Is there a version of Young Frankenstein that is 16x9?
The Best Buy website says that the latest release is enhanced for widescreen tvs, but I thought that it was not.
Anyone have any information on this?
Thanks.
Wallet Boy
08-05-04, 12:09 PM
I own the copy they have listed there, and its not enhanced.
When I bought it a while ago, I think it said 1.85:1, and I thought that meant anamorphic at the time, and was perplexed when I got home as to why it hadn't filled out the TV. But now I know. It's not.
RockStrongo
08-05-04, 01:17 PM
Ugh...I was really hoping that the Best Buy website was right.
For $9.99, its a great deal. I will rethink it since its not 16x9.
BasiaMille
08-05-04, 02:13 PM
Could this be another surreptitious upgrade like MGM did with Back to School?
Did anyone order this DVD from the website? I'm curious about this one.
Of course, I'll always treasure my first edition, with the classic cover art...
CDE,
CS
chente
08-05-04, 02:17 PM
Originally posted by BasiaMille
Could this be another surreptitious upgrade like MGM did with Back to School?
Did anyone order this DVD from the website? I'm curious about this one.
Of course, I'll always treasure my first edition, with the classic cover art...
CDE,
CS
Back to School has an anamorphic transfer now!! Why wasn't I notified?!
RockStrongo
08-05-04, 02:20 PM
Originally posted by BasiaMille
Could this be another surreptitious upgrade like MGM did with Back to School?
Did anyone order this DVD from the website? I'm curious about this one.
Of course, I'll always treasure my first edition, with the classic cover art...
CDE,
CS
The website has this listed as a 20th Century Fox release. Hope the link works...
Its anamorphic in R2 and R4. I have the R2 version.
BasiaMille
08-05-04, 04:20 PM
I knew it was a Fox title. Sorry if I was unclear.
I just brought up the BTS rerelease to show MGM set the precedent for 16x9 reissues. Hopefully other studios will (have?) follow suit.
CDE,
CS
Crowes
08-05-04, 04:24 PM
Fox has quietly released anamorphic reissues before.
Ever After, Never Been Kissed...
BasiaMille
08-05-04, 09:28 PM
Ooh, the plot thickens! Is this a confirmed 16x9 reissue?
Can we get UPC codes/SKUs for the two (three, I guess, if you count the original art release) editions?
CDE,
CS
RockStrongo
08-06-04, 10:34 AM
I will try to pick it up this weekend and report if its anamorphic.
RockStrongo
08-09-04, 11:54 AM
Originally posted by RockStrongo
I will try to pick it up this weekend and report if its anamorphic.
I picked it up at Target for $5.50. Great price, but it is not anamorphic! Oh well!
SMB-IL
08-09-04, 12:26 PM
Originally posted by RockStrongo
I picked it up at Target for $5.50. Great price, but it is not anamorphic! Oh well!
$5.50 IS a great price at Target which is what I thought when I blind-buyed "From Justin to Kelly". I don't think I probably need to further comment on THAT purchase however, "From Justin to Kelly" IS anamorphic in case anyone cares....
sparks
08-09-04, 04:31 PM
Can you imagine that this was one of the last gatefold LD's and it was selling for $69-79...and people bought them...ouch! :D
chente
08-09-04, 06:46 PM
I've been holding out for an anamorphic transfer but for $5.50 I'm just going to buy the sucker and upgrade later.
darmok
08-10-04, 09:18 PM
when did R1 Back to School get enhanced? i have the movie, but it is non-anamorphic. does the upgraded version state it as such on the back of the box?
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