#27
James Hardy , 05-22-07 09:27 PM
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Nah, I probably wouldn't.
I have done something similar though but i regret it now. I was at a store, and they had 8 Mile for sale like a week before it was supposed to come out.. the Full Screen version was cheaper than the widescreen, and I didn't have enough for the widescreen, and I really wanted to see the movie, and didn't feel like waiting when I could get it right then and there.
I have done something similar though but i regret it now. I was at a store, and they had 8 Mile for sale like a week before it was supposed to come out.. the Full Screen version was cheaper than the widescreen, and I didn't have enough for the widescreen, and I really wanted to see the movie, and didn't feel like waiting when I could get it right then and there.
#28
tylergfoster , 05-22-07 10:03 PM
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I have a couple of FS DVDs cause there is no WS available and they were in fact only 1.85:1. Still, if they ever release WS versions I will be first in line.
#31
Panda Phil , 05-23-07 03:17 AM
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In a few cases I might. If it were a film I was vaguely curious about, but didn't want to spend full retail on a blind buy, I might buy a bargain FS in order to preview it. Naturally if it's any good I'll toss it and get WS.
Or if it were something like Into the Blue, which I'd want for the hot babe action anyway, but not enough to pay $19.95 for. I could live with a cheap FS version.
Or if it were something like Into the Blue, which I'd want for the hot babe action anyway, but not enough to pay $19.95 for. I could live with a cheap FS version.
#33
Do I really need to post an answer to this? Really?? Maybe to keep around in case I need to fling them at some zombies.
#36
stingermck , 05-23-07 09:21 AM
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No, for the simple fact that I own a widescreen tv
#37
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Same. And if a better version came out, I'd probably upgrade. Originally Posted by Trevor
Nope, unless FS was the only option.
On the other hand, if it were free, I'd have no problem with it.
The arrogance is saddening.
#39
Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. , 05-23-07 09:41 AM
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if I was drunk
#41
Nope, if it exists in OAR then that is how I want it no matter what the price difference. And if it doesn't, often times I will still not want it. The Shadow is a prime example, I'm still waiting for a proper DVD to come out in the OAR and am sticking with my laserdisc.
#42
I doubt it, maybe if it was something I had some interest in but not much and it was $1 I might. I can always throw it away at that price or trade it off. If it is a movie I know I want I would not bother, because I would still have to buy it again so it would be negative savings. Overall, I would say no. I only own a couple FS titles (that are not supposed to be) and all are movie not released in OAR. When OAR comes along, I am fully preapared to dip.
#43
DoubleDownAgain , 05-23-07 12:03 PM
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Depends on the movie.
#45
No, I got a FS "Hidalgo" for free a couple years back and it bothers me to this day that it is in my collection. I still havent watched it, which is why I havent bothered to upgrade to WS.
#47
At $2.50, shamefully not in OAR, which you knew, why not? It's not like you made the damn movie. Great film, I own the WS version.
#50
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I can't find the message on the website that states this. I did find this message though, in which they mention a 1.85:1 version of NIHM coming, and the responder studiously avoids the question about the preferred aspect ratio.Originally Posted by The Valeyard
An American Tail's true aspect ratio is 1.33:1. On Don Bluth's website, he stated that every animated film he's worked on is intended to be seen 1.33:1 (yes, even the Disney ones). The only two exceptions are Anastasia & Titan A.E.
http://www.donbluth.com/contactus.cfm
Quote:
Posted: 04/18/2007
From: Philip Renda
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Secret Of Nimh - Remastered Finally !!!
