Disney Is Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ With a 4K Restoration
As crazy as it may sound, Alice in Wonderland is officially celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, and The Walt Disney Company is getting ready to celebrate in a big way.
To commemorate the anniversary of one of its animated classics, Disney is preparing to debut a 4K restoration of the film, which will be released digitally and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 5.
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The restoration will also receive a special one-night-only premiere at the TCM Film Festival on May 1.
The Team Behind the Restoration
The Alice in Wonderland remaster was completed by the Walt Disney Film Restoration Team over a nine-month period.
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To breathe new life into the film, artists completed a digital scan of the original negatives and carefully cleaned the footage to correct dust, warping, and other age-related wear.
The team also studied original production artwork held in the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration matched the filmmakers’ original intent.
Finally, the restoration team worked closely with Michael Giaimo, a veteran of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy,” said Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Restoration & Library Management. “This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.”
Bonus Features
The home video release of the Alice in Wonderland restoration will include behind-the-scenes and archival material, as well as deleted scenes such as “Beware of the Jabberwock” and “If You’ll Believe in Me.”
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The upcoming release will also feature Wonderland-related shorts, including the Mickey Mouse short Thru the Mirror and the Alice Comedy Alice in Wonderland.
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