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COLUMBIA TRISTAR HOME ENTERTAINEMENT
INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE *"COLOR + B&W PRODUCTION PROCESS"
************************************************** **************************************
"ChromaChoice" Feature Allows Viewers to Seamlessly Move
>From Original B&W to Color Version of Films on DVD
************************************************** ***************************************
Two Classic Three Stooges DVDS to Launch New
Technology on August 10, 2004
* * * Culver City, Ca (6/9/04) - Heralding a new era of accurately restored
and hi-
def remastered classic films, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (CTHE)
unveiled today an innovative "Color+B&W" production process designed to
broaden the appeal of classic black and white films and to introduce them
to a
new generation of viewers.
These DVDs will also feature CTHE's "ChromaChoice" feature which allows
viewers to toggle between the original black and white version of a film
and its
colorized version in a seamless manner using the DVD remote.
The new technologies will debut with the August 10 release of two Three
Stooges DVDs - The Three Stooges: Goofs on the Loose and The Three
Stooges: Stooged and Confoosed.
Beyond Colorization
Unlike previous attempts at colorization, the new "Color+B&W" production
process avoids the many pitfalls that have plagued other such projects in
the
past. *Each film is extensively researched in advance and exhaustive
efforts
are made to utilize as many original source elements as possible. The
original
black and white masters for these titles are faithfully restored, then
subsequently remastered in full 1080i hi-definition video for the highest
picture quality.
In addition, thanks to film elements and production items saved in the
Columbia
Pictures archives, many of the original production elements (i.e. props,
cloth
swatches, etc.) were available for reference. Finally, through
collaboration
with West Wing Studios whose talented artists have years of experience in
color designing, the highest level of historical accuracy is achieved in
the
images.
"This highly refined coloring process brings incredible new life to black
and
white classics and has the potential to win over a more contemporary
audience
for these films," noted Lexine Wong, CTHE's Executive Vice President of
Worldwide Marketing. *"Additionally, for the first time, DVD allows us to
include both versions on one DVD by giving viewers the choice to view these
films in either their original black and white format or their new color
state.
Our new ChromaChoice feature allows you to toggle instantaneously between
the B &*W and color versions while viewing. *These "Color and B&W" releases
insure the integrity of the film's original presentation. It all adds up to
a truly
unique DVD experience - one that provides classic film enthusiasts with
more
options and enjoyment than ever before."
Synopses
Goofs on the Loose
MEN IN BLACK (1934) Calling Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard.
Three nitwits take medical malpractice to a whole new level in this Oscar?
nominated short subject.
THE SITTER DOWNERS (1937) A sit-down strike not only wins three
imbeciles the girls of their dreams, but a prefabricated cottage complete
with
wifely ultimatum: no house, no honeymoon!
PUNCH DRUNKS (1934) Whenever Curly hears "Pop Goes the Weasel," he
turns into a fighting madman, so Moe promotes him into the next heavyweight
champion of the world.
PLAYING THE PONIES (1937) You can lead a horse to water and make him
drink if you feed him chili pepperinos, as the Stooges do to a broken-down
nag, turning him into the thirstiest - and fastest - racehorse on the
planet.
Stooged and Confoosed
VIOLENT IS THE WORD FOR CURLY (1938) Class is in session at the
exclusive Mildew College for women, where Professors Howard, Fine and
Howard teach the shapely student body their famous nonsense song, "Swinging
the Alphabet."
YOU NAZTY SPY! (1940) The King of Moronica is overthrown, and three
paperhangers are chosen to take his place: Dictator Hailstone, Field
Marshal
Gallstone and Minister of Propaganda Pebble.
NO CENSUS, NO FEELING (1940) Three gung-ho census-takers let nothing
stand in their way of an accurate count, whether it be crashing a fancy
bridge
party, spiking drinks with Alum or invoking a riot at a professional
football
game.
AN ACHE IN EVERY STAKE (1941) When three icemen agree to help Mrs.
Lawrence prepare a fancy birthday party, their particular specialty ? an
exploding, gas-filled cake-goes off with a bang.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: * * * * * *August 10, 2004
Order Date: * * * July 8, 2004
Rating: * * * * * * * * NOT RATED
Audio: * * * * * * * * *English Dolby Digital 5.1
Three Stooges: Goofs on the Loose
Catalog Number: * 05101
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05101-0
Program Length: * 68 minutes
Suggested List Price: * $24.95
Three Stooges: Stooges and Confoosed
Catalog Number: * 05119
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05119-5
Program Length: * 70 minutes
Suggest List Price: * * $24.95
Three Stooges (2 pack)
Catalog Number: * 05925
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05925-2
Suggest List Price: * * $44.95
INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE *"COLOR + B&W PRODUCTION PROCESS"
************************************************** **************************************
"ChromaChoice" Feature Allows Viewers to Seamlessly Move
>From Original B&W to Color Version of Films on DVD
************************************************** ***************************************
Two Classic Three Stooges DVDS to Launch New
Technology on August 10, 2004
* * * Culver City, Ca (6/9/04) - Heralding a new era of accurately restored
and hi-
def remastered classic films, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (CTHE)
unveiled today an innovative "Color+B&W" production process designed to
broaden the appeal of classic black and white films and to introduce them
to a
new generation of viewers.
