One of the most beloved films of all time, the incomparable Mary Poppins will at last get the special edition treatment from Buena Vista Home Entertainment on December 14. The full specs have been announced, and there are tons of 'em: in addition to a newly remastered 1.66:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 Enhanced Home Theater mix (the original 2.0 surround theatrical mix is also included), goodies include new audio commentary with Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Richard Sherman, and Karen Dotrice, the Poppins Pop-Up subtitle trivia track, "The Cat That Looked at the King" animated short, "Chimpazoo" deleted song, the "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of Mary Poppins," "Movie Magic," "Magical Mystery Reunion" and "Musical Journey" featurettes, "Jolly Holiday" and "Step In Time" scene deconstructions, a Dick Van Dyke makeup test, premiere footage, an eleven-part still gallery, and no less than eight theatrical trailers. Retail for this two-disc wonder will be $29.95.
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