Wednesday, September 8, 2010

'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' on Blu-ray November 2

MGM Home Entertainment will release that beloved classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on Blu-ray for the first time November 2 in a combo pack that will also include a DVD, plus new interactive games on the Blu-ray disc.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang BD/DVD Combo Pack [Blu-ray]Starring the late Dick Van Dyke in one of his most charming roles (alongside Burt the chimney sweep in Mary Poppins), the film also stars Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Gert Frobe (The bond film Goldfinger) and Benny Hill (before his silly-bawdy TV show).
The 1968 movie is based on the children’s book Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car by Ian Fleming - yes the creator of 007 - and the film tells the story of an eccentric inventor whose curious creations just can't support his family of two children and their grandfather.  Then, he comes up with a quite amazing car that flies, and a small European nation tries to steal it and an adventure begins.
The film features songs by the wonderful Sherman Brothers, Richard and Robert, who gave us so many Disney classics. Among the numbers are the irresistible title track and "Truly Scrumptious" and "Toot Sweet"
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG The Magical Car, The Wild Adventures of a Spirited British Family by Ian Fleming, illustrated by John Burningham (1964 Hardcover 114 pages Random House)
As part of “the most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything” the remastered version on Blu-ray will include special interactive features such “Toot Sweet Symphony” melody maker and “Chitty Chitty’s Bang Bang Driving Game!”  Other special features include “Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” with Dick Van Dyke, song demos from the Sherman Brothers and a featurette, "A Fantasmagorical Motorcar."

DISC ONE (Blu-ray):

  • Chitty Chitty Bang Bang remastered feature film
  • All-new “Toot Sweet Symphony” melody maker – the Toot Sweet Toots Musical Maestro
  • ll-new “Chitty's Bang Bang Driving Game”
  • Remembering Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke
  • “A Fantasmagorical Motorcar” featurette
  • Sherman Brothers' Rare Demos of the film’s most popular songs
  • Vintage Featurettes including, “The Ditchling Tinkerer,” “Dick Van Dyke Press Interview,” and “The Potts Children's Featurette”
  • Photo Gallery
  • Vintage Advertising Gallery including English and French versions of the theatrical trailer and several television spots
  • Sing-a-long version of the film
  • Music Machine

DISC TWO (DVD):
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Sing-a-long version of the film

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