Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced that a collection of some of most iconic holiday specials of all time will be available to own on 4K UHD Blu-Ray for the first time on November 1, 2022. The Classic Christmas Specials Collection will showcase three Rankin/Bass favorites: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town and Frosty the Snowman. Get more details below!
Synopsis: ‘Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SPECIALS COLLECTION featuring 3 classic stories. Produced by Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town feature iconic “Animagic” stop-motion animation and Frosty the Snowman is beautifully animated. Starring the voice talents of Fred Astaire, Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Burl Ives and many more, these favorites also feature some of the most beloved songs of the season and are sure to entertain audiences of all ages for generations to come!
TV SPECIALS INCLUDED:
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Frosty The Snowman
- Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
BONUS FEATURES ON RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER 4K ULTRA HD:
- The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
- Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph
- Reimagining Rudolph in 4D
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film
- T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games
BONUS FEATURES ON FROSTY THE SNOWMAN 4K ULTRA HD:
- The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
- Original Pencil Test
- Commentary with Animation Historian Mark Evanier
BONUS FEATURES ON SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN 4K ULTRA HD:
- The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass
- Commentary with Animation Historian Greg Ehrbar
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