GREASE Special Edition in 2004!!!!!
09-23-02, 07:18 PM
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GREASE Special Edition in 2004!!!!!
DVDFile just posted an interview with the director:
http://192.217.197.208/news/special_...randal/grease/
(from the second page of the interview)
Q: Now, I'm a bit surprised there is no commentary or bonus features on the new DVD that weren't on the previous 20th Anniversary Edition laserdisc from a few years back. Would you have liked to record a commentary or other new extras for the new DVD?
A: There are plans to record a commentary on another version to be released in 2004.
I'll still pick up the DVD tomorrow, but I'm glad to hear they're coming out with an SE. I just wish Paramount would learn to be more upfront about these things. People would get a heck of a lot less upset with them.
In any case, Grease is the word!
-David
http://192.217.197.208/news/special_...randal/grease/
(from the second page of the interview)
Q: Now, I'm a bit surprised there is no commentary or bonus features on the new DVD that weren't on the previous 20th Anniversary Edition laserdisc from a few years back. Would you have liked to record a commentary or other new extras for the new DVD?
A: There are plans to record a commentary on another version to be released in 2004.
I'll still pick up the DVD tomorrow, but I'm glad to hear they're coming out with an SE. I just wish Paramount would learn to be more upfront about these things. People would get a heck of a lot less upset with them.
In any case, Grease is the word!
-David
09-23-02, 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by codefree
I'm content with the current release... that is, unless Paramount suddenly decides to embrace dts.
I'm content with the current release... that is, unless Paramount suddenly decides to embrace dts.
I know you're not an extras fan, but I was reading that short interview and it is just full of these little movie tidbits that I love to learn about. I was just so bummed about the new release coming out tomorrow because I knew it wouldn't have stuff like this, so this news is very welcomed by me! 
-David
09-23-02, 07:25 PM
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Are they planning a special 26th Anniversary Edition? 
Now that I know an SE is on the way, even though it's two years down the road, I think I'm going to hold off on buying the one that's coming out tomorrow. Unless I decide I can't wait. 
Rob
Now that I know an SE is on the way, even though it's two years down the road, I think I'm going to hold off on buying the one that's coming out tomorrow. Unless I decide I can't wait. Rob
09-23-02, 07:30 PM
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Since I already have the widescreen laserdisc version which is a great transfer already with the same cast/crew interviews
there's no reason to get the DVD until 2004.
I mean the only extra that the DVD has that the laserdisc does NOT have is THE TRAILER and since you can simply download THAT from the web to satisfy any curiosity,
any laserdisc owner of GREASE should hold out til the SPECIAL EDITION, cause the DVD offers NOTHING NEW to this medium.
there's no reason to get the DVD until 2004.
I mean the only extra that the DVD has that the laserdisc does NOT have is THE TRAILER and since you can simply download THAT from the web to satisfy any curiosity,
any laserdisc owner of GREASE should hold out til the SPECIAL EDITION, cause the DVD offers NOTHING NEW to this medium.
09-23-02, 07:52 PM
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Except that the DVD is anamorphic widescreen.
Except that the DVD is anamorphic widescreen.
Yeah, but even that detail isn't enough to have the GREASE DVD scream: "Buy me! Buy me!" for me.
And, believe me, I'm a HUGE Grease fan.
I mean, if they had Grease 2 on DVD, I'd scoop that up immediately, cause the laserdisc and VHS are only in pan/scan, and I'm sure the DVD would have THAT to offer.
Here, for GREASE 1, the DVD doesn't offer enough to make me want to upgrade my widescreen laserdisc.
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09-23-02, 08:01 PM
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I also want to thank Blade for posting this news in the first place, because it serves as a warning for us DVD collectors.
At least NEW LINE clearly announed from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
Here, PARAMOUNT chooses not to warn us ahead of time, and I believe that's savvy, albeit annoying, business strategy.
At least NEW LINE clearly announed from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
Here, PARAMOUNT chooses not to warn us ahead of time, and I believe that's savvy, albeit annoying, business strategy.
09-23-02, 08:57 PM
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This type of bone-headed release schedule from Paramount, doesn't help their image as being one the worst Home Video Companies on the market (IMO). They hold back on supplements, they have never released a single DVD with DTS sound, some titles that should be anamorphic aren't, the list is endless. PHV seems to be run by folks whose braintanks are on close to empty. I am sure there are a number of DVDtalkers who could run Paramount's DVD department 10 times better than they are currently doing.
09-23-02, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by Giles
I am sure there are a number of DVDtalkers who could run Paramount's DVD department 10 times better than they are currently doing.
I am sure there are a number of DVDtalkers who could run Paramount's DVD department 10 times better than they are currently doing.
Full bitrate dts tracks here I come!
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Originally posted by jeffkjoe
At least NEW LINE clearly announced from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
At least NEW LINE clearly announced from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
While i'm glad there'll be an SE, this just reeks and is to be totally expected from Paramount. I agree with Giles. We should storm Paramount and take it over.
The only good thing about this is that Grease II should be out by then.
Maybe not...
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Originally posted by jeffkjoe
At least NEW LINE clearly announed from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
At least NEW LINE clearly announed from the start that there would be BARE-BONES and SPECIAL EDITION LOTR editions from the get-go.
But point well taken.
I'm hungry.
K
09-23-02, 10:06 PM
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Heh. I will be happy to own both! My video tape is worn and sounds like crap so I will definitely pay the 14.99 to replace it! I can wait another cuppla years down the road for the extras. :-)
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And the boycott continues.....
Paramount is scum!
If you love the DVD format, please don't buy this DVD! Rent it. Buy it used next week on ebay (there will be a million of them once this rumor of a SE gets out). Buy it used anywhere. Just don't buy it yourself. By buying this title you are sending a certified letter directly to Paramount Home Video that says, "I like it when you $hit on me. Thank you, here's my money."
DON'T BUY THIS DISC
Paramount is scum!
If you love the DVD format, please don't buy this DVD! Rent it. Buy it used next week on ebay (there will be a million of them once this rumor of a SE gets out). Buy it used anywhere. Just don't buy it yourself. By buying this title you are sending a certified letter directly to Paramount Home Video that says, "I like it when you $hit on me. Thank you, here's my money."
DON'T BUY THIS DISC
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As I have said in another forum, anyone that did not see this coming woke up just yesterday.
In the light of the product that is forthcoming for Saturday Night Fever, anyone that thought that this was a true Special Edition for Grease has been watching Pretty Woman way to much.
If it makes money, and no matter what form Grease has been in it has made money, this title is simply to important for them to overlook as a TRUE Special Edition.
In the light of the product that is forthcoming for Saturday Night Fever, anyone that thought that this was a true Special Edition for Grease has been watching Pretty Woman way to much.
If it makes money, and no matter what form Grease has been in it has made money, this title is simply to important for them to overlook as a TRUE Special Edition.
09-24-02, 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by Giles
I am sure there are a number of DVDtalkers who could run Paramount's DVD department 10 times better than they are currently doing.
I am sure there are a number of DVDtalkers who could run Paramount's DVD department 10 times better than they are currently doing.