Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
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Shimmer Volumes 1-6. Sell me on the product. I can get the dvds for $3-4 a piece and am tempted, heard a lot of good things.
Also there are a number of different versions of some of the wwe diva dvds on amazon-does anyone know if there were different versions released? Or is it just a lack of knowledge on the seller's part?
Today's receivings:
-Trish Stratus: COLLECTOR'S EDITION!!!!
-Wrestlemania XV
-UFC 45, 46, 50
Also there are a number of different versions of some of the wwe diva dvds on amazon-does anyone know if there were different versions released? Or is it just a lack of knowledge on the seller's part?
Today's receivings:
-Trish Stratus: COLLECTOR'S EDITION!!!!
-Wrestlemania XV
-UFC 45, 46, 50
For those that are interested ROH is having another $5 DVD sale + 20% off the whole order. There is a couple good best ofs like Spanky (Brian Kendrick) and Christopher Daniels. Also the Joe/Punk shoot interview is on for 5 bucks and it's worth ten times that price cause it's so hilarious.
09-13-09, 08:14 PM
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
I was a big fan of WWF growing up in the very late 80s/early 90s, I then discovered ECW on a local philly station, when it was on at 6pm ish during the week. I followed ECW up until the 3rd last ppv. I was then involved in a internet wrestling radio show and went to a lot of area shows. I kind of dropped out of that scene as other things in life took precedent (i was also a little burned out on wrestling in general). Since then I don't watch a lot of current wrestling.
I am a huge mark for gimmick matches and battle royals, so I'll usually buy any such compiliation, which is why I bought the Royal Rumble Anthology and kept up with buying the Rumble DVD every year. It also kind of gives me a yearly update on where WWE is in general.
I also own the old school ECW releases, and will probably buy any old ECW stuff that gets released in the future.
Based on the strength of the Rise and Fall of ECW I am also a big fan of the documentary sets. I both the WCW sets and Families of Wrestling. While I tend not to buy any wrestler specific releases, I have borrowed a few to watch the documentary piece.
09-14-09, 09:31 AM
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
Vivendi entertainment will take over the distribution of WWE DVDs from Genius:
http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=41427
Hopefully, this will mean more blu-ray releases.
Vivendi Entertainment Acquires Assets From Genius Products, Inc. and Becomes Leader in Independent Home Entertainment
Distribution Rights for Premium Brands Acquired Include World Wrestling Entertainment(R),Classic Media, Sesame Street(R) & RHI Entertainment(TM)
Genius Products Enters into a New Multi-Year Distribution Deal with Vivendi Entertainment for its Remaining Catalog and Future Releases
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that significantly alters the landscape of the independent home entertainment industry, Vivendi Entertainment (VE) has acquired from Genius Products, Inc. (Genius Products), the exclusive distribution rights to a collection of marquee brands including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE(R)), Sesame Street, Classic Media and RHI Entertainment.
The distribution rights are for North America, except RHI and WWE(R) which are for the U.S. only. The announcement was made today by Tom O'Malley, President of VE, and Trevor Drinkwater, CEO of Genius Products, Inc. As a result of the transaction, Vivendi Entertainment significantly increases its revenues and becomes a market leader in the independent home entertainment industry.
As part of this acquisition, Genius Products will continue operations and has entered into a new multi-year distribution deal with Vivendi Entertainment to distribute Genius' remaining catalog and future releases.
"We have long admired the brands that will now be part of the Vivendi Entertainment family and are excited to get started with our new partnerships," stated Mr. O'Malley. "With the addition of many Genius sales and marketing personnel, we have a team loaded with talent, and enjoy strong retail relationships. Further, we provide financial stability to our partners at a time when it is especially important. With this transaction, our company becomes an ideal home for other top brands seeking a DVD and digital distribution partner."
"This alliance will allow our company to fully focus on our core strengths including content creation, development, production and management," said Trevor Drinkwater, CEO Genius Products. "We believe VE is the perfect home for these strong brands as well as other independent content providers, and we look forward to leveraging our relationship with VE to accelerate our developing business model by enhancing our presence in film, television, video games, DVD and music while expanding into other entertainment based categories such as toys, electronics and graphic novels."
As an important part of the transaction, Vivendi has hired several key Genius executives to join the company including Mitch Budin who has been appointed Executive Vice President & General Manager of Vivendi Home Entertainment.
"Mitch is recognized and respected as a leader within the industry and will play a vital role in expanding our home entertainment business even further. We are thrilled to have him on the team," added Mr. O'Malley, to whom Mr. Budin reports.
