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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector's Edtiion
August 26, 2008

Finally released from the Disney vault, Academy Award® nominated writer and producer Tim Burton’s (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride) The Nightmare Before Christmas: Collector’s Edition returns in a deeper, darker and more brilliant digitally-restored masterpiece -- as Tim Burton originally envisioned. This delightfully twisted story releases just in time for the Holidays, August 26, 2008, in a first time Collector’s Edition DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def Disc Box Set.

And for the first time ever, Nightmare fans will be able to take advantage of all new, never-before shared bonus features made solely for this special Collector’s Edition release. Some highlights include a Tim Burton poem narrated by Christopher Lee (the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), a private backstage tour of how Disneyland tricks-out their Haunted Mansion ride for Christmas, and an all a new introduction to the movie by Tim Burton which is exclusive to the Blu-ray Disc.

Also Available Ultimate Collector's Edition Set
Additionally, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is also offering Nightmare buffs the opportunity to purchase a limited release of the Ultimate Collector’s Edition DVD Set featuring an individually numbered hand-painted bust of Jack Skellington in all his gory glory equipped with a Jack’s “Sandy Claws” hat and beard, a sound chip that plays memorable lines from the film and a letter of authenticity.

Ability to Take the Movie with You
And for those who plan to travel this coming holiday, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is adding a special “DisneyFile” Digital Copy of the movie -- enabling DVD and Blu-ray owners to receive a digital version of The Nightmare Before Christmas in their choice of iTunes or Windows Media formats. DisneyFile Digital Copy is a fast and easy way to enjoy your favorite Disney movies, anytime, anywhere on your Mac, PC and/or compatible portable device.

Bonus Features:

• NEW! What’s This? Jack’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour – Viewers choose the way they want to tour Disneyland’s Holiday Haunted Mansion. “On Track” explores a tricked-out version of the Haunted Mansion, while “Off Track” reveals what went into creating all the creepy fun.
• NEW! Tim Burton’s Original poem narrated by Christopher Lee – Tim Burton’s poem that inspired the creation of the movie. Now, the original verse comes to creepy life as performed by legendary actor Christopher.Lee.
• NEW! Film Commentary – commentary by producer and writer Tim Burton, director Henry Selick and composer Danny Elfman.
• NEW! Introduction To Frankenweenie! – A new un-cut version introduction by Tim Burton.
• The Making of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas - Go behind the scenes of the very first full-length stop motion animated movie with the filmmakers.
• The Worlds of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Witness the creation of the film’s richly imagined dreamscapes, including Halloween Town, Christmas Town and the Real World.
• Deleted Scenes
• Storyboard to Film Comparison
• Original Theatrical Trailers and Posters

Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features

• All DVD Bonus Features plus,
• Special Blu-ray only introduction by Tim Burton

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Sketch of Sally		Behind the Scenes of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Henry Selick - Director and Tim Burton - Producer	Jill Ruzika - Production Coordinator, Mike Cachuela -FX Animation

• Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Collectors Edition Stills and Publicity Photos

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Technical Specs

Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.66:1-Original Theatrical Presentation - Anamophoic Enhanced for 16X9 Televisions
Rated: G
Audio: DVD: 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: Dolby Digital 7.1 D-TRU HD, 5.1 Dolby Digital (48k-24 bits)
Languages: English, French and Spanish