Jaws - 8/14/12
12-22-11, 10:52 AM
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It sounds like that preliminary Universal list posted on the Criterion forums is starting to look accurate. I believe the poster had 8/14 for Jaws.
12-22-11, 11:12 AM
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12-22-11, 11:56 PM
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We still don't have an official presser from Universal, but it's not like sites have not ran with rumors (or flat out jokes - BTTF) before. So far all the sites are linking to TDB as the source.
Hell, I hope that list is true since I only really want ET and the Pie movies.
12-23-11, 04:01 AM
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The list looked extremely legit to me. Any differences between the list and the actual dates I would chalk up more to the kind of last minute shuffling that goes on and not to the invalidity of the list/source.
Too many of the titles fell into exactly the kind of categories I would expect them to kick out in an anniversary promotion, from stuff like Airport and Pillow Talk, to the final spate of HD DVD re-issues. But what was most telling was all the re-packagings and re-issues. That is SO like something a big dumb corporation would trumpet during an anniversary celebration. If the list were some fans fake wet dream wish-list, you wouldn't see that kind of stuff in that kind of quantity.
On the whole I found it a very disappointing list with very little to get enthused about- another reason I suspected it had to be legit. Besides Jaws and a couple other titles, the things that most pique my interest are, sadly, the MOD releases. Even Billy Wilder can't get a good pressed DVD box set release anymore, let alone a set on BD.
Too many of the titles fell into exactly the kind of categories I would expect them to kick out in an anniversary promotion, from stuff like Airport and Pillow Talk, to the final spate of HD DVD re-issues. But what was most telling was all the re-packagings and re-issues. That is SO like something a big dumb corporation would trumpet during an anniversary celebration. If the list were some fans fake wet dream wish-list, you wouldn't see that kind of stuff in that kind of quantity.
On the whole I found it a very disappointing list with very little to get enthused about- another reason I suspected it had to be legit. Besides Jaws and a couple other titles, the things that most pique my interest are, sadly, the MOD releases. Even Billy Wilder can't get a good pressed DVD box set release anymore, let alone a set on BD.
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12-23-11, 04:55 AM
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if that list turns out to be true (i personally think it's legit) then honestly no other studio could release catalog titles in 2012 and i'd still be very happy.
12-23-11, 09:46 AM
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The list looked extremely legit to me. Any differences between the list and the actual dates I would chalk up more to the kind of last minute shuffling that goes on and not to the invalidity of the list/source.
Too many of the titles fell into exactly the kind of categories I would expect them to kick out in an anniversary promotion, from stuff like Airport and Pillow Talk, to the final spate of HD DVD re-issues. But what was most telling was all the re-packagings and re-issues. That is SO like something a big dumb corporation would trumpet during an anniversary celebration. If the list were some fans fake wet dream wish-list, you wouldn't see that kind of stuff in that kind of quantity.
On the whole I found it a very disappointing list with very little to get enthused about- another reason I suspected it had to be legit. Besides Jaws and a couple other titles, the things that most pique my interest are, sadly, the MOD releases. Even Billy Wilder can't get a good pressed DVD box set release anymore, let alone a set on BD.
Too many of the titles fell into exactly the kind of categories I would expect them to kick out in an anniversary promotion, from stuff like Airport and Pillow Talk, to the final spate of HD DVD re-issues. But what was most telling was all the re-packagings and re-issues. That is SO like something a big dumb corporation would trumpet during an anniversary celebration. If the list were some fans fake wet dream wish-list, you wouldn't see that kind of stuff in that kind of quantity.
On the whole I found it a very disappointing list with very little to get enthused about- another reason I suspected it had to be legit. Besides Jaws and a couple other titles, the things that most pique my interest are, sadly, the MOD releases. Even Billy Wilder can't get a good pressed DVD box set release anymore, let alone a set on BD.
12-23-11, 10:31 AM
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12-23-11, 02:07 PM
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What are the odds that THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING might be part of this set or (at the very least) released on home video at the same time? I don't know about you, but I've been waiting FOREVER to see it...I can't believe Universal hasn't made a deal with the filmmakers to release it.
12-23-11, 02:17 PM
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Seeing as how they used parts of it to make that recent AMC doc, which has a better chance of popping up here, I'd say slim.
Luckily, I do have a friend with the full uncut version of TSISW. I need to remind him to make me a copy.
Luckily, I do have a friend with the full uncut version of TSISW. I need to remind him to make me a copy.
