Walt Disney's Cinderella DVD to arrive on October 4 from Buena Vista Home Entertainment
The glass slipper finally fits on October 4, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (BVHE) proudly debuts the long-awaited two-disc Platinum Edition of Walt Disney's original beloved classic, CINDERELLA . On DVD for the first time ever, the highly anticipated release has been digitally restored and loaded with bonus materials that allow viewers to extend their movie experience and transport themselves into the magical world of Cinderella, and to gain fascinating insight into the animated classic with never-before-scene bonus features and footage.
The clock strikes midnight as one of Disney's most popular fairytales makes her long-awaited DVD debut after having been unavailable in any form for almost 10 years -- as the sixth release in Disney's celebrated "Platinum Edition" line. The CINDERELLA DVD plays off the theme of transformation found in the movie -- having undergone a painstaking restoration with the use of state of the art digital technology. DVD bonus features also play off this unique theme, demonstrating the fairytale's integral part in the lexicon of pop culture with exciting bonus items such as the all new featurette ESPN Classics' "Cinderella Stories" which showcases many of the most unbelievable "Cinderella" moments in sports history. An all-new DVD-ROM feature, "The Royal Life," allows participants to scan their picture and become part of a fairytale world that they can create (read on for more complete bonus material details). Also returning on VHS, both the DVD and VHS editions will carry a suggested retail price of $29.99 (SRP). As well, a special DVD Collector's Gift Set will accompany the release, priced at $49.99 (SRP).
A major initiative across The Walt Disney Company, CINDERELLA activity will span beyond home entertainment to bring the magic of Cinderella to life. This includes an unparalleled Disney Consumer Products (DCP) partnership which will see the release of dozens of new products in all major retail categories, including toys, apparel, electronics, fast moving consumer goods, stationery, home furnishings and much more (from third quarter 2005, into the holidays and well into 2006).
Nearly 10 years in the Disney vault, and not released theatrically since 1987, the twelfth feature film to come from The Walt Disney Company, CINDERELLA was produced by Walt Disney himself, and is one of only three films to have utilized the skills of every member of the formidable group of key animators that have been affectionately dubbed his "nine old men" (others are Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan ). Originally released in 1950, the film features the voice talents of Ilene Woods (Cinderella) and Eleanor Audley (the wicked Stepmother), while future talk show host Mike Douglas supplies the singing voice of Prince Charming.
Nominated for three Academy Awards®, the film enjoyed theatrical releases in 1950, 1957, 1965, 1973, 1981 and 1987, drawing more than 75 million moviegoers and grossing more than $350 million (combined box office, adjusted to current dollars). Since going back into the Disney vault after its VHS release in 1995, CINDERELLA has become the most requested Disney title for release, even above such classics as "The Lion King," "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Beauty and the Beast."
Cinderella Synopsis
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.
