Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17

Doctor Gonzo · 08-12-09, 06:14 PM

From classicflix:

Known about for some time, Warner has officially announced a November 17th release date for three different releases of Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Edition. Prices are above with all the bonus features and premiums below.

Both the SD and BD Ultimate Collector's Editions will be available for rent and purchase, while the 2-disc SD Special Edition, which has the same content as discs 1 and 2 in the U.C.E., will only be available to buy.

CONTENTS:

Gone With the Wind (2-Disc 70th Anniversary Special Edition)

Contains the movie over 2 discs with commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer

Gone With the Wind (5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition) & Gone With the Wind (Blu-Ray) 2-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition

Includes the first two discs in the 2-disc S.E. as well as the following:

DISC 3 (About the Movie):

"The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind" the 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons.
"Restoring a Legend" - An in-depth look at the restoration.
Dixie Hails "Gone with the Wind". Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres.
Historical theatrical short "The Old South" (1940) directed by Fred Zinnerman.
Atlanta Civil War Centennial 1961 premiere newsreel
International prologue
Foreign language version sample scenes
Theatrical Trailers
DISC 4 (About the Cast):

Three Documentaries:
"Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind"
"Clark Gable: A King Remembered"
"Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond"
The Supporting Players - Cameo portraits of an unforgettable ensemble

At Tara

The O’Hara Plantation in Georgia
Thomas Mitchell as Gerald O’Hara
Barbara O’Neill as Ellen, his wife
Their Daughters

Evelyn Keyes as Suellen
Ann Rutherford as Carreen
The House Servants

Hattie McDaniel as Mammy
Oscar Polk as Pork
Butterfly McQueen as Prissy
At Twelve Oaks

Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes
Rand Brooks as Charles Hamilton, her brother
Carroll Nye as Frank Kennedy, a guest
In Atlanta

Laura Hope Crews as Aunt Pittypat Hamilton
Eddie Anderson as Uncle Peter, her coachman
Harry Davenport as Dr. Meade
Jane Darwell as Mrs. Merriwether
Ona Munson as Belle Watling
Cammie King as Bonnie Blue Butler
DISC 5:

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year – New documentary about Hollywood’s watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh
Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On -- Exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums
Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video
Trailers
Plus these Premiums

20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 Souvenir Program
40-page Production History Book with photos and production notes
Eight Frameable 5x7 Art Prints
CD soundtrack sampler featuring eight tracks

Main Title
Tara
The Barbecue
Escape From Atlanta
I'll Never Be Hungry Again!
Paddock Scene 5:27
Scarlett In The Mist/Rhett Leaves
Flashback/Finale
NOTE:

The 2-disc Blu-Ray release will have all the content above on 2 discs
Exclusive to the Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector’s Edtion: MGM: When The Lion Roars Documentary

Superdaddy · 08-12-09, 06:38 PM

Don't have my previous four-disc release handy to compare, but it seems that discs 1-4 of this set are essentially the same as that set (although I guess the movie will be remastered again).

critterdvd · 08-12-09, 07:12 PM

I'll be all over the blu-ray if they ever release it swag free...

marty888 · 08-12-09, 08:12 PM

I think I'll wait for the Centenary Edition.

mickey65 · 08-12-09, 08:21 PM

I'm probably the only person in the world who's never seen this movie...

WMAangel · 08-13-09, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critterdvd

I'll be all over the blu-ray if they ever release it swag free...

As would I (for my wife)....same situation with the upcoming Wizard Of Oz BD release...hopefully Warner will come to their senses in 2010 and release these two in more reasonable standard BD editions...

MTRodaba2468 · 08-13-09, 01:14 AM

I'm in for the Blu-Ray.

Deco King · 08-13-09, 10:34 AM

My Old Flame Mae West was apparently tested for the role of Belle Watling!!

Ethan VanSciver · 08-13-09, 01:16 PM

Love this movie, watched it again the other day. So I'll buy this.

milo bloom · 08-13-09, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mickey65

I'm probably the only person in the world who's never seen this movie...

