New Disney titles for 2012/2013 (Aladdin, Rescuers, Aristocats, Pocahontas etc.)

[Deciazulado]

Originally Posted by disneyfreak

In a way I feel kind of okay that its coming out next year, because than i don't feel as bad buying it b/c i bought the DVD early last year XD

Does this mean no 101 DALMATIONS?!?!??!

101 is usually the last one to leave the building or that's the impression I have from buying Disney movies over different formats. That's why i don't have it, by the time it's coming out I'm looking over to the next format. Maybe this format I'll finally get it. Third time the charm? (I saw it in widescreen in theaters around the time I was into Laserdiscs so it wasn't so pressing)

[disneyfreak]

Originally Posted by Deciazulado

101 is usually the last one to leave the building or that's the impression I have from buying Disney movies over different formats. That's why i don't have it, by the time it's coming out I'm looking over to the next format. Maybe this format I'll finally get it. Third time the charm? (I saw it in widescreen in theaters around the time I was into Laserdiscs so it wasn't so pressing)

Yes, but there were rumors of it being stripped from the diamond edition line and it was rumored for a release this year.

[punkguy03]

Originally Posted by disneyfreak

Yes, but there were rumors of it being stripped from the diamond edition line and it was rumored for a release this year.

Keyword is "rumor". Until we get confirmation it is all just speculation, we had all heard Aladdin was possibly coming out this year. However, now get official notice for 2013, it is best not to get ones hopes up.

[BellesBiggestFan]

They usually put out one of their biggest titles for the Fall release.

Snow White
Beauty and the Beast
The Lion King
Cinderella

I think The Little Mermaid is a bigger draw than Peter Pan, and with the 3D release announced for theatres in 2013, I think there will be a similar release strategy to The Lion King this year.

Having said that, I did hear a rumour that they've cut the Diamond Editions back down to 10, and also that Pinocchio is out, so if Aladdin is back in...

Snow White
Beauty and the Beast
Bambi
The Lion King
Lady and the Tramp
Cinderella
Aladdin
The Little Mermaid
The Jungle Book
Sleeping Beauty

Makes 10.

It also means that all 6 of the 'classic' Disney Princesses are in the Diamond Editions, and it wouldn't surprise me that they'd want to do that.

I wouldn't be surprised if Peter Pan is out.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by punkguy03

Keyword is "rumor". Until we get confirmation it is all just speculation, we had all heard Aladdin was possibly coming out this year. However, now get official notice for 2013, it is best not to get ones hopes up.

other countries have confirmation that 101 Dalmatians is getting released this Summer/Fall as a Special Edition. that's not a rumor

and Aladdin was dropped from the Diamond line when it was announced, due to poor sales in the Platinum era

[sicoe]

Originally Posted by GC Riot

Thought I'd share these announcements with you, they are all listed in the booklet coming with Lady and the Tramp. I know some of these have been rumoured and/or announced in other territories, but this is the US version, so at least that's something. Feel free to share and use these pictures if you want. No credits necessary.

Diamond Editon for Spring 2013 is Aladdin.
Aristocats coming to Blu-ray August 7th.
The Rescuers & The Rescuers Down Under coming to Blu-ray in a 35th anniversary combo pack summer 2012.
Pocahontas and Pocahontas 2 coming to Blu-ray in a combo pack summer 2012.
Lady and the Tramp 2 coming to Blu-ray summer 2012.
Secret of the Wings, a new Disney Fairies film, coming to blu-ray fall 2012.

yaaaay! i'm looking forward to all of these, especially cinderella, pocahontas, the rescuers and aladdin i will be spending a lot of money on these titles this is exciting news!!!! well done, disney

[Wally Q]

Very excited for the Aladdin inclusion. I'm actually hoping for a trilogy set similar to The Lion King trilogy release as I would shell out money for Return of Jafar and I've never actually seen the King of Thieves.

Now of all the classic titles I've seen (and I've grown up in an almost religious Disney household), I don't recall Aristocats at all but will be picking that one up even though there's something about the animation that always looked inferior and crude to me.

The double packs:
I'm definitely in the party who thinks TRDU is superior to the original. Goes back to the crudeness of the animation (the 1970s were a pretty shitty time for the animation wing). Pocahontas I can deal with as I didn't hate the sequel that much but I don't see giving it much play time.


I'll save my money on the rest.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

I'm definitely in the party who thinks TRDU is superior to the original. Goes back to the crudeness of the animation (the 1970s were a pretty shitty time for the animation wing).

TRDU was made in 1990.

??

[Wally Q]

I obviously wasn't talking about TRDU but the original film that was.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

I obviously wasn't talking about TRDU but the original film that was.

yeah, misread your comment

[lobo81865]

Originally Posted by Trux

Great news and thanks for sharing! I'm still waiting for news on 101 Dalmatians and The Great Mouse Detective.

