Disney's "Pete's Dragon" 35th Anniversary Edition Arrives October 16, 2012

Get Ready to Celebrate Disney’s Classic Musical Adventure

PETE’S DRAGON

35TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION BLU-RAY™

Available for the First Time in High Definition with New Digital Restoration on October 16, 2012 in a 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack

Synopsis:                                 Rediscover with your family the endearing story between Pete and his invisible dragon friend Elliott as they develop a special bond and share a magical friendship. With memorable characters and heartwarming songs including the

1977 Academy Award® “Best Original Song” nominee, “Candle On The Water,” Pete’s Dragon 35th Anniversary is the perfect timeless classic every member of your family will love.

Cast:                                         Mickey Rooney (The Fox and the House, Night at the Museum), Helen Reddy (singer/songwriter), Sean Marshall (The Small One, The New Adventures of Heidi), Red Buttons (The Poseidon Adventure, The Longest Day) and Jim Dale (TV’s “Pushing Daisies”)

Director:                                 Don Chaffey (TV’s “Chips,” and “Charlie’s Angels”)

Screen Writers:                      Malcolm Marmorstein (Dark Shadows, Love Bites)

Seton I. Miller (Scarface, The Adventures of Robin Hood) S.S. Field (On Such A Night)

Release Date:                         October 16, 2012 (Direct Pre-book: 9/25; Distributor Pre-book: 9/25) Suggested Retail Price:         2-Disc Combo Pack Blu-ray + DVD = $29.99 U.S. / $35.99 Canada Bonus Features:                     No new bonus features. Includes bonus from the 2009 DVD release. Rating:                                    G

Feature Run Time:                 88 minutes

Aspect Ratio:                          1.66:1

Blu-ray Audio:                        5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio

Languages:                             English (DTS-HD Master Audio), French (5.1 Dolby Digital)

Subtitles:                                French, English