New "American President" Transfer?
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New "American President" Transfer?
I picked this up at Target the other day as it is now packaged in an Amaray case, states that it is "enhanced for WS TVs" on the back, and lists 2008 as the copyright date for the package design and supplements. Different UPC too (new= 883929039982 old= 053939255027)
So is this really a new transfer? I haven't opened it yet for fear that it's the same as the original disc, which was letterboxed and not so hot.
Anyone know? Thanks!
So is this really a new transfer? I haven't opened it yet for fear that it's the same as the original disc, which was letterboxed and not so hot.
Anyone know? Thanks!
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No, is the same non anamorphic transfer as the snapper case according to the thread above.
No, is the same non anamorphic transfer as the snapper case according to the thread above.
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No, is the same non anamorphic transfer as the snapper case according to the thread above.
No, is the same non anamorphic transfer as the snapper case according to the thread above.
Actually, this appears to be different. The previous poster noticed the "enhanced" language on a slipcover and the snapper case read differently, plus the copyright was 2006. This is an Amaray case w/ no slipcover and says enhanced w/ 2008 date. I'm gonna call WHV; my
hunch is that this is indeed a new pressing.
edit: Amazon says this was released Tuesday, Oct. 28: http://www.amazon.com/American-Presi...5652727&sr=8-1
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Re: New "American President" Transfer?
This movie has not been released anamorphic yet. No matter what the back of the case states. I've picked this up twice so far, each release promising "Enhanced for Widescreen" but both times it was same, shitty letterboxed, muddy image.
Waiting for Blu-Ray from now on.
Waiting for Blu-Ray from now on.
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I have this recorded on my DVR. It was on one of the premium HD channels a few months back. Looked pretty good. Hopefully that means a BD or a 16x9 DVD is headed our way.
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Thanks Valeyard, I have the original DVD release int he snapper case. I was giving serious thought to picking up the newer keepsake version, but what a let down!! I appreciate the info.
I was holding out for Blu as well, but for some reason I really want to watch this but not in letterboxed. I remember reading something about the movie supposed to be released on Blu this year, but so far I haven't seen any concrete news ... sigh.
I was holding out for Blu as well, but for some reason I really want to watch this but not in letterboxed. I remember reading something about the movie supposed to be released on Blu this year, but so far I haven't seen any concrete news ... sigh.
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Thanks Valeyard, I have the original DVD release int he snapper case. I was giving serious thought to picking up the newer keepsake version, but what a let down!! I appreciate the info.
I was holding out for Blu as well, but for some reason I really want to watch this but not in letterboxed. I remember reading something about the movie supposed to be released on Blu this year, but so far I haven't seen any concrete news ... sigh.
I was holding out for Blu as well, but for some reason I really want to watch this but not in letterboxed. I remember reading something about the movie supposed to be released on Blu this year, but so far I haven't seen any concrete news ... sigh.
Thanks!
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Re: New "American President" Transfer?
On WBshop.com, there is a pre-order listed for a a four pack of White House movies, which includes the American President.
http://www.wbshop.com/4-Film-Favorit....html?cgid=PRE
The ratio is listed as 16x9 2.4:1. I don't understand this ration, could it possibly be the widescreen version we have all been waiting for?
http://www.wbshop.com/4-Film-Favorit....html?cgid=PRE
The ratio is listed as 16x9 2.4:1. I don't understand this ration, could it possibly be the widescreen version we have all been waiting for?
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Doubtful. I wouldn't see why they would release a new transfer in a 4 film pack. Stranger things have happened though.
I'm still hoping a BR is coming out soon enough.
I'm still hoping a BR is coming out soon enough.
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There have been some new transfers that have snuck into these 4 film packs, so it is possible. However, they've also gone backwards on a number of packs, so it's really anybody's guess. It might do well to remember that the last time Warner released this, it was mislabeled as anamorphic widescreen as well.
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The page at the WB store lists My Fellow Americans as 4:3, same as the DVD currently in release. I would assume that all four films will have the same transfers that already exist.
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