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Title: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on September 13, 2003, 11:17 PM
Well, I'm a dumbass, and deleted myself, which means that I can't edit the original thread anymore.  So, I signed up again, and am starting this one over.

See the original here:

Major DVD Release List for Summer/Fall '03 (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=1978)

August:

The Apprentice: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025496) (24th)
Boy Meets World: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035215) (24th)
Dallas: The Complete First and Second Seasons (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD033581) (24th)
Dogville (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=LVD016234) (24th)
Futurama: Volume 4 (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=FXD022020) (24th)
The Girl Next Door (24th)
Graffiti Bridge (24th)
Laws of Attraction (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=NLD007255) (24th)
The Munsters: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025738) (24th)
Purple Rain: 20th Anniversary: Two-Disc Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD033533) (24th)
Under the Cherry Moon (24th)

I Love Lucy: Season 2 (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD087969) (31st)
Jesus Christ Superstar: Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025786) (31st)
The Passion of the Christ (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=FXD022975) (31st)
Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends: Complete Season 2 (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=SON056954) (31st)
Slacker: The Criterion Collection (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HVD001727) (31st)
South Park: The Passion of the Jew (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD088994) (31st)
Star Trek: The Original Series: Season One (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005092) (31st)
Touched by an Angel: Season 1 (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD087585) (31st)
Trekkies 2 (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005527) (31st)
Twisted: Special Collector's Edition (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD341384) (31st)
Videodrome: The Criterion Collection (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HVD001730) (31st)

September:

Alfred Hitchcock: The Signature Collection (7th)
Alias: The Complete Third Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035869) (7th)
American Dreams: Season One (7th)
Angel: Season Four (7th)
The Burning Bed (7th)
Clerks X: 10th Anniversary Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035006) (7th)
Columbo: The Complete First Season (7th)
The David Lean DVD Collection (7th)
Eddie Murphy: Raw (7th)
Everwood: The Complete First Season (7th)
The Iron Giant: Special Edition (7th)
Jersey Girl (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD036727) (7th)
The Ladykillers (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035108) (7th)
Law & Order: The Fourteenth Year: 2004 Season (7th)
Law & Order: Criminal Intent: The Third Year: 2004 Season (7th)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: The Fifth Year: 2004 Season (7th)
Magnum P.I.: The Complete First Season (7th)
The Man with One Red Shoe (7th)
Mask: Special Ediiton (1985) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA022788) (7th)
Mork & Mindy: The Complete First Season (7th)
The Punisher (7th)
Resident Evil: Deluxe Edition (7th)
Rounders: Collector's Edition (7th) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD036191)
Soul Plane (7th)
     Mile-High Edition: Unrated
     Special Edition
Star Trek: Generations: Special Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=FXD023965) (7th)
Without a Trace: The Complete First Season (7th)

Angels in America (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HBD092299) (14th)
CSI: The Complete Fourth Season (14th)
Diff'rent Strokes: The Complete First Season (14th)
Everybody Loves Raymond: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HBD092325) (14th)
Home on the Range (14th)
Man on Fire (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=FXD023965) (14th)
My Favorite Martian: The Complete First Season (14th)
Norma Jean and Marilyn (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HBD091316) (14th)
Sanford & Son: The Complete Fifth Season (14th)
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD028399) (14th)
7th Heaven: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005371) (14th)
THX-1138 (14th)
     The George Lucas Director's Cut

Felicity: The Complete Third Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035214) (21st)
Frasier: The Complete Eleventh Season (21st)
MadTV: The Complete First Season (21st)
Mean Girls (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD034160) (21st)
Mr. Show: The Complete Fourth Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=HBD092382) (21st)
Popular: Season One (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035200) (21st)
Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=FXD022341) (21st)

The Alamo (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD032656) (28th)
The Big One (28th)
Crank Yankers: Season 1 Uncensored (28th)
Easy Rider: 35th Anniversary Edition (28th)
Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005341) (28th)
Star Trek: Voyager: Season Four (28th)
Strangers with Candy: The Complete Third Season (28th)
Super Size Me (28th)
227: The Complete First Season (28th)
Walking Tall (28th)

October:

Aladdin: Platinum Series (5th)
     Two-Disc Set (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD031552)
     Box Set (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD035082)
Dawn of the Dead: Unrated Director's Cut (2004) (5th)
Dawson's Creek: The Complete Fourth Season (5th)
The Day After Tomorrow (5th)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA023959) (5th)
Fahrenheit 9/11 (5th)
Frasier: The Complete Final Season (5th)
Friday the 13th: From Crystal Lake to Manhattan (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005233) (5th)
     Ultimate Edition DVD Collection
The Godfather, Part II (5th)
The Godfather, Part III (5th)
Saved! (5th)
The Shawshank Redemption:  (5th)
     Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=CRD002650)
     Deluxe Limited Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=CRD002703)
The Thing: Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025437) (5th)
The Untouchables: Special Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005042) (5th)
What's Happening: The Complete Second Season (5th)

The Andy Griffith Show: Season 1 (12th)
Cedric the Entertainer Presents: The Complete Series (12th)
CSI: The Complete Fourth Season (12th)
CSI: Miami - Season 2 (12th)
Hogan's Heroes: Season 1 (12th)
The Jamie Kennedy Experiment: Season 2 (12th)
NBA Ultimate Jordan: 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD058594) (12th)
The Nutty Professor: Collector's Edition (1963) (12th)
Punk'd: The Complete Second Season (12th)
Raising Helen (12th)
Ren & Stimpy: The Complete First & Second Season - Uncut (12th)
South Park: The Complete Fifth Season (12th)
Taxi: The Complete First Season (12th)
The War Room (12th)

Arrested Development: The Complete First Season (19th)
D.A.R.Y.L. (19th)
Deep Impact: Special Collector's Edition (19th)
Ed Wood: Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD029572) (19th)
Explorers (19th)
Fire in the Sky (19th)
Garfield: The Movie (19th)
Hellboy: Director's Cut (19th)
Species: Special Edition (19th)
Van Helsing (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA023266) (19th)

Mulan: Special Edition: 2-Disc Set (26th)
The O.C.: The Complete First Season (26th)
Quantum Leap: The Complete Second Season (26th)
That 70's Show: Season One (26th)
White Chicks: Unrated & Uncut (26th)

November

Dazed & Confused: Flashback Edition (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025448) (2nd)
Dr. Strangelove: 40th Anniversary Special Edition (2nd)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (2nd)
Live Aid (2nd)
Looney Toons: Golden Collection, Volume 2 (four-discs) (2nd)
Looney Toons: Spotlight Collection, Volume 2 (two-discs) (2nd)
Northern Exposure: The Complete Second Season (2nd)
Philadelphia: Special Edition (2nd)
The Simple Life 2 (2nd)
Star Trek: The Original Series: Season Two (2nd)
Star Trek: Voyager: Season Five (2nd)
The West Wing: The Complete Third Season (2nd)

Shrek 2 (Friday, the 5th)

Before Sunset (9th)
Friends: The Complete Eighth Season (9th)
Gone with the Wind: 65th Anniversary Special Edition (four-discs) (9th)
The Stepford Wives (2004) (9th)

Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Volume Three (16th)
The Chronicles of Riddick (16th)
     (Widescreen)
     (Unrated Director's Cut)
Elf (16th)
Frasier: The Complete Final Season (16th)
Space Ghost: Coast to Coast: Volume Two (16th)
Top Gun: Special Collector's Edition (16th)

Boy Meets World: The Complete Second Season (23rd)
The Golden Girls: The Complete First Season (23rd)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (widescreen) (23rd)
Home Improvement: The Complete First Season (23rd)
Seinfeld:  (23rd)
     The Complete First and Second Seasons
     The Complete Third Season
     Giftset

Daredevil: Director's Cut (30th)
The Happy Gilmore / Billy Madison Collection (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025799) (30th)
Moonlighting: The Complete First Season (30th)
Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Complete Series (30th)
Spider-Man 2 (30th)
     Special Edition
     Superbit

December:

Star Trek: The Original Series: Season Three (7th)
Star Trek: Voyager: Season Six (7th)
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (7th)
Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Pluto (7th)
Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White: Volume Two (7th)
Walt Disney Treasures: The Mickey Mouse Club: Week One (7th)

Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Special Edition (14th)

Star Trek: Voyager: Season Seven (21st)

2005:

Troy (January 4th)
Star Wars: Clone Wars

Coming Soon:

1991: The Year That Punk Broke (2-disc set)
Backbeat: Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA025439)
Blade Runner
Lilo & Stitch: Special Edition (two-discs)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
     Four-Disc Extended Edition (November)
The Mask: Special Edition
NewsRadio: The Complete First and Second Seasons (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL001630)
Pocahontas: Special Edition
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut: Special Edition
Titanic: Special Edition
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 13, 2003, 11:33 PM
Not on the list, but from September 16th, Monty Python's Holy Grail.  It is priced at an outrageous $48 here.  Is it similarly high in the US?  If not, I'll try and pick it up when I'm in Cincinatti in October.  

Welcome back :-*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Scott on September 13, 2003, 11:53 PM
What a Newb, polish my shoes and make me some coffee, a little cream and sugar please :-*

Isn't there some Gn'R DVD's coming out, or is that not major?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Matt on September 14, 2003, 12:09 AM
What a Newb, polish my shoes and make me some coffee, a little cream and sugar please :-*

Oh, I'll put some cream in that coffee for you, all right.

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Isn't there some Gn'R DVD's coming out, or is that not major?

Major if you're living in 1988, maybe.

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Not on the list, but from September 16th, Monty Python's Holy Grail.  It is priced at an outrageous $48 here.  Is it similarly high in the US?  If not, I'll try and pick it up when I'm in Cincinatti in October.

As far as I know, Brent, that's just a "deluxe" version of the two-disc special edition which came out two years ago.  I think it's in some fancy box with the screenplay, and maybe some other junk, but as far as anyone knows, the DVD is the same, content-wise, as the current one.

I'll do some lookin' and find out exactly what the deal is.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Matt on September 14, 2003, 12:58 AM
Okay--according to Amazon--the only things that the "new" version of Holy Grail has over the old one are a "paperback of the script" and an "exclusive film cel senitype" (like the filmstrips that were included with the widescreen VHS of Phantom Menace in 2000).

Here's the cover of the old: (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005O3VC.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

And the new:  (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000F6LQ.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Now, if the script and the filmstrip are worth the difference to you, then go nuts.  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 14, 2003, 03:43 AM
I just picked apart the list and found the ones I was somewhat interested in...

September
Fargo: Special Edition (30th)
Scarface: Anniversary Edition (widescreen) (30th)

October
A Christmas Story: Two-Disc Special Edition (widescreen) (7th)
The Matrix Reloaded (widescreen) (14th)
The Adventures of Indiana Jones (4-disc set)(widescreen) (21st)
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series (21st)

November

Finding Nemo: Collector's Edition (4th)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (widescreen) (11th)
The James Bond Collection 2: (all available separately, too) (18th)
    Diamonds Are Forever
    For Your Eyes Only
    From Russia With Love
    The Living Daylights
    The World is Not Enough
    You Only Live Twice
The James Bond Collection 3: (all available separately, too)(18th)
    Die Another Day
    Live and Let Die
    Octopussy
    On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    Thunderball
    A View to a Kill
X2: X-Men United (widescreen) (25th)

December

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2nd)

2004:

Alice in Wonderland: Special Edition (two-discs)
Blade Runner
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Theatrical Version (August)
The Matrix Revolutions
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Jango Fettish on September 14, 2003, 10:49 AM
I normally use videoeta.com (http://www.videoeta.com/month_video.html?month=9&year=2003). They include a ton of indie releases, and stuff that you may think that other people aren't interested in and the like.

Twin Peaks: Season 1 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JKES/qid=1063550685/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_3/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846) is out 9/24

Theres a Wes Craven Collection due 10/7 that includes
Shocker, People Under the Stairs, and the Serpent and the Rainbow. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000AOX0I/qid=1063550767/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846)  

Then there is of course the John Carpenter Collection (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000AOX0G/qid=1063550863/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846) featuring The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and They Live. They Live being the biggie. Of course all these will be sold seperately.

Somewhere in the mix, Transformers Season 2, The Incredible Hulk TV Series, and a Gremlins Trilogy are due in a months time as well.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: JediMAC on September 14, 2003, 02:54 PM
Hey Newbie goof!   ::)   :P   :-*

Tossed a little explanation into your previous thread, along with a link over here to your new one Virex...   :-*

I was glad to have caught that Top Gun Special Edition for 2004 a few days ago, as I was about to pick up the regular version at Best Buy this weekend in that big "3 for $30" sale they were running.  I'll just have to wait a little longer, but hopefully they'll make it worth it come next year!

I also have to transfer MikeyD's Pirates of the Caribbean cover art over here into the new thread, as this is just too cool!  I think the Mrs. and I might go watch the real thing in theaters again today, just 'cause we enjoyed it so much, and I'd like to get that "theater experience" with it just once more...

(http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers/pirates_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 14, 2003, 10:50 PM
Thankee sai.  Regular version will be fine.  We have it on VHS, but haven't upgraded that one just yet.  Soon.  Hopefully I can find the older version, if at all, and on clearance.  

I'll update my picks from the list:



October

A Christmas Story: 20th Anniversary: Two-Disc Special Edition (widescreen) (7th)
The Lion King: Platinum: 2-Disc Special Edition (7th)
    (Also available: Collector's Gift Set)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier: Special Collector's Edition (14th)
The Adventures of Indiana Jones  The Complete Movie DVD Collection (4-disc set)(widescreen) (21st)
Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series (21st)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle: Unrated Widescreen Special Edition (21st)
Hulk: 2-Disc Special Edition (widescreen) (28th)
The Looney Tunes Golden Collection (four-discs) (28th)
The Looney Tunes Premiere Collection (two-discs) (28th)
Married with Children: The Complete First Season (28th)

 
November

Finding Nemo: Collector's Edition (4th)
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (widescreen) (11th)
The James Bond Collection 2: (all available separately, too) (18th)
    Diamonds Are Forever
    For Your Eyes Only
    From Russia With Love
    The Living Daylights
    The World is Not Enough
    You Only Live Twice
The James Bond Collection 3: (all available separately, too)(18th)
    Die Another Day
    Live and Let Die
    Octopussy
    On Her Majesty's Secret Service
    Thunderball
    A View to a Kill
Sinbad (18th)
Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life (18th)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Special Edition (25th)
The Star Trek Motion Pictures Collection (25th)
X2: X-Men United (widescreen) (25th)

December

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2nd)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2nd)
Escape from New York: Special Edition (16th)

2004

Aladdin: Platinum Series
Alice in Wonderland: Special Edition (two-discs)
Blade Runner
The Iron Giant: Special Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
    Two-Disc Theatrical Version (August)
Mary Poppins: Special Edition (two-discs)
Pocahontas: Special Edition (two-discs)
The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season
Spider-Man 2
Top Gun: Special Edition

Damn, looks like I better give up on toys.  Movies are going to eat the entire budget up.  Oh wait, that's my wife's money.  And half the movies up there are Disney anyway, so blame the kid too.  Actually, I think this thread can double as the Christmas list for the wife and kid. ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: JediMAC on September 16, 2003, 01:44 AM
Uh...  Brent?  You been hitting the bottle a little harder than usual tonight or sumthin'...?  Might want to give your post a little proofread there.  You're all over the place on that one!

So Patty and I caught Pirates again yesterday, and I gotta say that I just love this movie.  One of my absolute favorites!  Any word on potential deleted scenes or anything like that in the DVD release?

(http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/images/covers/MCA023071.jpg)

I assume that this Battlestar Galactica series set doesn't include the original TV movie, right?  Also, can't quite recall right now, but did BG only run for just one season, and therefore this set is the whole shebang?  Or was there a second season as well?  ...and I'm not talking about that revised Galactica '80, or whatever that crap was!   :P  Just the original.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Mikey D on September 16, 2003, 07:13 AM

So Patty and I caught Pirates again yesterday, and I gotta say that I just love this movie.  One of my absolute favorites!  Any word on potential deleted scenes or anything like that in the DVD release?


Its a two discer, so its probably a safe assumption there's going to be deleted scenes on it.  Here's hoping.  I'm like you, I loved this movie.  IMO, the second best movie of the summer - X2 being the first (although if I wasn't a huge comic book geek, Pirates may have taken the top spot)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Matt on September 16, 2003, 01:28 PM
So Patty and I caught Pirates again yesterday, and I gotta say that I just love this movie.  One of my absolute favorites!  Any word on potential deleted scenes or anything like that in the DVD release?

From DVD File:

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Just announced from Buena Vista Home Entertainment is a December 2nd street date for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The second biggest hit of the year, this two-disc set comes complete with a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track, three audio commentaries with director Gore Verbinski and star Johnny Depp, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and stars Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport, and writers Stuart Beattie, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and Jay Wolpert, the "An Epic At Sea: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean" documentary, deleted scenes,a "Moonlight" scene progression, blooper reel, "Below Deck: An Interactive History Of Pirates" notes and a still gallery . Retail is $29.95.

http://dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2003/09_04.html

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I assume that this Battlestar Galactica series set doesn't include the original TV movie, right?  Also, can't quite recall right now, but did BG only run for just one season, and therefore this set is the whole shebang?  Or was there a second season as well?  ...and I'm not talking about that revised Galactica '80, or whatever that crap was!   :P  Just the original.

Well, I don't know anything about Battlestar Galactica, so here's a report from The Digital Bits about the new DVDs:

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Universal has announced the DVD release of Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Epic Series as a 6-disc box set for release on 10/21 (SRP $119.98). All 24 episodes of the series are being presented in the original full frame video (digitally remastered for superior quality) and in their original broadcast order, with audio available in the original 2.0 mono as well as newly remixed Dolby Digital 5.1. The set will include never-before-seen footage, along with new interviews with series creator Glen A. Larson and series stars' Richard Hatch, Terry Carter and Anne Lockhart.

As if that wasn't enough, Battlestar Galactica: The Original Feature Film is also being re-released on DVD the same day (SRP $19.98). It will also include a sneak preview of the new Sci-Fi mini-series retelling of the film's story. Sadly, it looks suspiciously like this will be the same non-anamorphic widescreen film transfer as before, but we've not yet been able to confirm this.

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/mytwocentsa74.html
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on September 16, 2003, 01:36 PM
I normally use videoeta.com (http://www.videoeta.com/month_video.html?month=9&year=2003). They include a ton of indie releases, and stuff that you may think that other people aren't interested in and the like.

Twin Peaks: Season 1 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JKES/qid=1063550685/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_3/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846) is out 9/24

Theres a Wes Craven Collection due 10/7 that includes
Shocker, People Under the Stairs, and the Serpent and the Rainbow. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000AOX0I/qid=1063550767/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846)  

Then there is of course the John Carpenter Collection (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000AOX0G/qid=1063550863/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/102-7925814-1752129?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846) featuring The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and They Live. They Live being the biggie. Of course all these will be sold seperately.

Somewhere in the mix, Transformers Season 2, The Incredible Hulk TV Series, and a Gremlins Trilogy are due in a months time as well.

Twin Peaks Season 1 has been out for over a year now...
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Mikey D on September 16, 2003, 03:24 PM


Twin Peaks Season 1 has been out for over a year now...

And so has Transformers season 2.  Season 3 should be out soon along with GIJoe season 1.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Jango Fettish on September 16, 2003, 04:24 PM
I was looking at last years releases, sorry.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Matt on September 16, 2003, 04:41 PM
I was looking at last years releases, sorry.

Ain't that a bitch?

Feel free to start a "Major DVD Release List for Fall '02" thread if you'd like.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 16, 2003, 04:49 PM
Has anyone picked up the brand new Hendrix Live @ Berkeley DVD??? I was gonna grab it tonight, but wanted to make sure it was worth the $... Some of his DVDs suck, apparently.

Edit - I bought it upon release, nevermind.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Matt on September 17, 2003, 07:46 AM
All right, gang:  From the RUMOR MILL at The Digital Bits:

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You know, it seems like we go through this about once a year. But, at the risk of inducing lots of eye rolling out there, here we go again. We've heard from a number of industry sources we trust (and who have proven their reliability in the past) in the last few weeks. They're reporting that Lucasfilm is seriously considering releasing the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD late next year. In fact, our information indicates that some work is already under way toward a 4th Qtr, 2004 release. Word is that Lucasfilm is pleased with the format of The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection they're releasing on 10/21 in conjunction with Paramount - so pleased, in fact, that they're planning to use the same format to release the classic Star Wars films. This would presumably mean a 4-disc set, with a disc for each film and a fourth disc of special edition materials for all three films. It would certainly make sense. First, it would be a great way to get a buzz going into early 2005, when the final film, Episode III, is set to arrive in theaters. Also, Lucasfilm has said in the past that there aren't a lot of behind-the-scenes materials available for the original films, so having a single bonus disc of extras (as opposed to three) would make life easier for them.

Interestingly, as we were working to learn more about this from our sources, we received an e-mail from a Bits reader about a DVD column on the BBC's film site (slide down the page to near the bottom). It seems that Channel.com (sort of a U.K. version of Columbia House, run by Universal) listed the original Star Wars Trilogy as coming to DVD in 2004 in their latest brochure to members.

Of course, we've certainly heard similar reports many times in the past, so we encourage you to take this information with a large dose of salt. Only time will tell if this is... FINALLY... the real deal. At the recent DVD conference in L.A., I spoke with Lucasfilm's Jim Ward, who predictably wouldn't discuss the DVD release plan for the original Star Wars films, other than to say that they WOULD be released on DVD at some point. He did, however, say that Episode III was being well documented for DVD, and he once again noted that the original theatrical versions of these films no longer exist - the new SEs are George's ultimate vision for these films.

Frankly, we're really looking forward to these films being released on DVD... if only so we don't have to keep reporting on them here! In any case, THIS is the extent of what we know, so please don't bombard us with a lot of questions. You know as much as we do at this point. When we learn more, we'll post it here.

Stay tuned...

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html

Now, I've been reading "Star Wars is secretly being prepped for a DVD release next year" reports for, oh, about the past six years or so, so I don't think this is anything to get overly excited about.

However, with Indy on the way (which should do pretty well this Christmas for a twenty-two year-old franchise), really, the only big, big release left is Star Wars.  

And, like the report mentions--Fall/Christmas '04 is when the Episode III hype-machine should be getting into full swing--how nuts would a "Star Wars Trilogy DVD set with Episode III Trailer" be?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: JediMAC on September 17, 2003, 01:25 PM
All right, gang:  From the RUMOR MILL at The Digital Bits:
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...and he once again noted that the original theatrical versions of these films no longer exist - the new SEs are George's ultimate vision for these films.

Damned George.  Same ol', same ol'...   ::)

Better hit that other link for the bootleg OT DVDs folks, if you're interested in the original versions of our beloved Trilogy...   >:(

Thanks for the scoop Matt!   ;)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Scott on September 17, 2003, 04:05 PM
OK Ye Children of the 80's...

Want more Cartoon's on DVD

Swing by this link and enter your favorites and hopefully Rhino will decide to release them!

http://www.rhino.com/fun/contests/videoanimation2003survey.lasso

I voted for M.A.S.K. Voltron and He-Man

I loved every one of those shows at different points in my life
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: Morgbug on September 18, 2003, 12:48 AM
All right, gang:  From the RUMOR MILL at The Digital Bits:
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...and he once again noted that the original theatrical versions of these films no longer exist - the new SEs are George's ultimate vision for these films.

Damned George.  Same ol', same ol'...   ::)

Better hit that other link for the bootleg OT DVDs folks, if you're interested in the original versions of our beloved Trilogy...   >:(

Thanks for the scoop Matt!   ;)

Other link?  What other link?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03 - Mach 2
Post by: JediMAC on September 18, 2003, 02:23 AM
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Damned George.  Same ol', same ol'...   ::)

Better hit that other link for the bootleg OT DVDs folks, if you're interested in the original versions of our beloved Trilogy...   :(

Thanks for the scoop Matt!   ;)
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Other link?  What other link?

The one that says Original Star Wars available again on DVD (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=2636)...   ::)  Pay attention Brent!   :-*

So, has anyone ordered it from them yet?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jango Fettish on September 25, 2003, 09:41 AM
Just a noite, John Carpenter's "They Live" was bumped 2 weeks, and was released this past Tuesday. It's $9.99 at Best Buy.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 27, 2003, 04:15 AM
Posted--if only to show Scott up, primarily for the erroneous information he "reported" in the last thread:

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Pearl Jam DVD Spotlights New York Show

Pearl Jam is eschewing a comprehensive DVD of its 2003 Riot Act tour in favor of spotlighting one particularly noteworthy show from the trek. The double-disc "Live at the Garden," capturing the band's July 8 performance at New York's Madison Square Garden, will arrive Nov. 11 via Epic. On the same day, the label will issue a long-in-the-works set of rarities, although no information on that collection has yet been confirmed.

The sold-out July 8 show came at the tail end of the three-month tour and found Pearl Jam unleashing a 30-song, nearly three-hour set. Highlights included a guest appearance by Ben Harper on "Daughter" and "Indifference," the band's only third-ever performance of the pre-Pearl Jam act Mother Love Bone's "Crown of Thorns" and a furious run through the Who's "Baba O'Riley" with all of the arena lights turned on.

The concert went on for so long that Pearl Jam faced a several thousand dollar fine for breaking an 11 p.m. curfew. Frontman Eddie Vedder told the crowd that the stage floor was literally shaking from the audience volume, a feat venue officials said had only ever happened at performances by Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead and Iron Maiden. The venue later waived the curfew violation fine.

Bonus features on the DVD include a 5.1 audio mix and a video for the controversial "Riot Act" track "Bu$hleaguer." "Live at the Garden" was shot by Liz Burns, Steve Gordon and Kevin Shuss, the same team that collaborated on the 2000 tour DVD "Touring Band 2000."

As previously reported, Pearl Jam will return to the concert stage Oct. 25 at Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit outside of San Francisco.

Here is the "Live at the Garden" track list:

"Love Boat Captain"
"Last Exit"
"Save You"
"Green Disease"
"In My Tree"
"Cropduster"
"Even Flow"
"Gimme Some Truth"
"I Am Mine"
"Low Light"
"Faithfull"
"Wishlist"
"Lukin"
"Grievance"
"1/2 Full"
"Black"
"Spin The Black Circle"
"Rearviewmirror"
"You Are"
"Thumbing My Way"
"Daughter" (with Ben Harper)
"Crown of Thorns"
"Breath"
"Better Man"
"Do the Evolution"
"Crazy Mary"
"Indifference" (with Ben Harper)
"Sonic Reducer" (with the Buzzcocks' Tony Barber)
"Baba O'Riley"
"Yellow Ledbetter"

http://www.billboard.com/bb/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1988172

(Love you, Dad)   8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on September 27, 2003, 02:27 PM
Sweetness!  Rarities set and the DVD on the same day!
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: JediMAC on September 27, 2003, 10:25 PM
I stumbled upon the Nightmare on Elmstreet 8-disc boxset at Costco today, for a measely $59.99.  Not bad considering the thing retails for $105, and Amazon currently has it on sale for $91.  I'd never even seen the boxset before (it was originally released back in '99), and found it odd that there didn't seem to be one for the series.  I'd bought several of the previous single DVDs but haven't opened them yet, so back they go in favor of this set.  A little over $7 a DVD ain't too bad...  8)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0780626966.01._PE13_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

They had the John Hughes High School Reunion 3-disc set for $29.99, which I thought was the same as Amazon's price, but their's appears to now have been lowered a couple bucks down to just $27.99, with free shipping...

Keep the info flowing V, and it was nice catching you in "that other forum section" yesterday for once!   :-*   :P

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 29, 2003, 11:57 AM
Keep the info flowing V, and it was nice catching you in "that other forum section" yesterday for once!   :-*   :P

Yeah, well, you can catch my pathetic excuse in my reply to that thread. . .  

Also, some HUGE RELEASE NEWS today:

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Woo-hoo!  December 9th, boys and girls!  Get'cha some.

But seriously--added a bunch of stuff today (for December and next year), and link-ified a few more to Deep Discount.

Having problems with my computer today, so I'm going to keep this short, but I'll be back later with my top five big releases for the remainder of the year.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 29, 2003, 05:55 PM
Well, I originally wanted to do a "Top Five Biggest DVDs for the Rest of the Year" thing, and the first four were pretty easy, but I couldn't quite decide on number five.  So, instead, here's a few notable releases--maybe kind of like an honorable mentions type thing.  So, here goes:

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A Christmas Story: 20th Anniversary Two-Disc Special Edition - Release Date: October 7th

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The Lion King: Special Edition: Platinum Edition - Release Date: October 7th

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Matrix Reloaded - Release Date: October 14th

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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines - Release Date: November 18th

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X2: X-Men United - Release Date: November 25th

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl: 2-Disc Collector's Edition - Release Date: December 2nd

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4.  Finding Nemo: 2-Disc Collector's Edition

Well, this has pretty much been the King of the 2003 Box-Office so far, and, more importantly, a great flick (one that I think I still have yet to read a negative review of).  Plus, the DVDs that Pixar and Disney have done for each of their other movies have been absolutely phenomenal, and when you combine that with this terrific movie, you have a no-brainer purchase.  Expect a ton of fun extra features, from folks that are terribly enthusiastic fans of the format, and a fantastic digital-to-digital transfer.

Release Date: November 4th

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3.  The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection

Well, ultimately, I'd have liked this to have been higher than third-place, but compared to the sheer amount of material we're getting with the top two choices, this just doesn't quite match up, with only around four-or-so hours of bonus features.

However, ultimately, the movie should be the most important factor in deciding whether or not to purchase the discs, and I think most of us here would agree that the Indy films are some of the finest action/adventure films ever made.  That, coupled with the fact that we've waited six years for Steve and George to put them on DVD, means that they could have no extras at all, and they'd still be a noteworthy release.

Expect some really nice transfers with this set, which Paramount has always excelled at, and which have all been digitally cleaned-up and remastered by THX, I believe.

Release Date: October 21st

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2. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Special Extended DVD Edition

Not much to say here.  If you've got last year's phenomenal Extended Fellowship set (which everyone should), then expect more of the same this time around.  Also available in a Collector's Gift Set with a Gollum statue.  No word yet on if this one will include a free ticket to Return of the King, like last year, but I'd imagine it would.  Even if it doesn't, though--still a must-buy.

Release date:  November 18th

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And, in my opinion, the biggest DVD release for the rest of 2003:

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1.  Alien Quadrilogy

This is nine discs' worth of Alien-y goodness, my friends.  Each movie gets two discs--one for the movie, one for the extras, and then there's yet another disc for more stuff.  Supposedly, we'll be getting both the extended cuts and the theatrical cuts for the first three flicks (and maybe Resurrection, as well).

All told, the extras on this bad boy are supposed to be right around forty hours or so, and that's not counting the length of the movies themselves.  This set is primed to be so good, that it should make up for the rather luke-warm reception that the third and fourth flicks have received--and supposedly, the "new" cut of Alien 3 is restoring it to be the flick that David Fincher intended it to be.

Fox hasn't announced a date for this thing (it was previously thought to be November 11th, and now it's rumored to be released on December 16th, but we'll have to wait on their official announcement to be sure).

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(Dare I say it?)

Thoughts?   :P
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jango Fettish on September 29, 2003, 06:42 PM
I don't think the Alien set is worth it.

1) The last 2 movies were horrible, no matter how many extras you can include for it.

2) They have all been released independently.

3) They have all been released in a Japanese Commemorative Set

4) They have all been released in a US "Legacy" set.

5) There is apparently an Alien 5 in the works which means there will never be a "defintive" Aliens set.

Too many down sides to consider when purchasing such a hefty set for a franchise that is getting progressively worse, just for a couple of extra discs. Especially whatever Fincher does to Alien 3. No matter what, the crew can't not use weapons in the original release, then magically be shown toting, so ultimately it can't measure up to 1,2, or 4.

BTW, I don't know I mentioned this, but "They Live" was bumped up and was released last Tuesday.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Snively Bandar on September 29, 2003, 07:59 PM
I'll go with #2-4 on your list, and am excited to pick up Lion King and Pirates as well, but unless I find it for real cheap I'll probably pass on the Quadrilogy set.  Though the sequel Aliens is one of my alltime favorites, the third and fourth movies didn't do a whole lot for me, so a boxset including those isn't too high on my list at this time.

I just want that Two Towers Extended Edition set, and I want it NOW!  8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 29, 2003, 09:32 PM
1) The last 2 movies were horrible, no matter how many extras you can include for it.

Which, of course is subjective.  Ultimately, the films are the most important, and if you hate the films, you hate the films.  The new cuts will be worth seeing, though, and could possibly go a long way in improving the way those films are looked upon.

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2) They have all been released independently.

3) They have all been released in a Japanese Commemorative Set

4) They have all been released in a US "Legacy" set.

Which, of course is basically saying the same thing three times in three different ways.  Let me go ahead and knock these down for you:

*The new Ridley Scott-approved cut of Alien is not on DVD.

*The 1986 theatrical cut of Aliens is not on DVD.

*The new cut of Alien 3 is not on DVD.

*The new cut of Alien Resurrection is not on DVD.

*The contents of the bonus discs for each individual film are newly-created, and are not on DVD.

*The new DTS soundtracks for the first, second, and fourth films are not on DVD.

(For the record, the current individual discs of the films are the same exact versions that were released in the Alien Saga--not "Legacy"--box.  All five products--each of the four discs, and the box set, were released at the same time, in June of 1999.  Now, for a little while after it's release, the Saga set did have a mail-in offer included, for a copy of the bonus Alien Legacy documentary disc.  IIRC, the Legacy bonus disc is/was around an hour long, and right now, it's up in the air if it's going to be included in the new set or not.)

This is basically the same thing as trying to argue that the Lord of the Rings Extended Editions aren't worth it because they were previously released as bare-bone (relatively speaking) theatrical versions.  Of course, the differences between the Theatrical and Extended cuts of the Rings films are tremendous, in terms of both the film presentation and the amount of extras included.  Same thing here--the old Alien disc was fantastic, Aliens was pretty good, and the discs last two films were fairly unremarkable, even for their time.

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5) There is apparently an Alien 5 in the works. . .

According to whom?  Gregg?  By way of an Australian tabloid show which is the equivalent of Entertainment Tonight here in the states?  I think some folks are confusing next year's Alien/Predator movie, perhaps.

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. . .which means there will never be a "defintive" Aliens set.

This would kind of be like refusing to buy the new Indiana Jones set on the possibility that a new film might be coming in a few years.  A future film doesn't detract from whether or not an existing product is any good.

But, it is by no means a "defintive" set, if by "defintive", you mean, it includes everything that's ever been committed to celluloid in the name of the franchise.  Right now, the Quadrilogy will apparently not be including Jerry Goldsmith's isolated score, which was on the first Alien DVD.  It won't be including the new Alien Saga documentary, which will be released by a different company on October 14th.  And, like I mentioned above, 1999's Alien Legacy documentary may-or-may-not be included on the ninth disc of the new set.  We'll have to wait for the official announcement from Fox to be sure.

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Too many down sides to consider when purchasing such a hefty set for a franchise that is getting progressively worse, just for a couple of extra discs.

That's five extra discs, three brand-new cuts, and the theatrical cut of Aliens.  Maybe if you make enough money from selling all your Jango Junk, you'll be able to afford it.   :P

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Especially whatever Fincher does to Alien 3. No matter what, the crew can't not use weapons in the original release, then magically be shown toting, so ultimately it can't measure up to 1,2, or 4.

I'll agree that the third film is weak, but the new cut might improve it, and I still think that the strength of the first two films, and the incredible amount of extras included make this a must-purchase set for the true DVD fan.

(I will mention here that I mis-spoke in my last post, where I said that the Quadrilogy had forty hours' worth of extras.  It actually has around forty hours total--around seventeen hours for the films, and around twenty-three hours for the supplementals.  Still, that's nearly a whole day's worth of bonus features to watch.  Should be amazing.)

Anyway, I'll stand by choice.  It won't sell nearly the amount of discs as Finding Nemo or Pirates, but I do think that this will be the single best DVD product released this fall.  I'll put up a laundry list of confirmed features for it in my next post.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 29, 2003, 09:48 PM
Well, here's the list of stuff that's believed to be in the Quadrilogy so far--by no means is it complete, and, again, we'll have to wait for Fox to announce it before we have a complete list.  They should be doing that shortly.

This was compiled by a poster at the Home Theater Forum named Jeff Krispow.  You can follow the entire 37-page thread here (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=121563&perpage=30&display=&pagenumber=1), if you so desire.

--Note--I'm quoting the rest from his reply on page 21 of that thread, but I'm not putting it in as a quote as I believe it is harder to read.

"The following is a partial list of the "officially" announced specs for Fox's upcoming The Alien Quadrilogy DVD set. The list of extras have been mostly provided from information released by the British Board of Film Classification (http://www.bbfc.co.uk).

NOTE: The BBFC-listed extras were provided to them by Fox for classification-purposes only, with the intent of including them on the British edition of the Alien Quadrilogy set. Although the feature set between the US and UK sets are likely identical, there is no guarantee that all the specs and extras will be identical between both discs, or that they will even be on the discs at all. Since this set is still in production, the items on this list are not final, and there will undoubtedly be some additions and deletions. So, until Fox "officially" announces the final spec list, please take this list as a "work in progress" only.

New Info: The Digital Bits website has been closely documenting the production of The Alien Quadrilogy for their upcoming book. Bill Hunt has confirmed that some of these BBFC-announced extras have already been omitted from the final set. (Unfortunately, I do not personally know which ones have been dropped.) So remember this as the list is updated with future BBFC specs…


LIST UPDATED ON: 09/25/2003
Officially confirmed items are marked with an asterisk (*)

ALIEN

RIDLEY SCOTT INTRODUCTION TO THE 2003 DIRECTOR’S CUT (0m 55s) *


ALIEN - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (widescreen) (116:24) *

ALIEN - 2003 DIRECTOR’S CUT FEATURE (widescreen) (115:46) *
(NOTE: Yes, the Director’s Cut is 37s shorter than the original version…)


AUDIO COMMENTARY (widescreen) (116m 24s)
Commentary featuring dir. Ridley Scott and members of the cast and crew (other participants TBA)


INTERVIEWS WITH RIDLEY SCOTT (8m 18s)
00:06:27:23 | ALIEN - INTERVIEWS WITH RIDLEY SCOTT
00:01:49:20 | ALIEN LASERDISC ARCHIVE - CHAPTER 4 - INTERVIEW WITH RIDLEY SCOTT


PRODUCTION (20m 59s)
00:00:54:03 | UNTITLED
00:00:57:09 | CHAPTER 7 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE
00:00:56:09 | CHAPTER 8 - OUTTAKE FOOTAGE
00:00:45:24 | CHAPTER 10 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE
00:00:18:22 | CHAPTER 11 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:00:30:16 | CHAPTER 11 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:00:17:03 | CHAPTER 11 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE C
00:02:07:12 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:00:33:08 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:00:15:01 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE C
00:00:27:07 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE D
00:00:35:02 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE E
00:00:22:18 | CHAPTER 12 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE F
00:00:30:01 | CHAPTER 13 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:00:37:20 | CHAPTER 13 - PRODUCTION & OUTTAKE FOOTAGE
00:00:09:24 | CHAPTER 14 - PRODUCTION & OUTTAKE FOOTAGE A
00:00:34:08 | CHAPTER 14 - PRODUCTION & OUTTAKE FOOTAGE B
00:00:11:03 | CHAPTER 14 - PRODUCTION & OUTTAKE FOOTAGE C
00:00:45:13 | CHAPTER 14 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE D
00:00:15:01 | CHAPTER 14 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE E
00:00:24:01 | CHAPTER 15 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:00:22:02 | CHAPTER 15 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:00:38:02 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:01:28:20 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:02:02:00 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE C
00:00:34:08 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE D
00:00:57:10 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE E
00:00:47:24 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE F
00:00:18:01 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE G
00:01:21:05 | CHAPTER 16 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE H


POST PRODUCTION (26m 47s)
00:01:39:21 | ALIEN - POST PRODUCTION
00:01:39:15 | ALIEN LASERDISC ARCHIVE - CHAPTER 17 - LAMBERT CONFRONTS RIPLEY
00:02:16:08 | KANE'S CONDITION
00:01:15:19 | RIPLEY AND PARKER
00:02:57:11 | PLANNING THE SEARCH
00:00:48:17 | A QUICK GLIMPSE
00:01:37:06 | RIPLEY REASSURES LAMBERT
00:01:02:21 | THE AIRLOCK SEQUENCE PT. 1
00:00:48:23 | THE AIRLOCK SEQUENCE PT. 2
00:05:44:09 | CH.17 - RIDLEY SCOTT INTERVIEW & THE COCOON SEQUENCE
00:00:22:01 | CHAPTER 17 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B - (MUTE)
00:00:38:02 | PRODUCTION FOOTAGE C - (MUTE)
00:01:17:02 | PRODUCTION FOOTAGE D
00:01:09:23 | CHAPTER 18 - TRAILER
00:00:29:04 | TV SPOT A
00:00:09:18 | TV SPOT B
00:02:49:24 | CHAPTER 20 - RIDLEY SCOTT INTERVIEW


ART OF ALIEN - SCREEN TEST FOOTAGE - SIGOURNEY WEAVER’S SCREEN TEST - W/OPTIONAL COMMENTARY (widescreen) (4m 26s)

BOB BURNS ALIEN COLLECTION (16m 52s) *

DELETED SCENES (widescreen) (15m 42s)
00:02:12:08 | Untitled
00:03:21:13 | THE DERELICT
00:02:06:14 | KANE'S CONDITION
00:01:38:06 | BRETT, PARKER AND RIPLEY ARGUE
00:02:54:02 | PLANNING SCENE
00:01:44:19 | RIPLEY SOOTHES LAMBERT
00:01:44:11 | AIRLOCK SEQUENCE

THE EIGHTH PASSENGER - CREATURE DESIGN DOCUMENTARY (31m 33s)
Featuring Ridley Scott, Ron Cobb, H.R. Giger, Harry Dean Stanton, Ronald Shusett, Michael Seymour, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright, Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Ivor Powell, Roger Christian, Dan O'Bannon, Brian Johnson, Derek Vanlint, Carlo Rambaldi

FUTURE TENSE - MUSIC & EDITING DOCUMENTARY (16m 28s)

MULTI-ANGLE CHESTBUSTER WITHOUT COMMENTARY (widescreen) (10m 27s)
00:05:13:09 | Untitled
00:05:13:09 | CHESTBURSTER ANGLE 3

MULTI-ANGLE CHESTBUSTER WITH COMMENTARY (widescreen) (5m 13s)
This is obviously part of the previous Multi-Angle extra

A NIGHTMARE FULFILLED - REACTION TO THE FILM - FEATURETTE (19m 19s)
Directed by Charles de Lauzirika

OUTWARD BOUND - VISUAL EFFECTS FEATURETTE (18m 51s)

PRODUCTION GALLERY - THE DARKEST REACHES NOSTROMO & ALIEN PLANET - FEATURETTE (17m 27s)

RIDLEY SCOTT Q & A (15m 38s)

STAR BEAST - DEVELOPING THE STORY FEATURETTE (18m 09s)
Featuring Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett, Ron Cobb, Ivor Powell, Gordon Carroll, David Giler, Alan Ladd, Jr.

TRUCKERS IN SPACE: CASTING FEATURETTE (15m 46s)

THE VISUALISTS - DIRECTION & DESIGN (16m 41s)
Featuring Dan O’Bannon, Ronald Shusett, David Giler, Gordon Carroll, Ridley Scott, Ivor Power, H.R. Giger


ALIEN - EXPERIENCE IN TERROR: PROMOTIONAL FEATURETTE '79 (7m 08s)

FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN SHEPPERTON STUDIOS 1978 DOCUMENTARY (24m 03s)


TRAILER (0m 42s)

THEATRICAL TRAILER A (widescreen) (1m 07s)

ALIEN - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT THEATRICAL TRAILER (1m 54s)
NOTE: This was announced for theatrical issue, NOT the DVD set. This is likely the exact same trailer as the one below, with a minor time difference (probably an extra long leader on the ends for projectionists).

ALIEN - THE DIRECTOR'S CUT (widescreen) (1m 49s)
International Trailer B (NOTE: This trailer WAS announced for the DVD set. It is likely the exact same trailer as the one above. As such, I am including only this one in my time totals.)


TV SPOTS (0m 37s)
00:00:28:06 | ALIEN TV SPOTS
00:00:09:06 | TV SPOT: NOW PLAYING

Film(s) Running Time:
232m10s (3hr52m10s)

Supplementary Length:
431m23s (7hr11m23s)



ALIENS

JAMES CAMERON INTRODUCTION TO EXTENDED VERSION (0m 31) *


ALIENS - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (widescreen) (136m 32s) *

ALIENS - EXTENDED VERSION FEATURE (widescreen) (154m 17s) *


PRODUCTION (8m 09s)
00:00:20:19 | UNTITLED
00:00:04:13 | CHAPTER 13 - FILM FOOTAGE
00:00:12:21 | CHAPTER 16 - FILM FOOTAGE
00:00:19:10 | CHAPTER 17 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:00:24:06 | CHAPTER 17 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:00:57:18 | CHAPTER 18 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE
00:00:17:24 | CHAPTER 20 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:01:10:00 | CHAPTER 20 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:02:09:18 | CHAPTER 22 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE A
00:01:21:15 | CHAPTER 22 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE B
00:00:50:16 | CHAPTER 22 - PRODUCTION FOOTAGE


57 YEARS LATER: CONTINUING THE STORY FEATURETTE (10m 59s)

ALIENS UNLEASHED: REACTION TO THE FILM FEATURETTE (11m 38s)

BEAUTY AND THE BITCH: POWER LOADER VS. QUEEN ALIEN FEATURETTE (22m 25s)

BUG HUNT: CREATURE DESIGN (16m 23s)

BUILDING BETTER WORLDS: FROM CONCEPT TO CONSTRUCTION FEATURETTE (13m 28s)

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: MUSIC, EDITING AND SOUND FEATURETTE (15m 30s)

INTERVIEW WITH JAMES CAMERON (9m 29)

JAMES CAMERON INTERVIEW/FILM FOOTAGE (3m 13s)

THE POWER OF REAL TECH: VISUAL EFFECTS FEATURETTE (27m 49s)

PREPARING FOR BATTLE: CASTING AND CHARACTERIZATION FEATURETTE (16m 59s)

THE RISK ALWAYS LIVES: WEAPONS AND ACTION FEATURETTE (15m 12s)

THIS TIME IT'S WAR: PINEWOOD STUDIOS, 1985 FEATURETTE (19m 39s)

TWO ORPHANS: SIGOURNEY WEAVER AND CARRIE HENN FEATURETTE (13m 47s)


MULTI-ANGLE PRE-VIS ANIMATICS W/OPTIONAL COMMENTARY (3m 14s)

THE MAKING OF ALIENS (8m 08s)


INTERNATIONAL TRAILER (0m 29s)

DOMESTIC TRAILER (0m 32s)


TV SPOTS (0m 29s)


EASTER EGG - A BOY AND HIS POWER LOADER (9m 35s)

Film(s) Running Time:
290m49s (4hr50m49s)

Supplementary Length:
227m38s (3hr47m38s)



ALIEN 3

ALIEN 3 - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (widescreen) (114m 33s) *

ALIEN 3 - SPECIAL EDITION FEATURE (extended version, widescreen) (144m 38s) *


AUDIO COMMENTARY (widescreen) (114m 33s)
Commentary participants TBA


ADAPTIVE ORGANISM: CREATURE DESIGN FEATURETTE (20m 31s)

ADI'S WORKSHOP PRODUCTION FEATURETTES (23m 26s)
00:14:34:16 | PRODUCTION - PART II
00:08:51:08 | PRODUCTION FEATURETTE PART 3

DEVELOPMENT: CONCLUDING THE STORY FEATURETTE (16m 54s)

FURNACE CONSTRUCTION: TIME LAPSE SEQUENCE FEATURETTE (4m 33s)

MULTI-ANGLE SEGMENT E.E.V. BIOSCAN W/OPTIONAL COMMENTARY (12m 01s)
00:02:00:05 | UNTITLED
00:02:00:05 | E.E.V. BIOSCAN - ANGLE 2
00:02:00:06 | E.E.V. BIOSCAN - ANGLE 3
00:02:00:05 | E.E.V. BIOSCAN - ANGLE 4
00:02:00:05 | E.E.V. BIOSCAN - ANGLE 5
00:02:00:06 | E.E.V. BIOSCAN - ANGLE 6

MUSIC, EDITING & SOUND FEATURETTE (14m 50s)
Features Elliot Goldenthal, Gregory M. Gerlich, Gary S. Gerlich

OPTICAL FURY VISUAL EFFECTS FEATURETTE (part subtitled) (23m 18s)

POST MORTEM REACTION TO THE FILM FEATURETTE (5m 46s)

PRE-PRODUCTION: PART 3 FEATURETTE (1m 39s)

PRODUCTION: PART ONE FEATURETTE (18m 00s)

TALES OF THE WOODEN PLANET: VINCENT WARD'S VISION FEATURETTE (13m 09s)

XENO-EROTIC: H.R. GIGER'S REDESIGN FEATURETTE (10m 17s)


ALIEN 3 ADVANCE FEATURETTE (2m 47s)

THE MAKING OF ALIEN 3 (22m 25s)


TRAILER A (1m 00s)

TRAILER B (1m 07s)

TRAILER C (1m 01s)

TRAILER D (0m 31s)

TRAILER E (1m 06s)


TV SPOTS (2m 41s)
00:00:28:21 | ALIEN 3 TV SPOTS
00:00:14:09 | TV SPOT: THREE TIMES
00:00:15:12 | TV SPOT: EVERYWHERE
00:00:14:11 | TV SPOT: REVIEW
00:00:29:01 | UNTITLED
00:00:28:21 | TV SPOT: A TRUE KNOCKOUT
00:00:29:13 | TV SPOT: GALAXY REVIEW

Film(s) Running Time:
259m11s (4hr19m11s)

Supplementary Length:
311m35s (5hr11m35s)



ALIEN RESURRECTION

INTRODUCTION TO EXTENDED VERSION (widescreen) (0m 44s) *


ALIEN RESURRECTION - ORIGINAL THEATRICAL VERSION (widescreen) (108m 38s) *

ALIEN RESURRECTION - EXTENDED VERSION FEATURE (widescreen) (115m) *


ALIEN RESURRECTION (Widescreen, DVD Director’s Audio Commentary) (108m 38s) *
Commentary with dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet (unknown if any other participants)


CRITICAL JUNCTURE: REACTION TO THE FILM FEATURETTE (14m 26s)
Produced & Directed by Charles de Lauzirika

DEATH FROM BELOW: UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURETTE (31m 35s)

FRENCH TWIST: DIRECTION AND DESIGN FEATURETTE (26m 07s)

FROM THE ASHES: REVIVING THE STORY FEATURETTE (10m 03s)

GENETIC COMPOSITION MUSIC FEATURETTE (13m 08s)

IN THE ZONE: THE BASKETBALL SCENE FEATURETTE (6m 41s)

A MATTER OF SCALE: MINATURE PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURETTE (22m 48s)

MULTI-ANGLE SEGMENTS WITHOUT COMMENTARY (8m 34s)
00:02:51:09 | Untitled
00:02:51:09 | MULTI-ANGLE SEGMENTS - REHEARSALS
00:02:51:10 | MULTI-ANGLE SEGMENT - 3 ANGLES (mute)

TEST FOOTAGE CREATURES AND COSTUMES SEGMENTS (14m 27s)
00:09:49:03 | Untitled
00:04:38:09 | TEST FOOTAGE #1 - HAIR / MAKEUP

UNDER THE SKIN: CASTING AND CHARACTERIZATION FEATURETTE (12m 44s)

UNNATURAL MUTATION: CREATURE DESIGN FEATURETTE (26m 21s)

VIRTUAL ALIENS: COMPUTER GENERATED IMAGERY FEATURETTE (9m 51s)


THE MAKING OF ALIEN RESURRECTION (25m 42s)


ALIEN RESURRECTION - THEATRICAL TRAILER (2m 19s)


TV SPOTS (1m 41s)
00:00:28:22 | ALIEN RESURRECTION TV SPOTS
00:00:28:21 | TV SPOT: SCREAM
00:00:28:20 | TV SPOT: HOST
00:00:14:10 | TV SPOT: SCREAM CUT DOWN


ALIEN EXTRA EASTER EGG (6m 47s)

Film(s) Running Time:
223m48s (3hr43m48s)

Supplementary Length:
342m36s (5hr42m36s)



BONUS DISC

ALIEN EVOLUTION DOCUMENTARY — U.K. CHANNEL 4 (widescreen, part subtitled) (64m 31s)


ALIEN QUADRILOGY TRAILER (1m 05s)

ALIEN LEGACY TRAILER (1m 05s)

Supplementary Length:
66m41s (1hr06m41s)



PACKAGING

9-Disc DigiPak Packaging *
(Truely "The Ultimate in Horror!)


