Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Coming to Blu-Ray
Hollywood Newsroom is now Buzz Newsroom! Visit and bookmark our new site. Buzz is bigger and better, including sports, world news, gadgets and the entertainment news that you're used to. Same staff, just more stuff! Why Fark, Drudge and Huffington when you can Buzz!?Finally released from the Disney vault, Academy Award® nominated writer and producer Tim Burton’s (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride) The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector’s Edition returns in a deeper, darker and more brilliant digitally-restored masterpiece — as Tim Burton originally envisioned. This delightfully twisted story releases just in time for the Holidays, August 26, 2008, in a first time Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def Disc Box Set.
And for the first time ever, Nightmare fans will be able to take advantage of all new, never-before-
shared bonus features made solely for this special Collector’s Edition release. Some highlights
include a Tim Burton poem narrated by Christopher Lee (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Charlie and
the Chocolate Factory), a private backstage tour of how Disneyland tricks-out their Haunted Mansion
ride for Christmas, and an all a new introduction to the movie by Tim Burton which is exclusive to the
Blu-ray Disc.
FOR THE ULTIMATE MOVIE BUFF: A MUST-OWN LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS ITEM:
Additionally, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is also offering Nightmare buffs the
opportunity to purchase a limited release of the Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVD Set featuring an
individually numbered hand-painted bust of Jack Skellington in all his gory glory equipped with a
Jack’s “Sandy Claws” hat and beard, a sound chip that plays memorable lines from the film and a
letter of authenticity.
FOR THOSE ON THE RUN:
And for those who plan to travel this coming holiday, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is
adding a special “DisneyFile” Digital Copy of the movie — enabling DVD and Blu-ray owners to
receive a digital version of The Nightmare Before Christmas in their choice of iTunes or Windows
Media formats. DisneyFile Digital Copy is a fast and easy way to enjoy your favorite Disney movies,
anytime, anywhere on your Mac, PC and/or compatible portable device.
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector’s Edition is an ingenious and inspired
fable that cleverly mixes Halloween and Christmas for an eerily unexpected holiday celebration. The
film brilliantly combines stop-motion animation with three-dimensional sets and superb graphics to
create a stunningly original movie experience. With a Grammy® nominated soundtrack by Oscar®
nominee Danny Elfman (Corpse Bride, “The Simpsons”), Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before
Christmas: Collector’s Edition is a modern holiday classic.
Bored with his perennial role as Halloween Town’s frightening Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington
wanders off and discovers the cheerful village of Christmas Town. Determined to shake things up in
Halloween Town, he enlists the help of some mischievous trick-or-treaters to kidnap Santa Claus
and takes over the job of delivering gifts to the children of the world himself. When his plan goes
awry, Jack attempts to restore Santa to his rightful place. But first, he must rescue St. Nick from the
clutches of the evil Oogie Boogie!
DVD BONUS FEATURES:
• NEW! What’s This? Jack’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour – Viewers choose the way
they want to tour Disneyland’s Holiday Haunted Mansion. “On Track” explores a tricked-out
version of the Haunted Mansion, while “Off Track” reveals what went into creating all the
creepy fun.
• NEW! Tim Burton’s Original poem narrated by Christopher Lee – Tim Burton’s poem
that inspired the creation of the movie. Now, the original verse comes to creepy life as
performed by legendary actor Christopher.Lee.
• NEW! Film Commentary – commentary by producer and writer Tim Burton, director Henry
Selick and composer Danny Elfman.
• NEW Introduction To Frankenweenie! – A new un-cut version introduction by Tim Burton.
• The Making of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas - Go behind the scenes of
the very first full-length stop motion animated movie with the filmmakers.
• The Worlds of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Witness the creation of
the film’s richly imagined dreamscapes, including Halloween Town, Christmas Town and the
Real World.
• Deleted Scenes
• Storyboard to Film Comparison
• Original Theatrical Trailers and Posters
• PLUS Tim Burton’s Complete Short Film Vincent
EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURE:
Includes all DVD Bonus Features, Plus:
• A Special Blu-ray Only Introduction by Tim Burton
STREET DATE: August 26, 2008
Direct Prebook: July 1, 2008
Distributor Prebook: July 15, 2008
Suggested Retail Price: 1-Disc Blu-ray Disc + 1-Disc DisneyFile: $39.99 US
2-Disc DVD + 1-Disc DisneyFile: $32.99 US
Ultimate Collector’s DVD Gift Set: $179.99 US
(2-Disc DVD + 1-Disc DisneyFile)
**Is also available in Canada**
Feature Run Time: 76 minutes
Rated: G
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1-Original Theatrical Presentation - Anamophoic Enhanced for
16X9 Televisions
Audio: DVD: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: Dolby Digital 7.1 D-TRU HD, 5.1 Dolby Digital (48k-24 bits)
Languages: English, French and Spanish
FastPlay: Yes
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