Buena Vista Home Entertainment

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Buena Vista Home Entertainment was originally formed in Q1 1983 as Buena Vista Home Video. It was a stand-alone video label of distributor Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company responsible for releases either licensed from, or produced in partnership with, non-Disney companies. Walt Disney Telecommunications and Non-Theatrical Company itself would eventually become Buena Vista Home Video in June 1987.

From its establishment in 1983 to December 1997 when it was renamed to its current name, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. (formerly Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.) was credited as the copyright holder for the label.

Under the Buena Vista Home Video label[edit]

1983[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
800VS/BS Bill Burrud Explores the Amazing Animal World: Mysterious Miniature World
From Bill Burrud Productions
USA 1983 93 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color April 1983
  • The warnings are reversed on this release.

1984[edit]

1985[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
250 V/B Midnight Madness
From Walt Disney Productions
USA 1980 112 min TBD PG Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color April 1985 TBD
778 V/B Silver Lode
From Weiss Global Enterprises
USA 1954 80 min TBD NR ScenicScope 1 N/A Color April 1985
  • Released under the 50's Theatre line.
780 V/B Tennessee's Partner
From Weiss Global Enterprises
USA 1955 86 min TBD NR SuperScope 1 N/A Color March 26, 1985
  • Released under the 50's Theatre line.
782 V/B Jet Over the Atlantic
From Weiss Global Enterprises
USA/Mexico 1959 92 min TBD NR Matted 1.85 1 N/A Black and white April 1985
  • Released under the 50's Theatre line.
787 V/B Hopalong Cassidy in Sinister Journey
From Hopalong Cassidy Productions
USA 1948 59 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white July 16, 1985
  • Released under the Western Theater line.
788 V/B Hopalong Cassidy in The Devil's Playground
From Hopalong Cassidy Productions
USA 1946 65 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white July 16, 1985
  • Released under the Western Theater line.
789 V/B Hopalong Cassidy in The Marauders
From Hopalong Cassidy Productions
USA 1947 63 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white September 1985
  • Released under the Western Theater line.
790 V/B Hopalong Cassidy in Silent Conflict
From Hopalong Cassidy Productions
USA 1948 61 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Black and white September 1985
  • Released under the Western Theater line.

September 1991[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1217 Simply Mad About the Mouse: A Musical Celebration of Imagination USA 1991 35 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color September 27, 1991 TBD

November 1993[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
1729 The Muppet Christmas Carol
From Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Productions
USA/UK 1992 89 minutes Director's cut G Matted 1.85 1 N/A Color November 5, 1993
  • Released under the Jim Henson Video line.

September 1994[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3239 The Who's Tommy: The Amazing Journey USA 1994 59 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A B&W / Color September 30, 1994
  • Documentary detailing the evolution of The Who's rock opera Tommy into a hit Broadway musical.
  • Opens with a video trailer for The Johnny Carson Collection.

February 1995[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3936 Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken
From Walt Disney Television Animation
USA 1994 100 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color February 3, 1995
  • First 5 episodes of the Gargoyles TV series edited and combined into a feature-length film.
  • Comes in an oversized box including materials for the interactive VCR board game at the end of the tape, along with the typical inserts and the tape itself.
  • Opens with the original pitch trailer for the Gargoyles TV series, video trailers for Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad: Team Samurai - The Legend Begins and The Lion King, and a commercial for the Gargoyles video game. The 20-minute long VCR board game plays after the film.

September 1995[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3076 Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
From NAI Entertainment
USA 1978 100 juicy min TBD NR (but definitely extra fancy) TBD 1 N/A Color (mostly red) September 5, 1995
  • "Director's cut" of the so-bad-its-good horror comedy with plenty of gags on the tape cover. Comes with a "Grow Your Own Killer Tomatoes!" packet containing tomato seeds.
  • Opens with video trailers for Ed Wood, Mother's Boys, and The Crow.

December 1995[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
5271 Wayne Gretzky's All-Star Hockey USA 1994 50 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color December 27, 1995 TBD

September 1997[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
11326 Oprah: Make the Connection USA 1997 60 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color September 30, 1997
  • Self-improvement video featuring Oprah Winfrey.

October 1997[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
11536 How the Toys Saved Christmas
From Miramax Films
Italy 1996 78 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color October 21, 1997
  • Original trailers for the film referred to it as The Toys Who Saved Christmas, though the name was changed when it hit video.
  • Opens with video trailers for The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, and a commercial for Recess on ABC.

January 1998[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
12932 The Irish in America: Long Journey Home USA 1998 345 min TBD NR TBD 4 N/A Color January 27, 1998
  • Four-tape box set of the PBS / Disney documentary miniseries. The four tapes were exclusively sold through this box set, and have the individual stock numbers of 12933, 12934, 12935, and 12936.

September 1998[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
12722 Kiki's Delivery Service
From Tokuma Shoten
Japan 1989 103 min TBD G TBD 1 N/A Color September 1, 1998
  • English dub produced in-house by Walt Disney Pictures.
  • First (and only intentional) release to use the 1998 prototype Buena Vista Home Video logo.
  • Opens with video trailers for The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Summer of the Monkeys, Doug: The Movie, and a scrapped English dub of Castle in the Sky.

October 1998[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
11536 How the Toys Saved Christmas
From Miramax Films
Italy 1996 78 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color October 6, 1998
  • Sell-thru release.
  • Opens with video trailers for Doug: The Movie, The Rescuers, the 1998 Disney's Sing-Along Songs trailer, Spot videos, and Winnie the Pooh videos.
  • Uses the 1998 Buena Vista Home Video logo.
21278 The Bear UK 1998 26 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color October 6, 1998
  • Opens with video trailers for How the Toys Saved Christmas, the 1998 Disney's Sing-Along Songs trailer, Spot videos, and Winnie the Pooh videos.

