Mary Poppins (1964) (50th Anniversary Edition)

[MifuneFan]

I'm sure they'll give it some sort of super shiny foil treatment that will look cool in person.

[GxyExpress999]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm sure they'll give it some sort of super shiny foil treatment that will look cool in person.

And embossment.

[The Great Owl]

Looks like I'll be grabbing my second Disney Blu-ray (John Carter was the first.) in December.

I was just watching Julie Andrews in Alfred Hitchcock's Torn Curtain last night, and was thinking of how nice it would be to have Mary Poppins in high definition.

[PowellPressburger]

I am LOVING! LOVING! How retro this cover art is! I am sure it will be silver embossed. I can't wait.

[sxerunner]

December? Even better! This film's soundtrack has major potential in HD.

[majorkonig41]

Day 1 purchase. An absolute no brainer.

[zafisher94]

Awesome news, although I don't care for the cover at all. However, as long as the PQ, AQ, and supplements are satisfactory, I'll be happy.

[Majin Blu]

I'm glad it's happening sooner than later. I can finally trade in the DVD (as soon as I watch it one more time. That'll cover the possible fix to watch it until December).

[OneWayFilms]

This thread came a tad too late, there's another thread with over 30 posts about this announcement.

[Sinbad75]

This is good news, and I am grateful, but I must admit my enthusiasm has waned over the far too many years that Disney has ignored fans' desires regarding this and most (read ALL!) of its live action classics. Many may recall from years back news of Twenty Thousand's new 4K scan and restoration, inserts in other Blu-ray releases with tantalizing pictures of Blu-ray covers for "Pollyanna" and others, and yet not a thing came of them. Sigh. I am trying, but Disney has just plain worn me out.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Sinbad75

This is good news, and I am grateful, but I must admit my enthusiasm has waned over the far too many years that Disney has ignored fans' desires regarding this and most (read ALL!) of its live action classics. Many may recall from years back news of Twenty Thousand's new 4K scan and restoration, inserts in other Blu-ray releases with tantalizing pictures of Blu-ray covers for "Pollyanna" and others, and yet not a thing came of them. Sigh. I am trying, but Disney has just plain worn me out.

I agree with your points, but Disney has for some reason, been trying to restore this film 'right' (the DVD's PQ has a lot to be desired) - the restoration for Mary Poppins has been exhaustive (time and cost) and I gather since it's taken this much time the bluray will absolutely shine. now why Disney is dragging its feet on it's other 'live' action films is another story...

[Sinbad75]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

I agree with your points, but Disney has for some reason, been trying to restore this film 'right' (the DVD's PQ has a lot to be desired) - the restoration for Mary Poppins has been exhaustive (time and cost) and I gather since it's taken this much time the bluray will absolutely shine. now why Disney is dragging its feet on it's other 'live' action films is another story...

Agreed, and concur that "Poppins" will be gorgeous on Blu-ray because Disney does eventually get around to proper restoration and pristine pressings (for the most part). Glad to see others supporting my weariness over the "why so long" issue.

[whiteberry]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

That artwork makes it look like it's for a Lady Gaga (insert any pop star here) concert or something. The hell were they thinking there

I agree but I think it would make an awesome steelbook

[PuppyJonathan]

Definite buy but yucky cover! Regardless if it resembles the original poster it barley represents the movie! I like the classy 2004 dvd cover. Hopefully all the extras get carried over

[Mason_Ireton]

I somewhat like the cover, though I'd change the Broadway Light lettering and go with the traditional lettering. Oh well.


But fricken glad this will finally arrive on blu, curious bout the Becoming Mr. Sherman bonus, hopefully we'll get more bonuses besides the karaoke and Becoming Mr. Sherman, I'd like to see a documentary on PL Travers/Mary Poppins series.


Who wouldn't be surprised if Disney tossed in a sneek peak of Savin Mr Banks with the Digital copy?


To recap the bonus feats


40th Anniversary Edition:


Cast/Crew Commentary (Julie Andrews, Sherman Bros, Dick Van Dyke and Karen Dotrice)

Cat Who Looked At The King

Pop Up Fun Facts

Musical Reunion With Julie, Dick and Richard Sherman

Deleted Song: Chimpanzoo

Making Of Mary Poppins ( I expect this might be replaced with a newer documentary)

The Gala World Premire

Dick Van Dyke's Make Up Test (as the Elderly Banker)


Art Gallery/Publicity Gallery




45th Anniversary Edition:


"Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage" (Deals with the Broadway production)

"Step In Time" (from the Broadway production)

"Bob Crowley's Design Gallery" (Concept, Set, Costume designs)

[PuppyJonathan]

Originally Posted by Mason_Ireton

I somewhat like the cover, though I'd change the Broadway Light lettering and go with the traditional lettering. Oh well.