12-23-11, 04:17 PM
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Jaws has to be my all time favorite movie. I have collected VHS, DVD and now BD. I never really care or seek out any extras or cool features or packaging.
But for Jaws I am buying the biggest baddest special limited edition they come out with. I don't care if its $500 its mine.
But for Jaws I am buying the biggest baddest special limited edition they come out with. I don't care if its $500 its mine.
12-23-11, 07:08 PM
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Jaws has to be my all time favorite movie. I have collected VHS, DVD and now BD. I never really care or seek out any extras or cool features or packaging.
But for Jaws I am buying the biggest baddest special limited edition they come out with. I don't care if its $500 its mine.
But for Jaws I am buying the biggest baddest special limited edition they come out with. I don't care if its $500 its mine.
12-24-11, 10:57 AM
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Yeah what I thought I said was that for Jaws I would watch EVERY extra because I love the movie so much. I literally can't get enough Jaws news, specials or info. If it had 1000 hours of bonus features I would watch it all.
I think it has to do because I grew up in Miami always on boats and in the ocean. I'm a Scuba diver and I love the ocean.
So I tend to like or at least be more forgiving for movies that have or is focused around the Sea.
I think it has to do because I grew up in Miami always on boats and in the ocean. I'm a Scuba diver and I love the ocean.
So I tend to like or at least be more forgiving for movies that have or is focused around the Sea.
12-24-11, 11:52 AM
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I know the sequels don't get much love (mostly deservedly) but something like the Jurassic Park set would be cool. All the movies and a Bruce model? heck yea
12-24-11, 12:25 PM
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Yeah what I thought I said was that for Jaws I would watch EVERY extra because I love the movie so much. I literally can't get enough Jaws news, specials or info. If it had 1000 hours of bonus features I would watch it all.
I think it has to do because I grew up in Miami always on boats and in the ocean. I'm a Scuba diver and I love the ocean.
So I tend to like or at least be more forgiving for movies that have or is focused around the Sea.
I think it has to do because I grew up in Miami always on boats and in the ocean. I'm a Scuba diver and I love the ocean.
So I tend to like or at least be more forgiving for movies that have or is focused around the Sea.
12-25-11, 09:32 AM
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I'm with Larry C...I just paid $250 this year for a limited edition BOOK (Memories from Martha's Vineyard - with a DVD of home movies and a piece of one of the original ORCA IIs included)...it's one of my all-time favorite movies, as well.
12-25-11, 12:26 PM
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That book is GREAT! One of the best movie-centric tomes I've ever seen. Would love to have it in a permanent HC, but $250 is far too rich for my blood. I ended up getting it from B&N.com. With a 25% off coupon it came to under $30.
As much as I love the original, I'm really hoping Jaws 2 gets released as well. I have no use for J3D, but still have a lot of affection for the first sequel.
As much as I love the original, I'm really hoping Jaws 2 gets released as well. I have no use for J3D, but still have a lot of affection for the first sequel.
01-02-12, 05:32 AM
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"Amity Six to base, call of the Marines.... We're comming HOME!!!!"
take a moment to mark the closing later tonight of Captain Jakes Amity Boat Tours, (JAWS:The Ride)
at my second home Universal Studios Orlando
Some of the best years of my life were as a skipper saving tourists from that bad ol shark JAWS.
heres hoping though probably unlikely there is something, be it the queue line videos or footage of the ride enviorment as a special feature on the upcomming bluray.
Still cant believe that JAWS is being replaced by an expansion of themed area based on a movie that isnt even a universal studios release.
take a moment to mark the closing later tonight of Captain Jakes Amity Boat Tours, (JAWS:The Ride)
at my second home Universal Studios Orlando
Some of the best years of my life were as a skipper saving tourists from that bad ol shark JAWS.
heres hoping though probably unlikely there is something, be it the queue line videos or footage of the ride enviorment as a special feature on the upcomming bluray.
Still cant believe that JAWS is being replaced by an expansion of themed area based on a movie that isnt even a universal studios release.
01-02-12, 08:50 AM
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^ I was one of those tourists several times. That was always a cool ride. I felt sorry for the guys who ran that ride. Trying to keep up that kind of excitement and energy must have been tough. Within 10 minutes I would have been saying; Oh look a rubber shark, bang bang. Have nice day, can you give your little monster a fucking nap once in a while. The goddamn kid is 3 and you're taking him on a 15 hour day.
01-02-12, 12:32 PM
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