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Product Description The Pink Panther is - paws down - the world's grooviest cartoon star. In 1964, this pink-inked feline slinked onto the opening credits of Blake Edwards' caper film by the same name and threatened to steal the entire show. Sleek, sophisticated and witty, the animation, produced by Friz Freleng and David H. DePatie, was a stylish departure from its contemporaries and an instant hit. A subsequent short film, The Pink Phink, would go on to win* an Oscar® and spawn a celebrated series of six-minute cartoons featuring the sly cat. Now, for the first time, 124 cartoons produced by Freleng and DePatie between 1964 and 1980 are collected here in a swingin' 5-disc set. With over 14 hours of "pink comedy," you can't help but lick your whiskers! .com One of the unforeseen (and hugely profitable) benefits of the first Pink Panther movie was the popularity of the cartoon cat from that film's classic credits sequence. Added on a hunch by director Blake Edwards and concocted by the DePatie-Freleng animation team, the slinky pink feline immediately spawned his own series of cartoons, first for theatrical release and later for television. The saga is gathered in The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection, five discs of 124 cartoons, plus extras. This would have to be considered the ultimate such collection, and more than the average fan could handle in a few sittings (or a few dozen). But they're all here. When United Artists commissioned David DePatie and Friz Freleng (whose new company was born from the eclipse of the old Warner Bros. cartoon unit) to make freestanding Pink Panther cartoons, their first effort struck gold. Literally: The Pink Phink won the Oscar for best animated short subject, and is still a prime example of circa-1964 line drawing and visual humor. Most of the early shorts display a sure sense of timing and a cheeky feel for the era; they were directed by Freleng and Hawley Pratt (Pratt's design for the Pink Panther had been selected by Blake Edwards from dozens of offerings at the time of the first feature). In two of the first handful, Sink Pink and Pink Ice, the Pink Panther himself speaks stray lines of dialogue, a mistake that would not be repeated later. One unwelcome aural intrusion: some of the cartoons here have a laugh track from the TV series, even on the Oscar-nominated Pink Blueprint. Animation voiceover veterans of the era chimed in with narration or voices for other characters; for instance, the indefatigable Paul Frees does the narration on Phinkfinger, a funny spoof of 007-style spy movies. But most of the cartoons are wordless, which is one reason they remained popular internationally for so many years. The main reason is the slinky character of the Panther, a mischievous hipster who could be either the instrument of chaos or the victim, depending on the cartoon. The plots tend toward the cartoon verities: the necessity of catching a mouse or silencing an alarm clock, for instance. A documentary, Behind the Feline, gives a fine account of the history of the character; it is also bundled on a previous boxed set, The Pink Panther Film Collection. Useful new extras include a portrait of Friz Freleng by his daughters, an illuminating interview with animator-director Art Leonardi, and a delightful vignette with Leonardi instructing us on how to quickly draw the Pink Panther. The opening-title sequences from five Pink Panther movies are included. Throughout the cartoons and the extras, you will be reminded of one incalculable boost to the series: Henry Mancini's lithe, foxy theme music, which surely had much to do with the character's enduring fame. Mancini gets an onscreen shout-out in Pink, Plunk, Plink, in which the Panther tries to inject his theme into an orchestral performance of Beethoven's Fifth. --Robert Horton
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Increíble!!
Todo lo que vi en mi infancia y mucho más, con sonido y nitidez de imagen excelentes. Mi hijo lo disfruto muchisimo
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Think Pink: The Pink Panther Classic Collection!
