Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment/Home Video Bumpers/Europe and Middle East

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum

Bulgaria


Bumper (2003?)

Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper in a blue-white gradient font.

Bumpers:

  • "ОЧАКВАЙТЕ НА ВИДЕО"
  • "ОЧАКВАЙТЕ НА ВИДЕО И DVD"
  • "ВЕЧЕ НА ВИДЕО"
  • "ОЧАКВАЙТЕ В КИНАТА"
  • "И СЕГА... ФИЛМЪТ!"

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1992 UK Feature Presentation theme.

Availability: Found on Bulgarian VHS releases of the time, such as Monsters, Inc. (Таласъми ООД), Everybody Loves Mickey (Всички обичат Мики) and The Little Mermaid - Special Edition (Малката русалка - Специално издание).

Croatia

Bumper (2003?)


Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper in a blue-white gradient font.

Bumpers:

  • "USKORO U KINIMA"
  • "USKORO U VASOJ VIDEOTECI"
  • "POTRAZITE U VASOJ VIDEOTECI"

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1992 UK Feature Presentation theme.

Availability: Found on Croatian VHS releases of the time, such as Toy Story 2 (Priča o igračkama 2).

Czech Republic


Bumper (1995?-Early 2000's?)


Visuals: On a blue background, there are the words "BRZY UVIDÍTE NA VIDEOKAZETÁCH" ("COMING SOON TO WATCH ON VIDEOTAPES" in Czech) or "NYNÍ NA VIDEOKAZETÁCH" ("NOW ON VIDEOTAPES" in Czech).

Variants:

  • A variant found on a 1997 Hollywood Pictures Home Video VHS release features the text "BRZY UVIDÍTE NA VIDEU" ("COMING SOON TO WATCH ON VIDEO").
  • An early variant from a 1995 VHS release features the text "K DOSAŽENÍ NA VIDEU" ("AVAILABLE ON VIDEO").

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV music.

Availability: Seen on Czech tapes of the era. [Examples?]

Denmark

Bumper (1994 to 2001)


Visuals: On a black-pink-black gradient background is the respective bumper text emerging from the center of the screen and moving up and "curving" down like the 1980 Telepictures logo.

Bumpers:

  • "KØBEVIDEO-PREMIER FEBRUAR" ("PREMIERING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON FEBRUARY" in Danish)
  • "KØBEVIDEO-PREMIERE 17. APRIL 1996" ("PREMIERING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON APRIL 17, 1996")
  • "KØBEVIDEO-PREMIERE", with a date fading in and the text shining afterwards.
    • "24. JANUAR 1996" (JANUARY 24, 1994)
  • "PÅ KØBEVIDEO FEBRUAR/MARTS 1997." ("COMING TO VIDEO FOR SALE ON FEBRUARY/MARCH 1997.")
  • "KØBEVIDEO-AKTUEL" ("NOW ON VIDEO FOR SALE")
  • "VIDEO-AKTUEL" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "PREMIERE I MARTS. KUN I BIOGRAFER!" ("PREMIERE IN MARCH. IN THEATERS ONLY!")
  • "OBS! FLERE OPLYSNINGER EFTER HOVEDFILMEN" ("ATTENTION! MORE INFORMATION AFTER THE MAIN MOVIE")

Trivia: This was used in all Scandinavian VHS tapes, however the wording and variants used vary slightly. Countries that used these were Denmark (which is listed here), Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. All the countries listed used these bumpers from around 1994 to 2001.

Technique: 2D/CGI animation.

Audio: Either the 1992 WDHV jingle or the 1991 Italian bumper music.

Availability: Can be found on Danish releases of the era, such as Pinocchio and 101 Dalmatians (101 Dalmatinere).

Finland

1st Bumper (1993-Late 1994)


Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in a white Arial-like font.

Bumpers:

  • "ENSI-ILTA JOULUKUUSSA AINOASTAAN ELOKUVATEATTEREISSA" ("PREMIERING IN DECEMBER ONLY IN CINEMAS" in Finnish)
  • "JULKAISTAAN MYYNTIVIDEONA TAMMIKUUSSA 1994" ("VIDEO RELEASE FOR SALE IN JANUARY 1994")
  • "JULKAISTAAN MYYNTIVIDEONA 16 MAALISKUUTA 1994" ("VIDEO RELEASE FOR SALE ON MARCH 16, 1994")
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA 17. ELOKUUTA 1994" ("COMING FOR SALE ON VIDEO ON AUGUST 17, 1994")
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA 17. LOKAKUUTA 1994" ("COMING FOR SALE ON VIDEO ON OCTOBER 19, 1994")
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA MARRASKUUSSA 1994" ("COMING FOR SALE ON VIDEO IN NOVEMBER 1994")
  • "VIDEOUUTUUS" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "HUOM! LISAA VINKKEJA ELOKUVAN JALKEEN" ("NOTE! STAY TUNED AFTER THE FILM FOR MORE PREVIEWS")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: It was seen on tapes of the time such as The Jungle Book (Viidakkokirja) and Aladdin.

2nd Bumper (1994-2001)


Visuals: Same as most Scandinavian bumpers of the time, but the text is in Finnish.

Bumpers:

  • "TULOSSA ELOKUVATEATTEREIHIN" ("COMING TO CINEMAS")
  • "ELOKUVATEATTEREISSA PAASIAISENA 1996" ("IN CINEMAS AT EASTER 1996")
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON/IN" in Finnish), with a date/month fading in and the text shining afterwards.
    • "MARRASKUUSSA 1994" ("NOVEMBER 1994")
    • "25. TAMMIKUUTA 1995" ("JANUARY 25, 1995")
    • "22.3.1995"
    • "26.4.1995"
    • "31.5.1995"
    • "3.10.1995"
    • "MARRASKUUSSA 1995" ("NOVEMBER 1995")
    • "18.10.95"
    • "24.1.1996"
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON"), with a date zooming in along with it:
    • "17.4.1996"
    • "22.5.1996"
    • "30.10.1996"
    • "20.11.1996"
    • "22.1.1997"
  • "MYYNTIVIDEONA HELMI-MAALISKUUSSA 1997" ("ON VIDEO FOR SALE IN FEBRUARY-MARCH 1997")
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA TAMMIKUUTA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JANUARY").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA HELMIKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS FEBRUARY").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA MAALISKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS MARCH").
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA MAALISKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS MARCH)
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA HUHTIKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS APRIL").
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA HUHTIKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS APRIL").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA TOUKOKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS MAY").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA KESÄKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JUNE").
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA KESÄKUUSSA" (COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS JUNE)
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA HEINÄKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JULY").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA ELOKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS AUGUST").
  • "TULOSSA MYYNTIVIDEONA ELOKUUSSA" (COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS AUGUST)
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA SYYSKUUSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS SEPTEMBER").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA LOKAKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS OCTOBER").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA MARRASKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS NOVEMBER").
  • "TULOSSA VUOKRA - JA MYYNTIVIDEONA JOULUKUUSSA" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS DECEMBER").
  • "VIDEOUUTUUS" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "NYT VUOKRA- JA MYYNTIVIDEONA" ("ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE NOW")
  • "NYT MYYNTIVIDEONA" ("ON VIDEO FOR SALE NOW")
  • "HUOM! LISAA VINKKEJA ELOKUVAN JALKEEN" ("NOTE! MORE PREVIEWS AFTER THE FILM")
  • "LEIJONAKUNINKAAN VIDEOENSI-ILTA ELOKUUSSA 95! ELOKUVAN JALKEEN ESITETAAN KOHTAUKSIA LEIJONAKUNINKAASTA." ("THE LION KING PREMIERES ON HOME VIDEO IN AUGUST 1995! SCENES OF THE LION KING WILL BE SHOWN AFTER THE FILM.")
  • "DISNEY ESITTELEE CD-ROMMIN MARRASKUUSSA 1995" ("DISNEY PRESENTS ON CD-ROM IN NOVEMBER 1995").
  • "LEIJONAKUNINKAAN MUSIIKIN SAA JATKOA "RHYTHM OF THE PRIDE LANDS", LEBO M. SAATAVANA CD:NA JA KASETTINA MARRASKUUSSA 95." ("THE MUSIC OF THE LION KING CAN ALSO BE CONTINUED WITH "RHYTHM OF THE PRIDE LANDS", BY LEBO M. AVAILABLE ON CD AND CASSETTE IN NOVEMBER, 1995.")

Variant: In the CD-ROM variant, the text looks a lot cheaper and just fades in. The same applies to the Rhythm of the Pride Lands variant, but the bumper itself fades in and out.

Technique: Likely 2D animation, maybe early CGI animation.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV logo theme (for most Coming Soon bumpers) or the 1991 Italian bumper music (for most of the others). Some bumpers are silent.

Availability: Can be seen on most, if not all prints of Finnish tapes of the time, such as The Lion King (Leijonakuningas) and Pocahontas. The Stay Tuned bumper was used up until 2001, 1 year after the others were retired.

3rd Bumper (1998-2005)

Visuals: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper.

Techinque: Live action.

Audio: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper, but a different announcer says "Tulossa lähiaikoina elokuvateattereihin!" ("Coming soon to theaters!").

Availability: Seen on some Finnish tapes from the era.

4th Bumper (2001-2005)

Visuals: On a space background, resembling the 2001 WDHE logo is the respective bumper text in a white font materialize.

