Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
03-07-12, 08:38 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
From what I recall, it was added specifically for the Special Edition DVD, the prior VHS and DVD releases didn't have it, and I don't think it was ever presented theatrically like that.
03-07-12, 09:12 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
Probably for the better it was out...though would've been neat to get the option of keeping it in. Probably was a nice way to introduce you to MP.
03-07-12, 09:28 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
If there's any studio that can be counted on to do the best they can with whatever the film elements will allow, it's Sony. They try to reproduce the picture with fidelity to the source, whatever that source may be. I can honestly say I've never been seriously disappointed with a Sony catalog release. Wish I could say the same for all catalog BDs.
03-07-12, 10:26 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
One of my three favorite films, but doubt I'll take the plunge until it hits $5 somewhere. Nothing new, and I have all of the many DVD editions iirc.
03-07-12, 11:18 AM
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I just watched them last night. The video quality of these are really, really good, as good as the actual feature.
The Lost Animations extra is 18 minutes long, but 9 minutes of that is an intro/commentary of Terry Gilliam talking over the lost footage (including alternate takes and tiny snippets) and even playing a cut Neil Innes song. That's followed by "finished" versions of some of the longer animated segments. Having watched this extra using the "play all" button, I'd recommend others to instead watch the animation segments first, and the "intro" last.
The Extended Scenes and Outtakes features an intro with Terry Jones on camera talking about the extended scenes, interspersed with some clips of it, followed by the scenes themselves. It's largely additional dialogue, some of which I recognized from the Monty Python and the Holy Grail CD-ROM.
The iPad app sync "extra" seems extra offensive to me when I checked iTunes and discovered that the app is $5:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monty...503975422?mt=8
03-07-12, 11:26 AM
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^ "What's this Trevor, another package from Amazon?!"
"Sorry honey, that's the Blu-ray that Jay G. of DVDTalk made me buy. I had my mind made up, but he twisted my arm."
"Sorry honey, that's the Blu-ray that Jay G. of DVDTalk made me buy. I had my mind made up, but he twisted my arm."
03-07-12, 02:55 PM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
And you have to pay for the iPad app? That is doubly-insulting.
03-07-12, 04:35 PM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
Now, to dodge the insults, I'll bravely run away.
03-07-12, 04:46 PM
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03-07-12, 05:42 PM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
I'll take six releases that look like Sony's over 20 that look like Universal's any year. If they have no interest in putting them out themselves, they can license them to others. Makes no difference to me whose name is on the disc if the transfer is good.
Now back to Monty Python (aka something completely different)...
03-08-12, 11:40 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
Thanks to this post by Lecithin, I found the rebate instructions for the iPad app via Amazon, Blu-ray.com, back to the original post on CAG:
Send:
1. ORIGINAL receipt of the Blu-Ray which contains the store and date purchased with purchase price of Monty Python & The Holy Grail circled.
2. E-Receipt which was emailed after the purchase of the iPad app.
3. Name, complete street address (PO boxes not accepted except in ND), city, state and zip code printed on a piece of paper.
Send to:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail $5 Rebate
P.O. Box 8185, Stacy MN 55079-8185
Conditions:
-1 rebate per person, family or household address.
-Requests for refunds without all of the requirements won't be honored or returned.
-Offer good only in the 50 US states, District of Colombia & Canada.
-App must be purchased by 04/16/12.
-Rebate request must be postmarked by 04/16/12 and received by 05/16/12.
-Please allow 12 weeks for delivery of refund.
-Refund will be in US dollars.
Check status of your request at:
http://holygrail.mycheckstatus.com
1. ORIGINAL receipt of the Blu-Ray which contains the store and date purchased with purchase price of Monty Python & The Holy Grail circled.
2. E-Receipt which was emailed after the purchase of the iPad app.
3. Name, complete street address (PO boxes not accepted except in ND), city, state and zip code printed on a piece of paper.
Send to:
Monty Python and the Holy Grail $5 Rebate
P.O. Box 8185, Stacy MN 55079-8185
Conditions:
-1 rebate per person, family or household address.
-Requests for refunds without all of the requirements won't be honored or returned.
-Offer good only in the 50 US states, District of Colombia & Canada.
-App must be purchased by 04/16/12.
-Rebate request must be postmarked by 04/16/12 and received by 05/16/12.
-Please allow 12 weeks for delivery of refund.
-Refund will be in US dollars.
Check status of your request at:
http://holygrail.mycheckstatus.com
03-08-12, 06:52 PM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
I always find it annoying when theres no coresponding Android tablet app on releases like this. People who aren't grandmas or hipsters like Monty Python too! 
03-08-12, 07:28 PM
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07-18-14, 10:23 AM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
Does this Bluray have the issue with the subtitles that plagued most of the DVD releases? Looking to upgrade to Bluray.
07-18-14, 11:06 AM
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07-18-14, 11:44 AM
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07-20-14, 05:03 PM
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07-20-14, 09:59 PM
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Re: Monty Python and the Holy Grail--3/6/2012 from Sony
Thanks. I'll watch for a good price.
07-20-14, 10:46 PM
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