Buena Vista Home Entertainment Now on Videocassette/DVD Bumpers

1st Bumper (1981-1982)

Bumper: On a blue background we see the words "HERE ARE SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM OTHER WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEOCASSETTES" on the left corner of the screen in yellow text.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: This was typically seen at the end of Disney films released on video at the time, either for sale or rental. In general, it's not that easy to find; it depends on the tape label, the date it was printed in (a print date is usually seen on the spine of the videotape). A few examples are the very first printing of the 1982 VHS of A Walt Disney Christmas, the 1981 VHS of Pollyanna, and the 1981 VHS of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Bumper (1981-1982)

Bumper: On a black background we see the Walt Disney Home Video logo (with the Sorcerer Mickey) with the words "Also available from" above; everything is colored in tealish grey and outlined in white. If you look closely, you can see the copyright date below the logo.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Same as the 1st bumper.

Editor's Note: The outlining in the bumper has been criticized as cheap, to say the least.

3rd Bumper (Spanish) (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text reads "Ahora en Video" (which means "Now on Video" in Spanish).

FX/SFX:Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds:Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

Availability: Can be found on Spanish Disney-associated videocassettes of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

3rd Bumper (1990-1991)

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Bumper: On a black background we see the words "Now On" fly down and "Videocassette" fly up and connect together. Then they sparkle and shine.

Variant: On the 1991 print of Shipwrecked, only the sparkling/shining animation is shown and Brian Cummings says, "Now on videocassette."

FX/SFX: The words flying up and down, sparkling and shining.

Music/Sounds: The 1989 Feature Presentation jingle, while Grant Goodeve announces "Don't miss this timeless Disney classic now on videocassette."

Availability: Seen on the Walt Disney Classics 1990 print of Peter Pan, before a video spot for The Little Mermaid. It was also seen on the 1991 VHS of Shipwrecked.

Editor's Note: The animation of the words has been said to catch some viewers off guard.

4th Bumper (1994)

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Bumper: Same as the FP bumper of the time but the text reads "Now on Videocassette" and there is no animation.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: The music for the 1991 WDHV logo plays and Brian Cummings says "Now on videocassette." (The voiceover is actually the same one as his variant of the previous bumper).

Availability: Can be seen on 1994 Masterpiece Collection prints from Mary Poppins to So Dear to My Heart.

Editor's Note: None.

5th Bumper (1994)

Now Available to Own on Videocassette - variant from 1994

Bumper: On a black background, we see the blue-gradient words "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEOCASSETTE"

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: The first eight notes of "Great Ovation", with Brian Cummings saying "Now available to own on videocassette"

Availability: Rare. It's likely considered a predecessor to the 7th Bumper. Seen on the 1994 releases of the Family Film Collection that include Old Yeller, The Parent Trap (the original), and That Darn Cat!.

Editor's Note: None.

6th Bumper (1992-1994)

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Bumper: On a black background we see the blue "Now Available on Videocassette" text.

Variants: There is an extremely rare version where Brian Cummings either says "Look for this ownable hit, from Touchstone Home Video". This version used the narrow version of the font. It is shown above to the right. The text says"Look For This HIT MOVIE". Another version is on some tapes, such as the 1994 VHS of The Incredible Journey, which had "Own Your Favorite HIT MOVIES", with the announcer saying "Now you can own your favorite hit movies!". An even rarer version that was found on some tapes such as Noises Off! and the 1992 VHS of Paradise, has the text "HIT MOVIES You Can Own" zooming in. The announcer says "Look for these hit movies you can own!" An alternate "Now Available on Videocassette" has Cummings saying "Now on Videocassette". On the 1993 VHS of A Stranger Among Us, the text reads "Look for these ACTION HITS" with the announcer saying "Look for these action hits from Hollywood Pictures Home Video!" On the 1992 VHS of A Woman Under the Influence, Brian Cummings says "Ask your video dealer about these hit titles from Touchstone Home Video." while the Jim Henson video jingle plays. On releases from the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore, the bumper is still and silent. It also extends for more than ten seconds.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: Same as the 4th bumper.

Availability: It can been seen in many different films that was made from Touchstone, Hollywood and Disney. It was also seen on different prints of the Masterpiece Collection videos from the 3rd Bumper.

Editor's Note: None.

7th Bumper (1994-2001)

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Bumper: "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEOCASSETTE" or "NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEOCASSETTE" replaces the usual text on the FP bumper of the time.