I keep waiting for a used copy of the 4 disc set to show up at a good price.

grim_tales · 08-14-09, 09:25 AM

That MGM documentary is brilliant - I hope that turns up on the UK set or Warner BD's are Region Free?
This is also on the Wizard of Oz set - wonder if it has all 3 parts?
Is the BD 5 discs or 2 discs?

critterdvd · 08-14-09, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grim_tales

That MGM documentary is brilliant - I hope that turns up on the UK set or Warner BD's are Region Free?
This is also on the Wizard of Oz set - wonder if it has all 3 parts?
Is the BD 5 discs or 2 discs?

The SD-DVD is 5 discs the Blu-Ray is 2 discs... this makes me think that a lot (if not all) of the special features will be in Standard Definition.

MoviePage · 08-14-09, 11:19 AM

In for one*!

*of the eventual crapless BDs

Kent2000 · 08-14-09, 11:37 AM

As far as upgrading on the previous 4-disc release, the main draw for me appears to be whether or not it's a newly-restored print. The first four discs of this new 5-disc set are indeed the same as the old, with only the "Hollywood's Greatest Year" documentary and maybe the production book tempting me toward the Ultimate Collector's Edition. If it comes down to price, I'd probably be content just to have the new 2-disc set (if it is a newly-restored print) and incorporate them with the bonus discs from the previous release, then gift out the original movie discs.

reverie · 08-14-09, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milo bloom

I keep waiting for a used copy of the 4 disc set to show up at a good price.

I've never seen it and I own it.

One of these days we'll get around to it!

grim_tales · 08-14-09, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by critterdvd

The SD-DVD is 5 discs the Blu-Ray is 2 discs... this makes me think that a lot (if not all) of the special features will be in Standard Definition.

Thanks

The UK cover art I saw said it was 3 discs for Blu Ray so maybe the MGM doc will be on the UK set as well.
I dont see why it wouldnt be a newly restored print - The Wizard of Oz is purported to be.

08-12-09, 06:14 PM	#1
Doctor Gonzo DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,299	Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 From classicflix: Known about for some time, Warner has officially announced a November 17th release date for three different releases of Gone With the Wind - 70th Anniversary Edition. Prices are above with all the bonus features and premiums below. Both the SD and BD Ultimate Collector's Editions will be available for rent and purchase, while the 2-disc SD Special Edition, which has the same content as discs 1 and 2 in the U.C.E., will only be available to buy. CONTENTS: Gone With the Wind (2-Disc 70th Anniversary Special Edition) Contains the movie over 2 discs with commentary by historian Rudy Behlmer Gone With the Wind (5-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition) & Gone With the Wind (Blu-Ray) 2-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Includes the first two discs in the 2-disc S.E. as well as the following: DISC 3 (About the Movie): "The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind" the 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons. "Restoring a Legend" - An in-depth look at the restoration. Dixie Hails "Gone with the Wind". Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres. Historical theatrical short "The Old South" (1940) directed by Fred Zinnerman. Atlanta Civil War Centennial 1961 premiere newsreel International prologue Foreign language version sample scenes Theatrical Trailers DISC 4 (About the Cast): Three Documentaries: "Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind" "Clark Gable: A King Remembered" "Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond" The Supporting Players - Cameo portraits of an unforgettable ensemble At Tara The O’Hara Plantation in Georgia Thomas Mitchell as Gerald O’Hara Barbara O’Neill as Ellen, his wife Their Daughters Evelyn Keyes as Suellen Ann Rutherford as Carreen The House Servants Hattie McDaniel as Mammy Oscar Polk as Pork Butterfly McQueen as Prissy At Twelve Oaks Leslie Howard as Ashley Wilkes Rand Brooks as Charles Hamilton, her brother Carroll Nye as Frank Kennedy, a guest In Atlanta Laura Hope Crews as Aunt Pittypat Hamilton Eddie Anderson as Uncle Peter, her coachman Harry Davenport as Dr. Meade Jane Darwell as Mrs. Merriwether Ona Munson as Belle Watling Cammie King as Bonnie Blue Butler DISC 5: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment presents 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year – New documentary about Hollywood’s watershed year narrated by Kenneth Branagh Gone with the Wind: The Legend Lives On -- Exploring the legacy of the most beloved film through illuminating interviews, footage and visits to historical sites, events and museums Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara Wars 1980 WBTV Special never before on home video Trailers Plus these Premiums 20-page reproduction of the original and complete 1939 Souvenir Program 40-page Production History Book with photos and production notes Eight Frameable 5x7 Art Prints CD soundtrack sampler featuring eight tracks Main Title Tara The Barbecue Escape From Atlanta I'll Never Be Hungry Again! Paddock Scene 5:27 Scarlett In The Mist/Rhett Leaves Flashback/Finale NOTE: The 2-disc Blu-Ray release will have all the content above on 2 discs Exclusive to the Blu-Ray Ultimate Collector’s Edtion: MGM: When The Lion Roars Documentary __________________ My Alternate Oscars - Best Picture 1980 > Raging Bull 1981 > Raiders Of The Lost Ark 1982 > E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 1983 > The Right Stuff 1984 > Amadeus 1985 > The Color Purple 1986 > Hoosiers 1987 > Empire Of The Sun 1988 > Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1989 > Driving Miss Daisy -- Next: The 90s