Bumpers:

  • "Tulossa videona ja DVD:nä" ("Coming on video and DVD")
  • "Tulossa videona" ("Coming on video")
  • "Tulossa (Disney DVD logo) ja VHS" ("Coming to Disney DVD and VHS")
  • "Lisaa vinkkeja elokuvan jalkeen" ("More previews after the film")

Variants:

  • Later DVDs and VHS releases (around 2003 or so) had an improved version, with a spark of light materializing gold text.
  • A 2002 print of Lilo and Stitch (Lilo ja Stitch) has a very odd variant of the Stay Tuned bumper, where it's just white text on a black background.
  • An alternate version of the Coming on Video and DVD bumper was found. It has a white line draw itself on a black background, then the words prop themselves in. The words shine while doing this.

Technique: CGI animation for the normal variant, 2D computer animation for the early Stay Tuned bumper.

Audio: The first half of the Disney Videos logo. The gold text version has the 2001 WDHE logo music instead. The early Stay Tuned bumper is silent. The music from the alt version of the Coming on Video and DVD bumper uses the same music as the Netherlands' Filmreel bumpers.

Availability: Found before most trailers in later Finnish tapes.

France

1st Bumper (1990)


Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in a white italic font.

Bumpers:

  • "Sortie nationale dans le salles de cinema le 28 Novembre 1990, LA PETITE SIRENE" ("National release in theatres and cinemas on 28 November 1990, THE LITTLE MERMAID" in French)
  • "Prochainement disponible en videocassette (Printemps 1991)" ("Soon available on videocassette (Spring 1991)")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only seen on a 1990 print of Alice in Wonderland (Alice au Pays des Merveilles) so far.

2nd Bumper (1996-1997)


Visuals: On a light blue background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers:

  • "Bientôt en Video" ("Coming soon on Video")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: So far only found on The Three Caballeros (Les Trois Caballeros).

3rd Bumper (1997-1998)


Visuals: On a black or blue background is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "BIENTÔT AU CINÉMA" ("COMING TO CINEMA")
  • "BIENTÔT DISPONIBLE EN VIDÉO" ("SOON AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "ÉGALEMENT DISPONIBLE EN VIDÉO" ("ALSO AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on certain tapes of the era.

4th Bumper (1998?-2005)


Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper text in a gradient blue or white font depending on the variant.

Bumpers:

  • "BIENTÔT DISPONIBLE EN VIDÉO" ("SOON AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "ÉGALEMENT DISPONIBLE EN VIDÉO" ("ALSO AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "BIENTÔT DANS VOS SALLES" ("COMING SOON TO YOUR THEATERS")
  • "DÉCOUVREZ 1 BONUS APRES LE FILM" ("DISCOVER A BONUS AFTER THE FILM")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on many French VHS releases of the era, such as Finding Nemo (Le Monde de Nemo).

Germany

1st Bumper (November 5th, 1986-September 4th,1987)

Visuals: On a varying color background is the respective bumper text in a gold font.

Bumpers:

  • Demnächst auf Video (Coming Soon on Video)
  • Neu Neu Neu Jetzt in Farbe (New New New Now in Color)
  • Natürlich in deutscher Sprache (Only in the German Language)
  • Erfolgreich im Einsatz (Lit. Successful in Use)

Variants:

  • Coming Soon on Video:
    • On Melody Time and I-Man, the background is purple-blue.
    • On The Sword in the Stone and The Girl who Spelled Freedom, the background is sky blue.
    • On The Richest Cat in the World and The Undergrads, the background is dark blue.
  • New Now in Color:
    • The background is pink on the top half, and blue on the bottom half. The left and right New flash.

Technique: For the Now in Color bumper, flashing effects. Every other bumper just has a digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Audio Variants:

  • On The Girl who Spelled Freedom and The Richest Cat in the World, the audio from the trailer for My Science Project overlaps the last second of the bumper.

Availability: Seen on many Disney Premiere VHS tapes in Germany from 1986 to 1987, including Melody Time (Melodie, Tanz und Rhythmus), The Sword in the Stone, The Girl who Spelled Freedom, The Richest Cat in the World, The Undergrads, and I-Man.

2nd Bumper (July 1st, 1987-August 4th, 1988)

Visuals: On a varying background is the respective bumper text in a white italic font. This bumper is based off of the US Now from Walt Disney Home Video bumper.

Bumpers:

  • "Demnächst auf Video" ("Coming Soon on Video")
  • "Immer wieder erfolgreich..." (lit. Successful Again and Again...)

Variants:

  • On Tenderfoot, Trenchcoat, 14 Going on 30, Amy, and Bride of Boogedy, the background is a darker blue.
  • On Line of Duty, You Ruined My Life, Double Switch, and Tiger Town, the background is red.
  • On Black Arrow, the background is red and has an alternate stacking of the text.
  • On The Liberators, the background is blue, and has the same alternate stacking as Black Arrow.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on a 1987 print of Westward Ho, the Wagons! and The Christmas Star, and the 1988 prints of 14 Going on 30, Amy, The Liberators, Black Arrow, Tenderfoot, Trenchcoat, Tiger Town, You Ruined My Life, Double Switch, and Bride of Boogedy so far.

3rd Bumper (September 2, 1993)

Visuals: On a black background, there are the words "DEMNÄCHST IM KINO" in a red Gill Sans font.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the 1993 German VHS of Beauty and the Beast (Die Schöne und das Biest).

4th Bumper (1993-1996)

Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in a white Helvetica font.

Bumpers:

  • "Programmvorschau" ("Program Preview")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Buena Vista VHS tapes from Germany, such as Beauty and the Beast (Die Schöne und das Biest).

5th Bumper (1994)

Visuals: On a blue gradient background is the following text:

A c h t u n g !

Nach dem Film gibt es
noch interessante
Informationen über unser
Walt Disney
Home Video-Programm.

Also nicht abschalten!

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the 1994 German VHS of Aladdin.

6th Bumper (1996-1997)


Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "Demnächst im Kino" (Soon in Cinemas)
  • "Demnächst auf Video" (Coming Soon on Video)

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on the German VHS of Oliver and Company (Oliver & Co.).

7th Bumper (1996-1997)


Visuals: On a light blue gradient background, the respective bumper text flies in from the top left.

Bumpers:

  • "Demnächst auf Video" ("Coming Soon on Video")
  • "Jetzt auf Video" ("Now on Video")
  • "Programmvorshau" ("Program Preview")
  • "Achtung! Nach dem Film gibt es noch weitere interessante Neuigkeiten aus unserem Programm. Also bitte nicht abschalten! ("Watch out! After the film there is other interesting news for other programs. So please don't switch off!")

Variants: The "Previews" and "Stay Tuned" bumpers aren't animated.

Technique: A still image for the "Previews" and "Stay Tuned" bumpers, and 2D computer animation for the "Coming Soon on Video" and "Now on Video" bumpers.

Audio: A bombastic upbeat fanfare. All the bumpers except for the Previews one have an announcer saying one of the following:

  • Coming Soon: "Und nun eine Vorschau der Ereignisse demnächst auf Videokassette!" ("And now a preview of events coming soon on videocassette!")
  • Available Now: "Und nun eine Vorschau der Ereignisse jetzt auf Videokassette!" ("And now a preview of events now on videocassette!")
  • Please Stay Tuned: "Nach dem Hauptfilm gibt es noch weitere interessante Neuigkeiten aus unserem Programm. Also bitte nicht abschalten!" (After the main film, there are other interesting news from our program. So please don't switch off!)

Availability: Found on the German VHS of Oliver and Company (Oliver & Co.) and the 1997 VHS print of First Kid.

8th Bumper (1998-2005)

Visuals: The bumper starts with Mickey putting on the sorcerer hat (from Fantasia) on a TV screen. The scene then cuts to a young boy and girl enjoying the film, then to a shot of them looking at the television with the 1995 Disney Videos logo playing on the screen, as the screen zooms in slowly.

Variant: Starting around 2001, the 2001 Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo is on the screen instead.

Technique: Live action, mixed in with CGI and hand-drawn animation.

Audio: The 1985 Walt Disney Pictures logo fanfare with an announcer saying "Jetzt die aktuellsten Disney Filme für Zuhause, zum immer wieder erleben!" ("Now the latest Disney films at home, to experience again and again!").

Availability: Found on most Disney tapes of the time, including The Emperor's New Groove (Ein Königreich für ein Lama).

Greece

1st Bumper (1994?-2002?)

Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper text in a red or blue font slowly fade in.

Bumpers:

  • "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΕ ΒΙΝΤΕΟΚΑΣΕΤΕΣ" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEOCASSETTES")
  • "ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΟΥΝ ΣΕ ΒΙΝΤΕΟΚΑΣΕΤΕΣ" ("NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEOCASSETTES")
  • "ΕΡΧΕΤΑΙ ΣΕ ΒΙΝΤΕΟΚΑΣΕΤΕΣ ΤΗΝ ΑΝΟΙΞΗ" ("COMING ON VIDEOCASSETTES IN SPRING")
  • "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥΣ" ("COMING SOON TO CINEMAS")
  • "ΤΩΡΑ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥΣ" ("NOW IN CINEMAS")
  • "ΜΕΤΑ ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΕΡΓΟΥ....... ΜΕΙΝΕΤΕ ΜΑΖΙ ΜΑΣ" ("AFTER THE END OF THE FEATURE....... STAY WITH US")
  • "Η WALT DISNEY ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΖΕΙ" ("WALT DISNEY PRESENTS")
  • "Η TOUCHSTONE ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΖΕΙ" ("TOUCHSTONE PRESENTS")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV music. An announcer states the bumpers, as is the case for the Coming on Video, Now on Video, and Stay Tuned bumpers.

Availability: Found on several Greek tapes of the time, such as The Lion King (Ο Βασιλιάς των Λιονταριών), Pocahontas (Ποκαχόντας) and Doug's 1st Movie (Η Πρώτη Ταινία του Νταγκ).

2nd Bumper (2002?-2005?)


Visuals: On a teal-black gradient background with bubbles flying around it is the respective bumper text in a blue font zoom in/out and/or flip in.