But fricken glad this will finally arrive on blu, curious bout the Becoming Mr. Sherman bonus, hopefully we'll get more bonuses besides the karaoke and Becoming Mr. Sherman, I'd like to see a documentary on PL Travers/Mary Poppins series.


Who wouldn't be surprised if Disney tossed in a sneek peak of Savin Mr Banks with the Digital copy?


To recap the bonus feats


40th Anniversary Edition:


Cast/Crew Commentary (Julie Andrews, Sherman Bros, Dick Van Dyke and Karen Dotrice)

Cat Who Looked At The King

Pop Up Fun Facts

Musical Reunion With Julie, Dick and Richard Sherman

Deleted Song: Chimpanzoo

Making Of Mary Poppins ( I expect this might be replaced with a newer documentary)

The Gala World Premire

Dick Van Dyke's Make Up Test (as the Elderly Banker)


Art Gallery/Publicity Gallery




45th Anniversary Edition:


"Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage" (Deals with the Broadway production)

"Step In Time" (from the Broadway production)

"Bob Crowley's Design Gallery" (Concept, Set, Costume designs)

I'm sorry I couldn't help but think that felt empty. Excluded was the Musical Journey with Richard Sherman, Song Selection, Trailer Gallery, and the Movie Magic featurette. Assuming that the Gala you mentioned was the 17-minute red carpet featurette what I just added to yours is a complete list to bring over. Dropped from the 2004 dvd was a featurette on the post premiere party, two deconstructions of scenes (Jolly Holiday and Steps in Time) and a game. Sorry my inner completist wanted to finish that

[Nailwraps]

Plus, the Gold Collection featured an exclusive featurette and a different (reconstructed trailer). Here is where you can find all the extras info:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=398

No doubt though Disney will port them over.

[Mason_Ireton]

Originally Posted by PuppyJonathan

I'm sorry I couldn't help but think that felt empty. Excluded was the Musical Journey with Richard Sherman, Song Selection, Trailer Gallery, and the Movie Magic featurette. Assuming that the Gala you mentioned was the 17-minute red carpet featurette what I just added to yours is a complete list to bring over. Dropped from the 2004 dvd was a featurette on the post premiere party, two deconstructions of scenes (Jolly Holiday and Steps in Time) and a game. Sorry my inner completist wanted to finish that

It's all good, but I thought the musical journey bonus was pretty much Richard musicaly goin thru the set's bonus feats (for some reason)


yes I was thinkin of the 17 min featurette, totally forgot bout the deconstructions of Jolly Holliday and Step In Time

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Nailwraps

Plus, the Gold Collection featured an exclusive featurette and a different (reconstructed trailer). Here is where you can find all the extras info:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=398

No doubt though Disney will port them over.

ya think? Disney Home Video is notorious for not porting over all DVD extras to it's bluray editions, I think the only blu that got all the supplements was Tron

I'm really curious in knowing what the audio will be, if Disney will remix it to 7.1

[EricJ]

Originally Posted by PuppyJonathan

Definite buy but yucky cover! Regardless if it resembles the original poster it barley represents the movie! I like the classy 2004 dvd cover. Hopefully all the extras get carried over

But I'll hop to it anyway!
(In our generation, for twenty years, that was the "official" logo of the movie since it opened. I've never known anything but, and it's nice to let us know we're getting the "original".)
I suspect we're not getting the Broadway segments, as that was pretty much just the entire impetus for the 45th Anniversary version, but most of the 40th segments should be ported over.

Thing is, I remember seeing this movie in theaters back during the 7-year reissues, when you could literally sit with an entire HS/adult audience who had zero memories of the movie and could watch it clean. (Especially since this was the late-70's/early-80's days, when "Mary Poppins" was synonymous with wretched treacly Ron Miller G-rated Disney mush, and all we remembered was Julie "4 solid freakin' years of Sound of Music" Andrews running around children's nurseries twittering about spoonfuls of sugar with a bird on her hand.)
We ended up with an audience that was knocked for a loop in EVERY SINGLE SCENE of the movie, literally until the last end credit--This was the proverbial Never a Dull Moment movie, and there were 140 minutes of it. Ever since Blu-ray talk started, I've been waiting for some kid to say "Is it like really good? I've never seen it, is it going to be too cutesy, 'n stuff?", just so the rest of us could rhapsodize about it at length, but....is there no one out there? Are the days of blissful ignorance gone? Have we all grown up knowing how great this movie is?