‘The Sword in the Stone’ Rediscover The Humor And Magic of The Classic Animated Film Celebrating its 50Th Anniversary on Blu-Ray

Walt Disney’s Animated Classic Comes to Blu-Ray August 6th

When it comes to classic Disney animated movies there are many that touch our hearts and live on from our childhood. These are the same films that keep us humming along with songs that, to this day, we know all the words.

One of those films to add magic, memories and fun is The Sword in the Stone and to celebrate it’s 50th Anniversary, it is coming to Blu-Ray on August 6th.

This film tells the story of young Arthur as he learns, grows and prepares to one day be king with the help of his trusty friend Merlin. This film is full of wonderful songs from The Sherman Brothers as well such as:

• “The Sword in the Stone” (Sung by Fred Darian)
• “Higitus Figitus” (Sung by Merlin)
• “That’s What Makes the World Go Round” (Sung mainly by Merlin)
• “A Most Befuddling Thing” (Sung by Merlin)
• “Mad Madam Mim” (Sung by Mim)
• “Blue Oak Tree” (Ending of the song, sung by the Knights)
• “The Magic Key” (Deleted song)

“The Sword in the Stone is a 1963 American animated fantasy comedy film produced by Walt Disney and originally released to theaters on December 25, 1963 by Buena Vista Distribution. The 18th film in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series, it was the last Disney animated film released before Walt Disney’s death.”

As Arthur grows and becomes the king he is meant to be, we encounter many fun stories, animation, brilliant characters and more. This truly is a film to add to your collection.

Synopsis: Disney proudly presents the 50^th anniversary edition of a spellbinding and beloved animated classic. Conjure up magical family fun with the humor, adventure and Academy Award^®-nominated music (Best Score – Adaptation or Treatment, 1963) of The Sword In The Stone – now on Blu-ray Combo Pack for the first time ever!

Take an amazing journey with a young orphan named “Wart” and the extraordinary wizard Merlin. According to legend, only someone with the purest character and inner strength can pull the enchanted sword from the stone and claim the throne of England. Armed with newfound confidence and the power of friendship, Wart discovers his destiny and learns the best magic is the kind you find inside yourself!

Voice Cast:  Sebastian Cabot (The Jungle Book, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) as Sir Ector, Karl Swenson (The Birds, Judgment at Nuremberg) as Merlin, Rickie Sorensen (Tarzan and the Trappers, Tarzan’s Fight for Life) as Wart,  Junius Matthews (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too) as Archimedes, Martha Wentworth (101 Dalmatians, The Stranger) as Madam Mim, Norman Alden (The Transformers: The Movie, Back to the Future) as Sir Kay, and Alan Napier (Marnie, Batman) as Sir Pellinor

Director:  Wolfgang Reitherman (The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians)

Writer: Bill Peet (Cinderella, Dumbo)