08-12-09, 06:38 PM	#2
Superdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 387	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 Don't have my previous four-disc release handy to compare, but it seems that discs 1-4 of this set are essentially the same as that set (although I guess the movie will be remastered again).

08-12-09, 07:12 PM	#3
critterdvd DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 3,454	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 I'll be all over the blu-ray if they ever release it swag free... __________________ Isn't the point of television to live out other lives, fantasies, and adventures you would otherwise have never dreamed off?

08-12-09, 08:12 PM	#4
marty888 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Times Square Posts: 11,842	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 I think I'll wait for the Centenary Edition. __________________ *Describing torture as "enhanced interrogation" is like describing child abuse as "enhanced discipline".* My DVD List at DVD Aficionado

08-12-09, 08:21 PM	#5
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08-13-09, 01:14 AM	#7
MTRodaba2468 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,396	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 I'm in for the Blu-Ray. __________________ #1 Wee Man Fan DVDAF \| MySpace \| Facebook 100 Blu-Rays as of 12/04/09: The Wizard Of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition 1000 DVDs/Blu-Rays as of 12/31/09: The Conversation My Countdown Counting down to: I go see CopOut (formerly A Couple Of Dicks) in theaters. I have seen CopOut.

08-13-09, 10:34 AM	#8
Deco King Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bradford, West Yorhshire, ENGLAND Posts: 213	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 My Old Flame Mae West was apparently tested for the role of Belle Watling!!

08-13-09, 01:16 PM	#9
Ethan VanSciver Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 415	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 Love this movie, watched it again the other day. So I'll buy this.

08-14-09, 09:25 AM	#11
grim_tales DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: St. Albans, England (UK) Posts: 1,316	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 That MGM documentary is brilliant - I hope that turns up on the UK set or Warner BD's are Region Free? This is also on the Wizard of Oz set - wonder if it has all 3 parts? Is the BD 5 discs or 2 discs?

08-14-09, 11:19 AM	#13
MoviePage DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,036	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 In for one! of the eventual crapless BDs __________________ My DVD Collection Xbox Live: alanp9

08-14-09, 11:37 AM	#14
Kent2000 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 75	Re: Gone With the Wind 70th anniv. Edition - Nov 17 As far as upgrading on the previous 4-disc release, the main draw for me appears to be whether or not it's a newly-restored print. The first four discs of this new 5-disc set are indeed the same as the old, with only the "Hollywood's Greatest Year" documentary and maybe the production book tempting me toward the Ultimate Collector's Edition. If it comes down to price, I'd probably be content just to have the new 2-disc set (if it is a newly-restored print) and incorporate them with the bonus discs from the previous release, then gift out the original movie discs.