Whether you’re a Beatles fan or simply enjoy a bit of nostalgia, you won’t want to miss the DVD & Blu-Ray re-release of the classic ’60s cartoon, Yellow Submarine, which was released this week. Thoughtfully restored to translate to modern formats without losing its charm, this zany film will entertain longtime Beatles fans and newcomers alike with its blend of trippy animation, humor, and musical segments. But what makes this DVD most compelling for me is all the special features: You can view the original movie trailer, storyboards, pencil drawings, and photos, as well as watch the movie with commentary from Producer John Coates and Art Director Heinz Edelmann, which provides insights into the making of the feature.
But the best part, for me, was the inclusion of “Mod Odyssey”, a 1968 documentary that shows us behind-the-scenes footage shot during the film’s production. The DVD also includes a several interviews with the voice actors, animators, and writers. All of the extra features give a fascinating glimpse into the making of Yellow Submarine and make this a great addition to any Beatles collector’s film library.
Check out the full specs on this release and find out where to buy below.
Yellow Submarine Synopsis:
Once upon a time… or maybe twice, there was an unearthly paradise called Pepperland, a place where happiness and music reigned supreme. But all that was threatened when the terrible Blue Meanies declared war and sent in their army led by a menacing Flying Glove to destroy all that was good. Enter John, Paul, George and Ringo to save the day! Armed with little more than their humour, songs, and of course, their yellow submarine, The Beatles tackle the rough seas ahead in an effort to bring down the evil forces of bluedom.
Yellow Submarine [DVD, Blu-ray]
Feature film [TRT: 89:00]
Fully restored in 4K and presented in the original aspect ratio of 1:66-1
Audio options:
English 5.1 DTS
German 5.1 DTS
Italian 5.1 DTS
English Dolby Stereo
Original Mono
Audio Commentary – Heinz Edelmann (Art Director) and John Coates (Producer)
Subtitle languages (feature only):
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Finnish, Japanese
Extra features:
Mod Odyssey documentary [TRT: 7:30]
Original theatrical trailer [TRT: 3:30]
Storyboard sequences:
– Sea of Monsters (split screen footage) [TRT: 4:20]
– Battle of the Monsters [118 images]
– Pepperland [64 images]
Interviews:
– Paul Angelis (voice of Ringo and Chief Blue Meanie) [TRT: 1:39]
– John Clive (voice of John) [TRT: 2:03]
– David Livesey (key animator) [TRT: 1:11]
– Millicent McMillan (Heinz Edelmann’s assistant) [TRT: 1:12]
– Jack Stokes (animation director) [TRT: 3:42]
– Erich Segal (co-writer) [TRT: 1:38]
Original pencil drawings [29 images]
Behind-the-scenes photos [30 images]
Yellow Submarine is available now on on Amazon for $13.99
I can’t wait to check out this DVD! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Oh thanks I think I’ll get this one.
My husband will flip for this! Great idea for father’s day!
What a fun DVD! I know just the person that this would make a great gift for.
My friend is a huge Beatles fan! I know she’d love this 🙂 (especially the behind the scenes)
Great review. I am going to check it out now!
I had a was a huge Beatles fanatic in my preteens (still love listening to them now) so this is right up my alley. I’m going to check this out.