The Walt Disney Studios Reveals 2011 Slate of Blu-ray 3D Releases

(January 3, 2010) The Walt Disney Studios announces plans to release at least 15 films for home viewing on Blu-ray 3D in 2011. Among the films coming in 3D are the animated classics "The Lion King" and "Beauty and the Beast" as well as recent theatrical releases including "TRON: Legacy" and "Tangled". 

“As our contemporary library of 3D content continues to grow, and the original artists and filmmakers meticulously 'dimensionalize' their work for release on the Blu-ray 3D format, we will be offering movie- lovers the most incredible in-home entertainment experience they will ever have,” noted Lori MacPherson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment. “In addition to offering new releases day-and-date in 3D and further cementing our leadership in the marketplace, we're thrilled that consumers will have the exclusive Blu-ray 3D experience of two of the most celebrated Disney animated features, 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast', in their homes."

Walt Disney Studios has previously released "Alice in Wonderland", Disney's "A Christmas Carol" and "Step Up 3" on the Blu-ray 3D format.  These newly released titles along with the upcoming 2011 titles such as "Bolt", "Meet the Robinson"s, Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas", "G-Force", "Chicken Little" and those listed above will bring Disney's list of available Blu-ray 3D titles for the home to nearly 20 in all.In addition to the film being in 3D, each disc will include thematically linked 3D menus, 3D previews of coming-attractions trailers and an introduction to the eye-popping world of Disney Blu-ray 3D featuring beloved characters Timon and Pumbaa from "The Lion King".

-- Posted January 3, 2011