Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3


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This bittersweet final release of the Platinum Collection was released in 2014 and was the final new set of restorations that would be provided for the public for six years. Unlike its previous two releases, the Blu-ray version does not have a third disc of bonus features. Its DVD counterpart was also released the same day as the Blu-ray version, which lacks all the bonus features. It originally retailed for $27 for the Blu-ray release.

Per the usual, most shorts are their prints from the Golden Collection but upgraded to HD resolution. A small handful, however, are new restorations to fit the HD resolution, primarily if the original restoration was originally restored in SD, usually also reducing the amount of DVNR used. This primarily affects shorts that feature Bugs Bunny in this volume, but one short was re-restored in a way that its original color rings were restored in the process. By comparing the shorts with their Golden Collection counterpoints, you may notice fewer artifacts, interlacing, and blur on the image here, but darker colors overall.

The set this time around doesn't follow the same theme as the previous two volumes; it's more clear it was aimed to clean up several Academy Award-winning/nominated shorts that weren't on previous volumes. Disc 1 is primarily dominated by "essential" Bugs Bunny cartoons that also include a handful of miscellaneous shorts. Of the shorts, only one is new to disc, being "Honey's Money".

Disc 2 is the "all-star" disc, to say the least. Most of the Academy Award shorts were poured into this disc, and a few wartime shorts were also added, primarily involving Daffy Duck. Three new to disc cartoons are on this disc, of which two were also Academy Award nominees: "Life with Feathers", "Tree for Two", and "Beep Prepared". While "Guided Muscle" was stated to have its music-only track included, it is actually not present, and a duplicate of the normal track is in its place, likely due to an error.

The series ended unceremoniously with this volume, as Warner Bros. attempted to move their marketing towards targeting general family audiences over the collector. Restorations had come to a stop after this volume; the series would not go back to the collector's or restoration team's limelight until 2020, when HBO Max launched.

Disc Specifications

Bonus Content

  • Disc 1
    • Behind the Tunes: Bugs Bunny: Ain't He a Stinker?
    • Behind the Tunes: The Art of the Gag
    • Behind the Tunes: Drawn to Life: The Art of Robert McKimson
    • Behind the Tunes: Wild Lines: The Art of Voice Acting
    • Documentary: That's All Folks! Tales From Termite Terrace
    • Documentary: Irreverent Imagination: The Golden Age of Looney Tunes
    • Documentary: Drawn For Glory: Animation's Triumph at the Oscars
    • Storyboard reel for Hair-Raising Hare
  • Disc 2
    • Behind the Tunes: Daffy Duck: Ridicule is the Burden of Genius
    • Behind the Tunes: Unsung Maestros: A Directors Tribute
    • Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash: The Animated World of Frank Tashlin
    • Behind the Tunes: Strictly For the Birds: Tweety & Sylvester's Award-Winning Team-up
    • Documentary: Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices
    • Documentary: The Boys From Termite Terrace
  • Booklet

Collector's Recommendation Score

What's this?This is a rating of how recommended it is to obtain the set, rated from a scale of 0 to 10. This is automatically done and is calculated from three criteria by default: how many shorts are new to the format (20%), how many shorts is an upgrade from previous releases (30%), and how many shorts don't have an upgrade in future releases (50%). The higher the score, the more recommended the set is.

Each short in itself contributes an equal amount, and miscellaneous and post-Golden Age shorts are also included. Thus, even if all Golden Age shorts are upgraded in later sets, shorts in other categories may still prevent the set from scoring a 0.

For compilation sets, only the amount of shorts without a better version on later sets are scored for up to 10 points, as they tend to be repackages of previously released sets.

Any set that scores 0 on new-to-format or upgrade tests are deemed as double dip-only sets and instantly fails with a 0. Sets that also scores 0 on the "don't have an upgrade" test are also deemed as obsolete, usurped sets and instantly fails with a 0. As more sets get released, the score may be subject to change.

This is not an exhaustive rating on the set itself in terms of quality, but rather a marker on how worthwhile it is the obtain the set for a complete collection in the most cost-efficient way. Thus, sets with a higher score are a much better value for your cash than lower rated ones; sets rated with a 0 are generally a waste of cash.
This rating is based on the Blu-ray version.

This set has achieved a Collector's Recommendation Score of 9.96 out of 10, based on the sum of the score from the following categories:
  • New-to-format score (up to 2 points): 1.96
  • Upgrade score (up to 3 points): 3
  • Doesn't have an better version score (up to 5 points): 5

It is highly recommended to get this set for collection's sake, as it currently contains the best versions of the cartoons included on the set with minimal double dips. Most of the shorts featured on the set has yet to be upgraded to a better version or is in their best possible version if they're restored in HD.

Included Shorts

Note: This table accounts for the Blu-ray version; any of the shorts specified as HD are downscaled to SD in the DVD version and does not contain any bonus features.

