Lady and the Tramp and Cinderella Blu-ray Diamond Editions Announced

Nov 11, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of Lady and the Tramp and Cinderella to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray Diamond Collection line-up of animated classics. Released from the Disney vault for a limited time only, the lovingly pampered cocker spaniel and the mutt from across the tracks will unveil on February 7, 2012 and Cinderella's clock will strike midnight in Fall 2012.

Disney's Blu-ray Diamond Collection represents The Walt Disney Studios' most prestigious and treasured animated classics. Diamond Edition titles boast the highest level of picture and sound; feature groundbreaking, state-of-the-art immersive bonus content; and include unprecedented levels of interactivity, personalization and customization, made possible because of Blu-ray technology.

To date, the company has released four Diamond Edition titles - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast, Bambi and The Lion King.

Generations of fans have fallen in love with Disney's 15th animated masterpiece -- an irresistible song-filled adventure about Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a roguish mutt from across the tracks.

When Aunt Sarah moves in with her devious felines Si and Am to baby-sit, the very protective Lady soon finds herself being fitted for the unthinkable -- a muzzle! In her bid for freedom, she meets and is charmed by Tramp, dog-about-town. Together with friends Jock, Trusty, and Peg, they share thrilling adventures on an enchanting evening as Lady learns what it means to be footloose and leash-free.

Lady and the Tramp will be available at retails as follows:

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) = $44.99 U.S./$51.99 Canada2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 CanadaHigh Definition Digital = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 CanadaStandard Digital = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Disney's Cinderella has enchanted generations with its unforgettable story, Academy Award-nominated music (1950 for Scoring of a Musical Picture, Song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," and Sound Recording) and endearing characters. With a wave of her wand and some "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo," Cinderella's Fairy Godmother transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach and Cinderella's rags into a gorgeous gown, and then sends her off to the royal ball. But Cinderella's enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. It will take the help of her daring animal friends Jaq and Gus and a perfect fit into a glass slipper to create the ultimate fairy tale ending.

Lady and the Tramp was released June 16th, 1955 and stars Peggy Lee, Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts, Bill Thompson, Bill Baucom, Stan Freberg, Verna Felton, Alan Reed. The film is directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske.

Cinderella was released February 15th, 1950 and stars Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton, Rhoda Williams, James MacDonald, Luis Van Rooten, Don Barclay, Lucille Bliss. The film is directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske.

Sources: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

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How to Train Your Dragon DVD Follow-Up Announced

Sep 7, 2011 by Brian Gallagher

The epic story begun in the Academy Award nominated worldwide box office hit How to Train Your Dragon continues with the groundbreaking new DreamWorks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game, taking flight November 15, 2011. One of the best reviewed films of 2010, How to Train Your Dragon enchanted audiences the world over with its captivating and original story boasting fire-breathing action, heroic deeds and heartfelt laughs. DreamWorks Animation's new signature entertainment experience, DreamWorks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game features two brand new adventures plus a Dragons online video game available for the first time ever. These three exciting experiences come in one highly-affordable package just in time for holiday gift-giving, available in both Blu-ray and DVD.

DreamWorks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game includes the follow-up Gift of the Night Fury, in which the epic story of Hiccup and Toothless picks up where it left off and they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons; the all-new Book of Dragons that reveals seven never-before-seen dragons as Hiccup, Astrid and Gobber share insider training secrets and new dragon mythology; AND a game card that grants exclusive access to the ultimate interactive Dragons challenge: a brand new Dragons Online Video Game in which players use the new training secrets they've learned to earn badges as they fight and train new dragons to become the ultimate dragon trainer.

Available in either a Double DVD and Video Game pack or a Blu-ray Combo and Video Game pack, DreamWorks Dragons will be available with expected pricing as low as $14.99 and $19.99 respectively, making it an ideal and affordable holiday gift for aspiring dragon trainers and all fans of enchanting epic adventure.

The DreamWorks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game Pack includes the following:
DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night FuryGobber's Training SecretsDeleted ScenesSpot the DifferenceLearn How to Draw a Baby GronckleHow to Host a Snoggletog Party (DVD-ROM)PreviewsWorld of DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks: Book of DragonsDragon Lair (DVD-ROM)Your Book of Dragons3-D Land of the Dragons
Dragons Online Video Game - The ultimate interactive Dragons challenge! Once you've learned all the insider training secrets in the Book of Dragons, you're ready to use your exclusive game card to gain access to this all-new, high-quality video game:
Create your own Viking avatarLearn to train DragonsFight epic dragon battles14 battle arenas8 Dragon lairs4 legend gamesChallenge the Dragons you loved in the filmDiscover and battle seven never-before-seen DragonsEarn training and battle badges
The DreamWorks Dragons Blu-ray Combo and Video Game Pack includes the following:
DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night FuryDreamWorks: Book of DragonsGift of the Night Fury: The Animators' Corner (Blu-ray Exclusive)Ultimate Book of Dragons (Blu-ray Eclusive)Gobber's Training SecretsDeleted ScenesSpot the DifferenceLearn How to Draw a Baby GronckleWorld of DreamWorks AnimationPreviewsHatch a Dragon
DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night FuryDreamWorks: Book of DragonsGobber's Training SecretsDeleted ScenesSpot the DifferenceLearn How to Draw a Baby GroncklePreviewsWorld of DreamWorks AnimationDragon Lair (DVD-ROM)How to Host a Snoggletog PartyYour Book of Dragons3-D Land of the Dragons
Dragons Online Video Game - The ultimate interactive Dragons challenge! Once you've learned all the insider training secrets in the Book of Dragons, you're ready to use your exclusive game card to gain access to this all-new, high-quality video game:
Create your own Viking avatarLearn to train DragonsFight epic dragon battles14 battle arenas8 Dragon lairs4 legend gamesChallenge the Dragons you loved in the filmDiscover and battle seven never-before-seen DragonsEarn training and battle badges
The dragons are back in the exciting next chapter to the Academy Award nominated film, How to Train Your Dragon. The epic story of Hiccup and Toothless continues as they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons. Explosive action and fire-breathing excitement collide in this exhilarating story.
So you want to be a dragon trainer do you? Prepare yourself for adventure, excitement and training as Hiccup, Astrid, Toothless and Gobber tell the legend behind the Book of Dragons and reveal insider training secrets about new, never-before-seen dragons.
Test your skills in Dragons Online Video Game where you create your own avatar then go on to battle and train new dragons, win badges and become the ultimate dragon trainer.

How to Train Your Dragon was released March 26th, 2010 and stars Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig. The film is directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders.

Sources: DreamWorks Animation, Paramount Home Entertainment

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