Three Stooges Collection Vol. 8, June 1 (?)

i can only hope, that the date  is correct, then possibly they can start on all the Columbia films for the next run, with the solo shorts as extras

ClassicFlix site has an un-offical announcement and the 2-disc set will contain the remaining 32 Stooges shorts from 1955 to 1959.  They also give the date as June 1.

1955

• Fling in the Ring
• Of Cash and Hash
• Gypped in the Penthouse
• Bedlam in Paradise
• Stone Age Romeos
• Wham-Bam-Slam!
• Hot Ice
• Blunder Boys

1956

• Husbands Beware
• Creeps
• Flagpole Jitters
• For Crimin' Out Loud
• Rumpus in the Harem
• Hot Stuff
• Scheming Schemers
• Commotion on the Ocean

1957

• Hoofs and Goofs
• Muscle Up a Little Closer
• A Merry Mix Up
• Space Ship Sappy
• Guns a Poppin!
• Horsing Around
• Rusty Romeos
• Outer Space Jitters

1958

• Quiz Whizz
• Fifi Blows Her Top
• Pies and Guys
• Sweet and Hot
• Flying Saucer Daffy
• Oil's Well That Ends Well

1959

• Triple Crossed
• Sappy Bull Fighters

Isn't this the first time most of these have been released on home video in any format?

Sony hasn't announced any of its June releases yet, but the information about Vol. 8 may well be accurate. Ron is on the distribution list for press releases so he will post it as soon as it is announced.

I hope this is true. Last time I believed any "rumours", that's all they were. But I'm hoping this is more fact than rumour. My only concern is that 2-disc bit. Hopefully, it really is a 3-disc set keeping with the same 2 slim cases. I'd hate to see them cram all 32 shorts on 2 discs. Is that even possible? Also can't wait to see who they pick for the cover, Shemp or Joe?

I agree with you on the number of discs.  The past volume had 24 shorts on it, including Spooks and Pardon My Backfire Twice.  This release has 32, can someone verify that the two discs can hold this number of shorts at an average of 16min each or a total of 512min total?  I understand that Dual Layer DVD can hold 266 minutes of information so two Dual Layer DVD's should hold 532min of information, but that is cutting it close.

On the other hand, I can not wait to watch these shorts.  I would vote for both Shemp and Joe on the cover.

"I would vote for both Shemp and Joe on the cover."

As do I, similar to how Curly and Shemp were eventually on a cover when we transitioned to the Shemp shorts.

Shemp has been on 2 full covers plus the little circle on Volume 5. I'm hoping Joe gets a full cover photo with Shemp in the circle. It seems fair to give him a little recognition. Can't wait to see what they do. The thing I'm excited about is "A Merry Mix-Up" and my all-time fave "Oils Wells That Ends Well".

It won't be long now. Hopefully, coverart will be revealed this week. Can't wait to see it. I'm so looking forward to this set. I'm actually one of the few that loves the Joe shorts. This is going to be a great set to own.

Very happy to know this will indeed be three discs. It'll be great to see this series cross the finish line!

Thanks Sony!!!   

 

This has been an excellent, excellent series.  Just placed my pre-order.

Amazing to think that 3 years ago Sony put out "Hapless Half-Wits" that only had 4 shorts (2 that had been previously released) that were colorized. And they priced this single DVD monstrosity for $25. Now they're wrapping it up The Stooges without forcing us to buy the end of Shemp and the Joe Besser years as two volumes.

Now I'm confused - the running time doesn't seem right  179 minutes?  That's 11 shorts?

^ I wouldn't worry over the running time listed at Amazon. There isn't even an official press release yet.

It is listed on the Sony site as well at 179 minutes-3 Discs.

"Sony now lists it on its website. It will be a 3-disc set."

It really does not make sense putting 179 minutes on 3 discs and the number of shorts is way over 179 minutes so Sony got it wrong this time. (I hope).

  Now that makes sense.

it could be done in two slim cases, so the set would be basically the same size as the rest, well it been a while since i got to do this with the rest of the knuckleheads on here, so here we go, nuk,nuk,nuk

color for the last set..... Yellow??

Artwork------


There is still some discusion if it is going to be a two DVD release or 3 DVD relase,
 

ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

WHAT: WHEN: STUDIO: PRICE:

The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8 (1955 - 1959) June 1st Sony Retail: $24.96

    











 

The change in the montage pics is great and I was worried about it.  I am glad the Joe and Shemp get recognized.

Has there been any word on whether or not the De Rita films will be re-released?
  How are the existing DVDs of the Stooges' movies?

Edited by WadeM - 3/28/10 at 5:21am

When I began collecting Three Stooges shorts in the 1980s, it was nearly impossible to find them all, especially the Joe Bessers. Now we have a complete! chronological! dvd collection of the shorts with Joe Besser on a cover! I never thought I would see this day. Thank you Sony/Columbia!

I guess we can now safely assume we are never going to ever see those interviews with the surviving cast that they filmed and the solo shorts. 'Tis a shame.....

Hopefully theyll use those    for a dvd release of, have rocket will travel . Whats the point of those interviews , if youre not going to use them????