigfoot: Before Donald can even unwrap this present, a giant, hairy, Bigfoot-type hand pops out of it. A terrified Donald tries to escape, but the hand grabs Donald and drags him into the present.

Donald Duck On TV: A retrospective on the duck's career on the small screen.
TV Commercials With Donald: Several commercials were made starring the duck. Viewers will see several of those commercials, including for Cheerios cereal and Hudson cars.


DISC SEVEN
Cartoon Shorts

Beezy Bear (1955)*
Up a Tree (1955)
Chips Ahoy (1956)*
How To Have an Accident In the Home (1956)*
Donald In Mathmagicland (1959)*
How To Have an Accident At Work (1959)
Donald and the Wheel (1961)*
The Litterbug (1961)*
Steel and America (1964)
Donald's Fire Survival Plan (1965)*


Bonus Features

Audio Commentaries: On select cartoons marked with an asterisk (*), from such people as film critic Leonard Maltin, Donald's current voice Tony Anselmo, Ross Care, John Canemaker, animation historian Jerry Beck, foremost authority on Disney comics Daniel Goldmark and many others.
Donald Duck In the '80s and Beyond: This is a look at Donald Duck's later career after Clarence Nash passed away and Tony Anselmo took over.
Donald's Dynamite: All of the cartoons in this MouseWorks series are featured here. It involves Donald's activity being interrupted by the appearance of a well-placed bomb.

Bowling Alley
Opera Box
Fishing
Snowman
Magic Act

Still Galleries: Galleries for the duck's many adventures.

Storyboards
Animation Drawings
Background Paintings
Posters
Publicity



Anyway, what do you think? Pretty impressive, isn't it?

[Big Disney Fan]

I'm very sorry for the LONG delay, but I now have my next DVD up, and as promised, it's for a movie many of us have been clamoring for...

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DISC ONE
Experience the Classic As Never Before!

An all-new digital restoration!
When Walt Disney and his staff created Song of the South, they broke new ground, in more ways than one. And now, modern-day technology and Walt Disney's vision have come together! Song of the South sparkles with a superb and beautiful new brilliance, resulting from one of the most expansive restorations in Disney history. Film, computer and animation experts began with the nitrate negatives and working one frame at a time to remove dirt and scratches. The final digital images are pristine, resulting in this Disney classic coming alive as never before.
In addition, Song of the South's original theatrical soundtrack was completely restored and enhanced with an all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (DEHT). This remix was created by digitally cleaning the soundtrack, removing pops, hisses, clicks and other intrusive noises. The result is a dynamic audio experience designed specifically for modern-day home theater systems, thus enabling the extraordinarily beautiful Academy Award-winning musical score to hop forth and embrace the viewer.

Additional Bonuses:

Audio Commentary: Take a look behind the scenes with some very fascinating people through some audio commentary to see how the film developed. The commentary tracks are moderated by Roy E. Disney, with pre-recorded comments from film historians Leonard Maltin and John Canemaker, animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, producers Don Hahn and Jeff Kurtti!
Archival Audio Interviews: Another audio commentary section on the development of the film. This time, it is hosted by none other that Walt Disney himself, who explains why he decided to undertake the creation of this landmark film. It is co-hosted by John Canemaker.
Text Commentary Track: This is yet another way to view the film and learn of the history behind it. This time, you see numerous text-set facts on the development of the film and the animation's art displayed on the screen as the film progresses. Learn why the film was not always intended to be like it is today, different and alternate approaches to many of the film's sequences, and so much more!
Disney Time Capsule: 1946, The Year of Song of the South: Step back in time for a look at this year via historical footage, vintage music and rare photos. This feature highlights the events of 1946, from sports and fashions to art, entertainment and many famous people born during this year.


DISC TWO
Main Feature

A Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day: The Making of Song of the South: Discover the history of Song of the South in this one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes tribute to the film. With both historical and all-new interviews from the film's animators, historians and modern-era Disney artists, this exciting and entertaining documentary allows you to discover the artistry, music, voice talent and so much more that had created Walt Disney's influential animated masterpiece. Hosted by Morgan Freeman.


Backstage Disney
The Story Behind the Story: Learn how Walt Disney and his team had developed the Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris into the movie of today.
The Movie Magic of Song of the South: A featurette on many of the film's visual effects. Morgan Freeman provides an overview of various techniques used in the film.
Scene Deconstruction: The scene is of the musical number "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah". First, one sees James Baskett in front of a simple screen, then only the rough/finished animation of the animated creatures and then both of them together.
Half-Actual and Half-Fantasy: A featurette on the many different Disney movies that combined live action with animation, including the Alice Comedies, The Three Caballeros, Mary Poppins and, of course, Song of the South.
"A Tribute To Joel Chandler Harris": Walt Disney hosts this episode of the Disneyland TV show, in which he takes a look at the original author behind the stories by which the movie was inspired.


DISC THREE
Main Feature

The World Premiere: An extensive look at the film's release in Atlanta.
It's Back!: A documentary illustrating why the movie was obscured from view in the U.S.A., but not the rest of the world as a whole, until now. It also mentions how this film is a product of its time and host Morgan Freeman attempts to put this film into proper context.