Originally planned to be released under the Buena Vista Home Video label, but ended up under the Walt Disney Home Video label[edit]

1984[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
891VS/BS The Juggler of Notre Dame
From Capital Cities Communications
USA 1982 49 min TBD NR Academy 1 N/A Color December 3, 1984
  • The Buena Vista Home Video logo is on the packaging and labels.

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August 1994[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
2235 The Best of Broadway Musicals From the Ed Sullivan Show USA 1994 56 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A B&W / Color August 26, 1994
  • Documentary featuring clips from Broadway musicals performed on The Ed Sullivan Show and interviews with their songwriters.
  • The Walt Disney Home Video logo is on the front tape label and case cover, but nowhere to be seen on screen.
  • Opens with a video trailer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

November 1994[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3231 Holiday Greetings From the Ed Sullivan Show USA 1994 99 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A B&W / Color November 25, 1994
  • Documentary featuring holiday-themed clips from The Ed Sullivan Show.
  • The Walt Disney Home Video logo is on the front tape label and case cover, but nowhere to be seen on screen.
  • Opens with a video trailer for The Johnny Carson Collection.

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January 1995[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
3851 Your Personal Best Workout with Elle Macpherson USA 1995 56 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color January 13, 1995
  • Workout video featuring Elle Macpherson and fitness expert Karen Voight.
  • Clamshell release.
  • The Miramax Home Entertainment logo appears on the back of the case cover, but it is unknown whether or not it appears on-screen.

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September 1995[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
4593 Street Sharks: The Gene Slamming Begins USA 1994 66 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color September 26, 1995
  • First three episodes of the Street Sharks TV series edited into a pilot.
  • Despite being a DiC title, their logo was spliced completely from the print master used on all known copies of this release of the title, resulting in the "Now Available To Own On Videocassette" Flashbang bumper cutting in later than it should. The Buena Vista Home Video logo is seen on the front tape label, but absent on-screen.
  • Opens with video trailers for Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken and the DiC dub of Sailor Moon.

April 1998[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Note(s)
12740 Mummies Alive!: The Legend Begins USA 1998 60 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color April 7, 1998
  • "Family Feud" 3-part episode from the Mummies Alive! TV series edited into a movie.
  • Both the Buena Vista Home Video and DiC Toon-Time Video logos appear on-screen and on the front tape label and the cover.
  • Opens with video trailers for RocketMan, Mr. Magoo, The Black Cauldron, Flubber, and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.

Under the Buena Vista Home Entertainment label[edit]

2001[edit]

2002[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Format Note(s)
23687 The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina USA 2002 75 min TBD G TBD 1 N/A Color August 6, 2002 DVD
26073 Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue - Titanium Ranger: Curse of the Cobra USA 2000 76 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color Q1 2002 VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
  • Reuses the October 2000 Fox Kids Video cover, horizontal ink face label and print master, which preserve the 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Kids Video logos.
  • On some copies of this issue, there is an ISBN/UPC sticker over the plastic wrap of the clamshell which plasters over the UPC code printed on the back of the actual cover.
27505 The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina USA 2002 75 min TBD G TBD 1 N/A Color August 6, 2002 VHS
  • Opens with theatrical trailers for Pinocchio (2002) and Spy Kids 2: The Island Of Lost Dreams, as well as video trailers for Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender Of Fun, Peter Pan in Return to Neverland, Mickey's House of Villains and Tarzan & Jane.

2003[edit]

2004[edit]

2005[edit]

TBD[edit]

Catalog number Title Country of origin Original year Length Version MPAA rating Film format Tape count Tape break placement (if applicable) Color Released Format Note(s)
26033 The All-New Captain Kangaroo: True Friends USA 1998 44 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26034 The All-New Captain Kangaroo: Good Advice, Captain! USA 1998 44 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26035 The All-New Captain Kangaroo: Sharing is Caring USA 1998 44 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26053 Power Rangers in Space USA 1999 80 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26053 Power Rangers in 3-D USA 2000 40 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26054 Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power Of Teamwork Overcomes All USA 1999 57 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26055 Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Return of the Magna Defender USA 1999 90 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26056 Power Rangers Power Playback: Pink Ranger Adventure USA 2000 42 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26057 Power Rangers Time Force: Force From The Future USA 2001 60 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26058 Power Rangers Power Playback: Black Ranger Adventure USA 2000 42 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26059 Power Rangers Power Playback: Blue Ranger Adventure USA 2000 42 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26060 Power Rangers Holiday Special USA 1996 61 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26061 Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue' USA 2000 70 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26063 Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue - Neptune's Daughter USA 2000 58 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26067 Power Rangers Power Playback: Red Ranger Adventure USA 2000 42 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26070 Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue -The Queen's Wrath USA 2000 77 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26077 Power Rangers Power Playback: White Ranger Adventure USA 2000 60 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26080 Power Rangers Power Playback: Yellow Ranger Adventure USA 2000 44 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
26083 Power Rangers Time Force Quantum Ranger: Clash For Control USA 2001 90 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.
27402 Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish' USA 2001 60 min TBD NR TBD 1 N/A Color TBD VHS
  • Reissue to reflect The Walt Disney Company's October 2001 acquisition of Fox Family Worldwide.

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