Think pink and, no doubt, you'll think of The Pink Panther. Created expressly as an opening main title sequence for Blake Edwards' The Pink Panther feature film, the animated Pink Panther character was so well received by audiences and critics, the silent cool cat (powered by Henry Mancini's Pink Panther theme) ultimately became an international sensation resulting in several main title sequences, theatrical shorts (including Oscar-winner "The Pink Phink") and Saturday morning shorts. All of which are included in The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection, a pink-packed 5-disc (single-sided) set featuring all-new digital transfers of 124 original cartoons from 1964-1980; Full-Frame video; English mono audio; French, Spanish and Portuguese subtitles; Closed Captioning; a booklet with history and episode list; plus the following all-new Special Features:* Behind the Feline: The Cartoon Phenomenon - Documentary examines the popularity of the Pink Panther cartoons through interviews with Blake Edwards and David H. DePatie.* Pink Patter With Art Leonardi: The Story Behind the Animation - Featurette explores the history and creation of the series thru discussion with original animator Art Leonardi.* Remembering Friz - An interview with the creator's daughters on Friz Freleng's legacy.* Think Pink: How to Draw the Pink Panther - A short drawing lesson from original animator Art Leonardi.* Page to Screen: In the Pink & Pink Blueprint - Features original storyboard-to-screen cartoon comparisons of "In the Pink" and "Pink Blueprint" shorts.* Animated Main Title Sequences of... The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, The Pink Panther Strikes Again, Revenge of the Pink Panther, Trail of the Pink Panther.* "Life in a Pink Factory" From American Cinematographer - An in-depth text interview with the Pink Panther's creators, David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng.Highly Recommended!
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Nostalgia in a Box!
I must admit before anything else that I was surprised by the length and detail of the other reviews. I never realized that there are some really die hard Pink Panther fans who knew so much about him!The only reason I got this set was because I HATE the new Pink Panther episodes where there is lot more talking and the graphics are too streamlined for my taste! I like the old stuff... less talk more laughter!!!I got this set, as with many other different sets, for my daughter because I want her to enjoy the stuff we did growing up and less of the idiotic stuff that passes for cartoons these days... like Cow & Chicken... what is that about? Naked butts being flashed all the time on kids cartoon! What's going on here!?I'm really happy to say that she has fallen in love with the Pink Panther and she already knows some of the episodes and has chosen some favourites... she keeps asking me to play one of the DVD's whenever possible... I think because there is little dialogue, she can easily follow the plot and she can appreciate the humour! Even I found myself laughing at some of the episodes that have been stored away in the back of my mind... its as if I was having childhood flashbacks!A great set worth the money for both the grownups who used to watch Pink Panther as kids and for the new generations!*note: never realized there were so many drunks appearing in several episodes... plus it is a bit of an issue seeing him smoke with that cigarette holder... need to be careful with that one around the kids!
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Love Pink Panther
I loved Pink Panther as a kid & was happy when my 2 yr old grandson shared my interest in watching the old shows on cable. Of course they aren't always on at just the right time or day for us, so that prompted me to look for a dvd so we could watch them whenever(& wherever) we wanted.I shopped around quite a bit before deciding on this one & we are both very happy with my choice. It has a lot of the old cartoons I remember. I feel it is somewhat educational for us also to watch together, esp since there is very little to basically, NO talking in these shows. SO, we do the talking & I ask my grandson "what is Pink Panther doing?" or "what's happening now?" or "How many flowers is he planting?" "what color is he painting the house?" etc.The interpretations/answers he gives are often times amazing!! Sometimes he asks me about what's going on & I try my best to explain. On a downside-alas, there is some "violence" on a few of the cartoons-like guns or a robber trying to break in a safe or the guy that comes home & has had too much to drink & finds PP in his bed!! But as our little guy asks questions about those I will answer them also, using them as tools to teach him about good & bad.
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Still just as funny now as back in the day
Got curious one day looking around on Amazon and searched for andfound the Pink Panther toons I grew up watching on tv. Purchased thebiggest box set available and started watching the episodes as soon asI got them. Thanks to all the artists and animators and producers forbringing all the mayhem and laughter to life! Still just as funny nowand a treat to watch and laugh along with! THINK PINK.AFTER SUBMISSION ADD-ON: I forgot to mention that the set comes ina cushioned case holder with a fold out insert that securely holds thediscs each in their own molded cut outs. A nice quality and protectedset container and in my opinion, well worth the price. Glad I purchasedHAPPY THINK PINKER!
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