Posted Tue Nov 12, 2013 at 01:00 PM PST by Tom Landy
The 1967 animated classic swinging to Blu-ray in February has now been fully detailed.
As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista will release 'The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition' on Blu-ray next year, and the official date has been confirmed for February 11.
Now for the first time ever on Blu-ray with glorious digital high definition, Disney’s Jumpin’ Jungle Classic has never looked so lush or sounded so good. Beloved characters, swinging music and new behind-the-scenes bonus features make this Diamond Edition Blu‐ray a must-have for every family’s classic collection.
Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns “The Bare Necessities” of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle.
Explore your family’s wild side as you venture into The Jungle Book for extraordinary adventures and a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning of friendship.
The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack will feature 1080p video, a lossless 7.1 soundtrack, and supplements will include: Introductions by Diane Disney Miller and Richard M. Sherman; Alternate Ending: Mowgli and The Hunter; @DisneyAnimation: Sparking Creativity; Music, Memories & Mowgli: A Conversation with Richard M. Sherman, Diane Disney Miller and Floyd Norman; Disney Intermission: Bear-E-Oke hosted by Baloo; I Wanna Be Like You: Hangin' Out At Disney's Animal Kingdom; and all the classic bonus features included in the original DVD release.
Suggested list price for the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo pack is $39.99.
You can find the latest specs for 'The Jungle Book: Diamond Edition' linked from our Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it's indexed under February 11.
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