I know UCLA did a restoration of the film years ago. I know the film is in Public Domain but I think UCLA should release the film in conjunction with Warner Brothers. They could add new background music for 1 scene on they could copyright that. nobody else could use this transfer with that...
I think the studios don't have release date locked down yet. So I think they might be waiting to see when it is the best time to release the new restoration.
The days of dollar dvds are over but the good news is that legit companies are releasing multiple titles on a single dvd and they cost under $1.00 a film. I bought a 10 movie pack of horror films for only $5 at Walmart. Titles on it were "Halloween vi" "Halloween H20" "Halloween Resurrection"...
We spent money on a home theater because we love movies but hate the public. Cellphones are a HUGE PROBLEM but so is people coming in after the film starts. (I think no tickets should be sold to a film already in progress)
"The Karen Carpenter Story" is one film that should be released. I am not sure why it hasn't. It could bes music clearence rights issue or Richard Carpenter doesn't want it released. I know he wasn't happy with the Todd Haynes film (Barbie Dolls) but he was the executive producer of the 1989...
I would hope that is Peter Pan with Mary Martin gets re-issued that it would be re-stored. Teh DVD that I saw the color was fine and the sound was ok however with todays tech they could do wonders with a new transfer.
Yes I saw the restoration. It looks and sounds great. Judy looks very healthy. Teeth ultra white and her lips very bright red. The stand out of course is "Born in a Trunk". The detail in costumes is a sight to see.