_____________________________________________
Film Running Time — Set Subtotal:
1005m48s (16hr 45m 48s)

Supplementary Running Time — Set Sub-total:
1379m53s (22hr59m53s)
________________________________________
Total Running Time — Entire DVD Set:
2385m41s (39hr45m41s)


ITEMS NOT IN THE U.S. SET
The following items are confirmed removed from the North American version of the set due to space limitations:

THE ALIEN LEGACY documentary (66m 51s)
(NOTE: This apparently IS being included in the various European versions of the set… just not the U.S. set. Phooey!"
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Morgbug on September 29, 2003, 11:45 PM
Wow. :o  Appreciate the effort Virex.  Nice to come to the same site for my Star Wars and DVD info.  

I may or may not get the Aliens set.  I know I whine too much about Canada but I don't even want to imagine what they'll be charging us for that.  Probably $150 for the set.  And yes, I know the conversion from US to Canadian dollars factors in, but nobody has offered to pay me in US dollars so the chunk of my paycheque is bigger to get it.  

Indy, Nemo, Pirates and X2 were already on my list.  I'm humming and hawing about the extended LOTR versions as I may have the patience to wait for the 15 disk final set ;)  At the same time, I worry about what will or won't be included in that version.  

We preordered Lion King months ago :)

I wonder, is anyone else a bit of an odd duck like me in that they don't always watch all of the extra features included with the discs?  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on September 30, 2003, 01:00 AM
Since I was scooped on my own band last time ::)

Here is some news on the upcoming DVD

Quote
The article includes some more news on the Live at the Garden DVD as well:

The DVD also has a montage accompanying the song "Fortunate Son," with guest performances from ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, Sleater-Kinney, Steve Earle, former PJ drummer Jack Irons, Ben Harper, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons, Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson, Idlewild and the Buzzcocks.
A live video for "Bushleaguer," shot at various performances on the group's 2003 Riot Act world tour, is included, as are live outtakes set to the song "Down" and a "Matt Cam" drummer's-eye view of the show, shot from behind the kit of Matt Cameron.

Also the rarities CD will be titled Lost Dogs[/i] and will contain the following tracks...

Disc one:
"All Night"
"Sad"
"Down"
"In the Moonlight"
"Hitchhiker"
"Don't Gimme No Lip"
"Walking"
"Alone"
"Education"
"'U'"
"Black, Red, Yellow"
"Leaving Here"
"Gremmie Out of Control"
"Whale Song"
"Undone"
"Hold On"
"Yellow Ledbetter"

Disc two:
"Fatal"
"Other Side"
"Hard to Imagine"
"Footsteps"
"Wash"
"Dead Man"
"Strangest Tribe"
"Drifting"
"Let Me Sleep"
"Angel"
"Last Kiss"
"Sweet Lew"
"Dirty Frank"
"Brother Instrumental"
"Bee Girl"
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on September 30, 2003, 07:13 AM
Great post, Matt.  I'm definitely getting 8 of your 10 picks and am on the fence about the Aliens set.  (The Matrix films really don't do much for me).  I'll wait and see the official word on the Aliens set, how much it is, etc. until I make a decision.

Starting today with the Scarface re-release, I'll be doing some heavy DVD buying within the next couple of months.  Its at least one disc a week until Christmas - although there might be a few weeks where nothing comes out - and some weeks have two or more.  (Like next week with Lion King and Christmas Story).

I love this thread, good stuff.  Keep up the excellent work.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jango Fettish on September 30, 2003, 09:42 AM
Alrighty, I'm convinced. Is there a MSRP on the Alien set yet? It'll be a Christmas wishlist piece.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jimmy on September 30, 2003, 09:45 AM
Matty... Anyone... Anyone...

I'm going to heads out later to pick up Tony Montana and need to know where I canf ind hin the cheapest... at the brick n' mortar level that is...

Could ya be so kind to give me some ideas...

 :-*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 30, 2003, 10:04 AM
Matty... Anyone... Anyone...

I'm going to heads out later to pick up Tony Montana and need to know where I canf ind hin the cheapest... at the brick n' mortar level that is...

Could ya be so kind to give me some ideas...

 :-*

Believe Circuit City's the cheapest for Scarface at $15.99, while Best Buy's got it for $16.99.

It's also available in both wide- and wrong-screen, so get the right one.  :)

Quote
Posted by: Cory H  Posted on: Today at 08:42 AM  
Alrighty, I'm convinced. Is there a MSRP on the Alien set yet? It'll be a Christmas wishlist piece.

No MSRP until Fox announces it officially, but I would guess that the MSRP will be somewhere around $99-$119, which would put the "real world" price somewhere between $80 and $100.  Hopefully, $80, obviously.  I don't see it going above $100 at all.  

Another similar Fox release, the Die Hard Ultimate Collection, was a six-disc set, which I think was selling for between $50-60 when it was first released in 2001.  So, add another movie, and three more discs, and I think an $80 street price might be a possibility.

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on September 30, 2003, 10:05 AM
Matty... Anyone... Anyone...

I'm going to heads out later to pick up Tony Montana and need to know where I canf ind hin the cheapest... at the brick n' mortar level that is...

Could ya be so kind to give me some ideas...

 :-*

B&M wise, I think Circuit City is the best at $14.99 (it might be $15.99, but still the cheapest).  That's where I'm heading after work.  Its probably going to be hit or miss, because the Circuit City near me sucks when it comes to DVD releases.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on September 30, 2003, 10:20 AM
B&M wise, I think Circuit City is the best at $14.99 (it might be $15.99, but still the cheapest).  That's where I'm heading after work.  Its probably going to be hit or miss, because the Circuit City near me sucks when it comes to DVD releases.

Well, either way, it looks like Circuit is the place to beat on Scarface.

(Although, to be fair, a guy at the HTF is reporting that his Wal-Mart will have it for $15.18.  A lot of times, Wal-Mart will quietly beat the lowest prices from other chains, but they don't do a regular weekly ad, so nobody knows.  Plus, Wal-Mart prices can be all over the board depending on which stores you go to, so your mileage may vary.  You'll just have to check your local stores to make sure--which might be easier.  At least around here, Wal-Marts outnumber Circuit City stores by a huge margin.)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jim on September 30, 2003, 11:21 AM
Just got back from Circuit City. Picked up the following.  Prices were as follows:

Scarface $15.99
Fast 2 Furious $15.99
Fargo $14.99
Dreamcatcher $17.99
Osbournes 2 $17.99
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jimmy on October 1, 2003, 01:16 AM
Matty and all...

WalMart here had Scarface (the Def Jam edition) for $15.48. I was pretty stoked...

Though the mixed the full and wide screen together and I had to go through a bunch to find the wide finally.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jango Fettish on October 1, 2003, 09:33 AM
I rented Fargo the other night, so I could screen it before I could buy it, and I have to say that I was sorely disappointed. Scott will agree with me here that those MN accents are so, so over the top. Needless to say, I didn't buy it.

Target's 2 Fast 2 Furious includes a cool bonus 15 minute "Making of.." DVD, same price as Circuit City.

I sat down and watched the entire Osbournes Season 2 set. Way better than Season 1, content wise.

Lastly, I for one have never seen Scarface (yeah, I know). I was looking to rent before I bought it, but can't find it on VHS.

For the record, I don't buy the whole "the world is yours" credo that these rappers admire and grew up on thanks to Scarface.

There are plenty of real world accomplishments by minorities/blacks/hispanics that would serve just as well as a Cuban kid who ends up being a gun toting druglord. Something tells me the violence and drugs are the major draw in that movie.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on October 1, 2003, 09:38 AM
Fargo I thought was awesome, the Coen's are from Saint Louis Park a Minneapolis Suburb and so I took the accents as a lot of tongue in cheek.  I also do know people that talk like that...not so much in the cities but more out in greater MN.  That is one of my favorite movies.

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: DSJ™ on October 1, 2003, 10:00 AM
Well since this is a topic on DVD's, I thought I would share with you my new toy I picked up yesterday.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/polaroid.jpg)

This is the Polaroid PDV-0700 Portable DVD Player.
 
Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder:  Yes.
Component Video Output:  No.
Digital Audio Decoder:  MP3.
Digital Coaxial Output:  No.
Digital Optical Output:  1
DTS Output:  No.
Included In Box  Battery, Splitter, AV Cable, Adapters.
Media Playback  DVD, CD/R/RW, MP3, JPG, Kodak.
Product Dimensions  19.81(W) x 4.45(H) x 14.3(D) cm.
Progressive Scan:  No.
RCA A/V Outputs:  1.
Remote Type:  Slim.
S-Video Output  No.
Size of LCD:  7".
Virtual Surround Sound:  No.
Zoom Feature:  Yes.

I'm very pleased with this little player. I took it to work with me last night & watched AOTC.  ;)
The other part I like too is I can hook it up to a larger TV screen. Looks like I'll be getting a lot of DVD's in the near future!  ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Morgbug on October 2, 2003, 12:05 AM
They moved Fargo to Minnesota?   :P :-*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on October 7, 2003, 02:34 PM
Picked up Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation today at Best Buy, $19.99 and $14.99 respectively

(http://www.theskyiscrape.com/news/msgdvd.jpg)

PJ @ MSG Cover Art
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 7, 2003, 04:04 PM
Sweet cover art - is that going to be holographic or what?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on October 8, 2003, 07:07 AM
Picked up the little known movie The Lion King today ;)  I haven't gotten around to the extras but the transfer is excellent - almost digital like.  Good stuff from my one of favorite Disney movies, the other being The Little Mermaid.

I have some serious backlog that I have to catch up on buying wise.  I still haven't picked up:

-Simpsons season 3
-Family Guy volume 2
-CSI season 2
-A Christmas Story (didn't even see in the stores yesterday >:()
-Vacation 4 pack - ditto with ACS, I held off on Vacation because this was coming out and didn't see it at all.

And there's a ton on my guzzlefish wish list that were released a while ago that I would like to pick up: Seven, One Flew Over the Cuckcoo's Nest, GIJoe mini series, Transformers seasons, etc.  

Damn I might need to get another job or have a big Xmas list.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Snively Bandar on October 8, 2003, 02:35 PM
I picked up Lion King yesterday too, at Target for $16.  Looks like Circuit City's got them beat by a buck though.  Anyone know of a cheaper price than that?

Love this list Virex!  Keeps me up to date on what to be looking for from week to week.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: dustrho on October 12, 2003, 12:33 AM
Well since this is a topic on DVD's, I thought I would share with you my new toy I picked up yesterday.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/polaroid.jpg)

How's the overall image quality of that unit?  I have never seen a Polaroid brand of those before.  I have seen only a few different makes/models of portable DVD players, and they're all totally generic names.  I've been wanting one of those for a while, because they would be great when going on trips.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: dustrho on October 12, 2003, 12:35 AM
I can't wait to get "The Matrix: Reloaded" on Tuesday!  I don't think it was a better movie than the first, but it was still a great movie.  I also can't wait for "Revolutions" to come out in theaters this November.   ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: DSJ™ on October 12, 2003, 12:41 AM
The picture quality is great. I have used it at work since I got it & the other workers love it. Some even went & bought there own. I even bought little Koss speakers to spread the sound out better. Guess you could say it was the Best Buy I have ever made!  ;D

I too am looking forward to The Matrix: Reloaded.  8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Nicklab on October 12, 2003, 10:02 AM
I'll be at Best Buy right after work on Tuesday.  Got a gift certificate to use and everything for my Matrix Reloaded DVD.  I'm wondering what the bonus features are going to be like.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2003, 11:39 AM
I'll be at Best Buy right after work on Tuesday.  Got a gift certificate to use and everything for my Matrix Reloaded DVD.  I'm wondering what the bonus features are going to be like.

Yeah, the couple reviews I've glanced through, haven't been just overwhelmingly positive about TMR's extra features, but generally positive overall because the presentation of the film is so good.  Here's a couple of links:

The Digital Bits' The Matrix Reloaded DVD Review (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/matrixreloaded.html)

Film Rating: B-
Video Rating: A
Audio Rating: A
Extras Rating: C-

DVD File's The Matrix Reloaded DVD Review (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/matrixreloaded.html)

Video: 5/5
Audio: 5/5
Extras: 3/5
ROM Content: 3/5
Value: 4/5

So, the film presentation itself sounds like it's going to be quite good, especially if you've got a home theatre set up of some kind.

And, right now, it looks like Best Buy will be the best place to pick up TMR this week:  $14.99, and there's a Best Buy-exclusive bonus disc included with over thirty minutes of additional content.  Exactly what that is, I don't know, but more is always better.  (And more news on Best Buy in my next post. . .)

Target's got it listed for $15.99.  Don't know yet on Circuit City, since they don't really run weekly ads anymore here in OKC.

EDIT:  Looks like Circuit will have it for $14.99, matching Best Buy, but I'd still pick it up at The Buy, just for the bonus disc.  But that's just me.  :)

And also, TMR's available in both wide and fool-screen, so make sure you get the right one.  This is one flick that would look especially crappy in pan-and-scan.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on October 12, 2003, 11:45 AM
Now, for that Best Buy news. . .

I know that a lot of folks here buy their DVDs at Best Buy and I know that a lot of you eat at McDonald's, so here's something I ran across this evening, which might prove helpful for all of the DVDs due in the next month:

Apparently, from October 14th to November 10th, if you buy Large or Super Size French Fries, you'll get at least one "Best Buy Buck" that you can use toward whatever at Best Buy.  Some of the Best Buy Bucks will also be for $5 or $10, and you could also win Best Buy gift cards from $50 to $5000.

Here's a link to a thread at DVD Talk for more:

HOT! Eat McDonald's Fries - Get Best Buy Bucks for DVDs! 10/14-11/10 (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=323279)

Now, personally, I can't stand McDonald's "hamburgers" (haven't had one in two and a half years), but their fries are always good, and this is a fairly decent deal if you buy your DVDs from Best Buy in between meals from McDonald's.

Starts Tuesday. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on October 13, 2003, 07:22 PM
All right, kids, the first reviews for The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete DVD Movie Collection are starting to roll in:

The Digital Bits' review (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/indianajones.html)

Film Ratings (Raiders/Temple/Crusade): A/B-/A-
Video (Raiders/Temple/Crusade): B+/A-/A-
Audio (for all): A-
Extras: B

The review mentions that this is probably the best these films will ever look, and also notes something which really hasn't gotten too much attention--all of the work that went into cleaning up the individual prints; i.e. fixing scratches, removing dirt, etc.

Also of note are some minor cosmetic corrections that have been made in order to fix some technical goofs that, for whatever reason, weren't corrected when the films were released.  Don't worry--this is nothing along the lines of Lucas raping fixing the original Star Wars trilogy--just minor things like taking out the reflection of the cobra in the glass in between Indy and the snake when he falls into the Well of Souls.  According to the review, another thirteen things were corrected, although I'm betting that most will be so minor that we probably won't even notice.

Anyway, here's another review for it, this time from DVD File:

DVD File's review (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/indianajonesadventures.html)

Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 4/5
Extras: 3/5
ROM: 3/5
Value:  4/5

I'll post more on Indy later this week, once the different prices for next week start to roll in.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: DSJ™ on October 13, 2003, 07:38 PM
I'm still looking forward to the release of this Indy Trilogy. I really don't know if I want to watch Temple of Doom (shudder) as it was not the best one made IMO but hey, ya can't have everything done right!  ;)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: jadesfire on October 13, 2003, 09:23 PM
So, if it's not bad enough that I bug everyone at the office for Liquid Loot points, now I have to start having them keep the labels off their fries......oh...they are REALLY gonna love me now.   :-* :D ;D

I'm seeing free dvd's in my future!!  


PS:  Thanks for all your updates Virex.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jedi Idej on October 16, 2003, 02:06 AM
Haven't seen this mentioned yet; excuse me if I missed it. Costco is selling some 2-packs of dvds for $20. It includes a certificate for $10 off for the upcoming Indy boxed set.

The only 2-pack I like consists of We Were Soldiers and Apocalypse Now: Redux. (But 1 set is all I need to get the certificate.)

I can't remember the exact pairings, but some movies are: Enemies at the Gate, Payback, Along Came a Spider; a few of the Jack Ryan movies.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on October 17, 2003, 10:58 AM
All right.  Here's a pic from Paramount's Indiana Jones DVD event held last weekend.  I'm posting this for no reason other than Alison Doody is an absolute fox.   8)

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/indyeventpic.jpg)

(The woman on the far right is AFI CEO Jean Picker Firstenberg...)

Thanks, Digital Bits!

But, moving on. . .

Added and linked a bunch more titles for early 2004--check 'em out if you want.  The newly announced Planet of the Apes: 35th Anniversary Edition, coming in February, should be a nice release.

More later. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jango Fettish on October 17, 2003, 12:01 PM
Underworld is set for 1/6/04..

(http://www.creature-corner.com/dvdgraphics/underworld-cover---bad.jpg)

Heres F vs J cover art, as well..

(http://www.creature-corner.com/dvdgraphics/fvjdvdbig.jpg)

Of course, neither this or the movie poster make sense since Jason is quite a bit taller than Freddy, but oh well.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 17, 2003, 12:06 PM
Maybe he's leaning over to look at him eye to eye?
Title: Keeping up with the Joneses
Post by: Matt on October 19, 2003, 03:54 PM
Okay, folks, here's the deal with the Indiana Jones prices this week:

Best Buy:  "Hot Price" ($44.99)

*There is an exclusive bonus disc at Best Buy, included on-pack with the box set.  Here's what their ad has to say about it:

Quote
Own all 3 Indiana Jones movies for the first time on DVD, a 4th bonus DVD Making The Trilogy, PLUS a Best Buy Exclusive 5th DVD Raiders Of The Lost Ark Classic Featurette.  This disc has rarely-seen footage and exclusive scenes featuring the cast and crew of this beloved film. While supplies last.  Minimum 250 per store.  No rainchecks.

People have been reporting that the bonus disc is around ten minutes long.  I have no idea what exactly is on it, or how good (or lame) it is, or if most of the same stuff is covered in the fourth disc in the box, or if this will be available elsewhere in the future.  If you're a big Indy fan, though (as I think a lot of us are), it might be worth tracking down.

Target: Low Price ($45.99)

*Free 12-pack of Dr. Pepper with purchase of the Trilogy

Toys 'R' Us: $49.99

*Don't bother

Circuit City: (reportedly) $49.99

*Don't bother

Wal-Mart:  ?

*I'm assuming that most Wal-Marts will probably beat Best Buy's price of $44.99 by a few cents, so it might be worth checking there if you don't care about Best Buy's bonus disc.

Eckerd: $34.99

*Yes, you read that right:  Eckerd.  (I realize that not everyone has Eckerd stores where they live.)  Now, if you do have Eckerd stores in your area, here's the deal:  They've got the fool-screen version (light brown box) pictured in their ad, and reportedly, that's all they'll be carrying.  So, more than likely, no widescreen (dark brown box) at Eckerd.  However, I would imagine that you could probably take an Eckerd ad to a store that price-matches, like Best Buy or Wal-Mart, and have them price-match Eckerd for $34.99 for you.  Best Buy may or may not do it, since they have the exclusive bonus disc, but who knows.  It's worth a shot.  It's been my experience that Wal-Mart is usually pretty pain-less when it comes to price-matching, too.  I wouldn't think that anyone would give you a problem with price-matching the widescreen version, either.

Fry's: (reportedly) $39.99

*Fry's is an electronics chain in the southwestern states, and I don't have any where I live, so that's all I know.

Costco:  ?

*I don't have any Costcos in my area, either, but apparently they've got some kind of deal going on where if you buy a two-pack of some DVDs, you get a coupon for $10 off the Indy set or something, which would apparently put the Indy set at around $30 or so.  If you've got Costcos where you live, this might be worth checking into--sounds like a decent deal.

Online stores

*After a quick check at DVD Price Search (http://www.dvdpricesearch.com), it looks like the lowest online price for the set right now is right around the $45 mark (this is, of course, not considering any coupons or discounts you may have).  

Deep Discount DVD:  $44.29 - free shipping
Best Buy: $44.99 - free shipping
Buy.com: $44.99 - free shipping
Amazon: $45.49 - free shipping

All for now.

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: DSJ™ on October 21, 2003, 01:13 PM
I got my Indy DVD set with the bonus DVD which is just under 10 minutes long. A quick look at behind the scenes of Indiana Jones ROTLA.  8)

I'll be watching the flicks this week at work!   ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Jedi Idej on October 21, 2003, 08:43 PM
Costco retails it for ~$43. (~$33 with the coupon. Woohooo.)

Stopped by Fry's around lunchtime today. Didn't see any. Either they were doling them from a counter out or they were totally out.

Also saw the BSG set at Costco for *gulp* $80. And I understand it's even more at other places. *gulp* *gulp*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on October 28, 2003, 08:10 AM
Good news for Godzilla fans.  Two new discs set to hit January 6th, Godzilla Mothra Ghidorah (GMK) and Godzilla vs. Megaguirus.  Here's the cover art

GMK
(http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/images/Covers/godzillamothra_r1pack.jpg)

GvM
(http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/images/Covers/godzillamega_r1pack.jpg)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on October 28, 2003, 02:49 PM
Picked up The Looney Toons Golden Collection at WM during lunch for $42 and change.  I was going to wait until Xmas and give it to the wife, but I don't know if I can wait that long for classic LT goodness.  I might give it to her as an early present.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on October 28, 2003, 03:41 PM
Courtesy of thedigitalbits.com, The Towers Extended Edition (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents) added scenes are described.  Looks to be excellent - no surprise there.  Can't wait.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 2, 2003, 09:16 PM
All right, kids, here are the deals for Finding Nemo - coming out Tuesday:

Best Buy: $15.99
-Free Finding Nemo Case Logic CD/DVD Wallet instantly, with purchase of Finding Nemo DVD.  Minimum 65 per store.  No rainchecks.  In store only.

Target: $14.99
-Save $1.50 on 5-pk. or larger Orville Redenbacher's popcorn with purchase of Finding Nemo on VHS or DVD.

Circuit City:  $14.99
-Free Finding Nemo mousepad with purchase of the DVD

(They'll also give you 10% off the price of any DVD player with the purchase of Finding Nemo)

Ultimate Electronics: $14.95
(Don't think that too many people have UE stores where they live, though)

Toys 'R' Us: $19.99
-Blah.

Wal-Mart:  ???
-As always, no idea on what their "official" price will be, but I would expect them to come in at less than $14.99, to beat Target and Circuit.

Costco: $17.99

Sam's Club: $19.24

Amazon:  $19.49

And, I believe that the disc has both the widescreen and the wrong-screen versions on it, so don't worry about trying to find the wide.

More later. . .

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on November 3, 2003, 01:06 AM
Wal-Mart:  ???
-As always, no idea on what their "official" price will be, but I would expect them to come in at less than $14.99, to beat Target and Circuit.

$14.87, with a free CD-ROM of "Finding Nemo" related kids computer games.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on November 3, 2003, 07:13 AM
Not that anyone probably cares, but I need a CD holder for traveling and I'm too cheap to buy one, so I'll spend the extra dollar at Best Buy and get the Finding Nemo one.  Time to flaunt my geekness.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 3, 2003, 08:34 AM
Big news today from The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com) - apparently, Fox is getting set to announce the Alien Quadrilogy set for a December 2nd release.

Looks like everything's been ready to go for a while; they just wanted to wait until Alien was theatrically re-released before they announced the DVD set.

Anyway--I'll go ahead and update the list now.

Speaking of which--do any of you guys bother to check the list on the first page anymore?  Or do you just check the latest posts in the thread?

Just curious. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 3, 2003, 10:31 AM
Oh, and I guess there's a new "Weird Al" video collection that's coming out tomorrow, as well--I know he has some fans here.

The "Weird Al" Yankovic Ultimate Video Collection

Amazon - $13.99
Best Buy - $19.99
Circuit City - $15.99

More about the Alien Quadrilogy set later this afternoon. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 3, 2003, 11:48 AM
From USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2003-11-03-alien-dvd_x.htm):

Quote
Get a box of 'Alien' films on DVD

By Mike Snider, USA TODAY

The Alien invasion will go beyond theaters when a monstrous nine-disc Alien Quadrilogy box set arrives Dec. 2.
Over the weekend, Alien returned to theaters on 347 screens, bringing in a modest $1.04 million. The re-release was designed to draw attention to next month's DVD release of the original movie that made Sigourney Weaver a star in 1979, plus its three sequels.

The $99.98 set includes versions of the four Alien films not yet seen on home video:

•Alien can be watched in the original version or the new director's cut now playing in theaters.

• The 1986 sequel, Aliens, is available on DVD for the first time, with director James Cameron's special edition as well.

• Alien 3 (1992) has more than 30 minutes of new footage.

•Alien Resurrection (1997) has alternate opening and ending scenes.

Each movie also has its own accompanying disc of extras, and the ninth disc has a new interview with Alien director Ridley Scott. Scott and Weaver, who starred in all four films, also take part in a new commentary on the film.

One creature feature sure to pique fan interest: A multi-angle study of the "chest-buster scene," in which a hatched alien emerges from the stomach of Kane (John Hurt).

"Some of the background anecdotes and information about the shoot and setup — particularly (actress) Veronica Cartwright's reflection on the shock of getting soaked in jets of blood — are the type of thing that really sets DVD apart as an entertainment format," says Peter Staddon, senior vice president of marketing for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

In total, the Alien Quadrilogy set has about 45 hours of previously unseen material. On Jan. 6, the films will be available individually on DVD for $26.98 each.

Anyone catch that last part?

Now--I'm a sucker for the box-set-type stuff, so I'll still definitely be getting the Quadrilogy, but that's great news for those people who only wanted to get the first one and/or two.

And--what great, if not devious, marketing that is.  Release the box before Christmas, and then release them all separately afterward.  That's funny.

More later. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on November 3, 2003, 11:49 AM
I check the page 1 list Matt, lets me know if I've missed anything for ye olde holiday wishlist...

Pearl Jam fans can see a trailer of the Live at the Garden DVD here

http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PearlJam/chords/liveatgarden.html

That show was one of the greatest shows of the 2003 tour, good choice for the DVD...can't wait
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 3, 2003, 11:55 AM
Pearl Jam fans can see a trailer of the Live at the Garden DVD here

http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/PearlJam/chords/liveatgarden.html

(checking the link)

Oh, so that's what the deal is with the two covers--one's a slipcase!  In a thread about the DVD over at DVD Talk, people were confused as to which was the official cover.  That's cool.

Should be a nice set. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 3, 2003, 04:04 PM
Okay, gang - The Digital Bits has just started posting their review of the Quadrilogy set.

So far, they've reviewed the first two discs - Alien and the Alien extras disc:

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/alienquad00.html

Looks like they're going to stagger out their reviews of the rest of the set, in the hours/days to come--their site has been really busy today, for obvious reasons.

Amazing stuff. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: JediMAC on November 5, 2003, 02:13 AM
Well, I hit up Walmart tonight to snag the new Finding Nemo flick (that I never saw in theaters) for the cheapest price around ($14.24), and stumbled upon some other nice deals too.  Turned out to be a little bit of a spending spree.  Picked up Lion King for a little cheaper at $14.24 as well (you never know when you'll need an extra $0.75  :P), and then I stumbled upon a nice new price for the Widescreen boxset of the Indy flicks - for only $37.84!   8)  Beats the hell out of the $45 price from Best Buy I paid a couple weeks ago, though I've now got to figure out if their exclusive bonus disc is worth the extra $7...  Anyone have it, and care to comment?

Then I splurged even more by picking up the Battlestar Galactica boxset for only $76.24, which is by far the cheapest I've seen it anywhere so far (unless I missed a better price posted by Virex somewhere, which is highly likely...)  I haven't decided if I'm going to keep that set yet or not since I haven't heard such great things about it, but I figured I'd snag it for cheap now, and give myself a few months to decide (without actually opening it).  Yeah, I'm weird like that...   ::)

Picked up several other DVDs there too, before finally getting the will power to get my ass out of there without doing any further damage!  Definitely some good prices to be found there right now though, so you might want to stop in your local one if you're passing by it this week...
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: DSJ™ on November 5, 2003, 11:21 AM
I picked up Finding Nemo yesterday. I have not had a chance to watch it thus far.

As for the Indy bonus disc, which I mentioned is just under 10 minutes long containing some behind the scenes of Indiana Jones ROTLA. Mostly behind the camera. Neat seeing some of the stuff.

I'm an Indy fan so is it worth the extra $7, maybe $3. Though I do like the little stuffed fish they gave me when I got Finding Nemo!   ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: jokabofe on November 10, 2003, 12:08 AM
i can't wait to get that alien box set. although from what i've seen so far, it's only available as a fullscreen version? if that's the case, then the hell with it. i have the legacy box set, and i'm definitely a widescreen kinda guy.

i'm also pretty stoked about:

pearl jam live at the garden (even tho i got it already  :P)
lotr:tt extended edition
space ghost coast to coast
aqua teen hunger force (which wasn't listed on your, uhmm... list)
the adventures of ford fairlane
south park season 3
alias season 2

plus there's probably a bunch of other movies that i'm sure i'll get between now and the end of the year...
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 10, 2003, 12:27 AM
i can't wait to get that alien box set. although from what i've seen so far, it's only available as a fullscreen version? if that's the case, then the hell with it. i have the legacy box set, and i'm definitely a widescreen kinda guy.

It's in widescreen, and only in widescreen, as far as I know.  Fox would be crazy to release something like that pan-and-scan only.

Speaking of which, Amazon's got it for $69.99 with free shipping right now, which is the best price that I know of. . .

Quote
aqua teen hunger force (which wasn't listed on your, uhmm... list)

Yeah, it's not on the list.  Coming out next week, I believe, but not on the list.  C'est la vie. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: jokabofe on November 10, 2003, 12:36 AM
yeah, i kinda wondered why on the fox website it has the box set listed as p&s only... didn't make any sense to me. i thought the same thing you did... fox would be crazy to release this set as only p&s... as a matter of fact, if you go to the link to the fox website, it says "full frame"

http://www2.foxstore.com/detail.html?item=919

kinda had me a little confused...
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 10, 2003, 12:39 AM
(http://slaggbot.0catch.com/HTFDVD/t3/t3screen07sm.jpg)
(http://slaggbot.0catch.com/HTFDVD/t3/t3screen20sm.jpg)

Of course, pretty much the biggest DVD this week is Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and it's been getting some pretty nice reviews so far:

HTF DVD REVIEW: "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" w/scrnshts (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=166929)

DVDFile review (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/terminator3.html)

Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 3/5
ROM: 1.5/5
Value: 3.5/5

The Digital Bits' Review (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/t3se.html)

Video: A-
Audio: B+
Extras: C+

As far as prices go, it looks like Best Buy, Circuit City, K-Mart, and Target are all coming in at $15.99.  The only real store-exclusive that I know of is at Best Buy, where they're giving away what they're calling a "Content Card" (featuring movie screen shots, production concept art, plus wallpaper and screen saver downloads!)

The only price I've seen lower than $15.99 is at the Ultimate Electronics chain, which I know not everyone has in their area.  They've got it advertised for $14.88 this week--not too shabby.

Until next time. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 10, 2003, 12:48 AM
yeah, i kinda wondered why on the fox website it has the box set listed as p&s only... didn't make any sense to me. i thought the same thing you did... fox would be crazy to release this set as only p&s... as a matter of fact, if you go to the link to the fox website, it says "full frame"

http://www2.foxstore.com/detail.html?item=919

kinda had me a little confused...

Yeah, I saw that when they made the announcement last week.  Strange, but I'll bet it's just a typo on the part of whoever inputted the information.

If you'll look at some of the reviews that the websites have posted, they're all reviewing widescreen versions.  For several years now, Fox has been one of the best studios when it comes to releasing widescreen DVDs--in fact, I can't think of anything in recent memory that they've released in pan-and-scan only.

Speaking of reviews of Alien Quadrilogy, here's the one from DVD File (http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/alienquadrilogy.html):

Video: 5/5
Audio: 4.5/5
Extras: 5/5
ROM: 2/5
Value: 4.5/5

Amazin'!
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on November 10, 2003, 11:03 AM
i'm also pretty stoked about:

space ghost coast to coast

No way! I had no idea there were even plans to release this! $25 for a 2 DVD, 18 show set is a steal. Thankfully, it's the 1st season(s), w/ Brak still. SG2C2 isn't the same w/o him.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: jadesfire on November 16, 2003, 02:27 PM
Extended Editon of The Two Towers:

Walmart:   $25.87 Regular and $55.87 boxed

Shopko:     $22.99 Regular and $59.99 boxed

K-mart:       $29.99 Regular and $69.99 boxed

Best Buy:    $24.99 Regular and  (forget to write down boxed)

my local Walmart will probably change their price when they see what Shopko's is at (I got the Walmart information from the girl working in electronics, nothing posted yet).
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 16, 2003, 02:45 PM
Thanks, Jadesfire!  Saves me a little bit of work.   8)  As for some other prices:

Best Buy Gift Set: $59.99

Circuit City Extended: $24.99

Circuit City Gift Set: $59.99

Target Extended: $24.99

Target Gift Set: $69.99

Twenty-five bucks for what's probably 2003's best DVD for a single film is a no-brainer. . .

Here's a review or two:

DVD File (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/lordoftherings_twotowersex.html[/url)

Video: 5/5
Audio: 5/5
Extras: 5/5
ROM: 2/5
Value: 5/5

The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/lotrtwotowers4disca.html[/url)

Film Rating: A

Disc Ratings (Video/Extras): A/A+

Audio Ratings (DD/DTS): A-/A
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Angry Ewok on November 16, 2003, 04:00 PM
Question for you guys... I really wanna pick up X2 upon release... But will there be a 2.5 version? I don't wanna buy it if it'll be upgraded in a couple of months.

 :-*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: jokabofe on November 16, 2003, 04:04 PM
i don't know for sure, but i wouldn't doubt it. pisses me off when they do crap like that  >:(
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 16, 2003, 04:35 PM
Question for you guys... I really wanna pick up X2 upon release... But will there be a 2.5 version? I don't wanna buy it if it'll be upgraded in a couple of months.

Well, if they ever do release an upgraded version, it wouldn't be until just before the third movie comes out, anyway--however long that's gonna be, I have no idea.

But that's beside the point--this is a two-disc set, and is supposed to have much more content than the initial X-Men release had to it.  I wouldn't expect a new version anytime soon, if ever. . .

DVD File review (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/x2.html)

Video: 4.5/5
Audio: 5/5
Extras: 4.5/5
ROM: 0.5/5
Value: 4.5/5
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Angry Ewok on November 16, 2003, 04:47 PM
Thanks!  :-* I'll go ahead and pick it up when it hits the shelves.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: obi 1 L kenobi on November 16, 2003, 05:41 PM
The cheapest I've found the Two Towers extended version is at Frye's Electronics for 52.99, you can print out the page for the Two Towers and take it to places like Best Buy that price match and get a little better deal.  I did it a few weeks ago with Indiana Jones, so it should work.  The page is www.outpost.com and from there you are on your own.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on November 17, 2003, 12:40 AM
Thats for the Collectors Set w/ the Gollum statue. I don't think anyone wants that when they can get the 4 Disc set alone for less than $25 at Amazon.com.

Brad, the only difference between X Men 1 and 1.5 is a Bryan Singer Commentary and some some X 2 "Behind the Scenes" featurette. I think they've wised up and loaded the X2 DVD to the gills the 1st time around.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Ben on November 17, 2003, 12:42 AM
It blows that the Two Towers EE gift set is more expensive than the Fellowship set. The TT set has less in it.

Fellowship:
4-disc Movie
Argonath bookends
LOTR National Geographic Special on DVD
TTT movie ticket
I bought this set for $50.

Two Towers:
4-disc  Movie
Statue of a naked former Hobbit
44-page book
DVD showing the process of creating LOTR collectibles
And the average price for this is $57. Blow.

Eh, since I'm such New Line's bitch, I'm buying the gift set anyway.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: obi 1 L kenobi on November 18, 2003, 11:31 AM
Didn't write this down the other day, but Frye's still has the lowest price on the non-gift set extended version for 23.99 so follow my above advice to save a little cash if you want to "normal" extended version.  I think that is the lowest price out there.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 18, 2003, 12:29 PM
Didn't write this down the other day, but Frye's still has the lowest price on the non-gift set extended version for 23.99 so follow my above advice to save a little cash if you want to "normal" extended version.  I think that is the lowest price out there.


'Course, Frye's is a regional chain, too, limited to a few southwestern states, I believe, so that's not going to do a whole lot of good for the folks here who don't have a Frye's in their area. . .

(And the $24.99 you should be able to score it for at most places isn't too bad of a deal, either. . .)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on November 18, 2003, 12:31 PM
If somehow my wife is secretly reading these forums...Buy the LOTR:TTT set today or later this week, that way you can buy more presents for me down the road.  Thanks dear :-*
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 18, 2003, 12:39 PM
If somehow my wife is secretly reading these forums...Buy the LOTR:TTT set today or later this week, that way you can buy more presents for me down the road.  Thanks dear :-*

Hey, get her to sign up!  We need more guys' wives to sign up and particpate here on the boards. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Scott on November 18, 2003, 12:53 PM
If somehow my wife is secretly reading these forums...Buy the LOTR:TTT set today or later this week, that way you can buy more presents for me down the road.  Thanks dear :-*

Hey, get her to sign up!  We need more guys' wives to sign up and particpate here on the boards. . .
That's a great idea! :o
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: JediMAC on November 18, 2003, 08:49 PM
Didn't write this down the other day, but Frye's still has the lowest price on the non-gift set extended version for 23.99 so follow my above advice to save a little cash if you want to "normal" extended version.  I think that is the lowest price out there.


'Course, Frye's is a regional chain, too, limited to a few southwestern states, I believe, so that's not going to do a whole lot of good for the folks here who don't have a Frye's in their area. . .

Actually, that works great for me.  Frye's it is.  Tonight!  Thanks Bil!   :-*

Shopko's a regional chain as well, so some of us can't benefit from the good price that Beth pointed out there either.  But I think if folks point out some of the top regional chains, in addition to the national ones, hopefully that'll still help save us all a few bucks collectively...   ;)

BTW, the "JD Wives Club" is not a new idea...   ;)  I tossed that around earlier this year - having a "Star Wars wives support group" in here.   8)  Discussed it with a few folks, but ultimately got worried I might be spilling some info in here that I'd rather Patty not see...   :P
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Mikey D on November 19, 2003, 08:58 AM
Picked up TT:EE last night.  I watched 3 of the docs on disc three as well as the movie.  Well done so far.  The added scenes with Faramir really fleshes out his character.  Now you start to understand why he acts the way he acts, which as most people already know, is quite different than the book.  And according to one of the docs, Faramir will be further fleshed out in ROTK.

And the hidden Easter Egg is ******* hilarious.  I already watched it twice and will watch it a few more times.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03
Post by: Matt on November 20, 2003, 01:19 PM
Hey, gang--just caught this, thought it was interesting:

IGN is reporting (http://filmforce.ign.com/matrix/articles/441/441196p1.html?fromint=1) that the DVD of The Matrix Revolutions will be released on January 6th.

That would give it a two-month window between the theatrical and home video releases, which is actually shorter than the turnaround time for From Justin To Kelly, a film that I loved to make fun of.

Two months.  That's amazing.  And sad.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on November 21, 2003, 07:09 PM
Here are the covers for the individual Alien two-disc sets, due January 6th (the Quadrilogy, with a bonus ninth disc, is due December 2nd):

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/alien2discdvd.jpg)(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/aliens2discdvd.jpg)(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/alien32discdvd.jpg)(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/alien42discdvd.jpg)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jjks on November 21, 2003, 08:01 PM
Confession time...I've never seen a single Aliens movie  :(

With that said, what should I do, I've fairly certain I'd enjoy them, so should I look at picking up the full set in December or wait until January and only get whichever one is "best"?

And on another note, I miss you Virex, but not in a gay way.


Well maybe a little bit  :-X
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on November 21, 2003, 08:17 PM
Confession time...I've never seen a single Aliens movie  :(

With that said, what should I do, I've fairly certain I'd enjoy them, so should I look at picking up the full set in December or wait until January and only get whichever one is "best"?

Well, I would probably say that the first two are essential to having a good movie collection.  However, a lot of folks hate the last two just as much as they love the first two.  If I were you, I would wait until January, and buy the first two seperately for the forty bucks or so, as opposed to dropping seventy on the box.  Or, you could rent them (the 1999 discs) all now, watch them, and if you like the last two, you could spring for the box next month.

Me, I've seen the first three (still haven't seen Resurrection yet), but because I'm a total sucker for stuff like it, I'll be picking up the box next month.  I have no doubts that the first two are going to be amazing, and I'm interested to see what they are going to do with Alien3.  

Another option would be to pick up the 1999 discs on Ebay or something on the cheap, because surely people will be dumping their old ones in favor of the new ones.  However, all of the reviews I've read so far are saying that the new discs kick the crap out of the old ones, in terms of, well, everything.

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And on another note, I miss you Virex, but not in a gay way.


Well maybe a little bit  :-X

Well, thanks.  I miss you too, but only in a gay way.  Odd, that, since I'm not homosexual.  

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jokabofe on November 22, 2003, 07:57 PM
i snagged a copy of bruce almighty and had a chance to watch it yesterday. i had already seen the fick, but thought it was funny, probably the funniest movie of the year. incredibly funny movie, imo, but the deleted scenes are great. there's about 30 minutes of deleted scenes and 7 minutes of bloopers included as the special features. sometimes i wonder why they cut scenes out of movies... there's a scene where after bruce gets his powers he does a news broadcast while diving out of a plane, which is hysterically funny... no idea why it was cut. but it was great to see that scene...
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on November 25, 2003, 12:40 PM
Anyone else hear that the Episode I and II DVDs are going out-of-print/on moratorium on December 31st?

Not that anyone here doesn't have them already, but I found that kind of curious.

There's a thought that they're going OOP in order to be re-released next fall with the Special Edition Trilogy. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jadesfire on November 25, 2003, 01:44 PM
Nope, didn't read anything about that, Virex.  Interesting....

As for this weeks releases, I still have to pick up X2.  I think Best Buy has it for $15.99, a buck more than Wal-mart.  Not interested in Bruce Almighty but I'd better check the kid's lists because I think my son mentioned that one before.  
Between the DVD's and soundtracks coming out, it's a wonder I have cash left for toys!!! :P
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Mikey D on November 25, 2003, 01:59 PM
Circuit City and Target have X2 for $14.99, but at BB you can get either ID4 or Abyss for 6.99 with an X2 purchase.  These aren't the two discs versions of the movies, just the first disc from the two disk set (if that makes any sense)  Since I already have ID4, I got the Abyss.  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Morgbug on November 26, 2003, 10:22 PM
Recent snags include X2 and Sinbad.  Not much else between them and Nemo.  

Grabbed a couple of Muppet movies for the Mrs. for Christmas.  

Are you guys seeing the two packs with Episodes I & II in them down there?  I hadn't seen these prior to a couple of weeks ago.  A few bucks savings, but I haven't seen anything but wrong screen versions.  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on November 26, 2003, 10:35 PM
Are you guys seeing the two packs with Episodes I & II in them down there?  I hadn't seen these prior to a couple of weeks ago.  A few bucks savings, but I haven't seen anything but wrong screen versions.  

Yeah, Fox only put the fool-screen versions in the two-pack, as far as I know.  If there's a widescreen two-pack out there, I've never heard of it.

Another thought with the OOP news is that Fox might be releasing them as one-disc, movie-only versions in the near-future.  Fox has done that with quite a few DVDs over the past couple of years--coming out with the loaded two-disc special editions of a movie first, and then putting it OOP and releasing a basic one-disc version months or years later.

Too bad if that happens, really--the documentary on The Phantom Menace's second disc, "The Beginning", is probably more entertaining and interesting than either of the two proper prequel films themselves. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jokabofe on November 26, 2003, 11:02 PM
picked up the alien quadrilogy boxset and pirates of the caribbean today. guess what i'm doing tomorrow??  ;D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on November 26, 2003, 11:55 PM
...guess what i'm doing tomorrow??  ;D

Uh...  Eating turkey?!   :D

Nice (early) score there Dave!  You lucky dog...   >:(  Can't wait for Pirates, and I'll probably pick up the Alien set as well, but only after a while when I can find it on a good sale.  Only really need the first two movies therein (like many folks)...

LMK if there's any deleted scenes on Pirates!  Haven't heard much about that, that I recall...  Thanks!

- M
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jokabofe on November 27, 2003, 12:15 AM
well, since i work at a video place we always get new stuff early. i just didn't think we'd get it this early, to be honest. but i'm not complaining... i never got to see pirates but i heard some good things, and some not so good things....

"19 deleted and alternate scenes" - or so it says on the back of the thing. plus a blooper reel, and lots more...

Commentary by director Gore Verbinski and Star Johnny Depp
Commentary by producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Stars Keira Knightley And Jack Davenport
Commentary by writers Stuart Beattie, Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio and Jay Wolpert
An Epic At Sea: The Making of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl"
19 Deleted and Alternate Scenes
"Moonlight" Scene Progression
"Below Deck" - An Interactive History Of Pirates
"Fly on the Set" Featurette
"Diary of a Pirate" - Behind-the-Scenes look with cast member Lee Arenberg
"Diary of a Ship" Video Journal
"Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" - Archival TV Program
Producer's Diary Featurette With Jerry Bruckheimer
Image Gallery
Blooper Reel
DVD-ROM Features: "Moonlight Becomes Ye" Effects Studio, History of the Ride Featurette, Virtual Reality Viewer, Scriptscanner & Storyboard Viewing Modes
Widescreen anamorphic format
Number of discs: 2

just an fyi - i copied and pasted that info from amazon... you didn't think i would use the caps key, did you??  :D
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on November 27, 2003, 12:24 PM
"19 deleted and alternate scenes" - or so it says on the back of the thing.

 :o  Most excellent!  Hopefully some better scenes with Keira all wet in her dress...  I also want that scene with the shark fin cruising around added in somewhere (like it was in the trailers).  Love me some sharks!   8)

just an fyi - i copied and pasted that info from amazon... you didn't think i would use the caps key, did you??  :D

No sh*t!  Don't worry Dave, your NO CAPS reputation is perfectly safe still...   ;)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on November 28, 2003, 12:20 AM
I don't know if anyone here will be interested, but apparently, Deep Discount DVD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com) is offering a couple of 20% off codes right now, and at least one of them is good until December 5th:

usatoday

and

dvdtalk

This deal, combined with their always-free shipping, is a great one if you're in need of some Christmas gifts for someone (or yourself).

For example, the Alien Quadrilogy goes from about $73 shipped to $58 shipped--not too bad.  (The only deal with that is that the coupons aren't good on pre-orders, so you'd have to wait until next Tuesday to order it.  Still a good deal.)

Visit this Home Theater Forum thread for more details:

"Two" DDD Coupons - 20% OFF! (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=170626)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Snively Bandar on December 1, 2003, 10:24 PM
Virex,
I didn't grab a Sunday paper this weekend.  Any insight on where I can pick up Pirates for the cheapest?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 1, 2003, 10:38 PM
I hate having the last post on a page.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 1, 2003, 10:45 PM
Regarding Pirates of the Caribbean:

Looks like Target will have the lowest price tomorrow, at $14.99, while Best Buy and Circuit City will both have it for $15.99.

Of course, as always, Wal-Mart might have the lowest overall price, especially if there's a Target nearby, but Wal-Mart prices vary from store-to-store.  Might be worth checking out tomorrow, I don't know.

Also, if anyone's looking for more in-depth DVD price listings each week, do yourself a favor, and check out David Lambert's  "Weekly Roundup" (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=171133) over at the Home Theater Forum.  If you guys think I'm nuts about DVDs and their prices, well, this guy's f'n looney about this stuff (only in a good way, of course).  He'll usually post his Weekly Roundups each Sunday, and then I'll steal politely borrow the info to post here.   8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 2, 2003, 01:09 AM
(http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/images/covers/coverd/40_49/217940.JPG)

Just ordered the Alien Quadrilogy from Deep Discount DVD, using their 20% off code, for $63.50 shipped.  It would have been $58.55 shipped, but I decided to pay the extra $4.95 for the expedited shipping.  Their normal price on this bad boy is $73.xx--which is still a pretty decent price.