Bumpers:

  • "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΤΟ VIDEO" ("SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΕ ΒΙΝΤΕΟΚΑΣΕΤΕΣ" ("SOON ON VIDEOCASSETTES")
  • "ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΟΥΝ" ("NOW AVAILABLE")
  • "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥΣ" ("SOON IN CINEMAS")
  • "ΜΕΤΑ ΤΟ ΤΕΛΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΤΑΙΝΙΑΣ ΜΕΙΝΕΤΕ ΜΑΖΙ ΜΑΣ" ("AFTER THE END OF THE FILM STAY WITH US")
  • "Η WALT DISNEY ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΖΕΙ" ("WALT DISNEY PRESENTS")

Variant: In the "ΣΥΝΤΟΜΑ ΣΤΟΥΣ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΥΣ" variant is filmstrips scrolling above and below the text.

Technique: 3D computer animation.

Audio: The 1993 British Coming Soon fanfare in some variants, and the 1991 Italian theme in the others.

Availability: Found on several Greek tapes of the time, such as Monsters, Inc. (Μπαμπούλας Α.Ε.) and Around the World with Timon and Pumbaa (Ο Γύρος του Κόσμου με τον Τιμόν και τον Πούμπα).

Hungary

Bumper (1995?-2006?)



Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "ÉS MOST KÖVETKEZZÉK A VÁRVA- VÁRT FILM!" ("AND NOW THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FILM FOLLOWS!" in Hungarian)
  • "HAMAROSAN A MOZIKBAN" ("COMING SOON IN THEATERS")
    • "HAMAROSAN BEMUTATJUK" ("WE WILL PRESENT SOON") (on earlier releases)
  • "WALT DISNEY LEGÚJABB RAJZFILMJE A MOZIKBAN" ("WALT DISNEY'S LATEST CARTOON IN THEATERS")
  • "MÁR A MOZIKBAN!" ("NOW IN THEATERS")
  • "HAMAROSAN VIDEÓN" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "MÁR KAPHATÓ VIDEÓN" ("NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
    • "MÁR VIDEÓN" ("NOW ON VIDEO") (on later releases)
  • "TOVÁBBI ELŐZETESEK A FILM UTÁN" ("MORE TRAILERS AFTER THE MOVIE")

Variant: In earlier tapes, the background is a blue-black gradient and the font is a bit bolder.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: A slowed down variant of the 1991 WDHV logo theme, also used for the Jim Henson Video logo.

Availability: Can be found on Hungarian tapes distributed by Intercom Video, such as Toy Story 2 (Toy Story - Játékháború 2.) and Dumbo.

Iceland

Bumper (2001?)


Visuals: Same as most Scandinavian bumpers of the time, but the text is in Icelandic.

Bumpers:

  • "KEMUR Á SÖLUMYNDBANDI Í ÁGÚST" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS AUGUST" in Icelandic)
  • "KEMUR Á SÖLUMYNDBANDI Í SEPTEMBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS SEPTEMBER")
  • "KEMUR Á SÖLUMYNDBANDI Í OKTÓBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS OCTOBER")
  • "KEMUR Á SÖLUMYNDBANDI Í NÓVEMBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE THIS NOVEMBER")
  • "NÚ Á MYNDBANDI" ("NOW ON VIDEO")

Variant: Some of the bumper variants have the text shining after its formation.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV theme.

Availability: Found on Icelandic VHS releases of the time, such as Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins.

Israel

Bumper (1994-2005)


Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "בקרוב בחנויות ובספריות הוידאו המובחרות" ("Soon in stores and selected video libraries" in Hebrew)
  • "בקרוב קלטת נוספת מדיסני וידיאו" ("Another tape from Disney Video coming soon")
  • "בקרוב בוידאו!" ("Coming soon on video!")
  • "בקרוב מנובמבר 95 בחנויות המובילות" ("Coming soon from November 95 in the leading stores")
  • "את הקלטות הבאות ניתן להשיג עכשיו בחנויות ובספריות הוידאו המובחרות" ("The following tapes are now available at select video stores and libraries")
  • "וכעת תצפו בקלטות שניתן להשיגן בחנויות ובספריות הוידאו המובחרות!!!" ("And now watch the tapes that can be obtained in the stores and selected video libraries!!!")
  • "עכשיו בספריות הווידיאו!" ("Now in video libraries!")
  • "עכשיו בחנויות ובספריות הוידאו המובחרות!!" ("Now in stores and selected video libraries!!")
  • "בקרוב בבתי קולנוע ברחבי הארץ" ("Coming soon in theaters across the country")
  • "!בקרוב על מסכי הקולנוע" ("Coming soon on theater screens!")
    • "בקרוב על מסכי הקולנוע! מרץ 1998" ("Coming soon on theater screens! March 1998")
  • "ועכשיו הסרט" ("And now the movie")
  • "ועכשיו הסרט... ובסיומו הפתעה!" ("And now the movie... and at the end a surprise!")
  • "עכשיו הסרט ובסופו המשך מעניין" ("Now the movie and at the end an interesting continuation")
  • "עכשיו ההמשך..." ("Now the continuation...")
  • "סוף" ("The end")

Variants:

  • In early versions of the "ועכשיו הסרט" variant, the text appears letter-by-letter.
  • In the "סוף" variant, the text zooms in.
  • In some variants, the background is a blue-white gradient.

Technique: A still image for several variants, 2D computer animation for others.

Audio: The 1993 British Coming Soon fanfare in most of the variants, and the 1991 Italian theme in the "ועכשיו הסרט" one.

Availability: Found on Hebrew VHS releases of the time, such as The Aristocats (חתולים בצמרת) and Home on the Range (מרד החיות).

Italy

1st Bumper (1991?-1993)

Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper text in a white or blue cartoony font.

Bumpers:

  • "Prossimamente nei migliori cinema" ("Coming soon in the best cinemas" in Italian)
  • "A PRIMAVERA IN TUTTI I MIGLIORI CINEMA" ("IN SPRING IN THE BEST CINEMAS")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on Italian tapes around the period, such as Cinderella (Cenerentola) and Dumbo.

2nd Bumper (1993-1995)

Visuals: On a sky blue gradient background is the respective bumper text in a white medieval-like font.

Bumpers:

  • "prossimamente al cinema" ("coming soon to the cinema")
  • "prossimamente in videocassetta" ("coming soon on videocassette")
  • "disponible in videocassetta" ("available on videocassette")
  • "Dopo il film una grande ed emozionante anteprima, per conoscere tutti i retroscena e curiosare nei segreti del nuovo film Disney" ("After the film, a great and exciting preview, to get to know all the background info and snoop into the secrets of the next Disney film")

Variant: Some bumpers are just a shade of blue with no gradient.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: A dreamy tune which sounds similar to the early 1990s Buena Vista Home Video logo.

Availability: Seen on Italian tapes of the era.

3rd Bumper (1995-2005)


Visuals: On a sky blue gradient background is the Disney castle on top of the screen. The respective bumper text wipes itself in below in a white font with a black drop shadow.

Bumpers:

  • "PROSSIMAMENTE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "PROSSIMAMENTE AL CINEMA" ("COMING SOON TO CINEMA")
  • "DISPONIBILE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" ("AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "...E SUBITO DOPO IL FILM, ALTRE NOVITA' DISNEY!" ("...AND RIGHT AFTER THE FILM, MORE DISNEY NEWS!")

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: Same as the previous bumper.

Availability: Seen on many Italian tapes of the time, such as The Return of Jafar (Il Ritorno di Jafar) and Finding Nemo (Alla ricerca di Nemo).

4th Bumper (2001-2005)

Visuals: On a blue-black gradient background is the Disney castle zoom in until it reaches the center of the screen. The screen then opens from four sides, revealing the words "Buena Vista Home Entertainment", which zoom out one by one and settle on the top of a white background with a faint image of the Disney castle on it. The respective bumper text appears below in a yellow cartoony font with a black outline.

Bumpers:

  • "PROSSIMAMENTE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" ("COMING SOON TO VIDEOCASSETTE")
  • "DISPONIBILE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" ("AVAILABLE ON VIDEOCASSETTE")
  • "PRESENTA NEI MIGLIORI CINEMA" ("PRESENTS IN THE BEST CINEMAS")

Variant: In the "PRESENTA NEI MIGLIORI CINEMA" variant, the words "Buena Vista Home Entertainment" are replaced by "Buena Vista International", and zoom out together.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: An upbeat synth fanfare that ascends towards the end and ends in a held trumpet note, with four hits in sync with the words zooming out.

Availability: Found on certain Italian tapes. [Examples?]

Netherlands/Belgium

1st Bumper (1993-1994)

Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers (Dutch):

  • "BINNENKORT OP VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "NU OP VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "DIT NAJAAR IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("IN THEATERS THIS AUTUMN")
  • "NOVEMBER 1994 IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 1994")
  • "NA DE HOOFDFILM VOLGT NOG MEER INTERESSANT VIDEO-NIEUWS" ("AFTER THE MAIN MOVIE, MORE INTERESTING VIDEO NEWS FOLLOW")
  • "NU VOLGT NOG MEER INTERESSANT VIDEO-NIEUWS" ("NOW FOLLOW MORE INTERESTING VIDEO NEWS")

Bumpers (French):

  • "CET AUTOMNE DANS LES SALLES" ("IN THEATERS THIS AUTUMN")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Found on early Dutch and Belgian VHS releases, such as Peter Pan.

2nd Bumper (1994-2002)


Visuals: On a black background is Sorcerer Mickey from the 1986 WDHV logo standing on the left with 'magical' sparkles swirling to reveal the respective bumper text in yellow. After the text is revealed, Mickey's eyes scroll upwards to look at the text.

