RAINTREE COUNTY on Blu? (1 Viewer)

[JSLasher]

I would love to see “Raintree County” fully restored and released in its’ roadshow-length version. I produce the first authorised re-issue of the 2-disc stereo LP (later on CD) with the complete cooperation and blessing of John Green, the composer-conductor. It’s a wonderful film with a memorable score. #JohnStevenLasher#KinopanoramaWidescreenMotionPictures.

 

[bujaki]

I would love to see “Raintree County” fully restored and released in its’ roadshow-length version. I produce the first authorised re-issue of the 2-disc stereo LP (later on CD) with the complete cooperation and blessing of John Green, the composer-conductor. It’s a wonderful film with a memorable score. #JohnStevenLasher#KinopanoramaWidescreenMotionPictures.

A soundtrack that I bought in both incarnations. Thanks for bringing it out.

 

[SwatDB]

I would love to see “Raintree County” fully restored and released in its’ roadshow-length version. I produce the first authorised re-issue of the 2-disc stereo LP (later on CD) with the complete cooperation and blessing of John Green, the composer-conductor. It’s a wonderful film with a memorable score. #JohnStevenLasher#KinopanoramaWidescreenMotionPictures.

Well uh, at least while we are waiting for news about a green light from WB (via George Feltenstein) to kickstart this expensive project [including faded 35mm Trims] good question what the condition of the 65mm OCN [General Release Version] are in, we have:

The Recent Master [General Release, shown on TCM]
The Film Score Monthly CD
And the 1999 VHS of the Roadshow Version (the late Martin Hart [for showcasing Roadshow Trims in Letterbox format on a deleted video on YouTube (the thumbnails were found on mefeedia.com) and Chuck Pennington were damn mighty lucky SOBs to get their hands on the "Special Widescreen Edition", while we grieve with the Pan-and-Scan Version of the film).

 

[Matt Hough]

I was gifted the soundtrack of Raintree County on CD by a friend because I was such a fan of its beautiful score by John Green. I enjoy watching the film at least once a year and wish I didn't have to depend on my TCM DVR recording. A Blu-ray would be most welcome. I'll never give up hoping for a release because we were told for so long that Brothers Grimm was too damaged and too expensive and yet we did eventually get it.

 

[ahollis]

I was gifted the soundtrack of Raintree County on CD by a friend because I was such a fan of its beautiful score by John Green. I enjoy watching the film at least once a year and wish I didn't have to depend on my TCM DVR recording. A Blu-ray would be most welcome. I'll never give up hoping for a release because we were told for so long that Brothers Grimm was too damaged and too expensive and yet we did eventually get it.

I still play my LD roadshow version once a year. I really would like to retire it for a Blu-ray.

 

[SwatDB]

I still play my LD roadshow version once a year. I really would like to retire it for a Blu-ray.

A: The 1994 MGM/UA LD (according to my research) release is basically the General Release Version with Overture and Entr'acte (even though the Act One Finale plays the Day Date [General Release] Cue, instead of the Roadshow Cue with Intermission Title, present on the 1999 Roadshow VHS and 2007 FSM CD.

B: I just hope WB can earn a good/great profit (from previous WAC BD releases) has enough remastering budget to kickstart an expensive Remastering Process beginning with the General Release Version, along with a Restoration of the Roadshow Version using 65mm OCN/YCM/IP etc. and 35mm Trims if no 70mm Trims are found, since the OCN deletions were junked after it's premiere (am I correct?)

Good Luck, George

 

[Robert Harris]

I was gifted the soundtrack of Raintree County on CD by a friend because I was such a fan of its beautiful score by John Green. I enjoy watching the film at least once a year and wish I didn't have to depend on my TCM DVR recording. A Blu-ray would be most welcome. I'll never give up hoping for a release because we were told for so long that Brothers Grimm was too damaged and too expensive and yet we did eventually get it.

Apples and oranges

 

[Jimbo.B]

Does anyone know if the MGM 65mm OCN of Raintree County still exists?

 

[Allansfirebird]

Well uh, at least while we are waiting for news about a green light from WB (via George Feltenstein) to kickstart this expensive project [including faded 35mm Trims] good question what the condition of the 65mm OCN [General Release Version] are in, we have:

The Recent Master [General Release, shown on TCM]
The Film Score Monthly CD
And the 1999 VHS of the Roadshow Version (the late Martin Hart [for showcasing Roadshow Trims in Letterbox format on a deleted video on YouTube (the thumbnails were found on mefeedia.com) and Chuck Pennington were damn mighty lucky SOBs to get their hands on the "Special Widescreen Edition", while we grieve with the Pan-and-Scan Version of the film).