Disc 1
Short NameRelease DateStatusNotes
Merrie Melodies Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt Blue Ribbon, original titles restoredJune 7, 1941Restored HD
Merrie Melodies A Corny Concerto Public domainSeptember 25, 1943Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Michael Barrier
Merrie Melodies Falling Hare Public domainOctober 30, 1943Restored HDIncludes commentary by John Kricfalusi and Bill Meléndez
Merrie Melodies Little Red Riding RabbitDecember 18, 1943Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution
Merrie Melodies Hair-Raising HareMay 25, 1946Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Michael Barrier and Greg Ford
Looney Tunes Acrobatty BunnyJune 29, 1946Restored HD
Looney Tunes The Big SnoozeOctober 5, 1946Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Bill Melendez
Merrie Melodies A Hare Grows in ManhattanMarch 22, 1947Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution
Looney Tunes Easter YeggsJune 28, 1947Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Slick HareNovember 1, 1947Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Michael Barrier
Looney Tunes Gorilla My DreamsJanuary 3, 1948Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Jerry Beck
Looney Tunes High Diving Hare Blue RibbonApril 30, 1949Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Greg Ford; low pitch audio
Merrie Melodies Hillbilly HareAugust 12, 1950Restored HDIncludes commentary by Michael Barrier; includes music/sound effects only track
Merrie Melodies Bunny Hugged Blue RibbonMarch 10, 1951Restored HDIncludes music/sound effects only track
Looney Tunes Operation: RabbitJanuary 19, 1952Restored HDIncludes commentary by Paul Dini; includes music/sound effects only track
Looney Tunes Bully for BugsAugust 8, 1953Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; includes commentary by Michael Barrier; low pitch audio
Looney Tunes Bugs and ThugsMarch 13, 1954Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution
Looney Tunes Knighty Knight Bugs Blue RibbonAugust 23, 1958Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Honey's MoneySeptember 1, 1962Restored HDIncludes commentary by Jerry Beck and June Foray
Looney Tunes The Hep Cat Blue RibbonOctober 3, 1942Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Pigs in a Polka Public domain Blue RibbonFebruary 6, 1943Restored HDIncludes commentary by Daniel Goldmark
Looney Tunes A Ham in a Role Blue Ribbon, original titles restoredDecember 31, 1949Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Dog Gone South Blue RibbonAugust 26, 1950Restored HD
Looney Tunes A Bear for Punishment Blue RibbonOctober 20, 1951Restored HDUses incorrect 1955-64 opening theme. Includes commentary by Michael Barrier; includes music/sound effects only track
Looney Tunes Steal Wool Blue RibbonJune 8, 1957Restored HD
Disc 2
Short NameRelease DateStatusNotes
Looney Tunes Porky Pig's Feat Public domainJuly 17, 1943Restored HDIncludes commentary by Joe Dante
Looney Tunes Scrap Happy Daffy Public domainAugust 21, 1943Restored HD
Looney Tunes Plane DaffySeptember 16, 1944Restored HDIncludes commentary by Greg Ford
Looney Tunes The Stupid Cupid Blue RibbonNovember 25, 1944Restored HDIncludes commentary by Eddie Fitzgerald
Looney Tunes Draftee DaffyJanuary 27, 1945Restored HDIncludes commentary by Eddie Fitzgerald and John Kricfalusi
Merrie Melodies Nasty QuacksDecember 1, 1945Restored HD
Looney Tunes The Stupor SalesmanNovember 20, 1948Restored HD
Looney Tunes Wholly SmokeAugust 27, 1938Restored HDIncludes commentary by Daniel Goldmark
Looney Tunes Swooner Crooner Blue RibbonMay 6, 1944Restored HDIncludes commentary by Daniel Goldmark
Merrie Melodies Life with Feathers Blue RibbonMarch 24, 1945Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Canary Row Blue Ribbon, original titles restoredOctober 7, 1950Restored HDNewly restored for HD resolution; original color rings restored for first time; includes commentary by Jerry Beck
Merrie Melodies Tree for TwoOctober 18, 1952Restored HD
Looney Tunes Sandy ClawsApril 2, 1955Restored HD
Looney Tunes Dog Pounded Blue RibbonJanuary 2, 1954Restored HD
Looney Tunes Satan's Waitin' Blue RibbonAugust 7, 1954Restored HDIncludes music only track
Merrie Melodies Birds Anonymous Blue RibbonAugust 10, 1957Restored HDIncludes commentary by Jerry Beck and Art Leonardi; includes music only track
Looney Tunes Mouse and GardenJuly 16, 1960Restored HD
Looney Tunes The Pied Piper of GuadalupeAugust 19, 1961Restored HD
Merrie Melodies A Gruesome TwosomeJune 9, 1945Restored HDIncludes two commentaries; one by John Kricfalusi and one by Milton Gray
Looney Tunes Guided MuscleDecember 10, 1955Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Beep PreparedNovember 11, 1961Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Walky Talky Hawky Blue RibbonAugust 31, 1946Restored HDIncludes two commentaries; one by Jerry Beck and one by Michael Barrier
Merrie Melodies Rhapsody in Rivets Blue RibbonDecember 6, 1941Restored HD
Looney Tunes High NoteDecember 3, 1960Restored HD
Merrie Melodies Nelly's FollyDecember 30, 1961Restored HDIncludes music only track
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