The Animated Classic Aladdin Joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection on Blu-ray
We started with the new Disney Aladdin movie, as we missed it when it was in theaters, and have been eagerly awaiting its arrival to DVD and Blu-ray. I am so glad the wait is over, as this movie was so good. I had a lot of friends and their kids have mixed reviews on this movie. Some said it was too much singing, while others prefer the classic animated version. I am usually an animated Disney movie lover all the way, but recent Disney live-action releases have changed this, as they are really entertaining and offer the classic tales a new look and feel, which I am loving.
My girls agreed with my that the live-action was really good. They didn't mind all the singing, and liked Will Smith as the genie. Growing up watching Will Smith as the Fresh Prince of Bell Air, it was hard to see him as the genie. But, he pulled it over, and made the movie really entertaining. Once we were done watching the movie, which is approximately 128 minutes in length, we checked out all the bonus content which included deleted scenes, laugh out loud bloopers, behind the scenes look at the the Magic of Aladdin, a deleted song "Desert Moon", and so much more. When we were done, we put on the beloved animated movie to see how it compared to this new live-action masterpiece. It has been awhile since we watched the animated version, and it ended up making for a nice treat.
It was hard for my girls to decide which of the two Aladdin movies they loved better, as they were both so good, and in their eyes "classics." They did say the songs on the animated movie were better in how they were sequenced with the movie scenes. But, other than that, both Aladdin releases were great. As soon as we were done with the animated movie, my girls were both asking when we could watch the again, as they couldn't get enough of Aladdin. We plan to have another movie night tomorrow on our usual night, and will be watching these two Aladdin movies again. I don't know who is more excited for tomorrow to get here to watch the movies, the girls or I. :-)
In the meantime, the girls have been enjoying the fun crafts they did Tuesday night and then made more of yesterday, to give to their friends. If you love adding fun crafts and activities to your family movie night, and plan to watch Aladdin (either the new live animated version or the classic animated version...or both), then you have to check out these super cute and super easy crafts to do with your kids...
In celebration of the release, TinkerLab has created a simple science experiment where you can make your own magic carpet, inspired by the film!
Take a look at the DIY instructions below for the Magnetic Flying Carpet, and please share with your readers so they can try out the experiment with their families too!
You can download a high-res version of the design HERE.
In celebration of the release, As The Bunny Hops has created a jewelry design inspired by Princess Jasmine! Take a look at the DIY instructions below for Rhinestone Cuff Bracelets, and please share with your readers.
You can download a high-res version of the design HERE.
To celebrate the animated classic, Aladdin, which joins the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection on Blu-ray, Art for Kids Hub has created a step-by-step guide on how to draw the lovable characters, Aladdin and his sidekick Abu! Check out the video below.
A downloadable activity sheet showcasing each step is below and you can download a high-res version HERE.
More about the new live-animated Aladdin movie which arrived on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital this past Tuesday, Sept. 10th....
"Disney’s “Aladdin,” the thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic, lands in homes on Digital in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Aug. 27, and physically on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on Sept. 10. Fans of all ages will enjoy the exciting, humorous tale of the lovable “street rat,” Aladdin (Mena Massoud), courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) and the larger-than-life Genie (Will Smith) with all-new bonus features. The release of the live-action adventure coincides with the addition of the original animated classic to the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection — granting “Aladdin” fans everywhere the opportunity to own both magical movies.
Extras
explore elements of “Aladdin” that audiences adore, from the film’s treasured,
iconic award-winning music to its beloved characters and their hilarious antics
on and off screen. Viewers get the first look at an all-new song “Desert Moon,”
deleted from the final film, written by eight-time Academy Award® winning
composer Alan Menken and Oscar®-and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek
and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land”). Features document Guy Ritchie’s
joyful, easy-going approach to directing that led to movie magic; Will Smith’s
fresh take on the infamous shape-shifting blue entity confined to an oil lamp; Naomi
Scott’s powerful performance as the spirited princess who yearns to lead the
people of Agrabah; and the indescribable feeling of playing Aladdin chronicled
personally by Mena Massoud. Deleted scenes and a blooper reel round out the
fun.