Bumpers (Dutch):

  • "BINNENKORT OP VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "NU OP VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "BINNENKORT IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("SOON IN CINEMAS")
  • "NU IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("NOW IN CINEMAS")
  • "HOOFDFILM" ("MAIN FILM")

Bumpers (French):

  • "BIENTOT EN VIDEO" ("COMING ON VIDEO")
  • "MAINTENANT EN VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "BIENTOT DANS LES SALLES" ("COMING SOON TO CINEMAS")
  • "LE FILM" ("THE FILM")

Bumpers (German):

  • "FILM/PROGRAMM: FOLGT IN KÜRZE" ("FILM/PROGRAM: FOLLOWING THE SHORT")

Variant: Both the Dutch and French variants have still variants in certain tapes.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The 1993 UK Feature Presentation bumper music. The still variants are silent.

Availability: Can be found on Dutch and Belgian tapes, including the Dutch VHS of Cinderella (Assepoester). The French variant in available on French tapes released in Belgium, such as Hercules.

3rd Bumper (Late 1990s)


Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers:

  • "BINNENKORT OP VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "NU OP VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "NU TE KOOP OP VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO FOR SALE")
  • "BINNENKORT IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("SOON IN CINEMAS")
  • "NU IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("NOW IN CINEMAS")
  • "HOOFDFILM" ("MAIN FILM")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: Same as UK bumpers.

Availability: Found on the Dutch VHS release of Face/Off.

4th Bumper (2002-2005)


Visuals: On the same background as the US "Filmreel" bumper sets is the respective bumper text in white sliding to the center from the right.

Bumpers (Dutch):

  • "BINNENKORT IN DE BIOSCOOP" ("COMING SOON TO CINEMAS")
  • "BINNENKORT OP DVD & VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON DVD & VIDEO")
  • "BINNENKORT TE HUUR OP DVD & VIDEO" ("COMING SOON TO RENT ON DVD & VIDEO")
  • "NU OP DVD & VIDEO" ("NOW ON DVD & VIDEO")
  • "NU TE KOOP OP DVD & VIDEO" ("NOW FOR SALE ON DVD & VIDEO")
  • "HOOFDFILM" ("MAIN FILM")

Bumpers (French):

  • "LE FILM" (THE FILM)
  • "BIENTÔT A LA VENTE EN DVD ET VIDEO" ("COMING SOON FOR SALE ON DVD AND VIDEO")

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: A synth theme that ends on an arpeggio.

Availability: Can be found on Dutch tapes at the time, such as Mickey's House of Villains (Mickey Krijgt Schurken op Bezoek) and Return to Never Land (Peter Pan: Terug naar Nooitgedachtland).

Norway

1st Bumper (1993-1994)

Visuals: Same as the other Scandinavian bumpers of the period, but the text is in Norwegian.

Bumpers:

  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO 16 MARS 1994" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON THE 16th OF MARCH 1994" in Norwegian)
  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO 31 AUGUST 1994" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON THE 31st OF AUGUST, 1994")
  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO 26 OKTOBER 1994" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON THE 26th OF OCTOBER, 1994")
  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO NOVEMBER 1994" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR SALE IN NOVEMBER 1994")
  • "VIDEOAKTUELL" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "OBS! FLERE TRAILERE ETTER HOVEDFILMEN" ("ATTENTION! MORE TRAILERS AFTER THE MAIN FILM")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Likely seen on some tapes of the time, including Aladdin and Donald's Birthday Bash (Tillykke Anders).

2nd Bumper (1994-2001)


Visuals: Same as the other Scandinavian bumpers, but the text is in Norwegian.

Bumpers:

  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I JANUAR"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I FEBRUAR"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I MARS"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I APRIL"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I JUNI"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I JULI"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I SEPTEMBER"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I OKTOBER"
  • "KOMMER PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO I NOVEMBER"
  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO", with a date below.
    • "21. AUGUST 1996"
    • "9. OKTOBER 1996"
    • "20. NOVEMBER 1996"
  • "KOMMER PÅ KJØPEVIDEO" with a date/month fading in below.
  • "NOVEMBER 1994"
    • "24. JANUAR 1996"
    • "17. APRIL 1996"
    • "22. MAI 1996"
  • "PREMIERE PÅ KJØPEVIDEO" with a date fading in below.
    • "25. JANUAR 1995"
  • "PÅ KJØPEVIDEO FEB/MARS 1997"
  • "FINNE PÅ LEIE OG KJØPEVIDEO"
  • "VIDEOAKTUELL"
  • "NYHET PÅ KJØPEVIDEO"
  • "KINOAKTUELL"
  • "OBS! FLERE TRAILERE ETTER HOVEDFILMEN"
  • "Etter hovedfilmen folger en smakebit av Disneys neste klassiker "Ringeren i Notre Dame""
  • "DISNEY INTRODUSERER CD-ROM NOVEMBER 1995"

Technique: Likely 2D animation, maybe early CGI animation.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV music. Some bumpers use the 1991 Italian bumper music.

Availability: Found on most Norwegian tapes from the era, such as Toy Story, Peter Pan and Pocahontas.

3rd Bumper (1998-2005)

Visuals: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper.

Techinque: Live action.

Audio: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper, but a different announcer says "Kommer på kino..." ("Coming to cinemas...").

Availability: Seen on some Norwegian tapes from the era. [Examples?]

4th Bumper (Early 2000's)

Visuals: Same as the other Scandinavian bumpers, but the text says "Kommer snart på video og DVD".

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: Same as the other Scandinavian bumpers.

Availability: Found before most trailers in later Norwegian tapes. [Examples?]

Poland

Bumper (1995?-2006?)


Visuals: On a denim background is the respective bumper text in a white font that varies depending on the variant.

Bumpers:

  • "ZAPRASZAMY NA FILM"
  • "WKRÓTCE NA EKRANACH KIN"
  • "JUŻ WKRÓTCE FILMY DISNEY VIDEOS NA KASETACH VIDEO."
  • "FILMY DISNEY VIDEOS JUŻ NA KASETACH VIDEO."
  • "ZAPRASZAMY DO OBEJRZENIA ZWIASTUNÓW PO PROJEKCJI FILMU."
  • "ZAPRASZAMY DO OBEJRZENIA ZWIASTUNÓW"

Technique: A digital graphic with cross-dissolve transitions.

Audio: Either the 1991 WDHV logo music, the Jim Henson Video logo music or the music from the 1993 UK "FP" bumper.

Availability: Seen on Polish VHS releases such as Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (Chip i Dale: Brygada RR), Toy Story and Cars (Auta).

Portugal

1st Bumper (1989)


Visuals: On a black background is the respective bumper text in a blue font.

Bumpers:

  • "BREVEMENTE NOS CINEMA PERTO DE SI" ("COMING SOON TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU" in Portuguese)

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: So far, it has only been seen on a 1989 print of Lady and the Tramp (A Dama e o Vagabundo).

2nd Bumper (1991-2000)


Visuals: On a plain navy blue or dark green/blue background is the respective bumper text in a white Clarendon-style font.

Bumpers:

  • "BREVEMENTE NAS SALAS DE CINÉMA" ("COMING SOON TO CINEMAS")
  • "SEGUIDAMENTE APRESENTAMOS O FILME" ("NEXT WE PRESENT THE FILM")
  • "BREVEMENTE EM VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "JÁ AO SEU DISPÔR EM VIDEO" ("NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "VEJA OUTROS "TRAILERS" NO FINAL DO FILME" ("SEE MORE TRAILERS AT THE END OF THE FILM")

Variants: Earlier bumpers had a slightly lighter background.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: Either the 1991 WDHV jingle or the 1991 Italian bumper music.

Availability: Should be found on Disney VHS tapes from Portugal, such as Bambi and Cinderella (Cinderela).

3rd Bumper (2000-2005)

Visuals: Same as the previous bumper, but the background is a lighter blue.

Bumpers:

  • "BREVEMENTE EM VIDEO" ("SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "JÁ AO SEU DISPÔR EM VIDEO" ("NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "TAMBÉM DISPONÍVEL EM VIDEO" ("ALSO AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "VEJA OUTRO TRAILER NO FINAL DO FILME" ("SEE ANOTHER TRAILER AT THE END OF THE FILM")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV music or the 1991 Italian bumper music.

Availability: Seen on some tapes of the era, like Monsters, Inc. (Monstros e Companhia) and Peter Pan.

Russia

1st Bumper (1996-2001)

Visuals: On a dark blue gradient background is the respective bumper text in a 3D orange font zooming in with a spotlight effect.

Bumpers:

  • "СКОРО НА ЭКРАНЕ" ("COMING SOON TO [THEATER] SCREENS")
  • "СКОРО НА ВИДЕО" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "СМОТРИТЕ НА ВИДЕО" ("WATCH IT ON VIDEO")
  • "ЖЕЛАЕМ ПРИЯТНОГО ПРОСМОТРА" ("ENJOY YOUR MOVIE")

Variant: In the "СКОРО НА ЭКРАНЕ" variant, the text is 2D.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: The 1993 Disney UK Feature Presentation music.

Availability: Seen on Russian Disney and Sony VHS releases. This is because Videoservice distributed titles from both companies during this period. The last known tape to have this bumper set is a 2001 print of Bambi (Бамби).

2nd Bumper (2001-2005)

Visuals: On a green carved background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers:

  • "СКОРО НА ВИДЕО" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "СМОТРИТЕ НА ВИДЕО" ("WATCH IT ON VIDEO")
  • "ЖЕЛАЕМ ПРИЯТНОГО ПРОСМОТРА" ("ENJOY YOUR MOVIE")

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: Same as the Videoservice warning screen of the era.

