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post #31 of 48
10/26/03 at 10:03am
my prayers have been answered with the critic on dvd finally coming. now i'll finally be able to throw out my old tapes. i doubt we'll get the simpsons episode until its released with the simpsons dvd (but we'll at least get it eventually).

ok now one question strangelove is listed as a SE superbit. does that mean it's a superbit deluxe like the hollow man was?
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post #32 of 48
10/26/03 at 4:19pm
For those wondering, the two Godzilla titles WILL include the original Japanese audio tracks with subtitles (no word on whether they will be 5.1 or 2.0), in addition to English dub tracks. We have Mike Schlesinger at Columbia's repertory division to thank for convincing the home video department to include the Japanese tracks (at great cost to his own vocal cords!).
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post #33 of 48
10/26/03 at 4:57pm
Greg, you have opened quite a can of worms. This missing "Annie" footage intrigues me. If someone stashed the picture and sound negatives away safely somewhere, hopefully it will be on there.
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post #34 of 48
10/26/03 at 8:16pm
The Critic is finally coming to DVD!!! YES!
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post #35 of 48
10/26/03 at 9:47pm
I think Jay Sherman offering his opinion on the show would be a good special feature and if you don't know the 2 words he would say, you weren't watching the series that closely.

"It Stinks"

It will be good to have "Speed Reading," "the Cockroach King starring Howard Stern" Fanticrap, and Celebrity 911 on DVD.
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post #36 of 48
10/26/03 at 10:17pm
Dr. Strangelove: SE Superbit???!!!

DTS??

what is a SE Superbit...I have not purchased any of these titles in this line, I thought one of the qualifiers of Superbit titles was, no extras so as to use all disc space for best possible a/v.

how many times does this title need to be re-issued?
am I to understand the studio gave this title a half assed effort the previous 2+ times or was this title never redone as part of the two WB box sets because it was a Columbia title?

come on now Columbia TriStar
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post #37 of 48
10/27/03 at 12:41am
QUOTE: I wonder if there's going to be anything on the new "Dr. Strangelove" that justifies purchasing it yet again....
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...all I can say is that they had damn well better use the recently RESTORED print of DS on this SE...to bring it up to par with all the rest of the excellent WARNER discs...
there was no excuse for the use of the ancient print used on the last SE...
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post #38 of 48
10/27/03 at 4:10pm
And of course, it was just my luck that I bought the current CTS version through DDD the day before I read this thread... It always seems to happen that way.
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post #39 of 48
10/30/03 at 11:18am
also disappointed in no Newsradio news. Wasn't that show the #1 pick from their first poll? And it seems like every other show they've said would be released from that set has come out before newsradio???

Yes, i'm a bit biased as Newsradio is the only one of those sets i intend to purchase. I don't really mind waiting if the delay is because they're doing it right....but about that i have my doubts.
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post #40 of 48
11/2/03 at 6:11am
Does anybody think this scene will be cut from the Siskel and Ebert episode on the Critic? The scene in question is when Siskel is interviewing critics to replace Ebert on his new show. The scene goes like this:

Critic: Tim Allen gives that same likeable performance we've always loved, once again proving Disney Pictures have the magic touch that may not win awards, but keep America smiling. How was that?

Siskel: You're Satan, aren't you?

Critic morphs into Satan.

Satan: You win another round Siskel, but we shall meet again. Muhaaaaa...
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post #41 of 48
11/2/03 at 10:25am
ANNIE IS FRIGGIN' FULL FRAME?!?!?!?!?!?!?

ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Somebody prove me wrong !!!! PLEASE!!!

From dvdanswers.com:

Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment have announced the region one release of Annie which stars Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Aileen Quinn and Bernadette Peters. This special anniversary edition release will be available to own from the 13th January next year and should set you back somewhere in the region of $24.96. The full disc specs are attached below along with a look at the official artwork:


1.33:1 Full Screen Transfer

English Dolby Digital 5.1 Track

English DTS Surround Track

French Dolby Digital 2.0 Track

Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Track

Exclusive Performance of "It's The Hard Knock Life"

The Age of Annie Trivia Game

My Hollywood Adventure with Aileen Quinn Feature

Sing Along with Annie Feature

Act Along with Annie Feature

Various Trailers
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post #42 of 48
11/2/03 at 10:45am
According to DVDAnswers, the new Matilda: SE is full screen as well.
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post #43 of 48
11/2/03 at 11:32am
Alright, Now I'm MAD! They can't release a Special Edition of Matilda and make if Full Screen ONLY!

http://www.petitiononline.com/matilda/petition.html
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post #44 of 48
11/2/03 at 12:14pm
Umm, why give Annie a DTS track and then crop the image to 1.33:1? I watched this film in pan and scan for the last time on the Disney channel a few months ago.

I hope that the DVDAnswers site is incorrect.
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post #45 of 48
11/2/03 at 9:43pm
Well, I am officially ticked off. A Panavision film previously available on laser and DVD in the proper aspect ration (and 16x9 in the latter), now in a "special" edition in pan and scan, with extras that wouldn't impress a small child.

"It's the hard-knock life for us,
It's the hard-knock life for us,
'Stead of treated we get tricked,
'Stead of kisses we get kicked,
It's the hard-knock life!"
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post #46 of 48
11/3/03 at 1:18am
Quote:
Does anybody think this scene will be cut from the Siskel and Ebert episode on the Critic?

I doubt it. Siskel was appearing as himself here, so he was obviously okay with the material. That should mute any criticism of it being it bad taste.
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post #47 of 48
11/3/03 at 1:52am
I absolutey LOVE Barny Miller.I will be getting that !
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post #48 of 48
11/3/03 at 9:44am
Too bad about "Annie" but a real special edition would be welcome:

widescreen

Original 1982 documentary which aired on PBS at the time of the opening: "Lights, Camera, Annie"

Origially shot songs (Different staging/concept from actual film: "Easy Street" "Never Fully Dressed" "Maybe"

Original opening (Follows Broadway show concept with Annie escaping)

Many interviews/ Radio City premiere
History on Broadway show etc

Maybe....tomorrow
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