These DVDs will also feature CTHE's "ChromaChoice" feature which allows
viewers to toggle between the original black and white version of a film
and its
colorized version in a seamless manner using the DVD remote.
The new technologies will debut with the August 10 release of two Three
Stooges DVDs - The Three Stooges: Goofs on the Loose and The Three
Stooges: Stooged and Confoosed.
Beyond Colorization
Unlike previous attempts at colorization, the new "Color+B&W" production
process avoids the many pitfalls that have plagued other such projects in
the
past. *Each film is extensively researched in advance and exhaustive
efforts
are made to utilize as many original source elements as possible. The
original
black and white masters for these titles are faithfully restored, then
subsequently remastered in full 1080i hi-definition video for the highest
picture quality.
In addition, thanks to film elements and production items saved in the
Columbia
Pictures archives, many of the original production elements (i.e. props,
cloth
swatches, etc.) were available for reference. Finally, through
collaboration
with West Wing Studios whose talented artists have years of experience in
color designing, the highest level of historical accuracy is achieved in
the
images.
"This highly refined coloring process brings incredible new life to black
and
white classics and has the potential to win over a more contemporary
audience
for these films," noted Lexine Wong, CTHE's Executive Vice President of
Worldwide Marketing. *"Additionally, for the first time, DVD allows us to
include both versions on one DVD by giving viewers the choice to view these
films in either their original black and white format or their new color
state.
Our new ChromaChoice feature allows you to toggle instantaneously between
the B &*W and color versions while viewing. *These "Color and B&W" releases
insure the integrity of the film's original presentation. It all adds up to
a truly
unique DVD experience - one that provides classic film enthusiasts with
more
options and enjoyment than ever before."
Synopses
Goofs on the Loose
MEN IN BLACK (1934) Calling Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard.
Three nitwits take medical malpractice to a whole new level in this Oscar?
nominated short subject.
THE SITTER DOWNERS (1937) A sit-down strike not only wins three
imbeciles the girls of their dreams, but a prefabricated cottage complete
with
wifely ultimatum: no house, no honeymoon!
PUNCH DRUNKS (1934) Whenever Curly hears "Pop Goes the Weasel," he
turns into a fighting madman, so Moe promotes him into the next heavyweight
champion of the world.
PLAYING THE PONIES (1937) You can lead a horse to water and make him
drink if you feed him chili pepperinos, as the Stooges do to a broken-down
nag, turning him into the thirstiest - and fastest - racehorse on the
planet.
Stooged and Confoosed
VIOLENT IS THE WORD FOR CURLY (1938) Class is in session at the
exclusive Mildew College for women, where Professors Howard, Fine and
Howard teach the shapely student body their famous nonsense song, "Swinging
the Alphabet."
YOU NAZTY SPY! (1940) The King of Moronica is overthrown, and three
paperhangers are chosen to take his place: Dictator Hailstone, Field
Marshal
Gallstone and Minister of Propaganda Pebble.
NO CENSUS, NO FEELING (1940) Three gung-ho census-takers let nothing
stand in their way of an accurate count, whether it be crashing a fancy
bridge
party, spiking drinks with Alum or invoking a riot at a professional
football
game.
AN ACHE IN EVERY STAKE (1941) When three icemen agree to help Mrs.
Lawrence prepare a fancy birthday party, their particular specialty ? an
exploding, gas-filled cake-goes off with a bang.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD
Street Date: * * * * * *August 10, 2004
Order Date: * * * July 8, 2004
Rating: * * * * * * * * NOT RATED
Audio: * * * * * * * * *English Dolby Digital 5.1
Three Stooges: Goofs on the Loose
Catalog Number: * 05101
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05101-0
Program Length: * 68 minutes
Suggested List Price: * $24.95
Three Stooges: Stooges and Confoosed
Catalog Number: * 05119
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05119-5
Program Length: * 70 minutes
Suggest List Price: * * $24.95
Three Stooges (2 pack)
Catalog Number: * 05925
UPC: * * * * * * *0-43396-05925-2
Suggest List Price: * * $44.95