Live Chat With Warner Home Video March 8 2004

Subject:  Live Chat with Warner Home Video
Date:  March 8, 2004


Michael Radiloff, VP Theatrical Catalog Marketing
George Feltenstein, SVP Classic Catalog
Rosemary Markson Exec. Director Television Marketing
Scott Heffron  Director, Theatrical Catalog Marketing
Michael Crawford - Manager, DVD Special Features


<RonEpstein> Good Evening everyone! This is going to be a great 3 hours.
This is a very special evening for all of us.  I think I speak for everyone
here when I say that we are extremely proud of your studio. From classic film
to Looney Tunes, Warner Bros. has been consistent in releasing the most talked
about product over the last year.  In fact, you were voted by the HTF membership
as BEST STUDIO OF THE YEAR 2003, and I hope you believe me when I say most
everyone is cheering your efforts here tonight even though you may not be able
to hear the applause on your end. Thanks for being here with us, Warner Home Video!

<warnerbros> We are very grateful for your support of our efforts!

<RonEpstein> We are going to open the floor to questions.

<BrandonConway> Thanks for the upcoming Marx Bros box, it looks great! Can you
give us any information on some silent classics many of us would like to see
released, such as Ben-Hur, The Crowd, The Cameraman? Also, when is the scheduled
release of THX-1138?

<warnerbros> You're welcome in regard to the Marx set. We're really psyched
about it. There are more silent releases planned including Keaton (Buster NOT
Michael or Diane) before year's end. THX is coming in the Fall. You can probably
GUESS when :)

<NickGraham> I know I'm kind of beating a dead horse, but with the pending
release of "Batman Begins", can we expect the long awaited SEs of the Batman fils
(at least the Burton ones) and box sets of the Dini/Timm animated series?

<warnerbros> BATMAN: The Aninmated series is coming out this year. Regarding
the BATMAN films, we're planning something to synchronize with the new BATMAN
feature in 2005.

<RonEpstein> From TVSHOWSONDVD.COM, here's David Lambert...

<DavidLambert> Please tell me everything you can about your upcoming TV-on-DVD
releases.  Anything on Night Court or V: The Series?  What's going on with superhero
shows like Adv's/Superman, Flash, WonderWoman, Birds/Prey, Lois&Clark?  Any new
surprises coming out soon?  There's a lotta TV ?'s out there tonight...now's
the chance to spill your guts! :)

<warnerbros> V is coming. So is ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN (reeves) although there
are still element issues regarding that. WONDER WOMAN is coming this year. Our
TV exec is not in the room yet and hopefully we can answer more of these questions
shortly.

<EdgarN> Hello Warner, I am a big fan of film and love when Warner comes out
with 2 disc special editions of great films like: Once upon a time in America,
Casablanca, and Amadeus, I was wondering if theres any chance of  Cool hand Luke,
Bonnie and Clyde, Badlands, The Getaway, Bullitt, or Streetcar named desire, if
so which ones thank you.

<warnerbros> There are plans to do a 2 Disc SE on BULLITT, STREETCAR and BONNIE
AND CLYDE in the future. Thanks for the kind words about our double discs. We
are very proud of them. There may be opportunities to do things with the other
titles you mention, but nothing firm at the moment.

<TommyStewart> I just want to congratulate you on the awesome friends season sets,
and was just wondering what the plans (Release and Features) are with the Shows
THE O.C. and EVERWOOD

<warnerbros> Our TV exec is here. LOIS AND CLARK is being discussed, possibly for
next year. No plans yet for BIRDS OF PREY, THE FLASH or NIGHT COURT. Both O.C. and
EVERWOOD are in development.

<MattHenderson> I'm just itching to ask about a bunch of films, but to limit myself
to one: when can we expect to see a special edition of "Fearless" in widescreen?  

<warnerbros> No plans to re-address FEARLESS, we're afraid.

<ChristopherSBrown> Are there any plans to release director's cuts of the Harry
Potter films with commentary tracks and more comprehensive special features?

<warnerbros> HARRY POTTER films are "director's cuts". No plans to revisit these
at the moment.

<RonEpstein> What is the status of the definitive, multi-disc Blade Runner
special edition?

<warnerbros> You all know BLADE RUNNER has legal issues. We are currently
investigating what options we have to revisit the title.

<EricCarpe> First i'd like to thank you for your upcoming release of Meet
Me in St Louis, i was wondering if there are any plans to release any other
Minnelli films in the near future, particularly Yolanda and the theif,
The pirate, Cobweb, Tea and Sympathy, Some Came Running, and Home from the
Hill. Thanks.

<warnerbros> Many of the Minnelli films you ask about are under consideration.
Possibly for 2005 or 2006 (yes, we really plan that far in advance). You'll
love MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS. It looks gorgeous!

<MattNaglieri> With the final season of Babylon 5 coming out next month
what are your plans for the tv movies as well as the spin-off series crusade?

<warnerbros> Yes to both on BABYLON 5. Coming soon to your DVD Home Theater!

<PatrickMcCart> First, I'd like to give a big thank you for all the great
releases of the past year or so.  Especially the Lon Chaney, Warner Legends,
and the massive Looney Tunes 4-discer.  Have you been able to make any
progress on the Popeye cartoons in terms of making a deal with King Features
so DVD's can be released? Thank you. (Also looking forward to around the world
in eighty days!!!)

<warnerbros> Thank you Patrick. We appreciate the kind words. We are in
discussion with King Features Syndicate on the subject. Cross your fingers!

<WesR> Hello!  Thanks for your great support of the horror genre on DVD.  
Any chance of seeing some of your rare early 80's slasher movies like NIGHT SCHOOL,
KILLER PARTY, or DARK NIGHT OF THE SCARECROW on DVD (uncut of course) anytime
soon?...perhaps for Halloween.  Thanks again!

<warnerbros> Sorry, no plans for any of those.

<georgekaplan> First I?d like to say thanks for the Looney Tunes and the
upcoming Cary Grant box set! I look forward to more Looney Tunes, and hope you
include the non-pc stuff like Coal Black.  My question is, are there any
plans to re-release Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men in their correct aspect
ratios, or for post-Maltese Falcon Bogie (e.g, Action in the North Atlantic,
Across the Pacific, Passage to Marseille)? Thanks!

<warnerbros> More Bogart is coming. The existing releases did very well.
No plans for the OLD MEN movies at the moment, but it could happen someday.
Thanks for the support on LOONEY TUNES. Get ready for GOLDEN COLLECTION VOL. 2
later this year.

<GavinL> any news on The Lost Boys Special Edition?

<warnerbros> Oh, yeah ! LOST BOYS are returning in a SE this year!

<warnerbros> We hope you will all be excited by our TARZAN COLLECTION
coming in June. The features looks great and the new docu will have you
swinging from the trees!

<MichaelBoyd> How about To Be Or Not To Be? Lubitsch's version of course...
Lots of interest on HTF from time to time. And another thank you for the
great classic output!

