I thought this was a nice article. I always enjoy receiving bonus goodies with my DVDs (at a reasonable cost).
mikewendt
03-23-04, 09:12 AM
Jesus they're putting a lot of effort into Showgirls... Worder how it'll pan out for MGM.
Spanky BananaPants
03-23-04, 09:54 AM
As far as Showgirls goes, I'll be there on release date picking it up, provided they give me an anamorphic transfer this time. I never bought the Scarface box set, but I'm tempted to. Even though these sets get very expensive, I think it's a good thing that they offer these "extras" to the collectors, as long as they still have the standard release for everyone else.
EPKJ
03-23-04, 09:58 AM
Is the new Showgirls going to be available separately from the boxed set?
Admiral7
03-23-04, 10:14 AM
Yes, Showgirls will be available separately from the box set, just like Scarface. Personally, I think I'll look great in those pasties. J/K . . . I'll pass on the box set, and will probably only get the movie because my cousin is in it (not one of his film choices).
marty888
03-23-04, 10:21 AM
This basically an idea that was used every now and then for VHS tapes in the pre-DVD days. I still have my <i>Fargo</i> snowglobes.....
boston george
03-23-04, 10:23 AM
I might get the SE of Showgirls just so I can make my girlfriend wear the pasties.
Rypro 525
03-23-04, 10:59 AM
maybe the shot glasses are for the showgirls drinking game
scott shelton
03-23-04, 12:20 PM
I would rather have special features than pasties.
Darryl
03-23-04, 01:29 PM
Pasties are a special feature!
NEUMANN
03-23-04, 01:37 PM
OMG i can't believe that Showgirls collectors set,if only MGM could put that kind of effort into some of there better movies(not that i hate showgirls,its great campy fun and i own the dvd but i think there resources might have been better served on worthier projects)
bboisvert
03-23-04, 01:53 PM
Maybe I'm in the minority... but I have ZERO interest in this additional crap. I want movies with great pic/sound quality, and tons of special features. The "memorabilia" stuff is something I don't want.
Dragonslayer
03-23-04, 01:55 PM
OMG i can't believe that Showgirls collectors set,if only MGM could put that kind of effort into some of there better movies
I'll second that idea!
LightTrinity
03-23-04, 01:56 PM
Originally posted by Spanky BananaPants
provided they give me an anamorphic transfer this time.
Actually, I would like a FULL screen version of the film (which actually has more lower nudity in a scene) plus an anamorphic widescreen image.
jim_cook87
03-23-04, 01:57 PM
Next up: Boogie Night's Collector's Set, including your very own prosthetic...
matome
03-23-04, 02:06 PM
Hmm...I'll definitely pick up the Showgirls set provided there is an anamorphic transfer this time.
RevKarl
03-23-04, 03:50 PM
Any guesses as to how fast the Showgirls: V.I.P. Edition box set ends up remaindered for $19.98 (or less)?
rexinnih
03-23-04, 04:32 PM
I would have loved to been in on the meeting when they were thinking up these bonus goodies.
Coral
03-23-04, 05:31 PM
Originally posted by NEUMANN
OMG i can't believe that Showgirls collectors set,if only MGM could put that kind of effort into some of there better movies...
To think that MGMs Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring DVDs have terrible non-anamorphic transfers - even though these films are on most critics Top 100 list.
Makes me wanna cry.
QuiGonJosh
03-23-04, 06:03 PM
i think ill just stick with my regular Showgirls disc...the movies campy fun...but it aint worth a double dip...
onebyone
03-23-04, 06:37 PM
Oh man, oh man, oh man. That Showgirls set is so much better than I ever dreamed it would be. I feel a little dizzy with excitement. Hell yeah I double dip for that. I am just sad I have to wait until July. I am anxious for that right NOW.
Admiral7
03-24-04, 04:51 PM
I totally agree with you, bboisvert. I didn't pick up the Scarface Gift Set because I really didn't need a money clip with someone else's initials on it, and I could care less about the original Scarface movie. I wouldn't really expect classy packaging for something like "Showgirls" but c'mon, that stuff is just plain stupid. Is someone really gonna shell out the extra cash for some stupid pasties and "Showgirls" shot glasses? Are they really? . . . really?
Abob Teff
03-24-04, 06:14 PM
Speechless. Utterly speechless.
purplechoe
03-24-04, 07:41 PM
Originally posted by Admiral7
I totally agree with you, bboisvert. I didn't pick up the Scarface Gift Set because I really didn't need a money clip with someone else's initials on it, and I could care less about the original Scarface movie. I wouldn't really expect classy packaging for something like "Showgirls" but c'mon, that stuff is just plain stupid. Is someone really gonna shell out the extra cash for some stupid pasties and "Showgirls" shot glasses? Are they really? . . . really?
