Live Chat With New Line Home Entertainment November 6 2001

Subject:  NEW LINE HOME ENTERTAINMENT live chat
Date:  November 6, 2001

 <RonEpstein> I'd like to thank everyone for coming here tonight. It is our
pleasure this evening to introduce New Line Home Entertainment.  It has been
a while since they have been here in a live chat, and we are happy to have
them back.    Welcome!

<new_line> Thanks for having us.  It is good to be back.

<RonEpstein> Who is in your group tonight and what are their positions with
New Line Home Entertainment?

<new_line> Mike Mulvihill, VP, Content Development;  Joe Yamamoto, Manager, Content
Development focusing on DVD menuing and DVD ROM;  and Jesse Torres, Director of Video
Post Production focusing on audio and video content.

<RonEpstein> We are going to open the floor so our members can ask questions to all of you

<MatthewChmiel> Hi New Line, thanks for coming tonight. My question for tonight
is will we see a DVD release of Angus soon? Fellow HTF member Wes Ray recently
talked to the film's director, Patrick Read Johnson, and Mr. Johnson said he would
particpate if asked and would assemble a director's cut free of charge.

<new_line> New Line Home Entertainment has never had distribution rights to
Angus.  Its initial release was handled by Turner Home Entertainment.

<GregStaten> Good evening New Line. When you all announced the Platinum series
a few years ago, one of the titles announced was Robert Altman's SHORT CUTS.
Any progress on this title? With M*A*S*H coming out in January, there's a prime
opportunity for a release tie-in.

<new_line> Short Cuts is not currently on our schedule, but we are exploring
the possibility of adding it late next year.
 
<JustinStokes> Do you have any plans to release MAN'S BEST FRIEND or
THE MANGLER to DVD? You really should release them, preferably with extras, and
make sure THE MANGLER is the unrated version.

 <new_line> Neither of these titles are currently on our schedule, but your interest is
duly noted and will be discussed at our next DVD meeting.

<AdamW> Hey NewLine, thanks for coming. Is it possible we will see some catalog
titles released in infinifilm editions? Any chance of an Infinifilm edition of Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles in the near future?

<new_line> There are currently no plans for catalog infinifilm titles, but we are
exploring the opportunity of releasing Turtles 2 and 3 on DVD in the future.

<Ricky_F> Hi New line. Thank You for coming tonight, I appreciate it. I would
love to see Campfire Tales and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 released on DVD.
Does New Line have any plans to release these two titles ?

<new_line> These two titles are under consideration, but at this time there
are no firm plans.

<Tom_Hart> Thanks for coming tonight, New Line.  I just have a few requests:
Any chance of Platinum Series DVDs for Roman Polanski's Death and the Maiden,
Margarethe von Tretta's The Promise (love this film!) and especially Stephen King's
Needful Things 3 hour version (with the hour+ of footage which was added back in
during it's TV showings).  
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<new_line> NeedFul Things is a title that we don't have the rights to right now.
Death and the Maiden has been remastered in HD specifically for DVD, but there is
no firm release date at this time.  We have no plans for The Promise on DVD a this time.

<JeffUlmer> And now for something completely different...Hello, thanks for coming!
According to E-Online, New Line holds the rights for Silvio Narizzano's 1977 WHY
SHOOT THE TEACHER, (Bud Cort, Samantha Eggar) the second highest grossing
Canadian film, and a great depression era story. Is there any chance the you would
consider a DVD release anytime soon?  If you don't hold the rights anymore, do you
know who does? Thanks.

<new_line> We do not have the video rights to that film. We don't know where
E-Online got this information.

<WesRay> Thanks for coming!  Can't wait for Jason X, by the way!  I was wondering
if New Line was considering or would ever consider a re-release (as possibly a Platinum
Series or Infini-Film title) of John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness?  You could cram
this disc with a behind the scenes documentary on how KNB did the monster effects, maybe
record a commentary track with the KNB guys, John Carpenter and Sam Neill.  You could also
include various storyboards, since the Infinifilm series is supposed to showcase features
"beyond the movie", why not also include some of the H.P. Lovecraft short stories that
inspired the film and a documentary on the history of literary.  There are quite a few
Carpenter special editions by other studios planned for 2002 (Escape From New York,
The Fog, etc.) so is it possible to see this one re-issued next year?

<new_line> It is an interesting idea, but we are very proud of our current version that
features a state of the art master and a DVD specific 5.1 mix.

<DerekMiner> Thanks for being here tonight, New Line. Are there plans to perhaps
revisit one of your earliest titles, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery? There
were some interesting features on the laserdisc that did not appear on the DVD, plus
there were some scenes in the European cut of the film not in the supplement. I would
certainly buy this title again with more features (or remastered deleted scenes sans
video transfers).

