Weekly RoundUp 10/19/04 (1 Viewer)

[Mike~Sileck]

Nothing this week, and the wallet is thanking me.



Lots of box sets due out within the next few months so I need all the weeks off I can get (Matrix..LotR EE Box Set..Happy Madison set..)



Mike

 

[Brenda M]

Ed Wood, yea! For a Deppy goodness Halloween showing of Edward Scissorhands, Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow. I'm not really into typical horror films.

 

[Keith Mickunas]

I bougth Ed Wood when it was accidentally released by some stores earlier this year. Anybody know if it's the same as what's finally being officially released?

 

[WillG]

quote:Anybody know if it's the same as what's finally being officially released?

Yes, it's the same with the exception of one thing. A featurette having to do with cross dressing was pulled off the disc. It was done at the request of Tim Burton. From what I have heard from people who managed to get the disc that was recalled was that the featurette was pretty much pointless.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Hi everybody! Thanks for all the great info.



Have finally added the CC Sunday flyer prices up above. If you've already studied, dissected, analyzed and cross-referenced the above grid and have entered it into your Palm Pilot for Tuesday shopping....here's the skinny:



--EDIT** Circuit City Sunday flyer prices have now been added. Changes made to 11 CC prices: A Cinderella Story, Garfield, Spongebob, Arrested Development, SCTV, Van Helsing, Van Helsing Coll. Set, Bionicle, Ed Wood, Hellboy, and Born on the 4th of July.

quote:Van Helsing (one disc, as 40 is too much for a second disc of stuff I generally seen how they make)

I don't think there are any additional features included in the Collector's Edition, Kenneth. I think its the same single disc Van Helsing with the addition of the '31 Dracula, '31 Frankenstein, and '41 Wolfman. In case that changes your mind.....

quote:I bought Ed Wood when it was accidentally released by some stores earlier this year. Anybody know if it's the same as what's finally being officially released?

I believe the 10/19 Ed Wood release is minus just one of the special features on the release that was pulled a few months ago. Most people seem to agree the loss of the feature (the name of which escapes me right now) is not worth getting worked up about. A quick search over in software will help you find the Ed Wood thread where this is discussed.

 

[Ric Easton]

Wow, looks like a great week! And I can't believe Ed Wood is finally gonna be out! Thanks Mike.





Ric

 

[ChrisBEA]

SO many disks......

 

[Mike Frezon]

SO little time....and money.

 

[Craig S]

quote:Well, Craig, your post made me double check. It's actually bb.com that has the $17.99 price on Creature. The BB flyer shows the Mummy for $15.99 and says the two other new Legacy Collection sets are both $19.99.

Yeah, I saw that in the flyer this morning. Still, looks like the best deal on the new Legacy sets. Although I still wish they had another box with busts like the first one...

quote:--Best Buy is offering $10 off if you buy Underworld ($22.99) with either Hellboy Director Cut ($22.99) or Hellboy Gift Set ($42.99).

Mike, you might want to add a clarification here, since there are 2 versions of Underworld. According to the BB flyer the deal is for the "2-disc extended cut" of Underworld. That's a pretty good deal, and since I haven't bought either Underworld yet I will probably go for it.

 

[Joel Vardy]

I'm surprised that Costco is not shown as carrying Ed Wood. Wouldn't be surprised if it winds up carrying it and with a sizable discount.





Joel

 

[Valerie G.]

If anyone wants to know, the Fry's Electronics stores in my area (AZ) have Stargate SG-1: Season 7 advertised at $34.99, and seasons 1-6 will also be $34.99. I would imagine most Fry's will be having a similar price....


I've been planning this trip to Fry's on Tuesday for a couple months! YaY! Stargate Season 7 is finally here!

I haven't seen any of season 7 yet, so what a treat it will be! (No spoilers please! LOL)

 

[ChrisBEA]

My want list:


Godzilla 5 pack


VanHelsing single disk


Hellboy DC


Arrested Development


Fraggle Rock -may wait for a season set.


Garfield -I'll wait until it's much cheaper.


I'm Not Scared


All 3 Legacy sets


Tom and Jerry


David Bowie Reality tour.

 

[DanielCo]

I have 42Up and probably won't splurge on The Up Series box. However, www.deepdiscountdvd.com lists it at $71.96 for those interested.

