2002 Magic From Buena Vista Home Entertainment March 01, 2002 10:01:00 AM ET Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS, INC., BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SPECIAL EDITION, PEARL HARBOR VISTA SERIES, SNOW DOGS, TARZAN(R) & JANE, OLIVER & COMPANY, MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS, SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION ... and More, On VHS and DVD BURBANK, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Buena Vista Home Entertainment, the #1 leader in the home entertainment industry, is proud to announce a new slate of upcoming titles for 2002. BVHE's dazzling mix of animated and live action excitement offers something for every audience taste. The schedule includes the home video/DVD debut of Disney/Pixar's incredible animated extravaganza MONSTERS, INC. (September 17; nominated for four Academy(R) Awards**), the special PEARL HARBOR VISTA four-disc DVD edition (and director's cut) of the worldwide blockbuster epic (July 2), and the dazzling BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION (October 8, 2002), a "Platinum Edition" title with three versions of the animated masterpiece included on the DVD. Fans of the classic Schoolhouse Rock series will rejoice over the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (August 27) which collects every song from the show, and there's more excitement as BVHE unveils Disney's animated TARZAN(R) & JANE (July 23), which follows Tarzan and Jane in their first year in the jungle. There's magic from the "House of Mouse" with the full-length movie MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS (September 3), and the debut on DVD of OLIVER & COMPANY (May 21). May also sees the live-action Disney comedy SNOW DOGS debut on VHS and Disney DVD (May 21). (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020301/LAF026-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020301/LAF026-b ) THE MOST ANTICIPATED MONSTER MOVIE HIT COMES TO DVD AND VHS Disney/Pixar's MONSTERS, INC. Nominated for FOUR Academy Awards(R)! Incredible Animated Extravaganza From the Oscar(R)-Winning** Creators of TOY STORY and A BUG'S LIFE VHS and Definitive 2-Disc Special Edition DVD Include ALL-NEW ANIMATED SHORT "Mike's New Car," Outtakes Including "Company Play" and Tons of Fun Features BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- On September 17, 2002 one of the biggest theatrical blockbusters of 2001, MONSTERS, INC., makes its home entertainment debut on a 2-disc Special Edition DVD and VHS from Walt Disney Home Entertainment and Pixar Animation Studios PIXR. Nominated for four Academy Awards(R),* including "Best Animated Feature Film," MONSTERS, INC. has become one of the highest-grossing animated films in box-office history. The 2-disc DVD and VHS of this hilarious and heartwarming comedy smash features an all-new animated short "Mike's New Car" created exclusively for this MONSTERS, INC. release (with the voices of John Goodman and Billy Crystal); the uproarious, Oscar(R)-nominated Pixar short "For the Birds" (Best Animated Short Film nominee, 2001); hysterical outtakes including a hilarious "Company Play" musical performance by the MONSTERS, INC. characters, an exclusive look at the exciting upcoming feature film FINDING NEMO, a Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, and much, much more. Presented with pristine digital picture and sound, a stellar cast and eye-popping computer-animation magic, MONSTERS, INC. will be available on 2-disc DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and on VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P). Prebook date is July 23, 2002. * 2002 Academy Award(R) Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score (Randy Newman), Best Original Song ("If I Didn't Have You") and Best Sound Editing. The definitive 2-disc Special Edition DVD of MONSTERS, INC. has been designed to appeal to both the discerning film fan, who demands nothing less than the highest-quality home entertainment experience, and to families who enjoy the interactive and engaging bonus features that DVDs can provide. Both audiences will enjoy countless hours of entertainment within the two distinct worlds of the MONSTERS, INC. DVD: the Monster World and the Human World. The "Monster World" portion of the disc allows viewers to enter the alternate world of Monstropolis and join Monsters, Inc. for a first day on the job, learning all about Monstropolis' wonderful world. Viewers literally become employees at the Monsters, Inc. factory, starting their day with Roz as they learn about the monsters, explore the hysterical employee handbook and learn about the uproarious history of the monster world. Other great features include the "Disney/Pixar Storytime - Welcome to Monstropolis" program, an all-new storybook of monster adventures; "Boo's Door Game," a set-top adventure featuring Sulley and other characters from the film; DVD-ROM features and more. In the "Human World" of the 2-disc Special Edition DVD, film buffs are invited to go behind the scenes with the 'humans' at Pixar and Disney to see how this incredible film was created. Included in the "Human World" is a fascinating and comprehensive tour through all aspects of this animated masterpiece, including in-depth behind-the-scenes programs, abandoned concepts, 3-D location flyarounds, a tour through Pixar's Fabulous Fun Factory, and a featurette on Randy Newman's Oscar(R)-nominated song "If I Didn't Have You." Newman's score for the film was also honored with an Oscar(R) nomination. The