In early 2000, Oliver & Company was originally intended to be a Gold Classic Collection title, with a release date of November 7, 2000, but was delayed to June 5, 2001, in which it was only re-released on VHS in Canada, then on DVD as a Special Edition in the UK on October 15, 2001, until it finally arrived to the United States on May 14, 2002. It was later replaced by a new 20th Anniversary Edition in 2009.
Synopsis[]
Inspired by the Charles Dickens novel, "Oliver Twist," Oliver & Company is the thrilling animated classic full of action, friendship, courage and heart that starts when Oliver, the orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, the cool mutt from a New York pack of pickpocket pooches. Soon, Oliver is lovingly adopted by Jenny, a lonely little rich girl, until tough-guy Sykes and his Doberman sidekicks try to keep Jenny and Oliver apart. Now it's up to Oliver, Dodger and all his colorful, street-smart canine pals to outwit the villains and rescue the girl-- in an electrifying chase that will leave you breathless! Filled with laughter, loyalty and paw-tapping music by Billy Joel, Huey Lewis, and Bette Midler -- Oliver & Company is family fun you'll love watching over and over again.
DVD Supplements[]
- "The Making of Oliver & Company": Featurette Made for the Original Theatrical Release
- "Disney's Animated Animals": A Look at the History of Animals in Disney Films
- Oliver & Company Scrapbook
- "Why Should I Worry?": Sing-Along Song
- "Streets of Gold": Sing-Along Song
- Publicity Materials: Trailers & TV Spots
- Fun Film Facts
- "Lend a Paw": 1941 Academy Award-Winning Animated Short
- "Puss Café": Animated Short
VHS[]
Rare Canadian copies released in 2001 contained these:
Video | Creation date | |
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1 | Blue warning screens | May 30, 2000 |
2 | Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection logo | May 2, 2000 |
3 | "Coming Soon to Own on Video & DVD" Bumper | December 14, 1999 |
4 | Video preview for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | June 5, 2001 |
5 | Trailer for The Hunchback of Notre Dame II | February 27, 2001 |
6 | Video preview for Recess: School's Out | May 1, 2001 |
7 | Video preview for The Book of Pooh | February 27, 2001 |
8 | Promo for the Walt Disney Gold Classic Collection | June 5, 2001 |
9 | Join Us After the Feature (Lend a Paw) | June 5, 2001 |
10 | Feature Presentation | December 14, 1999 |
11 | Full Screen Format disclaimer | July 11, 2000 |
12 | Oliver & Company (restored version) | March 29, 1996 |
13 | Trailer for Return to Never Land | June 5, 2001 |
14 | Lend a Paw | October 3, 1941 |
Video | Creation date | |
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1 | Blue warning screens | May 30, 2000 |
2 | Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo | July 17, 2001 |
3 | "Coming Soon to Own on Video & DVD" Bumper | December 14, 1999 |
4 | Trailer for Beauty and the Beast: Platinum Edition | May 7, 2002 |
5 | Video preview for Max Keeble's Big Move | February 12, 2002 |
6 | Trailer for Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch | February 19, 2002 |
7 | Video preview for Snow Dogs | March 5, 2002 |
8 | Join Us After the Feature (Lend a Paw) | May 14, 2002 |
9 | Feature Presentation | November 27, 2001 |
10 | Full Screen Format disclaimer | July 11, 2000 |
11 | Oliver & Company (restored version) | March 29, 1996 |
12 | Lend a Paw | October 3, 1941 |
In Other Countries[]
Country of origin | Release date |
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Japan | July 19, 2002 |
South Korea | August 7, 2003 |
United Kingdom | October 15, 2001 |
Australia | November 21, 2001 |
Television broadcasts[]
It only aired twice during the 2000s -- on Disney Channel, on July 8 and November 9, 2004.
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