 

[Mark_TS]

As of Friday, FRY's in WA has a deal: 2 Columbia Titles for $19 ($9.50 each!)


There are 20 titles listed (I dont have the list) but there are some good ones of recent note.


I purchased the new RESIDENT EVIL SE, and ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO...





from memory:


UNDERWORLD


MEDALLION


SPIDERMAN


BLACK HAWK DOWN


FINAL FANTASY


DESPERADO


...

 

[David Williams]

quote:I don't think there are any additional features included in the Collector's Edition, Kenneth. I think its the same single disc Van Helsing with the addition of the '31 Dracula, '31 Frankenstein, and '41 Wolfman. In case that changes your mind.....

There are three discs, 2 for the film & extras and the final disc has the vintage UM movies. Here's a breakdown I swiped from DVDempire (I'm 99% sure this isn't totally complete). It looks like the BB bonus disc does copy some of the content from the second disc (Anatomy of a Scene: Masquerade Ball is mentioned in the Uni press release for Disc 2, but I can't figure out if the Frankenstein Foyer mentioned in the BB ad is the same as the IPIX tour of Frank's *Lab* on Disc 2. I guess we'll see Tues.)





Disc 1:


Explore Dracula's Castle: Through an innovative 360 Degree self-guided tour, discover the stunning environments of VAN HELSING that you couldn't see in theaters.


Bringing The Monsters To Life: From pencil sketches through complete digital composition, the experts at Industrial Light & Magic show how the VAN HELSING monsters were brought to life.


You Are In The Movie: Experience movie-making magic through miniature cameras on the set that give you the actor's perspective on the filming of a scene.


The Legend Of Van Helsing: The evolution of the legendary character throughout film history.


Feature Commentaries: With Director Stephen Sommers, Bob Duscay, Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley and Will Kemp


Play The Van Helsing Game!: Put this DVD into your Xbox console and play the first level of the stunning VAN HELSING game!





Disc 2:


Explore Frankenstein's Lab: Explore Frankenstein's Lab through a groundbreaking 360 degree self-guided tour that lets you discover the secrets not shown in theaters.


Van Helsing: The Story, The Life, The Legend: An in-depth look at each of the film's characters, original set designs, Industrial Light & Magic effects work and more.


Track The Adventure: Van Helsing Map: The secrets behind each fantastic set are revealed via an interactive map


The Music Of Van Helsing


Dracula's Lair Is Transformed: Time-lapse photography captures the transformation of Dracula's Coffin Room





Disc 3:


The Original Films That Inspired Van Helsing: Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), and The Wolf Man (1941)

 

[WillG]

Hey Mike,





Are you sure about those prices for the Tom and Jerry Set? I have a Best Buy Flyer and it is listed for $27.99

 

[Mike Frezon]

quote:Are you sure about those prices for the Tom and Jerry Set? I have a Best Buy Flyer and it is listed for $27.99

Will: From the RoundUp:





--Best Buy is also advertising a price of $27.99 on Tom & Jerry Premiere Collection in its Sunday flyer. This contrasts with a $19.99 price at bb.com and prices at most other stores. Target is advertising $15.99 Be careful!





Bottom Line: This is one of the greatest disparities I've seen on a single title. I gotta figure somebody screwed something up here. Hence the "Be careful!" warning.





A quick look around finds that BB.com seems to have now changed its price to $27.99--matching the Sunday flyer. It was $19.99 mid-week. Seems strange considering the prices at other places. I have inserted that $27.99, now, into the grid, since BB seems unanimous that that is its price.





Everybody is showing the same cover:

 

[Mike Frezon]

Anybody have any success with The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly over at Target? I have this title already. I was convinced to get it by posters here in the RoundUp the week of its release. I was not disappointed.

 

[Daniel`D]

A Cinderella Story is it for me this week.

 

[Scott Leopold]

Wow, what a week! I'll be getting a big chunk of my Christmas shopping done this week. I'll be getting the following:





Creature /Black Lagoon: Legacy Collection


Invisible Man: Legacy Collection


The Mummy: Legacy Collection


Ed Wood SE


Hellboy: Dir. Cut 3-disc


Spongebob Squarepants: S2


Tom & Jerryrem. Coll. Vol.1


Van Helsing





I may also pick up Ren & Stimpy, after passing on it last week.