<warnerbros> ...it will BE. THAT IS THE QUESTION and THE ANSWER! We have
remastered from nitrate. Coming next year.

<ChristopherBlig> hello WB, you guys were at the top of our Best of 2003
with the Warner Legends collection, but will there be any other collection
like perhaps Bringing Up Baby, King Kong, The Jazz Singer or Goodfellas in
any SEs?

<warnerbros> Everything you mentioned is in the works. There will be a
Warner Legends-like collection built around our classic WB gangster films.

<SteveO> Hi.  You guys are great. Looking forward to Tarzan and (hopefully)
Hitchcock.  Are there any plans to release any of your Monogram holdings?  
If so, which ones?  Thanks. Done

<warnerbros> The Monogram film elements are not in great shape. We may be
doing something with THE BOWERY BOYS and DILLINGER at some point in the future.

<warnerbros> Oops. Forgot to acknowledge HITCHCOCK. 7 new to DVD titles are
coming later this year!

<neilbulk> Thanks for joining us tonight.  My King Kong question was just asked,
so I'll just ask if there is any chance of us ever getting the original cut of
Superman - The Movie with the original soundtrack?  Also, just another one to
throw his support in for a release of Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarves.  

<warnerbros> When KING KONG comes, it's going to blow you all away. We're
working on film restoration at the moment. There are no plans to revisit
SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE.

<DougGraham> I was wondering about the chances of a re-release of Nicolas
Roeg's The Witches.  It was one of my favorites as a kid, and I just want to
be able to see it in widescreen because I've never gotten the chance.  Maybe
it can be a Roald Dahl tie-in with the new Willy Wonka movie?

<warnerbros> THE WITCHES will not be revisited. Sorry.

<CloudVolpe> Apologies if this was asked already, but there are a large
number of people who are swearing off the Police Academy boxset due to the
lack of OAR. Can you please explain why movies 4 and 5 are being released
fullscreen only while the rest of the set is widescreen? Can we expect
widescreen transfers down the road?

<warnerbros> We did not have widescreen transfers available to make this
release of #4 and #5. They will be Open-Matte.

<JoeSchwartz> My compliments on your excellent releases of A CHRISTMAS STORY
and THE BEN STILLER SHOW.  Can you tell us when we might see DVD releases of
ELECTRIC DREAMS or TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE?  

<warnerbros> No plans for either. Sorry.

<lukasgardiner> hi... any chance we might see the MISS MARPLE series of films
(4 I think) starring Margaret Rutherford in the near future? and GRACE AND
FAVOR... the Are You Being Served follow-up series? Thanks.

<warnerbros> The MISS MARPLE films are scheduled for release in 2005.
Don't know about GRACE AND FAVOR. THat's BBC. We just distribute their product.

<RonEpstein> Tonight my partner Parker Clack is celebrating a birthday.
So, the birthday boy gets to ask a question here...

<warnerbros> Happy Birthday, Parker from everyone at WB.

<ParkerClack> What is WB position on HD DVD when it comes to releasing them?
Are you waiting for a better encryption first?

<warnerbros> We are waiting for standards to be determined regarding HD-DVD.

<ParkerClack> Thanks for the birthday wishes.

<GregSH> Hi!  Is there any chance Smallville - Season 3 will be released
before the start of season 4, so those of us new to the show can catch up?  
Also, *please* tell me we'll be seeing Perfect Strangers in season sets at
some point. Keep up the good work, and I look forward to Smallville - season 2
in May!  

<warnerbros> No plans for PERFECT STRANGERS. Regarding SMALLVILLE, we're
actively working on Season 3 but won't make a release date before start of
season 4.

<Federico> Hi Warner...How would I go aboout getting an internship with
the DVD department at WB.  Thanks.  

<warnerbros> We currently don't have an internship program. Sorry.

<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)?

<warnerbros> We plan to revisit POLTERGEIST at some point, but no firm
plans at this time.

<RobertCrawford> Are you going to release any dvd sets for James Cagney or
Errol Flynn this year, if not what are your dvd plans regarding these two
actors?  

<warnerbros> ERROL FLYNN rides high in a deluxe collection and a new
feature docu before year's end. Cagney fans will be thoroughly delighted
soon thereafter.

<SimonHowson> In a chat in April of  2000 it was said that East of Eden(1955)
could not be released for legal reasons. I am wondering if you can update
us on the legal status of that film, specifically will it be coming to DVD
soon?  Also, will there be a Special Edition reissue of the Scorsese film
Mean Streets (1973), and will Paul Schrader's version of The Exorcist: The
Beginning(2004) be released on DVD?

<warnerbros> Things are more encouraging now regarding EAST OF EDEN. We are
very hopeful to bring it out on DVD for its 50th anniversary. We will be
doing a SE of MEAN STREETS sooner than you think.

<Shawn_Sek> Hello Warner Bros, thanks for participating.. Is there any
news of a DVD for the teen angst cult classic OVER THE EDGE (1979), Matt
Dillon's first film, alot of people are really hoping for this.

<warnerbros> Good news. OVER THE EDGE will be out before year's end.
And it will be 16x9.

<BrianPB> Thanks for your excellent "TCM Archives" release of the LON CHANEY
COLLECTION. I'm wondering what other silent films we can expect this year
under the "TCM Archives" banner. In particular, I'm anxious for you to release
films by directors like Erich von Stroheim (GREED), Victor Sj?str?m/Seastrom
(THE WIND, HE WHO GETS SLAPPED), and King Vidor (THE CROWD, THE SHOW).

<warnerbros> We are considering many titles for our TCM Archives line.
There will be at least one release before year's end in the series. Many of
our silents require remastering which is time consuming and very expensive.
We will not use old masters for these high profile releases. Be advised that
right now THE BIG PARADE is being restored on film from the recently
recovered (thought lost) original nitrate camera neg. Look for more cool
silents from WHV.

<warnerbros> Speaking of GREED (no pun intended) it will be one of the
candidate titles in this year's DVD DECISION 2004 promotion. This year voting
will be open to all, not just to AOL subscribers. We will be promoting this
event with TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES again, and we hope you'll like the titles
we've selected.

<Ben> Any plans for a GONE WITH THE WIND Special Edition or a DVD release for
WATERLOO BRIDGE starring Vivien Leigh and Robert Taylor?

<warnerbros> Tomorrow is another day, and YES, GWTW will arrive in a Special
Edition featuring an All-New transfer produced through our ULTRA-RESOLUTION
process. The results should be mind-boggling. We're working on it now. No plans
for WATERLOO BRIDGE right now.

<FrancisYeeLoy> Hi there! Any chance of a widescreen edition of BURGLAR
or CLARA'S HEART? ALso, what's going on with Brisco County?

<warnerbros> No plans for any. Sorry.

<NMankaniTZ> Greetings!  What are your plans in terms of releasing box sets
of the "DC Animated" properties such as Batman: The  Animated Series, Superman:  
The Animated Series, and Teen Titans on DVD?

