Walt Disney Pictures’ action-packed animated musical adventures “Pocahontas” and “Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World”debut for the first time ever in vivid High Definition — on August 21, 2012.  Combined also for the first time in a Two-Movie Collection, the exciting release allows families and fans of all ages to own these timeless stories of hope, courage and friendship together in an exciting Disney ‘Combo Pack’ Including Blu-ray and DVD, and also available on HD digital download.

The Two-Movie Collection, Blu-ray debut features exciting all-new bonus material including “Drawing Inspiration: The Lost Story of Hiawatha,” a fascinating behind-the-scenes featurette showcasing how Walt Disney and his team were once developing a full-length animated feature called “Hiawatha,” that ultimately directly influenced the development of “Pocahontas.”

Bursting with all the “Colors of the Wind” and filled with spirited adventure, romance, and the show-stopping songs of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, the “Pocahontas Two-Movie Collection” features an award-winning cast that includes Mel Gibson (“The Passion of the Christ;” Academy Award® winner, Best Director “Braveheart,” 1995), Irene Bedard, Christian Bale (“Reign of Fire;” Academy Award® winner, Best Performance by an Actor in a SupportingRole “The Fighter,” 2011) and David Ogden Stiers (“Lilo and Stitch,” “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie”).

The bonus features on this Blu-ray are awesome! if you are a Disney history geek then the “Drawing Inspiration: The Lost Story of Hiawatha,” featurette will be a great addition to your Disney library. Other bonus features include: The Music of Pocahontas, Deleted Son “If I Never Knew You”, “Little Hiawatha” cartoon short, deleted scenes, audio commentary with the movie’s producer and co-producers and the Virtual Vault.

“Pocahontas” won Academy Awards® for both “Best Original Score” and “Best Song – “Colors of the Wind” 1995. The film also earned a Grammy Award® for “Best Song” (“Colors of the Wind,” 1996).

This Two-Movie Collection, 3-Disc Special Edition Combo Pack comes with 1 Blu-ray and 2 DVDs for only $39.99! “Pocahontas” tells the story of a free-spirited girl (voiced by Irene Bedard) who wonders what adventures wait “Just Around the River Bend.” Pocahontas – along with her playful pals Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird – relies on the guidance of her loving and wise Grandmother Willow (voice by Linda Hunt) when English settlers arrive on the shores of her village. Her meeting with the courageous Captain John Smith (voiced by Mel Gibson) leads to a friendship that bridges the gap between two cultures and changes history. In “Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World,” Pocahontas sets off on a journey to England with Meeko, Flit, and Percy. Hearing rumors of John Smith’s death, Pocahontas tries to prevent war and battle.

The “Pocahontas” Two-Movie Collction is available in stores Tuesday, August 21, 2012.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the Blu-Ray combo pack for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Lady and the Tramp was released last week on Blu-Ray and DVD so you can find it in just about any store that sells movies right now. In addition to the beautifully remastered classic film the 3 Disc Combo Pack includes several bonus features:

Blu-ray Bonus:

• Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings*
• Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings
• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze”

Classic DVD Bonus:

• Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp
• Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard
• Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs
• “The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats
• “Bella Notte” Music Video
• Trailers
• Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows

DVD Bonus:

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

Digital Bonus:

• Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad
• Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
• PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs

We enjoyed most of the bonus features and we are in the process of hooking up our Blu-Ray player to the Internet so we can take advantage of the Disney’s Second Screen features on my son’s iPad2.

Have you purchased Lady and the Tramp yet? Will you be watching it as part of your Valentine’s celebration? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Disclosure: We received a copy of the 3 Disc Blu-Ray combo for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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If you have High School Musical fans…or Sharpay fans in your house this movie should be added to your collection. I am not ashamed to admit that I am a High School Musical fan, and I enjoyed this movie. Sharpay grows up while on her fabulous adventure and she even gets to see what it is like to be the one being used and looked down upon. Sharpay is more vulnerable and with the help of the hunky Peyton, Austin Butler, she learns that if you work hard and follow your passion you will find success. Good Luck Charlie’s Bradley Steven Perry’s character Roger Elliston III is well played though the character isn’t much of a stretch from his TV persona. Of course the dogs often steal the show and both Boi and Countess are adorable.

My only question would be why Disney would release it direct to DVD and not as a DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) first. Figuring that more people would see the DCOM on television and then want to add it to their library versus those that will buy it sight unseen, this decision doesn’t make sense to me.

Moms, if you have kids 7-12 who love Sharpay, this movie would be a great gift, or even an addition to their Easter basket.

Here is a peek at the scene…No Plan B.

Disclaimer: I received the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack of this movie for the purpose of the review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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A brand new Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure facebook page and Twitter handle @DisneySharpay have also launched so that fans can join and stay on-top of all the latest news, sneak peeks and messages from key cast members.

Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure releases nationwide as a 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Superset (Blu-ray + DVD+ Digital Copy) which includes a limited edition pink clutch purse, a 2-Disc Blu-ray, Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD), and a 1-Disc DVD.  Hilarious bonus features include bloopers of Ashley Tisdale and cast, special footage shot on-set by actor Austin Butler, and, exlcusive to the Blu-ray disc, ”The  Evolution of the Sharpay,” a fun look back at the famous High School Musical character, Sharpay Evans.

From the original producers of  High School Musical and the director of The Tooth Fairy, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure is a witty comedy about pursuing your life-long dreams and believing in yourself. The films catchy tunes, Sharpay’s lavishly “pink” outfits, and the adorable featured male co-stars – Austin Butler (“Life Unexpected,” “Ruby and the Rockits” and “Zoey 101”) and Bradley Steven Perry (“Good Luck Charlie”) – will be sure to keep viewers fully entertained and laughing throughout.

• BLOOPERS (on Blu-ray & DVD) -Ashley Tisdale and the cast cut up on set.
• AUSTIN CAM (on Blu-ray & DVD) – Actor Austin Butler, who plays student filmmaker Petyon, not only shoots scenes needed for the movie, but takes his camera behind the scenes to see how Ashley Tisdale has fun between takes.
• THE EVOLUTION OF SHARPAY (on Blu-ray only) -Ashley Tisdale traces the development of her bigger-than-life character from the High School Musical movies through her current movie.

Suggested Retail Price:

• 3-Disc Superset (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) with Limited Edition Pink Clutch Purse – $49.99 US/$54.99 Canada
• 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) – $39.99 US/$44.99 Canada
• 1-Disc DVD – $29.99 US/$35.99 Canada

Feature Run Time Approximately 89-minutes, Rated G.

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