Moe,
If you're correct about the deleted scenes section, especially with commentary, then I think that any tiny niggling bothers I might have had are well and truly erased. As it stood, this release sounded like 99.95% of what I was hoping for and all I can say is Thank You from the bottom of...
I imagine that I'm a member of the LaserDisc cult as that's the version of the film I love the most. However, it seems like the main things I wanted to see - the full, extended versions of the songs (and the Lees reprise), and color correction - will be covered by the extended cut. Yes, it's sad...
This news has just made my year! Every couple of months I've been checking online for some news and I almost jumped out of my chair fist pumping the air when i saw this.
Now, how about a re-mastered soundtrack CD with the longer versions of the songs (and cut bits) on it?
-Bob-
Sad to hear about all this. My grandfather was a cameraman on this film so it's got a special place in my heart. Guess it's time to pull out the old LD box set and give that a whirl. Hopefully the folks at MGM will come around.
-Bob-