<new_line> We always consider refreshing our DVDs when the opportunity presents
itself. At this point, we have no plans for Austin Powers IMOM.

<Chuck_L> Thank you all for participating this evening, I have yet to be let down
by a Newline Release as of this date.  Please give me an update on how things are
coming with Mimi Roger's THE RAPTURE, any word on JASON GOES TO HELL on
DVD unrated and with Adam Marcus participation (will this be released with the theater
run of JASON X, any clues on a release for this as well) and last...what is the latest on
TWIN PEAKS: Firewalk with Me?

<new_line> The DVD release of Jason Goes to Hell will be tied in with the DVD
release of Jason X.  Jason X currently does not have a firm theatrical release date.  
The Rapture is currently not on the schedule.

<Frank_Sesma> Hi ! Thank you, first of all, for taking the time to chat with us
this evening. I know we all here very much appreciate this opportunity. There are
several deeply poignant filmsthat very much merit being released on dvd. Can you
tell us, please, whether these are currently under consideration and, if so, when we
might be able to expect them:   Passion in the Desert, Ballad of LIttle Jo,
Wide Sargasso Sea (Please! Unrated only. If you can't do Unated, why not ?),
 and Legendof 1900 (please release the longest available cut. Italian dvd 165 min.
is curerently only available longest running cut: ( Canadian dvd is 125min.)

<new_line> None of these are on the schedule, but thank you for pointing
these out as we will discuss them internally.

<RobT> Thanks for coming tonight. Any chance of a Platinum DVD box set
of the Mortal Kombat movies in the near future?  a Platinum DVD box set of the
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy would be very nice as well.  Thanks

<new_line> We have no plans for Platinum box sets on these titles, however
TMNT 2 and 3 are being considered for release in the near future.

<DinoF> Hi ! I was wondering if you had any plans on getting the rights to
Friday The 13th Part 1-8 and releasing them Uncut on DVD?  Also any chances
of Jason Goes To Hell Uncut on DVD  ? Finally any news concerning Jason X's
release date ?

<new_line> The Jason X release date will be determined by our theatrical
division.  We have no plans to acquire the rights to films 1-8.  

<Jason-presnell> Hi Thanks or your time. I represent a group of consumers
who are very interested in David Lynch's Fire Walk With Me (especially considering
the sucees of Mulholland Drive!). Most importantly we all own it own VHS so we
need the deleted scenes from the DVD. Also will there be commentary? If there
will be extra features where can we preorder it? Thank you.

<new_line> David Lynch has declined our invitation to provide audio commentary.  
The rights to the deleted scenes are held by a third party who we are currently in
negotiations with.

<Bill_Harris> good evening , thanks for coming. any idea if more of your back
catalog horror is up for release?  No titles come to mind for me..so i thought
you might know some..thanks.

<new_line> We are always looking at our catalog titles for potential DVD
releases, however we have no firm plans at this time for our horror films.

<BenRicci> Good evening, New Line.  What is your stance on future
support of DVD-ROM content for Macs? We Macaddicts love DVD, too, and
it's frustrating at times not be able to access certain features simply because
we don't use PC's. Also, any plans for Critters (Bill Harris jogged my memory)?  

<new_line> Support for MAC users has been a huge concern for us since
we released our first ROM title in 1998.  We continue to work with our software
provider Interactual to improve this situation but we have no progress to report
at this time.

<JohnSullmeyer> In the January 8th issue of the trade magazine "Video Business",
Michael Mulvihill was quoted regarding deleted scenes for the upcoming
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me DVD, "The key thing is that we've committed to
not release the title without the scenes. We've put no pressure on ourselves
related to that, though it is a priority to sort this out"   I think that it's great that
New Line would go to such lengths to give the fans what they have been waiting
almost 10 years to see. My question to New Line is has there been any progress made,
and will New Line continue to keep this commitment to their loyal fans and bring them
the DVD they have been waiting for ?

<new_line> There has been no progress in our negotiations for the deleted scenes.

<Bill_McA> Good Evening New Line!  Any chance of ever seeing the wonderful
French-Canadian film LEOLO on DVD (you released this on LaserDisc) And why is
the free bonus John Waters disc NOT available to Canadian residents?

<new_line> Alliance, our Canadian distributor, is handling the distribution of the
John Waters bonus disc.  Any questions regarding its release should be directed to
Alliance Atlantis.  LEOLO is not on the schedule at this time.

<RobLutter> Thanks for coming! are there any plans to re-issue the Nightmare on
Elm Street Collection, possibly with more features in the near future?  

<new_line> Not at this time.

<Esten> I had basically the same question as the last guy,but i'll post anyway...
Is there a reason that you didn't release the Unrated version of A Nightmare on Elm
Street 5 on DVD?It was available on VHS and Laserdisc for years unrated.

