March 13, 2013 is going to be a very exciting days for fans of Walt Disney Pictures, with the release of several of their most popular titles. One of my favorites, and one I feel gets overlooked pretty frequently, is ‘Brother Bear’. So I’m definitely happy to see it coming to blu-ray on March 13, as well as it’s sequel ‘Brother Bear 2‘. The movie tells the story of an Inuit bo, named Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix), who after provoking a battle with a bear that kills his brother, decides to pursue it in an act of revenge. But when the Spirits react negatively to Kenai’s actions, decide to teach him a lesson and transform him into a bear. It’s a very special little movie, and one I look on fondly, as it’s one of the last hand drawn Disney films I saw in theaters before Disney started making their CGI animated films.
The movie really seems to be one that is lost in the shuffle when the animated filmography of the company is brought up, so I’m glad to see it’s at least getting a proper HD treatment and coming to blu-ray. I really can’t wait to get a look at this film on blu-ray, because the animation in it is absolutely gorgeous, and should look stunning here. Another reason I love it is also because it, and it’s sequel, are the last two films Rick Moranis made before he retired from acting. Moranis is one of my all time favorite actors, going back as far as growing up on ‘Ghostbusters’. Adding this to my collection, where he also reunited with Dave Thomas, is definitely something I look forward to. Are you excited to get ‘Brother Bear’ on blu-ray? Let me know in the comments below, only here at Chip and Company! Hit the jump for the full press release.
New 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack Available for the First Time in a 2-Movie Collection Debuting March 12, 2013
Synopsis: Two warm and wonderful Disney adventures arrive together for the first time ever in a Blu-ray Combo Pack! Families can share the heartwarming and hilarious tale of “Brother Bear” — the 2003 Academy Award® nominee for Best Animated Feature—and “Brother Bear 2” in one incredible 2-Movie Collection. Bring home an entire forest full of fun, complete with digitally restored high definition picture and sound.
After an impulsive boy named Kenai is magically transformed into a bear, he and his little brother bear, Koda, take a courageous (and often hilarious) journey to see the Northern Lights. Experience the excitement of these two fantastic films like never before on Disney Blu-ray March 12!
Cast:
- Joaquin Phoenix (“The Master”) as voice of Kenai (“Brother Bear”)
- Rick Moranis (“Ghostbusters”) as voice of Rutt (“Brother Bear” & “Brother Bear 2”)
- Michael Clarke Duncan (“The Green Mile”) as voice of Tug (“Brother Bear” &
- “Brother Bear 2”)
- Patrick Dempsey (TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”) as voice of Kenai (“Brother Bear 2”)
- Mandy Moore (“Tangled”) as voice of Nita (“Brother Bear 2”)
- Wendie Malick (TV’s “Hot In Cleveland”) as voice of Aunt Siqiniq (“Brother Bear 2”)
- Director: Aaron Blaise & Robert Walker (“Brother Bear”)
- Ben Gluck (“Brother Bear 2”)
Blu-ray Contents:
- Two Feature Films in Disney Enhanced HD Picture and Sound
- Deleted Song
- Deleted Scenes
- Hilarious Animated Outtakes
- Rutt & Tuke’s Commentary
- Bear Legends
- Sing-Along Songs
- Music Video
- The Making of “Brother Bear”
- Behind the Music of “Brother Bear 2”
Street Date: March 12, 2013
Rating: “G” in the U.S. and Canada (“Brother Bear”)
“G” in the U.S. and Canada (“Brother Bear 2”)
Bonus material is not rated
Feature Run Time: Approx. 85 minutes (“Brother Bear”)
Approx. 73 minutes (“Brother Bear 2”)
Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 1080P High Definition:
- “Brother Bear” 2.35:1
- “Brother Bear 2” 1.78:1
Sound:
- Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
- English 2.0 Dolby Digital
- Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
- French 5.1 Dolby Digital
- English SDH, Spanish and French subtitles
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