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What's next for BCI?

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12/2/08 at 2:18am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

There is a glimmer of hope for Sony-owned game shows showing up, as the recent releases of Father Knows Best, The Donna Reed Show, and My Two Dads suggest they are more open to licensing than before.

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12/2/08 at 7:28am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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That one ("Andy Barker, P.I.") looks like it's going to be a really nice set. Hope to have an update before too long.

That's fantastic, David! Sounds like there may be some extra features.
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12/2/08 at 10:59am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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That's fantastic, David! Sounds like there may be some extra features.

Oh there will be.
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12/2/08 at 1:26pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

Fremantle owns the rights to Let's Make A Deal, not Sony. But there is a LOT of material with Goodson-Todman, so I can understand going through that first.
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David... Since you are working on G-T titles, has "I've Got a Secret" been approached?

I know this isn't one of their titles but wonder who has the rights to the old "Truth or Consequences" shows and if they are in the works?

I would also love to see "Let's Make a Deal" on DVD as I grew up on it!

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Re: What's next for BCI?

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Thanks Tony,

No sign of them stopping any time soon. The Drive-In Cult Classics series has been doing VERY well for us. We're prepping Volume 5 right now.
I know most all of these releases come from the Crown library but wondered if you will be releasing more of the older b/w 50's-60s horror/sci-fi stuff we desperately need cleaner copies of?

Thanks for the excellent job so far!

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12/4/08 at 5:20pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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I know this isn't one of their titles but wonder who has the rights to the old "Truth or Consequences" shows and if they are in the works?

Ralph Edwards Productions still has the rights to Truth or Consequences. Ralph Edwards was very good at keeping his product intact. They also own Name That Tune with Tom Kennedy and the original Cross-Wits with Jack Clark.
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12/4/08 at 6:53pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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David... Since you are working on G-T titles, has "I've Got a Secret" been approached?

I think we're looking at it. We'll have to see how much interest there is in the older shows.

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I know this isn't one of their titles but wonder who has the rights to the old "Truth or Consequences" shows and if they are in the works?

Nothing in the works with anyone as far as I know.

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I would also love to see "Let's Make a Deal" on DVD as I grew up on it!

We'd love that too, but at this point I don't think we have any idea who truly owns it.
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12/4/08 at 8:00pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David... let's see if I can help about who owns the older "Let's Make a Deal" episodes.

Hatos-Hall Productions holds the rights to the 60s-70s and 1984-86 episodes.

When Hatos-Hall left NBC in 1968, Their big stickler was ownership of tapes. Hatos-Hall was bought by Fremantle in 2006 which is how LMAD was part of the game show marathon and how LMAD returned early in 2007 to GSN.

Hatos-Hall Productions 519 North Arden Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3507

Since Fremantle now owns the rights, not sure if this address is still good other than contacting Monty Hall?


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Re: What's next for BCI?

How about a complete set of all of the "One Step Beyond" shows uncut with original commercials/promos?


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Re: What's next for BCI?

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Originally Posted by Eric Huffstutler
David... let's see if I can help about who owns the older "Let's Make a Deal" episodes.

Hatos-Hall Productions holds the rights to the 60s-70s and 1984-86 episodes.

When Hatos-Hall left NBC in 1968, Their big stickler was ownership of tapes. Hatos-Hall was bought by Fremantle in 2006 which is how LMAD was part of the game show marathon and how LMAD returned early in 2007 to GSN.

Hatos-Hall Productions 519 North Arden Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3507

Since Fremantle now owns the rights, not sure if this address is still good other than contacting Monty Hall?


Eric

Cool. I'll run this by some people tomorrow.
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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How about a complete set of all of the "One Step Beyond" shows uncut with original commercials/promos?


Eric

I doubt there is a big enough audience to make it feasible - and it's always tough to find quality complete episodes of shows that haven't really been cared for - and may or may not have fallen into the Public Domain (if memory serves).

And I'm not sure what you mean by "with original commercials", do you mean spots for the show, or the various commercials that aired when the show did?
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12/5/08 at 5:14am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David: here's an idea for I've Got a Secret: in 1972, an all-color version was produced for syndication (hosted by Steve Allen). It ran once a week and aired only 30-40 shows. Maybe that version would not be "too old" to be popular. It had a lot of decent celebs participating in the stunts, such as Milton Berle, Paul Lynde, Alan Alda, Don Knotts, Bob Barker, Charles Nelson Reilly, etc. If it was popular enough, the whole run of these episodes could probably get knocked out in two volumes.
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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And I'm not sure what you mean by "with original commercials", do you mean spots for the show, or the various commercials that aired when the show did?
Correct, the commercails that aired with the show (sponsors, etc...). I know in one of my worn out PD sets they have the commercials for some fabric and watch company and others still there. Think all of the companies are now defunct? but makes for a better viewing experience for those of us who are big on nostalgia.