Availability: Seen on Russian Disney VHS releases, such as Pooh's Heffalump Movie (Винни и Слонотоп).

Saudi Arabia

1st Bumper (1995?-2005)

Visuals: On a light-dark blue gradient background is the respective bumper text in a golden gradient font.

Bumpers (Arabic):

  • "قريبا على الفيديو" ("Soon on video")
  • "قريبا على أشرطة الفيديو" ("Coming soon on video")
  • "متوفر الآن على أشرطة الفيديو" ("Now available on video")
  • "توزع في دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي عدا المملكة العربية السعودية" ("Distributed in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council except for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia")
  • "إجمع أشرطة الفيديو الثلاثة من مغامرات تيمون وبومبا, متوافرة بالعربية والإنجليزية" ("Collect all three videos from The Adventures of Timon and Pumbaa, available in Arabic and English")
  • "العرض الرئيسي" ("Feature presentation")

Bumpers (English):

  • "This feature has not been released in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia"
  • "Collect all three TIMON & PUMBAA Adventures, Available in Arabic and English"

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV theme.

Availability: Found on Arabic releases such as The Lion King (الاسد الملك) and On Holiday with Timon and Pumbaa (في إجازة مع تيمون وبومبا).

2nd Bumper (2001?-2005)

Visuals: Same as the previous bumper, but the background is dark blue.

Bumpers (Arabic/English):

  • "قريبا على الفيديو/Coming Soon On Video"
  • "متوفر الآن على الفيديو/Now Available On Video"
  • "عرض تقديمي/FEATURE PRESENTATION"
  • "ترقبوا أفلام الفيديو المشوقة هذه/LOOK OUT FOR THESE EXCITING VIDEO RELEASES"

Bumpers (English):

  • "COMING SOON TO VIDEOCASSETTE"
  • "NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEOCASSETTE"
  • "COMING SOON TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU"
  • "STAY TUNED FOR MORE GREAT PREVIEWS AFTER OUR FEATURE"
  • "FEATURE PROGRAMME"
  • "MORE EXCITING PREVIEWS"

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV theme.

Availability: So far located on a 2002 print of Holy Man.

Spain

1st Bumper (1987)

Visuals: On a light blue background is the respective bumper text in a gold font.

Bumpers:

  • "Al final de la película les ofreceremos mas trailers de otros Disney Premiere que pueden encontrar en su Videoclub" (At the end of the film we will offer you more trailers of other Disney Premieres that you can find in your Video Store)
  • "A continuacion les ofrecemos algunos trailers de otros Disney Premiere que pueden encontrar en su Videoclub" (Below we offer you some trailers of other Disney Premieres that you can find in your Video Store)

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: So far this has been only found on a 1987 Spanish print of A Promise Made.

2nd Bumper (1991)

Visuals: On a light blue background is the respective bumper text in a white font.

Bumpers:

  • "PRONTO EN TU CINE MAS CERCANO" ("SOON IN YOUR NEAREST CINEMA" in Spanish)

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: So far this has been only found on a Spanish print of The Little Mermaid (La Sirenita).

3rd Bumper (1992)

Visuals: On a blue background is the respective bumper text in a white font.

Bumpers:

  • "PROXIMAMENTE EN TU CINEMA MAS CERCANO." ("COMING SOON TO YOUR NEAREST CINEMA")

Trivia: This scheme, as well as the templates for the following bumpers, were also used for ICAA VHS rating screens.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: So far it has only been found on the Spanish prints of Cinderella (La Cenicienta) and Peter Pan.

4th Bumper (1992-1994)

Visuals: On a navy blue background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers:

  • "ESTE VERANO EN TU CINE MAS CERCANO" ("THIS SUMMER IN YOUR NEAREST CINEMA")
  • "ALADDÍN, A partir del 19 de Noviembre en los mejores cines." ("ALADDIN, From November 19 in the best cinemas")
  • "EL LIBRO DE LA SELVA, Disponible en video a partir del 28 de Octubre." ("THE JUNGLE BOOK, Available on video from October 28")
  • "Y AHORA... UN MOMENTO CON LOS TELEÑECOS" ("AND NOW... A MOMENT WITH THE MUPPETS")
  • "PROXIMAMENTE EN VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Audio Variant: The music of a trailer spills into the Teleñecos bumper.

Availability: Only found on The Rescuers Down Under and a 1993 print of Beauty and the Beast as of now. More investigation needed.

5th Bumper (1992-2000)

Visuals: On a navy blue background is the respective bumper text.

Bumpers:

  • "PROXIMAMENTE EN LOS MEJORES CINES" ("COMING SOON TO THE BEST CINEMAS")
  • "PROXIMAMENTE EN VIDEO" ("COMING SOON ON VIDEO")
  • "AHORA EN VIDEO" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "AHORA A LA VENTA" ("NOW FOR SALE")
  • "LOS ARISTOGATOS: A partir del 24 de Junio en los mejores cines" ("THE ARISTOCATS: In the best cinemas June 24th.")
  • "EL REY LEON: A partir del 18 de Noviembre en los mejores cines. También disponible la Banda Sonora Original" ("THE LION KING: In the best cinemas November 18th. Also available is the Original Soundtrack.")
  • "POCAHONTAS Próximamente en los mejores cines" ("POCAHONTAS: Coming soon to the best cinemas")
  • POCAHONTAS Próximo estreno en Noviembre de 1.995, in los mejores cinemas. También disponible la Banda Sonora. ("POCAHONTAS: Premiering soon in November 1995, in the best cinemas. Also Available is the Soundtrack.")
  • "ESTÉN ATENTOS AL FINALIZAR LA PELICULA. LES OFRECEREMOS MAS INFORMACION SOBRE NUESTROS ESTRENOS EN VIDEO Y AUDIO" ("STAY TUNED TO THE END OF THE FILM. WE WILL OFFER YOU MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR VIDEO AND AUDIO PREMIERES")
  • "TOY STORY (JUGUETES) Próximo estreno en Marzo de 1.996. En los mejores cines." ("TOY STORY: Premiering soon in March 1996 in the best Cinemas.")
  • "DISPONIBLE EN CD Y MC" ("AVAILABLE ON CD AND MC")
  • "A CONTINUACIÓN LES OFRECEMOS TRAILERS DE OTROS TITULOS DISPONIBLES EN VIDEO Y AUDIO" ("NEXT WE OFFER YOU TRAILERS OF OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE IN VIDEO AND AUDIO")
  • "Esten Atentos al finalizar la pelicula. Les ofreceremos más información sobre nuestros estrenos videográficos" ("Stay tuned to the end of the film. We will offer you more information about our videographic premieres")
  • "A CONTINUACIÓN LES OFRECEMOS TRAILERS DE OTROS TITULOS DISPONIBLES EN VIDEO" ("NEXT WE OFFER YOU TRAILERS OF OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE ON VIDEO")
  • "LA DAMA Y EL VAGABUNDO: Próximamente en los mejores cines." ("LADY AND THE TRAMP: Soon in the best cinemas")
  • "GOOFY E HIJO: A partir del 21 de Junio en los mejores cines" (A GOOFY MOVIE: Starting June 21 in the best cinemas")
  • "WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTA EL JOROBADO DE NOTRE DAME: Próximo estreno en Noviembre de 1.996, in los mejores cinemas" (WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME: Premiering soon in November 1996, in the best cinemas")
  • "ESTÉN ATENTOS AL FINALIZAR LA PELICULA. LES OFRECEREMOS MAS INFORMACION SOBRE NUESTROS ESTRENOS" ("STAY TUNED TO THE END OF THE MOVIE. WE WILL OFFER YOU MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PREMIERES")
  • "A CONTINUACIÓN LES OFRECERMOS TRAILERS DE OTROS TÍTULOS DISPONIBLES" ("NOW WE WILL OFFER YOU TRAILERS OF OTHER AVAILABLE TITLES")
  • "WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTA HERCULES: Próximo estreno en Noviembre de 1997, En los mejores cines" ("WALT DISNEY PICTURES PRESENTS HERCULES: Premiering in November 1997, only in the best cinemas.")
  • "101 DÁLMATAS (¡Más Vivos que Nunca!). Próximo estreno En los mejores cines." ("101 DALMATIANS. Premiering only in the best cinemas.")

Variants:

  • Some of these bumpers have a moderately different font.
  • The Touchstone version of the "Now on Sale" bumper has a lighter blue shade, resembling the first 2 bumpers.
  • The "Goofy" and "Hunchback" Coming to Theaters bumper has a green background.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Can be found on European Spanish Disney videocassettes of the era, such as Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (El Jorobado de Notre Dame) and Mulan.

6th Bumper (1998-2005)

Visuals: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper.

Technique: Live action.

Audio: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper, but a different announcer says "Proximo estreno en los mejores cines" ("Coming soon to the best cinemas").

Availability: Seen on Hercules, The Little Mermaid (La Sirenita), Lady and the Tramp (La Dama y el Vagabundo), and Cinderella (Cenicienta).

7th Bumper (2000-2005?)


Visuals: On a black or blue background is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "Títulos que están o estarán próximamente en vídeo y DVD." ("Titles that are or will soon be available on video and DVD."). (Purple/blue BG)
  • "EN LOS MEJORES CINES" (In the best cinemas)

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Has only been found on a few tapes as of far, including Lilo and Stitch (Lilo & Stitch).

Sweden

1st Bumper (1988-1991)

Visuals: On a light blue background wallpapered with a pattern of Mickey head icons is the respective bumper text in white.

