Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID510150.asp" target="_blank">2/28/06 Toon Talk: Lady and the Tramp 50th Anniv</a>
Originally Posted By pecos bill I just finished watching it myself and was enchanted all over again. The restoration was brilliant, and the film glows like a fresh spring flower. Thanks T.K. always a good read.
Originally Posted By HRM Just curious... Lady and the Tramp was released about 5-6 years ago in a single DVD "Limited Issue". Does the 50th Anniversary Edition merit another purchase of the film?
Originally Posted By ToonKirby That "limited issue" was in aspect ratio 2.35:1, while the new disc is in the original aspect ratio of 2.55:1, which gives you the complete Cinemascope picture. The film's visuals and sound have also been restored in the latest releases, and the earlier release had no bonus features compared to a whole 2nd disc worth on the new release. So if those things are important to you, then this would definately be worth a 2nd buy.
Originally Posted By HRM Also. I was reading the DVD mini-mag liner notes last night; noticed that Sleeping Beauty wasn't listed as one of the Platinum Releases over the past few years, although it was released with the same fanfare as Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Aladin, and Cinderella Princess films. Why? I did check the packaging on my Sleeping Beauty 2 Disc DVD, and sure enough - it didn't have the Platinum Edition silver strip...
Originally Posted By ToonKirby The "Platinum Edition" titles were originally/basically the most popular films in the Disney library, and therefore were to be given all the bells & whistles and special handling of a super-deluxe DVD edition. Well, in the meantime, DVD exploded as a medium, so Disney ramped up all the production on their animated titles, resulting in several special editions (like "Sleeping Beauty") that were more or less "Platinum Editions" without actually being called that. And ever since the first ("Snow White"), even the official Platinum Editions are rarely called "Platinum Editions" in advertisements.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I haven't seen this movie in a long time, and it really struck me as to how good it was. They found a way to make them seem like people, but just when you start to feel like they are people, they go off on their barking fits. They also did a really good job of making the owners generic, as they never really showed the faces (Jim Dear's face is seen through the smoke when opening a window). I thought this did a really good job of keeping it generic enough to relate to.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Yes, the Platinum Edition thing has become less special since they have done 2-disc sets of "lesser" films that are just as good. Examples, are Sleeping Beauty, Pocahontas, and Alice in Wonderland.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Not that I'm complaining, I wish all the films would come out in 2-disc special editions!!
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I think I would completely pass out if The Black Cauldron ever got a special edition! That would be wonderful for me, but you know what they say...a snowball's chance in...
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I really enjoyed watching this again!! Its a great dvd! Cant wait for THE LITTLE MERMAID on October 3rd! (my most favorite disney movie of all time!)
Originally Posted By BrnardM I'm really curious about the animation restoration. I'm apprehensive about it as well, after what they did to Beauty and the Beast (shudder). How does it look?
Originally Posted By basil fan This is one of my all-time faves. What a wonderful film!! I didn't buy the DVD last time around (had no DVD player), so I'm not sure if I would re-buy for a 2-disc set. I didn't for Mulan or Lilo & Stitch, but I would for Black Cauldron or GMD. The Not-Your-Average Disney Trivia Quiz <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/disney/dquiz.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ disney/dquiz.html</a>
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Kirby great review as always. And congrats on five years. When I was watching the making of it kind of saddened me when they talked about Joe Grant and Frank Thomas. But it was nice to see Joe Grant's daughter reminisce about her dad. I really liked the home movies that Ted Thomas and his mother were watching(who by the way looks fantastic)
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Man, I pulled out my old "Limited Issue" Lady and the Tramp DVD to compare alongside the platinum edition, and what a difference!! First, the picture is wider, since they were able to restore the part that was cut off to make way for the soundtrack. Second, the colors and clarity are brilliant, even compared to the first DVD. If you already own the "Limited Issue" DVD, please, upgrade to the new version, it's a dramatic improvement!
Originally Posted By GoofyJ does anyone know why this platinum edition doesn't have the flip cover like the others? it has the paper slide over cover but doesnt have the velcrowed front panel. Ive always liked it because it made them more unique.
Originally Posted By basil fan There is one line of dialogue in this film I've never understood, so I flipped on the captions to read it. Tramp says: "Don't tell me you still go for that 'ever faithful old dog tray routine'?" "Tray?" What's that supposed to mean? I still don't undrestand it. Scooby-Doo Glitches <a href="http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/glitch/sdglitch.html" target="_blank">http://www.whatsitsgalore.com/ glitch/sdglitch.html</a>
