If so, when did this happen? I had put off buying the MGM disc because I already own the Criterion edition. I recently had the urge to watch it again, so I looked to order the MGM SE for the anamorphic transfer and couldn't find it in stock anywhere online.
Most stores only have one version in stock
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00026L7OK/
Widescreen SE out of stock
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LINC/
It looks like a barebones fullscreen disc. Why does MGM do this? Why not discontinue the Fullscreen copy, and why drop the extras. Very annoying; they've discontinued several SE's and released new discs without any extras.
Oh well, I took my chances on ebay and bought a new/sealed copy of the Widescreen SE for about $12 shipped.
Dean Kousoulas
02-02-06, 11:30 AM
Every time MGM does an order for my store, I only see the P&S version. I haven't seen the WS in a while.
Dumb move on MGM.
Billyspunk
02-02-06, 11:36 AM
Hey Dean, I notice you are located in Stamford CT...I hope you don't live/work next to that pervert Vince McMahon from the WWE....
EdTheRipper
02-02-06, 11:51 AM
Hey Dean, I notice you are located in Stamford CT...I hope you don't live/work next to that pervert Vince McMahon from the WWE....
:offtopic:
Back on topic, MGM's been doing this for a while with some of their older titles. Bad idea on their part,IMO.
kitkat
02-02-06, 02:00 PM
I think it is. I don't remember where or when I read it, but when I hear that a disc I have is going OOP I note it in my collection and I checked and see that I have done that with MGM's SotL.
dvd_luver
02-02-06, 02:50 PM
dvdaficianado has it listed as OOP. Along with the CC, and Image dvd. Perhaps a new edition is on the way.
Fok
02-02-06, 02:54 PM
There's still quite a few I around in the stores
Ralph Jenkins
02-02-06, 03:44 PM
My guess is they will rerelease it to coincide with the new "young Hannibal" movie.
Mr. Cinema
02-02-06, 03:51 PM
Sony will probably add a free ticket.
GuruTwo
02-02-06, 04:09 PM
"Young Hannibal" is a Weinstein Co. film so Sony definitely WON'T be adding a free ticket.
dvd_luver
02-02-06, 08:00 PM
My guess is they will rerelease it to coincide with the new "young Hannibal" movie.
Yep. That is what I originally thought also.
Always trying to cash in aren't they!
DonnachaOne
02-02-06, 08:02 PM
UK are coming out with an Ultimate* Edition.
*pshaw
MWB
02-02-06, 10:05 PM
My guess is they will rerelease it to coincide with the new "young Hannibal" movie.
I just hope that any potential DVD re-release doesn't cannibalize ticket sales.
The Bus
02-02-06, 10:18 PM
I just hope that any potential DVD re-release doesn't cannibalize ticket sales.
:rimshot:
MWB
02-02-06, 10:31 PM
Thanks--I'll be here all week. Try the. . . fava beans?
eau
02-03-06, 01:42 AM
:offtopic:
Back on topic, MGM's been doing this for a while with some of their older titles. Bad idea on their part,IMO.
Do we have a list of such titles somewhere?
Wick
03-18-06, 02:36 AM
I found a new copy at my local Zellers, and I'm considering buying it. I only own the film on VHS, so I definitely do need to upgrade. $15 isn't bad.
Dean Kousoulas
03-18-06, 03:12 AM
Hey Dean, I notice you are located in Stamford CT...I hope you don't live/work next to that pervert Vince McMahon from the WWE....
Actually he's 5 minutes away. ;) Met his wife Linda once.
Sunday Morning
03-18-06, 10:30 AM
And all the Manhunter dvds are out of print except the Mgm Full Screen Version.
MGM=Morons.
dsa_shea
03-18-06, 11:28 AM
And all the Manhunter dvds are out of print except the Mgm Full Screen Version.
MGM=Morons.
Morons Gone Mad
Captain Jackal
03-18-06, 12:35 PM
I was going to pick this up recently but all I saw were Fullscreen versions. I'll probably just go on ebay and get the criterion.
Egon's Ghost
03-18-06, 01:05 PM
And all the Manhunter dvds are out of print except the Mgm Full Screen Version.
MGM=Morons.
All the Anchor Bay? Even the Japanese MGM with DTS? Maybe, just maybe, it'll get a proper Region 1 release, but as it's in Sony's hands, unlikely.
GuruTwo
03-18-06, 02:36 PM
MGM has recently (I believe within the last month or two) released a 2-disc edition of "Silence" overseas. It has all the extras from the previous MGM special edition plus new ones produced by Laurent Bouzereau, though the Criterion extras aren't included, though that will probably always be the case. I'd be shocked if this edition wasn't released around the time of the prequel.
Earlier I also ruled out the possibility that Sony would include a ticket for the prequel since it was coming from a competing studio. That was the case then but since then MGM (obviously a subsidiary of Sony now) has entered into an agreement with the Weinstein Co. for theatrical distribution.
If MGM distributes "Young Hannibal" theatrically it would be very possible to see a free ticket with the new "Silence" DVD, and they could also use the opportunity to throw a trailer and short featurette on there like most catalogue titles that tie into upcoming theatrical releases.
digitalfreaknyc
03-25-06, 11:02 PM
Here is what is included on the 2 disc ultimate edition. Btw...it also has a DTS track.