Variants: Around 1998 on the blue background "NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO AND DVD", "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON DVD" or "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEO AND DVD" zooms in. On the 1996 VHS of A Kid in King Arthur's Court, the finished "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEOCASSETTE" bumper fades in, then fades to the 1991 WDHV logo. This was seen before a preview of Gordy. FX/SFX: The zoom in, and the white flash. Music/Sounds: The 1994 FP music with Brian Cummings reading the text for the bumpers above. The zoom-in variants use the 1989 Feature Presentation music.

Availability: Common; seen on most Disney/Touchstone/Miramax/Hollywood/Dimension VHS prints released in the mid to late 90s and can be even seen on a few early 2000's releases (mainly Dimension releases).

Editor's Note: Same as the FP bumper of the time. The zoom-in variants are considered much calmer due to omitting the "flashbang" animation and music, although some may not like that they use the 1989 FP music in it's place.

8th Bumper (Late 1999-2006)

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Bumper: Same as the 1999 Coming Soon to Theaters bumper, but "Now Available" zooms down and the words "TO OWN ON VIDEO & DVD" zoom in from the right.

Variants: Another variant is exactly the same as the first, but with "AND DVD" in "TO OWN ON VIDEO AND DVD" omitted so the logo just says "Now Available TO OWN ON VIDEO", while the announcer says that. On some DVDs, "TO OWN" is not seen, so the text says "Now Available ON VIDEO AND DVD" or "Now Available ON VIDEO", while the announcer says that. Around 2003 they changed it to "Now Available TO OWN ON DVD AND VIDEO" On Australian tapes, the text says "Now Available TO OWN ON VIDEO AND Disney DVD" and the logo has no announcer. Strangely, on the 2003 Aussie VHS of Whale Rider, the announcer was kept in this bumper. This could be due to a video editing error. On PSP releases, the text reads "Now Available for PSP" and has no announcer. One variant has the "Now Available COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD" text with the announcer saying "Now available to collector's edition DVD." FX/SFX: The animation.

Music/Sounds: The gentle synth music used on most bumpers during this era, while an announcer says "Now available to own on video and DVD."

Availability: Common. Seen on most VHS tapes from 2000-2005, and DVDs from 2000-2006, many of which are still in print. The first variant is seen on the 1999 VHS of Annie as well as the 2002 VHS of Lilo and Stitch and at the end of the VHS of The Tigger Movie.

Editor's Note: None.

9th Bumper (October 2001)

Logo: On an orange background, a silver jack-o-lantern is seen in the middle of the screen, with a surprised expression and some detailing of lines. The jack-o-lantern then spins wildly, transforming into the text "NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN ON VIDEO", being in the same font as with all of these bumpers. The jack-o-lantern returns to the screen by falling from the top and pushing the words back down.

FX/SFX: The jack-o-lantern spinning and falling.

Music/Sounds: A spooky, childish tune, with the announcer saying the message on the screen.

Availability: Seen on the Halloween 2001 VHS collection.

Editor's Note: None.

10th Bumper (2001-2002) Walt Disney Home Entertainment Now on Videocassette/DVD IDs - Company Bumpers

Bumper: On a green background, the words "Now Available to Own on Video" in an icterine color slide in one row at a time while handprints appear all over the screen. As the bumper finishes, two black "bars" from the top and bottom of the screen close in on each other, cutting to a black screen.

FX/SFX: The handprints, the words sliding in, and the black "bars" closing in to a black screen.

Music/Sounds: A whimsical woodwind jingle, with Brian Cummings saying "Now available to own on video." This is the same jingle that was used on other IDs of its type.

Availability: Ultra rare, and the toughest find of the "handprint" IDs. It appeared on The Book of Pooh: Fun With Words and The Book of Pooh: Fun With Friends, which was only used for Disney's "Halloween Haunt" video promotion. Most future releases have the next Bumper, since the DVD business was picking up steam quickly. However, Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun has this.

Editor's Note: This a cute bumper.

11th Bumper (2001-2004)

Bumper: On an indigo background, the words "Now Available To Own On Video & DVD" in a mint green color appear. It's a different concept, though. "Now Available" and "Video & DVD" appear to tilt until they appear horizontal at the middle of the screen, while "To Own On" zooms in. As the bumper finishes, a circle cuts to a black background (like the Join Us After The Program variant0

FX/SFX: The handprints, the words "tilting" and zooming in, and the circle cutting to a black screen.