Filmstruck (R.I.P.) also had a not-so-great, but better than VHS version of the roadshow print for a while that was all in widescreen, but horizontally squeezed. I also recently stumbled upon a fan reconstruction of the roadshow using the general release master and an upscaled copy of the roadshow VHS.

 

[SwatDB]

Filmstruck (R.I.P.) also had a not-so-great, but better than VHS version of the roadshow print for a while that was all in widescreen, but horizontally squeezed. I also recently stumbled upon a fan reconstruction of the roadshow using the general release master and an upscaled copy of the roadshow VHS.

Using the Pan and Scan VHS Pressing (I say again the late Martin Hart [as now deleted YT username "HistoryOfWidescreen" (He is the reason why he inspired me to do comparision videos) thumbnails demonstrate] and Chuck Pennington (a.k.a. DVDFilmFun [Deleted] and Chuck Penn 3 on YouTube) [Second Inspiration of mine] were lucky to get the Widescreen Pressing)

 

[SwatDB]

Does anyone know if the MGM 65mm OCN of Raintree County still exists?

I hope so. For the GeneraI Release Version? a good question to pass on to George Feltenstein.

 

[richardburton84]

A: The 1994 MGM/UA LD (according to my research) release is basically the General Release Version with Overture and Entr'acte (even though the Act One Finale plays the Day Date [General Release] Cue, instead of the Roadshow Cue with Intermission Title, present on the 1999 Roadshow VHS and 2007 FSM CD.

I have only seen the General Release version, so just to satisfy curiosity on my part, what did the intermission title look like?

 

[SwatDB]

I have only seen the General Release version, so just to satisfy curiosity on my part, what did the intermission title look like?

Taken from the 1999 [Roadshow] VHS Pan and Scan Pressing, unlike the actual Widescreen one (Martin Hart, Chuck Penn had/have [@RolandL? You still have this Widescreen Pressing (Including red label) VHS Pressing preserved safe and sound?])

 

[filmfreak]

I just finished reading Elizabeth & Monty by Charles Casillo. I've read at least 4 biographies about ET and there was new info I didn't know about including a lot about the making of Raintree. Definitely worth checking out.

 

[Allansfirebird]

Using the Pan and Scan VHS Pressing (I say again the late Martin Hart [as now deleted YT username "HistoryOfWidescreen" (He is the reason why he inspired me to do comparision videos) thumbnails demonstrate] and Chuck Pennington (a.k.a. DVDFilmFun [Deleted] and Chuck Penn 3 on YouTube) [Second Inspiration of mine] were lucky to get the Widescreen Pressing)

What was this widescreen pressing? Was that a rare edition of the roadshow VHS?

 

[SwatDB]

What was this widescreen pressing? Was that a rare edition of the roadshow VHS?

Image No. 1: With Widescreen Banner
Image No. 2: No Widescreen Banner (as my Roadshow VHS copy is Panned and Scanned)

@RolandL? Take over.

 

[RolandL]

Image No. 1: With Widescreen Banner
Image No. 2: No Widescreen Banner (as my Roadshow VHS copy is Panned and Scanned)

@RolandL? Take over.

Sorry, I don't have the VHS tape.

 

[OliverK]

I hope so. For the GeneraI Release Version? a good question to pass on to George Feltenstein.

He has been asked before and he mentioned that they have the OCN of the short version.

 

[SwatDB]

He has been asked before and he mentioned that they have the OCN of the short version.

"The more you know…" [in recent times].

Hoping to retire my Pan-and-Scan 1999 Roadshow VHS, so we the people [collectors] can get a chance to watch the film with deletions in Widescreen for real, (70mm or 35mm Print Trims).

How well are the "MGM Camera 65 - The Window of the World" titles doing in recent times? (70mm General or Roadshow usually have large format titles intact).

Furthermore, what elements where used for the recent Master shown on TCM?

 

[OliverK]

"The more you know…" [in recent times].

Hoping to retire my Pan-and-Scan 1999 Roadshow VHS, so we the people [collectors] can get a chance to watch the film with deletions in Widescreen for real, (70mm or 35mm Print Trims).

How well are the "MGM Camera 65 - The Window of the World" titles doing in recent times? (70mm General or Roadshow usually have large format titles intact).

Furthermore, what elements where used for the recent Master shown on TCM?

I doubt that the window of the world titles are in worse shape than the rest of the movie, it is just a matter of going.

Previous 1080i master was probably done from 35mm elements. The time to release that has come and gone, pre-2010 would have been acceptable I guess.

After not releasing that they have to do better now and with todays tech even a quick and dirty scan of the roadshow prints would look better than that old master. Not saying that they should only go for 35mm elements but technology has come a long way.