Blu-ray: Disney’s Sword in the Stone, Robin Hood

Blu-ray Release Date: Aug. 6, 2013
Price: Blu-ray/DVD Combo $36.99
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment


Sword in the Stone

The Sword in the Stone

Disney celebrates a bunch of anniversaries with Blu-ray debuts. Animated fantasy movie The Sword in the Stone turned 50 and adventure film Robin Hood turned 40 this year.

Originally released in 1963, The Sword in the Stone tells the story of young Arthur, who’s tutored by Merlin the Magician before fulfilling his destiny of becoming king.

The film was nominated for an Oscr for its music.

1973’s Robin Hood is another old English legend, about the outlaw who fights against injustices by robbing the rich to feed the poor. Robin Hood is a wily fox, his friend Friar Tuck a cuddly bear, the rich Prince John a cowardly lion and his companion Sir Hiss a slippery snake.

The movie also was nominated for an Oscar for its song “Love” by George Bruns and Floyd Huddleston.

Disney's Robin Hood

Robin Hood

Both G-rated films come with downloadable digital copy and other special features. On The Sword in the Stone:

  • new alternate opening: “Where Wart Meets Merlin”
  • extras from the movie’s original DVD:
    • “Music and Magic: The Sherman Brothers”
    • Sing-Along with the movie
    • “All About Magic” excerpt
    • “A Knight for a Day & Brave Little Tailor.”

On Robin Hood:

  • deleted story line “Love Letters”
  • plus DVD bonuses:
    • alternate ending
    • “Oo-de-lally” sing-along
    • Disney Song Selection
    • Robin Hood Storybook
    • Robin Hood Art Gallery
    • “Ye Olden Days” bonus short and sing-along with movie.

 

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About S. Clark

Sam Clark is the former Managing Editor/Online Editor of Video Business magazine. With 19 years experience in journalism, 12 in the home entertainment industry, Sam has been hooked on movies on since she saw E.T. then stared into the sky waiting to meet her own friendly alien. Thanks to her husband’s shared love of movies, Sam reviews Blu-ray discs in a true home theater, with a 118-inch screen, projector and cushy recliners with cup holders.