Music/Sounds: Same as above, only Brian Cummings now says "Now Available to Own On Video & DVD."

Availability: Very rare, but much more common than the previous bumper since the DVD business was reaching its prime. Seen on later preschool-oriented releases from Disney, though it doesn't appear as much on Winnie The Pooh tapes. Your best bet are Rolie Polie Olie: Telling The Truth, Rolie Polie Olie: A Jingle Jangle Holiday, and Disney Sing Along Songs: The Twelve Days of Christmas (which was also one of the last tapes to use the 1986 WDHV logo).

Editor's Note: Like the previous bumper, it's considered rather cute, but some may get caught off-guard by the animation. Others have also consider the transition to black at the end of the bumper rather choppy.

International Variants

UK (????-????)

Bumper: On a black background, we see the words "NOW" and "AVAILABLE" come in from the top and bottom of the screen respectively. They connect in the middle.

FX/SFX: The words coming in and connecting.

Music/Sounds: The 1991 WDHV logo jingle.

Availability: Seen on a UK video release of The Legend of Tarzan TV series.

Editor's Note: None.

Australia (1993-2001)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text reads "Now Available On Video".

Variants: On most tapes, the text just reads "Now Available". On some tapes, the text reads "Yours To Own On Video". On some tapes, the text "Now Available To Own On Video" is white and in the Times New Roman font which is much different from the regular bumpers. The background is also dark blue instead of a black-blue gradient. FX/SFX: The text shining.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Aussie tapes at the time.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper.

Brazil

1st Bumper (Mid 1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the textreads "JÁ À VENDA" (which means “NOW ON SALE” in Portuguese).

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: The 1991 Walt Disney Home Video music.

Availability: Common. Seen on some Disney videos from this era.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Bumper (Mid 1990's)

Bumper: On a wallpaper with copies of the Disney Videos logo all over it, we see the words"JÁ À VENDA".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Common. Seen on some Disney videos from this era.

Editor's Note: None.

Germany

1st Bumper (Mid 1990's?)

Bumper: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper, but the text says "Jetzt auf Video" (which means "Now on Video" in German).

FX/SFX: The text flying in.

Music/Sounds: The fanfare from the 2nd Special Preview bumper with the announcer saying "Und nun eine Vorschau der Ereignisse jetzt auf Videokassette!" ("And now a preview of events now on video cassette!").

Availability: Rare.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper.

2nd Bumper (Early 2000's)

Bumper:We see 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 2001 Walt Disney Home Entertainment logo playing on the screen, as the screen zooms in slowly.

FX/SFX:The Fantasiaclip, the footage of the children, the logo's animation.

Music/Sounds:The Walt Disney Pictures 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 in most Disney tapes of the time, including The Emperor's New Groove(Ein Königreich für ein Lama). Editor's Note: None.

Spain (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper, but the text says "AHORA EN VIDEO" (which means "NOW ON VIDEO" in Spanish).

Variant: A variant saying "AHORA A LA VENTA" ("NOW FOR SALE") has been found on the Spanish VHS for The Return of Jafar (El Retorno de Jafar).

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper.

Availability: Can be found on Spanish Disney videocassettes of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper.

Italy

1st Bumper (1995-2004)

Bumper: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper at the time, but the text says "DISPONIBILE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" (which means "AVAILABLE ON VIDEOCASSETTE" in Italian).

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper at the time.

Availability: Seen on Italian tapes of the era.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Bumper (2001-2004)

Bumper: Same as the Coming on Videocassette bumper at the time, but "PROSSIMAMENTE IN VIDEOCASSETTA" is replaced by "DISPONIBILE IN VIDEOCASSETTA".

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Availabilty: Found on certain Italian tapes.

Editor's Note: None.

Netherlands/Belgium

1st Bumper (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time, but the text says "NU OP VIDEO" (which means "NOW ON VIDEO" in Dutch).

Variant: There's a French variant that says "MAINTENANT EN VIDEO" (without diacritics).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper at the time.

2nd Bumper (1994)

Bumper: On a black background, we see the words "NU OP VIDEO".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Extremely rare.

Editor's Note: None.

