The Little Mermaid 4K UHD (1989) (30th Anniversary Edition)

[starkrogersthor91]

Originally Posted by bookcase

I'm excited about this 4K. Now I just need Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast on 4K and I'll be content. Those, along with Lion King, are the only classically animated movies I'll upgrade.

I'll take those ones plus a handful of Walt's early, groundbreaking animations.

Snow White, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Fantasia, Cinderella are the ones I'd most like.

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Disney + 2019 = ...

Yup, Disney+ is definitely gonna be worked into my budget once it comes around. I even wonder if it’ll negate my DisneyMovieClub membership. I definitely will have a hard time not watching BATB in 3D tho. That was a perfect conversion.

[Poya]

We’re gonna wait another 2 years for BATB, aren’t we?

[jeremyparker84]

Originally Posted by jeremyparker84

Movie site has been updated:

https://movies.disney.com/the-little-mermaid

Digital: 2/12/19 Blu & 4K: 2/26/19

Bonus listed:
-Over an hour of bonus features, plus experience the Sing-Along
-Digital Exclusive: Part of Your World: A 30 Year Retrospective
-Alan Menken and the Leading Ladies
-What I Want From You Is...Your Voice: Inside Look at Recording Sessions
-Stories from Walt’s Office: Gadgets and Gizmos

The 'Walt's Office' feature didn't carry over when I initially posted. Fixed.

[ZHobbs]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-lit...?skuId=6316075

Steelbook Up at Best Buy

[Colson]

Originally Posted by ZHobbs

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-lit...?skuId=6316075

Steelbook Up at Best Buy

I'm not in love with that artwork but I have a feeling it might look better in person or at a higher resolution, especially if it's matte rather than glossy.

[imsounoriginal]

One of the best Steelbooks I've seen in a long time. I admit there's something a bit off about the front artwork, either it's too compressed or they've gone with some watercolor-type look. Either way, it still looks fine and the back/inside arts more than make up for any slight deficiencies on the front. Looks incredible overall.

[CampbellzSoup]

Is the digital copy different than the standard one???? For the lion king 4K was it different at all?

[kevin87]

Originally Posted by davlee1991

That “thumbnail” was a “fanmade” mock-up using the Blu-ray art. Happens all the time with these releases.

The Nutcracker release dumped the red banner too, looks like Disney is de-cluttering their covers..

Originally Posted by Viking61

The thumbnail with the bottom red band is still on videoeta.com. I don't think they use fanmade covers on that site. Anyway, we will soon find out what the actual cover will look like. I guess most important is what is inside.

Actually the official artwork that Disney released along with the press release has the UCE banner at the bottom.

I don't mind the UCE or the format banners on the 4K releases, the MA on both releases and the format banner on the normal BD is what's horrible.

[JG-havkroll]

Originally Posted by Viking61

Ordinary release available for pre-order at Target. Strange that the cover shown here does not have the bottom red band with "Ultimate Collector's Edition" that the thumbnail on videoeta.com has. It also has a G-rating on the cover.

https://www.target.com/p/the-little-...k/-/A-54284512

G rating is just for promotional purposes. It looks like it WILL have the red band “Ultimate Collector’s Edition”...or at least that’s the version displayed on the Disney website.

[jeremyparker84]

TRAILER

[Show spoiler]

https://youtu.be/jWhVMlCLqz4

PRESS RELEASE

[Show spoiler]“The Little Mermaid” Dives Into the Walt Disney Signature Collection

Digitally in HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 12

and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26

For the first time ever in sparkling 4K Ultra HD and featuring a fin-tastic sing-along mode along with over 45 minutes of exciting new bonus features for new and old fans alike to enjoy

BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2019) — In honor of its 30th anniversary, two-time Academy Award®-winner (Best Original Score and Best Original Song “Under the Sea,” 1989) “The Little Mermaid,” dives into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection with all-new bonus features and a sing-along mode. The magical, musical tale of mermaid princess Ariel — along with loveable sidekicks Sebastian and Flounder, and the love-to-hate sea witch Ursula — is shore to make a splash with all generations when it comes home for the first time Digitally in HD, 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 12, and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26.

The Signature Edition of “The Little Mermaid” showcases its award-winning musical score and iconic songs such as “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World” with a sing-along mode allowing you to accompany this beloved cast of characters on their journey. Never-before-seen bonus features bring legendary composer Alan Menken and some of Disney’s most recognizable leading ladies together around a piano to reminisce, sing and celebrate “The Little Mermaid.” The latest installment of “Stories from Walt’s Office” compares Walt and Ariel’s love of collecting treasures. Viewers will also receive an inside look at the “The Little Mermaid” cast in their original recording sessions, explore hidden treasures and fun facts from the film, and enjoy a special performance of “Part of Your World” by a cappella singing sensation DCapella. Plus, fans will have access to hours of additional classic bonus features!

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about a beautiful mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human, “The Little Mermaid” was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements (“Aladdin”). It features the voice talents of Jodi Benson (“Toy Story 2,” “Toy Story 3”) as Ariel, Pat Carroll (“Laverne & Shirley”) as Ursula, Samuel E. Wright (Broadway’s “The Lion King”) as Sebastian, Christopher Daniel Barnes (“The Brady Bunch Movie”) as Eric, Kenneth Mars (“Young Frankenstein”) as Triton, Buddy Hackett (“The Music Man”) as Scuttle, Jason Marin (“Back to the Future”) as Flounder and René Auberjonois (“The Patriot”) as Chef Louis. The film was originally released in theaters on Nov. 15, 1989 and is the 28th film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the first in what many described as a new Disney animation renaissance.

