Gidget - Full Screen Only?? (1 Viewer)

Joe Caps · May 26, 2004

Several websites show an upcoming collection of Gidget movies from Columbia - but full screen only - is there also a wide screen verion also?

Zen Butler · May 26, 2004

Joe, I too am looking forward to this release. I'm not sure of the OAR though. I'm asking around right now. That would be a shame. We got anamorphic WS for Beach Blanket Bingo for corn's sake.

Paul_Scott · May 26, 2004

damn-
i was just going to ask about this a week ago.
TCM ran Gidget in OAR just the last week or week before (and its a scope film, pan and scanning would be major boneheaded move).

pleasant suprise to hear its coming.
if its not OAR though that would suck mightily.

John*C · May 26, 2004

Try this http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0052847/technical

Peter Apruzzese · May 26, 2004

That should be frown, John*C, since it shows Gidget as being a 'scope film and Joe's post implies that it's being released in pan&scan only. :frowning:

Steve Phillips · May 26, 2004

I had been under the impression this collection is the one season TV series starring Sally Field, which of course should be presented in 1:33 to 1.

DVD File announced it as a TV on DVD title also, but as stated some sights have artwork and specs for a 3 movie series. These shouldn't be released in MAR format. Too bad.

Zen Butler · May 26, 2004

I think you're right Steve.

JPCinema · May 26, 2004

I sure hope that GIDGET is widescreen. Seeing it on TCM letterboxed looking so good, I cannot imagine that Sony would commit such a travesty as a Fullscreen only! But Sony has ruined so many DVD releases I guess they just don't seem to care about quality or film preservation. Who makes the decisions there? A 5 year old?

MatthewA · May 26, 2004

Maybe they need something they can pair with the P&S-only "Annie."

Paul_Scott · May 26, 2004

if its a 2 disc set, it would make more sense that this collection would just be the TV show.

weren't there 3 Gidget movies?
the first one, from what i saw, looked like a lot of fun and i hope it shows up on disc OAR intact, but the sequels don't sound all that impressive and essential.

John*C · May 26, 2004

Sall Field TV series was in the 60's not near 1959.

http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0061252/

Mark Oates · May 26, 2004

There seems to be some confusion about exactly what Columbia are releasing. The Sony Pictures site shows a small cover shot for a three-movie/ two disc set that's obviously the 1959 movie and its sequels. One or two retailers obviously think the release is the 1965 tv series. I wouldn't panic until better details come out because Columbia aren't saying anything positive yet.

Paul_Scott · Jun 14, 2004

defintiely the theatrical features (Yeah!)
and a decent price too (considering Columbia usually has single catalog titles at $25 msrp)

but still no conclusive word on aspect ratio.
(can't believe in 2004 this is still an issue/cause for concern)

Randy_M · Jun 16, 2004

I've been looking forward the first film on DVD since forever, but I will NOT buy it if it is pan 'n' scan!

Randy_M · Jun 16, 2004

I've been looking forward the first film on DVD since forever, but I will NOT buy it if it is pan 'n' scan!

Randy A Salas · Jun 16, 2004

According to press materials from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment--and confirmed by this low-res image of the back cover from its press site (squint at the lower right-hand corner)--the Gidget movies will be "1.33:1 FULL SCREEN":

(c) CTHE 2004

Randy A Salas · Jun 16, 2004

According to press materials from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment--and confirmed by this low-res image of the back cover from its press site (squint at the lower right-hand corner)--the Gidget movies will be "1.33:1 FULL SCREEN":

(c) CTHE 2004

AlanP · Jun 16, 2004

BOO !!!!!
SONY !!!!!
HOW COULD THEY BE SO STUPID,
GIVE ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS, SOMEONE,
I WANT TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNHAPPY, I AM ABOUT THIS
MAJOR MISTAKE !!!!!!!!

AlanP · Jun 16, 2004

BOO !!!!!
SONY !!!!!
HOW COULD THEY BE SO STUPID,
GIVE ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS, SOMEONE,
I WANT TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNHAPPY, I AM ABOUT THIS
MAJOR MISTAKE !!!!!!!!

Conrad_SSS · Jun 16, 2004

What idiots they are at Sony....

Do they not realize the VERY core audience for this set would demand OAR? Do they really think this is for J6P at Wal-Mart?

This is the most moronic decision they've made since they decided to colorize the Stooges

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