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Martha · #26 Post by **Martha** » Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:14 pm

DrewReiber wrote:
Ashirg wrote:http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/vie ... php?t=1139

Yeah, it wasn't answered there either.

I think his point was to link to a thread in which discussion of The Stranger might be more appropriate.

FilmFanSea · #27 Post by **FilmFanSea** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 1:26 am

THE COMPLETE JAMES DEAN COLLECTION.
Coming May 31st, containing:

Rebel without a Cause (N. Ray/1955)--new 2-disc SE
East of Eden (Kazan/1955)--first R1 release. 2 disc??
Giant (Stevens/1956)--already released 2-disc SE

Box set: $68.92; Individually: $26.99

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neuro · #28 Post by **neuro** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:05 am

While we're on the subject, here's some extremely exciting news from www.digitalbits.com:

Warner apparently revealed to the USA Today yesterday that it plans to release a Controversial Classics Collection on DVD on 5/10. The set will include I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932), Fury (1936), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), Blackboard Jungle (1955), A Face in the Crowd (1957), Advise and Consent (1962) and The Americanization of Emily (1964). Each of these films dealt with "controversial" topics like race, homosexuality, violence, etc. On disc, each title is expected to include bonus materials specifically addressing the film's impact and legacy. We're waiting to hear more on this from the studio officially.

Lino · #29 Post by **Lino** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 5:40 pm

http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=56090

Warner is putting wonderful DVD sets out to rival anyone but their boxes designs continue to be simply awful...

#30 Post by **Matt** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 3:44 am

DVD Answers has cover art for the Rebel Without a Cause SE, the East of Eden SE and the James Dean Box.

The news item also says that the box will include, in addition to the 2-disc SEs of each film, an extra disc called "Forever Young: James Dean."

The specs for the discs are as follows:

East of Eden:

Disc One:

* New Digital Transfer from Restored Picture and Audio Elements
* Soundtrack Remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1
* Commentary by Richard Schickel
* Theatrical Trailer
* Languages: English & Francais
* Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Disc Two:

* All-New Documentary East of Eden: Art in Search of Life
* Forever James Dean documentary
* 1955 New York
* Premiere Footage
* Screen Test Footage
* Wardrobe Tests Gallery
* Deleted Scenes
* Set Design Test Footage

Rebel Without a Cause:

Disc One:

* Commentary by Douglas L. Rathgeb, Author of The Making of Rebel Without a Cause
* Theatrical Trailer

Disc Two:

* Two Documentaries:
o All-New Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
o James Dean Remembered
* Three Behind the Cameras Segments from the Warner Bros. Presents TV Series including the "Drive Safely" public service announcement.
* Natalie Wood
* Jim Backus
* James Dean
* Screen Test Footage
* Wardrobe Test Footage
* Deleted Scenes (without sound)

Giant:

* Commentary by filmmaker/Stevens family archivist George Stevens Jr., screenwriter Ivan Moffat and critic Stephen Farber.
* Nearly 3 hours of new and vintage documentaries in which stars, filmmakers and Texans who took part in the location shooting recall their experiences:
o George Stevens: The Filmmakers Who Knew Him
o Memories of Giant
o Return to Giant
* New York premiere TV special
* Hollywood premiere and project kickoff newsreels
* 2 Warner Bros. Presents behind the cameras featurettes
* Breathtaking, all-new digital transfer from Revitalized Picture and Audio Elements
* Photo and Document Galleries
* Extensive production notes, director filmography and introduction by George Stevens Jr.
* Feature film available in English and French (dubbed in Quï¿½bï¿½cois); subtitles available English, French and Spanish.

rgross · #31 Post by **rgross** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 2:38 pm

If Giant is the same as the already released special edition, I understood that it was not anamorphic. That's what has kept me from purchasing it.

I guess that will still be the case in the box set.

Gregory · #32 Post by **Gregory** » Fri Feb 11, 2005 8:01 pm

I'm quite happy with the transfer on my old Rebel Without a Cause DVD. I wonder if the new one will look even better. I almost never buy a newer version of a DVD just to get more extras.

Ashirg · #33 Post by **Ashirg** » Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:34 pm

They will also release titles individually.

Michael Strangeways · Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:06 pm

A Face in the Crowd is a film much admired in some circles. I'm looking forward to seeing it....

Coincidently, the new Vanity Fair, (the Oscar issue), has an article on The Americanization of Emily, and how hard it is to find a VHS copy....

I was hoping Caged might be a part of this collection....it's supp. to be in the works, and a movie I remember fondly, not having seen it in many years....

