Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector's Edition - Ultimate Collector's DVD Set + Digital Copy | 
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| Director: Henry Selick
Actors: L. Peter Callender, Randy Crenshaw, Judi M. Durand, William Hickey, Edward Ivory
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $179.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  495 reviews
Sales Rank: 12537
Format: Animated, Box Set, Collector's Edition, Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 76
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.4
Dimensions (in): 16 x 11.7 x 9.5
MPN: 05786300
UPC: 786936769555
EAN: 0786936769555
ASIN: B001AIRUPE
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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For those who never thought Disney would release a film in which Santa Claus is kidnapped and tortured, well, here it is! The full title is Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, which should give you an idea of the tone of this stop-action animated musical/fantasy/horror/comedy. It is based on characters created by Burton, the former Disney animator best known as the director of Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and the first two Batman movies. His benignly scary-funny sensibility dominates the story of Halloweentown resident Jack Skellington (voice by Danny Elfman, who also wrote the songs), who stumbles on a bizarre and fascinating alternative universe called ... Christmastown! Directed by Henry Selick (who later made the delightful James and the Giant Peach), this PG-rated picture has a reassuringly light touch. As Roger Ebert noted in his review, "some of the Halloween creatures might be a tad scary for smaller children, but this is the kind of movie older kids will eat up; it has the kind of offbeat, subversive energy that tells them wonderful things are likely to happen." --Jim Emerson
Product Description
Now digitally restored and remastered with state-of-the-art technology, The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector s Edition is deeper, darker and more brilliant than ever as Tim Burton originally envisioned. This new version comes with DisneyFile Digital Copy, a full-length version of the movie you can transfer and watch on your PC, Mac, and video-enabled compatible portable players.
The dimensions of the Jack bust itself (out of box) are 2.5 inches wide by 13.5 inches high by 7.3125 inches deep. The dimensions of the Coffin-shaped box that holds the bust gift set are: 15.5 inches wide by 16.75 inches high by 9.25 inches deep.
Bonus Features
What s This? Jack s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour
Frankenweenie (Uncut Version) with new introduction by Tim Burton
Vincent short film
Tim Burton s original poem narrated by Christopher Lee
All-New Audio Commentary by Tim Burton, Director Henry Selick and Music Designer Danny Elfman
Behind-the-scenes making of Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas
The worlds of Tim Burton s The Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Town, Christmas Town, The Real World
Deleted Scenes
Storyboard To Film Comparison
Original Theatrical Trailers and Posters
Limited Edition Jack Skellington DVD Bust Set includes
Completely restored original full-length feature
Two discs loaded with new and existing bonus
Third disc Disney File Digital Copy, compatible with Mac and PC (and an insert with more details)
Individually numbered, hand painted ultimate collector s bust
Plays sound bites from the movie
Includes Sandy Claws hat and beard with matching disc case
Booklet containing original poem
Letter of Authenticity
Specifications
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
French and Spanish language tracks
French and Spanish subtitles
Widescreen1.66 to 1 original theatrical format. Anamorphic enhanced for 16 by 9 televisions
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 This is Creepy Christmas at its Creepiest November 19, 2008
It had been a while since I had seen this movie, but you could tell that the quality was much better! I had forgotten how funny and weird and wacky "Nightmare" is; then I remembered that it was a Tim Burton movie.
Best Movie Ever! November 18, 2008
Best movie ever! I loved this movie when I was younger and now my daughter loves to watch it too
What high-def is all about November 16, 2008
Superb. Unbelievable. Watch this Blu-ray version to see things you never even knew were in the move. Every little shadow and shimmer of light. Truly glorious.
Perfect November 16, 2008
The clarity of the Blu Ray disc is unbelievable. Watching this on my Hitachi 57" HD TV along with my Sony Play Station 3, it was almost like I could reach out and touch the scenery. I am totally impressed with the sight and sound of this Blu Ray DVD. This disc should be the standard for the others.
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Mills
Stunning quality November 14, 2008
A problem with the review section is that is does not differentiate among the many releases and formats of this movie. I have a VHS copy that I must have had for over a decade. Many of the reviews are for various DVD transfers. But the one I am reviewing is the Blu-ray version.
The quality and clarity of this presentation is stunning. I could not have imagined I'd be seeing the level of detail that is presented here. If I had to name a fault, it was so clear that it made me aware of just how much the models have improved since this movie was made. In newer movies such as Corpse Bride, there's an improved feeling of flow to the animation. In this one, characters such as Sally appear as cruder toys when seen with all the detail. But those details are all consistent with the intent of the production.
Once I got beyond the initial surprise of the Blu-ray transfer, I was able to enjoy the movie more than ever before. The contrasts between the sets for Christmastown and Halloweentown reveal the true artistry in a way that the limitations of DVD did not allow. The transfer shows off the true differences between stop motion and the best of computer animation in a way that leaves one with a feeling of awe.
I won't go into the details of the movie itself, since it's been around long enough that others have done so exhaustively. I don't know what criteria critics are supposed to apply to decide when something is one of the greatest movies ever made. But in my subjective opinion, this one ranks among the best.
If you share my view of the film itself, getting the Blu-ray version is well worth it, even if you think the DVD version is already impressive.
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