“The Little Mermaid” is the seventh title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. The film takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King” and “Lady and the Tramp.”

All-New Bonus Features*:

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL

Sing-Along Mode – Sing along to the movie in this sing-along version of the film.

Alan Menken & the Leading Ladies Song – From the voice of a mermaid to the tunes of a muse, the music of Alan Menken has scored the soundtrack for some of Disney’s most iconic leading ladies. Join Alan, Jodi Benson (Ariel), Paige O’Hara (Belle), Judy Kuhn (Pocahontas Singing Voice), Lillias White (Calliope) and Donna Murphy (Mother Gothel)as we celebrate the music of their films in honor of the one that started it all … “The Little Mermaid.” In this discussion, the ladies will share their memories of musically creating their characters with Alan, discuss what it means to be part of the Disney Princess/leading lady legacy and create new memories as they sing with Alan around a baby grand piano.

“What I Want From You…Is YOUR VOICE” – Enter the recording studio and get an inside look at the cast of “The Little Mermaid” in their original recording sessions.

Stories From Walt’s Office – Gadgets & Gizmos – Like Ariel, Walt Disney was a collector of many different things from miniatures to early mechanical characters that inspired the invention of audio-animatronics. We take a look at some the collections that Walt kept in his office in the third episode of this series.

#TreasuresUntold – Join Ruby Rose Turner and Olivia Sanabia from the Disney Channel Original Series “Coop and Cami Ask the World” as they take a deep dive to explore some hidden treasures and fun facts about Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

DCapella “Part of Your World” Music Video

Classic Bonus Features – revisit four exciting bonus features from previous releases including:

Deleted Character: Harold The Merman

Under The Scene: The Art Of Live Action Reference

Howard’s Lecture

Audio Commentary With Ron Clements, John Musker and Alan Menken

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVES

“Part of Your World” – A 30-Year Retrospective – Songwriter Alan Menken and Jodi Benson, the acting and singing voice of Ariel, sing the epitome of Disney “I Want” songs “Part of Your World” and discuss its impact since it was first heard 30 years ago.

Classic Bonus Features – Over 3 additional hours of previously released classic bonus features including Deleted Scenes, Easter Eggs, Music Videos and more!
*Bonus features may vary by retailer

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:

Product SKUs: Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K UHD+Blu-ray+Digital Code); Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Code), Digital UHD/HD/SD, DVD and On-Demand

Feature Run Time: Approximately 83 minutes

Rating: G in U.S. and Canada

Aspect Ratio: 16×9 1.78

Audio: 4K UHD BD: English Dolby Atmos, Latin Spanish, & French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby

Digital

Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Latin Spanish and French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital

DVD: English, Latin Spanish, and French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital

4K UHD Digital: English Dolby Atmos (some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital

HD Digital: English 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus (some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital



Languages/Subtitles: 4K UHD BD Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish & French

BD Subtitles: English SDH & ESL, Spanish & French

DVD Subtitles: English SDH & ESL, Spanish & French

Digital Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, Latin Spanish

Digital & DVD Captions: English



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[r.valle]

Originally Posted by CampbellzSoup

Is the digital copy different than the standard one???? For the lion king 4K was it different at all?

The digital code from my Lion King 4K physical copy redeemed in 4K (VUDU user). My past digital code from the regular Signature Collection blu redeemed just in HD. That's it, as far as I know. Same Extras, all in HD.

[doctor_who]

that is a seriously cool steelbook

[Viking61]

Originally Posted by kevin87

Actually the official artwork that Disney released along with the press release has the UCE banner at the bottom.

I don't mind the UCE or the format banners on the 4K releases, the MA on both releases and the format banner on the normal BD is what's horrible.

Originally Posted by JG-havkroll

G rating is just for promotional purposes. It looks like it WILL have the red band “Ultimate Collector’s Edition”...or at least that’s the version displayed on the Disney website.

Yup.

[MD-Blu]

I'll be getting this on the same day along w/ Wreck it Ralph: RBTI.

[cynatnite]

The collector in me wants this badly, but I don't know if this will get watched often enough to make it worth my while. I haven't watched the BD on the shelf in some time now.

[jeremyparker84]

The movie site was just updated with the steelbook listing, with the description:

Best Buy Exclusive: Collectible Steelbook with art by Paige O’Hara (voice of Belle from Beauty and the Beast)

[Monkeker]

Is the Target exclusive an actual digibook this time or is it just a digipack with an included book?

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Pyoko

Will UHD be when Disney finally gives us these classics the way they actually looked, complete with organic warmth and depth and texture, or will they continue to serve us sterile, flattened, digitally scrubbed and recomposited recreations?





Probably the latter, but until release day one can always dream.

To be fair The Little Mermaid in particular didn't have all that much tampering compared to their "restorations" of earlier films, though still had a decent amount of smearing as I recall.

Absolutefuppingly never

[that1guystudios]

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

Absolutefuppingly never

It's too early to say, but typically Little Mermaid has had the least "revisionistic" restoration as it was the last animated film finished completely on film before CAPS and the color alterations haven't been as drastic as what is seen in the early films. There is still some grain seen in the previously restored HD versions as well.