Official Website Theatrical Release 1995 Home Video 5/03/05 10th Anniversary Edition MPAA Rating Rated G Running Time 1hr 24 minutes Genre Children's, animated Directed by Eric Goldberg, Mike Gabriell Cast Voices of Irene Bedard, Mel Gibson, Christian Bale Studio Buena Vista Home Entertainment |
NEW SPECIAL EDITION DVD
POCAHONTAS
10th Anniversary Edition
New 2-Disc DVD Features Two Versions of the Film,
With Never-Before-Seen Animation
Loaded With Games, Music Videos and More
Available May 3
BURBANK, Calif., April 13, 2005 – POCAHONTAS, Disney’s award-winning, music-filled classic of adventure
and courage will be available for the first time in a 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION 2-DISC DVD, on May 3
from Walt Disney Home Entertainment. This dazzling collector’s dream package features two versions of the film,
and includes the song “If I Never Knew You,” performed by superstar Mel Gibson. This captivating song is
seamlessly integrated into the film with never-before-seen animation. This 2-disc POCAHONTAS 10TH
ANNIVERSARY EDITION also features games, music videos, art galleries, a “Making-of-Pocahontas”
featurette, sing along songs, and many more exciting bonus treats.
Filled with adventure, romance, and the superb songs of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, POCAHONTAS
10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION features an all-star cast that includes Mel Gibson (“The Passion of the Christ;”
Oscar®-winner Best Director “Braveheart” 1995), Irene Bedard, Christian Bale (“Reign of Fire”) and David Ogden
Stiers (“Lilo and Stitch,” “Pooh’s Heffalump Movie”). POCAHONTAS won Academy Awards® for both “Best
Original Score” and “Best Song - “Colors of the Wind” 1995. The film also earned Golden Globe and Grammy
Award wins for “Best Song” (“Colors of the Wind”). Available for $29.99 (S.R.P.) for the 2-disc DVD set from
Walt Disney Home Entertainment.
DISC ONE
NEW - TWO VERSIONS OF POCAHONTAS
• ORIGINAL THEATRICAL RELEASE
• NEW 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Features the song “If I Never Knew You” performed by Mel Gibson, seamlessly integrated into the
film with never-before-seen animation.
SING ALONG SONGS
• “Just Around The Riverbend”
• “Colors of the Wind”
Sing along with your favorite Pocahontas songs!
MUSIC VIDEO
• “COLORS OF THE WIND” MUSIC VIDEO
Performed by Vanessa Williams
SET-TOP GAMES
• DISNEY’S ART PROJECT
Learn how to make a dream catcher or a drum with items you can find around the house.
• “FOLLOW YOUR HEART” SET TOP GAME
Follow the same path as Pocahontas to save John Smith. Bring your knowledge of the movie in order
to answer all of Grandmother Willow’s questions.
AUDIO COMMENTARY
• FEATURE LENGTH COMMENTARY
Featuring Producer James Pentecost, and Directors Eric Goldberg and Mike Gabriel.
SNEAK PEEK
• Disney’s upcoming TARZAN II
DISC TWO
THE MAKING OF THE FILM
• THE MAKING OF POCAHONTAS
Irene Bedard, the speaking voice of Pocahontas, takes you behind the scenes of this animated
masterpiece.
PRODUCTION
• EARLY PRESENTATION REEL
An early filmmakers’ presentation of ‘Pocahontas,’ done while the film was in development.
• STORYBOARD-TO-FILM COMPARISON
Watch a comparison of one scene from the storyboard phase to the final animation phase.
• PRODUCTION PROGRESSION
Watch as one scene is taken through the various stages of animation. You can watch them individually
or toggle back and forth between them.
DELETED SCENES
• NINE DELETED SCENES
Nine deleted scenes, in storyboard form, with select filmmaker audio commentary.
MUSIC
• THE MUSIC OF POCAHONTAS
Composers Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz talk about what went into the music of Pocahontas.
• THE MAKING OF “IF I NEVER KNEW YOU”
Learn why the song was originally deleted from the film, and what led to it being added back in.
• ORIGINAL “IF I NEVER KNEW YOU” MUSIC VIDEO
Performed by Jon Secada and Shanice.
THE RELEASE
• THEATRICAL TRAILERS
Includes two of the original theatrical trailers.
• THE PREMIERE IN THE PARK
This featurette covers the theatrical premiere of Pocahontas that took place in New York City’s Central
Park.
• COLORS OF THE WIND MULTI-LANGUAGE REEL
This song starts in English and seamlessly changes to several different languages. You can see how
similar Pocahontas sounds from country to country.
• PUBLICITY GALLERY
See various PR art used throughout both the domestic and international campaigns.
THE DESIGN
• DESIGN GALLERIES:
See early concept art of all the major characters in the film. Features Pocahontas, John Smith,
Ratcliffe, Powhatan, Grandmother Willow, Meeko, Flit, Percy, Thomas, Kocoum, Kekata, and
Redfeather (a deleted character).
Hear several animators talk about what went into designing their specific characters. And look at early
test animations for some of the characters.
• ART DESIGN, LAYOUTS & BACKGROUNDS GALLERY
This rich gallery features a variety of artwork from the design stage as well as layouts and
backgrounds.
Bursting with all the “Colors of the Wind,” POCAHONTAS tells the story of a free-spirited girl (Irene Bedard)
who wonders what adventures wait “Just Around the River Bend.” Pocahontas – along with her playful pals
Meeko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird – relies on the guidance of her loving and wise Grandmother Willow
(Linda Hunt) when English settlers arrive on the shores of her village. Her meeting with the courageous Captain
John Smith (Mel Gibson) leads to a friendship that bridges the gap between two cultures and changes history.
POCAHONTAS 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION features nine original, enchanting songs including the Oscar®
winning “Colors of the Wind” and the buoyant “Just Around The River Bend.”
STREET DATE: May 3, 2005
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (2 Disc DVD).
Rated: “G”
Bonus materials unrated.
Feature running time: Approximately 84 minutes
DVD aspect ratio: 1.66:1, enhanced for 16x9 screens
Sound: Dolby Digital® 5.1 Surround Sound; THX Certified
Languages: Spanish, French audio
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