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The Desi Arnaz introductions were included on the DVD release of The Scarface Mob from a few years back, so it is disappointing that they were not included on this otherwise fine release.

Neither did Margaret Dumont, apparently. Or did she?

The story in post #17 about extra surviving footage in Hungary is fascinating. Has this been verified? It strikes me that this footage, if it exists, should be scanned before the elements disintegrate, as nitrate footage will inevitably in time.

The Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 3 Blu-ray is being released today. This is not exactly a Blu-ray release of The Bugs Bunny Show, however, the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 3 Blu-ray includes some of the cartoon shorts that you might see in The Bugs Bunny Show like There...

Thank you for your appreciation! Reviewers at HTF are not paid for our reviews. We put a lot of time into our reviews because we are as passionate about film and television as our readers. I have always loved the original Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies so being able to review these releases...

The HTF review of Volume 3 has been posted HERE.

The HTF review of Volume 3 has been posted HERE.

The HTF review has been posted HERE.

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Oblivious or indifferent? Seriously, though, it is funny how viewing interests can change over time. When this film was released, I had zero interest in seeing what is probably a cheesy movie with Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnelli. I feel strangely compelled now to check out this curiosity.

What’s wrong with the slipcover?

The Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 2 Blu-ray is being released today. The review of this release has been posted HERE. The Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 1 Blu-ray, released on May 19, 2023, includes many of the cartoon shorts that you might have seen in The Bugs Bunny Show...

Thank you. If I understand correctly, your reference to burned-in aperture by optical step refers to the desired aspect ratio being printed optically directly onto the film print. It does not refer to selecting of aperture plate by the projectionist. Please correct me if I am still...

That is a very good question. The film studios used to fill the voracious demand for theatrical cartoons by producing new cartoons all of the time. It was not unusual for demand to exceed supply of new cartoons being produced, so the studios would make up the difference by rereleasing some of...