Warner Archive Discussion Thread (The Announcements/The Films) - Page 16

Sorry I didn't notice the small numbers on the ends. It is 883316 237007.

Just curious, why do you want the UPC code?

Doug

I just wanted to add it to the DVD Profiler database so that I can put it on my wishlist.

Oh cool!

It looks like you have to be quick if you want the REWARD25 discount to apply to special offers. I just tried to use it on the Academy Award Winners 20% off deal, and basically got a loud raspberry. No go! (There's also a note below the offer now saying that if can NOT be
combined with any other offer.) Oh well, so much for grabbing up a few more goodies this
week.

 REWARD25 is indeed a standalone code that won't work with other offers. At least it's never worked for me as a combo.

I have been able to combine REWARD25 with other offers on several occasions. My experience has been that you have to jump in with it AS SOON AS an offer is posted. But with changes
and tweeks being applied with some frequency, that may no longer be the case. I was just
giving a heads-ip ...

Where is the academy awards offer?  I looked for it the other day and couldn't find it?  Or did it disappear a while ago?

The Warners Archive has been a rich source of extremely rare MGM and Warner early musicals, which has been an unexpected treat. But I still wish they had provide more information. I was wondering if anyone knew if the release of CHASING RAINBOWS contained the long missing musical numbers including the "Happy Days Are Here Again" finale,and if some or all are present, are any the original 2-strip Technicolor or did they survive in black and white?

Uh-oh, REWARD25 is no longer recognized. :(

 

I hope it's a temporary website error or else I'm done except for sales....$15 a title seems just about right (if not it should be less)...$20 and up is a no-go for me.

Not only is REWARD25 not working, but I've lost the automatic 25% discount I receive as being an "insider."  I was all set to order the 9 pre-1960 titles released today too.  I guess I'll wait and see if this just another temporary glitch.

The 25% as an "Insider Reward" was there early this morning and made it as far as the "Add to the Cart" popup, but in the cart it morphed to the full price.  I e-mailed them this morning, but I haven't heard back from them yet.  If this isn't "Bait and Switch," I don't know what is.  Has anyone else complained to them by phone or e-mail yet?

REWARD25 worked for me this morning. I logged on and ordered before I received the official announcement of the new titles via e-mail; not sure if that made any difference.

Went through on a second try.  The first try I got a message there was problem with the connection and try back in several minutes.

Definitely not working since those titles went officially up. And still not working now either. ("Coupon code not recognized, please try again.")

It better be a glitch. The last time they announced new titles my credit card wasn't recognized for nearly 12 hours and then started working again, so perhaps there's something going on.....hopefully.

Good news - the automatic Insider 25% discount is working again - just ordered the 9 new pre-1960s titles and saved almost $40 with the discount.  Glad to know it was just a temporary glitch.

How does ome become an Insider? I feel I'm on the outside looking in with REWARD25.

BEING HUMAN will be released in April by the Archive.  

Yes indeed, good to see.

As of 1PM EDT REWARD25 still not restored for me, no response to my yesterday email asking if it's a glitch or if the rewards program was discontinued

Try signing up for the Insider Rewards, the discount ought to apply automatically --

http://insiderrewards.warnerbros.com/start/insider_access

Andre--I've been an Insider from the very beginning, that's why the two days of disappointment when doing my latest order. However, I'm happy to report the discount is again operational for me, but apparently will not apply to the higher-priced Ripley Believe It Or Not offering.

Thanks guys for the heads up on the Insider Rewards.  I thought I had signed up for it and I was receiving emails, but missed filling in some of the information.  Now that I have corrected that, the discounts are showing up.  Now to go back and get a few that I looked over.

I wish they would bring more value packs back. I'd definitely order more if they did, but I'll just catch up on the sets I never bought on Amazon (they've having a ridiculous sale).

Still no word on the Torchy Blane series. I'm tempted to make it a blind buy if the price is right. I enjoy 30's era mysteries -- The Thin Man, Mr. Moto, and Charlie Chan in particular. I'm curious to see how the Torchy Blane series compares to them.

I like the Torchy's. Glenda Farrell is pretty good . My hope is that this set will lead to The Falcon and The Saint series .

Restored Mammy is being released as part of Warner Archive on April 6th according to Lou Lumenick:

Excellent.

Watched THE EDDIE CANTOR STORY last night.  The transfer was great and the colors were vibrant.  It seems the transfers are getting better for I also watched a little of THE WILL ROGERS STORY and also found it to be a good transfer.  THE EDDIE CANTOR STORY is a little over the top and since he was alive when it was made (He makes a cameo appearance at the beginning and end of the film) I am sure Warner's did the usual cleaning up of the biography.  The actor who played Eddie really tried hard to imitate him, and did succeed in some of the musical numbers.  The real outstanding person was the kid that played Eddie as a boy.  The movie is full of touching moments with his grandmother that were over the top at times.  This film is one that you just have to sit back and let it flow and enjoy it, no thinking involved and maybe a glass or two of wine will help.  Again, good transfer and good sound. 

With this release and also THE WILL ROGERS STORY, which also has an appearance by Eddie Cantor playing himself, I wish WA would have released SHOW BUSINESS and IF YOU KNEW SUZIE.  Two RKO films that started Mr. Cantor.  SHOW BUSINESS is basically a fictional biography of Eddie playing himself.

By the way, I watched both Fighter Squadron and First to Fight over the weekend.  I was pleased with both discs.






Crawdaddy

High marks as well to SAINT JOAN and TOO MUCH, TOO SOON, both anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) and in decent shape. No trailers but the original cover artwork is a definite plus. The former may strike some as contrasty but I've never seen a better print otherwise.