<warnerbros> There will be season boxed sets of both BATMAN: THE ANIMATED
SERIES and SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. TEEN TITANS is scheduled as well.

<SamBaird> Hi, are there any plans for a THE GOONIES SE or a NEVERENDING STORY SE?

<warnerbros> No plans to revisit GOONIES or NEVERENDING STORY. We just did
GOONIES recently.

<Ryan_FB> Are there any plans for DVD releases of classic Sam Peckinpah
films, specifically The Ballad of Cable Hogue?

<warnerbros> Yes. Look forward to a major Peckinpah promotion from us
including CABLE HOGUE, RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY and PAT GARRETT AND BILLY THE KID
next year.

<JimBeaver> Brimstone is my favourite show and also the one I really want
on DVD what are the plans for it? Also what's in the works for Fresh Prince
of Bel-Air, Mad TV, Alf, Run of the House, Bucky O'Hare, Fish Police,
ThunderCats and Xiaolin Showdown?

<warnerbros> MAD TV and FRESH PRINCE are in discussion. No plans for any
of the others at the moment.

<JustinS> Thanks for your great horror releases last year, especially The
Haunting. Do you have any plans to release the excellent killer dog film
THE PACK, the original CAT PEOPLE, or DEMON SEED?

<warnerbros> No plans for THE PACK. CAT PEOPLE is coming with 8 other
Val Lewton RKO films in a boxed set next year. DEMON SEED is also on
our schedule.

<JonRobertson> Thanks so much for dozens of fantastic classic films
recently (Death in Venice especially!) I just wanted to ask about what
plans you had for THE DEVILS? Will we ever see the full uncut version?
I can't believe the censored footage (I've seen it on UK TV) would get
anything above an R.

<warnerbros> We plan to release THE DEVILS at some point soon.

<JohnReeves> Good to hear the George Reeves Superman show is on its way!!
If LOIS AND CLARK comes to DVD, will it be mastered in 16:9 format (as
the show was originally filmed in)? And are any extras planned?

<warnerbros> When LOIS & CLARK comes out, it will be OAR. No extras are
firm yet.

<KayPinno> Good news to hear about the releases of the Peckinpah
movies....

<warnerbros> Thanks.  We're looking forward to the Peckinpah releases
too.

<KayPinno> Are there any plans to revisit "The Wild Bunch" and what
ever happened to the once announced Director's Cut Version of Clive
Barkers "Nightbreed"

<warnerbros> THE WILD BUNCH SE is in planning stages at the moment.
No plans for NIGHTBREED at this time.

<warnerbros> While we're waiting, we hope you all will look for our
Cary Grant Collection on June 1st with MY FAVORITE WIFE, DESTINATION
TOKYO, BACHELOR AND THE BOBBYSOXER, MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
and NIGHT & DAY

<Jacob> there is a problem with the dvd of "T3".. some misframing..
just say that you could see more of TX when she first comes to LA....
any word on fixing this problem done: thanks

<warnerbros> We know nothing about a problem on T3. Not our area, so
we can't comment. Sorry.

<BenjaminDorsey> Thanks for being here tonight! Are the any plans to
release the classic musical "Bells are Ringing"?

<warnerbros> YES!  Bells Are Ringing has been remastered and is getting a
5.1 soundtrack. Look for it (and 3 outtake musical numbers) next year.

<aidanm> Are the any plans for a dvd movie box sets of the Matrix and/or
the 3 Terminator movies?

<warnerbros> We only distribute T3, so no box set there. MATRIX is in
preliminary discussions but nothing we can say at this time other than that.

<Rick> Any plans for Superman 2: Director's Cut or widescreen Ace Ventura?

<warnerbros> Widescreen ACE VENTURA is being considered. SUPERMAN II is
not at the moment. Sorry.

<StephenBarendt> Hey WB! any palns on a Friends DVD of the Finale?

<warnerbros> Can't discuss anything about FRIENDS finale DVD yet.
Stay tuned!

<AdamLenhardt> I'm a late-comer, so sorry if any of these have been
addressed. I just wanted to add my support for a Richard Donner recut of
Superman II or and see about any news in regards to Harry Potter SEs
with more adult behind-the-scenes extras? A most sincere thanks for
your time!  Love Smallville!

<warnerbros> Yes, they've been addressed. Sorry answer is no to all.

<RonEpstein> This is a treat. This is our resident HTF Warner
reviewer, Herb Kane...

<warnerbros> Hello, Herb! Thanks for your support on HTF!

<HerbKane> Good evening WB and thank you for your time and all the
classics that have surfaced over the past several months. In light of
the recent Fox announcement to release a Film Noir line, do you folks
have any plans for a similar announcement or other single Noir
releases considering how many great WB and RKO titles you own..?
Thanks again.

<warnerbros> Funny you should ask. We have an excellent film noir
package coming soon, which we are unveiling tonight here for you
at HTF! Coming in new transfers this July are OUT OF THE PAST,
THE SET-UP, ASPHALT JUNGLE, GUN CRAZY, and MURDER, MY SWEET. We're
very excited about this new series! all of these have commentaries,
and the SET-UP has Robert Wise and Martin Scorsese!

<RonEpstein> Excellent!  Thanks for the scoop!

<MarkZimmer> Thanks for coming.  Any progress on House of Dark
Shadows & Night of Dark Shadows--especially with the director's cut
of Night?

<warnerbros> No plans for either at this time. It's not out of the
question though.

<DavidLawson> Any new info on the upcoming Shawshank Redemption SE
or Chariots Of Fire (widescreen!)?

<ParkerClack> Chariots of Fire is a must have!

<warnerbros> SHAWSHANK SE is coming this year for its 10th birthday.
We're working closely with Frank Darabont on this. CHARIOTS OF FIRE
remaster coming next year at Oscar time.

<NilsLuehrmann> Excellent news on the Film-Noir Series!  I'm hoping you
might be able to expand on your response to HD-DVD. Warner Bros has
undeniably been one of, if not the greatest supporters of the DVD format.  
WB was one of the first studios to release titles onto DVD, the first to
offer transfers with anamorphic video, and the first to use DVD-9 (Dual layer).  
WB continues to push the envelope in performance standards with their
Special Edition DVDs.

<warnerbros> We intend to be at the forefront of HD-DVD when its
standards have been determined.

<RonEpstein> Please welcome, from THECINEMALASER.COM,  Mr. Derek
Germano....

<Derek_Germano> Thanks for coming tonight.  Any chance of 16:9 enhanced
versions of SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS or BRIGADOON- perhaps SE?s
with both CinemaScope and flat versions?  Also, I MARRIED A WITCH would
be nice.  

<warnerbros> Yes, a SEVEN BRIDES 2 Disc SE with BOTH versions (remastered!)
is coming this year for its 50th. BRIGADOON is on tap for a remaster 16x9
next year, but we don't know if it will be both versions or not. We are
thinking about I MARRIED A WITCH for '05.

