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

[PrueFever]

Hopefully we'll get a new menu screen this time. NOT hating on the menus on the Platinum Edition and the Diamond Edition, it is beautiful. But I wish we get something different this time around.

[cappyj]

Originally Posted by maniac89

When will BATB and Aladdin be available on 4K?

I'd venture a guess that Aladdin 4K will come out May 2019 to coincide with the live action theatrical release.

Originally Posted by Donl1282

It’s strange how they never included digital copies for the sequels such as Aladdin and the Little Mermaid 2 and 3 when they were released on blu-ray. I hope they will be included if they ever get released on 4K UHD format.

DMC is releasing an exclusive BD with LM 2 and 3 and digital copy.

You can also order the 4K LM + BD LM2&3 for $39.99 - which seems like a great deal if you want Day 1 (if 4K LM drops to where 4K LK is now, then not as amazing of a deal if you are willing to wait).

[Falaskan]

I'm really surprised these 4K released don't have more of a release schedule. I almost feel like Disney doesn't have faith they'll sell well.

[gwfb5]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

It’s strange how they never included digital copies for the sequels such as Aladdin and the Little Mermaid 2 and 3 when they were released on blu-ray. I hope they will be included if they ever get released on 4K UHD format.

Do you mean like this?

< BD + DVD + Digital HD < (New) BD + DVD + Digital HD

[OWENA]

Originally Posted by Viking61

I'm getting the Target exclusive!

[grodd]

I like some of these new artwork covers. I worked on some of the older artwork around the Diamond series creating various pieces for the web and streaming.

I especially remember Little Mermaid 1 because some of the files got really big, well over a gig and a half.

I think some of these newer ones are really superior.

[starkrogersthor91]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I'm really surprised these 4K released don't have more of a release schedule. I almost feel like Disney doesn't have faith they'll sell well.

To be fair, I wouldn’t say the Signature line has really had one to begin with. I mean you can usually pick the quarter you’ll get one, but the months always seem to change.

[leniphotography]

Originally Posted by maniac89

When will BATB and Aladdin be available on 4K?

Aladdin will most likely be resealed in 4K when the live-action Aladdin is released. As for BATB, who knows?

[Donl1282]

Originally Posted by gwfb5

Do you mean like this?

< BD + DVD + Digital HD < (New) BD + DVD + Digital HD

My bad, I have both releases although for Little Mermaid 2 and 3 it’s a different release, not the same cover art. I’ll check for the digital copy for my Aladdin 2 and 3 copy which is the same one in your photo. I bought Aladdin 2 and 3 release from ebay and it must have been missing the digital copy which may be why I thought it doesn’t have one.

[gkolb]

Originally Posted by OWENA

I'm getting the Target exclusive!

Yes, that’s a great cover of the main characters. Wish it was on the steelbook as well. I just don’t like digi’s. (too many damaged hubs in them)

[tcripe]

Looks like the Best Buy steelbook is already sold out.....

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

I'm really surprised these 4K released don't have more of a release schedule. I almost feel like Disney doesn't have faith they'll sell well.

Everybody already has the films, some us have them going back to VHS and Laserdisc days. Because the bonus features, by and large, are recycled or flat-out fluff garbage, and the masters are identical to the previous Blu releases, Disney's given me no real compelling reason to re-buy them. 3D Mermaid, sure. Snapped it up Day 1. I'm interested in Mermaid giving us some new content, and I'm curious if it's going to be a true 4K release because of the expensive $20 million they spent on it to create the 3D release, but not really in a big hurry to buy it as I'd probably only watch it once or twice. I've had that film in some fashion since 1988.

[Hardback247]

Originally Posted by Ernest Rister

I've had that film in some fashion since 1988.

The Little Mermaid came out in 1989.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Hardback247

The Little Mermaid came out in 1989.

Trailer was on the Bambi 1989 VHS. Well-spotted.

[Torgon]

Originally Posted by tcripe

Looks like the Best Buy steelbook is already sold out.....

No, it's not. Maybe at your store as it is not available for shipping. I just got the last one at my local BB for pickup on release day. Looks to be limited stock per store.

[Kanica88]

This makes me wonder if the a Target exclusive will sell out soon.
When can we pre order and do the pickup option instead of shipping?

[jrcorwin3]

I’d be willing to make “steelbook” cases with aluminum foil for $30/ea. Anyone interested?

[Donl1282]

I hope the two sequels will eventually get a release on 4H UHD.

[Agent Kay]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I hope the two sequels will eventually get a release on 4H UHD.

I would not hold your breath

[starkrogersthor91]

Originally Posted by Donl1282

I hope the two sequels will eventually get a release on 4H UHD.

Very doubtful. These low-budget, rush-job animations look about as good as they ever will, and I can't imagine anyone needing them on 4K.

My prediction when it comes to Disney and 4K catalog is that we'll probably get most, if not all, of the 'premium' (Signature) line, new release 3D animations and not much else. I know I'm certainly not picking the entire catalog up yet again on another format. The 'premium' titles, as far as I'm aware anyway, were the only ones given the proper 4K rescans / remasters.