DDD's Alien Quadrilogy page (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD009847)

There are three codes they're taking right now, all for 20% off, and they're only good through December 5.  The codes are "usatoday", "dvdsale", and "dvdtalk", which is the one I used.  They're only good on in-stock DVD product, and they're not usable on pre-orders, or non-DVD product (DDD carries a few EA video games).

Anyway, I'd have liked to have gotten this set today/tomorrow, but couldn't pass up the savings.  Hopefully I'll get it at the end of this week, and I can't wait.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 2, 2003, 08:01 PM
Funny, was just diving into the thread to post this very thing. Ordered Alien Quad from DDD too, its the best price BY FAR, if you use the coupons. It was 74.99 at Target this afternoon.

Re: Pirates - Target is cheapest, but they put their DAMN stickers on the back of the package, and this disc has an unshrinkwrapped cardboard outer sleave. So, the Target stickers are stuck onto it. Those that are anal about package presentation might want to hit BB or CC instead and pay the extra buck for a good case.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 2, 2003, 08:46 PM
Funny, was just diving into the thread to post this very thing. Ordered Alien Quad from DDD too, its the best price BY FAR, if you use the coupons. It was 74.99 at Target this afternoon.

You know, I heard that Costco stores are selling the Quadrilogy for $61.99 this week.  I don't have them here, but that's a pretty good deal for a B & M store, and worthy of checking out if you're interested in the Quad and have Costcos in your area.

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Re: Pirates - Target is cheapest, but they put their DAMN stickers on the back of the package, and this disc has an unshrinkwrapped cardboard outer sleave. So, the Target stickers are stuck onto it. Those that are anal about package presentation might want to hit BB or CC instead and pay the extra buck for a good case.

You know, that's the one thing I don't like about those cardboard sleeves that Disney puts on a few of their DVDs--they can get trashed by price stickers, security tags, etc.  Other than that, they're really nice-looking, in my opinion. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Morgbug on December 2, 2003, 11:40 PM

Re: Pirates - Target is cheapest, but they put their DAMN stickers on the back of the package, and this disc has an unshrinkwrapped cardboard outer sleave. So, the Target stickers are stuck onto it. Those that are anal about package presentation might want to hit BB or CC instead and pay the extra buck for a good case.

J

Little choice up here pricewise, so I snagged my copy at Wallyworld.  They too put a price sticker on, but it's cold enough here that leaving it in the car for the day made the sticker come off clean and easy.  

There's a factory sticker on the outer sleeve too, presumably you guys have it as well.  It reads First Time on DVD!.  Well duh ::) >:(
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 4, 2003, 02:12 PM

There's a factory sticker on the outer sleeve too, presumably you guys have it as well.  It reads First Time on DVD!.  Well duh ::) >:(

Lol, yes its on there. Thank god, too - I would have thought this was the 3rd release of the disc and not bought it.

Virex, I saw those reports about Costco too. Awesome deal. There's one a couple of blocks from here, but its always so crowded, that I'm happy it'll show up at more door instead, and I can keep my sanity away from the Xmas hordes.

This is a bit off topic, but does anyone else deep into DVD's have a D-VHS deck? I've been expanding the D-Theater collection lately, just got X2 and Moulin Rouge.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on December 4, 2003, 02:23 PM
You know, I heard that Costco stores are selling the Quadrilogy for $61.99 this week.  I don't have them here, but that's a pretty good deal for a B & M store, and worthy of checking out if you're interested in the Quad and have Costcos in your area.

Hmm...  Thanks for the tip Matt.  Getting better... Might have to look into it at that price, since I've got a nice Costco just around the corner from me.

I think the Pirates cardboard cover looks very nice as well!  I've never really had any trouble peeling off the stickers when they've occasionally been stuck on my DVDs, but I have the patience to do it very slowly so that probably helps.

On a sad note, sorry to hear of the passing of your 73" widescreen TV Jared!  Hopefully it will enjoy it's new home.  Just glad I got to check it out first!   8)  What size will you be "downgrading" to?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 4, 2003, 07:09 PM
Yes, tragic indeed.  :'( But Matt, don't worry... though it will be missed, I've decided that after the 1st of the year to go front projection. I'm still working out specifics, but it looks like I can work a 110" motorized screen in the new place. All I need now is a big giant load of cash to fall out of the sky, and I'll be set.

This isn't exactly a major release, but fans of David Cronenberg should pick up the new Criterion Naked Lunch. It's a great disc for fans and the supplements are good with zero fluff. Just started watching it last night.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on December 4, 2003, 07:34 PM
I'm still working out specifics, but it looks like I can work a 110" motorized screen in the new place.

You're sick dude!   :o

Tell me when it's all hooked up and ready to go, and I'll be sure to stop by!

And don't forget everybody - that Gigli is due out next Tuesday, so get your $20 ready!   8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 5, 2003, 11:47 AM
I don't really have anything substantial to add, but here's a nice photo that I stole from The Digital Bits of Jenny McCarthy wearing a DVDress:

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/mccarthydvddress.jpg)

Have fun.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 5, 2003, 08:22 PM
And don't forget everybody - that Gigli is due out next Tuesday, so get your $20 ready!   8)
This is hitting retail at $20? [nelson laugh]
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 5, 2003, 09:39 PM

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/mccarthydvddress.jpg)

Have fun.

Yeah, but does her dress have a DTS track?

Sorry, there's has to be a funny pun for that pic, somewhere.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Morgbug on December 5, 2003, 09:54 PM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/mccarthydvddress.jpg)


Can you see my panty lines?

It sure is cold in here, these things are frozen to me and I can't move without tearing something off.

See, I really am bright



I'll see what else comes to mind.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 8, 2003, 08:33 PM
So I received my Alien Quadrilogy today from DDD, and this thing is over five feet long when fully unfolded.  Pretty amazing.

I've only watched a little bit of the bonus ninth disc so far, but it seems awfully in-depth, and I'm looking forward to delving into the rest of the set.  Probably going to watch Resurrection first, since it's the only one I haven't seen yet, even though a lot of people don't seem to like it.  

45 hours of stuff. . .  See you guys on Wednesday.  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 8, 2003, 11:01 PM
Congrats,  and good luck with Resurrection - I'm in that group of folks that pretends it doesn't exist. Be interested to see if you think Alien 3 has improved with all the reinserted footage. Mine should arrive this week, though since the big TV is down, I'll only watch the sups. Still excited to get this though, and now wish I had bought more in the DDD 20% code mania.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on December 8, 2003, 11:53 PM
That 20% sale was a god sent. I got the 2nd, harder to find, Monster Garage DVD for $5.75 shipped. It's closer to $25 through Discovery Channel's e-store.

I'm not buying myself anymore DVD's this month, atleast not until "S.W.A.T." is released. which is after Christmas.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 17, 2003, 06:26 PM
Aack! Still waiting for my Alien Quad to show up. It shipped last week from DDD. Anyone have similar delays from these guys?

Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 17, 2003, 06:51 PM
Ordered mine just after midnight on 12/2, right after they became available, paid the extra $4.xx for the expedited shipping, and received it on the following Monday (12/8).

No complaints here.

Sorry you're still waiting.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 18, 2003, 01:04 AM
Non-Widescreen Version Received As Hanukkah Gift (http://www.theonion.com/3949/news3.html)

BROOKLYN, NY—Self-described film buff Tyler Rosenstein was disappointed to receive a non-letterboxed "full screen" version of the movie The Matrix Reloaded as a Hanukkah gift, the 19-year-old reported Monday.

"Great," said Rosenstein, concealing his displeasure from his beaming aunt and uncle, Hannah and Bernie Greenberg, as he gazed at the freshly unwrapped DVD in his hand. "Just what I wanted. The Matrix Reloaded."

"With approximately a third of the movie's visual content missing, thanks to 'pan-and-scan,'" he added under his breath.

Rosenstein, a freshman studying philosophy at NYU, said he was momentarily excited to receive the special collector's edition DVD of The Matrix Reloaded, which features more than an hour of supplemental material, including behind-the-scenes footage and a preview of the Enter The Matrix video game. But Rosenstein's joy faded when his eye caught the words "full-screen edition" emblazoned across the top of the box.

Minutes later, Rosenstein's cousin Cory made an exchange of the gift impossible when he insisted that Rosenstein open the DVD to show him the "easter egg."

While Rosenstein thanked his aunt and uncle for the gift, he took leave of the family get-together shortly after dinner and locked himself in his room to sulk.

"It's frustrating, because they came so close to getting me exactly what I wanted," said Rosenstein, lying on his bed and sneering at the DVD. "This is a $30 item. But what am I supposed to do with it? Why would they even release a full-screen Matrix Reloaded, when every single frame of that movie is so artfully composed? Even leaving framing aside, the movie cries out for each of its visual elements to be seen."

"It's an unwatchable piece of crap," said Rosenstein, tossing the DVD onto a pile of gifts that included a sweatshirt and a digital memo recorder.

In spite of his annoyance with the non-letterboxed DVD, Rosenstein said he knew better than to complain to his relatives.

"There's just no way to tell them without coming off like a complete *******," Rosenstein said. "I'm just going to have to eat it."

The Greenbergs remain unaware of their mistake.

"We're so happy that we were able to get Tyler a gift he really wanted this year," Hannah Greenberg said. "You wouldn't believe how hard he is to shop for. He's so picky about his movies. For his birthday, we gave him The Wedding Singer. I thought all the kids liked that Adam Sandler—Cory said he sings a song about Hanukkah. Well, boy, was getting Tyler that movie a mistake!"

This year, instead of guessing, the Greenbergs took a suggestion from Rosenstein's father, who was aware that his son owned the first Matrix movie.

"Tyler's got very specific tastes," Bernie said. "He told us he likes those foreign films. What did he call it? The Criterion Collection. Well, Hannah and I tried to find those, but they didn't have them at Target. We sure didn't want what happened with the wizard movie to happen again."

Bernie spoke in reference to last year, when the Greenbergs came close to finding a gift Rosenstein would like. The misguided couple gave their nephew the theatrical-release version of Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, instead of the extended version which contains 40 extra minutes of footage—a distinction Rosenstein gently explained to the confused gift-givers.

"If we'd known, we'd have been happy to get him the other version," Hannah said. "Well, this time we were very careful. There were two versions at the store, and we made sure to get the special one. See, Tyler hates it when they cut out part of the movie."

Confusion over the misleading term "full-screen" caused his well-meaning relatives to purchase the inferior version of the DVD.

"Why do they call it 'full-screen' anyway, when it's only two-thirds of the stupid movie?" Rosenstein asked. "******* bull**** aspect ratio!"

As of press time, Rosenstein had not decided what to do with the DVD.

"I can't trade it to any of my friends," Rosenstein said. "They'd just roll their eyes when they saw it wasn't letterboxed. Basically, I'm screwed. I'm stuck with a product that has no reason to exist."

"I suppose I could just throw it away," Rosenstein continued. "But what if Aunt Hannah or Uncle Bernie asked about it? I'll probably have to just keep this horrible thing on my shelf. I'm trapped, like Neo and the other warriors of Zion, in a fictitious world I never chose to be a part of: an imaginary alternate universe where non-widescreen DVDs are remotely tolerable."
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Subtract the Jewish stuff, and this is me.  God bless The Onion. . .
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: jjks on December 18, 2003, 01:15 AM
Oddly enough I just read that article this evening and thought of you, and now you post it.

I'm turning into that freaky European  >:(
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 18, 2003, 01:22 AM
Oddly enough I just read that article this evening and thought of you, and now you post it.

I'm turning into that freaky European  >:(

One man-crush at a time, please.  

When the Wulff-man gets done having his way with me, I'll let you know.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 18, 2003, 01:37 AM
That article, though, fits me perfectly.  For my Christmas list this year, I was very careful to only list DVDs which would be nearly-impossible to f--k up in any way, DVDs which only have one version, basically.  Here it is:

I mean, the first two, the only way they can be f--ked-up is if someone confuses the old ones for the new ones (and the covers are quite different).  The two Disneys are unf--kupable, since they're the only versions out, and the Simpsons can only be f--ked up if someone grabs one of the first two seasons instead.

I even considered putting little pictures of the cover art next to everything on my list, but I'm a moron when it comes to computer stuff, and couldn't do it right.

The other dual-versions out there, with nearly-identical covers, hell, I'll get those myself after Christmas with gift cards or Christmas money or something.  

I'm a total a-hole.   :-\
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: SilverZ on December 18, 2003, 03:22 AM
Man, that Onion piece made the rounds pretty quick!  :D Hilarious, and pretty much summed up my experiences during Xmas last year with the GF's family.

J
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 12:45 AM
Forgive me if I missed this along the way somewhere Matt, but when the hell are they going to release a more attractive and comprehensive package (ala "Collector's Edition") for both the Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  I've been holding off on picking up those two titles due to how cheap they look and bare-bones they are...

Anything on tap for them?

And when can I get my grubby mitts on the ROTK EE?!?   8)
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 12:48 AM
And when can I get my grubby mitts on the ROTK EE?!?   8)

Nevermind.  Checked your list there.  Looks like another November EE release date.  Dammit I was hoping it would be sooner this time around for some reason...  That's too long a wait for the rest of this movie!   >:(
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 19, 2003, 01:03 AM
Forgive me if I missed this along the way somewhere Matt, but when the hell are they going to release a more attractive and comprehensive package (ala "Collector's Edition") for both the Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  I've been holding off on picking up those two titles due to how cheap they look and bare-bones they are...

Anything on tap for them?

Well, I can't speak for The Wizard of Oz, but I've got the most-recent, 30th-Anniversary of Willy Wonka, and it's a fine disc, and I wouldn't imagine that we'll see a "better" version until the Tim Burton film version comes out in a couple of years, if anything.  The current disc is fine--good commentary, decent documentary/featurette, some other stuff.  I deem it "safe to purchase"--just make sure you buy the widescreen version, unless you want to see the hoses that inflate Violet Beauregarde, among other things   :-X

As for the Wizard, I've never heard anything bad or negative about the current Warner Bros. disc.  I've never seen it (not a fan of the film), but I did buy it for my niece a year or so ago.  It's supposed to be very good, and is probably a safe buy.

I'll put it this way--I haven't heard of any new, upcoming versions of either of those movies in the near future.

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And when can I get my grubby mitts on the ROTK EE?!?   8)

Well, I put it on my list, but I just guess-timated it, based on the release dates of the Fellowship and Two Towers DVDs, all of which came out in August (theatrical) and November (extended).  

There are a few reports out there which indicate that at least the theatrical DVD for ROTK will be out much earlier (perhaps as early as May, even), but even so, I would still imagine that the extended version of ROTK will be out in November, to capitalize on the Christmas season.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 19, 2003, 01:09 AM
I'll add by saying that there are no known, official release dates for either the theatrical or extended DVDs for Return of the King.  Like I mentioned above, I'm just assuming that they'll follow the August/November release pattern they've taken with the other two films, but based on rumors, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the theatrical version (at least) released earlier.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 19, 2003, 01:25 AM
As long-rumored, Schindler's List has been finally announced for a March 9th, 2004 release:

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It's official folks! As we reported last week, Universal studios will release Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List on 3/9 (SRP $26.98). The single-disc set will be packaged in both Digipak and keep case packaging (the disc will be DVD-18 - dual sided, dual layered). Separate anamorphic widescreen and full frame versions will be available, both with audio in English, French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, as well as English DTS 5.1 audio (along with English captions and French and Spanish subtitles). To our knowledge, there will be no extras on this DVD. There will also be a gift set version available (SRP $79.98) that will include the anamorphic widescreen version of the DVD along with a coffee table book, the CD soundtrack, a senitype cell and a certificate of authenticity. Reportedly, this title is being co-marketed with the DVD release of the Steven Spielberg-produced TV miniseries Broken Silence, although we have no details yet on that. Here's a look at the cover art and the gift set:

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/schindlerslistwidedvd.jpg)

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/schindlerslistboxdvd.jpg)

Initial thought:  Glad to see this masterpiece finally, but it sucks that Universal has decided to put it on a DVD-18 (dual-sided, dual-layered) disc, and not on a two-separate discs, one for the movie, one for the extras, like a lot of other DVDs.  

Still though, this is an important release, and it's about time.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: JediMAC on December 19, 2003, 03:13 AM
I'll add by saying that there are no known, official release dates for either the theatrical or extended DVDs for Return of the King.  Like I mentioned above, I'm just assuming that they'll follow the August/November release pattern they've taken with the other two films, but based on rumors, I wouldn't be at all surprised to see the theatrical version (at least) released earlier.

Well, a couple observations here...  I think the prior two LOTR films had their EE DVD release dates in November to get the buzz going again for the next film which was released each December.  But since there won't be another film next year, maybe they'll bump up the release schedule a little this time around.  There's also the possibility that ROTK could see a brief limited run again right around Oscar time too...   8)

Adam also pointed out an interesting little blurb on the potential LOTR boxset on tap, so that's definitely got me rather intrigued as well.  So go dig up some juicy news on that one, would ya'?!  I'll be right here waiting...   :-*

Willy Wonka 30th Anniversary DVD you say...?  Is that just the regular one I see everywhere, with the cheapo cardboard cover?  I'd assume it is, since I don't think I've ever seen anything other than that one.  I guess I just don't think too much of it based on it's appearance.  Not the fancy "Collector's Edition" I'm accustomed to looking for...  But if you're suggesting not to judge this book by it's cover, I guess I'll have another looksee.

Burton's version with Johnny Depp certainly sounds cool too!  I wonder what Tim will dream up with for the Oompa Loompas, which always scared the living sh!t out of me in the original (still do).  They're right up there with the Land of the Lost sleestack and Jaws for freakiest nightmarish creatures from my childhood...   :'(

Wizard of Oz deserves better treatment than the version that's on the market right now.  I think I'll wait a little longer to see if anything gets mentioned for it, before I drop a potentially wasted $15 on a soon to be obselete DVD.

I continue to wait patiently for the Top Gun Special Edition set though...   :-\  Still no firmer date on that one yet, eh?  Or Titanic?
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 19, 2003, 01:42 PM
Well, a couple observations here...  I think the prior two LOTR films had their EE DVD release dates in November to get the buzz going again for the next film which was released each December.  But since there won't be another film next year, maybe they'll bump up the release schedule a little this time around.

Couple things:  November is the month to release DVDs.  Most of the biggest titles of any given year will come out in November, right in time for the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

Also, some people were already pissed that the other Extended editions were released so soon after the theatrical cuts came out (about three months).  Well, if they bump up the theatrical DVD from August to, say, June, well, that's going to expand that gap a little bit, which to some people would look a little more consumer-friendly.  Now, if they went and bumped the Extended up to September or October, then you'd have the same amount of time between the releases, which would just tick the same people off again.

Another thing to consider is that a set like that takes time to produce.  They're working on it even as we speak, and I would guess they'll be doing so for the next couple of months.  Especially if the film wins the Best Picture Oscar--I wouldn't be surprised to see something about that on the DVD (that's if the Academy plays nice for a change and lets them have the Oscar footage, which they probably won't, actually.)

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There's also the possibility that ROTK could see a brief limited run again right around Oscar time too...   8)

Hell, dude, the Oscars were moved up a month, so they'll be airing in late February next year (the 29th, to be exact).  Return of the King will still be in theatres at that time--no need to rerelease it!

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Adam also pointed out an interesting little blurb on the potential LOTR boxset on tap, so that's definitely got me rather intrigued as well.  So go dig up some juicy news on that one, would ya'?!  I'll be right here waiting...   :-*

I know nothing.  The only "boxed set" that I would expect to see are just the Extended Editions (and/or the theatrical versions) of all three films in one big, nice, (sturdy) box.  If they add a bunch of stuff to any future box set, then people would really be pissed.  The EEs are comprehensive enough as it is.

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Willy Wonka 30th Anniversary DVD you say...?  Is that just the regular one I see everywhere, with the cheapo cardboard cover?  I'd assume it is, since I don't think I've ever seen anything other than that one.  I guess I just don't think too much of it based on it's appearance.  Not the fancy "Collector's Edition" I'm accustomed to looking for...  But if you're suggesting not to judge this book by it's cover, I guess I'll have another looksee.

The current DVD is fine.  Yeah, the Snapper (which is what the "cheapo cardboard cover" is called) sucks, but the movie itself looks and sounds great, and there are some interesting features, including a commentary with all of the grown-up kids (sans Wilder) and a decent documentary featuring the grown-up kids and Wilder.  There's some other stuff there too, but the commentary track and the featurette are the highlights.  Get it.

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Burton's version with Johnny Depp certainly sounds cool too!  I wonder what Tim will dream up with for the Oompa Loompas, which always scared the living sh!t out of me in the original (still do).  They're right up there with the Land of the Lost sleestack and Jaws for freakiest nightmarish creatures from my childhood...   :'(

There's a separate thread for your thoughts on Burton's Willy Wonka--I suggest you take your opinions there instead of cluttering up my thread any further.  We'll get around to discussing the DVD here in about another three years. . .   :-X

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Wizard of Oz deserves better treatment than the version that's on the market right now.  I think I'll wait a little longer to see if anything gets mentioned for it, before I drop a potentially wasted $15 on a soon to be obselete DVD.

I've never heard anything even remotely bad about the current Wizard DVD--the only complaint I think I've ever seen about it was that the extra stuff is a little difficult to navigate through.  Other than that, it's supposed to be fantastic.  $15 is a great deal for a package like they've got for that classic film, and by no means is the current DVD going to be obsolete anytime soon.  

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I continue to wait patiently for the Top Gun Special Edition set though...   :-\  Still no firmer date on that one yet, eh?  Or Titanic?

Those are going to be Paramount Special Editions--they were mentioned at The Digital Bits several months ago, and right now, not much else is known about them.  They'll be good, though, I'm sure, and much needed--the current discs were passable at best in 1998, when they came out, and are now  absolute crap by today's standards.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 22, 2003, 12:06 AM
So, according to this post (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?postid=1939039#post1939039) on the Home Theater Forum, Costco stores are selling the Alien Quadrilogy for $42 right now, plus a bunch of other Fox TV sets for less than $30.

Needless to say, if you're at all curious about the Quadrilogy and are anywhere near a Costco, get to steppin'.  $42 is nuts for that thing--basically, you'd be getting Alien3, Resurrection, and the bonus disc for free.  

To sum up, passing on this set will put you on the same intellectual level with other notable luminaries as GNT and Carnor Jax.  Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Morgbug on December 22, 2003, 09:51 AM
Well, based on the movie previews from  last night's LOTR-ROTK previews you can probably add the following to the late 2004 list:

Harry Potter ___________

Shrek 2


The Potter preview didn't do much for me, but I suspect the movie will be enjoyable nonetheless.  

Shrek 2 I admit to being cynical about.  Some movies don't lend themselves well to subsequent treatments and should just be left alone.  This may not be the case for the next in the Shrek series.  The preview was certainly entertaining.  The novelty will be gone but it may succeed.

There were a few other previews, none too notable, though Ashton Kutcher seems to have a role landed where he has an IQ above 3.  
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 22, 2003, 01:23 PM
Well, based on the movie previews from  last night's LOTR-ROTK previews you can probably add the following to the late 2004 list:

Harry Potter ___________

Shrek 2

It will be done.

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There were a few other previews, none too notable, though Ashton Kutcher seems to have a role landed where he has an IQ above 3.  

Yeah, funny that you mention that--I saw that trailer, too, when I went and saw ROTK (what else?) with a buddy this weekend.  

We decided that:

Ashton with facial hair = Evil/dramatic Ashton
Clean-shaven Ashton = Funny/happy-go-lucky Ashton

I look forward to his Best Actor Oscar win in a couple of months for his brilliant work in Just Married.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on December 22, 2003, 03:24 PM
You can add "Drama Queen" to the facial haired Ashton.

I saw the sneak preview of "Cheaper by the Dozen" yesterday afternoon, and he plays a self absorbed underwear model, who likes to play up everything bad that happens to him, and treats his red Chrysler LeBaron like an H2.

His I.Q. in this movie is a subjective thing. Or maybe not, since he is playing a male model role a la Derek Zoolander, who had alot more flash.
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Matt on December 22, 2003, 05:13 PM
he plays a self absorbed underwear model. . .

(snip)

His I.Q. in this movie is a subjective thing. Or maybe not, since he is playing a male model. . .

What a stretch that must have been for him!   :o

(For those not "in the know", Kutcher was a model before he became a "star", and Demi Moore's boytoy.  And yes, I'm ashamed and embarrassed that I'm "in the know" on that one. . .)   :-\
Title: Re: Major DVD Release List for Fall '03/Winter '04
Post by: Brian on December 23, 2003, 11:22 AM
I guess this isn't technically "release news", but this is the first actual "official" information I have seen regarding the Seinfeld DVD sets. According to this article, they're coming, but unfortunately George (Jason Alexander), Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and Kramer (Michael Richards) will not be participating in any way, shape, or form:

http://money.cnn.com/2003/12/23/news/companies/seinfeld_dvd/index.htm?cnn=yes
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 2, 2004, 10:49 PM
So what DVDs are you guys looking forward to for the new year so far?

Here's my preliminary "to buy" list:

And those are just the officially-announced titles.   :o  And man, February 2nd!  That's a huge day, for some reason.  Usually the few months after Christmas are dead as far as big releases go, but there's some decent stuff ahead.  

Of the ones that will be coming this year, but don't have dates as of yet:

Good thing many of these will be coming out in the latter half of the year--will give me plenty of time to sell some plasma and donate some sperm in order to be able to afford them all. . .   :-\

What about you guys?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on January 2, 2004, 11:05 PM
OK, first Duel is coming, then its not & now it is (sorta) & now Blade Runner is up in the air! WTF!

Is that Blade Runner the theater release? If it is, look out!  ;D
Also, what do we know about Battlestar Galactica?

'Cylon-Head' Packaging Is Going Away (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=939)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 2, 2004, 11:21 PM
OK, first Duel is coming, then its not & now it is (sorta)

Duel has never been "cancelled"--just delayed several times in a row.  Why, exactly, I don't know, but no, never cancelled.

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& now Blade Runner is up in the air! WTF!

Is that Blade Runner the theater release? If it is, look out!  ;D

There have been rumors about a new Blade Runner disc for, literally, years.  At least two or three.  Apparently, it's tied up in "legal issues".  However, Ridley Scott is a "friend of the format" (see Alien Quadrilogy, Black Hawk Down (3-disc set), Gladiator, Legend: Ultimate Edition, etc.), and something will come out eventually, and it will be great, the be-all, end-all, for Blade Runner fans, I'm sure.

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Also, what do we know about Battlestar Galactica?

'Cylon-Head' Packaging Is Going Away (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=939)

Well, personally, I don't know sh!t about Battlestar Galactica, but I saw something about this at The Digital Bits just a little bit ago, myself.  It sounds like they're just changing over the packaging from the big-ass molded robot head case, which apparently is quite unwieldy, to a more-traditional type of packaging.  I'm sure the content will be exactly the same.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on January 2, 2004, 11:43 PM
I have seen Blade Runner the Director's Cut twice & I still can't stand it. The theater version or as its known for bootlegs "International" is way better IMO. The narration was good & the "violent scenes" were not that bad.

Yea, same set for BG & change the package. From a Cylon to a what, Viper, Galactica?   :D

Duel for now will still have to be the VHS I have for now.  :-\ Ahh, the wait!  :'(  

Looks like its going to be a good year for DVDs tho.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on January 3, 2004, 12:07 AM
Hmm, to Cylon or not to Cylon, that is the question.

From the coming months...
Lost in Space: Season 1 (6th)
Gilligan's Island: The Complete First Season (3rd)
Planet of the Apes: 35th Anniversary Edition (3rd)
Brother Bear: 2-Disc Special Edition (30th)
Aladdin: Platinum Series (October)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Shrek 2
Spider-Man 2


As far as LOTR and Matrix go, I am waiting to see what the ultimate and inevitable boxed sets bring.  I am hoping to just get the 87 disc set of the former and probably the 8 disc set of the latter.  I will end up with both eventually.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 3, 2004, 12:16 AM
Heres some more you may want to add..

January 13th
Swimming Pool (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=MCA023828)

January 20th
Cabin Fever (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE001108)

Marci X (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=PRD033090)

January 27th
Thirteen (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD020658)

Radio (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=COL001307)

House of the Dead (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LVD014889)

February 10th

Party Monster (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD020681)

February 17th

Intolerable Cruelty (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=MCA022814)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on January 3, 2004, 12:20 AM
As far as LOTR and Matrix go, I am waiting to see what the ultimate and inevitable boxed sets bring.  I am hoping to just get the 87 disc set of the former and probably the 8 disc set of the latter.

(http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/rofl.gif)  87 disc set, I wonder what figure will come with it!  ;D

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 3, 2004, 12:34 AM
Heres some more you may want to add..

January 13th
Swimming Pool (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=MCA023828)

January 20th
Cabin Fever (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LGE001108)

Marci X (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=PRD033090)

January 27th
Thirteen (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD020658)

Radio (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=COL001307)

House of the Dead (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=LVD014889)

February 10th

Party Monster (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=FXD020681)

February 17th

Intolerable Cruelty (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=MCA022814)

Thanks, but several of those are already listed, and the ones that aren't, I don't give enough of a sh!t about to put on there.  

 :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on January 3, 2004, 01:20 AM
My list (some are for the wife and Jr(s) not sure where we stand on the Mouse so a lot of those Cartoons are probably a year or two away from being bought

January:

Cheers: The Complete Second Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=PRD005693) (6th)

February:

Ed Wood: Collector's Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=BVD029572) (3rd)
My Fair Lady: Two-Disc Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD028885) (3rd)
Rain Man: Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MGD004334) (3rd)
What's Happening: The Complete First Season (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL001634) (3rd) RIP Fred "ReRun" Berry

March:

Schindler's List (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA023866)

2004:

Blade Runner
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Iron Giant: Special Edition
Kill Bill: Volume One (Spring)
Kill Bill: Volume Two (Fall)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
     Two-Disc Theatrical Version (May 25th)
     Four-Disc Extended Edition (November)
Mary Poppins: Special Edition (two-discs)
Seinfeld: The Complete First Season (December)
The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season
Spider-Man 2
The Untouchables: Special Edition
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition (September)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 3, 2004, 07:52 PM
There have been rumors about a new Blade Runner disc for, literally, years.  At least two or three.  Apparently, it's tied up in "legal issues".  However, Ridley Scott is a "friend of the format" (see Alien Quadrilogy, Black Hawk Down (3-disc set), Gladiator, Legend: Ultimate Edition, etc.), and something will come out eventually, and it will be great, the be-all, end-all, for Blade Runner fans, I'm sure.

Well, I just found a new site for DVD news, DavisDVD (http://davisdvd.com), and they had just put up a tidbit about the holdup with the Blade Runner set just recently:

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We may finally have some reason why Warner Bros' long-planned Blade Runner Special Edition has been put on an indefinite delay. An article in this past Sunday's New York Times Art and Leisure section focused on why some classic films can be delayed from ever reaching the DVD market. In some cases, it may be something as simple as film elements being stored in mismarked film cans. Other times, it may be that because of constant corporate mergers and turnarounds, many studios aren't always sure of what they own. Often, however, it's money squabbles and legal hurdles which can put the kibosh on new disc releases. And unfortunately, this seems to be the case with Ridley Scott's futuristic masterpiece.

The ownership issues with Blade Runner are long and confusing, so I'll spare you the ugly details. But, in a nutshell, Warner Bros only has theatrical and home video distribution rights for the 1992 "Director's Cut" version of the film. The elaborate three-disc special edition plans on including this version, as well as the original 1982 cut along with a new definitive Director's Recut. But producer Jerry Perenchio, who apparently controls the original negative, hasn't signed off on any of this. And until some agreement can be reached, we'll just have to keep waiting for our ultimate BR box set.

http://davisdvd.com/news/rumors.html

Looks like "Jerry Perenchio" is the dickhead to blame for the three-year delay here. . .   :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 6, 2004, 07:55 PM
Don't know if this will be of interest to anyone else here, but if any of you guys are interested in the new Scarface: 20th Anniversary disc, there's a new 2-pack out with that and The Fast and the Furious: Tricked Out Edition, for less than twenty bucks total.

Deep Discount's got it listed here for $19.20:

SCARFACE/FAST & THE FURIOUS (VALUE (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=MCA024704)

I've also heard of other B & M stores like K-Mart and Costco having this 2-pack, as well, for right around the same price (think I even heard it was $16.99 at Costco).

Now, personally, I have absolutely zero interest in the Fast and Furious disc, but given that the lowest price I've seen Scarface for has been $19.99, I'll be happy to order this thing for Tony Montana, and Ebay F & F for whatever.  Pretty good deal.

Anyway, go nuts, kids.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jjks on January 6, 2004, 08:25 PM
And here I always thought you were a Fast and Furious fan...maybe it was 2 Fast 2 Furious you liked??  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Diddly on January 6, 2004, 10:52 PM
SEINFELD FIRST SEASON?!?! Are you serious? It's about friggin' time!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on January 7, 2004, 08:52 AM
I saw the Scarface/FaF 2 pack at Circuit City yesterday.  They had a bunch of other two packs also - Van Wilder  (I think the unrated version) / Weekend at Bernies; Shawshank / Green Mile; Fast Times at Ridgement High / Dazed and Confused.   In most cases I already own one of the movies in the two packs, but they're a pretty good deal - $10 a movie.

On a related note, has any one heard of the Warner Bros deal - Buy two, get one Free (by mail).  

Details (http://www.warnervideo.com/two-disc/)

Its a pretty good deal with an excellent choice of movies.  The deal runs out at the end of the month, but receipts dated back to November are eligible.  I picked up Boogie Nights and Seven last week from Best Buy for $20 each and selected One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as my free movie.  Three very excellent movies (and dvds) for a little over $40 - good deal in my book.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 8, 2004, 12:39 AM
I went to Circuit City, decided to buy Reservoir Dogs - I've never seen it but I was told if I like Goodfellas, Scarface, etc; then I'd like Res. Dogs. Naturally, Circuit City didn't have it.

So, I bought the 2-disc Alien DVD. Very crisp. I haven't watched but about 30 minutes of the theatrical release, and have yet to even look at the second disc or the Director's Cut or whatever it is.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on January 8, 2004, 07:11 AM
I went to Circuit City, decided to buy Reservoir Dogs - I've never seen it but I was told if I like Goodfellas, Scarface, etc; then I'd like Res. Dogs. Naturally, Circuit City didn't have it.

So, I bought the 2-disc Alien DVD. Very crisp. I haven't watched but about 30 minutes of the theatrical release, and have yet to even look at the second disc or the Director's Cut or whatever it is.



Try Target for Reservoir Dogs, Brad.  I believe they recently had a price drop on it so it should be around $15.  If you seen Tarantino's other movies and liked them, you should like this one too.

I got the Alien Quadrilogy for Xmas and have been watching it since.  I still have Resurrection to watch movie wise, then I'll start digging into the extras.  Good stuff so far.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 8, 2004, 01:12 PM
I went to Circuit City, decided to buy Reservoir Dogs - I've never seen it but I was told if I like Goodfellas, Scarface, etc; then I'd like Res. Dogs. Naturally, Circuit City didn't have it.


Try Target for Reservoir Dogs, Brad.  I believe they recently had a price drop on it so it should be around $15.  
Target just price dropped "Reservoir Dogs" to $9.99 about a week and a half ago. Have at it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on January 8, 2004, 01:29 PM
Ill do you one better on Reservoir Dogs.  www.deepdiscountdvd.com has all the  different covers at $7.97 with free shipping ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on January 8, 2004, 04:55 PM
I really hope that the Seinfeld on DVD rumors turn out to be true.  That is one series that we have been hoping for, for quite some time.  2004 looks to be a great year for DVDs, with the (hopeful) arrivals of the Star Wars OT on DVD, Clone Wars Micro-Series, Seinfeld, Return of the King, and a lot of other great titles.  I like the fact that more places are embracing the concept of television series on DVD, the problem is there gets to be so many that a person wants to buy :).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 8, 2004, 05:20 PM
Ill do you one better on Reservoir Dogs.  www.deepdiscountdvd.com has all the  different covers at $7.97 with free shipping ;)

I checked DDD before, and I didn't mention them because they won't have it in stock until 2/17/04. Target will have it as we speak,  for sure.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 9, 2004, 12:02 PM
I went ahead and used a gift-card from Wal-Mart and bought Reservoir Dogs. I know, I know, don't buy DVD's from Wal-Mart... but I had no idea what else I'd use the gift-card for.  :-[

Great movie! Really fantastic. Glad I got it.

By the way I picked the generic cover, with all the Dogs on it.  ;)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 9, 2004, 12:06 PM
While I am still a little iffy on this movie, this may be some exciting news for the rest of you.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 DVD - 4/13/03 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005JMEW/ref=nosim/neoflux1-20/103-1805599-2773448)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on January 9, 2004, 12:28 PM
I'm with Cory, I'm not really sure about this movie - afterall, I haven't seen but half of it.

I'm going to bide my time and I hope there'll be a 2 disc Special Edition with both movies on a single disc, and a seperate disc for bonus items.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darth Paul on January 9, 2004, 12:38 PM
Grabbed one of my personal Top Ten movies on DVD this week:  "Aliens".
I wasn't about to shell out for the Quadrilogy because I think 3 and Resurrection are travesties.  I will get the "Alien" disc eventually but I recently saw the director's cut in the theatre so I can wait.
Anyhoo, about "Aliens".  This set is awesome, from the packaging to the extras.  I particularly enjoyed the docs about the production, with everyone complaining about James Cameron's infamous temper and perfectionist ways.  If you've ever worked on a film set, you will find this "backstage" info especially fascinating.
And what can you say about the film?  The extended edition is cinema bliss.  A perfectly constructed action picture with plenty of heart and real emotional depth.  Cameron has never made another film to equal this one, IMO.  T2 comes close but no cigar.
The sound and the picture quality are also excellent.  Now I just have to listen to the commentary, which Cameron himself participated in.  
Final rating:  Movie Geek Heaven  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Snively Bandar on January 9, 2004, 04:33 PM
Virex (and the rest of you DVD aficionados), what's your opinion on the "Superbit" (http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/superbit/) DVDs?  Are the quality of those DVDs really enhanced that much over their more common respective counterparts, and if so, are they worth the extra $5 or $10 in your opinion?

There's a few movies I've picked up in the past (Crouching Tiger, The Patriot, Dark Crystal) that are part of the Superbit collection now that I'm considering upgrading to if it's worth it, so any advice would be helpful.  Thanks!

On the DVD front, pretty slow start to the year.  I'm really not looking forward to anything until Rainman comes out next month.   8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 9, 2004, 05:01 PM
Most of the titles they put on Superbit are garbage, i.e. Panic Room. Do you really need defined sound for "Snatch"?

I only have "Charlies Angels", but haven't watched it yet. Bottom line, I wouldn't buy Superbit movies unless I had a decent home theatre to appreciate the upgrade with, personally. Most newer movies are already mixed in DTS/5.1, anyway.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on January 10, 2004, 01:42 AM
My most anticipated release (don't mock me!  ;) ) of the year finally has full specs and cover art:

Final Countdown (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00019GHQ6/qid=1073716781//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl74/104-5352910-6088700?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846)

Sweetness.

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on January 10, 2004, 01:50 AM
Re: Superbits

Cory summed it up really well. You really have to be a video nitpicker to want the Superbits, or have a display and components that you really want to squeeze every little bit out of that 720x480 picture.

With that said, I'm one of the worst nitpickers out there! Check out Bjorn Roy's evaluations at this link. He gives the best description on what typically happens with a movie in the video realm before its compressed to DVD, and how SB discs seem to differ:

videophile.info (http://www.videophile.info/Review/TFE/TFE_01.htm)

There's also a few exceptions to the above, where the DVD is a worthwhile update to the originally released disc. For example, Desperado uses an entirely different HD master that's vastly improved over the original 1998-ish release. Das Boot suffered terrible compression artifacts and was a flipper-disc in its first release. The SB fixes both those problems. But these are the rare exceptions. There's a lot that I can't honestly recommend spending the extra cash on. And I own a lot of them!

Not sure if that helped at all, but there's my $.02.

J

Edit: fixed the link.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on January 10, 2004, 02:09 AM
I enjoyed The Final Countdown when it was released in the theater back in 1980. I still like it.  8)

Splash the Zeros!   ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 25, 2004, 03:47 PM
Hey, my thread died.

 :-\

Oh well.  The few months after Christmas are traditionally dead months for DVD releases, anyway.

But, that said, I made a few updates to the list, most notably:

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on January 26, 2004, 07:29 AM
Yeah, its been a little slow DVD wise.  I still have over $100 in BB GC I got for Christmas that I haven't used yet.  If BB has them in stock tomorrow, I'll buy the two Godzilla movies, Alice in Wonderland and GIJoe: season 1.  AIW shouldn't be a problem, but BB usually sucks for "lesser known" DVDs.  I did see them BB's website, so I might go that route.  I believe I can use GC on line.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on January 26, 2004, 08:50 PM
Making a CD Warehouse/best Buy run myself tomorrow afternoon.

Alice may be on the hit list, but I am shooting for some of my wishlist movies, i.e. Seven (SE), and whatever else is cheap that I need.

Found "Hannibal" 2 Disc SE at Half.com for $5.25 "like new" used this evening.  :o
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on January 26, 2004, 11:53 PM
Timeline isn't in the list.  Based on the Michael Crichton book, I actually went to the theater to see this, but the projector broke.  Went and saw Master and Commander.  It appears that was a fortuitous event, given how quickly it dissappeared from the theater.  

Any idea of the DVD release date?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on January 27, 2004, 12:31 AM
Timeline--that came out around Thanksgiving, no?  Based off the typical six-month window, that would put it around May sometime, probably.  And generally, the studios will announce their DVDs around two-to-three months before their release date.  (They're just now announcing the stuff for late March to early/mid-April).

So, I'll say somewhere around mid-April to mid-May, and, just for sh!ts and giggles, I'll say April 27th--and when they announce it, we'll see how close I was.

 :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on January 27, 2004, 07:20 PM
Thank god, the thread is back on the first page! I'm not anticipating much until later in the year now when the Fall/Winter catalog titles are announced (inevitable OT, Top Gun SE, ROTK:SE). Nothing released theatrically in the last few months has me really waiting for a home video release, excluding ROTK, obviously.

Re: Ed Wood. I'm trying to preorder through a few places that might not know (or care) about the "recall". Walmart.com seems to be the best hope.

Got GI Joe Season 1pt1 today from Buy.com. Rad!

Virex, do you run any region-free DVD players or drives? I'm honestly looking forward more to the Japanese Kill Bill release...

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on January 29, 2004, 11:02 PM
Digital Bits posted info from USA Today on the Extended Edition of Return of the King:

Around the Net today, the USA Today has confirmed (in a recent interview with director Peter Jackson) what we'd heard before, which is that the theatrical edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King will street in May or June, while the extended version will arrive in November. Click here to read the full story. The most interesting thing here is that Jackson says he's finished editing the extended cut, which runs some 4 hours and 10 minutes (or 250 mins total). If accurate, that means the extended version is 49 minutes longer that the 201 minute theatrical cut. Nice. I am so there.

49 minutes extra!  :o This and the OT and I think we have the 2 biggest DVD releases of the year.

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 11:21 PM
49 minutes extra!

The anticipation for this ROTK EE DVD almost makes me horny.  Almost...  Damn the long wait though!   :'(

That wasn't too much info, was it?  You guys feel the same, right?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on January 29, 2004, 11:32 PM
49 minutes extra!

The anticipation for this ROTK EE DVD almost makes me horny.  Almost...  Damn the long wait though!   :'(

That wasn't too much info, was it?  You guys feel the same, right?

*shudder*

backing out of room.  slowly.  very, very slowly. :-X
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on January 29, 2004, 11:37 PM
*shudder*

backing out of room.  slowly.  very, very slowly. :-X

Come on Brent...  Where you goin' buddy?  Please, stick around.   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on January 29, 2004, 11:53 PM
 :-*Kissy, kissy man make me scared :-*

Does Patty know this side of you :-X
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 3, 2004, 09:55 PM
So, what to watch first tonight:

--Lost in Translation?

--American Splendor?

--Rain Man: Special Edition?

--Planet of the Apes: 35th Anniversary Edition?

or. . .

--Ed Wood: Special Edition?  

Mwah-ha-ha. . .

 ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on February 3, 2004, 10:17 PM
Sounds like my line up..

"Lost in Translation" (Haven't watched it yet..)
"American Splendor" (Unique, but kinda disappointed..)
"The Fighting Temptations" (Haven't watched it yet..)


I rented "Mimic" because I am rounding out my Guillermo del Toro kick, after seeing "The Devil's Backbone" last night. Groovy flick, by the way, and the subtitles made it more enjoyable, actually.

Rented "Thirteen Ghosts" as well, because I saw bits and pieces, and it looked interesting. It was, but the movie left something to be desired.

Lastly, I am ashamed to say it, but I rented "National Security". In between Guillermo del Toro flicks, I am on a Steve Zahn kick. I loved him in "Daddy Day Care", so much I bought it, and the same for "Joy Ride". But this one was nothing but Martin Lawrence's tired racial jokes coming rapid fire, one after another.

Anyone recommend "Saving Silverman"?  ???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on February 4, 2004, 12:18 AM
Well, heres the skinny Re: "Ed Wood", from  The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com)and  VideoBusiness.com (http://www.videobusiness.com)

Quote
But in the interest of helping as many of you find copies of the Ed Wood: Special Edition as possible, without having to buy it on eBay for $100+ from would-be profiteers (which is just plain wrong), we wanted to update you on where readers are finding it. Supposedly, Borders and Blockbuster have put it up for sale, along with many Costco locations (and probably other warehouse retailers as well). We've had readers tell us that a few Best Buys locations have also made it available for sale. Some Fred Meyer store locations apparently have it available, and many of those who were smart enough to pre-order the disc on Amazon are being told via e-mail that their discs have shipped. The message is that the disc is out there, and you should act fast if you want it.


Quote
FEB. 2 | Buena Vista Home Entertainment has pulled the planned Feb. 3 release of its DVD special edition of Ed Wood, leaving some retailers stuck with product to return and others wondering why the title was yanked so close to street date.

"Distribution dates get changed all the time," a BVHE spokesman said, adding that the studio is looking for a better date to release the DVD.

Trans World Entertainment's executive VP of merchandising, marketing and inventory management Fred Fox said he had been told the title was pulled because of a rights issue.

Another source told VB that director Tim Burton was unhappy with the DVD extras. Burton's publicist could not be reached for comment by press time.

Buena Vista said the DVD release is being postponed, not canceled, and that no changes are expected on the disc, which includes a

commentary by Burton and actor Martin Landau, deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes footage hosted by actor Johnny Depp, a cross-dressing retrospective and a featurette.

Musicland Stores and its Suncoast Motion Picture Company had begun taking preorders on the title and some had already received product, which they were told to return, a spokeswoman said. Trans World's FYE stores had also received the DVDs, said Fox.

Buena Vista wasn't able to recall all copies. On eBay, sellers were advertising the DVDs as recalled and pricing them as high as $150.

It's the second time the Ed Wood DVD has been delayed. It was first scheduled for release in late 2002.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 4, 2004, 12:22 AM
Now, does this mean that I have to send my three copies back?

 ???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 4, 2004, 02:25 AM
Yes, do as Disney says and send them back to be properly destroyed. Look into the Rat's eyes... obey!  :P

Found a couple copies of E.Wood at Blockbuster this morning after an otherwise futile search, and even at that it took about 12 stores to find one that actually received them. Took so much time I didn't have a chance to actually bother with Translation, Splendor, or Apes! Have to grab them tomorrow.

I did get to see something pretty cool tonight though - there's a theater here, called the Arclight, that every few weeks does special screenings of classic and contemporary movies, shown on one of their nice new stadium screens. Tonight they ran Planet of the Apes, and had a Q&A with the movie's producer afterwards. It was really, really fun. I want that new disc more than ever now.

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 4, 2004, 03:35 PM
Update:

I just sent my three copies of Ed Wood (two sealed, one opened, but unwatched), back to Disney.

Hopefully, they'll see it in their hearts to at least send me some kind of gift certificate or rebate or something.

God damn them.  

 :-[
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on February 4, 2004, 03:39 PM
Hopefully, they can give you some Marion Ravenwood Figures in return

(http://www.monster-japan.co.jp/hp_photo/hp_zaiko_photo/movie_zaiko/indiana.jones/maridon.ravenwood_zaiko.jpg)

Fingers Crossed for you
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on February 4, 2004, 04:14 PM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/alienhead.jpg)

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20040202/20cfox.htm (http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20040202/20cfox.htm)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on February 7, 2004, 12:50 AM
that alien head is sooo sweet... anybody have any contacts in japan that might be willing to import one for me  ;)

(http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/av/docs/20040202/fox02.jpg)

looks like it comes with some kind of alien kubrick as well... i need it!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on February 7, 2004, 01:59 AM
Anyone else spot "Ed Wood" in abundance? I forgot to mention, I;d like to own it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on February 7, 2004, 10:07 AM
Virex, do you run any region-free DVD players or drives? I'm honestly looking forward more to the Japanese Kill Bill release...

same here, although i haven't seen any real confirmation that the blue leaves scene is going to be in full color yet. i have read that overseas in japan - and even a few other countries -  that scene was shown theatrically in vibrtant color. now, i got my hands on a dvd quality pal version "bootleg" a while back, and that scene is in black & white (i was soooo disappointed) so i'm not sure what to think.

and yeah, if anybody has any extra copies of 'ed wood' laying around, hook me up already!!  hint, hint ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 9, 2004, 03:22 PM
I suppose it depends on how lazy they are when the master the disc. There was a time when the Japanese (and, oddly, Korean) versions of their discs usually came from different prints and had less compression artifacts since they normally don't cram the discs full of useless extras, like here.  I've been burned a few times lately by Disney discs that I've imported though, like Pirates of the Carribean. The US disc looks HORRIBLE, and unfortunately the Korean disc looks just as poor. I really, really hope the KB doesn't suffer the same fate. I want the disc with that scene in color, since it sounds from all the discussion that it was a R/NC17 ratings issues that pushed it to B&W here.

