Woah, Forbidden Planet is for kids? Everyone tastes differ of course. I think it's a true classic. It certainly a product of the times. As is Robinson Crusoe on Mars. Both were made the subjects of Criterion, so there must be a reason. ;).
My impression is these kinds of discussions about making the films available are better left in private and not on an open forum. Perhaps the parties need to be working out plans and deals without us being involved. They've heard what we'd like.
Wow, very interesting thread. I hope both parties continues to stay and participate in the conversation. And I hope there is a resolution to the differences. I'd like to see Invaders from Mars made available as well in a restored blu ray. The other titles too!