:wave: I want that stupid box set, thank you very much Mr. Snob.
jrsl76
03-24-04, 08:02 PM
I definately don't have interest in the special items like Scarface's money clip. I like it when in rare circumstances there is a great score, like Suspiria, and they include the cd of said score, except they should include a track listing which Anchor Bay doesn't. But Universal lost the sale to me on Scarface for the time being. I want to replace my original Scarface DVD with the horrible transfer, but I want both the 1932 and the 80s version. I will not pay extra for a crap box and money clip though. They need to release the original Scarface separately ASAP.
purplechoe
03-24-04, 08:30 PM
Originally posted by jrsl76
I definately don't have interest in the special items like Scarface's money clip. I like it when in rare circumstances there is a great score, like Suspiria, and they include the cd of said score, except they should include a track listing which Anchor Bay doesn't. But Universal lost the sale to me on Scarface for the time being. I want to replace my original Scarface DVD with the horrible transfer, but I want both the 1932 and the 80s version. I will not pay extra for a crap box and money clip though. They need to release the original Scarface separately ASAP.
I paid $37 (could be had for less now) for my Scarface box set when it was first released. The movie was $19.99 everywhere at the time of release. For extra $17 you get another movie and a cool box to keep them in. Yeah, what a rip of. Especially for someone who wants to own both of the movies. In all honesty you're paying a $2-6 of $ extra just for the box. Yeah, that's outrages. ;)
ArchibaldTuttle
03-24-04, 10:26 PM
personally I buy dvds for the content on the discs, I could care less about cover art, inserts, what kind of case it comes in, or whether it comes with extra shot glasses, bookends or whatever, besides that stuff just drives the cost of the dvd up
jrsl76
03-25-04, 01:26 AM
Originally posted by purplechoe
I paid $37 (could be had for less now) for my Scarface box set when it was first released. The movie was $19.99 everywhere at the time of release. For extra $17 you get another movie and a cool box to keep them in. Yeah, what a rip of. Especially for someone who wants to own both of the movies. In all honesty you're paying a $2-6 of $ extra just for the box. Yeah, that's outrages. ;)
You may occasionally be able to get it for this price, as I believe I read it currently is, but it has pretty normally been going for $40 to $55. I don't want what I consider to be crappy additions, besides the real reason this annoys me is the policy of only making something like the original version available to people who want both. Many people don't want the 80s version and are left with no option, but to be gouged if the want to overpay for the 1932 disc in the aftermarket. So thanks for the dripping sarcasm.
Axorr
03-25-04, 01:48 AM
Originally posted by Admiral7
I totally agree with you, bboisvert. I didn't pick up the Scarface Gift Set because I really didn't need a money clip with someone else's initials on it, and I could care less about the original Scarface movie. I wouldn't really expect classy packaging for something like "Showgirls" but c'mon, that stuff is just plain stupid. Is someone really gonna shell out the extra cash for some stupid pasties and "Showgirls" shot glasses? Are they really? . . . really?
Well, after reading this thread, I'd day there are a few us who will shell out the xtra moolah for these goofy items! Count me in! I've still got them cool Fargo snowglobes as well!
It will be added to my box set wall of honor!
jrsl76
03-25-04, 02:09 AM
Originally posted by Axorr
Well, after reading this thread, I'd day there are a few us who will shell out the xtra moolah for these goofy items! Count me in! I've still got them cool Fargo snowglobes as well!
It will be added to my box set wall of honor!
I totally respect that some people like this extras, and god bless them for it. I just hate when companies limit customers ability to purchase the movie they want by making them exclusive to a set like this. For some reason though, and I will admit my hypocrisy in this, it bothers me less when Blue Underground or someone has an exclusive disc like THe Bloody Judge included in the Christopher Lee set, because I think in these cases the same audience who likes The Bloody Judge will probably like the Lee Fu Manchu films. With Scarface you have many people who would only like one or the other, because of the severe differences in tone, violence, etc. between the films. Oh well, now my rant is over.
davidvp
03-25-04, 03:59 AM
...to come complete with pasties...
Not a bad idea. I hope you can get the Cherry-flavored ones! Yum! :)
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mh4268
03-25-04, 10:25 AM
The Scarface giftset is 40% of at amazon right now. With STL it is around $32. Can't complain too much about that price
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