<DavidGreen> Can you provide any information regarding the extras on
your upcoming 'Heat' SE DVD - for example will there be a Mann
commentary - and will it be on 2 DVDs?

<warnerbros> HEAT will be a 2 disc SE. Extras are still in formulation.
We anticipate HEAT to be one of our biggest titles this year.

<Kolchak> Hi,I would like to know the release date for the  Purple Rain
2 disk set...and any plans to release these other Prince films on dvd too --
Under The Cherry moon and Graffiti Bridge.

<warnerbros> The Artist once again known as PRINCE is coming back
to WHV. We are doing a 20th anniversary 16x9 2 disc SE of PURPLE RAIN,
and are releasing CHERRY MOON and GRAFFITI BRIDGE at the same time. Enjoy!

<ChadZ> I've heard that Challenge of the Superfriends is being released
in a box set later this year. Any chance we will see more of the
Superfriends, notably, The All-New Superfriends Hour and Super Friends:
The Legendary Super Powers Show?

<warnerbros> There are a lot more SUPERFRIENDS releases in the works.
Look for them!

<warnerbros> We know you've heard the rumors, and folks, you shouldn't
believe rumors, but here's one that's for real. A BLAZING SADDLES SE is
coming this Summer. And it's in 5.1! Wait til you hear the bean scene!

<warnerbros> Also coming with BLAZING SADDLES is another Mel Brooks film
DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT.

<Haggai> Any chance of "An American In Paris" 2-disc SE?  Also,
releases of Bandwagon and IUt's Always Fair Weather would be great,
though I'm sure Fair Weather isn't a likely candidate for an SE.

<warnerbros> AMERICAN IN PARIS will b e a 2 Disc SE in ULTRA RESOLUTION
for 2006.(Be patient)! BAND WAGON will get a 2 Disc SE in Ultra Resolution
in 2005. IT'S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER is also on schedule for 2005.

<warnerbros> Folks, while we're waiting. Hope you will check out our
great JUDY GARLAND films coming on 4/6. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, ZIEGFELD GIRL,
LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY, IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME, and FOR ME AND MY GAL.
All with great extras.

<EricPeterson> Being a huge Billy Wilder fan, I'm wondering when a proper
Widescreen release of his only film done for WB will be released on DVD -
"Spirit of St. Louis"

<warnerbros> SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS film elements are being restored at
the moment. Should have a DVD release in mid-2005.

<PaulMcElligott> Any chance of a DVD release the CNN series Cold War?

<warnerbros> No plans for CNN Cold War at the moment.

<andrewmoore> Big Clint Eastwood fan is there any chance that you will
re-release them?

<warnerbros> Clint Eastwood films have all been released to Mr. Eastwood's
specs. No plans to revisit.

<RonEpstein> Folks, the TV person for WB is leaving in 10 minutes so if
you have any specific TV questions, ask them now.  

<warnerbros> While we're waiting, we hope you'll all look forward to SWEENEY
TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET on 4/20.

<JasonRye> I love you TV SHOW DVD SETs.  Just wondering what your release
plans are for future seasons of FRIENDS, ER, and GILMORE GIRLS, thanks!

<warnerbros> FRIENDS Season 7 is coming on 4/6. Plan on at least one more
FRIENDS and ER release this year.

<WadeW> You mentioned last year THE BAD SEED is coming 2004. Any special
features planned..like a commentary from the Seed herself, Patty McCormack?
REALLY looking forward to this one...so thanks!

<warnerbros> THE BAD SEED is in the house! Patty McCormack is recording
a commentary for us as I type this. Look for this release later in the year!

<KyleMcKnight> Are there any plans to release the short-lived comedy Off
Centre on DVD?  I loved that show.  Congrats on all the great TV and
movie product you are putting out, and I really want to thank you (and the WB)
for holding these chats with the members of the Home Theater Forum.  It
really helps us dedicated consumers to feel connected to the people our
money is going to.  Keep up the good work!  ps, Happy Birthday Parker!

<warnerbros> Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate the
support of the consumers. Sorry to say there are no plans for OFF CENTRE.

<JULIAN> Hello WB I was wondering when these old films will be released
BIG HAND FOR THE LITTLE LADY, SPHINX, SO FINE, UNDER THE RAINBOW and
THE HAND?

<warnerbros> Sorry, no plans for any of these titles.

<RonEpstein> This question comes from BILL HUNT of THEDIGITALBITS.COM
who had trouble logging in tonight....He is asking if "The Name of
the Rose" is your title and if it is being planned for release.

<warnerbros> THE NAME OF THE ROSE is coming this summer.

<ParkerClack> when you say Ultra Resolution what do you mean.

<warnerbros> Ultra-Resolution is WB's proprietary process for
presenting 3 strip Technicolor films with ultimate sharpness and
registration. ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD and SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
were Ultra Res. MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS will be as well, and GWTW
is coming using this process too.

<AndersRunestad> Hi folks from Warner, and thanks so much for
being here.  I can't wait for THX-1138!  What can you tell us about
the status of HIS KIND OF WOMAN and Sydney Pollack's THE YAKUZA?  
On that note, is there any likelihood of a Robert Mitchum Collection?  
Thanks for your time.  

<warnerbros> No plans for HIS KIND OF WOMAN. However, we do plan
THE YAKUZA for early 2005. No plans for a Mitchum set, but several
single releases contemplated.  We're excited about THX-1138 as well.

<warnerbros> To clarify. ER Season 2 is coming 4/27 and there will be
a Season 3 box before year's end. GILMORE GIRLS is coming 5.4.

<AlanBrom> Thanks for the Hammers in April. Any chance for more,
namely DRACULA AD 1972 and WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH?

<warnerbros> No plans for any more Hammers for the moment, but
we're open to more in the future.

<MarcoBiscotti> I have a question which I know that everyone here
is anxiously anticipating... When can we expect a Beetlejuice Special
Edition DVD release... and MORE IMPORTANTLY... will there be any plans
to tie it in with the popular 1989 cartoon series? Please WB, DO NOT
OVERLOOK this wondeful show - the animated TV / DVD medium has grown
more popular than ever, especially in the realm of 80's nostalgia and
this was a highly sucessful and fondly remembered series amongst my
generation!!! The demand certainly exists and a SE movie tie-in would
make for excellent promotion both ways!!!  Is there anything in the
works or being considered?

<warnerbros> We are considering a BEETLEJUICE SE. No plans for the
TV series.

<Esten> Hi there! With Freddy vs. Jason's success,how about seeing
Freddy's Nightmares on DVD soon?A The Crush:SE and Deadly Obsession
(It was a Republic title) release would be nice,too.Thanks!

<warnerbros> Sorry. No to all.

<ChrisMcMichael> Hi! Love your 2 disc set of Citizen Kane. Do you own
any other Welles titles? Also are you licensing any titles to Criterion?

