‘The Little Mermaid’ 3D Blu-ray Box Art Revealed + Bonus Features Announced

Today, Disney has officially released the box art for the 5-Disc Ultimate Edition of The Little Mermaid Blu-ray set, which will include a 3D version of the film, as well as the standard 2-Disc Edition of the Blu-ray set. They’ve also announced a set of new bonus features for the October 1st release, check out all the details below…

Rediscover the Film That Gave Voice to a Whole Generation

Disney’s

“The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition” 

Splashes Its Ways Into Homes For The Very First Time In Blu-ray™ Hi-Def

With New Breathtaking Picture and Sound Restoration

Film Synopsis:                           

Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson), is a free-spirited mermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder (voiced by Jason Marin), and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian (voiced by Samuel E. Wright) at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll).

Voice Talent:  

• Jodi Benson (Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3) as Ariel
• Samuel E. Wright (The Lion King Broadway Show) as Sebastian
• Jason Marin (Back to the Future) as Flounder
• Pat Carroll (Laverne and Shirley) as Ursula
• Buddy Hackett (The Music Man) as Scuttle
• Christopher Daniel Barnes (The Brady Bunch Movie) as Eric
• Kenneth Mars (Young Frankenstein) as Triton
• Ben Wright (The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians) as Grimsby
• Paddi Edwards (Hercules) as Flotsam and Jetsam
• Edie McClurg (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as Carlotta the maid
• Will Ryan (The Land Before Time) as Harold the Seahorse
• Rene Auberjonois (The Patriot) as Chef Louis

Directors:                                        

•  John Musker (Aladdin)
• Ron Clements (Aladdin)

Producers:                                       

• John Musker (Aladdin)
• Howard Ashman (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast)
• Maureen Donley (Anastasia) 

Writers:  

• John Musker (Aladdin)
• Ron Clements (Aladdin)
• Irene Mecchi (Brave, The Lion King)

Release Date:  October 1, 2013
Bonus Features: 

• All-New Music Video
• Disney Intermission
• Deleted Character
• The Real Little Mermaid: Live Action Reference Model
• Part of Her World: Jodi Benson’s Voyage To New Fantasyland
• Howard’s Lecture
• Classic DVD Bonus Features

Suggested Retail Pricing:

5-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + Music Download) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99   Canada

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack with Digital Copy (Blu-ray + DVD/ Digital Copy) = $44.99 U.S./$47.99 Canada

2-Disc  Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$42.99 Canada

Feature Run Time: Approximately 83 minutes

Rated: G in U.S. & Canada (Bonus materials are not rated)

Aspect Ratio:1.78:1 formatted for 16×9 TV screens

Sound: Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English); Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (French and Spanish)

Languages: English, French and Spanish

Subtitles: English SDH, French and Spanish

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So are you excited, and will you be picking up a copy of the Disney renaissance film?