National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09

Doctor Gonzo · 07-10-09, 02:24 AM

Warner Home Video has announced DVD ($39.92) and Blu-ray ($49.99) releases of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation for the 27th October. Extras will include commentary with Randy Quaid, Beverly D’Angelo, Johnny Galecki, Miriam Flynn, director Jerimiah Chechnik, and producer Matty Simmons, plus a replica of Clark Griswold’s holiday Santa hat, a set of holiday themed drink coasters with memorable quotes from the film, a box of faux snow, and an “I survived a Griswold Family Christmas” button. Exclusive to the Blu-Ray gift set is a collectible Moose figurine.

MTRodaba2468 · 07-10-09, 02:30 AM

Sounds like a repackaging of the existing "SE", along with a bunch of little "toys" to go along with it.

At least there's a Blu release to go along with it, although I'd rather do without all the little extra stuff.

JackBurton · 07-10-09, 07:26 AM

Wow, this trend of Warner having to include a box of crap with every release is getting really annoying. I guess I'll put this on the list along with The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind and Casablanca as BDs that I won't be buying until they are released in standard packaging (with standard MSRPs).

theWitcher · 07-10-09, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JackBurton

I guess I'll put this on the list along with The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind and Casablanca as BDs that I won't be buying until they are released in standard packaging (with standard MSRPs).

You can buy the coaster-less BD version now, but I don't know if it may become hard to find when existing stock is depleted.

Corey31 · 07-10-09, 10:13 AM

^^^^ One of the worst HD transfers though. Shame really as this is such a timeless Christmas classic. If you have the DVD then just watch it upscaled and wait until they do a proper restoration of this.

PixarFan1988 · 07-11-09, 12:02 PM

This is one of my favorite Christmas movies that I watch every year (along with A Christmas Story). I will not be buying this as I already own the snapper case SE DVD, though that moose mug is tempting.

Moleman1138 · 07-11-09, 12:29 PM

They need to release the other three. I refuse to buy them with bare bones features and snapper cases.

InstantKarma · 07-11-09, 09:25 PM

It would be too weird with the green cover with the other blue covers, might as well call it Gree-Ray!

InstantKarma · 07-12-09, 05:49 PM

Hopefully it has a better transfer and if it does, I will buy it and throw everything away except for the Moose figurene and switch the green case and cover with the exising Christmas Vacation Blu-Ray and put the crappy transfer Blu-Ray in the green case and sell it to a pawn shop for $2 dollars

Dean Kousoulas · 07-12-09, 09:36 PM

Why release this in August? I mean, I know all the stores will heavily stock this again in December, but it seems like such an odd time to release this movie.

Regardless, i'm in for the Blu-Ray if the transfer is better. I like that moouse eggnog cup, even if it's way to small to actually drink from it.

JOE29 · 07-12-09, 09:47 PM

I already have this on regular DVD. I'm happy with it, no need for me to spend more money on this one. Good Classic Comedy Movie though, but I already have it.

The Infidel · 07-12-09, 10:06 PM

No moose cup in the DVD release = no sale.

EdTheRipper · 07-12-09, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Kousoulas

Why release this in August? I mean, I know all the stores will heavily stock this again in December, but it seems like such an odd time to release this movie.

The thread title says August but the article in the first post says October.

mcfly · 07-12-09, 11:34 PM

This just sounds like a typical rehash of the already released DVD. I can't see them going to the lengths of a new transfer if they're just going to include the same crap on the actually BD/DVD itself.

I have to say the commentary for Christmas Vacation has go to be one of the most bizarre. A lot of stuff isn't even relevant to the film and some of it sounds like they're not even watching the movie.

critterdvd · 07-14-09, 02:58 AM

The uber uber uber fan geek on the inside really wants the blu-ray collection... but 90% of this yearning is for the moose cup only...

But then again I don't even have this one on DVD (still use an old VHS my family bought when I was 4 to watch annually on Christmas eve - I am now 22... haha)

writer106 · 07-17-09, 12:54 PM

I don't have this on DVD. So I'll probably buy it.

dsa_shea · 07-18-09, 04:08 PM

I heard that they mention deleted scenes in the commentary but never bothered to include them as a special feature. That and the crappy transfer has caused me to be hesitant to upgrade my SD version. I'll wait until they get it right.

writer106 · 07-18-09, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by critterdvd

The uber uber uber fan geek on the inside really wants the blu-ray collection... but 90% of this yearning is for the moose cup only...

But then again I don't even have this one on DVD (still use an old VHS my family bought when I was 4 to watch annually on Christmas eve - I am now 22... haha)

My parent's still have the VHS too. They bought about 10 years ago and we usually watch it every year on Christmas. Maybe I'll buy a DVD copy for them and a Blu Ray for me.

07-10-09, 02:24 AM	#1
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JackBurton DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 1,392	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 Wow, this trend of Warner having to include a box of crap with every release is getting really annoying. I guess I'll put this on the list along with The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind and Casablanca as BDs that I won't be buying until they are released in standard packaging (with standard MSRPs). __________________ It's all in the reflexes. The Six Demon Bag Blu

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Corey31 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 219	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 ^^^^ One of the worst HD transfers though. Shame really as this is such a timeless Christmas classic. If you have the DVD then just watch it upscaled and wait until they do a proper restoration of this. __________________ My Challenge Entries: 2009 Oscar Challenge 2009 Sci-Fi Challenge 2009 Horror Challenge

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PixarFan1988 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 104	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 This is one of my favorite Christmas movies that I watch every year (along with A Christmas Story). I will not be buying this as I already own the snapper case SE DVD, though that moose mug is tempting.

07-11-09, 12:29 PM	#7
Moleman1138 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 352	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 They need to release the other three. I refuse to buy them with bare bones features and snapper cases.

07-11-09, 09:25 PM	#8
InstantKarma Suspended Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 490	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 It would be too weird with the green cover with the other blue covers, might as well call it Gree-Ray!

07-12-09, 05:49 PM	#9
InstantKarma Suspended Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 490	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 Hopefully it has a better transfer and if it does, I will buy it and throw everything away except for the Moose figurene and switch the green case and cover with the exising Christmas Vacation Blu-Ray and put the crappy transfer Blu-Ray in the green case and sell it to a pawn shop for $2 dollars

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Dean Kousoulas DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 3,538	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 Why release this in August? I mean, I know all the stores will heavily stock this again in December, but it seems like such an odd time to release this movie. Regardless, i'm in for the Blu-Ray if the transfer is better. I like that moouse eggnog cup, even if it's way to small to actually drink from it. __________________ "Earnest Hemingway once wrote 'The world is a fine place, and worth fighting for.' I agree with the 2nd part." - Morgan Freeman, Se7en

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JOE29 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Millville, New Jersey Posts: 1,663	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 I already have this on regular DVD. I'm happy with it, no need for me to spend more money on this one. Good Classic Comedy Movie though, but I already have it.

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mcfly DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 5,289	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 This just sounds like a typical rehash of the already released DVD. I can't see them going to the lengths of a new transfer if they're just going to include the same crap on the actually BD/DVD itself. I have to say the commentary for Christmas Vacation has go to be one of the most bizarre. A lot of stuff isn't even relevant to the film and some of it sounds like they're not even watching the movie. __________________ My Homer is not a communist. He may be a liar, a pig, an idiot and a communist, but he is not a porn star!

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writer106 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 633	Re: National Lampoon Christmas Vacation re-release 8-27-09 I don't have this on DVD. So I'll probably buy it.

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