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Old 02-04-2008, 04:39 PM   #1 of 14
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When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


Does anyone know if the 1965 movie The Satan Bug starring George Maharis and directed by John Sturges is going to be released anytime on DVD in the United States? Which studio owns the rights to The Satan Bug?

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Old 02-05-2008, 12:16 PM   #2 of 14
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Re: When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


I'd love to get my hands on a R1 version of this title, or even a non-R1 version that doesn't have forced foreign subtitles. In the mean time I usually watch my WS Laserdisc when I want to see this film.




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Old 02-05-2008, 02:46 PM   #3 of 14
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Re: When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


How about an espionage box set with this and upgraded versions of Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare.


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Old 02-05-2008, 06:56 PM   #4 of 14
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I forgot about this film until seeing it mentioned here and since I have been turning my attention to Region 2 films not released here I will definitely purchase the one decent Italian release in widescreen, Dvd Basen had one English language review link and they had a few screen shots as well. Since it may never see the light of day here I am actually going to buy the Oppo HD981 just for the Region 2 films. No use missing out!
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Old 02-06-2008, 02:13 PM   #5 of 14
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Re: When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


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I forgot about this film until seeing it mentioned here and since I have been turning my attention to Region 2 films not released here I will definitely purchase the one decent Italian release in widescreen

I have the Italian DVD and it was great to this film in 2.35:1 anamorphic at long last !

I would rate picture quality as slightly below average. The colours are OK, but detail is low.

The Italian subtitles are forced (on the English soundtrack). However, I managed to turn them off, after some fiddling with the languages on my DVD Player setup.

The packaging says distributed by MGM Home Entertainment.
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Old 02-06-2008, 02:27 PM   #6 of 14
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I'd buy it.
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Old 02-08-2008, 12:08 AM   #7 of 14
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Oppo HD981 just for the Region 2 films
I plan on buying this to replace my present, but aging multi-regional PAL-to-NTSC DVD player. I have the Italian DVD too. I wonder if the Oppo will be able to get rid of the forced Subtitles? My present multi-regional PAL-to-NTSC DVD player does not seem to be able to.




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Old 03-27-2008, 01:35 PM   #8 of 14
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Re: When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


Come on M-G-M / FOX let's put this title on DVD!




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Old 03-27-2008, 03:38 PM   #9 of 14
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Re: When Will John Sturges The Satan Bug Be Released On Region 1 DVD?


I just recorded it off TCM on Wednesday morning and burned a DVD-R for myself. Naturally, we really need an anamorphic widescreen release, but as it's a United Artists film, I'm not holding my breath for MGM to issue one.
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