In addition,
early owners of “Aladdin” gain access to exclusive bonus features. Fans who
pre-purchase will receive a feature showcasing the making of the massive
musical number “Prince Ali,” and those who bring home the film first on Digital
will secure an exclusive extra detailing the creation of Jasmine’s new song
“Speechless.”
“Aladdin” is
sure to become an instant classic for viewers of all ages and will be packaged
several ways to ensure the entire family gets the most out of its in-home
entertainment experience. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital 4K Ultra
HD and HD. A Digital bundle, which includes both the Walt Disney Signature
Collection edition of the original animated classic “Aladdin” and the
live-action adaptation, is also available for early purchase. A physical copy
of the film will be released as a 4K Ultimate Collector’s Edition (4K Ultra HD,
Blu-ray, and Digital Code), a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray and Digital Code)
and a single DVD."
Bonus features include*:
·
MAKE
WAY FOR PRINCE ALI –
Take a look at the gigantic design extravaganza that came together for this
scene of Genie-sized proportions.
DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE BONUS:
·
“SPEECHLESS”:
CREATING A NEW SONG FOR JASMINE – Follow the story of Jasmine’s inspirational song
“Speechless,” written by Alan Menken, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul especially for
this version of “Aladdin.”
BLU-RAY & DIGITAL BONUS:
·
DELETED
SONG – “DESERT MOON” - Experience
a moving duet performed by Jasmine and Aladdin, fully shot and edited, with an
introduction by Alan Menken.
·
DELETED
SCENES
o
Falling
Petals Into OJ
o
Jafar’s
Magic Orrery
o
Anders’
Gift
o
Wrong
Wishes
o
Silly
Old Fool
o
Post
Yam Jam Debrief
·
BLOOPERS – Laugh along with the cast and crew in this
lighthearted collection of outtakes from the set.
·
MUSIC
VIDEOS
o
“Speechless” – Music video performed by
Naomi Scott
o
“A Whole
New World” –
Music video performed by ZAYN and Zhavia Ward
o
“ A Whole
New World” (“Un Mundo Ideal”) – Music video performed by
ZAYN and Becky G.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs: 4K Ultra HD (4K
UHD+Blu-ray+Digital Code), Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Code),
Digital 4K UHD/HD/SD, DVD and On-Demand
Feature Run Time: Approximately 128 minutes
Rating: PG
in U.S. (bonus material not rated), PG in CE, G in CF
Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
Audio: UHD Blu-ray = English
Dolby Atmos; English 2.0 Descriptive Audio; Japanese, Spanish, French, German
& Italian 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus; French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 2.0
Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD = English, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby
Digital; English 2.0 Descriptive Audio
UHD Digital = English Dolby Atmos (some
platforms); English, Spanish and French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital;
English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
HD Digital = English, Spanish and French 5.1
& 2.0 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some
platforms)
SD Digital = English, Spanish and French 5.1
& 2.0 Dolby Digital; English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some
platforms)
Languages/Subtitles: UHD Blu-ray = English SDH,
Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian and French-Canadian
Blu-ray = English SDH,
French-Canadian and Spanish
DVD = English SDH, French-Canadian
and Spanish
Digital = English SDH,
French-Canadian and Spanish
Closed
Captions: English (DVD and Digital)
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: Facebook.com/DisneyAladdin
Twitter: Twitter.com/DisneyAladdin
Instagram: Instagram.com/DisneyAladdin
Website: Movies.Disney.com/Aladdin-2019
"Embark on a magic carpet ride with the entire family when Disney’s original animated classic “Aladdin” soars into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, granting nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award®–winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score) for the first time in 4K Ultra HD™. The Signature Collection Edition of “Aladdin” takes flight two weeks early in 4K Ultra HD™, Digital in HD and Movies Anywhere Aug. 27 and lands on 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ Sept. 10 — with a brand-new sing-along version; all-new bonus features, including original cast recordings; and classic bonus material. The arrival coincides with the in-home release of 2019’s live-action film adaptation “Aladdin,” granting fans everywhere the opportunity to own both magical movies.
