Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment have formally announced the
Diamond Collection, which represents 14 of the most beloved and historic
animated films the studio has ever made. Each title will be thoroughly
restored for the highest level of picture and sound. Additionally, each Blu-
ray will feature ground-breaking special features that promise to push the
limits of Blu-ray.
Bob Chapek, President of Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
commented, "Because today's family rooms are more technologically-
advanced and consumer expectations are higher than ever, we are excited
to announce the launch of the Diamond Collection. We believe that the
collection offers consumers the opportunity to enjoy these timeless classics
like never before, and underlines Disney's commitment to continue to bring
the best quality product and immersive experiences in to the home."
The first title to be released will be the October 6th Blu-ray release of '
Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs', after which two titles will be released each
year from the collection. For 2010, '
Beauty and the Beast' and '
Fantasia and
Fantasia 2000' have been scheduled for Blu-ray release. The
remainder of the titles - '
The Lion King', '
Bambi',
'
Cinderella', '
Lady and the
Tramp', '
The Little Mermaid', '
Peter Pan', '
The Jungle Book', and '101 Dalmatians' - will be released
sometime in 2011-2015, completed by re-releases of '
Sleeping
Beauty' and '
Pinocchio' as part of the Diamond Collection.
Disney promises that each title will be remastered from the original
negative (when available) for a pristine 1080p picture and stunning 7.1
soundtrack. As with all special Disney releases, these titles will only be
available for a limited time.