LPWire: Brother Bear DVD Coming March 23

Brother Bear 2-Disc DVD Includes Exclusive Outtakes, Deleted Scenes, Games, Music Videos, All-New Comedy Show With Rutt &Tuke, and Much More

Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly presents Brother Bear, on Disney DVD and VHS on March 30, 2004. This animated epic, filled with comedy and heart, is the story of the powerful and playful bond between brothers, man’s bond with nature, and how one’s perspective changes when you walk in another’s footsteps.

Brother Bear includes five sensational songs from Academy Award® winner and music superstar Phil Collins (Best Song “You’ll Be In My Heart” from “Tarzan©,” 1999). The talented voice cast includes Academy Award®-nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix (“Gladiator,” “Signs”) and Jeremy Suarez (Jordan on TV’s “The Bernie Mac Show”), with Rick Moranis (“Honey I Shrunk The Kids”) and Dave Thomas (TV’s “Grace Under Fire”) as a pair of hysterically misguided moose.

On 2-Disc Disney DVD, Brother Bear is loaded with bonus materials that appeal to both the most enthusiastic film fan and to families who love Disney animated features. Included are three viewing options: Family Friendly widescreen 1.66:1; the original Theatrical aspect ratio; and well as the option of hilarious “Moose” commentary from Rutt and Tuke. Also included are such features as deleted scenes, never-before-heard song “Fishing Song,” exclusive and fullyanimated outtakes created for the DVD and hosted by Koda, behind-the-scenes looks the movie’s art and its filmmaking process, set-top games, music video sing along songs, and more.

Available on Disney DVD for $29.99 (S.R.P.) and VHS for $24.99 (S.R.P.).

DISC ONE:

FAMILY FRIENDLY FEATURE PRESENTATION (1.66:1)

• RUTT & TUKE’S COMMENTARY
  Join the outrageously funny moose brothers Rutt and Tuke and enjoy their running offthe- hoof commentary as you watch the movie. Choose the mode with visuals of these two characters or audio only, and learn what really went on behind the scenes!
• KODA’S OUTTAKES
  Koda takes a look at some of the fully animated and hilarious “outtakes” from the film.
• “LOOK THROUGH MY EYES” MUSIC VIDEO
  Written and performed by Phil Collins.
• “FIND YOUR TOTEM” SET-TOP GAME
  Are you lovable like a bear or wise like an eagle? Take this personality profile and you will be presented with the “totem” that best represents you.
• “BONE PUZZLE” SET TOP GAME
  Take a look at one of 10 paw prints and try to piece together the bones in the right places. Can you figure out which animal they belong to? When you’ve got it right, you’ll learn some interesting facts about that animal with live-action images and scenes from Brother Bear and other classic Disney films!
• RUTT & TUKE’S COMMENTARY
  An all-new comedy show with the hilarious moose duo Rutt & Tuke. It’s a fun way to watch the movie and laugh alongside these two comics.
• BEAR LEGENDS
  Learn three different bear legends that were inspirational for the filmmakers when they were making the movie.
• MAKING NOISE: THE ART OF FOLEY
  Jeremy Suarez, the voice of Koda, takes you on a fun-filled tour of the foley sound stage. Learn how sound effects get make and put into the film.
• ART REVIEW
  Go through the incredible process of creating character looks, and turning live-action vistas into a believable animated world.
• “ON MY WAY” SING ALONG SONG

DISC TWO:

ORIGINAL THEATRICAL FEATURE PRESENTATION (2.35:1)

• PATHS OF DISCOVERY: THE MAKING OF BROTHER BEAR
  Embark on a journey with the filmmakers as they explore, experiment, discover and create all the magical elements that make up this film. From the legendary origins of the story to the collaborative songwriting process, you’ll experience how each person—the artists, voice actors, singers, directors and more—contributed to the final product: a breathtakingly beautiful and emotionally satisfying film that celebrates family, brotherhood and courage.
• ALL-NEW SONG BY PHIL COLLINS, “FISHING SONG”
  Phil Collins introduces and performs “Fishing Song,” a piece originally composed for the bears’ arrival at the salmon run that later was redone and included in the film as “Welcome.” Hear it in its entirety and see the original storyboard visuals.
• DELETED SCENES
  The filmmakers present three scenes that didn’t make the final cut, including the introduction of an outrageously funny squirrel named Muri. Includes filmmaker introductions before each scene.
• “TRANSFORMATION” SING ALONG SONG
  Phil Collins wrote this moving song that was translated into Inuit and sung by the Bulgarian Women's Choir.

--Posted December 16, 2003
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment