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Disney Announces 4K Blu-Ray Release of Restored Alice in Wonderland Film
Walt Disney Studios has announced the release of a 4K Blu-ray edition of the 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland, featuring a new 4K restoration. The restored version will also screen at a one-night premiere during the TCM Classic Film Festival. This release preserves the film's original Technicolor visuals and audio elements.
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Walt Disney Studios announced on Thursday the upcoming release of a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition of the 1951 animated feature film Alice in Wonderland. The edition includes an all-new 4K restoration of the original film elements. The restoration process involved scanning the original Technicolor negatives to enhance visual clarity and color accuracy.
The film, directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, and Hamilton Luske, adapts Lewis Carroll's classic novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. It features voice performances by Kathryn Beaumont as Alice, Ed Wynn as the Mad Hatter, and Richard Haydn as the Caterpillar. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording in 1952.
The 4K restoration updates the film's presentation for modern home viewing while maintaining its historical integrity.
It incorporates remastered audio from the original multi-channel soundtrack. Special features on the Blu-ray disc will include legacy bonus content from previous releases, such as deleted scenes and commentary tracks. The restored film is scheduled for a special one-night premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood.
The festival, organized by Turner Classic Movies, typically features screenings of classic films with introductions by filmmakers and historians. This event highlights the film's enduring cultural significance.
in Wonderland was released theatrically by RKO Radio Pictures on July 28, 1951, after years of development at Disney.
The project faced challenges during production, including script revisions and animation hurdles, but became a staple of Disney's animated canon. It has influenced numerous adaptations and remains a key title in the studio's library of over 50 feature-length animated films. The release targets collectors and fans interested in high-definition upgrades of classic cinema.
