| Walt Disney Treasures - Tomorrowland: Disney in Space and Beyond | 
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Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (28 reviews)
Sales Rank: 12389
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 240 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 786936224795
UPC: 786936224795
EAN: 0786936224795
ASIN: B0000BWVAI
Release Date: May 18, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: June 18, 1959
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Description
Walt Disney was a true visionary, and his most far-reaching vision examined the future. During the 1950s, his investigation into space exploration and the wondrous opportunities and challenges of space travel not only came alive in several Disneyland TV shows, but helped create strong public support for The United States space program. Go back in time to the beginning of the future and enjoy four episodes and a theatrical short that delve into the mysteries of the universe and space travel -- "Man In Space," "Man And The Moon," "Mars And Beyond," "Eyes In Outer Space," and "Our Friend The Atom." You'll also get a rare look at Walt's last film, "EPCOT," in which he reveals his concepts and plans for the Disney World and EPCOT projects. Other not-to-be-missed features include a special interview with noted futurist and author Ray Bradbury. Featuring exclusive introductions by film historian Leonard Maltin, this is a timeless collection from generations past for generations to come.
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Before man ventured into space, Walt Disney took the nation there. This set of the Walt Disney Treasures consists of "Science Factual" shows that aired mostly in the 1950s. On the first disc, Ward Kimball, one of the company's ace animators, directs three 50-minute segments on space travel dealing with space flight, going to the moon, and going to Mars. A combination of lecture (by the tops in the field, including lead rocket designer Dr. Werner von Braun), animation, live-action segments, and models, the three segments are still relevant as they effortlessly teach such elements as why rockets are in stages, what is gravitational force, orbiting, air pressure, and even the psychological effects on the mind. It is impressive how easily these Tomorrowland features entertain audiences of all ages. Of course, some of the details are wrong, but the wonder is not, and the final segment--a most poetic survey about what life might be like on Mars--illustrates Disney animated magic at its best. The second disc takes on weather reporting (including a James Bond-ish way of changing the weather), how satellites work, and the touchstone 1958 short "Our Friend the Atom," a staple of explaining the world of atomic energy. Shown for the first time in its entirety is an informative pitch for EPCOT. It's not a version of the theme park now in Florida, but Walt Disney's lyrical vision of a city of the future, a dream never realized with his death two months after filming in 1966. Leonard Maltin introduces each segment, putting it in historical context and noting some political incorrectness and oversights, like atomic energy having no downside. The programs still entertainingly show the promises of the future: humans on Mars seem so tangible, even though the space program lost its way in the forthcoming decades. --Doug Thomas
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 Wonderful! November 6, 2008
the item is amazing and arrived in perfect condition!
i absolutely recommend it! ;-)
excellent & quick October 28, 2008
Even as a foreign customer I felt very comfortable with website and conditions of purchase. The item arrived in excellent condition, as quick as expected. Though as DVD from the US not specified for the region Europe it was no problem to run it on my PC, even with my standard-program Power-DVD. Nevertheless the warning at Your website as for this may-be problem was a fair one and I appreciated it very much, but taking the risk anyway.
disney treasures August 17, 2008
I am very happy and satisfied with my video and the service I recieved from the seller and from amazon.
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I helped get this one made! July 11, 2008
When Disney announced the "Walt Disney Treasures" series, starting with Mickey of course, I had just caught the LAST 10 minutes of "Mars and Beyond" on the Disney Channel's midnight "Disney Presents" show, with all the weird un-Disney-like creatures.
I thought of all the Disney science shows like that that I remembered seeing as part of the "Wonderful World of Disney" as a kid. THAT would make a great 'Treasure', since almost no one had seen them since. So I wrote to them and asked for that to be added to their list of releases. Then I figured I 'did my duty' but nothing would come of it...
Wrong! They actually wrote back and said they thought it might be a good idea. And they DID it! Cool! :-)
They just don't make stuff like this anymore. Such a great mix of science, futurism and fun cartoons! After this, the stuff from the Discovery, History, Science and PBS channels just kinda pales. And they have a _50_ year advantage! Tsk, tsk. ;-)
If you want to see low-res samples of the stuff from this series, try searching YouTube for:
"Disney Man in Space"
This one has a great short on a launch into space with vehicles more like what the Shuttle and Space Station SHOULD have been!
"Disney Man and the Moon"
Great cartoon about Moon superstitions and a 'real' moon trip SO much like Apollo 8!
"Disney Mars and Beyond"
This is the gem of the lot, with the 'Life on Earth' segment almost as good as that in Fantasia; a great cartoon of a 'generic' Mars invasion; the eerie 'Life on Mars' segment; and a great launch to Mars!
"Disney Eyes in Outer Space"
A great segment on how weather control might someday happen. (and when do I get the flying car I was supposed to have by now? ;-)
 Disney space fun July 6, 2008
While I agree with other viewers that the first disk of this two-disk set is the better, the overall package is an outstanding and still educational look at the science of space, the atom, and potential future society.
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