WALL-E to be first Disney film added to The Criterion Collection

[chomper94]

https://twitter.com/Criterion/status/1567899052334874625?s=20&t=F8UHutD2URmUUshAFLYCOA

This is honestly a pretty amazing announcement I wanted to share with you all.  For years, Disney was overprotective of their content, and would NEVER license their films to other companies (except for the Touchstone/Fox/Hollywood film libraries).

But now, the fact that WALL-E will be the first film in the Criterion Collection seems legendary and will definitely be a immediate purchase for me.

The film will be in a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack, and it’ll release on November 22, 2022.  You can pre-order it now on the Criterion website or any other retailer like Amazon.

Bonus features to be included:
- 4K digital master, approved by director Andrew Stanton, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film, presented in both Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+, and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
- Alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio and stereo soundtracks
- Two audio commentaries: one featuring Stanton and the other, character supervisor Bill Wise, coproducer Lindsey Collins, story artist Derek Thompson, and lead animator Angus MacLane
- New programs on Stanton’s cinematic influences and production designer Ralph Eggleston’s color scripts
- Tour of the Pixar Living Archive with Stanton
- Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, including segments from early animation reels
- The Pixar Story (2007), a documentary by Leslie Iwerks
- More than a dozen documentaries exploring the film’s production and robots
- Anatomy of a Scene: The Plant, a masterclass with Stanton
- “WALL•E”: A to Z, a new program featuring Stanton and coscreenwriter Jim Reardon
- Deleted scenes featuring commentary by Stanton
- A Story (1987), a student film by Stanton
- BURN•E (2008), a short film by MacLane
- Trailers
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- English descriptive audio
- PLUS: An essay by author Sam Wasson; selections from Stanton’s sketchbooks, script notes, and drawings; and artwork from the WALL•E team

Disappointed that Presto isn’t included on this release.  Guessing they couldn’t get the rights to that short, but either way, the features on the set is outstanding because even Disney wouldn’t do most of these bonuses.

[Mumbling]

What is the Criterion collection exactly? That's nifty though - I feel like Disney should be a bit more relaxed with their products.

[chomper94]

What is the Criterion collection exactly? That's nifty though - I feel like Disney should be a bit more relaxed with their products.

The Criterion Collection is a company that was founded in 1984.  Their mission as of this day is to find important and classic films that deserve to receive a release on 4K/Blu-ray/DVD.  While also including amazing special features.