Bumpers:

  • "Aktuell Disney Barnfilm" ("Current Disney Children's Film" in Swedish)
  • "Videopremiär Augusti 91" ("Video premiere in August 1991")
  • "Aktuellt på video" ("Now on video")
  • "Efter filmen kommer fler filmtips!" ("After the film, more previews!")
  • "Kommande - svenskt tal" (Coming - Swedish Language)
  • "Efter filmen foljer tips pa flera bra Disney filmer" (This film is followed by previews for several good Disney films)
  • "Kommande Disney familijefilm" (Upcoming Disney Family Film)

Variant: The 2nd Stay Tuned bumper's text is purple.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Has only been seen on Egmont dubbed Disney Afternoon TV shows of the time, such as a 1988 print of DuckTales - Earthquack, a 1990 print of Chip 'N' Dale Rescue Rangers - CrimeBusters!, and 1991 prints of Cheetah and TaleSpin: Dare-Devil Bears so far. So far Cheetah is the only non-Disney Afternoon VHS with this bumper set.

2nd Bumper (1993-1994)


Visuals: On a blue background, there are the words "KÖPVIDEOPREMIÄR NOVEMBER 1994" ("PREMIERING ON VIDEO FOR SALE NOVEMBER 1994" in Swedish).

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Only found on the Swedish VHS release of The Jungle Book (Djungelboken) so far.

3rd Bumper (Mid-Late 1994-2001)


Visuals: Same as most of the Scandinavian bumpers, but the text is in Swedish.

Bumpers:

  • "KÖPVIDEOPREMIÄR" ("PREMIERING ON VIDEO FOR SALE"), with a date fading in below and the text shining afterwards.
    • "22 MARS 1995" ("MARCH 22, 1995")
    • "31 MAJ 1995" ("MAY 31, 1995")
    • "3 OKTOBER 1995" ("OCTOBER 3, 1995")
    • "18 OKTOBER 1995" ("OCTOBER 18, 1995")
    • "NOVEMBER 1995"
    • "24 JANUARI 1996" ("JANUARY 24, 1996")
  • "KÖPVIDEOPREMIÄR" ("PREMIERING ON VIDEO FOR SALE ON:") with a date zooming in along with it:
  • "13 MARS 1996" ("MARCH 13, 1996")
  • "17 APRIL 1996" ("APRIL 17, 1996")
  • "22 MAJ 1996" ("MAY 22, 1996")
  • "30 OKTOBER 1996" ("OCTOBER 30, 1996")
  • "20 NOVEMBER 1996" ("NOVEMBER 20, 1996")
  • "22 JANUARI 1997" ("JANUARY 22, 1997")
  • "PÅ KÖPVIDEO FEB/MARS 1997" ("ON VIDEO FOR SALE FEB./MARCH 1997")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I JANUARI" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JANUARY")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I FEBRUARI" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS FEBRUARY")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I MARS" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS MARCH")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I APRIL" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS APRIL")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I MAJ" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS MAY")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I JUNI" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JUNE")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I JULI" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS JULY")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I AUGUSTI" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS AUGUST")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I SEPTEMBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS SEPTEMBER")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I OKTOBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS OCTOBER")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I NOVEMBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS NOVEMBER")
  • "KOMMER PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO I DECEMBER" ("COMING ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE THIS DECEMBER")
  • "VIDEOAKTUELL" ("NOW ON VIDEO")
  • "FINNS PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO" ("AVAILABLE ON VIDEO FOR RENT AND SALE")
  • "FINNS PÅ KÖPVIDEO" ("AVAILABLE ON VIDEO FOR SALE")

Technique: 2D animation or early CGI animation.

Audio: The 1991 WDHV music.

Availability: Potentially found on most, if not all, Disney Swedish tapes, before most trailers.

VHS Release Date of Release Bumper(s) Additional Information
Iron Will Late 1994 - Early 1995 Now on Video
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale February to mid 1996 Now on Video
Dining Out with Timon and Pumbaa February 3rd, 1997. Coming on Video this May
Coming on Video this June
Coming on Video this August
Donald's Greatest Hits November 11th, 1996. Coming on Video this January
Coming on Video this February
Coming on Video this March.
Oliver Twist June 1st, 1998 Now on Video (for rent and sale variant)

4th Bumper (1999-2005)

Visuals: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper.

Technique: Live action.

Audio: Same as the Brazilian Coming to Theaters bumper, but with a different announcer saying "Kommer snart på bio..." ("Coming soon to theaters...").

Availability: Found before theatrical release trailers on Swedish tapes at the time.

5th Bumper (2001-2005)

Visuals: Same as the other Scandinavian bumpers, but the text says "Snart på video och DVD".

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The first half of the Disney Videos logo music, which then fades out.

Availability: Found before most trailers in later Swedish tapes. Investigation is needed though.

Turkey


Bumper (2005?-2011)


Visuals: Same as the 14th British bumper, but the text is in Turkish.

Bumpers:

  • "PEK YAKINDA SINEMALARDA" ("COMING SOON AT CINEMAS" in Turkish)
  • "PEK YAKINDA DVD VE VCD'DE" ("COMING SOON ON DVD AND VCD")
  • "ŞİMDİ DVD VE VCD'DE" ("NOW ON DVD AND VCD")

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: The 1993 UK "Feature Presentation" jingle or the 1991 WDHV jingle.

Availability: Seen on Turkish VCDs of Freaky Friday (Çılgın Cuma), WALL-E (VOL—İ) and others.

United Kingdom

1st Bumper (1983) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: On a dark blue background is this text, in a white Helvetica font, fade in and out: "COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU SOON".

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: This bumper is only known to appear after the movie on the 1983 British rental VHS tapes of The Last Flight of Noah's Ark and Escape to Witch Mountain, before a reissue trailer for The Jungle Book (1967).

2nd Bumper (1985) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: On a blue background is the cheaply chyroned text: "SEE THIS OUTSTANDING DISNEY FILM AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU SOON." The text is displayed in a narrow LCD font.

Technique: A chyron character generator.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on the original 1985 UK rental VHS releases of Robin Hood (1973), Hunting Instinct, and Tex.

3rd Bumper (1986-1995)


Visuals: The 1986 Walt Disney Home Video logo is seen animating as normal, but as the logo is almost completed, it shifts down slightly as one of the below bumpers fades in above the logo before it shines:

  • ALSO AVAILABLE FROM
  • COMING SOON FROM

Variants:

  • On some tapes, the bumper animates normally, but with a different voiceover. Otherwise, no voiceover is heard (see “Audio” and “Audio Variants” for more info).
  • At the end of 1994 UK and Irish retail VHS tapes is the already formed logo with the text above reading "LOOK OUT FOR FUTURE RELEASES FROM."
  • A shorter variant exists, which skips Mickey and starts with the spark writing the Walt Disney signature.
  • On early tapes such as the 1986 UK and Irish VHS rental releases of Pinocchio (1940), the words "COMING SOON FROM" in one line appears in red.
  • Some early tapes such as the 1987 UK and Irish VHS releases of Benji the Hunted have the text in a different font.
  • On the 1988 UK and Irish VHS rental releases of Sleeping Beauty, "NOW AVAILABLE FROM", in a sans-serif font, fades in above the logo.
  • On some 1992 UK and Irish retail VHS tapes, like Cinderella (1950) and Basil the Great Mouse Detective (known as The Great Mouse Detective in America), the Coming Soon variant takes place on a blue background for the Sing-Along Songs trailer.
  • Starting in 1994, the Walt Disney Home Video logo (excluding Sorcerer Mickey) and the following text (which is slightly smaller) is tinted in red.
  • Depending on the color scheme, the WDHV logo and the text may appear in magenta or red.

Technique: Same as the 1986 Walt Disney Home Video logo.

Audio: Same as the 1986 Walt Disney Home Video logo jingle, but the music is often high pitched, due to it being converted in the PAL format. Sometimes the music is shortened.

Audio Variants:

  • On the short variant and sometimes the full variant, there is no voiceover. This variant is also used as a de-facto home video logo.
  • On some UK and Irish retail VHS tapes throughout 1993, a male announcer says the following: "A world of magic, which can be yours to treasure for a lifetime, from Walt Disney Home Video."
  • On the 1987 British and Irish retail VHS releases of Alice in Wonderland (1951), Dumbo (1941), Mary Poppins, Popeye (1980), Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Soccer Mania, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, Chip ‘n Dale Go Nuts, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol, only Brian Cummings is heard saying, “This season, you and your family can own the magic of Disney on videocassette, only from Walt Disney Home Video.” At the end of the advertisement, he states, “Don’t miss this opportunity to begin your own Disney library for only $12.99, and bring Disney home for good.”
  • On the 1988 British and Irish retail VHS releases of Pinocchio (1940), The Sword in the Stone, Return to Oz, Mary Poppins, Pete’s Dragon (1977), Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Winnie the Pooh: The Great Honey Pot Robbery, Alice in Wonderland (1951), Dumbo (1941), Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs, Mickey’s Magical World, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Brian Cummings says, “Now you can own the magic of Disney on video. A classic library can be yours to share forever.” At the end of the advertisement, he states, “Share the magic with your family for only £7.99. Bring Disney home for keeps.”
  • On the 1989 British and Irish retail VHS releases of Sleeping Beauty, both the logo and music play in full and, as soon as the WDHV logo begins to settle in, Brian Cummings says, “Now, you and your family can own the magic of Disney on video.” A similar version is shown on the same tape following an advertisement of other titles available on home video, which begins with a preview for Robin Hood (1973), except Brian Cummings says, “Don‘t miss this opportunity to collect the very best of Disney. Available wherever videocassettes are sold.” throughout the short variant of the logo.
    • This version also appears on the 1989 British and Irish retail VHS releases of Robin Hood (1973), The Sword in the Stone, Dumbo (1941), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers: Crimebusters, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Tron, Popeye (1980), Winnie the Pooh: The Great Honey Pot Robbery, Mickey and the Gang, Unsinkable Donald Duck, Pluto’s Tales, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol, except Cummings’ voiceover begins as soon as the WDHV logo finishes shining, leading to it ending at the beginning of a preview for Sleeping Beauty.
  • On the 1991 British and Irish retail VHS releases of The Little Mermaid, Brian Cummings announces, “From Walt Disney Home Video, a world of magic that can be yours to treasure for a lifetime.”
  • At the end of 1994-95 UK and Irish retail VHS tapes, John Sachs (better known as the announcer from Gladiators) concludes, "Look out for future releases from Walt Disney Home Video."
  • Starting in 1994, the opening variant is accompanied with a voiceover by Sachs (e.g. "Also available from Walt Disney Home Video", or "Coming soon from Walt Disney Home Video").

