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BURBANK, Calif., October 31, 2007 – For the first time in nearly a decade, Walt Disney Studios Home
Entertainment unleashes 101 of the world’s most famous dogs when Walt Disney’s original dog classic, 101
Dalmatians: Platinum Edition comes to DVD March 4, 2008 for a limited time only. 101 Dalmatians: Platinum Edition is brilliantly restored with enhanced picture and sound and includes all-new,
never-before-seen bonus features that will have fans of all ages howling with delight: An all-new
interactive ”Virtual Dalmatian” game with over 101 possibilities to adopt, train and care for your very own
virtual puppy, deleted songs, behind-the-scenes featurettes, an in-depth look at the personal correspondence
between Walt Disney and Dodie Smith, (author of the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians), and much
more.
One of the most cherished and sought-after Disney classics of all time, 101 Dalmatians is among the last
films to bear the personal touch of Walt Disney. This original classic is available for a limited time only before
it returns to the Disney vault.
Bonus Features
When Pongo and Perdita, a pair of adorable Dalmatians play Cupid for their human pets, wedding bells soon
ring! STREET DATE: March 4, 2008
101 Dalmatians is the
true Disney Dog classic, considered by critics to be one of the best and most innovative Disney animated
films. This all-new two-disc Platinum Edition is a must-own for fans big and small, featuring beloved
characters Pongo, Perdita, and their 99 puppies, as well as one of Disney’s most deliciously evil villains of all
time – Cruella De Vil (ranked on American Film Institute’s Best Villains of All Time List).
• Disney’s Virtual Dalmatians
Adopt, name, train and care for your very own virtual puppy where there are over 101 possibilities.
• Puppy Profiler
Find out which dog you’re most like!
• 101 Pop-Up Trivia Facts For The Family & Collector
Discover 202 amazing things You Never Knew about the movie as you watch it – with 101 pop up
facts for the family and 101 for the collector
• All-New “Cruella De Vil” Music Video
The classic song “Cruella De Vil” gets a contemporary twist when multitalented teen Disney Channel
star Selena Gomez performs the song in a brand new video!
• Redefining The Line: The Making Of 101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians is considered by critics to be one of the best and most innovative Disney animated
films. Go behind the scenes with its creators to find out about everything - including the technological
innovation of the Xerox process in animation.
• Cruella De Vil: Drawn To Be Bad
Inspired by flamboyant actress Tallulah Bankhead, Cruella De Vil has become a villain that movie
fans love to hate. Marc Davis, an animation legend and one of Disney’s immortal “Nine Old Men”
reveals how this iconic character came to be.
• Sincerely Yours, Walt Disney
Experience Walt Disney and Dodie Smith’s (author of the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians)
actual correspondence during the movie’s production.
• Deleted Songs
Songs written for the film - finally come to life!
• And Much More!
In a short time, the dogs become the proud parents of 15 winsome puppies, but their happiness is
short-lived. The wicked Cruella De Vil wants to buy the all puppies—to make a coat! When her dastardly
offer is turned down, she orders her bumbling henchmen Horace and Jasper to abscond with the puppies as
well as every other Dalmatian puppy in London. Pongo and Perdita must rally a network of animals across
England with the “twilight bark” to help find Cruella's secret hideaway and rescue 99 precious puppies.
Suggested retail price: U.S. $29.99, Canada $36.99
Feature run time: 79 Minutes
Rated: “G” Bonus materials not rated or subtitled.
Technical specifications may only apply to feature
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1 full-screen aspect ratio
Sound: All-new Disney-enhanced Home Theater Mix
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages: English, French, and Spanish language tracks
Close captioned in English
Fastplay: FastPlay enabled
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Interview with Lisa Davis (voice/model for Anita), Interview with Alice Davis (costume designer/wife of Cruella animator Marc Davis)
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