Disney has visualized the collective imagination of so much of our culture.  The way images, fantasy, and sound have been brought together by Disney studios has left an imprint on our consciousness that is unmistakable.  They have sculpted what many of us associate with childhood joy, evoking nostalgia like few others can.  Watching Disney films congruently makes for a fantastic journey through the history of one of the world’s most gifted storytellers.  So, I can’t help but be a little excited whenever their classic films come out of the “vault” looking and sounding as pristine as possible. 

On Tuesday, September 20^th, Disney is releasing “Dumbo” into the digital wild.  Here is why this is exciting: Disney rarely approaches their classics with anything less than sheer reverence for the original source material.  Each film – be it "Sleeping Beauty," "Pinnochio," "Bambi" (etc) – get meticulous visual and aural restorations so the classics can continue to shine in their original state.  The BluRay format is another step towards the ultimate in sonic and visual integrity.