War of the Worlds (1953 version): Special Collector's Edition - expected Nov '05
02-05-05, 05:41 PM
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War of the Worlds (1953 version): Special Collector's Edition - expected Nov '05
With the big remake coming and the fact that the current DVD will have been out for 6 years in a few months, do you think Paramount might release a SCE of the original War of the Worlds? The current DVD is OK, but no real features. I want a nice Documentary (maybe they can explain the reasoning behind the Crappy TV series sequel) and if at all possible the Orsen Welles Radio Broadcast of War of the Worlds, that would be the ultimate extra to me.
02-05-05, 08:51 PM
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the new dvd is due out june 14th....i am sorry i cannot provide a link, this info came to me a few months ago and has been on my new release sheet for a few months....this is the only info i have and is very subject to change.
i beleive the info was made available through one of the larger post that mentioned this and the new face off dvd due on july 12th.....
if i can find the link i will post it here.....until then.....have i ever steered you wrong
i beleive the info was made available through one of the larger post that mentioned this and the new face off dvd due on july 12th.....
if i can find the link i will post it here.....until then.....have i ever steered you wrong
02-06-05, 07:44 AM
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Another great extra would be the 1975 TV movie The Night That Panicked America :
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0073454/
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0073454/
02-06-05, 09:47 AM
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If anyone wants to hear the Welles broadcast you can buy it at Cracker Barrel on cd they sell old radio shows on cd and tape they also have it for sale on Amazon.com.
02-06-05, 11:19 AM
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I've been holding off on the current War of the Worlds DVD since I read that the picture quality is just passable. My LaserDisc has a pretty good picture, and since the movie was shot in 1.37:1 it is perfectly fine for the time being.
I would love a Special Edition DVD, though. The 1938 radio broadcast along with a "making of" feature would be nice.
The 1953 War of the Worlds is one of my all time favorite movies.
I would love a Special Edition DVD, though. The 1938 radio broadcast along with a "making of" feature would be nice.
The 1953 War of the Worlds is one of my all time favorite movies.
02-10-05, 11:03 PM
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new update for you
from the digital bits rumor mill
you can expect a new collector's edition of the classic War of the Worlds this summer as well (timed to take advantage of the hype over Steven Spielberg's forthcoming remake).
july 12th is still the date i have...i am sure it will be right before the movie hits
from the digital bits rumor mill
you can expect a new collector's edition of the classic War of the Worlds this summer as well (timed to take advantage of the hype over Steven Spielberg's forthcoming remake).
july 12th is still the date i have...i am sure it will be right before the movie hits
03-18-05, 06:33 PM
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from the bits
Just a quick heads-up... Paramount has informed us that their June DVD slate will include The War of the Worlds: Special Collector's Edition,......We'll have exact street dates and details as they come in.
Stay tuned...
looks like it will move up a month from the date i have....good news
Just a quick heads-up... Paramount has informed us that their June DVD slate will include The War of the Worlds: Special Collector's Edition,......We'll have exact street dates and details as they come in.
Stay tuned...
looks like it will move up a month from the date i have....good news
03-18-05, 08:45 PM
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I hope they focus on the audio/video too... and not just add some extras. The current DVD is very lackluster in both respects, especially when compared to the CAV laserdisc from a few years earlier. That edition had better video and an excellent stereo soundtrack.
03-19-05, 09:25 AM
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I read in another post that the Stereo track on the LD is not the film's original audio but a remix by Chace productions using a composite track. I think there's some doubt as to whether it was ever released in stereo or if the original stems even survive.
03-22-05, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
I had the laserdisc and the picture & color looked fantastic.
I held off on the dvd because I read that the transfer wasn't that good.
I held off on the dvd because I read that the transfer wasn't that good.
05-16-05, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Needle
Bernie Maxwell of TDB is reporting the 6/14 release of "The War of the Worlds" (1953) has been delayed indefinitely.
That sucks.
That sucks.
