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Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight!
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure
As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™
Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013
New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture and Sound!
BURBANK, California, November 2, 2012 –– On February 5, 2013, The Walt Disney Studios celebrates the 60th Anniversary release of Walt Disney’s classic, “Peter Pan,” as it soars to all-new heights – with a new digital restoration and high definition picture and sound – for the first time on Blu-ray™. The classic tale that taught us all “to believe” and first introduced us to the Darling children – Wendy, John and Michael – as they flew with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell past the second star to the right and straight on ‘till morning to the enchanted world of Never Land. Rediscover the magical adventure and relive childhood memories of this great bedtime story.
The “Peter Pan” Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy & Storybook App) is a “must-own” addition to everyone’s home entertainment collection, filled with high-flying bonus features for all ages that includes – the groundbreaking feature Disney Intermission, Growing up with Nine Old Men short film, never-before-seen Deleted Scenes and a never-before-heard Deleted Song.
“Peter Pan” is a timeless classic from Disney’s Golden Age of animation. The film is one of three to boast all nine ofWalt’s famous “Nine Old Men” as Directing Animators, and is a revered audience favorite. “Peter Pan” Diamond Edition 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available for a limited time only for the suggested retail price of $44.99 (US) and $51.99 (Canada) fromWalt Disney Studios.
About “Peter Pan” Filmmakers & Cast:
“Peter Pan” was executive produced by Walt Disney (Sleeping Beauty, SnowWhite, Alice in Wonderland) and directed by Clyde Geronimi (101 Dalmatians, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp), Wilfred Jackson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella) and Hamilton Luske (101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp). The character were voiced by Bobby Driscoll (Treasure Island, Song of the South) as Peter Pan, Kathryn Beaumont (Alice in Wonderland, TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Wendy Darling, Paul Collins (Evan Almighty, Mother) as John Darling, Tommy Luske (TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Michael Darling, Hans Conried (TV’s “The Hobbit,” TV’s “Horton Hears A Who!”) as Captain Hook/Mr. Darling, Bill Thompson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland) Mr. Smee/Other Pirates, Heather Angel (Alice in Wonderland, Suspicion), Tom Conway (101 Dalmatians, Cat People) as the narrator.
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Disc Specifications:
Release Date: February 5, 2013 (Direct Pre-book: 12/11; Distributor Pre-book: 12/25)
Suggested Retail 3-DiscBlu-ray Combo Pack (BD, DVD, Digital Copy & Storybook App) = $44.99 U.S. / $51.99 Canada;
2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (BD & DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada;
Digital & On-Demand = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Bonus Features: DisneyIntermission (new), Growing up with Nine Old Men (new), Disney View (new), Introduction by Diane Disney Miller (new),
Deleted Songs & Scenes , You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell: A Fairy’s Tale, Disney Song Selections, Audio Commentary Hosted
by Roy Disney, Music Videos & More!
Rating: G (bonus material not rated)
Feature Run Time: 77 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English); 5.1 Dolby Digital (French and Spanish)
Languages: English, French and Spanish
Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish
About Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection:
Disney’s Blu-ray Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios’ most prestigious and treasured animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture and sound; feature groundbreaking, state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels of interactivity, personalization and customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For more than 85 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; Disneynature; Marvel Studios; and Touchstone Pictures, the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios are distributed. The Disney MusicGroup encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!.
