The Three Musketeers DVD Press Release, Menus & More

Post by **Luke** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 1:02 pm

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AN ALL-NEW MOVIE ON DISNEY DVD AND VIDEO

Mickey • Donald • Goofy
THE THREE MUSKETEERS

CELEBRATE MICKEY’S 75th ANNIVERSARY
WITH THIS ROUSING ANIMATED MUSICAL

Available On August 17

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BURBANK, Calif., May 7, 2004 – It’s all for fun and fun for all on August 17 when Walt Disney
Home Entertainment presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS, starring Mickey Mouse, Donald
Duck and Goofy. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ timeless novel, Disney’s THE THREE
MUSKETEERS is a hilarious new movie packed with six rousing songs, swashbuckling action
and sword-sharp wit. This full-length animated musical is sure to be a hit with the entire family –
and it premieres only on Disney DVD and video. Available on Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.)
and VHS for $22.99 (S.R.P.).

On DVD, THE THREE MUSKETEERS is featured in Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and
includes exclusive bonus material such as Mickey, Donald and Goofy’s first audio commentary
together, “OPERA-TOON-ITY” build your own opera activity, and lots more.

In THE THREE MUSKETEERS best buddies Mickey, Donald and goofy are small-time
janitors with big dreams of becoming Musketeers. Their lives are turned upside down when Peg-
Leg Pete, captain of the Musketeers, and his sinister lieutenant Clarabelle use them in a dastardly
plot to rid the kingdom of Princess Minnie – the only mouse standing in Pete’s way of the throne.
Mickey, Donald and Goofy may not look like heroes, but they have a surprise for Pete. Powered
by teamwork and friendship, they soon learn that they can accomplish anything - when they work
together.

Screenplay by Evan Spiliotopoulous and David Mickey Evans. Associate produced by Maude
Lewis. Produced by Margot Pipkin. Directed by Donovan Cook.

<center>THE THREE MUSKETEERS
DVD Bonus Materials</center>

MUSIC AND MORE

• “THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER” Music Video

• DISNEY’S SONG SELECTION

Sing-along to the songs from the movie with lyrics on-screen or off.

BACKSTAGE DISNEY

• GET THE SCOOP
In this tongue-in-check behind the scenes documentary, our intrepid reporter is on a
mission to find out why THE THREE MUSKETEERS is Mickey’s first full-length
animated movie, and why now?

• CAST COMMENTARY
Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pete comment on a scene from the movie and explain how
they approached their performances and what really went on behind the scenes. It’s
Mickey, Donald and Goofy’s first audio commentary done together!

GAMES AND ACTIVITES

• OPERA-TOON-ITY
You can build your own opera! Select a stage set and one of three singers. Then sing
along to one of three crazy opera songs with wacky on-screen lyrics. Mickey, Donald,
and Goofy introduce this fun activity, set in the film’s classic opera house.

• THE MANY HATS OF MICKEY

Explore Mickey’s different movie roles in his long and illustrious film career by clicking
on different hat icons from Mickey’s films. The Three Musketeer’s troubadour turtle
hosts this activity and explains the significance of each clip.
♦ Giantland (1933) based on the fairy tale "Jack and the Beanstalk."
♦ The Castaway (1931) based on Daniel Defoe’s "Robinson Crusoe."
♦ Thru the Mirror (1936) based on Lewis Carroll's companion story to "Alice in
Wonderland," "Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There."
♦ Gulliver Mickey (1934) based on Jonathan Swift’s "Gulliver's Travels."
♦ Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947) based on the fairy tale "Jack and the
Beanstalk."
♦ Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) based on Dickens’ " A Christmas Carol."
♦ The Prince and the Pauper (1990) based on Mark Twain’s novel.
♦ The Brave Little Tailor (1938) based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale by the
same name.
♦ The Sorcerer's Apprentice from Disney’s classic animated masterpiece Fantasia
(1940). Based on music by Dukas, based on a poem by Goethe (Der
Zauberlehrling), based on a tale by Greek writer Lucian.

DELETED SCENES

• OFF THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR
See four deleted scenes with optional audio commentary from Disney Toon Studios
executive Brian Snedeker.
♦ Original Storybook Opening
♦ The Troubadour Introduces Pete
♦ Pete On Bridge
♦ Another Rescue

STREET DATE: AUGUST 17, 2004
Suggested retail price: DVD: $29.99. VHS: $22.99.
Direct Prebook: June 22, 2004
Distributor Prebook: July 6, 2004
Rated: “G”
DVD Bonus features unrated.
Feature run time: Approximately 68 minutes
DVD Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.78:1 formatted for 16x9 televisions
DVD Sound: Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound
French language track: Available on DVD
Spanish language track: Available on DVD
Spanish language VHS available

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment,
Inc., a recognized industry leader. Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Inc. is the
marketing, sales and distribution company for Walt Disney, Touchstone, Hollywood
Pictures, Miramax, Dimension and Buena Vista videocassettes and DVDs.

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Post by **Luke** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 1:30 pm

DVD Menus:
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Post by **Luke** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 1:36 pm

Deleted Scenes:

"Original Opening Concept with Troubadour"
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"Minnie's Bedside Clock"
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yoda_four · Post by **yoda_four** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 2:37 pm

The Many Hats of Mickey sound cool, though it's too bad they didn't include older films such as Steamboat Willie. Glad to see there's gonna be DTS. Sad there's no making-of. O well, can't win everytime.....