VHS of MONSTERS, INC. will feature: -- Outtakes: Including "Company Play" - Performance of "Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me" - Written, Choreographed, Produced, Directed and Catered by Mike Wazowski -- "For the Birds" - the 2001 Oscar(R) nominated Pixar Animated Short Film -- Music Featurette "If I Didn't Have You" Performed by Billy Crystal and John Goodman -- Exclusive Sneak Peek of FINDING NEMO, Disney/Pixar's New Upcoming Feature -- "Mike's New Car" - Exclusive, All-New Short Created For DVD and VHS, Featuring the Voice Talents of John Goodman and Billy Crystal The 2-disc Special Edition DVD MONSTERS, INC. will feature: Disc One: Choice of Viewing Presentation: -- Fullscreen Version of the Film (1.33:1) - Specially Reframed For Standard TV -- Widescreen Version of the Film (1.85:1) Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions (Original Theatrical Aspect Ratio) -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround EX -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround EX Sound Effects Only Track -- THX(R) Certified with THX Optimizer -- Audio Commentary by the filmmakers -- Director Pete Docter, Co-Director Lee Unkrich, Executive Producer John Lasseter and Executive Producer and Screenwriter Andrew Stanton Disc Two: (Divided Into Two Worlds: The Monster World and The Human World) -- Outtakes: Including "Company Play" -- Performance of "Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me" -- Written, Choreographed, Produced, Directed and Catered by Mike Wazowski -- "For the Birds" -- the 2001 Oscar(R) nominated Pixar Animated Short Film -- Music Featurette "If I Didn't Have You" Performed by Billy Crystal and John Goodman -- Exclusive Sneak Peek of FINDING NEMO, Disney/Pixar's New Upcoming Feature MONSTER WORLD Monsters, Inc. Orientation Welcome to Monsters, Inc. -- viewers enter the factory and start their first day on the job with Roz! Viewers can peruse their company handbook as they learn about their monster co-workers. -- Welcome To Monsters, Inc. -- Your First Day -- History of the Monster World - How Monsters Evolved -- Employees' Handbook Menu Screens -- Your Fellow Employees -- Hazard I.D. Symbols -- Repetitive Scare Injury -- C.D.A. (Child Detection Agency) -- Contamination Safety Check & Alert Procedures -- The Cafeteria -- Top 10 Ways To Get Fired -- Sample Scare Report -- Gain 10,000 Pounds -- Personals -- And More -- Monster of the Month Awards -- Scarer Cards -- Fun-Filled Facts About All The Monsters New Monster Adventures -- Special Animation Created For This Release, Including "Mike's New Car" -- All-New Animated Short Created Exclusively For The MONSTERS, INC. DVD (with the voices of John Goodman and Billy Crystal) -- Monsters, Inc. TV Treats -- Boo's Door Game -- The mischievous Randall has shredded Boo's door. Help Mike find the pieces and put it back together. -- Disney/Pixar Storytime -- "Welcome To Monstropolis." Discover More About Mike and Sulley In This All-New Storybook of New Monster Adventures -- Music Feature "If I Didn't Have You" Behind the Screams -- On The Job With Mike and Sulley HUMAN WORLD Go Behind the Scenes and See How MONSTERS, INC. Was Created -- Discover How Computer Animation Works -- See How Monstropolis Was Created -- Animation Gags -- Location Flyarounds -- Never-Before-Seen Tests -- Abandoned Concepts -- Monsters, Inc. Guide to Inside Jokes Pixar Tour -- Pixar's Animation Studio -- Take a Tour Through Pixar's Fabulous Animation Studio, Where the Animation Comes To Life From Story to Storyboard -- Story Is King -- Monsters Are Real -- Original Treatment -- Story Pitch -- Abandoned Concepts -- Original Opening -- Storyboard To Film Comparison Monster Files -- Cast of Characters -- What Makes A Great Monster? -- Character Design Design -- Monstropolis -- Setting the Scene -- Color Scripts -- Location Flyarounds -- Monstropolis Art Gallery -- Guide to "In Jokes" Animation -- The Animation Process -- Early Tests -- Opening Title Animation -- Shots Department -- Master Lighting -- Production Demonstration Music and Sound Design -- Monster Songs -- includes "If I Didn't Have You" -- Mixing Demo -- Binaural Recording -- Sound Design Theatrical Release -- Premiere -- Theatrical Teaser -- Theatrical Trailer #1 -- Theatrical Trailer #2 -- TV Spots -- International Elements -- Toys -- Posters From the Academy Award(R)-winning creators of "Toy Story" comes MONSTERS, INC., the hilarious new computer-animated feature that opens the door to a world of monsters and mayhem and scares up lots of laughs in the process. MONSTERS, INC. is the largest scare factory in the monster world and the top kid Scarer is James P. Sullivan (John Goodman, "The Emperor's New Groove"), a huge, intimidating monster with blue fur, large purple spots and horns, known as "Sulley" to his friends. His Scare Assistant, best friend and roommate is Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal, "America's Sweethearts"), a lime green, opinionated, feisty monster. Scaring children isn't such an easy job, as monsters believe children are toxic and that direct contact with them would be catastrophic. The film's eclectic cast of characters also includes the factory's crab-like CEO Henry J. Waternoose (James Coburn, Academy Award(R) winner, Best Supporting Actor, "Affliction" 1997), the beguiling serpent-haired receptionist Celia (Jennifer Tilly, "Stuart Little") and the sarcastic chameleon monster, Randall Boggs (Steve Buscemi, "Ghost World"), who schemes to replace Sulley as Monsters, Inc.'s top Scarer. Visiting from the human world is Boo (Mary Gibbs), a tiny girl who turns the monster world upside down and teaches Sulley and Mike that laughter is more powerful than a scream. MONSTERS, INC. is rated "G" with a running time of approximately 94 minutes. Bonus materials not rated and subject to change. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs. About Pixar Animation Studios: Pixar Animation Studios PIXR combines creative and technical artistry to create original stories in the medium of computer animation. In partnership with Disney, Pixar has created four of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Academy Award (R)-winning Toy Story (1995); A Bug's Life (1998); Golden Globe-winner Toy Story 2 (1999); and Monsters, Inc. (2001). Pixar's four films have earned more than $1.5 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next film, Finding Nemo, will be released in summer 2003. ** John Lasseter, Special Achievement Award, 1996 AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME ON DISNEY DVD & VIDEO Beauty & The Beast: Special Edition Disney's Second Platinum Edition Release Featuring All-New Musical Sequence "Human Again" 2-Disc DVD Includes THREE Versions Of The Film BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- Disney's masterpiece BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION will be available for the first time ever on Disney DVD and video as a special "Platinum Edition" title from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. The only animated film ever nominated for an Academy Award(R) for Best Picture, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST earned a breathtaking six Academy Award(R) nominations and won two Oscars(R), for Best Song "Beauty and the Beast" and Best Score (1991). Now, this "tale as old as time" is new again with footage, never-before-released on DVD or video, including the song "Human Again." Originally conceived for the film but never used, "Human Again" became a hit during the Broadway run of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and has now been fully animated and integrated into the film by the original creators and animators. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION DVD represents the film's first-ever digital presentation with enhanced picture and sound for home viewing. This classic has been meticulously restored and painstakingly reformatted one frame at a time, allowing audiences to enjoy even greater animated detail. Under the guidance of producer Don Hahn and directors Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, the film's original tracks have been remixed and a team of top artists and technicians worked to make this "Special Edition" the best possible. The Disney DVD features three versions of the film: the Special Edition, with the all-new musical sequence, the Original Theatrical Edition, and the Work-In-Progress Edition, as shown at the 1991 New York Film Festival. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION will be available October 8, 2002 for a limited time only. 2-disc DVD: $29.99 (S.R.P.). VHS: $24.99 (S.R.P.). Prebook date is August 27. The Platinum Edition release of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION features the new-to-DVD and video song and segment "Human Again," one of the fabled collaborations of the Oscar(R)-winning musical team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. "Human Again" garnered such overwhelming response during the Broadway release of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST that it has now been fully animated. This wonderful song is sung from the perspective of the enchanted objects, who long to see castle life return to the days when the Beast was human, and features all the original voice talent from the film. The animation for "Human Again" has been in production for over two years. Disney animators including the legendary animator Glen Keane (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, TARZAN, POCAHONTAS and many more) animated "Human Again" exclusively for the 2002 release of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION is the second of Disney's Platinum Edition DVDs and follows the success of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, which released to strong critical acclaim and has become the top-selling DVD for a re-released title. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION represents the first ever "Experiential" DVD, which takes DVD entertainment to a whole new level. Viewers will become a participant in the movie's storyline via special character interactions and activities created exclusively for this "Experiential" DVD release. Woven into the fabric of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION are seven outstanding songs including the Oscar(R)-winning title song, "Beauty and the Beast" (Best Song, 1991). Some of the highlights include "Be Our Guest," the show-stopping spectacular delivered in grand style by Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, a chorus of silverware and dancing plates, and the beautiful Oscar(R) nominated "Belle." BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION features a cast of top vocal talent. Veteran stage actress and singer Paige O'Hara is the voice of Belle, one of Disney's most beloved and independent heroines, and Robby Benson ("Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed In At the House of Mouse") delivers a powerful portrayal of The Beast. Acclaimed screen star and four-time Tony Award winner Angela Lansbury (TV's "Murder, She Wrote;" "Fantasia 2000") gives a bubbly performance as Mrs. Potts. Stage and screen star Jerry Orbach (TV's "Law and Order," "House of Mouse") shines as the voice of Lumiere, the passionate candelabra, and David Ogden-Stiers ("Atlantis The Lost Empire") is hilarious as Cogsworth, the tightly-wound mantel clock who functions as the head of the household. Set in and around a quaint French village during the late 18th Century, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: SPECIAL EDITION follows the fantastic adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life, and the advances of a boorish suitor, Gaston, by reading books. Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under the spell of an enchantress who turns him into a tormented beast, and transforms his servants into animated household objects. In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose. When Belle's inventor father stumbles upon the Beast's castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father's place. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, she sees beneath the Beast's exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST SPECIAL EDITION DVD FEATURES -- The all-new "Experiential" DVD experience: this ingenious new approach to DVD dissolves the boundaries between fantasy and reality and transports the viewer into the enchanted worlds of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -- An all-new backstory of the movie is unveiled as the DVD user breaks the "enchanted spell." -- 3-D environments transport you into the world of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -- Viewers communicate with characters and become part of the story DISC ONE: THE VIEWER IS TRANSPORTED INTO THE STORY, AND BELLE'S PROVINCIAL FRENCH VILLAGE COMES ALIVE -- All-Digital Presentation Utilizing An All-New High Definition Transfer for the DVD -- Widescreen 1.66:1 Aspect Ratio, Enhanced for 16x9 Screens -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound Newly Created For The 2002 Large Format Release -- THX Certified -- French Language Track -- Three Enchanted Versions of the Film Special Edition -- Includes the all-new musical sequence "Human Again" Original Theatrical Edition -- The animated film masterpiece audiences around the world know and love Work In Progress Edition -- As shown at the 1991 New York Film Festival -- Audio Commentary From The Filmmakers -- Karaoke/Sing-Along Track -- Watch the film and sing along to all your favorite BEAUTY AND THE BEAST songs as the words pop up on the screen -- Maurice's Invention Workshop Game -- Help Chip in Maurice's Workshop and begin a journey that continues on Disc 2 in which the viewer can break the spell and make all the enchanted characters human again DISC TWO: ENTER THE ENCHANTED CASTLE AND EXPLORE ITS MANY SECRETS WITH VISITS TO FOUR DISTINCT CHARACTER WORLDS MRS. POTTS - FUN FOR ALL AGES -- The Story Behind The Story -- The viewer is transported into Belle's library as celebrity hosts Celine Dion, James Earl Jones, David Ogden Stiers, Ming Na, Angela Lansbury, Robby Benson, Page O'Hara and Jodi Benson share the stories behind several of Disney's most beloved characters -- A Tale As Old As Time -- "Making of" featurette. -- Character Profile Game -- Which character from the film do you most resemble? Mrs. Potts will tell you -- "Beauty And The Beast" Broadway Musical Featurette CHIP'S - PERFECT FOR THE YOUNGER ADVENTURER -- Disney's Animation Magic -- Go backstage with the young stars of the Disney Channel's hit show, "Even Stevens" -- Chip's Musical Challenge Game -- Test your memory and musical ability with this all-new game. Plays in 5.1 Surround Sound. -- "Beauty And The Beast" Music Video By Jump 5 -- All-new musical recording of the song "Beauty and the Beast" by pop sensation Jump 5 WEST WING - THE FORBIDDEN WORLD -- "Break The Spell" Adventure Game -- The game acts as a mini-movie adventure in which the viewer must navigate through several levels of action and magic. Reach the magic rose in time to break the enchanted spell and save Beast and all the characters before it is too late and the last petal falls COGSWORTH AND LUMIERE - FOR THE ULTIMATE COLLECTOR & FILM FAN -- Bringing The Story To The Screen -- Early Presentation Reel -- Alternate Version: "Be Our Guest" -- Alternate Score: The Transformation -- Original Demo Recordings With Introduction By Alan Menken -- Designing Beauty And The Beast -- Art & Design Gallery -- The Characters -- Character Galleries -- Animating Beauty And The Beast -- Pencil Version: The Transformation -- Animation Tests -- Setting The Stage -- Layouts & Background Gallery -- Tricks Of The Trade -- Camera Move Test -- Release & Reaction -- Poster & Ad Design -- Trailers & TV Spots -- Large Screen Format Trailer -- And More ALL DVD BONUS MATERIAL IS UNRATED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE. COMING AS AN EXTRAORDINARY FOUR DISC DVD PEARL HARBOR VISTA SERIES DEFINITIVE VERSION OF THE WORLDWIDE EPIC PHENOMENON AVAILABLE ON JULY 2, 2002 INCREDIBLE DVD SET INCLUDES DIRECTOR'S CUT, STAR AUDIO COMMENTARIES, ON THE SET PRODUCTION DIARIES, BEHIND THE ACTION SCENES ACCESS and MORE BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- PEARL HARBOR, the #1 worldwide epic which broke all first-day and first-week DVD sales, will be available in a special four-disc VISTA DVD edition from Touchstone Home Entertainment on July 2, 2002. This special presentation of the massive war epic includes Michael Bay's director's cut of the film, as well as multiple audio