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12/5/08 at 12:14pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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Correct, the commercails that aired with the show (sponsors, etc...). I know in one of my worn out PD sets they have the commercials for some fabric and watch company and others still there. Think all of the companies are now defunct? but makes for a better viewing experience for those of us who are big on nostalgia.

Eric

Gotcha. Those are great and wildly dangerous to add to a set. You'll notice that you only see them in inexpensive sets and usually from more shady companies.

The problem is, if the company still exists, they can sue you. If the company is gone, but someone else owns the brand, THEY can sue you. The people that own any music playing can sue you, etc.

It would be unbelievably cost-prohibitive to try to clear the commercials.
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12/5/08 at 12:33pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

Would any of the Tattletales shows or To Tell the Truth shows be a contender for a release
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David... odd because of the recently released "Steve Canyon" series has their original Chesterfield / L&M / etc... brand commercoals as well as various ABC Television promo spots. The old Liggett & Myers brands are currently owned by Philip Morris a/k/a Altria Group. Wonder how they got license with such a niche private release and keep the costs low on top of professional restoration?

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Would any of the Tattletales shows or To Tell the Truth shows be a contender for a release

Tattletales is our next Game Show release.
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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Originally Posted by Eric Huffstutler
David... odd because of the recently released "Steve Canyon" series has their original Chesterfield / L&M / etc... brand commercoals as well as various ABC Television promo spots. The old Liggett & Myers brands are currently owned by Philip Morris a/k/a Altria Group. Wonder how they got license with such a niche private release and keep the costs low on top of professional restoration?

Eric

It's entirely possible they are playing with fire and hope no one notices.

It's not unusual for a single commercial to cost $20,000 or more to clear.
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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David... let's see if I can help about who owns the older "Let's Make a Deal" episodes.

Hatos-Hall Productions holds the rights to the 60s-70s and 1984-86 episodes.

When Hatos-Hall left NBC in 1968, Their big stickler was ownership of tapes. Hatos-Hall was bought by Fremantle in 2006 which is how LMAD was part of the game show marathon and how LMAD returned early in 2007 to GSN.

Hatos-Hall Productions 519 North Arden Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3507

Since Fremantle now owns the rights, not sure if this address is still good other than contacting Monty Hall?


Eric

Fremantle owns LMAD ONLY, not all of Hatos-Hall. David, if BCI ever does wanna do an LMAD release, please let me know and I can get you in touch with some people directly as I have a VERY good relationship with Hatos-Hall Productions.
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12/6/08 at 3:32am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David, Ill totally understand if you are not allowed to reply to this question, im about to ask.The question is, how much does it cost BCI ,to produce dvds for game shows like price is right, family feud , etc.??? Have these sold well enough for another volume????
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12/7/08 at 8:13pm
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Re: What's next for BCI?

I'm anxious for a new Match Game release, I hope that gets started soon. I'm also hoping for another Password set. Basically anything with Betty White would be lovely.

Great job on all the DVDs!
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Re: What's next for BCI?

I saw the Family Feud set in Cracker Barrel the other day.

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12/18/08 at 6:07am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

Apparently, extinction.

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12/18/08 at 6:10am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

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looks like DVD's will hopefully still be released but under the Navarre name rather than BCI?
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12/18/08 at 7:20am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

David, helps us out here. What is happening with BCI? The press release is a bit confusing. Looks like they are not going to license titles they currently have copyrights on but continue with their own catalogs as is? Or not? How does this impact all of the above older shows and movies for future release we have discussed?

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12/18/08 at 7:40am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

Sounds ominous to me. I'm concerned that others may follow, but I certainly hope not.

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Re: What's next for BCI?

I'm not surprised. When I first heard of this Company they were selling many of the Filmation Animated Series including Flash Gordon, The Archies, The Groovy Ghoulies & Sabrina, the Teenage Witch among others. In the last few months all I have seen from them is Game Shows. Hopefully someone else will pick up the Cartoons.

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12/18/08 at 8:55am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

Someone on another forum sent a test email to BCI and received the following reply: "BCI has been closed down. If you need to contact someone, please contact Bob Freese at Navaree (800) 728-4000".

So, wonder if BCI is shut down but Navarre will continue on with the above titles - or has David Levine been duped in thinking his job was secure or is he now part of Navarre? I say that because on the BCI Eclipse web page it clearly states: "BCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Navarre Corporation" But BCI was the "DVD" end of Navarre so...???

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12/18/08 at 8:57am
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Re: What's next for BCI?

So...should I buy all the ones I want but don't have...like, now?!!

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