Mokong Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Anyone here kn ow what Disney are playing at with re-releasing some of their classic films on BluRay? I know they just recently re-release Lady & The Tramp on BluRay but they seem to be drip feeding the old films out slowly and I can't seem to find out when certain films will get a re-release (if ever?) There's a ton of films I hadn't bought before on DVD and now with the son growing up and starting to enjoy watching films/cartoons I want to try to get a good Disney Collection going. But of course want to stick to BluRays. But damnit why are there still so many classics not yet on BluRay? The Jungle Book Pinocchio Aladin The Rescuers Snow White Sword and the Stone Black Cauldron (There's prolly more I can't think of right now... was gonna say Pocahontas too but just spotted there's a BluRay release for that in May ) How have none of these not yet been releases on BluRay? Especially the first two I listed which I would have thought would have been top of the list for re-release and I would have expected to be out long ago. Yet I can't find any info on them for a BluRay release. Was in Dublin the other week and went into the Disney Store and there and asked and they seemed to have no clue... though that may or may not be any real indication as to the future release schedual. I also today just ordered a boxset for the Might Ducks films on DVD on the cheap and cause I've been holding out long enough and still no sign of a bluray release for even just the first 2 films (I could live without the 3rd on bluray) and I'm thinking if that makes it to Bluray it could prolly still be a fair few years away if at all. So swallowed my pride and ordered it on DVD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It's always been like that, blame what they call "The Disney Vault". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolness Bears Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 TO GET ALL YOUR MONEY. +to keep the interest going for generations to come. I think this year we will see The Rescuers and Tarzan. I really want Tarzan on Bluray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 They do tend to be announced in advance. This year is Finding Nemo, Cinderella, Pocahontas and Lady and the Tramp from what I can tell. Also new stuff (e.g. Brave will be out at Christmas) and things like Treasure Planet, Atlantis etc that won't be so popular. I just want Lilo and Stitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm surprised they're not saving Finding Nemo for May 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 It's being 3Dised in cinemas later this year so ride that wave. Oooh puns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Again: why not save it until next May? 10 year anniversary and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 They have something else more important next year? Maybe Monsters University. However this project interests me: The Untitled Pixar Movie That Takes You Inside a Girl's Mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokong Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Can't believe I forgot to list Tarzan in my OP I was also not fully aware of this Disney Vault I say we break into it and release everything from its prision Also new stuff (e.g. Brave will be out at Christmas) and things like Treasure Planet, Atlantis etc that won't be so popular. Yeah the new-new stuff is expected of course to get a BluRay release as it's an initial first release. Just why in the hell is The Jungle Book taking so long for a BluRay edition Oddly enough the wife returned from Tesco today with The Rescuers on DVD at the same time I felt and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolness Bears Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Snow White and Pincohhico are on bluray already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Yes, but both are no longer in production, so you're looking at £30-£40 for each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramar Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I was also not fully aware of this Disney Vault It's a bastard and the only reason I bought The Lion King on Blu-Ray even though I don't have a Blu-Ray Player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReZourceman Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I would like to ejaculate in the Disney Vault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokong Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Snow White and Pincohhico are on bluray already. I did not know this? I've never been able to find them so assumed they are still in waiting Yes, but both are no longer in production, so you're looking at £30-£40 for each one. Ah so in the "vault" then are they? I actually usually order online through Play.com and have never seen them there which is why I assumed... just searced on Amazon.co.uk and there they are... and indeed they are extrodinary prices £29 for Snow White and Pinochhico a shocking £48 :wow: And neither included in the 2 for 1 sale on Amazon it seems either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 The ones on Play.com and Amazon.co.uk are through each of their marketplaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Disney are the masters at this. They have been releasing, deleting and re-releasing their back catalogue for years. Personally I can't wait for The Little Mermaid to show up on Blu-ray - if I had to pick a favourite "classic" Disney movie it would probably have to be that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yeah it's to keep the magic alive/interest up. I think it works. But can be annoying I guess, yeah. I experienced this first hand when my favourite Disney film, The Little Mermaid, wasnt available on VHS until 1998 (when it also had a cinema rerelease IIRC), having loved it since I can remember (always having to rent it). My mum told me about Disney's policy back then of releasing things for a little while, then taking them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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