If Disney is slowly starting to release some of their vintage titles like Babes in Toyland. I can't see why this quintessential St. Patrick's Day movie can't get a Blu-Ray release. And while I typed this, It just occured to me that I have not seen or heard any announcements about any vintage live-action Disney coming to Blu this year. Has anyone?
Releasing Darby this year would've tied-in perfectly with the Bond 50 anniversary as this is what gave Connery his big screen start.
Nothing has been announced, but a booklet last year indicated that Absent Minded Professor and Son of Flubber would be coming soon. And, though I shudder at the thought of anyone seriously referring to it as a classic, the Robin Williams Flubber was said to be coming too. There's also The Muppet Movie, though that doesn't count, in my opinion.
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I wasn't a huge fan of the Robin Williams FLUBBER remake. But it did include a cameo by the lovely Ms. Nancy Olson (original star of Absent Minded Professor/Son of Flubber) as the secretary at the Ford Company which was a nice treat. Maybe a Flubber 3 pack with the 2 original films, + the Robin Williams remake would make a nice package. But back on topic yes Darby O'Gill, would make a great blu ray release. It was a wonderful film.
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Luke wrote:Nothing has been announced, but a booklet last year indicated that Absent Minded Professor and Son of Flubber would be coming soon. And, though I shudder at the thought of anyone seriously referring to it as a classic, the Robin Williams Flubber was said to be coming too. There's also The Muppet Movie, though that doesn't count, in my opinion.
Don't forget Pollyanna!
I'd love to see Darby O'Gill on Blu, as well. It's a really fun little film, and definitely worth watching for those on here who have yet to see it.
Next year will be the 55th Anniversary, so I wouldn't put it past them to release it just to attach a number to the edition subtitle.
I hope when they do release the film to Blu-Ray, it has all the supplements from the DVD, along with Donald in Mathmagic Land, as that short was attached to the film in theatres.
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Escapay wrote:Next year will be the 55th Anniversary, so I wouldn't put it past them to release it just to attach a number to the edition subtitle.
I hope when they do release the film to Blu-Ray, it has all the supplements from the DVD, along with Donald in Mathmagic Land, as that short was attached to the film in theatres.
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Amen to that!
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