“Zoro: The First and Second Complete Season” on DVD November 3rd
November 2, 2009 by Julie Bonner
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is proud to release Zorro, one of the most popular television shows in history on DVD November 3, 2009. The latest addition to the celebrated Walt Disney Treasures, Zorro, makes its fully restored black & white DVD debut. All 78 episodes of the timeless classic will be included on two new six-disc sets–making up the ninth installment of the popular Walt Disney Treasures, and for the first time, will be housed in collectible black, numbered unique tin cases.
From 1957 to 1959, Disney’s Zorro was one of the most popular series on television starring Guy …read more
The Evolution of Tinker Bell
October 23, 2009 by Julie Bonner
On October 27th, the world’s most beloved fairy flitters into homes with her latest adventure: TINKER BELL and the LOST TREASURE! I’ve seen the movie twice now and I just know Tinker Bell fans are going to love this movie! I also had the chance to talk to Raven Symone (who does the voice of Iridessa) about the next two Tinker Bell films coming out. I’ll post that interview soon. Promise!
Tink has come a long way since her first incarnations by the Disney artists. Check out these preliminary sketches and concept art to see her evolution! From a wide range …read more
“Rapunzel” Concept Drawings
October 15, 2009 by Julie Bonner
Disney is remaking “Rapunzel” and the film is slated for a December 10, 2010 release. John Lasseter showed some clips and sketches from the film at the D23 Expo he also revealed three ways Rapunzel leads the pack when it comes to the Disney princesses we all know and love.
One of the ways this Rapunzel is different is she uses her hair as a weapon. Check out this concept drawing from “Rapunzel” with the prince using her long hair to climb into this dome.
There are some changes to Rapunzel when it comes to the other Disney princesses, but she …read more
Fun Facts About the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White
October 2, 2009 by Julie Bonner
October 6th is right around the corner and that is the Blu-ray release of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”! In celebration of this exciting DVD release, I present you with Fun Facts About the Seven Dwarfs, as well as a quote from Walt Disney:
“The seven dwarfs, we knew, were ‘naturals’ for the medium of our pictures. In them we could instill boundless humor, not only as to their physical appearances, but in their mannerisms, personalities, voices and actions.” – Walt Disney
By late 1933, Walt Disney began to crystallize his idea of making Snow White and the Seven …read more
“Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving” on DVD September 29th
September 28, 2009 by Julie Bonner
On Tuesday, Sept. 29th Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving on DVD. To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the cherished Disney holiday classic, Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents a special edition available on DVD.
The full-length adventure stars Pooh and other beloved characters as they celebrate friendship, family and the true meaning of the holidays. Set in the Hundred Acre Woods, Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving 10th Anniversary Edition follows Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Rabbit on a brave quest to find a favorite season they …read more
“Mickey’s Christmas Carol” on DVD September 29th
September 28, 2009 by Julie Bonner
On Tuesday, Sept. 29th Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release Disney’s Animation Collection Vol.7: Mickey’s Christmas Carol on DVD.The beloved classic short film, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, is now a part of the Disney Animation Collection along with all of your favorite characters, including Donald Duck, Goofy, and Jiminy Cricket!
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Celebrate the holidays with Mickey’s Christmas Carol, a beloved classic short film that is now part of the Disney Animation Collection! Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and many more of your favorite characters join the cast in this delightfully charming adaptation of a classic holiday tale. Ebeneezer Scrooge (Scrooge McDuck) is …read more
“Bedknobs and Broomsticks: The Enchanted Musical Edition” on DVD September 8th!
September 3, 2009 by Julie Bonner
I just love how Disney is taking these old classic films and completely re-mastering and restoring them! Their latest project was “Bedknobs and Broomsticks: The Enchanted Musical Edition”, which will be released on DVD September 8th. This is one of those classic Disney films that is a must watch for every Disney fan!
I sat down and watched this DVD the other night and was thoroughly impressed! The Disney team has done a fabulous job at making the picture brighter and even more enjoyable to watch. It was so much fun to re-visit this story again and watch it with …read more
“Pete’s Dragon: High Flying Edition” on DVD August 18th
August 14, 2009 by Julie Bonner
On August 18th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing “Pete’s Dragon: High Flying Edition” on DVD. This 1977 classic Disney film won two Academy Awards (Best Music, Original Song and Best Music, Original Song Score and Its Adaptation or Best Score) and has one great cast. If you haven’t seen this movie, you must!
The cast includes Sean Marshall (“To Race the Wind”), Helen Reddy (Sgt.Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band), Mickey Rooney (Night at the Museum), Jeff Conaway (Grease), Shelley Winters (The Poseidon Adventure), Jim Dale (“Pushing Daisies”) and Red Buttons (“ER”), with Charlie Callas as the voice of …read more
Escape & Return to Witch Mountain on DVD March 10th
March 9, 2009 by Julie Bonner
“Race to Witch Mountain” is coming to theaters on March 13th. I am so excited for this film and will be seeing it on opening night, so I’ll have a review for you the next day.
Just as this new movie is being released, the original films that launched the Witch Mountain saga, Escape to Witch Mountain and Return to Witch Mountain, are returning to DVD in special new editions from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. You can get your copy on March 10, 2009.
Although these films are older than I am sure most of you are used …read more
“Pinocchio” on DVD and Blu-ray March 10th
March 6, 2009 by Julie Bonner
On March 10th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the Disney classic “Pinocchio” on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s the 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition and is one of those timeless classics that just doesn’t get old.
The movie features the Academy Award winning song “When You Wish upon a Star”. Have you seen the music video with “Camp Rock’s” Meaghan Jette Martin? It’s a fabulous music video!
Join Gepetto’s beloved puppet— with Jiminy Cricket as his guide—on a thrilling quest that tests Pinocchio’s bravery, loyalty and honesty, virtues he must learn to become a real boy.
The special 2-Disc Blu-ray release not …read more