DISC ONE
* The Film
DISC TWO
"The Silence of the Lambs: The Beginning" featurette with Jonathan Demme and Jodie Foster (15:31)
"Jonathan Demme & Jodie Foster: Making The Silence of the Lambs" featurette (26:00)
"Jonathan Demme & Jodie Foster: Breaking the Silence" featurette (8:49)
"Scoring the Silence" featurette with Howard Shore (15:19)
"Inside The Labyrinth - The Making of The Silence of the Lambs" documentary (63:41)
"A Wealth of Talent" featurette (18:51)
"Preparetion and Authenticity" featurette (20:41)
"Original 1991 Making of" featurette (7:46)
Still Image Galleries:
- Jodie Foster / Clarice Starling (2:12 slide show)
- Anthony Hopkins / Hannibal Lecter (1:39 slide show)
- Jonathan Demme (1:52 slide show)
- Buffalo Bill (1:45 slide show)
- Portraits (0:34 slide show)
- FBI (0:47 slide show)
- Special Effects (1:59 slide show)
- Behind the Scenes (2:09 slide show)
21 Deleted Scenes (19:36)
11 TV Spots
Trailers:
- Theatrical Trailer
- Theatrical Teaser
Anthony Hopkins Phone Message audio (0:31)
Outtakes Reel (1:41)
IN THE CASE
8-page booklet
5 collectors cards
English DTS 5.1
Wick
03-26-06, 04:23 AM
I just picked the SE up tonight. It's weird that it seems to be available now, all of a sudden (as I said before, I found 2 copies at one store, and my friend saw it at another store.) It could be nothing more than a weird coincidence, though.
mcarver
03-26-06, 04:49 PM
The Widescreen SE was listed (http://dvdtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=404315&page=6&pp=25) OOP the 2nd week of August 2005. The Pan & Scan may not be considered officially OOP due to stock still in distributors' stocks.
mike01
03-26-06, 06:59 PM
Saw a WS at Target today for 10.00
Wick
03-26-06, 07:12 PM
I haven't seen any copies of the Pan and Scan version. The only two copies I've seen were the, "Widescreen Special Edition," as the banner said. My friend only saw the widescreen version, as well.
eau
03-26-06, 08:35 PM
Why did the WS version suddenly go OOP? Are they preparing for another super duper edition or something, seeing it's Sony in control now?
CKMorpheus
03-26-06, 08:50 PM
I believe they did this with all of the Hannibal Lecter movies. Can't find Hannibal, Manhunter, or Red Dragon in widescreen. At least around here.
dx23
03-26-06, 08:58 PM
Why did the WS version suddenly go OOP? Are they preparing for another super duper edition or something, seeing it's Sony in control now?
Because Sony are dumbasses and cater to the lowest common denominator. They believe that DVDs are made for Joe Six-Pack and have decided that most consumers prefer fullscreen, so they discontinue the WS versions of the DVD. They have done this with a lot more films like Gattaca, the Fan, the Juror, the Bear, Sweet and Lowdown and we can go on and on.
GuruTwo
03-26-06, 10:12 PM
The reason you can't find Manhunter in widescreen is that MGM owns the rights and they've never released it in widescreen. Anchor Bay released three widescreen editions but they no longer have the rights to all of their versions are out-of-print.
MGM's release is the only one to include the true theatrical cut (and there's a very memorable scene between Graham & Crawford that's missing from every Anchor Bay edition) so it's a shame that they've only released it in fullscreen. I own all 4 cuts of "Manhunter" on DVD and they're all compromised in some way. The longest version (the "director's cut") has horrible video quality, the one with the best video quality (Anchor Bay's fake theatrical cut) is the worst cut, the additional scenes in Mann's "restored director's cut" look horrible compared to the rest of the film and the theatrical cut is MAR.
Oh well, it doesn't really matter anyway, "Red Dragon" was much better.
Wick
04-10-06, 05:25 AM
I just checked Deja-Vu Discs' (a used CD/DVD/game store, here in Ontario) website, and it says that they have the Silence of the Lambs Criterion available, at one of the local stores. They want $37.99 (CAD) for it. Do you think it's worth it? It seems to be in pretty high demand, but the prices on Ebay seem to be low compared to Amazon ($69.99 and up for new/used from sellers.) I've got them holding it for me, but I'm able to cancel my order.
Mr. Cinema
04-10-06, 09:09 AM
I have a feeling $ony will re-release this eventually. The prequel has been delayed, so they may wait until that comes out to release it.
PixyJunket
04-10-06, 09:42 AM
Yikes. I ditched my Criterion disc a long time ago for this and never actually picked it up. I guess I'll keep my eye open for it.. I doubt it'll be hard to find but better to be safe than sorry.
Filmmaker
04-10-06, 10:12 AM
The main reason the Criterion is in demand is it still has one of the 5 best commentary tracks ever. The other bonuses are cool, but you can live without them, but that commentary track is amazing...
Vandelay_Inds
04-10-06, 07:12 PM
...and they choose keep the FS version in print? :rolleyes: Boy do they know how to fuck everything up. And they want me to pick their format? :lol: Fuck them.
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