<warnerbros> We own THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS. It will be released at
some point in the future. We do not sublicense product to third parties.

<ScottShanks> Hi! Any plans to release THE SILENT PARTNER w/ Christopher
Plummer or re-visit BODY HEAT? Thanks for releasing THE LAST OF SHEILA!!!

<warnerbros> We are revisiting BODY HEAT next year for its (gulp) 25th (!)
anniversary. No plans for THE SILENT PARTNER.

<RobertAnthony> Hey there, regarding the THX 1138 release, I see it's
been bumped up to an R--I'm wondering if this version of the film is really
any different from the last Home video release, any extra scenes added
apart from the ones reinstated by WB after American Graffiti and Star Wars
were released, if that was what prompted the R rating, and if any CGI
enhancement has been added to any parts of the movie. This is Lucas,
after all ;)

<warnerbros> Re THX 1138 will be a director's cut with never-before-seen
footage.

<MattFinney> Thanks for being here. I'm sorry to hear Night Court
isn't being considered (hopefully to be released very soon). Anyway,
how about releases for the classics Battle of the Bulge and No Time
for Sergeants, plus Growing Pains for the TV person?

<warnerbros> BATTLE OF THE BULGE is coming next year. No plans for NO
TIME FOR SERGEANTS, but its something we could consider. No plans at
the moment for GROWING PAINS. But be advised that NIGHT COURT actually
IS under consideration, with no final decision yet.

<warnerbros> Hey folks, while we wait, do know that a title you all
asked about last year is in active production. Tod Browning's FREAKS!

<MarkJCrawford> Thanks for joining us Warner. How about FANDANGO?
With 5:1? And how is the status on the FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS?

<warnerbros> FANDANGO is coming next year.FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS is
coming in later this year.

<DoranWalot> any plans for "Pinky and the Brain" "Animaniacs" or any
'90s cartoons at all in any format? thanks Ron and WB.

<warnerbros> No plans yet, but both are under consideration. We
know they would be very popular!

<Allred_Mike> In our last chat, you said that "Return of the Living
Dead part 2" will hit DVD this year, any release date set? Special
features? Will it be in widescreen?

<warnerbros> Yes! RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 2 will be 16x9 and
coming out in time for Halloween!  There will be a commentary on
RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 2.

<RobT> Will Justice League eventually be released in 16x9 widescreen
(as Bruce Timm prefers it) and in season sets? and could you please
put chapter stops in your half hour shows? it gets kind of annoying
without them. Thanks.

<warnerbros> We don't have information on JUSTICE LEAGUE but will
pass along your comments. Thanks!

<derek> With the recent Scorsese SE releases, any info on a box set
and which films it may contain?  Scorsese commentary????

<warnerbros> Mr. Scorsese has participated on all the upcoming
releases, which will be out later this year. Look forward to further
details!

<Harminder> Hello WB, so glad you could make it. First off I would
like to praise you for your excellent work on the 2-Disc SE's of
various movies. A job well done. My question is, Will you be
releasing QUICK CHANGE (1990) on DVD? Especially with the
resurrection in popularity of Bill Murray again? Thank you.

<warnerbros> Thank you for the compliments on our releases. QUICK
CHANGE was scheduled for release before Mr. Murray's recent renaissance!
It's coming next year.

<TimSherrick> WB, Tks for being here (and thanks for a GREAT 2003 &
2004!!-taking out a 2nd mortgage), Garbo has one title (Grand Hotel-
thanks to WB) on dvd currently, any other Garbo features in 2004?

<warnerbros> We plan a large GARBO promotion timed with her 100th
birthday in 2005. You will see the release of all her most beloved films!

<warnerbros> Once again, we'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time
to say kind things about our releases. We work hard on them and appreciate
your feedback!

<GeorgeKlinesmith> Any info on the special features of Ben-Hur?

<warnerbros> There are plenty of special features on our current
BEN-HUR DVD.

<AndrewBudgell> Will we see anymore Elizabeth Taylor films soon?

<warnerbros> There are several Elizabeth Taylor films undergoing
film element restoration at the moment. Which ones are you interested in?

<AndrewBudgell> Raintree County, THE VIPs, Ivanhoe, Beau Brummel,
all of them!! A box set would be great.

<warnerbros> IVANHOE is on the way. So are THE VIPs. No plans for BEAU
BRUMMEL and RAINTREE needs a lot of expensive work to get a new 16x9
transfer of the full roadshow version.  But there will be more Liz in
the future.

<ChrisSierra> First off, thanks for chatting with us tonight. I apologize
if this has already been covered as I came in a little late, but can you
tell us anything about the King Kong release? PS- can't wait for those
animated Batman DVDs! Thanks!

<warnerbros> You're welcome. We're glad to be here. We really don't want
to go into details on KONG except to say it will be a 2 disc SE, and we
are currently doing a film element restoration on it from a gorgeous nitrate
element located recently in Europe. Well worth waiting for. Kong will now
fall from the Empire State Building without gaps!

<warnerbros> So, two hours & ten minutes, and no nasty comments about
snappers? What's going on with you folks>? :)

<RonEpstein> I'm surprised, too.

<ParkerClack> One of our moderators wanted you to know he likes them!

<RonEpstein> We fired him today :)

<warnerbros> Maybe it's because you saw the comps of the new Marx Brothers
packages?

<GilFortune> Two quick questions: 1) Are you preparing "Becky Sharp"? and 2)
Can you confirm if "HEAT" SE will be a flipside, as in you split the film
into two parts on two sides to secure highest possible bitrate?

<warnerbros> We do not own Becky Sharp. It was only distributed by RKO,
and is now PD. HEAT will not be a flipper.

<KeithPaynter> Thanks for continuing to make yourselves available to
the HTF for inquiries and feedback. Thanks for the heads up on Blazing
Saddles. Any chance you could include the pixillation short BLAZE GLORY?
Any possibilty of including the Turner documentary GWTW:The Making Of A
Masterpiece in the new GWTW:SE?   P.S. Happy B-Day Parker, from one
Birthday Boy to another! (and in my best Faye Dunaway/Joan Crawford-esque...
"No Snappers!" )

<warnerbros> We do not own BLAZE GLORY. We believe UA owns it. We're in
the midst of planning GWTW now. It will be a package fitting a film that
is widely considered to be the greatest of all time.  Keith, we liked
your snapper comment, by the way :)

<BaileyHouse> You guys do great work on your classic musicals. Might
I suggest a box set of the GOLD DIGGERS films including GOLD DIGGERS OF
1933, 1935, 1937, and GOLD DIGGERS IN PARIS? Including survivng portions
of the original silent THE GOLD DIGGERS (1923) and the 2-strip Technicolor
GOLD DIGGERS OF BROADWAY (1929) would be a great extra as would David
Thompson's BUSBY BERKELEY: GOING THROUGH THE ROOF documentary for TCM.

