Toon Talk: Classic Caballero Collection - Apr 29, 2008

Toon Talk: Classic Caballero Collection
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In addition to the Fast Play feature, the new disc comes with two bonus Donald Duck shorts: Don Donald -- the first appearance of Daisy Duck -- and Contrary Condor (oddly, Clown of the Jungle, which featured the Aracuan Bird, was not selected as well). Additionally, in the �Backstage Disney� section, a (very) brief excerpt from the famous CBC interview with Walt serves as a good intro to the double feature, while the two-reel South of the Border With Disney featurette is a vintage look back at the original exhibition � sans animated interludes. A lot of the same info -- and gags -- from Saludos is repeated here, but you do get a glimpse of what may have been influences of such future Disney projects as �It�s a Small World�, the Mexican pavilion at Epcot and the animated feature The Emperor�s New Groove.

Considering that the Walt Disney Treasures line is apparently running short on material (two discs for Destino, a seven minute short?), I am surprised that they haven�t thought of revisiting (and restoring) the �package features� like these two, Make Mine Music and Melody Time. Surely, there�s enough material to pack one or even two volumes, plus they could include the original, unedited versions. Now that would be cause for a fiesta.

Toon Talk Rating: B-
SALUDOS AMIGOS and THE THREE CABALLEROS
- THE AWARDS -

Both of these films received multiple Academy Award nominations, but it should be noted that Academy rules at the time more or less guaranteed at least one nomination per studio in the following categories.

Saludos Amigos:

  • Best Music, Original Song - �Saludos Amigos�, Charles Wolcott (Music) and Ned Washington (Lyrics)
  • Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture - Edward H. Plumb, Paul J. Smith and Charles Wolcott
  • Best Sound, Recording - C.O. Slyfield (Walt Disney Studio Sound Department)

The Three Caballeros:

  • Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture - Edward H. Plumb, Paul J. Smith and Charles Wolcott
  • Best Sound, Recording - C.O. Slyfield (Walt Disney Studio Sound Department)

Coming Soon:

  • (Cue Black Sabbath): He. Is. Iron Man (Paramount, May 1).
  • (Cue theme song): Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer (Warner, May 9).
  • Return once again to the fantastic world of lions, witches and wardrobes in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (Disney, May 16).

-- Kirby C. Holt
 -- Logos by William C. Searcy, Magic Bear Graphics

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-- Kirby C. Holt
-- Logos by William C. Searcy, Magic Bear Graphics

Kirby is a lifelong Disney fan and film buff. He is also an avid list maker and chronic ellipsis user ... In addition to his Toon Talk reviews, Kirby is the creator of Movie Dearest, a blog for movie fans.

Took Talk: Disney Film & Video Reviews by Kirby C. Holt is posted whenever there's something new to review.

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-- Posted April 29, 2008
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