The Secret of NIMH & An American Tail - Blu-ray Forum

ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION · 06-13-2009, 08:37 PM

2 classic animation movies that need to be on blu ray!!

Batman1980 · 06-13-2009, 08:38 PM

Probably, too bad they aren't even rumored right now, would buy these both day 1 for sure.

ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION · 06-13-2009, 09:11 PM

these probably won't come out on blu ray

F-Man · 06-13-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION

these probably won't come out on blu ray

I'm sure they will, but it'll be a while.

I'm personally extremely eager for the American Tail movies (I and II), but it took until 2004 to release them on DVD, with seemingly no tied promotion for their release. In other words, it's like they just put them out to make sure they wouldn't forget about them.

The Secret of NIMH came out in 1998 however, and we already know they've got a Blu-ready master/encode, so there's more hope for that one.

Flanger-Hanger · 06-14-2009, 03:54 PM

I never bought An American Tail or Land Before Time on DVD because they were not released in widescreen (and LBT didn't have the cut scenes put back in, but the odds of that happening are slim to none). Same with The Swan Princess which did have a widescreen/restored DVD in region 2 but in region 1 it was just a p&s video master on an anything-but "special edition" release.

Hopefully for Blu will see all 3 done right.

mpstjohn · 06-15-2009, 05:52 PM

I'd love to see a Don Bluth box set (An American Tail 1 & 2, Secret of NIMH and Land Before Time).

Flanger-Hanger · 06-15-2009, 06:15 PM

That would be hard to do as not all of Bluth's films are owned by the same company.

For example, Fox has the rights to NIMH, Anastasia, Titan A.E. and Thumbelina (even though WB made it). Universal has the rights to An American Tail, Land Before Time and I'm guessing All Dogs Go to Heaven.

F-Man · 06-16-2009, 02:16 PM

Bluth also had no involvement with An American Tail II.

Universal owns a big chunk of what I'm awaiting, but their only animated Blu-ray offerings so far are The Tale of Despereaux and the upcoming Coraline, new films obviously.

I wonder if anyone have details about how Bluth's movies were composed for the different aspect ratios? The first American Tail definitely seems fine when cropped to widescreen. The Secret of NIMH, not so much. Feels quite cramped. Maybe it is like An American Tail II where the field of view is both shorter in height and larger in widescreen. I haven't tried The Land Before Time.

ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION · 09-28-2009, 06:51 PM

Two classic Don Bluth films that need a blu ray transfer

anyone else agree?

Tyger · 09-28-2009, 11:35 PM

Absolutely, I grew up on both

GoYanks · 09-28-2009, 11:39 PM

Completely agree. And on top of the Felix the Cat: The Movie (1992)

ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION · 09-29-2009, 09:11 PM

i think someone posted that a blu version of NIMH would be made soon

not sure though

ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION · 10-26-2009, 12:51 AM

I emailed the Don Bluth Co. and found out that have done a blu ray transfer of the Secret of NIMH and will be putting it out sometime in the near future

Now we need them to step up and do An American Tail as well

ethanwa · 06-11-2010, 12:57 AM

I really hope An American Tail and Land Before Time come out on Blu-ray.

On DVD they are only full frame and not widescreen, and it really sucks. I want my kids to see the movies as I saw them in the theaters.

E

Pirate King · 06-16-2010, 05:14 PM

I would gladly part with my $$ for these two outstanding works of animation on Blu-ray. But it may be awhile. I am not aware that there is even a widescreen version of An American Tale on DVD. Sigh.

Batman1980 · 06-16-2010, 05:17 PM

Isn't an American Tale out on blu-ray in the Netherlands? That gives me a slight glimmer of hope.

KubrickFan · 06-16-2010, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate King

I would gladly part with my $$ for these two outstanding works of animation on Blu-ray. But it may be awhile. I am not aware that there is even a widescreen version of An American Tale on DVD. Sigh.

Not on Region 1. Region 2 has an anamorphic widescreen DVD of An American Tail.

SpaceDog · 06-16-2010, 05:19 PM

I don't think either were released to DVD in OAR Anamorphic - so I skipped out entirely. Would be thrilled to have blu-ray in OAR.

PowellPressburger · 06-16-2010, 05:21 PM

I wish MGM / FOX would issue the BD for Secret of NIMH but at the same time I would be afraid what we would get would be the BD disc paired with with the most recent spec ed DVD and the BD would be the film only. I would rather do the release right the first time. Don Bluth has even stated on his site at the time of the DVD release they had many more extras they wanted to include but FOX / MGM skipped at the time, was hoping for the BD they may say yes.

