Doug Bull
Advanced Member
It maybe disappointing to many, but unfortunately I believe that Warners, in their own business interest, made the correct decision, in regards to the Smilebox issue.
The vast majority of DVD buyers would not have a clue what Smilebox is and probably couldn't care less.
They would be left scratching their heads and cursing Warners for this strange looking image. ( Think of those still with 4:3 TVs )
At the end of the day Warners had to satisfy their shareholders, while still trying to please the consumers.
Warners would have discussed this issue many times before making the final decision.
Adding another disc to the set or adding to the number of different editions would not necessarily add to the overall sales of this title, but would result in stock and pricing issues among the retailers, the public and it would also mean that costs would escalate. ( printing, packaging, marketing, disc authoring and higher staff costs as a result of this )
The fact that Warners have given consideration to the smaller number of genuine movie buffs by going the extra step and giving them a really nice Special Edition DVD is to be applauded and not given the criticism seen here.
Warners, rightfully or wrongly, thought that the Smilebox would be accepted better among those that are in a position to use it to it's maximum effect.
Blu-ray with it's greater information storage space was a financially better solution for the shareholders of Warners.
To help push Blu-ray would not do them any financial harm either.
To even consider Smilebox, Warners should be congratulated by all.
I guess that I too would be very disappointed, had I not already gone to Blu-ray.
Believe me, I know how frustrated you must feel.
It's because of these same business decisions that I have to grin and bear it when I see all these wonderful classic titles appearing on Standard DVD only.
I would have been more than content just to get a restored HTWWW on standard DVD, smilebox or no smilebox, but the fact that it got to Blu-ray has got me over the moon.
I guess one day we will all be satisfied, but just when and how - who knows?
Just as long as they keep releasing these wonderful Classic Titles for all to enjoy- be it DVD or Blu-ray.
Warners are still the best.
The vast majority of DVD buyers would not have a clue what Smilebox is and probably couldn't care less.
They would be left scratching their heads and cursing Warners for this strange looking image. ( Think of those still with 4:3 TVs )
At the end of the day Warners had to satisfy their shareholders, while still trying to please the consumers.
Warners would have discussed this issue many times before making the final decision.
Adding another disc to the set or adding to the number of different editions would not necessarily add to the overall sales of this title, but would result in stock and pricing issues among the retailers, the public and it would also mean that costs would escalate. ( printing, packaging, marketing, disc authoring and higher staff costs as a result of this )
The fact that Warners have given consideration to the smaller number of genuine movie buffs by going the extra step and giving them a really nice Special Edition DVD is to be applauded and not given the criticism seen here.
Warners, rightfully or wrongly, thought that the Smilebox would be accepted better among those that are in a position to use it to it's maximum effect.
Blu-ray with it's greater information storage space was a financially better solution for the shareholders of Warners.
To help push Blu-ray would not do them any financial harm either.
To even consider Smilebox, Warners should be congratulated by all.
I guess that I too would be very disappointed, had I not already gone to Blu-ray.
Believe me, I know how frustrated you must feel.
It's because of these same business decisions that I have to grin and bear it when I see all these wonderful classic titles appearing on Standard DVD only.
I would have been more than content just to get a restored HTWWW on standard DVD, smilebox or no smilebox, but the fact that it got to Blu-ray has got me over the moon.
I guess one day we will all be satisfied, but just when and how - who knows?
Just as long as they keep releasing these wonderful Classic Titles for all to enjoy- be it DVD or Blu-ray.
Warners are still the best.