Sai · #35 Post by **Sai** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:19 am

Still no word in this thread of Warner's Classic Comedies Collection? Featuring the 2-disc versions of Bringing Up Baby and The Philadelphia Story and 1-disc versions of To Be or Not To Be, Stage Door, Libeled Lady and Dinner at Eight.
Awful box art again, but I'll buy it for To Be or Not To Be, Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby. I'll probably watch the others once and sell them off, which'll be cheaper than renting them. No words yet on the extra's for the 1-disc editions.

More info and the cover art:
http://www.dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=55520

FilmFanSea · #36 Post by **FilmFanSea** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:26 am

Sai wrote:Still no word in this thread of Warner's Classic Comedies Collection?

That box set has a separate thread, on Page 2:
http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=642

Sai · #37 Post by **Sai** » Thu Feb 24, 2005 1:40 am

FilmFanSea wrote:
Sai wrote:Still no word in this thread of Warner's Classic Comedies Collection?
That box set has a separate thread, on Page 2:
http://www.criterionforum.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=642

Ah yes, I remebered the thread, but thought it only discussed BuB and tPS. My mistake.

Arn777 · #38 Post by **Arn777** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:45 pm

Has anybody got or seen the Classic Comedies boxset? Amazon does not have it in stock at the moment (and Paly in the UK does not list it), which is strange.

Sai · #39 Post by **Sai** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:06 pm

Arn777 wrote:Has anybody got or seen the Classic Comedies boxset? Amazon does not have it in stock at the moment (and Paly in the UK does not list it), which is strange.

I've ordered it from DVDPacific, which still seems to have it. I haven't personally laid my eyes on it, though. And Gary Tooze seems to have seen the new DVD's, so I don't think it's been delayed or anything.

Arn777 · #40 Post by **Arn777** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 2:27 pm

Yes Amazon got the individual films in stock, but not the box set (not that I care about the box itself, but it's a much better deal).

oldsheperd · #41 Post by **oldsheperd** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 3:45 pm

My should be in my mailbox today from dvdempire. I saw Bringing Up Baby yesterday at Hastings.

reaky · #42 Post by **reaky** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:44 pm

I've had the set on preorder from Amazon.com for a month or so, and even though the order reads "estimated despatch date - 02 March" (ie, yesterday) it still shows no signs of shipping. Curious.

essrog · #43 Post by **essrog** » Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:50 pm

I've had the set on preorder from Amazon.com for a month or so, and even though the order reads "estimated despatch date - 02 March" (ie, yesterday) it still shows no signs of shipping. Curious.

I had the same issue, so I e-mailed amazon yesterday and got a response last night saying their stock was low, but they hoped to have it delivered by Monday. They also gave me a $10 credit on my next purchase. I just checked my account, and it's listed as "shipping soon," which usually means the next day.

denti alligator · Thu Mar 03, 2005 11:29 pm

Good to know there's $10 in it for me if I complain.
Mine's delayed too.

ben d banana · #45 Post by **ben d banana** » Fri Mar 04, 2005 5:26 am

i received mine on monday via the u.s. one stop that i order from for work.

Anonymous · #46 Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:12 am

I bought the box today from a local video store (Waterloo Video) because I didn't want to wait on Amazon. So far I have seen Stage Door and I was extremely impressed with the quality. A few tiny glitches and skips but for an RKO print, it was quite clean. My VHS copy had been so crummy that you could hardly tell who was who.

I did notice a small insert near the end with a graveyard, which I hadn't ever seen before. I wonder if I just saw badly cut prints, or if I don't remember seeing it, or if this is something Warner found. Interesting.

The box itself is a bit flimsy and I may just toss it.

Lino · #47 Post by **Lino** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:06 am

(OT, but shouldn't this thread, like, be moved to the Warners General Discussion area? Just a thought...)

Jun-Dai · #48 Post by **Jun-Dai** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 9:55 am

I dunno. Are we talking about Warners classics? or just regular Warners stuff? :)

Michael Strangeways · Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:12 pm

jette wrote:I bought the box today from a local video store (Waterloo Video) because I didn't want to wait on Amazon. So far I have seen Stage Door and I was extremely impressed with the quality. A few tiny glitches and skips but for an RKO print, it was quite clean. My VHS copy had been so crummy that you could hardly tell who was who.

I did notice a small insert near the end with a graveyard, which I hadn't ever seen before. I wonder if I just saw badly cut prints, or if I don't remember seeing it, or if this is something Warner found. Interesting.

The box itself is a bit flimsy and I may just toss it.

A graveyard 'insert'?!?!?!?! Do you mean an actual scene, or what? I need more details here!!! I wish I wasn't broke so I could run out and buy this to check it out; Stage Door is one of my favorite movies and I've watched the tape over a dozen times....

#50 Post by **Jeff** » Thu Mar 10, 2005 5:21 pm

Specs for "Controversial Classics" discs are now posted in their respective theads in the "Warner Classics" forum.

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