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BLU-RAY REVIEW & GIVEAWAY — “Aladdin” (2019) and “Aladdin” Signature Collection


Shining. Shimmering. Splendid. Wishes do come true as Disney’s charming live-action “Aladdin” lands on Digital on August 27 and Blu-ray and DVD on September 10. The exciting, humorous tale of the lovable “street rat,”Aladdin (Mena Massoud), courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) and the larger-than-life Genie (Will Smith) with all-new bonus features including deleted scenes, exclusive songs, and a blooper reel. Read our review of the film here.

The home arrival of the thrilling 2019 adaptation coincides with the re-release of the 1992 animated classic “Aladdin” and its addition to the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection. Now fans everywhere can the own both magical movies in stunning 4K Ultra HD.

Director Guy Ritchie’s joyful, easy-going adaptation features extras that explore elements of “Aladdin” that audiences adore, from the film’s treasured, iconic award-winning music to its beloved characters and their hilarious antics on and off screen. Viewers get the first look at an all-new song “Desert Moon,” deleted from the final film, written by eight-time Academy Award® winning composer Alan Menken and Oscar®-and Tony Award®-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“The Greatest Showman,” “La La Land”). Probably cut for time, the beautiful song is a separated duet between Jasmine and Aladdin much like “Somewhere Out There” from “An American Tail.”

Features also document Ritchie’s approach to directing that led to movie magic; Will Smith’s fresh take on the infamous shape-shifting blue entity confined to an oil lamp; Naomi Scott’s powerful performance as the spirited princess who yearns to lead the people of Agrabah; and the indescribable feeling of playing Aladdin chronicled personally by Mena Massoud. Deleted scenes and a blooper reel round out the fun.

Bonus features include:

DIGITAL PRE-SELL BONUS:

  • MAKE WAY FOR PRINCE ALI – Take a look at the gigantic design extravaganza that came together for this scene of Genie-sized proportions.

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE BONUS:

  • “SPEECHLESS”: CREATING A NEW SONG FOR JASMINE – Follow the story of Jasmine’s inspirational song “Speechless,” written by Alan Menken, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul especially for this version of “Aladdin.”

BLU-RAY & DIGITAL BONUS:

  • ALADDIN’S VIDEO JOURNAL: A NEW FANTASTIC POINT OF VIEW – Watch behind-the-scenes moments captured by Mena Massoud (Aladdin) in this fun, fast-paced look at his personal journey.
  • DELETED SONG: “DESERT MOON” – Experience a moving duet performed by Jasmine andAladdin, fully shot and edited, with an introduction by Alan Menken.
  • GUY RITCHIE: A CINEMATIC GENIE – Discover why director Guy Ritchie was the perfect filmmaker to tackle this exhilarating reimagining of a beloved classic.
  • A FRIEND LIKE GENIE – Discover how Will Smith brings talent, experience and his own personal magic to the iconic role of Genie.
  • DELETED SCENES
    • Falling Petals Into OJ
    • Jafar’s Magic Orrery
    • Anders’ Gift
    • Wrong Wishes
    • Silly Old Fool
    • Post Yam Jam Debrief
  • BLOOPERS – Laugh along with the cast and crew in this lighthearted collection of outtakes from the set.
  • MUSIC VIDEOS
    • “Speechless” – Music video performed by Naomi Scott
    • “A Whole New World” – Music video performed by ZAYN and Zhavia Ward
    • “ A Whole New World” (“Un Mundo Ideal”) – Music video performed by ZAYN and Becky G

 

Embark on a magic carpet ride with the entire family when Disney’s original animated classic “Aladdin” soars into the highly celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, granting nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award®–winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score) for the first time in 4K Ultra HD. The Signature Collection Edition of “Aladdin” takes flight with a brand-new sing-along version; all-new bonus features, including original cast recordings; and classic bonus material.

The Signature Collection Edition invites every member of the family to join Genie,Aladdin and Jasmine to belt out the unforgettable songs from “Aladdin” — such as “A Whole New World,” “Friend Like Me” and “Prince Ali” — through a new sing-along version. Other fresh features include a walk down memory lane with Scott Weinger (speaking voice of Aladdin) as he reflects on his personal journey portraying the diamond in the rough and meeting with the original cast and filmmakers, and one jump into the recording booth during the original recording sessions. Digital exclusive features legendary animator Eric Goldberg reminiscing about drawing Genie. Also included are hours of classic bonus gems, from hilarious outtakes with the legendary Robin Williams (voice of Genie) to an in-depth discussion with directors John Musker and Ron Clements.

Aladdin” is the 10th title to join the Walt Disney Signature Collection, which includes groundbreaking films created or inspired by the imagination and legacy of Walt Disney, featuring timeless stories and characters that have touched generations. The film takes its place alongside “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pinocchio,” “Bambi,” “The Lion King,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Peter Pan,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella.”