The Alien (non-head version) is up at CDJapan:
Alien (http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=FXBU-25231)
They're pretty good about responding to emails (in English) and it might be worth asking about the head.

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 10, 2004, 12:28 AM
They're pretty good about responding to emails (in English) and it might be worth asking about the head.

Wow, re-reading my post, this is kinda funny taken out of context.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 10, 2004, 01:54 AM
and the the OT DVD release is official:

Star Wars set for DVD bow
Tue 10 February, 2004 06:16
 
By Brett Sporich

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Star Wars Trilogy," one of the most-requested DVD episodic film franchises, is expected to be released as a four-disc DVD box set on September 21.

A global rollout on DVD is expected within days of the domestic release, according to Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

The trilogy, featuring the classic franchise films "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," will be released on three DVD discs, with a fourth disc likely to hold a newly made documentary about the "Star Wars" franchise and never-before-seen footage, among several other bonus materials, said Jim Ward, Lucasfilm's vice president of marketing and distribution and the DVD trilogy's executive producer.

"We are currently in the process of restoring and remastering all three titles for the DVD release, so we're still working on details of the marketing strategy," Ward said. "But I believe that it is safe to say that it will receive tremendous exposure across all media."

Lucasfilm and Fox chose the September release date to maximise on holiday gift buying during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, 20th Century Fox president Mike Dunn said.

"We sold about 17 million VHS 'Star Wars' units during two fall release periods in '95 and '97," he said.

Combining huge consumer demand for the "Star Wars" franchise with being first out of the gate during the busy fourth-quarter home video market, Fox and Lucasfilm are hoping to cash in on DVD sales throughout the holidays and up until the theatrical release of "Star Wars: Episode III," which is set for release nationwide May, 25, 2005, Dunn and Ward said.

Each of the three films in the "Star Wars Trilogy" has been digitally restored and remastered for sound and picture quality, Ward said.

"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer," Ward said. "On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the 'Star Wars' films in a fresh and fun way. We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."

The films of the "Star Wars Trilogy" will be sold exclusively as a collection at a still-to-be-determined retail price and not separately, Fox executives said. However, retailers have been known to break up DVD box sets and sell individual titles after the first month out on store shelves.


Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 09:20 AM
The Star Wars Trilogy on DVD (http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/news/2004/02/news20040210.html)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 10, 2004, 09:36 AM
The Star Wars Trilogy on DVD (http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/news/2004/02/news20040210.html)


Very cool.  Should have been done four or five years ago, but still very cool.  And just so people don't have to go there to check it out, let me quote the whole thing, GNT-style:

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"The Star Wars Trilogy on DVD
February 10, 2004


The most requested films for the DVD format will finally become a reality this September as Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox present the eagerly-awaited Star Wars Trilogy for the ultimate home entertainment format. The four-disc collection will be released on September 21 in the U.S. and Canada, with international release dates following closely.
"We know how long fans have waited for this release and how much they have been looking forward to it, so everyone has been working overtime to make sure that the Star Wars Trilogy on DVD is an awesome experience," said Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing and Distribution for Lucasfilm Ltd. and the DVD collection's Executive Producer.

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi will be available in a four-disc set that includes a bonus disc filled with all-new special features -- including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced about the Star Wars saga and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three films. Each of the three films in the Star Wars Trilogy has been digitally restored and re-mastered by THX for superior sound and picture quality.

"First and foremost, the DVDs will deliver the very best possible sound and picture and take advantage of everything the medium can offer. On top of that, we are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the Star Wars films in a fresh and fun way," Ward said. "We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time."

The films of the Star Wars Trilogy will be available exclusively as a collection and will feature Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround EX. All three films are closed-captioned and subtitled in English, French and Spanish in the U.S. Internationally, sound and subtitling specifications will vary by territory.

Keep checking starwars.com over the coming months for more specific details about the content of this must-own DVD set."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------

No pictures of the artwork or anything yet, and curiously, no mention of which version of the films we'll be getting. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Force Guy on February 10, 2004, 09:44 AM
No pictures of the artwork or anything yet, and curiously, no mention of which version of the films we'll be getting. . .

They will probably be Lucas' "definitive" versions of the films, the special editions.   Ugh.  

BTW, is there any truth in the rumors about these DVD's being special-special editions?  I heard that Lucas was going to tweak the special editions to accommodate the PT.  

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 10, 2004, 09:57 AM
Well, I'll admit that I haven't been following any of the "Star Wars on DVD in 2004" threads on any of the home theatre/DVD forums I check out, so I have no idea.  I think the general thought is that they are either the '97 Special Editions, or new '04 Special Special Editions.

I think that the only people who know for sure are the people who are putting this set together, even as we speak, and they sure aren't talking.

You can tell, they were really ambiguous about it in their official announcement today.  "We'll have more details later" or whatever.  Well, of course.  "Let's just announce the ******* now, and then we can quietly let it slip that they'll be the Special Editions that everybody hates sometime a few weeks from now. . ."
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 10:00 AM
I don't necessarily hate the SE's, the Battle of Yavin and the Wampa come to mind as good, there was just as much bad however (The Greedo thing, Jabba, the new Max Rebo Band) that they are really hit and miss.  If they went back and did Super Special Editions (fixing the boxes around TIE Fighters, the ANH Lightsaber effects, do a better looking Jabba) I'd be OK with that being George's definitive OT
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on February 10, 2004, 10:10 AM
While I'm happy we're finally getting the OT on DVD (OT, SE or new SE), I'm kind of upset they're coming in a boxset.  I would have prefered single released 2 discers like TPM and AOTC.  A single disc of extras for three movies is a little skimpy, IMO.  While I can see it for Indiana Jones, where there isn't (supposedly) a lot of extra material, each OT movie has a crap load of extras that would warrant an extra disc.

Lucas is probably saving that for the Ultimate Super Duper Edition of the the Star Wars Saga once EIII is released.  And I course, I'll buy that too.
Title: LOTR - Return of the King - DVD Release
Post by: Mainland05 on February 10, 2004, 11:24 AM
Here is a pic of the Lord of the Rings : DVD Cover, i like it.  What do you guys thinkg about it:

(http://www.thegd.com/images/Media/Video/Movie_ROTK_TheaterS.jpg)

There's talk that it is slated for a May 25th release!

Here is a larger one :

(http://www.thegd.com/images/Media/Video/Movie_ROTK_Theater.jpg)
Title: Re: LOTR - Return of the King - DVD Release
Post by: Mikey D on February 10, 2004, 11:29 AM
That's lovely and all, but why not post it in the DVD thread?
Title: Re: LOTR - Return of the King - DVD Release
Post by: Scott on February 10, 2004, 11:32 AM
Agreed, I'll merge this there ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2004, 11:35 AM
I agree, I'm really just happy to hear that some version of the OT is coming to DVD.  It is really great to finally have actual "confirmation" on this, after hearing the rumors for so long.  It would have been nice to have the original versions as well, but I think most of us figured it would be the SE's.  I personally don't mind the SEs either, but could have done without parts too (Greedo shooting first, Luke's scream in Empire, the new Rebo Band additions, etc.)  I actually watched my old, original version Return of the Jedi this past weekend, and was surprised at how different it was.  I didn't even remember the difference in Han's line to Lando (at the pit) went from "Wait I thought you were blind".."Trust Me"....to "I can see a lot better now".  It had just been so long since I had watched the original versions I guess.  Anyways, this is really great news, and I'll be anxious to hear what the extras disc will all contain.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on February 10, 2004, 11:36 AM
Also, thanks for posting that cover art for the ROTK DVD, Mainland.  I really hope that May 25th rumor is true, it would be nice to get that DVD as soon as possible....then, bring on the extended version :).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darth Kenobi on February 10, 2004, 12:42 PM
I will wait for the ROTK EE to be released since I don't want to have another copy of ROTK.  The cover art for the May 25 looks good.    The Star Wars dvd's I have mix feelings on because I know that ant the end of Ep3 we will get the super duper editon with hopefully a ton of extras (Wampa attack scenes, etc.).   I want to get the DVD's so that I have them to view on my DVD player but I also don't want to spend $50 then have to spend another $50 a few years down the road.  If I do get this one, which I will most likely, I may sell off thew older verison to a used DVD store or some non-collector.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 10, 2004, 09:15 PM
Glad people here are happy to see the OT release, SE or otherwise. I want to gouge my eyeballs out reading the hometheater forums. Years ago they'd beg and complain to just release barebones discs, now they're whining that this isn't the uber-collection to end all others. I'm happy to have a decent video/audio presentation of the movies. I'm OK with the SE modifications, more or less.

Latest word from DigitalBits is that Lowry Digital is doing clean-up work on the movies, which is great news. The clips that are in the Gamecube game look really, really grainy (in a deterioration sort of way, not film grain). If they can achieve what they did with Raiders, then we're going to see great discs this year!

Aside from that, I don't expect any revelations from the releases, and would fully expect another release after EIII.

J
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 10, 2004, 09:39 PM
Yeah, I wouldn't necessarily say that I'm "happy" about the announcement--more like relieved.  I've been into DVDs for over five years, and have pretty much gotten fed up with the whole "when is Star Wars gonna be on DVD?" crap.  So, it's nice that they're finally coming out.  

Now, I didn't blow a load all over the place this morning like I would have four or five years ago--just kind of a "finally/it's about time" kind of feeling.

As far as the extras, whatever.  Would it be nice if they received the same exact treatment as the new films, with two-disc sets?  Sure, but at the same time, the films themselves are what's most important, and as long as the audio and video quality are the best they can be, then I'll be happy.  I mean, this sounds like it's going to be pretty much the exact same thing that we got with the Raiders set last fall, and to be honest, I've gone through those extras once, and haven't gone back to them since.

What a lot of people forget to realize is that they're comparing the DVDs for these twenty-five year old films to the DVDs that are being produced for new films like Lord of the Rings--films that started their production with DVD already out.  With the new stuff, they have the ability to create special features for the DVDs during the production of the films themselves, right along side it.  

The documentation most certainly got better and more expansive from the production of Star Wars to Jedi, but even then, it still wouldn't compare to what they're doing today.  There is just not all that material out there for them to use.

As for the versions of the films (the '97 Special Editions, which I'll get to in a second), well, that's to be expected.  Yes, they are Lucas' films, and he can do what he wants to with them, for sure, that's his prerogative.  

It is sad, though, that he's not doing anything to preserve those original versions for future generations.  After all, they were the films that set the world on fire, and made him his millions billions, not the SE's.  

And don't give me the "you have the VHS" bullsh!t.  That's a cop-out.  There's a reason DVD has kicked the crap out of VHS in the last seven years--VHS sucks.  The original films were last released on VHS in 1995--already nine years ago.  They're degrading already.  I'd hate to think what those same tapes will look like ten more years from now.

So yeah, I'll most definitely still buy these things, and be content for now, just with the hopes that for the "archival" editions, released sometime after 2006 (if not later), he'll do the right thing and include all the versions of these films, and let the fans decide which versions they want to watch.

Anyway, here's a little story from DVD File on the DVDs from today:

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"The Force is Back - 12:01am

After years of waiting, hype and hope, the rumors can at last be laid to rest: the holy grail of DVD will finally be released this September. Yes, it is the original Star Wars trilogy: Episodes IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (which many regard as the best in the series) and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.

While a full press release has yet to be issued, both Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment confirmed today that the trilogy will touch down on September 21st as a four-disc set, available in both anamorphic widescreen and full screen versions, containing the three films plus a bonus fourth disc with extras, a la the top-selling Adventures of Indiana Jones set released late last year. The films will not be sold separately, at least initially, according to Fox representatives.

While the long-held rumor was that George Lucas would wait until the completion of Star Wars Episode III, due in theaters in May 2005, to release the original trilogy on DVD, Lucasfilm VP of Market Jim Ward revealed today that Lucas "found some time" in his schedule and "was willing and eager to make it happen."

Today's announcement came early and without finalized specs due in part to the intense anticipation amongst consumers for the titles. "We are currently in the process of restoring and remastering all three titles for the DVD release, so we're still working on details of the marketing strategy," revealed Ward, not before adding with knowing understatement, "but I believe that it is safe to say that it will receive tremendous exposure across all media."

According to Fox Home Entertainment president Mike Dunn, both the studio and Lucasfilm arrived at the September 21st date to gain maximum exposure during the holiday season: "We sold about 17 million VHS 'Star Wars' units during two fall release periods in '95 and '97," he explained. "With that in mind, we designed our release strategy to pick the best release date that had the most gentle sales curve decline on home video."

While the full details on what extras will be included in the set are still pending, Ward promises that Lucasfilm "are creating added-value material that gets inside the creation of the 'Star Wars' films in a fresh and fun way. We want watching this DVD collection to be as memorable as seeing the movies for the first time." He also confirmed that rumors that Lucas would not contribute new audio commentaries to the set are false, although there are as of yet no exact details on which films will receive commentary tracks, and who will be among the participants.

Of course, the big question mark amongst fans has always been whether Lucas would allow the original, unaltered original editions of the trilogy to also be released on DVD. Not possible, said Ward, who confirmed that the upcoming set will feature only the 1997 Special Edition versions of each film. "What George did in 1997," Ward explains, "was [to] make the movie he originally wanted to make."

So what are the faithful to do if they don't want to watch the altered 1997 editions of the trilogy? Either give in, or don't buy. "We realize there's a lot of debate out there," says Ward. "But this is not a democracy. We love our fans, but this is about art and filmmaking. [George] has decided that the sole version he wants available is this one."

With no press release due for at least several weeks, watch this space for further updates as September 21st approaches. We'll keep you posted, and as always.... May the Force Be With You."

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Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 10, 2004, 09:47 PM
Timeline--that came out around Thanksgiving, no?  Based off the typical six-month window, that would put it around May sometime, probably.  And generally, the studios will announce their DVDs around two-to-three months before their release date.  (They're just now announcing the stuff for late March to early/mid-April).

So, I'll say somewhere around mid-April to mid-May, and, just for sh!ts and giggles, I'll say April 27th--and when they announce it, we'll see how close I was.

 :-\

April 27th:

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/timelinedvd.jpg)

http://thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

I f--king rule.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 10, 2004, 11:10 PM
Good point on the supps.

It's a shame DVD has turned the general public into "extras whores" who care more about the extra crap than the movie itself. Couldn't agree more that there's simply not a wealth of supplemental material for the OT and it's too bad most people don't realize this. Besides, what the hell can be said about the films that hasn't been endlessly documented, discussed, and hauled out already? I'm sure they're mining the old PC CD-ROM Insider's Guide for material.  There's more than enough there to port over. Even if it all makes it, its no big deal to me.

As far as the pre-SE OT, I really do believe we will see it again. They'll eventually realize that there is an audience (now heading towards or over 30 years old) that will pay a premium for a historical archive version of the movies. In my little fanboy world, that would be a branching version with the original title crawl and EpIV versions, and audio versions from both the 35mm and 70mm prints.

My bet is after the inevitable "Complete Saga" edition hits post EpIII, and the well dries up for new content, they'll go back to the well and sell us the originals. Or as the HTF and DVDTalk posters like to say - "sell us back our childhoods."  ::)

Paul Walker is the new Keanu.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 10, 2004, 11:20 PM
Or as the HTF and DVDTalk posters like to say - "sell us back our childhoods."  ::)

That's what they're saying over there, in those threads that I haven't been paying any attention to?  Oh, dear.  I'm glad I've been staying away, then.  

I mean, yeah, film preservation is an important thing, and I want the originals just as much as anything else, but, come on.  Those original prints are somewhere--there's no way that they're lost forever, and you're right, as soon as the well starts to run dry on Star Wars--no doubt we'll see some new versions of those original prints.  "FIRST TIME RELEASED SINCE 1995!!!", they'll say.

Oh well.

I wanted to say it earlier, but forgot to mention it:  

I don't give a crap, about this, really.  It's not exciting to me.  I've got a ton of the VHS versions, and two different sets of the bootlegs, and can't remember the last time I watched any of them.  It's been at least a year or so.  And I don't imagine that I'll have an urge to watch the films again until the new DVDs come out in September.

(Now, I just might want to upgrade to a DDEX receiver, and a DLP TV before they come out, but still. . .)   ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 14, 2004, 12:05 AM
Well, 20 odd pages in over in those threads, and yeah, that's about what they're complaining about.

And like you say, regarding the unmolested OT, I can wait to see them again too. The LDs are in the closet and can dragged out if I really need a fix or whatever. I'd prefer they actually skip DVD at this point anyhow, and deliver them on an HD format down the road.

Come September, I'll probably get really excited about owning the SEs, just like the Indy discs, then end up skimming through them, just like Indy. I don't know, if it were several years ago, and DVD was the pinnacle of available image quality, I'd be drooling. But I think that time has long passed. Now I'm basically content that they'll be of good quality. What I really would like this year are 1080i D-Theater tapes of them. That would be pretty dang special and a good holdover until HD-DVD.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 16, 2004, 02:05 AM
Anyone have this?

From DavisDVD (http://davisdvd.com/news/bg5.html):

"So how's this for strange: prolific serial killer Gary Ridgway's confessions are now available on DVD. Ridgway, whose two-decade rampage around the northeastern city of Seattle, dumped the bodies of his victims in clusters close to the Green River - a practice that earned him the moniker of the "Green River Killer." The 109-disc DVD-ROM set, compiled by Chameleon Data, includes more than 400 hours of video and nearly 8,500 pages of interview transcripts in which Ridgway recounts the grisly details of his 18-year crime spree. The discs, which comprise 106 days of interviews that took place between June 13 and December 16 2003, also include video footage of field trips Ridgway took with detectives to sites where he left bodies. The retail price for the set is $2220, but the public should be able to access the data at the King County Law Library in the next several weeks."
.........................................................................................................

Fullscreen only.   >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 16, 2004, 11:57 AM
Timeline--that came out around Thanksgiving, no?  Based off the typical six-month window, that would put it around May sometime, probably.  And generally, the studios will announce their DVDs around two-to-three months before their release date.  (They're just now announcing the stuff for late March to early/mid-April).

So, I'll say somewhere around mid-April to mid-May, and, just for sh!ts and giggles, I'll say April 27th--and when they announce it, we'll see how close I was.

 :-\

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

April 27th:

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/timelinedvd.jpg)

http://thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents

I f--king rule.

From The Digital Bits:

"We've also gotten word today that Paramount has moved up the street date on Timeline. It had tentatively been set for 4/27, but now look for it on 4/13."

B!tches.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 16, 2004, 12:49 PM
From DavisDVD:

(http://www.lordoftherings.net/homevideo/rotk/images/boxes.jpg)

"New Line Home Entertainment will release the third and final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy - The Return of the King - on May 25th. This two-disc set, featuring the 201-minute theatrical cut, will be available in separate anamorphic widescreen and fullscreen editions, each complimented by a Dolby Digital 5.1 EX soundtrack. Over on the second disc look for a collection of behind-the-scenes featurettes, featurettes created for the lordoftherings.net (including Aragorn's Destiny, Battle of Pelennor Fields, Digital Horses, Eowyn White Lady of Rohan, Minas Tirith and Samwise the Brave), Annie Lennox "Into the West" music video, trailers and TV spots, an inside look at the extended four-disc edition of "The Return of the King" and DVD-ROM content. Retail will be $29.95."

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on February 16, 2004, 01:00 PM
Who cares...?   ::)

When the hell's the Extended Edition coming?!?   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on February 16, 2004, 01:09 PM
When the hell's the Extended Edition coming?!?

When they release the 89 DVD set!  :P   ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mainland05 on February 16, 2004, 01:37 PM
Who cares...?   ::)

When the hell's the Extended Edition coming?!?   :-*

Probably in August three months after the DVD release!

I am excited for this release it is 5 days after my b-day!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 16, 2004, 09:40 PM
Dah, I'll buy both, as usual.  ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mainland05 on February 16, 2004, 09:45 PM
i havent even got the Extended Editions yet?  I really want them very bad though! :-[
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 16, 2004, 11:34 PM
Anyone care to make a wager with me that the Extended Edition for ROTK won't be coming out in August?

If anyone wants to take me up on it, and it comes out in August, I'll buy your copy for you.  

I'm still saying it's coming out in November--if it does, you owe me a copy.

'Course, if it comes out in September or October, everybody's s.o.l. . . .

 :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mainland05 on February 16, 2004, 11:47 PM
your so sure of yourself, arent you virex.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 16, 2004, 11:49 PM
your so sure of yourself, arent you virex.

Sure that it won't be coming out in August?

Yeah, Gilligan.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mainland05 on February 17, 2004, 12:17 AM
hey i actually watched Gilligans Island today, it was wierd, damn Gilligan is hella dumb, i cant stand him!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 17, 2004, 12:23 AM
damn Gilligan is hella dumb, i cant stand him!

(http://www.steven-wright.com/sw.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 25, 2004, 02:46 AM
From The Digital Bits rumor mill:

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We're also told that a Showgirls: VIP Edition is in the cooker for summer release with tons of... shall we say fascinating... extras (and a new anamorphic widescreen transfer).

Hey now!

I have fond memories of this steaming pile of crap. :) My girlfriend at the time dragged me to see it. First was the crowd of 16-17 year olds yelling boooooooooobs at the screen, then the hysterical sounds of dead silence once they were numbed by the shear badness and irrelevance of the booooooooooooooooobs.

Chalk up another purchase for the cheese collection.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on February 26, 2004, 09:19 PM
Slightly OT, but what sites do you guys recommend going to for DVD news?  Mainly reviews?

In the mail I am awaiting Once Upon A Time In China Trilogy.  I remember a friend recommending the first movie to me years ago, I was blown away by the fight scenes.  It looks as thought the Waichowski Brothers saw this flick to.  

I was amazed when I saw they had a Trilogy for sale for less then $25.  Who else has seen any of the series?


-Fish-
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on February 27, 2004, 10:32 PM
For news and latest covers I mainly like Davis DVD (http://www.davisdvd.com/) these days since they post the fastest and refrain from a lot of inane text banter and stupid opinions sites like DVDFile are prone to.

However, for reviews, I'm not sure. Unfortunately DVDFile is the quickest on reviews, but I can't deal with their opinions, which I find all too subjective, and even times entirely based on ill-informed information. There's also the Home Theater Forum's (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/index.php) software section. The reviews are great but the butt-kissing and everyone-must-be-happy-and-not-dissent air there totally bugs.

By the way, Flirting with Disaster was announced for mid-summer release as an SE. Anyone else seen this movie? It's an all-time favorite of mine but the DVD looks so bad I haven't bought it. It's coming out the same day as the SE of Trainspotting. Both top movies on my calendar so far this year!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on February 27, 2004, 10:48 PM
Slightly OT, but what sites do you guys recommend going to for DVD news?  Mainly reviews?

as far as dvd news goes, i usually hit up a ton of sites on a regular basis, like  the digital bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com),  upcoming horror movies (http://www.upcominghorrormovies.com),  bloody disgusting (http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/), and  dvd review (http://www.dvdreview.com), just to name a few.

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In the mail I am awaiting Once Upon A Time In China Trilogy.  I remember a friend recommending the first movie to me years ago, I was blown away by the fight scenes.  It looks as thought the Waichowski Brothers saw this flick to.  

I was amazed when I saw they had a Trilogy for sale for less then $25.  Who else has seen any of the series?

yes, great series, and a great price... i remember picking these up a few years back as import dvd's and paying close to $35 each for them. but i felt they were worth it, as they are some really good movies. early jet li stuff is awesome, before he got too "americanized". there's also "once upon a time in china and america" which i'm guessing is not included with that package, since you said it's a trilogy. you should try to locate that one too.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on February 29, 2004, 11:21 AM
EDIT/UPDATE:

BETTER, LARGER PICS FOUND, and POSTED BELOW.

Now--whether they're the real deal or not, remains to be seen.  I have a tendency to think that if these aren't fakes, then they're just prototypes, which will be drawn down to one final design by September.  Three different packages (which would actually be six SKUs if they're doing separate widescreen and foolscreen releases) would be incredibly confusing at retail.

(And it could be, too, that Lucasfilm trying to gauge the reaction to the designs before they come up with the final packaging.  Warner Bros. did it last year with the Matrix Reloaded and Looney Tunes DVDs, so that wouldn't be unheard of. . .)

Just for fun, I'd like the Jedi/Dark Side packaging the best, if it wasn't for the silly CGI Clones Yoda.  So, the Vader packaging wins by default.

What do you guys think?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on February 29, 2004, 11:26 AM
Thanks Tydirium I'll check those sites out.  

Jokabofe, how is the Amercia one?  Is Jet Li in it or some other actor?  I recall hearing about it but thought another actor was in it.

Corgan, great stuff.  That packaging looks awesome!


-Fish-
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on February 29, 2004, 11:28 AM
Thinking about it, I don't necessarily think that even if they did have three different packaging styles, they would have to have three (or six) different SKUs.  They could still give them the same UPCs.  I don't think it's really happened with DVDs all that much, but there have been several CD releases over the last few years that had totally different artwork (I'm thinking of albums by Korn and Aerosmith), and those were all under the same SKU, respectively.

So, they could most defintely do it--but it would still be confusing at retail/online stores.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on February 29, 2004, 01:03 PM
(http://membres.lycos.fr/sergorn/imperial_collection.jpg)

(http://membres.lycos.fr/sergorn/jedi_vs_darkside.jpg)

(http://membres.lycos.fr/sergorn/final_conflict.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on February 29, 2004, 01:51 PM
And I think Sweater Boy Colman was asking about this a while back, so:

(http://www.dvdanswers.com/misc/tom/privateryan.jpg)

Dreamworks Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Saving Private Ryan D-Day 60th Anniversary Commemorative Edition for 25th May 2004 with a retail price of $26.99. Full details have yet to be revealed but we do know this two-disc set will present the film in 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen with English DTS 5.1, DD5.1 and DD2.0 Surround audio options. Expect an update soon with details on the bonus features and hopefully a look at the artwork.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: SilverZ on February 29, 2004, 03:41 PM
I think they look ok. But I'm a big stickler for uniform packaging, and this sure doesn't go with the E1-E2 cases or design. I'd prefer a more standard box ala Indy.

Apparently those pics originally came from the graphics design house that did the Alien Quad box. They were posted briefly on their site then reposted by the Frenchy site they're on now.

My thoughts are these are Fox commissioned mocks and don't really indicate what Lucasfilm will ok in the end. That could end up being them in the end, but its too early to call.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on February 29, 2004, 04:00 PM
I think they look ok. But I'm a big stickler for uniform packaging, and this sure doesn't go with the E1-E2 cases or design.

Yeah, I definitely agree with you there, but at the same time, I have my box sets separated from my regular discs, so for me, it won't be much of an issue anyway.  

(And besides, whatever they wind up doing for the packaging, you know that internet people will have come up with dozens of alternatives by then, so you could always download the fan-made covers, print 'em out, and put those in regular keepcases right alongside the official prequel DVDs, and then put the empty Trilogy box away for "safe-keeping".  I've got some really nice fan-made covers for my OT boots that match up really well with the official DVDs already.)


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I'd prefer a more standard box ala Indy.

Yeah, me too, probably.  Thinking about it, though, they've always done funky packaging for the trilogy (at least the VHS versions I've got, anyway).  The 1990 set had the slip that you had to pull off the top, and then an inner sleeve with these weird flaps on the sides.  (Never got the 1992 widescreen set with the hologram on the front).  I guess the 1995 THX pan & scan set was more traditional, but then the widescreen set was kind of different, with the wide, flat box.  And then the 1997 SE trilogy had the Vader sleeve that you had to pull out for the tapes or whatever.

I was reading a little bit about the stuff at the HTF today--and I think some people are thinking that when the Lucasfilm guy said it was going to follow along the lines of the Indy set, they meant packaging and everything.  I tend to think that he was just talking about the discs themselves (four discs/three movies, one extra), and not necessarily the packaging.

And while I think that in the end, it's all up to Lucasland, there is a difference in the studios--Paramount has always usually played it safe on DVD packaging, and Fox has typically been more inventive over the years.  I think Fox will probably do as much as they can to make this a really special DVD "event"--whereas Paramount was probably just happy with releasing Indy on DVD at all.

Well, I've gone on for far too long--but one thing's got me really salivating/worried--trying to figure out who's gonna have the best price for this thing come 9/21--and especially what stores are gonna have what exclusive bonuses.  

It'll be fun.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: SilverZ on March 1, 2004, 04:02 PM
Ah yes, custom covers. They'll probably be available by tonight now that the real (if thats what it is) packaging has been shown. Knowing me I'll end up downloading them and never get around to printing them. So non-matching box it is.  ::)

I'll also be an idiot and over-pay to get the set early. There's a game store that usually gets the big sellers in a couple weeks early for take it in the rear prices.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on March 4, 2004, 12:53 AM
So, in case you haven't caught it, here's word from The Digital Bits yesterday regarding the Star Wars art:

"First of all, we've spoken with those in the know (the right people, you'll have to trust us on this) and have learned that the Star Wars DVD box art that's been circulating around lately is "work in progress" ONLY stuff that should NEVER have leaked on the Net. These are apparently very early concepts - stuff that we weren't meant to see - and the final packaging is likely to be quite different. This kind of thing happens all the time - that a company working on marketing designs for packaging, or even poster or cover art, will do many, many different concepts as they hone in on the final design. So while these packages are sort of the real deal, they're really not if you get our meaning. Anyway, that's the unofficially official word - take it as you will. We will, of course, post the final box art as soon as it's released by Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox."

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 10:30 PM
Yeah.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 10:31 PM
From the New York Times this weekend:

(http://img1.photobucket.com/albums/1003/Stk992/thx1138.jpg)

April 4th is a Sunday, though, and it's awfully late in the game to announce something like this, so I'm thinking that this date is off, but it's official:

Every movie Lucas ever directed will have been released on DVD before the three most-important. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Mainland05 on March 7, 2004, 10:41 PM
I know what you mean, Virex! 8)


Edit by AngryEwok -
Matt, please add some substance to the discussion by providing more than just a simple statement; tell us what you think, elaborate, do something - don't just quote a big block of someone elses post only to give a little comment like the above. Thanks.  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: POSSIBLE STAR WARS ART)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 10:57 PM
I know what you mean, Virex! 8)

Hey, can you stop quoting huge posts, only to add a one-sentence reply?

Thanks.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Scott on March 7, 2004, 11:04 PM
Saw Schindler's List was $17.99 at Best Buy this week, not really interested in picking it up...seing it once was enough for me.  Nothing against anything and its a great wonderfully powerful movie, I just don't feel the need to watch it again :-[
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 11:06 PM
Saw Schindler's List was $17.99 at Best Buy this week, not really interested in picking it up...seing it once was enough for me.  Nothing against anything and its a great wonderfully powerful movie, I just don't feel the need to watch it again :-[

Yeah.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 11:14 PM
 :P

Real post:  

Yeah, for as great a movie as it is, you're right, Schindler's List doesn't exactly have the repeat-viewing factor of, say, a Office Space.  I even bought the (very good quality) bootleg a year or so ago, scanned through a couple of scenes, and that was it.  I've never been able to make the emotional investment in it to sit through it again.

 :-\

But I do think is that it's important enough of a film to own on DVD, and maybe someday the mood will strike me to watch it again.

Believe it's supposed to be selling for $16.99 at Target this week--lower than if you even Shared the Love. . .

(Beware the foolscreen, too!)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Scott on March 7, 2004, 11:17 PM
Is every crappy ass TV show going to come out with Season Sets...I saw Good Times at Best Buy the other day while I was checking out the GI Joe set, Good Times?  I mean come on...pretty soon we'll be seeing stuff like Saved by the Bell, Boy Meets World...er....The DUkes of Hazzard on DVD.  Ugh, its just way too much stuff that's going on Discs, I have a backlog of stuff so huge right now I'm putting a small kibosh on DVD purchases.  How do you guys keep up with the stuff (having a small child and pregnant wife don't help the situation)

I am going to still buy:

The Running Man: Special Edition
Kill Bill Volume 1 (might wait though for a KB double box set)
Big Fish  :-[ :'(
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (25th)
    Two-Disc Theatrical Version (widescreen)
Trainspotting: Special Edition
Ed Wood
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The Iron Giant: Special Edition
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:
    Four-Disc Extended Edition
Seinfeld: The Complete First Season
The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season
Star Wars Trilogy (four-disc set)
Spider-Man 2
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 11:26 PM
Holy sh!t--TV on DVD has exploded over the past couple of years, most definitely.  I think the release of the first Simpsons set back in 2001 really got the ball rolling there.  Once Mr. Belvedere: The Complete First Season comes out, I'm seriously re-evaluating the hobby.

. . .Nah.  :)

They can put out all the stuff they want--one man's trash is another man's treasure, and the more crap they put out, the more likely it is that they'll put out something I'm interested in.

(And personally, I'd much rather buy stuff like SBTB or Boy Meets World than crap like G.I. Joe and Transformers, but that's just me, and it proves my above point rather nicely, don't you think?)  :)

I'll put up my want list for 2K4 here in just a sec. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 7, 2004, 11:42 PM
Here we go:

Schindler's List (3/9)
The Commitments: Special Edition (3/16) (maybe)
The Running Man: Special Edition (3/16) (maybe)
Panic Room: Special Edition (3/30) (maybe)
Freaks & Geeks: The Complete Series (4/6)
The Matrix Revolutions (4/6)
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (4/13)
Master & Commander (4/20) (maybe)
Big Fish (4/27)
The Last Samurai (widescreen) (5/3) (maybe)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
     (Two-Disc Theatrical Version) (widescreen) (5/25)
Saving Private Ryan: D-Day 60th Anniversary (5/25) (maybe)
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete First Season (6/1) (maybe)
Trainspotting: Special Edition (6/1) (maybe)
Star Wars Trilogy: Special Edition (9/21)
Aladdin: Platinum Series (10/5)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
     Four-Disc Extended Edition (November)
The Iron Giant: Special Edition
Kill Bill: Volume Two
Seinfeld: The Complete First Season
The Simpsons: The Complete Fourth Season
Spider-Man 2
Star Wars: Clone Wars
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Ben on March 7, 2004, 11:47 PM
I found Schindler's List on sale at Sam Goody today, for something like $26.99.

Eeesh.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 8, 2004, 12:11 AM
Oh, hey, speaking of Aladdin--just noticed that TDB has put up two versions of the artwork:

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/aladdinplatinumdvd.jpg)(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/aladdinplatinumnewdvd.jpg)

Who knows which version will be released.  Now usually, I prefer covers like the one on the left (the simpler, the better), but in the case of Aladdin, Robin Williams' Genie character was a key to the popularity of the film, so it'd be weird to see a cover without him on there (maybe some residual left-overs from the big spat that Williams had with Disney soon after the release, which was reportedly taken care of years ago?)

Aladdin is my favorite of the early-90's Disney animated flicks--so I'm eagerly looking forward to it, and it should be a fantastic disc.

(And between Schindler's List, Aladdin, and Star Wars, it's already shaping up to be a really nice year for the big, "why isn't this on DVD yet?" releases.  And we still have the second half of the year for announcements. . .)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 01:04 PM
I've been trying to think of shows I want to see on DVD...

That's it...I'll try and think of more but I'm really stumped, I have been picking up the Simpsons and CHeers sets and will probably pick of Family Guy, Futurama and Seinfeld...this whole thing is just nuts though
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: SilverZ on March 8, 2004, 03:11 PM
Aladdin's also a pretty important movie for me, lots of memories associated with it. I wish that they had gone with the old CAV laserdisc packaging though:

(http://i19.ebayimg.com/03/i/01/52/60/46_1_b.JPG)

Crappy pic of it, so trust me its beautiful.  ;) Much classier. I think I'll hang onto that disc just for the art's sake.

Oh, also the redundancy on the DVD cover is annoying. So it's a "Platinum Edition 2-Disc Special Edition" BVHE? Nice.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: SilverZ on March 8, 2004, 04:37 PM
And the hits keep on... truckin':

Field of Dreams (http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=10732)

I love this movie and hate the current release, which is a non-anamorphic LD-era rehash.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Scott on March 8, 2004, 04:41 PM
Oh yeah, I'll be getting that...speaking of Baseball movies...Are there releases of these available?

Sandlot
The Natural

I'm also hoping for a Widescreen Special Edition of The Jerk...with commentary by Reiner and Martin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: SilverZ on March 8, 2004, 04:47 PM
Yep, both are available. I haven't seen Sandlot, but it looks like its 2:35:1 anamorphic widescreen, and cheap to boot - 11.09 at Dvdempire.com. I have the Natural disc, and it's not too shabby at all.

No kidding about The Jerk! I won't touch that POS they released. There's a bunch of Universal comedies that need to be revisited. Top of my list is Happy Gilmore.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 8, 2004, 04:58 PM
Yep, both are available. I haven't seen Sandlot, but it looks like its 2:35:1 anamorphic widescreen, and cheap to boot - 11.09 at Dvdempire.com. I have the Natural disc, and it's not too shabby at all.

No kidding about The Jerk! I won't touch that POS they released. There's a bunch of Universal comedies that need to be revisited. Top of my list is Happy Gilmore.

The Sandlot can be had at Target, and I would love to pick up Happy Gilmore with commentary by none other then Sandler himself.

I picked up Saving Private Ryan and Amistad 2 Pack for $16.00 at Costco.  They had some others I think Scarface and 2 Fast 2 Furious, and...

I was shocked that there has been no Samurai Jack DVD's other the the movie which I picked up for $5.50 at Walmart.  Full screen though :-[

Aladdin will be a must purchase.  I have not seen Nemo but IMO Disney has gone down hill or ran out of original animated movies.  Somehow Brother Bear and the new film Out on The Range, lack the creativeness that put them on top in the 80's and 90's.

BTW, has a DVD been made that has all the Slam Dunk Contests on it?  I know they have a new one out that has Dominique vs. Jordan, but would love to get them all on one DVD.  There would be nothing like seeing little ole Spudd sky in for a dunk.  Talk about hops!


-Fish-  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: SilverZ on March 8, 2004, 05:17 PM
Fish, totally agree on the Disney thing. I could rant about the problems they've put on themselves in the last several years all day. Did you see Treasure Planet? That one, I thought, was sadly overlooked when it came out. The directors had that in the concept stages back when the did Little Mermaid. Unfortunately a lot of the impact that the movie should have had was scrapped by PC-ness very, very late on. And, in all honestly, traditional animation's time is nearly over, sadly. Part of this has to do with the stupid (but sadly true) mentality that Disney has that they can make just as much money off releasing low to average quality animation direct to video, ala Lion King 1-1/2. What a waste.

Samurai Jack Season 1 is finally coming!
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001HAI0E.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Hopefully this year we'll also get a disc of all the Clone Wars cartoons.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 8, 2004, 05:32 PM
Very nice!  Do you think if I order it later the price will go up?  Any idea if this will be available in widescreen, I could not figure that out from Amazon.  I also noticed they are coming out with a game.  Should be fun.


-Fish-
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: SilverZ on March 8, 2004, 05:38 PM
Ooh, didn't know about the game. Cool! That should be good.

Were the Jack shows shown in widescreen on Cartoon Network? All I see is the 4:3 release for DVD. It looks like DVDsoon.com has the best online prices right now according to dvdpricesearch.com. Personally I'm wagering it can be had for 19.99 on sale on the release date.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 8, 2004, 05:50 PM
Ooh, didn't know about the game. Cool! That should be good.

Were the Jack shows shown in widescreen on Cartoon Network? All I see is the 4:3 release for DVD. It looks like DVDsoon.com has the best online prices right now according to dvdpricesearch.com. Personally I'm wagering it can be had for 19.99 on sale on the release date.

I do not think so, actually I almost certain that they were not in widescreen.


-Fish-
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 9, 2004, 12:12 PM
Lots of cool news from The Digital Bits today:

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/lotrtrilogytheatricalboxdvd.jpg)

"It might not be the ultimate "überset" mentioned in yesterday's post, but you WILL be able to buy the complete theatrical edition of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy as a 6-disc DVD set from New Line on May 25th (SRP $89.98)."

Regarding the big-ass LOTR Extended set that everybody's been predicting:

"And here's another big of interesting Lord of the Rings DVD news, from Video Store magazine. Word from New Line Home Entertainment's senior VP of marketing, Matt Lasorsa, is that there are as yet no plans for the "überset" boxed release of the entire Trilogy on DVD. Here's a quote from Lasorsa:

“We need materials compelling enough for the überset. Even if we can find and compile those materials, we are looking at something at least a couple of years away. We would make it significantly different. We want consumers to feel it is worth it."

--------

"And Warner will release The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete First Season on 6/1."

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/dukesofhazzards1dvd.jpg)

----------

And also, Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Second Season is slated for a June 15th release (no artwork yet, however).
Title: DVD Random Musings
Post by: SilverZ on March 9, 2004, 09:23 PM
Well I felt the urge to post pointless DVD observations,  and I didn't want to pollute Virex's useful thread, so here's a useless one.  :P

Just picked up Schindler's List today. 16.99 at Target. I don't even understand why, it's not like I have a burning desire to rush home, watch it, and depress myself. But what I noticed is that it has lovely packaging, regular DVD keepcase size but almost like a hardcover book, with a clear plastic spindle for the disc inside. The closest similar I've seen is the initial Bridge on the River Kwai pack. Anyone seen any other DVDs in this packaging?
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Ben on March 10, 2004, 12:58 AM
If you bought the giftset of The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition (whew) you got a Gollum DVD packaged much the same way. I haven't watched it because it would ruin the magic of Gollum for me.

I bought Schindler's List today too, though I don't think I'll get around to watching it until Saturday or Sunday. I saw the giftset, but for $60, take a hike.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Matt on March 10, 2004, 01:14 AM
Quote
. . .I didn't want to pollute Virex's useful thread. . .

It was polluted already, what with my name being on it and all. . .

A random DVD musing:

Target loves the ****.

Went in to buy Schindler's today, before work--and oh, what shock to see that it was nowhere to be had.

"Yeah, hi, I was looking for the Schindler's List DVD?"

"Uhhh, we didn't get our shipment. . ."

"Do you have any idea when you might get them in?"

"Well, we get another truck tomorrow, unless they do a rush shipment."

"Okay, thanks anyway."

I mean, how silly of me.

This sh!t happened the last time I went in to the same store for a product that was supposed to be out on a certain day--the new Metroid Game Boy game, last month.  I actually had to tell the guy working in electronics about this new game that was advertised to be released that day.

So, back to Schindler's--I just had to have it today, even though I can't envision a time in the future where I'll ever sit down to watch it--had to go to Wal-Mart after work to buy it, for a dollar more than what Target would have been selling it for had they not loved the **** so much.  And I hate Wal-Mart, but where the hell else am I going to buy the Schindler's List DVD at 11:30 at night?

That's right, nowhere.

Anyway, I just opened the disc up right before I hopped online, and I was thinking to myself, yeah, that is some nice packaging (even though it sucks that they did a DVD-18 and not two-discs. . .)

In addition to Kwai--Columbia also did similar, book-type packaging for the original Lawrence of Arabia disc, and then also for the original Men In Black Limited Edition, both several years ago.

Good stuff.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 01:14 AM
This is a shocker, but I'm stoked (from DavisDVD):

Next is the Region 1 debut of Wolfgang Peterson's Das Boot: The Mini-Series in its full 6-hour version (the film was actually made for German TV). Currently available in a 210 minute theatrical version (itself a recent "director's cut"), the miniseries will clock in at 293 minutes and will be spread over three discs. Video and audio specs are, as of yet, not known but stay tuned. Retail will be $39.95.

Awesome. Slated for June 1.  ;D
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 01:40 AM
Yeah, would be terrible to do a rush shipment to get product to the store on the date the company advertised it on. Gargh.

That said, Best Buy is Target's heterosexual lifemate.

Target is nothing compared to my utter ungodly hate for BEST BUY. They can truly eat it and die. Nothing ignites me more than treking to their god-foresaken store at noon on release day, hitting the DVD new release section, and seeing that they are already SOLD OUT of a title advertised (and screenshots on every stupid TV screen in the ad) as little as 2 hours after they opened.

--- this has been another random DVD musing ---

HMI, what's on that Gollum DVD? Is it worth the cost of the set?
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Ben on March 10, 2004, 01:49 AM
I wouldn't bother with the boxed set. The statue included makes me uncomfortable, and I can't bring myself to watch the Gollum DVD. Meh. I understand that the DVD is all about the creation and evolution of Gollum, like how they made him and stuff.

I hate Best Buy too. I went there a few weeks ago to score GI Joe Season 1 Part 1, and  all I found was the miniseries DVD and idiot employees saying 'that's the only one we got.' Still to this day haven't found it, but I lost interest anyway.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: jjks on March 10, 2004, 01:58 AM
I went there a few weeks ago to score GI Joe Season 1 Part 1, and  all I found was the miniseries DVD and idiot employees saying 'that's the only one we got.' Still to this day haven't found it, but I lost interest anyway.

If you're still interested at all in the Joe pack, I got mine from Buy.com for like $33 bucks shipped, which is way cheaper than whatever Best Buy has it for.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: jjks on March 10, 2004, 02:00 AM
Lots of cool news from The Digital Bits today:


"And Warner will release The Dukes of Hazzard: The Complete First Season on 6/1."

(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/dukesofhazzards1dvd.jpg)


I am SOOOO all over this when it comes out
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 02:02 AM
You're probably better off. I got GI Joe through Buy.com for pretty cheap. Threw in Disc 1 and was annoyed that they used a different season's opening at the start. Lame. Got through about 3 episodes and felt like my brain was going to explode. It hasn't aged well. It seemed to rock when you're a kid.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Ben on March 10, 2004, 02:09 AM
That's kinda the way I felt after watching the miniseries DVDs. I haven't picked up the Transformers sets; I see no reason to start now.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Ben on March 10, 2004, 02:11 AM
“We need materials compelling enough for the überset. Even if we can find and compile those materials, we are looking at something at least a couple of years away. We would make it significantly different. We want consumers to feel it is worth it."

Aw, man. A couple of years?

I guess it's better than cramming them down our throats right away.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 03:01 AM
It would be cool if this happened when/if The Hobbit ever gets made (by Peter Jackson, that is). Though in a few years we'll probably only be interested in the HD-DVD versions.  ;)
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 04:07 AM
Snagged from an HTF thread. The Onion strikes again:

Work Begins on Clinton Presidential DVD Library (http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?i=1&n=1)

Clinton said he will personally rate each movie in the collection, but due to time constraints, he will only write full reviews of his absolute favorite movies. Once the museum opens, Clinton will also choose 10 new must-see films for the President's Picks shelf every month.

 ;D
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Darby on March 10, 2004, 05:44 AM
I want the Schindler's DVD as well, but like many of you I can't say I'm excited to see it.  Like the Passion, it's not family fun night.  I guess I'll have to be in the right mood, but it's a great film.  

Looking ahead to 5/25, oy, am I in for it.  The ROTK DVD, Buffy Season 6, and Saving Private Ryan SE.  Oy.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: DSJ™ on March 10, 2004, 08:30 AM
I picked up Schindler's List last night. I also saw the box set too but no way I'm paying that price!
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Fettish Sez Thanks on March 10, 2004, 10:45 AM
My SuperTarget of course didn't have in "Schindler's List", or the new Divimax "Dawn of the Dead". They do carry "Day ofthe Dead", but I guess that Anchor Bay releases are just hit and miss, and more so tailored for Best Buy.

That said, I got the Romero "Dead" trilogy for $30/shipped through Best Buy's online promotion.

I read about the upcoming "Saving Private Ryan" and "ID4" releases. "SVP" looks to be the same movie, just with 3 additional Spielberg war documentaries.

The "ID4" re-release is incojunction with the theatrical release of "The Day After Tomorrow", and is basically a re-release of the 1st edition, which includes a sneak peak at the movie, and a free movie ticket.

Lookin' forward to next Tuesday, for the guilty pleasure that is the "Cat in the Hat" movie.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 10, 2004, 11:28 AM
The theatrical versions are not 2-discs are they (cna't remember right now)  I don't think I'll be needing the 6 disc set...and I'm glad the überset is going to be special enough to warrant a wait, no need to buy the Extended Editions again in fancy packaging if that's all it is going to be
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Mikey D on March 10, 2004, 12:24 PM
The TE are two discs, Scott.  The movie is only on one with the extras on the second.  I bought both for FOTR and TTT and won't change for ROTK.  If anything, the TE tides me over until the EE comes out.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 10, 2004, 12:26 PM
Yeah I buy both sets too, goes to show how much time I spend on extras :P
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Ben on March 10, 2004, 01:53 PM
The next 'big' releases I'm looking forward to are Big Fish (4/27) and Master and Commander (4/20, maybe).

After that, ROTK, Buffy Season 6, and Angel Season 4, whenever that comes out.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Jesse James on March 10, 2004, 03:01 PM
I'm not a huge DVD buyer...  I honestly don't know what's cheap and what isn't, but I've had an inkling to start buying some TV shows I love...

ST: TNG colleciton
ST: DS9 collection
Dave Attel's Insomniac show
Southpark
and now Chapelle Show too...

Are any of these things running for relatively cheap?  Do DVD's become impossible to find at any point either?

I'm a bit of a DVD newbie I guess...  Only own LOTR and Star Wars so far...  *sigh*
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 03:19 PM
Well Chapelle's Show Season 1 is averaging about 19.99 right now and is uncensored. I think it's worth the cost. South Park never seems to drop below 34.99 a season - kinda frustrating.

Insomniac releases right now are "Best of" discs. Would be much better as a season set, so I'm waiting on that one.

Those ST sets are expensive and they haven't really dropped in price.

It's a tough game to play with DVD prices. You usually need to find the right price during the week it's released while on sale, or otherwise it can be a while before a price drop. Once and a while weird good deals pop up online like the Joe set mentioned above. You're much better off starting a collection now though - a lot of catalog titles used to average 20 bucks and up a few years ago, but those same titles are usually in the 9.99 range now. And I wouldn't be concerned about availability. Barring unique circumstances, titles don't go out of print without fair warning, and even then its quite rare. Criterion Collection and some Anchor Bay discs tend to be the only real short-run discs since they license their films from studios, and rights tend to expire. Not that that's even a concern these days, since if there's any sort of demand, whoever owns the rights to a movie will slam that thing back out on disc.

Welcome to the DVD fray though Jesse, you'll soon be addicted too.  8)

Geez, sorry, that got a little long winded.
Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Mikey D on March 10, 2004, 03:21 PM
I'm confused, now there are two dvd threads?  I pretty much thought Billy's was the unofficial Official DVD thread and anything related goes there.  I guess I like things organized and see no need to have multiple threads like a certain site's *cough*rebelscum*cough* weekly release lists.

