Tim Burton’s stop-motion animation masterpiece “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has been released and re-released before. But the new release of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will show the film in the clarity only Blu-Ray can offer. According to the press release, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” will become available for the first time ever to own on Disney Blu-ray 3D and/or 3D Movie Download, on August 30, 2011. “The all-new 3D presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas will be available as a 3-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD/Digital Copy hybrid) and/or a 3D Movie Download,* providing fans and families alike with several great ways to enjoy the film,” states the release.

The Nightmare Before Christmas 3-Disc Combo Pack (Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD/Digital Copy hybrid) will be available at the price of $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada and the 3D Movie Download will cost $25.00 U.S. Remember that if you get the 3D version, you’ll need to have a television with 3D capabilities.

Here are the details on what the Blu-Ray combo pack will offer:

– A Special Introduction by Tim Burton

– What’s This? Jack’s Haunted Mansion Holiday Tour – Viewers choose the way they want to tour Disneyland’s Holiday Haunted Mansion. “On Track” explores a tricked-out version of the Haunted Mansion, while “Off Track” reveals what went into creating all the creepy fun.

– Frankenweenie Short Film– A un-cut version of the Frankenweenie short with introduction by Tim Burton.

– Vincent Short Film

– Tim Burton’s Original poem narrated by Christopher Lee – Tim Burton’s poem that inspired the creation of the movie. Now, the original verse comes to creepylife as performed by legendary actor Christopher Lee.

– Film Commentary – commentary by producer and writer Tim Burton, director Henry Selick and composer Danny Elfman.

– The Making of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Go behind the scenes of the very first full-length stop motion animated movie with the filmmakers.

– The Worlds of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Witness the creation of the film’s richly imagined dreamscapes, including Halloween Town, Christmas Town and the Real World.

– Deleted Scenes

– Storyboard to Film Comparison

– Original Theatrical Trailers and Posters

Are you ready to see Jack Skellington in full Blu-Ray glory?

Nightmare Before Christmas on 3D
Nightmare Before Christmas on 3D

By Monique Jones

Monique Jones blogs about race and culture in entertainment, particularly movies and television. You can read her articles at Racialicious, and her new site, COLOR . You can also listen to her new podcast, What would Monique Say.

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