Fantasia / Fantasia 2000 (1940-1999) (Special Edition) - Page 103 - Blu-ray Forum

PeterTHX · 07-23-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

She's not going to fall for the "It's my birthday today." trick again, lol.

I'll just leave this here...

[Show spoiler]

quickdraw · 07-24-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

This thread has a gap of about 2 months between October and December of 2009, during which time Fantasia/Fantasia 2000 was released on BD (in November). Few people seemed to be interested in this movie until it went OOP, lol.

I'm glad to see the interest in this movie, even from the "johnny come lately" crowd. IMO there are very few movies that can approach the concept and execution of the original Fantasia, especially as an animated feature and I'm always pleased to see a new generation appreciate it. I've owned this title in VHS, DVD and now Blu and each release seems to get a bit better so I don't mind the triple dip. This movie actually introduced my daughter to classical music when she was four and it remains one of her favorite Disney movies to date. It seems trite to say that "they don't make 'em like that anymore," but in this case it isn't just hyperbole. It's really a shame though, how Disney cycles their titles for release with many years between re-releases. I'm sure it's to retain its bloated, artificially high pricing structure through pent-up demand.

dyne · 07-24-2013, 02:52 PM

I wish I could find slips for this and my copy of Pinocchio

akayw0718 · 07-24-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

You must love this guy, then:

I need to go to sleep, lol...

Please tell me that's for charity.

quickdraw · 08-13-2013, 02:41 PM

Just watched the original again last weekend and I'm still amazed at how good this transfer looks and sounds considering its age. There's still some weirdness with the audio panning effects, but considering this was the first commercial film to use a stereo audio track, you have to give it kudos to how well it came off. I can still find new nuggets of greatness with this film even though I've seen it countless times and it still captivates my young daughter whose seen it at least seven or eight times. Disney's restoration for blu really shows respect for the source material. I hope the same holds true for the upcoming Mary Poppins movie, which is arguably Disney's best live action film (with animation, of course) IMO.

Ernest Rister · 08-13-2013, 03:10 PM

Considering Disney is going to mount an Oscar campaign for SAVING MR. BANKS, I have little concern over the mastering of MARY POPPINS. It's essentially a part of the Oscar marketing strategy at this point.

zeze · 08-13-2013, 03:44 PM

Saw a sealed copy of this with slipcover a couple weeks ago at a local shop for $14.99. Already had it though.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 08-13-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zeze

Saw a sealed copy of this with slipcover a couple weeks ago at a local shop for $14.99. Already had it though.

You left it there???

zeze · 08-13-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

You left it there???

Yeah. I went back last weekend and it was gone. Someone got a good deal.

MifuneFan · 08-13-2013, 03:49 PM

quickdraw · 08-13-2013, 06:08 PM

TheBlayman · 08-13-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zeze

Saw a sealed copy of this with slipcover a couple weeks ago at a local shop for $14.99. Already had it though.

Yep,.. I see them here and there.

Dubstar · 08-13-2013, 10:19 PM

quickdraw's image is the best ...

I remember hearing from Don Hahn himself at a screening of 'Waking Sleeping Beauty' that 'The Little Match Girl' was supposed to be on this release, but it wasn't included.

wondering if the upcoming 'Little Mermaid' blu will have it, since it makes sense that both are Hans Christian Anderson stories.

scamander · 08-13-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubstar

wondering if the upcoming 'Little Mermaid' blu will have it, since it makes sense that both are Hans Christian Anderson stories.

It's actually already cofirmed to be in HD on the blu-ray.

Dubstar · 08-13-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scamander

It's actually already cofirmed to be in HD on the blu-ray.

missed that news, thanks! awesome!

MasterChief3624 · 08-14-2013, 04:59 AM

I didn't know this had come out on Blu-ray already. Is there a chance they'll bring it out again as a "Second chance" kind of thing?

I really am tempted to pick it up for those exorbitant prices, because who knows how much more expensive they will get in even a couple months?

Really want these films. I adored Fantasia 2000, and Fantasia is of course a classic. Any advice on picking these up for a price less than $60? I saw that there's an eBay listing for a foreign one and it claims All Regions, but I'm not sure if I should trust that...

scamander · 08-14-2013, 06:47 AM

The Fantasia films are region free everywhere and they were never discontinued in Europe. I would import it from one of the European amazon-sites. Just figure out, where it is the cheapest including shipping. You also don't have to create a new account, if you already have one on amazon.com.

You can get it for about $37,40 from amazon.fr (including shipping to the US)!

RebelPrince1986 · 08-14-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

I didn't know this had come out on Blu-ray already. Is there a chance they'll bring it out again as a "Second chance" kind of thing?

I really am tempted to pick it up for those exorbitant prices, because who knows how much more expensive they will get in even a couple months?

