Giles

pseudo announced, but according to Ronald Epstein over at Home Theater Forum has posted an ad for Disney's 'Mary Poppins' (from Home Media magazine) to coincide with the theatrical release of 'Saving Mr. Banks' this December - on the 10th to be exact. Ten days later 'Saving Mr. Banks' the story of Poppins writer P. L. Travers and her meeting Walt Disney to film her iconic book hits screens nationally

details will obviously be forthcoming, but this is big news in my book.

E Unit

About damn time. Been wanting this on blu for years.

BambooLounge

I really hope that isn't the actual cover art, but regardless, this is a must-own for me.

kidglov3s

I thought it was really cool to see that design evoked, though I associate it more with Pete's Dragon.

Giles

specs, supplements were announced today:

New Bonus Features: BLU-RAY & HD DIGITAL:
- Mary-OKE’s – New piece highlights popular music from the film, specifically “Spoon Full of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Step In Time,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and allows viewer to sing-along to animated words that display onscreen in unique ways.
- Becoming Mr. Sherman (TBC by theatrical team): Join actor Jason Schwartzman as he sits down for a fun and musical-filled afternoon with Richard Sherman. In the new film, SAVING MR BANKS, Schwartzman portrays the Disney Legend… half of the famous composing team, the Sherman Brothers who wrote all the classic songs from MARY POPPINS, as well as many other favorites. Hear heartwarming, revealing stories about the making of this beloved musical, get more insight on working with Walt Disney, and get a unique sneak peek into SAVING MR BANKS, starring Tom Hanks, and Emma Thompson.

DISNEY’S SONG SELECTION:
“A Spoonful of Sugar”
“Jolly Holiday”
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
“I Love to Laugh”
“Feed the Birds”
“Chim Chim Cher-ee”
“Step in Time”
“Let’s Go Fly a Kite”

AUDIO COMMENTARY
MARY POPPINS FROM PAGE TO STAGE
STEP IN TIME
DELETED SONG: CHIMPANZOO
A MAGICAL MUSICAL REUNION FEATURING JULIE ANDREWS, DICK VAN DYKE AND RICHARD SHERMAN
SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS: THE MAKING OF MARY POPPINS
THE GALA WORLD PREMIERE
THE GALA WORLD PREMIERE PARTY
“THE CAT THAT LOOKED AT A KING” FROM “MARY POPPINS OPENS THE DOOR” BY P.L TRAVERS
MOVIE MAGIC
DECONSTRUCTION OF A SCENE: JOLLY HOLLIDAY
DECONSTRUCTION OF A SCENE: STEP IN TIME
DICK VAN DYKE MAKE-UP TEST
Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Julie Andrews’ Premiere Greeting
Original TV Spot #1
Original TV Spot # 2
1966 Re-issue Trailer
Re-issue Trailer #1
1973 Re-issue Trailer #2

Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Sound:
Blu-ray – English: 7.1 DTS-HDMA, 5.1 Dolby Digital, Original Theatrical Mix; Spanish and French: 5.1 Dolby Digital;
DVD – English: 5.1 Dolby Digital, Original Theatrical Mix; Spanish and French: 5.1 Dolby Digital

TomOpus

I love this movie. My older sister took me to Grumann's Chinese Theater to see it. Even though I was very young I remember bits and pieces of that day.

I like the cover too. I hope they did an awesome job with the transfer.

Disc-Flipper

I wonder if the trailer of Mary Poppins Blu - seen on the Robin Hood Blu - is indicative of the transfer quality. It looked decent.

Giles

just watched the disc - I'm stunned. The hidef transfer is simply beautiful and the 7.1 remix ... wow!

asianxcore

Great to hear it's a great disc! I may have to pick this up soon!

SunnyMistyCat

I love this move too!! Although when I was little, the scene with the head of the bank scared me -- I' so happy to hear that the DVD is beautiful!

E Unit

Ganesh returns! Great success!

Giles

we are talking about the bluray - not the DVD