But to keep on topic - I hate snapper cases.  Cheap and they don't look right next to the amaray cases that most dvds come in.

Title: Re: DVD Random Musings
Post by: Scott on March 10, 2004, 03:24 PM
Agreed...I'm going to merge the two threads :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 10, 2004, 03:39 PM
Release dates, random musings...  I guess it can all live happily together, if Billy boy doesn't mind various DVD ramblings in his thread...   ;)

Still not much exciting me in the way of new releases of late.  I'm probably more looking forward to some of the "second release" Special Edition upgrade DVDs that are on tap for this year, like Shawshank Redemption, Titanic, and Top Gun.  I think Jared told me last week that a better Purple Rain was on the way too.  Any other good ones beyond those?

Damn.  Another Saving Private Ryan...   :-\  Any word on the upgrades/extras on that one?

Wild Things - Unrated...?!   8)  Sounds intriguing.   ;)

I'll probably pick up the In Living Color Season 1 DVD set too.  Loved that show!

Wait a sec.  Don't see Shawshank SE on your list there Matt...  Is that still on tap for this year, or am I getting my signals crossed?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 10, 2004, 04:05 PM
I did a seperate thread because it looked like we were straying off-topic in BC's - but, fine, merge my thread.  :-*

Matt, yeah, WB just confirmed a Shawshank 2 disc SE for later this year for its 10th Anv. There's a transcript up at theDigitalBits from the WB chat with the brownnosing HTF earlier this week:

Good release news amidst people kissing WB rears (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/030904htfchat.html)

Sounds like we're getting Batman SE's next year. Bummer, I want Batman and Batman Returns now!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 10, 2004, 04:49 PM
(http://thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers3/lotrtrilogytheatricalboxdvd.jpg)

"It might not be the ultimate "überset" mentioned in yesterday's post, but you WILL be able to buy the complete theatrical edition of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy as a 6-disc DVD set from New Line on May 25th (SRP $89.98)."

Catching up on the thread here...  So will this be the exact same complete set of all three "Theatrical Edition" LOTR DVD sets?  I only ever bother to pick up the EEs, since those are the definitive film versions to me, but if the three discs of extras from the Theatrical DVD releases are in this boxset too, I may finally pick this stuff up if I find a good sale.  All the "extras" are different than the EE "extras", correct?

As for The Sandlot, shame on the folks for not knowing about that one!  I've seen Circuit City run that DVD on sale a number of times for about $7.  Not bad at all!  I definitely snagged mine at that price...

Oh, and yeah - snapper cases SUCK!   >:(  I'll be having Jared assist me in putting together some regular cases for all those!   8)

There's a transcript up at theDigitalBits from the WB chat with the brownnosing HTF earlier this week:

Good release news amidst people kissing WB rears (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/030904htfchat.html)

Good (LONG) read.  Thanks for the link J.  I see a "MatthewB" in that chat transcript.  Anyone we know?   8)  Can you imagine if Hasbro did a chat like that?  That would be absolutely mind boggling...

Loved this quote from the WB rep:

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[warnerbros] So, two hours & ten minutes, and no nasty comments about snappers? What's going on with you folks]? :)

Of course, they didn't even address the issue after a couple joking comments on it.   :-\

Crap.  Looks like I've got to replace my The Lost Boys DVD now too...  Ugh.   :-\  Fortunately, for whatever reason, I haven't bought the Batman DVD(s) yet, so I'll just snag the SEs whenever they hit next year.

I'm sure Billy's already seen this list, but just in case: HTF Chat Summary: Warner Bros. DVD Release Status (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/030904chatlist.html)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Brian on March 10, 2004, 05:05 PM
Thanks for the info on the Batman releases.  I have actually been looking for the 1989 Batman movie on DVD lately, but haven't been able to find it (except online).  I have heard that the DVD itself isn't that great, so I'll just hold out for the SE next year.  Thanks again!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Mikey D on March 11, 2004, 07:24 AM
The extras on the TE are different than the EEs, Matt.  Nothing really mind boggling as they saved all the good stuff for the EEs.  I found the best extras were the sneak peeks at the next movie and extended editions.  

I've been holding off on buying Shawshank for the longest time - although it's not like I can't catch it on TNT's continous loop, it seems they're always playing this movie.  And hopefully they do away with the dreaded snapper.

Also looking forward to the SE's of Top Gun, Lost Boys and Batman.  Movies I've wanted to buy but didn't because of rumored SEs coming.  Looks like my patience finally paid off.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Mikey D on March 11, 2004, 08:28 AM
All right, I just read that chat.  Some great stuff coming out.  In addition to my wants above, Heat and Goodfellas SEs are coming.  Two more movies I've held off buying.  A little disappointed that Sleepers SE isn't on the drawing board as that's another movie I would like to have.

And I think the King Kong and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers SEs will be great.  My wife made me watch SBfSB once and I thought I wouldn't like it.  Really suprised by it and would definitely buy a 2 disc SE of it.  

 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Matt on March 11, 2004, 10:54 AM
I see a "MatthewB" in that chat transcript.  Anyone we know?   8)

Here's the quote from "MatthewB":

"[MatthewB] It's my birthday too ;) Anyway, is there any chance at all for a near-future release of a Poltergeist Special Edition DVD since the 20th Anniversary Edition was abruptly and inexplicably cancelled (any further explanation for that)?"

Sorry--not me.  My birthday's in November, and I was at work during the chat, too.  Good try, though.  ;)  (But I have been waiting on a decent version of Poltergeist forever.  Bastards.)

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Can you imagine if Hasbro did a chat like that?  That would be absolutely mind boggling...

Old-timers might remember the official chats with "Jen at Hasbro", back around the 1998-99 timeframe.  While they were cool, they were certainly not as long or as in-depth as this WB chat (or some of the other HTF chats). . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 11, 2004, 11:10 AM
Yeah those Hasbro chats were pretty neat (I think there were 2 of them), they announced Kabe and Muftak in one of those chats

http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=856
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Matt on March 11, 2004, 11:39 AM
Yeah those Hasbro chats were pretty neat (I think there were 2 of them), they announced Kabe and Muftak in one of those chats

http://www.rebelscum.com/article.asp?i=856

In future please stick to a topic when it's started IE if you post about say a new "Death Star Luke" figure then stick to it and it may stay around much longer. But when you change the thread into say "Death Star Luke figure and EU KOTOR figures" and theres already a thread on it (and you clearly know their is one) then the thread isn't serving it's original purpose and becomes off topic. Also search for any already opened threads that are discussing the subject you wish to post about because 80% time their is already something posted on a subject somewhere in here.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 11, 2004, 12:02 PM
I never, ever, listen to people that want the good old days back. The good old days were when this was a small community. It is no longer small and compared to the unhappy members, we have many happy ones.

If the forum isn't for you, there are several other forums out there and they are all run by excellent webmasters. You'll be happier, I'll be happier and the community will be happier.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Matt on March 11, 2004, 12:07 PM
I never, ever, listen to people that want the good old days back. The good old days were when this was a small community. It is no longer small and compared to the unhappy members, we have many happy ones.

If the forum isn't for you, there are several other forums out there and they are all run by excellent webmasters. You'll be happier, I'll be happier and the community will be happier.

As a mod, have you given Chris Berry your full name, mailing address, birthdate, Social Security number, credit card number, and birth certificate yet?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 11, 2004, 01:56 PM
Don't forget to include your religious denomination and political status. And pee in this cup for the drug test.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 11, 2004, 02:07 PM
I'm really suprised how detailed and forthcoming some of those chats are, like the WB one. We seem to have a pretty good idea of most of their 2004 catalog slate now.

I'm glad they're revisting some of their very early 97-98 titles again, especially Goodfellas. Those discs just don't hold up now. Not as much from an extras standpoint but from picture quality. The bigger screen I'm watching on now really reveals problems with transfers and compression. Things can look shockingly good or shockingly bad and rarely in-between. It makes a lot of great movies that came out early on look like poo. Now if they could sort out Bladerunner, all would be right in the world.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 11, 2004, 02:25 PM
Sorry--not me.  My birthday's in November...

Oh, sure...  Now you tell us.  Little late.  Well, happy super belated birthday bub.   :-*

Yeah, those Hasbro chats with Jen were the best...   8)  Nuthin' like it since she bailed though.  Dumbasses refuse to speak to us anymore...   >:(  Hopefully some other DVD chats like that will pop up with some of the other studios/distributors too though, 'cause that's almost as fun!

So, who's got the scoop on the unrated action coming in the new Wild Things?  Denise and Neve gonna get even more funky on eachother...?   8)   :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 11, 2004, 06:23 PM
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Dumbasses refuse to speak to us anymore...

Has anyone tried to set one up though from any of the major sites? Or here? It doesn't seem like an unreasonable thing to coordinate.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 12, 2004, 12:29 PM
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1229

Simpsons Season 4...June 15th! :-*  You heard it hear second.  Season 4 is by far my favorite of all the Simspons years...Kamp Krusty, Streetcar, Mr Plow, Monorail, Ralph Loves Lisa, Homer Gives Up Beer, The Power Plant Strike.  It was and still is the greatest the Simpsons ever was and ever will be

Disc One:
8F24 Kamp Krusty
8F18 A Streetcar Named Marge
9F01 Homer the Heretic
9F02 Lisa The Beauty Queen
9F04 Treehouse of Horror III
9F03 Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie

Disc Two:
9F05 Marge Gets a Job
9F06 New Kid on the Block
9F07 Mr. Plow
9F08 Lisa's First Word
9F09 Homer's Triple Bypass
9F10 Marge vs. The Monorail

Disc Three:
9F11 Selma's Choice
9F12 Brother From the Same Planet
9F13 I Love Lisa
9F14 Duffless
9F15 Last Exit to Springfield
9F17 So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show

Disc Four:
9F16 The Front
9F18 Whacking Day
9F20 Marge in Chains
9F19 Krusty Gets Kancelled
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Brian on March 12, 2004, 12:32 PM
Thanks for posting that Scott.  Season 4 is definitely one of the best, and one I hope to pick up.  I only have season 2 thus far (passed on 1 for now, haven't gotten 3 yet)...but I don't want to skip on season 4.  Really like these season DVD sets, Simpsons is one of the shows that we can watch over and over and still find funny.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: THX-1138)
Post by: Matt on March 14, 2004, 12:49 AM
Holy sh!t--TV on DVD has exploded over the past couple of years, most definitely.  I think the release of the first Simpsons set back in 2001 really got the ball rolling there.  Once Mr. Belvedere: The Complete First Season comes out, I'm seriously re-evaluating the hobby.

Oh, ****.

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Columbia TriStar will release the first season of Who's The Boss on June 8th. Details are slim right now, but we can tell you the set will include all 22 episodes from the 84-85 season, as well as some featurettes contains the funniest moments from various characters.

TVShowsOnDVD.Com (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1228)

Only a matter of time.  

(http://home.att.net/~tvthemelyrics/images/mr-bel.jpg)

****.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 14, 2004, 04:16 PM
In slightly more encouraging news, Anchor Bay announced Sledge Hammer, Season 1 for release this year. Now that, I say, is Qual-E-Tay. Didn't they nuke the city at the end of season 1, since they believed they wouldn't be back for a 2nd season, then were renewed?  :) Hammer!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on March 14, 2004, 04:43 PM
I just noticed that The Sandlot is on sale for $7.50 at Best Buy this week as well as Airplane, Forrest Gump, and Zoolander to name a few.  

Great price, renting is four dollars and change with the risk of late fees.  These prices continue to amaze me.

I watched Saving Private Ryan last night after playing Medal of Honor, the movie was better the second time around.  The picture quality and sound is incredible on a Hi Def Widescreen t.v.


-Fish-
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Mikey D on March 15, 2004, 09:11 AM
I thought I'd throw this out and get everyone's opinions on it.  How do you feel about this auction?

Sopranos DVD auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3393086101)

Too good to be true?  Extremely excellent deal?  I shot the seller a couple of quick questions this morning and am waiting to hear back from them.  This seller has a lot of good deals and a huge inventory.  If this seller had more feedback, it wouldn't be a problem, but with only two (I expect more in the next few days once his auctions start closing), I'm a little hesistant.  I don't think there's anywhere where I can get these for that cheap.

Reflections?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 15, 2004, 11:12 AM
Yeah I saw that in the ad yesterday...Here they all are:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat26400050017&type=category

I think I'll pick up:

Forrest Gump
Sandlot
Edward Scissorhands

And either Popeye or Major League
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 15, 2004, 07:30 PM
Interesting Episode III DVD speculation - if anyone subscribes to Hyperspace, check out the latest EIII Post Notes. It mentions the trimming of 2 very superficial shots w/ vfx in the them, paraphrased:

"At 89 frames long, its not a scene DVD cutscenes are made of. That dynamic is about to change, though."

On review of an establishing shot, GL notes "Oh, that's a DVD shot now."

The rest of the article discusses the editing process the film is goign to undergo in the next few weeks to make it lean and mean. Even though these little insignificant deletions are par for the course, this mentality of "save it for DVD" is interesting. Considering these aren't trimmed materials suitable to include on a DVD as extra material, it is entirely possible the idea of creating extended DVD editions ala LOTR is on tap.

Makes me wonder if all the rumors of OT material being revisited, yet not appearing this year, are closer than we might think, too.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: DSJ™ on March 16, 2004, 12:04 PM
I'll be picking up The Commitments: Special Edition on the way to work tonight.  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 17, 2004, 02:53 AM
Did ya watch it yet, DSJ? Picked it up too, along with Running Man. Good DVD week.  :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 19, 2004, 11:34 AM
Yeah I saw that in the ad yesterday...Here they all are:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat26400050017&type=category

I think I'll pick up:

Forrest Gump
Sandlot
Edward Scissorhands

And either Popeye or Major League


Well, it seems like Best Buy has free shipping this week too (maybe they always do?) So I went ahead and ordered online, instead of driving the two blocks to the Best Buy I live next to...I'm the epitome of lazy ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 19, 2004, 04:19 PM
I see Dave posted on the front page a blurb from TheDigitalBits.com saying that there might indeed be some tweaks to the OT for the DVD release this fall

A couple of things I hope they fix:

I don't want to get into the Han cantina scene, he can leave that in, I don't care, that scene needs some work though too.  The whole thing was sort of either half assed or was rushed IMO.  Hopefully in the last 7 years (has it been that long already :-\) they've been tweaking it even more to bring it up to TPM/AOTC quality in terms of the CGI they were able to do there

Also note that John Williams has said he has worked on revising some of the scores for the OT in the past
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 19, 2004, 04:43 PM
I'm actually not expecting a lot of changes with this release, even as much as I have a list 10 miles long.  

I'll have to be content that they're having Lowry Digital do a clean-up of the prints - the SE's still suffer from some terrible grain and inconsistencies that are due to aging of the elements they used. It's evident in the laserdiscs when you compare the original widescreen discs (that came from a tranfer done in Japan in the early 90's) with the THX and SE versions. They're much cleaner (hazy and lifeless, but clean). The digital cleanup should get us a presentation along the lines of the Indy DVDs. That will be fine for now.

I'd be shocked if they actually addressed the matte lines on the SFX in ESB and ROTJ. The ANH shots, as well as the Battle of Hoth ones,  were recomposited (when not replaced by CG), but it was INFURIATING that they didn't touch so many of the obvious problems later on. The Rancor is just plain terrible, by today's standards or by 1983's. They'd have to go back and unarchive all of the motion control passes for each shot and locate the plates and digitally composite. This was big news in like '96 when they did it for the ANH restoration, so I'd assume we'd have heard more concrete news that it was happening again for the much much more complex shots in ESB and ROTJ that (desperately) need work done. This isn't a quick process or cheap and I doubt we'll get them this time 'round.

I bet we'll see things like the lightsabers redone (in ANH and widely reported to be already circulating in film prints), and at best a re-rigging of the CG Jabba.

I hope I'm wrong and the rumors are right instead.  :(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 19, 2004, 05:09 PM
For fellow children of the 80's, the definitive Cold War nuke TV movie finally has a DVD release, according to DavisDVD.com:

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MGM Home Entertainment will at long last release the made-for-TV event The Day After onto DVD on May 18th. This controversial and truly frightening 1983 telefilm follows the events leading up to and following a devastating nuclear attack on the United States by the Soviet Union. The disc is expected to arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer of the 126-minute cut, Dolby Digital 2.0 audio and a newly created behind-the-scenes featurette. Not included on this disc, however, is the terrific audio commentary with director Nicholas Meyer that appeared on the Image Entertainment special edition laserdisc. Retail is $27.98.

Gave me the willies.  :)

Me stealy image from DavisDVD: (http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers/dayafter.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Morgbug on March 19, 2004, 07:22 PM
The Day After.  

Chilling in that era.  It messed hard with a lot of peoples minds at that time.  I was fortunate to be stupid enough to ignore the implications and go out for beer after watching it though.  It was the talk of the town though and not happy talk.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 19, 2004, 08:02 PM
Final Star Wars Trilogy DVD packaging art is up at the Official Site's Hyperspace section.

For those who aren't members, here's the deal:

- Only 1 package design. Silver for Widescreen, Gold for P&S. Monochromatic metal on black case.
- Angular Vader helmet on 1 side, classic Luke w/ raised saber with Leia, Han, 3P0, R2 similar to original movie poster on side 2
- Spine side A shows "IV A New Hope" with the Roman numerals about 8x the font size of "A New Hope" printed below it. Same pattern repeated down the spine for V and VI
- Spine side B shows "Star Wars Trilogy" printed over the Death Star with an approaching TIE
- Printing is embossed/raised


BEST OF ALL:

- "Each of the four discs in the set will have its own dedicated packaging, designed to fit seamlessly on the shelf with the Star Wars DVDs already in your collection. "

It's a case with 4 keepcases inside!  ;D Awesome.

Edit: DavisDVD seems to think it's dandy to publish Hyperspace content, hell, even stick their logo on it  ::) so here ya go:

DVD case article (http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html)


Edit 2: And then poof! they took it down.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 19, 2004, 08:34 PM
Final Star Wars Trilogy DVD packaging art is up at the Official Site's Hyperspace section.

BEST OF ALL:

- "Each of the four discs in the set will have its own dedicated packaging, designed to fit seamlessly on the shelf with the Star Wars DVDs already in your collection. "

It's a case with 4 keepcases inside!  ;D Awesome.

Great news Jared.  Thanks for the head's up.  I'm gonna wander on over and take a gander for myself...   8)

EDIT:  Just checked it out, and it looks pretty cool...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 22, 2004, 07:06 PM
Hmmm:

(http://www.dvdfile.com/images/box_art/9/starshiptroopers2.jpg)

It's direct-to-video, directed by Phil Tippet (stop-motion and CG guru, ATATs and JP Dinos). That alone will sucker me into getting this movie, which, by all odds, has to be a GIANT STEAMING PILE. Anyone else a sucker for this crap?

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Up next is the direct-to-DVD sequel Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (and no, Paul Verhoeven is not back on board). Presented in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1, extras include an audio commentary with the filmmaking team, the "From Green Screen to Silver Screen" and "Inside the Federation" featurettes, a still gallery and bonus trailers. Retail will list for $24.95.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 22, 2004, 07:38 PM
Anyone else a sucker for this crap?

If Dina Meyer gets butt-nekkid again, I'm all over it!   8)

BTW, what's the difference(s) between the Special Edition Starship Troopers (original one), and the Superbit version?  Is either one better than the other?  More extras on the former, but better quality on the latter?

I've just got the cheapass bare bones crap version, and would like to upgrade to one of these some time soon.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Matt on March 22, 2004, 07:42 PM
this movie, which, by all odds, has to be a GIANT STEAMING PILE. Anyone else a sucker for this crap?

Well, there is one guy, who will go unnamed, but he deleted his account a week or two ago. . .

 :-X
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Force Guy on March 22, 2004, 09:19 PM
For fellow children of the 80's, the definitive Cold War nuke TV movie finally has a DVD release, according to DavisDVD.com:

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MGM Home Entertainment will at long last release the made-for-TV event The Day After onto DVD on May 18th. This controversial and truly frightening 1983 telefilm follows the events leading up to and following a devastating nuclear attack on the United States by the Soviet Union. The disc is expected to arrive with a 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer of the 126-minute cut, Dolby Digital 2.0 audio and a newly created behind-the-scenes featurette. Not included on this disc, however, is the terrific audio commentary with director Nicholas Meyer that appeared on the Image Entertainment special edition laserdisc. Retail is $27.98.

Gave me the willies.  :)

Me stealy image from DavisDVD: (http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers/dayafter.jpg)

Yeah, it gave me the willies, too.

I'm definitely going to add it to my collection (come May).  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Mainland05 on March 22, 2004, 11:07 PM
WOW!! Looks like the film has some pretty good effects.  Gonna have to see it, I got the willies by just looking at the cover and reading the summary! :o
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: Scott on March 22, 2004, 11:49 PM
WOW!! Looks like the film has some pretty good effects.  Gonna have to see it, I got the willies by just looking at the cover and reading the summary! :o
Definitely NOT a child of the 80's

I can remember 1 time being really scared about this...for some reason when the whole Libya thing went down ('83???) My folks were talking and said..."Think we'll be at war tomorrow?"  Being the naive little guy I was, I thought WWIII was about to begin.  Movies like this didn't help that...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 25, 2004, 07:27 PM

If Dina Meyer gets butt-nekkid again, I'm all over it!   8)

BTW, what's the difference(s) between the Special Edition Starship Troopers (original one), and the Superbit version?  Is either one better than the other?  More extras on the former, but better quality on the latter?

I've just got the cheapass bare bones crap version, and would like to upgrade to one of these some time soon.

Well, the original 1-discer is pretty dang old. Either is going to be better than that one, just for compression advancements alone, me thinks. I have the 2-disc, and honestly, I've never put it in to watch.  ::) I pulled out the disc and it has everything from the old release (commentary, etc) and the 2nd disc has screen tests, a bunch of little featurettes, and what looks like a larger "Death from Above" doc. There's an isolated score on the 1st disc, too, which seems kinda cool. Honestly, I'd skip the Superbit and get this one unless you're planning on setting up some 100" screen or something.

Mainland, don't rush out and get The Day After because of the cover if you want like Terminator 3 style nuke 'em mayhem, most of the movie is really slow drama stuff, just really creepy in a "what-if" way.  :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: JediMAC on March 25, 2004, 07:32 PM
...unless you're planning on setting up some 100" screen or something.

Not planning on buying one, but I was contemplating breaking into your place yesterday while you were away up north, and stealing yours!   ;)

Maybe next time though...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List (UPDATE: LOTR Theatrical Trilogy)
Post by: SilverZ on March 25, 2004, 07:48 PM

...and stealing yours!   ;)


Why you no good, two timing swindler!  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 26, 2004, 05:07 PM
(http://www.simpsonscollectors.com/images/releases/Season4DVD_Cover.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on March 26, 2004, 05:16 PM
Forgive me if I missed any mention of this along the way, but has there been any talk of putting The Wonder Years TV show out on DVD?  That's one of the few TV series that I'd possibly consider buying.

Anyone heard anything on it?  I'd assume it must be in the thought process or pipeline at this point...

Gots to get me some Madeliene.   8)   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on March 27, 2004, 12:30 PM
Matt, I believe that there are issues with music rights.  Same thing with WKRP in Cinncinatti.  Might be awhile before we see those on DVD.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on March 27, 2004, 08:15 PM
Anyone pick up "The Rundown"? I watched it the other night, and honestly really liked it! It plays out like an Arnold movie from his peak days. Fun and stupid with lots of action.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 29, 2004, 11:34 AM
Some good deals this week at Best Buy again...3 for $20 (including the first 3 Muppet Movies)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat27200050017&type=category

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on March 29, 2004, 12:42 PM
I'm seriously tempting picking up those three Muppets movies.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 29, 2004, 02:14 PM
Picked up:

Stripes
Crouching Tiger
Muppet Movie
Muppets Take Manhattan
Labyrinth
Dark Crystal

They didn't have Muppet Caper, but I called and got one reserved at another Best Buy, great deal though!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 29, 2004, 04:06 PM
I asked Virex this before...and he basically said eBay...but anyone know or heard if Disney has any plans on rereleasing Toy Story/Toy Story 2 on DVD in the near future.  Not sure I want to plunk down the $60-$80 for 2 movies if they are going to be out again next Christmas...you know what I mean???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on March 29, 2004, 05:53 PM
I was reading over at either the HTF or DVD Talk the other day, and a "when'll Toy Story be back out" thread popped up--and the only real "information" about the TS DVDs said that they would be re-released in 2008.

I would think that you'd be able to find either the two single-discs or the two-DVD set (not the Ultimate Toy Box) for a pretty decent amount.

Weren't they right around $50 or so the last time we discussed it?  Hell, man--I'd bite the bullet on that one--your kids shouldn't have to wait until 2008 or whatever to see those classics. . .

(I will avoid mentioning the rumors that Disney's planning to do a Toy Story 3, without Pixar, and that they could re-release the other two if/when that horrible plan ever comes to fruition. . .)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on March 29, 2004, 07:13 PM
I don't know if its still available or not, but I bought a box set with TS I&II and A Bug's Life (single discs).  Might want to look into that, though it's probably OOP.  Edit: It's out of stock at Amazon and you can buy for $99 used, so I'd say it's OOP.  Here's a pic just in case.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005O06B.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

The 3 for $20 deal was too good to pass up, so I did it twice.  Picked up the exact ones as you, Scott, expect I got all three Muppet movies instead of subsituting CTHD.  I haven't seen any of them in years and they'll sure to bring back some memories.  Watched TMM when I got home and it makes me want that Sweetums figure so much more now.  Great deal for great movies.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on March 30, 2004, 02:55 AM
Just to give you guys a general idea on the pricing of the Star Wars DVD set, if you haven't yet seen it:

$41.99 @ Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00003CXCT/ref=ase_thedigitalbit-20/103-5537912-8989400?v=glance&s=dvd)

Thinking we could see this for as low as $35 when it streets--just like what happened with the release of the 3 most over-rated, and boring movies ever made, last fall.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on March 30, 2004, 03:29 AM
Ya beat me to it. That's a dang fine price and I'm sure we'll see lower come release day.

By boring and overrated, you mean this trilogy, right?
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000639EL.01._PE10_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 31, 2004, 02:42 PM
Got this email yesterday...Hey Hey Hey!

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe - Variety reports that a British business 'Has The Power' (and the entire Filmation library); can DVDs be far behind?
Posted by David Lambert
 3/30/2004
 
 
The Variety Hollywood newspaper reports via Yahoo News that American rights to popular shows like He-Man, She-Ra, and even The Lone Ranger - all part of the Filmation library of properties - have been purchased from Hallmark Entertainment by a U.K. concern.

Filmation built their reputation on kids' fare, mostly animation, including such classic or cult shows like He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra: Princess of Power, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, Bravestarr, Ghost Busters (NOT the version with "Slimer", but rather the original show with the ape, both live-action and animated), Star Trek: The Animated Series, Gilligan's Planet, Jason of Star Command, Space Academy, Shazam!, Isis, Lassie's Rescue Rangers, My Favorite Martian (animated version), and various shows starring the likes of Superman, Batman, Aquaman, The Archies, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Tarzan, and Flash Gordon.

Hallmark has been the owner of the Filmation library for quite some time, and in recent years had been rumored to be interested in selling that set of properties as a single group. Toward that end, supposedly, the entire library of product was kept unreleased on DVD, to preserve the value of the properties to the eventual purchaser. The lone exception was a release of Fat Albert DVDs available only via direct order from Time/Life.

Now a great deal of the rest of that group may be a step closer to DVD release in the USA, finally, with the purchase of the library by London's "Entertainment Rights PLC". Here's what Variety's Adam Dawtrey had to say on the matter:

LONDON -- He-Man, She-Ra and the Lone Ranger have been snapped up by the U.K.'s Entertainment Rights, as part of a $20 million deal to to acquire the Filmation library from Hallmark.

The Filmation library comprises over 500 hours of animation programming, also including "Ghostbusters" and "My Favorite Martian."

These are the first major American assets to become part of the Entertainment Rights stable of characters, which includes Brit kids brands Basil Brush, Postman Pat and Little Red Tractor.

The company unveiled a 22% increase in sales to Ł29.5 million ($53.2 million) for 2003, and an operating profit of $1.1 million compared to a loss of $0.18 million the previous year. Net losses were reduced to $0.72 million from $1.98 million in 2002.

There's not much more to say right now, so we'll leave it there. Stay tuned for any more we can find out about this developing story. The sale occurred almost a week ago, and we have to admit that we missed it. So our thanks to the fine folks at ToonZone.net for catching it, and giving us the heads-up about it. We simply MUST have He-Man and She-Ra on DVD. Why? "For the honor of Greyskull, Adora."
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 31, 2004, 02:51 PM
Dedicated to Mister Fatty Bitchall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(http://216.218.203.229/news1/WhosTheBoss_S1.jpg)

There’s a time for love and a time for living.
You take a chance and face the wind.
An open road and a road that’s hidden.
A brand new life around the bend.

There were times when I lost a dream or two.
Found the trail, and at the end was you.
There’s a path you take and a path untaken.
The choice is up to you my friend.
 
Nights are long but you’re on your way,
To a brand new life,
Brand new life,
Brand new life around the bend.

(http://www.danger-seekers.com/salutes/images/s083101a.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on March 31, 2004, 02:53 PM
Oh!  And I bit the bullet and bought the two Toy Story Discs for the low low price of [size=0]$71[/size]...thank you sir! May I have another? Thank you sir! May I have another? Thank you sir! May I have another? Thank you sir! May I have another? Thank you sir! May I have another?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on March 31, 2004, 04:05 PM
Probably a wise decision in the long run Scott.  When Disney puts movies "away" it's typically for 7 years at a minimum.  That's what they did during the VHS era when they went back to the vault.  

Mrs. Bug missed the little Mermaid on video the first time and now buys all the movies asap.  Cartoons dominate our movies at home and they are her only real vice.  77 animated DVDs versus maybe 40 regs.  All of them hers.  Bless her.  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on March 31, 2004, 04:38 PM
I can't wait to get those Star Wars DVD's for my birthday. While I'm not much into the toys anymore, the movies are still awesome to me.

Also can't wait to see this Starship Troopers 2! I'll buy it if it's in the $9 to $15 range... Anymore and I'll have to pass until it hits the $5 bin. The first movie was pretty good, if you ask me... The second one could be better than expected...  ::) I will buy it.

The GI Joe Seasons DVDs have been on my mind - but I doubt I will ever buy them unless they hit clearance. I love GI Joe, but, all I've heard is bad things about the DVDs.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 6, 2004, 07:28 PM
Alright, not a major release to most, but today this was released:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001AG01M.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

All of the Blake Edwards' directed PP movies, in the coolest packaging I've even seen for a multidisc set. Classy all the way. If anyone is looking, its only 38.98 at Costco (compared to 49.99 at Best Buy on sale!).

Also picked up Matrix Revolutions today.  ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on April 7, 2004, 09:17 AM
It is very classy packaging, but I don't like how they've got the discs layed out... I think there's 4 foldout pages, 2 discs per page - that's fine - but the top disc overlaps the bottom - so you've got to remove the top disc in order to get the bottom disc out.  :-\
Title: Star Wars OT Extras Disc
Post by: Brian on April 8, 2004, 12:25 PM
Many of you have probably already seen this, but I noticed (via TheForce.net), that fye.com has details on the extras on the fourth disc of the boxed set.  I don't know if this is accurate or note, but I thought I'd post it for anyone interested:
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Star Wars Trilogy DVD Special Features:

Star Wars: A New Hope IV
Commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher
Easter Egg - Credit Roll (2 min.)

The Empire Strikes Back V
Commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher
Easter Egg - Credit Roll (2 min.)

Return of the Jedi VI
Commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren, and Carrie Fisher
Easter Egg Credit Roll (2 min.)

Bonus Disc:

Star Wars: The Independent Films feature length documentary - The story of Star Wars is the story of the most successful independent series film ever produced. It's the story of a Hollywood outsider named George Lucas and a low-budget labor of love space saga that defied the odds and reinvented the rules. It's the story of a revolution born of a dream. It's the story of an independent filmmaker who had to innovate and invent an entirely new way of creating motion pictures. It's the story of a fundamental paradigm shift in the creative process made, not by the studio system, but by a single filmmaker with a simple dream. (150 min.)

The Evolution of Characters featurette - Get an in-depth look at how all your favorite characters came to be with exclusive concept art and discussion with George and the people who shaped what ultimately became out favorite heroes and villains. Includes a separate still/video gallery cut to Star Wars music with access to artwork and classic scenes for each major character. (30 min.)

The Influence of Star Wars featurette - Without Star Wars, there would be no... The groundbreaking special effects that were pioneered to make Star Wars movies not only helped viewers escape to a galaxy far, far away, but they changed the way every movie was made thereafter. Experience never before seen effects innovations from the films and learn how pivitol the films were to modern effects wizards and filmmakers. (20 min.)

Lightsabers/Fights featurette - Forget laser pistols, the lightsaber is the coolest weapon in the Star Wars galaxy. What were George's influences for creating the lightsaber? How did Mark Hamill, Alec Guiness, and Darth Vader stunt people approach wielding a saber? How did the effects guys figure out the lightsaber beam? How did each fight escalate from the previous one? And what influences did this creation have on movies thereafter? (10 min.)

1977 featurette - Transport people back in time to the opening of each Star Wars film. Menus will showcase all the pop culture features from the 1977 opening such as: TV references, toy ads, promotional partner commercials, news clips, songs inspired by Star Wars, Star Wars magazine and newspaper coverage, classic video game demos. (20 min.)

Star Wars Battlefront X-Box Video Game Demo (15 min.)

Teasers and Trailers from the original theatrical releases of each of the movies along with the 1997 re-releases. (15 min.)

TV Spots from the original theatrical releases of the movies along with the 1997 re-releases (5 min.)

Episode III Behind the Scenes Preview
Section One - The Creator: Finally the birth of Vader. George talks about finally bringing Vader back to the series and teases about Anakin's descent to the Dark Side and the powers of seduction in play.
Section Two - The Costume: Black is back. For the last Star Wars movie ever and the birth of the ultimate villain, a new costume was forged. This segment answers some key questions: who created it? was it made for Hayden?
Section Three - The Actors: Finally I get to become Vader. Key interviews with the cast (including Hayden) and crew sharing their thoughts and experiences about working on the last Star Wars film and finally seeing the completion of the Saga. (10 min.)

Stills - A comprehensive gallery of posters from around the world, classic artwork, and never-before-seen photos from all three films (approximately 300 images.)

DVD-ROM Features - DVD ROM link to exclusive Star Wars website.
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Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on April 9, 2004, 09:20 AM
The Digital Bits rumor mill has some information on the possible revamping of the Special Editions for DVD release.  You can check out the story here:

Digital Bits Star Wars SE Rumors (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html)

They have a picture of what could possibly be new footage of Ian McDiarmid replacing the actor/monkey that was used in the holograph in ESB.  Interesting to say the least.  They also mention the CGI Jabba being fixed up in ANH.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on April 9, 2004, 09:49 AM
Doesn't bother me in the slightest.  If that pic is true, it looks a hundred times better.  The eyes / bags / puffiness of the old one has always bugged me.  It just don't look right.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on April 9, 2004, 02:48 PM
I just picked up Dark Crystal, Matrix Revolutions & Disney's Brother Bear.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on April 12, 2004, 02:27 PM
Hey, can someone do me a favor and tell my friend over at Rebelscum (P.W. Herman) that one of his favorites is coming to DVD on July 6th?

(http://dvdfile.com/images/box_art/9/bigtoppeewee.jpg)

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 12, 2004, 02:37 PM
Cool...I wonder what PW is "up" to these days ???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 13, 2004, 10:23 AM
Dedicated to Mister Fatty Bitchall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(http://216.218.203.229/news1/WhosTheBoss_S1.jpg)

There’s a time for love and a time for living.
You take a chance and face the wind.
An open road and a road that’s hidden.
A brand new life around the bend.

There were times when I lost a dream or two.
Found the trail, and at the end was you.
There’s a path you take and a path untaken.
The choice is up to you my friend.
 
Nights are long but you’re on your way,
To a brand new life,
Brand new life,
Brand new life around the bend.

(http://www.danger-seekers.com/salutes/images/s083101a.jpg)

Sigh (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00020X83Y/ref=ase_dvdtalk/102-6704761-3653718?v=glance&s=dvd)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 14, 2004, 12:49 AM
Best Buy has a pretty sweet deal for those of us who needed to pick up both Kill Bill Vol 1 and Resevoir Dogs on DVD this week.  Both of them for $20.

Can't wait for Punky Brewster...if there was one thread that got locked on August 8/9 2003 in Wuhers Cantina...the one I wish could be reopened was the Punky one :'(

The Official Punky Brewster Appreciation Society  (http://forums.rebelscum.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=9;t=011020)

(http://www.newsnipple.com/gallery/punky/soleil2.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 16, 2004, 02:11 AM
Cool...I wonder what PW is "up" to these days ???

(http://cache.eonline.com/News/Photos/r/reubens.112701.jpg)

Isn't there a bunch of controversy about the Big Top Pee Wee scene where he "pitches a tent"?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 18, 2004, 01:41 AM
For anyone who takes advantage of Hollywood Video's used DVDs (which are always 3 for $30 or 2 for $20) here's a great deal, pruned from DVDTalk.

Buy HV giftcards from HVgiftcards (http://www.hollywoodvideogiftcards.com/) and enter this code to recieve 20% off:

CLTQRP245

I just bought $50.00 in giftcards for $40.00, shipped free.

I've started getting a lot of my blind buys and lesser new release movies that I can wait a couple of weeks for (like Gothika, Wonderland, etc) there. Only problem is there usually isn't an insert.  :-\ But now they're even cheaper.  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 20, 2004, 01:59 AM
The official press release for the OT DVD features is up at starwars.com, pretty much what was listed by mosnab above:

press release (http://starwars.com/episode-iv/news/2004/04/news20040420.html)

No deleted scenes outside of the frickin' documentary.  ::) The CD-Rom Biggs/Cammie/Fixer clip ain't up to snuff anymore and it's not on this disc? Great.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on April 20, 2004, 02:12 AM
No disappointment here.  Three all-new, anamorphic transfers, and remastered soundtracks?  Great.  Commentaries for all three films?  Fantastic.  A 2 1/2 hour documentary on the creation of the trilogy?  I'll take it.  I've already seen the deleted scenes from the "Behind the Magic" CD-ROM, and frankly, they suck.  I have no need to see them again any time soon.  If they want to hold them back, until the mega-release, fine with me.  I just want the movies presented in the best possible form--the best they can look and sound.  For a likely retail price of $35 the week they're released, I can deal with the exclusion of a few crappy deleted scenes.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Changing topics--anyone getting this cinematic masterpiece this week?

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GF2D8.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Never seen it, myself, but for ten bucks at Circuit City, I can't go wrong.

I've been needing some new "material", anyway, if you get my drift. . .

(http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/images/smilies/naughty.gif)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 20, 2004, 02:53 AM
Yeah, I shouldn't be complaining, since I'm not big on supplements to begin with, but if there was one sup feature I'd care for, it would be those scenes. I won't even listen to the commentaries, except for maybe ROTJ, just to get mad at all involved for the downfall of the series.

I heard Wild Things was 9.95 at Circuit City this week. I'm kinda/sorta tempted, but people have been saying there's nothing redeeming about the disc other than the two (substantial) new, ahem, "features."
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on April 20, 2004, 09:44 AM
Yeah, I shouldn't be complaining, since I'm not big on supplements to begin with, but if there was one sup feature I'd care for, it would be those scenes.

Should/could they have been included?  Probably.  I mean, the scenes are available to them, and they're short--it's not like they're LOTR: EE-length or anything.  And they make much more sense to be released in the Trilogy set than stuff like the Episode III Vader featurette, much less crap like the video game "previews" and whatnot.

(Congratulations, Tydirium--you've now just got me pissed off about the deleted scenes.)   :P

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I won't even listen to the commentaries, except for maybe ROTJ, just to get mad at all involved for the downfall of the series.

How interesting would an alternate, Gary Kurtz commentary be?  Man, oh, man.

I'm really looking forward to the commentaries.  It's surprising to me that they could get Carrie Fisher, but not Mark Hamill--wonder what happened there.  (And it'll be interesting to see how candid they let Fisher get, too.)  I'm eager to hear Lucas' bullsh!t about how he conceived the whole saga at the get-go, instead of making it up as he went.

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I heard Wild Things was 9.95 at Circuit City this week. I'm kinda/sorta tempted, but people have been saying there's nothing redeeming about the disc other than the two (substantial) new, ahem, "features."

I'm biting, just because I've never seen it, and have always been "curious" about it.  Plus, the washed-up, un-funny, over-rated Bill Murray is in it.  And I don't rent or watch much satellite, so this is pretty much the only way I'll ever see this movie.  Eh--ten bucks.  I can't not buy it for that price.  I'm cinemaddicted.  

 :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 20, 2004, 09:55 AM
I'm cinemaddicted.  :-\

Isn't this some sort of Trademark or Copyright infringement?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on April 20, 2004, 10:18 AM
I'm cinemaddicted.  :-\

Isn't this some sort of Trademark or Copyright infringement?

I don't know.

People think it's easy to be a cinemaddict, but they don't realize just how DVDifficult a life it really is.  There are times when you go on a binge, spending $140 at Deep Discount, but then there are the horrible, horrible withdrawals you go through during the slow weeks.  It's awful.

It's become the most important thing in my life--watching my DVDs on my 27" Sanyo, bought from Wal-Mart, through my PlayStation 2--probably the greatest DVD player ever created.  I'm a junkie.  It's all I do all day--I'm just addicted to cinema.  A cinemaddict.  My cinemaddiction now comes before everything--friends, family, work--I don't even have a real job.  It's even affected my personal hygiene.  The last time I bathed myself was back in DVDecember, the day when Pirates of the Caribbean was released.  That was an important DVDay--and you better believe that I looked and smelled great as I strolled into Best Buy as soon as they opened to get my fix for the DVDay.

I'm the black sheep of my family.  I've shamed my friends.  I can't look anyone in the eye anymore.  They gave me this videotape to watch--it was an over-dubbing of that old public service announcement--"This is your brain.  This is your brain on cinema."  I watched it once, and threw it out, because it wasn't a DVD.  They put a lot of work into having it made, and I threw the damn thing away.

I've tried everything to rid myself of this horrible, horrible DVDisease--12 step programs, cold turkey.  I've even checked myself into DVDetox centers.  Nothing seems to work.

I've heard my friends and family talking a few times--I think they might be planning an intervention once I hit 400 discs.

People think it's easy, being a cinemaddict, but take it from me:  I wish to God that I had never started down this slippery, slippery slope.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 20, 2004, 10:26 AM
Here's an idea...maybe you should write a screenplay about your life and sell it to the makers of Trainspotting (call it Trainspotting II)...make sure though that they sign Ewan to reprise his role as Rent Boy before you hand over the script otherwise I won't even rent the DVD.

(http://www.doloredamore.blogger.com.br/trainspotting.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 21, 2004, 03:09 AM
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That was an important DVDay--and you better believe that I looked and smelled great as I strolled into Best Buy as soon as they opened to get my fix for the DVDay.

And sadly Tuesday is now only known as "new release day" with mandatory Best Buy trips. God, somebody shoot us.

Please report back if you see some value in that Wild Things disc. I've resisted, amazinlgy. My only new movie this week is Master & Commander on D-VHS. Never seen it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on April 27, 2004, 01:23 AM
Just a bump to remind everybody that one of the sweeter movies from 2003/04--Big Fish--is out on DVD today, and can be had for $15.99 at Circuit City and Best Buy, and $17.99 at Target.  No idea what Wal-Mart will wind up selling it for. . .  

But, go out and get it.  Great flick.  Made me realize that I kind of take my dad for granted sometimes. . .

And sadly Tuesday is now only known as "new release day" with mandatory Best Buy trips. God, somebody shoot us.

The sad thing is--I can determine what day of the week a certain date falls on based on the Tuesday release date.  For example, if you asked me "what day of the week is July 12th?" I'd say, "well, July 6th is a Tuesday, and so is July 13th, so July 12th must be a Monday."

Just call me Raymond Babbit.

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Please report back if you see some value in that Wild Things disc. I've resisted, amazinlgy. My only new movie this week is Master & Commander on D-VHS. Never seen it.

Wild Things, Wild Things. . .  I've scanned through it, to "demo" a few "key scenes" (for which reasons I shant go into here)--but have yet to really watch the movie.  And don't know when I will, either--I finally got around to watching Requiem for a Dream last night for the first time, and I've had that DVD for like a year and a half or something.  

But, for ten bucks at Circuit, it wasn't too bad at all.  'Course, I don't have the original disc.  Don't know if it would be worth the upgrade or not.

And--hey--D-VHS?  How do you like it?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on April 27, 2004, 04:47 AM
Big Fish is essential. Everyone should get this.

I picked up The Cooler last night at Kmart, which put it out early. Blind buy. Also Stuck on You is today. Guess CC is this week's winner on prices. If I see Wild Things I may cave and buy it, too.

Yeah, DVHS is sort of a necessary evil right now for some hi-def stuff, since the cable system here sucks and I can't get a dish to my apartment. My friend has this really cool hi-def tivo-like thing that he's backing up all his tapes to. That might be more practical. Until I can afford that, I'm in this sort of stone-age meets bleeding edge hell.  :-\

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on April 27, 2004, 07:46 AM
Might have to check out Big Fish.  Sounds like it's worth a blind buy.

After searching for a while, I finally picked up a guilty pleasure of mine: 10 Things I Hate About You.  
When I can't figure out what to watch, this is one movie of two movies that will get a spin. (The other being Dazed and Confused).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on April 27, 2004, 07:59 AM
My fish...

http://www.guzzlefish.com/collection.php?username=swansong
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2004, 02:05 PM
Apparently, Amazon.com has a listing up for the Clone Wars Animated series on DVD.  It has a message saying it isn't currently in production, but if you sign up for their "e-mail me when available" feature on it, the information will be forwarded to the studio to let them know it is a demanded release.  If you want to see these on DVD, it might not hurt to try and help it out.  Here's the linky:

Amazon's Clone Wars Animated Listing (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JMZG/002-2935055-0190464?v=glance&s=dvd/rebelscumcom)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on April 29, 2004, 02:17 PM
Finally bought Big Fish today, hope to see it tonight or this weekend or in the next 7 months ::) :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on April 29, 2004, 02:33 PM
Big Fish is a movie the wife and I always wanted to check out when it was in theatres, but missed out on that.  We are hoping to rent it sometime this weekend to see how it is, and maybe buy it if we enjoy it.  It looked pretty good from the previews and comments I have seen on it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: hasek3993 on April 29, 2004, 04:09 PM
I TRUELY LOVED THAT MOVIE!
but its probably not for everyone, so it may just be my taste, very moving in spots.  i seriously think its one of my top 10 all time. i only got to see it once in the theartre but will be making up for that this weekend with the dvd ;).   on a side note the dvd really lacks in extras, that kind of disapointed me.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on April 29, 2004, 05:09 PM
Big Fish is a movie the wife and I always wanted to check out when it was in theatres, but missed out on that.  We are hoping to rent it sometime this weekend to see how it is, and maybe buy it if we enjoy it.  It looked pretty good from the previews and comments I have seen on it.

It's absolutely fantastic.  Picked it up on Tuesday...

And this Tuesday:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001IN0MQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Probably the first musical I'll have ever bought.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on April 29, 2004, 09:30 PM
picked this up today (along with big fish)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001CNRNO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

even though i bought the universal stuff when it was released a few years ago, i just had to get this. not bad - $60 in best buy gets you 14 classic b&w flicks and 3 busts.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on April 29, 2004, 10:15 PM
picked this up today (along with big fish)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001CNRNO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

even though i bought the universal stuff when it was released a few years ago, i just had to get this. not bad - $60 in best buy gets you 14 classic b&w flicks and 3 busts.

I also had to bite the bullet and shell out the 60$ for it...  way too nice a set to pass on.  My only gripe is that it's basically a Van Helsing commercial which taints it a bit for me...  But still a nice set - and the franekstein bust is terrific.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on April 29, 2004, 10:22 PM
I'm cinemaddicted.  :-\

Isn't this some sort of Trademark or Copyright infringement?

I don't know.

People think it's easy to be a cinemaddict, but they don't realize just how DVDifficult a life it really is.  There are times when you go on a binge, spending $140 at Deep Discount, but then there are the horrible, horrible withdrawals you go through during the slow weeks.  It's awful.

It's become the most important thing in my life--watching my DVDs on my 27" Sanyo, bought from Wal-Mart, through my PlayStation 2--probably the greatest DVD player ever created.  I'm a junkie.  It's all I do all day--I'm just addicted to cinema.  A cinemaddict.  My cinemaddiction now comes before everything--friends, family, work--I don't even have a real job.  It's even affected my personal hygiene.  The last time I bathed myself was back in DVDecember, the day when Pirates of the Caribbean was released.  That was an important DVDay--and you better believe that I looked and smelled great as I strolled into Best Buy as soon as they opened to get my fix for the DVDay.

I'm the black sheep of my family.  I've shamed my friends.  I can't look anyone in the eye anymore.  They gave me this videotape to watch--it was an over-dubbing of that old public service announcement--"This is your brain.  This is your brain on cinema."  I watched it once, and threw it out, because it wasn't a DVD.  They put a lot of work into having it made, and I threw the damn thing away.

I've tried everything to rid myself of this horrible, horrible DVDisease--12 step programs, cold turkey.  I've even checked myself into DVDetox centers.  Nothing seems to work.

I've heard my friends and family talking a few times--I think they might be planning an intervention once I hit 400 discs.

People think it's easy, being a cinemaddict, but take it from me:  I wish to God that I had never started down this slippery, slippery slope.

The only thing that can possibly make it worse, is being a cinema addict with horrible taste in films and an unbelievably ****** collection of crappy titles.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 4, 2004, 01:53 AM
The juicy details have arrived! Yay!

DVDFile writes, with typical contempt thats nearly unreadable:
Quote
Be afraid. Be very afraid. The 80's TV on DVD assault continues with the arrival of one of the most beloved and most hated series of all time, Punky Brewster: Season One. Shout! Factory will unleash this four-disc box set on June 1st, featuring all 23 episodes presented in 4:3 full screen and Dolby 2.0 stereo, plus new interviews with the cast and crew and two hours of the popular Saturday morning animated series It's Punky Brewster
\
F Star Wars on DVD, new cast interviews of Punky and animated episodes!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 4, 2004, 09:04 AM
The only thing that can possibly make it worse, is being a cinema addict with horrible taste in films and an unbelievably ****** collection of crappy titles.

