Brother Bear 2-Disc SE 3/30/04 (Full Specs & Coverart)

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Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly presents BROTHER BEAR, on Disney DVD and VHS on March 30, 2004. This animated epic, filled with comedy and breathtaking adventure, is the story of the powerful and playful bond between brothers, and man’s bond with nature. BROTHER BEAR includes six sensational songs from Academy Award® winner and music superstar Phil Collins (Best Song “You’ll Be In My Heart” from “Tarzan©,” 1999). The talented voice cast includes Academy Award®-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix (“Gladiator,” “Signs”) and Jeremy Suarez (Jordan on TV’s “The Bernie Mac Show”), with Rick Moranis (“Honey I Shrunk The Kids”) and Dave Thomas (TV’s “Grace Under Fire”) as a pair of hysterically misguided moose.

On 2-Disc Disney DVD, BROTHER BEAR is loaded with bonus materials that appeal to both the most enthusiastic animated film fan and to families who enjoy the interactive and engaging bonus features that DVDs can provide. Included are such features as the never-before-heard song “Fishing Song,” multiple deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes looks the movie’s art and its filmmaking process, hilarious ‘Rutt & Tuke Commentary,’ set-top games, music video, and more. Both the original widescreen format and a full-screen format are included. Available on Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).

DISC ONE:

FULL SCREEN (1.66:1) FEATURE PRESENTATION
KODA’S OUTTAKES
“LOOK THROUGH MY EYES” MUSIC VIDEO
“FIND YOUR TOTEM” SET-TOP GAME
“BONE PUZZLE” SET TOP GAME
RUTT & TUKE’S COMMENTARY
--- Hilarious feature-length commentary from the comic moose duo.
BEAR LEGENDS
MAKING NOISE: THE ART OF FOLEY
ART REVIEW
“ON MY WAY” SING ALONG SONG
DISC TWO:
WIDESCREEN (2.35:1) FEATURE PRESENTATION
PATHS OF DISCOVERY: THE MAKING OF BROTHER BEAR
--- A look at the amazing creative process that goes into a Disney Animated Feature Film. Explore story origins, character designs, production art, filmmaker inspirations, how the music, songs and score are created, how the voices are cast, and more.
NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD SONG: “FISHING SONG”
DELETED SCENES
--- Includes filmmaker introductions before each scene.
“TRANSFORMATION” SING ALONG SONG
BROTHER BEAR’S story is told with a superb cast, terrific music and Disney’s world-famous animation. The film follows the incredible adventures of a young man named Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix) who is transformed into a bear. From his new perspective, Kenai discovers the world through the eyes of another as he is befriended by a bear cub named Koda (Jeremy Suarez), encounters a pair of misguided moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas), and finds himself pursued by his own human sibling.

D. B. Sweeney (Disney’s “Dinosaur”) is Sitka, Kenai’s oldest brother and the guardian of his two younger siblings. Jason Raize (the original Simba in the Broadway production of “The Lion King”) gives voice to the middle brother Denahi, Michael Clarke Duncan (Oscar® nominee, Best Supporting Actor, “The Green Mile” 1999) lends his deep distinctive voice to a grizzly bear named Tug, and Broadway veteran Joan Copeland provides wisdom and guidance as the voice of Tanana, the spiritual leader of the tribe. Estelle Harris (TV’s “Seinfeld”), Greg Proops, Daniel Mastrogiorgio and Paul Christie round out a fun cast of assorted animals that Kenai meets along the way.

BROTHER BEAR features six outstanding songs from Academy Award® winner Phil Collins (including a sensational performance by legendary singer Tina Turner on the Collins-composed tune, “Great Spirits”). The Disney DVD includes the never-before-heard song “Fishing Song.” Collins makes his scoring debut as well, working in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning composer Mark Mancina.

The screenplay for BROTHER BEAR was written by Tab Murphy (“Tarzan©”), and Lorne Cameron & David Hoselton, and Steve Bencich & Ron J. Friedman. Directed by Aaron Blaise and Bob Walker.

STREET DATE: MARCH 30, 2004
Suggested Retail Price: DVD: $29.99. VHS: $24.99.
Rated: “G” DVD Bonus features unrated and subject to change.
Feature Run Time: Approximately 85 minutes
DVD Aspect Ratio: Full Frame 1.66:1 (formatted 16x9) and Widescreen (2.35:1, formatted 16x9) aspect ratios both available in the same 2-disc DVD set.
Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, DTS 5.1 Digital Sound
French language track: Available on DVD
Spanish language track: Available on DVD



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[Buffalo Bill]

Liked the movie & it sounds like a winning dvd release. I'll be all over it the day it comes out.

[BubbleGumUK]

What's up with all the "8221"s?

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[mtcarmel00]

I'll get it. I thought it was a fun little movie.

I think the 8221's are a formatting thing that didn't translate when copied to the post. Correct me if wrong please.

[BubbleGumUK]

Looks like a trumped up single-disc edition to me (like Roger Rabbit and Finding Nemo), with the extra transfer bunged in to boost it up a bit.

Hopefully there will be a few late announcements (actual filmmaker commentary please!) before the final specs emerge.