
While many would love to see even a limited theatrical release of the restored version, for the time being this outstanding video release will do nicely-at least when viewed on the biggest screen possible. That isn't a heretical suggestion today's best video technology can get far more out of a film than the audio and projection systems available in 1942. And a good DVD might even look and sound better than the original.
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Something had to be done to return the movie to its original glory before a first-class DVD presentation would be possible. Earlier (non-DVD) video releases of the film suffered from age- and wear-related flaws. Most films of that era have deteriorated badly. Despite the fact that Bambi was reportedly Walt's favorite animated feature, it didn't break even until its re-release in the 1950s. The United States had just entered World War II, and most overseas markets were closed to Disney and other Hollywood studios. The product of an earlier time, when animated features were unabashedly sentimental, it is perhaps the most gentle, innocent, and sentimental of the lot.īut the times were neither gentle nor sentimental when the film was first released. Perhaps no Disney classic animation feature has been more highly awaited on DVD than Bambi. 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix (English Dolby Digital 5.1), Dolby Digital 2.0 original mono theatrical mix, Dolby Digital 5.1 (French, Spanish). The timeless tale features an adorable young deer named Bambi who explores the wonders and challenges of the woods with his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl – and ultimately fulfills his destiny as prince of the forest.Directed by David Hand.

3 spot on the American Film Institute’s “10 Top 10,” honoring the 10 greatest animated films of all time. Beloved by generations, Bambi holds the No. RELATED: Snow White Comes to Life in Exclusive Disneygraph Videoīambi was released in 1942 during World War II and took over five years to make due to its exquisite hand-drawn artwork and attention to detail. Bambi will take its place in the collection alongside three other great achievements in storytelling, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Beauty and the Beast and Pinocchio. Additionally, the Digital HD release includes an exclusive, heartfelt feature on the incredible artist, Tyrus Wong, who inspired the film’s soft watercolor backgrounds and beautiful palette. Check those out in the gallery below!īambi, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, joins the Signature Collection with a variety of new bonus material, including recordings of Walt Disney discussing the challenges and triumphs during the production of Bambi, deleted scenes and characters, stories and effects that Bambi had on the Studio, other films and artists, and much, much more.
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We’ve also included a few more pieces from the archive to show off some of the early development of the animals from Bambi as well. Paul Felix pulled a lot of inspiration for the Disneygraph from the style of Tyrus Wong. To go along with the Disneygraph, the Disney Animation Research Library archives pulled out some very old concept art from famous Disney artist Tyrus Wong, who was the original artist who created the minimalist background painting style used in Bambi. Check out the exclusive video below!Ĭlick here to pre-order Bambi on Digital HD! To celebrate, they’ve provided with a special video about the new Disneygraph featuring Bambi and Thumper, as designed by Paul Felix, who works at Disney Animation as a visual development artist and production designer. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is bringing the classic Bambi to Walt Disney Signature Collection on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on May 23, and on Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on June 6.

Bambi and Thumper in an exclusive Disneygraph video