Hey buddy, be nice.  >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 4, 2004, 09:29 AM
I'll buy the Punky sets if there is an extensive picture gallery of Punky after she left Punky
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on May 4, 2004, 10:22 AM
The only thing that can possibly make it worse, is being a cinema addict with horrible taste in films and an unbelievably ****** collection of crappy titles.

Hey buddy, be nice.  >:(

I was being hypothetical.   Sorry.   :-[
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 4, 2004, 10:30 AM
The only thing that can possibly make it worse, is being a cinema addict with horrible taste in films and an unbelievably ****** collection of crappy titles.

Hey buddy, be nice.  >:(

I was being hypothetical.   Sorry.   :-[
No need to apologize or speak in hypotheticals, we all know Virex's taste in movies is less then the normal addict
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on May 4, 2004, 12:57 PM
No need to apologize or speak in hypotheticals, we all know Virex's taste in movies is less then the normal addict

Oh yeah, Virex... him too.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 4, 2004, 01:07 PM
Is anyone planning on getting the Samurai Jack Season 1 set that's out today? Be curious to hear comments on it before I pick it up.

It's a slow week otherwise... just Last Samurai to pick up. Great, great, movie.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on May 4, 2004, 02:54 PM
It's a slow week otherwise... just Last Samurai to pick up. Great, great, movie.

I'm still debating whether or not I'm going to pick up Last samurai - but I did pick up Triplets of Bellville - and highly recommend it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on May 5, 2004, 12:17 AM
i picked these up today:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001EFUFK.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

i've heard many good things about this flick, and can't wait to watch it... it's too late now, i'm watching the yankees try to climb back into this game against oakland, so it has to wait till tomorrow.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001JXOVC.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
ditto on this one. i skipped it at the theater, but i'm a sucker for martial arts/samurai flicks, especially lately.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001HAI0E.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
this was a no brainer for me. samurai jack is one of my favorite shows on tv right now. i love the animation style, and the writing is very good as well.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 5, 2004, 03:23 AM
Getting very tempted on the Samurai Jack box. It's 19.99 at Suncoast (yes, no joke) right now.

Watched Last Samurai tonight, and loved it just as much as when I saw it in the theater. I know several people that aren't big on it, but it does it for me. Great music is the key, me thinks.

What't the cheapest Elephant can be had for? Every place was 19.99 today as far as I could see, and I'm being cheap with this one for some reason.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 8, 2004, 03:27 AM
(http://members.aol.com/jaredbrinkley/gf.jpg)

Due on August 17th!  ;D  New transfer on a dual layer disc, 16:9 encoded and a 2nd supplement disc. Mean Streets and After Hours are also due that day. And all in keepcases, no less.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on May 10, 2004, 07:33 AM
Re: Goodfellas - About ******* time!

I have waited since 1997 when I bought my DVD player to buy this.  My patience has paid off.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on May 10, 2004, 03:54 PM
Re: Goodfellas - About ******* time!

I have waited since 1997 when I bought my DVD player to buy this.  My patience has paid off.

Drives me crazy when they put out newer better editions of movies I've already got....

I'm picking up this week:

The Fog of War
Coming to America
Lethal Weapon
Spaceballs
Better off Dead

(The last 4 are best buy 2 for 15$)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 15, 2004, 03:32 PM
Looks like Kill Bill Vol. 2 will be getting an August 10th release. . .

DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3957&n=1&burl=)

(No word on any of the other dozen or so releases Tarantino/Miramax has planned, though. . .)   :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 15, 2004, 03:35 PM
Saw a commercial for the theater version of ROTK last night and it reminded me that the DVD will be out in less than 2 weeks
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 15, 2004, 03:37 PM
(Reposted so it doesn't get lost with the last page)

Looks like Kill Bill Vol. 2 will be getting an August 10th release. . .

DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3957&n=1&burl=)

(No word on any of the other dozen or so releases Tarantino/Miramax has planned, though. . .)   :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 15, 2004, 03:44 PM
Saw a commercial for the theater version of ROTK last night and it reminded me that the DVD will be out in less than 2 weeks

Yeah, and I think that several retailers are supposed to have some exclusive freebies and things with it, too--I suppose we'll have more details and prices next week some time.

And of course, reviews are starting to show up, too:

The Digital Bits review (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/lotrreturnoftheking2disc.html) (Video: B+ / Audio: A- / Extras: C)

DVD File review (http://dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_8/lordoftherings_return.html) (Video: 4.5/5 / Audio: 4.5/5 / Extras: 3/5 / ROM: 3/5 / Value: 4/5)

And of course, I have to get the damn Trilogy box set because I'm an anal-retentive, massive tool.  Anyone want the Fellowship theatrical 2-disc set for a Star Wars figure or two?  Let me know.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 15, 2004, 08:09 PM
Yah, been pestering my local game shop that puts bigger DVD releases out early for ROTK. I'm jonesing for a decent flick to watch. There's been a dryspell of quality releases as of late. Which neatly brings me to this Tuesday's big releases (for me at least):

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GF2DS.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001GF2EM.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Also heading my way are the Walt Disney Treasures discs, Miracle, and Around the World in 80 Days. Good week, finally.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 18, 2004, 01:56 AM
And all the DVD sites are reporting that Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison SE's are due in the end of August. They haven't been too clear on how its being released, so I dug into the Universal site and got what's there:

PRE-ORDER: 7/13/2004
STREET: 8/31/2004
FORMAT: DVD
SELECTION NUMBER:  25799
UPC CODE: 0-2519-25799-2-9
ISBN NUMBER : 1-4170-1789-9
RELEASE TYPE:  Sell-Through  
UNIT TYPE: Promotional Pack

SET INCLUDES :  

25450 Billy Madison
Special Edition DVD
Anamorphic Widescreen
English
PG-13
 
25442 Happy Gilmore
Special Edition DVD
Anamorphic Widescreen
English
PG-13

Looks like it's in a double-pack only (one UPC)... but hey... HAPPY GILMORE is worth it.

Now who would like a warm glass of Shut The Hell Up?  ;)
 
 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 18, 2004, 02:06 AM
Man. . .

Widescreen Happy Gilmore, and dual-layered Goodfellas, within about two weeks of each other in August.

Pretty soon, there won't be anything left to complain about.

(Oh, who am I kidding--there will always be something to complain about.  But it's still nice to scratch these off the list. . .)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Force Guy on May 18, 2004, 02:47 AM
(Reposted so it doesn't get lost with the last page)

Looks like Kill Bill Vol. 2 will be getting an August 10th release. . .

DVD Answers (http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3957&n=1&burl=)

(No word on any of the other dozen or so releases Tarantino/Miramax has planned, though. . .)   :-\

Heh.  Nonetheless, it's good news!  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 19, 2004, 11:33 AM
Coming to your home theatre September 21st. . .

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/jedichanges.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 19, 2004, 11:36 AM
We've been talking a little bit about that over in the OT section here and some of the other possible changes...Jim had put this list together

1.  Ian McDirmid replaces the Emperor in ESB
2.  Anakin is added to the Jedi Spirt Scene
3.  The lightsaber battle in ANH has been cleaned up, and possibly sped up.
4.  Jabba from ANH has been cleaned up.
5.  Space scenes have been tweaked.
6.  Luke will unmask a battle damaged Anakin.

I have heard all of these...that the OT duel was completely redone ala Dooku in AOTC with Lee's head plopped on to a body double

The Greedo/Han scene is still the big one most people are wondering about...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 19, 2004, 11:43 AM
Man, each time these changes leak out, I hold onto my bootleg DVDs and laserdiscs a little tighter. . .

(One of these days, I'm going to take my 1995 THX lasers to someone that has the equipment, time, and know-how, and have them make up a set of really, really good quality bootleg Original Trilogy DVDs. . .)

=======================================

Also coming to your home theatre this fall, according to the Rumor Mill at The Digital Bits:

Eddie Murphy: Raw
Explorers
Fire in the Sky
D.A.R.Y.L.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 19, 2004, 11:51 AM
Oooh Explorers was one of my favorite movies growing up...it sort of sucks when you grow up and didn't age very well but having a young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix and showing the dream most of us all had of exploring space it was a great kid movie.

(http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/attachments/explorers.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on May 19, 2004, 11:57 AM
I actually watched Explorers quite a bit when I was growing up as well, but I haven't seen it in years.  Like you said Scott, I wonder if it has aged well over time :).  Good movie as a kiddo though!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 19, 2004, 10:43 PM
After paying $14 for DVD's like Jaws and Reservoir Dogs, just to see them drop to $9 a month or two later, I've learned from my lesson and now I've decided to wait (impatiently) for a lot of $14 movies to drop down to $9.

Among them : Bridge Over The River Kwaai, The Shining, Batman, Gladiator, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Muppet Movie, Spiderman, etc.

Question is - is there a site that posts when price drops will occur?  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 20, 2004, 12:24 AM
Amazon.com likes to relist DVDs whenever there is a pricedrop. There's probably a better source though. I tend to stay away from reading those... I just get angry at seeing something I paid 19.99 for drop to 9.99, while it sits on my shelf unopened.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 21, 2004, 02:47 AM
Lifted from TVShowsOnDVD.com (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1543). . .

As mentioned, I attended a presentation from Columbia today, where they presented the Seinfeld DVD package. There is no set date yet. November was mentioned. What is set is that there will be a season 1 and 2 box - total 18 episodes, 4 discs , $49.95 SLP and a Season 3 box, 22 Episodes, 4 discs, same SLP. They are also planning a gift set of the 2 boxes combined ,with a TBD gift item, at a list price of $129.95. They showed some of the new footage that will be part of the extras, with Seinfeld walking around NYC to different landmarks, including the convenience store where he and Larry David were shopping, and conceived the idea for the show ! They also showed snippets of Larry David speaking, and some other footage implying that there will be other behind the scenes footage. They are going to promote it like an event film title, and have very high expectations, without a doubt!!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 23, 2004, 03:02 AM
DavisDVD has a pricedrop calendar. Never noticed:

DVD Price Drop Calendar (http://www.davisdvd.com/weekly/drops.html)

Maybe this will be of some help.
Title: Return of the King DVD
Post by: jadesfire on May 23, 2004, 07:44 PM
The best deal I know of is Shopko.  The DVD is $14.99 but you receive an instant $5.00 off coupon if you purchase Duracell batteries (which brings the movie right back up to fifteen bucks but you have batteries now too!)
You also get a CD-Rom of Return of the King filled with all kinds of goodies for free (a $19.99 value).

The local Walmart store employee told me their price was $14.97 but you only get a fridge magnet from midnight to 6:00am.   ::)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darby on May 23, 2004, 08:15 PM
Folks may want to check their Sunday papers today for the Walgreens ad for ROTK.  They have two coupons for $5 off each that can be used.  One is in conjunction with the batteries again.  It doesn't say what the price will be before hand, but it's definitely worth checking out.

Also, I'm a subscriber to EW and recieved the Best Buy Special Edition in the mail yesterday.  It's very nice, nothing reused from anywhere else.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on May 23, 2004, 10:04 PM
i pre-ordered my copy of rotk from blockbuster, of all places. for $29.99 (+ tax = $31.79) i got a copy of the dvd along with 7 free rentals. rentals usually cost me $4.76 each ($4.76 x 7 = $33.32) - so technically, i got the dvd for free, because i would have rented some flicks anyway  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 23, 2004, 11:07 PM
I'm buying the Trilogy from Amazon, but Target seems to me to be the best place to buy ROTK. . .

$14.99 plus free popcorn, and free batteries after coupon.

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 23, 2004, 11:40 PM
I'm going to Target...I'll use the Popcorn for the Ole Trick
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 23, 2004, 11:47 PM
I'm going to Target...I'll use the Popcorn for the Ole Trick

Doesn't sound like the wife knows about the Ol' Popcorn Trick, especially after the three crying smileys after seeing 50 First Dates at the cheapy-theatre. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 24, 2004, 11:35 PM
Sooo...anyone going out at Midnight tonight?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2004, 11:39 PM
Nope, but I'm hoping that the damn stores beef up their selection of Trilogy figs as well.  Going to pick it up on the way home from work.

FutureShop up here (~ Best Buy) is the best deal I've seen, $22.99 Cdn.  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2004, 11:46 PM
I'll be going out at midnight--but it's to pick up my usual Monday Night Whore.

Sadly, the LOTR DVD will not be coming into the equation.

 :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 24, 2004, 11:51 PM
Teeth or no teeth?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 24, 2004, 11:53 PM
Quote
Teeth or no teeth?

Dunno--depends on how much money I've got.

. . .

(Alternate, mean reply:

Dunno--your wife put the dentures in tonight?)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 12:01 AM
Hmm, she is out of town.

 >:( F__cker
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2004, 12:03 AM
Hmm, she is out of town.

 >:( F__cker

Dunno--depends on how much money I've got.

 8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 12:13 AM
Yep, walked into that one.  Oh well, she might as well get it from somewhere.  What goes on the road, stays on the road.  You're in Halifax, right?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 25, 2004, 12:55 AM
Just got back! [size=0]from putting the baby to sleep[/size] :-[
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 25, 2004, 10:05 AM
Well I just did swing by Target, got my Popcorn and AA Batteries and the movie.  All for $16, pretty nice deal, quite a few people in their buying the stuff too.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 25, 2004, 10:26 AM
Picked it up at Walmart this morning.  Swung by to see about the Ozzel wave (not there) and they'd dropped their price by $2, down to $21.99.  They'd sold tons judging by the difficulty I had finding a widescreen version, lots of foolscreen left.  Also managed to snag a poster for free, cool.  

Amazingly, Canadian retail at it's finest there were all of 5 brown carded ROTK figures on the pegs.   ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jadesfire on May 25, 2004, 03:09 PM
My daughter picked it up at Shopko for a grand total of $14.06.  I got the DVD, an 8-pack of batteries and a CD-rom of ROTK.  I hope she remembers it when she comes home this weekend!! :D

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 26, 2004, 02:28 AM
Anyone check out the leaked Han/Greedo scene from the DVD? The link is still up (atm) here:

Millenniumfalcon.com thread (http://www.millenniumfalcon.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=882)

It looks a lot better than the 97 SE. Not quite such a hackjob in my opinion. Does that make it the right choice? 'Course not, but at least its not horrible to look at as well, now.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 26, 2004, 02:42 AM
ROTK cost me about $15 at Target.

I've seen the Greedo/Han thing, it's still all wrong. Greedo never got off a shot, damnit!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on May 26, 2004, 07:58 AM
Target had plenty of dvds but no batteries or popcorn.  Not that care all that much, but they should stock more of this stuff when there's a promotion going on.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on May 26, 2004, 08:28 AM
I picked up my pre-order at Future Shop on the way to work last night. $22.99 & I got my limited ring. My Precious.   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 01:33 AM
Request for you, good sir:  Any chance we (you) can keep an archive of what's been released already?  For example, I've not been paying much attention to new releases the last several weeks, so I went to check your list to see what I've missed recently, only to find out that your list is quite up to date as far as whats "upcoming", in a very literal sense, and stuff that's been released already, even just yesterday, is apparently subsequently deleted.  Can we pretty please keep the old stuff around too, on a go forward basis?  You could stick it in a separate post or something, if you want to keep the first post in this thread just for the "upcoming" stuff...

What say you?!   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 03:56 AM
What say you?!   :-*

I say. . .  no.

That list is already too long and cluttered enough as it is; the last thing it needs is to be made any longer with stuff that was already released weeks, if not months, before.

I could see maybe keeping the most recent Tuesday's releases around until the next Tuesday, at the very longest--any longer than that would just be silly.

If someone else wants to keep a record of the DVDs that have been released to-date, well, that would be even more pointless and confusing in my opinion, but who am I to stop them?  I wouldn't want to be involved in any other list or thread--frankly, this list is probably more trouble than it's actually worth to begin with.

My thought is that, if you're interested in past releases, there are a good half-dozen or so sites out there that have very comprehensive listings and reviews going back several years, and a quick search of those sites should yield any information on any current release you're looking for.  

If there's a title you're not sure has been released or not, you can always check the usual online retailers as well--Amazon or Deep Discount, or even DVD Price Search for some of the others.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 03:58 AM
June:

Spider-Man: Deluxe Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL001381) (1st)
Spider-Man: Superbit (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=COL009752) (1st)
Field of Dreams: 2-Disc Anniversary Edition (widescreen) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA020140) (8th)Blazing Saddles: 30th Anniversary Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD018959) (29th)

July:

The Bourne Identity: Explosive Extended Edition (13th)
Predator: Collector's Edition (27th)
Showgirls: V.I.P. Special Edition (27th)th)

August:

The Lost Boys: Two-Disc Special Edition (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD033530) (10th)

September:

Mask: Special Ediiton (1985) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=MCA022788) (7th)
Footloose: Special Collector's Edition (28th)

November

Top Gun: Special Collector's Edition (16th)

2004:

Daredevil: R-rated Director's Cut
Mary Poppins: 40th Anniversary Edition 2-Disc Set (Dec. 7th)
The Shawshank Redemption: 10th Anniversary Edition
Titanic: Special Edition

I swear to God, this $h!t is really starting to drive my freaking insane!!!   >:(  This is eerily similar to the constant rehashes spit out by Hasbro, but on a slightly more expensive scale with these DVDs.  I hate not having the absolute best, most comprehensive DVD on the market, with the best audio and video, the most extras, the added footage, etc., etc.  So when all these Special Editions keep coming out for movies I've already bought, I really want to smash my head into a wall really hard, or at least do my best Michael Douglas Falling Down impersonation on someone - most likely a Best Buy cashier.

Lesson:  Must wait several years, if not more, to finally buy a DVD I'm interested in, so I don't have to buy the damned thing twice!  And that takes far more patience than I'm usually sporting...

I think I asked this once before when this issue was discussed, but what does everyone here do (especially Virex, Tydirium & jokabofe) with their obsolete DVDs?  Ditch 'em on eBay?  Put 'em up for trade here?  Is there a site for selling DVDs like this?  Some of my now (or soon to be) obsolete DVDs haven't even been opened yet, so I guess maybe I can return them for some store credit at a few places?   :-\

Sincerely,
Frustrated obsolete DVD owner
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 03:59 AM
I'm not all bad news, though, Matt--I do know of a couple of guys that may be able to help you out:

(http://www.wnyc.org/studio360/images/holocaust/slide8schindlers1-4.jpg)

 :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 04:05 AM
I say. . .  no.

Yeah, I kinda figured that'd be the answer.  Don't get me wrong, Matt - I still dig your list here (and the effort that goes into maintaining it).  I was just hoping you'd possibly bail me out for being so damned lazy at times with keeping up on this stuff...

My thought is that, if you're interested in past releases, there are a good half-dozen or so sites out there that have very comprehensive listings and reviews going back several years, and a quick search of those sites should yield any information on any current release you're looking for.

That'd certainly suffice.  Care to divulge a couple, so I don't have to browse around Google?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 04:12 AM
The thing is though, Matt, that a lot of those re-releases you quoted are of movies that were originally released several years ago, with inferior transfers, flat audio, and weak features.

Certainly not all are, but for every "new" special edition released just to cash in on a theatrical sequel (I'm looking at you, Bourne Identity: Explosive Extended Edition), there's a new edition of a movie that really needed it--the new Goodfellas disc, due in August, is a terrific example.  The old disc sucked--you had to flip it in the middle of the film, I don't believe it was anamorphic, and whatever the extra features were--I'm sure they pale in comparision to what the new one is gonna have.

A lot of those discs being re-released--their old versions were released in DVD's infancy, and were pretty much just laserdiscs transferred to DVD.  The entire technology has improved since then.

In terms of what people do with their old discs--I think a lot of people use Ebay or Half.com.  Some people just trade them into their local used record stores or pawn shops or whatever.  As for me, I typically just trade mine to Scott for whatever Star Wars figures I either missed out on last year, or am too lazy to go search for this year. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 04:24 AM
June:

NBA Dynasty Series: Chicago Bulls: The 1990's (four-discs) (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemid=WBD034325) (1st)

Yo V!  What the hell's the deal with this (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=WBD034324) glaring ommission, eh?!?  ::)  Same DVD series, same release date, better team.  Shame on you for making me go find that on my own!   >:(

(http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/images/covers/coverd/00_09/225607.JPG)

My #3 top purchase for DVDs this year, behind only the Trilogy and ROTK EE.   8)

I'm willing to let your atrocious oversight slide just this once Matt, but please try to be a little more diligent with your list here, and not let something like this happen again.  Thanks.

P.S.  As your punishment, I just got you stuck in the last post on the prior page.   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 04:29 AM
Oh, and it's not on the list, because I hate them, but I thought you might be interested in something coming out next Tuesday:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001Z37J0.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

The Lakers: The Complete History
INCLUDES THE HITS ...
"Meet the Champs" (1953)
"That Magic Season" (1980)
"Something to Prove" (1982)
"Return to Glory" (1985)
"Drive for 5" (1987)
"Back to Back" (1988)
"Dynasty of the New Millennium" (2000-02)
BONUS TRACKS ...
1972 Finals, Game 5


1980 Finals, Game 6
1982 Finals, Game 1
1985 Finals, Game 6
1987 Finals, Game 4
1988 Finals, Game 7
2000 Finals, Game 4
2001 Finals, Game 5
2002 Western Conference Finals, Game 7
(All games listed above are shown in their entirety.)
 
$47.51 at DDD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=WBD034324)

There's a Bulls disc coming out, too, that's gonna rock the house:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001Z37IQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

The Bulls: The 1990s
INCLUDES THE HITS ...
"Learning to Fly" (1991)
"Untoucha-Bulls" (1992)
"Three-peat" (1993)
"Unstoppa-Bulls" (1996)
"Bulls Championship" (1997)
"Unforgetta-Bulls" (1998)
BONUS TRACKS ...
1991 Finals, Game 5
1992 Finals, Game 1
1993 Finals, Game 6
1996 Finals, Game 6
1997 Finals, Game 5
1998 Finals, Game 6
(All games listed above are shown in their entirety.)
 
$34.50 at DDD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com/dvd.cfm?itemID=WBD034325)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 04:31 AM
As your punishment, I just got you stuck in the last post on the prior page.   :-*

Paybacks suck, don't they?   8)

That'd certainly suffice.  Care to divulge a couple, so I don't have to browse around Google?

Sure.  The sites I hit on a daily basis:

News/Reviews:

The Digital Bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com)
DVD File (http://www.dvdfile.com)
Davis DVD (http://www.davisdvd.com)

Forums:

Home Theater Forum (http://www.hometheaterforum.com)
DVD Talk (http://www.dvdtalk.com)

But honestly, if I just wanted to know if a title was out or not, I would check DVD Price Search (http://www.dvdpricesearch.com) first.  Usually it can find at least one site that would have it in stock, if it's out, and it's already got the price listed, as well.

But basically, if all else fails, just ask Darth Big Boy over at Rebelscum.  He knows everything about DVDs, and he's incredibly intelligent to boot.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 04:55 AM
Quote
Sure.  The sites I hit on a daily basis:

News/Reviews:

The Digital Bits
DVD File
Davis DVD

Forums:

Home Theater Forum
DVD Talk

But honestly, if I just wanted to know if a title was out or not, I would check DVD Price Search first.  Usually it can find at least one site that would have it in stock, if it's out, and it's already got the price listed, as well.

Excellent.  Muchas Grassy-ass!   :-*

Oh, and it's not on the list, because I hate them, but I thought you might be interested in something coming out next Tuesday:

Great.  Thanks for that "timely" update.   ::)  At least ya' got the track listing and a better cover shot in there though, so it wasn't a total waste...   8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 05:01 AM
Paybacks suck, don't they?   8)

Dammit.  Just noticed this...

You suck.   >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 05:06 AM
Great.  Thanks for that "timely" update.   ::)  At least ya' got the track listing and a better cover shot in there though, so it wasn't a total waste...   8)

Yeah, just go ahead and keep rolling your eyes at me.  Just know that at the same time you put in your post, bitching at me, I was busy looking up the information and a cover scan for a disc that I couldn't give a flying f--k about, just because I knew you'd like it.

And frankly, I was thinking to myself a couple of days ago, "Man, I should tell Matt about that Lakers DVD", but it totally slipped my mind until you posted in this thread--maybe if you'd show up more often than every once in a blue moon, I would have remembered to tell you about it. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 05:09 AM
Seacrest out.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 05:13 AM
I love you.   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on May 27, 2004, 09:42 AM
Request for you, good sir:  Any chance we (you) can keep an archive of what's been released already?  For example, I've not been paying much attention to new releases the last several weeks, so I went to check your list to see what I've missed recently, only to find out that your list is quite up to date as far as whats "upcoming", in a very literal sense, and stuff that's been released already, even just yesterday, is apparently subsequently deleted.  Can we pretty please keep the old stuff around too, on a go forward basis?  You could stick it in a separate post or something, if you want to keep the first post in this thread just for the "upcoming" stuff...

check out dvd lister (http://www.dvdlister.com/) which keeps an archive of past releases by week as well as upcoming releases.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 27, 2004, 10:00 AM
I love you.   :-*
And I Love You :-*

Any Lakers disc without 1/2 of it devoted to the greatest part of the franchise's history is not worth its weight in sh!t

(http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/attachments/theREALlakers.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on May 27, 2004, 11:05 AM
that picture just screams at me to photoshop greg(g)'s head onto all of those bodies  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on May 27, 2004, 02:10 PM
   
I love you.   :-*
And I Love You :-*

Not you, Scott.   ::)

Virex.

Any Lakers disc without 1/2 of it devoted to the greatest part of the franchise's history is not worth its weight in sh!t

...And any basketball DVD with all WHITE dudes in it is worth even less than it's weight in $h!t.   :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jadesfire on May 27, 2004, 03:06 PM

I've seen the Greedo/Han thing, it's still all wrong. Greedo never got off a shot, damnit!

It doesn't even make any sense.  Han "jumps" now?? WTF???  He's suppose to be surprised that Greedo shot at him??  Lame... :P
 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 27, 2004, 05:50 PM
Out now (and viewed last night):

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001LQJMQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Greatest. Movie. Ever.

PS: I love you all.  :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 27, 2004, 06:48 PM
Speaking of frequenting DVDTalk and HTF, Virex, do you remember danol the dumpster diving wheelchair guy from DVDTalk? He's my favorite board poster of all time.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 06:58 PM
Speaking of frequenting DVDTalk and HTF, Virex, do you remember danol the dumpster diving wheelchair guy from DVDTalk? He's my favorite board poster of all time.

There's a special place in my heart reserved only for Danol.

"There's gold in them there dumpsters."

I guess he's been posting up a storm lately at HTF under the name "John*C". . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 27, 2004, 06:59 PM
(http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/attachments/theREALlakers.jpg)

Thanks--this picture just blew out my monitor. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on May 27, 2004, 09:09 PM

There's a special place in my heart reserved only for Danol.

"There's gold in them there dumpsters."

I guess he's been posting up a storm lately at HTF under the name "John*C". . .

Yes indeed! He was plodding through AVSForum for a while, but yeah, looks like he's found his way to HTF. Bless his heart.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on May 27, 2004, 09:50 PM
Out now (and viewed last night):

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001LQJMQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Greatest. Movie. Ever.

PS: I love you all.  :-*

hmmm. i wouldn't say greatest movie ever. bruce definitely does an excellent elvis impersonation, but honestly i was a little disappointed in this flick. i have high expectations for anything involving mr. campbell, and this just didn't hit those heights.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on May 27, 2004, 10:48 PM
(http://www.foxhome.com/batman/media/batman_robin_wlogo.jpg)

$5.  How could you not buy it? :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 28, 2004, 01:00 PM
Hey, if any of you guys are interested in any of the Muppet Show discs, Time/Life's website is selling the entire 15-disc set right now for $60.

Visit this DVD Talk thread for more:

!!!BLAZING HOT!!! All 15 Muppet Show discs for 60 bucks! (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=366656&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

I was able to get this 15-disc set, plus a 2-CD set of 80's music for about $65 shipped using the "JMPPCT" code.  

There's another code (MYGU88) which will get you 15% off the set itself, but the shipping on that is about $16, to bring it to a total of around $67 just for the DVDs.

The trick is to find something else to add that's around $10-15 or so, and once your total hits $65, you get 10% off plus free shipping with the JMPPCT code.

It's like, four bucks a disc, which is an insanely good deal.

And don't forget--this set also includes the famous Mark Hamill/Star Wars episode which most of us are probably familiar with.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 28, 2004, 01:04 PM
Backordered :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 28, 2004, 01:07 PM
Backordered :-\

Yeah, backordered, I should have mentioned.

Sorry.

I still ordered mine, though.  Even backordered, it's still a nice enough deal that I don't mind waiting.

This is a set that I think used to sell for betwixt between $100-150 not very long ago. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on May 28, 2004, 01:09 PM
I guess my question is...is this some sort of clearance and backorders might not be filled or will they be getting new stock in :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on May 28, 2004, 01:13 PM
I guess my question is...is this some sort of clearance and backorders might not be filled or will they be getting new stock in :-\

Don't know--but I trust Time/Life a wee bit more than I would, say, StarWarsShop.com or whatever the hell it's called. . .

(And I think a few people mentioned in that DVD Talk thread that they spoke to operators who said they were backordered for about six weeks or so.)

I think it's a pretty safe bet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 1, 2004, 04:37 AM
Choose an electric tin opener.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001XALTG.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

$14.99 at Tower this week!  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on June 1, 2004, 09:06 AM
Das Boot (Original Uncut Version, 1981) Sweet!  8)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001XAOLQ.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

For Scott!  :-*

Punky Brewster, Season One.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00020X83Y.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2004, 04:35 AM
Oh man, yeah... 5 hours of german u-boat action!

Today ended up being pricey - Trainspotting, Flirting with Disaster, Eurotrip, Summer School, and Das Boot.

And it looks like Magnum, PI is headed to DVD this fall. Rick and TC rule.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2004, 04:59 AM
There's a special place in my heart reserved only for Danol.

"There's gold in them there dumpsters."

It's 2am and I've decided the we all need to heed the knowledge of Master Danol. Today, I present you with:

Danol, what do you think of Mountain Dew?

Quote
A few years back Mt. Dew had a WATS toll free number for people to respond to their new wider openings in the can. I made about 50 calls and told them not to do it, as the average mouth can't take so much at one time. They sent me coupons for free cartons of the drink, but they went and put the wide open tab on their cans anyway. I have to buy 4 cases of liquid to be home delivered, every time I order I ask for bottles not the warned wide open cans besides a couple of cases of bottled spring water. I can stock about 10 cases in the bathroom on the long unused poddy seat. A friend of ours measured it and made a multiple plywood board to fit over and across, the not used anymore seat.

You come to my place and it's soda or water is served cold as a cucumber, Mt.Doo it's a good flavor they picked. The original cocaine formula of Coca Cola, around the turn of the century they made them change it, for too many were becoming addicted. Cola is misspelled also, for the Kola nut a naturally ccaffeinated herb.

Coca Cola put the word Gay in Gay 90's (not homosexual) on the map, leading to addiction; and people never knew up to the time of the forced by the government change of formula, that it was a *narcotic* formula! Imagine what the world would be like today with cars and other things fast for the heavy drinkers of Coca Cola in the original formula of Cocaine and Kola nut!

I'll take Mt. Dew over anything I see a code number 20J-336-7 6 pack and # 1303SE04234, they also still have the WATS toll free # and www.mountaindew.com if you want to contact them. I hope this helps you to obtain what you want.

Knowledge is Power.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 2, 2004, 01:07 PM
I know I'm not the only one who has difficulty with the longer posts of Danol.  The shorter posts--sure, those are just fine, but these multi-paragraph ones--man.  I start out great, but about halfway through, my eyes just start to glaze over and my head starts hurting.

Quote
(T)he average mouth can't take so much at one time.

Oh dear.  I'm scared to see what replies this particular passage generated at whatever message board you got this from. . .

God bless you, Danol.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 2, 2004, 03:26 PM
I had a chance to watch a bit of Trainspotting last night. Soooo much better than the previous release. It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.

Quote
I know I'm not the only one who has difficulty with the longer posts of Danol.  The shorter posts--sure, those are just fine, but these multi-paragraph ones--man.  I start out great, but about halfway through, my eyes just start to glaze over and my head starts hurting.

But that's the great joy of the longer ones. You can come back to them again and again, and discover something new. For now, I will often wonder... What indeed would the world be like with cars and other things fast for the heavy drinkers of Coca Cola in the original formula of Cocaine and Kola nut?

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 2, 2004, 03:37 PM
I love Trainspotting, a truly great movie.  Might have to pick that one up
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on June 3, 2004, 11:32 AM
TVShowsonDVD.com has posted an article detailing the upcoming Seinfeld season discs.  The way it sounds, Seasons 1 and 2 are together (18 episodes) and Season 3 (22 episodes) will be released at the same time.  There has also been a survey to see what people are interested in as far as "gift packs", etc.  You can check out the news, and see the pics HERE (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1610)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 4, 2004, 02:09 PM
For you buyers of TV season sets - how quickly do you get through a box set? Is it something you do casually, like pop in an episode every now and then, or do you plow through an entire season fairly quick?

I ask, since the shows I do have, I never seem to make it through. They seem to get stored for that "one day" when I'll have time/dedication.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 4, 2004, 03:26 PM
Depends on the show... Family Guy I can watch non-stop for as long as it takes.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 7, 2004, 04:32 PM
Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Second Season (15th)

We STL on this didn't we Matt?

I also preordered Simpsons Season 4 which also comes out next week, The Best Season of TV history

And to answer your question Jared...I have a huge backlog of stuff that sorta half watched...I've watched most of Season 1 and 2 of the Simpsons, still have Season 3 sealed.  With the kiddies being so little right now its hard for my wife and me to sit down and watch something together...we were just getting to that point again and then we got turned around again.  So in about 2 years I'll have a stack of movies to watch and we won't have to head to the video store for a long, long time

Also glad to see The Godfather flicks out separately...didn't want to fork out the cash for a nice box set plus I really don't care to see 3 again so I can pick up 1 and 2 at my leisure
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 7, 2004, 10:34 PM
Tomorrow's another good day!

The HTF has been good at spotting a deal on the new Field of Dreams:
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/078322611X.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Walmart is carrying this disc with an exclusive 3rd disc, attached to the back, which includes the 90min documentary from the orginal LD and DVD. Grab a Best Buy ad, take it to WM, and get it for 15.99.

Also up for me tomorrow:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001ZX0PG.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMW7.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg) (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001O3YV2.01._PE15_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

and...
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JN80.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 7, 2004, 11:49 PM
Tomorrow's another good day!

The HTF has been good at spotting a deal on the new Field of Dreams:
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/078322611X.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Walmart is carrying this disc with an exclusive 3rd disc, attached to the back, which includes the 90min documentary from the orginal LD and DVD. Grab a Best Buy ad, take it to WM, and get it for 15.99.

Exclusive third disc!  Son of a bitch!  My computer sucks!  I had no idea!

Especially important to me, because I traded off my old disc to some bastard here for a couple of plastic toys.

(And Field of Dreams is advertised for $16.99 at my BB.)

Not picking up any other DVDs tomorrow (A-Team just missed the cut), but am picking up three new albums I'm pretty excited about.  See my shittily-titled "What's Spinning?" thread for more.

Thanks for the tip, Tydirium. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 8, 2004, 12:17 AM
Here's the links to those FOD Disc 3 discussions:
HTF (http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188318&pagenumber=3)
DVDTalk (http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?s=3654ca2cccf46a4139d817d365d0a5bf&threadid=368361)

Since no one on either site seems to be able to supply a coherent answer, even having the disc in hand, there is now doubt as to whether this is the complete 90min doc or if its edited. I hate the internet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on June 8, 2004, 08:31 PM
For you buyers of TV season sets - how quickly do you get through a box set? Is it something you do casually, like pop in an episode every now and then, or do you plow through an entire season fairly quick?

I ask, since the shows I do have, I never seem to make it through. They seem to get stored for that "one day" when I'll have time/dedication.

it really depends on the show. i recently picked up the flintstones, jetsons and scooby doo box sets, and pretty much will put a disc on when i'm just doing stupid crap around the house. like surfing the web and hanging out here  :P

so i'm not really sitting down and watching the shows 100% of the time, but again, it depends. i'm hooked on alias right now, and since the 3rd season just ended a few weeks ago, i've been watching an episode every few nights, from the 1st and 2nd season sets i have. and then there are some nights where i'll pop a few discs in the changer from a few different shows and just randomly watch episodes from each. kinda like i'm making up my own syndication  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 13, 2004, 09:59 PM
Best Buy has a bundle of DVD's on sale this week 3 for $20 and some I will pick up:

The Natural
The Big Lebowski
Swingers
The Graduate
River Runs Through It
Total Recall


Don't forget Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2 and Simpsons Season 4 are also out this week!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on June 13, 2004, 10:08 PM
Best Buy has a bundle of DVD's on sale this week 3 for $20...

Was drooling over that ad in the paper this morning too.  I'll be picking up 5 or 6 of those titles as well.  Of course, then those same movies will come out with all-new Special Editions, of better quality and with more extras.  Then these $6.75 versions will piss me off...   :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 13, 2004, 10:23 PM
And here's the full list of 3/$20 titles:

-The Alamo (John Wayne)
-The Big Lebowski
-Clerks: Uncensored: Exclusive 2-Disc Collection! (animated)
-Commando
-Die Another Day: Special Edition
-Donnie Darko
-Easy Rider
-A Few Good Men: Special Edition
-A Fistful of Dollars
-For a Few Dollars More
-The Graduate: Special Edition
-Grosse Pointe Blank
-Hang 'Em High
-Heartbreak Ridge
-Legends of the Fall: Special Edition
-The Magnificent Seven: Special Edition
-My Cousin Vinny
-The Natural
-Once Upon a Time in the West
-Patton: Fox War Classics (one-disc)
-Predator 2
-A River Runs Through It
-Stripes
-Swingers: Collector's Series
-The Terminator: Special Edition
-The Thin Red Line: Fox War Classics
-Tora! Tora! Tora!: Special Edition
-Total Recall: Special Edition
-We Were Talkers
-Windtalkers (one-disc)
-Young Guns: Special Edition

Not a bad sale, really.  Most of those are pretty safe buys.  And you guys--do yourselves a favor and pick up Donnie Darko while you're at it.  Great movie, and great DVD.  Lots of replay value.

As for me--just Curb and Simpsons for me this week.  And a double dose of our friends from Springfield, to boot--I never got around to picking up Season 3 last year, and I've been waiting for the "Buy two seasons, save $XX" deals when Season 4 came out. . .

Good stuff.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on June 15, 2004, 08:29 AM
If anyone still needs the first 3 seasons of The Simpsons, FYE has them on sale for $14.99 each.  I never got around to buying season 3 last year, so I grabbed one of the last two copies I saw last night.  I think this sale also applies to FYE's affiliates (Strawberries and a bunch of other ones).  Excellent deal.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on June 15, 2004, 09:04 AM
Thanks for the heads up Mikey, that's a heck of a deal on the Simpsons sets.  Hopefully we can get over to FYE sometime this week, I'd like to pick up Season 3 if they still have it in stock.  I have troubles dropping $40+ on many of these TV sets, but $15 you can't beat.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 15, 2004, 09:17 AM
Thanks for that head's up Mikey!

I wish we had BestBuy here in town (one is currently under construction), because 3 for $20 aint bad at all... Terminator, Donnie Darko, and Easy Rider for $20 can't be beat. I'm not about to go all the way out to Birmingham to get them, though - I can wait.

Random Thoughts...

+ Can't wait for Kill Bill 1 & 2 to be sold together.

+ I've been planning on waiting a while for the LOTR Extended versions to drop in price so that I can get rid of my 2-discs and upgrade to the Ext.... Sound like a good idea to you guys?

+ Soon to burn a copy of Band of Brothers - the DVD's are so grainy as it is, a grainy transfer won't bother me in the least bit.

+ Soon to burn a copy of the Family Guy DVD's, although I feel like a bastard for doing so - I love Family Guy and they deserve my money. I'll probably pick up the box sets once they plummet in price.

+ Can't wait to get GI Joe Season 1 Part 1, some day - which leads me to my next thought - has anyone picked up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 80's cartoons DVD? It makes it out like its a full season but I didn't trust it to pay $20 for it.

+ Can't wait to get Star Wars on DVD, finally. However I'm more likely with every rumor - soon to be burning a copy of the real OT.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 16, 2004, 07:20 PM
Wish there were FYE's around here.  :'( I'm seriously behind and seriously cheap when it comes to Simpsons sets.

Marshal, Will, and Holly comin' at ya!
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001XAMLS.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Digital Bits just pointed out the cover art. For some reason I really loved this show and it's a definite purchase for me. Proves what a jackass I am after admitting not owning the perfectly joyous Simpsons sets, I know.

EDIT: June 29th
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 18, 2004, 12:44 PM
I used to dig that show something fierce, was way into Dinosaurs at the time too.  I don't think its one that would hold up very well though so I'm not too interested in seeing it...the whole Sid/Marty Kroft franchise is a tad bit spooky
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mainland05 on June 18, 2004, 04:30 PM
Here is the Star Wars Trilogy - DVD Set!

(http://www.starwars.se/nyheter2004/nyheter20040618_1_stor.JPG)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 18, 2004, 08:05 PM
TFN updated with the finalized art. I think it quite frankly stinks.

(http://theforce.net/holonet/newspics/trilogydvd_saleskit02.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 18, 2004, 08:37 PM
And I slapped all 5 together to elaborate a bit on why these are so cheesy.

(http://members.aol.com/tydiriumz3/all5.jpg)

First off, the silver text versus the gold text is an odd mismatch. It's not quite the matching set I had imagined sitting on my shelf. (I'll be using the keepcases only, not the slipcase). Where's the top banner to match the PT covers?

Second, the layout of the characters on the ESB and ROTJ cases is chaotic, almost fan made. I won't even go into Vader's tiny saber. It's how you use it, right?

ANH is OK, since it seems to be the only one that they stuck to the Struzan art for. It's major flaw is that wretched Luke shot. Still, it lacks the polish that both PT covers have.

I hope these STILL aren't final, because they look like they're about 1/2 way to where they should be, quality-wise.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Force Guy on June 19, 2004, 10:40 AM
Hmm....I don't think I'll be spending a whole lot of time glancing at the DVD cover art, so it doesn't really bother me.  I mean, on a DVD shelf, how often do you even look at the front of the DVD case?!   ???  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 19, 2004, 12:02 PM
I like the cover art - could be much worse, ya know. :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 19, 2004, 09:11 PM
Hmm....I don't think I'll be spending a whole lot of time glancing at the DVD cover art, so it doesn't really bother me.  I mean, on a DVD shelf, how often do you even look at the front of the DVD case?!   ???  

I know, I'm in the minority... it's pretty much a non-issue for most. I'm notoriously anal about my DVD collection, including its covers (I've replaced most of my Warner snapper cases with Amaray style ones because of this). I'm a big fan of poster art too, and in turn always get a bit touchy when cover art doesn't represent the films as nicely as some earlier works did. I always assumed they were going to go the route they did with the PT DVDs, and I'm just a little bummed they didn't quite reach the same quality level as those.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 19, 2004, 11:49 PM
Deep Discount DVD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com) has a promotion this week (starting 6/18, ending 6/25) for an additional 20% off their normal discount prices on all DVDs, excluding preorders. The promo code to enter is:

DVDTALK

I'm hooking myself up with some boxsets I've been putting off. Kung Fu Season 1 for 23.99, for instance!  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2004, 01:15 AM
Sweet finally picked up The Godfather movies, Minority Report/A.I. Bundle and Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets all for $66 shipped.

I ordered a bunch of stuff from them right before last Christmas...may have to do some shopping in June here for next December
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on June 20, 2004, 09:26 AM
Deep Discount DVD (http://www.deepdiscountdvd.com) has a promotion this week (starting 6/18, ending 6/25) for an additional 20% off their normal discount prices on all DVDs, excluding preorders. The promo code to enter is:

DVDTALK

cool, thanks for that code. picked up simpsons season 4 for $23.91 shipped  :o
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 20, 2004, 11:55 AM
Anyone know if Gone with the Wind will be getting a new/improved release anytime soon?  Its one of my wife's favorite movies so I'm gonna try and pick up a copy during the sale here
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 20, 2004, 05:02 PM
Don't buy GWTW yet--Warner is working on a new special edition which is supposed to be released before Christmas.

As for the DDD sale, I went a little ca-razy:

Bottle Rocket
Indecent Proposal
Mars Attacks!
Nashville
Psycho: Collector's Edition (Hitchcock)
Striptease
Twilight

And to round out my Spielberg collection, his lower-profile movies:

Always
Amistad (DTS)
Catch Me If You Can (widescreen)
The Color Purple: Two-Disc Special Edition
Empire of the Sun
1941

$130 shipped, but, like I said, now I'm done with Spielberg, and now I can toss off to Demi Moore and Reese Witherspoon on my 32" TV instead of my 17" monitor (too much information, I know--but I'd rather come right out and admit it instead of trying to pretend that I bought "Striptease" for it's artistic value. . .).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on June 21, 2004, 04:01 PM
....and now I can toss off to Demi Moore and Reese Witherspoon on my 32" TV instead of my 17" monitor (too much information, I know--but I'd rather come right out and admit it instead of trying to pretend that I bought "Striptease" for it's artistic value. . .).

Oh sure, I shouldn't ask and bluntly it's none of my business, but hell, the curiousity has me: do you own Showgirls? :-X
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 21, 2004, 10:26 PM
do you own Showgirls? :-X

Do I ever!

Horrible movie, naked ladies, cheap-ass DVD. . .  How could I not own it?!?!

In fact, there's a big-ass deluxe box set coming out in about a month, and I'll be damned if I'm not already considering buying it.

(Got your PM, Brent, and yeah, you can have my old, movie-only copy.  But only after the new one comes out, okay?)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 21, 2004, 11:41 PM
You're not the only one waiting for the VIP Edition of Showgirls... anamorphic Gina Gershon... mmmm. And nothing is greater than the glee I feel watching Jesse from Saved By The Bell perform writhing spastications in the pool with Kyle MacLachlan. Oh, the humanity.  

So I pretty much focused on boxsets from the DDD sale - got me my Kung Fu, Curb Your Enthusiasm 2, Simpsons 4, and Robotech Remastered 3 & 4 on the cheap. Love it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on June 21, 2004, 11:51 PM
jared - do you have the first two robotech remastered box sets? i'm guessing you do, since you bought three and four. i have the last re-issues that they did, all seven box sets (each has two volumes and a bonus disc), and really hesitate to buy any more. is the quality difference worth it?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on June 22, 2004, 12:02 AM
Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage:
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There was this Japanese Anime TV series call "Robotech" that I started buying on VHS several years ago.

In case you haven't seen it, "Robotech" is about a little town on Earth that gets taken into space in a bubble, and then battles evil aliens with giant robots.

I had purchased around 25 to 30 "Robotech" tapes, when suddenly they were taken off the market. No one could give me a reason why. And because these were continuing stories, I had no way of finding out how that story ended.

Then, about three years ago, I found out they were releasing the series on DVD box sets. I purchased the first three sets, but then found out online that the company that started releasing the DVDs had gone out of business, and the new company had renamed and repackaged the sets.

I believe I had started collecting the "Macross Saga," but the "Robotech" website listed 15 different box sets, including "Robotech Master timeline," "New Generation timeline," "Robotech Remastered," "Robotech Remastered Extended Edition," and "Robotech: The Sentinels".

I have no idea if these are new stories or some of the same old stories repackaged. And I don't have the time or money to spend on all of this. Bottom line, America?

Here, there should be one comprehensive "Robotech" DVD set, so I can finally find out what happens to the little town in the space bubble.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on June 22, 2004, 12:30 AM
(Got your PM, Brent, and yeah, you can have my old, movie-only copy.  But only after the new one comes out, okay?)

Oh sure, I could deny sending a pm all day and all night, but if you're offering up soft core porn for free, well hey, who am I to complain :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on June 22, 2004, 12:58 AM
Hang on just a second here...  I'll one up Matty's offer, and throw in a very cool poster with my Showgirls DVD Brent, since I'll be upgrading mine as well...   ;)  Matty can even vouch for how cool my poster is.

So, what's the word on the upgrades to Showgirls anyway V?  More Jessie Spanno with (on) her dancin' pals, or what?!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 22, 2004, 05:14 AM
jared - do you have the first two robotech remastered box sets? i'm guessing you do, since you bought three and four. i have the last re-issues that they did, all seven box sets (each has two volumes and a bonus disc), and really hesitate to buy any more. is the quality difference worth it?

I might have typed that wrong. I think I ordered Robo's 2 & 3.  :-\  Anyway yes, I bought the first Remastered set, and I haven't owned any episodes on DVD previously - the last time I invested in any was on LD. These discs get their video from the restored Macross series which AnimEigo released a while ago, and they're vastly superior in image quality to anything before it. What bites is the audio which is really cheaply done in 5.1 (completely gimicky). I'm a little annoyed that it didn't just ship in one nice complete box, but hey. I'm happy with it though overall.

Here's AnimEigo's restoration comparisons:

Macross Restored (http://www.animeigo.com/images/macross.t)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 22, 2004, 05:20 AM
Dear Pierre Bernard,

There I was minding my own business at 1 in the morning watching my favorite TV show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, when lo and behold on comes "Pierre Bernard's Recliner of Rage." In the past, Mr Bernard, I found your segment to be very engaging and was relieved to know that someone else out there understood the important issues that are facing America today. I finally found a hero who could articulate the frustrations that average folk such as myself are faced with, such as the difficulty of finding the right markers these days or dealing with some of the annoying characters on Stargate SG-1.

However, I was horrified to discover that for this particular episode of the "Recliner of Rage" you decided to pick on Robotech. It started out innocently enough. You stated your enthusiasm for Robotech and described it as a show about "a little town on Earth that gets taken into space in a bubble, and then battles evil aliens with giant robots." Although it was a very rough generalization with minor inaccuracies, it was forgivable. In reality it is a show about a little Chinese girl who saves the world from giant aliens by singing love songs, but it's understandable how you didn't catch that since you have only collected up to episode 25 of the VHS tapes.

