This just kills me......

First they do it to me on "The Enemy Below"....

Then they scare the hell out of me by telling me "The Omega Man" won't be released a month before it is suppose to (thank god it made it's way back to the release calendar)....

Now this....

Hell, that's probably why "Duel" was delayed: Had to make room at the replication facility for all those "American Pie" DVDs.

All these theories about why Duel was delayed make me laugh. I'm sure everybody knows the real reason but each and everyone of you decided to deny it since it would probably drive you crazy just to admit it.

The only reason they did not release it is [b]because Spielberg wants to digitally enhance it to make it electric-toothbrush-user-friendly[b] like the rest of his films.

When it is finally released in a couple of years, Spielberg will have added a little scene in the restaurant's washroom where the hero brushes his teeth with a digitally added toothbrush.

That's it! So stop looking for lame excuses.

They don't come more lamer than that.

K

My copy has shipped from www.dvdpacific.com

Nah .... It's painfully obvious what this delay is all about! ... Mr. Spiel. has decided he wants to make a cameo in each of his films now...so he's doing some complicated digital editing to have his face superimposed over Lucille Benson's face during the tense and action-filled "Snakerama" scene.

(Of course, Spielberg in a dress might raise a few eyebrows when this version of the DVD hits the market. However, there was that time during the filming of E.T. [on Halloween] when he showed up in drag.)

(I do think his re-doing a scene in "Jaws" showing the director riding the back of the Great White while waving a hat and screaming, a la Slim Pickens, might be a bit out of place however. )

Not sure what this means but CD universe has a release date of May 21, 2004. Thats a Friday, so I doubt this is a real date, but who knows?

I think some e-tailers are, to quote John Wayne, just spittin' out dates to see where they'll splatter.

Alright, damnit.

Jaw's rocked.

Saving Private Ryan was great.

And damnit, Hook was cool!

:"D

My copy and my dad's copy just shipped from Amazon:

The following items were included in this shipment:
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Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal
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2 Duel - Collector's Edition $16.99 2 $33.98


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Item Subtotal: $33.98
Shipping & Handling: $3.97

Promotional Certificate: - $3.40


Total: $34.55

Paid by Mastercard: $34.55


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I'm wondering why Amazon didn't give you the FREE S&H. Your order qualified (over $25). ????

Perhaps he didn't want free shipping.

Okay, so Amazon is shipping these out. Was it not canceled? What are the chances I can find a copy at B&M?

K

I had the free shipping option, and I usually don't do it, I've had things go out of stock during the delay they add to the free shipping time, when I ordered season one of Friends after the price drop it took them 3 weeks to ship it.

Plus, I had trivia money, so it was like free shipping.

At Amazon, the page for Duel says "Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours."

There's no "available on August 12" or "the studio is currently not producing..." in sight.

My pre-order has still not shipped, but ya never know.

I see, Jcheckel. Makes sense to me.

None of my business, quite obviously, anyway. Sorry for butting in, my man. No hard feelings I hope.

No problem, no offense taken at all.

WTF!!! Amazon has shipped two copies to the gentleman above.....DVDPLANET still has this listed for preorder......is this cancelled or not?

Amazon is still listing this as shipping in 24 hours.....

I placed an order last night at Amazon and it is now shipping soon. I was going to wait and get this through Columbia House in a few months. But the uncertainty of this title being available later has prompted me to get it now since some online stores are selling it.

I went ahead and ordered.....$16.57 shipped. STL and some trivia credit from my account. Not a great price but not terrible considering this title is supposedly delayed yet again.


UPDATE: Status has changed to shipping soon......

I just placed an order (and gave you stl if you want it.

At least, if the movie sucks, then I could sell it on ebay for big bucks.
Also, is the dvd widescreen or full screen?

Aspect Ratio is originally 1:33....I do not think you will be disappointed with the movie. Great flick!!!

Looks like Duel is no longer available to order at Amazon. Still waiting for a delivery confirmation on my order.

maybe/hopefully, it was a one or 2 day thing.

My copy of Duel shipped from Amazon today- I just checked the order status. It says it will arrive on 8/7 or 8/8. I will post an update when it arrives (IF it arrives).