Hm, that's interesting - I heard that WB released that Tweety-focused disc in LTGCv2 because they were going to be released in Japan. But I agree, WB probably shaved some pennies by "re-using" the effort taken to restore the Tweety cartoons in the LTGC. Basically I think the...
A bunch of random cartoons I'm waiting to see restored on a future Golden Collection: Some Bugs -A Wild Hare -Hare Trigger -Buccaneer Bunny -Ali Baba Bunny -The Abominable Snow Rabbit More Tashlin -The Major Lied 'Til Dawn -Wholly Smoke -Scrap Happy Daffy -Behind The Meat-Ball...
The following are Black & White shorts: Porky's Poultry Plant Little Beau Porky Porky In The North Woods Porky's Railroad The Case Of The Stuttering Pig Porky The Fireman Porky's Poor Fish Puss N' Booty I may have missed one or two...
What exactly consitutes "A-List stuff" though? Everybody's version is different. Is everything released on Laserdisc constitute your definition of "A-List" ? Really?!? I'm not saying to get rid of your Laserdiscs, just that you have to give the Golden Collection and many bonus cartoons...
Kevin, Every time you post this viewpoint, you are doing a disservice to your own heroes. People who may not be familiar with the cartoon directors or the context of your comments may take your statements as fact. To a casual fan in the 70s-80s, their favourite directors are Jones, Freleng...
A studio pays for a show to be produced. That show is not as profitable as they would like. They decide to cancel that show. The studio is not "morally obligated" to do anything beyond that just because some fans want to see the show again. Are you telling me a studio is morally obligated to...
There are quite a few public domain releases out there, I agree. However, what's missing is the definitive release of all Fleischer Popeye films (only a few of which are public domain). The news announced last night is very significant in this regards
Keith, I realize that now ;) However, I was unaware during the chat last night where to go in the forums to read up on what has been discussed. My suggestion is for future chats to put a link in the chat itself (perhaps as a greeting in the IRC channel when people first join) that points to the...
I had a question: Can future chats include a link to a designated thread where results will be discussed real-time? This can be a welcome message in the IRC window for all new joiners. I joined the chat 15-minute late so I was not sure what had been discussed prior to my getting on the...
Agreed 100% Ron! Thanks to WB and thanks to HTF for holding these chats. I am VERY appreciate of Warners here. Here's my appreciation. It's ironic that people on here who obsess about certain things (like classic movies) can then turn around and scratch their heads and not appreciate that...
You need to understand how these chats work. Ron is very busy moderating and doesn't have time to explain to every new person how the thing is supposed to work. Did you carefully read the rules? In these chats, whatever you type is not seen by anyone else unless the moderator allows you to...
The Everwood questions were embarassing, I agree - but all studio chats have people asking multiple questions, that's nothing new. I must have missed the "long articles on the history of animation" but the chat was for Television AND Animation, so people asking about animation releases seemed...
Me Too Me Too! I would really love to see the MGM colour Boskos and the Compleat Tex Avery re-mastered for DVD with similar wonderful extras that LTGCs have. Jeff
Actually I agree with Marco's comments to some degree. I have LOVED the Looney Tunes Golden Collections, don't get me wrong. As Marco says, the contents (the shorts, the audio commentaries, the special features/documentaries) are all superb and an animation lover's dream. My only beef is that...
I believe that this was an honest mistake on WB's part at the time of initial release and that they WERE planning to re-issue a replacement disc, but someone refused to approve such a plan (i.e. fork over the moulah or someone got PC-cold feet) and now WB has to backpedal. That's probably why it...
Wow, I'm surprised to see such a lengthy discussion between Kevin and Patrick here, but I'll throw in my two cents (even though the discussion appears complete). Sorry to "re-hijack" the thread ;) There are about 500 pre-48 cartoons and 500 post-48 cartoons. Out of the 118 cartoons released...
Ron, Thanks for the assurances that Warners animation is planning to issue some sort of answer. Any word from Warners Animation regarding their future plans for classic animation releases would be great. I also would snap up definitive DVD sets of Tex Avery, Happy Harmonies, Popeye, etc...
I agree. People ask what they're interested in. While I couldn't give a rat's butt about whether "The Hogan's Family" is ever released on DVD I have to respect that some people might and if they are able to get the chance to ask about it, feel free. And when asking about recent blockbuster...
Agreed, I'll shut up now about my disappointment ;) "[WarnerHomeVideo] We will keep HTF informed as to who can best resolve the questions regarding animation" Can someone let me know how this information will be communicated or if it has been? Thanks, Jeff
Not sure what trouble you had, but personally I had no trouble viewing the chat in IE or in Firefox. Technically, it was a job well done from my perspective.
Ron, Despite appearances I really enjoyed the chat and hope there will be one next year. Kudos to Warners for going through with it. I understand that hearing negativity after this event is discouraging, so my apologies to contributing to that. I had been under the impression (from earlier...
Hi, Ron: Just wanted to agree with everything you said about the chat. Nothing is perfect, but I think your system works quite well and I was impressed enough to blog about it...;) I'll definitely be attending next year (assuming they have one). My only complaint is that the rules were not...