When I was a little girl I never saw the Disney movie The Aristocats. It wasn’t until I was in my 20’s and nannying for a little girl that I finally had the pleasure of viewing this classic movie. It quickly became one of our favorites and we watched it often. I especially loved the music — it’s so catchy! I’m very excited to introduce my own three children to this movie now that for the first time ever it is being released in Blu-Ray high definition. Available as a special edition combo pack which includes both the Blu-ray disc and DVD with enhanced digital restoration, The Aristocats also comes with some never seen before bonuses:
- The Lost Open: legendary songwriter Richard Sherman introduces an early story board iteration of an opening scene complete a deleted character named “the Maid” and demos for the deleted songs “How Much You Mean to Me” and “Court Me Slowly.”
- Oui Oui Marie” Music Video
- Deleted Song – “She Never Felt Alone”: This deleted song, complete with animation, will tug at the heartstrings of any animal lover, as Duchess explains to Thomas O’ Malley why she must return to her beloved owner Madame Bonfamille. Richard Sherman discusses the song he co-wrote with his brother Robert, which captures the special relationship between a pet owner and their animal. It’s a moving sequence that will stir everyone’s fondest memories of their favorite pets.
- The Sherman Brothers: The Aristocats of Disney Songs: A tribute to the legendary Disney songwriting team of Robert and Richard Sherman, with particular emphasis on “The Aristocats.”
- The Great Cat Family (Excerpt): This animated excerpt tells the history of cats from ancient Egyptians to the present.
- The Classic Disney short “Bath Day”: Figaro has been freshly bathed and perfumed by Minnie when he meets up with Lucifer and his gang who chase him. In the ensuing fight, the gang is fooled into beating up Lucifer and making Figaro the winner. But the victor is soon putback in the tub by Minnie.
- Disney Song Selection: The Aristocats”, “Scales and Arpeggios”, “Thomas O’Malley Cat”, “Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat”
In the movie, Duchess, a high society cat and her three kittens find themselves in a jumble when their butler finds out that the cats are the sole heirs to their owner’s entire estate and attempts to catnap them. Thomas O’Malley, an alley cat, and his jazzy friends are left to save the day. This movie can be yours to enjoy when it’s released on August 21, 2012. Check out the clip below!
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