Message: Hi Don/Gary, I just read on The Digital Bits website that a remastered Special Edition of The Secret Of NIMH is going to be released on DVD on June 19. Remastered edition including both letterboxed and fullscreen versions, with deleted scenes (!!!) and audio commentary by the both of you. All I can say is FINALLY !!! I posted a message here a couple of years ago, asking about the possibility of a Remastered Letterboxed Special Edition...at the time you said you would love to work on such a project, but it was entirely upto the studio....I guess MGM Home Video has finally woken up and decided to do some justice to the best animated film in their catalogue and one of the best animated films ever made....the only film that continues to have an emotional impact every time I watch it. The scene where Mrs. Brisby uses the stone to save her children is so powerful, whenever I hear Jerry Goldsmith's wonderful music in this scene (I have the soundtrack) it makes my spine tingle and makes my eyes well-up. At the time you also informed me that The Secret Of NIMH was filmed with a 1.33:1 apect ratio and therefore wouldn't benefit from letterboxing as we were seeing more of the animation on the 1.33:1 video screen than would have been seen on a matted 1.85:1 theatrical screen. Is this accurate?? Are we better off watching the FullScreen 1.33:1 version instead of the Letterboxed 1.85:1 (matted) version ?? http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents "Also newly announced by MGM today are The Secret of Nimh: The Family Fun Edition on 6/19 (SRP $19.98 - including both full frame and widescreen video, deleted scenes with audio commentary by directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, a 10-minute "making of" featurette and 5 set-top games)"
Reply: Philip, Thank you for writing. Yes, NIMH has had a new master created and I was there to supervise the color fixes. I don't know anything about "deleted scenes" being in the extras. I don't recall any deleted scenes in our first film. We were on a pretty tight schedule, in fact our schedule was even cut by 2 months (from 30 months down to 28 months, because the financiers and MGM/UA marketing wanted of July 2nd release for the Forth of July weekend. So everything we had done went on the screen. We usually try to edit at the storyboarding stage, before we spend money animating. The new color looks rich and saturated. The new master is HD and has been digitally cleaned of film negative scratches and dust, however, a standard TV definition print-master has been created from the new digital master for this particular re-release and it is supposed to have a full screen and a 1:1.85 letterboxed version to choose from, plus a Don & Gary commentary and a short, on-camera interview. I'm not aware of a 10 minute "making of" section or 5 set-top games. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is distributing for MGM/UA and this first release is called the "Fox Family Fun Edition". Hopefully, when they release the 16X9 HD Blu Ray version, it will be titled 25th Anniversary Edition and not necessarily be geared towards kids. We sure would like to see the packaging art stand out among all those other "family films".Regards. Gary
Reply Posted: 04/29/2007
Posted: 04/18/2007
From: Philip Renda
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Secret Of Nimh - Remastered Finally !!!
Message: Hi Don/Gary, I just read on The Digital Bits website that a remastered Special Edition of The Secret Of NIMH is going to be released on DVD on June 19. Remastered edition including both letterboxed and fullscreen versions, with deleted scenes (!!!) and audio commentary by the both of you. All I can say is FINALLY !!! I posted a message here a couple of years ago, asking about the possibility of a Remastered Letterboxed Special Edition...at the time you said you would love to work on such a project, but it was entirely upto the studio....I guess MGM Home Video has finally woken up and decided to do some justice to the best animated film in their catalogue and one of the best animated films ever made....the only film that continues to have an emotional impact every time I watch it. The scene where Mrs. Brisby uses the stone to save her children is so powerful, whenever I hear Jerry Goldsmith's wonderful music in this scene (I have the soundtrack) it makes my spine tingle and makes my eyes well-up. At the time you also informed me that The Secret Of NIMH was filmed with a 1.33:1 apect ratio and therefore wouldn't benefit from letterboxing as we were seeing more of the animation on the 1.33:1 video screen than would have been seen on a matted 1.85:1 theatrical screen. Is this accurate?? Are we better off watching the FullScreen 1.33:1 version instead of the Letterboxed 1.85:1 (matted) version ?? http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#mytwocents "Also newly announced by MGM today are The Secret of Nimh: The Family Fun Edition on 6/19 (SRP $19.98 - including both full frame and widescreen video, deleted scenes with audio commentary by directors Don Bluth and Gary Goldman, a 10-minute "making of" featurette and 5 set-top games)"
Reply: Philip, Thank you for writing. Yes, NIMH has had a new master created and I was there to supervise the color fixes. I don't know anything about "deleted scenes" being in the extras. I don't recall any deleted scenes in our first film. We were on a pretty tight schedule, in fact our schedule was even cut by 2 months (from 30 months down to 28 months, because the financiers and MGM/UA marketing wanted of July 2nd release for the Forth of July weekend. So everything we had done went on the screen. We usually try to edit at the storyboarding stage, before we spend money animating. The new color looks rich and saturated. The new master is HD and has been digitally cleaned of film negative scratches and dust, however, a standard TV definition print-master has been created from the new digital master for this particular re-release and it is supposed to have a full screen and a 1:1.85 letterboxed version to choose from, plus a Don & Gary commentary and a short, on-camera interview. I'm not aware of a 10 minute "making of" section or 5 set-top games. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is distributing for MGM/UA and this first release is called the "Fox Family Fun Edition". Hopefully, when they release the 16X9 HD Blu Ray version, it will be titled 25th Anniversary Edition and not necessarily be geared towards kids. We sure would like to see the packaging art stand out among all those other "family films".Regards. Gary
Reply Posted: 04/29/2007