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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Finally releasing from the Disney Vault

Walt Disney’s
The Jungle Book
2-Disc Platinum Edition DVD

Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of this Jumpin’ Jungle Classic
Spectacular Restoration with Enhanced Picture and Sound
On DVD October 2 For A Limited Time Only

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BURBANK, Calif., March 27, 2007 – On October 2nd, Walt Disney Home Entertainment will celebrate The
Jungle Book’s 40th anniversary with the 2-Disc Platinum Edition DVD. In addition to enhanced picture and
sound, this jumpin’ jungle Disney classic was the last animated film Walt personally touched.

Click here for the complete DVD press release

danfrandes · Suspended Joined: 30 Sep 2006

Here's where we're going to discuss about The Jungle Book Platinum Edition that's about to come in October 2007.

What are the special bonus features on the DVD?

Dottie · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:38 pm Post subject:

Have there been any on the LI DVD?
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TheSequelOfDisney · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:52 pm Post subject:

I can definitly tell you that there will be something about Walt Disney's death. And, of course, there will be a 35-50 minute Making-Of. A gallery will most likely be present, and a whole new digital restoration with new Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, with Original Restored Mono version as well. I would like to see a piece of how Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas animated the two main characters and practically more than half of the movie. A new Disney Channel Circle of Stars would be a nice edition, too. I wouldn't mind seeing an Original Theatrical Trailer, but who honestly think we'll get that?
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numba1lostboy · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject:

I think we'll see a music video from the DCCOS. Every October PE has featured a music video. But I wonder which one we'll get. "Bare Necessities" or "I Wanna Be Like You".
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Simba3 · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 4:44 pm Post subject:

I am very much looking forward to the Platinum Edition of The Jungle Book. The movie was not really one of my favorites, but that is what is so great about the Platinum Editions. With all the bonus features, interviews, and commentaries, you learn new things about the film and it makes you appreciate it more than you did before.
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FantasiaMan · Special Edition Joined: 02 Sep 2004

I know that Disney has basically abandoned the idea of commentaries for the older films, but I think there should be at least something like Bambi's. They should include the abandoned concepts & characters, like Rocky the Rhino & Isthar the Buzzard & possibly a little biography on Bill Peet & his work for Disney (unless they want to put something like that on 101 Dalmatians).

I know Eric Goldberg & Andreas Deja were inspired to work in animation due to this film, so I think there should be a feature on the two animators & how Jungle Book influenced them.

danfrandes · Suspended Joined: 30 Sep 2006

Could anyone give me a list of The Jungle Book Platinum Edition bonus features? But when?

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Escapay · Posted: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:06 pm Post subject:

FantasiaMan · Special Edition Joined: 02 Sep 2004

Didn't Smash Mouth have a video of "I Wanna Be Like You"? I think it was for Jungle Book 2, though.

The Little Merman · Limited Edition Joined: 21 Aug 2004

I'd choose "I Wanna Be Like You", just based on it's spunk potential. Laughing

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slave2moonlight · Walt Disney Treasure Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Location: TX

Jungle Book has always been one of my favorite Disney animated features (it probably WAS my favorite until The Little Mermaid and later films came along), and Baloo one of my favorite Disney characters. I hope there's something on there about Phil Harris, but I can't imagine what else would be on there. It's all going to be a nice surprise for me. I WISH they would include an episode or two of Jungle Cubs. Off the top of my head, though, that's all I can think of (since TaleSpin is already getting its own sets). I would like to see some stills of merchandise on these Platinum Edition DVDs though, since I love collecting toys and stuff from the films. I also wish they would include the videos from the old "Simply Mad About the Mouse" VHS, though I don't recall if it had any Jungle Book songs on it. Just saying that, if they're not going to release that one onto DVD, they should release the videos on their films' respective DVD releases.

danfrandes · Suspended Joined: 30 Sep 2006

We'll just have to wait for the press release of The Jungle Book Platinum Edition 'til April. Right?

numba1lostboy · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:49 pm Post subject:

Escapay · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:23 pm Post subject:

Simba3 · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 7:04 pm Post subject:

I can't wait to see what is going to be on the PE. Hopefully they have some good interviews, those are my favorite parts. The games I don't really care about, I could take or leave those. The making of is always my favorite part.
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slave2moonlight · Walt Disney Treasure Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Location: TX

Well, adding new animation to a classic would be a big mistake. They proved in Jungle Book 2 that they can't match the look of the original, or just didn't want to... Anyways, the original is perfect in my opinion. I loved the new scene in Pocahontas, but that was a cut scene. It was like... well, like if they had actually cut "Part of Your World" from Little Mermaid. That's what Pocahontas was like for me without "If I Never Knew You." Adding it back in really fixed the movie for me, and made it wonderful! The new scene in Lion King wasn't really necessary, and even Beauty and the Beast didn't need the new scene, though it wasn't bad. If they want to add something, add an episode of Jungle Cubs or make a new Jungle Book short cartoon. Nothing wrong with that. Look how PIXAR always releases their DVDs with new shorts about the stars.