LorenzoL

The cover artwork as posted by Ultimate Disney:

RocShemp

Those specs actually make me even sadder about the fact that I never got the old collector's edition.

cardaway

That picture makes it look like a 1 disc release. So which is it?

tonymontana313

I thought this was a 2 disc se. What gives?

Big Worms

So far it still is. Everybody has it listed as 2 disc including the specs I posted above.

cardaway

But do you see how the small list of specs doesn't jive with it being a 2 disc release?

From DVDAnswers:

Not only is it the same short list of extras, there is also no mention of it being 2 discs.

Sure looks like this one is a step back form the original CE outside the upgrade from 5.0 sound to 5.1.

Cameron

from the bits

Disney is reportedly planning new Tarzan and The Emperor's New Groove 2-disc special editions on 10/18.

I don't remember the last time Disney put out a theatrical movie in a single disc release. This does seem a little more geared towards the wee ones...hopefully I'll find a used copy of the old around release date

RocShemp

And I doubt that'll be much of an improvement as the 5.0 track had plenty of bass as I recall.

Skoobooz

Wasn't Home On The Range a one-disc release? And, of course, there's Lilo and Stitch.

Cameron

yes i think home on the range probably was the last single disc release...lilo & stitch seems like it came out a long time back.

TomOpus

I would have to agree with ya here.

TomOpus

Don't remind me

cardaway

What a mess.

Both discs have totally conflicting spec lists depending on what and where you are looking at. Assuming the lists at DVDAnswers is official Disney info, there is no way those appear to be 2 disc releases. They appear to be SE's as compared to the prior single disc releases, not the older 2 disc releases. Knowing Disney, they would actually release new single disc editions and call them SE's.

Cameron

Disney has been doing some bang up jobs with their 2 disc SE titles. NO doubt this is geared towards kids, but 2 disc seems very plausible

Big Worms

Cover from dvdanswers.com

Looks like it is a 2 disc judging from the spine.

Cameron

from animated bliss

TARZAN SPECIAL EDITION


Wild with exotic adventure and laughs, Disney’s TARZAN® is a magnificent, animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic story of the ape man. Raised by a family of gorillas, including the loving Kala and the wisecracking Terk, Tarzan develops all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal. But with the sudden appearance of Tarzan’s own kind, including the beautiful Jane, two very different worlds become one. Driven by five powerful songs from pop superstar Phil Collins, including the Academy Award® winning “You’ll Be In My Heart” (Best Song, 1999), Disney’s TARZAN® delivers incredible adventure as well as important reminders about acceptance and family.

Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Rosie O’Donnell, Tony Goldwyn, Brian Blessed, Nigel Hawthorne, Lance Henriksen, Wayne Knight.

Written by Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, Noni White. Based on characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Directed by Chris Buck, Kevin Lima.

DVD bonus features:
• Terk’s Tree Surfing Challenge (NEW)
Three separate games in one, with increased difficulty in each game. Included are “Jungle Memory,” “Banana Round Up,” and “Clayton’s Trap.”
• Disneypedia: Living In The Jungle (NEW)
Learn about elephants, gorillas, baboons, and leopards in this fun and educational DisneyPedia. See how the real-life animals compare to their animated counterparts.
• “Strangers Like Me” music video performed by Everlife (NEW)
• “You’ll Be In My Heart” music video performed by Phil Collins
• “Strangers Like Me” music video performed by Phil Collins
• “Trashin’ The Camp” studio session with Phil Collins and ‘N Sync
• Deleted scenes
• Alternate opening
• Filmmaker audio commentary

STREET DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2005
Studio: WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Suggested retail price: $29.99 (2-disc DVD)
Rated: “G”
Feature run time: Approximately 88 minutes
Bonus materials not rated nor close captioned.
DVD aspect ratio: 1.66:1 enhanced for 16x9 TV frames
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Language: English audio, French audio, Spanish audio

RocShemp

That's pitiful.

kevin75

yup, i am glad that i didn't get rid of my original SE.

Brent L

I'm glad I just found the original 2-Disc SE at a pawn shop for $6 today.

TomOpus

Nice find, Brent!

tofferman

I will be holding onto my original 2-disc as well. Certainly Disney could have picked any number of other classic titles for a spiffy 2-disc treatment instead. I'm sure many on this thread have a few titles in mind...

milo bloom

You know, I think the biggest loss is the pencil art on the original 2 disc SE. That's something you would have seen back in the laserdisc days, when they weren't trying to entice joesixpack with floating heads and explosions.

Very glad I grabbed it back in the day.

Cameron

yah, i am still seeking out the old 2 disc...i am hoping that this release will at least bring the cost down a bit, or someone unknowingly will trade in the old for the new. I had the single disc release and sold it for more than what this new edition will cost so i'm happy either way.

good find by the way

Brent L

I'm sure it's already been said, and if so allow me to say it again:

The artwork for the original 2-Disc set is way better than what we have here. This one looks like it's just flat out blatantly targeted at children, making the original 2-Disc version the one to own for adults.

I expect the same for The Emperor's New Groove as well.

I have no problem with any of this though. I've always wished that Disney would release two versions of their films, one aimed at adults and one aimed at young children.

RichardW

This is why I don't try to cash in on eBay and sell the out-of-print original before a new release comes out. You never know when the company's going to end up putting less adult-oriented features on the new release.