First of all I have no idea whether this "please release" thread is welcome or not? Before the software update there was a collective thread for all studios but this seems to be gone. So, if this thread is not welcome, just close it.
But in the wake of the Archive program it's probably a good way to express some suggestions and wishes for potential retail releases. This sould not lead into another anti-Archive thread. I think one has to tolerate their decision even though one doesn't like them.
But I think this thread might be a good way for requests and suggestions regarding upcoming retail releases of classic titles. We do know, the guys over at Warner are reading this forum and maybe we can influence their decisions and plans positively by bringing some titles to DVD that were originally planned for the Archive.
Nonetheless, we have to be realistic. The good old days with 2 or more boxsets a month are over and I don't think there will be a change in 2010 but I do believe, the market is still strong enough for one classic retail set released every two or three month and Warner has still some big titles waiting for a re-release or DVD/Blu-ray premiere.
Here are my requests:
I'd love to see a final: "The Humphrey Bogart Signature Coll. Vol. 3" with the following titles:
- The Two Mrs. Carrolls
- Conflict
- Battle Circus *
- Chain Lightning *
- *
Titles marked with * can be exchanged with some of his earlier films. I think: The Oklahoma Kid, King of the Underworld, The Wagons Roll at Night, It All Came True, The Great O'Malley might have a chance for a spot in an upcoming Bogey set, while such titles like Racket Busters, Men Are Such Fools, Swing Your Lady, Isle of Fury etc. might turn up as Archive titles.
My next request:
Please, give us more "Bette Davis Coll." There are enough big titles for at least two more sets.
My next request:
Film Noir, oh boy, I love Film Noir and I'm really looking forward to Vol. 5 that's probably getting released sometime in 2010 but as with "Bette Davis". You, Warner, are sitting on such a massive pile of Noir titles and even though you already put several of them into the Archive, think about a Vol. 6 or Vol. 7. One customer is guaranteed, moi. :)
My next request:
"Forbidden Hollywood". I hope these sets sold well - I do think they sold well because Universal put out one themed set as well and that's a good sign - and there are plans for more Volumes. I don't have to say that there are still several unreleased titles that can be labeled Pre-Code.
Last but not least:
Keep working on the stuff, mentioned in this year's chat. Please release the "Jean Harlow Set" in 2011 and don't forget "Greed", "The Devils" or "The Magnificent Ambersons".
My 52 box sets are waiting for brothers and sisters ;)
But in the wake of the Archive program it's probably a good way to express some suggestions and wishes for potential retail releases. This sould not lead into another anti-Archive thread. I think one has to tolerate their decision even though one doesn't like them.
But I think this thread might be a good way for requests and suggestions regarding upcoming retail releases of classic titles. We do know, the guys over at Warner are reading this forum and maybe we can influence their decisions and plans positively by bringing some titles to DVD that were originally planned for the Archive.
Nonetheless, we have to be realistic. The good old days with 2 or more boxsets a month are over and I don't think there will be a change in 2010 but I do believe, the market is still strong enough for one classic retail set released every two or three month and Warner has still some big titles waiting for a re-release or DVD/Blu-ray premiere.
Here are my requests:
I'd love to see a final: "The Humphrey Bogart Signature Coll. Vol. 3" with the following titles:
- The Two Mrs. Carrolls
- Conflict
- Battle Circus *
- Chain Lightning *
- *
Titles marked with * can be exchanged with some of his earlier films. I think: The Oklahoma Kid, King of the Underworld, The Wagons Roll at Night, It All Came True, The Great O'Malley might have a chance for a spot in an upcoming Bogey set, while such titles like Racket Busters, Men Are Such Fools, Swing Your Lady, Isle of Fury etc. might turn up as Archive titles.
My next request:
Please, give us more "Bette Davis Coll." There are enough big titles for at least two more sets.
My next request:
Film Noir, oh boy, I love Film Noir and I'm really looking forward to Vol. 5 that's probably getting released sometime in 2010 but as with "Bette Davis". You, Warner, are sitting on such a massive pile of Noir titles and even though you already put several of them into the Archive, think about a Vol. 6 or Vol. 7. One customer is guaranteed, moi. :)
My next request:
"Forbidden Hollywood". I hope these sets sold well - I do think they sold well because Universal put out one themed set as well and that's a good sign - and there are plans for more Volumes. I don't have to say that there are still several unreleased titles that can be labeled Pre-Code.
Last but not least:
Keep working on the stuff, mentioned in this year's chat. Please release the "Jean Harlow Set" in 2011 and don't forget "Greed", "The Devils" or "The Magnificent Ambersons".
My 52 box sets are waiting for brothers and sisters ;)
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