+1, and to add Robin Hood, The Jungle Book, and The Sword in the Stone.

[Caesar Will Rise]

Originally Posted by Wally Q

Very excited for the Aladdin inclusion. I'm actually hoping for a trilogy set similar to The Lion King trilogy release as I would shell out money for Return of Jafar and I've never actually seen the King of Thieves.

Now of all the classic titles I've seen (and I've grown up in an almost religious Disney household), I don't recall Aristocats at all but will be picking that one up even though there's something about the animation that always looked inferior and crude to me.

The double packs:
I'm definitely in the party who thinks TRDU is superior to the original. Goes back to the crudeness of the animation (the 1970s were a pretty shitty time for the animation wing). Pocahontas I can deal with as I didn't hate the sequel that much but I don't see giving it much play time.


I'll save my money on the rest.

I totally agree. The opening titles ob TRDU are awesome with that Bruce Broughton score.

[celticmoon]

I watched the original too long ago to remember and don't think I've ever seen TRDU, but from what I've heard, both seem to be pretty well-received. The original may have some sub-par animation due to the conditions at the studio at the time, but I have heard the film itself is actually pretty good. It probably just gets lost in the shuffle of being released during the dark ages. As for TRDU, it's probably been somewhat forgotten due to being sandwiched between two of WDAS's biggest, most beloved films. Plus, it's a sequel to a dark age film.

Anyway, I'll probably be grabbing all of these releases. And since the Pochahontas double pack convinces me that individual releases for the non-Diamond movies with "cheapquels" are slim, I'll probably grab the FATH double pack through the DMC soon.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by celticmoon

I watched the original too long ago to remember and don't think I've ever seen TRDU, but from what I've heard, both seem to be pretty well-received. The original may have some sub-par animation due to the conditions at the studio at the time, but I have heard the film itself is actually pretty good. It probably just gets lost in the shuffle of being released during the dark ages. As for TRDU, it's probably been somewhat forgotten due to being sandwiched between two of WDAS's biggest, most beloved films. Plus, it's a sequel to a dark age film.

Anyway, I'll probably be grabbing all of these releases. And since the Pochahontas double pack convinces me that individual releases for the non-Diamond movies with "cheapquels" are slim, I'll probably grab the FATH double pack through the DMC soon.

Pocahontas is gonna get separate releases as well across different countries. You could import the movie if you don't want to own the sequel.

[iraino]

I want The Rescuers, The Aristocats, and Cinderella. I've never seen Pocahontas and I don't remember what Aladdin was like so I'm not sure about those.

[Wally Q]

I just thought of another title I've never seen which is surprising considering how serious into Disney we were growing up: I've never seen The Black Cauldron. Hell, I'm pretty sure I've seen Song of the South more than TBC.

And I'm at the point with SOTS that I'd sell my soul to the Devil for Disney to give the rights over to Criterion to do what they can't with that title.

[BluAtreyu]

GREAT news!

I'm bummed they won't be putting ALADDIN out for it's 20th anniversary this year, but if a Diamond Collection title means we will be getting a huge bonus-packed release, I'm totally fine with it.

I'm in DAY ONE for Aristocats, Pocahontas 1&2, Rescuers 1&2 (AWESOME double feature, in my opinion), and of course, Cinderella and Aladdin.

I wonder if Aladdin getting the Diamond release means there might be a Lion King type situation with the two (VERY POPULAR) DTV sequels getting bundled in a gift pack, individual releases afterwards, or both? If Disney is spending the money on a standalone release for the only moderately successful Lady and the Tramp 2, they have to be planning something for Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves.....

[PK95]

Some really great news here! Really cannot wait for Aladdin!!! That was the first Disney movie that I saw in theaters (and I was 15!) and I remember having the cassette soundtrack and listening to it over and over. I had the VHS from day one and the DVD from day one and the blu-ray will be mine day one!

Also, excited about The Rescuers and Pocahontas double features. I just hope that there are good bonus features and that the DVD extras for Pocahontas are on the disc and not the "virtual vault" which I am afraid will happen like The Lion King and Fantasia/Fantasia 2000. And, for some reason I have always liked Pocahontas 2 for what it is. It is probably the only DTV Disney movie that I really enjoyed so having it will not be too bad actually. Would prefer to have separate releases but I am fine with these two options.

[Slim Jim]

Sense Aladdin is not coming out till 2013 than they should release the sequels with it they have the time.

[NzYme]

I was just going to post up here the other day about how good the original Aladdin DVD sounded on my HT. Can't imagine how good it's going to sound with a DTS-MA 7.1 track