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Disney responds, November DVD's will be in widescreen Four Classic Muppet Films get "Special Edition" DVD treatments in both widescreen and full frame By
Greg James
The films will be "completely restored and remastered", and the discs will feature a great collection of bonus features – both old and new. Disney also has stated that the films will be presented in their original theatrical aspect ratios (widescreen), and also in their modified full frame versions. Unlike their 2002 releases of "Christmas Carol" and "Treasure Island", this time they are giving the buyer a choice of aspect ratio.
Many fans were distraught early this week to hear that Disney’s official press release for the DVDs stated that the films would be released in the cropped pan-and-scan (full frame) only. After hearing this upsetting news, many fans responded in protest to Disney. In just a few hours insider sources at Disney have confirmed that the press release was wrong. It turns out that the press release had several errors in it – including the aspect ratio. The DVD will have both aspect ratios avalible for viewers. Disney admits to the mistake in the press release and apologizes for any confusion. They also stated there were some other oversights and mistakes in the press release, and have sent out a corrected list of features (see below). The DVDs are scheduled to be released on November 29, 2005. No Muppet fan should go without picking up these 4 great films presented in their original aspect ratio, completely restored, and filled out with a nice collection of bonus features. The
Muppet Movie: Special Edition The
Great Muppet Caper: Special Edition The
Muppet Christmas Carol: Special Edition Muppet
Treasure Island: Special Edition
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Disney
has announced plans to release four of the Muppets' most popular
films in Special Edition DVDs to celebrate Kermit’s 50th anniversary.
"The Muppet Movie", "The Great Muppet Caper",
"The Muppet Christmas Carol", and "Muppet Treasure
Island" will get special all-new releases in November 2005.
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