Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > DVD Discussions > DVD Talk
Reload this Page >

MGM Documentary on DVD?

DVD Talk Talk about DVDs and Movies on DVD including Covers and Cases

MGM Documentary on DVD?

Old 10-27-06, 05:34 AM
  #1  
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. Albans, England (UK)
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MGM Documentary "When The Lion Roars" on DVD?

Is there any hope of the excellent MGM Documentary "When The Lion Roars" (1992) being released on DVD?
I have a VHS copy from UK TV but its getting old.
Very good and interesting, if a bit gushing sometimes.

I mean this one here:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205658/

Last edited by grim_tales; 10-27-06 at 07:53 AM.
Old 10-27-06, 04:10 PM
  #2  
DVD Talk Legend
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Times Square
Posts: 12,135
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
It's terrific - I taped it from Turner Classic Movies when it was first shown, and I'd grab it in a minute if it came out on DVD. So far, no word, though I can't imagine this not showing up eventually.

Last edited by marty888; 10-27-06 at 04:13 PM.
Old 10-27-06, 05:04 PM
  #3  
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. Albans, England (UK)
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It was shown on BBC2 in the UK in 2001/2 I think. It really is a great documentary, colourful and interesting, the ending is quite sad
According to the IMDB boards warner actually have it ready to go on DVD (all 3 parts?) theyre just looking for a suitable release window.

I just want the documentary, not other films bundled with it
Old 10-09-08, 11:42 AM
  #4  
DVD Talk Limited Edition
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 5,592
Received 581 Likes on 431 Posts
This phenomenal (and comprehensive) documentary series is being released by Warner on Jan. 20. Finally! I can't praise this show highly enough.

Someone recently added the opening montage at Youtube, but unfortunately it ends before revealing the massive set built for host Patrick Stewart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC9MNtXgkcA

Old 08-14-09, 01:43 PM
  #5  
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. Albans, England (UK)
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: MGM Documentary on DVD?

Awesome! Picking this up!
Old 08-14-09, 01:53 PM
  #6  
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. Albans, England (UK)
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: MGM Documentary on DVD?

I've just read on Amazon that all the Fred Astaire footage has been replaced with something else - any idea why? That footage is in my TV broadcast from the early 2000's.
Without that footage, Debbie Renoylds' story about Gene Kelly being mean to her during Singin' In The Rain (and Fred helping her dance) doesnt make any sense.
Old 08-14-09, 04:27 PM
  #7  
g
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,291
Received 85 Likes on 43 Posts
Re: MGM Documentary on DVD?

Fred Astaire's widow wanted money for its use according to people on another forum.
Old 08-14-09, 04:40 PM
  #8  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: MGM Documentary on DVD?

Originally Posted by g
Fred Astaire's widow wanted money for its use according to people on another forum.
Yes, that is a real shame. One shouldn´t be wanting money just to skow clips with Fred Astaire in a documentary. In other words: Greed!

Last edited by Dane; 08-14-09 at 04:43 PM.
Old 08-15-09, 09:40 AM
  #9  
DVD Talk Special Edition
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St. Albans, England (UK)
Posts: 1,376
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: MGM Documentary on DVD?

I'll still buy this but its a good thing I have the original version even if the quality is nowhere near as good.
What did they replace the Fred Astaire footage with?
In the original version, at the start of Part 2, Ricardo Montalban says MGM wanted a "crisp, clean look, the floors were polished" etc, showing a clip of Fred and Ginger (I think?) from Broadway Melody of 1940. Without that clip, his comments make zero sense. The floor was polished so well, you can see their reflections upside down on the floor as they dance.

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.