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Ken Barnes Host
Joined: 07 Feb 2004 Posts: 548
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 9:18 am Post subject: New DVDs of Bing |
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No, I didn't have anything to do with these new releases. Although I had suggested two years ago to Universal that they do a series of Oscar winners. "Going My Way" could well be the result of that suggestion. But I did not do the production. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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I took a risk with this disc today and was rewarded. Universal have done a good job - nice clean print and in a fine outer box stating Academy Award Winners. Shame you couldn't have don it Ken as I'm sure you could have done an even better job, but at least it's nice to see it out in such a good form. |
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Rego
Joined: 27 Sep 2005 Posts: 67 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 1:10 am Post subject: |
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Paramount have just released the dvd of Anything Goes in the states. I don't know if they will be releaseing it in the uk at some later stage |
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Ken Barnes Host
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:33 am Post subject: Anything Goes |
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Yes, the 1956 version has just been released in the USA. But while it offers a very good picture and audio quality ( Vistavision,Technicolor and Dolby 5.1 sound ), it isn't nearly as good as the 1936 version ( in which Bing also starred ). I hope Universal will have the good sense to release this as a follow-up. |
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Judy Schmid Guest
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 11:35 pm Post subject: 1936 vs 1956 |
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..one can only hope Ken... |
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Joined: 08 Feb 2004 Posts: 14
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2005 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I have just bought the 1956 Region 1 version of Anything Goes. I had not seen the film in years until a pan and scan showing on Sky earlier this year.
As far as I can recall I have never seen the 1936 version. Whilst the majority of Paramount titles between 1929 and 1948 are owned by Universal, I did wonder whether the 1936 version may have retained by Paramount, as at the time of their library sale they would either have just produced or be in production of the remake. That alone suggests that they might want to keep the original. Anyone know for sure? |
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Ken Barnes Host
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:05 pm Post subject: ANYTHING GOES - 1936 version |
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Dear Northwest,
As far as I'm aware, the 1936 version still belongs to Universal. As I understand it, a full length unedited version of the film ( and in good condition ) was screened in July at the Lincoln Center in New York as part of a six-day festival of Bing Crosby film's. This, I believe, was furnished by Universal. So we can only hope that they release it soon on DVD. |
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Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Ken.
Let's hope we do see the original Anything Goes soon from Universal.
I think Universal is doing a reasonable job in releasing their archive material, I just wish they wouldn't use the double sided discs anymore (maybe a region 1 only thing??????). I have had so many faulty discs from Abbott and Costello to Alfred Hitchcock Presents that it is becoming very frustrating!
Nick Eden |
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Ken Barnes Host
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Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:44 am Post subject: Universal's two sided discs |
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Thanks, Nick, for your remarks about Universal in the USA. Their policy of two-sided discs, I think, is purely an economic one. It has resulted in some pretty good Crosby double features that have certainly been welcomed by the fans. The Abbott & Costello editions are even more economically devised offering no less than EIGHT films in each two-disc pack. I must admit I'm not a great fan of A & C but I do have a couple of these volumes in my collection and the quality is really very good.
If you've encountered any problems with playback, it may be due to the amount of compression on these well-stocked discs. Giving the discs a wipe - going from the centre of the disc to the outer edge in a series of straight lines ( DO NOT REVOLVE the cloth ). An even better idea would be to buy a dedicated disc cleaning device that is good for both DVDs and CDs. You might find that this will solve your problems very effectively.
Universal (UK) have not gone in for such highly-compressed discs, probably because this system would not work in PAL where the bandwidth is so much greater. |
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 3:28 pm Post subject: HOLIDAY INN |
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It's interesting to note that there are more Bing Crosby movies on DVD than Frank Sinatra in the U.S.A. This makes me wonder why Universal (Los Angeles ) have not issued the superb Laureate presentation of "Holiday Inn" produced for Universal U.K. Not only does it offer a superior picture and audio, it's absolutely loaded with the kind of extras one normally expects from Criterion and Warner Brothers ( U.S.A.) |
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Neil
Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 40
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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On a recent trip to Los Angeles I picked up a copy of Anything Goes. Haven't seen this film before so I'm looking forward to watching when I finally get around to it. Just whizzing through it - it looks a good print, very clear and sharp.
Unfortunately I tried to purchase it from PlayUSA.com and they wouldn't despatch it to the UK. I got the following message at checkout.
Music DVDs have been automatically removed from your order. We are sorry, but we cannot supply Music DVDs if your delivery address is within the UK.
How very strange! |
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Ken Barnes Host
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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:18 pm Post subject: Anything Goes and all Region 1 DVDs |
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Hi Neil,
In future, if you want to order Region 1 DVDs ( Films or Music or anything ), I would suggest you try www.store4DVD.com They offer a good service on all Region 1 product and usually with a 5 to 7 day turnaround.
Best
Ken |
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Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2005 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Ken. Much appreciated. |
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Paul Chalmers Guest
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Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:35 pm Post subject: Congratulations |
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I've just been adding some favourite films to my DVD collection starting with Holiday Inn, It's A Wonderful Life, Citizen Kane and the Fred and Ginger box set. I soon realised that three out of these four classics were produced by Ken Barnes of the Laureate company.
So I looked you up on the internet and found this fabulous website and all sorts of information that is helpful to a movie buff. You can bet I'll be a regular visitor from now.
Congratulations on turning out some fabulous DVDs loaded with info and great extras. Keep up the good work and good luck for 2006. |
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