Availability: Seen mostly on British and Irish Disney VHS tapes available for sale and rental from the time. The two variants, though, were seen on some UK and Irish Disney VHS tapes from the same era. This also appears on non-Disney tapes such as the rental VHS release of Sister Act.

4th Bumper (1986-1987) (Disney Premiere Cinema)

Visuals: On a pink-white-blue gradient background is the text "COMING SOON FROM" in a serif font. It flips over to reveal the Disney Premiere Cinema logo.

Technique: A simple flipping effect.

Audio: A short version of the Disney Premiere Cinema logo theme.

Availability: Seen on the UK and Irish rental VHS releases of Pinocchio (1940) and Sunday Drive, which, at the time, were distributed by Rank Video; therefore, it's possible it appears on other Rank-distributed Disney tapes of the time as well.

5th Bumper (October 12, 1989) (Walt Disney Home Video)


Visuals: On a black background is the image of Sorcerer Mickey, and the red Walt Disney Home Video logo next to him. The words "ALSO AVAILABLE FROM" appear above the Disney logo. The titles that scroll from right to left is shown below the logo:

  • Bedknobs and Broomsticks
  • Tron
  • Popeye (1980)
  • Winnie the Pooh: The Great Honey Pot Robbery
  • Mickey and the Gang
  • Unsinkable Donald Duck
  • Pluto's Tales
  • Mickey's Christmas Carol

Underneath that is the red text, "FROM £7.99 TO £12.99".

Technique: A basic scrolling animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appears at the end of the 1989 UK and Irish retail VHS releases of Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood (1973), The Sword in the Stone, Dumbo (1941), Alice in Wonderland (1951), Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah, Disney’s Sing Along Songs: Very Merry Christmas Songs, Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers: Crimebusters, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Tron, Popeye (1980), Winnie the Pooh: The Great Honey Pot Robbery, Mickey and the Gang, Unsinkable Donald Duck, Pluto’s Tales, and Mickey’s Christmas Carol.

6th Bumper (October 12, 1989) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: On a black background, there are the words "COMING THIS CHRISTMAS TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU".

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen only at the beginning of the 1989 British retail VHS releases of Sleeping Beauty, preceding a trailer for Oliver & Company.

7th Bumper (1990-1993)

Visuals: On a blue background, there are the words "COMING SOON TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU", "NOW SHOWING AT A CINEMA YOU" or "COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU THIS SUMMER".

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: It debuted on the 1990 British rental VHS releases of Turner & Hooch. It also appeared on the 1991-93 British retail VHS releases of The Jungle Book (1967), The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Rescuers Down Under.

8th Bumper (1991)

Visuals: On a black background, the gold and shiny words "STAY TUNED" are seen in a Rockwell font.

Trivia: Interestingly, not only does this have an American-accented announcer, but it happens to be Brian Cummings, whose voiceover here (mentioned below) was shortened for use in a couple of American IDs. Cummings would also perform the voiceover for another stay tuned bumper on the 1994 South Korean VHS release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Technique: Shining effects.

Audio: None, except Brian Cummings saying "Stay tuned after our feature, for a look at other great titles available from Walt Disney Home Video." After that, there's three seconds of silence before the bumper fades out.

Availability: As of now, it can be seen only on the 1991 UK VHS release of Ducktales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp.

Legacy: As previously mentioned, this stay tuned bumper is noteworthy for containing an American-accented announcer on a British VHS release of a Disney movie. This led to various YouTube accounts creating their own 1991 VHS openings of Disney films that would include this stay tuned bumper and then WDSHE’s 1989-92 Feature Presentation bumper.

9th Bumper (1991)

Visuals: There is a light-dark blue gradient background with one of the following captions "COMING SOON FOR YOU TO OWN" or "NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO OWN" flying in from the top right, and settle in the middle for a few seconds. It then flips up, and rotates clockwise to exit the screen.

Technique: 2D effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: It only lasted for a year. Seen on a few Buena Vista and Disney UK retail VHS tapes from the time, such as An Innocent Man, Three Men and a Little Lady, and the original 1991 UK retail VHS releases of The Little Mermaid.

10th Bumper (1991-1992)

Visuals: On a blue background, there is a note displayed on the screen, which says "STAY TUNED FOR MORE NEWS OF DISNEY'S VIDEO RELEASES AFTER THE MAIN FEATURE".

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on UK VHS releases of the era including Disney's Gummi Bears: Hot Little Tot, Disney's Gummi Bears: A Sky Full of Gummies, The Rescuers Down Under and Blackbeard's Ghost.

11th Bumper (1991-1993) (Buena Vista Home Video)

Visuals: There is the 1989 Buena Vista Home Video logo and above it is "COMING SOON FROM" in a Futura font.

Technique: Same as the 1989 Buena Vista Home Video logo.

Audio: Same as the 1989 Buena Vista Home Video logo.

Availability: Seen on Buena Vista Home Video VHS releases available for rental in the UK and Ireland, including Touchstone Home Video rental VHS releases such as Betsy's Wedding and The Doctor.

12th Bumper (1993-2004)

Visuals: On a black background is the bumpers appearing in a blue gradient font:

  • COMING SOON
  • SOON AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEO
  • NOW AVAILABLE
  • AVAILABLE TO BUY
  • FEATURE PRESENTATION (recycled from the 10th American bumper)

Variants:

  • The color scheme varies for each bumper.
  • The "COMING SOON" bumper is still.
  • The "AVAILABLE TO BUY" and "FEATURE PRESENTATION" bumpers animate like the U.S./Canadian counterpart of the era.
  • The "NOW AVAILABLE" and "SOON AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEO" bumpers animate in a similar fashion, except the texts slightly zoom in during the animation. The former bumper is shown in letterboxed format, while the latter bumper is shown on open matte.
  • On the 1997 retail UK VHS releases of The English Patient, the "NOW AVAILABLE" bumper is bold, tinted in white, and a still image. In addition, the text is arranged horizontally and most of the outlining is gone.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio:

  • The "Coming Soon" and "Feature Presentation" bumpers, as well as the 1997 edition of the "Now Available" bumper, contain a majestic horn & string-driven fanfare - possibly an alternate take of the 1991 WDHV logo theme. To make room for the music, these bumpers stay on screen for three additional seconds. This music was first heard on the 1993 rental UK VHS releases of Aspen Extreme.
  • Both the "Soon Available to Own on Video" bumper and the 1998 edition of the "Now Available" bumper contain the 1991 WDHV logo jingle.

Audio Variants:

  • On the 2003 UK VHS releases of Inspector Gadget (1999), the slower version of the logo music is used on the "Feature Presentation" bumper.
  • On the 1993 UK rental VHS releases of The Distinguished Gentleman (the first tape to use the "Feature Presentation" bumper), a completely different majestic fanfare reminiscent of the second half of the Hollywood Pictures logo jingle is used on the "Feature Presentation" bumper.
  • On the 1993-94 UK rental VHS releases of 3 Ninjas and Born Yesterday and the 2003 UK retail VHS releases of The Magical World of Winnie the Pooh, the 1991 WDHV jingle is heard on both the "Coming Soon" and "Feature Presentation" bumpers.
  • On the 2000 UK retail VHS releases of Spot's Show and Other Musical Adventures, the music from the Italian 1991 bumpers is heard on the "Feature Presentation" bumper.
  • On the 1996-98 UK rental VHS releases of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, Con Air, The Preacher's Wife, and The Wings of the Dove, the Jim Henson Video logo jingle is heard on the "Available to Buy" bumper.
  • On the 1998 UK rental VHS releases of The 6th Man, the 1991 WDHV logo jingle is heard on the "Available to Buy" bumper.

Availability: Seen on the rental and retail editions of many Buena Vista and Disney VHS releases from Great Britain.

  • These bumpers were first used on the rental editions of VHS releases such as Aspen Extreme, 3 Ninjas, Born Yesterday, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, A Far Off Place, The Mighty Ducks are the Champions (known as The Mighty Ducks in America), Hocus Pocus, The Three Musketeers (1993), My Father the Hero, The Adventures of Huck Finn, Cool Runnings, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Lightning Jack, Little Buddha, Pulp Fiction, Iron Will, and In the Army Now.
  • Although the "Feature Presentation" bumper was introduced on the 1993 UK rental VHS releases of The Distinguished Gentleman, the remaining bumpers didn't debut until later that year, with the UK rental VHS releases of Aspen Extreme.
  • The first Disney-branded retail releases to contain the "Feature Presentation" bumper were Around the World with Timon and Pumbaa and Dining Out with Timon and Pumbaa from 1997, followed by Toy Story: Collector’s Edition from 1999. This bumper appeared on subsequent Disney retail VHS tapes from the UK such as Toy Story 2, Tarzan (1999), The Legend of Tarzan and Power Rangers: Wild Force videotapes, Dinosaur (2000), Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Treasure Planet, Freaky Friday (2003), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, and Kim Possible: The Secret Files; most of these releases also included the "Coming Soon" and "Now Available" bumpers.
  • The first Disney-branded retail VHS release to contain the "Coming Soon" bumper was A Bug's Life from 1999.
  • VHS tapes with the "Now Available" bumper include the rental and retail editions of Disney-branded VHS tapes from the 2000s.
  • VHS tapes with the "Available to Buy" bumper include the UK rental releases of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead, Con Air, and The 6th Man.