The
Signature Collection Edition invites every member of the family to join Genie,
Aladdin and Jasmine to belt out the unforgettable songs from “Aladdin” — such
as “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali” — through a new
sing-along version. Other fresh features include a walk down memory lane with
Scott Weinger (speaking voice of Aladdin) as he reflects on his personal
journey portraying the diamond in the rough and meeting with the original cast
and filmmakers, and one jump into the recording booth during the original
recording sessions. Digital exclusive features legendary animator Eric Goldberg
reminiscing about drawing Genie. Also included are hours of classic bonus gems,
from hilarious outtakes with the legendary Robin Williams (voice of Genie) to
an in-depth discussion with directors John Musker and Ron Clements.
Disney’s
tale of the lovable “street rat,” Aladdin, self determined Princess Jasmine and
the all-powerful Genie has remained a family favorite for over a quarter of a
century. It all began with the animated classic “Aladdin,” the highest-grossing
film of 1992 and a two-time Academy Award®–winner, and continued with the hit Broadway
musical “Aladdin” and 2019’s live-action film adaptation “Aladdin,” directed by
Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith as Genie, Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine.
Families
can decide how, when and where they wish to enjoy “Aladdin” in their
households. The film arrives two weeks early on Digital 4K Ultra HD and HD with
an exclusive extra — and a
Digital bundle doubles the fun with both the Walt Disney Signature Collection
Edition and this year’s thrilling, live-action adventure “Aladdin.” A physical
copy of the film will be released as a 4K Ultra HD™ (4K Ultra HD™,
Blu-ray™, and
Digital Code) and a Multi-Screen Edition (Blu-ray™ and Digital Code).
“Aladdin”
is the 10th title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes
groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt
Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations.
The film takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty
and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King,” “Lady and the Tramp,”
“Peter Pan,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella.”"
BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY & DIGITAL: *
NEW
BONUS
·
Sing Along With the Movie – Sing along to your favorite tunes
as you watch the film. With magical on-screen lyrics.
·
Aladdin on Aladdin – Join
the speaking voice of Aladdin, Scott Weinger (“Fuller House”), as he reflects on almost 30 years of being
Aladdin.
·
“Let’s Not Be Too Hasty”: The Voices
of “Aladdin” – Take
your seat in the recording booth and watch as the voice actors of “Aladdin” work
their microphone magic.
·
Alternate Endings – Enter the realm
of “what if” and see just how differently the movie could have ended.
DIGITAL
EXCLUSIVE
·
Drawing Genie – Join
prolific animator Eric Goldberg as he draws and reminices about the Genie.
CLASSIC
BONUS
– Revisit over 40 exciting bonus features from previous releases including:
·
“Aladdin”: Creating Broadway Magic
·
Unboxing “Aladdin”
*Bonus features may vary by retailer
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
Product SKUs: 4K Ultra HD™ (4K UHD™+Blu-ray™+Digital Code), Multi-Screen
Edition (Blu-ray™+DVD+Digital Code),
Digital 4K UHD™/HD/SD and
On-Demand
Feature Run Time: Approximately 91 minutes
Rating: G
in U.S. and Canada
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.66:1
Audio: 4K UHD™ BD: English Dolby
Atmos, Latin Spanish, & French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 7.1
DTS-HDMA, Latin Spanish and French-Canadian 5.1 Dolby Digital
4K UHD™ Digital:
English Dolby Atmos (some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital,
Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital,
English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital
HD Digital: English 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus (some
platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby
Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0
Dolby Digital
Languages/Subtitles: 4K UHD BD Subtitles: English
SDH, Spanish & French
BD Subtitles: English
SDH & ESL,
Spanish & French
Digital Subtitles: English
SDH, French Canadian, Latin Spanish
Digital Captions: English
---
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COLLECTION:
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Disclosure: I was sent screeners from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
this looks like a great movie for the whole family! We enjoy watching movies too,especially when my grand son sleeps over!!
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