According to Ultimate Disney, the 2-disc “Masterpiece Editions” of Pocahontas and Lilo & Stitch will not be released until 2005, in order for the collector’s edition of Lilo & Stitch to coincide with the theatrical release of Lilo & Stitch II. Meanwhile, the 2-disc “Special Edition” of Mary Poppins will be released this December, along with Julie Andrews’ The Princess Diaries II and a “Special Edition” of The Princess Diaries. Also hitting stores in 2004 is Darby O’Gill and the Little People, the original Freaky Friday, Dr. Syn, Alias The Scarecrow, and a 50th Anniversary Davy Crockett DVD containing both Davy Crockett and the River Pirates and Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier films. Concerning dual format (widescreen and full-frame) releases of live action titles, Disney has decided to discontinue one of the editions released a few months after initial release, based on sales. Finally, Walt: The Man Behind the Myth, which, until now, has been a Disney outlet exclusive, will be released through general retail on March 2. Special features for the DVD include Walt’s home movie footage, a DVD-ROM feature on the Walt Disney Family Museum and five featurettes: “The Making of Walt”, “Actors, Directors & Friends”, “Disney Legends”, “Walt: An Intimate View”, and “Location Visits.”
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