Follow That Dream widescreen? (1 Viewer)

[Bob Furmanek]

Does any one know if the upcoming MGM/UA release of this Elvis film is in the original widescreen aspect ratio? Theatrically, it was presented in 2.35 Panavision, but I read somewhere that this new DVD is pan and scan. I have the old laser disc and that is in the original format.

Thanks for the information!

Bob

 

[Jeffrey]

Hey Bob....

"Follow That Dream" was originally slated to street earlier this month, but was delayed (to May 11th, I believe) in order to be released with it's full 2:35 aspect ratio intact. Not sure about this, but the Judy Garland film "I Could Go On Singing" (also shot in 2:35) was due to be released on the same day, but fans went beserk over its proposed pan/scan treatment and went as far to contact MGM to voice their displeasure...so I think this definitely came into play as far as FTD being pushed back as well.

Hope this helps,

Jeffrey

PS-Love your book on Abbott & Costello too, Bob; occupys a prime spot on my pop culture shelf.

 

[Bob Furmanek]

Thanks very much Jeffrey, I'm glad you enjoyed our efforts!

That's good news about the film being 2.35 on the DVD. A friend used to have a faded 35mm print from the original theatrical release, and it was great to see the full image on the big screen.

 

[Keith E]

I just found this on DVDEmpire - so indeed it appears to be widescreen with an anamorphic transfer to boot.http://www.dvdempire.com/exec/v4_item.asp?userid=00000056891723&item_id=581030http://www.dvdempire.com/exec/v4_item.asp?userid=00000056891723&item_id=581030[/url]

 

[Jeffrey]

Looks like it will be a two sider with widescreen/full frame as well.

Jeffrey

 

[Joe Karlosi]

So this means that the studio actually delayed the release in order to go back and do the right thing and present the film in its correct OAR? Very cool.