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03-09-2003, 07:27 AM
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Crawdaddy
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Paramount: "The African Queen" DVD Release?
I think Paramount has the dvd rights to "The African Queen" and if that's so, when can we expect a Region 1 release of this classic film?
Crawdaddy
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03-09-2003, 07:58 AM
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Pleeeeeeaaaaassssseeeee?
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03-09-2003, 02:50 PM
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Thanks, Robert. Do the studios actually review these threads and respond (I don't mean to be casting any doubts)?
Is Paramount the most likely suspect for AQ? I thought there was a chance that MGM may have the R1 rights?
If either Paramount or MGM is looing through this thread I implore you to consider the commercial and artistic ramifications of a R1 release. Not that it wouldn't be great to have the movie only version (I'm sure this would get a good response from the public) but a retrospective on Hepburne's career while she is still with us would be wonderful and may make a classic release a surefire commercial success.
Joel
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03-09-2003, 03:16 PM
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This is one of my favourite films of all time. Please resease a nice DVD and I'll be more than happy to buy a copy in a heartbeat.
"Imagine all the people, living life in peace..." - Imagine by John Lennon
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03-09-2003, 10:10 PM
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Yes please.
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03-10-2003, 05:51 AM
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put me down for a copy as well
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03-10-2003, 04:46 PM
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I'd pick up a copy, too. This is a wonderfully romantic film...and I hate romance!
My Blu-ray collection so far: Casino Royale, The Fifth Element, 300, Unforgiven, T2, The Descent, The Road Warrior, The Untouchables, Purple Rain, Deliverance
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03-10-2003, 06:12 PM
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FYI, the R2 DVD has a commentary by Jack Cardiff (cinematographer on African Queen) along with two 20-min doc. on HH and KH...
Cheers,
Vincent
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03-11-2003, 10:06 AM
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I've been considering purchasing the R2 DVD. If this is to remain unreleased in R1 then I think I should pick this up soon.
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03-11-2003, 11:55 AM
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Ready and waiting to pay whatever $$ I need to purchase a properly restored DVD version for R1.
here's to hopin'!
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03-11-2003, 12:04 PM
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This is one of the three Bogie movies I'd purchase when they're available in good versions. Paramount if you own the rights please do justice to this classic.
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03-11-2003, 03:03 PM
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