Portugal (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "JÁ AO SEU DISPÔR EM VIDEO" (which means "NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO" in Portuguese).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Sweden

1st Bumper (Early 1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper, but the text says "Videoaktuell" (which means "Now on Video" in Swedish).

Variant: In at least one occasion, the text is in allcaps.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Rare.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Bumper (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper, but the text can be: "VIDEOAKTUELL" "FINNS PÅ HYR & KÖPVIDEO" ("AVAILABLE TO RENT AND BUY ON VIDEO")

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper.

Music/Sounds: Either the 1991 WDHV music or the Italian Coming to Videocassette theme.

Availability: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper.

Editor's Note:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper.

Norway (Mid 1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time, but the text says "VIDEOAKTUELL" (which approximately means "NOW ON VIDEO" in Norwegian).

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: The Italian Coming to Videocassette theme.

Availability: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Denmark (Mid 1990's?)

Bumper:Same as the Norwegian bumper, but the text reads "VIDEO-AKTUEL".

FX/SFX:Same as the Norwegian bumper.

Music/Sounds:Same as the Norwegian bumper.

Availability:Found on Danish tapes of the era.

Editor's Note:None.

Poland (1990's-????)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "FILMY DISNEY VIDEOS JUŻ NA KASETACH VIDEO." (which means "DISNEY VIDEOS MOVIES NOW ON VIDEO CASSETTES." in Polish).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era. Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Russia

1st Bumper (Early 1990's-Early 2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "СМОТРИТЕ НА ВИДЕО" (which means "WATCH ON VIDEO" in Russian).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

2nd Bumper (Late 1990's-Early 2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "СМОТРИТЕ НА ВИДЕО".

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Saudi Arabia/United Arab Emirates (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "متوفر الآن على أشرطة الفيديو"(which means "Now Available on Videotapes" in Arabic).

Variants: A variant saying "إجمع أشرطة الفيديو الثلاثة من مغامرات تيمون وبومبا" (which means "Collect the three videos of the adventures of Timon and Pumbaa" in Arabic), with "متوفر د باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية" ("Available in both Arabic and English") below, appears before trailers of Timon and Pumbaa. There's also an English version with the text "Collect all three TIMON & PUMBAA Adventures" and "Available in Arabic and English". There's a version that has the text in a yellow-orange gradient font and the text "Now Available On Video" in the same font below.

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Hungary (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "MÁR KAPHATÓ VIDEÓN"(which means "NOW AVAILABLE ON VIDEO" in Hungarian).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Turkey (Early 2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming to DVD bumper, but the text says "ŞİMDİ DVD VE VCD'DE" (which means "NOW ON DVD AND VCD" in Turkish).

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to DVD bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming to DVD bumper of the era.

Availability: Same as the Coming to DVD bumper of the era.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming to DVD bumper of the era.

Israel (1990's)

Bumper: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time, but the background's a blue-tan gradient and the text reads "עכשיו בספריות הווידיאו!" (which means "Now in video libraries!" in Hebrew).

Variants: A version where the text is in a different font has been found. Another version has the text "עכשיו בחנויות ובספריות הוידאו המובחרות!!" ("Now in the top video stores and libraries!!").

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Availability: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Croatia (Late 1990's-Early 2000's) Bumper:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time, but the text reads "POTRAŽITE U VAŠOJ VIDEOTECI" (which means "SEARCH IN YOUR VIDEO LIBRARY" in Croatian).

FX/SFX:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time. Music/Sounds:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time. Availability: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time. Editor's Note:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Bulgaria (1990's-2000's)

Bumper: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper, but the text says "ВЕЧЕ НА ВИДЕО" (which means "NOW ON VIDEO" in Bulgarian).

FX/SFX: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Availability: Can be found on Bulgarian tapes in the era, including the 2006 Special Edition VHS of The Little Mermaid (which was possibly the last tape to use those bumpers).

Editor's Note: Same as the Feature Presentation bumper of the era.

Greece

1st Bumper (1990's-Early 2000's)

Bumper:Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time, but the text says "ΚΥΚΛΟΦΟΡΟΥΝ ΣΕ ΒΙΝΤΕΟΚΑΣΕΤΕΣ" (which means "AVAILABLE IN VIDEOTAPES" in Greek).

FX/SFX: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Music/Sounds: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time, but the announcer says "Κυκλοφορούν σε βιντεοκασέτες".

Availability: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.

Editor's Note: Same as the Coming to Videocassette bumper at the time.