commentaries, on the set production diaries, in-depth looks at the astonishing action sequences and much more. Unprecedented in size and scope, this incredible DVD set contains over twelve hours of new bonus materials, one of the most extensive exploration of moviemaking ever presented. A must-have for collectors and film fans, the PEARL HARBOR VISTA SERIES DVD will be available for $39.99 (S.R.P.). Prebook date is May 7, 2002. THE FOUR-DISC PEARL HARBOR VISTA SERIES DVD features: Disc One: -- Director Michael Bay's cut of PEARL HARBOR -- Audio Commentary With: -- Director Michael Bay -- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer -- Wesleyan Film Professor Jeanine Basinger -- Director of Photography John Schwartzman -- Costume Designer Michael Kaplan -- Production Designer Nigel Phelps -- Ben Affleck (Rafe) -- Alec Baldwin (Colonel James H. Doolittle) -- Josh Hartnett (Danny Walker) Disc Two: -- Audio Commentary Continues With: -- Director Michael Bay -- Producer Jerry Bruckheimer -- Wesleyan Film Professor Jeanine Basinger -- Director of Photography John Schwartzman -- Costume Designer Michael Kaplan -- Production Designer Nigel Phelps -- Ben Affleck (Rafe) -- Alec Baldwin (Colonel James H. Doolittle) -- Josh Hartnett (Danny Walker) -- Journey To The Screen: The Making of Pearl Harbor," a program that interviews real Pearl Harbor survivors and takes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. Included are cast and crew interviews and compelling facts about the U.S.S. Arizona. -- Faith Hill music video "There You'll Be," the theme song from the film Disc Three: -- Production Diary -- Airfield Attack -- Arizona Dive -- Baja Gimbal -- Battleship Row -- Doolittle Raid -- Dorie Miller -- Dud Bomb -- Mechanics Row -- Nurse Strafing -- Sandbag Stunt -- Audio -- On The Set -- Director Michael Bay Commentary -- Soldier's Bootcamp -- Officer's Bootcamp -- Super 8 Montage -- The Recollections of A Pearl Harbor Nurse -- Theatrical Teaser -- Theatrical Trailer -- One Hour Over Tokyo (Fifty Minute Documentary) -- Unsung Heroes of Pearl Harbor Disc Four: -- Interactive Attack Sequence -- Angle One - Movie -- Angle Two - On The Set -- Angle Three - Storyboards and Animatics -- Angle Four - Composite of Angles One, Two & Three -- Audio -- On The Set -- Music Only -- Sound Effects Only -- Visual EFX Supervisor Eric Brevig Commentary -- Storyboard Artist Robbie Consing Commentary -- Survivors Commentary -- Deconstructing Destruction -- A Conversation On Visual Effects With Michael Bay and Eric Brevig -- Effects Shots: Industrial Light & Magic -- Bombing of the Arizona -- The Arizona Explodes -- The Tower Falls -- Battleship Row Attack -- Zero Crashes Onto Deck -- Hangar Explodes -- Baja Tank Shot -- Battle of Britain -- Tokyo Raid -- Animatic Attack -- Historical Timeline The VISTA series (Vision, Imagination, Style, Theme, Artistry) is a partnership with filmmakers that presents the definitive version of the filmmaker's cinematic vision, with premium picture and sound enhancements, and in-depth supplemental bonus programming derived from collaboration with the filmmaker. Inspired by the incredible bravery of the men and women who rose to the challenge of Pearl Harbor and World War II, filmmakers Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay, the team behind such box office blockbusters as "Armageddon" and "The Rock," have crafted an epic drama that recreates the life-changing events and the shocking, unforgettable bombing that became a turning point in history. PEARL HARBOR draws upon a superb cast of both veteran and up-and-coming Hollywood star talent in order to tell its larger-than-life tale. The cast includes such stand-outs as Ben Affleck ("Bounce," "Armageddon"), Josh Hartnett ("O," "Blow Dry"), Kate Beckinsale ("Serendipity"), Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Men of Honor;" Academy(R) Award winner, Best Supporting Actor, 1997, "Jerry Maguire"), Tom Sizemore ("Red Planet"), Jon Voight ("Tomb Raider;" Academy(R) Award winner, Best Actor 1979, "Coming Home"), Colm Feore ("The Caveman's Valentine"), Dan Aykroyd ("Evolution") and Alec Baldwin ("State and Main"). In PEARL HARBOR, Rafe McCawley (Ben Affleck) and Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett) are childhood friends who both dream of flying. As the world becomes embroiled in World War II in the early 1940's, Rafe and Danny sign on with the United States armed forces, although America is still in an isolationist position. Eager to participate in combat, Rafe is compelled to join the British air fight against the Nazis, leaving his girlfriend, beautiful army nurse Evelyn Stewart (Kate Beckinsale) behind. When Evelyn and Danny are transferred to the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, they hear the news that Rafe has been shot down and killed. Trying to move on after grieving, Danny and Evelyn fall in love. When Rafe returns alive, the three find themselves in an uncomfortable personal situation that is soon engulfed by the massive surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Putting aside their differences, Rafe and Danny join the desperate fight against the enemy invaders. The film's epic sweep intertwines Rafe and Danny's stories with the heroic efforts of such characters as "Dorie" Miller (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a ship's cook turned fighter, Earl (Tom Sizemore), a courageous base mechanic, and Jimmy Doolittle (Alec Baldwin), the visionary pilot who would lead one of America's most famous counterattacks of the war. Dan Aykroyd