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Bill Geiger 12-12-04 11:26 PM

BTTF Re-Release 1/25/05
 
Universal has announced that it's going to be re-releasing Back to the Future: The Complete Trilogy on 1/25 at the new low price of just $27.98. The good news about this is not just the price - the set will contain the V2.0 discs, featuring corrected aspect ratio versions of the films.

source: thedigitalbits.com

cajun_junky 12-12-04 11:39 PM

Much thanks for the info! I was contemplating picking this up this week at BB. I will be waiting now..........

DrGerbil 12-12-04 11:40 PM

Splendid... this is going on the list for the next DDD sale. :)

Libby 12-12-04 11:40 PM

Thanks for the heads up :) I too was considering purchasing this in the next couple weeks, Now I can wait and save some money.

etcl 12-13-04 12:02 AM

anyone heard anything about what the rumoured special edition that is rumoured to be coming out at the end of 2005 ?

cheers

Fok 12-13-04 12:05 AM

I'm glad they're finally releasing the corrected sets, they should of recalled them in the first place though.

Gizmo 12-13-04 01:43 AM

Great! Wal-Mart has had these for $29.99 for a while and I always pass them up because of the aspect error. Looks like I'll get it next month!

The Monkees 12-13-04 02:22 AM

How will you know the difference? If it's the same box then the remaining old versions will look the same as the new ones.

eau 12-13-04 02:23 AM

I read it in the bttf.com that the corrected version will say "V.2" below the UPC.

Dabaomb 12-13-04 02:26 AM

I can't believe that this priced so low now. Getting this set below $20 is a steal imho.

ZakVTA 12-13-04 02:35 AM

Great news indeed! I was holding off on buying this set until I had some money. Now I'm very glad I waited.

mzupeman2 12-13-04 04:03 AM

Yeah, 20-25 bucks to replace my incorrect set won't be so bad.

DVD Josh 12-13-04 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by etcl
anyone heard anything about what the rumoured special edition that is rumoured to be coming out at the end of 2005 ?

cheers

Link with mention of this? I haven't heard a thing.

Chem 12-13-04 07:25 AM

It's for free (including shipping) to get it replaced, why would you pay for it? I sent my discs back to Universal and they sent me the v2.0 discs back. They sent me the packaging to send them back in as well... so it was 100% free.

SWR 1 12-13-04 07:38 AM


Originally Posted by Chem
It's for free (including shipping) to get it replaced, why would you pay for it? I sent my discs back to Universal and they sent me the v2.0 discs back. They sent me the packaging to send them back in as well... so it was 100% free.


I sent my set back to Universal as well and received the corrected v2.0 discs back in about 9 days. I don't understand why anyone would rebuy the set if they can have the same discs as the new set for free. It really is a very easy process. There is going to be no difference between the replacement discs and the reissue in January. I also heard that some defective discs will likely make their way into the distribution stream with the rereleased versions anyway, so there is still a chance that you would have to send them back to Universal. Save yourself time and money and just replace them now.

abintra 12-13-04 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by DVD Josh
Link with mention of this? I haven't heard a thing.

http://www.bttf.com/backtalk/2004120...-reprice.shtml


Universal's upcoming "OUTTA TIME" (sic) promotion tagline touts "Three Great Comedies — Two Favorite Characters — One New Low Price!", however, warns consumers to purchase the collection before it disappears — it'll be available only through Monday, June 6, 2005.

The collection will apparently be placed on moratorium after that date, presumably paving the way for another collection to be issued later in the year to commemorate the series' 20th Anniversary. While no official word has yet to have been given in regards to a new collection, Universal representatives outside the U.S. have reportedly been hinting to international fans that a special edition for the first Back to the Future film is being planned for release sometime during the second half of 2005.
Rolls eyes on a possible double dip for a title that took a long time to be released, was a high priced ticket item only available as a trilogy, wasn't even done properly, refused to issue a full scale recall and only admitted to issues begrudgingly, and probably deliberately withheld some material specifically for this purpose.

I hate that I turned into a cynic.

TomOpus 12-13-04 07:48 AM

I'm with Chem and SWR 1. It was very easy, quick and FREE to get the replacements. This was almost 2 years ago!

Snowmaker 12-13-04 08:14 AM


Originally Posted by Bill Geiger
The Complete Trilogy on 1/25 at the new low price of just $27.98. The good news about this is not just the price - the set will contain the V2.0 discs, featuring corrected aspect ratio versions of the films.

source: thedigitalbits.com

That's only $4 less than I paid when it first came out. PLUS, I got the replacement disks for free.

mzupeman2 12-13-04 08:23 AM

Almost two years? Wow. Where has the time gone? So what's that phone number and address again?

Geofferson 12-13-04 08:36 AM

Cheap price for a great box set. :up:

milo bloom 12-13-04 09:05 AM

Yeah, maybe I could have done the mail in thing for awhile now, but I look at this way: I want any reason I can to take a DVD off my wishlist. If you'll check my link below, you'll see why. This, plus doing my part to let Universal know this is unacceptable, are why I'm waiting to pick this up.

Plus, they're not that good, but at this price they'll be good additions to my collection.

ajrosetti 12-13-04 09:24 AM

and if they wait for HD?

animatedude 12-13-04 11:13 AM

hey! wait! there's a new special edition collection coming late 2005!...i'll wait 4 that!

Big Worms 12-13-04 11:22 AM


Originally Posted by animatedude
hey! wait! there's a new special edition collection coming late 2005!...i'll wait 4 that!

Just a rumor. And by the way, this re-release set is supposed to go oop in June 6, 2005. So you may want to be careful on the waiting part.

Comfort Eagle 12-13-04 11:38 AM

Finally! I still havent picked this set up yet.


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