The Classic Christmas Specials Collection 4K coming Nov 1st, 2022

[Michael Scott]

THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS


SPECIALS COLLECTION

NEWLY RESTORED ON BOTH 4K ULTRA HD AND BLU-RAY™


OWN THE BRAND NEW 4K ULTRA HD COLLECTION AND SINGLE 4K ULTRA HD RELEASES ON NOVEMBER 1, 2022


FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT


INCLUDES BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL CODE


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SYNOPSIS: 'Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COLLECTION featuring 3 classic stories. Produced by Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town feature iconic "Animagic" stop-motion animation and Frosty the Snowman is beautifully animated. Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!


TV SPECIALS INCLUDED:

1. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
2. Frosty The Snowman
3. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town

BONUS FEATURES ON RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER 4K ULTRA HD:

• The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
• Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph
• Reimagining Rudolph in 4D
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film
• T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games

BONUS FEATURES ON FROSTY THE SNOWMAN 4K ULTRA HD:

• The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
• Original Pencil Test
• Commentary with Animation Historian Mark Evanier

BONUS FEATURES ON SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN 4K ULTRA HD:

• The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
• Commentary with Animation Historian Greg Ehrbar

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER TALENT:
Director: Larry Roemer
Producer: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Screenplay: Romeo Muller
Narrator: Burl Ives
Based on the Work(s) of: Robert May





FROSTY THE SNOWMAN TALENT:
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Screenplay: Romeo Muller
Voice Talent: Billy De Wolfe (The Magician / Professor Hinkle), Jackie Vernon (Frosty the Snowman)
Narrator: Jimmy Durante
Based on the Work(s) of: Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins





SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN TALENT:
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Producer: Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass
Screenplay: Romeo Muller
Voice Talent: Mickey Rooney (Kris Kringle / Santa Claus), Keenan Wynn (Winter Warlock)
Narrator: Fred Astaire




THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SPECIAL COLLECTION TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:

Street Date: November 1, 2022
Selection Number: 1000820936 (US) / 1000820937 (CDN)
Rating: Not Rated


RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:

Street Date: November 1, 2022
Selection Number: 2000178556 (US) / 1000820941 (CDN)
Layers: BD 66
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.35:1 Side Matted
Rating: Not Rated
Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, French European, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European and Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)
Run Time: 00:52:02




FROSTY THE SNOWMAN TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:

Street Date: November 1, 2022
Selection Number: 2000178557 (US) / 1000820942 (CDN)
Layers: BD 66
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.35:1 Side Matted
Rating: Not Rated
Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, French European, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) French European and Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)
Run Time: 00:25:40



SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K:

Street Date: November 1, 2022
Selection Number: 2000178558 (US) / 1000820943 (CDN)
Layers: BD 66
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 1.35:1 Side Matted
Rating: Not Rated
Subtitles: English SDH, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 for Feature and Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content) Latin American Spanish (DTS Digital Surround 2.0 Mono)
Run Time: 00:50:59