However, you claimed that the company that first released Robotech on DVD went out of business. This is completely untrue, as only one company has ever released Robotech on DVD, and that would be ADV. ADV is still going strong today and there was never any indication that they would ever go out of business, unless you count that one time three years ago when I played a prank on our fans and pretended that ADV was going to go out of business before they could finish putting out Robotech on DVD. If you heard these rumors and thought that they were true, relax, there is no need to give me any more guff over it because my boss already yelled at me about it.

On top of this, you claimed to have searched online for information about the Robotech DVDs and that you were confused by the myriad releases with repackaging and remastering. On the top of our website, you could have found the "DVD" link which would have led you to our DVD guide. In this guide, you will see a listing of the different DVD releases with clear explanations that will be understandable even to a graphic designer who has trouble making his own custom Viewmaster reels!

At the very end of your show, you challenged us to come up with a single comprehensive DVD collection of Robotech so that you could find out what happened to the little town in the space bubble. This is my counter-challenge to you, Pierre Bernard: send me your address and I'll send you the complete Robotech series on DVD! Take that, Pierre Bernard!

Steve Yun
Harmony Gold
steve@robotech.com
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on June 22, 2004, 01:09 PM
Hang on just a second here...  I'll one up Matty's offer, and throw in a very cool poster with my Showgirls DVD Brent, since I'll be upgrading mine as well...   ;)  Matty can even vouch for how cool my poster is.

So, what's the word on the upgrades to Showgirls anyway V?  More Jessie Spanno with (on) her dancin' pals, or what?!

Kelly will make a guest appearance.  Something to do with carpets :-X

Y'know, if y'all are sending me movies that will make me blush, I could suggest a few other titles for you cough*sinderella*cough if you wanted me too?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 24, 2004, 12:49 PM
I used to love Robotech...but I agree with Pierre Bernard, its confusing as all hell.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 24, 2004, 10:21 PM
This helps ease my pain over the movie covers:

(http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/news/2004/06/img/20040624a_4_bg.jpg)

Yum yum... good times. They've also used the original poster art on the inside discs, including the "romance" ESB art. Nice:

Official DVD cover art (http://www.starwars.com/episode-iv/news/2004/06/news20040624.html)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Bob Crane on June 24, 2004, 10:51 PM
Watched “Girl with a Pearl Earring” last night, I must admit to being slightly skeptical at first seeing as how I’m not much of a period ‘Merchant Ivory’ viewer, but dammit this film was really well made- art direction is meticulously adorable, and the photography and lighting is ingenious as most of the shots looked like great classical paintings. I recommend it, and as a bonus it's a film your wife will probably like as well.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 25, 2004, 12:06 AM
Damn that Vader cover is sexy.  :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 27, 2004, 05:11 PM
This Tuesday looks to be a sneak attack good week for me:

Blazing Saddles SE (12.99 @CC)
Cold Mountain
Land of the Lost Seas.1
GI Joe Seas.1 Pt. 2
South Park Seas. 4


I'm going to have to prioritize these - this is going to be an expensive week... I can tell. I have this sneaky suspicion my online case orders for OTC are going to hit and cause financial dismay, so I've got to be careful with the DVD expenses.

And don't forget to buy this:  ::)
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00026L90C.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
This guy is on his 16th minute of his 15 and is starting to get on my nerves.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darby on June 27, 2004, 05:15 PM
It's the English Patient SE for me this Tuesday.  I've been waiting on this one forever.  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 28, 2004, 01:33 AM
It's the English Patient SE for me this Tuesday.  I've been waiting on this one forever.  
I saw that in the Best Buy ad this week...I vaguely remember going to see EP when it came out.  It was good and all but it hasn't stuck with me at all

The English Patient -- Saul Zaentz, Producer  
Fargo -- Ethan Coen, Producer  
Jerry Maguire -- James L. Brooks, Laurence Mark, Richard Sakai and Cameron Crowe, Producers  
Secrets & Lies -- Simon Channing-Williams, Producer  Shine -- Jane Scott, Producer  

Of the 5 nominees that year I've seen them all but Secrets and Lies and all of them are more memorable than the English Patient was to me...weird.

I may rent that one again just to see what it was about :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 28, 2004, 01:37 AM
I DO remember this though

PETERMAN: Elaine, I hope you're watching the clothes, because I can't take my eyes off the passion.

ELAINE: Oh. No. I can't do this any more. I can't. It's too long. Quit telling your stupid story, about the stupid desert, and just die already! Die!!

PETERMAN: Elaine. You don't like the movie?

ELAINE: I hate it!!

CROWD: Shh!

ELAINE: Oh, go to hell!!

PETERMAN: Well, why didn't you say so in the first place? You're fired.

ELAINE: Great. I'll wait for you outside.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 28, 2004, 03:09 PM
DigitalBits posted the cover art for Shawshank Redemption SE, which is hitting in the Fall. Point of interest being the new art they've commissioned from Drew Struzan. Proves he's still got it, as opposed to the quick and dirty, LFL over-dictated Indy supplement disc art:

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers2/shawshanksedvd.jpg)

Its strange how there's still a lingering subconscious link to Star Wars in this movie, when witnessing this art. I remember going to the theater to see Shawshank, purely on the rumor that Frank Darabont had been hired to write a draft of Episode 1. Oh, the disappointment and  horror of what we got instead. "I'm a person, and my name is Anakin."



Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 29, 2004, 01:31 PM
Pee-wee's Playhouse: The Complete Series (Nov 30th)

Didn't hear about this one...any details?

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on June 29, 2004, 01:36 PM
I'm picking this up on the way to work tonight.  ;D

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001ZMWYG.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on June 29, 2004, 07:49 PM
So I picked up Land of the Lost. The video quality is pretty bad. Alright, terrible. It looks like they've used analog NTSC broadcast masters from 1980 - but we're talking about something that has had no love since at least then, so... oh well. The audio also clips... alot. It's a pretty sketchy package for preservation's sake.

However - there's awesome commentary on some of the episodes. You too can learn useless knowledge like the fact that the main Sleestak was played by Bill Laimbeer. There's also a commentary by Walter Koenig on an episode he wrote. Yes, Chekov.

Oh, and Costco had Blazing Saddles SE for 11.99. Pretty sweet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on June 29, 2004, 10:19 PM
yeah, i wanted to pick up that land of the lost, but read some horrid reviews of it so i'm gonna pass. maybe i'll rent it sometime. picked up the spider-man 67 box set. that thing rocks. haven't had a chance to watch any of the eps yet, but maybe hopefully this weekend i'll have some down time.

oh yeah, picked up south park season 4 and the blazing saddles 30th anniversary. how could i not?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 29, 2004, 10:33 PM
Anyone listen to the Campfire scene at Full Volume Yet?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on June 30, 2004, 09:57 AM
I saw the Spider-Man '67 set at Target this morning, something I may want to pick up down the line.  One of the local affiliates ran that back in the mid-80's in the early morning and I watched it pretty religiously.  Same goes for Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends at the same time with IceMan and Firestar
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on July 1, 2004, 11:07 PM
Finally got my first batch of DDD sale discs, Robotech Remastered #3 and Curb Your Enthusiasm Seas2. I'm pretty stoked on the Robotech, since it came in a big box with a random transforming toy dealy-thinger. Not bad for 13.00 shipped. Now that I'm moving into TV show territory, their next sale in December may prove disasterous for my wallet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on July 2, 2004, 02:33 PM
Anyone know if Dune is coming sometime soon with an all new SUper-Special edition?  

There seem to be 3 versions of the movie floating around and I'm thinking about picking one up, anyone have this or have any recommendations?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on July 2, 2004, 08:40 PM
I'd honestly wait. There's been a lot of talk lately of a proper special edition release with a new 16x9 enhanced transfer, in fact DigitalBits just mentioned it:

Quote
We've gotten very tentative early word from a retail source that Universal may be working on a number of interesting catalog special editions for release later in 2004. Among the titles that are reportedly in the works are Jay Roach's Meet the Parents (presumably to coincide with the release of Meet the Fockers in theaters), John Carpenter's The Thing and (gasp!) David Lynch's Dune. We're working to get additional confirmation on this. Dune would be huge... but anything less than Criterion-level treatment would be a shame.

I snooped around the Unversal Home Video site and the current Dune DVD and VHS are out of print. That won't last too long. There's also been special editions of varying quality released in Germany and Japan in the last year or two. A new one has to be coming, and the existing DVD is a steaming turd.

EDIT: Typo city.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on July 7, 2004, 03:42 AM
I can die, at long last:

Quote
Red Heat: Special Edition. The Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Belushi 1988 actioner (which, incidentally, was the first American movie ever to film in Russia's famed Red Square) will cram its way into the already crowded September 7th release date with a newly remastered 1.85 anamorphic widescreen transfer, DD5.1 and 2.0 Surround tracks. Extras will include the new "East Meets West" making-of documentary featuring new interviews with cast and crew, "I'm Not Russian, But I Play One on TV: Ed O'Ross" and "Bennie Dobbins: A Stunt Man for All Seasons" featurettes, a vintage "making-of" TV special, TV spots and theatrical trailers. Retail is $19.98.

Red Heat. 16x9. Hurray for my bad movie taste!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on July 7, 2004, 09:07 AM
ha! red heat... now, where's my "stone cold" special edition dvd starring brian bosworth??  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Pee Wee Herman on July 7, 2004, 01:25 PM
Buy My Great Movie on DVD!

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000228ECM.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on July 7, 2004, 01:31 PM
P.W....any word on Pee-Wee's Playhouse coming out on DVD like Virex's list says?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on July 7, 2004, 02:34 PM
P.W....any word on Pee-Wee's Playhouse coming out on DVD like Virex's list says?

Nevermind...I found it myself

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1653

November 9
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on July 7, 2004, 04:30 PM
My buddy picked up 'Flight of the Navigator' that came out recently on DVD. My thoughts, you ask? Very good movie, as we all know - the opening credits actually had a pretty bad transfer, which had me scared the entire movie would be this way. But no worries - the movie looks crisp.

Sound seems alright too, but I had it turned down at the time so I'm not too sure bout the definition of it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Force Guy on July 7, 2004, 07:00 PM
P.W....any word on Pee-Wee's Playhouse coming out on DVD like Virex's list says?

Nevermind...I found it myself

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=1653

November 9

Woo-hoo!!!  

On a sidenote, I still haven't upgraded my version of Pee Wee's Big Adventure to DVD.   :(  I'm a cheap bastard & I don't want to pay more than $5-$6 for it.  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on July 7, 2004, 09:43 PM
I'm pretty sure PWBA was floating around Walmart (maybe even in the bins) for pretty dang cheap. Have you looked there? It's a crime not to own the DVD.

My day was just made by finding the newly released Cat From Outer Space at Best Buy. Mind you, it's been available for years as an Anchor Bay release, but Disney has the rights back again and re-released it with a new 16x9 transfer. Ken Berry? Sandy Duncan? McLean Stevensen? And Roddy McDowall as the voice of Jake, a talking cat from outer space? That ain't comedy gold, it's comedy platinum!

Quote
ha! red heat... now, where's my "stone cold" special edition dvd starring brian bosworth??  

The Boz. Why do football guys get like one movie that always suffer the same fate? For example:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/6305364419.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

William Forsythe is in both Firestorm AND Stone Cold. Hmmm...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on July 18, 2004, 10:06 PM
Ren & Stimpy fans of old, rejoice (from DavisDVD):

Happy happy joy joy! Paramount has just announced Ren and Stimpy: The Complete First & Second Seasons for release on October 12th. The collection will feature over 30 uncut and remastered episodes, along with audio commentaries, a series featurette and still galleries. There's no retail price yet.

I had heard the Time Life DVDs were terrible, so this is great news!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on July 19, 2004, 06:46 PM
From The Digital Bits today, regarding the Extended Edition of Return of the King:

"A lot of people have been asking us what's up with New Line's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Special Extended DVD Edition. We know that the 4-disc set will be released in December, and that it will include more extras than either of the 4-disc editions of the previous films. We also expect it to be officially announced by New Line at a special panel discussion on Friday at ComicCon in San Diego. We should get the street date, a look at some of the extras AND a first look at some of the newly-added footage. So if you're going to be at Comic-Con, be sure to check it out. You can bet I'll be there, so expect to hear all the details on Monday after the show."

Matt Colman!  Break some news for us here this week, huh?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on July 19, 2004, 09:47 PM
according to entertainment weekly's "must list" the extended edition of return of the king contains:

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49 additional minutes of footage and 300 f/x shots, including the nazgul king facing down gandalf in battle, the mouth of sauron taunting the fellowship at the gates of mordor, and aragorn tending to eowyn in the houses of healing. the most aniticipated addition is gandalf's final confrontation with saruman, a controversial last minute cut from the film.

sounds awesome, can't wait.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on July 20, 2004, 07:08 PM
picked this one up today:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00027JYBW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

classic!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on July 24, 2004, 06:19 PM
Well, for those that haven't heard the news yet, there were some Star Wars DVD announcements made today at the Comic Con--and not all involved the Trilogy in September.

All of the Ewoks and Droids and Ewok movies crap will be out on DVD this fall (November?), released by Fox.  No further details.

The Clone Wars DVD will be released next spring, before the third season premieres on TV.  

(A short, personal commentary:  It's lame that we're getting the first 20 episodes on one disc, right before the new episodes come out--especially when you consider that there's only about an hour's worth of material in the first 20 episodes.  They should put all the episodes on one disc.  I'm thinking about writing Pierre Bernard.)

They also put up some menu screens from the Trilogy DVDs (Hyperspace exclusive), and they're in the same style as the prequel discs.  The planets are Yavin 4, Tatooine, and the Death Star for Star Wars, Hoth, Dagobah, and Bespin for Empire, and Tatooine, Endor, and Death Star II for Jedi.  

They also went a little more into the details of the extras--but nothing really worth mentioning.

Here's a schedule of what we've got coming up in the world of Star Wars DVDs:

September 21:  Star Wars Trilogy
November:  The Ewoks cartoon series
                   The Droids cartoon series
                   The Ewok movies
March '05:  Clone Wars (first 20 episodes)
November '05: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on July 24, 2004, 07:34 PM
All of the Ewoks and Droids and Ewok movies crap

Ungreatful bastard!  >:(

I'll be buying the Ewok movies and Ewok/Droids cartoons, of course.

You ewok-hating bastards have no taste.

Shut up. >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on July 24, 2004, 07:57 PM
Ungreatful bastard!  >:(

I'll be buying the Ewok movies and Ewok/Droids cartoons, of course.

You ewok-hating bastards have no taste.

Shut up. >:(

That's it!

I'm deleting my account!

I'll tell you why I can't put up with you people, because you're bastard people, that's what you are, you're just bastard people and I'm goin home and I'm gonna bite my pillow, that's what i'm gonna do!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on July 24, 2004, 08:55 PM
FINE! I'M DELETING MY ACCOUNT, TOO!  >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on July 24, 2004, 09:57 PM
I'm getting the Ewoks & Droids DVD's & I'm not deleting my account! If I buy the SW Holiday Special on DVD, then I will delete my account!   :D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on July 25, 2004, 01:03 AM
And the latest bout of revisionist history is in!

(http://homepage.ntlworld.com/patsheehan/rotj_anakinvader.jpg)

Good God, it's horrible.  Make it stop.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: BigDumbWookiee on July 25, 2004, 01:58 AM
I dont know why I stay at a board with a bunch of Jango EWOK hating hypocrites. You guys just can't deal with your own insecurities.

I'm deleting my account.

Edit: I'm back now. But you guys are still a bunch of jerks.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 1, 2004, 08:50 PM
Scotty:

Anyone know if Gone with the Wind will be getting a new/improved release anytime soon?  Its one of my wife's favorite movies so I'm gonna try and pick up a copy during the sale here

From DavisDVD:

Warner Home Video will release a brand-new special edition of the MGM classic Gone With the Wind on November 9th. The four-disc set will feature over five hours of old and new documentaries, interviews and other bonus features. Digitally restored with Warner's "Ultra-Resolution" hi-def technology, the film's original three-strip Technicolor negatives were digitally separated, aligned frame-by-frame in a computer and scanned at high-resolution. And according to the studio, the results are nothing short of miraculous.

 

The four hour film will be presented across two dual-layer discs in fullscreen and with Dolby Digital 5.1 and original mono audio tracks. A plethora of bonus materials include a new full-length audio commentary with film historian Rudy Behlmer, hour-long documentaries on actors Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, "Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With the Wind" 45min featurette (with a recent interview with 88-year-old star), the 1989 documentary "The Making of a Legend: Gone With the Wind," behind-the-scenes footage, advertising materials and more. Incidentally, actor Christopher Plummer will narrate and introduce many of the bonus features. Also included with the set is a full-color reproduction of the original 22-page souvenir booklet that was sold during premiere road-show engagements from 1939 through 1941. Retail for the four-disc set is $39.92.

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Hope you didn't buy the current disc!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 1, 2004, 09:06 PM
I did not buy it!  1 Week past her birthday :-\  6 Weeks before Christmas :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 1, 2004, 09:11 PM
I did not buy it!  1 Week past her birthday :-\  6 Weeks before Christmas :)

Good deal.

You got the new two-disc Casablanca set last year, right?  Warner really did a bang-up job on that one, and it sounds like this one's gonna be equal to, if not better.  

Anyway, glad you didn't buy the old one.  This one'll make a pretty nice stocking stuffer for the wife. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 1, 2004, 09:29 PM
Whenever I hear the term "stuffer" and my wife I think of something else...weird

Pee Wee's Playhouse would make a nice stocking stuffer for me
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on August 1, 2004, 10:54 PM
Whenever I hear the term "stuffer" and my wife I think of something else...weird

Pee Wee's Playhouse would make a nice stocking stuffer for me


Dude, the last time the word's "Pee Wee" and "Stuffer" came into a conversation, we got some lovley mug shots.

Kevin

V, any news on the Punisher DVD?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 1, 2004, 11:05 PM
V, any news on the Punisher DVD?

F,

It might be on the list, I don't know.

Not to be curt with you, but I don't give a **** about it, so as far as news on it goes, you've always got. . .

www.google.com

Have fun!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on August 1, 2004, 11:29 PM
V, any news on the Punisher DVD?

F,

It might be on the list, I don't know.

Not to be curt with you, but I don't give a **** about it, so as far as news on it goes, you've always got. . .

www.google.com

Have fun!

I love you. I'm legal you know. ;)

Kevin :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on August 4, 2004, 12:01 PM
Maybe it was mentioned earlier and I missed it, but I just saw this review (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/535/535508p1.html) over at dvd.ign.com.  I didn't realize that "The Black Hole" from Disney was being released on DVD, I always enjoyed that movie as a kid.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on August 4, 2004, 01:11 PM
Alf Season 1 next week.

I can finally throw out those old VHS tapes I've had since 1st grade.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 6, 2004, 04:10 PM
I saw the Sein. . .

Early 'Seinfeld' episodes coming to DVD (http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/08/06/seinfeld.dvd.reut/index.html)

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- The first three seasons of "Seinfeld" are coming to DVD November 23, just in time for Festivus.

The episodes will be available in two four-DVD volumes as well as combined in a boxed gift set. Each volume will include about 12 hours of new content and have a suggested list price of $49.95, said the set's Sony-owned distributor, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment.

The gift set will have a list price of $199.95 and will include such quirky extras as a limited-edition script from co-creator Larry David, "Monk's Diner" salt-and-pepper shakers and collectible playing cards.

In all, 40 original episodes are included in these releases, including such notables entries as "The Chinese Restaurant," "The Pez Dispenser" and "The Boyfriend" two-parter featuring Keith Hernandez.

Amid recent reports that key cast members Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander might not participate in the added content of the DVDs, negotiations "lasted about two minutes," said "Seinfeld" executive producer Howard West. He said they agreed to take part in the project in exchange for participation in the profits of future DVDs.

Columbia TriStar president Ben Feingold said "Seinfeld's" marketing budget "will be enormous and will be similar to any of the big feature films released in the fourth quarter this year."

"We've been working on this for a couple of years," Feingold said, adding that the episodes have been newly enhanced in high definition for the DVD release. "We're continuing work on the entire property, including subsequent seasons."

Extra features on the releases include audio commentaries from cast members, deleted scenes and never-aired stand-up comedy footage of Jerry Seinfeld, who created the series with David.

West said promotional partners on the DVD-only releases would include America Online, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Regal Theatres in addition to such mass retailers as Wal-Mart and Target. Regal will feature onscreen ads for the DVDs beginning in November. He added that the studio also plans to cross-trailer "Seinfeld" on the DVD release of "Spider-Man 2."
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 6, 2004, 10:06 PM
Maybe it was mentioned earlier and I missed it, but I just saw this review (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/535/535508p1.html) over at dvd.ign.com.  I didn't realize that "The Black Hole" from Disney was being released on DVD, I always enjoyed that movie as a kid.

Grabbed this one as well, since I've had the old Anchor Bay one with its messd up audio. This new one is an improvement, but not much. It's pretty washed out looking overall, but at least it's 16x9 now.

I always liked the movie as a kid too, but in a creepy, not very fun kind of way. Even today it has this heavy, sort of oppressive and lethargic atmosphere to it that I still can't quite figure out. Somewhere under all the Disney attempts at being Star Wars there's this gothic drama trying to get out. The John Barry score is amazing in it.

Its one of those movies I'd like to see made today as an adult pic, a sort of Event Horizon without all the suck.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 9, 2004, 02:25 AM
Coolness.  8) Director's cut arrives in October:
(http://www.davisdvd.com/images/covers/hellboy.jpg)

FYI for anyone getting Kill Bill Vol2 on Tuesday, Best Buy is giving away a free slipcover case that holds both volumes with purchase. Not really something I need, but I'm a sucker for any KB merchandise.


Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Hemish on August 9, 2004, 03:14 AM
I just got my copy of Hellboy in the mail yesterday and after watching it last night i must say i was mighty impressed with Ron Pearlmans acting in the role of Hellboy, there was only one part where i noticed they had his big hand on the wrong way but crikey the film was good, looked good and when did Selma Blair get hot???
She looks sooooo good on the cover and even alright in the movie.Go Hellboy, might have to buy me the director's cut as well when that comes out.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 09:46 AM
I watched The Black Hole after I got my Appendix out, first time I had seen it since the early 80's  I agree Jared, its got some weird stuff going on...especially for a Disney Movie.  What got me was coolness they did with all of the Science in the first half and then went wacky with the same science in the second.  Meteors rolling down the ship etc

A remake would rule...I think they could do a lot better job.  Event Horizon gave me nightmares for some reason, I think I had the flu when I watched it

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 10:10 AM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMUA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

I almost forgot...tomorrow!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 10:15 AM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMUA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

I almost forgot...tomorrow!

Uma, Oprah.

Oprah, Uma.

Picking up KB2 tomorrow at The Buy (gotsta love the exclusive slipcase), and the Predator SE at Target.

And I don't give two craps about Hellboy, but that's some swell cover art there.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 9, 2004, 10:16 AM
Kill Bill 2. (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/lipsrsealed.gif)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 10:24 AM
Best Buy for me too, plan on buying them and returning KB1
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 10:53 AM
Do you have Volume 1 already, Scott?  Or are you buying it tomorrow and then returning it?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 10:54 AM
Yeah I have KB1, isn't the deal buy both and get the slip cover?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 10:59 AM
Nope.

From the ad:

Kill Bill Volume 2, $15.99
Kill Bill Volume 1, $19.99

Plus, Get a DVD Kill Bill Slipsleeve
instantly, with purchase of Kill Bill Vol. 1 or 2.  Holds both DVD volumes.  Minimum 50 per store.  No rainchecks.

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So no, you don't have to buy both to get the case.

They've also got a 2/$25 deal with KBV2 and Jackie Brown--which means that JB comes out to about nine bucks, if you're buying KBV2.  Great deal for a great, underrated flick (and nice DVD set, too).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 11:02 AM
Huh, I thought it said AND not OR, that's cool then

Too bad they don't do something like they did in Japan

Volume 1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6314628241&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW#ebayphotohosting)

Volume 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36553&item=5914111831&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 11:09 AM
Well, by all accounts, this is just the beginning in a series of Kill Bill releases, so I have no doubt that we'll see some similar releases, with elaborate packaging like that, here in the U.S. over the next couple of years.

And with the exception of the silly Bearbrick, Kubrick, gaywad stuff, those sets look pretty nifty.

 8)

By the way, here's the page for tomorrow's Best Buy deal:

Kill Bill Slipsleeve Offer (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat38700050009&type=category)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on August 9, 2004, 11:13 AM
Isn't there a collectors, directors, super duper, version you didn't see in theaters, etc. edition of both Kill Bills coming?  Or is that just a rumor and nothing's definitive?  I want these but not if a better version is coming.  I should probably buy them and just wait and see.

Lots of good stuff coming:

Lost Boys
Predator
Goodfellas
Shawshank Redemption
Aladdin
Harry Potter and PoA

And I'm debating if I want to upgrade my Clerks, Dazed and Confused and Hellboy.  Most likely on the Clerks and Hellboy and probably not on Dazed and Confused.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 9, 2004, 11:14 AM
Sort of like why I haven't bought any of the Matrix movies yet, I just know there will be some box set type thing coming out soon
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 11:30 AM
There's something happening with Kill Bill--nobody seems to know exactly what or when, just that something's happening.

As for the Matrix trilogy--rumor has it that a ten-disc box set (!) called The Matrix Trilogy (natch) could be in U.S. stores by this Christmas.

There is definitely a ton of great stuff coming out between now and then--I'll post my shortlist of purchases here in a few.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on August 9, 2004, 11:37 AM
It's settled then, along with Predator and Lost Boys, it looks like I'm picking up both Kill Bills Tuesday.  Expensive week.  Now I have figure the cheapest place for each to save some money.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Matt on August 9, 2004, 11:40 AM
My buys for the rest of the year so far:

8/10 - Crossroads (ordered - Amazon)
        - Kill Bill Volume 2 (Best Buy)
        - Late Night with Conan O' Brien: 10th Anniversary Special (ordered - DDD)
        - LNwCO'B: The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (ordered - DDD)
        - Predator: Special Edition (Target)
8/17 - Duel
        - The Martin Scorcese Collection (includes new special editions of Goodfellas and Mean Streets) (ordered - Amazon)
        - The Sugarland Express
8/24 - Purple Rain: 20th Anniversary Special Edition (ordered - Amazon)
9/7 - Clerks: X
      - Eddie Murphy: Raw
      - The Iron Giant: Special Edition (believe this has been delayed until November)
      - SNL: The Best of Will Ferrell Volume 1 & 2 2-Pack
9/21 - Star Wars Trilogy: Childhood-Raping Edition
9/28 - Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
10/5 - Aladdin
        - The Shawshank Redemption: Deluxe Edition
        - The Untouchables: Special Collector's Edition
10/12 - NBA Ultimate Jordan: 20th Anniversary (3 discs)
11/2 - Dazed & Confused: Flashback Edition
11/16 - Top Gun: Special Collector's Edition
11/23 - Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2
          - Seinfeld Season 3
11/30 - The Happy Gilmore/Billy Madison Collection (both widescreen)

No date yet:
Spider-Man 2
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Extended Edition

And hopefully we'll see Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Third Season released before the year's out. . .
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on August 9, 2004, 02:29 PM
I read an interview with Tarantino and he said that Kill Bill would play out as one long story with another 1 hour + footage worked back in.  
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 9, 2004, 07:24 PM
There's been a lot of back and forth on the "Whole Bloody Affair" edit. Right now it's basically V1 + V2 back together, minus the cliffhanger "does she know her daughter is still alive" dialog and recap at the beginning of V2, plus all the edits and color House of Blue Leaves sequences back in. There's not much else to add back in, really. Whatever is left doesn't seem critical to the plot, as there's nothing really missing from the shooting script besides some significant sequence order changes. It looks like they'll hang their SE justification on the edit giving people an "unrated" version (really just the Japanese V1) and pour on supplements and commentaries.

That Matrix set is coming, that's for sure. They've apparently requested the 1080p files of the game footage about 6 weeks ago. So Reloaded can be even more bloated and useless than it already is, with the recast Oracle in it as well, to really confuse viewers. Hurray! As this seems like the only way to get a better transfer of the first movie, I'll be buying it.  ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darby on August 9, 2004, 09:14 PM
Maybe Tarantino will foresake special editions of each KB volume for a super duper deluxe edition featuring the Whole Bloody Affair.  

In any case, I'm all over Best Buy tomorrow, since I don't have Jackie Brown yet, and I want that slipcase.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Force Guy on August 9, 2004, 09:19 PM
They've also got a 2/$25 deal with KBV2 and Jackie Brown--which means that JB comes out to about nine bucks, if you're buying KBV2.  Great deal for a great, underrated flick (and nice DVD set, too).

Also, Circuit City is selling Jackie Brown SE DVD for $9.99.  Also included in the $9.99 sale is Beetlejuice and Predator 2.  They also have Reservoir Dogs on sale for $4.99.  And included in their 2 for $15 sale are Jeepers Creepers, Jeepers Creepers 2, Terminator, Dances With Wolves, The Manchurian Candidate, and Bowling For Columbine.

BTW, that KB slipcase is nice.  Looks like I'm buying KB2 from Best Buy tomorrow.  I'm still debating whether or not I should pick up Predator tomorrow.        
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on August 11, 2004, 10:26 AM
Anyone pick up the Predator CE and not get an AvP movie ticket?  Mine didn't have one.  Obviously I didn't buy the movie for the ticket, but I might have been interested in seeing it (especially for free) on a rainy day when I have nothing to do.  No big deal and it's not really worthe hassle of returning and getting anothe one.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 11, 2004, 11:02 AM
Picked up Kill Bill 2 last night. Must be a US thingy with the AvP movie ticket, saw no promotion up here!  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 11, 2004, 11:13 PM
I've heard about a few other people not getting the AvP ticket. I cracked mine open just now to check, and yep, it's there. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise - I've heard AvP ain't too hot.

Gentlemen... BEHOLD!

(http://216.218.203.229/news4/aqua_teen_v3.jpg)

November 16, 2004
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on August 11, 2004, 11:42 PM
I've heard about a few other people not getting the AvP ticket. I cracked mine open just now to check, and yep, it's there. Maybe it's a blessing in disguise - I've heard AvP ain't too hot.

Gentlemen... BEHOLD!

(http://216.218.203.229/news4/aqua_teen_v3.jpg)

November 16, 2004

 ;D

any news on an episode list yet? what's really not on dvd yet, besides the 2 or 3 eps they snuck in at the end of last season? or is this volume going to have the new epsiodes that start next week??
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 12, 2004, 12:05 AM
I guess they're technically off the hook with their phrasing of the discs as "volumes" rather than "seasons" since Volume 2 stops midway through season 2, at episode 29 (and even then they don't appear to be organized on the disc by air-date). I'm going by the tvtome guide here (http://epguides.com/AquaTeenHungerForce/).

So, there looks to be 12 episodes left from the third season to put on discs, plus the two episodes that aired earlier this year, and the new ones starting this week. I bet we get another 12-14 episodes, up to but not including anything in August or later.

I was hoping we'd get Spacecataz on there, too, but I guess we'll get it edited into one epic on Volume 4, it seems.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 16, 2004, 10:24 AM
Tomorrow it will be mine!  8)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000063UR5.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on August 16, 2004, 11:18 AM
Sorry for my ignorance, but what extras are on the Duel DVD?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 16, 2004, 12:17 PM
Sorry for my ignorance, but what extras are on the Duel DVD?

This is what I got of our FutureShop site:

DVD Features:

Encoding: Region 1
Package Type: Keep Case
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
DTS - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailer
Featurettes:
1. A CONVERSATION WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG
2. STEVEN SPIELBERG & THE SMALL SCREEN
3. RICHARD MATHESON: THE WRITING OF 'DUEL'
Text/ Photo Galleries:
Photo & Poster Gallery
Bios
Production Notes

Distributor: Universal Studios Home Video
Release Format: DVD
DVD Release Date: 17-AUG-04
Original Release Date: 1971
UPC: 025192197628
SKU: 1884046
Language: English
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Closed Captioned: No
Sound Info:
Recording Mode: (unknown)
Extra info: Collector's Edition
Color: Color
Rating: Not Rated
Unedited Version: N
Collector's Edition: N
Director's Cut: N
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on August 16, 2004, 01:30 PM
one thing i don't get... full frame only? where's the widescreen version???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on August 16, 2004, 01:46 PM
Thanks Dale.  Yeah, that kind of sucks about the FF.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 16, 2004, 02:11 PM
I did some digging around & the last time or it the before or the time before... you get the drift, this was the cover art for Duel.

(http://dr.jones.free.fr/spielberg/images/news/DVD_duel_z1.jpg)

spielbergfilms.com (http://www.spielbergfilms.com/duelnews.html) has great info on the movie:

They did mention this:

Quote
Mark your calendars for August 12, as DUEL will hit the streets in its 90 minute theatrical form (it will, however, be in the Academy aspect ratio as opposed to the theatrical releases' widescreen ratio).

I guess the last time it was pulled just around the release, it was the WideScreen version & they were going for big $$$$ on evilBay if I remember. Virex would be a great deal of help as he knows I was pissed it was cancelled!  >:(

I'll take what I can get, I can finally put my VHS copy away!  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 16, 2004, 04:59 PM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/matrixgiftset.jpg)

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx2/matrixultimate.jpg)

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html#0812

From the Digital Bits

Anyone out there up for The Ultimate Matrix Collection? According to the Wachowski Brothers, who made a rare public appearance at the recent Comic-Con to talk about the DVDs, it's on the way in December. They were part of a Warner Bros. DVD panel on Saturday, which happened right before the big Lucasfilm Star Wars panel, so it seems not many people from the online DVD world were in attendance to hear them talk (including us). But faithful Bits reader Doug S. was there and sent us all the details, some which confirm things we'd heard before (click here and here) and some of it new information.

A promo was shown revealing two versions of the set, including a more expensive Collector's Edition Gift Set that includes a Neo minibust from Gentle Giant and a soundtrack CD. As we've heard before, this will be a 10-disc set as follows:

Disk 1 - The Matrix (digitally remastered and recolored)
Disk 2 - The Matrix Revisited (The SAME disc already released)
Disk 3 - The Matrix Reloaded
Disk 4 - The Matrix Reloaded Revisited
Disk 5 - The Matrix Revolutions
Disk 6 - The Matrix Revolutions Revisited
Disk 7 - The Animatrix (The SAME disc already released)
Disk 8 - The Roots of the Matrix
Disk 9 - The Burly Man Chronicles
Disk 10 - The Zion Archive

Here's additional information the Wachowskis revealed at the panel:

Despite rumors, there will be no new director's cuts. The brothers said they were very happy with the original theatrical versions.

There will be two audio commentaries for each film - one from philosophers Ken Wilber and Cornel West (who analyze the meanings behind the films), and one from three professional critics who hated all three films (no names given). According to Andy Wachowski, "It's the best idea we've ever had. It's hilarious. They just sit there and rip the **** out of us for six hours."

All the footage shot for the Enter the Matrix videogame is present on the DVD for Matrix Reloaded. However, it is not cut into the film - it's a separate special feature you can view scene-by-scene.

Finally, the Wachowskis said that none of the special features from the original DVD releases of the trilogy will be reproduced except for what you find on Discs 2 and 7. You may see some of the same footage re-edited, but if you want to own all of the extras you'll need to keep your original DVDs too.

So there you have it, straight from a Bits reader who was there. Todd and I actually saw the Wachowskis at the Burly Man booth in the dealer room, so we know there were on hand for all the Comic-Con fun. Our thanks to Doug for his efforts and for sending all this information to us to post for all of you.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 16, 2004, 09:55 PM
Sweet, I was out of town and missed the Kill Bill slipcase thing but I was able to order one from BestBuy.com on Monday night!  I got a confirmation that it shipped today so I'll get one afterall!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 17, 2004, 01:39 AM
From the Digital Bits

Anyone out there up for The Ultimate Matrix Collection? According to the Wachowski Brothers, who made a rare public appearance at the recent Comic-Con to talk about the DVDs, it's on the way in December. They were part of a Warner Bros. DVD panel on Saturday, which happened right before the big Lucasfilm Star Wars panel, so it seems not many people from the online DVD world were in attendance to hear them talk (including us). But faithful Bits reader Doug S. was there and sent us all the details, some which confirm things we'd heard before (click here and here) and some of it new information.


 :-\ At least the game footage didn't get edited in after all. That's a relief. I really want a remastered and retimed Matrix, with a better compression job and the Dolby track kicked up to 448kbit/s from 384. But I'm not thrilled about buying all the other crap... again, just to get that first disc. The new sups do nothing for me. Weird coming from me, buyer of anything and everything on DVD. I almost want to wait for a single disc re-release.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 18, 2004, 01:23 AM
Check this out - Patrick Mirza at DavisDVD has a comparison page of the alterations and additions to THX-1138 up. If you're bored of the OT changes, try these on for size:

THX-1138 2004 Edition (http://www.davisdvd.com/bin/extras3.html)

Revisionist:
(http://www.davisdvd.com/images/misc/thx11.jpg)

Real version:
(http://www.davisdvd.com/images/misc/thx_11.jpg)

I'm really torn on this. I like what the changes look like they'll do for the movie. It was way too ambitious for its budget and looks like it probably makes more sense with these changes. The print is obviously head and shoulders above any home video version ever. Probably never looked this good in its theatrical run, actually. However, I would like the original available for archive, and I don't own the LD. Pretty annoying.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on August 18, 2004, 05:18 PM
I found The Twilight Zone Collection 1 containing about 9 volumes of the original Twilight Zone series. Very sweet buy, and only $45... I can't seem to find Collection 2 for anything under $80. Why?  ???
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 18, 2004, 05:37 PM
Paging through those changes Jared I might now have to check the whole thingout.  I've seen THX a couple of times, thought it was pretty neat, especially to see where Lucas was coming from in SW and the whole Empire thing.  Reading Brave New World right now doesn't help fuel the desire to see this one again, especially the bastardized Lucas version
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 18, 2004, 11:39 PM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMAH.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Blah...don't like that too much at all actually
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 22, 2004, 12:05 AM
'Spider-Man 2' DVD to make holiday debut (http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/21/spiderman.dvd.ap/index.html)

I'll be getting it for sure!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 22, 2004, 03:19 AM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMAH.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Blah...don't like that too much at all actually

Bleck. So much for all the cases matching, and that cover "art" is crap. Think that's the UK 1-sheet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Revenge on August 22, 2004, 03:53 AM
High-powered fans should be used in the creation of all movie posters.











 ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 25, 2004, 11:51 PM
Pretty cool coverart:

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/starwarsewokmoviesdoubledvd.jpg)

Even for tv movies that were childish and stupid, back in the day when I was a child, and stupid.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on August 26, 2004, 11:50 AM
(http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/3272-droids04_dvd.jpg)

(http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/3272-ewoks04_dvd.jpg)

Anyone picking these up?  I have thought about it, I remember them from when I was a kid...and it might be kind of neat for our nephews to watch when they come visit us.  I remember when I was a kid wondering where Han, Chewie, Luke, Leia, Vader, and the others were  ;)

Press Release, Courtesy of GH (http://www.galactichunter.com/absolutenm/templates/full_article_template_1.asp?articleid=3272&zoneid=2)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on August 26, 2004, 11:59 AM
Yep, I'll be getting them plus The Caravan of Courage/The Battle for Endor set.  8)
Just wish the Droids & Ewoks were the complete series.  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on August 26, 2004, 12:16 PM
Quote
Just wish the Droids & Ewoks were the complete series.

I agree, I guess that is what I thought when they were initially announced, but it looks like they are just "double features".  That way they can milk us for more money  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 26, 2004, 10:47 PM
I'll be skipping the cartoons for the same reason - I'd rather have complete seasons.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2004, 11:43 PM
Any good deals down in the US right now, Best Buy or whatever?  Off to Fargo tomorrow (yes, that Fargo).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2004, 11:46 PM
2 for $20 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat39100050028&type=category)

Other Stuff (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat9400050001&type=category)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2004, 11:49 PM
Thanks.

I presume you Minnesota guys all took advantage of the Prince deal :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on August 26, 2004, 11:52 PM
Nope, Prince is the worst musician on the face of the planet

(The thoughts expressed in this post may be fictional and sarcastic, they were meant to get "a rise" out of someone, we'll see if that someone takes note of it and responds in kind...something like "Pearl Jam is the worst band on the face of the planet, the BackStreet Boys contributed more the to face of modern music then they ever have or ever will."...Stay Tuned)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on August 26, 2004, 11:55 PM
They look pretty accurate to me :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on August 31, 2004, 02:56 PM
Are we our DVD collections? (http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/NEWSV5/storyV5ondvd29.htm)

Sadly familiar read for me.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on August 31, 2004, 03:15 PM
Somewhat familiar with us as well.  My wife and I were looking over our DVD collection as we transferred it over to a different entertainment center, and it made me realize there are a few we rarely or never watch.  We've tried to be much more selective in our purchases anymore, just buying movies that are our real favorites, and ones that we know we can sit down and watch at any time.  Haven't really sat down and watched the movies much lately (especially with the Olympics the past couple of weeks), although the Simpsons season sets have gotten a little play.  Anyways, interesting article, and a little too familiar here too....I'd be afraid to go through and actually count how many we rarely or never watch, feels like money wasted then.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on August 31, 2004, 03:26 PM
Yep, got movies still in the wrapper, movies I haven't watched (Schindler's List being one) and many movies that have been watched only once.  The wife and friends always question why I have so many (only about 230) and I tell them I would rather watch my own movie, where I know it hasn't been stepped on, pissed on, etc. and most of the time it's only a few bucks more than renting and I can watch anytime I want.  They just  ::)

Of course, I then tell the wife that if she stops buying movies three weeks after they come out at full price, then we wouldn't be spending as much money.  All she has to do is tell me what movie she wants and I'll tell her when it comes out.  But, like a typical woman, she never listens.

***ducks at the shoes from the few female members we have**
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on September 7, 2004, 01:39 PM
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002CR03Q.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002COTDA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

I love Columbo. I will have to check if this includes the 2 pilots. 11 seasons plus the 8 specials, this set is gonna kill me.  (http://www.snowtroopers.ca/forum/YaBBImages/undecided.gif)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on September 8, 2004, 02:13 AM
Grabbed this today, and it's worth every penny, and then some:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002DRDBE.01._PE25_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Best Buy had it for $19.99, but the first store was sold out, and the second had one left, promptly purchased by my angry ass. Nothing pisses me off more than idiot stores that advertsize titles in their circular and then don't stock enough product to last 4 hours on release day. Morons.

Anyway, picture looks great, the remixed audio makes it sound like a new movie, and so far the supplements are excellent. The animated funeral scene is worth the money alone. This is my best DVD purchase in some time.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on September 9, 2004, 09:38 AM
Less than two weeks away now....just wanted to pass along that IGN has posted the first part of their "review" of the OT DVDs, right over here (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/545/545786p1.html)  They are doing their reviews in a bit of a different fashion than normal, but might be an interesting read.  Just thought I'd pass it along...these will be here before we know it now :).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on September 9, 2004, 10:12 AM
there's also a review up at the digital bits (http://www.thedigitalbits.com/reviews3/starwarstrilogy.html) for anyone interested.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on September 15, 2004, 01:44 PM
Picked up THX-1138 today, I've seen it once before and pieces of it here and there, I'm looking forward to seeing it again as I remembered I like it and I have a thing for pessimistic Sci-Fi...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on September 15, 2004, 05:35 PM
Cool, post your thoughts if you don't mind. I've not seen it since the widescreen LD was released, like 9 or 10 years ago. I won't be getting my copy until next week at the earliest. Did you get the single disc or the 2-disc?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on September 27, 2004, 09:12 AM
Official Announcement (http://dvd.ign.com/articles/551/551588p1.html) has come down from New Line for the ROTK Extended Edition DVD set, sounds like it is due on December 14th.  Details at the linky above.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on September 27, 2004, 09:18 AM
250 minutes!  Holy crap!!!!   I am looking forward to this a smidge less than the SW set but its going to be awesome nonetheless

They are certainly pushing the release date for the Holiday shopping season though ???, weren't FOTR and TTT released in November????
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on September 27, 2004, 11:48 AM
Fox Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Napoleon Dynamite for 21st December 2004 priced at $29.98.

Presented on a double-sided disc with both Widescreen and Full Screen transfers you will find the following bonus features:
Audio commentary by Director/Co-Writer Jared Hess, actor Jon Heder and Producer Jeremy Coon
5 Deleted Scenes with Commentary by Director/Co-Writer Jared Hess, actor Jon Heder and Producer Jeremy Coon
Still gallery
The Making of the Wedding of the Century featurette
MTV On-Air promos
Trailer: Arrested Development
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on September 27, 2004, 02:20 PM
Picked up:

The Punisher
Passion of the Christ
Once Upon A Time In Mexico
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2004 Version)

:)


Thank god for discount DVD's at the video rental store.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on September 27, 2004, 03:00 PM
Tomorrow I'll be picking up:

Crank Yankers season 1
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Supersize me
Envy (possibly)
In Living Color Season 2 (possibly)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 1, 2004, 10:30 PM
Fox Home Entertainment have announced the Region 1 DVD release of Napoleon Dynamite for 21st December 2004 priced at $29.98.

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/napoleondynamitedvd.jpg)

Can't wait.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 1, 2004, 10:34 PM
Man, I couldn't stand that movie. Maybe it was because I saw it in a theater half-full of  girls that would laugh at anything.

I think I'll give it another chance on DVD.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darby on October 1, 2004, 11:49 PM
Good lord, I've been so busy at work lately I haven't even had time to get through my SW DVD's.  Hopefully this weekend will give me a chance.

And Eternal Sunshine, too.   :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on October 2, 2004, 09:10 PM
Does anyone know if the movie Blue Lagoon is on DVD?


Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 2, 2004, 09:16 PM
Does anyone know if the movie Blue Lagoon is on DVD?

Kevin

Yep.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Logray2776 on October 3, 2004, 12:59 AM
Just picked up Walking Tall tonight, also recieved my SW dvd set last week.

Anyone know when Dawn of the Dead is supposed to be released on dvd?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 3, 2004, 01:08 AM
Anyone know when Dawn of the Dead is supposed to be released on dvd?

So far Oct 26th.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002ABURA.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

DVD Features:

Encoding: Region 1
Package Type: Snap Case with Slip Sleeve
Director's Cut
Uncensored
Unrated Version
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Number of Discs/Layers: Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Spanish
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Dolby Surround - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary - 1. Zack Snyder - Director, Eric Newman - Producer
Bonus Features - 1. THE LOST TAPE: ANDY'S TERRIFYING LAST DAYS REVEALED
2. SPECIAL BULLETIN: WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM
Featurettes:
1. SURVIVING THE DAWN
2. RAISING THE DEAD
3. ATTACK OF THE LIVING DEAD
4. SPLITTING HEADACHES: ANATOMY OF EXPLODING HEADS
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Logray2776 on October 3, 2004, 01:10 AM
 :D Awsome thank you very much, sir.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 3, 2004, 01:14 AM
Your welcome, I'll be picking it up myself.  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on October 3, 2004, 02:09 AM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/napoleondynamitedvd.jpg)

Let's hope your second viewing is much more enjoyable.

Does anyone know if Batman or The Shining will be getting a double disc Special Edition treatment or something? I have no intention of buying those single discs for $15.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 3, 2004, 02:35 AM
Nothing has been announced for either of those two.  They're the kind of movie that if you wait a little while always end up in Best Buy's 2 for 20$ ad though...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 3, 2004, 11:55 PM
I thought I saw somewhere that there are rumors of a SE on Batman to coincide with the new movie coming out next year

I still remember the summer of '89 very, very fondly
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on October 4, 2004, 12:39 AM


I still remember the summer of '89 very, very fondly

Me too.  I was drunk.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 4, 2004, 12:48 AM


I still remember the summer of '89 very, very fondly

Me too.  I was drunk.

You & me both!  ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 4, 2004, 08:47 PM
I still remember the summer of '89 very, very fondly

The big Batman-related incident I remember from then? The year Cinnamon Crispas got the axe at Taco Bell in favor of Cinnamon Twists.  >:(

Oh, and yeah, all 4 (gack) Batman movies are supposed to be put together with new transfers for Batman, BR, and BF in an SE set before the new movie.

The Shining and most of the Kubrick movies are in a strange limbo at the moment. There's a longstanding dispute over director's intentions of framing for home video and the fact the movies (including The Shining) have been released twice already on DVD, once early on, and then with remastered video, even though they still suck. I would kill for a decent Full Metal Jacket.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on October 5, 2004, 01:13 PM
Picked up Aladdin and for those 10 minutes a day when it's not playing on TNT, Shawshank Redemption.  Don't know when I'm going to get a chance to watch them though with playoff baseball starting in about three hours.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 5, 2004, 04:00 PM
Today I picked up:

Fahrenheit 9/11 (no suprises there...)
The Shawshank Redemption
Friday the 13th - boxed set.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Holographic Elvis on October 5, 2004, 04:13 PM
No DVD buying today, but did read that Collateral and I, Robot will be out 12/14 and for those TV fans like myself, Las Vegas Season 1 on 1/4.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on October 5, 2004, 05:54 PM
Does anyone know if the movie Blue Lagoon is on DVD?

Kevin

Yep.

Spank you very much.

I saw it on TV, and I figured it needed to be in my DVD collection.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 7, 2004, 10:05 AM
Season 5 of the Simpsons has been announced for a 12/21 release date!  They finally start cranking 'em out, its about time!!!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on October 7, 2004, 10:13 AM
I saw that too, and that's good news.  It seemed ridiculous waiting a year between each release, especially with how many seasons there are to come out.  That said, I'm not exactly "caught up" with what is out anyways.  We only own Seasons 2 and 4 so far ;).  Glad to hear that 5 will be out around Christmas though.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on October 7, 2004, 06:09 PM
Picked up Aladdin and for those 10 minutes a day when it's not playing on TNT, Shawshank Redemption.

Going to pick those two up myself this week at some point.  Anyone see any better prices than $15.87 on them anywhere?

I saw it on TV, and I figured it needed to be in my DVD collection.

I bet, Kev!   :P

Spank you very much.

Exactly.

But you might want to go with Phoebe Cates in Paradise instead.  Much more spank spunk "bang" for the buck.   ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on October 7, 2004, 09:57 PM
Picked up Aladdin and Seasons 1 of the Simpsons and BTVS for a whopping $16 CAD each :o  Hoping later seasons eventually come available at same prices in the future. 

Quote
Today I picked up:

Fahrenheit 9/11 (no suprises there...)
Friday the 13th - boxed set.

