Walt Disney Home Entertainment has officially announced the Diamond Edition Blu-ray releases of
The Jungle Book and
Sleeping Beauty. Released from the Disney vault for a limited time,
The Jungle Book makes its long-awaited Blu-ray debut on February 11, 2014, while
Sleeping Beauty arrives several months later, at an as yet to be specified date in October. (Note:
Sleeping Beauty was previously released on Blu-ray in 2008, via a highly regarded 50th Anniversary Platinum Edition
BD/DVD combo pack.)
The Jungle Book
Official Synopsis: Based on the Rudyard Kipling's classic novel of the same name,
The Jungle Book follows young Mowgli on a fun-filled journey with unforgettable characters, including Bagheera, the wise panther, the jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.
Released from the Disney vault for the first time in almost seven years, Disney's 19th animated masterpiece and the last animated feature to have Walt Disney's personal touch features the lush, colorful world and jazzy, toe-tapping songs -- including "I Wan'na Be Like You" and Academy Award-nominated classic "The Bare Necessities" -- with the ultimate in high definition picture and sound clarity. The Diamond Edition release also includes new bonus features. Technical specifications have yet to be revealed, but more details are coming soon.
Sleeping Beauty
Official Synopsis:
Sleeping Beauty tells the wondrous tale of a princess cursed by an evil witch, protected by three loving fairies and, ultimately, saved by a true love's kiss. Featuring the voice talents of renowned opera singer Mary Costa (as Sleeping Beauty) and Disney stalwart Eleanor Audley (as the evil fairy, Maleficent), the film's vibrant visuals were created by a team that included Milt Kahl and Ollie Johnston, John Lounsbery, Frank Thomas and Marc Davis (of Disney's legendary Nine Old Men), and an Academy Award-nominated score (for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture) adapted from the music of Peter Tchaikovsky.
The ultimate Disney fairy tale awakens to exquisite new picture and sound on Blu-ray in October 2014. Heralded by audiences and critics alike,
Sleeping Beauty was one of the final fairy tales that Walt Disney himself worked on. Fully restored with revolutionary technology, this animated classic's dazzling colors, spectacular action, and orchestration shines brighter than ever. The Diamond Edition release also includes new bonus features. Tech specs have yet to be detailed.