The Genius transaction encompasses the distribution rights for a wide array of home entertainment offerings, including: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE(R)) with its many consistently chart-topping releases including the perennial best seller WrestleMania series; made-for-television movies and miniseries from RHI Entertainment (including Tin Man and Lonesome Dove); Classic Media's beloved titles which include Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and VeggieTales; and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street, celebrating its 40th year as a vital educational and entertainment organization, and bringing over 130 catalog titles (along with its much anticipated 40th anniversary special collection).
About Vivendi Entertainment
Vivendi Entertainment is a full service independent film distribution company operating in the United States and Canada. Representing a vast range of genres including action, comedy, thriller, urban, family and stand-up comedies. Vivendi Entertainment has been a favorite choice of independent content providers. The company has built an extensive catalog of over 1,500 titles and its customer-centric business model was founded on the principles of collaboration and financial transparency. Vivendi Entertainment also provides best in class digital distribution services. Theatrically, the company will release the highly anticipated anthology New York, I Love You on October 16, 2009. Vivendi Entertainment is a division of Universal Music Group Distribution, the award-winning sales, marketing and distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company.
About Genius Products, Inc.
Genius Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GNPR) is the owner of Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment content management company focused on producing, licenses and managing intellectual property from multiple third party partners and an internal library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD, TV, film and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of multiple outlets including retailers throughout the U.S.
Distribution Rights for Premium Brands Acquired Include World Wrestling Entertainment(R),Classic Media, Sesame Street(R) & RHI Entertainment(TM)
Genius Products Enters into a New Multi-Year Distribution Deal with Vivendi Entertainment for its Remaining Catalog and Future Releases
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In a move that significantly alters the landscape of the independent home entertainment industry, Vivendi Entertainment (VE) has acquired from Genius Products, Inc. (Genius Products), the exclusive distribution rights to a collection of marquee brands including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE(R)), Sesame Street, Classic Media and RHI Entertainment.
The distribution rights are for North America, except RHI and WWE(R) which are for the U.S. only. The announcement was made today by Tom O'Malley, President of VE, and Trevor Drinkwater, CEO of Genius Products, Inc. As a result of the transaction, Vivendi Entertainment significantly increases its revenues and becomes a market leader in the independent home entertainment industry.
As part of this acquisition, Genius Products will continue operations and has entered into a new multi-year distribution deal with Vivendi Entertainment to distribute Genius' remaining catalog and future releases.
"We have long admired the brands that will now be part of the Vivendi Entertainment family and are excited to get started with our new partnerships," stated Mr. O'Malley. "With the addition of many Genius sales and marketing personnel, we have a team loaded with talent, and enjoy strong retail relationships. Further, we provide financial stability to our partners at a time when it is especially important. With this transaction, our company becomes an ideal home for other top brands seeking a DVD and digital distribution partner."
"This alliance will allow our company to fully focus on our core strengths including content creation, development, production and management," said Trevor Drinkwater, CEO Genius Products. "We believe VE is the perfect home for these strong brands as well as other independent content providers, and we look forward to leveraging our relationship with VE to accelerate our developing business model by enhancing our presence in film, television, video games, DVD and music while expanding into other entertainment based categories such as toys, electronics and graphic novels."
As an important part of the transaction, Vivendi has hired several key Genius executives to join the company including Mitch Budin who has been appointed Executive Vice President & General Manager of Vivendi Home Entertainment.
"Mitch is recognized and respected as a leader within the industry and will play a vital role in expanding our home entertainment business even further. We are thrilled to have him on the team," added Mr. O'Malley, to whom Mr. Budin reports.
The Genius transaction encompasses the distribution rights for a wide array of home entertainment offerings, including: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE(R)) with its many consistently chart-topping releases including the perennial best seller WrestleMania series; made-for-television movies and miniseries from RHI Entertainment (including Tin Man and Lonesome Dove); Classic Media's beloved titles which include Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and VeggieTales; and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street, celebrating its 40th year as a vital educational and entertainment organization, and bringing over 130 catalog titles (along with its much anticipated 40th anniversary special collection).
About Vivendi Entertainment
Vivendi Entertainment is a full service independent film distribution company operating in the United States and Canada. Representing a vast range of genres including action, comedy, thriller, urban, family and stand-up comedies. Vivendi Entertainment has been a favorite choice of independent content providers. The company has built an extensive catalog of over 1,500 titles and its customer-centric business model was founded on the principles of collaboration and financial transparency. Vivendi Entertainment also provides best in class digital distribution services. Theatrically, the company will release the highly anticipated anthology New York, I Love You on October 16, 2009. Vivendi Entertainment is a division of Universal Music Group Distribution, the award-winning sales, marketing and distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company.
About Genius Products, Inc.
Genius Products, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GNPR) is the owner of Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment content management company focused on producing, licenses and managing intellectual property from multiple third party partners and an internal library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD, TV, film and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of multiple outlets including retailers throughout the U.S.