<new_line> The best looking element to create our HD master for that film did
not include the subtle additions that made up the unrated version.

<RonEpstein> I want to interject and remind everyone that New Line will be
putting out the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy over the next few years.  I think
that's going to be a stellar project for you guys.  

<NickGraham> Thanks for taking time out of your schedules for us. Has there
been any movement in regards to a rerelease of "The Mask" with an anamorphic
transfer and possibly a DTS audio track?  Also, 3 words, Suburban Commando
Infinifilm, with Christopher Lloyd, Hulk Hogan, and Shelley Duvall commentary
track.....make it happen.

<new_line> Excellent point about The Mask!  We are exploring this opportunity
but have no firm dates at this time.  Umm...no plans for Suburban Commando Infinifilm
at this time.

<J_Roberts> Good Evening. I am curious about the status of two titles: Mike Leigh's
"Naked" (one of my favourite films of the 1990's) and Julio Medem's "Lovers of the
Arctic Circle". Thank you.

<new_line> No plans at this time but thanks for bringing those titles to our attention.

<PeterSenteris> Hi, I would first like to thank you for bringing us wonderful
editions of Magnolia, Se7en and Boogie Nights. I do not want to keep bringing
this up do you have an expected release date for Twin Peaks Fire Walk With Me?
How long will you wait for the negotiations of the deleted scenes before deciding
to release a bare bones edition of the film and has David Lynch distanced himself
from the project?

<new_line> We do not have a release date or a timeline for breaking off
negotiations.  The feature film video and audio has been approved by Mr. Lynch
and he has not distanced himself from this project.

<Jeff-Kleist> Thanks for coming and listening! For Lord of the Rings, are you
looking at a matching packaging scheme, so that when all 3 films are released they
will match? Will there be some sort of box offer so that people can mail in and get
the box w/o buying another set?   Also, rumor has it that if Rings sells well, PJ will
go back and film additional scenes for an expanded version. Is it true? He said it
would be a video version. Please, I'd love to see Tom Bombadill! (which is one
of the extended sequences to be shot for that edition)

<new_line> The DVD will be New Line's most ambitious DVD project ever,
but there are no firm details regarding the DVD release at this time.

<stephanie_lambert> What else can you tell us about your plans for the
Lord of the Rings DVDs.  Especially Fellowship of the Rings?

<new_line> We have no more information about the DVD release of this title yet.

<rhett> Hey New Line, thanks for this opportunity.  My question is about the
Critters films, with the first one in particular.  They have a large cult following,
and a special edition DVD would really be great.  The Chiodo Brothers told me
personally that they have ample amounts of behind the scene footage that they
would like to submit, and they said they would gladly take part in the DVD like
they did with Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
 
<new_line> We are exploring the opportunities of the Critters films on DVD
but have no firm plans at this time.

<mo_hayder> when can we expect LIFE AS A HOUSE?  and what kind of
special treatment will it get?

<new_line> Life As A House is currently in development.  Special Features for
the DVD have not yet been clearly defined.

<BillHuelbig> Sorry if this has already been asked - I came in late ... is THE
TWO TOWERS being released in theaters in Summer 2002 instead of next
Christmas? I heard two different dates.   Thanks also for the excellent DANCER
IN THE DARK DVD.

<new_line> The release date is Christmas 2002.    Glad you liked the Dancer
DVD. We are very proud of it.

<Frank_Sesma> hi!  i also wanted to bring up several other films: Mi Familia,
Waterland, new zealand film Phorpa aka The Cup and my own private idaho and
roseanna;'s grave (jean reno film) Thanks !!!

<new_line> None of those are on our schedule, but we always appreciate
suggestions for DVD titles for us to look at.

<Bill_McA> Like many other studios, New Line has largely neglected their
foreign & art film titles on DVD (the Fine Line catalog). Do you have any plans
to release these films in the near future?  There IS an audience for these films.
 
<new_line> The Player, The Sweet Hereafter, Dancer in the Dark, Before Night Falls,
Crash, Damage, State & Main, Gummo and Julian Donkey Boy are among the discs
we aremost proud of.  We are very excited about the Platinum Series DVD of
Hedwig & the Angry Inch releasing on December 11.

<WesRay> How about a Dumb and Dumber: Special Edition next year?

<new_line> No plans for Dumb & Dumber Special Edition at this time, but
again thanks for the suggestion.

<RonEpstein> Parker and I would like to thank Mike, Joe and Jesse from
New Line Home Entertainment for being here with us tonight.  It was a pleasure
having you here and you are invited back anytime.
 
<ParkerClack> Thanks for coming guys. I have a feeling that the LOTR trilogy is
going to set box office records. I can hardly wait to see the first one!!

<new_line> Thanks for having us. We look forward to the next chat.

Session Close: Tue Nov 06 21:37:13 2001

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