appears as the code breaking Captain Thurman and Jon Voight appears as President Franklin Roosevelt. PEARL HARBOR has a running time of approximately 183 minutes and is close-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Bonus programming unrated. VISTA series version has not yet been rated. Touchstone Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of Buena Vista Home Entertainment Inc., a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry for over 15 years. Buena Vista Home Entertainment is the sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVD product. AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 27 SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK SPECIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD Every Song From Classic Series In One Collection With Bonus Features THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION VHS The Greatest Hits From the Landmark Series BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- Conjunction Junction, what's your function? In the 70's and 80's, the catchy Schoolhouse Rock tunes taught millions of children the fundamentals of math, grammar, science, history and money. Relive the pop culture sensation with the SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD, which includes every song from the landmark series in a collectible 2-disc DVD. Among the over 50 tunes are such classics as "Conjunction Junction, " "Three is a Magic Number," "I'm Just A Bill" and "Electricity, Electricity." The DVD features an all-new song about the Electoral College, "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" written by the show's original creators. In addition, it includes behind-the-scenes footage, "play-all" and "shuffle-all" features, fun-filled games and much, much more! Also available on VHS only is THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION -- a collection of the top 25 hits as selected by Schoolhouse Rock fans everywhere. Both of these entertaining and educational titles are available on August 27, 2002. The SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK-SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD is priced at $29.99 (S.R.P.) from Buena Vista Home Entertainment. THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION is priced at $19.99 (S.R.P.) for VHS only. Prebook date for both titles is July 16, 2002. The SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK-SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD includes these features: -- All 46 Schoolhouse Rock Songs -- The All-New Song "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" -- Written, Performed and Animated By the Show's Creators -- Several Never-Before-Released-On-Video Songs -- The Making of "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote To College" Featurette -- "Play-All" and "Shuffle-All" Features -- Top 10 and Top 20 Jukebox -- "Arrange-A-Song" Puzzles -- "Earn your Diploma" Trivia Game -- "Three Is A Magic Number" Nike Commercial -- Emmy Awards Featurette -- Audio Commentaries By the Schoolhouse Rock Creators -- Music Videos From Contemporary Artists The SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK-SPECIAL 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DVD has a running time of approximately 221 minutes and is unrated. THE BEST OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION VHS has a running time of approximately 83 minutes and is unrated. SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK Song Title List MULTIPLICATION ROCK (11) "My Hero, Zero" "Elementary, My Dear" "Three Is a Magic Number" "The Four-Legged Zoo" "Ready Or Not, Here I Come" "I Got Six" "Lucky Seven Sampson" "Figure Eight" "Naughty Number Nine" "The Good Eleven" "Little Twelvetoes" GRAMMAR ROCK (9) "Unpack Your Adjectives" "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here" "Conjunction Junction" "Interjections!" "Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla" "Verb: That's What's Happening" "A Noun Is a Person, Place or Thing" "Busy Propositions" "The Tale of Mr. Morton" AMERICA ROCK (10) "No More Kings" "Fireworks" "The Shot Heard 'Round the World" "The Preamble" "Elbow Room" "The Great American Melting Pot" "Mother Necessity" "Sufferin' Till Suffrage" "I'm Just a Bill" "Three-Ring Government" SCIENCE ROCK (9) "The Body Machine" "Do the Circulation" "Electricity, Electricity" "The Energy Blues" "Interplanet Janet" "Telegraph Line" "Them Not-So-Dry Bones" "A Victim of Gravity" "The Weather Song" MONEY ROCK (8) "Dollars and Sense" "Seven-Fifty Once a Week" "Where the Money Goes" "Tax Man Max" "Walkin' on Wall Street" "This for That" "Tyrannosaurus Debt" "The Check's in the Mail" SCOOTER COMPUTER & MR. CHIPS (4) "Introduction" "Software" "Hardware" "Number Cruncher" ALL-NEW SONG (1) "I'm Gonna Send Your Vote to College" 52 Total Songs Tarzan(R) Is Back In An All-New Animated Adventure TARZAN(R) & JANE SWINGS TO DISNEY DVD AND VHS ON JULY 23 BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- Swing into nonstop fun and adventure from Walt Disney Home Entertainment with the all-new movie TARZAN(R) & JANE, premiering only on Disney DVD and video on July 23, 2002. Disney's TARZAN captured our imaginations, now the story continues as this animated adventure begins with Tarzan and Jane celebrating their first year together in the jungle. All of the favorite characters from Disney's TARZAN are back, including Terk, Tantor and the Professor, in an action-packed tale full of surprises. TARZAN(R) & JANE features irresistible new music, including a