An upcomingLooney TunesBlu-ray release will feature multiple animated shorts that have never before been released on DVD or Blu-ray. The iconic animated property remains beloved in the public eye, though recent years have seen some low points for the franchise. From Warner Bros. pulling certain projects off streaming to the studioscrapping the movieCoyote vs. Acme, there have been many reasons for fans to voice their frustrations. Nevertheless,Looney Tunesand its numerous characters still have plenty more to give.
On theWarner ClassicsFacebook page, the company announced that theLooney TunesCollector’s Choice Vol. 4 will be released through the Warner Archive Collection, just like the previous three sets in the series. Vol. 4 will have classic cartoons starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, and Tweety. The Blu-ray isscheduled to be released on November 26. On the disc, the shorts will be presented in an aspect ratio of 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes. The Blu-ray will feature 25 shorts ranging from the 1930s to the 1960s.
It will also feature two bonus shorts:Lighter Than Harestarring Bugs Bunny andStork Nakedstarring Daffy Duck. Both of those shorts were previously released on DVD in theLooney TunesSuper Stars series. However, those DVDs had the cartoons cropped to a widescreen format. TheLooney TunesCollector’s Choice Vol. 4 will instead haveboth of those shorts in their proper aspect ratio.
The full list of the shorts on the Blu-ray can be found below:
What The Blu-Ray Release Means For Looney Tunes
Collectors Will Be Able To Add More Shorts To Their Collection
TheLooney TunesCollector’s Choice series isgiving physical media collectors the chance to add more shorts to their collection. From 2003 to 2008, the primary DVD release of shorts was theLooney TunesGolden Collection. Each set released about 60 shorts on DVD for the first time, and was full of bonus features.
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After Warner Bros. stopped releasing the Golden Collection, theLooney Tuneshome video releases included the Super Stars series and Platinum Collection series. However, in addition to new shorts, most of those releases also hadshorts that were already released in the Golden Collections, forcing fans to have to buy them again. This can lessen excitement for purchasing new collections, as one could argue they aren’t actually new. The new release, though, offers a compelling hook that will stand out to longtime fans.
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Another Way For Fans To Watch The Classic Cartoons
In addition to physical media collectors being able to grow their collection, the new Blu-ray release of the shorts gives viewers another way to watch the classic shorts starring some of the most popular cartoon characters of all time. Having the shorts available on physical media alsoreassures fans that they will be able to watch them whenever they want. In January 2023, more than 250 classicLooney Tunesshorts were removed from Max as part of the streaming service’s content purge.
Since having movies and TV shows removed from streaming services has become more of a regular occurrence,that makes owning a physical copy more important to collectors. Revisiting the classicLooney Tunesshorts will also be a way to get excited for Daffy Duck and Porky Pig’s return to the big screeninThe Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, which is set to be released later this year.
Looney Tunes
Looney Tunesis a classic American animated franchise produced by Warner Bros., featuring iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Originating as short films in the 1930s, the franchise became a cultural phenomenon, expanding into television, feature films, comics, and more.
