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"Peter Pan" Getting Platinum Treatment

If last week's sales of "The Little Mermaid: Platinum Edition" are any indication (over 4 million units!), then Disney's recent announcement of releasing "Peter Pan" in a 2-disc Platinum Edition could certainly be the "well duh!" move of the year. Apparently the Mousketeers are in competition with Peter Jackson to make the most editions of one movie available.

Peter Pan Limited EditionLet's recount the "Peter Pan" DVDs shall we?

"Peter Pan: Limited Issue"

This version was released on November 23rd, 1999, and was only available for 60 days after the street date before being placed on moratorium on January 19, 2000. This edition lacked any special features.

"Peter Pan: Special Edition"

This version was released on February 12th, 2002, and then discontinued on January 31st, 2003, as a member of Disney's vault collection. The film was digitally remastered and restored, and contained the following special features:
  • Commentary by Walt Disney and veteran Disney animators Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston and Mark Davis
  • The Making of Peter PanPeter Pan Special Edition
  • Featurette The Peter Pan Story
  • Peter Pan Still Gallery
  • "Following the Leader" Sing-Along Song
  • "Peter's Playful Prank" - DVD Storybook
  • Pirate Treasure Hunt - Game
 Skip ahead to March 2007:

"Peter Pan: Platinum Edition"

Disney announced that the forthcoming "Platinum Edition" will have the following features:
  • Extensive digital restoration and features a new 5.1 home theater mix
  • Two-disc edition includes a never-before-seen alternate opening set in Neverland rather than the Darling family's home
  • Three new multi-level games
  • A deleted song
  • An interview with Walt Disney on why he made Peter Pan
  • Making-of documentary
  • Storybook
  • A preview of the new Tinker Bell movie
So, if you haven't had enough of the flying boy in green, you better get your pre-ordering fingers ready, for we're sure these things will be selling like hot-cakes come next March.

Source: Home Media Retailing
Posted by on October 11, 2006 4:00 PM
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