Bambi Special Edition DVD sells nearly 1 million units on first day
of release
Walt Disney's timeless masterpiece, Bambi, has eclipsed all
same day DVD/VHS competition with first day sales reaching one million
units on DVD and video in North America. After 63 years, Bambi's one
million units sold has proven it is still beating a forest-full of competition.
"Bambi's success is a testament to the enormous success of the
Disney Platinum Series of DVDs. We couldn't be more excited about
the heartfelt response to a classic that will now be enjoyed by many
more generations to come," said Lori MacPherson, Vice President
of Brand Marketing and Product Management for Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
Bambi is one of Walt Disney's greatest triumphs and one of the
all-time most requested Disney classics. It is widely believed that
Bambi has had the greatest impact on viewers of any Disney film. Originally
Theatrically released in 1942, it has been Theatrically re-released
many times since for millions of fans. Frank Thomas and Ollie
Johnston, two of Walt's legendary animators who worked on Bambi,
have ascribed the film's continuing popularity to its dynamic mixture
of fantasy and reality.
Bambi is a film experience so strong that neither heart nor mind can
ever forget it. The young deer Bambi grows to adulthood as he experiences
the wonder and adventure of life in the Forest. Bambi's unforgettable
iconic characters include Thumper the playful rabbit, Flower the lovable
skunk and Owl, the wise friend. Through changing seasons, fans will
be "twitterpated" by the endearing classic tale of Bambi,
the young prince of the forest.
The new 2-disc DVD features state-of-the art remixed sound with the
all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix. The extensively
remixed soundtrack provides dramatic clarity and crisper sound. This
all-new digital restoration, done exclusively for this Special Edition
DVD release, required a team of film, computer and animation experts
to apply the most advanced technology and talent the studio has ever
assembled. These efforts have restored Bambi's extraordinary artwork
to dazzling brilliance. The groundbreaking technology employed includes
detailed frame-by-frame work on over 110,000 frames, requiring more
than 9,600 hours of work! This has resulted in stunning digital images
with a far greater range of both color and density. The quintessential
Walt Disney classic now comes to life as never before.
The Bambi Special Edition Disney DVD features a forest-full
of bonus materials. Included are "Inside Walt's Story Meetings"
- a trip back in time where viewers experience the production of "Bambi"
with Walt Disney himself and his creative team; never-before-seen deleted
sequences created from original storyboards; the all-new "Forest
Adventure Game" with eight games in multiple levels of challenge
with something for all age groups from color recognition to trivia;
special sneak-peek at the all-new movie "Bambi And The Great Prince
of the Forest;" DisneyPedia; Disney Time Capsule 1942: the Year
of Bambi; "Disney's Storytime: Thumper Goes Exploring" an
all-new story based on the classic; "The Making of Bambi;"
original story concepts; music design, production stills; and much more.
Available for a limited time only. 2-disc DVD $29.99 (suggested retail
price); VHS $24.99 (suggested retail price).
About Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista
Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista
Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company
for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension
and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.
