Aladdin (1992) (Diamond Edition)

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

It costs them nothing to keep digital copies alive forever.

Yes is does, they have to pay whoever is maintaining their digital library storage...

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[Dragun]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

they've been mum on 'object based sound mixing' on bluray as well. "Aladdin" in Dolby Atmos would be amazing, thankfully both the theatrical DCP and bluray have new 7.1 audio mixes. (I remember going out of my way to hear 'Aladdin' when it first came out theatrically to hear it in Dolby Digital sound - and it impressed)

Was Aladdin re-released in theaters recently? I must have missed it.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Dragun

Was Aladdin re-released in theaters recently? I must have missed it.

no, but a DCP was created for the intent of theatrical distribution (and for the occasional one-off El Capitan Los Angeles theater screening and any festival that is lucky to ink out deals with Disney to showcase their films).

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by fitprod

Yes is does, they have to pay whoever is maintaining their digital library storage...

fitprod

Disney is paying them regardless. It's not like they remove the files, they just flip a switch to make them disabled. It costs them nothing extra to keep the files alive forever.

[lolwut]

The oval covers suck, why did they switch to those? I'll be sticking with my UK steelbook:



Although I wish they'd do a 3D conversion.

[Illy Scorsese]

I REALLY regret not buying that Steelbook...

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I REALLY regret not buying that Steelbook...

Me too. It seems the only benefit of getting this is for the Robin Williams tribute. Unless they update the transfer again

[TheGeneral]

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I REALLY regret not buying that Steelbook...

Same here

As if those didn't cost enough from 3rd parties now, they'll go up even more because of people looking to substitute this horrible cover with that steel

[Saturius]

I'm surprised so many want that steelbook, especially for those who are always complaining about characters being off model in merchandise. Aladdin and Jasmine don't look that great on that cover.

[Flanger-Hanger]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

Me too. It seems the only benefit of getting this is for the Robin Williams tribute. Unless they update the transfer again

None of the bonus features have been confirmed yet. The Robin Willaims tribute was just speculation on another poster's part.

However, like others, I'm expecting around 30 minutes worth of new content, mostly focused on hyping the Broadway show.

As someone who has both the Platinum DVD and UK Blu-ray, I can't really think of any reason to drop $25 on this new release (maybe if there's a box set with the sequels included). I skipped the Diamond edition of 101 Dalmatians for the same reason.

[Imaginarion]

I'm very much hoping for a 2-movie collection release of Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves, but it is possible we won't see them at all. When they released Tarzan and Hercules last summer, they did not release their STV sequels (Tarzan & Jane, Tarzan II: The Legend Begins, and Hercules: Zero to Hero). Granted, those titles aren't a part of the Diamond Edition line, but it's worth noting regardless, especially since Beauty and the Beast's less popular sequels didn't see a BD release, either (Belle's Magical World and Belle's Tales of Friendship).

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by Imaginarion

I'm very much hoping for a 2-movie collection release of Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves, but it is possible we won't see them at all. When they released Tarzan and Hercules last summer, they did not release their STV sequels (Tarzan & Jane, Tarzan II: The Legend Begins, and Hercules: Zero to Hero). Granted, those titles aren't a part of the Diamond Edition line, but it's worth noting regardless, especially since Beauty and the Beast's less popular sequels didn't see a BD release, either (Belle's Magical World and Belle's Tales of Friendship).

I wouldn't be surprised if Disney packaged Belle's Magical World and Belle's Tales of Friendship as a Blu-ray double feature to capitalize on the live-action remake next year.

[Lnds500]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

I meant I can't BUY vaulted titles, not I can't watch ones I already bought/redeemed. I know I can still watch ones I already redeemed

The example I've been using for some time now is Snow White. I can't buy that on DMA because it's vaulted.



What I was saying was it makes no sense that Disney won't let you buy digital movies that are vaulted. Since it costs them nothing to allow you to buy them.

Originally Posted by fitprod

Yes is does, they have to pay whoever is maintaining their digital library storage...

fitprod

The Vault was never there because Disney couldn't handle distribution costs (physical or digital). It's pure marketing.

Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

I REALLY regret not buying that Steelbook...

Originally Posted by Falaskan

Me too. It seems the only benefit of getting this is for the Robin Williams tribute. Unless they update the transfer again

Originally Posted by TheGeneral

Same here

As if those didn't cost enough from 3rd parties now, they'll go up even more because of people looking to substitute this horrible cover with that steel

I have some left over that I am willing to get rid of for the price I paid for them (17,99 pounds) + shipping. If anyone is interested just PM me..

[disneywildcat]

Originally Posted by Frightener22

I wouldn't be surprised if Disney packaged Belle's Magical World and Belle's Tales of Friendship as a Blu-ray double feature to capitalize on the live-action remake next year.

Beauty and the Beast is scheduled for release in March 2017. Any rerelease of the animated classic would probably not happen till then.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2771200/?ref_=nv_sr_1

[Frightener22]

Originally Posted by disneywildcat

Beauty and the Beast is scheduled for release in March 2017. Any rerelease of the animated classic would probably not happen till then.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2771200/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Oh that's right, 2017! Like I said, I suppose the chance of those sequels getting a Blu-ray upgrade would most likely be around that time to raise awareness for the new film. Let's hope so at least!

[movielover1069]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

Me too. It seems the only benefit of getting this is for the Robin Williams tribute. Unless they update the transfer again

No, it's not the only benefit! The main benefit for me and countless others is getting the Digital HD copy to add to my VuDu/DMA/iTunes libraries.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by movielover1069

No, it's not the only benefit! The main benefit for me and countless others is getting the Digital HD copy to add to my VuDu/DMA/iTunes libraries.

Pass for me. I'll deathly take advantage of the DMA rewards tho!

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by movielover1069

No, it's not the only benefit! The main benefit for me and countless others is getting the Digital HD copy to add to my VuDu/DMA/iTunes libraries.

I agree. I could import from another country, but I won't get the Magic Code points, and I won't get a DMA digital copy.

With enough points, you can get cool stuff.

[fitprod]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

Disney is paying them regardless. It's not like they remove the files, they just flip a switch to make them disabled. It costs them nothing extra to keep the files alive forever.

They're paying Deluxe and Technicolor to maintain their servers... Used to be Sony, who was host for their BD live vaults including Lion King stuff.

Guess what, they killed that contract and that supplement is gone.

It's the same thing...

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[Fabiosugitani]

I hate digital media. You never know when they're going to pull it out. 5 years from now you decide to watch, guess what, it's gone.