BONUS FEATURES ON BLU-RAY & DIGITAL: *

NEW BONUS

  • Sing Along With The Movie – Sing along to your favorite tunes as you watch the film. With magical on-screen lyrics.
  • Aladdin on Aladdin – Join the speaking voice of Aladdin, Scott Weinger (“Fuller House”), as he reflects on almost 30 years of being Aladdin.
  • “Let’s Not Be Too Hasty”: The Voices of “Aladdin – Take your seat in the recording booth and watch as the voice actors of “Aladdin” work their microphone magic.
  • Alternate Endings – Enter the realm of “what if” and see just how differently the movie could have ended.

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE

  • Drawing Genie – Join prolific animator Eric Goldberg as he draws and reminices about the Genie.

CLASSIC BONUS – Revisit over 40 exciting bonus features from previous releases including:

  • The Genie Outtakes
  • Aladdin”: Creating Broadway Magic
  • Unboxing “Aladdin

Enter to win a digital copy of both movies!! COMMENT BELOW with the name of your favorite song from “Aladdin.”

One entry per person. One digital movie winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!

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27 Comments

  1. Dwight McCoy
    September 9, 2019 at 5:44 pm — Reply

    My favorite song is “A Whole New World”

    • Anna Medellin
      September 10, 2019 at 1:20 pm — Reply

      I really like Speechless. It was sang really well. The melody was perfect. Very powerful song. Naomi Scott played the scene part and sang “Speechless” amazing.

  2. Miranda Carroll
    September 9, 2019 at 5:55 pm — Reply

    Friend Like Me, Robin Williams is an amazing Genie, I am ready to see how Will smith did as he is a very talented actor and I’m sure he did great as well.

  3. Kirby Henderson
    September 9, 2019 at 6:05 pm — Reply

    Prince Ali! It makes me want to get up and march and dance

  4. carl
    September 9, 2019 at 6:16 pm — Reply

    “a whole new world”

  5. Priscilla Sifuentes
    September 10, 2019 at 11:13 am — Reply

    My favorite is “A Whole New World”.

  6. AJS
    September 10, 2019 at 12:26 pm — Reply

    “Friend Like Me,” it’s just a fun, upbeat, happy song. It brings a smile to my face when I hear it.

  7. Paige S
    September 10, 2019 at 1:44 pm — Reply

    Prince Ali. The view of him coming down the street with the elephant and the Geenie turning into different people in the crowd is just so fun!

  8. Zach D
    September 10, 2019 at 1:47 pm — Reply

    My fave song has to be the deleted “proud of tour boy” from the animated version. But of those officially in the films: one jump ahead

    Gah I hope I win, I love Aladdin and abu!

  9. Danny Coburn
    September 10, 2019 at 1:49 pm — Reply

    a whole new world

  10. Danny Coburn
    September 10, 2019 at 1:49 pm — Reply

    a whole new world

  11. Miguel Alfaro
    September 10, 2019 at 2:05 pm — Reply

    Favorite song would have to be A Whole New World

  12. Isabelle Normandin
    September 10, 2019 at 2:51 pm — Reply

    My favorite is A Whole New World !

  13. Itan
    September 10, 2019 at 3:11 pm — Reply

    Friend like me!!!

  14. Heather Kelly
    September 10, 2019 at 3:46 pm — Reply

    I really loved “Speechless” from the Live Action version! Such a powerful song!

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  15. Steve Stavlo
    September 10, 2019 at 4:11 pm — Reply

    Friend Like Me! \m/

  16. David H
    September 10, 2019 at 4:23 pm — Reply

    A Whole New World

  17. Ayla Smith
    September 10, 2019 at 4:32 pm — Reply

    My favorite is A friend Like Me!!!

  18. James Allen
    September 10, 2019 at 5:17 pm — Reply

    A Whole New World

  19. Pilar Vasallo
    September 10, 2019 at 5:34 pm — Reply

    A Whole New World is still my all-time favorite although the new Speechless is pretty spectacular too. Thanks for the chance to participate! Hope I win 🤞🏻🧞‍♂️

  20. Lenora Begay
    September 11, 2019 at 7:25 am — Reply

    Favorite Aladdin song is You ain’t never had a friend like me. 💞

  21. David K
    September 11, 2019 at 12:28 pm — Reply

    Arabian Nights

  22. sam m
    September 12, 2019 at 4:53 pm — Reply

    whole new world! That is my fav song and scene and characters. I love Aladdin Genie Jasmine and the carpet.

  23. Tamara Regan
    September 13, 2019 at 11:51 pm — Reply

    Friend Like Me is my fave Aladdin song.

  24. Twingle Mommy
    September 14, 2019 at 2:07 pm — Reply

    My favorite is “A Whole New World”.

  25. Breanne
    September 14, 2019 at 8:12 pm — Reply

    My favorite song is A Whole New World.

  26. Kenneth Pereira
    September 15, 2019 at 3:22 pm — Reply

    “A Whole New World”.

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