Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty: Anniversary Edition” Joins
Rediscover the magical fairy tale with brand-new extras, including Walt Disney’s
making-of memories and “Sleeping Beauty” fun facts, plus classic bonus material
BURBANK, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2019) — Awaken your inner child with the newest addition to the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection: Disney’s ultimate princess fairytale classic, “Sleeping Beauty”. On Sept. 24, the wondrous tale, in which Princess Aurora is cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent and can only be awakened with true love’s kiss, arrives home Digitally in HD and Movies Anywhere, and on Blu-ray™, with brand-new bonus features as well as extensive classic bonus material.
The Walt Disney Signature Collection Edition of “Sleeping Beauty” is a must-own addition to every family’s classic collection. Never-before-seen extras feature Walt Disney himself sharing making-of memories, supported by archival recordings and imagery, as well as fun facts about the film. Digital consumers gain access to the latest episode of “Stories From Walt’s Office,” which explores architect Kem Weber’s unique designs for the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank. Plus classic bonus material offers a sing-along to Princess Aurora’s signature song, “Once Upon a Dream”, deleted scenes, and featurettes celebrating the animators who transformed a beloved fairy tale into a cinematic work of art and created the villains we love to hate.
“Sleeping Beauty” features the voice talents of renowned opera singer Mary Costa as Sleeping Beauty and Disney stalwart Eleanor Audley as the evil fairy Maleficent. The film features vibrant visuals, created by a team that included Milt Kahl and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney’s legendary “Nine Old Men”, and an Academy Award®-nominated score, 1959, which was adapted from the incandescent music of Peter Tchaikovsky. It is the sixteenth film in the Disney animated features canon and was the last animated feature produced by Walt Disney to be based upon a fairy tale.
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Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
