Forbidden Planet SE - Nov. 14
03-06-06, 04:16 AM
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Forbidden Planet SE - Nov. 14
I have a noticeable gap in my DVD collection; my favourite SF film "Forbidden Planet". The reason I haven't bought it, is, because I'm sure I read last year, that a SE release was due in 2006.
I can not find any mention of this at all now. Does anyone know anything about it?
Thanks
I can not find any mention of this at all now. Does anyone know anything about it?
Thanks
03-06-06, 07:44 AM
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Based on the recent WB chat at Home Theater Forum, this is on target for an R1 release on October 3, 2006 - a 2-disc edition. I think specific extras have yet to be announced.
03-06-06, 08:35 AM
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the biggest chunk of the info you want can be found in What Warner Brothers Sci Fi do you want to see on dvd?
and a two disc SE has already been announced for 10.03.06
and a two disc SE has already been announced for 10.03.06
03-09-06, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Amberite
October. Can I wait until then !! I might have to buy the current DVD anyway.
You really don't want to do that. It's awful.
03-09-06, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Amberite
October. Can I wait until then !! I might have to buy the current DVD anyway.
03-09-06, 08:08 PM
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If you can't wait-find the SE laserdisc.
03-10-06, 06:04 PM
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I think my friend still has it and since he doesn't have a working LD player maybe I should buy it from him.Whats the going price for this on ebay?
07-19-06, 06:59 PM
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FrankXS at HTF says
USA Today had a short snippet in Life section that Warners would release two different versions of Forbidden Planet, one for about $28 the other for about $60. This will be mid-November.
USA Today had a short snippet in Life section that Warners would release two different versions of Forbidden Planet, one for about $28 the other for about $60. This will be mid-November.
07-19-06, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Detective Thorn
A $60 version would obviously have to come with some nice extras to justify the added cost. Hopefully it will be something like a Robby the robot action figure/statute/etc. A reprint of the original poster would be good too (similar to the King Kong tin).
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07-20-06, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Cameron
FrankXS at HTF says
USA Today had a short snippet in Life section that Warners would release two different versions of Forbidden Planet, one for about $28 the other for about $60. This will be mid-November.
USA Today had a short snippet in Life section that Warners would release two different versions of Forbidden Planet, one for about $28 the other for about $60. This will be mid-November.
http://www.usatoday.com/printedition...line19.art.htm
Forbidden Planet will be released by Warner Bros. Nov. 14 in two DVD editions to mark its 50th anniversary. The two-disc special edition ($27) includes the restored film, three documentaries and other programs featuring Robby the Robot. A collector's edition ($60) comes with a Robby action figure and lobby cards.
07-20-06, 09:34 AM
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Wow that collector's edition look awesome, one of a few collector's sets I might be interested in buying.
I hope they got Leslie Nielsen to do some commentary/interviews, it'll be interesting to hear what he thought on one of his few dramatic roles.
I hope they got Leslie Nielsen to do some commentary/interviews, it'll be interesting to hear what he thought on one of his few dramatic roles.
07-20-06, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Simpson Purist
I hope they got Leslie Nielsen to do some commentary/interviews, it'll be interesting to hear what he thought on one of his few dramatic roles.
07-20-06, 11:58 AM
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Woohoo! More toys to put on my DVD shelves 
07-20-06, 01:30 PM
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I've always heard this film needed MAJOR restoration. Anyone know if Warners ponied up and spent some money on this? MGM could never get the OAR correct and the picture was very faded. Here's hoping for the best.
07-20-06, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FILMCZY
I've always heard this film needed MAJOR restoration. Anyone know if Warners ponied up and spent some money on this? MGM could never get the OAR correct and the picture was very faded. Here's hoping for the best.