Thanks Luke!

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 3:05 pm

I can't wait to own Mickey • Donald • Goofy
THE THREE MUSKETEERS on August 17 I hope it's wonderful!!!
It's great that Mickey celebrate his 75th Anniversary with a bang.
Who doesn't like Mickey Mouse? I guess everyone likes him!!!
I will be getting this one the day it comes out!!!

Also great pictures Luke!!! Rock On!!!

Lumiere · Post by **Lumiere** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:17 pm

thanks for the info luke!!
It sound great, specially THE MANY HATS OF MICKEY!!

Loomis · Post by **Loomis** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 6:48 pm

The film itself looks great, and bonus features are...well...a bonus!

It IS a shame, though, that none of these features are substantial 'making ofs'. I would really like to hear a proper commentary on this (the Lady & the Tramp 2 commentary was just great).

But to summarize:
I can't wait to own Mickey • Donald • Goofy
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
Everybody like Mickey!
Me want to own when it come out!

Ciaobelli · Post by **Ciaobelli** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 8:29 pm

Sweet, thanks Luke.

Can't wait.

reyquila · Post by **reyquila** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 9:52 pm

Looks great!!! I'll get it for sure at our local Borders !!

buffalobill · Post by **buffalobill** » Sat Jul 10, 2004 10:17 pm

I'll be buying it. Bonus features look pretty good. Pics you posted are great, Luke. I just wish that it was a little longer than 68 minutes. A feature, especially with so much material as there is for a 3 Musketeers movie, should get at least a 90 minute feature length or longer. 68 minutes is just too short for this story.

Kram Nebuer · Post by **Kram Nebuer** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:53 pm

YAY! A Mickey-Donald-Goofy musical full-length feature! I'm so excited! I was going to post about if there was a Three Musketeers Press Release. Thanks, Luke!!!

The sad, but also good thing is that we'll be on vacation (bet you can't guess where!

) when the DVD release. True we could buy the DVD down in wonderful WDW, but...
1) WDW is most likely be where it will be the MOST expensive
2) Unless we bring a DVD player, we can't watch it right away.

But still, its WDW! I'm so excited that both are happening at the same time! YAY! HAPPY DAY!

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:03 pm

Yeah, but then you'd be able to say you were in WDW when Mickey's full-length feature debuted in stores. It would make a nice souvenir, too. But yeah, it might be a little pricey, but if you check at Virgin (in Downtown Disney), they occasionally have good prices. Also, Orlando and Kissimmee are just a couple minutes down the road- and there's even the crossroads area right outside of WDW that might have a place to buy it.

Maybe WDW will even do something special, like characters walking around, or even a pre-parade?

-Aaron

DreamerQ18 · Post by **DreamerQ18** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:17 pm

MickeyMousePal wrote:I can't wait to own Mickey • Donald • Goofy
THE THREE MUSKETEERS on August 17 I hope it's wonderful!!!
It's great that Mickey celebrate his 75th Anniversary with a bang.
Who doesn't like Mickey Mouse? I guess everyone likes him!!!
I will be getting this one the day it comes out!!!
Also great pictures Luke!!! Rock On!!!

How can anyone not like Mickey? I mean it all started with a mouse Lol.

After seeing this beautiful press relase I can honestly say I am so EXCITED

About this film its great seiing all the Disney orignal gang in a new movie and the extra features sound fantastic. Defintley saving some b-day money for this one.

Kram Nebuer · Post by **Kram Nebuer** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:11 am

New Screenshots at Animated News:

http://www.animated-news.com/archives/00002034.html

EDIT: My bad, there are promotional images too. I was wondering why the some of them looked like lithographs.

DreamerQ18 · Post by **DreamerQ18** » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:42 pm

Kram Nebuer wrote:New Screenshots at Animated News:

http://www.animated-news.com/archives/00002034.html

EDIT: My bad, there are promotional images too. I was wondering why the some of them looked like lithographs.

Wow thanks a lot Kram Nebuer the screen caps are great. Soon this movie will be in my hands

(oh I just cant wait).

Post by **Luke** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:05 pm

First post has been edited with a link to our new review:
http://www.ultimatedisney.com/threemusketeers.html

AwallaceUNC · Post by **AwallaceUNC** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:45 pm

Good review, Luke, even if what it has to say is a little disappointing (to me, at least). My plans are still to rent it. From the sound of things, though, if I purchase it, it won't be for awhile. But ya never know, I might fall in love with it.

-Aaron

Christian · Post by **Christian** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 4:52 pm

It's not amazing but it is certainly not bad either. It makes a nice little movie and keep in mind that if you purchase it it'll show Disney that people are interested in hand-drawn movies featuring decades-old characters.

MickeyMousePal · Post by **MickeyMousePal** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 5:42 pm

I really enjoy this review Luke!!!!
I'm glad this DVD is coming out in 2 more weeks and I can't wait any longer!!!

joplin4 · Post by **joplin4** » Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:51 pm

I still think this would have been great as a theatrical release. But, I don't know if I could wait that long for it to be released. I would love to get this the day it comes out. But I'm a college student. *turns out pockets to show no money* So I may have to wait a few weeks. But I WILL be seeing this unless something stops me.

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