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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
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
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
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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