The classic 1953 animated feature Peter Pan soars out of the Disney Vault once again with today’s release of a two-disc platinum edition DVD. In addition to digitally restored picture and sound, fans get a number of bonus features including previously unreleased footage and a few words from Walt Disney himself.
Directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wilfred Jackson, Peter Pan is an adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of a magical boy who refuses to grow up and pulls three young children into the enchanted and perilous world of Never Land. There, the kids meet Peter’s band of Lost Boys and tangle with the nefarious pirate Captain Hook.
The platinum edition disc features a never-before-seen alternate opening set in Never Land rather than the Darlings’ home. Also included are the featurettes In Walt’s Words – Why I Made Peter Pan! and You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan, and a new music video for a song performed by T-Squad. Kids can also play three multi-level games, take a virtual flight with Peter over the London skyline, read a DVD storybook and catch a sneak peek at the upcoming Tinker Bell movie. The Buena Vista Home Entertainment release lists for $29.99. A trailer for the film and some behind-the-scenes material featuring the original reference model for Tinker Bell can be found at http://home.disney.go.com.
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