Warner Archive Discussion Thread (The Announcements/The Films) (2 Viewers)

[Matt Hough]

I would have preferred a full set ( and wonder why the '36 version couldn't have been put on Blu - perfect candidate for an Archive Blu IMO).

I agree. My initial impression was that the Archive would release Blu versions of films that weren't in demand enough for a national rollout but had a significant following for a niche market. I would have thought this version of Show Boat would easily qualify for that.

 

[Mark-P]

In Warner Archive's year-end wrap-up podcast: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/warner-archive-collection-podcast/episode/31111088?autoplay=true
they announced that next year a new WAC Blu-ray will be released of a black and white movie. They wouldn't reveal the title, but gave the following clues: It is one of the major titles of their catalog. It wasn't a success during it's theatrical release. It's an MGM picture. It was released after 1960.
Any ideas what it might be?

And the answer is:

 

[Doug Bull]

Do I receive a prize for getting it right?

Meanwhile, when they get around to releasing the 1951 version of "Show Boat" I pray they include those splendid Stereo tracks used on the Laserdisc.


Doug.

 

[Brandon Conway]

Also revealed by amazon.com as coming soon (release date TBD):

 

[ahollis]

Just to confirm what WAC already stated, the SHOWBOAT (1936) is a pressed disc. I have it in my hands now.

 

[Charles Smith]

Mine is on its way.And dare I confess it? -- This is my first WAC DVD purchase at list price.

 

[David Weicker]

Mine is 'In Process'It will be my second List Price (other was Search)

 

[JoHud]

Mine is on its way. And dare I confess it? -- This is my first WAC DVD purchase at list price.

I have for a select few, but I normally limit full priced purchases to their multi-film sets and short collections. This one's definitely the first in recent memory.

 

[AnthonyClarke]

Well, though I had resisted thinking I would wait for the Blu ray, I guess I'll succumb.
Can anyone tell me who is usually the first online retailer to list new Archive discs? It's not up on Amazon and Warner Archive won't ship overseas.
Thanks

 

[Richard Gallagher]

TCM Shop carries Warner Archive titles, but Show Boat isn't available there yet.

 

[revgen]

Early Joan Crawford film Montana Moon (1930) is now available for preorder.

 

[David Weicker]

Well, though I had resisted thinking I would wait for the Blu ray, I guess I'll succumb.
Can anyone tell me who is usually the first online retailer to list new Archive discs? It's not up on Amazon and Warner Archive won't ship overseas.
Thanks

Showboat is listed as an 'Shop Exclusive', so I imagine it will be some time before they let it out to other retailers.

 

[Garysb]

On the podcast they said that the pressed disc of Showboat will only be available Warner Archive and WBshop websites.

 

[ahollis]

Well, though I had resisted thinking I would wait for the Blu ray, I guess I'll succumb.Can anyone tell me who is usually the first online retailer to list new Archive discs? It's not up on Amazon and Warner Archive won't ship overseas.Thanks

It usually takes two to four weeks for the titles to appear on Amazon, Movies Unlimited, TCM, and other outlets after they hit WAC.

 

[JPCinema]

The SHOWBOAT transfer is excellent. Sad, though, that the promised blu ray box set never appeared....the the 1936 version has been relegated to mail order MOD.

 

[ahollis]

The SHOWBOAT transfer is excellent. Sad, though, that the promised blu ray box set never appeared....the the 1936 version has been relegated to mail order MOD.

But it is a pressed disc.

 

[FrankXS]

According to Movies Unlimited's upcoming website, a June Allyson 4 DVD-R Value Pack will be available on May 6, 2014.
The four titles are The Secret Heart, The Girl in White, Too Young to Kiss and High Barbaree. The price is $69.99. This appears to be their first "exclusive" titles since the Jeanette MacDonald/Nelson Eddy musicals from Warner Archives.

 

[bujaki]

June Allyson's name provokes a violent allergic reaction among the people I know. They all believe her greatest performance is in The Shrike (probably true, although I saw the film when I was far too young). Look up that film and you'll see why.

 

[Robin9]

June Allyson's name provokes a violent allergic reaction among the people I know. They all believe her greatest performance is in The Shrike (probably true, although I saw the film when I was far too young). Look up that film and you'll see why.

I must admit I can't stand June Allyson. I've never seen The Shrike. Perhaps I should.

 

[Matt Hough]

It's a different June, and most critics say it's her best-ever performance, but I don't find her THAT effective in it. She's not an actress who plumbs the depths of characters. She's much more comfortable in light comedy or musicals.

That said, in that upcoming set, she did win the Golden Globe for Too Young to Kiss as Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical. In the right movie, I like her a lot.