This is a big bummer man. WTF is going on with it?

Wouldnt ya know that when I first find out about a movie and want to check it out;I get screwed

I went to Wal-Mart today to see if they might have it. They still had that empty spot set aside for it, but no actual copies.

I found this but it doesn't explain any 'why'. Only that Sony has removed it from their release calendar.

Any news on this release?

Bump. Nothing new here?

Seemingly reliable update from a Terry Jones fansite ( http://www.terry-jones.net/news.htm ):

Well, we're halfway through October. The website mentioned above shows this pic of the release:

http://www.terry-jones.net/Erik_the_Viking_3D.jpg

Doesn't seem to be a date, though, other than the signing mentioned at the Virgin Megastore on Oxford Street, which I assume is in England. PLEASE tell me this isn't a region 2 release only!

EDIT: Looks like this edition was released on 10/9 in the UK on region 2 disc, as feared. Anyone know if they're going to release the same edition over here? This is so not fair.

That pic is from the UK release:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Erik-Viking-...?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

Terrible MGM artwork!

Some more Erik artwork:

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/1329/erik1pp2.th.jpg

My favourite:
http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/3880/erik2gc8.th.jpg

http://img276.imageshack.us/img276/7126/erik3jo7.th.jpg


Not seen the film in years.

That hi-res Australian artwork is here

Soo...reviews of the R2 DVD anywhere?

I'm not a big fan of PAL but I might have to pick up the R2 release. It has both the theatrical and new directors cut.

I've had the R2 on order for a while, it keeps getting delayed. Current ETA is now Oct 23

Where'd you order it? It's in stock at Amazon...

CDWOW

Possibly CD-WOW. They've got it for $15.95 including shipping:
http://www11.cd-wow.us/detail_result...t_code=1034812

Just got shipping notice :D

All is good but what about the R1 release!!! Where oh where??

Have you received this yet? Any comments on pic, audio, and extras? Thanks

I'm sure this is now out in R2 land - labelled "The Director's Son's Cut" because Terry assembled a shorter cut with the help of his son, Bill.

Nope, not yet.

I spoke too soon. It arrived today:

Specs:

Disc 1

Director's Son's Cut (75 Min)
5.1 Surround
16:9 Anamporphic
English Subs

Commentary with Terry Jones
Interview with Terry and Bill Jones
Photo Gallery


Disc 2

Original UK Theatrical Cut (90 Min)
The box and disc SAY 4:3... but it is in fact 1.85:1 widescreen. I assume anamorphic, as it fills my Sony Bravia LCD, but I'm not sure if this set auto-compensates for non-anamorphic or not.
2.0 Stereo Sound
English Subs

The Making of Erik The Viking
Feature Reports
Extended Cast Interviews


Hope to give it a spin tonight

** waits for R1 release info **

http://www.mindspring.com/~boycekb/i...lies/Bored.gif

Still waiting, as well.