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Pinocchio's Christmas (TV) (1980)
After Fox tricks him out of a gift for Geppetto, Pinocchio sets out on an adventure to reclaim Christmas.Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
OVERALL: Draw-
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Manufactured-on-Demand (MOD) release using DVD-R.
Only in a "Rankin/Bass TV Holiday Favorites Collection" set, inc. "The Little Drummer Boy Book II", "The Stingiest Man in Town", "Pinocchio's Christmas" and "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold". -
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", "The Year Without a Santa Claus", "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey", "Rudolph's Shiny New Year", "Frosty the Snowman", "Frosty's Winter Wonderland", "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", "The Little Drummer Boy", "The Cricket on the Hearth", "The Little Drummer Boy Book II", "The Stingiest Man in Town", "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold", "Jack Frost", "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus", "The First Christmas: The Story Of The First Christmas Snow", and "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July".
Case incorrectly states English subtitles are included. -
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)" (Deluxe Edition)
Extras:
Audio Commentary with animator Phil Roman and voice actress June Foray (2000)
Pencil Tests:
- The Grinch
"Who's Who In Whoville" cast & crew biographies
"Songs In The Key Of Grinch" 2000 featurette (8:02)
"TNT's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Special Edition" 1994 TV special (19:18)
"Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood" 2006 featurette (15:47)
Bonus trailers: "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", "Classic Christmas Favorites", "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!", "Jack Frost", "Polar Express", and "Fred Claus"
Bonus films:
* "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981)" (24:45)
* The Special (49:12)
* "The Stingiest Man in Town (1978)" (49:51)
DISC TWO
* "The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)" (Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Specials:
* "Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)"
* "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)"
Extras:
"We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33)
"Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36)
Bonus trailers for: "Shaggy and Scooby Get a Clue Vol. 1", "Christmas with Tom and Jerry", "A Flintstones Christmas Carol", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", and "Smurfs - Season One"
DISC THREE
* "Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976)"
* "'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)"
Bonus trailers: "Nine Dog Christmas: The Movie", "Aloha Scooby-Doo", "What's New, Scooby-Doo, Vol. 4: Merry, Scary Holiday", "Kangaroo Jack: G'Day USA!", and "Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies"
DISC FOUR
* "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)"
Bonus trailers: "Nine Dog Christmas: The Movie", "Aloha Scooby-Doo", "What's New, Scooby-Doo, Vol. 4: Merry, Scary Holiday", "Kangaroo Jack: G'Day USA!" and "Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies" -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Only in 2008 (re-released in 2013), 4-disc "Classic Christmas Favorites" box set.
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Extras:DISC ONE
* "How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)"
Extras:
Audio Commentary with animator Phil Roman and voice actress June Foray (2000)
Pencil Tests:
- The Grinch
"Who's Who In Whoville" cast & crew biographies
"Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood" 2006 featurette (15:47)
Bonus films:
* "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold (1981)" (24:45)
* The Special (49:12)
DISC TWO
* "The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)" (Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Specials:
* "Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)"
* "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977)"
Extras:
"We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33)
"Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36)
Bonus trailers for: "Shaggy and Scooby Get a Clue Vol. 1", "Christmas with Tom and Jerry", "A Flintstones Christmas Carol", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", and "Smurfs - Season One"
DISC THREE
* "Jack Frost (1979)"
* "A Miser Brothers' Christmas (2008)" (44:23)
* "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)" (96:58)
Extras:
"Totally Cool Crafty Creations" 2008 featurette (8:38)
"Snip's Snowy Singalong" (with lyrics) (5:38):
- "Jack Frost"
- "Just What I Always Wanted"
- "The Groundhog Song"
"What Makes Stop Motion Go?" 2009 featurette (23:17)
Bonus trailers: "Peanuts Holiday Collection", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 50th AE", and "Happiness Is... Peanuts: Snow Days" -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Special Case
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town", "The Year Without a Santa Claus", "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey", "Rudolph's Shiny New Year", "Frosty the Snowman", "Frosty's Winter Wonderland", "'Twas the Night Before Christmas", "The Little Drummer Boy", "The Cricket on the Hearth", "The Little Drummer Boy Book II", "The Stingiest Man in Town", "The Leprechauns' Christmas Gold", "Jack Frost", "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus", "The First Christmas: The Story Of The First Christmas Snow", and "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July".
Case incorrectly states English subtitles are included. -
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OVERALL: Draw
There are four sets to choose from:
- 4-disc "Classic Christmas Favorites" with 10 films (and some extras for selected films).
- 3-disc "Santa's Magical Stories" with 9 films (and some extras for selected films).
- Single disc "Rankin/Bass TV Holiday Favorites Collection" MOD/DVD-R release. It has one exclusive film, "The Little Drummer Boy Book II".
- 9-disc "Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection" with 18 films. -
CUTS:
- R0 Rankin/Bass TV Holiday America- Warner Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 America- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- R1 Classic Christmas Favorites America- Warner Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 Santa's Magical Stories America- Warner Home Video - No cuts.
- R1 Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 23/03/15
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 03/12/24UPDATE LOG:
03/12/24: Addition of the Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection release(s).
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