Any news on "1776" on DVD? (1 Viewer)

[John_Berger]

As all rabid "1776" fans (like myself) know, 2002 marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of "1776". I am fortunate enough to have the Pioneer widescreen restored laserdisc, so that is enough to hold me over; but this is a movie that is so very deserving of a proper DVD transfer.
I heard that Sony/Columbia recently made a remastered 35mm print, which springs hope for a theatrical anniversary release; however, this was just rumor. :frowning:
Does anyone know if this movie is scheduled to be released any time soon in theatres or on DVD?

 

[alan halvorson]

Don't know about theaters but this title is supposed to be coming sometime next spring or summer. No date. I don't recall the source, nor do I know if the Pioneer supplements (lucky dog) will be included.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

I do know people involved with this title, and they've been working VERY hard on getting it together. I'm guessing it'll show up next year

 

[Moe Dickstein]

From a friend who is close to the project -

1776 has been restored on film, the soundtrack has been mixed from the original stems, by the director to a new 5.1 surround mix

the negative for the extra scenes has been found, we hear for ALL the extra scenes

the new release will feature the director's cut of 1776

the new release will probably be out sometime in 2002, possibly mid year, but no dates are set.

there will be new extras, yet to be determined, most likely a new commentary at the least, but nothing is confirmed

hold on to your pioneer laserdiscs, do not sell them - take that to mean what you will.

- hope this helps!

 

[Ronald Epstein]

To give you slightly more information on 1776....

You should hold on to your Pioneer laserdiscs.

Not *everything* that was included in the laserdisc

cut will make it to the DVD cut. The Director felt

that some of the material slowed down the pacing and has

opted to put some of that that extra material in

the supplements rather than back in the film

itself.

 

[John_Berger]

hold on to your pioneer laserdiscs, do not sell them - take that to mean what you will.

I had no intention of selling them anyway. I paid too much for them - but they were worth every penny. Thanks for all of the info!

 

[Moe Dickstein]

and an addendum to what Ron said, not everything will be in the film OR the supplements.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Moe,

I am not going to say that your information is wrong.

I have been in touch with someone very close to

the project that has been in progress over at Sony.

It is my understanding that the Director feels

the pacing of the film is slowed down by some of

the extra material that has been added.

Some small segments are going to be placed in the

supplemental area.

None of the material is going to be discarded.