The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection [Blu-ray]

Author: Various

Brand: UNIVERSAL

Edition: Blu-ray

Binding: blu_ray

Format: Blu-ray

Release Date: 31-10-2023

Details: Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass are responsible for creating the original holiday specials that have been part of the world's annual Christmas traditions for over 50 years. The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection celebrates the works of the acclaimed team with all 18 of their holiday classics, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, The Year Without a Santa Claus, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and more. Featuring their iconic 'Animagic' stop-motion animation along with traditional animation, these stories are brought to life with beloved songs such as 'A Holly Jolly Christmas,' 'The Little Drummer Boy,' 'Here Comes Santa Claus' and 'Christmas Chimes Are Calling.' Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Danny Thomas, Burl Ives, Andy Griffith, Angela Lansbury and more, it's pure holiday magic for the entire family!

18 Unforgettable Christmas Classics:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Cricket on the Hearth (1967)
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)
The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)
The First Christmas (1975)
Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)
Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)
The Little Drummer Boy, Book II (1976)
Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)
The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)
Jack Frost (1979)
Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold (1981)
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985)
Bonus Content:

Disc 1 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:
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

Disc 2 - Frosty the Snowman:
The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass Original Pencil Test Commentary with Animation Historian Mark Evanier

Disc 2 - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town:
Commentary with Animation Historian Greg Ehrbar

Disc 3 - The Year Without a Santa Claus:
We Are Santa's Elves Stop Motion 101

Disc 3 - Frosty's Winter Wonderland:
Frosty and the Story of the Snowman

EAN: 0191329255124

Package Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches

Languages: English