<warnerbros> We will be doing a Busby Berkeley set in 2005, and it will
include that documentary which we own.

<Henry_Flynt> Other than TO BE OR NOT TO BE, any other Lubitsch? - and
what about Fuller's THE BIG RED ONE extended version...? (no damn snappers!!!
and please consider licensing a couple of things to Criterion, I'm sure
they have some nice commentaries that you can use...)

<warnerbros> NINOTCHKA is coming next year. No plans for THE BIG RED
ONE. We already addressed our company policy on 3rd parties.

<CarlosGarcia> Hello Warners! Rumors about the Batman TV series making
it to DVD range from "negogiations with 20th Century Fox are no where
near making this a possibility" to "Warner Brothers is embarrassed by
the TV show and wants the public to forget the show ever exited so they
can concentrate on the new Batman theatrical movies and cartoon series".
Can you please put these rumors to rest and tell the fans some of the
facts regarding the possibility of a release?

<RonEpstein> Great question! BATMAN is one of the most requested TV
shows and we'd love for you to help Fox release it.

<warnerbros> We can't comment on this at the moment. Sorry.

<MarkvdH> I have read a while ago that there were plans to release
Stanley Kubrick's early movies, like FEAR AND DESIRE, DAY OF THE FIGHT
and THE SEAFARERS. Any news on this? Thanks for all the great releases -
another shout for FEARLESS though!

<warnerbros> We don't own the early Kubrick films. No plans, sorry.

<warnerbros> Hope you folks know about, and will support our upcoming
Hanna Barbera collections (FLINTSTONES, JETSONS, JONNY QUEST, etc.)

<alessioperrone> I got here late, so I apologize if these were asked.
Any word on the challenge of the superfeiends season sets, and the SE
Batman movies from the 80s/90s?

<warnerbros> We already addressed these series.

<DerekJanssen> Now that we're past Around...80 Days, what's the condition
of George Pal's Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm (yes, you DO have a normal
non-Cinerama letterbox print, it's showing on Turner Classics), Incl. the
"Grimm" extras from Image's George Pal disk?

<warnerbros> BROS. GRIMM would be VERY, VERY, VERY expensive to remaster
for DVD. We only have a 4x3 letterbox master of the title, which as you
know, is not acceptable. Hopefully, we will be able to justify the expense
to remaster this title in the future.

<Ed_M> Hi there, thanks for coming tonight, My question is when could we
see special editions of The Maltese Falcon or Dog Day Afternoon? Thanks.

<warnerbros> DOG DAY is being planned for next year. No firm plans on
MALTESE SE, but eventually we hope to do it.

<ZacharyTait> Hi. First; Happy Birthday Parker! Thanks for the great
2-disc SE's of Citizen Kane and Casablanca.

<warnerbros> You're welcome Zachary. Thanks for the kudos.

<ZacharyTait> I have nothing. My question was asked by Ed_M.


<warnerbros> If there was one title WHV has yet to make into a 2 Disc Special Edition,
what would you like it to be? Let us know. done


<RonEpstein> We have posted a survey on our forum.  Members can respond by clicking here:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htforum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=188488

<warnerbros> Thanks, Ron

<Akil> Any plans for Electric Dreams or Twilight Zone: The Movie?  

<warnerbros> Asked and answered. NO!
 
<ChuckL> Thank you WB for the wonderful job on many of your classics in the
past year.  MILDRED PIERCE was a beauty.  In keeping up with Film Noir
titles, any possibilities of the 1950's CAGED with Agnes Moorehead and the
lovely Eleanor Parker?  It was up for several Academy Awards and yet, it
has never seen the light of day in any home format.  It's a terrific film.
Also, Wonder Woman series?

<warnerbros> CAGED is on the schedule for 2005. And yes, WONDER WOMAN will
be twirling her  way to you before year's end. GLad you liked Mildred, we
do too!

<TedD> Thanks again for your classic releases, any progress on "The High
and the Mighty"? Raintree County in the long roadshow version would be great
addition to the WB classic catalog!

<warnerbros> We already addressed the RAINTREE issue. We're on the case
for THE HIGH AND THE MIGHTY. No news to report other than that.

<JoshSteinberg> I had a TV question, but if the TV guy is gone I have a
movie one as well. I was wondering if there are any plans to revisit
some of the great George Cukor films you have with some nice SE supplements?

<warnerbros> You can try us with the Tv question....

<JoshSteinberg> The TV question was about West Wing, I noticed the DVD is
in widescreen but the OAR according to Tom Del Ruth (cinematographer) for
season 2 was fullscreen.

<warnerbros> Yes, there will be more Cukor soon. DINNER AT EIGHT, CAMILLE
just to name a few. Also THE MEN WHO MADE THE MOVIES episode about CUKOR
will be coming soon as extra content on a release. Sorry, can't comment
on the TV Aspect ratio issue. We aren't aware of the details. (WE tried!)
thanks.

<SteveSmith> Hi...will we see the release of all the available Dr.Who
episodes and has this years release schedule for it been set?  

<warnerbros> DR. WHO is BBC, and we don't market their releases, we
just distribute, so we have no info. Sorry!

<cosimotorello> hello, i was asking about the Kenneth Brannah version
of Hamlet?  Will it have any SE?  also, what about the film Cruising?  
An uncut SE in the works, and one last thing, a SE of the Sidney Lumet
film Deathtrap, please.

<warnerbros> Legal issues preclude our releasing the Branagh HAMLET at
the moment. No plans for either CRUISING or a SE of DEATHTRAP.

<JeffNewcomb> Are there any plans to revisit The Searchers or any of
your other Ford titles as Special Editions?  How about Hawks?  Also,
when can I expect Bad Day at Black Rock?  

<warnerbros> THE SEARCHERS is getting a full photochemical film
restoration followed by a new transfer. We will release it, along
with other Wayne and Ford pictures in 2006 for THE SEARCHERS 50th
ANNIVERSARY. Yes, there are more Hawks films coming, and BAD DAY
AT BLACK ROCK will be out in the near future.

<BobPreskar> Any chance of releasing some of my all time favorites?  
Angels In The Outfield (1951-Turner Home Video), Mighty Joe Young
(1949-Turner Home Video) and Heaven Help Us (1985-HBO Home Video).  
Thank you.  

<warnerbros> HEAVEN HELP US is HBO's title, so we have no info
on that. ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD and MIGHTY JOE YOUNG both are coming
in 2005.

<BryanRi> Hi, thanks for the chat. I see that WB produced the
ADULT SWIM Aqua Teen DVD; can we expect the other Adult Swim shows
such as Brak and Harvey Birdman soon? Thank you much.

<warnerbros> Our TV exec had to depart. Sorry we can't accurately
address your question! Thanks.