Good to see your love of fiction firmly in place :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 10, 2004, 09:20 PM
Best Buy has some pretty good movies on 2 for $15 this week:

Naked Gun 1
Naked Gun 2.5
Naked Gun 3.3333333333333333333333333333
Wayne's World
Wayne's World 2
Uncle Buck
Great Outdoors
Planes Trains and Automobiles
Spies Like Us 
Fifth Element 
Bowling For Columbine 

And More (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat43600050009&type=category)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 10, 2004, 10:06 PM
Oooh! I'm gonna pick up Uncle Buck and Bowling For Columbine.
Maybe Predator 2 and Point Break for those nights that I want mindless entertainment.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2004, 08:48 AM
Thanks for the tip, we've always wanted to pick up Uncle Buck, and that is a nice deal there.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 11, 2004, 12:50 PM
Season 5 Cover Art
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on October 11, 2004, 02:38 PM
Really glad to see Season 5 coming out so much quicker than the other releases.  Good Christmas gift ;).  Also, I see that Amazon has a number of Fox Series' Season 1 sets on sale for $14.99.  Included are Simpsons, Futurama, King of the Hill, 24, Angel, etc.  Tempted to get the Simpsons one, although the earlier episodes aren't quite as fun to watch sometimes.  Good deal though...here's the LINKY (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/543459/dvdtalk/103-1050980-5912634)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 11, 2004, 03:37 PM
Anyone picking this up?

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMXX.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 11, 2004, 03:55 PM
No
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 11, 2004, 07:47 PM
Anyone picking this up?

Nah, I think I'll enjoy socking myself in the groin repeatedly as an alternative.

Sorry.  :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 11, 2004, 07:57 PM
Never saw it yet, maybe best to wait for the bargin bin.  :D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Darby on October 11, 2004, 08:41 PM
I might rent it... although I'm so behind on new releases it's not even funny.  Sigh.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 11, 2004, 10:15 PM
I'd consider renting it if anyone can tell me if the St. Louis Arch falls on that damn cloverleaf in the middle of the city I got lost in last week.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 13, 2004, 09:07 PM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/sealab2020s2dvd.jpg)

Bizarro! Bizarro!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jjks on October 14, 2004, 12:21 AM
Sweet, but it's not supposed to come out until February  :(

Not sure who else cares, but I just read that MC Chris is leaving adult swim (where he voices Hesh on Sealab and MC Pee Pants on ATHF) to focus on recording an album. He's supposed to have an open door to return when he's done though, so hopefully we haven't seen or heard the last of him. He's also handled some of the writing and animation on Adult Swim, so his talent is definitely going to be missed.

On a lighter note, I just saw the first Sealab episode with Captain Shanks in it and forgot how classic that one is.

"If you don't want to win it for me, do it for my dead-ass, murdered parents!"
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 15, 2004, 02:23 AM
Yeah, it's going to be a long wait, but with the 3rd ATHF set this year, I'm cool with it. MC Chris had better return or neither show will have the same flavor, dammit. Not a big Shanks fan, but Wopcorn is indeed a taste sensation.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 17, 2004, 12:06 AM
Return of the King - Extended Edition

Lots of new footage from the December DVD is right

HERE (http://progressive2.stream.aol.com/newline/gl/newline/lordoftherings/ReturnOfTheKing/videos/LOTR_ROTK_Extend_700_dl.mov)

 ;D
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 17, 2004, 12:32 AM
Oh my...I just wet my pants...I can't wait for that, I need to watch those movies again and again, they are the greatest
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 17, 2004, 10:51 AM
Jesus H. Christ in a chicken basket.

So, it'll be a four hour and twenty minute film now? Aw yeah.

20 hours of bonus material? Whoa.
Thanks for that link. :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2004, 09:17 AM
Wow.  Just Awesome.  Thanks for posting the link, can't wait for this to come out.  Reminds me yet again how sad I am that this trilogy is over, but at least we get great DVD sets like this that extend the movies so well.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 18, 2004, 09:40 AM
Sweet mother of... I gotta get that extended set.  (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/verbluefft/3.gif)

I may just have to sit through them again!  ;D
Thanks for the link.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 18, 2004, 10:53 AM
Tomorrow's releases:

Been a few yrs. since I seen it. Martin Landau wins an Oscar!  ;D
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000VD04M.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Never saw this one, how is it?
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002KVUKM.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Haven't see this since this was released in the theater.
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002V7O3I.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Godzilla Collection 7-Pack:
Godzilla (1998 American Version)
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Godzilla 2000   ::)
Godzilla: Mothra/Ghidorah
Godzilla vs. Destorayah
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002V7T0Q.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on October 18, 2004, 11:01 AM
I haven't seen "Explorers" in quite some time, but remember it being one of my favorites as a kid.  Not sure if it has "aged" well or not, but it was a good show back then.  Also tomorrow, which I will be picking up:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002PYS7Y.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

If you've never seen it, I would highly recommend giving it a look.  We watched the whole first season on Fox, and this show is hilarious.  It is a different type of "sitcom", but if you give it a chance, I think you'll like it.  Now, bear in mind we don't have HBO, so I can't speak for shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm", but on network TV, I think that Arrested Development and Scrubs are the funniest shows on the air now.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on October 18, 2004, 11:20 AM


Godzilla Collection 7-Pack:

Godzilla 2000   ::)


Why they eye roll here, Dale?  Already own it or was  ::) supposed to be next to the American version?  Just wondering.

There's a few more Godzilla titles coming out tomorrow, which I'll be picking up:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002V7OEM.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002V7OE2.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002V7OEC.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on October 18, 2004, 12:16 PM


Godzilla Collection 7-Pack:

Godzilla 2000   ::)


Why they eye roll here, Dale?  Already own it or was  ::) supposed to be next to the American version?  Just wondering.

(http://theologyweb.com/forum/images/smilies/doh.gif)  Yeah, the 98 version.  :-[   Sad attempt with the CGI. Only good part was the helicopters did more damage than Godzilla!  ;D

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a Godzilla fest!  ;)    (http://www.cheesebuerger.de/smilies/nahrung/6.gif)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 18, 2004, 12:24 PM
I'll be picking up:

Explorers
Ed Wood
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 18, 2004, 12:36 PM
I managed to get Ed Wood last time it was released...tomorrow I'll pick up:

Fire in the Sky
I'm Not Scared
Monster Legacy Collection (all 3)
Hellboy SE
Young Frankenstein

Last week I procured:

Wayne's World I
Wayne's World II
Cube

Other recent aquisitions of the last 5 ir 6 weeks...:

Shawshank Redemption SE
Star Wars Trilogy
THX 1138
Saved!
Crank Yankers Season 1
Friday The 13th Boxed Set
Fahrenheit 911
Day of the Dead
Night of the Living Dead Millenium Edition
Dawn of the Dead SE
Ran
21 Grams
Psycho (original)
Underworld Unrated
Hackers
The Mummy Returns (for the girlfriend....)
Lady Killers
Coffee and Cigarettes
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Dirty Pretty Things
The People Under the Stairs
Ghost World
Shallow Grave
Freddy Vs. Jason
Supersize Me
Die Mommy Die
Versus




Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 18, 2004, 08:57 PM
Hm. Big day tomorrow.

Ed Wood
Van Helsing
Hellboy Special Edition

VH is alright, but it would have been alot better had it been more serious and had fewer monsters in it. They should have spaced them out over a few films or something.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 18, 2004, 09:46 PM
Impressive, that is Ran the Kurasawa film, correct?  If, so was it the Criterion Collection and if you do not mind me asking, what did it run?

DBK


Other recent aquisitions of the last 5 ir 6 weejs...:

Ran

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 19, 2004, 01:04 AM
Impressive, that is Ran the Kurasawa film, correct?  If, so was it the Criterion Collection and if you do not mind me asking, what did it run?

DBK


Other recent aquisitions of the last 5 ir 6 weejs...:

Ran


It is a Kurosowa film - sort of Kurosowa does Shakespeare.  The version of Ran that I ordered is the 'Masterworks' edition.  It cost me a whopping $0.49 since it was a free selection for rejoining Columbia House.  I do have the Seven Samurai Criterion Collection though - it cost me somewhere around $35.00 when I bought it two or three years ago.

I forgot to mention that we're also getting Van Helsing tomorrow - but since I buy almost all the movies, the girlfriend is picking up that one.

BTW, if anyone is interested in joining Columbia House, PM me for details.  It's a great deal and I don't mind pimping it since I'd get two free picks for anyone that signed up as a referral from me.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 19, 2004, 10:25 AM
Just a heads up.

Target is selling The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly this week for $7.50

They're selling the cheap one - but the ad shows the picture of the expensive extended edition in the big box.

If your target has it, I'm pretty sure you could show them the ad and make them sell you the nice one for $7.50
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 19, 2004, 06:20 PM
Picked up Hellboy Director's cut today. Looks pretty sweet so far, but there seems to be a couple extras on the original theatrical release that didn't cross over, so I'm going to have to keep both. Love the packaging on this bad-boy though.  ;D

Also picked up this little precious gem today, not because it's a good movie, but:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000ARD7T.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Keira Knightley...

Nekid.

Thank you, God.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on October 19, 2004, 06:23 PM
For anyone who has Underworld Uncut and HellBoy Uncut, can you send me some feedback?  I have both basic versions and love them both and am considering the Uncut versions.  Anyone?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on October 19, 2004, 06:25 PM
Keira Knightley...

Nekid.

Thank you, God.

When's the next movie night Jared?  Better be real soon!

I've seen pix from that flick, but it's not available in the U.S. as far as I know.  Was that an import you snagged?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 19, 2004, 06:39 PM
Matt, it's actually out in the US today, with all scenes included.  ;D You need to come down sometime soon anyway and check out a flick, so lmk.

Rebeltrader, I've heard pretty negative things on the Underworld DC, enough that I didn't pick it up (and I buy pretty much anything that's shovel to my consumer ass). The general jist was there wasn't enough material added to have any impact on the story and people were feeling ripped off by it. Here's some guy's quick account of what is back in Hellboy from HTF:

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SPOILERS AHEAD!!!


*** Marks the footage included in the DELETED SCENES of the first release DVD.

1) Just an extra 2 shots of the EYELESS Christ at the 1944 prologue.

2) Extra footage in the exploration of the Ice Cave. ***

3) Rasputin is revealed to have lost his eyes. (Watch the 1944 "sucked in" footage of Rasputin to see the PG-13 version of said idea)

4) Broom is told EXACTLY how long he has left and he takes a decision about how to spend his last days.

5) Added footage at the entrance of the MACHEN LIBRARY, We see the BPRD "sealing" the courtyard area befor HB and Abe come out of the Garbage truck.

6)Rasputin Ilsa and Kroenen are seen in the underground area that HB will explore later. Reveal of Rasputin wearing GLASS EYES. SAMMAEL duplication made clearer.

7) Longer scene between HB and Myers outside the hospital. Origin of the nickname "Boy scout"

8) Extended scene between Liz and Myers at the mental hospital. We see Liz playing w/ some rubber bands on her wrist.

9) Scene in a taxi cab between Liz and Myers ***

10) Added beats at Liz´s arrival at BPRD

11) Scene between Myers and Liz Re Rubber bands.

12) Extra scene depicting Hellboy´s escape from his cell.

13) Broom reacts to Hellboy´s escape.

14) Hellboy extra footage as he spies on Liz and Myers.

15) Extra Line from Broom to Rasputin after the Apocalypse vision.
Also, The apocalypse footage is played with NO DIALOGUE over it.

16) Russian Warehouse scene. Origin of the Portal Stone ***

17) Extra footage on Jeffrey Tambor´s lines in the cemetery. 2 instances.

18) Hellboy steps on Rasputin´s glass eye. Rasputin is seen with one empty eye socket.


These scenes total about 15 minutes of footage. I may have neglected an event or two, but this is pretty much the guideline.

Marco Beltrami´s music is preserved completely except for the reprise after main credits which was not an original piece anyway. Marco composed a couple of new themes for the added footage, namely RUSSIAN WAREHOUSE.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on October 19, 2004, 07:03 PM
Thanks for the feedback Jared. 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on October 19, 2004, 09:52 PM
Keira Knightley...

Nekid.

Thank you, God.

When's the next movie night Jared?  Better be real soon!

I've seen pix from that flick, but it's not available in the U.S. as far as I know.  Was that an import you snagged?

Good god, I must own this movie. :o
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on October 19, 2004, 11:24 PM
Wait now...how come I haven't heard about this before?  And why am I sitting here typing about this when I could be trying to beat Super Macho Man?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 20, 2004, 07:48 PM
Look at the size of those choppers!!!  :-\

(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/gardenstatedvd.jpg)

Coming 12/28.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 25, 2004, 05:35 PM
Bit of a big day tomorrow for me:

Cliffhanger: Superbit
Mulan
The Thing (16x9 finally!)
Dawn of the Dead - How is this, anyway? I'm buying it for Sarah Polley alone, but have no idea if the movie sucks or not.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 25, 2004, 06:02 PM
For a remake - the DOTD is very good.

I'll be picking up the unrated edition and probably the Thing.

Slow week for me this week considering my haul for last week:

Creature from the Black Lagoon Legacy Collection
The Invisible Man Legacy Collection
The Mummy Legacy Collection
Hell Boy Director's Cut
Young Frankenstein
Van Helsing
Underworld Unrated Director's Cut
Psycho (the original)
Child's Play 2
Child's Play 3
Bride of Chucky
Ran (the Masterworks Edition)
21 Grams
Freddy Vs. Jason
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 25, 2004, 06:52 PM
J,

I went with a friend to see it and found it entertaining.  Not to sure if I could hang with an unrated version as from what I remember the theatrical release was gruesome enough for me.

Since I have now given up on the modern line 100% I hope to start up a DVD collection so I hope you folks don't mind if I chime in on this thread.

The decission to buy something for me is really based on pricepoint and replay ability whether it be for me my wife or my boys.  So today I went to Costco and purchased:

Jurassic Park (Widescreen/CE) $8.99 - I have been looking for the widescreen version for quite some time.
Mystic River / Unforgiven two pack for $17.99
Koyaanisqatsi $8.99

And off topic a Van Helsing PS2 game for a whopping $12 and change!

I was really hoping to get Enter the Dragon (the latest version) no dice.

All in all a good haul  ;D.

DBK

Dawn of the Dead - How is this, anyway? I'm buying it for Sarah Polley alone, but have no idea if the movie sucks or not.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on October 25, 2004, 07:44 PM
Well it sounds like DotD is a good blind purchase for me.  :)

DBK, if you want the older single-disc Enter the Dragon by any chance, I have an extra here.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 25, 2004, 07:46 PM
Koyaanisqatsi $8.99

Wow!  How'd you pull that off?   I think my girlfriend paid about $23 for our copy.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 25, 2004, 08:40 PM
Well it sounds like DotD is a good blind purchase for me.  :)

DBK, if you want the older single-disc Enter the Dragon by any chance, I have an extra here.

J,

Very kind of you, let me know your Paypal address if you have one and I will Paypal over shipping fees, let me know how much.  If not, your mailing adress.  Also, let me know how things are going...

KBZ, PM me your info as I am probably going to join that club.  As for your question, that was the marked price :)!

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 27, 2004, 11:43 AM
If you have a bunch of DVD's that you don't particullarly care for, check you local Blockbuster.  Some Blockbusters are running a promotion to give you at least $8 credit (giftcard) for each DVD.  I received over $150 in the form of a giftcard.  Hurry as my understanding is that this offer runs through this Sunday.

I than picked up the following for $10 each (pre-owned):

1) The Last Samurai
2) EBC Season 2 (never seen this in stores before)
3) Basketball 1
4) City of God
5) Duplex
6) Aliens Collectors Edition
7) Sixth Sense (this was new and marked $9.99 so the manager said he had to give it to me for this price.

I am getting hooked on building a DVD Collection.  Anyone know of a site that lists what has currently been transferred to DVD?

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on October 27, 2004, 11:48 AM
I don't know of any sites that have a list of all dvd's but there are more things transferred than not at this point.

I had a slow week this week - picked up Scanners, Dawn of the Dead and Fahrenheit 451.

I also finally have an updated and complete (minus bootlegs) collection listing:

http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=kneel+before+zod

Do keep in mind that a few of these (like the Legally Blonde movies) belong to my girlfriend.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on October 27, 2004, 07:48 PM
Sure ;D!

All joking aside nice collection and thanks for the link.

DBK

Do keep in mind that a few of these (like the Legally Blonde movies) belong to my girlfriend.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jjks on October 28, 2004, 09:11 PM
(http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/miscgfx/covers4/gardenstatedvd.jpg)

Coming 12/28.

I can't wait for this to come out, I think it's the only movie I've seen in theatres more than once this year.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on November 3, 2004, 06:51 PM
So I see Pirates of the Carribean just got re-released with a THIRD disc now.  ********.  Anyone buy it, or check out the new stuff?

Also, Fast Times at Ridgemont High just hit again...  What's the difference, and is it better than the prior one?

I hate all these re-releases!  Hasbro seems to be rubbing off on everyone these days!   >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 3, 2004, 07:59 PM
Just read this news:

Fox has a 2-disc Donnie Darko: Director's Cut set for 2/15/05 as well (SRP $26.98). The 253-minute version of the film will be presented in anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Extras will include audio commentary with writer/director Richard Kelly and Kevin Smith, the Donnie Darko Production Diary (with optional commentary by director of photography Steven Poster), a storyboard-to-screen comparison, the Director's Cut theatrical trailer, and the They Made Me Do It Too: The Cult of Donnie Darko and #1 Fan: A Darkomentary featurettes.

I hope that's not a misprint... 253 minutes!! Over 4 hours of Donnie Darko. I can't wait. This was one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor and grab a copy, even if it's just a rental from your local Blockbuster or whatever.

Quote
Anyone know of a site that lists what has currently been transferred to DVD?

I usually search one of two places to see if something is available:
1. Amazon.com - if it's out there, they will have a listing for it.
2. DVDProfiler.com - well, not the website, per se, but the software they have for tracking your dvd collection. The database is pretty packed with titles, including bootlegs - since the database is user contributed, it pretty much covers 99.9% of the DVD titles available - including "adult" titles and bootlegs. If you plan on amassing a collection, I would strongly recommend tracking your collection with one of these free software packages. You can see what the collection page looks like if you click here (http://www.intervocative.com/DVDCollection.aspx/jokabofe) and check my collection. The interface is pretty easy to use, and it stores your collection online, so you can access it from anywhere.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 3, 2004, 09:31 PM
Holy crap that's a serious extended edition.

I don't upgrade movies that i already own unless there's a substantial change - that would qualify.

As for yesterday....Picked up:

Pirates of the Carribean 3 disc set - nothing too exciting on the extra disc...some behind the scenes and some documentaries.  I usually only get excited about deleted scenes and/or extended cuts but I didn't pick up this movie before and figured now was as good a time as any...more for the girlfriend than me though...

Also picked up:

Dr. Strangelove 40th anniversary edition
Ali-G - In Da House

Tomorrow at lunch I'm going to try to grab the nice version of Seven and trade in my old one since it's cheap at best buy this week for reward zone folks... then Friday is Shrek 2.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 3, 2004, 10:01 PM
Also, Fast Times at Ridgemont High just hit again...  What's the difference, and is it better than the prior one?

Don't get it. Aside from the new packaging, the only difference in the disc is a new Dolby Digital 5.1 track and DTS equivelent (the movie has always been mono, as was the previous DVD). It sounds TERRIBLE. Don't bother with it if you have the original.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 4, 2004, 08:01 PM
I can't believe the world isn't ablaze with excitement since DC Cab was announced for DVD release in March.

Mr. T is rad.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on November 5, 2004, 01:01 PM
Just picked up Shrek 2 & got my free Bobblehead Donkey, well there both for Sherry as tomorrow is her Birthday! (http://www.hlccl.com/forums/images/smilies/new/shhh.gif)

Also picked up A Bridge To Far for cheap.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 5, 2004, 01:38 PM
I can't believe the world isn't ablaze with excitement since DC Cab was announced for DVD release in March.

Mr. T is rad.

This is the first I've heard - I'll pick that up though when it comes out.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on November 6, 2004, 12:38 PM
Picked up the following this week:

Shrek 2 (like everyone else)
Rush Hour
Min in Black
The Quick and the Dead
Mission Impossible
Dumb and Dumber

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 6, 2004, 06:50 PM
Final haul for the week:

Pirates of the Caribbean
Se7en (trading in my old version...)
Shrek 2
Ali G - Da Movie
Dr. Strangelove 40th Anniversary edition.

I'm going to try to take it easy next week.  I might buy Zatoichi - don't know yet.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 7, 2004, 12:05 PM
Oy oy! Picked up Dawn of the Dead04.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 8, 2004, 12:03 PM
As I understand it, the DVD of the original Ju-on that's coming out on Tuesday has been cut short.

Does anyone know if this is true?  And if so, cut short by how much?

My friend insists this is the case - but he also said the same thing about the American release of The Eye but when I checked his foreign copy it was the exact same length.

Jokabofe??  Anyone??
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 9, 2004, 12:55 AM
Haven't heard anything about that. And to be honest, I picked it up last friday (gotta love working in the video store sometimes  ;D ) and have watched it 3 times already - it actually has more footage than the "bootleg" copy I had. And it has some - not much, but some - special features, including the Sam Raimi commentary and a few interviews that were interesting. It's a great movie - I would say one of the scariest films I've ever seen, right behind The Exorcist - and I would recommend it.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 9, 2004, 10:18 AM
It's one of my favorites too.  I want to pick it up but not if ordering an all-region copy could get me an extra ten minutes of footage though...

I'll try to look online and post anything I find out here...

What did you think of the remake?  I liked it - a lot.  Especially given it was mostly the same movie but a little easier to follow and with better audio.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 10, 2004, 12:38 AM
Yeah, I was actually impressed with the remake. I guess using the same director pays off, especially since this is essentially the third time he's made the same film :)

I'm also a huge fan of Sarah Michelle Gellar from back in the Buffy days (yeah, yeah, I know... so shoot me), so it didn't hurt that she was in the film as well. It will be interesting to see if he remakes the second part for American audiences. I'd like to see him do it, because I thought both films (or all 4 films if you want) were all really good. They fell into the same trap as every other film and it's sequels, where the sequels aren't quite as good, but I still enjoyed all of them. Keep us/me posted on what you find out about the foreign copies of the disc for Ju-on, because if there is a copy out there with additional footage on it, I need - need, not want - need to own it.

Here's (http://p209.ezboard.com/fjuonthegrudgefrm16.showMessage?topicID=1.topic) some pretty good info on the different versions available. I gave it a quick look, and didn't see anything listed about various differences available in other countries, but then again most of the links to the other sites aren't in English.  Most of them say the runtime listed as 92 minutes, although this page (http://www.dvdasian.com/cgi-bin/dvdasian/16093.html) has it listed as 92/94 down at the bottom, whatever that means.

Too bad some of the other recent remakes weren't as good - i.e. Dawn of the Dead, Texas Chainsaw, etc. They were okay movies, but they just didn't stand up to the originals, in my opinion. But of course, I own all the dvd's anyway :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 10, 2004, 12:39 AM
Also picked up this little precious gem today, not because it's a good movie, but:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000ARD7T.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Keira Knightley...

Nekid.

Thank you, God.


Meh. I wasn't impressed.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 10, 2004, 01:59 AM
Meh. I wasn't impressed.

Movie is boring, but I'll take whatever tidbits (heheh) that are on offer. She's hot in a way that makes Natalie Portman ugly. She's my favorite new skinny chick. Hot.

Did anyone pick up either Before Sunset or the 4-Disc Gone with the Wind? I got cold feet tonight at Best Buy and walked out without them. Bought Shrek 2 finally, like a good little brainwashed consumer.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 10, 2004, 11:27 AM
I plan on getting GWTW for my wife for Christmas

BestBuy is having a HUGE sale right now on 2 for $20 and 3 for $25 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat9400050001&type=category&navLevel=4&navHistory=cat00000%2Bcat02000%2Bcat02015)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 10, 2004, 12:47 PM
Did I miss mention of Pee Wee's Playhouse seasons 1 and 2 Coming out on DVD??!


Why was I not given a memo!


Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 10, 2004, 12:57 PM
Crap in a hat I forgot about that too >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 10, 2004, 01:00 PM
Ahh, maybe not

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002IQB3A.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002IQB3U.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Next Week

$34.99 at Amazon For 1 and 2 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002IQB3A/qid=1100109475/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-3544989-6722557?v=glance&s=dvd)

$34.99 at Amazon For 3,4 and 5 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002IQB3U/ref=pd_ser_asin_2/102-3544989-6722557?v=glance&s=dvd)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 10, 2004, 01:40 PM
Hahaha! I can't WAIT!

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 10, 2004, 07:33 PM
Movie is boring, but I'll take whatever tidbits (heheh) that are on offer.

Actually, I thought the movie was pretty good. Decent story, although after all these years of watching movies, I saw through the plot and had it all figured out after the first, say 20 minutes. I think the last movie that really faked me out was The Sixth Sense. Didn't see that one coming.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 10, 2004, 10:07 PM
Movie is boring, but I'll take whatever tidbits (heheh) that are on offer.

Actually, I thought the movie was pretty good. Decent story, although after all these years of watching movies, I saw through the plot and had it all figured out after the first, say 20 minutes. I think the last movie that really faked me out was The Sixth Sense. Didn't see that one coming.


The kids at school ruined the 6th Sense for me. :(

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 11, 2004, 12:37 AM
Use... your... Hamster... Style!

(http://img16.exs.cx/img16/6999/orgazmo_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 11, 2004, 05:03 PM
What...the hell?

Can some one enlighten me to why a movie like that needs release on DVD?

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 11, 2004, 06:21 PM
I take it you haven't seen it?  :) It's completely low budget pre-South Park days stuff from Matt/Trey. If you like their other stuff, you'll probably find this pretty damn funny. Basically a cult movie at this point, really.

The deal with the disc was it never saw a DVD release after its theatrical run about 6 years ago, then was announced a year or two ago as a 2-disc SE, then the company publishing it was engulfed by Universal, and it's been in limbo ever since. It still has a lot of the features, including a drunken commentary from Matt/Trey, so it should be a nice treat to finally have.

I've had to make do with a UK PAL version for the last 4 years and it's bare bones.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on November 11, 2004, 07:44 PM
I am looking forward to this release next week, been along time since I saw the show on TV. It has never aired up here on our Sci-Fi channel.
I think Matt will like to have this just to see Erin Gray... (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/drool1.gif)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002MHDW4.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

"bidi bidi bidi"
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on November 11, 2004, 07:48 PM
Use... your... Hamster... Style!

(http://img16.exs.cx/img16/6999/orgazmo_lg.jpg)

Sweet!!!!

Though I like Baseketball more.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 15, 2004, 10:38 PM
FYI:

The deepdiscountdvd.com semi-annual 20% off sale is on now. Enter the code "supersale" at checkout to have an additional 20% taken off of the already discounted price (this isn't 20% off retail, it's 20% off items that are already 20-40% off retail). Best deal all year. Lasts until the 20th.

I'm really pissed that I'm just not flush with cash right now. I need to load up on some boxsets.

Edit: You can also use NYTIMES and DEEPDISCOUNT as the code.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Hemish on November 16, 2004, 02:26 AM
I am looking forward to this release next week, been along time since I saw the show on TV. It has never aired up here on our Sci-Fi channel.
I think Matt will like to have this just to see Erin Gray... (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/drool1.gif)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002MHDW4.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

"bidi bidi bidi"
It's been ages since i've seen anything about Buck
I found a bunch of trading cards of his and got me thinking
I ended up buying the Battlestar Galactica series and thought that held up alright over time, although i worry that ol Buck there won't
I rushed out and got Battle of the Planets and am kinda regretting it , i remember it to be a bit cooler, but hey i'm sure it was cool 20 odd years ago
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on November 18, 2004, 09:32 AM
Picked up Buck Rogers last night & boy it was not cheap, $82.99! Still I have something to watch this weekend.  8)

Remember, next week is the release of these DVD's.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002YCUPC.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002YCUQ6.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002YCUR0.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 18, 2004, 10:23 AM
I went ahead and made an order at the Deep Discount DVD sale...

Ordered:

Jane Austen the COmplete Collection Boxed Set (for the girlfriend)
Ju-On
1984
Beverly Hills Cop II
Beverly Hills Cop III
Fire in the Sky
The Atomic Cafe

Just around 80$ total - not bad at all.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Famine on November 18, 2004, 11:49 AM
Fire in the Sky

Let me know how that DVD is. The movie, and the quality. I remeber seeing ad's for it in comic books, and such, but being to afraid to see it alone.

Kevin
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on November 19, 2004, 08:49 PM
It's not a new release, but I scored Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 6 at Target for $30. Not bad. The sale ends tomorrow.

Now, to score some cheaper Angel sets...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 19, 2004, 08:58 PM
Picked this up tonight:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002Z7RNG.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002Z7RNG/qid=1100915695/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/102-8115510-8996955?v=glance&s=dvd)

If you want to see a David Lynch movie directed by crazy Japanese Horror Maestro Takashi Miike, this is the film to see. Awesome, to say the least.

Also picked this one up last week:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002W4TOO.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002W4TOO/qid=1100915825/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-8115510-8996955)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 20, 2004, 12:20 AM
Where did you buy Zatoichi?  I was looking for it locally and couldn't find it anywhere...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 20, 2004, 07:01 PM
Since I do the ordering for my store, I just ordered a few and then bought one when they came in.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 22, 2004, 04:11 PM
Anyone else planning on grabbing the new Harry Potter disc tomorrow? I was bored to death by the first two movies but thought this one was really, really good. Must have.

It sounds like CompUSA is the place to pick it up: $12.99.  :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 22, 2004, 04:58 PM
Is CompUSA going to have it tomorrow or only on Friday morning during all the big sales?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on November 22, 2004, 05:06 PM
Tuesday is a big day for us at Circuit City.

Ewok Movies DVD - $8.99
Ewok Cartoons DVD - $8.99
Droids Cartoons DVD - $8.99


In addition to those, I may pick up:

Minority Report - $7.99
Jurassic Park - $7.99
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 22, 2004, 07:10 PM
Ooh, have to hit CC for the Ewok live action stuff. I'll pass on the cartoons since they're not complete.

Quote
Is CompUSA going to have it tomorrow or only on Friday morning during all the big sales?

I believe this is for Tuesday.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on November 23, 2004, 08:09 PM
You know what's really pissing me off...?

Seeing all those Seinfeld DVD ads on TV, and listening to them constantly saying "The most requested DVDs of ALL TIME".

Yeah right.  Whatever.  Talk about false advertising...  We all know that title actually belonged to our Original Trilogy...   ;)

I see the Buck Rodgers TV series is finally hitting this week (today) I think.  I'll probably pick that one up, to go along with the Battlestar Galactica set I nabbed earlier this year.  Used to love watching those on the tube as a kid.

Anyone know who's got the best price on that one?

I guess I'll grab those ****** Ewok movies too, but screw those abbreviated versions of the Droids and Ewoks cartoon series.  Give me the whole series, or give me nothing, 'cause I ain't gonna pay $20 for just 4 episodes at a time.  Damned Lucas...   >:(

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on November 23, 2004, 08:26 PM
Live action Ewok movies were not avaliable at CC as advertised.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on November 23, 2004, 08:42 PM
I guess I'll grab those ****** Ewok movies too...

No offense, Brad.   :P
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 23, 2004, 10:04 PM
Passed on all the StarWars stuff this week.

Only bought HP3 and Golden Girls season 1 (for the girlfriend).

I'll probably pick up the Seinfeld DVDs later this week...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jjks on November 23, 2004, 10:21 PM
Passed on all the StarWars stuff this week.

 Golden Girls season 1 (for the girlfriend).

Liar! You know you bought it hoping this would be in the Special Features

(http://members.rogers.com/mcolmer/tn_036.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 23, 2004, 10:35 PM
Because of my well known crush on Bea Arthur...do you know where I can get that bonus disc Jamie?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 23, 2004, 10:36 PM
Are you saying that's NOT in the special features?!   >:(
Title: Go out and buy Seinfeld!
Post by: The Collector on November 23, 2004, 11:27 PM
Half of the people on line at my local best buy had Seinfeld dvds in their hands. I was one of them. Go out and buy yourself a set. They are not the best episodes, but there are some classics in the mix.
Title: Re: Go out and buy Seinfeld!
Post by: Diddly on November 24, 2004, 12:03 AM
I'll probably pick them up sometime in the future, but I won't rush out to get them. They already show it 3 billion times a day. Not that I'm complaining though. :)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 24, 2004, 02:37 AM
Best Buy sucked as usual this morning. God, how I hate them. I decided to pass on the cartoon discs entirely and just get the live action Ewoks disasters, but checked for all 3. None of the SW discs were on the shelf, and when I asked the guy in the section, he said they had 6 copies of each (that's all, on street date - nice) that they can't find. They've also started doing that Frys-style bull**** where they've contructed a wall of merchandise to create a giant que for the checkout counters, manned by 2 people.  ::) I swear every time I go in there it will be my last. Why can't I resist???

I walked next door and bought it from TRU. It's the only new Star Wars item I think they've bothered to put out in months. I hate them, too. Only slightly less than BB, though.

Title: Re: Go out and buy Seinfeld!
Post by: DSJ™ on November 24, 2004, 02:44 AM
Half of the people on line at my local best buy had Seinfeld dvds in their hands. I was one of them. Go out and buy yourself a set. They are not the best episodes, but there are some classics in the mix.

Merged your topic in here as it relates to this thread!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on November 24, 2004, 09:15 AM
I see the Buck Rodgers TV series is finally hitting this week (today) I think.  I'll probably pick that one up, to go along with the Battlestar Galactica set I nabbed earlier this year.  Used to love watching those on the tube as a kid.

Guess you missed my post eh Matt! The release date was Nov 16th, last week! Its pricey, ran me around $85. CDN.

I am looking forward to this release next week, been along time since I saw the show on TV. It has never aired up here on our Sci-Fi channel.
I think Matt will like to have this just to see Erin Gray... (http://www.telusplanet.net/public/djustus/drool1.gif)

"bidi bidi bidi"

I guess I'll grab those ****** Ewok movies too, but screw those abbreviated versions of the Droids and Ewoks cartoon series.  Give me the whole series, or give me nothing, 'cause I ain't gonna pay $20 for just 4 episodes at a time.  Damned Lucas...   >:(

Picked mine up last night, they had sort of a special on them, $11. CDN each. I agree with Matt on having the whole series but I just had to have them. Not going to evilbay to get them, heck, I can download aquire them myself but the quality of them are the ***** & the DVD's will be better for the time being.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 24, 2004, 10:21 AM
Dang...I keep forgetting about the Ewoks movie set.  I could care less about the cartoons but I want to see Wilford Brimley in all of his SW glory
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JediMAC on November 24, 2004, 06:14 PM
Dammit.  That means I missed the Buck Rodgers sales then.  That blows.  Gonna have to wait quite a while now for a decent price probably...   :-\

Next question:  Are none of the new Harry Potter DVDs coming in the fancy little cardboard cover cover this time around?  I hate it when ****'s not consistent!   >:(  I see they've got a boxed set of the first 3 available now.  Yawn.  I'll wait for the whole box about a decade from now...   :P

Pissed to see another edition of Rambo: First Blood come out.  The Ultimate Edition this time.  Makes my previous one obsolete now.  Hate it when they do that **** (too).   >:(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 24, 2004, 11:26 PM
Yeah, they switched to keepcases on Harry Potter, so they don't match. They're apparently confused that people liked the 2-disc cardboard cases, and only hated the single disc snappers.  ::) Apparently there's a new boxset of all three HP movies if you want to crappy keepcase versions. I really thought the first two's packaging was beautiful, but then again, the new one doesn't have good Struzan cover art, just lame ass PS work, so I guess it doesn't matter.

The only reason to get the newer Rambo is to see the alternate ending on First Blood. Otherqwise, there's nothing I'd upgrade for.

Random side note: Got a phonecall from TRU tonight to take part in a survey about "yesterday's purchase at our Los Feliz store". Forgot, I picked up Ewoks there already. Got to complain about how terrible the store was, how the didn't have anything I was looking for, and that the DVD was more than Best Buy next door. This is the second of those calls from them this year - they send you a $5.00 gift certificate for doing it. Now I can buy a free 2002 Saga figure from them!  ::)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on November 25, 2004, 12:26 AM
No Ewoks at Best Buy or Curcuit City tonight, damn my 29.9 year old brain :'(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 29, 2004, 01:00 AM
Anybody know if the version of Hero that's being released in the U.S. Tuesday is an edited down version?  If I buy it am I going to be missing a lot?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on November 29, 2004, 09:09 AM
Tomorrow is the day for...

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005JMQW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on November 29, 2004, 09:26 AM
Anybody know if the version of Hero that's being released in the U.S. Tuesday is an edited down version?  If I buy it am I going to be missing a lot?

I've got two imports of Hero plus the R1 U.S. release - one of the imports is a Director's Cut, which adds about 12 minutes of footage (I think, I'm not too good at reading Chinese  :P ) and the U.S. release says 99 minutes on the back. Although checking with IMDB, I get this info: China:107 min (extended version) / China:93 min /U.S.A. 96 min - so I'm not sure what that really means?

Great flick, either way.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on November 29, 2004, 10:09 AM
Someone figure the Hero thing out so I don't have to... 

PS. Why haven't I seen anything about the Office Space Special Edition? I've been browsing about looking for any sort of ETA (better than 'early 2005'), but no luck really.

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on November 29, 2004, 11:25 AM
http://www.decentfilms.com/reviews/hero2002.html

That link says there is a 110 minute version.  There is also a 120 minute director's cut that probably no one has ever seen.  Most websites say the Chinese dvd is 107 minutes long. 

The U.S. version is 99 minutes.

Meaning, it's probably 8 to 11 minutes shorter than the Chinese dvd and 21 minutes longer than the director's cut which is not available in any known form (that I could find reference to anyway).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Mikey D on November 29, 2004, 03:57 PM
http://www.lordoftherings.net/

6 minute preview of ROTK:EE.  Great stuff.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on November 29, 2004, 11:51 PM
Tomorrow is the day for...

Spider-man 2 Widescreen Special Edition


Make that:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002XK18G.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

I'll go for the dts track and (tiny) image improvement, and just grab the SE when it hits the Hollywood Video used bin.  :)

And don't forget:

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00029RT2Q.01._PE30_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg)

Which is $15.99 at Target for the 2-pack. "How about a nice warm glass of shut the hell up?" I can't believe it's taken like 6 years to get an SE of this, let alone a WS version. Sweetness!
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 6, 2004, 08:33 PM
Picked up the following recently:

HERO
Once Upon a Time in the West
Meet the Parents
In Living Color (season 2)
Bunch of Black Friday Discount DVD(s)

HERO is absolutely and amazing movie, I am still bummed that the quality is so grainy!

Jared, so what's the deal with Gilmore and Billy Set?  I have heard rumors that Gilmore looks zoomed in on?  How would you compare it to the full frame version?  What are the major extras?

Speaking of Superbit, is the quality of the picture and sound a noteable improvement over Standard Versions?  Why so few releases.  The last thing we needed was a Bad Boys 2 Superbit before several thousand other movies.

Can anyone point me to a comprehensive list of movies that have been made on DVD?

Regards,

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 6, 2004, 08:44 PM

Can anyone point me to a comprehensive list of movies that have been made on DVD?


Bam! (http://www.hometheaterinfo.com/dvdlist.htm)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on December 6, 2004, 11:31 PM
Soooo...

(http://www.starwars.com/clonewars/about/news/img/20041206_sm.jpg)

Who's biting on Volume 1?  A fool and his money :-X

I would guess they'd do some sort of Vol 1/Vol 2 box set but we'll see
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: JesseVader08 on December 6, 2004, 11:49 PM
Yeah, it seems crazy to buy it now when they'll have all 3 seasons on DVD in maybe 6 months?
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on December 7, 2004, 09:05 AM
Yeah, there probably will be some sort of a bundle when Season 2 hits DVD as well....but knowing me, I'm sure I'll pick it up as soon as it comes out.  I have really enjoyed this "micro series" and it would be nice to have it on DVD.  Hopefully it will be a little cheaper than the $20 price they mentioned on SWShop, since it is just a little over an hour's worth of watching.  Something more in line with the $9-$10 price the Droids/Ewoks DVDs are selling for sounds good to me.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on December 7, 2004, 09:08 AM
I already have the Clone Wars DVD of season 1 & 2. I picked it up at a toy show, very well done.  8)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on December 7, 2004, 10:20 PM
I already have the Clone Wars DVD of season 1 & 2. I picked it up at a toy show, very well done.  8)

I've got a copy as well - but it came from the internet and we just burned them.

I'll probably throw it away and buy the real thing if the price is right.

As for today, I picked up:

Dodgeball
Bourne Supremacy
Warriors of Heaven and Earth

I also traded in 10 crappy movies and am going to use the credit to pick up the Alien boxed set since I missed it for some reason or another...
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 13, 2004, 11:30 PM
So tomorrow is another big day:

LOTR:ROTK:EE
Top Gun
Mary Poppins (yes I'm not kidding)
Collateral

I'll pick up the Clone Wars set. If they bundle the 2nd season later, it won't be in a repackage, or for a significant price drop. So why wait? 2:25:1 anamorphic with 5.1 audio smokes the hell out of the discs burned from quicktime video files.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Scott on December 13, 2004, 11:36 PM
Saw this on Bloody-Disgusting.com

You can order the EE Slip Case cover through NewLineShop.com here:

http://www.lotrdvdbox.com/

Its free except for the $3 shipping charge

Thanks can be directed to me and I'll pass them along to the great unknown

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jangosjargon/ghostavatar.jpg)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on December 13, 2004, 11:46 PM
2:25:1 anamorphic with 5.1 audio smokes the hell out of the discs burned from quicktime video files.

Hey, I thought my disc was pretty nifty...   :-\

Already picked up LOTR:ROTK EE, I Robot, Collateral, and a few others. I think I'm gonna have to stop till Christmas (not that it's not far now) just in case, hopefully to eliminate the need to return a few things. But it's probably too late already.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 14, 2004, 12:12 AM
2:25:1 anamorphic with 5.1 audio smokes the hell out of the discs burned from quicktime video files.

Hey, I thought my disc was pretty nifty...   :-\

He's just ungreatful,  >:(.

I like my Clone Wars disc.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Ben on December 14, 2004, 12:24 AM
Saw this on Bloody-Disgusting.com

You can order the EE Slip Case cover through NewLineShop.com here:

http://www.lotrdvdbox.com/

Its free except for the $3 shipping charge

Thanks can be directed to me and I'll pass them along to the great unknown

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jangosjargon/ghostavatar.jpg)

Kinda sucks they don't accept debit cards.

But I ordered with one anyway, though I didn't get an order number.

It was worth a try, and if they don't accept it, to hell with them.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on December 14, 2004, 06:11 PM
I ordered with my debit card and received confirmation.  I have used it before in cases where debit was not accepted and it went through fine as a credit card.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on December 14, 2004, 09:17 PM
I ordered one - it seems like the real deal.

I picked up Return of the King and Collateral today.  Also in the last few weeks I traded in a bunch of crappy movies that I'll never watch again and landed:

The Alien Quadrilogy
The Blind Swordsman:  Zatoichi
The Omen - boxed set
From Hell - 2 Disc
Blood Simple

All in all I'm thrilled with the deals I got.

Also picked up Dodgeball and Warriors of Heaven and Earth last week.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on December 14, 2004, 10:22 PM
...Warriors of Heaven and Earth last week.

Yeah, that's one that I've been meaning to pick up. When you get a chance to check it out, let me know how it is.

I picked up an R2 disc of 'House of Flying Daggers'  the other day - awesome, awesome film. Must see in my book, just as good as Crouching Tiger and Hero. The fight scene in the Bamboo forest is simply amazing, one of the best fight scenes ever put to film in my book.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Rob on December 14, 2004, 10:44 PM
I've got tickets to see a House of Flying Daggers tomorrow at 7:30.

I absolutely can't wait!

(I plan on watching Warriors of Heaven and Earth sometime this week - I'll let you know what I think.)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 15, 2004, 06:36 PM


Hey, I thought my disc was pretty nifty...   :-\
Quote

He's just ungreatful,  >:(.

I like my Clone Wars disc.
Quote

I didn't get one from him, bucko.  So poo on you.  ;)

Ordered a LOTR case too, using a debit card, and got a confirmation.
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Angry Ewok on December 15, 2004, 07:27 PM
I'm an assumptious *******.  :'(
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 15, 2004, 10:52 PM
I'm an assumptious *******.  :'(

But I love you all the same.  :-*
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 22, 2004, 02:02 AM
Out of nowhere, it turned out to be a glorious DVD day:

Napoleon Dynamite - which I've already watched tonight and reconfirms my belief that it may be my favorite movie of 2004.

King Arthur - which was AWEFUL in the theaters, and I'm hoping that the DVD being restored to its pre-PG13 hacking might help it, but I doubt it.

Shawn of the Dead - can't wait to finally see this!

Manchurian Candidate - even if you're a fan of the original, this is a really great update, so I had to add it.

So many movies... I'm backed up by about 16 titles, and next week is Anchorman and Garden State, so it's not slowing down.  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Brian on December 22, 2004, 09:25 AM
We just about picked up Napoleon Dynamite yesterday when checking out at Wal-Mart, it was priced at $19.96 I believe.  We never got the chance to see it in the theatres, it got here late in its run and we didn't have time to see it at that time.  I always thought it looked hilarious, but we couldn't quite pull the trigger on the blind purchase, so we are probably going to rent it tonight first.  Probably could have just bought it, it looks really good, maybe we'll end up buying it anyways.  I'll have the same conundrum next week with Garden State :).

Oh, I also noticed yesterday while perusing the DVD section, that the Ben Affleck bomb "Surviving Christmas" was there...didn't that come out like a month or two ago?  Yikes, that was quick :).
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 22, 2004, 05:45 PM
Before you cave on ND, it was 15.99 at Best Buy, if that helps the dilemma any.

Oh, I also noticed yesterday while perusing the DVD section, that the Ben Affleck bomb "Surviving Christmas" was there...didn't that come out like a month or two ago?  Yikes, that was quick :).

But Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms, yo!

Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 22, 2004, 08:51 PM
J,

Thanks I got the ETD Disc! 

What no mention of Collateral, I loved that movie!

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Morgbug on December 23, 2004, 12:23 AM
Saw this on Bloody-Disgusting.com

You can order the EE Slip Case cover through NewLineShop.com here:

http://www.lotrdvdbox.com/

Its free except for the $3 shipping charge

Thanks can be directed to me and I'll pass them along to the great unknown

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jangosjargon/ghostavatar.jpg)

Can somebody lend a hand on this please?  No available in Canuckada  :-\
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 26, 2004, 06:49 PM
Brent,

Sure, please PM me your mailing address. 

DBK

[.quote author=Scott link=topic=5822.msg92829#msg92829 date=1102998989]
Saw this on Bloody-Disgusting.com

You can order the EE Slip Case cover through NewLineShop.com here:

http://www.lotrdvdbox.com/

Its free except for the $3 shipping charge

Thanks can be directed to me and I'll pass them along to the great unknown

(http://www.jedidefender.com/jangosjargon/ghostavatar.jpg)

Can somebody lend a hand on this please?  No available in Canuckada  :-\
Quote
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 26, 2004, 06:52 PM
Circuit City has the following Fox titles on sale for $4.99! :o

$4.99 each (all Fox titles):
Die Hard (1 disc)
The Transporter
The Siege
Brown Sugar
Entrapment
True Lies
Behind Enemy Lines
Unfaithful
Donnie Darko
From Hell
Men of Honor
Simpsons Gone Wild
Thin Red Line
Planet of the Apes (2003)
Moulin Rouge (1 disc)
Edward Scissorhands
Kiss of the Dragon
Point Break
Dude, Where's My Car
Romancing the Stone
Soul Food
Shallow Hal
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Cast Away
Boondock Saints

I picked up Kiss the Dragon, Die Hard and True Lies.

Cast away and Edward Scissorhands were the wide screen version which I have not seen before for these two films. 

DBK
 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: DSJ™ on December 27, 2004, 02:42 AM
Yeah, I picked up Thunderbirds! :P  I liked it!  8)

Up coming this week:

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By the master himself: The Fantastic Films of Ray Harryhausen - Legendary Monster Series (Jason and the Argonauts / The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad / The Golden Voyage of Sinbad / Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger / The 3 Worlds of Gulliver)

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All on my list!  ;)
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on December 27, 2004, 07:18 PM
Anyone know if the Anchorman 2-pack will be available at any stores?  The 2nd disc is another full movie, but I am not seeing it advertised at Circuit City, Best Buy, etc
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: jokabofe on December 27, 2004, 07:22 PM
It was listed in my local Best Buy flyer for $24.99. Not sure why you didn't see it in yours??
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on December 28, 2004, 05:58 PM
It was listed in my local Best Buy flyer for $24.99. Not sure why you didn't see it in yours??

Yeah, I noticed the ad after I posted thanks.  Went by Circuit City in hopes of finding the Anchorman 2-pack.  Nada.  One of the employees argued that there was no such thing and that there was no way a sequel was out already.  I tried to explain that they cut the original movie into 2 movies.  Releasing all the unused footage for a 2nd film.  Ended up finding it at Wal Mart. 

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Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: aka DaBigKahuna on December 28, 2004, 07:21 PM
Rebeltrader,

Let us know what you think of the second movie.

DBK
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: SilverZ on December 30, 2004, 06:31 AM
There's a few really good laughs in WURB but it's mostly deservedly dropped subplots with a dodgy assembley. Not ass, but not good. If you feel the need to get the set, try for BB, since their 2-pack also included the extra exclusive bonus disc, for more not-that-funny extra junk.

And... here.

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Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: Jim on December 30, 2004, 07:10 AM
Rebeltrader,

Let us know what you think of the second movie.

DBK

Eh.  Its alright, but the original is where all the laughs are. 
Title: Re: 2004 DVD Release List
Post by: iFett on December 30, 2004, 11:17 AM
Wal-Mart has a few "good" titles in their $5.50 bin.  Picked up Hot Shots Part Deux, Weekend at Bernies, Pump Up the Volume, Eight Legged Freaks, and Battlefield Earth.  Not the best titles around, but couldn't pass up on the price.  They also had The Majestic and Cats and Dogs - had to draw the line somewhere.