Backstage Disney
Picking the Fables: A look at which of the Uncle Remus fables Disney chose from the pool of possibilities.
Why Disney Made Song of the South: An explanation of why Walt Disney opted to make a movie based on Joel Chandler Harris' stories.
Restoring Song of the South: A featurette describing and comparing the film in a before/after split-screen comparison, complete with explanations from the people behind the restoration in both video and audio to make the film look better than ever.
The Effect of Song of the South: A featurette on the film's impact on the world.
Song of the South Production Timeline
Splash Mountain: How To Relive The Film At The Disney Parks: A featurette about the film-based dark ride found at the various Disney parks worldwide, touching on the attraction’s development and popularity.
Virtual Ride-Thru: Virtual ride-thru of "Splash Mountain".
Still Galleries: Listed below...

Visual Development
Layouts and Backgrounds
Photo Gallery

Live-Action Reference
Studio Production
Voice Talent
Recording Sessions

Character Design

Brer Rabbit
Brer Fox
Brer Bear
Brer Frog
Miscellaneous

Character Model Sheets

Brer Rabbit
Brer Fox
Brer Bear
Brer Frog
Miscellaneous

Disney Theme Parks

Characters
Attractions
Miscellaneous




DISC FOUR
Main Feature

John Henry (2000): The classic story of the legendary steel-drivin' man and his battle against the modern steam engine.


Music & More

"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" Music Video: A music video of the rendition of the song as performed by the Disney Channel Circle of Stars.
The Making of the Music Video: A featurette on the development of the above music video.
Song Demos: A collection of audio tests and recording sessions for some of the film's songs. Songs are:

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
Everybody's Got a Laughing Place
What Uncle Remus Said

Sing-Along Songs

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
How Do You Do
Everybody's Got a Laughing Place

Multi-Language Reels

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah
How Do You Do



(There is one caveat: during all audio segments, there is a single still frame projected on the TV screen. Reportedly this can cause screen image burnout, so try turning the TV off while listening to these materials.)

Publicity Galleries

Theatrical Trailers Gallery: A gallery containing trailers from the film's releases in theaters.

1946 Original Release
1956 Reissue
1972 Reissue
1980 Reissue
1986 Reissue

Other Trailers Gallery: A gallery from the film's non-theatrical releases, including TV spots.

1956 Theatrical Release TV Spot
1972 Theatrical Release TV Spot
1980 Theatrical Release TV Spot
1986 Theatrical Release TV Spot

Archive of News Articles and Movie Reviews: A gallery containing reviews of the film, allowing you to view them in close-up with a magnifying glass icon.
Promotional Posters Gallery: An extensive gallery of the film's releases over the years.

Domestic
International
Re-release
Lobby Cards
Virtual Pressbook



PACKAGING AND DISC ART

Full-Color Eight-Tray Spinal Digistak with pocket for booklets
A booklet with Production Notes, Scene Listings, and Bonus Materials Listings
Color Disk Artwork:

DISC 1: Uncle Remus and Johnny
DISC 2: Brer Rabbit
DISC 3: Brer Fox and Brer Bear
DISC 4: Ginny and Toby

Lobby Cards, Character Design Sheets and a Collectible Poster
Film Cel Reproductions
Pinocchio: The Inside Guide: Hardcover Collector's Book with rare photos, essays, interviews, and more
Pinocchio: The Soundtrack: Multi-disc Soundtrack with the original recordings and even unused songs and radio broadcasts
Dual-Disc Digipak for CD with pocket for booklet.
16-page booklet with liner notes and lyrics.


What do you think? I think it's a good idea to do a movie not seen by the public for a LONG time!

[Big Disney Fan]

PACKAGING AND DISC ART

Full-Color Eight-Tray Spinal Digistak with pocket for booklets
A booklet with Production Notes, Scene Listings, and Bonus Materials Listings
Color Disk Artwork:

DISC 1: Uncle Remus and Johnny
DISC 2: Brer Rabbit
DISC 3: Brer Fox and Brer Bear
DISC 4: Ginny and Toby

Lobby Cards, Character Design Sheets and a Collectible Poster
Film Cel Reproductions
Pinocchio: The Inside Guide: Hardcover Collector's Book with rare photos, essays, interviews, and more
Pinocchio: The Soundtrack: Multi-disc Soundtrack with the original recordings and even unused songs and radio broadcasts
Dual-Disc Digipak for CD with pocket for booklet.
16-page booklet with liner notes and lyrics.


What do you think? I think it's a good idea to do a movie not seen by the public for a LONG time!

Oops, there are a few errors: The word Pinocchio should be Song of the South.

Just wanted to give the heads-up.

[Katie M]

These are so cool! How long do these take you?!

I'd buy these. They're awesome!

[Big Disney Fan]

These are so cool! How long do these take you?!

I'd buy these. They're awesome!

A little while actually. It helps to try and put them up in advance, on a word-processing program like Microsoft Word and then just simply slap it on.