Multimedia News Release - JULIE ANDREWS, DICK VAN DYKE and More Original Cast and Crew Launch Special Star-Studded Black Tie Hollywood 'Re-Premiere'

Multimedia News Release - JULIE ANDREWS, DICK VAN DYKE and More Original Cast and Crew Launch Special Star-Studded Black Tie Hollywood 'Re-Premiere' MARY POPPINS Disney Celebrates Beloved Film With 40th Anniversary Edition DVD BURBANK, Calif., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the 40th anniversary and the dazzling restoration of one of the most beloved films of all time, MARY POPPINS, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has recreated the glamour and excitement of the original MARY POPPINS 1964 premiere on Hollywood Blvd. The gala re-premiere and party launched the all-new Special 40th Anniversary Edition 2-disc DVD (available on December 14). To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/buenavista/20848/ On November 30, 2004, the film's stars Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Glynis Johns and Karen Dotrice were reunited with filmmakers including co-composer Richard M. Sherman, choreographers Marc Breaux and Dee Dee Wood, animators Xavier Atencio, Ollie Johnston and Bill Justice, and artist Peter Ellenshaw, who created the spectacular matte paintings under the title sequence. Hundreds of attendees of the black-tie event were on hand for the re-premiere and DVD launch. Attendees included celebrities of the original 1964 premiere era and current favorites. Celebrity guests included; George Lopez, Jack Klugman, James Denton ("Desperate Housewives"), Beth Grant, Adrienne Barbeau, Red Buttons, Andy Dick, Elaine Hendrix, Ann Magnuson, Larry Hagman, Ed Begley, Jr., Alan Thicke, Jo Anne Worley, Christy Carlson Romano, Disney Channel's Raven, Lin Shaye, Phyllis Diller, Rose Marie, Lainie Kazan, Ann Blythe, and Charmian Carr (Liesl in "The Sound of Music" film). Arrivals were met by a sea of fans, a huge red carpet, original backdrops from the film's set, chalk pavement pictures and even live penguins -- perfect to transport attendees on a Jolly Holiday back to 1964! "Practically Perfect in Every Way," the new MARY POPPINS 40th Anniversary Edition 2-disc DVD features both a remastered picture and remixed sound with the Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix. This special edition is chock-full of spectacular, all-new bonus material that has never been released before. This Disney treasure-trove includes an all-new animated short hosted by Julie Andrews and starring the voice talent of Sarah Ferguson, Tracy Ullman and David Ogden Stiers. Created exclusively for the DVD, the short is based on an original MARY POPPINS story by P.L. Travers, "The Cat That Looked At A King." This magical DVD also includes a first-ever reunion with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and co-composer Richard Sherman as they reminisce about making the film and the music that was such a special part of its success. As well, the exciting MARY POPPINS 40th Anniversary Edition also contains a new rendition of the never-before-heard deleted song 'Chimpanzoo;' a new, definitive behind-the-scenes 'making of' feature with never-before-released footage and new interviews; an all-new set-top game, "I Love To Laugh;" a Disney Song Selection track that shows the words to your favorite songs on screen; a newly recorded audio commentary with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke; and much, much more. MARY POPPINS is one of Walt Disney's greatest achievements, a true milestone in cinema history. Julie Andrews won the Academy(R) Award for Best Actress (1965), alongside fantastic co-star Dick Van Dyke. This magical tale of the "practically perfect"' nanny who brings cheer and happiness to the children and all around her won the Academy Award(R) for Best Score, Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee"), Best Special Visual Effects and Best Film Editing. Available just in time for the holiday season, this definitive, must-have "MARY POPPINS" edition for audiences of all ages debuts December 14, 2004! STREET DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2004 Suggested retail price: $29.99 (2-disc DVD) Feature running time: Approximately 139 minutes Rated: "G" Bonus DVD materials not rated. DVD aspect ratio: 1.66:1 enhanced for 16 x 9 screens -- aspect ratio in which the film was originally created Sound: Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 Surround Sound -- Disney Enhanced Home Theater MixDolby(R) Digital 2.0 Original Theatrical Stereo MixDolby(R) Digital 2.0 Disney Enhanced Home Theater MixTHX Certified Languages: French, Spanish in Dolby(R) Digital 5.1 audio tracks 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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