Major DVD Release List for Summer/Fall '03

[Virex]

I also read somewhere (the BHC?) that Seinfeld DVD's are in the works!  Can't wait...

Yeah, there was an interview that Jerry Seinfeld gave recently where he mentioned that he was going through archival material for an eventual DVD release.

I'm guessing that we'll see "Seinfeld: The Complete First and Second Seasons" on DVD sometime in the middle of next year.

[Virex]

I want to preface the following by saying "I don't give a **** about Battlestar Galactica, but I know some people here do, and I thought that they might like to see it."

From The Digital Bits:

Yep... that is Universal's final artwork for Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series and the theatrical version of the Battlestar Galactica pilot episode. Both are due on 10/21 (SRP $119.98 for the series and $19.98 for the movie). According to the excellent TV Shows On DVD website, The Complete Epic Series will include all 24 episodes of the series in full frame video and newly remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 audio (2.0 stereo will also be included). You'll also get "insight into the making" of Battlestar Galactica, the Creation of Battlestar Galactica: An Interview with creator Glen A. Larson featurette, deleted scenes, audio commentary for selected episodes by cast and crew members, the Visual Effects with John Dykstra featurette, the Sci-Fi Special: Making of the Show featurette, the Composing the Music: Stu Phillips and Glen A. Larson featurette, production notes, an interactive game trailer and a sneak preview of the new Sci-Fi Channel Battlestar Galactica mini-series. As you can see, it also comes in special packaging molded to look like the faceplate from a Cylon Warrior.

[JediMAC]

I want to preface the following by saying "I don't give a **** about Battlestar Galactica, but I know some people here do, and I thought that they might like to see it."

Thanks Virex!  As far as I recall (from my childhood), I'm one of the people who DO give a crap about it (along with the ol' Buck Rodgers too), so I've been interested in seeing what they have to offer when these DVD sets are eventually released.  Looks pretty good so far!  I'll probalby bite.  Happy Halloween to me!  

[Scott]

I want to preface the following by saying "I don't give a **** about Battlestar Galactica, but I know some people here do, and I thought that they might like to see it."

Thanks Virex!  As far as I recall (from my childhood), I'm one of the people who DO give a crap about it (along with the ol' Buck Rodgers too), so I've been interested in seeing what they have to offer when these DVD sets are eventually released.  Looks pretty good so far!  I'll probalby bite.  Happy Halloween to me!  

There is a new BG movie in the works correct?  I barely remember BG or BR, sorta before my time.  I watched but it barely kept my interest if I recall.

[DSJ™]

Battlestar Galactica & Buck Rogers were good for there time. When the Space Channel up here aired BG, I sat through 5 mins of it. That all I could stand. What was worse is when they came out with Galactica 80.  

I have not seen BR since it aired & I would like to see it again. It was not to bad a show.

The original Buck Rogers, Larry "Buster" Crabbe, Erin Gray & Gil Gerard.

[Virex]

Thought some of you might like to see this:



Brand new editions of Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story, both widescreen, both on October 7th (which is also the same day The Lion King comes out).  

'Bout time.

[Jim]

Not sure if this is an error, but www.deepdiscountdvd.com has the Galactica box set in stock.  Unreleased movie on their site usually have a street date affixed to the price.  This one does not.

[DSJ™]

Thought some of you might like to see this:



Brand new editions of Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story, both widescreen, both on October 7th (which is also the same day The Lion King comes out).  

'Bout time.

Red Rider BB gun!     Classic!

[Mikey D]

Man, September 2nd and October 7th are going to be really expensive days.  

You think they'll do a "Where are they now?" featurette and mention Flick grew up to become a porn star?  

[Virex]

Right on! I'm going to get me Duel.  
That movie creeped me out as a kid. I have a thing about semi trucks behind me at night from that flick. Non the less, I like it!

Bad news, Dale.  This, from a Universal website:

DUEL has been removed from the August 2003 DVD program Effective 7/24/2003

No Duel for you!

No reason was given for the delay/cancellation.

[DSJ™]

 

May someday they will release it.

[Virex]

For those that are planning to buy one (or more) of the new Vacation DVDs, here's something you might want to be aware of:

Rounding out this week's news, it's good news for fans of that kooky Griswold clan. Just in time for the holidays, the family that just never learns not to take a vacation is getting their own gift set. Featuring all four of the much-beloved National Lampoon flicks - Vacation, European Vacation, Christmas Vacation and Vegas Vacation - The Ultimate Vacation Collection features all of the new special edition versions as well as a remastered edition of Vegas Vacation in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround (there are no new extras.) The set will be available on (October 7th) and retails for $59.95, and all of the four Vacation flicks will also be available separately for $19.95 a pop, including the Vegas adventure.

From today's DVD File update.

I was already planning on buying the separate versions of Vacation and Christmas Vacation, and I've thought about picking up European Vacation a few times, so I'll probably get this box instead.

[Mikey D]

Looks like I'll be buying that box set.  I'm in the same boat as you Virex.  I was going to buy Vacation and Christmas Vacation and not bother with European and Vegas.  The wife loves European and Vegas isn't the best but it does have its moments, so the box set it is.

I'm just glad it doesn't come out on the 2nd.

[Virex]

Looks like I'll be buying that box set.  I'm in the same boat as you Virex.  I was going to buy Vacation and Christmas Vacation and not bother with European and Vegas.  The wife loves European and Vegas isn't the best but it does have its moments, so the box set it is.

I'm just glad it doesn't come out on the 2nd.

Actually, it looks like that box set is coming out on October 7th--the same day the new widescreen Christmas and Vegas Vacation discs are released.  That makes more sense to me, and I'll be editing that out next.

DVD File has a history of getting dates wrong for things.

Oh, and DVD Empire already has the box up for pre-order for about $48:

Vacation Giftset

Since the individual releases are going to be around $15 each, buying the box set is pretty much like getting one of them for free, if you were to buy three of the separate releases.  Not a bad deal.

[JediMAC]

Thanks for the scoop(s) again Virex.  That Vacation box set looks pretty cool, but the only movie I HAVE to have in my collection is the original Vacation.  I'm not sure if I need the other three, though I found them pretty funny as well.  I suppose I'll just hold off for a while, and if I catch the box set on a big sale, I'll go ahead and snag it.

Keep on keepin' us posted on the DVD news front!  I'm diggin' it!  

Question: There's still no new releases planned for any further Gladiator or Saving Private Ryan DVDs, is there?  Thanks!