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More on Disney DVD releases

Angus Hardie — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:41:08 +0000

Scottie (who knows far more about films than I will probably ever know) was kind enough to offer a carefully considered response to my post on Disney DVDs which due to some stupidity on my part was lost. Here it is:

It is quite simple really, by placing them on monotorium (or back “into the vault”) from time to time they can be repromoted after the 6-10 years.. with all new restorations and whatnot. They are usually on the market for a good 12 months prior to being discontinued. And about thirty major titles have made an appearance in some form on DVD before being put back.

You’re not missing too much wrt Disney Animation – The best are Dumbo (recently released on DVD), Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – been back in the vault for nearly four years. Bambi, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin – should be available if you look hard and Tarzan (which would be a modern classic, if it weren’t for Rosie O’Donnell and the pointless musical interlude halfway through) – have a rummage on online shops.

Fantasia is in another class, and unavailable for nearly five years. (as soon as it’s announced again, you can bet your ass I’ll have it.)

And of course the Pixar films, of which The Incredibles is by far the best and easiest to obtain.

eBay is your friend, but be warned about bootlegs – especially early DVD stuff like The Little Mermaid, due for re-release in 2006, along with The Jungle Book and Lady and the Tramp.

Best,

Scott

(Sorry for the inexcusable delay in uploading this)

The Girl in the Cafe

Angus Hardie — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 07:55:52 +0000

“If anyone can make a romantic comedy about the G8 conference that engages a mainstream audience, Richard Curtis can.”

Read the BBC Press release for more information.

UGC Cinema Pass & recent films

Angus Hardie — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 22:36:44 +0000

Well I finally signed up for this. After about 5 minutes and an amazingly scarey form, I’ve now got a commitment to pay £120 and a pass good for 30 days. The actual pass will be delivered by post later.

Saw Wimbledon. Along similar lines to many recent British romantic comedies, but pretty good none the less. The tennis scenes were suitable dramatic and it had a happy ending.

Saw “Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow” last week. Excellent film in the Indianna Jones style.

Now I have my cinema pass I must see more films though.

Still wanting to see

Shark Tale

UGC Cinema Pass?

Angus Hardie — Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:31:01 +0000

I’ve been wondering yet again about the UGC Cinema pass. It’s a 12 month minimum subscription pass that gives apparently unlimited cinema screenings. Pay £10 a month and see every film if you so desire.
I’ve been wondering about this for a while now. As I see it there are advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages

£10/month is less than twice the evening ticket price
I would see more films if there is no additional cost per film
The UGC is a good cinema with nice screens and plenty of showings
It would be really good if people I know also get one which some already have and several are talking about

Disadvantages

I would have to see everything at the UGC unless I want to pay again
UGC showing times can be a bit odd sometimes
I have to get to the UGC which does cost money and take time. Fountainbridge is some distance from me
12 month minimum term direct debit (or presumably £120 payment).

At the moment I’m a bit undecided. I think I’ll probably go for it if enough of my friends also do, because that would make a lot of sense if we all had passes and went to the same cinema. I might also cancel VideoIsland (dvd rentals) because I think I’m not watching enough DVDs (I keep missing the post).