13th Bumper (March 15, 1993) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: On a blue gradient background, there are the words "Coming this Autumn to a cinema near you" in a yellow font.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: This was only seen on the 1993 British retail VHS releases of Peter Pan (1953).

14th Bumper (1993-1995) (Touchstone Home Video)

See the Touchstone Home Entertainment#1989 Touchstone Home Video logo for the description.

15th Bumper (1993-1996) (Walt Disney Home Video/Disney Videos)

Visuals: On a blue background, there are the words "STAY TUNED" in yellow/orange gradient lettering.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: Depending on the variant:

  • On 1993-1994 releases, a British announcer, most likely either Christopher Eccleston or Pat Sharp, says "There'll be more news about the magical new releases from Disney Video, coming up after the film."
  • On 1994-1995 releases, John Sachs says the same text as before, except "Disney Video" is instead "Walt Disney Home Video."
  • On 1995-1996 releases, John Sachs says "Stay tuned for news of great future releases from Disney Videos, after this feature."

Availability: Seen on British Disney VHS releases from the era.

Examples of where to find each one:

  • 1993-1994: Beauty and the Beast, The Jungle Book (1967), The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Three Caballeros, The Sword in the Stone (1993 re-release), Basil The Great Mouse Detective (1993 re-release), Dumbo (1993 re-release), Robin Hood (1993 re-release), The Wind in The Willows (1993 re-release), Mickey & the Beanstalk (1993 re-release), The Little Mermaid: A Whale of a Tale, The Little Mermaid: Double Bubble, The Little Mermaid: Stormy the Wild Seahorse
  • 1994-1995: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, Dumbo (1994 re-release), Mickey's Christmas Carol (1994 re-release), The Return of Jafar, Mary Poppins (1994 re-release), Disney's Sing-Along Songs: The Twelve Days of Christmas Volume Ten, A Walt Disney Christmas
  • 1995-1996: The Aristocats, 101 Dalmatians (1961), Toy Story, The Lion King, The Fox and the Hound, Pinocchio, Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Circle of Life, Alice in Wonderland (1951, 1995 re-release), The Little Mermaid: Ariel the Ballerina, Jiminy Cricket's Christmas, Around the World with Timon and Pumbaa, Winnie the Pooh & Christmas Too!, Winnie the Pooh: Making Friends, Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Colours of the Wind, Disney's Sing-Along Songs: 101 Notes of Fun, Muppet Treasure Island, The Santa Clause, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco, Sleeping Beauty (1996 re-release), Cool Runnings, Basil The Great Mouse Detective (1995 re-release), The Adventures of Huck Finn, The Sword in the Stone (1995 re-release), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1996 re-release), Disney's Sing-Along Songs: Let's Go to The Circus, Mickey's Greatest Hits, Donald's Greatest Hits

16th Bumper (February 7, 1994-2005)

Visuals: On a blue background, there are the words "COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU" or "NOW SHOWING AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU" in Optima font.

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: None.

Availability: It premiered on the 1994 UK rental VHS releases of Born Yesterday, and can also be seen on many titles available for rental and sale such as The Jungle Book (1994), Mulan (1998), Toy Story (1999 Collector's Edition release), Mighty Joe Young (1998), The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, The Waterboy, Treasure Planet, End of Days, Bringing Out the Dead, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.

17th Bumper (August 22, 1994-October 17, 1994) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: On a blue background is either the words "COMING SOON TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU" (in Gill Sans Narrow) or "NOW SHOWING AT A CINEMA NEAR YOU" (in Univers Narrow).

Technique: Fading effects.

Audio: John Sachs says one of the following:

  • Coming Soon: "Watch out for this feature presentation, coming soon to a cinema near you."
  • Now Showing: "Look out for this feature, now showing at a cinema near you."

Availability: The only tape to have the "Coming Soon" variant is the 1994 UK retail VHS releases of Aladdin (1992) and the "Now Showing" variant is on the 1994 UK retail VHS releases of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

18th Bumper (January 30, 1995-2001) (Disney Videos)

See the Disney Videos logo for the description.

19th Bumper (1995-1996)

Visuals: Over a dark blue background is this text, in a white Helvetica font: "ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT".

Technique: A digital graphic with cross-dissolve transitions.

Audio: None.

Availability: This bumper debuted on the 1995 British rental VHS tapes of Lightning Jack and Little Buddha, preceding a trailer for six Buena Vista-owned family movies available to rent on VHS (A Far Off Place, The Mighty Ducks are the Champions [known as The Mighty Ducks in America], 3 Ninjas, Honey, I Blew Up the Kid, California Man [known as Encino Man in America], and Captain Ron). Because the Blockbuster/Ritz editions of the 1994 British rental VHS releases of Cool Runnings, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and The Three Musketeers, as well as the non-Blockbuster/Ritz editions of the former two, were released before this bumper premiered, they only contain the aforementioned trailer. It made its final appearance on the 1996 British rental VHS releases of From Dusk Till Dawn, preceding the trailer for Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead.

20th Bumper (March 27, 1995-1996) (Walt Disney Pictures)

Visuals: Same as the 17th bumper with the text "COMING TO A CINEMA NEAR YOU", but with a drop shadow.

Technique: A digital graphic with cross-dissolve transitions.

Audio: John Sachs says, "Watch out for this feature presentation, coming soon to a cinema near you", the same audio from the 18th bumper.

Availability: It was seen on the 1995-96 British VHS retail releases of The Aristocats, The Lion King (1994), Sleeping Beauty, and Pinocchio (1940).

21st Bumper (1995-1996) (Disney Interactive)

See the 1st Disney Interactive logo for the description.

22nd Bumper (1996-November 23, 1998) (Disney Videos)

Visuals: On a purple gradient background is the bumper text in orange Arial Bold font, which shines:

  • Coming soon to a cinema near you
  • Now showing at a cinema near you
  • Coming soon from [Buena Vista Home Entertainment Ltd logo]
  • Stay Tuned

Technique: A digital graphic with computer effects.

Audio: John Sachs enthusiastically says the following bumper text:

  • "Coming soon to a cinema near you."
  • "Now showing at a cinema near you."
  • "Coming soon from Buena Vista Home Entertainment."
  • "Stay tuned for news of great future releases from Disney Videos, after this feature."

Availability: Seen on several Disney UK retail VHS tapes.

  • The cinema bumpers appear on the British VHS retail releases of Pocahontas, 101 Dalmatians (1961), Toy Story, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Cinderella (1950), Peter Pan (1953) (1998 re-release), Hercules (1997), Lady and the Tramp (1955) (1998 re-release), Flubber, and The Little Mermaid (1998 re-release).
  • The Buena Vista Home Entertainment bumper was seen on the 1996 UK retail VHS releases of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
  • The Stay Tuned bumper is also rare, seen on a few Disney UK VHS retail tapes from 1996 and 1997, such as Aladdin and the King of Thieves.

23rd Bumper (1996-2000) (Disney Interactive)

See the 2nd Disney Interactive logo for the description.

24th Bumper (April 29, 1996) (Walt Disney Pictures)

See the 2nd Walt Disney Pictures logo for the description.

25th Bumper (1999)

Visuals: The bumper starts with Geri's chess board from the Geri's Game short with the words "Stay Tuned After the Feature", an image of Geri who is wearing glasses and folding his arms with a smile, the Pixar print logo and the Geri's Game logo superimposed over it.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: Music from Geri's Game plays in the background as Mark Elliot says "Stay tuned after the feature program, for Pixar's Academy Award-winning animated short: Geri's Game."

Availability: Seen only on the UK VHS of A Bug's Life.

26th Bumper (1999)

Visuals: On a purple background, there is a notice in gold and in Times New Roman font reading:

STAY TUNED AT THE
END OF TOY STORY FOR

"THE STORY BEHIND
TOY STORY"

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen only on Toy Story: Special Collector's Edition.

27th Bumper (1999)

Visuals: On a purple gradient background are the orange words "Stay Tuned", which shine and then fade to the words "A Special Feature Will Follow After This Programme". These words also shine and continue doing so into the bumper fadeout.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The music used in the U.K. Disney coming attraction and feature presentation bumpers from the era.

Availability: Seen only on a retail VHS release of Winter on Watership Down.

28th Bumper (2001-2005)

Visuals: Over a black background are the white words "BONUS FOOTAGE AFTER THE FEATURE" in a Garamond font.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appeared on later UK Disney releases such as The Emperor's New Groove, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2001 re-issue), Monsters, Inc., Beauty and the Beast: Special Edition, Lilo and Stitch and 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure and The Lion King: Special Edition.

29th Bumper (2004-2006)

Visuals: On a black background with bright rays in the middle of the screen, the words "COMING SOON", "NOW AVAILABLE" or "FEATURE PRESENTATION" zoom out and two white lines appear above and below it. After a few seconds, a flash appears and brightens the whole screen, before cutting to black.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A calm orchestral tune, followed by a whoosh.

Availability: Seen on later British Disney, Dimension/Miramax, and Touchstone videocassettes available for rental and sale, such as Brother Bear, Freaky Friday (2003), Home on the Range, Holes, Mulan II, The Haunted Mansion, Starsky & Hutch, The Incredibles, King Arthur, and The Ladykillers.

Final Note: Disney has ceased distributing physical copies of films in the UK and transferred the home media distribution there to Elevation Sales, who is the new distributor of Disney films.

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