Hopefully, this will mean more blu-ray releases.
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
Vivendi entertainment will take over the distribution of WWE DVDs from Genius:
http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=41427
Hopefully, this will mean more blu-ray releases.
http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=41427
Hopefully, this will mean more blu-ray releases.
09-14-09, 07:12 PM
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Was lucky enough to find someone selling the Trish CE dvd on another forum.
The Shimmer dvds are on gohastings.com ridiculous sale. I'll give you a total price once I checkout.
The Shimmer dvds are on gohastings.com ridiculous sale. I'll give you a total price once I checkout.
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
Just got around taking advantage of ROH Store's sale. I just bought the Straight Shootin' with Samoa Joe and CM Punk for five bucks (10.95 with shipping). I'm stoked on seeing it.
09-15-09, 12:29 AM
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
i wish all the matches and moments from the smackdown dvd were uncut and shown as they were on tv instead of voiceover opinions and clipped segments, i much rather would of liked the top 50 moments all shown full
but there are some great matches shown in full and great moments, good dvd but a little bummed
but there are some great matches shown in full and great moments, good dvd but a little bummed
09-15-09, 02:01 PM
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I do actually. I say that if an old school WWF/E video was never released on dvd, may as well have it on vhs. I have about a dozen old WWF Coliseum video tapes. Including "Rowdy" Roddy Piper's Greatest Hits, a few Best of the WWF Volumes, Hulkamania 2 and some others.
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I use to collect wrestling VHS from WWF and WCW. I had a whole bunch of rare tapes including an ultra rare original WCW Bash at the Beach 2000 that was mint condition. Also a bunch of compilation Coliseum videos (with the large size box) and several dozen ppvs.
I transferred my whole WWF/WCW tapes to DVD, took me a while to do it (around couple of months when i had free time). Printed out custom DVD covers as well.
I sold the whole collection couple years ago to someone for an offer i couldn't refuse
I transferred my whole WWF/WCW tapes to DVD, took me a while to do it (around couple of months when i had free time). Printed out custom DVD covers as well.
I sold the whole collection couple years ago to someone for an offer i couldn't refuse
09-15-09, 04:08 PM
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
silvervison has updated the match listing to include this, in place...
WCW Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. The Giant
Souled Out January 25, 1997
Thus, making every match on this set a first timer to dvd
09-15-09, 07:31 PM
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Went to TRU today and they had out the SummerSlam DVD, however when I tried to buy it it came up as do not sell before 9/22.
I can confirm though that the pre-show Diva battle royal is on the DVD as a bonus.
I can confirm though that the pre-show Diva battle royal is on the DVD as a bonus.
09-15-09, 09:53 PM
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Does anybody know what FYE is charging for that Smackdown DVD bundle ad if they have a rebate for it? If the price is right, I might bite on that one since I don't already own the Raw 10th Anniversary DVD.
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BTW............Does anyone know if the FYE version of SmackDown 2-Pack have the Lenticular cover like Wal-Mart has?
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I highly recommend watching this immediately once you recieve it. It's a very interesting look at their trilogy, and they tell some really great and funny stories.
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Does anyone know if FYE actually released "The Best Of Smackdown" 2-pack bundle? Can anyone confirm?
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According to Amazon, the latest on WWE releases for History of World Title and Jeff Hardy are Dec. 1 and 15 respectively.
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I own almost every Straight Shootin' DVD and I watched most of them, so if you decide to buy more, I can give advice on some other good ones. Here's a few that I enjoyed:
Corino
AJ and Daniels
Cornette and Pringle
Lance Storm
Samoa Joe (alone)
Any that have Cornette are good, actually...
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Re: Official Wrestling DVD Discussion Thread - Volume XI
well if they do ax the jeff dvd i would like to see a angle and/or lesnar dvd
the matches they had together alone makes 1 disc
angle/lesnar-mania 19
angle/lesnar-summerslam 03
angle/lesnar-iron man match smackdown
the matches they had together alone makes 1 disc
angle/lesnar-mania 19
angle/lesnar-summerslam 03
angle/lesnar-iron man match smackdown
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Awesome choice! It's really interesting and funny. CM Punk's impression of Homicide is absolute gold!
I own almost every Straight Shootin' DVD and I watched most of them, so if you decide to buy more, I can give advice on some other good ones. Here's a few that I enjoyed:
Corino
AJ and Daniels
Cornette and Pringle
Lance Storm
Samoa Joe (alone)
Any that have Cornette are good, actually...
I own almost every Straight Shootin' DVD and I watched most of them, so if you decide to buy more, I can give advice on some other good ones. Here's a few that I enjoyed:
Corino
AJ and Daniels
Cornette and Pringle
Lance Storm
Samoa Joe (alone)
Any that have Cornette are good, actually...