<EmilNazaretyan> Referring to an earlier post, it was said Bonnie
and Clyde, Bullitt, and Streetcar Named Desire were in for future
releases, do you mean future release like An American In Paris (2006)
or do you mean earlier like this year? And on a side note I recently
bought Stagecoach and Strangers on a Train Dvd and noticed they are
in need of a major restoration, is there any plans for that and if
so when can we expect new addition?

<warnerbros> We work very far in advance, so if we let you know
what we're working on, ya gotta be patient! Those titles are all
in place for various times over the next two years. STRANGERS ON A
TRAIN is getting a film restoration as we speak. STAGECOACH will be
revisited in the future!

<BrianMal> Thanks for being here tonight.  Any chance of new
versions of A Time to Kill, Pelican Brief or Sleepers since the
current versions are flippers?  

<warnerbros> No plans to address those. Sorry.

<TimmyP> any future plans for East of Eden or Rebel without a
Cause?  Thanks for your tireless dvd work!

<warnerbros> We hope to have the path cleared for EAST OF EDEN
and to do a remaster SE of REBEL for '05.

<JamesGarner> my question is not about titles but possible
features on upcoming DVDs. On Future Classic WB TV releases do
you think there might be a possibility of restoring stuff like the
GE commercial on The Casablanca TV show segment?

<warnerbros> This is a complicated legal issue that we can't
answer in a general way.

<BrettH> Hi, I was just wondering if you know any other horror
titles you have coming up for this year's Halloween release and if
you have any details/specs on them? (P.S. Put in a good word for
Freddy's Nightmares!)

<warnerbros> THE HUNGER, IT'S ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE 2, IT'S ALIVE 3,
VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED, CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED, DEAD RINGER and as
we mentioned before FREAKS and THE BAD SEED are all on the way (and
yes, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD 2 too!

<davidslater> Will you be releaseing Pirates of Dark Water on dvd?

<warnerbros> No.

<ScottMorris> You guys do an amazing job on your product -- except
for the snappers, of course...   ;-) My question(s) -- any plans
for That's Entertainment 1, 2 and 3? Or a Jean Harlow box?

<warnerbros> We thought you'd never ask. A boxed set with the
complete THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! TRILOGY is coming out this year with
oodles of cool extras. 2 Jean Harlow releases are scheduled for 2005.
Thanks for the kind words about our releases...and the THAT'S
ENTERTAINMENT films will not be in snappers! :)

<RonEpstein> Now THAT'S good news!

<RIchLamb> Hi- Any news on the release of "Knot's Landing?"-We Need
our "KNOTS" on DVD- Thanks for answering!

<warnerbros> KNOTS LANDING is being discussed for DVD release.

<JackBartell> Great to hear about GUN CRAZY. I also want to thank
you for releasing the upcoming Hammer films. Any word on a release
of LOOKER, THE MACKINTOSH MAN, or the Malcolm McDowell classic
O'LUCKY MAN?

<warnerbros> Wait til you see the packaging on GUN CRAZY. It's
too cool! We plan to release O LUCKY MAN and THE MACKINTOSH MAN
in the future. No plans for LOOKER.

<MattBrighton> I apologize if some of these have been covered...
GREAT work on your Two-Disc SE's, by the way.  Any plans this
year (or early next) for Two-Disc SE's of: "The Maltese Falcon",
"An American in Paris", "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", "Network",
"The Philadelphia Story" or "The Wild Bunch".  And I suppose I '
have to ask about another version of "Caddyshack"!

<warnerbros> You are right on target Mr. Brighton. We plan special
editions on most of those titles. Further details to be revealed
in the future.

<John_Simon> Thanks for being here tonight.  You did an excellent
job on the Superman: Special Edition, so I was disappointed to hear
that there are no current plans for a Superman II: Special Edition (a
great nominee for a 2-dis SE).  I was just curious if you could
tell us if this is a WB decision, or Richard Donner has no interest?  
I ask because there are many, many people who would like to see this,
and I'd guess they'd be happy to start a petition to Mr. Donner.

<warnerbros> As we said, no plans for revisiting SUPERMAN II.

<AdrianCorreia> Any palns for Nicholas Ray's Bigger Than Life?

<warnerbros> That would be hard for us to do as the title is
owned by Fox. Sorry!

<PaulP> Looks like I'm the last so first of all thanks to WB for
their continued awesome tratment of classics and other catalog
titles.

<warnerbros> Thanks, Paul.

<PaulP> Also huge thanks for The Name of the Rose (hope you got
JJ Annuad for a commentary) and I bet I speak for most animation
fans when I say your Golden Collection of Looney Tunes and Disney's
Treasures are the only right way to present classic animation...
Now my question is this: what can you tell us about the Tom & Jerry
release(s)?

<warnerbros> TOM & JERRY are coming in a deluxe release before
year's end, with special features similar to GOLDEN COLLECTION.
Jerry Beck is working with us on these releases.

<RonEpstein> Hey Warner...I understand you want to recap some
titles you have announced for release this evening?

<warnerbros> Coming are MARX BROS. CARY GRANT, JUDY GARLAND,
TARZAN, FILM NOIR, ELVIS (7 new to DVD features), LASSIE and FLIPPER
movies, HITCHCOCK promo, GWTW, ERROL FLYNN COLLECTION, THAT'S
ENTERTAINMENT TRILOGY and that's as Chicago would sing "Only the Beginning!"

<RonEpstein> Wow! 3 hours already.  What a night.  I want to thank
the folks at Warner Home Video for being here tonight.  Your studio
has set the benchmark for all others to follow when it comes to
restorations and care you put into your product.  We appreciate all
the suport you have given Home Theater Forum, and look forward to doing
this again with you next year.

<ParkerClack> Thanks to all of you at Warner Brothers Home Video for
all the great work and for taking the time to stop by and let us know about
what we have yet in store for all of us.

<warnerbros> We want to thank you all for your support during 2003 and
making us STUDIO OF THE YEAR was a great honor. We know that if you
liked what we have done in 2003, you ain't seen nothing yet. THANKS
to all the HTF members for a great chat!

<RonEpstein> Thanks to Parker Clack, Steve Simon and John Smith for
lending their expertise tonight. Have a good night everyone.

Session Close: Mon Mar 08 22:09:12 2004

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The following information was gathered from this chat transcript.  
Our thanks to HTF member Brandon Conway for doing a superb job of
compiling this information.


