Any news on Grease S.E? (1 Viewer)

[Greg_S_H]

I guess I'll buy it regardless, as I never got the original edition. I'm hoping for a great transfer, though. I would also like to see the Coke sign restored, but I don't think that's ever going to happen. It's true to the original theatrical release as it is.

 

[Daryl L]

I just really want a cleaner transfer or I'll just stick with my current 2002 dvd release. I'm just not a big extra's junkie although I do understand they are an important part of a release (even the Coke ads), I just rarely watch them myself. Just want high quality picture.

 

[Magnus T]

From imdb.com:

 

[Greg_S_H]

That is wrong. I have the VHS tape from the late-'70s/early-'80s, and the Coke sign is obscured.

 

[ScottR]

I have the old vhs tape from the early 1980's with John and Olivia on the front and a yellow bottom half with the cast and crew. The Coke ads are not visible.

 

[MarcoBiscotti]

What a stupid way to jack up the retail cost with that faux-leather sleeve, imo...

 

[Richard Michael Clark]

So peoples' basic wants for this release are:

1)A better video transfer.
2)The original audio mix reinstated.
3)The original Paramount logos reinstated.
4)The Coke ads uncensored.

Have you listened Paramount? Please say you have! All the fancy packaging in the world won't make up for it if you haven't.

I'm not bothered about #4 as the blurring represents the original theatrical presentation but the other points are imperative to me!

I await the reviews with nervous excitement! This is one release I am itching to get but won't unless they've put right the previous wrongs.

 

[Rick Z.]

I'm sorta confused here... they're announcing a 2 disc set in europe while american e-tailers like amazon and dvdempire announce it will be 1 disc. And it makes sense since there are bonus features mentioned for the european release not listed for the U.S. release. can please someone confirm/correct me in this?

 

[ScottR]

Some reviews have popped up, but so far no one has talked about the logo. But I fear it may be the new one, because the reviewers say the soundtrack is the same one used on the previous dvd.

 

[Richard Michael Clark]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
So it would seem the picture is definitely improved but the original audio mix is still MIA? It really should be included regardless of any complaints about "the cramped highs and flat lows that marred the original theatrical and home video presentations" (see dvdfile's review)
dvd movie guide are positive about the new mix, so it seems it may be different again from the hideous 1998 remix? I hope mistakes have been corrected - like the mistimed dreadful mixout from 'You're the one that I want' - the original film made do with a perfectly fine fade-out but the '98 mix added "whoo hoos" taken from earlier in the song and the song sped up right at the end - which was frankly mental!!!! WHO approved that kind of thing?!?!?!?!

I'm going to have to get this to compare the mixes myself but I so hope they've done right by it. I'm getting fed up of pointless meddling with film soundtracks and musicals is where you notice it most!

 

[ScottR]

Me 2222222222!!!!!!!

 

[Greg_S_H]

Any word on the Coke sign?

I seriously don't expect that to ever be put in there, but I can dream.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

All of the Coke signs except one are blurred. According to the commentary, that's the way it was theatrically...

 

[ScottR]

What about the original logo?

 

[Greg_S_H]

It's definitely the way it always was, but I keep hoping it'll be fixed.

 

[ScottR]

Colin, do you know if the original Paramount Gulf-Western logo is included?

 

[Mike Frezon]

To be clear: the original announced release date of 9-12-06 has been pushed back to 9-19-06....right?!?!

 

[Demis G]

According to Amazon, YES

Availability: This title will be released on September 19, 2006. Pre-order now. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Same for Circuit City. But Best Buy and other sources have stuck with the September 12 date.

I guess my question is...does anyone know Paramount's actual intent?

 

[Daryl L]

Well, according to the reviews it has a newly restored transfer. Thats all I was interested in so I'll be double dipping.