Really want these films. I adored Fantasia 2000, and Fantasia is of course a classic. Any advice on picking these up for a price less than $60? I saw that there's an eBay listing for a foreign one and it claims All Regions, but I'm not sure if I should trust that...

I have the UK versions and they are region free. No need to worry.
Definitely the cheaper option.

And seeing as 2015 will be the 75th anniversary of Fantasia, (and kind of the 15th Anniversary of Fantasia 2000)
I'm sure they will re-release them on their own in celebration.

So it's not toooo long of a wait.

quickdraw · 08-14-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterChief3624

I didn't know this had come out on Blu-ray already. Is there a chance they'll bring it out again as a "Second chance" kind of thing?

I really am tempted to pick it up for those exorbitant prices, because who knows how much more expensive they will get in even a couple months?

Really want these films. I adored Fantasia 2000, and Fantasia is of course a classic. Any advice on picking these up for a price less than $60? I saw that there's an eBay listing for a foreign one and it claims All Regions, but I'm not sure if I should trust that...

eBay has the North American version all the time many still sealed, so if you want it, you just have to be a little patient. I've seen a couple of auctions for new ones that have been south of 30 bucks, but you can often find them for the original retail price.

Egbert Souse · 08-14-2013, 02:39 PM

Given that Sleeping Beauty is already getting a new release (with a nearly perfect original Blu), it would not surprise me if Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 get Diamond Edition re-releases. Just including the extras in proper form instead of low resolution streaming, including the original audio, and maybe offering the 1947 cut as a seamless branched option would be enough.

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07-24-2013, 02:52 PM	#2043
dyne Blu-ray Baron Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:508 Trading Score:7	I wish I could find slips for this and my copy of Pinocchio

08-13-2013, 02:41 PM	#2045
quickdraw Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:1	Just watched the original again last weekend and I'm still amazed at how good this transfer looks and sounds considering its age. There's still some weirdness with the audio panning effects, but considering this was the first commercial film to use a stereo audio track, you have to give it kudos to how well it came off. I can still find new nuggets of greatness with this film even though I've seen it countless times and it still captivates my young daughter whose seen it at least seven or eight times. Disney's restoration for blu really shows respect for the source material. I hope the same holds true for the upcoming Mary Poppins movie, which is arguably Disney's best live action film (with animation, of course) IMO.

08-13-2013, 03:10 PM	#2046
Ernest Rister Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Considering Disney is going to mount an Oscar campaign for SAVING MR. BANKS, I have little concern over the mastering of MARY POPPINS. It's essentially a part of the Oscar marketing strategy at this point.

08-13-2013, 03:44 PM	#2047
zeze Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:601 Blu-ray collection:7666 DVD collection:123 Trading Score:297	Saw a sealed copy of this with slipcover a couple weeks ago at a local shop for $14.99. Already had it though.

08-13-2013, 03:49 PM	#2050
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69

08-13-2013, 06:08 PM	#2051
quickdraw Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:1

08-13-2013, 10:19 PM	#2053
Dubstar Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:down at Fraggle Rock Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:201 Blu-ray collection:1953 DVD collection:304 MA collection:4 Digital collection:33 Trading Score:29	quickdraw's image is the best ... I remember hearing from Don Hahn himself at a screening of 'Waking Sleeping Beauty' that 'The Little Match Girl' was supposed to be on this release, but it wasn't included. wondering if the upcoming 'Little Mermaid' blu will have it, since it makes sense that both are Hans Christian Anderson stories.

08-14-2013, 04:59 AM	#2056
MasterChief3624 Special Member Member since:Jun 2013	I didn't know this had come out on Blu-ray already. Is there a chance they'll bring it out again as a "Second chance" kind of thing? I really am tempted to pick it up for those exorbitant prices, because who knows how much more expensive they will get in even a couple months? Really want these films. I adored Fantasia 2000, and Fantasia is of course a classic. Any advice on picking these up for a price less than $60? I saw that there's an eBay listing for a foreign one and it claims All Regions, but I'm not sure if I should trust that...

08-14-2013, 06:47 AM	#2057
scamander Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2010	The Fantasia films are region free everywhere and they were never discontinued in Europe. I would import it from one of the European amazon-sites. Just figure out, where it is the cheapest including shipping. You also don't have to create a new account, if you already have one on amazon.com. You can get it for about $37,40 from amazon.fr (including shipping to the US)!

08-14-2013, 02:39 PM	#2060
Egbert Souse Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Northern Virginia Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:309 Blu-ray collection:1870 DVD collection:182 Digital collection:3	Given that Sleeping Beauty is already getting a new release (with a nearly perfect original Blu), it would not surprise me if Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 get Diamond Edition re-releases. Just including the extras in proper form instead of low resolution streaming, including the original audio, and maybe offering the 1947 cut as a seamless branched option would be enough.

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