Propellarhead9 · 06-17-2010, 02:11 AM

I love to have An American Tale. It would be cool if they release the sequel with it too.

06-13-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:138	Secret of NIMH, An American Tale 2 classic animation movies that need to be on blu ray!!

09-28-2009, 06:51 PM	#9
ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:138	The Secret of NIMH & An American Tail Two classic Don Bluth films that need a blu ray transfer anyone else agree?

10-26-2009, 12:51 AM	#13
ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:138	Secret of NIMH Inquiry I emailed the Don Bluth Co. and found out that have done a blu ray transfer of the Secret of NIMH and will be putting it out sometime in the near future Now we need them to step up and do An American Tail as well

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06-13-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Probably, too bad they aren't even rumored right now, would buy these both day 1 for sure.

06-13-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:138	these probably won't come out on blu ray

06-14-2009, 03:54 PM	#5
Flanger-Hanger Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:128	I never bought An American Tail or Land Before Time on DVD because they were not released in widescreen (and LBT didn't have the cut scenes put back in, but the odds of that happening are slim to none). Same with The Swan Princess which did have a widescreen/restored DVD in region 2 but in region 1 it was just a p&s video master on an anything-but "special edition" release. Hopefully for Blu will see all 3 done right.

06-15-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
mpstjohn Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Virginia Beach, VA Home Theater Gallery:30 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:463 DVD collection:225 Digital collection:273 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:33	I'd love to see a Don Bluth box set (An American Tail 1 & 2, Secret of NIMH and Land Before Time).

06-15-2009, 06:15 PM	#7
Flanger-Hanger Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:128	That would be hard to do as not all of Bluth's films are owned by the same company. For example, Fox has the rights to NIMH, Anastasia, Titan A.E. and Thumbelina (even though WB made it). Universal has the rights to An American Tail, Land Before Time and I'm guessing All Dogs Go to Heaven.

06-16-2009, 02:16 PM	#8
F-Man Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:282 Trading Score:1	Bluth also had no involvement with An American Tail II. Universal owns a big chunk of what I'm awaiting, but their only animated Blu-ray offerings so far are The Tale of Despereaux and the upcoming Coraline, new films obviously. I wonder if anyone have details about how Bluth's movies were composed for the different aspect ratios? The first American Tail definitely seems fine when cropped to widescreen. The Secret of NIMH, not so much. Feels quite cramped. Maybe it is like An American Tail II where the field of view is both shorter in height and larger in widescreen. I haven't tried The Land Before Time.

09-28-2009, 11:35 PM	#10
Tyger Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:1	Absolutely, I grew up on both

09-28-2009, 11:39 PM	#11
GoYanks Expert Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:328	Completely agree. And on top of the Felix the Cat: The Movie (1992)

09-29-2009, 09:11 PM	#12
ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION Expert Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:138	i think someone posted that a blu version of NIMH would be made soon not sure though

06-11-2010, 12:57 AM	#14
ethanwa Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Seattle, WA USA Trading Score:1	I really hope An American Tail and Land Before Time come out on Blu-ray. On DVD they are only full frame and not widescreen, and it really sucks. I want my kids to see the movies as I saw them in the theaters. E

06-16-2010, 05:14 PM	#15
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I would gladly part with my $$ for these two outstanding works of animation on Blu-ray. But it may be awhile. I am not aware that there is even a widescreen version of An American Tale on DVD. Sigh.

06-16-2010, 05:17 PM	#16
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Isn't an American Tale out on blu-ray in the Netherlands? That gives me a slight glimmer of hope.

06-16-2010, 05:19 PM	#18
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I don't think either were released to DVD in OAR Anamorphic - so I skipped out entirely. Would be thrilled to have blu-ray in OAR.

06-16-2010, 05:21 PM	#19
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:991 Blu-ray collection:3676 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	I wish MGM / FOX would issue the BD for Secret of NIMH but at the same time I would be afraid what we would get would be the BD disc paired with with the most recent spec ed DVD and the BD would be the film only. I would rather do the release right the first time. Don Bluth has even stated on his site at the time of the DVD release they had many more extras they wanted to include but FOX / MGM skipped at the time, was hoping for the BD they may say yes.

06-17-2010, 02:11 AM	#20
Propellarhead9 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Clarksville, Indiana 4K collection:498 Blu-ray collection:1721 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:9	I love to have An American Tale. It would be cool if they release the sequel with it too.

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