..cause ever since S2 came out on DVD, I've seen nothing but foolscreen versions of Shrek 1. I've checked many stores and they all say that all they got is FF, and I believe them....Plus, I work at one of these stores. 200+ copies on Shrek 1 and no widescreen.

Anyone know?

Yep Shrek 1 was in widescreen. The version I got is the 2 disk limited edition that was released a couple of years ago.

Not quite sure why a 2 disk SE wasn't released for the sequel

the 2 disc was basically needed for the full screen version to be included

Um... what? The Single disc release omits disc 2, which had the film in widescreen.

correct

BB may still have the 2-disc SE if you must find it, although the price is like $23.

I meant the Original Shrek 2 disc DVD was only 2 discs because of The Full Screen Version included, if they didn't include the full screen it might have been a 1 disc.

[trailer dude]Yeah, well, uh, at least I don't have WEIRDSCREEN. So there. Hey, stay away from my Camaro, man. You don't fight fair.[/trailer dude]

I believe Columbia House still has the 2-disc SE as well if you want to go that route.

Yes, the 1-disc version was issued at a time when Dreamworks was, like Fox, releasing 1-disc versions of some of their titles that were first released as 2-disc sets. Minority Report and Gladiator were two others like this. These 1-disc versions were simply the same first disc in the 2-disc sets already released. These were cheaper than the original release of course. In most cases, the second disc was just additional extras, so these versions were a nice alternative for those who don't care much for extras. It's too bad that the 2-disc versions went OOP though.

However, with Shrek, like others said, the first disc had a FS transfer and extras for kids, while the second disc had the WS transfer (and DTS track, commentary, and extras catered more to adults). The idea was that the kids would watch the first disc, because kids supposedly don't like widescreen, while the adults would watch the second disc. I remember people posting here who had popped in the first disc and were asking why it was FS only.

When the 1-disc version was released, the first disc was what was issued separately, just like the other titles. I wonder if whoever was making the decisions was even aware that the situation with Shrek was different.

I don't know if this is the place, but I got a sealed 2disc S1 if anyone wants it.

Well I haven't ever seen a SE of Shrek in town anywhere so, bah.

If you go to Suncoast, Borders or smaller video stores, I'm sure you'll be able to find old unsold copies of the original 2 disc.

I see this DVD used all the time. Look around at Pawn Shops, FYE, etc.

It's in stock new at many websites still. Amazon, DDD, Buy, B&N, Columbia House etc. Ebay, Half, Amazon, and Spun.com have used copies also. As said earlier, its going to run you about $23.

Sorry to bump an ancient thread like this, but I didn't want to start a whole new one for one simple question, and it looked like this was the place where it was being discussed the most...so,

Is the original 2-disc Shrek (first movie) out-of-print or not? I thought I remembered seeing pretty much everywhere that it was, but now I can't find information on it anywhere. I see it's for sale at a lot of different places, but did they re-release the 2-disc or something?

They did re-release the 2-disc, but I don't know if the re-release is OOP or not.

So it's basically like Fight Club. If I recall, the original box set went OOP, then they re-released it, so it's no longer considered OOP?

Second Spin and FYE B&M have plenty of them sealed (as used) They are $11.99 - with the monthly 40% off coupon, it's $7.20 + tax.

I'm not looking to get one. I already own it. I'm just trying to figure out if it's actually out of print or not. I think it was before, but apparently they re-released it, so I guess it's not out of print anymore.

It is back in print but many discount retailers have chosen not to restock it. Wal-Mart, Target, and K-Mart are only ordering the cheaper repackaged single disc release. Some Best Buy stores have also decided to just carry the repackaged single disc.

If you ever need a replacement copy, you got to go online.

i just checked,

Shrek (Full Screen Single Disc Edition) ~ Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow (DVD - Aug 19, 2003)
Buy new: $19.99 $14.99
146 Used & new from $3.00
Get it by Monday, April 27 if you order in the next 13 hours and choose one-day shipping.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.

What monthly 40% off coupon?!?

I bought a sealed copy at Half Price Books about a month ago for about $10. I have noticed every time I've been in there since that they have had a sealed copy available. Did a second one come in right after I bought mine and no one has cared? Or do they have a supply of them, and they restock each time one sells? I really can't say.

It has been pretty consistant that Second Spin & fye place ads with a 40% off coupon (almost) every month. LA weekly for second spin, fye you usually have to search for the publication... Some FYE's take the second spin coupon.