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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray
Blu-ray Packaging / Platinum EditionDisney / Buena Vista | 1937 | 83 mins | Rated G | Oct 06, 2009
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs(1937)Animation | Family | Fantasy | Musical | Romance     The fairy tale of Snow White, a beautiful young maiden cast into a deep sleep by her evil step-mother, but rescued from the dark magic spell through the love of handsome Prince Charming. The first animated full color sound motion picture. For more details about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Blu-ray, see the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray Review Directors: Dorothy Ann Blank, William Cottrell, Richard Creedon, Merrill de Maris, Walt Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray, Video Quality  While upgraded video quality will always be a boon in my book, the thing I love most about the advent of high definition home video is the incentive it provides studios to revisit, restore, and reinvigorate their catalog classics. Disney, arguably more than any other studio (Warner being the biggest exception), has taken such potential to heart, digging into their vault and remastering films that, even five years ago, no one would have dreamed could ever look so good. Arriving just seven months after the studio's stunning restoration of Pinocchio, Snow White earns the same high-quality, high-dollar overhaul, granting new life to the 1937 animated wonder that started it all. Presented with an incredible 1080p/AVC-encoded transfer, the Blu-ray edition of the film is a sight to behold. Colors are bold and rewarding, black levels are deep and inky, and contrast, in spite of some wavering attributable to the original animation cells, is strong and stunning. Detail is equally exceptional, revealing every stroke of its painters' brushes, every stutter in the lineart, and every errant flick of its artists' pens. Sharpness is dependent on the source itself -- several shots are soft by today's animation standards -- but a quick comparison to previous DVD releases of the film showcases the staggering improvements the image has undergone. While Snow White was already considered a handcrafted masterpiece of its day, this Blu-ray revival makes it clear that craftsmanship and sheer artistic passion can leave just as lasting an impression in 2009 as it did seventy-two years ago. On the technical front, Snow White's transfer doesn't exhibit any significant artifacting, banding, aliasing, or distracting digital tampering. The image is clean and satisfying, offering stable lines and uncluttered fills in each and every scene. Unfortunately, I did catch two minor -- exceedingly minor -- anomalies: a bit of intermittent ringing (which I admit may be a product of the original animation cells rather than edge enhancement) and some nearly negligible mosquito noise (for the most noticeable example of this oddity, study the lineart on the forest animals shortly before they attack the old crone). That being said, both issues are so trivial that I almost feel ridiculous even mentioning them. I can't imagine Snow White will ever look better than it does here. The Blu-ray transfer offers fans a magnificent resurrection of a timeless classic and a fittingly meticulous, undeniably loving restoration of its every weary frame. Kudos, Disney. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray, Audio Quality  Snow White also receives a remarkable audio restoration in the form of an impressive 24-bit DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround track; one that captures the tone and tenor of the film's recordings and gives its original mix a notably authentic facelift. Disney pays the utmost respect to the film's sonic roots, relegating the LFE channel to a support role and granting the rear speakers more subtle responsibilities. While it results in more subdued low-end output and less obvious soundfield immersion, anything more would inject artificiality into Disney's faithful presentation. Voices are clear and intelligible, the musical score is rich and robust, and the songs sound better than ever. Directionality is limited but pans are smooth, creating a front-heavy but effective experience. There are sequences that pack an unexpected punch -- primarily those that occur during a third-act thunder storm and subsequent chase scene -- but anyone expecting a roaring revelation will be sorely (and thankfully) disappointed. Cinephiles, however, will be quite pleased with Disney's oh-so-proficient track, noting the audible nuances the lossless remix uncovers at every turn. As an added bonus, the studio has also included a restored version of the film's original mono track (albeit via a 192kbps Dolby Digital mix), meaning fans will be able to hear Snow White as it was first heard. Both tracks represent an altogether commendable effort sure to leave listeners with a smile. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray, News and Updates• Today on Blu-ray - October 6th - October 6, 2009 For Disney, the animated classic 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' represents many firsts. It was not only the company's first animated feature, but also the first commercially successful animated feature ever released. Today, it achieves another first as the first ... • Snow White Blu-ray Drops to $9.99 with Promo Code - October 5, 2009 We know that many of you have already taken advantage of the amazing
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ray packaging, this brings the final ... • Disney and Panasonic Team for Blu-ray Promotion - September 11, 2009 Once again, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will team up with Panasonic to educate consumers about Blu-ray in conjunction with the Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. The commercial will tout the advantage of Blu-ray, including better picture ... • Beauty and the Beast and Fantasia Blu-rays in 2010 - September 10, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment have formally announced the Diamond Collection, which represents 14 of the most beloved and historic animated films the studio has ever made. Each title will be thoroughly restored for the highest level of picture and sound. ... • Restoration Symposium Shows Classics Coming Soon to Blu-ray - August 20, 2009 On August 21-22, the Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) is holding its
technical symposium "The Reel Thing XXII", announced by AMIA Managing
Director Laura Rooney and organised and coordinated by Grover Crisp and Michael
Friend. Topics presented ... • Snow White Diamond Edition Detailed - May 19, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has detailed the exclusive extras of the upcoming Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which will hit store shelves on October 6 in a Combo Pack, consisting of two BDs and one DVD. Video will be 1.33:1 1080p ... • Disney Provides Multiple Snow White Blu-ray Options - April 17, 2009 In an early announcement to retailers, Walt Disney Home Entertainment has revealed that they will provide fans with multiple options for the upcoming Platinum Edition Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which is due to hit store shelves on October ... • Snow White Blu-ray Out Seven Weeks Before DVD - April 3, 2009 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced that the upcoming Platinum Edition Blu-ray release of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', which is due to hit store shelves on October 6th, will precede the DVD release by seven weeks. Those DVD fans who don't ... Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Blu-ray, Forum Discussions
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