new duet of "Two Worlds" performed by Phil Collins and Mandy Moore. The wonderful new musical number "Singing To The Song Of Life" is also sung by Moore. TARZAN(R) & JANE will be priced at $29.99 (S.R.P.) for Disney DVD and $24.99 (S.R.P.) for VHS. Prebook date is June 11, 2002. As Tarzan and Jane's one-year marriage anniversary approaches, Jane searches the jungle for the perfect gift for Tarzan, enlisting the help of the hilarious Terk and Tantor. As they recall the many adventures they've shared so far, Jane realizes what an exciting year it's been in the jungle; from encounters with both old friend and new adversaries, to outsmarting prowling panthers to surfing the lava down an erupting volcano. But that's nothing compared to what Tarzan has in store for Jane -- a surprise that will show her just how much he understands her world. On Disney DVD, TARZAN & JANE(R) will include the features: -- Tarzan & Jane's Adventure Builder -- Help plot Tarzan and Jane's adventures in a story hosted by Tantor -- "Build Your Own Tree House" Game -- Help build and furnish a new treehouse for Tarzan and Jane, in this fun, two-part game. -- Exclusive Sneak Peek at Disney's TARZAN II -- Mandy Moore "Singing To The Song of Life" Music Video -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound -- Aspect Ratio 1.66:1, Enhanced For 16x9 Television Screens -- French Language Track TARZAN(R) & JANE has a running time of approximately 75 minutes. Bonus features are unrated. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs. A FULL-LENGTH ADVENTURE NEW TO VIDEO AND DVD MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS DISNEY'S GREATEST VILLAINS TRY TO TAKE OVER THE HOUSE OF MOUSE SEPTEMBER 3 BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- It's Mickey Mouse and his friends versus Disney's greatest villains in MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS, from Walt Disney Home Entertainment, coming September 3, 2002 only on Disney DVD and video. The first movie to bring together all of Disney's greatest villains, this fast-paced movie includes over 150 terrific characters. The movie features an array of classic Disney cartoons, shorts, and a raucously fun song sung by the villains, entitled "It's Our House Now!" A rollicking adventure from the creators of the wildly popular "Disney's House of Mouse," this full-length animated movie is priced at $29.99 (S.R.P.) for the Disney DVD and $22.99 (S.R.P.) the video. Prebook is July 23, 2002. In MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS, the best meet the baddest when Mickey Mouse comes face-to-face with the Disney villains everyone loves to hate for a night of mischief and mayhem that is sure to leave you laughing. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto and Goofy have their hands full when the wicked Jafar teams up with Cruella, Hades, Ursula, Captain Hook, Maleficent and all of the other dastardly villains in a wild attempt to turn the House of Mouse into the House of Villains. These scene-stealing villains stage their showdown with a show-stopping musical number that makes MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS a fun-filled event for the entire family. MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS DVD BONUS MATERIALS -- Fright Delight -- A collection of Disney's spookiest sound effects in 5.1 Surround Sound. -- Escape The House of Villains Adventure Game -- Help Mickey Mouse take back the House of Mouse from the Villains -- The Villains' Gallery -- Discover everything there is to know about the Villains you love to hate. -- DVD-ROM Weblinks -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS is modeled on the style of Disney's popular series "House of Mouse" (the series can be seen Saturdays on the ABC Television Network). The "House of Mouse" is the hottest meeting place for everyone's favorite animated characters, with Mickey Mouse as the house's host. MICKEY'S HOUSE OF VILLAINS has a running time of approximately 70 minutes and is close-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. Bonus features subject to change. Walt Disney Home Entertainment is a subsidiary of Buena Vista Home Entertainment Inc., a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry for over 15 years. Buena Vista Home Entertainment is the sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVD product. Available For The First Time In Six Years And For The First Time EVER On Disney DVD OLIVER & COMPANY With Superb Musical Cast And Bonus Features A Classic Tale Gets A Bold New Look On May 14, 2002 BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- You're invited to join the loveable, animated canine gang of Disney's action-packed spectacular OLIVER & COMPANY as they steal your heart and romp back onto VHS and, for the first time ever, appear on Disney DVD on May 14, 2002 from Walt Disney Home Video. With a celebrated voice cast which includes pop star Billy Joel and music and screen star Bette Midler, and a wealth of terrific songs, OLIVER & COMPANY stands as one of Disney's liveliest animated features. OLIVER & COMPANY features an all-new, state-of-the-art digital high definition transfer of the film, and both the VHS and DVD include the Academy(R) Award-winning animated short, "Lend A Paw" (Academy Award(R) Winner, Best Short, 1941). In addition, the DVD includes exciting features such as "The Making of Oliver & Company," "Disney's Animated Animals" featurette, Fun Film facts and more. The extraordinary clarity of the Disney DVD picture is supplemented by the superb audio quality of Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. OLIVER & COMPANY is available at the collectible price of $22.99 for the VHS (S.R.P.) and $29.99 for the DVD (S.R.P.). Prebook date is April 2, 2002. On VHS and Disney DVD, OLIVER & COMPANY features the bonus short: -- "Lend A Paw" (Academy Award(R) Winner, Best Short, 1941) OLIVER & COMPANY SPECIAL EDITION DVD FEATURES -- All-New State-Of-The-Art Digital High-Definition Transfer -- French and Spanish Language Tracks -- Widescreen (1.66:1) - Enhanced for 16 x 9 television -- Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound -- Never-Before-Released On DVD: -- The Making of Oliver & Company -- "Disney's Animated Animals" Featurette -- Fun Film Facts -- "Puss-Cafe" Classic Disney Animated Short (starring Pluto) -- Still Frame Scrapbook -- Behind-The-Scenes Production and Concept Art -- Publicity Materials -- Original Theatrical Trailer -- Television Spot -- "Why Should I Worry?" Sing Along Song -- "Streets of Gold" Sing Along Song -- DVD-Rom Weblinks DVD bonus features not rated. DVD features subject to change. OLIVER & COMPANY's star-studded cast includes Bette Midler (TV's "Bette") as Georgette, Billy Joel as Dodger, Joey Lawrence ("A Goofy Movie") as Oliver, Dom Deluise ("Don't Drink the Water") as Fagin, Cheech Marin ("Spy Kids," TV's "Nash Bridges") as Tito, Roscoe Lee Browne ("Babe") as Francis, Sheryl Lee Ralph (TV's "Moesha") as Rita, the late Richard Mulligan (TV's "Empty Nest") as Einstein and Robert Loggia ("Wide Awake") as Sykes. Among the terrific songs in OLIVER & COMPANY are "Once Upon A Time In New York City," "Why Should I Worry" (sung by Billy Joel,) "Perfect Isn't Easy" (sung by Bette Midler), and "Streets of Gold" (sung by Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters). Popular musicians Ruben Blades and Huey Lewis both make contributions to the film. Inspired by the timeless Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist," OLIVER & COMPANY is the thrilling animated classic full of action, friendship, courage and heart that starts when Oliver, the orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, the cool mutt from a New York pack of pickpocket pooches. Soon, Oliver is lovingly adopted by Jenny, a lonely little rich girl, until tough-guy Sykes and his Doberman sidekicks try to keep Jenny and Oliver apart. Now it's up to Oliver, Dodger, and all his colorful, street-smart canine pals to outwit the villains and rescue the girl -- in an electrifying chase that will leave you breathless! Filled with laughter, loyalty and paw-tapping music by Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and Bette Midler, OLIVER & COMPANY is family fun you'll love watching over and over again! OLIVER & COMPANY has an approximate running time of 74 minutes and is rated "G" by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Presented in Dolby Stereo with digitally-mastered stereo sound, OLIVER & COMPANY is close-captioned for the hearing-impaired. Walt Disney Home Video is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVD's. Coming to Disney DVD and VHS On May 21 Disney's SNOW DOGS Fun-Filled Comedy Includes Academy Award(R) Winning Stars and Outrageous Team of Lovable Hounds BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2002 -- Walt Disney Home Video is proud to announce the arrival on Disney's SNOW DOGS on Disney DVD and VHS on May 21, 2002. This laugh-out-loud comedy stars Academy Award(R) Winner Cuba Gooding Jr. ("Pearl Harbor;" Best Supporting Actor "Jerry Maguire" 1996) as the hilariously mismatched "owner" of a mischievous but adorable pack of sled dogs. Disney's SNOW DOGS will be available to own for $29.99 on Disney DVD (S.R.P.) and for $22.99 on VHS (S.R.P.). Prebook date is April 2, 2002. In Disney's SNOW DOGS, a sun-loving Miami dentist named Ted (Cuba Gooding Jr.) finds out he's been named in a will, and travels to snowy Alaska to claim his inheritance, a rascally dog sled team. The dogs, however -- Diesel, Scooper, Nana, Yodel, Sniff, Mack, Duchess and Demon -- have their way with the city slicker, and to make matters worse, poor Ted comes across the scheming mountain man Thunder Jack (James Coburn, "Monsters, Inc.;" Academy Award(R) winner, Best Supporting Actor 1998 "Affliction"). Soon Ted's involved in a dog sled competition and has to learn how to mush as best he can, or the dogs go to Thunder Jack. Ted learns to never give up, even when his luck is "going to the dogs." The terrific cast of Disney's SNOW DOGS includes pop singer Sisqo, Nichelle Nichols ("Star Trek") M. Emmet Walsh ("The Iron Giant") and Graham Greene ("Dances With Wolves"). Disney's SNOW DOGS is rated "PG" -- "For Mild Crude Humor" with a running time of approximately 99 minutes. Bonus material not rated. Walt Disney Home Video is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc., a recognized leader in the home entertainment industry for over 15 years, is the marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassette and DVD product. A marketing innovator, BVHE's efforts have been vital to the success of the multi-billion dollar home entertainment industry. BVHE brought the concept of purchasing videos, or "sell through," to retail stores and pioneered the "video premiere" market for animated films. In synergy with all aspects of the Walt Disney Company, BVHE continues as an industry trendsetter for the 21st Century. **2002 Academy Award(R) Nominee, Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score (Randy Newman), Best Original Song ("If I Didn't Have You") and Best Sound Editing.