FILMS

Coming in 2004

- The Asphalt Jungle (1950) [July; part of Noir box set]
- The Bad Seed (1956)
- Blazing Saddles: SE (1974) [Summer; "Wait 'til you hear the bean scene (in 5.1)"]
- Buster Keaton silent films
- Children of the Damned (1963) [Halloween]
- Dead Ringer (1964) [Halloween]
- Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) [Summer]
- Fearless Vampire Killers (1967)
- Gangster films collection similar to Warner Legends collection
- GoodFellas: SE
- Graffiti Bridge (1990)
- Gun Crazy (a.k.a. Deadly Is the Female) (1949) [July; part of Noir box set]
- Hitchcock 7-film box set
- The Hunger (1983) [Halloween]
- It's Alive! (1974) [Halloween]
- It's Alive II (a.k.a. It Lives Again) (1978) [Halloween]
- It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) [Halloween]
- The Lost Boys: SE (1987)
- Mean Streets: SE (1973) ["Sooner than you think"]
- Murder, My Sweet (1944) [July; part of Noir box set]
- Name of the Rose
- Out of the Past (1947) [July; part of Noir box set]
- Over the Edge (1979)
- Purple Rain: 2-Disc SE (1984)
- Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) [Halloween]
- The Set-Up (1949) [July; part of Noir box set]
- Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: SE [w/ both Cinemascope and flat versions!]
- The Shawshank Redemption: 10th Anniversary (1994) [Closely working w/ Darabont]
- That's Entertainment! Trilogy (1974,1976,1994)
- THX-1138: 2-Disc SE (1971) [September; cross-promote w/ Star Wars]
- Tom & Jerry Collection [similar to Looney Tunes box]
- Under the Cherry Moon (1986)
- Village of the Damned (1960) [Halloween]

Coming in 2005

- Angels in the Outfield (1951)
- The Band Wagon: 2-Disc SE (1953) [w/ Ultra-Resolution process]
- Batman: SE (1989) [Cross promote w/ 2005 film]
- Battle of the Bulge (1965)
- Brigadoon (1954)
- Bubsy Berkely box set
- Caged (1950)
- Chariots of Fire: SE (1981) [Coincide with Oscar season]
- Dog Day Afternoon: SE (1975)
- East of Eden (1955) [Legal issues cleared up; 50th Anniversary release hoped]
- Fandango (1985)
- Mighty Joe Young (1949)
- Ninotchka (1939) [Along with 100th Anniversary Garbo promotion with "all her most beloved films"]
- Quick Change (1990)
- The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) [being restored]
- It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
- To Be or Not to Be (1942)
- The Yakuza (1975)

Coming in 2006

- An American in Paris: 2-Disc SE (1951) [w/ Ultra-Resolution process]
- Body Heat: 25th Anniversary (1981)
- The Searchers: 50th Anniversary SE (1956) [w/ other Wayne/Ford titles]

Being worked on - No date

- Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
- The Battle of Cable Hogue (1970) [Peckinpah promotion]
- Bells Are Ringing (1960)
- The Big Parade (1925) [Being restored]
- Bonnie and Clyde: SE (1967)
- Bringing Up Baby (1938)
- Bullit: SE (1968)
- Camille (1936)
- Cat People (1942) [Part of 9 film Val Lewton box set]
- Demon Seed (1977)
- The Devils (1971)
- Dinner at Eight (1933)
- Freaks (1932)
- Gone With the Wind: 2-Disc SE (1939) [w/ Ultra-Resolution process, "mind boggling"]
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
- I Married a Witch (1942) [Perhaps 2005]
- Ivanhoe (1952)
- The Jazz Singer (1927)
- King Kong: 2-Disc SE (1933) [Being painstakingly restored; "Will blow you away"; "Kong will now fall from the Empire State Building without gaps"]
- The Mackintosh Man (1973)
- Matrix Trilogy Box Set [In discussion, "cannot say more"]
- O Lucky Man! (1973)
- Pat Garrett and Billy the kid (1973) [Peckinpah promotion]
- Rebel Without a Cause: SE (1955)
- Ride the High Country (1962) [Peckinpah promotion]
- Robert Mitchum box set ["several films contemplated"]
- Stagecoach: SE (1939) [restoration planned]
- Strangers on a Train: SE (1951) [being restored]
- A Streetcar Named Desire: SE (1951)
- The Wild Bunch: SE (1969) [Peckinpah promotion]

In discussion for release, but no plans

- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (OAR) (1994)
- Beetlejuice: SE (1988)
- Bladerunner: SE (1982) [Investigating options, still has legal issues]
- The Maltese Falcon (1941)
- Poltergeist: SE (1982)
- Vincent Minnelli musicals

No plans for release at this time

- Beau Brummel (1924)
- A Big Hand for a Little Lady (1966)
- The Big Red One (1980)
- The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters (1954)
- Clara's Heart (1988)
- Cruising (1980)
- Dark Night of the Scarecrow (1981)
- Deadly Obsession (1989)
- Dillinger (1945)
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
- Electric Dreams (1984)
- Hamlet (1996) [Legal issues]
- Hand Done (?)
- The High and the Mighty (1954)
- His Kind of Woman (1951)
- House of Dark Shadows (1970)
- Killer Party (1986)
- Looker (1981)
- Night of Dark Shadows (1971)
- Night School (1981)
- No Time for Sergeants (1958)
- Raintree County (1957) [Needs restoration]
- Silent Partner (1944)
- So Fine (1981)
- Sphinx (1981)
- Under the Rainbow (1981)
- Waterloo Bridge (1940)
- When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth (1970)

No plans to re-release at this time

- Burglar (1987)
- Clint Eastwood films [current releases have specs per Eastwood's preference]
- The Crush (1993)
- Deathtrap (1982)
- Fearless (1993)
- The Goonies (1985)
- Grumpy Old Men (1993)
- Grumpier Old Men (1995)
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- The NeverEnding Story (1984)
- Nightbreed (1990)
- Superman II (Richard Donner Cut) (1980)
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
- The Witches (1990)

TV SHOWS

Coming in 2004

- Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995) [Box sets]
- E.R. Season 3
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000) [Box sets]
- Teen Titans (2003-current) [Box sets]
- Wonder Woman (1976-1979)

Coming in 2005

- Miss Marple series

Being worked on - No date

- Everwood (2002-current)
- The O.C. (2003-current)
- Superfriends [No specifics if box sets or not]
- V (1984-1985)

In discussion for release, but no plans

- Animaniacs (1993-1998)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
- Knot's Landing (1979-1993)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman 91993-1997)
- Mad TV (1995-current)
- Night Court (1984-1992)
- Pinky and the Brain (1995-1998)

No plans for release at this time

- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993-1994)
- ALF (1986-1990)
- Beetlejuice (1989-1991)
- Birds of Prey (1973)
- Brimstone (1998-1999)
- Bucky O'Hare (1992)
- CNN's Cold War (1998)
- Fish Police (1992)
- The Flash (1990-1991)
- Freddy's Nightmares (1988-1990)
- Growing Pains (1985-1992)
- Justice League (2001-current) [16x9; box sets]
- Off Centre (2001-2003)
- Perfect Strangers (1986-1993)
- Run of the House (2003-current)
- Thundercats (1985-1987)
- Xiaolin Showdown (2003-current)

OTHER GENERAL INFO

- 'DVD Decision 2004' will be open to the voting of all the public (not just AOL users like 2003). One title to be voted on is Greed (1925).
- "We do not sublicense titles to third parties (Criterion)."
- Batman 60's TV show and legal issues w/ Fox, "can't comment"

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