Bambi (Platinum Edition)

In October 2004, Bambi was set to be the next Platinum Edition title after Aladdin. This is the last Platinum Film to be THX-certified. It was released on March 1, 2005. The DVD was in print until January 31, 2007.

During the release of this DVD, Bambi had a remaining copyright term of 32 years after publication.

Synopsis

DVD

The forest comes alive with Bambi, the critically acclaimed coming-of-age story that has thrilled and entertained generations of fans. Now digitally restored and remastered with state-of-the-art technology. Bambi sparkles in its first ever digital presentation.

This grand adventure is full of humor, heart, and the most beloved characters of all time -- Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl.

Experience the wonder with this 2-disc Special Edition including spectacular bonus features and an all-new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix. Everyone will be "twitterpated" by this endearing classic tale of Bambi, one of Walt Disney's greatest triumphs and a film experience you'll never forget.

VHS

The forest comes alive with Bambi, the critically acclaimed coming-of-age story that has thrilled and entertained generations of fans. Now digitally restored with state-of-the-art technology, Bambi sparkles in this new Special Edition.

This grand adventure is full of humor, heart, and the most beloved characters of all time -- Bambi, the wide-eyed fawn, his playful pal Thumper, the lovable skunk Flower, and wise Friend Owl.

Featuring breathtakingly beautiful artwork and Academy Award(R)- nominated music (1942, Best Scoring Of A Dramatic Or Comedy Picture and Best Song, "Love Is A Song") Bambi's story unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns valuable lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. Everyone will be "twitterpated" by this endearing classic tale of Bambi, one of Walt Disney's greatest triumphs and a film experience you'll never forget.

Supplements

DVD

Bonus material:

Sneak Peek Of The All-New Movie "Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest"
Forest Adventure Game: 8 All-New Games Geared For All Ages Including Trivia, A Musical Memory Challenge, An Acorn Catch, And More
DisneyPedia: Bambi's Forest Friends
Disney's Storytime: "Thumper Goes Exploring"
Bambi: Inside Walt's Story Meetings
Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes
Disney Time Capsule: 1942 The Year Of Bambi
The Making of Bambi: A Prince Is Born

VHS

	Video	Creation date
1	Blue warning screens (VHS)	August 26, 2003
2	Walt Disney Home Entertainment Logo	July 17, 2001
3	Trailer for Cinderella (Platinum Edition)	March 1, 2005
4	Coming Soon to Theaters	December 14, 1999
5	Trailer for Chicken Little	March 1, 2005
6	Coming Soon to Own on DVD & Video	December 2, 2003
7	Video preview for Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch	March 1, 2005
8	Video preview for Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest	March 1, 2005
9	Feature Presentation	November 27, 2001
10	THX Logo	February 4, 1997
11	Bambi (restored version)	March 1, 2005

Chapters

"Love Is A Song"
A New Day Begins
The New Prince
Bambi's First Walk
Thumper
Bambi Makes Another New Friend
"Little April Shower"
Bambi's First Visit To The Meadow
Feline
The Young Stags
The Great Prince Of The Forest
Man Is In The Forest
Winter
Bambi On The Ice
Sudden Tragedy
Looking For Mother
"Let's Sing A Gay Little Spring Song"
Familiar Faces
Twitterpated!
Romance Finds Bambi
A Rival
"I Bring You A Song"
Man Returns To The Forest
A Raging Inferno
Another Season

Advertised on:

Aladdin (Platinum Edition) (October 5, 2004)
Mulan (Special Edition) (October 26, 2004)
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (November 9, 2004)
Kim Possible: The Villain Files (December 7, 2004)
That's So Raven: Supernaturally Stylish (December 7, 2004)
Mary Poppins (40th Anniversary Edition) (December 14, 2004)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (December 14, 2004)
The Young Black Stallion (December 21, 2004)
Where the Red Fern Grows (December 21, 2004)
Classic Cartoon Favorites (January 11, 2005)
Aladdin II & III Collection (DVD) (January 18, 2005)
Home on the Range (2005, International prints only)
Mulan II (February 1, 2005)
Growing Up With Winnie the Pooh (February 8, 2005)
Porco Rosso (February 22, 2005)
The Cat Returns (February 22, 2005)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (February 22, 2005)

In Other Countries

Country of origin	Release date
South Korea	March 7, 2005
United Kingdom	February 14, 2005
Italy	February 22, 2005
Germany	March 3, 2005
France	February 23, 2005
Denmark	February 23, 2005
Spain	March 2, 2005
Australia	March 2, 2005
Japan	March 18, 2005

Television broadcasts

This version of Bambi aired on ABC on June 4, 2005.

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Videos

Bambi_-_Platinum_Edition_Trailer_1 — Bambi - Platinum Edition Trailer 1

Bambi_-_Platinum_Edition_Trailer_2 — Bambi - Platinum Edition Trailer 2

Weblinks

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/bambi (2004-2007)

Preceded by
Aladdin II & III Collection (DVD)

Bambi (Platinum Edition)

Succeeded by
The Incredibles (DVD/VHS)

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